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Motoring enthusiasts abound on the Bellarine Peninsula and they are in for a treat next weekend. The Geelong Revival Motoring Festival is back for 2022, featuring a fantastic array of classic, vintage, and downright quirky cars and motorbikes at the Geelong Waterfront. Among the hundreds of vehicles on display will be Jack Thomas’ 1913 Model T Ford and Tess Anderson’s 1909 Hupmobile, while the National Vintage Fashion Awards will be in full swing, as demonstrated by Tessa Janus, Abbey Jane, Lexe DeRock and daughter Betty-Lou, Amy Palmer and Larelle Burgess (pictured). Around 2200 participants and 170 volunteers are hoping to make this year’s Revival one of the best ever. Geelong Revival is on Friday, November 25 to Sunday, November 27. Details: geelongrevival.com.au/
ALP tipped to hold on Labor is tipped to win the seat of Bellarine despite the loss of high-profile minister Lisa Neville. Deakin University politics policy studies senior lecturer Geoff Robinson predicts Labor’s Alison Marchant will win the seat of Bellarine at the November 26 state election, despite an expected swing towards Liberal candidate Donnie Grigau. “I’d expect a swing back for the Liberals there, but it’s probably got those other patterns that it shares with the other parts of Geelong
in terms of the demographic shift being towards Labor overall,” he said. “It does have maybe some of those sort of safe Labor areas, where some people are talking about a bit of a backlash against the government. “Even though Lisa Neville is retiring, I’d still expect Labor to hold Bellarine.” The Voice reached out to all nine candidates for the seat of Bellarine this week to supply a 50-word comment on why they should receive your vote and three – Ms Marchant, Animal Justice Party’s Adam Cardilini and independent Sarah Fenton - had responded by
deadline. “Labor is doing what matters for the Bellarine – we’ve upgraded schools and community facilities, protected our environment with township boundaries and we’re building the new Barwon Women’s & Children’s hospital,” Ms Marchant said. “Only Labor has a plan to bring back the SEC, driving down power prices, and deliver Free Kinder and TAFE.” Mr Cardilini said: “I’ll work to protect the Bellarine from overdevelopment and uphold the commitment to the Distinctive Areas and Landscape plan. “I’ll fight for climate action which protects
our most vulnerable and commits to drawdown – 1.5 degrees Celsius is dangerous. Vote for the Bellarine DAL, a safe climate, and to end duck hunting.” Ms Fenton said: “I’m running as I want to stand up and be counted, rather than complaining from the sidelines. “I am sick and tired of the two-party system. I am standing to represent our community with a balanced community lead approach. We need better public transport, action on protecting our environment, reforms to IBAC and a focus on health and aged care what’s important to the Bellarine community.”
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A vine win for Scotchmans Hill Bellarine Peninsula wineries have excelled at the Bay 93.9 Geelong Wine Show Awards. At sold-out event at Provenance Wines in Fyansford, Scotchmans Hill took out the Most Successful Exhibitor award. It follows on from taking out the Best Victorian Shiraz and Best Shiraz of Show at the 2022 Melbourne Royal Wine Awards. Scotchmans Hill also won the trophy for Best Chardonnay for its 2020 Cornelius Sutton Vineyard Chardonnay. “An amazing effort by the team here at Scotchmans Hill and justly deserved for all the hard work and dedication of the wine making
and viticultural teams,” senior winemaker Marcus Holt said. “It is extremely difficult to win one wine show trophy which represents the best wine of class, given the amount of gold medal winnings wines vying for the top spot, but to win 11 is nothing short of exceptional. “Winning the coveted Trevor Mast Trophy for Best Shiraz of Show at the Melbourne Royal Wine Awards for the 2021 Scotchmans Hill shiraz is the highlight of the year. “Melbourne Royal is one of the oldest, largest and most prestigious wine shows and this is the first time that a Geelong wine has won a trophy at Melbourne, let alone the Trevor Mast Trophy. “Scotchmans Hill is celebrating its 40th
anniversary this year we continue to look forward to crafting exceptional wines show casing the very best of what the Bellarine Peninsula has to offer, long in to the future.” Scotchmans Hill also won Best Chardonnay of Show and Best White Wine of Show at the Ballarat Wine Show for its 2021 chardonnay, Best Shiraz of Show, Best Red Wine of Show and Best Wine of Show for its 2021 shiraz. Yes Said the Seal won best sparkling wine at the Geelong show for its 2018 sparkling blanc de blanc. Leura Park Estate won best other white wine for its 2022 riesling. Oakdene Vineyards won best pinot noir for its 2021 varietal.
Parents dig in on climate demands Families across the Bellarine Peninsula are coming together to call on political leaders to commit to put their duty of care for children first when making decisions. Ocean Grove parents are holding a free sand sculpting competition and hope to bring local families together to show that the community wants urgent action on climate change. The event is being held as part of a National Month of Action supported by the Ocean Grove-founded Australian Parents For Climate Action throughout November.
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Jacqui Dunn, an Ocean Grove parent of a teenager is helping to organise the event, and said she hoped the it would show that the community wants to see ambitious climate action. “Our kids’ future depends on how our political leaders respond to climate change now,” Jacqui said. “We want our political leaders to commit to making decisions in the best interest of our kids. “We know parents on the Bellarine care about climate change and the impact it will have on their kids’ lives, and we hope we can get that message out. “Our beaches and rivers are currently affected by extreme weather upstream flooding our waterways with polluting rubbish and sediment.” Parents for Climate Action’s national community organiser Laura Grufas said: “Parents around Australia are organising events for their local communities to bring families together in a positive initiative to show
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their support for urgent action on climate for the sake of their kids’ futures. “By drastically reducing our emissions and investing in renewable energy sources, we help create a future for our children where they will benefit from a strong, clean economy and a
safer climate.” The sand sculpting event is on Sunday, November 20 from 1pm to 3pm at Ocean Grove main beach. More information: ap4ca.org/geelong_ bellarine
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Labor pledges more regional media support Regional newspapers will be strengthened by one guaranteed full-page of Victorian government advertising should Labor win the state election on November 26. A Labor statement described regional newspapers as the “lifeblood” of country communities, and if re-elected, the party would support outlets with the growing costs of paper and production. Premier Daniel Andrews said whether it’s a bushfire, flooding or a global pandemic, regional newspapers had time and time again stepped up and served their readers “in incredibly important ways“. “Labor is doing what matters – backing regional media outlets with guaranteed advertising revenue so they can keep supporting their local communities,” Mr Andrews said. Labor said the advertising guarantee build on the support the government had delivered for regional media during the pandemic. “Labor understands the importance of backing regional media outlets. That’s why we supported Australian Associated Press with a $2.7 million grant to support print and broadcast journalism in regional Victoria,” Labor said. “Throughout the pandemic, we invested more than $20 million to support regional media outlets through advertising, supporting jobs and protecting local news.” The Liberal Party was contacted for comment.
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Celebration for community hall Barwon Heads Community Hall is turning 100. The hall committee is planning a Back to Barwon Heads Hall day to celebrate the milestone. The original wooden hall was transported by road from North Geelong to the current site in 1922. The building was substantial, measuring 80 feet long by 30 feet wide, and could accommodate up to 500 people. There was a stage and two dressing rooms. A feature of the equipment was a first-class electrically-driven picture projection plant, equal to anything of its kind in the state
at the time. Unfortunately, 10 years later the hall was destroyed by fire. However, with a fantastic fundraising effort by the local community, a new hall was built in 1934 and remains an integral part of the village. Community groups, including the Barwon Heads Fine Music Society, Friends of the Bluff, Barwon Heads Fire Brigade, Barwon Heads Arts Council, Barwon Heads Film Society, Barwon Heads Community Arts Garden and Friends of the Lobster Pot will be on hand during the day to chat to visitors. Photos of Barwon Heads over the past 100
years will be projected on a big screen. Ian Cover will MC the proceedings which will start with a performance by the Barwon Heads Chorale at 1pm, followed by stories about the hall’s early years and the cutting of the birthday cake by local centenarian and recently retired hall committee member, Alice Donnelly. Barwon Heads Scout Group will run a sausage sizzle while Icycle Bicycle mobile ice-cream and Restoration Coffee Van will provide nourishment and hall volunteers will be selling their delicious Devonshire teas. The BH Red Cross Branch will run traditional
Potato shed to launch 2023 season Drysdale’s Potato Shed is set to launch its 2023 Season and is returning to the usual date of the first Wednesday in December. Helping to launch the 2023 Season is Otto & Astrid of Die Roten Punkte fame. It is only fitting that Mr Entertainment himself, Issi Dye, will be on hand alongside Berlin’s Prince and Princess of art rock and Euro Pop to declare Season 2023 open. Melbourne award winning playwright Kieran Caroll (NEWK!; Dahlin! It’s the Jeanne Little Show) will be on hand to reveal his contribution to the 2023 season. Continuing the tradition of bringing the best in theatre, music, cabaret and comedy to the Bellarine, the 2023 program also features the return of Summer Series with some special guest performers. The community program includes the ever-popular Morning Showtime Shows; Winter Solstice and 12 x 12 Plays and the best in children’s entertainment thanks to resident theatre company Theatre 3triple2 4 Kids. Following the huge success of 2022, Spookfest for Adults Saturday night and for families on Sunday returns in 2023. “We are fortunate to have such a delightful space on the Bellarine that offers such quality entertainment for all Ages,” Geelong mayor Trent Sullivan said. “I know the Bellarine Arts Centre, or the Shed as it is lovingly known, has some outstanding acts from near and far in store for 2023, and I urge you not to hesitate to explore the program and book some great shows while you can.” The launch is from 6.30pm on Wednesday, December 7. Bookings are essential at potatoshed.com.au
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The federal government is asking for feedback from St Leonards residents on the poor mobile phone coverage in the area. Feedback will help inform the Grant Opportunity Guidelines for the $40 million Improving Mobile Coverage Round (IMCR) of the Mobile Black Spot Program (MBSP). This initiative, announced in the 2022-23 federal Bbudget, will help deliver on the government’s 2022 federal election commitment to improve mobile connectivity across regional Australia. The IMCR will provide grant funding to mobile network operators and infrastructure providers to address identified mobile coverage and quality of service issues in 54 target locations, including St Leonards. “We made a specific commitment to the people of St Leonards who have battled poor or non-existent mobile reception for too long,” Corangamite MP Libby Coker said. “This is the first step in delivering on that commitment. Local feedback on this program will help ensure the community’s views are heard so that we get the best possible outcome for everyone. “I strongly encourage people in St Leonards to participate in the public consultation process. I look forward to working closely with locals to deliver the reliable mobile coverage they deserve.” St Leonards residents interested in having their say on the draft guidelines should do so by November 28 by visiting infrastructure.gov.au/have-your-say. More information about the MBSP is available at infrastructure.gov.au/mbsp.
