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Holiday fun at the beach The summer holidays are in full swing on the Bellarine Peninsula and after a horrid spring, the weather has been kind. Beaches are packed and cafes and restaurants are reporting a roaring trade. Lifesaver Zak Poynder is pictured with nippers Sonny, Max, Ivy, Milla and Mia at Ocean Grove main beach on Monday, January 8, under blue skies and warm temperatures. It will be a triple treat for Voice readers this January. The Voice will publish for three consecutive weeks January 13, 20 and 27.

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Mangrove walkway push Ocean Grove Rotary Club is pushing for the construction of a boarded walkway next to the Barwon River. The club said it is committed to the protection of the Ramsar wetland and mangrove wildlife habitats of Lake Connewarre Wildlife Reserve and that the walkway would “provide access to the white mangroves for an intimate experience with nature”. The club wants the walkway to be about 100 metres north of the Wallington Road and Thacker Street intersection.

Deakin University students produced a pamphlet, titled ‘The White Mangrove Experience’, outlining the benefits of the proposed walkway. “We believe we can assist in addressing issues and opportunities for creating a new riverside nature trail and linking up with boating and fishing facilities within the area,” Rotary Club of Ocean Grove member Noel Emselle said. “Imagine raised walkways that extend the existing riverside, shared pathways from the bridges north from the boat ramp into the marshland around and beyond the golf course with minimal human impact and

maximum protection of the river banks. “This approach has been started on the west side of the river estuary with an all-abilities boardwalk that awaits funding for the next stage. “Nothing similar has been actioned on the more populous Ocean Grove side.” The club will work closely with environment groups, Geelong City officers, Parks Victoria and the Corangamite Catchment Management Authority on the Rivers of the Barwon (Barre Warre Yulluk) Action Plan. A primary master plan is being prepared. The club’s first aim for the project is to use local knowledge and experience to contribute to

development of the draft master plan. “In launching our White Mangrove Experience campaign, we invite people to envisage opportunities for controlled pedestrian access so everyone can experience open space and the unique attributes of mangroves, marshland, and seagrass in the estuary without getting wet and muddy,” Mr Emselle said. “We are seeking community support to help raise priority in the minds of our elected representatives and land managers.” Details: rotaryclubogrove@gmail.com, rotaryoceangrove.org.au

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Cyclists enjoy extended rail trail Bellarine Rail Trail users can now access Eastern Gardens via a direct pathway. Pedestrians, cyclists and other active users will benefit from the improved shared path connections in East Geelong, Lara and Corio. The new Boundary Road shared path helps Greater Geelong residents in the eastern suburbs to travel from the Bellarine Rail Trail through to Eastern Gardens. The path is linked to the wider trail network, connecting the Barwon River Trail, Bellarine Rail Trail, Eastern Gardens, Waterfront and the Bay Trail.

In addition, the Boundary Road path features a new type of crossing called a shared user path crossing. The crossing gives cyclists and pedestrians right of way over motorists with the added benefit of allowing cyclists to cross without having to get off their bikes. The crossing area is recognised by its yellow pavement, with ‘give way’ signs on both sides. Greater Geelong mayor Trent Sullivan said the shared trail developments and crossings would provide further encouragement for residents to remain active. “We all understand the benefits of cycling,

running or walking and these improved connections will assist people across the region to get out and about,” he said. “The projects are about filling in gaps within the broader network and building new trails across the region.” Shared trails portfolio chair, Cr Jim Mason, indicated there were further exciting developments on the horizon. “The city is installing these types of crossings on shared paths across the region, so our residents might also see them in new locations soon,” he said.

Cr Jim Mason joined Stella, Will and Charlie in riding the East Geelong section of the Bellarine Rail Trail. (Supplied)

Briefs Park playground gets makeover Ocean Grove Rotary and the Ocean Grove Park committee worked together recently on a small project to improve the playground. Rotary donated a new sand digger and the park committee took care of the installation.

Beer fest weekend The Great Australian Beer Festival Geelong turns 10 next weekend, celebrating with a plethora of food, drink and entertainment across Friday, January 20 and Saturday, January 21 at Johnstone Park. Limited tickets available online only at gabfgeelong. com.au

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Maddy Finn, Lori West, Olivia Psaroudis, Sheridan Webb and Jemma Hirschfeld enjoy the music at the Tranquility Fair.

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Thousands soak in the tranquility Ocean Grove’s Tranquility Fair was a resounding success on Saturday, January 7, and early estimations are that $20,000 was raised. All proceeds from the twilight fair go to the upkeep of the community funded Ocean Grove Park. Stall co-ordinator Bec Abram said organisers were blessed with almost perfect weather for the fair. “From the takings at the gate I would have to say there was at least 3000 adults there,” she said.

“There were a lot of families. Being a twilight fair, it gives people a chance to go to the beach and then young families can come early and enjoy the rides and face painting. “There were quite a lot of locals which was lovely to see.” Fairgoers were treated to live music and 63 stallholders set up for the event, selling everything from food and drink to arts and crafts and clothes. The live music was a huge hit with punters. “We tried to focus on local makers this year,” Ms Abram said.

“There are so many talented people on the Bellarine. It’s always good to go to a concert for $5. Everyone was rapt at how well organised it was.” Ocean Grove Park is always on the lookout for new members and volunteers. The park is privately owned and to help out with upkeep or to join the committee, go to oceangrovepark.org.au/ n More

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For the sounds of summer head to the Potato Shed You don’t have long to wait until the Potato Shed comes alive with the return of its popular Summer Series. From Sunday, January 15 through to Saturday, January 28, the shed says it will help make 2023 a summer to remember. Everyone’s favourite pre-school band The Mik Maks bring its hugely successful sound to the outdoor stage on Sunday, January 15. Featuring Drums the Panda, Al and Joel McInnes will be joined on stage by Joel’s 14-year-old daughter Ava. Celebrating 10 years of entertaining the young and young-at-heart, pack a picnic and rug and get ready to dance and sing. Dave Cosma and Damon Smith return with the Sun Rising Band on Saturday, January 21 with Sun Rising: the songs that made Memphis. The show charts the rise of Sun Records and the musicians that would go on to have a profound influence on popular music. Changing tack, The Seven Seas is a soulful journey of transformation. This one-off performance on Friday, January 27 in the black box theatre, will give you an experience of life at sea through theatre, dance and music. Rounding out Summer Series 2023 is a tribute to arguably Australasia’s most

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Call for end to duck hunt season By Matt Hewson Geelong Duck Rescue (GDR) has called for the state government to put an end to annual duck hunting seasons. Victorian’s duck season for 2023 is regulated to begin on Saturday, March 18, but GDR has put out calls for the Agriculture Minister Gayle Tierney to scrap the season altogether due to an ongoing decline in duck populations and the “lack of social licence” for the activity. GDR chair and long-term wildlife rescuer Natalie Kopas said duck hunting in the Lake Connewarre state game reserve, which encompasses Reedy Lake, Hospital Swamp and Lake Connewarre itself, posed a

threat to the sustainability of the local duck populations. “With continued threats from climate change and the ongoing decline in waterbird numbers, it is just madness to add yet another threat to ducks in the name of a recreational pursuit,” Ms Kopas said. “This isn’t sustainability. It’s brutality.” She described duck hunting as an “outdated activity”. “The majority of Victorians are not duck shooters; there are 26,000 and less than half of those are active. “We’re killing our native wildlife, just to satisfy a handful of duck shooters.” Trent Leen, who currently serves as

conservation officer for Geelong Field and Game, is on the board of Field and Game Australia and is a strategic planner for the wetland environmental taskforce, said the evidence didn’t support GDR’s claims. “Habitat loss is the biggest factor we have with the sustainability of our waterfowl,” Mr Leen said. “Even Richard Kingsford, who does the Eastern Australian Waterbird Aerial Survey stated that the harvesting from duck hunting has no effect on the sustainability of waterfowl. Our harvest is insignificant compared to the actual total population. “Duck hunting’s been banned in New South Wales for many years, and if you have a look at

the data their populations are still in decline, because the habitat’s the most important factor.” Mr Leen pointed out that the conservation work done by Field and Game, which was founded to ensure the sustainability of duck populations, had a far more positive impact than hunting had a negative one. “The duck season’s only three months of the year, but we’re out there for the rest of the year doing conservation projects,” he said. “We put a higher value on ducks than anybody else. For that reason, we’re out there working and rehabilitating wetlands to ensure that commodity stays sustainable and flourishes.”

