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It takes more than a drop or two of rain to dampen the spirits of Carols in the Park. The much-loved Ocean Grove Christmas carols concert at Ocean Grove Park went ahead on Sunday, December 11 despite constant rain. Penny and Paul Cusma with children Leo, Holly and Coco (pictured), came prepared with an umbrella and enjoyed a fantastic show. The crowd was wowed by the vocals of The Sweethearts and the array of musicians, including Hayden Dinse, Nick Addison, Sally-Anne Cowdell, Stellar, Willow Studios Choir, Kara Backhous, Geelong Harmony Choir, Kristin Symes, Dianne Gardner, Dave Van Elst, all accompanied by the Geelong Youth Orchestra. Ocean Grove’s three primary schools performed and Feed Me Bellarine’s Lana Purcell was presented with a cheque from donations on the night. ■ More
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Looming dog beach ban Ocean Grove Main Beach will be dog free all year if Barwon Coast Committee of Management approves a City of Greater Geelong’s recommendation. Council voted to support a permanent dog-free beach following a two-year trial, during which dogs were allowed on the Main Beach as long as they were on a leash in the first year. Dogs were prohibited from the beach altogether during the second year of the trial. Council adopted the second-year model at a meeting on Tuesday night. To compensate, the summer season will be reduced by two months to the beginning
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of December until the end of February (plus Easter) to increase opportunities for dog-walking on other areas of beach managed by the Barwon Coast Committee of Management. The dog free area is between 13W Hodgson Street beach access stairs and the western end of Main Beach promenade and accounts for approximately 805 metres of beach. In response to feedback in year one of the trial, the city employed two additional animal management officers to support monitoring and enforcement of ongoing orders in all coastal areas across the municipality. Mayor Trent Sullivan said it was a
challenging issue because dog control orders often generate passionate and contrasting views between dog owners and non-dog owners. “Feedback on the trial showed that dogs are important for health and wellbeing and equally, the presence of dogs can negatively impact beach experiences for some people,” he said. “We hope we have struck the right balance between people who enjoy walking their dog on the beach, and people want to enjoy a section of the beach that is dog-free.” In total, 1976 people provided feedback on the trial, with 1139 responding in year one and 837 in year two. Seventy-six per cent of
respondents in both years were dog owners and preferred lesser restraint on dogs than non-dog owners. There were 111 responses to the year two survey in support of dog prohibition, indicating that people have a right to enjoy the beach without dogs present, citing previous negative encounters with dogs, safety concerns (especially for children) and fear of dogs. Feedback in year two indicates that 28 per cent of respondents preferred no dogs on Main Beach year-round while 27 per cent preferred dogs on leash on Main Beach during the winter period and 44 per cent preferred dogs off leash during winter period.
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Sam the dux of Iggies By Justin Flynn Saint Ignatius College Geelong dux Sam Hines hopes to study medicine after getting an ATAR of 99.4. Sam, from Ocean Grove, was expecting to go well, but was pleasantly surprised with his score when VCE students from all over the state woke on Monday morning to find out their results. “To an extent I thought I did well but was surprised I went that well,” he said. “I’ll definitely go to uni next year and try to get into a medicine course. I’ve applied
pretty much all around Australia. Monash or Adelaide Uni are my two top preferences.” Sam said this year’s crop of VCE students were “lucky” that they had a return to face-to-face learning. “We were definitely lucky, especially socially,” he said. “That was probably the biggest thing. We had dances, balls and graduations to go to. “In terms of learning we did get to see our teachers a lot more. The last two years still had a bit of an effect on us though, we are pretty gassed out.” Sam said his senior years at St Ignatius College Geelong in Drysdale were “amazing”.
“They’re very rounded in terms of education,” he said. Sam’s plans for the holidays are to “relax” before starting university next year. “The year took a lot out of me,” he said. “There are a couple of music festivals coming up and some camping.” Anna Hewitt (98.45) and Toby Mew (97.65) also scored highly while Madalyn Waugh was the top VCAL student. In all, 11.4 per cent of college students scored more than 90 and 24.2 per cent scored more than 80 with 182 students completing year 12 and 35 completing Senior VCAL.
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Some of Bellarine Secondary College’s high achievers Odi Evans, Alannah Ogilvie, Emily Patrick-Knight, Olivia Skeen, Owen Bonney, Dylan Connell and Ethan Pope. (Ivan Kemp) 312589_06
High achievers look to the future “If you needed help you just asked someone and they helped you out,” the Indented Head resident said. “I’m quite proud of everyone.” Dylan has a few months off before embarking on university and plans to hang out with friends, do some bike riding and “join a gym at some point”. “I might get a job and hang out with friends a bit more,” he said. “I haven’t had much time to do that especially over the last six months and there are a few 18th birthday parties coming up.” Bellarine Secondary students achieved 19 study scores of 40-plus which placed them in the top nine per cent in Victoria. There are numerous other success stories where students have achieved beyond what
they hoped as a result of their hard work and application, school principal Wayne Johannesen said. “On behalf of the college community I congratulate all of the students in the class of 2022 for your fabulous achievements this year in both VCE and VCAL,” he said. “We are very proud of each of you and look forward to the next exciting steps in your lives.” After Dylan Connell, Ethan Pope scored 96.1, Odi Evans 95.5, Owen Bonney 93.5, Alannah Ogilvie-Moore 93.2, Olivia Skeen 93.15, Emily Patrick-Knight 92.4, Ethan-Craig MacDonald 92.4, Katelyn Miller 90.8 and Livia Mantelli 90.8. Justin Flynn
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Bellarine Secondary College’s Class of 2022 celebrated on Monday with some impressive VCE results. A total of 94 students received an ATAR with 45 per cent scoring greater than 70 while 20 per cent scored more than 80. There were 10 students who achieved an ATAR in the 90s, including dux Dylan Connell, who scored 98. Dylan said he was surprised when he found out how well he had done and hopes to do a bachelor of science and master of engineering at university with a view to perhaps getting into robotics. He said the entire class of 2022 helped each other during the year and that a return to face-to-face learning was welcomed.
Drysdale’s North Bellarine Aquatic Centre’s stage one build is 50 per cent complete. Work on the stage one project began in May and more than 2200 cubic metres of soil have been excavated to create the new pool shell. The pool shell is being cured and strengthened over 28 days before hydrostatic testing can start. The process involves filling the pool shell with water and testing for any leaks. Crews have also completed the entry pavilion and structural steel roof, along with the changerooms walls. The facility will include an eight-lane pool, all abilities change facilities, an entry pavilion, a kiosk, tiered covered seating, and landscaped community lawn area with umbrellas. The facility will be powered using a 16kw solar system. The City of Greater Geelong will also plant more than 100 trees, and deliver car parking for 60 cars plus two electric vehicle charging stations. “This is such an exciting project for the local community and for the schools that sit alongside the pool site,” Bellarine Ward councillor Stephanie Asher said. “It’s all about delivering what was missing on the Bellarine and building what we’ve promised. Locals are thrilled that they will no longer have to travel 30 minutes for a 50-metre pool.” Greater Geelong residents are invited to apply for a position on the new Community Advisory Panel that will help identify several design options for the second stage of the aquatic centre.
