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Calm before the storm Winter is only days away, but on the Bellarine Peninsula, we have been enjoying some mild late autumn weather. Deanna McKiernan and Jemima Worldon from Geelong decided to check out Ocean Grove main beach on Tuesday, where Voice photographer Ivan Kemp was seeing what everyone was doing.
Gas bottle fire warning By Justin Flynn Barwon Heads Fire Brigade is warning residents to be careful after gas cylinders ignited at two separate households resulting in injury and property damage. One resident suffered injuries as a result of a gas cylinder igniting while another household suffered damage to its back decking. “The mild weather has been rather deceptive this week, as people have reverted to spring and summer activities such as firing up their barbecues,” Barwon Heads Fire Brigade said. “However, there have been inherent risks
as we discovered, with not one, but two call outs this week in Barwon Heads to gas bottles igniting. “The first incident resulted in injuries to the resident, and the second incident saw flames quickly take hold of the house. If it weren’t for the quick action of our volunteers, the fire would have done extensive and lasting damage.” Sarah Hess said her home was quickly engulfed in flames and was “very grateful” for the brigade’s prompt response. “We had only replaced the barbecue gas bottle late that afternoon and got the shock of
our lives when it ignited when turning it on,” she said. “The speed and ferocity of the flames was terrifying and we were very concerned it would explode so we rang [triple-0] immediately. “Thank God we did as the brigade, who arrived shortly after, assured us we had made the right decision. “A minute or two’s delay could have resulted in serious injury and much worse damage. Please Take care and be aware of the dangers.” Barwon Heads Fire Brigade said there are ways to check if your gas cylinder is safe to use. “Every time you go to use your gas barbecue you should follow these simple steps to ensure
the connection is tight and no gas is leaking,” it said. “To check your gas cylinder, spray the hose and regulator connections with soapy water before firing up the barbecue. “Bubbles will form if gas is escaping. If you’ve got any doubts about the connections, turn off the gas and replace the connection or contact a licensed gas fitter. “You should also check the hose, to see if it has perished in any way at all. “Spending a few minutes to inspect the connection before you turn on the gas can keep you and your loved ones safe.”
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Expect delays as roadworks begin Bellarine Peninsula motorists have been urged to prepare as roadworks on Barwon Heads Road are set to ramp up over winter. A three week construction blitz will close the intersection at Barwon Heads Road and Breakwater Road in Belmont to most traffic from June 17. The closure will allow crews the chance to raise the entire intersection by up to a metre
to help prevent future flooding. Motorists are urged to plan ahead, with delays of up to 20 minutes expected. Work will continue to build two new lanes on Barwon Heads Road, with the northbound lane between Breakwater and Settlement roads to be closed from Friday, May 27 to Friday, June 17. The winter construction blitz will also
involve the relocation and upgrade of several Barwon Water pipes as early works on the South Geelong to Waurn Ponds Duplication ramp up in preparation to start track work later this year. Separate works on the Warrnambool train line also means coaches will replace trains between Geelong and Warrnambool from Monday, June 20 to Wesneday, June 29.
“We’re delivering the upgrades to regional roads and train lines we promised, supporting hundreds of jobs throughout regional Victoria,” Transport Infrastructure Minister Jacinta Allan said. “We encourage Victorians travelling during this period to plan ahead and we thank them for their patience as we deliver these vital upgrades.”
School facilities opened Surfside Primary School’s $1.486 million classroom upgrade and outdoor sensory garden was officially opened on Friday, May 13. Bellarine MP Lisa Neville visited the Ocean Grove school to help open the facilities. The works included a complete upgrade and refurbishment of 10 classrooms designed to allow adjacent rooms to interact, forming a more collaborative and modern learning environment for pupils. Upgrade works were also carried out to the school’s library and student toilets. “Surfside Primary is a great school led by principal Peter Walsh and I congratulate the entire school community for their work in achieving this important upgrade,” Ms Neville said. “Modernisation of the classrooms will ensure all students at Surfside Primary will continue to receive a first-class education in the first-class facilities they so deserve.” The investment is part of the state government’s Inclusive Schools Fund, designed to ensure every Victorian child has access to a great education in modern and inclusive facilities.
Surfside Primary School pupils and staff were excited at the grand opening. (Supplied)
Design work was completed by Sibling Architecture and Rendine Construction undertook the build. Outdoors, a sensory garden has been established making play areas more inclusive for all students of all abilities. The garden was designed by Architecture P/L and Searle Brothers carried out the installation. “The Sensory Garden is a wonderful and important addition to the school, enabling students of all abilities to enjoy even more their outdoor play areas,” Ms Neville said.
James, Lisa Neville and Lexi cut the ribbon to open the sensory garden. (Supplied)
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By Cr Trent Sullivan The City of Greater Geelong prides itself on providing equal opportunities to everyone. Some of the ways this is done is through holding educational programs and advocating for important causes. One of the programs the city is proud to be promoting now is the Women Leading Locally program, which aims to address gender inequality in local government. At the most recent City of Greater Geelong elections, 11 out of 39 candidates were female, or 28 per cent. The city wants to encourage more female candidates, and it is hoped that the Women Leading Locally program will increase the number of women participating in local elections and help achieve the Victorian Government’s target of 50 per cent female mayors and councillors by 2025.
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Some people will ask ‘why is this so important?’ For starters, representation matters. It shows young girls and women that their voices matter. But more than that, women’s leadership qualities transfer well into political office and our community benefits from having more women in council chambers. The Women Leading Locally program will be delivered by the Institute of Community Directors Australia and will help women
develop leadership skills, provide ongoing mentoring, and equip women with the knowledge and skills needed to run a successful local government campaign. If you have uncertainties about whether you would be suited to holding a position on council, I encourage women from all backgrounds and of all leadership experience levels to consider this program to find out if local government is for you. Creating a culture of respect and equality starts by involving women in all decision making, from politics to business, and sporting clubs to media. The Women Leading Locally will be held in Geelong from 5pm to 8pm on Wednesday, June 8. There are 60 places available for the program’s first intake in 2022, with 120 places offered in total. For more information, visit the localgovernment.vic.gov.au website.
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My long-term commitment to support strong, independent women into political leadership has given me many opportunities to engage in the political process. In 2016 I was the campaign director for Fiona Patten’s Reason Party and saw her successfully re-elected to the Victorian Upper House. Prior to that I supported Stephanie Asher in both her campaigns to be Geelong’s first female directly-elected mayor, as an independent candidate who ran on a strong platform that “party politics had no place in local government”. Although unsuccessful in
both of those campaigns, I was excited to see Steph eventually elected to council in late 2017. It was only a few months later that many of us on the Bellarine were disappointed to watch Steph, who had been proudly independent through all those campaigns, join the Liberal party and put herself forward, albeit unsuccessfully, for a seat in the Victorian Parliament. Now standing in Corangamite as the endorsed Liberal candidate, we see another pivot, back to being a pseudo-independent with the comment
at last week’s community forum: “I’m not here to defend government policy.” Sorry, Steph but that is exactly what you’re here to do. You picked a team. Now you have to play the game according to their rules. And policies. Good luck! Jan Farrell, Ocean Grove
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Boost for Blues Train By Justin Flynn Queenscliff’s iconic Blues Train will be one of 131 live-music venues to benefit from a state government grant to boost the industry statewide. Creative Industries Minister Danny Pearson visited Queenscliff’s Blues Train to announce the grants, including for the music-fuelled train, through the Victorian Live Music Venue Support Program. Since opening in 1994, the Blues Train has taken more than 300,000 guests on a local heritage journey sound-tracked by some of the region’s most talented blues and roots musicians.
New funding will see music return to the tracks. Among new support recipients is Queenscliff Town Hall, which opened as a music venue last year thanks to a partnership between the Queenscliff Music Festival and the Borough of Queenscliff – addressing a lack of venues in an area known for music-loving audiences. The announcement was made to get artists back on stages, audiences back in venues and help live music make a strong return across the state. Targeting venues with capacities of 50 to 1200 people, the program provides grants of up to $65,000. “It’s a well known fact that Victoria is
Sarah Fuller, daughter Emma and Ocean Grove Barwon Heads Lions Club president Grant Hull.
Australia’s live-music capital, this latest funding will ensure our live music industry can offer the best experiences and continue to attract visitors from across Australia and the world,” Mr Pearson said. “From blues trains to bandrooms, halls to hotels, these venues mean that artists can get in front of audiences and punters can enjoy incredible live performances right across our state.” Bellarine MP Lisa Neville said: “Queenscliff has such a rich musical background, and this funding will go a long way in showcasing all our talented region has to offer”. Details: creative.vic.gov.au.
