Ocean Grove Voice - 26th August 2022 by Star News Group

AFL Barwon is considering moving the starting time for the senior grand ﬁnal so it doesn’t clash with the Geelong vs Collingwood ﬁnal on September 3. AFL Barwon is considering bringing the game forward so Cats and Pies fans can watch the match as well as attend the local game.

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Farrell to lead Grubbers

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“Dave and his family have strong ties to the Grubbers and we’re delighted to welcome him aboard – his experience, enthusiasm and dedication at junior and senior level will be critical as we push hard to invest in our local talent and take the club forward,’’ he said.

Finals fever in the air Local footy and netball finals are in full swing across the Bellarine Peninsula. It’s preliminary final time in the Bellarine Football Netball League, with the opening two weeks of finals held at Portarlington before moving to Newcomb for the final two weekends. All five Ocean Grove netball teams are though the final fortnight while Barwon Heads takes on Drysdale this weekend with the winner to play Torquay in the senior footy.

Bellarine Football League this season, but has a strong junior foundation with the under-14s winning the division 1 premiership this year and the under-16s making the grand final. “I’m fortunate to be stepping into a club that has waves of emerging junior talent coming through – from the Cobras program at under-14s level, through to the Grubbers’ under-16s and under-18s teams,’’ Farrell said. “I’m mindful about balancing expectations – we need to understand that success doesn’t happen overnight, but there are strong foundations in place here and I can’t wait to get stuck into the role.’’ Farrell already had a connection with Ocean Grove. His wife Belinda plays netball for the aatasthewaned,at2022andGrubbers,hisdaughterEveisaformernetballersonsTedandHarrywereinvolvedinthefootballprogram.“I’msogratefulfortheopportunitiesI’vehadGFLlevel–mypassionforthegamehasnevereventhroughthechallengesduringcoronaviruspandemic,’’hesaid.“I’mjustexcitedbytheopportunityInowhaveheretheGrubbers–theclubandcommitteehasclearvisionandstrategyforthefuturethat aligns with my own values and I’m looking forward to being a part of the journey.’’ Ocean Grove president Peter Smith said Farrell’s impressive track record including his time with the Geelong Falcons made him a smart choice for the club as it looks to re-assert itself in the BFL.

By Justin Flynn Ocean Grove has appointed Dave Farrell as coach of its men’s senior football team for the next three years.

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Voice photographer Ivan Kemp was at Portarlington last weekend to capture the footy and netball semi-ﬁnal action and spotted young Darcy Bishop (pictured) who was having fun with a netball.

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“We’ve upgraded Portarlington Harbour and improved transport links to the Bellarine Peninsula, providing significant economic and recreational benefits to local industry and the community,” Bellarine MP Lisa Neville said. “This is another significant investment in thanreputationourcommunityhelpingthepeninsularetainitsasagreatplacetolive,workorvisit.”Thestategovernment’sinvestmentofmore$1.34millionintothecontinuationofthe

A 51-year-old Bellarine business owner will run as an independent candidate in the upcoming state election. Sarah Fenton, a St Leonards resident and owner of Bellarine Smokehouse, will

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Ferry service is set to continue

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“We’re investing in local communities and supporting local jobs by investing in better transport links to the Bellarine Peninsula and around our state,” Public Transport Minister Ben Carroll “Extendingsaid.the ferry trial will be welcome news to the tens of thousands of visitors and locals who access this convenient link whether for work or holidays.”

The team lost the grand final, but can hold their heads high after a magnificent showing throughout the tournament. Cori Andrews put his hand up to coach, thinking it would be a one-day gig.

Cori said he was proud of the boys, not only for the way they played, but also for the way they represented their school and town. He said it bodes well for the sport in Ocean Grove for the coming years. “Going forward our junior football program at Ocean Grove Cobras is held in good stead with the under-12s the second-best team in the state, the under-14s the premiership and the under-16s making a grand final,” he said. “The school and myself couldn’t be any more proud of the boys.” Justin Flynn

Portarlington to Docklands Ferry was funded as part of the last state Budget. The 12-month extension to the trial through to June 30, 2023 will enable a better assessment of longer-term options. Works have recently been completed at Portarlington Harbour. Improvements included an all-weather access from the foreshore to the ferry service, a strengthened pier head to enable vehicle access for the aquaculture industry and emergency response, and a new more accessible low landing for improved water access.

“I was thinking it was only going to be a one round carnival, but we won every game quite convincingly and kept three out of four teams scoreless,” he said. “We then went through to the next round and we kept three out of the four teams scoreless again. “I spoke with Lisa (Grigg), the sports coordinator, and said we might have to start taking it a bit more seriously now.”

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The Portarlington to Docklands ferry service has been guaranteed by the state government for at least another year. Launched in May 2017 at its pre-Covid peak in 2019 the trial service attracted almost 110,000 users, with a peak of more than 15,000 passengers in January. Although most popular throughout the summer, the service still attracts thousands of passengers during the colder months. The extension of the trial ensures the weekday services to Melbourne will continue.

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Top left: Lady Star of the Sea Primary School’s footy team. Top right: Zac Buhagier, Xander Hately, Miller Reilly, Josh Grant (obscured) and Willem Vanujert (obscured) marking in the goal square. Above left: Cooper Levis, Kai Russell, Nate Donovan, Angus Carr and Vincent Hambleton.

By Cr Stephanie Asher Electric vehicles (EVs) seem to be a hot topic of conversation lately. Although some people simply love an argument, it’s hard to look past the savings on fuel and running and maintenance costs, contributions to cleaner air (we all love fresh air!) and reductions in carbon emissions. These advantages reflect the aims of council’s Sustainability Framework, which we put in place in 2020, to make sure the city considers environmental, social and economic sustainability in every decision. The framework is backed by a formal action plan and other specific, targeted strategies, such as the Climate Change Response Plan. EVs play an important role in achieving our objective to lower transport emissions and the City is changing the light fleet vehicles to EV alternatives by 2027.

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up to four vehicles to be charged at the same time. This adds to the five dual port charging stations already at the Belmont, Corio and Drysdale depots, which provide power for six electric vans. The team has three more EVs on the way and is preparing to order up to 10 more in 2022-23. Our charging stations are juiced up by renewable wind energy through the Victorian Energy Collaboration. We hope that the city’s switch will encourage more people to use EVs where possible. To facilitate this, the team is aiming to support the installation of a network of publicly available charging stations powered by renewable energy by the end of 2024.

Visit geelongaustralia.com.au/sustainability to get a sense of what council and the ciy are welldoingtocreateamoresustainableregionthatisplacedtodealwithfuturechallenges. ahead with EVs

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Ocean Grove Toy Library will update its popular ‘party packs’ with a $500 CommBank community grant for its continued efforts for families in the area.

The city engaged with the Wadawarrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation in the development and the inclusion of language in the naming of the new building to reflect Wadawurrung cultural heritage.

Freya and Baylor enjoy some of the toys with library co-ordinator Lin Grant, CommBank Ocean Grove branch manager Ben Mumberson and toy library secretary Anita Mullick. (Ivan Kemp) 294329_07

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The toy library is made up entirely of volunteers, and opens its doors on Tuesday from 7pm to 8pm and Saturday from 10am to 11am.The library was first opened in 1980 and is now located at the Boorai Centre, 4-50 Shell Road, Ocean Grove. Members pay an annual fee to join and can borrow four toys a fortnight or up to eight toys with a family membership. “A lot of our members are really into the philosophy ‘borrow don’t buy’ – it just makes so much sense from an environmental perspective, not to mention financially,” Anita said.The committee is made up of 10 local mums who volunteer their time between parenting and day jobs, supported by members helping out for a one hour session each term.

Indigenous name for new library

The new building will be opened officially in April 2023 when the library has moved in.

Bellarine Ward councillor Jim Mason said he was confident the new library would be well supported by local residents.

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Toy library secretary Anita Mullick accepted the funds on behalf of the committee of volunteers during an evening shift and was taken by surprise when Ben Mumberson from CommBank Ocean Grove branch arrived with a cheque.“Icouldn’t believe it, we were absolutely thrilled,” she said. “It’s perfect timing as we need to update our very popular party packs, so this money will go to buying ‘big-ticket’ party toys that will make any birthday event a success.”

Drysdale’s new library will be known as the Boronggook Drysdale Library after Geelonh council voted to approve the official naming on AugustBo-rong-gook23. is the Wadawarrung name for the immediate Drysdale locality and refers to turf, and is reflective of the history of the land. The decision by council comes after four weeks of community engagement, which saw the majority of respondents support the naming of the facility. The construction of the Boronggook Drysdale Library is being funded by council ($8.156 million) and the Victorian government ($1 million) and is scheduled to be completed in February 2023. Located at the Drysdale Town Centre at 10 Wyndham Street, the new library is proposed to house civic and social infrastructure for the community and will provide access to a library service, community spaces, outdoor spaces and an adult changing places facility.

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“Libraries are such an important part of our community and provide so much more than books and technology,” Cr Mason said. “They provide a welcoming place to meet friends, learn new skills or attend classes, and I trust the Boronggook Drysdale Library will become a much-loved part of the town for many years to come.”