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Mozzies, possums linked to ulcer Greater Geelong residents are being urged to take precautions to minimise their risk of contracting the Buruli ulcer. The Department of Health has advised the disease, also called the Bairnsdale ulcer, is spreading geographically across Victoria and there has been an increase in cases linked to several suburbs in Greater Geelong. The department has also advised there is increasing evidence that mosquitoes and possums play a role in transmission of the disease. City of Greater Geelong city services director
Guy Wilson-Browne urged community members to work with the city to protect themselves and their homes appropriately. “While the city is working hard to safely reduce their numbers, mosquitoes are a natural part of the ecosystem and it’s not possible to make a significant reduction in their population,” he said. “There are many simple things you can do to avoid getting bitten by mosquitoes. Applying insect repellent, wearing loose clothes to cover arms and legs and wearing closed-in shoes can significantly increase your protection against
mosquito bites.” Officers are currently monitoring larval numbers across Greater Geelong and will be continually assessing and reviewing potential breeding sites over the coming months. This includes applying treatments to drains, dams, and easements where it is safe to do so. “We are monitoring key sites where there has been a reported increase in mosquitoes in areas such as Eastern Park, Barwon Heads and Ocean Grove,” Mr Wilson-Browne said. “The persistent rain means we’re likely to see higher mosquito numbers than in previous
years and unfortunately the rain also limits the effectiveness of the treatments we have applied.” If community members are concerned about a sore or suspect they have an ulcer developing, they are urged to seek medical advice. The city is asking everyone to help manage mosquito populations by following steps to maintain their properties and reduce opportunities for mosquito breeding. For information on the Buruli Ulcer visit: betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/ Buruli-ulcer#symptoms-of-buruli-ulcer
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All aboard for biggest arts trail yet The North Bellarine Arts Trail will be held over two separate weekends. The trail, on Saturday, November 26 and Sunday, November 27, heads to Drysdale, Clifton Springs, Curlewis and Wallington. The following weekend, on Saturday ,December 3 and Sunday, December 4, then moves to Portarlington, Indented Head, St Leonards and Bellarine. About 80 to 100 local artists are participating and organisers say the event promises to be bigger and better than previous years. “A large amount of effort and time has gone into this year’s community event,” Arts Trail secretary Renae Chapman said. “As we are a new committee we wanted to
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bring some fresh, new and exciting ideas to the Arts Trail. “In 2019 and 2020 Linda Gallus, Kaye Clancy and Pip Williams organised two successful arts trails. The work they undertook and their efforts created the stage for what has become a wonderful event in the North Bellarine art calendar. “However, with the increasing number of great artists active in North Bellarine , the event has been split into two weekends, we now have 34-plus venues and 90-plus artists participating this year, the biggest ever.” ‘Hop on, hop off’ free buses will be provided to transport locals and visitors to open studios and venues across the north Bellarine.
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This year’s event will feature the ‘Art and Wine Experience’. Visitors can head to the Bellarine via Port Phillip Ferries, have lunch at Bellarine Estate and then get transported to many venues showcasing the talents of local artists. Moreinformationisatbellarinepeninsulaarts. com or the Facebook page ‘North Bellarine Arts Trail’. Maps will be available from November 23 at all studios, local post offices, SpringDale Community Centre, Drysdale library, the volunteers Booth in Portarlington and other venues and also via PDF through the arts trail website.
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Five Bellarine Peninsula primary schools are exhibiting their Christmas trees as part of the City of Greater Geelong’s Christmas in Geelong program. Primary school students have carefully painted and adorned the wooden trees that are now on show in the forecourt at Johnstone Park and along Little Malop Central outside Market Square. Thirty primary schools are taking part, including Leopold Primary, Our Lady Star of the Sea Ocean Grove, Portarlington Primary, St Thomas Catholic Primary Drysdale and Surfside Primary Ocean Grove. Mayor Trent Sullivan, chair of the Creative Communities and Culture portfolio said the students had done a brilliant job bringing the Christmas spirit to central Geelong. “The festive creativity and flair is really impressive, and it goes to show just how talented our young people are,” he said. “I love the use of bright colours and recycled materials to imaginatively tell their Christmas story and bring joy to locals and visitors.” Deputy mayor Anthony Aitken said the annual School Christmas Trees program is getting more and more popular each year. “Each tree has been thoughtfully decorated and has its own distinctive character,” he said. “It’s well worth bringing the kids into central Geelong to visit these special trees and stay for other fun Christmas in Geelong activities and programs.” Visitors to the School Christmas Trees can tag their photos on social media with #GeelongChristmas.
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‘Future is bright’: Ince Brett Ince has finished up as head of Tourism Greater Geelong and the Bellarine. Justin Flynn spoke with him about his time in the job.
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rett Ince’s family moved to Geelong when he was very young. He attended Belmont High and completed his bachelor’s degree and master’s at Deakin University so you could say Geelong is well and truly established in his DNA. “I had an amazing childhood with supportive parents and two older brothers that always encouraged me to follow my passions,” he says. “Over the years they’ve helped instil the personal values I live by which are humility, discipline, and respect.” At eight-years-old he studied karate, attaining up to a third degree black belt and as a teenager worked part-time as a karate instructor. “Going from high school straight to working full-time at Geelong Otway Tourism and studying my bachelor’s and master’s degrees full-time was a challenge,” he says. “Though that 10-year period put me in good stead to have a much better work-life balance in recent years.” Brett left Tourism Greater Geelong and the Bellarine after a three-and-a-half year stint as executive director and will look back fondly at his time there. He says the region emerged from the pandemic in remarkably good shape. “Our local tourism sector really banded together and gritted their teeth through an extremely challenging period and are just now starting to come out on the other side,” he says. “Collectively we’ve been able to get back to our $1.1 billion visitor economy, rank as the most-visited regional destination in Victoria and our recovery has fared incredibly well in the state and regional Victoria. “There’s not one singular thing that’s got us to where we are, but a collective effort from 6 OCEAN GROVE VOICE Friday, 18 November, 2022
the hard work of Tourism Greater Geelong and the Bellarine, local operators, and support from various levels of government.” Brett says Geelong’s liveability as a city and being the fastest growing region in Australia stands it in good stead for the future. “I’ve said it a few times but I truly believe our region’s future is bright,” he says. “We’re going through a period of transformational change and exceptional growth with a tourism investment pipeline of $1.9 billion and over 50 projects including the game-changing developments of the Spirit of Tasmania, Geelong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Geelong Arts Centre, Victoria 2026 Commonwealth Games and Kardinia Park Stadium and Precinct. “Our region also has a significant and growing events calendar and developments for our cultural and nature-based tourism, which will add to the diversity of our region’s offering.” Brett pauses when asked what his three favourite festivals in the region are. “That’s like choosing a favourite child,” he says. “Personally, I really enjoy heading out with friends to the A Day on the Green concerts at Mt Duneed Estate. I’ve attended many over the years and made some lifelong memories – seeing Florence and the Machine and Robbie Williams perform were highlights.” Brett’s favourite three places in the area is another question that makes him stop and think. “Central Geelong’s vibrant dining scene, the many incredible beaches along our coast, and, as a Belmont resident, it’s hard for Belmont’s ever-changing liveability not to be on my list.” Brett may have time to now be a tourist in his home region, so what would he suggest someone do if they were visiting for the first
time and only had a weekend? “I’d recommend a trip to our cultural precinct in central Geelong – a browse of Geelong Gallery, Geelong Arts Centre, Geelong Library and Platform Arts – and to see the reinvented spaces of our industrial past at the Federal Mills, Fyansford Paper Mills and Little Creatures,” he says. “A leisurely taster of our award-winning wineries along the Bellarine and Moorabool Valley and nature-based attractions of the You Yangs and many amazing beaches and relaxed coastal villages are also a must.” Brett’s role in helping promote the region has had its challenges. “Geelong and the Bellarine is a relatively young destination, especially in comparison to the likes of the Great Ocean Road and Mornington Peninsula,” he says. “Over the past decade it’s been great to see how far we’ve come in doubling visitation numbers and building a name for our region as a destination in its own right and not as a gateway.” Brett’s new job will be as regional director, Barwon South West, Regional Development Victoria. “I’m excited to take on this opportunity and important role for the Barwon South West region while being able to continue working with a region I know and love,” he says. “In the new role, I’ll be working with key leaders from the familiar turf of Geelong, the Bellarine and Great Ocean Road regions, right up to the South Australian border, all while learning more about the opportunities across the diverse range of sectors that support our communities to thrive.” Away from work Brett likes to keep busy by attending CrossFit classes, hanging out with friends at wineries and events in the region and spending time with his family.