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By Cr Jim Mason Council’s latest round of Community Grants delivers plenty of bang for your buck. From a funding pool of $690,000, a total of 118 local groups, clubs and organisations have received vital funds to deliver their programs. In Ocean Grove, council is supporting a number of significant projects. There’s some exciting environmental sustainability initiatives, with 100% Clean Bellarine receiving $50,000 to introduce a pilot program to promote renewable energy in Ocean Grove. About 50 local commercial and industrial businesses will be given tailored support to install rooftop solar, or take up more efficient electric options. Still in the renewables space, Ocean Grove Park Inc received $10,000 to install a solar battery at Grove Pavilion. The area’s thriving arts and culture sector has also been assisted, with a $10,000 grant to support the Bellarine Arts Trail in 2023. This year’s event was a great success, with more than 60 artists showing their wares across dozens of venues in the south-east Bellarine. There is also $6000 to support the running of the next Ocean Grove Acoustic Music Festival, following its successful event in April this year. Ocean Grove & District Men’s Shed ($3300) and the Disabled Surfers Association Ocean Grove Branch ($1245) were also deserving recipients of grants in this round. Thanks to all who provided feedback during our Ocean Grove Main Beach dog control orders trial. This has helped us employ two additional animal management officers, to better monitor and enforce orders across coastal areas. The feedback will also help us, in
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Fire Danger Period announced The Country Fire Authority (CFA) has announced the Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin at 1am on Saturday, December 24 for the City of Greater Geelong, the Borough of Queenscliff, Surf Coast Shire and Golden Plains Shire. Despite the widespread rainfall and flooding in parts of the state due to the return of the La Nina weather pattern, CFA District 7 Assistant Chief Fire Officer (ACFO) Brendan Lawson said communities had to avoid becoming complacent about the increasing fire risk this season.
“It is important that the community continues to be vigilant on high risk days,” he said. “The grass will dry out very quickly as we begin to experience more hotter and drier weather. “In some areas there are going to be wet underlying conditions that may present access issues for firefighters, so we are encouraging the community to remain vigilant around fire.” The CFA said in a statement its Seasonal Bushfire Outlook had identified the potential for increased grassfire conditions this season
due to prolific grass growth generated by recent rainfall and delayed harvest activities. ACFO Lawson urged the community to use common sense and take responsibility for preventing fires. “We strongly encourage the community to use the next few weeks before the start of the Fire Danger Period to clean up around properties, reduce fuel loads and prepare your bushfire plan,” he said. The CFA reminded property owners to notify authorities ahead of any burn-offs at the Fire Permits Victoria website www.firepermits.
vic.gov.au, adding that strict conditions applied to burn-off permits and liability rests with the permit holder to ensure they always act safely. FDP restrictions already apply across parts of Victoria and CFA will be introducing further FDPs for municipalities in the coming weeks based on assessments of the amount of rain, grassland curing rate and local conditions. More information concerning restrictions are published at www.cfa.vic.gov.au, and Victorians can also find ‘Can I or Can’t I?’ information there or by calling the VicEmergency Hotline on 1800 226 226.
Helping out is kid’s play When Kardinia International College Yyear 9 student Georgia began volunteering at Ocean Grove Toy Library (OGTL) as part of her Duke of Edinburgh Award she had no idea what impact the experience would have on her. Georgia enjoyed volunteering so much she ended up changing her program to continue at the toy library until the end of the year. “I have learnt lots of social skills while volunteering at the toy library,” Georgia said. “It has taught me to communicate with people in a friendly environment and I will take this new skill with me to my future jobs.” Georgia’s mum Wendy said her daughter had grown in many ways since beginning her voluntary service. “Georgia has gained many skills, however the most noticeable is her confidence in speaking to people, particularly adults, since commencing at the toy library,” Wendy said. “Georgia has also, through volunteering, gained an appreciation of the value of giving
back to the community.” Community-based organisations like OGTL have struggled through the pandemic, with many only managing to keep their doors open thanks to the support of their volunteers. OGTL co-ordinator Lin Grant said Georgia’s efforts were hugely appreciated by the organisation and had made a big impact on its ability to deliver its services. “Georgia has been with us almost every Saturday since April, and what an asset to the committee and library she’s become,” she said. “She’s made a huge contribution, particularly providing continuity week in, week out; it’s been brilliant.” The toy library is reaching out to schools to offer another student volunteer place for next year, an opportunity Wendy heartily recommends. The OGTL volunteer committee is also seeking new members. To get involved contact Lin Grant at coordinator@ oceangrovetoylibrary.org.au.
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Prue’s passion is marine science Marine science researcher and Deakin University bachelor of marine science course director Dr Prue Francis has been named one of Science & Technology Australia’s 60 Superstars of STEM for 2023-24. She spoke to Matt Hewson about how she wants to inspire young people to join the new generation of STEM superstars.
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hen Ocean Grove’s Dr Prue Francis was a child growing up in Kyabram she had no idea what a marine scientist was or what one did. “It was only when my family travelled around Australia that I saw that someone could be paid for snorkelling and talking about the animals that live in the ocean,” Dr Francis said. “Straight away I thought, that’s the job I want to do. And that’s only because I was given that opportunity to be able to see it.
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“One of the Superstars of STEM catchphrases is, ‘You can’t be what you can’t see’. I’ve got two young girls, and they’re going to start to see a much wider representation that certainly wasn’t around when I was their age.” Last month, Industry and Science Minister Ed Husic announced Australia’s new Superstars of STEM; 60 diverse, brilliant scientists, technologists, engineers and mathematicians who will be stepping into the public arena to help inspire the next generation of young Australians into STEM. The new cadre of Superstars has been selected to not only reflect the existing
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“For me, it’s incredibly important to give that opportunity, even if it’s just to one person,” she said. “When you look at the stats for women and non-binary people in the STEM workforce, it’s quite incredible. I’m lucky, in the aquatic science space it’s nearly a 50-50 split, but if you’re looking at engineering, it’s 85-15. “It’s about showing what careers are out there and bringing that balance over time. And the benefits that has in boardrooms, in industry and innovation and ideas, can be incredible in the long term, not only for Australia but for the world.” The Superstars of STEM program seeks to give its experts the training, confidence, networks and experience to help them be both role models for young people and voices for science in the media. “I’m really looking forward to having that platform to show what types of careers are out there and be one of these diverse role models that might inspire young people to be more curious about STEM,” Dr Francis said. “But it’s also about bringing that multidisciplinary approach to the field. I’m not an engineer, so I can’t design underwater drones for national security. “But I can put them in a space in the ocean where they have the most benefit. And someone with an AI background can code that drone to go where it needs to go. “Having that multidisciplinary approach can drive those innovative solutions to help combat some of the world’s greatest challenges.”
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Spit to be called ‘Bukareeyoo’ The Ocean Grove spit has a Wadawurrung language name – Bukareeyoo. Bukareeyoo (‘Book-ar-ree-you’) is a Wadawurrung word which means ‘between’. Bukareeyoo sits between two waters – the ocean and the river. Wadawurrung People would traditionally visit this area in the warm summer weather to camp and fish. Bukareeyoo is culturally significant to the Wadawurrung, with evidence of people gathering, connecting and feasting there for thousands of generations, these are known as midden sites.
