Geelong Indy - 16th June 2023

Tartan-riffic time at Celtic fest

Huge numbers flocked to Portarlington for the National Celtic Folk Festival over the long weekend.

About 15,000 festival-goers were treated to music, dancing, food and entertainment including some star-studded international acts.

Festival director Una McAlindan said organisers were nervous about the turnout considering the economic downturn and coming back after COVID, but those fears were put to rest early as thousands ventured to the seaside Bellarine Peninsula town.

Sophie Stringer, Rorie Lamaro and Stephanie Scott (pictured) got into the spirit of the festival as punters dressed up in their best Celtic gear and enjoyed the four days of fun.

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Homeless crisis worsens

By Jena Carr

South Barwon homelessness rates have soared by 465 per cent, according to data from The Council to Homeless Persons.

The analysis compares Census data from 2016 to 2021 and identified that the South Barwon electorate near Geelong recorded the state’s worst homelessness increase by close to 148 people.

Meli Youth, Housing and South West Services director Josephine Taylor said the homelessness support organisation for young people aged 15 to 25 had seen demand for its

services grow.

“There are currently around 8500 people on the priority waitlist for social housing in the Barwon region,” she said.

“These are people on the top priority for reasons like rough sleeping, family violence, severe over-crowding and threats of danger.”

MsTaylorsaidthestatisticswereconcerning but not surprising as the region was one of the fastest growing areas in Victoria as “affordable housingremainsstatic”andprivaterentalcosts rise.

“Often the only alternative is motel accommodation, which is not always

guaranteed, not fit for purpose and expensive,” she said. “Young people are also increasingly presenting with more complex needs, which creates even more barriers for support in terms of safe accommodation.”

The Outpost vice president Amy Flint said there had been a 50 per cent increase in people using The Outpost’s services over the past 12 months, which is currently at a five-year high.

“The Outpost has served over 10,000 meals this year. That’s between 20 and 50 hot healthy meals each and every day,” she said.

“Currently we are seeing an upward trend in young people who are sleeping in their cars

with no other alternative.”

Ms Flint said along with the organisation’s primary service of “feeding those in need”, more people were requesting warmer clothing, and the items were leaving faster than they were being donated.

“There has been a much higher demand as we lead into the coldest months of the year for blankets, sleeping bags, and beanies,” she said.

“It’s a stressful situation for many in our community who are already doing it tough.”

Help is available by calling Barwon Community Youth Foundation on 1800 825 955 or The Outpost on 03 5223 1201.

• Ideal for independent and busy retirees.

• Close proximity to popular beach destinations, shopping strips and centres, bowls and golf clubs, public transport and Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre.

• Social activities, fitness classes, bowling green, library, art and craft room, BBQ areas, active men’s shed group and beautiful gardens.

• Flexibility for individualised and expansive gardens.

• Pet-friendly and gated community.

• Easy access from Melbourne Ring Road to Barwarre Gardens in Marshall and just minutes from Geelong’s CBD.

Data shows Geelong crime jump

Crime has risen in Greater Geelong in the year to March, according to figures released by the Crime Statistics Agency.

The data, released on Thursday, June 15, reveals reported crime increased from 19,940 offences to 20,795 in the 12 months to March.

Breaches of family violence orders skyrocketed2455offencesto2983,whilebreach of bail conditions went from 423 offences to 587. Criminal damage to a property increased from 1635 offences to 1782, while graffiti went from 141 to 213.

Non-residential non-aggravated burglary increased from 398 offences to 455 and drug

possession increased from 731 to 807.

Areas of crime that decreased included threatening behaviour, from 334 to 259 offences, and aggravated robbery fell from 89 to 71, its lowest level since 2017.

Drug trafficking fell from 103 to 73, the lowest level since 2014. Public health and safety offences, which exploded during the COVID years(783in2021and239in2022),werealmost non-existent last year, with just three offences recorded. Disorderly and offensive conduct has gone down by 12 offences to 421.

Victoria Police was contacted for Greater Geelong specific comment about the statistics.

Big night for chamber

It was a night of laughter and reminiscing as the Geelong Chamber of Commerce celebrated 170 years.

About 450 people gathered at The Pier on Thursday, June 8 to reflect on the chamber’s history of supporting local businesses.

Chief executive Jeremy Crawford said it was “fantastic reconnecting” with people and getting to know new faces at the event, which looked to host as many people as possible.

“When planning this event, it was incredibly important for us to provide a platform and a celebration,” he said.

“Theboardoftheorganisationsupportedthe fact that we couldn’t lose sight of how we bring our business communities together.”

President Dr John Stekelenburg said that “in adversity, there’s always opportunities”, and the event was an exciting time to look at how the chamber was helping drive change in the community.

“I’m really optimistic. I look forward to the future and I also look forward to the future of the chamber,” he said.

“It’s important that we provide events such as this, to showcase our vibrant and rich business community and to continue being the connection point of business in Geelong.”

Corangamite MP Libby Coker said the number of people that came to the event showed the chamber’s strength in being the “region’s voice for business and industry”.

“The advocacy of this organisation has been one that has made sure that this region has grown and will continue to grow,” she said.

The anniversary event featured music by Piano Bar’s Andy Pobjoy and a video detailing the chamber’s history from 1853 to the present.

There was also a panel discussion from the currentchamberpresidentDrStekelenburgand former presidents, Norm Lyons (2000-2001) and Kylie Warne (2013-2018).

Statewide there were 496,589 criminal offences recorded in Victoria, representing an increase of 26,424 offences or 5.6 per cent from the previous year.

Overall crime still remained 9.1 per cent below pre-COVID levels. In the 12 months leading up to March 2020, there were 542,059 criminal offences committed – 45,470 more offences than in the most recent 12-month reporting period.

Overall crimes against the person increased by 3.2 percent year-on-year, with crimes such as assaults and dangerous driving offences driving this increase. Pleasingly, offences to

reduce included stalking and harassment, rape, and sex offences against children.

“Overall crime in Victoria is gradually increasing from the low levels of 2020/21, however still remains more than 9 percent below pre-COVID levels,” regional operations deputy commissioner Rick Nugent said.

“Serious offences including family violence serious assaults, rape, sex offences against children, and stalking and harassment all recorded reductions. While this is positive, there are clearly a number of areas of concern that police are investing significant energy and resources towards.”

Julie Hunter and Rob Hunter from Huntercorp Investments and Zenith Business Advisory & Geelong Chamber Director Renee Jovic celebrate the Geelong Chamber of Commerce turning 170. (Supplied)

More charging options for EVs

New electric vehicle (EV) charging stations are popping up around the Surf Coast Shire as the council looks to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions.

Surf Coast Shire Council received $30,500 for the $55,000 project from the state government’s EV charging for council fleets funding program.

Councillor Kate Gazzard said the program enabled the installation of two-kilowatt chargers at the council’s Torquay Civic headquarters and one at each Torquay and Winchelsea works depots.

“This installation project provides us with EV charging coverage at Council’s main work sites,” she said.

“It provides scope for expanding our EV fleet and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, inlinewithourClimateEmergencyresponse.

“Council resolved in April last year to set June 2030 as a target for zero greenhouse gas emissions from all corporate operations, excluding Anglesea landfill.”

Council has one existing EV charger, with two more expected within the next year, and currently provides free public EV chargers at Moriac Community Centre and Lorne Visitor Information Centre.

Council is working on further installations across the shire to meet the rising demand and expectations and promote more sustainable transport options and tourism.

The project forms part of the council’s Zero 2030 target of reaching zero emissions for its light fleet vehicles by 2027-28 and for its whole fleet, including trucks and excavators, by 2030.

77th celebration for NCWV Geelong branch

Geelong’s branch of the National Council of Women Victoria is holding its 77th annual luncheon.

Key speaker for the event is University of Melbourne Professor Cassandra Szoeke, a principal investigator of the Women’s Healthy Ageing Project.

Professor Szoeke will share the findings of a distinctive continuous clinical study of women in midlife from 45 years to 70 and still ongoing, spanning over 30 years, and following 400 women.

The NCWV Geelong Branch has served the Geelong community for 79 years and was notable for getting women considered for jury duty service in 1966.

NCWV Geelong is a not for profit organisation and advocates for women and

girls in different priority areas.

“Sustainable health - that’s something we as women do not hear that often in the news...and I don’t mean ‘bikini health’...I mean, what happens when we approach our older years,” organiser Alexandra Jeffrey said.

“When we are in our middle years, or non-reproductive years, how can we age healthfully … vibrantly … not only living longer, but living better?”

The National Council of Women Victoria, Geelong Branch’s 77th annual luncheon is on June 26 at noon at St Mary’s Sporting Club pavilion.

Phone Helen Rodd on 5222 7327 or Anne Parton on 5241 9344 for more information and to RSVP.

Surf Coast Shire councillor Kate Gazzard with EV Charger. (Supplied)

‘Huge turnout’ at Celtic Festival

By Jena Carr

The National Celtic Folk Festival (NCFF) has wrapped up another successful year in Portarlington with a “huge turnout” over the weekend-long cultural event.

Festival director Una McAlindan said the festival was in its 19th year and was in full swing for the first year since 2019.

Ms McAlindan said the NCFF was attended by more than 15,000 people from Friday, June 9, to Monday, June 12.

“We were a bit nervous about the turnout considering the economic downturn and coming back after COVID,” she said.