“We are firmly in an ‘emergency vehicles’ phase at our house at the moment, so the police and firefighter costumes and accessories have been fun,” toy library member Jo Blair said. “And construction toys are always a winner so we’ve borrowed the big dump trucks and diggers quite a few times over.” Visit oceangrovetoylibrary.org.au for more information or to join online.

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“I remember pulling a man from a burning car that I just happened to be driving by days before Christmas,” he says. “There are many things that stay with you throughout their career and this was one of them.

“He was a father of four and I often think about how different that Christmas could have been for that family had I not stopped.”

Terry Marshall reﬂects on his 37 years with Ambulance Victoria. (Supplied)

Terry Marshall reckons he hasn’t stopped learning despite being with Ambulance Victoria (AV) for 37 years. Terry, Barwon South West’s regional radios,”drugsandparamedic.momentofadirector,joinedtheserviceinAugust1985afterkneeinjurysawhimrequirearideinthebackanambulance.ThenaFordapprentice,hehadalightbulbthatsethimonthepathtobecomea“WhenIfirstjoinedtheservice,yougotajobyoudrovepeopletohospital,therewerenooracardiacmonitor,pagersorportabletheLeopoldresidentsaid.“Todaywebringthecareandtreatmenttothepatient–we’veevolvedfromaverybasiclevelofcaretooneofthemostadvancedlifesupportparamedicmodelsintheworld.ThisisfurthersupportedbyourMobileIntensiveCareAmbulance(MICA)paramedics.”TerryhasgoneontoanacclaimedcareerwhichhasincludedhelpingdevelopaspecialistprogramforMICAparamedics.HishardworkwasacknowledgedwhenhewasnamedarecipientofanAmbulanceServiceMedal(ASM)inthe2020AustraliaDayhonours.TerryhasheldanumberofrolesatAVacrossthestate,startinginSale,thenMelbourne,holdingseniorrolesinthemetropolitanandGrampiansregionsandisnowbasedinGeelongoverseeingtheBarwonSouthWestregion.“Iworkforoneofthebestambulanceservicesintheworld,”hesays.“AmbulanceVictoriaispartofthebroaderhealthcaresystem,thecommunityrecognisesthisandexpectsthebestofcaretobedeliveredwitheverypatientwemanage.”BornandraisedinGeelong,thefatherof three girls shows no signs of slowing down and finds the job as rewarding as he did when he started.“Ireally admire the people I work with and I am proud of the care that our paramedics provide,” he says. “I love hearing how someone’s life has been saved or changed by our paramedic’s care, intervention, and professionalism.”In2008Terryreceived a commendation for brave conduct.

Saving lives is all in a day’s work for Terry

Year 9 student Bianca is having a very special Book Week this year as she celebrates the launch of her first picture story book, Neddy’s BoxofNoodles

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The Matthew Flinders Girls Secondary College (MFG) student and Leopold resident was inspired to write the book by her younger cousin, who she says is still “crazy about noodles”.“It’sbeen really good, I’ve always loved writing and drawing but I never thought I’d be a published author,” Bianca said. “My cousin Neddy just loves noodles, he’s kind of obsessed with them, and he’s got the same kind of imagination as me, so I decided to write about him. other ongoing challenges, including Asperger’s Syndrome and an anxiety disorder. Despite all this, Bianca is now thriving at MFG, while also working on a memoir about her grandfather, writing a young adult novel and planning two more children’s picture books. Neddy’sBoxofNoodles has been released by Jaymah, a small, independent press whose aim is to support indie writers and returns all profits from book sales to the author. Copies of Bianca’s book can be purchased from jaymahpress.com.au or by calling 0468 878 714.

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LGBTIQA+ advisory committee

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An advisory committee representing the LGBTQIA+ community has been established by the City of Greater Geelong. Council said despite increased acceptance and visibility, the region’s proud and vibrant rainbow community unfortunately still faces disadvantage, such as discrimination, stigma, poor mental health and violence. The establishment of an LGBTQIA+ advisory committee presents an opportunity for the council to more strongly engage with community members as it builds a safer and more inclusive region, it said.

The committee will provide advice and recommendations to council on issues and barriers that affect this priority group and their families, and how to address them. Members will promote and advocate for equality and social inclusion of the LGBTQIA+ community.Thenewcommittee adds to the range of support initiatives run by the city, such as the

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Bellarine Catchment Network (BCN) hopes its new volunteering website will boost environmental volunteering across Geelong and the Bellarine Peninsula. BCN launched the new website coinciding with its regular community volunteering event, Borough Coastcarers. Borough Coastcarers dedicate their time twice a month to regenerating coastal moonah woodland habitat in Queenscliff.

The BGEVC was made possible by funding from the Victorian government as part of the Port Phillip Bay Fund 21-22 and developed by Geelong web designers ElkGoCreative.tobgevc.com to see the BGEVC calendar.

praise to his fellow BHFB members and also recognised the all-important support of the community.“Congratulations to all those recognised, I equipment.”Bothmen highlighted the importance of people to the organisation and said the relationships they’d made along the way were the most rewarding aspect of their service. “The CFA is all about its people,” Mr Crozier said. “The members bring different expertises from their lives into the CFA, and that makes it the great organisation it is today. “Over those 50 years I’ve met and retained many, many friends. The camaraderie and support is second to none, making the good times better and the tough times all the more manageable.”

Plan to get volunteers more involved

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“The BGEVC is a game changer for the way the BCN network groups and organisations promote their important work and communicate with each-other, as well as with the wider community,” she said. “We are so pleased to have finally been able to provide this much-needed resource for the BCN network and public.”

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BCN sustainability and circular economy co-ordinator Rebecca St Ledger participates in the smoking ceremony to welcome volunteers to Country. (Ivan Kemp) 291810_13

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officially welcome the volunteers to Country. BCN developed the ‘Bellarine and Geelong Environmental Volunteering Calendar’ (BGEVC) with the intention of raising the profile of the 35 environmental groups and organisations that operate in the Geelong and Bellarine region. BCN’s aim was to create a simple online platform that would showcase these groups and organisations and any activities or opportunities that are available for local people to contribute their time. BCN sustainability and circular Economy co-ordinator Rebecca St Ledger coordinated the program and is excited for the future.

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A migrant story powerfully told

By Elsie Lange

To read HopelessKingdomby Kgshak Akec is to wade through a multitude of tiny heartaches and world-changing explosions, of a family lost before they are found, of migration and trauma, of mothers and daughters. From their lives high above the ground in a Cairo apartment, we learn Akita and her family have already travelled and settled from Sudan. Through the changing perspectives of the eight-year-old and her mother Teresai, a complex tapestry of their lives comes together. Akita’s big brother Santo is boisterous, untameable, and she can’t help but want to be near the thrill of his danger. Jumping through windows at precarious height, or running off to the night markets of an ancient city, Santo is risk

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innocencewillgetSydneyeveryandsisters,TheTeresai’shelplessdistinctlyAkecandpalpable.tomustimpenetrable.English.whotheirjourneysofillnessesthis,‘Howmoresocietybehaviourstodisorder.disorderdiagnosedatfallsfriendshipstheeverforceitstheWhenitself.theirfather,Santino,comeshomewithnewsofasafepassagetoSydney,place,andvastunknowns,isestablishedasadrivingofthisnovel.Everythingthefamilyhasknown–fromthecolourofthegroundtoheatoftheday–isleftbehind.Thehumidity,seasons,coloursandeasyofSydneyenvelopAkita,andsheinlovewithhernewhome.Itisn’tsoeasyforSanto.Afteranotherincidentschoolinalonglineofviolentoutbursts,heiswithattention-deficit/hyperactivityanddisruptivemooddysregulationThecollectionofacronymswhichcomedefineSantomakeTeresainervous.Hisbegintomakemoresense,butandtheforcesofracismmakehimvulnerabletobeingmisunderstood.fortunatearewe,toliveinaplacelikeacountrywheretheyhavemedicinesforanddiseasesthattheeyescannotsee?’Thesemomentsinthenovelareremindersthejourneytheyhavealreadymadeandthetheyarestillmaking,eachforgingownpathinarelativelyhostileAustralia.ThemovefromEgyptishardestforTeresai,hasfivelanguagesbutnoneofthemWithoutit,AustralianlifeseemsThen,whenSantinodecidesheleavehispencil-pushinglifeinAustraliapursueonehenevercould,Teresai’sfuryisFury,whichisbeautifulinitsnuancemakesitdifficulttobelievedebutnovelistisjust24yearsold–there’ssomethingknowingaboutTeresai’shopeless,anger.ThefamilysettlesinGeelongtobenearertofamilywhenSantinoleaves.Itishard.familytheyfind,Teresai’smotherandstillsymboliseherscarsofyearsofhurttrauma.Teresai’scharacterdeepenswithinteraction.Akita’ssadwordlessnessuponleavingdemonstratesthatlanguagecanonlyanyonesofar–becauseachild’ssilencealwaysspeaklouderthantheirwords.Theoftheirgriefismoreheartbreaking.

