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A vintage day out Bellarine Vintage Machinery Group (BVMG) held a successful September rally at Portarlington. Steam engines, tractors, a saw mill, sheep shearing, classic cars and motorcycles were just some of the attractions that greeted those who attended the event. BVMG is a not for profit organisation that aims to preserve, restore and display vintage machinery used in agriculture and industry. Event organiser and BVMG secretary Graeme Brown said people came from the Mornington Peninsula on the ferry for the event. There were 45 exhibitors and 85 vintage cars. Mr Brown said it was the first time sheep shearing had been featured and it was given a resounding thumbs up. “It was really successful because we had plenty of people there and everybody enjoyed themselves.” ■ For

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Daniel Elstone, 17, with his six horse power Ransomes, Sims & Jefferies portable steam engine (circa 1906). (Ivan Kemp) 300292_12

Road duplication boost Stage two of the Barwon Heads Road duplication would be funded with a $125 million commitment from the Liberal Party if it wins the November state election. The six-kilometre duplication between Marshall and Lower Duneed roads would begin in 2024. The four km stage one duplication between Settlement and Reserve roads is under way and will cost $365 million. Stage one involves raising part of the road to help prevent flooding, building a bridge over the railway crossing at Marshall and

intersection upgrades at Settlement Road and Breakwater Road. The Labor government has yet to commit to funding the second stage of the road duplication. This Liberal Party commitment will be delivered in partnership with the federal government, which previously committed $125 million towards the $250 million project. Stage two works would begin after stage one is completed by late 2023. Liberal candidate for Bellarine

Donnie Grigau said it was a much-needed road upgrade that will benefit the Bellarine. “The second stage of the Barwon Heads road duplication will make driving through the Armstrong Creek growth corridor easier and ultimately provide quicker travel times between Geelong and Barwon Heads for families and tourists,” he said. Opposition transport infrastructure spokesperson Matt Bach said stage two would create hundreds of local jobs during the construction period, while Liberal candidate

for South Barwon Andrew Katos said the road would mean better connections for families who are facing increased travel times and congestion. “Investing in this important project will mean a quicker and safer commutes for families in Armstrong Creek, Grovedale and Marshall.” Mr Katos said. “These communities are growing fast and if we don’t invest for that growth now, they will be left behind.” Labor candidate for Bellarine Alison Marchant was contacted for comment.

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Cash injection for sporting club By Justin Flynn Barwon Heads Football Netball Club’s stunning rise from 16 teams in 2005 to 39 teams today played a major role in a state government pledge of $2.4 million towards an upgrade and extension of the club’s pavilion at Howard Harmer Oval. Labor candidate for Bellarine Alison Marchant announced the funding on the proviso the state government is returned to power at the November election.

BHFNC president Tim Goddard said it had “been a three-year process to demonstrate the need, develop plans, verified cost plans and then promulgate this project and to government and others”. The announcement came after a $1.2 million pledge by the federal government to upgrade the club’s netball pavilion and changerooms. “We have developed plans, costings and demonstrated the need over the previous three years,” Mr Goddard said. “We know that as a club we need to provide

facilities for our members, players, sponsors, spectators and all which are not only fit for purposes but reflect us – our community. We are so pleased that this commitment has been pledged. It will help our club enormously. “We know as a club that to remain a relevant community club we need to succeed on and off the field of play. “Nothing is more important to our club than our people. We will always progress plans and ideas to help our club and community.” Ms Marchant said the promise would

hopefully deliver the next AFL or AFLW superstar out of Barwon Heads. “The Andrews Labor government has always backed the Cats – and with up to $2.4 million towards the redevelopment of the Barwon Heads Football and Netball Club pavilion, we’ll help local kids on their journey to become the next Joel Selwood or Amy McDonald,” she said. Barwon Heads won this year’s Bellarine Football League premiership in its centenary year.

Blokes helping blokes “We’ll start at Sailor’s Rest at 10am and then head to Ocean Grove and we’ll stop there for an hour or so.” During that hour, there will be a host of free events, including coffee provided by Gee’s business Parade Espresso Bar, live music, massages, haircuts, a barbecue and mental health workers on hand to talk. “It’s for men’s mental health, but females are more than welcome, too,” Troy said. “Because we didn’t expect it to go this big, next year we’ll choose a charity. This one is just to raise awareness, but it will become an annual event.” So far 130 riders have confirmed they will be joining in, but Troy has more than 300 who have expressed their interest. The ride, on Sunday, October 9, will break at Ocean Grove’s Parade Espresso Bar for the festivities around 11.30am. If anyone would like to donate a service for the day, see Complete Health Geelong’s Facebook page and Gee’s Chopped and Bobbed Instagram.

Troy Koerntjes and Gee Houston are organising a motorcycle ride for men’s mental health. (Ivan Kemp) 300495_10

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Troy Koerntjes was in an abusive relationship, lost his job, spiralled into deep depression and was told he would never work or ride a motorcycle again. But fellow bikie members helped him through the tough times and a visit to a psychologist started the road to recovery. He began studying and is now a qualified counsellor and drug and alcohol worker and began his own business, Complete Health Geelong. No longer a bikie member, he wants to give back to other blokes and an idea with mate Gee Houston that began as a casual ride to a pub is now something of a juggernaut for men’s mental health. The pair are expecting around 300 motorcyclists to take part in a trip from Geelong to Ocean Grove and then around the Bellarine Peninsula. “We thought it was going to be 10 of us going to the pub and it’s morphed into this massive event,” Troy said.

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Digital future is in good hands By Cr Stephanie Asher When we extended our family home in 2015, the decision to make the new upstairs area fully open plan seemed like a great idea. Four years later, with two parents running a business and three teenage students grinding through university, VCE and senior school during lockdown I’m sure I wasn’t alone in wishing for more walls. However, our truly brilliant decision for the renovation was to include an almost overkill level of data points, charging areas and optimum broadband solutions. The past two and a half years certainly validated that thinking as we embrace the universal need for fast and reliable internet. It is fundamental for what is now accepted as a hybrid working model and the sophisticated collaboration critical for that to work well. All of this works to facilitate economic growth and flexible ways of operating for many industries. With this firmly in mind, the City of Greater Geelong has partnered with Deakin University and Australia’s Academic and Research Network to deliver high-speed internet to community, education, and research facilities on the Bellarine. The 12-month project will see 35km of fibre optic cable rolled out from Central Geelong to Drysdale and Queenscliff, starting along the Bellarine Rail Trail from East Geelong to Curlewis.

Visitor spending across Greater Geelong and the Bellarine has increased by 66 per cent. The visitor economy has returned to its pre-pandemic worth of $1.1 billion. The results come from the latest Tourism Research Australia domestic visitor data for the year-ending June 2022. Initial predictions estimated that Greater Geelong and The Bellarine would not return to its $1.1 billion visitor economy until 2024.