“The weather was on our side this year,

Geelong’s event for veterans

A free event is coming to Geelong’s Steampacket Gardens to encourage conversations between veterans, their families, and the community.

The Victorian Veteran Family Services Family Fun Day on Sunday, June 18, will feature a sausage sizzle, live music, face painting, a petting farm, and information stalls from ex-service organisations.

Legacy Melbourne veteran liaison officer and former army veteran Adam Kent said bringing the event to Geelong was important as the area has a large veteran community.

“We can go a long way to improving the veteran and the family which adds value to the community,” he said.

“Veterans and families are assets to their community, but sometimes they’re not sure how to fit back in, and the community wants them to fit back in, but not sure how.

Mr Kent said many regional veterans were unaware of the many services available, and the event looked to connect them with those options in a “fun, jovial way”.

“It’s about creating a discussion in a safe environment, sharing stories, and learning from each other,” he said.

Toilet change safe says officer

A Surf Coast Shire Council officer has addressed concerns about changes to the Local Amenity Law regarding the use of public toilets.

The proposed change would allow children over six years old to be accompanied by an adult of a different gender when using toilets.

In a press release sent by Cr Gary Allen, strategy and effectiveness acting general manager Damian Waight said the proposed update intended to ensure council facilities remainsafeandinclusiveforallcommunities.

“Further, it would mean those identifying as non-binary or gender diverse would lawfully be able to use the toilets and facilities of their choice,” he is quoted as saying. “Research and experiences from other areas around the country show strong evidence that the proposed change won’t result in a rise in problems or unsafe behaviours.”

Cr Heather Wellington shared her concern with the proposed changes in a public letter and said more transparency was needed.

“I am concerned that we label toilets and other facilities ‘male’, ‘female’ or ‘unisex’ but in fact people won’t be able to rely on the ‘male’ and ‘female’ labels in the future,” she said.

“People should at least be warned of the experience they may have if they need to use a toilet they wrongly think is designated for one gender only.”

The proposal is open for consultation until June 24.

which made a big difference to all the outdoor activities, but it was a really great weekend.

“It’s really nice when people are pumped about it, and they can’t wait for next year when we haven’t even finished this year.”

MsMcAlindansaidshelovedhowthefestival was a “really good mix of community” and showed the “generosity of spirit” of everyone that attended.

“There were artists from all over Australia and the vibe was unbelievable,” she said.

“With the international acts, it was fantastic tofinallygetthemhere.We’vebeenworkingon getting them here for three years or more.

“There was also the Geelong Gales, who were celebrating 160 years of the rules of hurling

written in Geelong, so we had hurling on Sunday, which was a bit of a highlight.

“They had quite a few traditional activities and in Ireland, you would traditionally be marched onto the game, so we sort of tried to recreate that and that worked really well.”

TheNCFFfeaturedCelticandFolkactivities, food stalls, sporting events, and live music from Australian and International artists.

Ms McAlindan said the event was a “huge success” and looked forward to seeing what would happen next year.

What’s the Voice referendum about?

It’s about whether we should change the Constitution to recognise the First Peoples of Australia by setting up an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice. A referendum is the only way to change the Australian Constitution.

What is the Voice?

The Voice would be a permanent body that gives independent advice to the Australian Parliament and Government on matters that affect First Nations people.

The Voice aims to help the Parliament and Government to make better decisions and deliver better outcomes for First Nations people.

How will the Voice be set up?

How it’s set up would be determined after the referendum with input from First Nations people, the broader public and the Government. The Parliament would then make a law to set up the Voice.

The intention is that its members will be chosen by and representative of, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from across Australia.

Be ready for the conversation, get informed at

Glenbrae dancers took the stage at the National Celtic Folk Festival. (Ivan Kemp) 341011_11

‘Grand’ entertainment

160 YEARS AGO IN GEELONG From

the pages of the Geelong Chronicle

In February 1863, Mr W. Stoneham, a Geelong musician and bandmaster, announced that he had much pleasure in giving a ‘grand operatic entertainment’ at the Theatre Royal, Malop Street, Geelong.

He was assisted by Miss Octavia Hamilton, Mr Farquharson and members of the chorus of Lyster’s Opera Company, Melbourne. Mr Megson was the solo violinist and musical director and Mr Stockmeyer, the pianist.

The program included arias fromMeyerbeer’s,LesHuguenots, and Wallace’s, Maritana.

SongsfromDonizetti’s,L’Elixir d’Amore (The Elixir of Love) and Lucrezia Borgia were performed. A duet from Verdi’s, Il Trovatore (The Troubador) rounded out the night’s entertainment.

Most of the operas had been composed in the 1830s and 1840s but were still popular with audiences. Verdi’s opera was the most recent, having been composed in 1852.

Mr Stoneham was to see that the private boxes at the theatre were made suitable for ‘the reception of ladies’. (By reducing the number of chairs in the private boxes, room could be made for fashionable ladies in large, hooped skirts.) Seats in the private boxes were priced at 5 shillings; stalls 2 shillings; and the pit 1 shilling. The advertisement ended with a sentence we are familiar with today:

‘Smokingwillbestrictlyprohibitedinanypart of the House’.

There was to be another concert at the Theatre Royal on the following night but there had been a mix up about renting the theatre and Miss Hamilton and Mr Farquharson performed instead at the Temperance Hall, Little Malop Street.

Reviews were glowing: ‘Miss Hamilton seemstoimproveinvoiceandartisticskillevery time we hear her.’ Of Mr Farquharson, there was an ‘additional depth and sonorousness

to his glorious voice and he has developed a greater flexibility.’

Then, as today, opera is a very expensive form of theatre to perform. After the move to the smaller venue, Mr Stoneham was unable to make a profit on his venture. Despite his singers’ good reviews, the impresario was left the poorer for his efforts.

This article was provided by the Geelong Historical Society. For enquiries, email admin@geelonghistoricalsociety.org.au or write C/- P.O. Box 7129, Geelong West, 3218.

(State Library of Victoria)

Barwon Water to upgrade sewers

Barwon Water will invest more than $50 million over the next five years to expand its program of sewer upgrades and repairs.

Many sewer mains in the region are several decades old (with some over 100 years old). They are vulnerable to damage from tree roots, and from rubbish and wipes flushed down toilets and drains.

The upgrades are part of a commitment made through Barwon Water’s 2023 Price Submission. Works will occur across sites in Geelong,theColacOtwayShire,SurfCoastand

the Bellarine in the coming years to safeguard the reliability of sewerage services by renewing hundreds of pipes.

Barwon Water managing director Tracey Slatter said the work would extend the life of the pipes and minimise the risk of blockages and sewer spills.

Most of the work will see sewerage pipes relined. This is a multifaceted job that involves a CCTV assessment of the pipes to determine their condition, cleaning the pipes with high pressurewater,andtheinstallationofstructural

Country in caring hands

Surf Coast Shire Council has engaged the Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation (WTOAC) to provide traditional land management services.

WTOAC’s Gobata Dja, or Caring for Country team, carried out revegetation and erosion work at Djarrak or Bells Beach last week in an arrangement that was the first of its kind for the council.

WTOAC chief executive Liam Murphy said he was proud of the team’s achievements in protecting and healing places that had been cared for by Wadawurrung people for many years.

“We are grateful for the ongoing support of Surf Coast Shire Council and allowing for the opportunity for Wadawurrung Traditional Owners to once again care for Country,” he said Natural resource management manager Chris Fagan said the Djarrak or Bells Beach project was a “massive milestone for Wadawurrung”.

“It is a special place for our mob,” he said “Building on an already great relationship with the Surf Coast Shire Council allows us to be back out on Dja looking after it, so in return it will then look after us and everyone that enjoys it.”

Surf Coast Shire mayor Liz Pattison said “It’s so important that sites of cultural and environmental significance like Djarrak are protected for generations to come”.

“Engaging Gobata Dja to undertake land management work on Country supports Wadawurrung co-management of land and self-determination of Traditional Owners managing their Country.”

Works support the delivery of WTOAC’s Healthy Country Plan, or Paleert Tjaara Dja, and the vision of all people working together to strengthen Wadawurrung Country and culture. The Corangamite Catchment Management Authority supports the project, and the WTOAC has plans to undertake similar services at other sites of Wadawurrung

liners that are pulled into the existing pipeline via the maintenance holes, essentially creating a pipe-within-a-pipe.

Ms Slatter emphasised that the sewer project encompasses works that are essential to ensure the sewerage network continues to function well. “It’s very important work as it ultimately reduces the risk of spills impacting local areas and ultimately the environment,” she said.

The location of mains means that Barwon Water will need to approach some property owners in order to access pipes.

MsSlattersaidthataffectedcustomerswould be notified of works being undertaken in their area, and that Barwon Water would work with impacted customers to minimise disruption.

“Althoughsomeimpactsareunavoidable,we arecommittedtominimisinginconvenienceto our customers and community,” she said.

The more-than-$50-million program is part of Barwon Water’s 2023 Price Submission,. The first round of works on the program will begin in Anglesea and Lorne later this month.

WTOAC National Resource Management manager Chris Fagan, left, and CEO Liam Murphy with Surf Coast Shire Mayor Liz Pattison. (Supplied)

Humbled to be a Local Legend

Amanda Hough is a Rotary Club of Torquay member, a Winchelsea Medical Clinic nurse, and serves on the board of Geelong Hospice. She speaks with Jena Carr about her many roles and what being Surf Coast Shire’s latest Local Legend means.