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Community helps give Emma wheels With the help of a generous community, Emma Falzon finally has her wheels after a long campaign to fit out a specially made vehicle to make day to day life a bit easier. Emma, 7, has cerebral palsy and epilepsy and was given a wheelchair through the NDIS but still needed her mother, Sarah Fuller, to lift her in and out of the chair and into the car each time she goes to school and to appointments. The NDIS is able to modify certain cars to allow wheelchair users to travel in their chair, but Sarah’s old car was not suitable. The NDIS said it would pay for the required work to modify a car, but was not able to help with the costs of the car. That’s where Ocean Grove and the surrounding communities stepped in. Sarah’s friends launched a GoFundMe
fundraiser to help cover the cost of a new car, which was valued at around $50,000. Ocean Grove Barwon Heads Lions Club also donated $8000, Australian Lions Foundation chipped in $8000 and Apco Foundation contributed $5000. Throw in some generous donations from the community and Sarah was able to buy the car and is waiting for the NDIS to fit it out. “We are still waiting for it to be modified but it’s much easier to get Emma into and out of the car,” Sarah said. “I don’t have to pull the wheelchair apart to put it into the car or get it out, so it’s made a huge difference so far. “She’s a lot happier in the car, she can see out of it better and she can reach the windows so she likes putting fingerprints everywhere and
can see her sister (Kasey) a bit better. “I can’t thank everyone enough. We’re just so proud to be a part of this community and so grateful to everyone who shared and contributed and helped us out. “We’re eternally grateful and hopefully we will be able to pay it forward one day.” Ocean Grove Barwon Heads Lions Club president Grant Hull said his organisation was more than happy to help. “We initially donated an amount of money and came up short so we went for a contribution from the Australian Lions Foundation and they came good,” he said. “It’s going to make a difference to at least three lives, maybe more.”
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Eyes down for bingo Bingo is one of the world’s best-loved pastimes, providing millions of people with entertainment and a good laugh, as well as the chance to win a prize. Bingo players are a lot younger than you might think; this isn’t your grandmother’s game anymore. Dianne Sapwell said Ocean Grove Citizens Club is excited for the post-COVID season ahead and is encouraging people to come along each Wednesday afternoon. “We’re encouraging fresh players to come along, get on the bingo cards and position the marker chips. Inexperienced players or players that are unsure are welcome to come along and have a go,” she said. “Not only are we encouraging players, but we are encouraging people to jump into having a go at being a ‘guest’ bingo caller.” Lyn Nurnaitis, who volunteers and aids Dianne said: “Bingo requires concentration and luck, which collectively make a delightful experience. “Bingo is a natural social game for busy mums, working and retired people, men, and women. It offers many mental health benefits as well, encouraging socialisation, alleviating stress, and keeping the mind sharp and active. “Unlike most games, Bingo isn’t challenging; one can play inside their comfort zone. “When someone wins, it goes a bit wild as if they’ve won Tattslotto. Bingo player Irene does not just play bingo at the citizens club, she also enjoys indoor bowls, playing in partnership with husband Jim, who is also great on the barbecue when the club has special lunch days. “I just love how excitingly rowdy it gets,” she says. Join the fun at Ocean Grove Citizens Club every Wednesday at 1.30pm. It’s fun, easy to play and, best of all, it is free to all club members with the craziest giveaway prizes. The annual fee is $20 and gives members access to unlimited cuppas and other the Citizens Club run activities. The Citizens Club, at 101 The Terrace, Ocean Grove, supplies all the necessary equipment prizes needed to get you your bingo fix for the day, and tea and coffee are available. Contact Dianne on 5255 2996 for further details.
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Friends of the Ocean Grove Nature Reserve members Barbara Spiller, Beth Ross and Lel Shipley with Lisa Neville (second from right).
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Works a-go at reserve Works on upgrades to Ocean Grove Nature Reserve will begin this month. The upgrades include access within the venue, parking and visitor information. The designs were shaped by extensive consultation with the community, Wadawurrung Traditional Owner Aboriginal Corporation and Friends of the Ocean Grove Nature Reserve. “We have been working with Parks Victoria to revise the plans for facilities at the entrance to the reserve following community consultation,” Friends of the Ocean Grove Nature Reserve president Peter Sullivan said. “The new plans complement the existing
facilities across the reserve and will assist people from the Bellarine and beyond to enjoy the reserve and connect with nature.” The layout has been chosen to minimise impact on the environment and its cultural values. Parks Victoria will work closely with Friends of the Ocean Grove Nature Reserve and Bellarine Landcare Nursery to relocate a range of plants and trees at the entrance of the reserve, to further reduce the impact on Wadawurrung Country. The upgrade works include a new all-abilities drop off, parking and picnic area at the entrance of the reserve; a link from the new picnic area
to the existing track network; designated bus drop off areas for public, school and Bush Kinder use; and new information and welcome signage. The state government invested $245,000 to help deliver the upgrades. “The Ocean Grove Nature Reserve is a much-loved area for the Bellarine community and it’s wonderful to deliver this project with help of the local community and stakeholder groups,” Bellarine MP Lisa Neville said. Details: parks.vic.gov.au/projects/oceangrove-nature-reserve.
The first of 36 orange-bellied parrots were released in two locations this week in a bid to save the critically endangered species. The birds were released at Lake Connewarre, near Barwon Heads, and Western Port Bay as part of a state government trial. The five-year program aims to add captive-bred birds to the wild population and give them a better chance of survival. The birds released this week join 100 orange-bellied parrots now part of the wild flock, previously let go from Victorian sites in the Mainland Release Trial. Supported by the success of the trial, this autumn will see the largest flock of orange-bellied parrots migrate to Victoria in 15 years, with over 140 expected to fly north from their Tasmanian breeding grounds. The orange-bellied parrots have also benefited from a successful breeding season in the wild, combined with large-scale releases of captive-bred birds at the Tasmanian site in spring and late summer. The species has gone from being at imminent risk of extinction, with only 50 birds left in the wild in 2017, to a 15-year high. “Our record investment into biodiversity is helping bring native species from the brink of extinction – the growing flock of orange-bellied parrots is yet another success story,” Energy, Environment and Climate Change MP Lily D’Ambrosio said. Justin Flynn
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Safety measures for Leopold The Leopold community will benefit from the installation of cutting-edge solar-powered lights, smart sensors and CCTV cameras in the town’s passive recreational spaces. The initiative will improve safety along key pathways in Leopold, thanks to a $250,000 Victorian government Crime Prevention Grant. Deputy mayor Trent Sullivan said the innovative project provided an important step in encouraging community members to remain active and engaged. “Perceptions of community safety, whether
they are real or perceived, impact on the way people feel and interact in their community,” Cr Sullivan said. “Community safety is not just about injury and crime prevention; it is about building strong, cohesive, vibrant and active communities.” City of Greater Geelong undertook extensive community engagement before determining that Gateway Sanctuary, the Leopold section of the Bellarine Rail Trail and selected bus stops would be enhanced by the addition of the technology.
Employing technology such as smart lighting infrastructure can reduce energy usage, increase public safety, and act as the ‘backbone’ for other smart technologies. The camera systems can create a safer and more secure community by helping to deter anti-social behaviour, assisting with crime investigations, improving safety for evening commuters and providing usage information that is important for active transport and urban space planning. Bellarine Ward councillor Jim Mason said the initiative would benefit residents and
visitors through providing increased peace of mind while enjoying the town’s natural environment. “Improved security has far-reaching benefits, meaning that individuals and families enjoy a sustained quality of life, along with ongoing participation in work, leisure and educational activities,” he said. “The wider community has a lot to gain from having a safer, positive and more productive population, and from less demand being placed on the health care and justice systems.”
Pink Day biggest yet Ocean Grove Football Netball Club’s Pink Day just keeps getting bigger and bigger. The club raised $21,700 for Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) with 250 women enjoying an afternoon of fun during the club’s home fixture against Drysdale. The final tally eclipsed the previous best of around $14,000 and takes the overall total to more than $100,000 over the eight years the event has been run. “Tickets were sold within two days and we launched a further 50 tickets and they sold within another three hours,” Pink Day committee member Tahlia Sinnot said. “It was a hot item. It started as a small function and has just grown.” Organisers were overwhelmed with donations for raffles and auctions. “Ocean Grove Football Netball Club considers itself as a part of the community and this is one part that we think we thrive at and bring the community together and commit to
a really good cause,” club vice-president Tony Potter said. BCNA Pink Sports Day program manager Carmen Mullinger said: “We’re blown away. “We are absolutely thrilled and shocked to be honest. Ocean Grove have been a long-term supporter of BCNA with this event.” Ms Mullinger said $21,700 “buys a significant amount”. “Just to provide a My Care kit that every woman gets post-surgery is costing in the order of $100,” she said. “Just to get that out to around $21,000, there’s around 2000 women that have got a pack for free that would normally cost $1000. “There are so many costs associated with breast cancer as it is, everything we do, we provide for free.” Justin Flynn
OGFNC vice-president Tony Potter, Pink Sports Day program manager Carmen Mullinger and Pink Day committee member Tahlia Sinnott with Emerald and Livinia. (Justin Flynn)
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Funding to benefit local clubs The federal government will provide $1.14 million for upgrades to community sporting facilities in Portarlington and Newcomb if it is re-elected on Saturday. Under this commitment, Portarlington Recreation Reserve will receive another $540,000 while Grinter Reserve in Newcomb will receive $600,000. The $600,000 for Grinter Reserve will fund
new sports lighting for a second oval as well as upgraded facilities for netball and football. Following the adoption of the masterplan, the $540,000 for Portarlington Recreation Reserve will support the upgrade of facilities including for the Portarlington Demons Football and Netball Club. This commitment to the Portarlington Football and Netball Club is in addition
to the recently announced $60,000 for a new electronic scoreboard at the club, bringing the total funding commitment to $600,000. Liberal candidate for Corangamite, Stephanie Asher, said the funding was part of her local plan for Corangamite. “Building stronger communities is a key part of my strong local plan for Corangamite,”
she said. “By investing in better community facilities, my local plan will bring people together and support active and connected communities. “Corangamite communities deserve sporting facilities that keep pace with growing demand, and that’s exactly what this investment will ensure.”