A new school and a new Corio home –regional Australia is a much more alien place than bustling Sydney. ‘Mr O’Malley takes a breath and says he’s thrilled to have us attend this school; we’re the first African students St Paul’s Primary has ever had. He grins at us like it’s supposed to make us cheerful, but all I want is to disappear into thin Santinoair.’finally leaves, and the kids are broken. Teresai is alone and finds her way, essentially raising the family as a single mother. Akita steps up, parenting while she’s still a child. Santo spirals, his own path littered with landmines in his own neurodivergent mind – the rigidity of life can’t contain him and he explodes into a thousand pieces. Akita’s changing relationship with Santo is emotional. It is devastating, written with great, gentle compassion.Everyday racism in Australia plays out in ways both obvious and covert. From Akita’s discomfort as a child at a white friend’s sleepover to the presence of her white high school boyfriend guaranteeing a path out of trouble for her sister – the things white Australia takes for granted are used as delicate reminders of Throughout,privilege.Teresai’s strength is an ode to mothers, full of insight and power. Winner of the 2021 Dorothy Hewett Award for an Unpublished Manuscript, Hopeless Kingdomis a conjuring, knowing exploration of race, migration, gender and belonging. It is generous. This novel is not just read, but fallen into – to re-emerge is to live with greater knowledge of migrant experiences held inside this country.

Geelong author Kgshak Akec’s novel HopelessKingdom is to wade through a multitude of tiny heartaches and world-changing explosions. (Ivan Kemp) 290208_18

“I had chosen engineering as the path I wanted to follow, so I was taught the rudimentaries of all the propulsion machinery down in the engine room and boiler rooms of HMAS Sydney,” Peter said.

refitted as a fast troop transport and was already nicknamed the “Vung Tau Ferry”.

Peter Foote spent 22 years serving his country, including during the Vietnam War. (Ivan Kemp) 294021_10 Memories of life on the high sea Thursday, August 18 was Vietnam Veterans’ Day. Matt Hewson spoke to Peter Foote about his 20 years in the navy and his role in the war. It was no rookie school three-month job, it was 12 months of being treated as a full adult ’’ - Peter Foote

“Of a nighttime it was darken ship, it was constantly guarded because we were, of course, something that was of interest to the other side,” he said. “We had our own ship’s boats and divers checking the hull, as well as armed sentries posted in all areas while we tried to get the gear off.“At night those of us youngsters who were up on the sponsons were eyeing the fireworks

Over the next two decades Peter served on a number of different ships, including the destroyer escort HMAS Derwent – “she was the greyhound, the guardian, the sheep dog for lovely, juicy targets like the Sydney” – on which he partook in assisting with the Hobart bushfires in 1967 and HMAS Supply, the oil tanker supply vessel for the RAN. But in between postings Peter continued to study as an engineer, and in 1977 was posted to Williamstown dockyard to become the naval assistant to the general manager’s office.

going off in different directions on the jungle side of the hills, which was interesting.”

“The general manager at the time was a naval commodore, and he was surrounded by civilians and public servants,” Peter said. “My job was basically making sure that the Australian navy ships that were going in and coming out were looked after. “We accommodated crews whose ships were getting pulled down and put back together, all the logistics of that, and also represented the dockyard when we had open days and other public events.”

For Peter Foote, retired Chief Petty Officer in the Royal Australian Navy (RAN), it timewasturnedbehewasfirst12-monthtostepped15-and-a-halfwhichgetlittleAlbertseagoodusvisitedrecalls.onhe’dAustralianseafaringrecallssailingwasn’tsomuchthathechosetobeasailor;chosehim.Peter,now73andlivinginOceanGrove,spendingtimeasachildwithhisgrandfatherinTasmania.“MygrandfatherwasconnectedwiththeNavyinthefirstWorldWar,andalsobeenasailor,merchantmariner,windjams,includingPollyWoodside,”he“He’dlivedhislifeonthesea,andwhenwehiminTasmaniahewasalwaysshowingtheboatshe’dmake,knotstotie.Hewasaguidinghand.“AndlaterIwentintothenavalcadets,orcadetsastheywerecalledinthosedays,inParklakeontheTSMelbourne.Ihadasailor’suniform,learnedallthesteps.AndthenextprogressionfromtherewastoapositionintheJuniorRecruitScheme,wasnavalentryforyoungpeoplefromto16-and-a-half.”Justbeforehis16thbirthdayin1965,PeterontotheHMASLeeuwininFremantlebeginhisjuniortrainingfortheRAN,aintensivecoursetoprepareforhisshipposting.“Itwasnorookieschoolthree-monthjob,it12monthsofbeingtreatedasafulladult,”said.“Wewerewell-drilled,fitasanyonecouldinpreparationforourfirstship,andmineouttobetheHMASSydney.”Firstcommissionedin1948,HMASSydneyAustralia’sfirstaircraftcarrier,butbythePeterjoinedherin1966shehadbeen

“It was just before my 17th birthday when I joined the Sydney along with my colleagues from recruit school in WA. We were the youngest people in Vietnam, I think. We weren’t even old enough to vote, but we’d been trained for what we needed to do, and you doPeterit.” remembers well the tension on board as the crew undertook the 24-hour operation to unload the ship.

chargeyears“Iendedupspendingagoodthree-and-a-halfthere,from1983to‘86.MyofficerinwasthedefenceattacheforSingapore.

As Peter’s time of service approached 20 years, he decided to finish out his time in the navy in the recruitment office in Sydney, but found himself called up to travel to Singapore.“Duetounforeseen circumstances someone was needed in Singapore to work for the RAN Liaison Office as Chief Petty Officer, and because I was out of branch at the time I was available,” Peter said.

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There were only two of us in the office, and it was an extremely busy but enjoyable time.” In 1987 Peter retired from full-time service and joined Skilled Engineering, for which he also worked stints in Singapore and Jakarta, before seeing out his professional career in Melbourne.Petersaid he was glad to have served his country for 20 years, and his time in the navy had delivered on its promise of an interesting and event-filled life, but he had missed out on many parts of family life along the way. badgesmemorials,Geelongtheareit’straffic,”hustle2014,morehomenaturethings,”ready“BythetimeIfinishedfull-timeserviceIwastomakemywayontheciviliansideofPetersaid.“Ihadfamily,andI’dbeenawayfromthemmorethanIshouldhavebeen.That’sjusttheofbeinginthenavy,butyoudomissthelife,thefamilylife.“IcontinuedwithreservetimeforthenavyafterI’dleftfull-time,butIwasreadyfornomoving,nomoresuitcases.”PeterandhiswifesettledinOceanGroveinandthecoupleenjoybeingawayfromtheandbustleofthecity.“AfterEltham,whichhadchangedfrombeingavillagetoasuburb,wewerelookingforsomewherethat’sabitquieter,outofthehesaid.“Thekidshavegrownupandleftthenest,andwhenthework’sdonehereinOceanGroveveryquietandenjoyable.“Istillcatchupwithmyoldnavychumswhoaround,I’vejoinedtheOceanGroveRSL,NavalAssociation,andchangedovertotheVietnamVeterans.“Whenwe’vegotparades,Itrytolendahand,orsellforANZACandRemembranceDays.”

“Our job was to take the army, all its boys and vehicles and anything else they wanted carried, up to Vietnam from Australia.

Waters Lake; Kevin’s

Warri is currently on display in the Barwon Coast Office and over the coming weeks visitors to the coast can also see elements of the artwork in new sand dune signage, new drink fountains at Ocean Grove Main Beach, a new Barwon Coast website; and as part of an upcoming community consultation project to discuss putting Wadawurrung language names back on parts of the local coast.

HAVE YOUR SAY ON THE DOG CONTROL TRIAL AT OCEAN GROVE MAIN BEACH Barwon Coast and the City of Greater Geelong are seeking feedback on the second year of a dog-free area trial at Ocean Grove Main Beach. The dog-free trial commenced on Ocean Grove Main Beach on 1 January 2021 and runs until the end of 2022. Year One of the trial in 2021 allowed for dog access to the area on lead from 1 May to the 30 November, with dogs banned for the remainder of the Feedbackyear.is currently being sought on Year Two of the trial, which has created a section of the Main Beach that is dog-free all year. The dog free area is between 13W Hodgson St beach access stairs and the 15W beach access stairs at the western end of the promenade in front of the Ocean Grove Surf Lifesaving Club. This accounts for approximately 805 metres of Feedbackbeach. from both dog walkers and non-dog walkers on the dog-free trial area is encouraged.

Mallee region. Above: Alan’s

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Did you know that between September and March each year threatened Red Capped and Hooded Plovers nest along our shores?

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During breeding season we will be installing signs and temporary fencing to protect the ‘Hoodies’ from threats. Please do your bit and take note of all signage, particularly in relation to dog controls.