Amanda Hough was nominated to be a Surf Coast Shire Local Legend by her friend John MacDonald who died in November due to serious health issues.

“I was so embarrassed about it, because I nominated a dear friend who seriously deserved it,” she said.

“John MacDonald was a Local Legend in 2021, and I supported him a little while he was sick. He has since died and received the Order of Australia as he should have.

“I think he did this as revenge to me and my joke is that I would throttle him, but I can’t because he’s gone.”

Amanda has been involved with the Rotary Club of Torquay for close to 20 years and said she loved getting to know people she wouldn’t usually meet.

“When I joined Rotary, it was an explosion of new people that I could pick the brains of because there’s so much talent in all these sorts of organisations,” she said.

“I have to say part of the reason I do it is because I enjoy the company of my fellow people in the club and their families.

“I like their intent, I like their intelligence, and I like the experiences they’ve brought to Rotary from all different fields of endeavour.

“I didn’t know that many people with that many skills before I joined Rotary. I knew my own circle, which was a good circle, but now it’s much bigger.”

Through her participation with the Rotary Club, Amanda said a highlight included helping grow Torquay Rotary’s annual Motor Show and witnessing the club’s contributions in Indonesia.

“Rotary contributes funds for doctors and surgeons to go to Indonesia to treat burns, cleft palates and other injuries, mainly on children,” she said.

“While our doctors were there, they taught the local doctors and the young plastic surgeons new techniques.

“My job was to check out the processes, see what happens, write a report and see the outcomes.

“What amazed me is that families came out of the jungle and knew to be at this old hotel on a specific date. I don’t know how they found out because they certainly didn’t have mobile phones.

“These people just came out of the jungle into this big old hotel and stood quietly in the car park with their child with the medical problem and just waited.

“They were very grateful, you could see it in their eyes, but they didn’t have to give us anything in return, which is what real generosity is about.”

Amanda said her favourite part about being with the Rotary Club of Torquay was that participation was on her terms and that she didn’t have to show up if she didn’t want to.

“I like that you can be an individual. In Rotary, each club is its own boss,” she said.

“Yes, we have an international organisation, but they can’t tell us what to do. There are legal obligations, insurance and things like that, but we can do it our way, and we certainly do.

“We’ve extended supports to Winchelsea, which is where I work, and that’s clearly an area of need. So, we’ve been supporting scholarships and reading and maths aids for the kids.”

On top of her Rotary achievements, the Local Legend award recognises Amanada’s role in helping design and establish the $1.8 million Winchelsea Medical Clinic.

“As a group, we put our heads together and

decided that the staff would build the clinic,” she said.

“We needed more space, and there was no way we could add to the building we had, which we were tenanting.

“We realised that we only had close to three consulting rooms, and yet the town was growing, the need was growing, and general practice was getting more complex.

“The seven of us decided to put our own funds in and we bought a block of land up and we built this fabulous clinic.”

She said the clinic’s development took close to five years to complete, and the business had been working well despite the unusual arrangement.

“There was not one cross word, it was so respectful the way we worked as a team, I suppose, because we already worked as a team

at the clinic,” she said.

“Now the crazy thing is we’re employees, but we’re the landlord of our boss,” she said.

“It works well, because it’s respectful and we’re not going to put rents up and send our boss broke because we’d lose our jobs.”

Amanda said everyone working in communityservicesdeserved“recognitionfor their efforts”, and she didn’t want individual credit for the Rotary or clinic projects.

“I know people through Rotary and other organisations who are real game changers,” she said.

“I just do it because I enjoy it. Why should you be specially acknowledged for something you’re having a good time doing?

“We feel so powerless about the big wide world, but what we can do is work locally.”

Amanda also serves on the board of

Geelong Hospice, which funds people and their families suffering from a terminal illness and helps healthcare workers upgrade their qualifications and research.

She said that through her career as a nurse, shehadseenalotofheartachefromloneliness, and being active in the community was a way to meet new people.

“Ifyoudon’tstickyourneckoutandjointhe garden club, the book club, or whatever, that heartache and isolation will only compound,” she said.

“If you’ve got a problem and you can chat to someone about it, who you can trust, the problem’s shared, and it doesn’t sit so heavily on your heart.

“If you can even just go to the coffee group or something like that, it’s so much better for people’s mental health.”

‘‘ We feel so powerless about the big wide world, but what we can do is work locally ’’ - Amanda Hough

Amanda Hough is Surf Coast Shire’s latest Local Legend. (Supplied)

CITYNEWS

A home among the trees

Our arborists have installed 20 roosting boxes in trees along the Kevin Hoffman Walk in Lara to provide homes for local wildlife, with 10 designed for microbats and 10 for pardalotes. The boxes were the initiative of the Lara Lions Club and under their supervision, were made by students at Lara Secondary College. Plan a visit this hidden gem in Lara!

HAVE YOUR SAY

Cat Curfew Review

When we reviewed our Domestic Animal Management Plan in 2021, the community had a lot to say about unwanted cat behaviours and cat curfews.

One of the strong themes to emerge was the preference for cats to be contained to their owner’s property 24 hours a day, due to the various impacts they may pose on neighbours, wildlife and the environment.

We want to explore this further. We want to understand from the community:

2023 -24 Community Grants – apply now

Our Community Grants are open for applications. There is more than $3.9 million available to assist the community, arts, events, cultural, sporting, recreation, heritage, and environmental sustainability sectors. Funding ranges from small grants of approximately $500 to assist grassroots activities, through to $350,000 to help shovelready community infrastructure projects. Whether you’re seeking to run a community event, offer workshops or activities, purchase new equipment or upgrade your facilities, there’s funding available for you.

If you’re considering applying for a grant and you’d like to increase your skills and confidence to apply, book now to attend our

Kind people are our kind of people

In recent weeks, our team have received an increased number of abusive phone calls and emails. Like you, our team is passionate about Greater Geelong.

Remember, behind every phone call or email is a person dedicated to serving you and providing the best possible experience.

We believe that every interaction should be rooted in respect and kindness, especially when it comes to our dedicated Customer

fun and practical grant writing workshop. You’ll learn how to clearly explain your project and the benefits, respond to assessment criteria, prepare a budget and get tips for a successful application.

The workshop will be held on Tuesday, 20 June, 5.30pm to 7.30pm at Wurriki Nyal, 137-149 Mercer Street. To register, visit geelong.link/GrantsSession3

Scan the QR code or visit geelong.link/Grants for more information including key dates, the application criteria and how to apply.

Service staff who aim to make your experience with us a positive one.

If you are experiencing frustration or dissatisfaction, we encourage you to express your concerns in a calm manner.

Our Customer Service team is eager to listen, understand and work towards a resolution that satisfies everyone involved.

Let’s work together to make a safe and respectful environment for us to help you.

To read about the Kevin Hoffman Walk, scan the QR code or visit geelong.link/hoffmanwalk

Our 2024 Geelong Calendar competition is now open

Share your photographs from across the region for a chance to be featured in our 2024 Geelong calendar.

We want to see Greater Geelong through your lens, seeking images that represent what makes our region unique and diverse.

To find out more, scan the QR code or visit geelong.link/calendarcomp

TRAFFIC CHANGES

If you are travelling in the areas listed below within these times and date, please scan the QR code or visit geelong.link/events for detailed information regarding changed traffic conditions.

Geelong Cats v Melbourne Demons

›Thursday 22 June, various road closures from 3.50pm.

›Full road closure will affect Moorabool Street, between Park Crescent and Bowen Way.

›how commonly are you impacted by cat behaviours

›what level of cat curfew is felt to be most appropriate to manage cats across our community.

Your thoughts and contributions are a vital part of our planning and decision making.

To have your say, scan the QR code or visit geelong.link/ catcurfew by 5.00pm on Sunday 16 July

You can also attend one of the following drop in sessions where our Health and Local Laws team members will be available to answer questions and record all feedback:

› Saturday 17 June, 9.00am to 11.00am

Waurn Ponds Library, 230 Pioneer Road, Grovedale

› Saturday 24 June, 10.00am to 12.00pm

Baronggook Drysdale Library, 2–8 Wyndham Street, Drysdale

› Saturday 1 July, 2.00pm to 4.00pm Lara Hall, 1A Flinders Avenue, Lara

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The Zimbabwean Community Australia Victoria Language School received $2,000 under the Healthy and Connected Communities Grants.

Roosting boxes being installed at Kevin Hoffman Walk in Lara

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Honours for service, dedication

Greater Geelong and the Surf Coast are celebrating 10 worthy King’s Birthday honours recipients. Independent journalists Justin Flynn and Jena Carr delved into their stories.

Raymond (Ray) Adams AM

Dr Raymond (Ray) Adams has been made a member of the Order of Australia for his significant service in education and psychometric testing.

The Fairhaven man has worked in educational research for more than 20 years and was the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) design leader.

“That’s really been a highlight,” he said.

“PISA is incredibly influential in policy settings about education worldwide, and I was the designer of that for the whole world internationally.”

Ray has had roles across many organisations, including the Australian Council for Education Research and the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority.

He said he fell into education and psychometric testing many years ago.

“I have an interest in education, statistics and mathematics and so it’s a combination of those two areas,” he said.