Mussel festival could be biggest and best yet Organisers of this weekend’s Portarlington Mussel Festival are hoping for a bumper crowd as the event returns after a pandemic-fuelled two-year hiatus. More than 200 stalls and a host of live entertainment will greet festival-goers on Saturday, January 14 Festival president Richard Underwood said he “doesn’t like estimating crowds” but that organisers were hoping for similar crowds to previous years, which have totalled about 30,000 people. “We like emphasising that it is all done by volunteers and if we are lucky to have any money excess, we give it back to the community,” he said. “There will be lots of mussels. We’ve had tremendous support from Mr Mussel, who has donated tons and tons of mussels. We’ve

Marg Yucker about to shuttle passengers on the free Mussel Festival bus, which is donated by Stan (centre). (supplied)

given back around $230,000.” The music line-up features headline act Bjorn Again and a host of other local

Dinosaur. Mr Underwood said while locals love the festival, out of towners made up the majority of the crowd. “We haven’t done a survey for a while, but around 70 per cent come from Melbourne and we have increasing numbers from interstate,” he said. The Portarlington Mussel Festival is on Saturday, January 14 from 9.30am to 5pm at Portarlington Park in the centre of town. Entry is $5 for adults and kids are free. A free shuttle bus will be available to ferry festival-goers from anywhere in Portarlington and Indented Head. Phone 0476 447 841 up until 11am to book.

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Zane Canavan with an illustration celebrating the Cats’ premiership.

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Armstrong Creek caricature artist Zane Canavan is “excited and a little bit anxious” about his debut exhibition. Canavan was the winner of Newtown’s The Space gallery’s People’s Choice awards and will exhibit alongside Sis Gardner from January 18 to 28. Canavan is self-confessed “footy head” and his caricatures are AFL-related. A die-hard Sydney Swans fan, Canavan said it was tough to draw a 2022 Geelong premiership poster after the Cats thrashed the Swans on grand final day last year. “It’s so hard to win one (premiership) and we were there but being in Geelong they are my second team,” he said. “Geelong were the best team all year and absolutely the best team on the day.” Canavan will exhibit drawings of AFL stars such as Joel Selwood, Gary Ablett Junior, Patrick Dangerfield, Eddie Betts, Lance Franklin and Dustin Martin. He was halfway through a drawing of Martin

when the Richmond star went and got another tattoo. “I grew up drawing,” Canavan said. “I was looking at getting into graphic design and life got in the way of that and went in a different path.” He stopped when he was in his late teens, but then took it up again when his son was born. He was a light sleeper so Zane decided to fill in the time between short sleeps by drawing again. “I hope it installs memories or feelings that you have attached to these players,” he said. “It’s just a bit of fun to be able to see the characters up on the wall but it’s also art at the same time.” The People’s Choice exhibit is at The Space gallery in Newtown from January 18 to 28, with opening night on January 20 from 4pm to 6pm. Details: mandydollery.com.au/the-space Justin Flynn

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Living behind a primary school has advantages when you have small children. An unexpected bonus was the access to the school grounds for events and related activities. One of the regular duties of rostered school families was to clean up around the grounds and collect as much loose rubbish as possible. This task proved surprisingly fun and satisfying as a family team. So much so, that we would do it when we were not even rostered on. After roughly 30 minutes, each of us would be proudly holding our bags aloft and vying for the honour of best rubbish collector. And the result was almost miraculous. Half an hour and five enthusiastic pairs of hands and pfft … the rubbish was gone. I recently read a local story of someone similarly cleaning up (other owners’) dog poo. It triggered my fond memories and I have been re-inspired. On my regular runs and walks, I do see the odd dog deposit on pathways and a few abandoned poo bags. Not in the quantities the keyboard warriors would suggest, but it is there and of course no one wants to step in it. I figure if a few of us adopt the same habit as the person in the story, we may have a miraculously clean Ocean Grove. So now, I carry at a few spare bags and pick up whatever I see. And where there is a poo bag at the base of the beach stairs it’s obvious someone wasn’t able to leave the beach and walk the several hundred metres to the nearest bin. Easy enough to collect it on the way through and dump it where it needs to go. We don’t need a roster, it’s not difficult and it’s immensely satisfying. Happy 2023 and cheers to keeping our beautiful environment beautiful.

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New primary care centre opens Geelong’s new Priority Primary Care Centre (PPCC), where residents can access free urgent medical care, opened early this month. The PPCC, in Belmont, is a GP-led service for people seeking access to urgent medical care that do not need hospital care. It will be based at Eastbrooke Family Clinic at 75 Roslyn Road, Belmont. The PPCC is open seven days per week from 11am to 9pm. The service is free, and patients do not require an appointment. The Belmont centre is one of 25 PPCCs announced by the state government in a

bid to offer care for people with conditions that require urgent attention but not an emergency response. The service is funded through Western Victoria Primary Health Network (WVPHN). Barwon Health chief executive Frances Diver welcomed the clinic. “Barwon Health will work with Eastbrooke Family Clinic Belmont to enable appropriate referrals to our services including the emergency departments,” she said. The facility will be staffed by a team of GPs and nurses, and patients will be triaged on

arrival to determine their suitability for the service. The PPCC will treat patients with urgent conditions like lacerations or cuts requiring stitches, basic fractures, minor burns, rashes, ear nose and throat infections, other infections, and gastroenteritis. Patients requiring non-urgent regular medical care will be redirected to their regular GP for ongoing management. WVPHN chief executive Rowena Clift said a higher number of people usually attend hospital emergency departments during the holiday season, so opening the PPCC in

Geelong in early January would take some of pressure off emergency departments. Patients experiencing an emergency or life-threatening conditions should still attend a hospital emergency department. This includes conditions such as severe breathing difficulties leaving the person unable to speak, stroke symptoms, anaphylaxis, significant bleeding, deep or large burns, and major breaks or major fractures. Deakin University will lead a study to evaluate the impact of the new service on the demand for other services including general practice and emergency departments.