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(Snowy Snow Globe) and Ocean Grove Library (Peeking Presents). Much-loved local children’s entertainer Granny Lee is set to delight pre-school and primary-aged children with Christmas stories, singalongs and activities. The free Saturday events will run at Leopold Library on November 19 at 10.30am, Waurn Ponds Library on November 26 at 10.30am, Geelong Library & Heritage Centre (The Dome) on December 10 at 10.30am and Corio Library on December 17 at 10.30am. Mayor Trent Sullivan, member of the Geelong Regional Library Corporation Board, said the region is fortunate to have so many libraries that make a difference in the community. “Libraries play a vital role in engaging the community, encouraging connection and fostering a love of learning,” he said. “Council is thrilled that we could join forces with the Geelong Regional Library Corporation to help deliver some Christmas fun and joyful experiences after a difficult few years.” Visit geelongaustralia.com.au/christmas for more information.
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A program on the move Bellarine Community Health has teamed up with three Bellarine Peninsula primary schools to launch Active OUR Way (AOW). BCH is working closely with St Leonards, Leopold and Portarlington Primary Schools on the collaborative project which aims to get more children, young people and families on the Bellarine Peninsula moving more often, in ways that suit them. AOW will work closely with the students, families and staff from each school, to help design and shape active living activities for each community. The program puts control into the hands of students by asking them to design their own fun, active living activities and programs. “It isn’t often that we ask kids how they would like to be active – let alone invite them to become ‘design masters’ and to be part of the process,” BCH healthy communities planner Chloe McKenzie said. “This program involves working together with the students and teachers to get them to come up with their own ways to be active.” Leopold Primary School principal Stuart Bott said the program recognises that schools are at the heart of communities. “Leopold Primary School is passionate about strengthening relationships with the community and in supporting children and families to be active and improve the wellbeing for the community,” he said. St Leonards Primary principal Jenny Cowburn is also an advocate for the program. “Our community is growing rapidly,” she
said. “We are so fortunate to be able to support the growth and education of active students who are connected to community and place. We appreciate the involvement of the Active Our Way program to give our students a voice and leadership opportunities in promoting being active in ways which are safe, accessible and affordable.” More than 120 students from the three schools have already participated in design workshops and shared their ideas on activities they would like to try or do more often. Students designed their own AOW activities and came up with ways to make their activities fun and welcoming for all. Top activities nominated by the students included bike riding, water-based activities, roller blading and scooting and sporting activities like football and netball. But they also came up with other ideas like circus, laser tag, paint ball, dancing, and skating. BCH is now working with the three schools to explore how some of these options can be actioned for the local school communities and is recruiting AOW champions for the remainder of the program. The program aims to develop activities that will be fun, engaging, and accessible for families that are free or low-cost activities, close to school or home. The program has been supported with funding from the Department of Health and VicHealth Future Health funding. Go to bch. org.au/live-well/be-active/ to find out more.
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By Cr Stephanie Asher Living in this beautiful part of the Bellarine, there’s never a bad time to connect with the great outdoors. But as we’re about to spring into summer, more people will be looking to take the leap and get into – and onto – the water. With my fellow Bellarine Ward councillors, I recently visited the Guthridge Street Boat Ramp to inspect progress on the upgrade of the pontoons. I’ve always strongly advocated for council to provide the recreation facilities and infrastructure for residents to access their favourite pursuits and passions in their local area. As many will know, both the upstream and downstream pontoons were damaged by storms. Temporary structures were put in place to maintain access, and to provide time for new and improved designs to be developed, and to secure funding. While the permanent replacements have been a while in the making, the end result will deliver quality and durability. Better Boating Victoria provided support with a total of $370,000 across two grants, which has allowed for structures with a design life of at least 50 years to be installed. Measures have also been taken to assist people while they launch and retrieve their boats, while the downstream pontoon’s fish cleaning facility has been shifted to its own platform. The improvements will ensure provide a better experience for everyone hitting the Barwon River, from recreational fishers through to the Coast Watch Marine Rescue – Ocean Grove.
Cr Stephanie Asher at the Remembrance Day service in Ocean Grove.
I was privileged last week to represent council at the Remembrance Day service at the Ocean Grove cenotaph. The Ocean Grove-Barwon Heads RSL Sub-branch does an incredible job in providing simultaneous services in the two towns,
Barwon Coast Update
‘Changing Places’ are public amenities that provide suitable facilities for people who cannot use standard accessible toilets and have additional features to assist a person with high support needs to utilise a bathroom safely and with dignity. They allow more people with disability to fully take part in the community.
Restoration and protection of the coastal Moonah woodlands and dune systems are a key priority for our dedicated Barwon Coast Environmental Management Team.
The ‘Changing Places’ funding will allow Barwon Coast to make a substantial improvement to the very significant work already completed at Ocean Grove Main Beach over recent months.
The dunes are a very fragile environment that provides important habitat for plants and animals and provide a wind and erosion barrier for our towns.
The new ‘Changing Places’ facility will be an addition to the existing main beach public amenities block providing a fully accessible toilet, shower, electric height adjustable change table and hoist system.
Unfortunately, dune systems can be left exposed due to high winds, tides and heavy rainfall. But the most devastating impacts on the fragile ecosystems come from being trampled by beachgoers leaving designated tracks and children playing in the dunes rather than on the beach.
More than 325,000 Victorians rely on these facilities when accessing popular destinations and we are pleased that Ocean Grove Main Beach will become one of the State’s most accessible beaches.
The Victorian Government has announced the recipients of $5.4 million in grants to ensure popular tourist destinations, community facilities and public spaces are more inclusive and accessible for everyone.
LOCAL LIFE SAVERS SUPPORT FLOOD RECOVERY
Thanks to this funding our local community will be able to enjoy a new ‘Changing Places’ facility at Ocean Grove Main Beach.
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and delivered another fitting event for this commemoration. Thank you to all the local residents who attended to pay their respects, and particular thanks to RSL president Brad Clarke for a lovely service.
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CHANGING PLACES FUNDING TO MAKE THE BEACH MORE ACCESSIBLE
We are proud to announce Barwon Coast has received a $180,000 universal design grant to improve access along our coast reserves.
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Barwon Coast would like to acknowledge the excellent work of the Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club volunteer members who are currently assisting with the Victorian flood rescue and recovery efforts. Life-Saving Victoria has deployed every available vehicle and boat from state and regional centres to support the flood response, with more than 80 volunteer members taking up the call to help Victorians in need. Our thoughts go out to all those impacted by the floods.
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UNDERSTANDING THE IMPORTANCE OF DUNE SYSTEMS
Dunes that are stripped of native vegetation can develop ‘blow-outs’, or large gullies of wind-blown sand, and over time these gullies become larger and are extremely difficult to rehabilitate. To help develop a shared understanding of the importance of dune systems and to encourage visitors to use the designated tracks and not play or party in the dunes, Barwon Coast is installing a series of educational signage in problem areas along the beach and coastal trails. The awareness signs include photographs of indigenous species who call the dunes home. They also feature the Wadawurrung names of the species and artwork from Wadawurrung artist BJ O’Toole to acknowledge the cultural values of the dunes identified by the Traditional Owners.
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Labor matches road cash pledge Labor announced on Friday, November 11 that a re-elected Andrews government would match the federal government’s $125 million to deliver stage two of the Barwon Heads Road upgrade. Stage two of the project would result in Barwon Heads Road being duplicated on Armstrong Creek’s boundary between Reserve Road to the north and Lower Duneed Road to the south.
This next stage would be an extension of the stage one works, which are expected to open in 2023 and involve duplicating the four-kilometre stretch of road between Settlement and Reserve roads. Stage one will also include the installation of new traffic lights, walking and cycling paths and dedicated on-road cycling lanes, as well as the removal of the Marshall level crossing.
South Barwon MP Darren Cheeseman said the road upgrade was important for the growing communities in the region as Barwon Heads Road will reach 44,000 daily users by 2031. “Armstrong Creek is a fast-growing community and this announcement will make travelling around safer, more reliable and quicker,” he said. Federal Infrastructure, Transport,
Regional Development and Local Government Minister Catherine King welcomed the announcement. “I am pleased to see the Albanese Government commitment of $125 million towards the Barwon Heads Road Upgrade has been matched,” she said. “This project will meet the needs of a growing region, create jobs and ensure people can spend less time on the road and more time with family.”