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Bellarine Ward councillor Stephanie Asher. (Supplied)

So when the digging starts we will witness what is a practical investment in connecting our beautiful region to the future. Note also that the works are being coordinated so that they minimise disruption to the Bellarine Rail Trail and are sensitive to the natural landscape. Council facilities such as the new Drysdale Library, The Potato Shed and Drysdale Sports Precinct will be hooked up to the infrastructure, benefiting community members of different ages and socioeconomic backgrounds. The project also paves the way for optical fibre to be installed to other coastal areas in the future. By future-proofing Greater Geelong with digital infrastructure, we are creating a more sustainable and liveable region. And that can only be a benefit for all.

After a close-fought race, Viva Energy has announced the winners of its Viva Energy Community Legends Awards. Each winner received a share of the overall prize pool of over $75,000 for themselves, and their respective clubs. The Community Legend of the Year award was presented to Libby Bate from Cancer After Care for endless support shown in her role as president. The Rising Star Award (ages 16-26) was given to Jess Johns of the South Barwon Football Netball Club for the dedication and support she has shown to women in sport. The People’s Choice Award was presented to Damian McKeegan from Geelong Youth Engagement, highlighting his dedication to his organisation and its members.

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Medication costs are set to fall A Drysdale pharmacist has welcomed a bill in federal Parliament that will see the cost of Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) scripts falling by almost 30 per cent on January 1, with the maximum general co-payment dropping from $42.50 to $30. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, the high costs of medications resulted in close to one million Australians delaying or not filling their medications in 2019-20. Drysdale pharmacist Chris Walsh said

the bill was a big first step towards ensuring medicines were more affordable. “Community pharmacy is on the frontline and we can see how people are struggling to afford their prescription medicines,” Mr Walsh said. “Some of my families with chronic illness forgo their own health needs in order to pay for necessary medications for their children and COVID has also added an extra burden on the entire community’s health needs.”

Corangamite MP Libby Coker said the PBS remained a cornerstone of the healthcare system, but it needed to be adapted to keep up with modern medicine, community needs and rising living costs. “We know that some people are cutting back on essentials like medicines to make ends meet,” Ms Coker said in Parliament last week. “This bill will help ease that squeeze on household budgets for millions of Australians — many of them, the most vulnerable in our

community. The maximum cost to general patients for PBS medications has doubled since the year 2000. The previous government did little to mitigate the rise. For the first time in its 75-year history, the maximum cost of general scripts under the PBS will now fall, thanks to this bill.” Other peak bodies, including the Australian Patients Association, Chronic Pain Australia and Musculoskeletal Australia have also welcomed the measures.

Play time at toy library Ocean Grove Toy Library is celebrating Children’s Week with a free special event. Children’s Week is a national annual celebration that recognises the talents, skills, achievements and rights of children and kicks off on Saturday, October 22. “We think every week should be Children’s Week here at the toy library,” co-ordinator Lin Grant said. “The health and wellbeing of our kids is what we’re all about at the toy library, and we know that playing is an important part of their development.” The toy library is hosting a special ‘stay and play’ event to mark the occasion, which will be a great chance for members to see some of the new toys that have been purchased and for them to introduce their friends to the service. Committee member Bree Huxley said her five-year-old son was particularly looking forward to seeing performer Nicholas Ridiculous with his ‘Krazy Koala’ puppet show and circus play. “He’s at a great age for getting involved with

those types of shows,” she said. “We’re excited to check out the new toys, too. There are some new costumes, a doctor’s kit and some explorer-themed toys that will be popular at our house. “With the weather picking up, it’s also a great time to borrow some of the bigger outdoor toys. We have a great range of ‘things that go’, including the super popular Little Tikes Cozy Coupe cars.” Ocean Grove Toy Library, run by volunteers, has recently surpassed 100 members and has increased its opening hours to 9.30am to 11am on Saturdays and 7pm to 8pm on Tuesdays. The library’s range of toys covers ages six months to six years and there will be an early learning corner set up on the day for the infants. Bigger kids can get creative with the colouring-in competition and face painting. The stay and play event is at Ocean Grove Toy Library, Boorai Centre, on Saturday, October 22 from 10am to noon. Register at eventbrite. com.au/e/childrens-week-stay-and-play-atocean-grove-toy-library-tickets-417769017377

Bree Huxley with son River and Lyn Grant with children Lucas and Eva are looking forward to Ocean Grove Toy Library’s special free event. (Ivan Kemp) 301340_07

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Help VIEW support kids in need Members of Ocean Grove Day VIEW Club are calling on the community to give generously during Anti-Poverty Week and sponsor a child through the nation’s leading children’s education charity The Smith Family. Only two and a half years old, the Ocean Grove Day VIEW Club fundraises to support a growing number of students through The Smith Family’s Learning for Life education support program, which provides families with long-term educational, financial, and personal assistance. Currently the club sponsors 18 students (three of whom are

supported courtesy of major sponsor Ryman Healthcare). Ocean Grove Day VIEW Club presidentGill Robertson said joining VIEW or supporting a child has never been more important. “With the rising cost of petrol, groceries, and housing, we are hearing from the charity that families are being forced to make impossible decisions about where they spend their dollars each week, leaving children at risk of missing out on basic school items such as uniforms, books and devices needed for learning,” she said.

“At a time when children are still dealing with the impacts of COVID and catching up on missed learning, the ripple effect of these added financial pressures at home could set them back even further. “This is why VIEW is so passionate about supporting the work of The Smith Family because its evidence-based approach helps children experiencing disadvantage to overcome the educational inequality they face. “They support children for the duration of their education, and this helps them build the confidence and skills needed to create better

futures for themselves.” VIEW Clubs raised more than $1.1 million last year to support The Smith Family’s vital work, and they currently sponsor 1550 students on the Learning for Life program. They also collectively volunteered over 70,000 hours of their time to help young people in their local communities through homework, reading and mentoring programs run by the charity. Anti-Poverty Week is from October 16 to 22.

On a mission to adopt Animal welfare organisations across the state have united under the banner of Mission Adoptable to promote pet adoption for animals in need of a home. Running from Saturday, October 1 to Sunday, October 9, Mission Adoptable seeks to rehome some of the growing number of animals in shelters, which are reaching breaking point due to increased pressures including fewer reclamations of lost pets, rising costs and a reduction in adoption applications. Dog surrenders have also increased over the past financial year due to owner homelessness, lack of suitable accommodation and inability to care for or feed animals. Geelong Animal Welfare Society (GAWS) chief executive Helen Cocks said her organisation hoped the promotion could reduce the number of animals in its care and make way for more animals in need. “GAWS is at capacity with beautiful animals in need of forever homes,” she said.

“We are hopeful that by joining forces with other Victorian animal welfare organisations in Mission Adoptable we can encourage those considering adopting a pet, to do so now, to help take pressure off shelters around the state and to give thousands of animals the loving home they deserve. Animals adopted from organisations such as GAWS are behaviour checked, microchipped, vaccinated and desexed, and for the period of Mission Adoptable GAWS has extended its weekend opening hours to 10am-3.15pm and offered a reduced adoption fee. Ms Cocks said she hoped the promotions would encourage members of the community to come in and apply to adopt one of the many adult dogs, cats and rabbits GAWS has available. “At GAWS, we have many dogs, cats and small pets in our care – some who have been with us for months – waiting to be adopted.”