Wadawurrung people continue to come to Bukareeyoo, a place where you can see beautiful sunrises on Warri (salt water), a place of fishing, caring and connecting. “Wadawurrung people have our own language that is strongly connected to our Dja (Country) land and people,” Wadawurrung woman and healthy country project officer – Warri and coastal Dja at Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation Sarah Eccles said. “Our old people spoke Wadawurrung fluently, but this was disrupted and stopped for
many years. We are reviving our language. “Bringing language names back to Dja (Country) is something that we as a Wadawurrung community want to see and we have expressed this as a goal in our Paleert Tjaara Dja – let’s make country good together Wadawurrung Country Plan. “Having a Wadawurrung language name will help those who enjoy this cultural landscape understand whose traditional country it is, the cultural values it holds and ongoing connections it has to Wadawurrung people. “The partnership with Barwon Coast in
working with us to bring Wadawurrung language back to Dja (Country) is deeply valued and in the spirit of Koling wada-ngal (let us walk together).” Bukareeyoo is a popular place for walking, swimming, fishing and picnics and is also used over summer and Easter as a campground named ‘Riverside’. The campground will be named Bukareeyoo Campground and will come into effect in summer 2024.
Elves spread festive joy Dozens of volunteer elves have joined forces with a local charity to make Christmas a little brighter for around 500 local youths. Elf Squad is a fully voluntary Australian Christmas charity based in Geelong and aims to provide Christmas gifts to disadvantaged kids each year. Elf Squad founder Stephanie Beitzel said more than 20,000 gifts are being prepared and will be distributed to around 500 youngsters this Christmas. The recipients range from newborns to 21 years of age and includes the Bellarine Peninsula. “We wrap every single individual item,” she said. “This is our sixth year helping the community. Each kid gets a sackful of around four gifts, not just one item.” Elf Squad’s usual wrapping centre was flooded this year, but Energy Australia stepped in and provided the group with a pop-up factory. Ms Beitzel said the charity prefers to take a
back seat after the gifts have been distributed. “We don’t have the names of the kids as privacy is really important,” she said. “We hope the kids are none the wiser that they are receiving gifts from a charitable source.” Members of the public are being asked to release their inner elf and donate gifts. “We need donations to come in thick and fast now,” Ms Beitzel said. “There are plenty of ways people can drop off new toys and vouchers are welcome. We really need people to do a physical toy donation and also cash donations if they’d like to leave the shopping up to the elves.” Collection centres abound throughout Greater Geelong and the Bellarine. Community Care Chemists, Salon7 Hair & Beauty and Hayeswinckle Real Estate have five locations each. Go to Elf Squad’s Facebook page for more information. Justin Flynn
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Slight increase in Grove crime Crime in Ocean Grove remained steady in the year to September, according to figures released by the Crime Statistics Agency (CSA) on Thursday. For the 12 months ending September 30, the statewide average of criminal offences fell by 4.3 per cent, the lowest level since 2005. In Ocean Grove, overall criminal offences increased slightly from 331 to 337, however, crimes against the person fell from 87 offences to 61.
Stealing from motor vehicle offences rose from 36 to 46 while breach of family violence orders increased by 50 per cent. Barwon Heads recorded an increase in crime from 115 offences in the 12 months to September 2021 to 147 in the year to September 2022, however violent crime levels remained very low. The rise in offences were attributed mainly to criminal damage and minor theft. It was a similar story in Drysdale, Clifton
Springs and Curlewis, with crime rising from 352 incidents to 399 across the three towns. In the Northern Bellarine, Portarlington and St Leonards recorded a decrease in crime. St Leonards went from 161 offences to 126 while Portarlington went from 147 offences to 111. In Portarlington, non-family violence common assault was down from eight incidents to one and residential non-aggravated burglary was down 37 to 19.
In St Leonards, property and deception offences were down 86 to 65 while shoplifting was down from seven incidents to one. However, in Indented Head, incidents of crime increased from 24 to 45, with assault and related offences and property and deception offences the main contributors. Point Lonsdale remained steady although Queenscliff’s figures doubled mostly due to theft from a motor vehicle and criminal damage.
BCH healthy and active Bellarine Community Health (BCH) has received Victorian government recognition for creating an active and healthy workplace. The recognition is through the Workplace Achievement Program, which is an evidence-based health and wellbeing program that helps create a healthier workplace environment. The program is aligned with the World Health Organisations’ Health Workplace Model and is delivered by the Cancer Council of Victoria. BCH has been working towards the Achievement Program benchmarks over the past few years, and late last month, successfully met all the requirements. “We’re thrilled to have reached all the outcomes of the program,” BCH healthy and connected communities planner Zoe Taylor said. “We started this program with a staff health and wellbeing survey that helped us shape a plan of action based on staff needs.” BCH has been able to focus on key health
areas including healthy eating, mental health and wellbeing, physical activity, smoking, and alcohol and other drugs. Some of the key health and wellbeing actions implemented by BCH since joining the program include: • A global workplace ‘step’ challenge for BCH staff and volunteers • Staff encouraged to do walking meetings • New policies around healthy eating and drinking • Daily movement breaks on top of planned work breaks • Sit-stand desks on offer for staff, volunteers and students • Updates to the Smoking Policy and installation of new no smoking and vaping signage at BCH sites • Centralised printers to encourage more movement around the office BCH’s Mandy Zanker, Garry Ellis and Zoe Taylor. (Supplied)
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Santa’s Christmas Eve schedule It’s getting close to Christmas Eve when Santa will be dropping in to various locations on the Bellarine to deliver some festive cheer. The jolly red man and helpful elves from local fire brigades will be stopping for about 15 minutes at the following locations on December 24:
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Christmas tree offers up glee about decorating the tree for Christmas, but a chance to come together to fundraise for a cause close to the hearts of the homeowners and Lifestyle Communities. The overflowing amount of support on the day raised a total of $591.70 for the Andrew Love Cancer Centre in Geelong. Not only that, but through the generosity of the Lifestyle Foundation, any amount of money raised towards a cancer-based charity will be matched dollar for dollar, taking the total donations to $1183.40. If you’re in the area, pop in and see the Christmas tree at Lifestyle Ocean Grove for yourself at 60 Gambier Street, Ocean Grove. Or call Lifestyle Communities on 1300 50 55 60 to discover how you can live bigger for less.