“I got involved in comparing student achievement outcomes across countries, and I found that incredibly interesting.

“It was eye opening in the sense of becoming aware of education all around the world and how it’s a challenge that the whole world faces.”

Ray said his favourite part about working in his career often changed, but he liked helping people and felt honoured to receive the award.

“I spend a lot of my time now working with offsiders, typically younger people, helping them contribute in their own way,” he said.

“I have a fairly severe disability, and it means I need 24-hour care. I can only keep doingwhatIdobecauseofmywife.Itmakes me continue to live a satisfying life.”

given more than

Les Kelly OAM

decades

Les Kelly has been honoured with a medal of the Order of Australia for services through emergency response organisations.

The Lara resident grew up on a farm at Marcus Hill and joined the CFA when he was young.

“It was something to do and I could drive the farm vehicle across to where we trained at the Mannerim Hall, I was about 12 or 14 –you couldn’t do that now,” he said.

“It’s given me a lot of life skills as how to command people and direct operations at a fire. You’ve got to do it the right way and get along with, and direct, people. It’s not about just giving orders.”

Les was made a life member of the CFA Victoria in 2017 and has given more than 50 years to the organisation and received a

National Medal in 1988 with 3rd Clasp in 2014.

He has been district 7 brigade captain since 2008 and is a former president of Lara Lions.

“I’ve still got to pinch myself,” Les said of the OAM. “You think whether there’s somebody more deserving. You don’t do it for the recognition but it’s nice when it comes.”

Les moved to Lara in 1968 and then the 1969 bushfires swept through.

“You never forget it,” he said.

“The day and the way the wind was and the temperature. You couldn’t stand up in the wind, you had to hold onto the truck.”

Les said without the support of his late wife and daughter, he never would have been able to give the service he has.

Rieny Nieuwenhof OAM

Portarlington’s Rieny Nieuwenhof is a proud owner of a medal of the Order of Australia for his service to veterans, their families, and the community.

The Australian Army veteran did a tour in Vietnam in 1971 and understands the need to look after the men and women who have served.

“I know the difficulties that veterans have gone through since the time they were in Vietnam and then of course afterwards,” he said. “That experience of Vietnam has, for many veterans, left a very deep and traumatic marking on their consciousness.

“They’ve not only suffered physical problems, but they also have major psychological issues as well as a result of their experience in the war zone.”

Rieny said receiving an OAM for helping veterans was “very special”.

“It’s a great honour to be recognised for the work that I’ve been doing,” he said.

“I didn’t expect that would happen at all. I suppose like many recipients of these awards, you do it because you want to, and you do it on a volunteer basis.”

Rieny said he joined the Vietnam Veterans Association of Australia Geelong and District

Surf Coast Shire Council’s Rosemary (Rose) Hodge has received a medal of the Order of Australia for serving local government and the community.

The Jan Juc woman has been involved with the council since 2004 and has served as mayor five times.

She said she loved seeing projects get done for the community’s benefit, which included helping provide equipment to local sporting clubs and improving the standard of local facilities.

“We’ve got a real mixture of beautiful environments,” she said.

“It’sagreatanddiversecommunityinthat we’ve got such beautiful coastlands, but then we’ve got the hinterland with Winchelsea and Deans Marsh.

“You think you’ve seen it all (as a councillor), you haven’t as something else pops up. I think that’s why I like it because things can change so quickly, and the community is awesome.”

Rose’s work with the council includes as a member of the All Abilities Advice Committee, Torquay Community Impact Advisory Committee, and Municipal Association of Victoria representative.

She said her favourite part of working with the council was “seeing the awesome jobs” volunteers do within the community. “Without the volunteers, we couldn’t do what we do,” she said.

“Working with them in a really collaborative manner works really well and I love doing it.”

Rose had previously received the Rotary International Paul Harris Fellow recognition and the Alan J Holding Lions Club Community Service Award.

She said it was “a little bit overwhelming” to receive the OAM for her service in local government and wanted to thank those who nominated her.

“I’m glad the community see that I have tried to work really hard and well for them and I’m very pleased with the award,” she said.

Sub-branch after finishing his professional teaching career and has been the president there since 2013.

“My main work has been the welfare of veterans and their families … helping them in various ways, particularly in the welfare and social area,” he said.

“Veterans, whether they’re Vietnam Veterans or any other veterans, have served their country and done a fantastic job putting their lives on the line if necessary.

“Theyneedtobeacknowledged,recognised, and people need to appreciate what they’ve gone through.”

Surf Coast Shire Councillor Rose Hodge has received an OAM for service to local government and the community. (Supplied)

Rosemary Hodge OAM

Ray Adams has received an AM for his service to education and psychometric testing. (Supplied)

Rieny Nieuwenhof received an OAM for his service to veterans and their families, and to the community. (Ivan Kemp) 339531_02

Les Kelly OAM has

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Fay Stewart-Muir OAM

Boon Wurrung elder Fay Stewart-Muir first started learning the language of her ancestors 20 years ago.

It’s not easy for an adult picking up a new language, but so adept was she, Fay has now taught countless young people the Boon Wurrung language.

Fay, from Thomson, was the recipient of an medal of the Order of Australia this week for service to the Indigenous community.

“Our language was once spoken when we were kids and it’s important to teach our children to speak our language,” she said.

Ian Caldwell OAM

Anyone on the Bellarine Peninsula, or greater Geelong for that matter, interested in cricket probablyknows,orhasheardof,IanCaldwell.

The Belmont resident loves the game and it’s that passion that resulted in him being the recipient of a medal of the Order of Australia this week.

A veteran of more than 500 games for his beloved Portarlington Cricket Club, Ian’s presence as a player, administrator and umpire is well known throughout the region.

Ian still plays for Geelong Seniors and has been president of the Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association (BPCA) since 2013.

HeisalifememberofPortarlingtonCricket Club and the BPCA and is director of the Victorian Country Cricket League Barwon Region.

But despite the decades playing, overseeing andumpiringthesportheloves,it’sthepeople along the way that have made it worthwhile.

“The opportunity to meet wonderful people and form friendships has been the best part,” he said. “When I go down to Port at the beginning of the season and catch up with friends, you’re catching up with family. It adds quality to your life.

A translator of Boon Wurrung and Wemba Wemba languages, Koori Court elder, mentor and language teacher for Koori prisoners, Fay is also a published author of four children’s books that welcome and introduce Indigenous and non-Indigenous childrentoimportantelementsofAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture.

“There weren’t any stories from Victoria,” she said.

“We wanted something that was very important for First Nations people.”

“I talk to the boys inside if they’ve got any problems that I can help them with,” Fay said

of her work with Indigenous prisoners.

“Just seeing an elder coming in. We don’t ask about why they are in there.”

Fay said she had some reservations about accepting an honour from the monarchy, but said it was important to continue on a learning journey for both Indigenous and non-Indigenous people.

“It’s a two way thing,” she said.

“But then to be recognised for the work you have done for our people and teachers as well to be on that learning journey.”

Fay was added to the Victorian Honour Roll of Women in 2020.

Margaret Markovic has received a medal od the Order of Australia for her road trauma and safety initiatives service.

The Lara women’s career includes volunteering with the RoadSafe Westgate Community Road Safety Council and Victoria Police Western Suburbs School Program.

She said her passion for road safety started after a drunk driver killed her son, and she decided to start the Road Trauma Families Victoria organisation with her daughter in 2012.

“The processes that we’ve been through was quite extensive and emotionally difficult,” she said.

“My daughter and I decided to help other families, because our lived experience identifiedmanygapsneedingtobeaddressed in supporting families.”

Margaret said her work in road safety advocacy was the right thing to do and that a highlight for her was starting the Raw2Roar program to “assist the teenagers who are left behind as siblings”.

“The teenagers are lost souls and the unseen road trauma legacy,” she said.

“For them to see that they’re not alone, they’re not the only ones, and to see peers in a similar situation and share their feelings is big for teenagers.

“It’s making sure that Daniel’s memory is left sparkling and that other families feel there is someone there that understands what they’re going through.”

Margaret said she was “very grateful” to receive an OAM award and that the realisation hadn’t quite “sunk in” yet.

“I feel absolutely numb. I’m just so thrilled and proud,” she said.

Margaret said people needed to be safe on the road and to “be patient, care for each other and take your time”.

“I’m begging people to be careful,” she said. “There’s someone waiting for you at home. Think of that before you do anything that’s unacceptable on the road.”

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“As a custodian of the game it’s up to you to do good and leave the status of the game in the same condition if not better.”

Ian said the nomination came as a “total surprise”.

“I was in a bit of a state of shock,” he said.

“It’s not something that you’re expecting.

Susan (Liz) Lester OAM

Highton’s Dr Susan (Liz) Lester has been recognised for her strong support in the community with a medal of the Order of Australia.

The Highton Clinic partner and general practitioner has been working in the health industry for more than 30 years and has helped local and international communities through volunteering.

“Ithinkyougetthatsenseofsatisfactionthat you are doing something for your community and your part of the community,” she said.

“I do volunteer work overseas with

I’m the fifth person connected with Port to get a national award.”

Other than cricket, Ian is currently treasurerofGeelongFriendsoftheMelbourne Symphony Orchestra and has been secretary of the American Civil War Roundtable of Australia for 12 years.

various charities in Ethiopia, and I feel like I won already because I met my husband volunteering in Ethiopia.