Geelong Animal Welfare Society’s Chris Convery with Bolo, a staghound-greyhound cross. (Ivan Kemp) 300976_05

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Disgust at election vandalism By Justin Flynn State Liberal candidate for Bellarine Donnie Grigau said he was “disgusted to my core” when he saw nine of his election corflutes vandalised with swastikas in Queenscliff. Mr Grigau was confronted with the vandalism that included the drawing of swastikas, penises and messages labelling him a racist, in his home town. At first he thought it was only one or two corflutes that were damaged, but then realised,

after driving around town, that it extended to nine. “In the many years of living in my beautiful community of Queenscliff, I have never been subjected to any form of abuse in any matter,” he said. “But I won’t let it get to me – in fact, it drives me to work harder to deliver real solutions for the people of Bellarine. “The fact that the cowards behind this clearly are politically motivated and only target me and no other political candidates clearly states their motive.”

Mr Grigau said the incident was now a police matter. “I am extremely grateful to Victoria Police for elevating this attack to the Anti-Terrorism Squad,” he said. “Victoria Police have been extremely quick to act on this, but more needs to be done in the community to address these horrific acts. “More needs to be done by the Andrews Labor government to take more action on hateful attacks on candidates, regardless of political affiliation. While the legislation (banning the

use of the swastika) won’t come into effect later this year, the government should have done more earlier to prevent acts like this.” Labor candidate for Bellarine Alison Marchant condemned the attacks. “It is disappointing and unacceptable that people are vandalising political corflutes,” she said. “We should be able to have respectful debate and conversations within our communities. “I condemn the actions of those that have targeted political material.”

The sweetest of all frothies Geelong’s flag celebrations are continuing to flow with Carlton & United Breweries releasing a limited-edition run of Geelong Cats premiership cans, with 720,000 cans leaving the Abbotsford brewery this week. Premiership stars Joel Selwood, Tom Hawkins and Norm Smith Medallist Isaac Smith joined Cats’ legend Billy Brownless at the Commo Hotel in Geelong to crack the first celebratory Carlton Draught. Fresh off retirement, Geelong Cats premiership skipper Joel Selwood couldn’t wait to share a limited-edition frothie with his premiership teammates. “It’s been an unbelievable week for the Geelong Football Club and these cans are another special moment that comes with it,” Selwood said. “Let the celebrations keep flowing by picking up your piece of Geelong Cats history.” Geelong Cats premiership cans are available for purchase by adults only at bottleshops across Victoria.

Joel Selwood, Tom Hawkins, Isaac Smith and Billy Brownless taste test Geelong premiership beer by Carlton Draught. (Morgan Hancock/Getty Images for TLA)

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Focus on boat safety in October By Justin Flynn Boating enthusiasts across the Bellarine Peninsula are urged to exercise caution on the water after Life Saving Victoria statistics revealed they’re more likely to drown during October than any other month in Victoria. Since the year 2000, one in six boating-related drowning incidents in Victoria occurred in October, coinciding with the weather warming in spring. The warning coincides with National Safe Boating Week, which runs from October 1-7 and in 2022 focuses on the effectiveness of lifejackets with the simple message to “wear it

and maintain it”. Coastguard Queenscliff flotilla commander Michael Donohue said the first weekend in October is one of the busiest days on the calendar for boaters. “People are locked up over winter and don’t do much boating or fishing over the winter months,” he said. “The first week after the grand final, the boat ramps are flat out. “Unfortunately that often leads to breakdowns and boating failures as boats are often not well maintained over the winter months.” Mr Donohue said Coastguard Queenscliff

had already attended two rescues this month and had advice for boaters who may be getting out onto the water for the first time in months. “Number one is get your boat serviced before you get it back out after winter,” he said. “Check your fuels and oil. Don’t have old fuel in the tank. “Check that your safety equipment is working and flares and life jackets are in date. And just take it carefully.” Maritime Safety Victoria recreational boating safety manager Gareth Johnson said a lifejacket can only save your life if you are wearing it. “If you end up in the water, you are much

more likely to survive if you are wearing a lifejacket and when accidents do happen, there is rarely time to put a lifejacket on,” he said. “Lifejackets must be maintained to ensure reliable operation, this includes self-inspection and servicing by accredited agents. “There are many types of lifejackets available today that meet the appropriate standards, so find the style that works for you and wear it.” LSV general health promotion and communications manager Dr Bernadette Matthews added that of the boating incidents that occurred during the past decade, 79 per cent were either not wearing a lifejacket or their lifejacket was ill fitting or worn incorrectly.

Young wildlife warriors Grade six pupils from Barwon Heads Primary School have teamed up with Barwon Coast to care for the local environment. Barwon Coast community liaison and education manager Maddie Glynn said more than 60 students spent time with the Barwon Coast Education Team learning how to become wildlife warriors. “One of the sessions focused on citizen science, which is something that anyone in Barwon Heads or Ocean Grove can get involved in. The students took part in the Barwon Heads Friends of the Bluff BioBlitz Project,” she said. “The students contributed to the project by taking pictures of native plants and animals on the Barwon Bluff trail. These pictures contribute valuable biodiversity data that is uploaded to the iNaturalist app for species confirmation by scientists.” Pupils also spent time at Ocean Grove Spit

clearing around one hectare of European rocket, which is an invasive weed. “The students’ work will ensure that the native spinifex grass can continue to thrive here,” Ms Glynn said. “This is important as the spinifex binds the sand to rebuild the dune system. This keeps the dune undulated to provide valuable habitat for wildlife such as the threatened hooded plover. “During their last session the students got messy and conducted litter audits at the Ozone trail, Frank Ellis Reserve and the Bluff trail. “Each class was designated a site to conduct a 30 minute clean up, with the results surprising us all. “Cigarette butts were the most littered item, with 697 being picked up on the day. Broken glass was the second most littered item with 138 pieces being picked up, the majority of this coming from the Bluff trail.”