Memorial service held Bellarine Community Health’s (BCH) palliative care team held a special memorial service for those who lost their lives during the pandemic. Many families were unable to hold a funeral for their loved one or celebrate their loved one’s life in a group setting during the pandemic. BCH supported many families during the pandemic and last week patients and families in the care of the BCH Palliative Care team during the past 12 months were remembered. BCH invited 130 family groups to attend the memorial and light a candle for their loved one. “It was so special to be able to reconnect with some of the families we have supported and share with them a moment of reflection about their loved ones,” BCH nurse practitioner Sue Berry said. Grief counsellor Tara McKinty, former BCH palliative care consultant Dr David Brumley and the Tides of Welcome Choir also took part in the proceedings. The service was supported by volunteers from Compassionate Hearts on the Bellarine.
A reduction in face-to-face consultations with specialists and GPs during the height of the pandemic and fear and anxiety around going into hospital has led to more demand for BCH community-based services. The team is now seeing more than double the number of patients they were in 2019. “Palliative care isn’t just about end-of-life care,” nurse Sue Berry said. “It’s an approach that improves the quality of life for patients of all ages and their families, who are facing problems associated with life limiting illness. “More and more people are wanting to die at home, and we are there to support them.” BCH hopes to do a memorial service annually as a further support to the families they care for. The BCH team is made up of a nurse practitioner and two specialist community palliative care nurses, along with a newly appointed social worker/counsellor. The team is supported more broadly through the BCH Community Nursing team and an occupational therapist.
Bellarine Community Health’s palliative care team of Teresa Prior, Jacob Miller, Sue Berry, Victoria Durbidge and Trish Grace. (Supplied)
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CCTV turned on in St Leonards CCTV cameras were activated in the main street of St Leonards on Friday, May 20. Installation of CCTV cameras was funded by a $70,000 federal government election commitment. The five CCTV cameras will cover the
Murradoc Road shopping strip, St Leonards Hotel and the foreshore playground. This week, Senator for Victoria Sarah Henderson joined City of Greater Geelong deputy mayor Trent Sullivan to mark the switch on of the cameras.
“I want to congratulate the entire St Leonards community, especially the Beautification Committee, for its advocacy on this and other projects,“ Ms Henderson said. A further $430,000 has been committed to a St Leonard’s foreshore upgrade by the federal
government. “Every community matters,” Liberal candidate for Corangamite Stephanie Asher said. “If elected, I am determined to ensure St Leonards gets its fair share of funding.“
Making a real spectacle of themselves glasses for them. In a combined effort, the prep pupils and their grade 6 buddies cut out and decorated 85 pairs of glasses with the help of their foundation teachers Megan, Emily, Mel and Blake. They were presented to the Ocean Grove Evening VIEW president Margot Walter and publicity officer Fran Kealey for their members to wear and make a ‘spectacle’ of themselves as a way to celebrate The Smith Family Centenary. “It was a very symbolic way for the local school children to understand and support the Smith Family’s initiative,” Ms Kealey said. “Margot was thrilled with the beautifully decorated and colourful glasses and the Ocean Grove Evening VIEW members will proudly wear them for a photo shoot at the next meeting.” Celebrations for The Smith Family Centenary will continue throughout 2022.
VIEW president Margot Walter, Ocean Grove Primary School prep pupils Olive, Mila and Phoebe and VIEW publicity officer Fran Kealey. (Supplied)
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On Christmas eve 1922, five businessmen walked into a Sydney orphanage carrying armfuls of toys and sweets. They walked out inspired by a single goal: to improve the lives of disadvantaged children in Australia. When asked who the children could thank, one of the men, preferring to remain anonymous, said “Smith”. “What about the others?” the matron asked. “They’re Smiths too”, replied the man. “We’re all Smiths. We’re The Smith Family.” And so, The Smith Family was born. The Smith Family turns 100 years old this year and has spent this time supporting disadvantaged children in their education. To celebrate its centenary, it has asked all of the organisations who support it through the Learning for Life program to make a ‘spectacle’ of themselves by decorating and wearing 100 year spectacles and taking photos to show their support. Ocean Grove Evening View Club is one of those organisations that supports the Learning for Life children, and it presently sponsors 16 students. In support of this initiative, the club came up with the symbolic idea of asking Ocean Grove Primary School pupils to decorate the
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The Bellarine heads to the polls Bellarine Peninsula residents will have the chance to elect Australia’s prime minister at the 2022 federal election on Saturday. The region is in the Corangamite electorate, seen to be one of the most important in determining which party will form government. Corangamite covers the Bellarine Peninsula, Leopold, Geelong’s southern growth areas
Darren Cheeseman winning the seat from the Liberal Party in 2007, before now senator Sarah Henderson held it for the Liberals between 2013 and 2019. The campaign has seen significant funding commitments for Corangamite from both major parties. Voters in Corangamite will have nine candidates to choose from – Stephen Juhasz (Australian Federation Party), Alex Marshall
including Grovedale, Waurn Ponds and Armstrong Creek, Bannockburn and the Surf Coast. It is one of the most marginal seats in the country, with Labor MP Libby Coker winning the seat at the 2019 election by just one per cent in the two-party preferred voting. The seat has changed hands three times in the past 20 years, with now state Labor MP
(Greens), Libby Coker (Labor), Meg Watkins (Animal Justice Party), Stephanie Asher (Liberal), Paul Barker (Liberal Democratic Party), Luke Sorensen (One Nation), Daniel Abou-Zeid (United Australia Party) and Jean-Marie D’Argent (Derryn Hinch’s Justice Party). Information on where to vote can be found at: aec.gov.au/election/voting.htm
Connecting to country A new exhibition that explores the lives and stories of the Wadawurrung people is hoped to educate and immerse people of the Bellarine Peninsula into a culture that has survived and thrived for thousands of years. The exhibition – Journey on Wadawurrung Country – documents the stories of the Wadawurrung people, land, community and culture through audio recordings, thoughtfully curated portrait photographs, filming of locations on country and photography of cultural landmarks and areas of significance. Photographer and art director Ferne Millen has worked closely with proud Wadawurrung woman Corrina Eccles to bring the exhibition to the Potato Shed in Drysdale. A similar pilot project was held in Geelong in 2021. “It’s been a big job,” Ferne said. “The difference is it’s really fitted into a pace a fifth of the size and it’s really reaching out to community. “As human beings we can get caught up in the labelling of things but we can walk towards reconcilliation through growth and understanding.” Ferne hopes school students in particular will learn from the exhibition.
“We often fear what we don’t know,” she says. “It enlightens people. Putting a light in the dark, giving them connection, making them feel so they can connect to the people in the stories and relate to the sounds of country and that we can all share similar things.” Bellarine Landcare president Kate Lockhart and project manager Kate Simpson went to the pilot project in Geelong and knew they had to try and get it to the Bellarine. Bellarine Landcare helped in getting a $10,000 grant from the City of Greater Geelong’s Healthy and Connected Communities and $5000 from Regional Arts Victoria to stage the exhibition. “The exhibition was at the Performing Arts Centre in Geelong and I went with two of my girlfriends and we were inspired,” Kate Lockhart said. “We all live out in Drysdale and we wanted to get it out to the Bellarine. “We all need to better understand.We were moved by it, it was such an inspirational exhibition. The stories were quite simple but quite compelling.” Journey on Wadawurrung Country will be at the Potato Shed, Drysdale, from May 20 to June 3 from 10am to 4pm daily. Entry is free.
Bellarine Landcare’s Kate Simpson and Kate Lockhart have been instrumental in bring Journey on Wadawurrung Country to the Bellarine. (Ivan Kemp) 281858
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From Barwon Heads to Italy Barwon Heads artist Alison Fincher has been chosen to exhibit at the prestigious FabrianoInAcquarello in Italy. She speaks with Justin Flynn about her journey.