“He’s been here for nearly 18 months now and we got married last August, so I feel like I’ve already been rewarded for any good deeds I’ve done to be honest.”

Liz also helps charity theatre company Medimime Productions raise money for the Geelong University Hospital.

“I love medicine because it’s the variety and getting to know people while helping them through the years,” she said.

“The theatre stuff I love because it’s very

Margaret Markovic has received an OAM for her service to road trauma and safety initiatives.

social, and you make good friends through that common ground of wanting to help people.”

Liz said it was “incredibly humbling” and “a bit surreal” to be nominated by a patient and receive the OAM for her service to the community.

“I think we are all very self-critical. We remember the mistakes we made, and the unkind things people have said to us rather than our own achievements,” she said.

“I’m sure there are more deserving people than me, and I’m lucky that someone took the time and effort to nominate me.”

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Margaret Markovic OAM

Susan (Liz) Lester received an OAM for her service to the community through a range of organisations.

Fay Stewart-Muir received an OAM for service to the Indigenous community. (Ivan Kemp)

Ian Caldwell OAM has been recognised for his service to cricket and to professional organisations. (Ivan Kemp) 339481_02

Squadron Administration Commodore Ian Graham and mayor Trent Sullivan earlier this year, celebrating Geelong Coast Guard’s 60 years of continuous service. (Supplied)

Ian Graham is has received a medal of the Order of Australia.

Ian is the Coast Guard western Victorian squadron administration commodore and is also a board member and trainer/assessor.

Ian’s lengthy service history with the AustralianVolunteerCoastGuardAssociation is well known throughout the region. He was a board member of the Victoria Squadron from 2016 to 2019 and has been Flotilla Commander at Flotilla VF8, Geelong since 2016 and various other roles including purser, administration officer and training officer since 2012.

IanwaspresidentoftheKeilorKiwanisClub and a member for 13 years and was a police officer from 1969 to 2011.

He is the cadet liaison and protocol officer for the training vessel at Geelong Naval Cadets, captain of district 7 Geelong Coast Guard Brigade and invigilator at Australian Marine College, University of Tasmania.

Ian’’s volunteer work includes Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre and door knocking for the Red Cross.

Ian received a Meritorious Service Award (Operations) from west Victorian squadron, AustralianVolunteerCoastGuardAssociation in 2020, a highly commended certificate from the Chief Commissioner of Victoria Police in 1998 and a Victoria Police District Commendation in the mid-1990s.

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Geelong’s Dr Margaret Grigg has received a medal of the Order of Australia for her close to40yearsofserviceinthementalhealthfield.

The Forensicare chief executive officer has had many health roles in organisations like Victoria’s Department of Health, Mind Australia and the World Health Organisation.

“I spent 12 months working internationally for the World Health Organisation in early mental health policy, and that it was an amazing time,” she said.

“A real highlight for me was following the Victorian bushfires (Black Friday 2009). I coordinated Victoria’s psychosocial response to the bushfires, and that was such an incredible time.

“It was an opportunity to really support incredibly traumatised individuals, communities and really make a difference.”

Margaret had received the National Emergency Medal in 2012 and said it didn’t

“feel quite real” to receive the OAM.

“I feel a bit undeserving of it but also privileged,” she said. “I’ve worked with people who’vetaughtmesomuch,andIthinkmental health is an incredibly important conversation for us to have in the community.

“I think about the people I’ve worked with or known in the context of a long career working in the mental health area, and I can think of many people who are more brave and deserving than me.”

Margaret said she was “endlessly amazed” by people’s courage, and it was necessary to maintain hope in the mental health field.

“I have met so many people who have found their way through the most horrendous experiences,” she said. “If I could encourage one nurse to come and work in mental health, that would make me super happy.

“It’s meaningful work where you make real differences in the lives of people.”

Margaret

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The Guide

24 HOURS IN EMERGENCY

SBS, Monday, 9.25pm

DANCING WITH THE STARS

Seven, Sunday, 7pm

Dance like no one is watching, they say. But in this star-studded competition – returning for a fresh season of everything from a possible rumba to perhaps even a spot of breakdancing – everyone’s eyes will be peeled. From the sparkling costumes and enthusiastic moves to every awkward step, the stars’ performances will be analysed. Affable hosts Sonia Kruger and Daryl Somers are back, along with new judges Craig Revel Horwood and Sharna Burgess to encourage the competitors’ inner dancer. The celebs burning up the dance floor this time include foodie Matt Preston, Olympian Sally Pearson, actress Pia Miranda and landscaper Charlie Albone.

NEW ZEALAND FROM A TRAIN

SBS, Friday, 7.35pm

After a busy week, this could be the opportune moment to stop, sit down and relax: drink in the picturesque scenery aboard a Kiwi train. Let all your worries fly metaphorically out the moving carriage window as you zip through some incredible landscapes. Traversing subtropical, high alpine, rain forests, oceans, volcanoes, and grasslands, New Zealand’s rail networks offer a diverse visual tapestry to delight the senses. In tonight’s premiere, jump aboard longdistance service The Northern Explorer, which kicks off in Auckland. The journey ascends to the volcanic plateau, traversing bridges such as the Mohaka Viaduct, which were built specially for the line.

Friday, June 16

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Gardening Australia. Advice for the home gardener.

8.30 Utopia. (PG, R) A completed bypass is held up from opening due to signage for a problematic monument.

9.00 Smother. (Mal) Val and Paul share their plans.

9.50 Mayfair Witches. (Malv) Rowan makes a shocking discovery.

10.30 Interview With The Vampire. (Final, MA15+hv)

11.20 ABC Late News.

11.35 The Split. (Mls, R)

12.35 Harrow. (Mav, R) 1.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

ABC TV

8.00 Hard Quiz. 8.30 MOVIE: The Miseducation Of Cameron Post. (2018, M) 10.00 Documentary Now!

10.25 Portlandia. 11.05 Doctor Who. Midnight To Be Advised. 12.30 We Hunt Together. 1.15 Killing Eve. 2.00 Brassic. 2.45 Friday Night Dinner. 3.05 Miniseries: Tipping The Velvet. 4.05 ABC News Update. 4.10 Close. 5.00 Buddi. 5.10 Book Hungry Bears. 5.20 Ana Pumpkin. 5.25 Bing. 5.35 Late Programs.

N ITV (34)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 New Zealand From A Train: The Northern Explorer. Part 1 of 2.

8.30 Greenland: Survival At The Edge. Part 1 of 2.

9.25 Legends Of The Pharaohs: Mystery Of The Great Pyramid. (Masv, R) A look at the Great Pyramid of Giza.

10.20 SBS World News Late.

10.50 Vienna Blood. (MA15+a)

Some shows command the limelight, while others quietly thrive. Grey’s Anatomymay well be the longestrunning medical drama in history, with news it will deliver a 20th season, but it’s this real-life British medical stalwart that endures. Tonight, it returns with an extraordinary 30th season, with a new setting to boot. The accident and emergency department at Queen’s Medical Centre, Nottingham, one of the busiest departments in Europe, is the long-serving series’ new base, introducing a fresh team of healthcare experts including Nurse in charge Lou (pictured). We also meet 45-year-old Kristy, who has dislocated her ankle on a fun run, and seven-year-old Hunter, who has come off worse for wear after tumbling from a tree.

THE ROOKIE

Seven, Tuesday, 9pm

He’s the middle-aged rookie police officer who shines with commitment and humour as he keeps up with his much-younger counterparts, but at this rate will we see Officer John Nolan (Castle’s Nathan Fillion) old and grey before he leaves his training wheels behind? With season six of this light-hearted crime drama recently greenlighted, there’s a lot more development and story yet to come. Tonight, John and a sleep-deprived Celina (Lisseth Chavez, pictured) investigate a cash deposit linked to an old DEA case. The spectacle of Halloween adds some extra fun and shenanigans, while John and Bailey (Jenna Dewan) fan their competitiveness by having a pancake contest to pick their wedding’s location.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Johanna Griggs chats to Charlie Albone about signing up to DancingwiththeStars

7.30 Football. AFL. Round 14. Brisbane Lions v Sydney. From the Gabba, Brisbane.

10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews.

11.00 Armchair Experts. (M) A panel discusses all things AFL.

12.00 To Be Advised.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Cricket. The Ashes. First Test. England v Australia. Day 1. Morning session. From Edgbaston, Birmingham, England.

10.40 Cricket. The Ashes. First Test. England v Australia. Day 1. Afternoon session. From Edgbaston, Birmingham, England.

3.30 Hello SA. (PG, R) The team takes a tour off Whyalla.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.

7.30 Bondi Rescue. (PGa) Harries confronts a body surfer.

8.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R) Celebrity panellists include Emma Holland, Tony Martin and Alex Ward.

8.00 MOVIE: The Care Bears Movie. (1985) 9.25 MOVIE: Soul Plane. (2004) 11.00 Late Programs.

12.45 The Investigation. (Ma, R)

2.25 The Hunt For A Killer. (MA15+as, R) 4.10 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.40 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

1.30 Home Shopping. [MEL]TravelOz.(PG, R)

2.00[MEL]HomeShopping.(R)

4.00[MEL]MillionDollarMinute.(R)

4.30[MEL]MillionDollarMinute.(R)

5.00[MEL]NBCToday.

4.00 Postcards. (PG, R) The team revisits beloved spots.

4.30 Global Shop. (R) Home shopping.

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) Sonny falls ill.