These Barwon Heads Primary School students became wildlife warriors and teamed up with Barwon Coast to help the local environment. (Supplied)

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Find a job you love and do it Rob MacLeod has been manager at the Potato Shed for 20 years. He speaks with Justin Flynn about his time at the iconic Bellarine Peninsula performance venue.

ob MacLeod has seen a lot of change during his 20 years as the Potato Shed’s venue manager. Just about all of it has been good. “It has gone really quick,” he says. “Naturally if you enjoy doing something, it doesn’t seem like work. “Find a job that you love and do it and you won’t even know that you’re working.I couldn’t think of anything better for the past 20 years than this.” The Drysdale performing arts venue has been home to many acts and events over Rob’s two decades. Some of the biggest include the family fun days that attracted 10,000 people and the recent 500th pantomime performance. The family fun day will now be replaced by Spook Fest later this month, which Rob promises will be big. “We’re hoping Spook Fest grows over the years,” he says. “The family fun day just got too big and too huge for a little team to manage. It went for a good 10 years and started off with a couple of thousand people.” Rob says one of the more humorous events each year at the Potato Shed has been unknowing tourists dropping in to buy some potatoes. “We had a lot of people coming in to buy potatoes – we do have some very nice potatoes around here,” he laughs. Rob says the best part of being at the spud shed was “seeing the place grow”. “Seeing people embrace it,” he says. “It took a while. Every local council has its own performing arts venue, but Geelong is

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Rob says the small team at the Potato Shed loves what they do. “Not because it’s an easy job, it’s because we really love what we do and the feedback we get from the community is just really personally gratifying to know you are doing something for the community.” Rob says he was worried about the shed’s future during the pandemic, but was overjoyed that the recovery has exceeded all expectations.

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Harry Windmeyer (Geelong Cycling Club), Jane Clifton (Geelong and Ocean Road Cycling), Cadel Evans, Tony Ross (G&ORCV) and Nicola Tomlinson (GCC) are ready for the road race. (Getty Images)

Road race back in 2023 The Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race is back for 2023, bringing cyclists of all ages together across Geelong, the Bellarine and the Surf Coast. The Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race mixes a family-friendly festival-like atmosphere with exhilarating world-class racing over three action-packed days from Friday, January 27 to Sunday, January 29. Registrations for the People’s Ride have opened with the TAC on board as naming rights partner for 2023. Riders of all ages and abilities will get the chance to pedal the Geelong waterfront on the

Friday night’s Vegemite Family Ride before cycling enthusiasts pedal sections of the elite course in the TAC People’s Ride over three distances – 35km, 50km and 125km. Four-time Olympian and 2011 Tour de France winner Cadel Evans launched the TAC People’s Ride and said he was thrilled to see the ride back after a two-year hiatus. “I’m so happy that we are back,” he said. “Since its inception in 2015, the TAC People’s Ride has been about people of all ages and abilities enjoying time on the bike together. “The last two years has been challenging

for us all but, thanks to the many who have continued to work hard and keep our quest alive, we can welcome old and new riders back for the TAC People’s Ride on the Bellarine Peninsula and Great Ocean Road.” Following the TAC People’s Ride, the weekend culminates in the Elite Women’s and Men’s Races on Saturday afternoon and Sunday respectively as the best riders compete on the route which will begin and end on the Geelong Waterfront while taking in the sights of Barwon Heads, Torquay and everything in between.

Rotary Club of Ocean Grove’s annual art show is poised to capitalise on the extra long weekend. The show will be held on the weekend before the Melbourne Cup on Saturday, October 29 and Sunday, October 30 at Point Lonsdale Primary School Hall. Many visitors to the region at that time of year will take the Monday off, to ensure a four-day weekend. Art show committee chairman Rod Bush said it will be good to get the art show up and running again after the pandemic. “It will be good to get our show back to its normal time and we’re all looking forward to a successful event – both in terms of entries as well as the funds we raise for our two major beneficiaries Riding Develops Abilities and Surfing for the Disabled,” he said. “Entries opened last week and we have had a great initial response. We would like to see as many local artists as possible take this opportunity to put their work on display and support these worthy organisations.” Forms can be downloaded from the club’s website (rotaryoceangrove.org. au) and can be submitted by post or via an online entry system. Entries close Friday, October 14 and can be submitted online at the Ocean Grove Rotary website. Art works can be submitted in person at Point Lonsdale Hall on Thursday, October 27 between 9am and 4pm.

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Better Bellarine bus services A new school bus service will be introduced on the Bellarine Peninsula next year and another service improved in an effort to allow more students to catch the bus to school. The new service will run from Ocean Grove, connecting students with Bellarine Secondary College and St Ignatius College, while the service connecting Ocean Grove with Sacred Heart College and St Joseph’s College in Geelong will receive significant improvements. Public Transport Minister Ben Carroll said the new and improved services, part of the state

government’s Victoria’s Bus Plan, would give more families the option of bus travel. “We’re giving Victorians parents and students better access to school bus services in the regional and metropolitan growth areas where there is high demand, and they are needed most,” Mr Carroll said. “Through Victoria’s Bus Plan we’re delivering a modern, productive, environmentally sustainable bus network that increases the number of people choosing to take the bus.” The plan is being rolled out over the next 24 months, with most new services projected to

start in time for the 2024 school year. In the first phase, 14 schools in metropolitan and regional areas will get new or improved school bus services. The four Geelong and Bellarine schools are among the first to benefit from the government’s newly-announced $25 million investment into the plan to introduce, modify and extend bus services across the state. Geelong MP Christine Couzens said the new and improved services were necessary given the growth in the region. “These extra services recognise the demand

for more school bus services to and from Geelong and the Bellarine Peninsula, ensuring students can get to school quickly and easily,” she said. Bellarine MP Lisa Neville echoed Ms Couzens’ comments, highlighting Ocean Grove as a growth area. “We’re supporting families in the growing community at Ocean Grove by ensuring students have better access to schools on the Peninsula and Geelong by public transport,” she said.

Bunnies the perfect pets The Geelong Animal Welfare Society (GAWS) wants to enlighten the public on what excellent pets rabbits make. GAWS animal care supervisor Marnie Sweet said the long-eared, carrot-munching animals are increasing in popularity as companions for adults. “For working adults, rabbits can fit into their lifestyles quite well,” Ms Sweet said. “The rabbit’s natural body clock means they are most active at dawn and dusk, so owners can spend time with their active pet before work and again when they come home. “Rabbits rest during the day so owners don’t have to worry about their pet being anxious during their daytime absence.” Like many other animals, rabbits can be trained to make great indoor pets provided owners take a few common sense precautions to rabbit-proof their homes, Ms Sweet said. “Some people are surprised to learn rabbits

can live inside the house,’ she said. “Once a rabbit is litter trained and feeling safe and secure, owners can expect their rabbit to make itself at home with lots of play time, pats and will provide good company while watching TV or reading a book. “Rabbits make sensitive, intelligent companions and have huge personalities. The fact they can live indoors and require less attention during the day, we think they are an ideal pet for busy working adults” While rabbits are social creatures and benefit from living in pairs, GAWS recommended desexing rabbits to stop them breeding, improve their health and longevity and reduce aggressive behaviours. GAWS has desexed and vaccinated rabbits available for adoption, and potential owners can view their furry pet-to-be at gaws.org. au or by visiting GAWS at 325 Portarlington Road, Moolap. GAWS staff member and rabbit owner Alexa Hayley with Charlotte the rabbit. (Ivan Kemp) 300723_03

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Jobs the hot topic at roundtable Local jobs and skills will be the focus of discussion at a roundtable event in Ocean Grove on October 10. Federal Skills and Training Minister Brendan O’Connor will join Corangamite MP Libby Coker at the roundtable, which will bring together employers, unions, industry and community groups to discuss jobs and skills issues.