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lison Fincher’s Barwon Heads studio is impressive. At her roomy, light-filled home, watercolours adorn the walls and tell many stories. Her painting ‘Tidewater’ is on its way to Italy to feature in the prestigious FabrianoInAcquarello exhibition, albeit electronically. “It happens in May and June each year,” Alison says. “The Australian Muster calls for contributions from watercolour artists and the one I did called ‘Tidewater’ was nominated last year as one of the 30 best that they pick out of many entries. “They nominate them to go to Italy for the Fabriono, the Italian exhibit. “The past couple of years they have done that physically but this year it’s had to be digital because with COVID and all the turbulence in Europe, they couldn’t send them over physically this year because they have had a backlog in getting the last two years’ paintings back to Australia. They didn’t want to compound the issue so they are doing it digitally this year.” Much of Alison’s inspiration comes from the local land and seascapes. “I often ride my bike around Barwon Heads and if you go along Carr Street, there’s a couple of places that you can walk through to the river, for example, at the end of Geelong Road,” she says. “Often you get amazing light effects because we get some fabulous skies in Barwon Heads which are really great for watercolour painting. “Sometimes depending on the time of day and the nature of the weather, you get amazing light off the water.”
Barwon Heads artist Alison Fincher will be exhibiting in Italy. (Ivan Kemp) 281275_05
Alison was born in Boort, a small town in northern Victoria. “Most people don’t know where Boort is,” she says. She grew up in country Victoria, but has had a lifetime connection to the Bellarine Peninsula, coming here for holidays most years and her parents live in the town. She moved to Barwon Heads with husband Leo a few years ago. She was always artistic as a kid. “I always liked painting and drawing as a child,” she says.
“That came from a more academic family and my father was a skilled amateur photographer, but it was more as a hobby. “When I finished school I studied design and wanted to do something more arty so I did more painting and drawing, but it’s been intermittent as life came along and then a professional career. “In more recent years, probably in the last 10 years, I’ve been able to get back into it and in the last few years I’m pretty much full time which is quite exciting.” She is now a renowned artist, but self-effacingly says she still doesn’t know whether she is any good. “I don’t know whether I’ve realised I’m any good to be honest,” she says. “You’re always evolving. I guess I could always draw otherwise I would never have undertaken studies in the arts or design field. “It’s like anything, the more you do, the more you realise you don’t know and the more there is to learn.” Alison says you don’t need to look at things a certain way to be an artist or even appreciate it. “I think everyone sees things through their own filter and you see that with the choices that people make,” she says. “Sometimes I think ‘why did you choose that one to buy?’, but people will often choose something that means more to them for a particular reason and not just purely for the aesthetics. “So with a sunflower painting, somebody might look at that and think it’s a lovely picture because they have family in Ukraine so it will have an additional meaning.” Alison is looking forward to being a part of
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the Bellarine Arts Trail this year and thinks it is a wonderful opportunity for people to travel around the peninsula and appreciate different artists in one day. “It’s such a nice event that people can go to to look at all different sorts of work,” she says. “It’s great having it all available on one day because it makes it worth coming down to the Bellarine to have a look.” Alison hopes to do more portrait art in the future, but will always find the time to immerse herself in the outdoors. “I find certain landscapes really moving,” she says. “I think that makes me want to record it in some way. I go up to Falls Creek every year and it’s so beautiful up there. Every single year when I’m standing at the top of the summit and it’s a beautiful day I get my phone out and take photos. “It’s ridiculous because I take 100 photos every year, but I can’t help it. It’s so amazingly beautiful and it’s a bit like that down here. The light across the mouth of the river here just this side of the bridge at certain times of day or certain kinds of weather you get a shaft of light coming through an amazing sky, you just can’t help but stop and do something about it. “Painting water is a challenge. You keep on doing it and doing it to try and to capture that it’s often about the light and where the light is. What you want to reflect in the painting is that light and energy and creating a painting isn’t copying a photo or a scene, it’s taking that and manipulating it to convey that to the viewer and often you have to exaggerate things and diminish others in order to get that across.” Go to alisonfincher.com.au to find out more about Alison’s art.
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MY BELLARINE Every building we design begins with a relationship based on understanding, cooperation, suggestion and creation. It is a process that encourages individual expression in the building of something lasting and valued.
Lynsday and David Sharp are co-owners of some of the Bellarine’s most iconic wineries, restaurants and now boutique accommodation at Curlewis. Lyndsay speaks to Justin Flynn about what makes the peninsula so special. What’s your connection to the Bellarine? I grew up in Geelong so connection to – and love of – this region goes without saying. David and I lived in Barwon Heads for years and had our three children while living there. They are all coastal babies so their happy places will forever be sea and space. We moved to Curlewis in 2007 when we purchased Leura Park Estate.
Tell us something people would be surprised to know about you … Apart from a quick stint at Geelong’s original Pancake Parlour in first-year university holidays, my first real hospitality job was in a nightclub in Jerusalem in my 20s. That was a very funny – and wild – time. My mum was always hysterical about it when I would ring home (reverse charges in those days) because it wasn’t really the safest place but at that age you don’t really pay attention to ‘pesky’ little details like that. I was travelling with a friend and we ended up being based in Jerusalem for quite a long time. That job planted the seed of my passion for hospitality.
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What do you like about where you live? The space, people and lifestyle. We’re lucky to live on a farm so we have lots of outdoor space while being close to everything. It’s the best of both worlds and a great community to be part of. What, if anything, would you change about where you live? Absolutely nothing. We’re blessed. Where is your favourite local place to spend time? The beach is right up there. I tend to slip over to Ocean Grove or Barwon Heads for a quick swim on super-hot days. A swim in the sea and the world is a better place. As far as foodie places go, Little Wings Bakery in Drysdale is a weekly must visit to get the best sourdough on earth. The Whiskery is always fun (and their Foxy Lady cocktails are sublime). Rusty and Lorelle are great hosts. Breakfast faves include Salty Cow and Piknik. I always love pottering around SALT gallery in Queenscliff and HIVE gallery in Ocean Grove much to David’s horror (I have been known to go for a quick outing and come home with a new piece of art). If we head into Geelong,
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I love Geelong Cellar Door – such a great, relaxed vibe and so much wine goodness. We are seriously blessed these days – our region is now a wonderful epicurean hub with so many great places to dine. Don’t get me started on the Geelong Arts Centre or Gallery either – how lucky are we to have such amazing, inspirational facilities on our doorstep?
As the managing director of so many local places to dine and drink, what is the best part about that? Facilitating people’s down time and creating great experiences. There’s a genuine thrill in doing that. Hospitality and tourism are seriously fun industries to work in – you’re surrounded by creative people, great food and wine and it’s energising coming up with ideas and working with passionate people who are all committed to showcasing all this region has to offer. There’s also a lot of pride in providing career paths for a lot of people – a lot of our staff have been with us for more than 10 years (yes, even including chefs) so hopefully we’re seen as good employers. It’s also a privilege to be in a position to support a lot of community platforms and causes. To help out and make even a small, positive difference within the community is very humbling and rewarding.
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A dry end to summer Another summer has gone, and according come and to the Bureau of Meteorology, it’s been a dry start to the year. Official data from Golf Club, revealed Barwon Heads there was 57.2 millimetre of rain in above average, but January, which was February was very dry. Only 1.6mm of rain fell, all of it on February 4. Three weeks of no rainfall was broken on March 2 with and a welcome 18mm 3.4mm and 1.6mm the following on March 5 and day. With the Labor Day long weekend this weekend and Easter around the corner, there still should be plenty of warm days to come before winter sets in. On Monday, Canadian visitor Jason Klassen, sons Ryder father-in-law, local and Jed and Mick Drew, visited Ocean Grove main beach on a coolish day.
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The 64-hectare site is in addition Oakdene Vineyards Oakdene’s to “The addition of the of Greater Geelong has applied to the City and guest Grubb Road winery, restaurant restaurant and gallery will offer visitors house. to build and operate The restaurant, to a totally unique experience a restaurant and Planning documents be known as Oakdene art gallery at Banks Vineyard, revealed the site where they can enjoy the property Anderson Roads, and would provide Mannerim. extended stay. for an appearance will have a low scale, rustic “a unique visitor The project is expected with lots of natural experience “It is expected most timber and to cost $1.55 million unlike any other venue on the extensive glazing. and developers say Bellarine” people and that the art gallery would showcase advantage of all three facilitieswould take It will have expansive particularly on the it will “boost tourism indigenous decks built around including established the cellar door Bellarine Peninsula and local artworks. round and enhance for wine tastings trees, year “The owner’s vision complementar y its reputation as and Grove site and similar to Oakdene’s Ocean for the food and drink region cheese a fine a tourist will operate from platters, destination unlike site is to create restaurant for a sit the seven days 8am to 11pm similar to the Yarra any other winery Valley”. down meal a week. or tourist venue on the Bellarine Peninsula,” finally the gallery which will or coffee and The total number the documents said. showcase a mix of car spaces on site of private collections be will increased from 52 to 98. and works by local artists.” The planning document is open for public comment until March 16.