9.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Mls, R) Guests include Salma Hayek, Julianne Moore, Johannes Radebe, Shania Twain, Lizzo and Tom Grennan.

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

Saturday, June 17

ABC TV (2)

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast.

9.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 ABC News At Noon.

12.30 Smother. (Mal, R) 1.20 Miniseries: The North Water. (MA15+alv, R) 2.20 The Durrells. (PG, R) 3.10 Heywire. (R)

3.40 Landline. (R)

4.10 Road Kill Warriors. (PG)

4.25 Designing A Legacy (2023) (PG, R)

5.25 The Platypus Guardian. (PG, R)

6.20 The ABC Of... (PG, R)

Hosted by David Wenham.

6.50 Bluey. (R) The neighbourhood plays a game of cricket.

7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.

7.30 Sister Boniface Mysteries.

(Ma) Sister Boniface investigates when the lead singer for a rock’n’roll band is found dead in his dressing room.

8.20 Vera. (Mav, R) Childhood memories haunt Vera after she investigates a murder at a remote cottage.

9.50 Ragdoll. (Final, MA15+av)

Baxter and Edmunds are faced with a difficult decision as Rose’s name becomes the last one on the list.

10.35 The Messenger. (Mal, R)

The third ace arrives.

11.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

Music video clips.

SBS (3)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 9.10 Growing A Greener World. (PG) 10.10 Wonderful World Of Baby Animals. (PG) 11.00 Travel Quest. 12.00

WorldWatch. 2.00 Gymnastics. Artistic World Challenge Cup Series. Round 2. Highlights.

4.00 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (R) 4.30 Journey Through Albania. (R) 5.40 Weeks Of War. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 The Real Crown: Inside The House Of Windsor: Tomorrow’s People. (PG) Part 4 of 5.

8.30 Westminster Abbey: Behind Closed Doors. (PG) Speaker of the House of Commons Sir Lindsay Hoyle visits Westminster Abbey.

9.20 World’s Most Scenic River Journeys: Hudson. (R) Takes a journey down the Hudson River through some of New York State’s most picturesque landscapes.

10.15 Britain’s Most Expensive Houses. (PGl, R)

11.10 MOVIE: Amy. (2015, MA15+adl, R)

1.30 Miniseries: Hungry Ghosts. (Mahl, R)

SEVEN (6, 7)

6.00 Home Shopping. [MEL]NBCToday.

7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Round 5. Darwin Triple Crown. Day 1. Qualifying and Supports. 3.00 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Round 5. Darwin Triple Crown. Day 1. Pre-Race and race. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Football. AFL. Round 14. Richmond v St Kilda. From the MCG.

10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. A wrap-up of the game, including panel discussion and interviews, with access to players, coaches and staff.

11.00 To Be Advised.

12.30 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 5. Darwin Triple Crown. Day 1. Highlights. From Hidden Valley Raceway, Darwin.

1.30 Home Shopping.

[MEL]Harry’sPractice.(R)

2.00[MEL]HomeShopping.(R)

4.00[MEL]GetArty.(R)

4.30[MEL]GetArty.(R)

Sunday, June 18

6.30 Compass: Come Together.

Presented by Indira Naidoo.

7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.

7.30 Grand Designs

Revisited. Part 1 of 4.

8.20 Silent Witness. (Ma) Simone and Nikki investigate the mystery behind the discovery of a burned body.

9.20 The Messenger. (Mal) Christmas gives Ed the chance to make peace with those closest to him.

10.15 In Limbo. (Mals, R) Charlie and Freya seek comfort in each other.

10.40 Interview With The Vampire. (Final, MA15+hv, R)

11.30 Mayfair Witches. (Malv, R)

12.10 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

3.05 The Heights. (PG, R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)

NINE (8, 9)

TEN (5, 10)

(PG,

6.00 Nine News Saturday.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Cricket. The Ashes. First Test. England v Australia. Day 2. Morning session. From Edgbaston, Birmingham, England.

10.40 Cricket. The Ashes. First Test. England v Australia. Day 2. Afternoon session. From Edgbaston, Birmingham, England.

3.30 Surfing Australia TV. (R) Showcases Surfing Australia’s programs, from junior development through to elite athletes.

4.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R) Home shopping.

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

6.00 Bondi Rescue. (PGa, R) Harries confronts a body surfer.

6.30 The Dog House. (PGa) Dogs are matched with companions.

7.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Dr Chris Brown.

8.30 Blue Bloods. (Mv) Danny grills feuding crime families in a grand larceny case. Eddie needs help to bust a drug dealer responsible for fentanyl overdoses. Erin worries that her DA push is compromising her day job.

9.30 CSI: Vegas. (Mv) The CSI team investigates a bomb that detonated during a masquerade party for wealthy investors.

10.30 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) Presented by Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald.

3.25 Mastermind Australia. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

4.25 Bamay. (R)

5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines

The World Tonight.

5.00[MEL]HouseOfWellness.(PGa, R)

5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R) A celebration of people and organisations across Australia which make the world a better place.

11.30 So Help Me Todd. (PGa, R)

12.30 Home Shopping. (R)

5.00 Hour Of Power.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 The Mystery Of The Nazca Lines. (PG) Explores the mystery of the Nazca Lines.

8.40 Saving Venice. (R) Faced with losing their city to climate change, the citizens of Venice, Italy, are turning to revolutionary engineering to save their homes.

10.20 Patagonia: Forests. (PG)

Narrated by Pedro Pascal.

11.10 Secrets Of Playboy: The Circus. (MA15+a, R) Sondra Theodore shares her story.

2.30 9/11: 102 Minutes That Changed America. (Mlw, R)

4.20 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera News.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Dancing With The Stars. (Return, PG) Celebrities show off their dance skills.

8.40 7NEWS Spotlight. An exclusive, special investigation.

9.40 The Latest: Seven News.

10.10 Born To Kill? Levi Bellfield. (MA15+av) A look at English serial killer Levi Bellfield.

11.10 Autopsy USA: Garry Shandling. (PGa)

12.10 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 5. Darwin Triple Crown. Day 2. Highlights.

1.10[MEL]TravelOz.(PG, R)

1.30 Home Shopping. 3.30[MEL]Million DollarMinute.(R)4.00[MEL]NBCToday.

5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Nine News Sunday.

7.00 Parental Guidance. (PGa)

8.30 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians.

9.30 Nine News Late. A look at the latest news and events.

10.00 Australian Crime Stories: The Vampire Gigolo. (MA15+asv, R) A look at the murder of Shane Chartres-Abbott.

11.00 The First 48: End Of The Road. (Mal)

11.50 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+av, R)

12.40 Family Law. (Ma, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 Take Two. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

6.30 The Sunday Project. Panellists dissect, digest and reconstitute the daily news, events and hottest topics.

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGa) The contestants compete in a two-round elimination challenge in front of food icon Maggie Beer.

9.00 FBI. (Mv) When an officer is shot dead at a pawn shop along with the store’s owner, the team tries to figure out why a young, recent Ivy League dropout is tied to the crime.

10.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv, R) When the NCIS team investigates the death of a navy engineer, it leads them to Jane’s mentor.

11.00 The Sunday Project. (R) A look at the day’s news.

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

Monday, June 19

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30. Presented by Sarah Ferguson.

8.00 Australian Story. Presented by Leigh Sales.

8.30 Four Corners. Investigative journalism program exposing scandals, triggering inquiries, firing debate and confronting taboos.

9.15 Media Watch. (PG) Paul Barry takes a look at the latest issues affecting media consumers.

9.35 Q+A. Public affairs program.

10.35 China Tonight. (R)

11.10 ABC Late News.

11.25 The Business. (R)

11.40 The Split. (Final, Mls, R)

12.40 Parliament Question Time.

1.40 Father Brown. (Mav, R) 2.25 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Secrets Of The Tower Of London. (Final, PG) Changes are made to mark the new king’s reign.

8.30 The Real Spies Among Friends. Explores the true story of Kim Philby and the Cambridge Five, a ring of Soviet spies that operated in the UK.

9.25 24 Hours In Emergency: Tales Of The Unexpected. (Return, M)

A 45-year-old dislocates her ankle.

10.20 SBS World News Late.

10.50 Miniseries: Bonnie And Clyde. (MA15+av)

11.30 Antidisturbios. (Malns, R)

1.25 Cargo. (Mal, R) 3.15 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.15 Bamay. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGav)

7.30 Million Dollar Island. (PGl) One hundred players started but now only 79 remain to compete for the $1 million prize pot.

9.00 9-1-1. (Ma) A wedding proposal tragically intersects with a bank robbery. Athena talks a victim through her grief.

10.00 9-1-1: Lone Star. (Mav) The 126 must rescue a father and son.

11.00 The Latest: Seven News.

11.30 The Blacklist. (Mav) The Freelancer returns.

12.30 Home Shopping. [MEL]TheRookie.(Mav, R)

1.30[MEL]Kochie’sBusinessBuilders.(R)

2.00[MEL]HomeShopping.(R)

4.00[MEL]NBCToday.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

Tuesday, June 20

6am Love And Friendship. Continued. (2016, PG) 6.40 The Age Of Innocence. (1993, PG) 9.10 Cutthroat Island. (1995, PG) 11.25 Brooklyn. (2015, M) 1.30pm The Natural. (1984, PG) 3.55 The Prince And The Showgirl. (1957, PG) 6.05 Lost In Paris. (2016, PG)

Abracadabra. (2017, M, Spanish) 9.30 As In Heaven. (2021, MA15+, Danish) 11.05 Captain

(2016, M) 1.15am Late Programs.