Ocean Grove Area 1 5pm: Surf beach, near SLSC 5.20pm: Lake Avenue Reserve 5.40pm: Belle Vue Drive 6pm: Goandra Drive 6.20pm: Ocean Grove Park Area 2 5pm: Memorial Reserve 5.20pm: Surfside Primary School 5.40pm: Sunset Strip milk bar 6pm: Collendina Recreation Reserve 6.20pm: Begola Wetlands Area 3 5pm: Woodlands Reserve 5.20pm: Kingston Downs Drive playground 5.40pm: Shorebreak Way/Beachwood Way park 6pm: Oakdene Boulevard playground 6.20pm: Parkview Avenue Reserve
Area 1 5pm: Nash Avenue/Condy Street park, Drysdale 5.15pm: Wathaurong Reserve, Collins Street, Drysdale 5.30pm: Quarry Park, Collins Street, Drysdale 5.45pm: Park opposite fire station, Drysdale 6pm: Park corner Serene Terrace and Waterhaven Boulevard, Drysdale 6.15pm: Drysdale train station playground 6.30pm: Park Banff Avenue and Yellowstone Avenue, Curlewis 6.45pm: Park Centennial Boulevard and Chatsworth Way, Curlewis 7pm: Drysdale netball courts playground Area 2 5pm: Park Shoreline Drive and Bonavista Way, Curlewis 5.15pm: Percy Cherry Park, Curlewis 5.30pm: Jetty Road playground, Clifton Springs 5.45pm: Central Road park, Clifton Springs Pre School 6pm: Area between Clifton Springs Golf Club and bowls club 6.15pm: Park Country Club Drive and Caravel Avenue, Clifton Springs 6.30pm: Park Tanderra Court and Cameron Court, Clifton Springs 6.45pm: Park Delungra Avenue, opposite Peta Mews, Clifton Springs
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It’s not every day you wake up to pine trees surrounding your home, but at Lifestyle Ocean Grove, the benefit of having exactly that has started an annual tree trimming tradition for the community. Lifestyle Ocean Grove was filled with entertainment and the festivities brought everyone together. The sausage sizzle cooking in the background smelled divine whilst the homeowners and guests played pickleball and croquet, did water aerobics in the indoor pool and even participated in a sandbag throwing competition. The community was as lively as ever. With over 95 homeowners and their guests in attendance, including the local CFA, police and ambulance services, the day wasn’t just
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out the nesting great-crested grebes. One of the Colac locals informed me that the water capacity of Lake Colac is at its highest level for over 30 years. He also said that he hasn’t noticed many hatchlings despite the existence of around 10 nests, and he thinks that the weather has been too cold for the birds. Maybe the nests that were built were deluged by the continuing rains. In the same area of Lake Colac there were Eurasian coot, purple swamphen and dusky moorhen hatchlings swimming around, plus many reed warblers calling. At Lake Lorne in Drysdale there has been a lot of waterfowl breeding activity. I noticed grey teal, Pacific black duck and chestnut teal ducklings plus a few hoary-headed grebe hatchlings.
The young grebes look very similar to the great crested grebe hatchlings with the stripy juvenile downy feathers. I received an email from Alan from Ocean Grove. He has been watching a magpie lark nest at Blue Waters Lake and reported that they lost one hatchling but still had one remaining chick going strong, and sitting in the nest, flapping its wings, stretching and ready to take flight after only two or so weeks. He also noticed a pair of willie wagtails are busily feeding their three hatchlings in the same tree. Alan reported that the variety of insects the wagtails feed their young is amazing, including dragonflies, damselflies, moths, grubs and more. Alan also noticed that the four cygnets at Blue Waters Lake are now about five months
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To develop the framework, we will be informed by community members, the Barwon Coast Committee, partner organisations, and internal staff on what matters to them when it comes to engagement.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT A PRIORITY FOR BARWON COAST We are developing a Community Engagement Framework to provide direction on community engagement planning and activities conducted by the Barwon Coast Committee, management team and staff for the next five years. This framework will help us deliver on Barwon Coast’s mission and the vision of our key strategic document the Barwon Coast Coastal and Marine Management Plan 2020-2025. Community Engagement is a collaborative process used by Barwon Coast to connect with the community. The purpose of engagement is to seek feedback and insights about issues that might affect, impact or interest community members.
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Two community workshops were held by Barwon Coast on 23 November to seek community advice on the framework, anyone interested in how Barwon Coast engages with the local community was welcome to attend. For more information on the framework see barwoncoast.com.au/projects/ engagement-framework or email kate@barwoncoast.com.au.
BARWON BLUFF CELEBRATES 20 YEARS Barwon Coast staff and committee members were delighted to help celebrate twenty years since the establishment of the Barwon Bluff Marine Sanctuary at an event hosted by the ‘Friends of the Bluff’ last week. The event also provided an opportunity to launch the group’s revised website ‘Living on the Edge’ barwonbluff.com.au. The website provides a wide range of information including images and descriptions of hundreds of species that can be found in the marine, estuarine and coastal habitats of Barwon Heads. It also contains learning activities for kids and schools. You can check this out at: barwonbluff.com.au.
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old and now have some independence, for instance the adult swans can be seen at one end of the lake whilst the four cygnets might be at the other end slurping duckweed. Another nest that Alan has noticed at the lake is a white-faced heron nest. He remarked that the nest is small for such big birds and is a shabbily built platform of sticks. Alan has been spending a few hours each day at tide change trying to photograph crested terns taking fish out of the Barwon River. When driving home from the river Alan noticed three yellow-tailed black cockatoos near the service station in Wallington Road, and they landed in an old banksia near the bowls club. Alan also reported that there are four tawny frogmouths, two juveniles and two adults at one of the tees at the golf club.
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OZONE JETTY MAINTENANCE Essential maintenance works are currently underway on Ozone Jetty. The works will replace deteriorated decking, railing and support timbers and will see significant improvements to the facility. The works are jointly funded by the Barwon Coast and the Department of Transport. The jetty will be closed for construction until late December. Please observe safety signage and the temporary fencing around the works site. We thank you for your patience during this time.
COMMUNITY TACKLES VANDALISM Barwon Coast would like to thank the community members and our staff who helped clean up after the vandalism that occurred during a large gathering of teens at the Flinders Pde Playground and on Jetty Rd in Barwon Heads on Saturday 5 November. Unfortunately, large out-of-control gatherings and vandalism on the coast have increased over recent years and in response, we will be installing CCTV cameras at problem sites. We are also continuing to work with Victoria Police to tackle this issue. If you see vandals in action please report it by calling 000.
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On my way back from Melbourne during the week I drove to Avalon Beach to see if there were any waders in the ponds near the beach. The only migratory wader I saw was one solitary bar-tailed godwit. On the subject of bar-tailed godwits, recently a juvenile bar-tailed godwit set a record for a nonstop flight by flying from Alaska to Tasmania. Apparently the five-month-old bird set off from Alaska on October 13 and satellite data revealed that it did not stop during its flight, which took 11 days and one hour, with a distance of 13,560km. Avalon was very quiet in regard to birds as it was very windy, and the only other birds besides the godwit was a pair of pied oystercatchers. My boss at work has had a white sparrow in her garden, and I’ve visited a few times in an effort to photograph this bird for her. The sparrow is very wily and shy, and certainly doesn’t want its photo taken and every time I’ve visited the sparrow has hidden deep in the vegetation. This is a good ploy by the sparrow as it would be a target for a predator like a sparrowhawk if it wasn’t so wary as it does not camouflage well. Luckily my boss lives near Winchelsea, so I’ve been able to call in to Lake Murdeduke. The lake is very full as is Lake Modewarre. I’ve also called in to Lake Colac to check
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Festive cheer for adults, pets Christmas isn’t just for kids. Adults can get into the festive spirit at the City of Greater Geelong’s Christmas in Geelong program, which has expanded to include more events and activities for adults. Community members are encouraged to take advantage of the new opportunities on offer, such as special afternoon rounds of golf with family and friends at Christmas at Balyang Par 3 sessions. Enjoy carols while you swim and a
complimentary gift at Christmas by the Pool sessions at Kardinia Aquatic Centre and Lara Aquatic Centre. Furry friends can get in on the festive action and have a memorable snap with Mr Claus at Santa Pet Photos. A number of events are being supported by local businesses, such as the Piano Bar’s Carols by Candelabra and Christmas Queens night with fabulous queens Lynnduh and Max Drag Queen.