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Cheeky lorikeets and fairy wrens I must have had ‘COVID brain’ while writing my column for the previous issue of the Voice. I called a white-fronted chat a black-fronted chat, I think. I certainly did have brain fog, so that’s my excuse. Thanks to Andrea Dennett for pointing this mistake out to me. I’ve had a few very quick outings lately. I went to the Geelong Botanical Gardens on my way to work one sunny day, and bumped into Ocean Grove birdwatchers, Margaret and Richard Alcorn. They pointed out a painted button-quail hiding under some vegetation. My photos were very poor, unfortunately. These quail are grey, with large white spots on the breast and face, a rusty colour on the back and a red iris. Margaret spotted this beautiful bird by observing bare patches in the mulch on the ground (called platelets) caused by the quails foraging and scratching for seeds and insects on the ground. I also saw a two female pink robins at the botanical gardens, also in a dark area where they were very hard to photograph. Pink robin males are dark brownish-black above, with a black throat and head and pink plumage on the breast and belly. Females are brown with yellow-buff wing patches. Both males and females have a plain dark tail with no white edges (unlike similar robin species).
Above: Alan’s picture of a cheeky rainbow lorikeet disturbing a possum. Top right: Kevin’s superb fairy wren; and Alan’s buff-banded rail. Right: Jen’s photo of a New Holland honeyeater in her backyard. (Pictures: Supplied)
when I saw three red-browed finches on the grass. I had my camera on me but by the time I stopped the bike to take a photo they took off towards Kingston Park. I received an email from Kevin, who ventured to Drysdale and was surprised to see and hear two or three flocks of masked lapwings fly overhead. There must have been 20 or so in each flock. Kevin also went to Swan Bay Jetty where he observed two pelicans that were spending a lot of their time smacking their wings onto the water in order or stir up or to break up the seaweed in their search for food. I also received a few emails from Alan. In a wander around Blue Waters Lake Alan was
Barwon Coast Update Welcome to the
Kurrak Playground Kurrak Playground celebrates the many Wadawurrung Seasons. As you play here you can follow the Wadawurrung People’s seasonal journey throughout Wadawurrung Country.
This is Wadawurrung Country. Wadawurrung People are the Traditional People of this Country and Bunjil is the creator spirit. ‘Kurrak’ means sand in Wadawurrung language.
Bunjil made the lores for people to live by on Country. Bunjil asks all people to abide by Bunjil lore, to have no greed, to do no harm, to care for Country and in return Country will care for all people.
We hope this inspires you to care for Country too.
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We are the local committee of management appointed to protect and manage this coastal area. We work closely with dedicated environmental volunteers and Traditional Owners to care for the coast.
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Through beautiful artworks and signs the playground also celebrates seasonal stories of the Wadawurrung People, providing an opportunity for children and their carers to learn and discover as they move throughout the playground. The design of the playground was shaped by consultation with the local community and the Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation. Barwon Coast was able to deliver the project thanks to $180,000 funding from the Victorian Government.
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MANAGEMENT OF COASTAL ASSETS
Barwon Coast celebrated the completion of Kurrak Playground with a visit by children from the Ocean Grove Woodlands Kinder on Friday 20 May.
A key part of our role at Barwon Coast is the management and maintenance of facilities and infrastructure along the coastline including beach access ways.
This exciting new playground at Ocean Grove Main Beach that celebrates Wadawurrung culture and the local coastal environment is located next to the Dunes café and Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club. The playground is called Kurrak, meaning sand in Wadawurrung language and features accessible designed equipment for pre-school and lower primary-aged children.
There are more than 45 beach access ways along the coastal reserves managed by Barwon Coast this includes stairs, ramps, and over 17 kilometres of coastal trail networks. Barwon Coast staff inspect these assets every month and again following storm events. Renewal and repair of coastal assets are funded in partnership through Barwon Coast and a range of Victorian Government funded programs.
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gobsmacked to see a beautiful pair of tawny frogmouths around the lake. Alan also saw six eastern rosellas that were being very playful and not so camera shy (amazingly), so he managed to get a few shots of them in the same location. Alan photographed a buff-banded rail at Lake Victoria. This bird is a medium-sized rail that has a grey eyebrow, and an orange-brown band on its breast. Another bird that Alan spotted at Lake Victoria was a lovely striated fieldwren. Alan also took a great photo of a Rainbow lorikeet that disturbed a possum in a tree hollow at the Basin in Drysdale.
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REPLACEMENT OF BEACH ACCESS STAIRS AT 12W The stairs at 12W beach access way have been heavily impacted over time by coastal erosion and high tides and have now come to the end of their useful life. A decision has been made to replace the structure. The project jointly funded by Barwon Coast and a Victorian Government Coastal Protection and Risk grant will start in July. The community can use 13W or 11W to access the beach or coastal trails in the area during the construction period.
PLANNED WORKS AT 17W BEACH ACCESS Stairs at 17W East that were removed late last year after becoming twisted and dangerous following strong storm surges will be replaced.
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The pin-cushion hakea tree in my backyard is flowering and the New Holland honeyeaters have been feasting on the nectar. I saw two New Holland Honeyeater fledglings in my front garden, and these birds are so tiny and vulnerable when they leave the nest. I later found one fledgling deceased on the front footpath, but I think that the other fledgling is still going strong. Also in my garden I have seen my regular visiting pair of red-rumped parrots. I think they like to eat the seeds on the silver birch trees in the garden. I was riding my bike in the park behind Woolworths on Shell Road, Ocean Grove,
Improved beach access stairs will be constructed and the linked coastal trail will be widened and revegetated to enhance the natural environment and provide easier accessibility to pedestrians and bikes. Changes to the area will also include the continued closure of the adjacent Horseshoe carpark. Closure of this small carpark will reduce pedestrian conflicts with vehicles ensuring the safety of all coastal trail users.
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ENTERTAINMENT
Vendettas to rock Chook Shop By Justin Flynn
The Vendettas will play at Ocean Grove Piping Hot Chicken & Burger Grill on Saturday, May 21. (Supplied)
Melbourne rock band The Vendettas will launch their new single at an iconic Ocean Grove live-music venue on Saturday, May 21. The band will play at the Piping Hot Chicken and Burger Grill and launch ‘6FT Under’ at the same time and lead singer Steve Redden can’t wait to head to Chicken Shop again. “We played there last year and it was awesome actually. We still talk about it being one of the best nights. It’s an awesome little venue,” he says. “I’d come down every month if I could. “Some people rocked up early last time while we were doing sound check. Usually that’s when people say ‘can you make a bit less noisy’ but they gave us a standing ovation for our sound check. I’ve told so many bands to go check it out.” The single is the first the band has recorded
by themselves. “We bought some new mikes and got the kit all miked up and gave it a crack,” Redden says. “Over the last two years we wrote about 50 songs together. This song was one of the first songs we did. We have a whole back catalogue of songs. We recorded quite some time ago but we did two albums before that and put them out independently.” The band’s latest album - ‘The Vendettas III’ was released in 2021 via Golden Robot Records. For now, the band is happy to be back playing live after a successful gig in Fitzroy last weekend. Redden says people are slowly starting to embrace live music after multiple lockdowns although there is still some hesitation to plan in advance. “There’s definitely a slight hesitancy in buying tickets because anything can happen right up until the final hour. Once we get through winter, by next summer, hopefully
the government helps us out and puts on more festivals and funding for more gigs. While The Vendettas are known as a rock band, Redden says the members have mellowed, but can still ramp it up when they need to. “When we started off we were pretty much punk rock than what we are now,” he says. “But we’ve really harnessed songwriting over the last five years. It’s about being able to hear the clarity. Less is more. We can go hard if required but it’s about getting that connection with the audience. “We’re in a great space. We’re all seasoned pros now. We can just get down to business. We rehearse, we write and we’re on the same page.” Where: Piping Hot Chicken & Burger Grill, The Terrace, Ocean Grove. When: Saturday May 21, 7.40pm. Tickets: trybooking.com/events/landing? eid=898999&
Mr Hyde is a delightfully evil man Make your way to the Potato Shed, from 8pm Friday, May 27 and meet the most delightfully evil man alive, Mr Hyde. A man so evil he punches the cleaning lady, drop-kicks a precious kereru and yells ‘shark’ at the beach. Jekyll is a man who washes and separates his recycling and puts it in the correct bin. Hyde is the man who uses the last of the toilet roll and never replaces it, who drains the shared flat account to buy cigarettes and never, ever calls you by your given name. Who does that? Who is this mad man? This bonkers rendition of Robert Louis
Stevenson’s classic novel, Jekyll and Hyde is retold by a team of charmingly ‘French’ performers with the help of the audience and celebrates the darkness within us all. A Slightly Isolated Dog have built a reputation for shaking up well-known stories and injecting their trademark outrageous physical comedy and twisted pop songs into the telling. With a focus on removing the barriers between audiences and performers, A Slightly Isolated Dog revels in the silliness of their stories, told with fast, furious and irreverently saucy performances.