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To find out more you can watch the powerful short video that explains and showcases Warri and the partnership we are undertaking with Wadawurrung. Video link: youtu.be/SxOjz8-cd5A

Glenys has been walking towards Lake Connewarre early in the morning and has seen the flame robin a few times about halfway down the track, along with other tiny birds in the area. Male flame robins have a bright orange breast and throat, and white plumage on the lower belly and undertail. The top of their head and back is dark grey and there is a white stripe on the wing. The female is quite different from the male, being mostly brown with a pale wing stripe, and a white outer tail feather. Flame robins are altitudinal migrants that spend winter in lowland coastal areas, and when spring arrives they return to mountainous forests to breed. I haven’t seen withtolake,thementionedtheprimeclose-upandswansblacknestingbreedinghititselfsuspectshangingthemadepartsinnotedgreatmanyflamerobinsaroundthiswinter,soitwastohearaboutGlenys’sobservation.OnonewalkaroundBlueWatersLake,Alanthreepairsofrainbowlorikeetsactivenestingholes,allinwillowtreesindifferentofthelake.SeeingtherainbowlorikeetsinthislocationAlanrecallthatseveralmonthsagobysametreetherewasafledglinglorikeetontothereedsfordearlife.Alanthatthefledglingmusthavelaunchedfromthenestingholeandluckilydidn’tthewater,andsuspectsthatthisisthesamepairoflorikeetsreturningtothesamehole.AlsoatBlueWatersLaketherehasbeenaswanfamilyparadingfourcygnets.Thewereobserveddivingforgrasses/reedsflickingthemtotheyoungones.Theycameinquiteclosetotheshorearoundthebigwillowneartheinformationboardonthenorthsideofthelake,allowingforashot.TheyweresoclosethatAlanhadtowalkbacktothefencetogetthemallinwiththelensthathewasusing.Someresidentswhofortunatelylivearoundedgeofthelakewithaviewoverthenest,thattwochickshatchedfirstthenothertwoacoupleofdayslater.GiventheyarepaddlingthefulllengthoftheAlansupposedthatitwasnotsurprisingseeoneormoreofthecygnetshitchingaridetheparentbirds.blue in the black swans at Blue white-plumed at

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He managed to see some willie wagtails, eastern rosellas, yellow-rumped thornbills, red-browed finches, white-plumed honeyeaters and one fan-tailed cuckoo. I received an email from Glenys, who has enddownbeennoticingamaleflamerobinwhenwalkingthehillattheLeopoldLookout,attheofAshRoad.

Barwon Coast are committed to working alongside the Wadawurrung People who are the Traditional Owners of these lands. To celebrate and better explain the partnership, Wadawurrung man Billy-Jay O’Toole has produced a stunning canvas artwork named ‘Warri’. Warri means ‘saltwater’ in Wadawurrung language.

Main: Denis’

WADAWURRUNG PARTNERSHIP

Carole O’Neill, who is the past president of Bellarine Birdlife, will talk at the Ocean Grove Library on September 29 at 5pm with the aim of widening the knowledge of Bellarine birds. Carole also informed me that she walked around Blue Waters Lake when the weather was wet and cold and searched for a tawny frogmouth that another ‘birder’ had spotted, to noTawniesavail. are so good at blending into the environment, sometimes it’s just pure luck when you spot them.

The relationship with Barwon Coast and the Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation (WTOAC) is guided by Paleert Tjaara Dja – Let’s make Country good together 2020–2030 – Wadawurrung Country Plan.

Alan has also been walking around Blue Waters Lake and managed to see and photograph a tawny, so hopefully he bumped into Carole and was able to point her in the right direction. I received an email from Denis Sleep, who is an ex-Ocean Grove resident who now lives in manybirdsventuredareastherebonnetsupperaaroundcalledcentralVictoria.HesentsomephotosofaparrotabluebonnetthathephotographedtheMalleeregion.Thisbeautifulparrotismediumsized,withblueforeheadandface,andgreytobrownbodyandneck,andredonthebelly.Blueliveinaridandsemi-aridareaswherearelowshrubs,treesoropenwoodlandtofeedandshelteron.IreceivedanemailfromKevin,whotoRiceReserve,whereheheardmanycallingbuthefounditwasdifficulttoseeofthem.

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By working together we want locals and visitors to Ocean Grove, Barwon Heads and Breamlea to understand they are on Wadawurrung Dja (Country). We want to share Wadawurrung cultural values and connections and continue to take care of the coast together.

Jarrod Boord from Streamline Media ﬁlms Billy-jay O’Toole in a short video that explains the artwork ’Warri’ and the connection between Barwon Coast and the Wadawurrung People. (Supplied)

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“BCH has been unable to recruit more GPs to grow the clinic in Portarlington which is necessary to provide greater service to the community and keep the clinic viable,” BCH chief executive Garry Ellis said.

By Justin Flynn Ocean Grove is mourning the loss of Jack Murphy, who gave so much to the community. Jack was a much-loved crossing supervisor at Surfside Primary School and gatekeeper for Ocean Grove Football Netball Club. Jack stood down from his 20-year role of ‘lollipop man’ in late 2020 due to ill health, receiving a flood of cards and well wishes from current and former students.

thepushing“YesterdaycomeinJack’stwodecadesathiscrossinghasresultedsmallchildrengrowingupandteachersandgo.“I’veseenthosekidsgrowup,”hesaid.Isawoneofthegirlsdownthestreetapram.“Iseethemonthefootballfield,Igointofishandchipshopsandtheyserveme.It’s

great. All the parents have been fantastic. You couldn’t ask for better people.” Jack volunteered at the footy club for two decades, collecting gate takings and selling the weekly program at Memorial Reserve. Ocean Grove Football Club football director Cam McGregor spoke at Jack’s funeral this week describing him as having an “instant and warm and caring persona”.

Bellarine Community Health (BCH) and Epichealth this week announced a new partnership to provide general practice (GP) services from its Portarlington site. The partnership sees Epichealth take over the day-to-day and financial operations of the GP clinic, while BCH will continue to run the allied health and social support services from the Fenwick Street site.

“How are we looking today, how many kids do we have playing?,” Jack would ask Mr McGregor.“(Hewas) genuinely interested in how we would perform, but making sure we did it with homegrown talent. Talent he had seen years earlier crossing the road outside Surfside Primary, but also including Star of the Sea pupils.”

Extra GP support announced for north Bellarine residents

BCH will work with Epichealth to transition the clinic operations and support patients through the process. Current clients of the GP clinic have been informed of the change of provider and existing clinic staff have been offered ongoing employment with Epichealth.

Artwork strengthens partnership

Jack Murphy with wife Pat in 2020. Jack was overwhelmed with the support shown from local primary schools for his work as a crossing supervisor. (Justin Flynn)

Aboriginal Corporation (WTOAC) Healthy Country project officer Sarah Eccles said the relationship with Barwon Coast is guided by Paleert Tjaara Dja – Let’s make Country good together 2020–2030 – Wadawurrung Country Plan.“We want locals living in and people visiting Ocean Grove, Barwon Heads or Breamlea to understand they are on Wadawurrung Dja (Country),” she said. “To share our cultural values and connections and how we continue to Gobata Dja – taking care of the coast. Our work with Barwon Coast over the next few years will see thisBarwonstrengthened.”CoastCommittee of Management chair Sandra Gatehouse said Barwon Coast is committed to meaningfully involve Wadawurrung people, the knowledge and advice they share.

Ocean Grove loses Jack Murphy

“It is with great sadness that we let our people’spartthehaslongSurfsidecommunityknowofthepassingofourtimecrossingsupervisorJackMurphywhobeenbattlingillnessoveraperiodoftime,”schoolsaid.“JackwassuchanimportantofourschoolcommunityandsomanylivesatSurfsideaswewereallaspecial part of his. We pass on our condolences to Jack’s family and the special people in his life.”

“Our key strategic document, the Coastal and Marine Management Plan 2020-2025 very clearly states that we are committed to this partnership,” she said. “We are now meeting regularly with the Wadawurrung People and have a number of current year projects guided by this relationship.”Localsand visitors to the coast will see visible signs of the partnership between WTOAC and Barwon Coast. The new ‘Kurrak’ onputtingaMainsignage,cultureofcelebrates(Sand)PlaygroundatOceanGroveMainBeachWadawurrungculture.Elementsthe‘Warri’artworkandWadawurrungwillalsosoonbeseenatnewsanddunenewdrinkfountainsatOceanGroveBeach,anewBarwonCoastwebsite,andcommunityconsultationprojecttodiscussWadawurrunglanguagenamesbackpartsofthelocalcoast.