Pickleball players pick up medals on Gold Coast
Ocean Grove pickleball players did well in the Pan Pacific Masters games.
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A group of 14 players from Ocean Grove Pickleball Club made their way to the Pan Pacific Masters games on the Gold Coast. The club entered doubles, mixed doubles and singles events over three days and enjoyed competition from all over Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific. “It was a fantastic experience, great comeraderie and pickleball was one of over 40 sports played on the Gold Coast from 19 to 65 plus years,” member Fran Kealey said. “All participants played to a high standard and represented the club exceptionally well.” Medals were awarded to the following members: • Gold medal – Roy Preece (singles), Kevin Ryan, Danny Bodycoat (men’s doubles) • Silver medal – Terry Kealey, Roy Preece (men’s doubles) • Bronze medal – Leigh Dunne, Fiona Bond (women’s doubles) Fran Kealey, Lea Preece (women’s doubles), Sue Garlick (mixed doubles), Viv Daniels, Sue Garlick (women’s doubles), Fiona Bond, Kevin Ryan (mixed doubles), Lea Preece, Roy Preece (mixed doubles)
Lea and Roy Preece and Terry and Fran Kealey. (Supplied)
The medals were won in various age groups and divisions. Anyone who is interested in finding out more about pickleball contact Terry Kealey at terrykealey@yahoo.com
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Geelong leads property decline By Matt Hewson House prices are falling faster in Geelong than anywhere else in regional Victoria, according to the most recent market report from property data analysis and valuation company PropTrack. While property prices in Victoria have dropped by an average of 2.45 per cent since peak prices in February this year, home prices in Geelong have dropped by 4.5 per cent in the same period. PropTrack senior economist and report author Eleanor Creagh said while interest rate rises were the most important factor in
house prices, in Geelong’s case the figures represented a natural correction to prices after such explosive growth through the pandemic period. “Interest rates are the primary driver of prices at the moment, but we’re seeing this happen in areas, like Geelong, that were incredibly popular during the pandemic,” Ms Creagh said. “As a whole, regional areas are holding up better than capital cities, but more in-demand lifestyle regions – Geelong, the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, the Richmond-Tweed area in New South Wales – which have higher value property types, are seeing prices fall the fastest.”
Ms Creagh said it was important to bear in mind the huge boom in prices over the last couple of years, as home prices in Geelong remain over 33 per cent higher than before the pandemic. “It’s important to put what we’re seeing at the moment into the context of the past two, two and a bit years, which is an extraordinary price growth,” she said. “But we do expect that interest rates will continue to rise, which will reduce borrowing capacities. So it’s likely that will weigh further on home prices in the period ahead. “I think it’s an important distinction to make, that the downturn we’re seeing is very much
about reduced borrowing capacities rather than about mortgage stress and distress sales, and we think it’s likely to remain that way.” But ultimately, Ms Creagh said property values would remain well above what they were before 2020. “You’re looking at regions, some of which are up 50 per cent on pre-pandemic levels, so you’d have to see values drop by a third before you get back to those prices,” she said. “There have only been five years since 1990 where home price growth has been negative, and never by more than 10 per cent. “A 30-50 percent drop in home values is a statistically unlikely event.”
Labor sporting pledges Labor candidate for Bellarine Alison Marchant has announced funding for two Bellarine Peninsula facilities. A re-elected Labor government will support SpringDale Neighbourhood Centre with a $50,000 grant while Collendina Recreation Reserve will receive $1 million towards improving pedestrian and vehicle access. SpringDale Neighbourhood Centre offers opportunities for education, training, and community connection, along with a range of support services in a comfortable, friendly and accessible environment. There are more than 400 Neighbourhood Houses across Victoria and for years, Drysdale’s SpringDale has brought locals together to meet, socialise, and mobilise to achieve positive community outcomes. “Neighbourhood and community houses
do a fantastic job across our state in promoting a sense of belonging, reducing social isolation and offering educational opportunities,” Ms Marchant said. “The SpringDale Neighbourhood Centre is run by the community, for the community – and we’re supporting them to continue their great work.” Collendina reserve hosts Collendina Cobras Cricket Club and Ocean Grove Cobras junior Australian Rules football. “Sport is such a big part of our community, it’s why we’re investing in upgrades and improvements so more local families can stay active and get engaged,” Md Marchant said. “A re-elected Andrews Labor Government will back local sports clubs and local athletes, with $1 million towards making it easier and safer for everyone to access Collendina Reserve.”
Collendina Cricket and Football representatives Neale (Wal) Walter and Cam McGregor with Alison Marchant, and Lewis who plays junior cricket at the club. (Supplied)
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Ocean Grove Rotarians Tony Haines, Jenny Wright, Judy Greer, Xenia Williamson and Lyndy Stagg. Right: Student representatives from Ocean Grove Primary School, Our Lady of the Star Primary School, Surfside Primary School and Wallington Primary School. (Pictures: Supplied)
Rotarians get behind local youth By Kath Venters, Rotary Club of Ocean Grove Rotary Club of Ocean Grove introduced the Rotary Junior Community Award in 1999 after it was first trialled by the Rotary Club of Mitchell River, Bairnsdale in 1997. The program provides an opportunity for Year 6 students to involve themselves in developing and using their skills and abilities to benefit both themselves and the local community. It was next introduced at Our Lady Star of the Sea Primary School and some years later at Surfside Primary School and, more recently, Wallington Primary joined. Prior to the pandemic the program had been averaging about 50 participants annually.
The program operates with a team of four or five Rotarians regularly visiting the four schools commencing early in term one. Having first sought the approval of school principals and school councils, the program is introduced at a Year 6 student meeting at each school and information is distributed to students and parents. This is followed by a meeting with interested parents and students outlining the program, the commitment it requires for both students and parents and also insurance implications. Various permission forms and a prepared ‘Student Plan’ outlining the activities each student plans to achieve are completed before individual student interviews are organised to take place at their school during the last weeks of term one.
Following their interviews, the students receive their Junior Community Award Diaries and are ready to start. The activities the students complete consist of 10 hours each of community service, physical recreation and skills development - a total of 30 hours recorded in their student diaries, and six social experiences. The social experiences are community commemoration, community meeting, cultural experience, religious/spiritual experience, the arts and environment. The six experiences all require active participation and a variety of reporting formats. During terms two and three, members of the team visit the schools twice a term to meet with the students individually. During the visits general progress is
monitored, the recording of activities and also reporting formats are checked to make sure requirements for tasks are being met, queries are answered and suggestions discussed. Later in term three activities should be nearing completion ready to submit for collection and assessment by the Rotary team at the end of week one in term four. During term four the students who have successfully met the requirements of the program are presented with certificates by a Rotarian at presentation events organised at each school. Two or three representatives from each school are invited to give a short presentation about an aspect of their award activities at the Rotary Club’s annual Graham Bath Junior Community Awards presentation night.
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A massive day of fun at huge fete After a four-year absence one of Geelong’s biggest school fetes is back. The Clairvaux Carnivale is run by the Clairvaux Parents & Friends Association it is one of Clairvaux Catholic Primary School’s biggest fundraisers. Committee member John Watts said it is a massive day out and families come from all over Geelong. “It’s one of the biggest fetes in Geelong I reckon,” he said. “In the past they have had 2000 to 3000 people there. It’s a big area so everything is pretty spread out.”
In the past, the school has used the money raised from the fete for shade sails over playgrounds, resurfacing of the netball and basketball courts and refurbishing of the hall. Fete goers can sign up early for a $25 all-you-can-ride ticket, which offers unlimited rides all day. The cost is $35 at the gate or individual rides are $8. A massive day of fun is on offer with quality rides, a huge range of hot food options, the Cheer toastie truck, High Tea with live entertainment, a massive silent auction including Geelong Cats AFL items, a signed cricket bat from Aaron Finch, face painting,
petting zoo, dunk tank, gift stalls, lucky dip wine bottles and more. Entertainment will also include Dazzling Dan The Magic Man and live music from popular musician Riley Catheril. The silent auction includes Stanley tools, gift vouchers, a Mercedes Benz for the weekend, sporting memorabilia, beauty treatments and more. St Bernard’s Parish will offer a playgroup for the young ones. The fete is on Saturday, November 19 from 10am to 3pm at Clairvaux Primary School in Belmont. Details: clairvauxcarnivale.com.au
Edie, Macy, Joey and Tom are busy preparing for Clairvaux Carnivale. (Ivan Kemp) 308143_01
LETTERS The common good When, many years ago, the lady with the unruly hairdo uttered her famous and dispassionate condemnation of the human species. “There is no such thing as society. There are only individuals making their way. The poor shall be looked after by the drip down effect from the rich.” Successful societies should be built around a common good and we need to examine which political ideology is best placed to build such a society. In the modern western sense, an enlightened society is a populace of men, women, and children who as a collective desire to express their humanity, work, aspirations, spirituality, art, poetry and play with the richest possible diversity. It cultivates a common good with equality of opportunity for all. A society where the health and welfare of all is sacrosanct and access to treatment is assured.