Gather up your friends, lovers, and distant cousins, and prepare to unleash your inner monster. “So … funny, almost died laughing!” Metro Magazine “… a high-octane, overly-charged show that defies many conventions of theatre” Dominion Post “Joyful, positive, sexy, hilarious and clever. I could stay for hours” Pantograph Punch “No matter how dark you feel before you come, that darkness will disappear during this blackest, and sexiest of comedies.” Theatreview Tickets: geelongaustralia.com.au/potatoshed
The cast of Jekyll and Hyde presented by A Slightly Isolated Dog will perform at the Potato Shed on May 27. (Supplied)
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Locals honoured at Rotary awards Ocean Grove Rotary held its Community Awards at Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club on May 17. The Team Member of the Year Award winner was Rachael Calleja from Bay IT. Rachael was praised for her high level of service and willingness to assist customers with information technology matters. Jane Dao from Hearing Australia was runner-up. Jane volunteers four times a year in indigenous communities to assist people with hearing difficulties. Volunteer Organisation of the Year Award winner was Queenscliff Rural Australians for Refugees, who were praised for their hard work in advocating for the rights of refugees and asylum seekers. Runner-up was the band Shedding the Blues who draw people in from the southern Bellarine who share a love of music. Ashley McCracken from Salon Utopia was the winner of the Apprentice/Trainee of the Year Award. Runner-up was Lleyton Wooley from MOD Electrical. The Small Business Excellence Award of the Year was won by Viewpoint Digital Media and was accepted by Dominique Ho. Viewpoint Digital Media is a full-service digital marketing agency that specialises in storytelling. 360Q restaurant was the runner up and Barry Iddles accepted the award. Barry shared that 360Q is proud to assist charitable organisations such as VIEW Clubs. The award’s major sponsor was Barwon Heads Community Bendigo Bank. Individual awards were sponsored by: 13th Beach Health Services; Barwon Heads Hotel; Barwon Heads Pharmacy; DC Roofing; Helloworld Travel Waurn Ponds; IGA Barwon Heads; Liberton Corriedales; Oakdene Winery; Ocean Grove Business Association; Point Lonsdale Guest House and Ryman Health Care.
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Crowded House announces rescheduled Geelong visit Crowded House have announced its tour dates after being forced to postpone its Geelong show last month. The band was due to play a Day on the Green show at Mt Duneed Estate on Saturday, April 23, supported by Angus and Julia Stone and The Waifs, but was forced to cancel less than a week out when front man Neil Finn tested positive for COVID-19. The ban this week announced the Mt Duneed Estate show would be rescheduled for Saturday, November 19.
“We are very pleased to announce rescheduled shows in Australia for the ones we lost through COVID in April,” the band said. “We play in the beautiful Kings Park Perth, Geelong, Hobart and Hunter Valley and will be thrilled to see you good people who bought tickets the first time. “Should these new dates not be possible for some of you to attend we hope the process of refunds is straightforward and look forward to seeing you next time.
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Hanlon Industries a real leader in manufacturing As a family owned steel fabrication and commercial construction business, Hanlon Industries has been operating for over 20 years in Geelong, and has now extended across New South Wales, Queensland and Western Australia. Taking out the Advanced Manufacturing and Industry Award at the 2021 Geelong Business Excellence Awards, Hanlon Industries is a family-owned and operated business, with their major expertise in steel fabrication and commercial construction. Hanlon Industries is renowned as one of Australia’s biggest and best facilitators of functional end-to-end in-house capabilities, including concept, design, project management, manufacturing, construction labor and equipment hire. Credited by the judging panel with providing exceptional support and career development opportunities, Hanlon Industries has a strong focus on working as a team. Hanlon Industries was nominated for a variety of awards, with General Manager Elly Hanlon saying the award is a testament to the drive, energy, passion and excellence that the team consistently displays. “It was pretty exciting to even be nominated, let alone win this award - it’s our main industry as steel fabricators so there was a lot of shock and excitement,” Elly says. “It’s given us the enthusiasm to keep driving in the advanced manufacturing space and is pushing us to up our strategic planning, making sure we can continue to be the best and stay relevant in the industry.” Having established a national footprint and a team of over 140 staff, Hanlon Industries is renowned for being one of Australia’s largest digital and static billboard manufacturers, and facilitators of functional end-to-end in-house capabilities including concept, design, project management, manufacturing, construction
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labor and equipment hire. Having invested heavily in automation for steep processing, Hanlon Industries has improved their efficiency dramatically and now offer a multitude of technical trades and skills including project managers, draftspersons, engineers, electricians, fitters and turners, boilermakers, welders, carpenters, crane operators, riggers, dogmen, laborers and truck drivers.
The judges said that this business is a local treasure, crediting the people at Hanlon Industries with its success. The business takes care of its employees by providing exceptional support and career development opportunities, and acquiring certifications for OHS, quality and environmental management. The judges on this year’s panelare confident that Hanlon Industries is extremely well-deserving of this award, encouraging the
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The whole package servicing the whole of the coast Operating in the Geelong region for over 30 years, The Salary Packaging People (TSPP) is a dedicated team of Geelong locals who service thousands of customers throughout Australia. Providing a fully outsourced service to employers of any size and industry, TSPP helps people to take full advantage of their workplace tax entitlements. With these people typically working for charities, health organisations, not-for-profits and community service organisations, TSPP’s services enable these organisations to recruit, reward and retain employees in a highly competitive market. Glenda Garmey is TSPP’s general manager, running the business with director Brian Coghlan, as well as Dan Nicholls, head of customer experience, and Justin Jacobs, head of business development. With a combined total of around 100 years of experience in the industry, Glenda, Brian, Dan and Justin have been working hard to push TSPP further since they acquired the business five years ago. TSPP has been strongly involved with the Geelong community, as members of the Geelong Chamber of Commerce and Geelong Business Club, and participating in a variety of local initiatives including the Geelong Region Alliance (G21) and the Geelong Region Opportunities for Work (GROW). The “formal alliance of government business and community organisations working together to improve the lives of people within the Geelong region across five municipalities,” the G21 is designed to better all aspects of living in the region (www.g21.com.au). “We’re dedicated to growing the Geelong region and supporting low socioeconomic groups through our G21 and GROW associations,” Glenda says. TSPP also supports the Give Where
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City, scrub or seaside: take your pick The Geelong and Bellarine region are made up of a variety of beautiful landscapes, from beaten coastlines and stunning beaches, to vibrant forests and rugged bush trails.
Bush walking On the drive to Geelong, stop in at the You Yangs Regional Park in Little River. The scenery here varies from flat volcanic plains to sharp granite peaks, with beautiful wildlife and vegetation surrounding the area. The You Yangs are also a great place for mountain biking, with over 50 kilometres of tracks for riders of all abilities. Very close to the You Yangs Regional Park
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SPORTS QUIZ 1. The W Series is a global competition in which female participants compete in which sport? 2. In a recent county cricket match, Ben Stokes smashed how many sixes in his brutal 161 for Durham? 3. Which is the only team to have competed in every season of the Formula One World Championship?
4. Australian soccer player Sam Kerr scored how many goals in Chelsea's victory in the Women’s Super League final?
12. Norwegian soccer star Erling Haaland recently transferred to which English Premier League team for a sum of $91 million?
5. The infamous 'hand of god' goal by Diego Maradona occurred in which soccer World Cup?
13. Aussie Steelers, and Aussie Spirit are the nicknames of the men's, and women's national teams in what sport?
6. After a heavy loss earlier in the season, which AFL coach apologised to his players following his scathing criticism of them? 7. Which former Australian tennis player has won the most doubles titles in Wimbledon history? 8. Which current Indian batsman has scored 43 One Day International centuries in his career so far?
9. Which US city recently made its debut as a host of a Formula One Grand Prix? 10. The winner of the Indy 500 motor race is traditionally presented with which drink after the event is finished? 11. Which is the only Australian state not home to an AFL team?
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14. Which golfer has claimed to have lost over $50 million through gambling, according to an upcoming biography? 15. What Brisbane Heat star was recently told his contract would not be renewed for the 2022/23 season?
20. Which team won the final championship of the now disbanded Australian Baseball League that ran from 1989 to 1999?
16. What was the name of the John Bertrand-skippered racing yacht that won the 1983 America's Cup?
21. Which US city has sporting teams known as the Chiefs and Royals?
17. Which A-League men's club finished on top of the ladder for the 2021-22 regular season? 18. Jayden Adams was awarded the 2021-22 season Most Valuable Player for which sporting league? 19. Who holds the record for highest individual Test cricket score, with an innings of 400 not out, against England in 2004?