TheVoicevisited Jack, then 85, in late 2020 after he had hung up his school-crossing lollipop.“It’sbeen the best 20 years of my life being there, without a doubt,” he said at the time. “Every day going there, winter, spring, summer and autumn, it didn’t make any difference. It was magnificent.”

volunteered.”theofthistofriend’sreturningofWarrenon,”thenhandiworkothers,the“Sometypesofcarwereeasytofixanddriverswereontheirwayquickly,well,ittooksomeprettyniftytoremovetheoldscrewsandsomehow,gettheanti-theftonesOGBHLionsprojectco-ordinatorHalnonsaid.“Manypeoplewereveryappreciativetheworkdone,someevenquicklywiththeirson’s,neighbour’s,cartogetthemalsochanged.“YouwillgetanotherchancesoongotoBunningsLeopoldandhaveworkdoneforfreeasthesuccessthedayhasbeendulynotedbyorganisersandeverybodywho

currentlyRoadtheHeads,Coast’sshowcasesJarrodproduced‘saltwater’artworkO’Toolepartnership,OceanWadawurrungPeopletocareforthecoastalongGrove,BarwonHeadsandBreamlea.TocelebrateandbetterexplaintheWadawurrungmanBilly-jayhasproducedastunningcanvasnamed‘Warri’.’Warri’meansinWadawurrunglanguage.Ashortvideo(youtu.be/SxOjz8-cd5A)byOceanGrovebasedfilmmakerBoordofStreamlineMediaexplainsandtheartworkandthepartnership.‘Warri’iscurrentlyondisplayatBarwonofficeat7EwingBlythDrive,BarwonandwilleventuallybedisplayedatBarwonEstuaryHeritageCentreonJettyinBarwonHeads.Theheritagecentreisunderrefurbishment.WadawurrungTraditionalOwners

Epichealth is a private family practice which began operating in Ocean Grove 15 years ago. It now employs 16 doctors across multiple sites. “Our larger pool of staff means we have the capacity to support all our clinics which will provide a more sustainable service for the local community,” Epichealth’s Jeremy Forrester“Epichealthsaid. is a community-minded GP provider and is focused on maintaining and growing high quality GP services for people in the Portarlington area.”

“As a result, it is no longer sustainable for BCH to run the clinic, so we have sought out a trusted provider of GP services to partner with.”The decision to partner with Epichealth will enable BCH to improve its financial position, whilst maintaining and expanding access to high quality GP services for the local community, BCH said.

A newly created artwork will celebrate the partnership between Barwon Coast and the

More than 150 drivers had anti-theft screws fitted to their number plates for free thanks to several local community organisations.‘SafePl8day’ was held at Bunnings Leopold and organised by Neighbourhood Watch Greater Geelong and supported by Bellarine SES, Bunnings Leopold, Victoria Police and Ocean Grove Barwon Heads Lions Club.

Ocean Grove Barwon Heads Lions Club members Bob Marmion and David Jacobs ﬁt a safe plate. (Supplied)

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Locals are welcome at the Bell Park Sports Club. It is also a fantastic venue for functions. (Pictures: Supplied)

Founded in 1959, the Bell Park Sports Club (BPSC) is renowned for its family-friendly sporting atmosphere. The club’s bistro is proud to provide meals for all members after training sessions as well as providing the chance to relax and socialise after a busy week. Members of the public are encouraged and welcome to dine at BPSC, with everyone able to enjoy something to their liking from a menu that explores traditional Asian ingredients.Thereare gorgeous function rooms for hire, so consider bringing your next special event to life at BPSC. All functions are welcome from school graduations and wellness expos, to birthdays, weddings, and corporate events. A club with a strong local focus, BPSC and its members, players and supporters are active in volunteering for the club and community. One such example of this is the BPSC’s participation in the Vinnies CEO Community Sleepout 2022. The club has a fundraising target of $20,000, with donations going to help vulnerable Geelong locals facing poverty and homelessness. Bell Park Sports Club is located at 10 Lynnburn Road, Batesford. For more information, www.bellparksportsclub.com.au.visit

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The main event: Bellarine beef rump served with mushroom Chasseur sauce (GF) Crisp skin barramundi fennel & grapefruit salad, lemon beurre blanc (GF)

Claribeaux on The Bellarine is gearing up to celebrate its first Father’s Day in style. The Bellarine’s newest and most dynamic dining destination is hosting a Father’s Day banquet lunch guaranteed to delight foodies, fathers, grandpas and all the special men of the region. The hero man of the day can kick start the celebration with a complimentary glass of fine local Shiraz or pot of tap beer or cider. The culinary occasion features a fabulous line up of three starters, three mains (complete with two side dishes) and two desserts. Banquet guests get to enjoy the lot – all dishes will be served on shared platters so order envy will not be an issue!Vegans and vegetarians won’t be disappointed either. They are welcome to order from the Claribeaux a la carte menu. Children under 12 can dine from the kids’ menu. For those who haven’t been to Claribeaux, it’s definitely time you did. Since opening in March this year, Claribeaux has quickly forged a reputation as a must do dining destination. Spectacular views spanning the fairways and greens of Curlewis Golf Club are just the beginning. Claribeaux will delight with its creative structural form and culinary options – French influence, contemporary fusion and a keen focus on sustainable local produce. An impressive local and international beverage list guarantees a state of blissful indecision. A quick glance at the Banquet Menu is sure to get you drooling. Claribeaux on The Bellarine is located at the Curlewis Golf Club, 1345 Portarlington Road, Curlewis. The Father’s Day Banquet Lunch is $75pp. Bookings via www.claribeaux.com.au

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Father’s Day banquet menu

The Bellarine’s newest and most dynamic dining destination is hosting a Father’s Day banquet lunch. (Supplied)

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Treat dad to a delicious banquet lunch

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To start: Charcuterie house made terrine, chicken liver pate, pork rillette, pickled condiments (GFA)

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By Matt Hewson Australian musical theatre star and cabaret chanteuse Queenie van de Zandt brings her award-winning show BLUE:TheSongsofJoni Mitchellto Geelong Arts Centre next weekend. The show, which van de Zandt describes as “a love letter from one melancholy, artistic mother to another”, delves into Mitchell’s often turbulent life to take the audience on a journey to uncover the deeper meanings of the songwriter’s lyrics and music.

“I’ve been inspired by an international residency I did with Frantic Assembly in London in 2019. They’re physical theatre-based and they use group-devised processes as well, and I wanted to explore their methodology of working.”MsCarmichael said it was a special feeling to be supported by the city in which she grew up and began her creative journey.

“It’s definitely not a tribute show; Joni’s such an extraordinary artist and I wanted the show itself to emulate her incredible artistry,” van de Zandt said. “I tell stories of her life and it gives the audience a different experience because they end up really understanding the lyrics. The songs become so much more, hearing them that way.”

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Project Connect will focus, as the name suggests, on connection, not just in terms of the themes and issues presented in the final product but also the processes by which Ms Carmichael and her team will create the work.

‘love letter’ to Joni Mitchell

‘Stoked’ at arts grant

The grants provide some level of financial support – $1000 in Ms Carmichael’s case – but even more importantly a considerable amount of in-kind studio access at the Arts Centre. Ms Carmichael said the studio access would be a game-changer for her new work, Project Connect, which will explore group-devised physical theatre performance. “The 38 hours studio space is the key thing, having somewhere inspiring and professional to work in,” she said. “We get access to meeting spaces and PD, which is also really exciting. For networking it’ll be fantastic, we tend to get stuck in our own circles.”

Matt Hewson Stacey Carmichael, pictured onstage with Frantic Assembly in London, has received one of Creative Engine’s second round artist grants. (Supplied)

A huge part of the inspiration for the show was van de Zandt’s experience as a mother and being aware of Mitchell’s own story as a mother.“Joni was forced to give up her daughter when she was three months old, and she said that created a life-long melancholy that never left her and made its way into every single song she created,” van de Zandt said. “I didn’t get pregnant for many years, until I was 47, and I really thought it was something I was going to miss out on. To see that, to feel the impact of that love, and thinking about having to give that up, it’s heartbreaking. “Joni said when her daughter was 30 and they were reunited, she said ‘the songwriting was just something I did waiting for you to come back’. It’s so beautiful and heartbreaking.

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For many creatives, the pressure to produce works that provide some kind of financial return stifles opportunities to engage in purely explorative practice. So when Geelong-based actor, dancer and choreographer Stacey Carmichael found out she had been awarded one of Geelong Arts Centre’s Creative Engine grants she was thrilled to have the opportunity to do just that. “I was really stoked to be selected,” Ms Carmichael said. “I suppose, as creatives, we always feel ‘Is my work valid? Is my work interesting to anyone?’ So being given this kind of support gives it a sense of validation, which is enormous.”

experience“SoIsupposethattopsandtailstheshow,myofalmostmissingoutonthat,and I think that’s kind of what melds our stories together.”Vande Zandt believes that the rawness of both Joni’s story and her own allows audiences to tap into their own experiences of loss and memory.“Oneof the gift’s Joni’s given to the world is to allow people to feel seen in their own pain,” she said. “One of the things I wanted to do with this show was take people and allow them to have that hour of melancholy, which is different from sadness, it’s almost nice. It’s like remembering an old love, it’s tinged with pain and sadness but it’s also lovely to have. “So I say to people at the beginning, I’m popping you all in a little boat of melancholy for the next hour, and we stay in that space. And it has to be intimate, and I allow myself to be very vulnerable with the audience, which then allows them to experience that within themselves.”

“Physical theatre is by its nature about andsetshappensoursheconnection’sconnection,andIthinkcomingoutlockdowns,abigvibe,itseemsprettyrelevant,”said.“It’sabouthowweconnecttoourselves,toworld,toothers,butalsoexploringwhatwhenyoubringallthedifferentskillofthefiveartistsinvolvedintothespace.“That’swhatthisgrantisfor,forustoexploreseeifthere’sanymeritinthisprocess.

seeforactuallyyoubutiswillingexciting,”Artstownand“InmyadultlifeI’vegoneabroadandtrainedperformed,buttogetagrantinyourhome–IdidmyfirstdanceconcertatGeelongCentre–Ithinkitmakesitevenmoreshesaid.“ThatGeelongArtsCentreistosupportprocess,wheretheoutcomeawesomebutnotthefocus,it’samazing.“I’veself-fundedalotofstuffinthepastyou’reso‘end-product’focusedbecausedon’thavethetime,money,resourcestoindulgeintheprocess.“IthinkwhatGeelongArtsCentreisdoinglocalartistsisamazing,it’sreallygreattousallbeingsupported.”