Surf volunteers needed again,” committee president Jeremy Swift said. “The days are so special to us all and such a good feeling being able to help others enjoy surfing and catch a few waves. “Putting Smiles on Dials is what we are all about and we need as many people as possible to help make our events happen.” Upcoming events are at Ocean Grove main beach on Sunday, February 5 and Sunday, March 5. Volunteers can register their interest at tinyurl.com/5n758yh7 or via disabledsurfers. org/vic-ocean-grove

Disabled Surfers Association of Australia Ocean Grove branch aims to provide an inclusive experience for all people with any disability to experience the rush of riding a wave. (Supplied)

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One of Ocean Grove’s most loved events is back this year. Disabled Surfers Association (DSA) of Australia Ocean Grove branch is gearing up to get some smiles on dials and into the surf. The Ocean Grove DSA branch was founded in 2008 with the first official events taking place in the summer of 2009. DSA’s goal is to provide an inclusive experience for all people with any disability to experience the rush of riding a wave. With world-class beach facilities at Ocean Grove the experience includes special needs changing/amenities, wheelchair ramp access from the car park all the way to the sand and specialised beach wheelchairs to suit adults and children. DSA Ocean Grove is looking for volunteers to assist in and out of the water to ensure the smooth and safe running of the event. “We are so excited to be holding our events

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All the fun of the Tranquility Fair Ocean Grove’s Tranquility Fair was held on Saturday, January 7, with perfect weather and a festive holiday crowd. Voice photographer Ivan Kemp was there.

1/ Nicholas Ridiculous from Bebop Circus entertains the kids. 2/ Lauren Micallef with sons Max and Henry. 3/ Jane Bourke with her dog Ellie. 4/ Brodie, Tahlee and Taj from Mooloolaba with their potato spirals. 5/ Maz Green entertains the crowd. 6/ Kate Graham with 10-month-old daughter Pippa. 7/ Maddy Finn, Lori West, Olivia Psaroudis, Sheridan Webb and Jemma Hirschfeld. 8/ Chelsea Macague with her handmade jewellery. 9/ Ice creams are great, just ask Jana Burgin and her children Magnus, Daschiel and Mara. 10/ The food stalls were popular. 11/ There is no music without these guys, Liam Way and Trent Humphrey. 314225 8 OCEAN GROVE VOICE Friday, 13 January, 2023

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Life changing connection Lucy Carpenter is getting much more out of life thanks to her new guide dog, Dottie. The 19-year-old Ocean Grover has low vision and said she feels less isolated, safer leaving home independently and more enthusiastic and energetic about life. Dottie was assigned to Lucy through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and has helped Lucy feel more comfortable on public transport and more confident attending her university lectures in Melbourne. Lucy said Dottie has also broken-down social barriers. When she is out in public with her canine companion by her side, she is now enjoying greater inclusion. “Prior to Dottie, I found it hard to meet new people, especially at university,” she said. “I would walk up with my cane, and we would head into class, but everyone would see my cane, know what it was for and never bring it up. Conversation-wise it made it awkward. “But now I have Dottie, she’s an easy conversation starter. People engage with me way more and I feel that awkwardness has gone. “When Dottie is with me, I haven’t had a single day where someone hasn’t spoken to me. “They ask her name, they comment on how beautiful she is and what great work guide dogs do, then we get into a conversation. It’s been really nice.” While Dottie has been life-changing for Lucy, not everyone is considered suitable to work with a guide dog. The main criteria is good cane skills. “People don’t realise how much goes into

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getting a guide dog,” Lucy said. “I was on Guide Dog Victoria’s (GDV) waiting list for a while, then I had to do two extensive assessments to see if I was suitable

to work with a dog or not, all before I was matched with Dottie. “At my first assessment, a guide dog mobility instructor (GDMI) watched me

walk around familiar and unfamiliar areas using my cane to evaluate my skills. Then in my second assessment the GDMI held a guide dog harness handle next to me and I had to walk alongside him holding it so he could assess if I could follow a guide dog or not. “The GDMI also assessed my walking speed and how much tension I liked on the handle to see if I was comfortable with a dog who pulled me or if I didn’t like that feeling. There were also a lot of discussions about my needs and to match me with the right dog.” Finally, Lucy did get the all-important call of a possible match – Dottie. “I was so excited,” she said. “They brought her down to me to see if we matched, and I felt the connection straight away. “When we took our first walk, Dottie did everything right and it made me feel really good.” Confident in their match, the GDMI sent the pair off to Melbourne with three other people and their newly matched guide dogs. “We did 14 days of intensive training around the city with the GDMI, navigating the streets and hopping on and off public transport to see how our dogs performed with us,” Lucy said. “Then when we arrived home, we had one-on-one training with the GDMI, then once we got the tick of approval, we were off on our own. “We still have a few little creases to iron out, but Dottie has made me feel more energetic and enthusiastic about life. “I’m more confident, less isolated and I feel much safer when I travel alone. “Dottie and I are a great team and now I can’t imagine life without her.”

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I am again visiting relatives and friends based in Ocean Grove for Christmas and New Year from Cambridge, England. When I left the UK recently there was much snow around and very low temperatures around 1C to 3C. We have a new prime minister, Rishi Sunak, who has made a great start to his premiership. Safe living, safe driving, healthy eating options and, as always, prevention is better than cure. Timothy Grout, Ocean Grove and Cambridge, UK

As hot cross buns are so popular and there are now many varieties, they should be supplied all year-round. They could simply be named spicy buns, and then have crosses added just before the Easter period. Melva Stott, Anglesea

conundrum but it will take time. Richard Worland, Hamlyn Heights

commentary played no part influencing end game results. Suffice to say on the latter, much can be learned from the less is more doyen soccer commentator Martin Tyler. Shane Warne’s astute commentary was missed but Tim Lane did a top job in filling in part the breach. In the case of South Africa. A player quota protocol is now in place. Australian teams and others boycotted playing Test Cricket and Rugby to support the abolition of apartheid from 1968 until Nelson Mandela became a free man from Robben Island 22 years later. Now capable Protea cricketers have had to go off-shore to earn an income. Fair to say it isn’t a

It’s just not cricket Clearly Australia outclassed both the West Indies and South Africa throughout the summer’s Test series. The gap was so great, curated wickets and parochial television

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Waurn Ponds train stabling yard is complete The state government has completed the construction of a new train stabling yard in Waurn Ponds. Six train stabling tracks have been installed, which will be used to house V/ Locity trains overnight. The stabling yard will also provide the storage capacity to support the extra services made possible by other major upgrades to the line. These upgrades include the already-completed Waurn Ponds Station upgrade, the South Geelong to Waurn Ponds Duplication, signalling upgrades along the line, and the removal of the Fyans Street and Surf Coast Highway level crossings. Major constructions, such as final cable installation and asphalting of the staff car park, took place during November when signalling upgrades meant train services between Geelong and Warrnambool were

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improve services on the busy Geelong line, which are being delivered by Rail Projects Victoria through the $4 billion Regional Rail Revival program. The Waurn Ponds Station upgrade, which began in mid-2020 and was completed in May 2022, has resulted in the extension of

replaced with coaches. More than 1.65 kilometres of track were installed as part of the project, as were 2,700 sleepers, 25 kilometres of signalling cabling and a 4-kilometre pressure sewer system. The stabling yards are part of a long-running series of projects worth over $1 billion to

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20 peak and shoulder peak services to the station each week. South Barwon MP Darren Cheeseman thanked the community for its support of the rail improvement projects. “The new train stabling will play an important role in supporting our upgrades to the Geelong Line delivering more frequent and reliable services along Victoria’s busiest regional rail corridor,” he said. “The train stabling, along with the South Geelong to Waurn Ponds Duplication, will enable more trains on the busy Geelong Line for these growing communities.” Major construction on the South Geelong to Waurn Ponds Duplication began in November 2022 and will allow five trains to run per hour during peak times for Marshall and Waurn Ponds stations. The South Geelong to Waurn Ponds duplication is set to be completed in late 2024.