22. Rising tennis star Carlos Alcaraz Garfia is from which country? 23. How many West Coast Eagles players were ultimately fined by the club for attending a nightclub after their match against Richmond? 24. What Australian women’s representative team recently played Fiji in their first match in 956 days?
25. How many NSW-based rugby league teams are there in the NRL? 26. Who is the only country to win a Gold Medal at every Winter Olympic Games? 27. Which horse won the 2022 Kentucky Derby? 28. The Florida Panthers finished with the most wins in the 2021-22 season of which sporting league? 29. How many of the 18 AFLW teams have a female head coach? 30. Which Melbourne Storm star will miss a third consecutive State of Origin series through injury?
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Cobras ease into season Ocean Grove Cobras played a full round of junior football on the weekend. Here are all the scores and best players. UNDER-14 Division 1 – Ocean Grove Walter 10.10(70) def Geelong Ammos Kelly 4.3(27) Best: Zach Casamento, Darcy Harrington, Bohdi Hateley, Fletcher Ward, Tom Teague, Edan Benton. Goals: Jack Thomson 3, Ned Allen 3, Charlie Eales 2, Toby Duckett 1, Tom Teague 1. Division 4 – Ocean Grove Pearson 7.8(50) def Inverleigh 6.9(45) Awards: Dane Hodgson, Sunny Anstis, Charlie Rae. Goals: Hudson Stephenson 3, Jamison Cox 2, Leon Connolly 1, Zavier Dean 1. Division 6 – Ocean Grove Every 4.4(28) def by Lara Gillett 13.9(87) Awards: Baxter Greenfield, Dane Novak, Blake O’Brien.
UNDER-12 Ocean Grove Bishop 7.6(48) def by Modewarre Messon 7.10(52) Awards: Chad Cook, Nate Bush, Lewis Kelly. Ocean Grove Jeffrey 9.6(60) def Geelong Ammos Hardiman 4.3(26) Awards: Sonny Wallace, Thomas Stefanovski, Harry Skinner. Ocean Grove White 12.9(81) def Portarlington Blue 0.4(4) Ocean Grove McGregor 9.7(61) def St Joseph’s Jets 3.1(19) Ocean Grove Jones Jones 15.24(114) def Armstrong Creek Great White Sharks 1.1(7) Ocean Grove Hunt 6.7(43) def by Newtown & Chilwell Fanning 13.2(80) Ocean Grove Dean 11.16(82) def Bannockburn Gold 0.3(3)
Main: Winners! Ocean Grove Cobras celebrate victory over St Josephs Black as the siren sounds. Above, top: Bohdi Hateley gets clear; Tai Sendeckyj competes at a centre bounce. Above: Ryan Tolley, Charlie Eales and Dane Hodgson get involved. (Pictures: Jessica Hodgson)
UNDER-10 Ocean Grove McManus 7.5(47) def Ocean Grove Moroney 4.4(28) Awards (McManus): Ted Banks, Xavier Rappel, Rafe Williams. Awards (Moroney): Patrick Clark, Laurence Raineri, Kai Ashton. Ocean Grove Cordy 1.1(7) def by St Mary’s Redden 16.7(103) Awards: Austin Jellis, Max Bonacci, Tom Rattray-Wood. Ocean Grove Farrell 6.6(42) def South Barwon Knuckey 4.7(31)
UNDER-12 GIRLS Ocean Grove Hateley 0.1(1) def by Bell Park Sheahan 2.3(15) Ocean Grove Smith 4.5(29) def Barwon heads 1.3(9) Goals: Hollie Smith 2, Cailey Paech 1. Awards: Elise Tizard, Olivia Clarke, Ivy Bear, Cailey Paech.
The inner harbour of Corio Bay yet again provided some great fishing for land based anglers or those in boats trying to escape the hairy weather this week. Pinky Snapper have been in fantastic numbers with anglers finding great numbers of fish spread right across the region with plenty of quality in the size too. Casting soft plastics around structure has been super effective with Berkley Gulp seven-inch turtleback worms proving a standout as it gets past the small picker fish that are hanging around. Australian salmon, silver trevally and flathead have also made up for amusing and welcomed by-catch at the moment. Yet again the turtleback worms are a standout, more so in the four-inch size. King George whiting are still going ballistic in the outer harbour with lots of reports coming through of boats finding huge numbers of fish and at a quality size too. Once again fishing the tides has been the best time to fish, however they seem to be biting just about all day. Freshly caught calamari has been a pretty tough bait to beat of late and of course the humble pipi always accounting for a good majority of captures. Offshore Barwon Heads remains very productive for gummy sharks and large numbers of pinky snapper. The pinkies have been holding in large numbers inside the foul grounds off Torquay in around 40 metres of water and the gummies have mainly been cruising the 30 metre line. Fresh baits such as squid and salmon are always a standout and also silver whiting has been working very well. Fishing either side of a tide is the prime time to fish, especially for the gummies. Down the west coast the bluefin tuna are still in fantastic numbers and Portland is on fire. There are lots of reports coming through of boats getting amongst large numbers of tuna off Cape Bridgewater, anywhere from 30-50 metres of water. Trolling small skirted lures and diving hardbodies has been the preferred method and choice of lures. Barrel tuna reports have seemed to slow down a little bit but there are still captures being reported nearly daily right along the coast. It’s just a matter of time until they bite hard again.
Ocean Grove Taylor 11.11(77) def Ocean Grove Stow 2.2(14) Awards (Taylor): Jack Kelly, Hamish Maxwell, Sam Due. Awards (Stow): Josh, Ashton Freebairn, Rafi Foss. Ocean Grove Allan 8.2(50) def Leopold Bews 2.2(14) Awards: Oliver Harvey, Archer Tucker, Ashton Edwards. Ocean Grove Norquay 6.10(46) def Portarlington Blue 4.6(30) Awards: Sullivan Eddy, Billy Beckworth, Max Micallef.
UNDER-10 GIRLS Ocean Grove Burchell 3.4(22) def Barwon Heads 3.2(20) Ocean Grove O’Keefe 12.5(77) def St Mary’s 8.1(49)
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Ocean Grove Dalton 10.15(75) def Drysdale Justice 2.1(13) Awards: Angus Hanson, Flynn Allen, Oliver Buckley. Ocean Grove Durran 5.6(36) def Portarlington Rd 4.4(28)
A bluefin tuna caught on a Gone Fishing Charter. (Supplied) Friday, 20 May, 2022 OCEAN GROVE VOICE 25
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Tight race for finals LOCAL TENNIS Donna Schoenmaekers
The A Grade side had a good win against Drysdale.
(Pictures: Facebook)
Grubbers home in thriller Ocean Grove put a 10-point break between it and fourth placed Modewarre in Bellarine Netball League on Saturday. The thrilling three-goal win means Ocean Grove is one and a half games clear of its nearest A Grade rival. Nikki Cooke bagged 47 goals as the Grubbers continued their unbeaten start to the B Grade season. In round six, the Grubbers had some quality wins throughout the senior and junior grades on their annual Pink Day, which was a massive success. Goal attack Ashton O’Brien was best on court with a scintillating performance as the Grubbers opened up a six-point gap between it and fourth placed Modewarre. Ocean Grove and Geelong Amateur are the only unbeaten teams in B Grade while Ocean Grove’s C Grade side is also undefeated after a thrilling two-goal win against Drysdale. Likewise the Grubbers’ D and E Grade sides have yet to be beaten.
ROUND 7 A Grade: Ocean Grove 53 def Modewarre 50. Goals: Rebecca O’Neill 41, Ashton O’Brien 12. B Grade: Ocean Grove 62 def Modewarre 47. Goals: Nikki Cooke 47, Meg Badrock 8, Jesse Sutton 7. C Grade: Ocean Grove 35 def Modewarre 25. Best: Rorri Phibbs, Gemma Bell, Shereen Wolfe. Goals: Kate Titheridge 16, Amelia Cunningham 11, Shereen Wolfe 8. D Grade: Ocean Grove 27 def Modewarre 20. Goals: Tina Birch 21, Hannah Quinn 5, Danielle Baker 1. E Grade: Ocean Grove 28 def Modewarre 24. Goals: Maggie Lee 21, Belinda Elliston 7. 19/U: Ocean Grove 38 def Modewarre 11. Goals: Isabella Maier 20, Abbey Cowley 3. 17/U Section 1: Ocean Grove 42 def Modewarre 7. 17/U Section 2: Ocean Grove bye 15/U Section 1: Ocean Grove 28 def Modewarre 2. 13/U Section 1: Ocean Grove 37 def Modewarre 1. 13/U Section 2: Ocean Grove bye. 26 OCEAN GROVE VOICE Friday, 20 May, 2022
ROUND 6 A Grade: Ocean Grove 55 def Drysdale 24. Best: Ashton O’Brien, Jessica Rankin, Anna Smith. Goals: Rebecca O’Neill 38, Ashton O’Brien 17. B Grade: Ocean Grove 44 def Drysdale 25. Best: Claudia Britt, Meg Badrock, Emma Jones. Goals: Nikki Cooke 20, Emma Badrock 15, Jesse Sutton 9. C Grade: Ocean Grove 26 def Drysdale 24. Best: Amelia Cunningham, Gemma Bell, Heidi Bennett. Goals: not supplied D Grade: Ocean Grove 27 def Drysdale 8. Best: Emma Sinkinson, Danielle Baker, Taryn Laverty. Goals: Danielle Baker 16, Hannah Quinn 7, Tina Birch 4. E Grade: Ocean Grove bye.