BLUE: The Songs of Joni Mitchell will be performed at the Geelong Arts Centre at 1pm and 7pm on Saturday, September 3. Award-winning performer Queenie van de Zandt will perform BLUE:TheSongsof JoniMitchell at Costa Hall. (Scott Belzner) Café

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Ocean Grove Voice looks back through the pages of our predecessors

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4 years ago August 2018

■ Lorraine, 0412 805 858 Life Activities Club Arvo tea dance every Thursday, 2pm to 4pm at Belmont Pavilion. $5 entry, all welcome.

8 years ago August 2014 Ocean Grove has been promised $60,000 for a new electronic scoreboard at Shell Road Reserve if Labor wins the November state election.

1 year ago August 2021 Murray Pearce has run 375km with a 14kg backpack in nine days. Pearce ran from Barwon Heads to Myrtleford and raised $21,000 for charity.

11 years ago August 2011 More than a dozen musos and bands were brought together to raise almost $7000 for MS. More than eight hours of continuous music at the Ocean Grove Hotel raised cash that will go towards a new Karingal respite centre in Leopold.

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■ Margaret, 0431 636 090 Probus Club of Ocean Grove men’s Probus Club of Ocean Grove men’s meets at 10am on the ﬁrst Monday of each month, except January, at the Surf Life Saving Club on Surf Beach Road for fun and friendship.

TOWN club Springs TOWN Club (Take Off Weight Naturally) clubs meets Mondays, 9-10.30am at the Community Hub, 23 Eversley Street, Drysdale. Weigh-in, group therapy and regular relaxation sessions. Cost: $5 per session, $51 annual fee.

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A new police station at Leopold would help ease the burden on Ocean Grove and the Bellarine Peninsula according to Liberal candidate for Bellarine Brian McKiterick.

■ Ralph, 0431 458 100 (Ocean Grove), Rob, 5259 2290 (Portarlington), Lyn, 5292 2162 (St Leonards) Scottish dancing classes GOG Scottish Country Dance classes are on at 7.30pm each Tuesday at the Leopold Hill Hall. All welcome.

■ Jane, 0481 126 022 or Andrew ,0408 369 446 Ocean Grove Seniors Ocean Grove Seniors play card game 500 every Thursday at 1.15pm. If you are new to the game a quick lesson will get you in play. The core group of six players adjust to any number and you will enjoy the friendship of likeminded players. Cost of $20 annually and coffee included. 102 The Terrace, Ocean Grove. ■ Lyn, 5256 2540

Community Men’s Shed Car boot/garage sale Saturday September 10, 9am to 1pm. In conjunction with Central Baptist Church, 45 Central Road, Clifton Springs. Other individual stallholders welcome on the day. The shed will also have an open day for any inquiries.

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■ Barry, 0409 161 129 Drysdale Ladies Probus Club Drysdale Ladies Probus Club meets at 10.30am on the fourth Monday of each month at the Clifton Springs Golf Club. New members and visitors welcome for fun and friendship.

■ 5251 3529 Community Calendar is made available free of charge to not-for-proﬁt organisations to keep the public informed of special events and activities. Send item details to Community Calendar, 1/47 Pakington Street, Geelong West, 3218, or email to newsdesk@voicegroup.com.au. Deadline for copy and announcements is 5pm Tuesday. Wine and cheese CWA Ocean Grove wine tasting, cheese and art exhibition. Door prize, music, book display, stall and rafﬂes. All funds raised returned to the local community. Friday, September 2, 6-8pm, Seniors Citizens Club, 101 The Terrace, Ocean Grove. Tickets: $20. ■ 5255 4585 or 0426 889 456 (iStock)

■ Janice Bell, 0403 221 737 bellsbythebeach@bigpond.com.auor VIEW Drysdale Day VIEW Club supporting The Smith Family for fun and friendship while supporting disadvantaged students. Please consider joining us and coming to our meetings at Clifton Springs Golf Club for lunch fourth Friday of each month.

■ 0418 618 330 Chess clubs For chess fun simply come along and see yourself, play some chess, meet some members, with no obligation to join. We welcome players of all abilities. Ocean Grove, Tuesdays at 1.30pm at 101 The Terrace, Ocean Grove; Portarlington, Mondays at 9.30am, Parks Hall, 87 Newcombe Street, Portarlington; and St Leonards, Thursdays at 9.30am, unit 2 1375-1377 Murradoc Road, (on Blanche Street), St Leonards.

Voice photographer Ivan Kemp was at Portarlington on the weekend for the footy and netball finals.

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1/ Ocean Grove netballers Remi Bennett, Emma Jones, Meg Badrock (rear), Shelby Hackett and Emma Badrock (front) watching the footy. 2/ Ocean Grove senior footballers Cam Marchbank, Glen Campbell and Reece Hobbs were there to lend their support to the reserves and netball sides. 3/ Jan Dalgleish and her granddaughter Dorothy were barracking hard for Drysdale. 4/ Lila Mustica. 5/ Timothy Smith and Shelley Sykes were supporting the Hawks. 6/ Ocean Grove president Pete Smith, Lisa Grigg and Bill Steains. 7/ Darren Maroney and Kevin Steen. 8/ Vance and Mathilda Young. 9/ Lucy Monk, Wendy Monk and Nicole Bowers. (Pictures: Ivan Kemp) 294627

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15. How many Grand Slam singles titles did commentator John McEnroe win?

In climbing, what is the term for using a free hanging foot to counterbalance to make the next move? Which Sydney Swans announcedplayerhe will retire at the end of the 2022 AFL season?

29. Before an BaseballforFernandobannedsuspension80-gameforapositivesubstancetest,TatisJrplayedwhichMajorLeagueteam? Which horse won the 2012 Melbourne Cup?

16. At 17 years of age, which Premier League team did David Beckham begin his professional career with? 17. In diving, what does the term 'entry' mean?

13. Which former athlete currently captains the Australian Davis Cup team?

14. What is the recreational sport 'spelunking'?

10. What is the name of the fictional sport played in the Harry Potter series of books?

22. Which country recorded its biggest ever win against Australia with a 48-17 Rugby Championship victory ?

2. Which country has won the most consecutive Davis Cup titles?

18. Which AFL team suffered an 84-point loss to Port Adelaide in Round 22?

21. Australian basketball legend Lauren Jackson won how many league MVP Awards during her WNBA career with the Seattle Storm?

26. What jersey number did NBA legend Bill Russell famously wear during his playing career with the Boston Celtics?

25. Australian cricketer Marcus Stoinis caused a stir after seemingly accusing Pakistan bowler Muhammad Hasnain of doing what?

4. Which player will captain the Gold Coast Suns in the AFLW’s seventh season?

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20. Australian athlete Jemima Montag won gold in which sport at the 2022 Commonwealth Games?

27. Former Hawthorn coach Alastair Clarkson played a total of 134 games for which two VFL/AFL clubs?

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3. Once the Commonwealth Games are held in to Victoria in 2026, how many times will Australia have hosted the games?

6. In NFL, what is the name of the player position that snaps the ball between his legs to the quarterback to start each offensive play? Which team did the Chicago Bulls beat to win their third consecutive NBA Championship in 1993?

11. Which four-time All Australian player recently announced his fromretirementAFL?

26 OCEAN GROVE VOICE Friday, 26 August, 2022 SPORTS QUIZ

5. Before the rule change in 2001, how many points did a player have to score to win a game of table tennis?

19. Who won the world heavyweight boxing title in 2015?

28. Which champion cyclist was elected to the Parliament of Australia for the Victorian electorate of Corio, holding the seat for 17 years?

12. Who became the first cricketer to take a hat-trick in The Hundred women’s competition?

1. How many silver medals did Australia win at the 2022 Commonwealth Games?

23. Which Australian state or territory is reportedly close to hosting the 2022 NRL Grand Final? 24. Kalyn Ponga and Kurt Mann last played for which NRL club?

Grand Cherokee has become grander, with increased dimensions, seven seats and boosted technology. (Pictures: Supplied)

The flagship Summit Reserve (on test) included Palermo quilted leather, 21-inch wheels, a McIntosh premium sound system, front-seat ventilation and massaging, four-zone climate control and air suspension, while a $5500 Advanced Technology Group, with head-up display, wireless phone charging, night vision camera and front interactive passenger display, was added, taking the price to more than $120 grand, before on-road costs.

A new-generation five-seat model - with the same technology and styling as the seven-seat L - will follow to Australia later this year, with the option of 4xe plug-in hybrid power.

The

By Derek Ogden, Marque Motoring Some would say, not before time, Jeep has brought back an extra row of seats to its Grand Cherokee large sports utility vehicle range, turning it into a full seven-seat SUV. While at it, the maker has boosted its iconic off-roader with more technology.