7MATE (64, 73)

6am Morning Programs.

1.30pm Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 2.30 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Darwin Triple Crown. H’lights. 3.30 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Darwin Triple Crown. H’lights. 4.30 Full Custom Garage. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Parental Guidance. (PG) Hosted by Allison Langdon.

8.50 Police Rescue Australia. (PGlm) Follows police rescue and bomb disposal teams saving people in high risk situations.

9.50 Footy Classified. (M) Footy experts tackle the AFL’s big issues.

10.50 Nine News Late. A look at the latest news and events.

11.20 Mr Mayor. (PGa)

11.45 Manhunt: The Railway Murders. (MA15+av, R)

12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

2.30 Global Shop. (R)

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGal) A Mystery Box Challenge allows the top nine contestants to turn the tables on the judges.

8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns) Celebrity panellists include Anne Edmonds, Tim McDonald and Lizzy Hoo.

9.40 Just For Laughs Australia. (Mals) Stand-up comedy performances from Georgie Carroll, Brodi Snook, Jay Wymarra and Frankie McNair.

10.10 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mlv) Remy and Kristin are in danger.

12.00 The Project. (R)

1.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

9GO! (82, 93)

Flyways: The Story Of Migratory Shorebirds. A look at migratory

Joanna Lumley And The Human Swan. (R) Joanna Lumley follows Sacha Dench.

World News.

7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? John Waters. (Final, PG) 8.30 Insight. Presented by Kumi Taguchi. 9.30 Dateline: The School For Macho Men. A look at a Colombian school for men.

SBS World News Late. 10.30 The Point: Referendum Road Trip. (R) 11.30 Pandore. (Maln) 12.35 Hope. (MA15+av)

1.40 Partisan. (Maln, R) 3.30 Miniseries: The Walk-In. (Mals, R) 4.20 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize.

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

MOVIE: Rambo: First Blood. (1982, MA15+)

Counting Cars. (Return)

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGav)

7.30 Million Dollar Island. (PGal) Hosted by Ant Middleton.

9.00 The Rookie. (Mv) John and Celina investigate a cash deposit linked to an old DEA case.

10.00 The Rookie: Feds. (Mv) Simone and Carter go undercover. 11.00 The Latest: Seven News. 11.30 The Blacklist. (Mav)

Home Shopping. [MEL]S.W.A.T.(Mv, R)

Harry’sPractice.(R)

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Parental Guidance. (PGal) Hosted by Allison Langdon.

9.10 West Gate Bridge Disaster: The Untold Stories. (PGal, R) The families of victims and survivors of Melbourne’s West Gate Bridge disaster share their stories.

10.10 Nine News Late. A look at the latest news and events.

10.40 Chicago Med. (MA15+am)

11.30 See No Evil: Silent Screams. (Ma)

12.20 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.20 Explore. (PG, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)

A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition.

5.30 Today.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGal) Three contestants compete to avoid elimination.

8.40 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was.

9.40 NCIS. (Mv, R) The team is called in when a US Navy chief warrant officer is suspected of trying to sell classified software.

10.30 North Shore. (Mlv, R) Max and Meg must ensure justice is served.

The Project. (R) 12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

Wednesday, June 21

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30. Presented by Sarah Ferguson.

8.00 Utopia. (PG) The staff undergoes respect training.

8.30 Gruen. (Return) Wil Anderson and a panel of experts analyse the advertising industry and consumerism.

9.10 In Limbo. (Mal) Charlie pursues the money trial.

9.35 Queen Of Oz. (Premiere, Ml) Princess Georgiana arrives in Australia.

10.10 Take 5 With Zan Rowe: Tori Amos. (PG, R)

10.40 ABC Late News.

10.55 The Business. (R)

11.10 Ragdoll. (Final, MA15+av, R)

11.55 Father Brown. (Final, Mv, R)

12.45 Parliament Question Time. 1.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R) Presented by Marc Fennell.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 History Of The Sitcom: Sex And The Sitcom. (M) Explores the revolution of sex in sitcoms.

8.30 The Mayfair Hotel Megabuild. (M) Part 3 of 3. With the mega-build shell nearing completion, the final touches are put in place.

9.35 Blue Lights. (Malv) Mo’s side deal goes ahead. Stevie tries to convince Grace to come back to work.

10.35 SBS World News Late.

11.05 The Congregation. (MA15+s) Anna is now an outcast.

11.55 The Promise. (Mal, R)

2.05 La Fortuna. (Ml, R)

4.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

7.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly. (PG) Follows dog trainer Graeme Hall.

8.30 The Front Bar. (M) Hosts Mick Molloy, Sam Pang and Andy Maher take a lighter look at all things AFL.

9.30 Accused. (Mav, R) A limo driver goes down a dark path.

10.30 The Latest: Seven News.

11.00 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous: The Girls Who Knew Too Much – Sallie-Anne Huckstepp And Juanita Nielson. (Madv, R)

12.30 Home Shopping. [MEL]TheGoldbergs.(PGl, R)

1.30[MEL]

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 Rugby League. State Of Origin.

Game 2. Queensland v New South Wales.

10.00 State Of Origin Post-Match.

A wrap-up of the State of Origin clash.

11.00 Nine News Late. A look at the latest news and events.

11.30 The Equalizer. (MA15+av, R)

The team helps an NYPD firefighter’s daughter.

12.10 Council Of Dads. (PGa, R)

1.00 Bondi Lifeguard World

Adventures: Red Centre Adventure Pt 2. (PG, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

Thursday, June 22

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30. Presented by Sarah Ferguson.

8.00 Miriam & Alan: Lost In Scotland And Beyond… (Mal) Part 4 of 4.

8.50 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) Hosted by Chris Moller.

9.35 One Plus One: The Elders. Dan Bourchier speaks with Ian Hamm.

10.05 Art Works. (R)

10.35 ABC Late News.

10.50 The Business. (R)

11.10 Flyways: The Story Of Migratory Shorebirds. (R)

12.05 Q+A. (R) 1.10 Parliament Question Time.

2.10 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30

7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Inside Sydney Airport: Rain. (M) An incoming flight relays a distress call.

8.30 Devil’s Confession: Lost Eichmann Tapes: The Hunt. Part 1 of 3. A look at recorded conversations between Adolf Eichmann and Dutch Nazi journalist Willem Sassen.

9.30 Normal People. (MA15+) Connell and Marianne are together.

10.20 SBS World News Late.

10.50 Catch And Release. (Final, MA15+a)

11.40 Miniseries: The Long Call. (Mals, R)

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Football. AFL. Round 15. Geelong v Melbourne. From GMHBA Stadium, Victoria.

10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. A wrap-up of the game, including panel discussion and interviews, with access to players, coaches and staff.

11.00 The Latest: Seven News.

11.30 Fantasy Island. (Ma, R) A woman arrives on the island hoping to live her fantasy of being a princess.

12.30 Home Shopping. [MEL]TheGoldbergs.(PGa, R)

1.00[MEL]TheGoldbergs.(PGa, R)

1.30[MEL]TravelOz.(PG, R)

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 RBT. (PGal, R) Follows the activities of police units.

8.30 Paramedics. (Mm, R) Paramedics treat a motorbike crash victim who does not seem to want any painkillers.

9.30 Casualty 24/7. (Mm) Paramedics arrive with a lorry driver.

10.30 A+E After Dark. (Mam, R)

11.25 Nine News Late.

11.50 The First 48. (Mav, R)

12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R)

6.30 The Project. The hosts and guest panellists take a look at the day’s news, events and hot topics.

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGa) Contestants compete in a Greek service challenge at The National Gallery of Victoria’s Temple of Boom.

8.40 So Help Me Todd. (PG) While working two unrelated cases, Margaret and Todd soon discover that a key piece of information in the details of Todd’s boring civil case could help Margaret’s high-profile client.

10.30 The Project. (R) The hosts and guest panellists take a look at the day’s news, events and hot topics.

11.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Late-night talk show.

12.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings. Morning news and talk show.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGal) The contestant who creates the best sweet coffee dish moves on to make a tea for two.

8.40 The First Inventors: The Science Of Story. (PG) Part 2 of 4. A bold expedition sets out to prove that the First Nations science of storytelling recorded ice age events 10,000 years ago.

9.40 To Be Advised.

10.40 Law & Order: SVU. (Mav, R) Benson’s loyalty to Garland is tested.

11.30 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news and events.

2.00[MEL]HomeShopping.(R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

3.25 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.30 Bamay. (R)

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

4.00[MEL]NBCToday.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise. News, sport and weather.

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)

4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Late-night talk show.

1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

PUZZLES

No.

To solve a Sudoku puzzle, every number from 1 to 9 must appear in: each of the nine vertical columns, each of the nine horizontal rows and each of the nine 3 x 3 boxes. Remember, no number can occur more than once in any row, column or box.