Start your December 25 right by participating in Christmas Day Morning Yoga at Wonder Yoga or take a surf lesson with Santa’s Elves at Ocean Grove Beach with Go Ride a Wave. There are Christmas masterclasses on food and wine and wreath making, and Christmas themed painting classes. Mayor Trent Sullivan said council’s Christmas in Geelong program was the largest to date, appealing to more people of all ages. “Christmas is such a busy time as we organise
gifts, wrap up work and prepare for the big day, but adults can have just as much fun as the kids this silly season,” he said. “Whether it’s playing a sport, trying your hand at a masterclass or enjoying a Christmas-themed drink and a show with mates, there’s something to suit many interests and preferences.” Explore the city’s Christmas in Geelong program at geelongaustralia.com.au/christmas and get planning for some fun experiences.
Bakery steps in to help needy kids A local bakery known for its award-winning pies has teamed up with MacKillop Family Services to spread the Christmas cheer. Rolling Pin Pies & Cakes’ Leopold store and MacKillop held a Christmas appeal that has been well supported by locals by dropping off toys and gifts which will go to vulnerable children and young people in the area who are unable to live with their own families this Christmas. “We heard about MacKillop’s Christmas Appeal, and we know about the fantastic work they do through foster care to support families who need help,” Rolling Pin’s Nathan Williams said. “It seemed like a great opportunity for us to do something for kids who might find it difficult at Christmas time. “We’re delighted with the result. Local schools came on board, our own staff got together to raise funds to buy presents and our customers have donated lots of toys, so it’s been a whole community effort and demonstrates the great community spirit there is in this area.” “We know that the rising costs of living can make Christmas a difficult time and we are especially grateful to everyone who has supported the Christmas Appeal,” MacKillop Family Services home based and out of home care co-ordinator Miranda Carter said “I can’t tell you what a difference this makes, and we are thrilled that the community is supporting children and young people in foster care. “Christmas can be a particularly difficult time for kids who can’t be with their families and helping with Christmas gifts is one of the ways we can support carers to help make it a special day. “Caring for vulnerable children and young people is something the whole community can be involved in, and I’m delighted that people here in Leopold value and understand the importance of foster carers and the work they do.”
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Twighlight fair back Jan 7 Ocean Grove’s much-loved Tranquility @Twilight fair is back after a two-year break and organisers have promised it will be one the best yet. Held at Ocean Grove Park on Saturday, January 7, from 4pm to 9pm, the fair will have delicious food, artisan stalls, a bar and all backed by a stellar line up of local and coastal musicians. “The line-up is one of best yet with headliners Checkerboard Lounge, recently recording at Sun Studio in Memphis Tennessee,” music co-ordinator Colleen Moloney said. “Also, up and coming coastal artists Maz Green and Mink Mila will inject new sounds to the stage while locals Heath Robertson Band and The Tides of Welcome choir round off a jam packed, entertaining evening.” Tranquility @Twilight is a family friendly, community event in support of Ocean Grove Park. The event, started by Jackie Harris, has been running for more than 20 years and has provided many fun and enjoyable nights out for locals and holiday makers alike. Admission is $5 and all proceeds go towards maintaining the park. Children’s entertainment will be provided by Krazy Koala and under 16s are free. There are limited spaces available for stall holders. For inquiries, call: 0413 978 058.
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Add that personal touch Household items or trinkets that mean something to your family could make for some spectacular Christmas decorations this season. Getting into the festive spirit need not be very expensive or labour intensive with a few ideas to help you create your own decorations to wow your guests. Give your guests a dramatic welcome: A pair of inexpensive plastic urns from the garden centre instantly dress up a front doorway. Place a tall foam cone in each urn, anchor it with sand, then use florist sticks and wire to attach greenery and Christmas balls. Make an easy table topper centrepiece by buying a garland of greenery available at garden centres to run down the length of your table. Send your kids out to collect pine cones, and use them as rustic toppers. You can also buy pinecones at garden or craft stores. Another festive idea could be to load a simple glass jar or bowl with multiples of the same fruit, nut, or monochromatic ornament. Trifle bowls filled with red apples and green baby artichokes - the colours of Christmas and walnuts look especially festive. Or you could try bowls of lemons and limes as an alternative. For a subtle outdoor decoration, gather pine cones of various sizes and arrange
them in a window box or in pots on your porch, sprinkling the tiniest ones on top. The weatherproof display should last until next season. Instead of the traditional evergreen, try a homemade wreath of citrus fruits. Start with a circular piece of florist’s foam, then use
wooden florist’s picks to secure large items, such as oranges, first. Continue with smaller fruit -persimmons, clementines, limes and tie with a thick velvet ribbon. Personalised place setting adds a very nice touch to Christmas lunch. Serve holiday dinner buffet style and wrap each dish in
a sheet of parchment paper and tie with a length of ribbon before stacking it. Guests will be rewarded with a pretty presentation not to mention a little gift-opening practice. Get creative this Christmas and make the most of the material around you to make your house sparkle for the festive season.
Fireys shine an important light on Christmas safety Christmas and fairy lights are once again spreading their festive cheer across Victoria, sparking a reminder from firefighters to take proper precautions to avoid starting a fire. CFA and Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) are encouraging Victorians to check all festive lights before switching them on. CFA Acting Chief Officer Garry Cook said electrical fires are among the top causes of house fires each year. “These can easily be avoided by following some simple steps to make sure it’s only the big man in red that visits this Christmas, not a big red fire truck,” he said. “Before putting up your Christmas lights, check that the lights are in good working order and have no missing bulbs or frayed cords. “Don’t overload power boards, and make sure that electrical cords are not covered by a rug or mat. “Never place lights too close to tinsel or flammable decorations, and make sure you
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turn your Christmas lights off when leaving the house or before going to bed to ensure they don’t overheat.” In addition to ensuring Christmas lights are safe, Cook urged Victorians to take care with candles this festive season and make sure that they can’t be knocked over by people or pets and that they are not too close to flammable items such as curtains.