Ms Coker said the roundtable would be an opportunity to put the spotlight on the local community. “We want to boost the income, opportunities and living standards of all in our region and who better to advise us of the ways to do that than the real experts, the people who live and work in our local community,” Ms Coker said. “In the wake of the National Jobs & Skills

Summit in Canberra, we now have a fantastic opportunity to provide local solutions to help shape the future of Australia’s labour market and improve the lives of those in this electorate.” Leaders from the arts, education, manufacturing, tourism, business, employment and training sectors will present problems and solutions at the roundtable as they try to

collectively solve some of the economic and employment challenges facing the region. Mr O’Connor said as a nation Australia was experiencing skills and labour shortages across industries that were vital to the health and wellbeing of Australians and the economy. “The outcomes from the roundtable will help inform the federal government’s Employment White Paper,” he said.

Wildfire Festival returns Geelong’s annual Windfire Festival returns this October, featuring performances of sacred and other works at a range of diverse venues including the Basilica of St Mary of the Angels. Like many events centred around the arts, the Windfire Festival has been on hiatus since 2019 due to the pandemic, and the festival’s artistic director Frank De Rosso said the the festival’s return was exciting for the entire Windfire team. “I’m personally excited because, post-COVID, to get back to a live audience and have us performers playing to a live audience again is fantastic in itself,” Mr De Rosso said. “It hasn’t happened for the past two years, and it beats playing recorded music or listening to the radio. There’s nothing like live performance and interacting with the people, it’s the essence of music.” The 13th edition of the Windfire Festival, which runs over two weekends in Geelong, kicks off with a performance of Bach’s iconic St John Passion at the Basilica conducted by Joseph Hie. “Opening night features a choir, a combination of the Windfire choir and the

Geelong Chorale, with an orchestra of 18 musicians and six soloists,” Mr De Rosso said. “The Basilica is beautiful in terms of its ambience and reverberation, it really lends itself to choral music, so it’s going to be quite a fantastic sound.” While being primarily focused on sacred classical music, Mr De Rosso said the program also showcased a wide range of other genres including electronic music and jazz. “While as artistic director I’m looking for music which is definitely classical, I want to give people a whole range of genres to pick and choose from,” he said. “We have the Bach, a massive work and one of the mainstays of classical music, but we also have two experimental concerts, we have jazz as well. “Dr Andrew Blackburn is one of the gurus of the experimental use of computerised sounds with natural sounds, so the ‘New Sounds–Ancient Resonances’ is going to be a first for Geelong if not for the country.” The Windfire Festival runs from October 7-16. Details: www.musicatthebasilica.org.au.

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Above: The Windfire Chamber Choir will perform on the opening night of the Windfire Festival at St Mary’s Basilica. Left: Max Rudd and Doug de Vries’ will bring a touch of Brazil to Geelong’s Wildfire Festival. (Pictures: Supplied)

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FNQ a bounty for bird watchers I’m writing this a long way from the Bellarine – Trinity Beach, near Cairns in fact. After the comprehensive victory by Geelong in the AFL premiership I needed a few weeks of rest and relaxation to recover. Before venturing to Cairns I had the pleasure of talking to the Ocean Grove Probus club about local birds. Fortunately, there’s been some bird activity around the Bellarine, with reports provided by a few Voice readers. Kevin sent me a few emails, and in one he described watching two little ravens attack and kill a silver gull in Queenscliff in the shallows of Swan Bay. It is very confronting to see animals kill each other, and I was a tiny bit relieved that the ravens killed a silver gull and not an orange-bellied parrot. On a brighter note, Kevin also took some lovely photos of galahs, a grey fantail, little corella, singing honeyeater and pied oystercatchers at Queenscliff. Kevin noted that it was pleasing to see two separate pairs of pied oystercatchers on the beach around Queenscliff. One of these birds had an orange tag (C21) on the right leg and an aluminium band on the left. The pied oystercatcher population of Australia is only about 10,000 individuals, with approximately 1500 in Victoria. The Victorian Wader Study Group has been conducting a study of them in Victoria since 1979, and oystercatchers have been banded at

Alan’s tawny frogmouth nest. Right: Alan’s white-winged chough nest in the Mallee region; Kevin’s pied oystercatcher at Queenscliff. (Pictures: Supplied)

various locations in Port Phillip Bay, Western Port and the Corner Inlet. The banding system initially involved individual birds having two colour bands placed above a metal ABBBS band on one leg, and three colour bands placed on the other leg as a unique combination, allowing individual birds to be identified in the field. However, more recently they have an engraved leg flag applied. If Kevin sent his observation to the Victorian Wader Study Group, they would be able to inform him of the age of the bird that he observed due to the presence of the individual banding. Alan sent me an email which had some good and bad news in it. Alan has been watching a

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Alan also reported that the four cygnets at Blue Waters Lake are very active and well, which is great to hear. Alan also reported that there is plenty of nesting activity at The Basin with eastern rosellas and rainbow lorikeets nesting in tree hollows, and another tawny nest in that vicinity. Regarding Cairns, I have been very fortunate to see a few new birds, including cassowaries, brown-backed honeyeaters, double-eyed fig parrots, and an Asian dowitcher which is a migratory shorebird that is hanging out on the Cairns Esplanade. I also saw two birds that I have been chasing for quite some time - a little kingfisher and a Pacific baza.

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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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Jason Singh is doing an encoure in march of his sold out show from last week. (Michelle Cop Photography)

Encore gig for Jason

Damian Callinan will be mayor for a day in Drysdale.

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New ‘mayor’ pokes fun By Justin Flynn Aussie performer Damian Callinan will be Drysdale’s ‘mayor’ for a day when he brings his new show to the Potato Shed. Callinan has performed on stage, in film, radio and live stand-up and was in the 2013 film Backyard Ashes and wrote and starred in The Merger. The popularly unelected Callinan is slipping on the mayoral robes for 24 hours to run his comedic eyes over Drysdale. Armed only with a projector and a microphone, Callinan combines photos, observations, municipal advice, community

interactions, colourful yarns and his uncanny eye for seeing things that the locals don’t. “It’s not particularly political in tone, it’s more a celebratory look at the community,” he said. “I’ve been doing enough of this stuff to know how to get the line right. Australians are great at laughing at themselves, but you can’t go in all guns blazing. “It’s easy to turn an audience if you go too far. It’s holding a mirror in different ways.” Callinan will pay a visit to St Thomas Primary School and will gain some inspiration for the show from the younger generation. “I get them to muse what they would do if they were mayor for the day and take that back

to the audience,” he said. “They make campaign posters and usually delightfully weird and whacky stuff.” Callinan’s show is also going to Savernake, Tatura, Edi Upper, Balmoral and Dunkeld. “I think my favourite thing is at the end I make my pitch and say okay this is what I’m going to change and seeing how they react,” he said. “It’s always pretty stupid and they won’t get anything out of it. Sometimes it’s turning their ideas back on themselves.” Mayor for a Day is at the Potato Shed, Drysdale on Thursday, October 20 at 8pm. Tickets: tickets.geelongaustralia.com.au/ event/mayor-for-a-day