Styling For a vehicle so big, at more than five metres long, the Grand Cherokee L Summit is well proportioned - width more than two metres, yet height well under two metres - gives the SUV a bold yet sleek aerodynamic coupe character.Oneonlooker compared the test car looks to a Range Rover, which in this case, was a bit of a stretch, literally. Indeed, at more than 5.2 metres long, the ‘L’ is easy to find in a crowded car park, as it inevitably sticks out from the standard car space. The front consists of an upper metallic grille with Jeep’s trademark seven slots flanked by LED headlamps. Below is a full grille-width air vent incorporating LED daytime running lights.From the rear, the SUV belies its bulk with simple horizontal lines incorporating wraparound tail lights and twin alloy tipped supportalloyexhaustpipes.Sideon,21-inchpolishedpaintedwheels,astandardfitmentonSummit,asportystreetpresence.

Driving

Summit a new high point for

Safety Top-shelf safety features take the Grand Cherokee L Summit to new heights. These include adaptive cruise control with stop/go, full speed collision warning with autonomous braking and pedestrian and cyclist detection. Then there’s blind spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert and, last but not least, active laneAllmanagement.theseusea selection of loud warning beeps at times hard to pinpoint the source of the potential trouble, while driving assistance, such as active lane management, can be over-intrusive.

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Jeep

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Interior The increase in the horizontal exterior allows for a boost to the wheelbase and cabin space in general, something not lost on occupants aboard the test vehicle. In a first for Jeep, the Grand Cherokee L boasts Uberesque seating for a driver and six passengers in space and comfort. All three rows are easily accessed, even the power-operated third row, with the second row tumbling well out of the way, leaving the back to weigh in with adult leg room. Carry-on bits and pieces find a home in a range of storage spaces, including a deep box in the centre console and bottle holders in the centre and doors all round. Rear passengers have the advantage of retractable blinds, just in time for summer heatwave predictions. Luggage is not left behind in the storage stakes, with 487 litres available with all three rows in use, leading up to a cavernous 2395 litres with the two sets of rear seatbacks folded flat. There’s a cabin-wide cubby under the floor where the jack is stored. Infotainment speakers,950upforAstate-ofthe-artMcIntoshaudioisnowofferedthefirsttimeinafull-sizeSUV.Itismadeofa17-channelamplifierproducinguptoWattsofpowerthrough19custom-madeincludinga10-inchsub-woofer.

Apple CarPlay wireless support means an iPhone can be connected without having to plug it into the vehicle. The system brings contacts, audio apps, Apple Maps and more on board, all through the Uconnect system. A 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster looks after sat nav, along with mechanical features such as tyre pressure monitoring and driving aids.There’s a roof-mounted rear facing ‘kid cam’ camera that will police questionable behaviour in the back two rows. It even has a zoom mode.

All models are powered by the tried-and-tested 3.6 litre Pentastar naturally aspirated V6 engine, delivering 210 kW of peak power and 344 Nm of maximum torque to all four wheels through an eight-speed automatic transmission. The flagship Summit adds a more advanced four-wheel-drive system with a low-range transfer case.

The replacement for the big five-seater, the long wheelbase L comes in three versions, beginning with the Grand Cherokee L Night Eagle, selling for $82,250, plus on-roads, then the mid-range L Limited ($87,950) and the L Summit Reserve ($115,450).

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LOCAL TENNIS Donna Schoenmaekers

the Ponds. Grovedale rallied in the final two mixed however, with Marci Sanderson and Dave Meehan getting up 6-2, and Belinda Lee and Jason Schoenmaekers denying Mikaela her third set taking it 6-3, earning them the week off next week. With only two points separating the White and Blue Wandana Heights teams at the end of the season, the Section 3 Mixed first semi was bound to be a good one. Blue started well taking the first two mixed and the men’s, while White rallied to take the women’s.

Tennis Geelong

Mikaela Mullen won both her sets for Waurn Ponds. Right: Jonas McCallum in action for Waurn Ponds. (Pictures: Supplied)

Semi-ﬁnal time for junior teams

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Nicole Wright and Darryl Mohr sealed the win for Blue in the fifth set, leaving White to face Grovedale next week. Waurn Ponds are hitting their straps at the right time, pushing themselves into second last week, and taking a good win on Saturday over minor premiers Grovedale. The match was even two sets all after the doubles, but the Ponds saved the best to last taking both reverse mixed, to put them straight into the Section 3 Mixed grand final. Section 4 and 5 Mixed played their final home and away matches this week, and with all matches in Section 4 level on sets, and the ladder leaders in Section 5 having good wins, the only change to finals positions was Section 5’s Wandana Heights winning a home final by half a point to Ocean Grove.

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Winning tennis teams were forced to battle hard Six of the nine sections in Senior Saturday competition had their semi-finals in this week and, strangely, all first semi results were decided four sets to two, but the

It was semi-final week for Tennis Geelong Junior Saturday competition for the majority of sections, and almost half of the first-semi results were tied on sets and decided on games. Grovedale had a surprise 5-1 loss to Wandana Heights in the last home and away match of the season, but reversed the score this week in Section 1 Girls, holding Wandana to just 15 games.Surfcoast Torquay took top spot in Section 2 Girls last week, but Beachside showed they were a force to be reckoned with as the girls from Warrnambool and Hamilton took the final five sets to one, and only missing the clean sweep in a tie-break in the fourth singles. Section 3 Girls went to Western Heights Uniting whose strong form over the season continued, with a 6-0 win over Centre Court. Level on sets, only two games separated Surfcoast Torquay and Geelong Lawn at the end of the morning in Section 4 Girls, despite Sienna Grigic winning both her sets for Lawn. All of the boys sections had the minor premiers win through to the grand final, theloss,Centreinone,Lawn.advantagewinsmarginhowever,allmatcheswereclosewiththebiggestfoursetstotwoandsixgames.Section2Boyswentsetforset,buttwogoodandtwotightlossesmeantthegamewenttoGrovedaleagainstGeelongMalachiHedtledthewayatnumberwinninghissets6-1,6-0.ThingswerealltiedupafterthesinglesSection3,andthedoublesweresplit,butCourt’s6-1wintoppedthetie-breakgivingitafour-gameleadoverLara,andmostevenmatchwithalleightplayers winning a set for the day.

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Kelsey Ollis, Rebecca O’Neill and Georgia Ryan were all named in the team of the year. (Facebook)

Best Ocean Grove: Jack Brew, Bryn D’Arcy, Craig Goodger, Jacob Talarico, Mathew Di-Giusto, Lachlan Slater Geelong Amateur: Matt Kellett, Matthew Ellison, Angus Bock, Thomas Baker, Liam Boyle, Jack Kershaw Grubbers out in straight sets Mathew Di-Giusto was one of Ocean Grove’s best against Geelong Amateur. (Ivan Kemp) 294625_24

Ocean Grove Cobras Walter defeated St Joseph’s to claim the under-14 division 1 premiership on Saturday. The Cobras prevailed in a tight contest, 8.2(50) to 5.4(34). The Cobras led by a goal at quarter time, seven points at half time and 11 points at the last

The Cobras sung the song with gusto. (Pictures: Facebook)

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Ocean Grove had a straight sets exit in the Bellarine Football League reserves finalsTheseries.Grubbers earned the double chance by finishing third on the ladder, but suffered a 13-point loss to Drysdale in the qualifying final and a five-point loss to Geelong Amateur in the first semi-final.Scoreswere level at quarter time, but Ocean Grove booted five second term goals to take a three-goal lead into the long break. A goalless third term meant the Grubbers held on by a point at the last change and would eventually go down by less than a kick. In the qualifying final, a goalless opening term meant Ocean Grove was

OceanFIRSTSEMI-FINALGrove1.1(7), 6.2(38), 6.4(40), Geelong8.5(53) Amateur 1.1(7), 3.2(20), Goals6.3(39),9.4(58) Ocean Grove: Jason Pietsch 2, Cory Connor, Nick Chapman, Jacob Talarico, McGrath,Crichton,2,GeelongDi-Guisto.LachlanSlater,XavierNorman,MathewAmateur:MatthewEllisonAngusBock2,ChrisLever,LewisHamishScott,JamesCooperHardy.

Grubbers trio make dream team

Three Ocean Grove netballers have made the Bellarine Football Netball League A grade team of the Defenderyear.Kelsey Ollis, goalshooter Rebecca O’Neill and midcourter Georgia Ryan all made the team of the year. O’Neill also finished runner-up in the A Grade league best and fairest while Ryan also finished runner up in the Geelong Cougars Division 1 best and fairest. O’Neill took out the A Grade goal scoring award while Nikki Cooke won the B grade award.Ocean Grove also won the club champion award.Claudia Britt finished third in the B Grade best and fairest award while Gemma Bell was runner-up in the C Grade award with Alyse O’Keefe third. Tina Birch was fourth in the D Grade award and Terri-Anne Finch was runner-up for E Grade with Lara Barnes fourth. Meanwhile, ruckman Kye Annand was named as the Bellarine Football League Rookie of the Year. The 18-year-old was also named in the team of the year, capping off a remarkable season. He is the youngest player to be selected in the team of the year. Older brother Kobe was named in last year’s team of the year.

accurate goalshooer Belinda Elliston and goal defence Lara Barnes. Wolfe said while most of her players enjoyed playing for the social side of things, the will to win the premiership was very strong. “Lots of them are mums with families, who love getting together and being able to play socially,” she said. “They all have that competitive streak to them. We want nothing more than to win.”