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Don’t miss Fiddler on the Roof Producer Peter Wills says the timeless classic Fiddler on the Roof is as relevant today as it ever has been. The classic musical comes to Geelong this month and is set in the village of Anatevka, audiences will journey with milkman Tevye, his family and all the villagers who are grappling with times of change and unrest. Wills says that Footlight Productions had always wanted to stage the show for the Geelong community, and that it had renewed relevance for audiences even today. “When it first opened in 1964, no one

thought a show about a struggling Jewish community would become ingrained in theatre history and emerge as one of the world’s most beloved musicals,” he says. “But, decades on, audiences still embrace the timeless tale about family, faith, displacement, refugee resettlement and most of all, hope. “It is a powerful story, and an important reminder of how far we have come, but – more importantly – how far we still have to go. “The other thing that makes this musical so special is its timeless soundtrack, with

a sublime score featuring well-known songs including Tradition, Sunrise Sunset, Matchmaker Matchmaker and If I Were A Rich Man.” Fiddler On The Roof stars a cast of 36 performers from Greater Geelong led by Jamie McGuane (playing Tevye), Hayley Wood, Cassie Chappell, Rose Chambers, Molly Jones, Molly Gleeson, Abbey Jones, David Mackay and Geelong theatre veteran Howard Dandy. The production is directed by multi-Green Room nominated Theatre Director Alister Smith.

Footlight Productions’ January shows have become a fixture in Geelong’s calendar, with previous hits including Chicago, Mamma Mia, Les Miserables, Beauty and the Beast, Mary Poppins and Wicked. Fiddler on the Roof is at Sacred Heart Performing Arts Centre from January 13 to 28. This will be the company’s first production at the centre following the temporary closure of the Geelong Performing Arts Centre. Tickets: trybooking.com/events/ landing/969103

Delivery launches classy debut at Barwon Club straight into the computer. “But as soon as we had the opportunity to not just be a band that makes songs in their bedroom, we jumped at it.” Though recorded in the humble surrounds of a rented rehearsal space, Forever Giving Handshakes has a classy, individual sound characterised by angular guitar riffs, warm synth lines, changing time signatures and a diverse range of vocals from four of the band’s five members. Lynch said that each band member brought their own musical tastes and sounds, as well as voices, to the outfit. “From the start, Bec and I come from relatively different musical backgrounds; I’ve played in garage bands with a bit more of a pop focus, and she’s played in some heavier punk bands,” he said. “So one of our aims from the start was to make Delivery fuse those two sides together. And then when the band expanded we set the

tone that if anyone wanted to bring a song in, they were singing it. “So Lisa (Rashleigh) and Sam (Harding), who both play guitar in the band, both stepped up pretty quickly, and now we all share that (vocal) responsibility. It makes it really fun and keeps the show interesting when you can swap it around like that. “The point of Delivery is just enjoying rocking out. Lots of guitar solos, lots of big moments, high energy fun, rock and roll.” Delivery will be supported by local punk royalty Vintage Crop and Alien Nosejob.

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For many bands and musicians, the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 was hugely disruptive: at best, an enforced hiatus broken only by embracing alternative modes of creativity; at worst, the end of bands and individual careers. For Melbourne post-punk/new wave five-piece Delivery, which launches its debut album Forever Giving Handshakes at the Barwon Club Friday (January 13), it was just the beginning. For guitarist/vocalist James Lynch and his partner, bassist/vocalist Bec Allan, the project was simply a way to stay creative while in lockdown. “It started as kind of a bedroom project to pass the time; we weren’t really planning to make a proper band out of it,” Lynch said. “But then one thing led to another. The album has come off the back of that first music we made at home, with drum machines and a tiny little practice amp and a lot of synths

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2022 YEAR IN REVIEW The Bellarine Peninsula roared back to life in 2022 as tourists flocked to the region in droves following two years of pandemic restrictions and the region’s events calendar was packed throughout the year. The Voice looks back at the stories that made the headlines in 2022.

Stories that made news in 2022 JANUARY Ocean Grove pushed past 100 active COVID-19 cases as staff shortages put a strain on local businesses. Nick Weightman’s time as a perennial Rip to River winner was over after two first-time winners crossed the finish line in first place in the men’s and women’s events. A delay in the Bellarine Distinctive Areas Landscape prompted the chair of Combined Bellarine Community Associations to express concern over the process. FEBRUARY Ocean Grove Community Association said it was “extremely disappointed” by Planning Minister Richard Wynne’s decision to refer submissions about Bellarine town boundaries to an independent advisory committee for further consideration. Barwon Heads’ Jakara Anthony became Australia’s sixth Winter Olympics gold medallist. More than 6000 households in Ocean Grove will each pay $333.87 to help fund a network of connected footpaths. MARCH Oakdene Vineyards applied to the City of Greater Geelong to build and operate a restaurant and art gallery at Banks and Anderson Roads, Mannerim. Young people across the Bellarine have access to mental health services, with the official opening of a new headspace satellite in Ocean Grove. Our Lady Star of the Sea’s Earth Fest returned after a two-year hiatus and a false start. APRIL Ocean Grove etched its own piece of history into the Geelong Bowls Region’s history books by becoming the first club to win both the Premier and Division 1 premierships. Works on the Barwon Heads Road upgrade are pushing ahead, with significant progress made over the summer. Barwon Heads’s Tin Shed’s popular Good Friday Appeal raised more than $60,000 for the Royal Children’s Hospital. MAY Animal welfare in Ocean Grove received a boost with more than $450,000 allocated towards a local animal care organisation in the 2022-23 state budget. Ambulance Victoria recorded an 8.2 per cent increase in paramedics attending code one patients within 15 minutes in the Borough of Queenscliffe despite recording above average code one response times for the region. Barwon Heads Fire Brigade issued a warning to be careful after gas cylinders ignited at two separate households resulting in injury and property damage. JUNE Ocean Grove’s Rolling Pins Pies & Cakes officially has Australia’s best pie, a mushroom and truffle variety after dominating the Baking Association of Australia’s Best Pie Competition. Bellarine Peninsula locals Alistair Drayton, Ian Cover, Richard Underwood and Jon Mamonski received Queen’s Birthday honours. Bellarine MP Lisa Neville announced she would not be contested the state election and would retire from politics. JULY Surfside Waves Soccer Club refused to endorse City of Greater Geelong’s Ocean Grove Sporting Infrastructure Plan until council provided written proof that the club would be better off. Former Melbourne skipper Nathan Jones played for Portarlington against Ocean Grove, attracting a huge crowd. The Grubbers spoiled 12 OCEAN GROVE VOICE Friday, 13 January, 2023

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the party by defeating Portarlington, but the day brought around $30,000 to the Demons’ coffers. Ocean Grove coach Pete Davey announced he was standing down a year before his contract ended, citing work and family commitments as the reason. AUGUST Ocean Grove appointed Dave Farrell as Pete Davey’s replacement to coach its senior football team in 2023. Our Lady Star of the Sea Primary School became the second best primary school footy team in the state championships. The Portarlington to Docklands ferry service was guaranteed by the state government for at least another year. SEPTEMBER

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Barwon Heads caused a stunning upset to defeat Torquay in the Bellarine Football League grand final. Geelong Amateur proved too good for Ocean Grove in the A Grade netball grand final, but the Grubbers prevailed in the B Grade decider. Geelong won the AFL premiership, defeating Sydney and sent local Cats’ fans in a frenzy. OCTOBER State election candidate for Bellarine Donnie Grigau said he was “disgusted to me core” when he saw nine of his election corflutes vandalised with swastikas in Queenscliff. Art studios, collectives and galleries threw open their doors for the biggest Bellarine Art Show yet. Surfside Primary School held a successful

Fresh Food Fair after a two-year break. NOVEMBER Labor’s Alison Marchant emerged victorious as the MP for Bellarine at the state election. Labor retained the seat with Lisa Neville handing over the reins. Music lovers flocked to a sold-out 24th Queenscliff Music Festival. DECEMBER Ocean Grove Business Association held a hugely successful Christmas in the Grove street party to promote shopping locally. It was a damp Carols in the Park but the smaller crowd showed plenty of enthusiasm and early Christmas cheer. Bellarine Secondary College and St Ignatius College Geelong VCE students received their results with Dylan Connell and Sam Hines the duxes.