Ocean Grove’s very own multi-platinum award winning singer, songwriter and musician Jason Singh is gearing up for another full band and stage show. The Taxiride frontman is bringing his show ‘Heaven’s Greatest Hits’ to The Palms at Crown next March. Fresh from a sold out show on September 30 at The Palms, Jason is ready to present an encore performance of ‘Heaven’s Greatest Hits.’ He will be joined on stage by his band, performing more than 50 tracks from some of the world’s biggest (dearly departed) artists. “Friday’s ‘Heaven’s Greatest Hits’ show was an incredible night, and I couldn’t be prouder,” Jason says. “I’ve been completely blown away by the response and can’t wait to do it all over again and again. “Where would we be without music? This era of music and artists who have left such an impact on our lives, are our personal time machines. “Their songs and stories transport us to moments in time within the first beat.” The show features the most loved hits of our generation, including songs by Elvis Presley, Prince, George Michael, David Bowie, Michael Hutchence, Freddie Mercury and more. Jason Singh, who calls Ocean Grove home these days, is a founding member of the ARIA Award winning Australian pop/rock chart topping band Taxiride. Tickets: linktr.ee/JasonSingh

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Book sale Uniting Church book sale will be on Friday, October 7 and Saturday, October 8, at the Uniting Barwon Grovedale site, 272 Torquay Road, corner of Reserve and Torquay Roads, between 10am and 2pm. A great range of new and old stock to browse through and all books are $1.

Stamp and coin fair Geelong Philatelic & Numismatic society stamp and coin fair, Geelong West Town Hall, Saturday, October 8, 9am to 3pm. ■ Julie, 0438 270 549

Carpet bowls Leopold Hall 805-809 Bellarine Highway, Leopold on Wednesday and Friday from 1pm to 3.15pm. Admission: $4 includes afternoon tea. ■ 0400 500 402

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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. ■ Ralph, 0431 458 100 (Ocean Grove), Rob, 5259 2290 (Portarlington), Lyn, 5292 2162 (St Leonards)

Book club Leopold-Wallington CAE book club meets second Tuesday each month 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Very friendly group. New members welcome. ■ Shirley 0488-055 969

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

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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. ■ Barry, 0409 161 129

Drysdale Ladies Probus Club 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. ■ Janice Bell, 0403 221 737 or bellsbythebeach@bigpond.com.au

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

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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. ■ Margaret, 0431 636 090

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. ■ Lorraine, 0412 805 858

Life Activities Club Arvo tea dance every Thursday, 2pm to 4pm at Belmont Pavilion. $5 entry, all welcome. ■ 5251 3529

Afternoon tea dance Life Activities Club [Geelong Inc] hosts an afternoon tea dance on Thursdays, 2-4pm, at Belmont Park Pavilion. Entry: $5. ■ 5251 3529

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1/ Neil Coster with a Fowler traction engine. 2/ Russell, Lucas and Zaiga Meadows with their Bavu engine (circa 1935). 3/ Robert Harry with his two horse power Bradford petrol engine (circa 1920). 4/ Robyn and Lynne Treloar from Portarlington. 5/ Kevin Harris and Ernie Mason with an early model shearing machine. 6/ Malcolm MacDonald and Bryce Barnett with a Southern Cross diesel engine (circa 1950). 7/ Nathan Salter from Carisbrook with his Caldwell Hollowell kerosene engine (circa 1906). 8/ Anthony Wason with a Marshall, Sons & Co traction engine (circa 1912). 9/ Peter and Jack Herring with a Mobil Co drag saw. 10/ Bob Devries with his 10 horse power Blackstone engine (circa 1910). 11/ Joe Atkinson and Paul Black with a 1930 Wood Planer. (Pictures: Ivan Kemp) 300292 Friday, 7 October, 2022 OCEAN GROVE VOICE 21

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6. Which city hosted the 2002 Winter Olympics?

14. The Queensland outback town of Boulia is known for hosting races involving what animals?

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15. Which NRL player was awarded the 2021 Dally M Medal?

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Power play for Kia quiet achiever

The Kia Sorento Hybrid model can be distinguished with reworked front end and unique designer alloy wheels. (Pictures: Supplied)

By Derek Ogden, Marque Motoring The Sorento has been a major part of the Kia playbook for two decades, with the fourth generation seeing the light of day in 2020 in petrol and diesel variants. Now the range has been topped up with petrol / electric hybrids. Kia’s only seven-seat sports utility vehicle comes in the top GT-Line specification only, the straight hybrid version in front or all-wheel drive guise, while the hero model is a plug-in electric hybrid vehicle. The common-or-garden hybrid Sorento kicks off the range with the front-wheel-drive variant selling for $66,750 before on-road costs. The all-wheel-drive version carries a $3000 premium, pushing the price up to $69,750. The plug-in hybrid Sorento is on sale from $80,330 before on-roads. More spacious, more versatile with class-leading innovations wrapped in finely tailored style, says the maker, the new Sorento not only is the most high-tech Kia car ever made, but also leads the way in SUV design.

Styling While retaining much of the Sorento family physical features, the Hybrid has evolved with a new interpretation of the trademark ‘tiger nose’ grille, with a wider shape wrapping around the integrated LED headlights on each side. This assertive nose is complemented by a wider lower air intake, incorporating wing-shaped air curtains to channel air around the car.

Interior Quilted Nappa leather appointed seats (front heated and ventilated) set the theme for a cabin of quality materials and craftsmanship. Three-stage climate control air-conditioning means comfort all round for occupants, while a panoramic sunroof lets in light, while keeping heat at bay with a blind. Finding a long journey on the boring side? Take time out to choose one of the 64 colours that bathes the cabin in ambient light, pick something from the Sounds of Nature soundscape, or just switch off entirely with the quiet of the passenger talk in-car intercom. 24 OCEAN GROVE VOICE Friday, 7 October, 2022

AT A GLANCE MODEL RANGE S petrol $47,650 Sport petrol $50,270 S diesel $50,650 Sport diesel $53,270 Sport+ petrol $54,850 Sport+ diesel $57,850

Infotainment

Engines / transmissions

Connectivity is front and centre with a 10.25-inch colour multimedia touchscreen linked to Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. A 7-inch LCD instrument display carries range of system info. The position of the touch screen on the centre dash of the test car had its problems, with air-con controls underneath easy to catch accidentally while resting the palm on working the screen. Audio is handled by a six-speaker system, while dual-zone air-conditioning keeps occupants in relative comfort. Customising is the name of the game with a 10.25-inch full colour touchscreen atop the centre console, plus a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster directly in front of the driver who also has a colour head-up display, including speedo and speed limits on the windscreen. The touchscreen comes up with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto connectivity, satellite navigation details, including a sharp map display, and access to the 12-speaker Bose audio.