19/U: Ocean Grove 20 def Drysdale 16. Best: not supplied. Goals: Sarah Fecchio 8, Isabella Maier 8, Abbey Cowley 4. 17/U Section 1: Ocean Grove 21 def by Drysdale 24. Best and goals not supplied. 17/U Section 2: Ocean Grove 26 def Drysdale 15. Best: Evie Hines, Lulu McKewan, Alice Molloy. Goals: Ruby Hilderbrandt 8, Alice Molloy 2. 15/U Section 1: Ocean Grove 31 def Drysdale 20. Best and goals not supplied. 15/U Section 2: Ocean Grove 23 def Drysdale 9. Best and goals not supplied. 13/U Section 1: Ocean Grove 15 def Drysdale 12. Best and goals not supplied. 13/U Section 2: Ocean Grove 4 def by Drysdale 12. Best and goals not supplied.
It was the last round of the home and away series for Tuesday’s midweek pennants for the majority of sections. In Section 4, finals positions were still up for grabs, with even Point Lonsdale in seventh a chance to stay in the running, only four points behind fourth-placed Mount Moriac. Surfcoast Torquay Yellow set itself up well going into the last round, guaranteeing itself the minor premiership despite having the bye, so it was able to sit back and watch the remaining teams battle it out. Yellow’s counterparts, Torquay Black, sitting in second with only a mathematical chance of dropping out of that spot, came up against fifth-placed Eastern Districts, which was hoping for a good win to push itself into the four. The match started with Melissa Coulsell and Winsome Batchelor winning through for Black 6-3, while Districts kept its run alive with Shelley Gioffre and Kylie Cameron taking the second set 6-1. Gioffre continued her winning way teaming with Delwyn Foster in the third set taking it 6-2, but Black countered in the fourth with Batchelor winning her second set with Kelly Powell 6-4. Districts was hoping for a strong finish in the final two sets to close the gap to fourth-placed Mount Moriac, but with the sets going one each way, and Districts finishing with a win at three sets all with a four game advantage, it was reliant on the results of other matches to determine its fate. Point Lonsdale looked like it was primed to make a run for a finals finish, coming up against third placed Ocean Grove this week, however, with a player short this chance was dashed. Despite this, the Lonny ladies won two of the three sets played and had a narrow defeat in the third with the Grove’s Clare Stephenson and Jacqueline Moore taking the win in a tie break. The final match of the day was Mount Moriac against sixth placed Barwon Heads. With only 4.5 points between them, the Heads were presented with a great chance to move themselves up the ladder, however, Mount Moriac had other ideas. Kerry Pickering and Denise Matthews battled for the first set 6-4, while Jenyce Hosking and Julie Robertson had a comfortable 6-0 win in the second, ensuring Mount Moriac retained fourth spot, and a match up against Ocean Grove next week. The team then showed it is finding some good form, taking the remaining four sets to end with a clean sweep for the day.
Ocean Grove’s Jacqueline Moore and Clare Stephenson against Point Lonsdale’s Louise Window and Clare Ireland. (Supplied)
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Falcons picked for draft combine By Ash Bolt Six Geelong Falcons junior footballers will have the chance to show off their skills and athleticism for recruiters, after being picked among 106 players invited to the 2022 AFLW draft combine. Falcons teammates Analea McKee, Ash Van Loon, Charlotte Simpson, Liz Dowling, Grace Purcell and Mia Van Dyk have been picked among a 57-strong contingent that will test at the Victorian state combine. A date and location for the combine has yet to be finalised.
McKee, who plays club football for Geelong Amateurs, and Dowling, who plays for St Mary’s, are two of 28 open-age players selected for the combine, while the remaining four will be eligible for the AFLW draft for the first time this year. The 2022 AFLW draft combine will feature just one physical test, with all players to complete a two-kilometre time trial. The reduction in testing at this year’s combine takes into consideration changes to AFLW timelines, along with the significant amount of pre-season testing that was conducted nationally earlier this year.
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We are very excited about the high level of talent within this group
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- Kevin Sheehan AFL talent ambassador Kevin Sheehan said players invited to the combine represented the next crop of potential AFLW stars. “We are very excited about the high level of talent within this group of future stars of the AFLW,” Sheehan said. “The 2022 version of the NAB AFLW
Draft Combine will be shorter than those held in previous years, however the on-field performance of this group of players over the past season has provided a great indication that they will have a huge impact on the NAB AFLW competition.” Several of the Geelong representatives come into the combine with strong reputations, following the NAB League season this year. Dowling, a 171cm utility, was selected on the bench for the NAB League Girls team of the year, following a season where she averaged almost 17 disposals per game and kicked 14 goals.
Kye Annand against Torquay earlier in the season. Annand was one of Ocean Grove’s best players against Modewarre. (Ivan Kemp) 274715_07
Honourable loss not enough says Grubbers’ coach Ocean Grove pushed premiership contender Modewarre all the way in round 7 of Bellarine Football League on Saturday, but coach Pete Davey was far from pleased with an honourable loss. The Grubbers sit ninth on the ladder with just one win and finals are becoming increasingly unlikely with every defeat. They led at every change on Saturday, but were behind by nine points when the final siren sounded at Mount Moriac Reserve. Final scores Modewarre 9.14(68) to Ocean Grove 9.5(59). Ed Dayman booted four goals for the Grubbers while livewire forward James Paterson contributed three. Dayman, Joe McDonald, Max Sutton, Glenn Campbell, Josh Horton and Kye Annand were named best players. “We spoke during the day about not being pleased with a brave performance or a good effort if it didn’t yield a result,” Davey said. “While it gave confidence that we’re getting back to playing the Ocean Grove footy that we expect, we weren’t pleased at all with the result.” After winning an elimination final last year before the season was abruptly ended by COVID, Ocean Grove is in grave danger of missing the finals. The Grubbers are three games behind
Ocean Grove coach Pete Davey. (Justin Flynn)
fifth-placed Queenscliff and sixth-placed Geelong Amateur, but have a good percentage of 103.31. Queenscliff’s percentage is 106.53 and Ammos’ is 103.78. “We said at the start of the year that our goal was to improve and if we did that, finals would look after themselves,” Davey said. “We haven’t improved to this point and that’s largely why we’re in the position we’re in. “From here on we can’t look ahead to August finals as our elimination finals are basically upon us.”
Costly losses to Newcomb (by three points), Queenscliff (11 points) and Modda (nine points) haven’t helped Ocean Grove’s cause, but Davey was making no excuses. “We’ve lost close games due to a combination of failing to convert on forward 50 entries and making mistakes or being undisciplined in critical moments,” Davey said. “Had we been better in those moments, we’d be sitting in a very different position. The upside is that if we execute better and defend better, we know we can compete with anybody so it’s not all doom and gloom. “There is belief within our players and coaches that we can work our way out of the position we’re in.” Despite the final scoreline, Davey was pleased with several aspects of his team’s game. “Our forward 50 entries were much better than they have been all year and as a result, our forward line functioned the most efficiently it has so far this year, for the first 85 minutes anyway,” he said. “We had a very even contribution across the board which has also been missing to date - it was much more like the Ocean Grove ‘team’ footy that we pride ourselves on.” However, Davey admitted a lack of discipline hurt his charges. “We gave up a goal from a 50 metre penalty
in the first quarter and our general structure fell down from midway through the last quarter,” he said. “Had we been better in those moments, even with a few other things going against us, we would have walked away with the four points.” Ocean Grove faces a must-win game at Queens Park Oval, Highton, against Geelong Amateur in round 8 before a huge Battle of the Bridge clash against Barwon Heads to round out the halfway mark of the season. “Playing as close to 100 minutes of Ocean Grove football as possible is the weekly goal,” Davey said. “Each game is essentially made up of four, 30 minute games and we are aiming to win as many of those ‘mini games’ as possible.” Ocean Grove suffered a heart-breaking three-point loss in the reserves. Final scores Modewarre 8.8(56) to Ocean Grove 8.5(53). Similar to the senior team, the Grubbers were in front at every change, except the most important one. Lachlan Slater and Jack Rawlings were named best for Ocean Grove. Ocean Grove is in sixth spot on the ladder with four wins, behind on a small amount of percentage from Newcomb and Geelong Amateur. Justin Flynn Friday, 20 May, 2022 OCEAN GROVE VOICE 27
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