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Two hoodies fledge by the beach It was wonderful to see two hooded plover hatchlings fledged at 40W at the western end of 13th Beach. There are vulnerable chicks at Point Lonsdale and on the Spit at Ocean Grove beach that are being looked after by the parent birds. Volunteers are looking over these birds, so please be mindful when enjoying the beach and take note of signs that ask people to give the birds space so that they can feed when the tide is low. I was very lucky to be asked by Heather, who lives in Wallington, to visit her partner’s farm near Winchelsea, where she noticed a pair of white-bellied sea eagles. The farm is located on the Barwon River so the wetland on the farm has been full to overflowing recently. Not only did I see one of the sea eagles, but there were also Australasian darters and little pied cormorants nesting, and black-fronted dotterels wandering on the edge of the swamp. Also, I was lucky to wander around the farm on the Bellarine where I conduct a Birds on Farms survey for Birdlife Australia, and I saw weebills, striated pardalotes, a pair of stubble quail and dusky woodswallows. I received an email from Brenton, who told me that he was walking in Point Lonsdale and on two different occasions heard the distinctive and indisputable call of an eastern koel. These birds belong to the cuckoo family and fly to Australia in breeding season from New Guinea and Indonesia, and some find their way down as far as Victoria. In fact they are becoming more commonly seen this far south. I received an email from Alan, who spotted six newly hatched cygnets at Blue Waters Lake. He noticed about a week previous that a swan that had been sitting on the nest was becoming fairly restless and was standing up

Alan’s swan family at Blue Waters Lake.

and looking underneath into the nest so Alan guessed that the cygnets had hatched then. The four cygnets that this pair previously raised are now around six months old and have been doing practice flights at low level around the lake for the past few weeks. One of these cygnets is smaller and only made one lap before a controlled splash down but the other three did a couple of laps getting up to about roof height before landing nearby their smaller sibling. Alan noted that at this rate, with swans normally breeding around April/May, we will have swans all year round. Alan also noted that three of the four white-faced heron chicks fledged at Blue Waters Lake and he thinks that fourth must have fallen out of the nest. A pair of magpie larks at Blue Waters Lake have also had another two hatchlings which should fledge in a week or so looking at their size. This is a different nest to the one that Alan photographed a couple of months ago. There are so many dragonflies and damselflies around the lake that the birds are just plucking them out of the sky close to their nests which Alan has found

John’s pallid cuckoo at Leopold.

amazing to watch. I received an email from John from Leopold. He has been doing some great bird spotting, and sent me photos of a pallid cuckoo, a whistling kite, a nankeen kestrel, a little eagle, a black kite and a wedge tail eagle being chased by a magpie. I received an email from Carole, who ventured to a place that is on my bucket list, namely Lord Howe Island. The weather prior to Christmas was a little

disappointing, with wind, rain and certainly no tropical heat. Even so Carole was delighted with the variety of birdlife. Some of the youngest nestlings were affected by the wind and cold however devoted mums cared and sheltered them. Carole saw about 24 species and gained special delight from the unique species, such as the red-tailed tropicbird, noddies, white terns and the Lord Howe woodhen.

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

Scottish dancing classes GOG Scottish Country Dance classes are on at 7.30pm each Tuesday at the Leopold Hill Hall. All welcome. ■ Jane, 0481 126 022, or Andrew, 0408 369 446

Ocean Grove Seniors Ocean Grove Seniors play card game 500 every Thursday at 1.15pm. If you are new to the game a quick lesson will get you in play. The core group of six players adjust to any number and you will enjoy the friendship of like-minded players. Cost: $20 annually and coffee included. At 102 The Terrace, Ocean Grove. ■ Lyn, 5256 2540

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Chess clubs For chess fun simply come along and see yourself, play some chess, meet some members, with no obligation to join. We welcome players of all abilities. Ocean Grove, Tuesdays at 1.30pm at 101 The Terrace, Ocean Grove; Portarlington, Mondays at 9.30am, Parks Hall, 87 Newcombe Street, Portarlington; and St Leonards, Thursdays at 9.30am, unit 2 1375-1377 Murradoc Road, (on Blanche Street), St Leonards. ■ Ralph, 0431 458 100 (Ocean Grove), Rob, 5259 2290 (Portarlington), Lyn, 5292 2162 (St Leonards) 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

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. ■ Barry, 0409 161 129

Drysdale Ladies Probus Club Meets at 10.30am on the fourth Monday of each month at the Clifton Springs Golf Club. ■ Lorraine, 0412 805 858

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

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1/ Megan Howard with Belinda Fisher and children Sadie and Rosie. 314362_03 2/ Noah is still smiling from his time in the surf. 314362_09 3/ Jen Farnell with children Luca, Adaline and Isiah and friend Candace Sullivan. 314362_16 4/ Emma with daughters Ashlee and Jordyn. 314362_21 5/ Kuiama David with children Maggie and Frankie. 314362_07 6/ Grandparents Jan and Alberta with granddaughter Tilly. 314362_11 7/ Grace and Olivia enjoy the beach. 314362_19 8/ Samantha Cheetham and Nathan Twigg. 314362_13 9/ Elise Harnett with son Zach. 314362_17 10/ Anna Robb with children Harriet and Sam. 314362_24 11/ Lynette Kent with grandson Sid. 314362_05 Friday, 13 January, 2023 OCEAN GROVE VOICE 21

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Hyundai’s electric drive By Ewan Kennedy, Marque Motoring The Hyundai IONIQ 5 is a fully electric vehicle, that is it doesn’t work in tandem with a petrol or diesel engine. It’s is currently available in one grade in Australia, with the option of a rear-wheel single motor layout or a dual motor (rear and front) AWD. We feel that other models may follow later, but Hyundai Australia won’t comment on this. Time will tell …

Drivetrain The IONIC 5 RWD has a 72.6 kWh electric motor mounted at the rear that produces 160kW of power and 350 Nm of torque with a listed WLTP range of 451 km. The AWD version has motors at the front and rear with outputs of 225 kW and 605 Nm but less range, at 430 km. The shorter range is probably due to the testing method and may not happen in real life.

Styling The front of the car features two narrow glass strips, the top one with twin rectangular LED headlamps outside of orange turn indicators on either side and sensors and a camera in between. There’s a full-width string of LED daytime running lights beneath while at the bottom there is a pair of air flap that opens when needed to provide cooling to the various pieces of componentry above. On the side a diagonal crease runs from high in the front doors down to the base of the rear ones. The door handles sit flush against the doors and pop out when you unlock the car.