The Sorento Hybrid is powered by Kia’s 132 kW / 265 Nm four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine combined with a 44 kW / 264 Nm electric motor, charging a 1kWh lithium-ion battery situated under the boot floor. Power is put to ground via a six-speed torque converter automatic transmission and constant all-wheel drive.

Safety The Sorento gained a five-star safety rating in 2020 and includes autonomous emergency braking with vehicle, pedestrian and cyclist detection, junction assist, lane-keep assist, lane follow assist (centring), blind-spot assist, rear cross-traffic alert, parking collision avoidance, adaptive cruise control with stop and / go, front and rear parking sensors, driver attention alert, multi-collision braking and safe exit assist. As well as 360-degree view of the vehicle when parking and blind-spot assist, on activation of a turn indicator, the wide-angle surround view monitors will display live footage of other vehicles in your blind spots on the instrument cluster. It also helps wheels keep

GT-Line petrol $62,070 GT-Line diesel $65,070 GT-Line Hybrid FWD $66,750 GT-Line Hybrid AWD $69,750 GT-Line PHEV $80,330 SPECIFICATIONS Kia Sorento GT-Line Hybrid 1.6L turbocharged, 4-cylinder petrol engine / electric motor, 1kWh lithium-ion battery, 6sp automatic, AWD SUV

Note: These prices do not include government or dealer delivery charges. Contact your local Kia dealer for drive-away prices.

their distance from scuffing the sidewalk. Passive safety is taken care of with seven airbags, including front-centre side.

Summary The Kia Sorento Hybrid may be a quiet achiever but it states a compelling case for being one of the best large seven-seat sports utility vehicles around.

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Midweek finals are far from settled LOCAL TENNIS Donna Schoenmaekers It was cool and overcast conditions for Tuesday’s Midweek Competition, and at Round 11 with only 13 points between first and seventh in Section 4, all finals positions are still up for grabs. It was a top of the table clash this week, when Moolap travelled to Surfcoast Bellbrae. With one point separating the teams, and Bellbrae winning by two games with the sets tied in its previous match, this match had the potential to be match of the round. Moolap has an impressive record, with its three early losses decided on games difference with teams tied on sets. Since round five, the team has been dominant, and it continued its good form this week. Erica Sutherland and Felicia Johnston got the visitors off to a good start with a 6-1 win while Bellbrae countered in the second with Judy Harvey and Ann Cooper winning 6-3. From there Moolap kicked up a gear winning

the next four sets, giving the visitors a 5-1 win, and increasing their lead to seven points. Point Lonsdale moved into fourth and closed the gap on third place with their 5-1 win over Eastern Districts. While the final score looked one sided, Districts pushed Lonny in several of the sets. Tamara Gaylard and Jane Molphy opened the day for the home team with a 6-4 win, while Districts went ahead in the second with Delwyn Foster and Shelley Gioffre winning 6-2. Eastern Districts was unlucky with injury impeding the fourth set, and Lonny took sets three and four 6-2, 6-0. In the final two sets Districts tried hard and narrowly missed out going down 6-4, 7-5, with Gaylard and Molphy winning their three sets for the home team, and halving the gap to third place. Mount Moriac also had a 5-1 win this week, pushing into fifth, one point out of the four, in its clash against Ocean Grove. The Mount took full advantage of the home court advantage, however, the score belied the

Brad Pavey skipped his rink to a win for Ocean Grove.

quality of the tennis. Phillipa Hendry and Beni Turkson battled to take the first set for the Grove in a tie-break while Jenyce Hosking and Barb Hepburn had an easier win for the Mount in the second taking it 6-1. From there the home team pushed hard, and battled to the win taking the final four sets 7-5, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4. The final set of the day was the closest, with Surfcoast Torquay hosting Portarlington. Winsome Batchelor and Melissa Coulsell opened the match with lengthy 7-5 win for the home team while Nicky Beeston and Louise Clohessy had an easier time for the Port with a 6-1 win. Portarlington also got the best of sets three and four with 6-3, 6-4 wins, but Torquay wasn’t going away and fought back in the final sets taking the fifth in a tie-break and the last 6-3. At the end of the day the teams were level on sets, with Portarlington ahead by four games, leaving it in third, but only two points away from second and the realistic possibility of a second chance when finals start in four weeks.

(Mark Heenan Media)

The season for snapper is here again ON THE BITE Peri Stavropoulos The snapper season is quickly starting to fire up with more and reports coming in every day. Both day and night are producing fish to over 8kg with bait fishing has been the most productive for anglers fishing the tide change both in the outer and inner harbour. Fishing with baits such as pilchards, silver whiting, squid and any fresh cut baits have all been working very well, a consistent burley trail of pellets and pilchard cubes are a must when targeting them. The outer harbour is holding good numbers of calamari in close from Hermsley right through to Portarlington. Anglers willing to move around and work to find a patch of them holding should have no issue in securing a bag, although the calamari don’t seem to be big in size, they sure do make up for it in numbers. Anglers casting soft plastics are also having some success landing flathead, salmon and snook making up part of a good feed and the other part some fantastic bait. Berkley Gulp Turtleback worms have yet again been the standout location. Queenscliff Bight is certainty starting to fish better and better for the calamari with reports becoming more consistent and the average size is improving. Fishing out in the ‘deep’ (10m) with the aid of additional weight to your jig has been accounting for a lot of squid. Yamashita TR Jigs have been a hot favourite. Offshore Barwon Heads has still had a few barrel tuna reports come through with boats landing fish over 100kg. The bite has slowed down a bit but if last year is anything to go by they could fire up again soon. Trolling 8-10inch skirts have been lethal. Snapper and gummy shark reports still remain consistent and seem to get better and better. Wurdi Buloc and Stoney Creek Reservoir have both been producing some quality fishing as of late with trout and redfin out and about. Anglers casting from the rock walls are having their best success on spoons and soft plastics. Redfin to over 40cm have been reported and trout to over 1.8kg. A great option if we are hit with some average weather.

Good start for Grovers Ocean Grove showed it will be thereabouts come the business end of the Geelong Region Bowls Pennant Division with a hefty win in the opening round of matches. The Grovers have two sides in the top flight this season and the No 1 team swept aside City of Geelong by 39 shots, 79 to 40. Ocean Grove won all three rinks on offer with Brad Pavey skipping team two to a 29 to 12 win. Peter Loe won 21 to 10 and Chris Price had a 29 to 18 victory. Things didn’t fare so well for Ocean Grove’s No 2 team going down to Highton by 22 shots. Dan Priddle’s rink of Robin Chambers,

Craig Polwarth and Adam Lee enjoyed the biggest win of the afternoon for Highton, a 25 to 15 triumph. In Division 1, St Leonards defeated Ocean Grove by eight shots with both sides winning two rinks each. The biggest win of the day came from Barrie Close’s rink with a 24 to 13 win. Geelong RSL prevailed in Division 3 with both teams winning two rinks. The closest battle was fought out between Gary Stephen Brookes, who defeated Neil Vivian by one, but it was Geelong RSL in front at the end, 77 to 71. Point Lonsdale defeated Ocean Grove by six in Division 6.