Where the principle that we should treat others in the same manner as we expect them to treat us is indelible in the mind of every citizen. A society that respects science before myth and mysticism. A society that should be judged by its welcoming, and how well it treats its most vulnerable citizens. By how well protected we are and how accessible the law is regardless of stature. So, we need government that is subservient to the will (the common good ethic) of the people and is responsive to public opinion. So which ideology is best placed at this time in our history to form a government based on serving the common good. As significant as they are, individual rights and freedoms can never be as important as the common good. They can only ever be an essential component of it. Bruce Holmes, Portarlington
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Praise for Minister Neville The Liberal Party candidate for Bellarine has said on numerous occasions that “the Bellarine has not had a voice”. Where has this man been for the past 20 years? Lisa Neville has successfully represented our electorate and achieved remarkable results, namely the Distinctive Area & Landscape plan (DAL) which will protect the Bellarine from further development; Drysdale Bypass; Portarlington Harbour; Clifton Springs boat ramps and jetty; Development of boardwalks at the Dell; Ocean Grove Football oval and complex; Leopold Library; Queenscliff Community Hub; countless grants to primary and secondary schools, and to CFAs, SES, police, life saving clubs, and many other community projects. Donnie would be well advised to acknowledge, rather than criticise the efforts of Lisa Neville, and to focus on a more positive campaign which informs people of the Liberal Party policies - if they have any.
Further he needs to show up at public ’Meet the Candidates’ meetings arranged by community associations and other organisations - to explain his party’s policies and answer questions. Being the only candidate not attending these meetings is not a good look and speaks volumes of the Liberal Party’s arrogance and the disinterest in the residents of the Bellarine by the Liberal Party candidate. Conversely, the ALP candidate replacing Lisa, Alison Marchant, is a genuine, community focused person who intends to follow closely in Lisa’s footsteps, putting the Bellarine and its residents first and foremost. Peter Coghlan, Drysdale WRITE TO: news@oceangrovevoice.com Reader letters should be concise and no more than 250 words. Letters may be edited for length, clarity or for legal reasons. They should include their full name, address and phone numbers for confirmation.
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By Matt Hewson Jazz will be ringing through Newtown this weekend when the Jazz in a Hat Spring Fest comes to the Heights Heritage House on Saturday, November 19. The festival, running from 2pm till 9pm, brings together some of Geelong’s best and brightest young jazz talent in a family-friendly celebration of music and community. Artists include the French-inspired funk of the Calderazzo-Lorenne Group, gypsy duo Gypsum Gypsie and the modern and experimental jazz of Tony Soprano Band and Final Final. The Heights will also play host to poetry and live art performances throughout the event. The Jazz in a Hat collective began in Geelong in 2018 when Philippine-born musician Eli Merquita and Geelong artist and musician Joshua Maxwell de Hoog decided to begin hosting jam sessions where musicians could throw their name in a hat and form an impromptu jazz ensemble. Eli Merquita said the monthly sessions were soon selling out, and the Jazz in a Hat community began to form. “It just started growing, and the sound started to grow as well, and the involvement of the people,” Mr Merquita said. “Coming from my background, being born in the Philippines, then living in Singapore, then Melbourne, and ending up here in Geelong, I felt really lost and alienated and not sure why I was even here. “But the community provided that for me and my family, not just in music, but in friendship, and you can see that same vibe right across the community. This festival is going to be a celebration of people.”
Musicians Josh Docker (drums) and Matt Barber (bass) will be performing at the Jazz in a Hat Spring Fest. (Supplied)
While Jazz in a Hat has and continues to be impacted by COVID-19, Mr Merquita said the return of live music was important to lots of people. “We’re so excited about the festival, especially after the two years off,” he said. “It was an awful experience, as a musician, to feel so disconnected from your community.
“We had one of our crew members say he was ready to hang up his bass and forget the whole music thing until we had another Jazz in a Hat jam. It sparked something in him, and now he feels revived. “As organisers, Josh and I feel a bit burnt out sometimes. But when you hear stories like that, it’s a good feeling, to say the least.”
The LongPlay Music Film Festival comes to Geelong’s Pivotonian Cinema this month, with a curated selection of world-class music feature films showing over four days. Launching Thursday, November 24 and running until Sunday, the festival showcases music documentaries such as festival headliner ‘The Angels: Kickin’ Down the Door’, a new feature about the legendary Australian rock band. Also in the lineup are the Sinead O’Connor bio ‘Nothing Compares’, a 4K restoration of Martin Scorsese’s ‘The Last Waltz’, and ‘We Are the Thousand’, which tells the story of 1,000 Foo Fighters superfans in Italy. LongPlay is showing throughout regional Victoria across the weekend, brought to Ballarat, Bairnsdale and Geelong by the Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF), Mushroom Pictures and Always Live, the live music initiative conceived by Michael Gudinski before his death. MIFF artistic director Al Cossar said the Film Festival was pleased to work together with Mushroom and Always Live to deliver LongPlay to Victorian audiences. “Mushroom Pictures and MIFF combining to curate a Music Film Festival program feels like a perfect harmony,” Mr Cossar said. “We’re delighted to be a part of this very special event beyond our annual MIFF program and to connect these fascinating films with regional Victorian audiences.”
LIVE MUSIC IS BACK ON SUNDAYS! Adventure Park Geelong’s Christmas Festival of Lights is on again this festive season.
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Lights are set to dazzle Organisers of Adventure Park Geelong’s Christmas Festival of Lights are hoping to eclipse last year’s crowd of 85,000. The annual Christmas lights show will use three million lights and more than 1000 installations, rides and live performances at Adventure Park, Wallington. Kicking off on Friday, November 18 until New Year’s Day 2023, the theme park will be transformed into the biggest festive, sparkling wonderland yet, with a walking trail stretching more than two kilometres illuminating the night sky. This year’s spectacle will have more immersive installations to experience, including a new air balloon ride in which festival-goers will float 20 metres into the sky for an epic view of the park. There will also be a roller coaster, Ferris wheel, carousel, tea cups, mini golf and more for the kids to enjoy.
“We’re so excited to showcase over three million lights and more than a thousand colourful and jaw-dropping light installations at our biggest Christmas display yet,” Adventure Park managing director Leanne Salmon said. “Adventure Park Geelong’s Christmas Festival of Lights really is the perfect festive activity for the entire family. And better yet, we’ll be offering free entry for any child under 90cm tall.” Guests will be treated to a visit from Santa himself at the where kids can write and post letters to the North Pole and have their professional Santa photos taken. Adults can sip on Christmas-themed cocktails while grazing on fare from an abundance of food pop ups and vans. Tickets can be purchased online in advance.
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Bird survey offers rich rewards I spent a few days at King Parrot Cottages and Event Centre, located at Pennyroyal Valley, near Deans Marsh. The owners Nicole and Ryan invited me to conduct a bird survey to identify some of the birds that inhabit the area. The first bird I noticed was a red wattlebird that was very busy chasing all other nectar eating birds away from the pond, including a few yellow-faced honeyeaters and eastern spinebills. Next I heard the distinctive song of a grey-shrike thrush and saw a pair carrying insects and a small lizard to an obvious nesting site under the balcony of the adjoining cottage. Nicole emailed me a map of the walking trails around the property. After around 30 minutes, I was at the bottom of the valley, where there was a creek, which after the recent rains was almost a raging torrent. The creek is surrounded by dense vegetation, which is a perfect habitat for pink robins and other birds that like wet forests. I sat on the high rocks around the creek, listening to the bird calls and hoping that the birds that I could hear would come into view. I saw an olive whistler that was hiding behind some vegetation and then it disappeared. I also saw several pied currawongs, grey fantails and brown thornbills and was happy to hear and see several white-throated treecreepers. The next morning I rose early and walked down the steep hill to the camping area on the property. The habitat in the camping
Jen’s photo of a laughing kookaburra at King Parrot Cottages and Event Centre, and a great crested grebe at Lake Colac.
area included grassy, cleared areas around the creek, surrounded by old gums and other trees. I saw and heard gang-gang cockatoos, but they were too high in the canopy for a decent photo. Singing its heart out was the only introduced bird that I spotted - a male common blackbird. Silvereyes were moving through the lower shrubs on the side of the creek. There were many brown thornbills and a flock of around 10 striated thornbills. I walked for most of the day, up and down the bush tracks, following the bird calls. I came across three Bassian thrush in the dense vegetation around the creek, so they were very hard to photograph. I was surprised to spot two rufous fantails in this area. When I returned to the cottage for a cuppa, I saw a sizeable snake of around 1.5 metres, which I think was a copperhead, climbing up some bare branches outside the adjoining unit.