Interior Hyundai IONIQ 5 has a heated steering wheel, heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear seats and an adjustable centre console. The front seats are 12-way power adjustable and come with a ‘Relaxion’ (zero gravity) mode. Which is good for lying back and having a rest on a long country trip. Especially if you’re driving at night and feel tired. The IONIQ 5 has the very good rear legroom the sort that you get in a luxury vehicle. All seats are power adjustable with a memory function which can be set through the digital display screen. A vision glass roof with a powered sunshade is standard in both models. The charge point is at the right-rear of the car, with both AC and DC sockets. The cables are stored under the front bonnet and there’s a Vehicle to Load device which plugs into the car’s AC port at one end and a standard power plug at the other allowing for multiple uses including providing power to another electric vehicle. Full charge through a standard domestic power point is upward of 24 hours. A home / office charging wallbox will reduce charging time to around six hours. An ultra-fast charger can charge from 10 percent to 80 percent in about 18 minutes. It’s likely that in the not-too-distant future service stations will install these, and of course charge you to use them (excuse the joke). Thus, you can ‘refuel’ when you stop and have a light meal or simply walk around and stretch your legs.

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closest charging stations and a driving radius on how far the battery will allow the car to reach.

Infotainment The IONIQ 5 has two 12.3-inch screens embedded into a single panel. A digital instrument cluster in front of the driver and a Multimedia navigation unit in the centre. There are three USB ports at the front and two more at the rear with 12-volt sockets at the front and another in the boot. Wired-only Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility is standard as well as wireless smartphone charging. Sound is through a BOSE eight-speaker premium audio system. Satellite navigation includesdetails of the

Safety Standard safety features include seven airbags; front and rear autonomous emergency braking; front and rear parking sensors; blind spot monitoring including camera coverage; lane departure warning; lane keep assist (which can be temporarily turned off; smart radar cruise control, rear cross-traffic alert; safe exit alert; rear seat occupant alert; driver inattention alert; and an interactive surround view monitor including a 360-degree overview; remote smart parking assist which allows the car to be moved remotely; and two

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Driving The driver’s seat is comfortable and supportive and the overall ambience of the interior sets the scene for an enjoyable travel experience. The driving position is fairly high. The chunky steering wheel feels great but does tend to obstruct the driver’s view of the instrument panel and the gear selector. We love driving electric vehicles at the best of times but the IONIQ 5 takes that enjoyment to an even higher level. It cruises effortlessly and with such a large amount of instant torque on offer it can accelerate sharply when needed. Smart regeneration braking to extend range can be adjusted through steering wheel

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Third for Barwon Region LOCAL TENNIS Donna Schoenmaekers The 67th Inter-regional Country Championships were held in Yarrawonga on January 7 and 8. Barwon Region sent a team of 39 players from around the region with Tennis Geelong the largest contributor of players. The event consists of singles, men’s doubles, women’s doubles and mixed across seven age brackets, as well as an Open draw. Big improvers Loddon Campaspe took out the title, with Barwon placing in third. Results across the board were good for Barwon, although they might consider themselves a little unlucky being on the wrong side of a super tie-break in six of their first round singles matches. Standouts were Hazel Kadera winning the trifecta in 14 and under, Tano-Li making the final in all three of his 16 and under events and victorious in two, Nicole Mullen made her three finals winning one, while Tegan Marshall and Mikaela Mullen took out the 25 and under women’s doubles for the second year in a row. Division champions were Sam Carr and Hazel Kadera (14 and under mixed), Tano-Li Quach and Matilda Sutherland (16 and under mixed), Siena Clatworthy and Hazel Kadera (14 and under girls’ doubles), Tegan Marshall and Mikaela Mullen (25 and under women’s doubles), Hazel Kadera (14 and under girls’ singles), Jordyn Aitken (25 and under women’s singles) and Tano-Li Quach (boys’ 1 and under singles). Mixed doubles • 12 and under: 2nd Lachie Rae and Emily Carr • 14 and under: 1st Sam Carr and Hazel Kadera • 16 and under: 1st Tano-Li Quach and Matilda Sutherland • 18 and under: semi-final Jack Remilton and Lily Duff • 50 plus: semi-final David Kos and Jo Puckett • Open: 1st Jamie Heaton and Nicole Mullen • women’s/girls’ doubles • 14 and under: 1st Sienna Clatworthy and Hazel Kadera • 18 and under: semi-final Katie Alderton and Lily Duff

Tennis Geelong’s team for the Inter-regional Country Tennis Championships.

• 25under : 1st Tegan Marshall and Mikaela Mullen • 50 plus: semi-final Jo Puckett and Sue Sutherland • Open: 2nd Bianca Duff and Nicole Mullen Men’s/boys doubles • 12 and under: 2nd Lachie Rae and Zane Ryan • 14 and under: 3rd Sam Carr and Oliver White • 16 and under: 2nd Tano-Li Quach and Tom Sutherland • 18 and under: 2nd Rhys McNabb and Arthur Zhang • Open: semi-final Jamie Heaton and Jai Bosnjak Women’s/girls’ singles • 12 and under: semi-final An’e Stojcevski • 14 and under: 1st Hazel Kadera • 16&U: 2nd Matilda Sutherland • 18&U: semi-final Lily Duff • 25&U: 1st Jordyn Aitken • 25&U: semi-final Tegan Marshall • Open: 2nd Nicole Mullen Men’s/boys singles • 12 and under: 2nd Lachie Rae • 12 and under: semi-final Zane Ryan • 16 and under: 1st Tano-Li Quach • 18 and under: semi-final Rhys McNabb • 50 plus: semi-final David Kos • Open: semi-final Jamie Heaton

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Sienna Clatworthy and Hazel Kadera won the 14&U girls doubles. (supplied)

Table tennis season set to hit off

Beach volleyball returns Beach volleyball returns to the region at Geelong’s Eastern Beach during the Festival of Sails on January 26 to 28. Showcasing some of Victoria’s sharpest beach volleyball talent, the competition is making a return to the festival after an almost 10-year hiatus. Organiser Greg Jury said he expects a strong turnout over the three days of the competition. “Beach volleyball is incredibly popular around Geelong with more than 300 local teams regularly competing against each other and this activation on Eastern Beach will be a real showcase of their talents,” he said. “Last month, we had the very successful Great Ocean Road Beach Volleyfest at Torquay which attracted world-class international competitors and we’re hugely excited that Geelong has been chosen to host the aquatic events – including beach volleyball for the next Commonwealth Games in March 2026.” Kicking off the beach competition on Thursday, January 26 will be a ‘dress-up’ four-a-side round. “It will be a bit of fun with prizes for best dressed and a great opportunity to get some mates together for a hit,” Mr Jury said. “Then on the Friday, we’ll move into a more serious competition mode with the Under 18 State teams fighting it out for the top honours and then on Saturday, the battle will be on between some of our elite players for the title of King and Queen of the beach. It should make for spectacular viewing.” Festival of Sails chairman Paul Buchholz said he was delighted to welcome beach volleyball back to the event. “It’s always a crowd favourite and given the important role Geelong will play in the Commonwealth Games with a whole range of sports including beach volleyball, this will be a great opportunity to showcase what a fabulous backdrop our waterfront is,” he said. People interested in nominating a team for the competition should contact greg@geelongvicbeach.com.au

Ping pongers in Geelong are excited by the start of the new season later this month. Table Tennis Geelong owns arguably the best table tennis stadium in the Southern Hemisphere and that ping pong sound is set to be heard again. Geelong features many state and national players as well as a large contingent of local competition and social players. Table Tennis is a relatively inexpensive sport with great diversity – veterans, children, people with disabilities, males and females can all play together (or separately if they wish). “It will be a terrific opportunity for families in Geelong to come along for free and see champion table tennis players perform at their best,” Geelong Association secretary Phillip Carruthers said. Competition matches are played in teams of two or three players and typically take up to two hours to complete, starting at 7pm for adults and 6.30pm for junior pennants. Senior, Junior and Veterans Pennants commence in the week starting January 31, but there is a free grading/practice night for juniors at 7pm on Wednesday, January 18.