“A few of my players are experienced players so those weeks off are no trouble to us at all,” she said. “It’s nice to rest those older bodies.” Wolfe said it didn’t matter which side the Grubbers play in the grand final. “Either are going to be tough,” she said. “Barwon Heads goal ring have quite a strong holding goal circle. “Geelong Amateur’s centre (Jalen Walsh) won the league best and fairest and is quite a nice little player. They are strong through the middle.”

While the Grubbers will enter the grand final as favourites, Howard said the second semi-final win was deserved. “They’re thrilled, but level headed about it,” she to“Thesaid.weekendwasareallygoodopportunityprovewhywewereundefeatedforareason.”

Emma Badrock and Nikki Cooke again combined well in the goal ring. (Ivan Kemp) 294638_23

The Grubbers will meet the winner of the Ammos and Torquay preliminary final this weekend.Ocean Grove’s past two games against Ammos have ended in a tie and a two-goal win.Coach Laura Howard was impressed with her undefeated side’s tenacity.

Grubbers into grand ﬁnal

Badrock rotating through goal attack, the side has some firepower in the goalring. “It gives our team something different,” she said.“Nikki is the driver of the strategy in our team. Jesse is the starting goal attack and Emma can be brought on at any time.”

Ocean Grove’s all-conquering and undefeated E Grade side is into the grand final and awaits the winner of this weekend’s preliminary final. The Grubbers defeated Barwon Heads by three goals in the second semi-final and will meet the winner of their cross-bridge rivals or Geelong Amateur in the decider. Either way, it promises to be a close game with Ammos going close to knocking Ocean Grove in the final round and earning a draw. benefitCoachShereenWolfesaidtheweekoffwouldherside.

By Justin Flynn Ocean Grove’s B Grade netball side is into the grand final after a thrilling two-goal win against Geelong Amateur in the second semi-final on Saturday.

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Grubbers wait to ﬁnd out grand ﬁnal opponent

Best: Jessica Rankin, Ashton O’Brien, Rebecca O’Neill. Goals: Rebecca O’Neill 49, Ashton O’Brien 14. D Grade: Ocean Grove 37 def Modewarre 34. Best: Danielle Baker, Monet New, Emma Sinkinson. Goals: Danielle Baker 19, Tina Birch 17, Hannah Quinn 1. 17/U Division 1: Ocean Grove 20 def by Drysdale 36. Best: Emily Quinten, Lucy Sampson, Lexie Annand. Goals: Lucy Sampson 8, Anika Bult 7, Maya Hamilton 5. B2NDSEMI-FINALSGrade:OceanGrove 44 def Geelong Amateur 42. Best: Isabel Hackett, Claudia Britt, Shelby Hackett. Goals: Nikki Cooke 30, Emma Badrock 8, Jesse Sutton 6. C Grade: Ocean Grove 25 def by Modewarre 29. Best: Alyse O’Keefe, Rorri Phibbs, Kellie Morrish. Goals: Amelia Cunningham 10, Kate Titheridge 10, Shereen Wolfe 5. E Grade: Ocean Grove 24 def Barwon Heads 21. Best: Tracey Sacco, Belinda Elliston, Lara Barnes. Goals: Maggie Lee 14, Belinda Elliston 10. 17/U Division 2: Ocean Grove 11 def by Torquay 23. Best: Lulu McKewan, Giselle Dawson, Tilly Peace-Teague. Goals: Ruby Hilderbrandt 8, Georgie Connolly 3. 15/U Division 1: Ocean Grove 22 def byTorquay26. Best: Adele Mills, Poppy Hart, Amelia Stanic. Goals: Adele Mills 15, Poppy Hart 5, Bella Wearmouth 2. 15/U Division 2: Ocean Grove 20 def Geelong Amateur 10. Best: Olivia Grogan, Mikala Martin, Scarlett Sadler. Goals: Scarlett Sadler 12, Bella Mawson 4, Annika Willis 4. Semi-ﬁnals results Ruby Hilderbrandt takes possession in the 17/U Division 2 ﬁnal while goalshooter Tylah Foley makes position. (Ivan Kemp) 294639_19

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Shelby Hackett and Claudia Britt in action in the second semi-ﬁnal against Geelong Amateur. Kemp) 294638_04

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30 OCEAN GROVE VOICE Friday, 26 August, 2022 SPORT Ocean Grove’s netball depth came to the fore with all senior sides still in the premiership race and the juniors excelling.

“The girls fought really well and fought hard,” she said. “I think they did everything they have been inthem.”midcourtincombatantsgrouphardworkingonanditallcametogetherintheend.“They’vebeenreallyfocussedandworkedontheirfitness.Theyareawonderfultocoach.”Howardsaidbothpreliminaryfinalwouldprovidestrongoppositionthegrandfinal.“Theyarebothstrongteams,”shesaid.“AmmoshavesomereallystrongplayersinandTorquayhavealotoffightinHowardsaidgoalshooterNikkiCookewasgoodformandwithJesseSuttonandEmma

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“We needed to catch our breath and we sat with it for a couple of minutes and then we started to rev ourselves up.

Goal attack Danielle Baker was superb while goal defence Monet New and centre Emma Sinkinson were also outstanding. “Danielle shoots at huge percentages,” Birch said.“She shoots around 80 per cent and brings a lot of drive in our attack.

Ocean Grove suffered its first loss for the season in the C Grade second semi-final on Sunday, but lived to fight another day. The Grubbers were beaten by

Left: Rebecca O’Neill and Georgia Ryan combine. Right: Emily Moroney. (Pictures: Ivan Kemp) 294628

“Emma had some beautiful feeds into the circle and just runs to the right places.”

“Monet took some absolute ripper clutch intercepts right when we needed them. She really rises to the occasion.

Birch expects Ammos to be a tough opponent this weekend.

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“Everyone was exhausted, but very happy.”

Ocean Grove won the game without star defender Kelsey Ollis, who was unavailable. Instead Jess Rankin, who was sick during the week, climbed out of bed and put in a magnificent display in Oliis’ place. “She (Rankin) was amazing,” Cooke said. “She got out of bed and delivered a werecementingSheandcombinations.”miraculousgame.ItallowedustotrysomenewYoungsterAnnaSmithcameonathalftimeimmediatelywenttoworkinthecentre.thenwenttowingdefenceandplayedwell,herspotintheside.GoalersRebeccaO’NeillandAshtonO’Brienagainprolific.“It’sthefirstyeartheyhaveplayedtogether and they are forming a great combination,” Cooke“Evensaid.though they have both been playing netball for a long time, they are keen to continue to learn.” Cooke said the prospect of having to beat the top two sides – Torquay and Geelong Amateur – to win a premiership was daunting, but necessary.“Wealways knew that if we wanted to get into a grand final or win a premiership we would have to beat Torquay and Ammos,” she lotsaid.“Torquaywillcomeoutwithapointtoprove.“Butourgirlshavenothingtolose.There’saofsupportforthegirlsandtheclub.”

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Left: Danielle Baker was best on court for Ocean Grove. Centre: Emma Sinkinson was brilliant at centre. Right: Jorja Connellan played her role to perfection. (Pictures: Ivan Kemp) 294624

Top left: Jess Rankin was sick all week, but played a pivotal role in Ocean Grove’s win against Drysdale.

“We expect it to be quite close, but we go into it knowing we can win,” she said.

By Justin Flynn Ocean Grove takes on Torquay in the A Grade preliminary final this weekend after a solid semi-final victory against Drysdale. The Grubbers won 64 to 48 in a dominant display to set up an intriguing battle with netballbackchangebeagainstTorquay,asidetheyhavenotbeatenthisseason.CoachNikkiCookesaidwhilethewintheHawkswaspleasing,theTigerswilladifferentproposition.“Theyhavealotofdepthandabilitytothingsup,”shesaid.“Wewillneedtobeflexible.Wewillbegoingtofocussingonourbrandandstyleofandwhatwedowell.”

Ocean Grove pulled off a stunning extra-time win in the D Grade first semi-final on Sunday. Locked at 29 goals each, the Grubbers were faced with two five-minute stanzas against Modewarre to decide which side progressed through to this weekend’s preliminary final. Ocean Grove scored five goals to one in the first period and then four to five in the second to run out winners by three goals. They will now face Geelong Amateur in the preliminary final with the winner to meet Torquay in the season decider. Ocean Grove was soundly beaten in the qualifying final against Torquay, which coach Paula Birch said took its toll. “We were pretty disappointed,” she said. “Torquay hit us hard. They were pumped and ready. They hit the finals running.” With the season on the line at the start of extra time in the semi-final, Birch said her players were exhausted. “It was quite warm as well,” she said.

Grubbers win through

Extra time win seals prelim spot for Grubbers

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