“It’s also extremely important to always keep matches, candles and lighters away from infants and small children,” he said. Fire Rescue Commissioner Ken Block said it was vital homes had working smoke alarms that would alert residents in the event of a fire. “The top of our wish list is seeing Victorians celebrate Christmas safely,” Commissioner Block said. “Take some simple steps to ensure one of the most joyful times of the year isn’t ruined by fires, injuries or worse – especially when it can be avoided. “If you’re stuck for a gift idea, why not consider a smoke alarm, fire extinguisher or fire blanket? These are practical and useful gifts that can be purchased from your local hardware store. “Smoke alarms are life-saving devices, and Victorian firefighters recommend they are installed in every living room, bedroom and hallway.” Additional Christmas lights safety tips:
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Twinkling Christmas trees with all the shiny trimmings Decking the halls with boughs of holly is all very well, but if you’re looking to shake up your yuletide style, there are plenty of options out there to inject some modern colour and sparkle into your Christmas decor. It all starts with the tree, the focal point of celebrations. A real tree never goes out of style and also smells divine. Picking the tree is a ritual in itself (we all remember that scene from Christmas Vacation) and something that kids of all ages can enjoy. And with plenty of Christmas tree farms locally, you’re sure to find the perfect pine. Real trees take some looking after. They need a constant supply of water so choose a Christmas tree stand that allows you to fill it with water. Keep the tree away from heat sources like sunny windows, heaters and televisions as these can dry it out prematurely. A blanket or tree skirt at the base will collect up any dropped needles. If you’re after something more low-maintenance, with the added benefit of not having to spend money on a new tree each year, faux is the way to go. Perhaps this is the year to embrace a coloured tree? White trees have been in vogue for many years now and are designed to remind revellers of that elusive White Christmas ideal, in the sweltering Australian heat. Colourful decorations pair well with white trees as they stand out against the neutral base. Pink-toned trees have also become popular. Colours range from the prettiest pastels to hot popping pink. They’re certainly eye-catching and unique, and work well if you have a specific palette of decorations – for example, white and black baubles for a Parisian theme. Take this trend further with an ombre tree. The gradient of colours, set with the right
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baubles and lights, can look simply stunning. Ombre trees are beginning to pop up online in shades of pink, silver and even black. When it comes to decorations, the classic look of red, emerald and gold decorations remains evergreen (pardon the pun!) and adds a really festive feel to your home. If you’ve chosen a coloured tree, you might
enjoy the rainbow effect of colourful baubles, or perhaps you can pick a theme of vibrant jewels that “go” with the base colour of the branches. Baubles in pastels and neutral tones are ruling the racks at the moment, along with decorations made of natural materials, like wood, clay, sisal and twine. Clear glass
spheres with shimmering threads of fabric inside are also appearing on shopping mall shelves, adding intricacy and interest. Oversizes ornaments – think baubles as big as your head - are a popular sight, along with non-traditional trinkets in the shape of birds, deer and even hotdogs. There really is a bauble to suit any taste!
TIPS •Getthefamilyinvolved. If the kids want to throw some tinsel on, or add the plaster reindeer they made at school, let them! Christmas is a time for family, after all! •Ensureyourtreedoesn’tbecome afirehazard! Keep it away from flames and heat sources, and make sure any fairy lights are fireproof. •Youmightwanttoconsideryourpets aswell. Some animals will try and eat tinsel, while cats are notorious tree climbers. Think about how you can prevent this from ruining Christmas. Some creative souls are building minimalist-style trees out of bare branches and stacking or hanging their ornaments on them instead of opting for a traditional tree.
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Duo bringing Mitchell to Geelong By Matt Hewson For Katie Noonan, one of Australia’s greatest vocalists of all time, Joni Mitchell’s Blue is far more than just another great album. “I’m a huge admirer of Joni’s work, and this is my favourite album of hers by a longshot; I think it’s a perfect record,” Noonan said. “It’s particularly raw, because it documents two major relationships, with James Taylor and Graham Nash, from Crosby, Stills and Nash. “It’s a very exposed, vulnerable and very real record, but I can relate bits of every song to my life in some way. And I think that’s the sign of a great songwriter, when you can somehow put yourself in there.” Noonan brings her loving rendered version of Mitchell’s folk opus to the Palais in the New Year, a show intended to be toured in 2021 for the 50th anniversary of the album but pushed back due to the pandemic. “Folk wasn’t really in my family home when I was young, it was mainly opera and jazz, really,” she said. “I discovered Joni in my early 20s, and when I was gifted with the album Blue I was just blown away by the artistry of songwriting, musicianship, storytelling, just everything. “In 2021, it was the 50th anniversary of that record and I was thinking it’d be nice to pay tribute to that. But then, obviously, COVID happened. “This is just me paying tribute to a woman I admire deeply.” Ben Hauptmann, one of Australia’s most highly regarded jazz guitarists, accompanies Noonan for the show. Noonan said Hauptmann’s depth of
musical knowledge and masterful technique allowed him to bring her vision to life. “Benny’s an incredible improviser, he’s got a wide vocabulary of harmonic colours,” she said. “And he’s recently joined Elixir, my trio with my husband Zach; we’re writing a new record together this year. “He’s a beautiful dude, a beautiful musician. For the Joni gig, he’s just really beautiful at capturing those incredible, unusual voicings that she used.” Melbourne indy songwriter Georgia Fields will open the show at the Palais, and Noonan said she couldn’t wait to perform in the newly refurbished venue to a Geelong audience. “We’ll be very respectfully playing the album in its order, and people can come and forget about the world and listen to some incredible songs for an hour and a half in a beautiful space,” she said. “I love old buildings like the Palais, where there’s been so much life and storytelling lived in them. It’s really, really special. “And Georgia Fields is just fantastic, so it will be a nice night of music-making together. “I haven’t played in Geelong in years, so I’m really looking forward to coming back to that part of the world.” Katie Noonan and Ben Hauptmann will present Blue at Palais Geelong on Saturday, January 7.
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Katie Noonan will perform Joni Mitchell’s Blue at Palais Geelong in January. (Supplied)
Melbourne rockers Tommy Dynamite and the Explosions headline this year’s Veeped Xmas. (Supplied)
A Veeped Xmas party It’s Christmas time again, and for the Barwon Club Hotel that means Veeped Xmas XI, Veeped Bored Co’s annual Christmas rock and roll extravaganza. The event, held from 2pm-1am this Saturday, December 17, features a smorgasbord of 11 live bands and seven DJs across the day. Veeped Xmas XI organiser Trent Stephens said the lineup this year focused on bands who were from the area or had a local connection. “This year we’ve gone for all local people, people with a connection to Geelong, whether they’re locals, new to Geelong, or formerly from here,” Stephens said. “We’ve got Tommy Dynamite and Explosions (headlining), they’re ex-Geelong people living in Melbourne. Tommy’s almost like an Iggy Pop sort of frontman, it’s sort of garage punk. “We’ve got Final Final, a jazz-funk band who are pretty heavily involved in the Geelong art community, so that’ll be pretty cool. “There’s also a new band from Torquay called
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Roswell Greys, they do lo-fi rock and they’ve been playing a lot of gigs down there. So they’re pretty keen to come and play their first gig in Geelong. Stephens said Veeped Xmas had grown a lot since it started 11 years ago at the Barwon Club, where it was really just a chance for mates to catch up. “We started the clothing label, Veeped Bored Co., and we just had some mates who were DJs, in punk and rock and roll bands, and we started a big end of year party,” he said. “It’s been 11 years at the Barwon, every Christmas, and we’ve had big headliners across the years as well as young local bands, it’s been a really good mix. “This year we’ll have the main stage in the back room and run a DJ barn as well. “We’ve tried a few different kinds of events, but the Christmas party seems to be the one that sticks.” Matt Hewson
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MultiSkills Training offers employment pathways The Geelong Business Excellence Awards has long held a strong presence in the region. Held on Thursday October 27 at GMHBA Stadium, the winner of the 2022 Customer Service Award, sponsored by Hardings Hardware, was MultiSkills Training. MultiSkills Training is an education provider that empowers students to reach their full potential through high quality learning experiences. Established in 2012, MultiSkills Training primarily delivers courses and qualifications related to the construction industry, but also offers over 30 additional courses to help learners arrive at their desired career path with the necessary skills and knowledge. “We provide skills-based education in the region. We work with GROW and Northern Beaches to identify people that may come from a bit of a disadvantaged background, and we offer them a pathway to employment,” explained Graham Bowman, general manager of MultiSkills Training. Lauded by the Geelong Business Excellence Awards’ judging panel for its “fantastic learning environment, teachers and significant investment in providing a broad range of equipment and machinery for students to train on,” MultiSkills Training is working to assist individuals and develop valued workers for the Geelong region. On the awards night, the MultiSkills Training team celebrated winning their award category, having only entered the awards for the second time in 2022.