Recently crowned Geelong junior champion Niksa Jarausek (right) and runner-up Matthew Bereza fought out the best junior final in many years. (supplied) 24 OCEAN GROVE VOICE Friday, 13 January, 2023

Beach volleyball will return to Eastern Beach.

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BPCA games resume for 2023 Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association resumed its season after the Christmas and New Year break on Saturday, January 7. Ivan Kemp went around the grounds to capture some of the action.

1/ Collendina’s Isaac Terhorst plays and misses. 314600_03 2/ Dan Roddis drives through covers for four. 314599_05 3/ Jan Juc opening bowler Brody Andrew. 314599_01 4/ Michael Sawyer bends his back for Port in B2 Grade. 314600_07 5/ Cameron Gourlay turns the ball behind square leg for Portarlington in A2 Grade. 314601_04 6/ Jesse Lusher pulls for two to end Portarlington’s innings on 6/162. 314600_01 7/ Shaun Frankhauser made his second century of the season for Ocean Grove in A1 Grade. 314599_02 8/ Collendina opener Des Every drives early in his innings. 314600_02 9/ Tom Kearney brings spin into the game for Jan Juc. 314599_09 10/ Barwon Heads fielder Matt Bode returns the ball. 314601_09 11/ Sam O’Brien sends one down for Barwon Heads. 314601_01 Friday, 13 January, 2023 OCEAN GROVE VOICE 25

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Premiership race is wide open Justin Flynn looks at the state of Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association A1 Grade as the competition heads into the second half of the season. ANGLESEA (1st) Lost its first game in 55 the round before Christmas and there is no doubt this side is not the strongest it has been. However, the Seas are still favourites to add to their silverware and are on top of the ladder, albeit on percentage. And with Brett Harding rejoining the side, it makes Anglesea just that bit harder to beat. The New Year started with a win against Armstrong Creek last week, and games against Ocean Grove and Jan Juc will follow. Two-dayers against the same opposition isn’t the easiest run home. The Seas need Joel Davies to lead the way with the bat after the break. The bowling remains strong, with slow options in Brett Venables and Joe Lynch and pace by Dylan Taylor and Dary Elliottt. Finals are a certainty and another flag wouldn’t surprise at all. ARMSTRONG CREEK (6th) It has been a positive start to the club’s maiden A1 Grade campaign. The Titans lost to Anglesea after the break and are a game out of the four. Another encounter against Anglesea and double ups against Jan Juc and Ocean Grove to end the season is far from easy. The Titans may just fall short of a finals appearance, but don’t write them off, particularly if Clay Mulgrew (225 runs) continues his form with the bat and Daniel Maclean (18 wickets) keeps bowling well. BARRABOOL (2nd) Started to get its act together before the break

Kobe George’s star continues to rise for Inverleigh.

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and looms as a genuine contender. The Bulls disposed of Queenscliff on Saturday and have moved up to second spot. Brad Greenwood and Ed Morrison have added depth to the bowling while Jack Purcell has 306 runs so far and the ever consistent Kane Pickering has peeled off 262. The Bulls meet Queenscliff again and then St Leonards and Inverleigh in both formats to round off the season. They will start favourites in both and must be favoured to finish inside the top two. INVERLEIGH (7th) A shock loss to St Leonards on Saturday has put relegation back on the agenda, but the reality is the Kookaburras should be safe. Two big scalps before the Christmas break in Anglesea and Jan Juc was undone by the

loss on the weekend. Tough return clashes against Queenscliff and Barrabool and another game against the Saints is a tough run home. Kobe George continues to improve with the 16-year-old scoring 250 runs. JAN JUC (5th) The Sharks will need to be more consistent in the second half of the season. Poor performances against Queenscliff and Inverleigh are cause for concern. Return clashes against Armstrong Creek and Anglesea and another meeting with Ocean Grove spells a tough run home. The Sharks’ bowling attack is strong, led by Jordy Graham (19 wickets) and Tom Kearney (16), but they need more runs to challenge for the premiership.

OCEAN GROVE (4th) The Grubbers are inside the four and finals are on the radar, but you sense that it’s a rebuilding season regardless. Young players such as Sam McGlynn and Bailey Le Maistre as well as Noah Brooks are being given a taste of A Grade cricket and the club will be better for it. Shaun Fanhauser is in career best form to be the comp’s leading run scorer with 387. Return games against Anglesea will be tough, but it’s the next game against Jan Juc that could determine who finishes inside the four. QUEENSCLIFF (3rd) Two games against St Leonards and Inverleigh should mean at least three wins while Barrabool presents a more difficult task. The Coutas must turn the tables on the Bulls on the results from last week in the two-dayer to come. Queenscliff will make the finals. The only question is where do they finish? Tim Frankenburg shook off an unusually quiet start to the season with a superb 95 before Christmas in an ominous sign. ST LEONARDS (8th) The Saints hadn’t looked like winning a game until Saturday when they knocked off Inverleigh with a superb bowling performance. Kanishka Nawagamuwa has been a shining light with 253 runs, including two scores in the 90s, but it’s the bowling that has seen the Saints struggle although a six-wicket haul from Shanaka Kethbevilage was certainly encouraging and a further four on Saturday outlined his importance to the team. That first win will give the players a lot of confidence and the challenge is to win again before the season is out.

Heads and Hawks frontrunners for promotion Barwon Heads and Drysdale lead the Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association A2 Grade ladder at the halfway point of the season. Justin Flynn looks at the run home. BARWON HEADS (1st) The Seagulls are almost certain to finish top two and it’s their batting that strikes fear into opposition teams. Jason Mallett and Matt Bode have four centuries and almost 700 runs between them while Charlie Hurst, Tony Mirabella, Max Melzer and Darcy Hewitt are more than capable. To make matters worse for opposition attacks, former Sub District gun Brent McMinn is now playing for the Seagulls. If anything it’s the bowling and the lack of a genuine pace option that the Seagulls lack, but slow bowlers Sam Schaller and Harry Hyland prove that you don’t need to be quick to take wickets. Matt High is also another option. The run home is tricky with return games against Drysdale and Wallington and another game against Portarlington, but this side will relish being tested after an untroubled first half of the season. COLLENDINA (6th) The Cobras are playing plenty of youngsters in a move that should stand them in good stead going forward. Noah Jeffrey, Monty Juffermans-Goodluck, Gus Peters and Oscar Walter have shown at times that they can have good periods in A Grade. Veteran Dean Britt is still bowling well and is happy to shoulder a huge workload, often into the breeze. Collendina has a bye to come and two games against Newcomb and Winchelsea. Finals are highly unlikely, but won’t be a priority ahead of acclimatising more youth to the top flight. DRYSDALE (2nd) The Hawks are Barwon Heads’ main competitor for the flag and 26 OCEAN GROVE VOICE Friday, 13 January, 2023

Jason Mallett leads the way for runs in A2 Grade. (Pictures: Justin Flynn) 312078_02

promotion to A1 Grade. The Hawks face the same sides as the Heads in the run home in what will be a test, but Nick Hallam (296 runs) and Charlie Clode (224 runs) along with the experienced Jason Malcolm mean runs are never a problem. Blake Dobbin provides a bit of fire with the ball and while Drysdale will make the finals, its goal will be to hold onto a top two spot and earn a home semi-final. NEWCOMB (7th) It’s been a horror season for Newcomb. The Bulls have three Saturdays off in a row from January 21 to February 11 courtesy of two byes and return games against Collendina and Winchelsea. Newcomb’s aim will be winning one game before the season is through, but it’s difficult to see that happening. More application is needed from the batting to prevent further outright defeats.