Unfortunately for the grey-shrike thrush pair, the snake was trying to get to their nest under the verandah. The birds were distressed and calling frantically and using the ‘broken wing’ routine trying to lure the snake away from the nest. I wondered if I should throw something in the general direction of the snake (not at the snake) to scare it away, but just as I was contemplating this the snake fell to the ground with a thud.The nest was just out of its reach. I received an email from Richard, who moved to Grovedale with his wife. Prior to moving Richard was hopeful of possibly hearing a Kookaburra calling, but has not heard a sound from one, even though he lives near the Waurn Ponds Creek which is surrounded by eucalypts. I think a combination of housing developments plus the lack of a forest environment would explain the lack of kookaburras, as they rely on old gum
trees with big hollows for nesting and roosting. I received an email from Alan in Ocean Grove. He reported that it was not a great fortnight for being out and about with the camera, but there was still plenty of action at Blue Waters Lake. Alan observed lots of waterfowl either nesting or with young. Eurasian coots were sitting on two large nests, and an Australasian grebe was also sitting on a nest. Alan also photographed magpie larks nesting in a tree around the lake and a pair of rainbow lorikeets perched by the same nesting hole in the willow. I also received a message from Phillip and Sandy informing me that at least one spotted pardalote fledgling has left the nest that was located in their carport. Lyle from Roraima Nursery in Lara spotted a male eastern koel and a satin flycatcher in the nursery.
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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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Oakdene expans ion plan
By Justin Flynn
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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Goanna back where it all began By Matt Hewson Iconic Australian band Goanna bring home their extensive national tour to Geelong with a special one-night-only performance at Costa Hall on Friday, November 18. Goanna leader and frontman Shane Howard said having started the tour in February at Mount Duneed, the show is a fitting end to the tour and one that also marks 40 years since the band originally formed in Geelong. “We were a Geelong band, it’s where we cut our teeth and it’s where the songs emerged from, really,” Howard said. “Geelong is very much the band’s heartland; it was a great live music scene, there was a band in every hotel. “We’ve always seen ourselves as a regional band, and Geelong’s had a lasting impact on the sort of music that we played and the sort of songs that we wrote.” Howard recalled how one night at the Eureka Hotel in 1981 the band was spontaneously joined for the first time by Billy Inda, who played didgeridoo on Aussie anthem Solid Rock. “We were setting up, playing Solid Rock, and two Aboriginal guys were drinking in the bar,” he recalled. “They came over and said they loved the song, and asked what sound Rosie [Bygrave] was using on the keyboard. And she said, we’re trying to emulate a didgeridoo. “He said, ‘Well I play didj, I’ve got one at home, do you want me to go and get it?’ So that evening, Billy came up to the bandroom before the gig and we ran through it for the first time.” Goanna have also delved into the archives to present Looking Across the Bay, a nostalgic exhibition of posters, memorabilia and
Aussie legends Goanna return to where it all began in Geelong. (Supplied)
artifacts, which will be on show at Deakin’s Project Space to coincide with the performance. “We’ve got lots of paraphernalia, going right back to the first poster we had back in 1978,” Howard said.
“You also accumulate stuff people give you on the road. There’s a beautiful kangaroo skin painted with Uluru and a goanna in Aboriginal painting design that was given to us in Townsville.
Piano progamme of ‘distance and longing’ Team of Pianists’ recitals return to Winchelsea’s Barwon Park on November 27 with Sehnsucht: Travellers, Distance and Longing, featuring pianist Robert Chamberlain, vocalist Judith Dodsworth and clarinettist Robert Schubert. The performance will include a diverse repertoire, presenting classic works from Mozart, Schubert, Schumann and Vaughan Williams alongside pieces from Australian composers Margaret Sutherland, Lawrence Whiffen and Julian Yu. Chamberlain said while the programme drew on a wide range of contrasting music, the works were united by the theme of sehnsucht, a German word conveying a bittersweet sense of longing – a theme the pianist said was appropriate given the lengthy pandemic period. “Sehnsucht is about yearning for the unobtainable, it’s a very romantic 19th century German thing,” he said. “We thought that this concept of distance and longing was relevant after the pandemic, where we were yearning to play live instead of just playing in front of cameras in our houses. “Now that we’re back playing together again at Barwon Park it fulfils that yearning to play to a live audience again.” The trio has only performed together once back in 2019 when all three were part of the music faculty at Monash University, after which their plans to continue their musical collaboration were disrupted, as many plans were, by COVID-19. “There was a chamber music festival at Monash, and Judith was head of vocal, I was piano coordinator and Robert was teaching clarinet,” Chamberlain said. “People were casting around to see who would play what, and with whom. So we got
Robert Chamberlain, Judith Dodsworth and Robert Schubert bring Sehnsucht to Barwon Park this November. (Supplied)
together, actually we played a couple of the things we’re playing at Barwon Park, and it was really fun, there were really good vibes there and it really clicked. “But then, of course, the pandemic happened. Team of Pianists had a whole series planned for 2020, including a concert at Barwon Park, which didn’t happen. We’ve tried to be there every year in the 15 or so years our recitals have been going on because it’s such a unique venue.” Chamberlain said audiences could expect a fun and contrasting presentation. “It’ll be a very expressive and communicative programme with lots of emotional and stylistic contrast,” he said. “I think the audience will see us having an awful lot of fun. And I suspect we’ll be using the space and being in that really unique venue in an imaginative way.”
“It’s lovely to be able to show them off and display them in this way.” Goanna will be joined by Luke Biscan and Mick Ryan. Looking Across the Bay will be open at Project Space from November 14-20.
Melissa Langton and Mark Jones are bringing their much-loved show to the Potato Shed. (Supplied)
Christmas caberet cheer If you are a fan of 1960s music and Christmas carols then you will be treated to a show and a half by Melissa Langton and Mark Jones. The married cabaret couple are bringing their show to the Potato Shed having played at the venue once before last year. Melissa and Mark have won numerous awards including the prestigious Green Room Award for Best Cabaret Artist and Best Cabaret. They have performed to great acclaim throughout Europe and the home of cabaret, New York. “Mark and I love doing harmonies and the 60s songs tend to lend themselves to our audience,” Melissa says. “It’s always fun. Mark and I have really fun banter on stage. “We chat to the audience a lot, they don’t just sit and observe, they get to take part in it.” Melissa says their first visit to the Potato Shed was a positive experience. “We had the best fun ever – the audience
were so into it,” she says. “I think they were just keen to get out and get back to the theatre. “They all said ‘come back’ and I’m hoping the people who came will bring back all their friends. It’s a really nice little venue.” Audience members are asked to brush up on their 1960s music knowledge. Mark will conduct a quiz that can earn concertgoers some decent prizes. But mostly the songs of the 1960s and Christmas carols will fill most of the agenda. “It’s just a chance to sing some Christmas songs because who doesn’t love singing Christmas songs?” Melissa says. “You can’t have Christmas without having a sing along. I love singalongs and they always go down really well.” The show is on Tuesday, November 29 at 10.30am at the Potato Shed, Drysdale. All tickets ($17) include morning tea. Book at potatoshed.com.au Justin Flynn
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Carpet bowls Leopold Hall, 805-809 Bellarine Highway, Leopold, on Wednesday and Friday from 1-3.15pm. Admission: $4 includes afternoon tea. ■ 0400 500 402
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
Book club
Ocean Grove Evening VIEW Club
Leopold/Wallington CAE book club meets second Tuesday each month 7.30-9.30pm. Very friendly group. New members welcome. ■ Shirley, 0488 055 969
Ocean Grove Evening VIEW Club meeting day is the fourth Wednesday of the month at Flying Brick Cider Co, 6.30pm. ■ 0428 546 796
Probus Club of Ocean Grove men’s Chess clubs
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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. ■ Ralph, 0431 458 100 (Ocean Grove), Rob, 5259 2290 (Portarlington), Lyn, 5292 2162 (St Leonards)
Christmas dance, December 3, 7.30pm-11.30pm at Club Italia, Moolap. Music by Phoenix, tickets trybooking.com. ■ 0432 503 997
Scottish dancing classes
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
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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. ■ Lorraine, 0412 805 858
Life Activities Club
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
at the Community Hub, 23 Eversley Street, Drysdale. Weigh-in, group therapy and regular relaxation sessions. Cost: $5 per session, $54 annual fee. ■ Janice Bell, 0403 221 737 or bellsbythebeach@bigpond.com.au
TOWN club
Ocean Grove Seniors
The Springs TOWN Club (Take Off Weight Naturally) clubs meets Mondays, 9-10.30am
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
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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FROM THE ARCHIVES Ocean Grove Voice looks back through the pages of our predecessors
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Ocean Grove’s last remaining Neighbourhood Watch areas are closing down due to a lack of support.
Ocean Grover Mal Toffolon and his family found themselves stuck in the Philippines while the destructive Typhoon Haiyan hit earlier this month.
A whale carcass that washed ashore at Collendina was buried by the Department of Land, Water and Planning officers.
Landowners behind a push to redevelop the Ocean Grove Hotel area in Collendina want the Department of Land, Water and Planning to abandon plans for the site to be excluded from the township settlement boundary.
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Out and about The Geelong Chamber of Commerce’s Geelong Business Excellence Awards wrapped up a spectacularly successful 2022 campaign with a cocktail event to thank winners and sponsors at The Pier on Geelong’s waterfront.