Mr Bowman said the Geelong Business Excellence Awards’ entry process was different to any review he had completed in the past. “We really valued the process. It made us stop and really review all aspects of the business,” he said. “The ability to refer to other Geelong business leaders was really helpful during the process.” MultiSkills Training has already begun to make arrangements for its entry in the 2023 Geelong Business Excellence Awards, due to the valuable nature of the entry process and objective business view. “I just think it’s a really valuable thing for businesses to participate in. It gives you a good opportunity to really look at your business and also identify areas where you could improve,” Mr Bowman said. “The networking is really valuable as well. We encourage all Geelong businesses to give it a go!” The 2022 Geelong Business Excellence Awards were proudly sponsored by LWB Business + Wealth Advisors, celebrating clever, creative and connected businesses in Geelong and the Bellarine, as well as the Surf Coast, Queenscliff and Golden Plains regions. Elle Cecil
MultiSkills Training’s Graham Bowman with Customer Service Award sponsor Craig Jacka from Hardings Hardware. (Supplied)
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second Tuesday each month 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Very friendly group. New members welcome. ■ Shirley, 0488 055 969
Car boot sale Saint James Anglican Church, Drysdale, Saturday, December 17, 9am-2pm. Stallholders welcome, sausage sizzle, scones jam and cream, tea or coffee. ■ Frank, 0438 583 034
Ocean Grove Evening VIEW Club 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
Ballroom dance Leopold Hall, 805-809 Bellarine Highway, Leopold, Saturday, December 17, 8pm to 11.30pm, $10 includes supper and December 31 8pm to 12.30am, admission $15 includes supper. Music by Charles for both events. ■ 0400 500 402
Ocean Grove Seniors Ocean Grove Seniors play card game 500 every Thursday at 1.15pm. If you are new to the game a quick lesson will get you in play. The core group of 6 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
Geelong Jukebox Rockers Dance, January 14, 7.30pm-11.30pm at Club Italia, Moolap. Music by Rockin’ Tones, tickets trybooking.com. ■ 0432 503 997
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
Chess clubs For chess fun simply come along and see yourself, play some chess, meet some members, with no obligation to join. We welcome players of all abilities. Ocean Grove, Tuesdays at 1.30pm at 101 The Terrace, Ocean Grove; Portarlington, Mondays at 9.30am, Parks Hall, 87 Newcombe Street, Portarlington; and St 30 OCEAN GROVE VOICE Friday, 16 December, 2022
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Book club Leopold/Wallington CAE book club meets
The 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, $54 annual fee. ■ Janice Bell, 0403 221 737 or bellsbythebeach@bigpond.com.au
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Probus meets 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 in touch with top five Drysdale kept in touch with the Geelong Bowls Region Pennant top five with a superb win against Eastern Park on Saturday. Drysdale won by five shots at Eastern Park and is now six points behind fifth placed Bareena on the ladder. There was nothing between the two sides all match although Cal Inderberg’s rink had a six-shot win that ultimately proved the difference.
Glenn Slattery pulled a rink back for Eastern Park, but Ashley Rees won by two on the remaining rink. Highton kept top spot with a win against Ocean Grove 2. Ocean Grove was competitive, losing by only 14, but Highton’s class prevailed. Rick Webb won a rink for the Grovers, but a 25 to 11 win to Scott McLachlan and a five-shot win to Dan Priddle ensured
Highton would stay on top of the table. Ocean Grove 1 stayed in second spot with a 39-shot thumping of City of Geelong. Peter Loe enjoyed the biggest win of the day with a 22-shot triumph. Bareena took the points against Bell Post Hill. The 72 to 43 win was set up by Ben Wilding, Wayne Macleod, Terry Hickey and John Shell, who played well for a 29 to 9 win.
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Queenscliff doubled Lara score to take an 86 to 43 win. Ray Butler starred for Queenscliff, which was also well served by Ray Butler and Steve Sullivan. The final round before the Christmas break sees City of Geelong hosting Ocean Grove 2, Queenscliff travelling to Bareena, Ocean Grove 1 making the short trip to Drysdale, Eastern Park heading east to Lara and Highton entertaining Bell Post Hill.