PORTARLINGTON (4th) A nightmare run home sees the Demons play Barwon Heads again and Drysdale and Wallington twice. But sitting in fourth spot, albeit by one point, it means they control their own destiny. Cameron Gourley has 241 runs so far and it would be a brave pundit to suggest he won’t reach 400 by season’s end. Even if Port finishes fourth, it is capable of winning the whole thing although it probably needs a bit more from its attack if it is to trouble the top two sides. WALLINGTON (3rd) It’s been a bountiful season so far for the Wallabies, but all that is about to be tested. Return games against Barwon Heads, another against Drysdale and fellow finals contender Portarlington twice will determine where Wallington finishes.

Sven Burluraux has been a superb recruit for Wallington. 310109_14

The Wallabies are good enough to play finals and do some damage once there. Sven Burluraux, Damien Howsam and Matt Sampson-Barnes have all shown form with the willow while evergreen Damien Biemans and Dane Wise-Graham form the basis of a good attack. WINCHELSEA (5th) Two byes don’t help Winch’s cause but return games against the bottom two sides certainly do. The Blues will probably need to defeat Newcomb outright in their two-dayer to have a chance of making it. We haven’t seen the best of Adam Korth yet this season, although a timely 61 on Saturday was just the tonic. Winchelsea will be hoping Portarlington and/or Wallington stumble in the run home while picking up enough points to overtake one of them to make the four.

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Port picks up the winning points By Justin Flynn Portarlington got the better of Collendina in Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association B2 Grade on Saturday, January 7. The Cobras fielded a strong side with their A2 Grade side having the bye, but Port prevailed by 22 runs. Stephen Illingworth top scored for the Demons with 42 in the final total of 6-163 while Tom Dewey made 23. Mark Tilders and Noah Milburn each got 20 to push the total up to more than four an over. Oscar Walter and Dean Britt each snared

two wickets for Dina. It was Britt’s 50th B Grade for the Snakes and he has been one of the club’s best players in A Grade this season. Des Every (27) and Fletcher Keck (31) put on 56 for the second wickets when it was Collendina’s turn to bat, but that would be the only decent partnership of the innings. Chris Thompson tried his best with 24, but a final total of 141 wasn’t enough. Stephen Illingworth capped off a great game with two wickets while Pankaj Vyas, Riley Illingworth and Jesse Usher also took two each for Port. Collendina thrashed Queenscliff in C Grade.

Mick Goodger top scored with 48 from 60 deliveries in Dina’s total of 185. Grant McIntosh (28) and Paul Wursthorn (20) also contributed. Kyne Krusic-Golub was Queenscliff’s best bowler with a tidy 3-18 from eight overs while Ethan Smith picked up two wickets. In reply Queenscliff was 9-64,but a 30-run last wicket stand between Shane Matthews (18 not out) and Darren Britton (14) at least prolonged the inevitable. Wursthorn completed a fine individual game with 3-24 from eight overs and George Every joined in on the fun with 3/25.

Portarlington’s Stephen Illingworth sends one down to Collendina’s Des Every. (Ivan Kemp) 314600_06

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Shaun Frankhauser cuts during his innings of 106 not out for Ocean Grove.

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Frankhauser smashes win for Grove Opener Shaun Frankhauser’s run scoring spree continued on Saturday, January 7 as Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association resumed after the Christmas and New Year break. Fankhauser made his second century of the season for Ocean Grove and has scores of 34, 5, 47, 30, 108, 57 and 106 not out this season for a total of 387 runs at an average of 64.50. Ocean Grove won the toss and batted against second placed Jan Juc with Fankhauser and captain Dan Roddis (33 off 36 balls) getting the side off to a great start with a 63run opening stand. Nathan Taylor chipped in with 29 at No 3 and Fankhauser continued to bat through the innings to remain undefeated on 106 from 121 deliveries. The final score of 6-188 was impressive, but it would require a solid bowling effort against the Sharks’ batting Jan Juc’s innings never really gathered any momentum despite starts from Iva Priest (35) and Nick Hyden (33) as youngster Bailey Le Maistre took his best ever A Grade figures of 5/25. Le Maistre’s nagging little medium pacers were instrumental in dismissing the Sharks for 133, 58 runs short.

Nathan Taylor made 29 for Ocean Grove.

Wallington came up short in its first big test of the season when play resumed in A2 Grade of Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association on Saturday, January 7. Wallington was all out for just 116 against Drysdale with Damien Biemans (38) and Damien Howsam (36) getting runs while a late-order cameo from Craig Hillgrove (32 off 17 deliveries) provided entertainment. Ben Spencer picked up three wickets for Drysdale while youngster Hayden Eddy grabbed two in a promising display. Drysdale got the required runs in the 26th over and lost just the wicket of Charlie Clode, but not before he made a sparkling 49 from 46 balls. Jason Malcolm played the anchor role with 20 not out from 69 balls while skipper Nick Hallam continued his bountiful season with 50 not out from 40. Dane Wise-Graham bowled well in his 200th game for the Wallabies, taking 1-19 from eight tidy overs. The Wallabies face Portarlington this Saturday in a huge game for both sides. Wallington fared much better in C Grade, upsetting Armstrong Creek. Armstrong Creek batted first and made 9-134. Jason Stewart was the most successful Wallaby bowler with 3-25, but Ross Moreland (2-22), William Richardson (2-23) and Murray Biemans (1-14 from eight overs) also played a role. Wallington got the required runs with four wickets and just one over in hand. Raghav Mehra made 44 from 82 balls and Tony Jones played an important of 22 not out for Wallington. Justin Flynn

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The loss meant Jan Juc went from second to fifth on the ladder while the Grubbers are now inside the top four. Jan Juc veteran Iain Lygo made a superb unbeaten hundred against Ocean Grove in B1 Grade. Lygo was at his brilliant best with 100 not out from 99 deliveries while James Iwanuch made 47 and Kai Powers hit 37 not out from only 17 balls. Ocean Grove set out on pursuit of 224 for victory and a 97-run second-wicket stand between Adam Arnold (64) and Jarryd Nairn

(31) was promising. Dylan Thorley tried his best to get the run rate going with 30 not out from 15, but the Grubbers fell short. Drysdale easily took care of Ocean Grove with a nine-wicket win in B2 Grade. Troy Wiseman tried his best for Grove with 42, but three wickets each to Sam Rees and Lachie Birse meant a final total of 127 was subpar. The Hawks got the runs, losing only one wicket with Ryan Jull making 51 not out.

Dane Wise-Graham played his 200th senior game for Wallington on January 7. (Facebook)

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