Kevin Lyons rink of Neale Wheat, Ian Curtis and Allen Carey enjoyed the biggest win of the afternoon, 31 to 9. In Division 6, the Grovers had a 13-shot win against Portarlington. Ocean Grove prevailed on three rinks with Ken Harigan’s team of Douglas Wignall, Dean Solomon and Marianne Rogan the stars thanks to a 22 to 8 victory. Leopold thrashed Ocean Grove in Division 7 in a high-scoring game. Peter Corcoran got on the board for Ocean Grove, but Leopold was too good on the remaining rinks, winning 104 to 74. Geelong RSL defeated Ocean Grove by five in Division 8.

The crew from Gone Fishing with some squid. (Supplied) Friday, 7 October, 2022 OCEAN GROVE VOICE 25

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Cricket season begins Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association began its season on Saturday just a week after the AFL grand final was won. Justin Flynn went around the grounds to see the first round of action.

1/ Barwon Heads vs Anglesea in B1 Grade. 2/ Young leggie Harry Hyland in action for Barwon Heads B1 Grade. 3/ Tom Gillett took three wickets for Portarlington. 4/ Brenton Toole bowled well for Portarlington, taking 1-16 from eight overs. 5/ Harrison O’Neill turns one to the legside for Collendina in A2 Grade. 6/ Aidann Foard made an unbeaten 20 for Collendina. 7/ Justin Miller looked in good touch for his 23. 8/ Richie Peters is bowled for a well made 29. 9/ Lachie Kidd hits a six to get off the mark for Queenscliff. 10/ Star Queenscliff batter Tim Frankenburg is bowled. (Pictures: Justin Flynn) 301440 26 OCEAN GROVE VOICE Friday, 7 October, 2022

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Coutas too good for Grubbers By Justin Flynn Queenscliff got its BPCA A1 Grade season to a fine start with a five-wicket win against Ocean Grove. Ocean Grove batted first and was off to a superb start with Shaun Fankhauser (34 from 52 deliveries) and Jake Taylor (24 off 57) putting on 70 for the opening wicket. But the innings never recovered after Fankhauser was dismissed. The Grubbers lost 5-11 with Fletcher Long (12) the only other batter to reach double figures. Slow bowler Lachie Stott was the catalyst with 4-20 while Lachie Kidd took 2-24 and young spinner Mitch Potter was superb with 2-10 from eight overs for the Coutas. A final total of 115 was never going to be enough, but when Taylor Harvey removed dangermen Frank Mileto and Tim Frankenburg with only 20 on the board, things looked interesting. Potter then played a mature innings with 46 from 87 balls to earn the three votes and Ollie Skurrie put on the finishing touches with an unbeaten 31 to guide Queenscliff home with five wickets and nine overs to spare. Harvey was superb for the Grubbers with 4-29 from eight overs and looks in good early season form. Ocean Grove defeated Queenscliff in B1 Grade by 66 runs. Isaac Saunders made 61 from 69 balls and Jarryd Nairn hit 37 to give the Grubbers a terrific score of 9-201. Noah Brooks found

Above: Rob Rutley hits out late in Ocean Grove’s innings. Right: Taylor Harvey bowled brilliantly for Ocean Grove, taking four wickets on the opening day of the season. (Pictures: Justin Flynn) 301439

some early season form with a valuable 20 from 33 deliveries and Sam McGlynn whacked an undefeated 14 from 11 at the end. Queenscliff fell well short of the target, being bowled out for 135 with McGlynn

grabbing four wickets and Dylan Thorley taking three. Ocean Grove had a first up bye in B2 Grade and the one-day competition gets underway this weekend.

Seas still the team to beat

Justin Miller did his best for Collendina, making a fine 23.

(Justin Flynn) 301438_01

Cobras go down to Portarlington Collendina began its A2 Grade season with a loss to Portarlington. Batting first the Cobras were well served by Richie Peters (29 from 61 balls) and skipper Nathan Frye (25 from 48) with a 46-run opening stand. Port put the brakes on the innings with some clever bowling and slick fielding, but Justin Miller went to work with an ominous 23 before he was bowled by the impressive Brenton Toole. Youngster Aidann Foard made a patient 20 not out from 63 deliveries and Izaak Terhorst played well late in the innings for 19 from 28. A final total of 7-131 was competitive early in the season.

Tim Gillett took 3-33 for the Demons while Toole and Alex Mann conceded just 29 from their combined 16 overs. Cam Gourley then played an important innings for Portarlington and his 42 from 66 was one of the reasons his side got home with five wickets and 22 balls to spare. Jesse Hunter hit the ball well during his 33 from 50, but at 5-93, things could have gone either way. But Jack Baldi then capped off a great game with 27 not out from 29 to go with his two wickets. Evergreen Charlie Lamb was his usual economical self with 1-19 from eight for Dina. Inverleigh smashed Collendina in B2 Grade. Dina managed only 63 batting first

with sundries (23) the highest scorer. No Collendina batter made double figures. Inverleigh reached the target with two wickets down in 22 overs. Jack Lane and Angus Peters were the successful wicket takers for the Cobras. Jan Juc proved too strong in C Grade, winning by nine wickets. Dina made 7-97 from 40 overs batting first. Mick Goodger top scored with 21 while David Worn made 19. The Sharks made easy work of the chase, reaching the target only one wicket down with 14 overs to spare. Ben Wright took the only wicket.

Anglesea showed it will still be the team to beat with an eight-wicket win in BPCA A1 Grade on Saturday. The Seas had a comfortable win in the end, but had some nervous moments when St Leonards racked up 3-175 with recruit Kanishka Nawagamuwa making a cracking 92 not out off 110 balls and fellow opener Jack Jeffrey 49 off 98 in a 98-run stand. Star recruit Joel Davies took the game away from the Saints with an unbeaten 71 from 60 deliveries while keeper Ty Norman made 49 and showed he is in for another consistent season. Jan Juc and Barrabool played out a thrilling tie. Jan Juc made 8-181 with Nick Hyden (84 off 98) the star and Barrabool replied with 9-181 with Finn Peel scoring two runs off the final ball of the day to grab three points for the Bulls. Armstrong Creek showed it will be in finals contention with a maiden A1 Grade win against Inverleigh. Chasing 6-118, the Titans won in the 23rd over with Brandon Ross’ 73 not out off 84 the highlight. In A2 Grade, Drysdale got off to a winning start with a five-wicket win against Winchelsea. Blake Dobbin was instrumental in the win with 4-7 from eight overs. Drysdale suffered some minor hiccups in chasing the 79 required for victory, reaching the target with five wickets to spare. Wallington had a nine-wicket win against Newcomb. Newcomb made 7-70 from 40 overs and the Wallabies got the runs before drinks from 19 overs. Barwon Heads had a first-round bye.

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