Snapper still biting strong ON THE BITE Peri Stavropoulos
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Cats boss welcomes ‘23 fixture Geelong chief executive Steve Hocking has welcomed the 2023 AFL fixture, saying Cats supporters are the big winners. Off the back of the 2022 premiership, the Cats have been granted a strong mix of days, venues, and timeslots, including earlier start times for MCG blockbusters against Collingwood in round 1 and Richmond in round 9 to cater for traveling supporters on a Friday night. “We’ve been thinking about our members in the Geelong region and certainly right down through the western districts,” Hocking told geelongcats.com.au on Monday. “Right down to Warrnambool and areas like that, as far as getting up to the MCG and being able to get home at a reasonable time and also back through all the regional areas, we’ve got a lot of supporters in those regions as well. “[Overall], if you have a look at the first 15 rounds, there’s something there for everybody, from Thursday nights right through to Friday nights, right through to Saturday nights and Saturday afternoons. We’ve catered for families … just a range of different football followers that support Geelong Cats.” The Cats will unfurl their 2022 premiership flag in round 6 against the Swans at GMHBA Stadium. When the stadium redevelopment is closer to completion Geelong will play a six home games after it bye in round 13. Geelong plays five of the first nine games at the MCG, including three of the first four against Collingwood, Carlton, and Hawthorn respectively. 34 OCEAN GROVE VOICE Friday, 16 December, 2022
ROUND 1 Friday, March 17, 7.40pm Geelong vs Collingwood, MCG ROUND 2 Thursday, March 23, 7.20pm Carlton vs Geelong, MCG ROUND 3 Sunday, April 2, 2.10pm Gold Coast vs Geelong, Metricon Stadium ROUND 4 Monday, April 10, 3.20pm Geelong vs Hawthorn, MCG ROUND 5 Sunday, April 16, 12.40pm Geelong vs West Coast, Adelaide Oval ROUND 6 Saturday, April 22, 7.25pm Geelong vs Sydney, GMHBA Stadium ROUND 7 Sunday, April 30, 1.10pm Essendon vs Geelong, MCG ROUND 8 Sunday, May 6, 2.10pm Geelong vs Adelaide, GMHBA Stadium
ROUND 13 Bye ROUND 14 Thursday, June 15, 7.10pm Port Adelaide vs Geelong, Adelaide Oval ROUND 15 Thursday, June 22, 7.20pm Geelong vs Melbourne, GMHBA Stadium ROUND 16 Thursday, June 29 to Sunday, July 2 Sydney vs Geelong, SCG ROUND 17 Thursday, July 6 to Sunday, July 9 Geelong vs North Melbourne, GMHBA Stadium ROUND 18 Thursday, July 13 to Sunday, July 16 Geelong vs Essendon, GMHBA Stadium ROUND 19 Friday, July 21 to Sunday, July 23 Brisbane vs Geelong, Gabba ROUND 20 Friday, July 28 to Sunday, July 30 Geelong vs Fremantle, GMHBA Stadium
ROUND 9 Friday, May 12, 7.20pm Richmond vs Geelong, MCG
ROUND 21 Friday, August 4 to Sunday, August 6 Geelong vs Port Adelaide, GMHBA Stadium
ROUND 10 Saturday, May 20, 2.35pm Fremantle vs Geelong, Optus Stadium
ROUND 22 Friday, August 11 to Sunday, August 13 Collingwood vs Geelong, MCG
ROUND 11 Saturday, May 27, 4.35pm Geelong vs GWS, GMHBA Stadium
ROUND 23 Friday, August 18 to Sunday, August 20 St Kilda vs Geelong, Marvel Stadium
ROUND 12 Saturday, June 3, 7.25pm Western Bulldogs vs Geelong, Marvel Stadium
ROUND 24 Friday, August 25 to Sunday, August 27 Geelong vs Western Bulldogs, GMHBA Stadium
The snapper bite inside the bay is still going strong despite the average weather. The outer harbour remains the current hot spot with anglers finding fish to 5kg. The snapper are more than willing to snatch up a variety of baits and soft plastics with 4-5 inch soft plastics have been a standout for anglers with natural and bright colours both working very well. The key factor when casting plastics is to keep on the drift as it allows you to cover more ground and find the feeding fish. Regardless of soft plastics or bait fishing the best bite times have been around the tide changes, ideally if you can fish an hour either side of one that will give you your best chance at success. Offshore has been on fire with snapper this past week with lots of reports coming through of boats landing fantastic numbers of fish to over 4kg. Drifting in 50m of water out the back of the rip has been holding the better numbers of fish. Gone Fishing charters have been right among the thick of it getting their clients on large numbers of fish with all going home with a serious feed. There have also been a few sightings of tuna and kingfish over the past few weeks with some anglers picking a few up, well worth taking a few stick baits out there next time you head offshore. Stoney Creek Reservoir has been on fire with redfin with some great fishing on offer. Redfin to over 40cm have been in good numbers along with heaps between 25cm and 35cm. Casting three inch soft plastics from the main rock wall has been a lethal tactic as of late, once you have caught one it’s well worth working that area hard as they’re a schooling fish and quite likely to get one nearly every cast. Lake Bullen Merri has had a hot bite since they have fixed up the ramp with trout (rainbow, brown, tiger) and chinook salmon all on the chew. Casting lures into the shallower parts of the lake on an early morning or late arvo has been producing plenty of fish and trolling during the day. Rapala F7s and Tassie Devils are perfect for fishing here.
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Big chase ahead for Grubbers By Justin Flynn Ocean Grove faces a massive run chase next week after Barrabool wicket-keeper Jack Purcell put his side well on top on day one of round two in A2 Grade on Saturday. Purcell made a delightful 157 from 252 balls and shared a 178-run opening stand with skipper Kane Pickering, who made 59 from 153. Purcell struck 14 boundaries as the Bulls amassed 3-265 at Ceres Recreation Reserve. One run out meant only two Grove bowlers took a wicket, but Mick Thornton kept things tight at his end with 0-56 from 22 overs. Things are even after day one in B1 Grade with Ocean Grove making 155 and Barrabool 3-37 in reply.
Adam Arnold top scored with 37 and Greg Scarpa made 26, but most batters found the bowling of Finn Peel (5-18 from 13 overs) difficult to get away. The Grubbers hit back late in the day to have Barrabool 3-37 from 21 overs. Charlie Larsen was the architect behind Ocean Grove’s big score of 5-274 against Winchelsea in B2 Grade. Larsen made 101 from 161 deliveries while Troy Wiseman made 74 and Ben Hanson chipped in nicely with 62 not out from 59. Wallington proved too good for Ocean Grove in D grade, winning by five wickets. Matt Bellingham (31) and Adam Larson (30) helped Grove to 136 all out, but Wallington won with five wickets and six overs to spare.
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Wallabies in good position Wallington needs 155 runs for victory against Winchelsea with all 10 wickets intact in A2 Grade with a relatively even day one being played out on Saturday. Winchelsea made 169 all out with Dane Wise-Graham snaring 4-43 from 19 overs and Damien Biemans 3-33 from 15. Winch was 9-93 at one stage, but a 76-run last wicket stand between Matt Partridge (52) and Dean Hampshire (29 not out) gave the Blues a genuine chance of winning. Wallington negotiated four overs before stumps and will go into day two on 0-14. Club president Marc Occhipinti made a superb 125 not out to have Wallington in control of its C Grade game against Barwon Heads. Wallington made 7-259 with Occhipinti hitting 17 fours and two sixes while Tony Jones made 43 and Jason Stewart 35. Wallington defeated Ocean Grove in D Grade with five bowlers taking two wickets each in dismissing the Grubbers for 136. Ben Hill then made 48 from 49 balls, five of which were sixes. Wallington was in a spot of bother at 5-97, but an unbroken 48-run stand between Chris Jackson (17 not out) and Ross Currie (26 not out) guided the team home safely. Justin Flynn
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Jason Mallett makes unbeaten 169 Collendina felt the full force of the Jason Mallett show as it was made to toil all day in the field against Barwon Heads in A2 Grade on Saturday. The Heads made 4-333 from its full allotment of 75 with Mallett smacking his second century of the season. The right handed maestro made a stunning unbeaten 169 from 233 deliveries and hit 21 boundaries at RT Fuller Oval. Mallett and Ben Harris (42 off 38) put on 80 for the first wicket and Charlie Hurst (29) chipped in for a 71-run stand for the second wicket. Max Melzer made 38 from 93 and then
Darcy Hewitt smacked 32 from 21, but the day belonged to Mallett, who was in full control of the innings. Dean Britt again toiled hard for the Snakes with 1-46 from 14 overs and his side faces a mammoth task to get the 334 runs required to win. Collendina is in control of its B2 Grade game against St Leonards. The Cobras made 6-252 from 69 overs with Oliver Terhorst getting 68 not out, Garry Wingrave 61 and Des Every 52. Heath Joyce was the Saints’ most successful bowler with 3-49.
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