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1/ Jess Soldani from You’re Gorgeous Hair & Beauty and Jess Anderson from Crew Faced Make Up. 2/ The Geelong Business Club’s Anglea McDonald and Chamber of Commerce CEO Ben Flynn. 3/ Roderick Insurance’s Marine Roderick-Shepherd and Paul Codd. 4/ Konrad Slavinskis and David Proctor from 13th Beach Health Services. 5/ Rebecca Nguyen and Christabel Fry from WebForce5. 6/ Sarah Milgate and Rachael Petterson from Bay 93.9 with Geelong Chamber of Commerce’s Georgia McLean. 7/ Telstra Business Technology Centre Victoria West’s Craig Kennedy and Luciana Manrique. 8/ LBW Business & Wealth Advisors’ Matthew Graspas, Cathryn Walley and Mitchell Harrison. 9/ Zacale Pty Ltd’s Malakye Carroll and Rachael Bath. 10/ Centre Stage’s David Greenwood and Michele Marcu. 11/ EML’s Harry Pohl and Sam Cameron. (Pictures: Alan Barber, Barefoot Photography) Friday, 18 November, 2022 OCEAN GROVE VOICE 21
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Outlander plugs into the future By Derek Ogden, Marque Motoring For those who think the switch from ’dirty’ fossil fuels to ’clean’ electric power is too severe. Flat battery; no go; range anxiety? Happily, there is a halfway house - hybrid power. Petrol / electric hybrid vehicles have been around for years - think Toyota Prius and Honda Insight - the former still on the streets, leading the way, especially in the fleet world such as that of taxis. In these vehicles an internal combustion engine is used to charge a battery, which feeds an electric motor, partially powering the car. Still a source of pollution. What if the engine could be by-passed and the battery charged externally? Enter the plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, in which petrol and battery power are used in tandem to drive the vehicle at optimum reduced emissions until the battery is out of juice and internal combustion automatically takes over completely. Range relief! The first sports utility vehicle to take advantage of the combined powertrain, the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, which made its way Down Under a decade ago, has sold more than 300,000 units, making it the most popular plug-in in the world. The latest generation comes in four variants - ES five-seater, aspire five-seat, Exceed 5+2 seater and Exceed Tourer 5+2-seater. Prices start at $54,590 and top out at $68,490, plus on-road costs. On test was the Outlander PHEV Aspire 5 seat at $60,990.
Styling Compared with the outgoing model, the new Outlander is longer, wider, taller, heavier and boasts a longer wheelbase. Muscular flared fenders match its broad shoulders. Sharp daytime running lights cap off an LED headlamp cluster designed to provide greater visibility over long distances, while extended horizontal rear LED lights with T-shaped ends highlight the Outlander PHEV’s distinctive shoulders. Machined 20-inch alloy wheels bolster the Aspire’s impressive stance.
Interior The cabin presented a relaxed, quiet, even when the petrol motor was in action, the only intrusion was road noise on non-too-smooth bitumen or concrete. The seats, however, were on the firm side. Leg and shoulder space was generous, thanks to the absence of a third row of seating, which also contributed to plenty of room in the boot - 485 litres with seat backs up and up to 1478 litres with second row backs folded. Loading was made easy by a power liftback and flat removable floor, under which was located various tools and charging leads, but no spare tyre, full size or otherwise. Thereby hangs a tale (see Driving section below).
Infotainment All plug-in Outlanders feature a 9-inch touchscreen displaying menu and maps clearly and moving between modes is simple, while the Aspire grade has a 12.3-inch digital information set-up showing powertrain info and speed, plus other configurable info.
Engines / transmissions All grades are powered by an upgraded 2.4 litre four-cylinder engine, combined with a pair of electric motors on front and rear axles, delivering 185 kW and 450 Nm to all four wheels.
Safety The Outlander PHEV shares the five-star ANCAP safety grade won by its petrol-only sibling earlier this year. Active safety includes autonomous emergency braking (forward and reverse), lane departure warning, lane-keep assist, blind-spot monitoring, traffic sign recognition, adaptive cruise control, rear cross-traffic alert and surround view camera. Passive safety is covered by eight airbags, 24 OCEAN GROVE VOICE Friday, 18 November, 2022
The latest generation Mitsubishi Outlander plug-in hybrid SUV continues its standing at the top of the segment. (Pictures: Supplied)
including in the front centre position. With the lack of engine noise the car lets out a muffled bell ringing sound to alert unwary pedestrians.
Driving You meet a better class of cabbie at public charging stations; I’m talking about the Uber driver ’of a certain age’ and his Tesla Model 3. With a lazy half hour to spare during a busy schedule we chatted while the test Outlander PHEV was on fast charge. Forty minutes later, the Outlander battery 80 per cent juiced (70-odd kilometres range on the clock), with $4.09 paid, we parted ways. During a spread of driving tasks, the test car came up on average with energy consumption of just over 20.0 kWh per 100 kilometres, against a maker’s claim of 19.2 kWh / 100km. The petrol engine chips in only if you load up the acceleration or the vehicle tops 135 km/h. It also helps charge the battery, as does braking through kinetic energy conversion. Mitsubishi claims, on dual fuel, the PHEV uses 1.5 litres per 100 kilometres. With the battery flat, the engine automatically shoulders the load, recording on test, fuel
AT A GLANCE MODEL RANGE Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV ES 5 seat: $54,590 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Aspire 5 seat: $60,990 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Exceed 5+2 seat: $65,990 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Exceed Tourer 5+2 seat: $68,490
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one-and-a-half hours. Driving to conditions are catered for by up to seven modes - I stuck mostly to Normal during the test - available through a wheel on the centre console, while four power modes - Normal, EV, Save and Charge - can be accessed by means of an adjacent button. Also close by is a button that calls into action regenerative braking strong enough to allow one-pedal driving, good enough to bring the car almost to a complete stop. Six softer stages of braking can be operated using steering wheel-mounted shift paddles. A head-up display on the windscreen covers speed and legal speed limits. Tow rating is 1600 kg braked and 750 kg unbraked.
Summary consumption of around 5 litres per 100 kilometres. The system’s performance can be tracked visually through an animated diagram on the instrument panel. Home charging from a 240V outlet, the maker claims 9.5 hours from zero to 100 per cent, or 6.5 hours from a domestic wall box. Alternatively, charging to 80 per cent can be done from the on-board generator in
Despite the initial cost of ownership, with petrol prices rapidly heading north, any vehicle that eases the wallet wound is worth looking into. The Outlander Aspire plug-in hybrid covers all petrol / electric bases without the anxiety of its meagre 80-plus kilometre limited EV range. The industry-leading warranty is the icing on the cake.
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1/ Shannon Griffin made a well-crafted 52 for Collendina in B2 Grade. 2/ Chloe Sewell in action for Inverleigh B2 Grade. 3/ Doug Jarvie fields for Queenscliff B1 Grade. 4/ Inverleigh’s Tyler George chases the ball down. 5/ Michael Washford bowls for Queenscliff. 6/ Greg Scarpa made a patient, but superb 78 from 177 deliveries for the Grubbers. 7/ Inverleigh’s Heath Sewell celebrates a one-handler catch at mid-on with Tyler George. 8/ Luke Adam hits the crease. 9/ Garry Wingrave made a hard-hitting 29 for the Snakes. 10/ Chris Thompson defends for Collendina. 11/ Ethan Weakley in action for Queenscliff in B1 Grade. 12/ Inverleigh celebrates a Chloe Sewell wicket. (Pictures: Justin Flynn) 307913 Friday, 18 November, 2022 OCEAN GROVE VOICE 25
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Anglesea third at beach carnival Anglesea placed third overall at Life Saving Victoria’s (LSV) second beach carnival for the 2022-23 season. South Melbourne LSC hosted the carnival, which attracted more than 100 of Victoria’s best beach athletes, including athletes from Anglesea, Jan Juc, Lorne, Ocean Grove and Torquay SLSCs. Anglesea finished with 67.5 points thanks to a double threat performance from Cooper Stanley, who won both the open and under-19 men’s beach sprint. Teammate Pierre Lee took out both the open and under-19 beach flags and a win in the open mixed beach relay in a composite team with Seaspray SLSC and second in the open men’s beach relay, teaming up with Hampton LSC. Acting manager aquatic sport David Potter said it was great to show off LSV’s athletes’ rescue ready skills on the first day of the patrol season at a bustling inner-city beach. “This weekend, lifesavers at many locations across Victoria raised the red and yellow flags to mark the start of patrol season and at South Melbourne it was even more exciting to have 100 of our volunteers who will be patrolling these beaches across the summer, displaying the skills that translate to saving lives,” he said. “From the iconic beach flags event, demonstrating the quick reflexes and thinking required in a rescue situation, to the traditional belt and reel race, combining proud lifesaving history and modern day rescue practices, it shows how truly unique our sport is.” The third beach carnival for the season will take place at Hampton LSC on Friday, December 16.
Anglesea SLS’s Pierre Lee gets there first ahead of Jack O’Dea. (Supplied)
Geelong Lawn Pink through to final LOCAL TENNIS
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Donna Schoenmaekers For the second season in a row, Tuesday Midweek finals have been hampered by rain. Section 1 saw Geelong Lawn Pink make it through to next week’s grand final with a 5-1 win over Surfcoast Bellbrae in the first semi-final. While the score looked one sided, Pink didn’t have it all their own way with two tie-breaks and three sets decided by one service break. The second semi went to Surfcoast Torquay in a slight upset over Geelong Lawn White. White had beaten Torquay twice during the season, but Torquay handled the conditions well to take the first four sets. Tthen with the decision beyond doubt and hail starting to pelt, the final two sets weren’t played. Section 2 was a tale of two halves with Ocean Grove winning its semi over Point Lonsdale 6-0, while Winchelsea inched over the line at three sets all and four games over Grovedale. Susan Bissett lead from the front for Ocean Grove at number one only dropping four games for the day, while Andea Spiller and Sue Sutherland won two sets apiece to help Winch to its win. Aireys Inlet would be rueing its 6-0 loss to Geelong Lawn last week, as this pushed it to third, missing out on a home final this week against Anglesea in Section 3. Anglesea made the most of the home court advantage in the second-semi, winning through to the grand final four sets to two. In the first semi, minor premiers Geelong Lawn was upset by fourth placed Highton four sets to love, with the final two sets not needed. It was a preliminary final for Surfcoast Bellbrae and Point Lonsdale in Section 4. The match was moved to Anglesea due to soggy courts, but Bellbrae recovered well from its first-semi loss to Moolap last week, getting over the line four sets to two, with Kerryn Viner winning her three sets. The team will be looking forward to the rematch with Moolap next week. 26 OCEAN GROVE VOICE Friday, 18 November, 2022
Midweek Section 8 teams, Grovedale and Moolap. (Supplied)
It was a similar result in Section 5, with the difference being that Barwon Heads as the away team, took a four sets to two win against minor premiers Clifton Springs. The Heads managed to sneak into the prelim with a three sets all, four-game lead away from home to Teesdale in the second semi last week, and have continued their form this week. Clifton Springs had a horror finals run going down in a tight four sets to two loss to Aireys Inlet in the first-semi before a loss this week. It was a three-game difference that got Anglesea over the line at St Stephens in Section 6, with the teams tied at three sets all. The match was evenly poised across the day with the away team just getting over the line in the most closely matched section of the season.
A good start saw Hamlyn Park into next week’s grand final in Section 7, with a three sets all, two-game difference over Western Heights. The home team took the first two sets 6-3, 6-1 before the Heights hit back taking the third set 6-3 and narrowly missing the fourth in a tie-break. The Heights proceeded to win the final two sets 6-3, 7-6, but couldn’t make up the game difference, leaving the Park to face St Mary’s next week. Everything went as the ladder would predict in Section 8 with Grovedale and St Mary’s both winning their semis 5-1. The two teams have been standouts at the top of the ladder, and while Moolap and Leopold played well, they were unable to match them on the scoreboard.
Wallington’s Damien Howsam and Matt Sampson-Barnes both blasted rapid-fire centuries to give their side a shot at outright points in BPCA A2 Grade on Saturday. The pair put on 161 for the third wicket against Newcomb as the Wallabies cruised to 6-293 before Sampson-Barnes called a halt to the innings in the 49th over. Opener Howsam smacked 109 from 118 deliveries and sent 17 balls to the fence while captain Sampson-Barnes also hit 17 boundaries on his way to 114 from 110. Damien Biemans put the finishing touches on the innings with a hard-hit 35 from 28. Ranasinghe Sarangagith toiled hard for the Bulls and took 3-54 from 10.2 overs. In reply, Newcomb is 5-50 and staring down another outright defeat unless rain intervenes or its batters can dig in. Shaun Johnson was looking good for his 20 off 43 for the Bulls, but Dane Wise-Graham entered the fray and took 4-16 to have Wallington well placed for all 10-points. All 10 wickets in C Grade were taken by two bowlers who are over the age of 50. Wallington dismissed Anglesea for 190 with Murray Biemans snaring 4-60 from 16 overs and Jason Stewart reminding everyone of his class taking 6-39 from 11.5. In-swing bowler Raghav Mehra kept things tight at his end, conceding just 25 from his 15 overs while Riley Morrison did the same, conceding 36 from 13. Mark Stoneham, another player over the age of 50, was Anglesea’s top scorer with 61 from 100 balls while Jake Findlay made 50 from 102.
SPORT Pitch damage forces day one abandonment Collendina and Portarlington will play a limited overs game this weekend after damage to the pitch at Portarlington forced play to be abandoned after 16.3 overs. The A2 Grade clash was delicately poised with Port on 2-35 when play was called off. Collendina would have been delighted to see the back of Cameron Gourley for a duck after scores of 42, 115 and 22 so far this season. Justin Miller picked up the prize wicket and Sam Tucker got another to give the Cobras the ideal start, but the pitch was damaged at the bowler’s landing spot, forcing an early end to the day’s play and the rescheduling to a 40-over per side match this Saturday. Collendina made a competitive 213 in B2 Grade against Inverleigh, but at one stage was looking like scoring 250-plus. Shannon Griffin hit eight boundaries and a six in his well-compiled 52 while Garry Wingrave made 29 and opener Chris Thompson 22. At 3-151, the Cobras were looking at a huge total, but Inverleigh hit back, taking 6-62
thanks to Brendan Long, who snared 4-39. In C Grade, Collendina made 9-163 against Jan Juc. Shane and Grant McIntosh put on 96 for the opening wicket with Shane making 45 and Grant 47. Both hit four boundaries and two sixes. However, Lewis Due (13 not out) was the only other Cobra to reach double figures. Collendina got the points against St Leonards in D Grade. Former A Grade star Dean Gray made 55 not out in his first appearance for some time for the Saints, but a final total of 8-127 was probably 20 or so short of where they would have liked to be. In reply at 5-30, it looked Collendina might lose badly, but Chris Pitfield made 30 and then Jack Thomson (35 not out) steered Dina home with four wickets and six overs in hand. Darren Roskosch took 4-7 from eight overs for the Saints in a superb bowling effort. Justin Flynn
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Luke Morrison played well for his 52 for Ocean Grove. (Justin Flynn) 307913_14
Grubbers hold sway, just By Justin Flynn Ocean Grove narrowly holds the upper hand going into day two of its A1 Grade match against Queenscliff. Queenscliff batted first and Ocean Grove would have been elated to dismiss dangermen Lachie Kidd, Tim Frankenburg and Pat Mileto with 57 on the board. Mitch Potter played well for his 28, Jordan Monahan did his bit with 25 and Kane Leathem was 45 not out from 71 when the innings ended on 163. Mick Thornton grabbed three wickets for Ocean Grove which is 2-55 in reply, needing 109 more for victory. Greg Scarpa and Luke Morrison combined for a 109-run second-wicket partnership in B1 Grade against Queenscliff. Scarpa made 78 from 177 balls while Morrison hit 52 from 95 to give the home side a total of 235. Craig Byron made 21 from 36 at No 7 and Merric Platt made 22 not out from 33 at No 10 to give Ocean Grove a score that should be good enough.
Greg Scarpa on his way to a fine 78 for Ocean Grove in B1 Grade.
Darcy Mullen (4-67 from 19.2 overs) and Michael Washford (3-30) prevented a scoreboard blowout for the Coutas. Armstrong Creek proved too good for an improved Ocean Grove in D Grade. Ocean Grove made 6-145 batting first with
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Steven Bate (35 from 36) top scoring while captain John Murphy (29 from 101) playing a patient innings. The Titans got the runs with four wickets and 11 overs to spare thanks to James Claney, who made 41.
Ocean Grove showed no mercy to Bell Post Hill in Geelong Bowls Region Pennant competition on Saturday. The 54-shot win kept the Grovers on top of the ladder, four points clear of Highton. Ocean Grove won all three rinks with Brad Pavey coming away with a 39 to 12 triumph. Peter Lee won by 21 and Matt Flapper’s rink emerged victorious by six. Highton took the points in a competitive match against Queenscliff. Steve Sullivan made sure Queenscliff grabbed two points with a 30 to 17 win against Dan Priddle, but Jeremy Fitzgerald won by 14 and David Priddle won by 11 to give Highton a 12-shot win and 14 points. Queenscliff is in fourth place while Highton sits in second. Bareena moved into sixth place with a 14-shot win against City of Geelong. All rinks were close with Shane Jones edging out Nick Craven by two, Ryan Jones pushed past Zane Lugg by six and Ben Wilding overcame Bradley Prior by six for a 65 to 51 win. Drysdale stayed in fifth place, but didn’t have things all its own way against Lara. Lara is still searching for its first win, but was competitive against the Hawks. Ashley Rees had the biggest win of the afternoon with a 32 to 14 victory against Don Grellet. John Fry won by seven for Drysdale and Cal Inderberg won by five. Eastern Park stayed in third spot with a 17-shot win against Ocean Grove 2. Alan Drury won his rink for Ocean Grove, but Glenn Slattery and Adam Martin made sure of it for Eastern Park. The loss means Ocean Grove 2 is in seventh spot. Highton meets Eastern Park this weekend in a match that could determine who is Ocean Grove 1’s main challenger. Both Ocean Grove sides meet each other in a local derby while Lara hosts Bell Post Hill in a clash between the two bottom teams. Fifth placed Drysdale hosts Bareena, sixth, and Queenscliff travels to City of Geelong. Friday, 18 November, 2022 OCEAN GROVE VOICE 27
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