QUICK CROSSWORD

ACROSS

1 Type of nut (6)

4 Country of Southeast Asia (8)

9 Cover story (5)

10 Neighbour of Mexico (9)

11 Popular aquarium fish (5)

12 Elusively (9)

13 Native American tribe (8)

15 Hang (6)

16 Hymn tune (6)

18 Fades back (8)

23 Forming a mental image of (9)

24 Used to speak (5)

26 Artworks (9)

27 Father of Beau and Jeff Bridges (5)

28 Adorn (8)

29 Suppress information (6)

DOWN

1 In a state of disorder (7)

2 Woman’s garment (5)

3 Territory ruled by an Islamic monarch (7)

5 Human manifestation (6)

6 Common name for the US (7)

7 Rummaged (9)

8 Dissect (7)

10 Australian rugby league player and former Senator, – Lazarus (5)

14 Pathological self-admirer (9)

16 Broke off a small piece (7)

17 Pilot (7)

19 Spurs on (5)

20 Town in southern Spain (7)

21 Slim (7)

22 Type of finch (6)

25 Idols (5)

DECODER WORDFIT

1 14

2 15

3 16

4 17

5 18

6 19

7 20

8 21

9 22

10 23

11 24

12 25

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859714326

475268931 732189465

293451687 964375218

126593874

518642793

165842973

978623145

624159738

492376851 537918264

783591426 846237519

easy medium hard

351784692

219465387

20 words: Good

30 words: Very good

40 words: Excellent

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578691324 821374695

362547918 945126837

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7 LETTERS ACCEDES MEMOIRS NITRATE ROOSTED STARKER TETHERS 8 LETTERS ABSENTEE ALLERGIC ARTISTIC ATTAINED

16-06-23 Puzzles and pagination © Pagemasters | pagemasters.com

1 The Scotia Sea is located in which ocean?

2 Which famous singer had the nickname ‘The Chairman of the Board’?

3 Which former PM had the nickname ‘The Silver Bodgie’?

4 What is the chemical symbol for silver?

5 Which country’s name means ‘made of silver’?

6 Which city hosts the International Court of Justice (pictured)?

7 The Yiddish language is part of which language group?

8 Which country controls the Suez Canal?

9 What kind of animal is a hellbender?

10 In Dante's epic poem Inferno, which ancient poet guides the author through the layers of hell?

13 26 JN ANSWERS: 1. South Atlantic 2. Frank Sinatra 3. Bob Hawke 4. Ag 5. Argentina 6. The Hague 7. Germanic 8. Egypt 9. Salamander 10. Virgil

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

WANT YOUR EVENT LISTED? Community Calendar is made available free of charge to not-for-profit organisations to keep the public informed of special events and activities. Send item details to Geelong Independent Community Calendar, 1/47 Pakington Street, Geelong West, 3218, or email to editorial@geelongindependent.com.au. Deadline for copy and announcements is 5pm Tuesday.

Western Money Fair

Belmont Uniting Church, 42 Thomson Street, Belmont, Saturday, June 17, 9am-3pm.

Coryule Chorus

Winter concert Thursday 29 June at St James Church Hall, Drysdale, 2pm. Bookings essential.

■ Ann, 0402 280 154

Sing Out Geelong

Community singing for fun at Geelong West Neighbourhood House, 7.30pm-9pm, every second Thursday in school term times. Cost: $10.

■ singoutgeelong.com.au

Adfas Geelong

Art lectures each month, morning and evening, Newcomb Hall, Wilson’s Road. ■ adfas.org.au, or geelong@adfas.org.au

Spiritual discussion

Lighthearted discussion on all the great works. Grovedale Neighbourhood Centre, Heyers Road. Wednesdays, 7pm to 9pm.

■ Tracey, 0418 320 537

Cards

Wanted: card sharp partners to play the game of Bolivia on Thursday evenings. For venue email Ingrid.

■ griddlepop@hotmail.com

Scrabble club

Christ Church hall, corner Moorabool and McKillop Streets, 1pm Saturdays. Beginners to experts welcome.

■ Marlene, 5275 0363, or John, 0434 142 282

Games

Scrabble, chess, board games or cards. Thursdays 2pm to 4.30pm at All Saints’ Parish Hall, Newtown. Afternoon tea provided.

■ Dinah, 0418 547 753

Book club

Leopold CAE book club meets second Tuesday of each month 6.30pm.

■ Shirley, 0488 055 969

Sing Australia Geelong Choir Wednesdays, 7.30-9.30pm, at Senior Citizens Centre, 52 Thomson Street, Belmont. No auditions needed.

■ Mary, 0419 278 456

Mindfulness & meditation

Wednesdays, 11am, at U3A Geelong, Thursdays 10am U3A Torquay.

■ Jean, 5264 7484

Ocean Grove Seniors

Ocean Grove Seniors play 500 every Thursday at 1.15pm. Cost $20 annually and coffee included. At 102 The Terrace, Ocean Grove.

■ Lyn, 5256 2540

Scribes Writers Group

South Barwon Community Centre, Mondays 9.30am-noon. Welcoming new members who wish to refine their skills.

■ geelongscribeswriters@gmail.com, or 5243 8388

Kids’ church

Group lessons for children aged three to six years; 7-10 years; and 10+ years at St Paul’s Anglican Church Hall, 171a Latrobe Terrace, Geelong, first Sunday of the month during school term, 10.30-11.30am.

■ Suzie, 0402 963 855, or Althea, 0403 005 449

Geelong Dragon Boat Club Paddle at Barwon River, Saturdays 9am,

Geelong Jukebox Rockers

•฀฀Monday฀social฀nights,฀Club฀Italia,฀ Moolap, 7pm-9pm, $5.

•฀฀Monthly฀dance฀nights,฀Club฀Italia,฀ Moolap, first Saturday of month, live band, trybooking.com.

•฀฀Next฀dance฀July฀1,฀7.30-11.30pm. Music by Kid James Trio.

■ 0432 503 997, or jukeboxrockers@gmail.com

Wednesdays, 5pm.

■ revolutionise.com.au/geelongdragons

Zonta Club of Geelong

Meets monthly for dinner first Wednesday of the month between February and December at 6.30pm for a 6.45pm start.

RSVP essential.

■ zontageelong.org.au or zontaclubgeelong@yahoo.com.au

Highton Seniors Community Centre, 84 Barrabool Road, Highton. Cards on Wednesday, 12.30-3pm.

■ Joy, 0428-145 138

Line dancing

Kardinia Seniors Club, beginners class from 12.30pm every Wednesday, at 450 Moorabool Street, South Geelong.

■ Dianne, 0410 039 063

Geelong ballroom dancing Saturdays 7.30pm to 10.15pm, corner Bayview Parade and Carey Street, Hamlyn Heights. Entry: $10. BYO drinks and a plate.

■ 5278 9740, or geelongballroomdc.com.au

Corio Bay Lions Club Meetings

First and third Thursday of each month at 6.30pm.

■ geelongcoriobay.vic@lions.org.au

Elliminyt ballroom dancing

Elliminyt Hall, 168 Main Street, Elliminyt. Third Saturday of the month, 8pm-11.30pm. Entry: $10 and a plate. Music by CD.

■ John, 0403 903 809 to confirm dance is on

Geelong Harmony Chorus

Women’s four-part harmony singing. All ages encouraged. Rehearsals Mondays 6.45pm in Herne Hill.

■ contact@geelongharmony.com.au, or 0406 666 737

Geelong Welsh Ladies Choir

Small ladies choir who require no knowledge of the Welsh language. Meet Wednesdays 7pm at St Luke’s, Highton to help each other sing in Welsh and English.

■ 0413 406 433, or welshladieschoir.com.au

Chess clubs

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)

Dancer’s Club

Ballroom dancing Wednesdays

7.30pm-10.30pm, Leopold Hall, Bellarine Highway. Cost: $6, includes light supper.

■ Russ, 5250 1937

Carpet Bowls

Leopold Hall, 805-809 Bellarine Highway, Wednesday and Friday each week, 1pm to 3.15pm. Admission: $4 and includes afternoon tea.

■ 0400 500 402

Winchelsea Old Time Dance Wurdale Hall, 220 Wurdale Road. Second Saturday of each month, 7.30pm to 11.30pm. Cost: $10.

■ Maureen, 0409 253 188, or Ray, 0438 830 638

OMNI

Older men new ideas men’s friendly informal chat group, South Barwon Community Centre, 33 Mt Pleasant Road, Belmont, second and fourth Wednesday of the month, 10.30am.

■ Allan, 0409 665 608

Lara Community Market

Run by Rotary Club of Lara District every second Sunday of the month at Lara RSL, from 9am to 1pm.

Geelong Amateur Radio Club

Storrer Street Clubhouse, Geelong, Wednesdays, 1.30pm to 4pm, and Fridays at 6.30pm.

■ Robert, 0438 409 979, or vk3atl.org

Geelong’s Soroptimist International Service club for women and girls, every second Tuesday of the month from 6pm at Belmont RSL.

■ 0455 835 691, or geelong@siswp.com

Geelong Sports & Game Fishing Meets first and third Monday of the month at Belmont Park Pavilion, 7.30pm.

■ John, 0409 234 307

Geelong Anglers Club Meets fourth Wednesday of the month at

7.30pm, 9 Yuille Street, Geelong West. Monthly fishing competitions.

■ Allan, 0418 992 672

Ballroom dance

Leopold Hall, 805-809 Bellarine Highway, Saturday June 17, 7.30pm-11.30pm.

Admission $10 includes supper. Music by Charles.

■ 0400 500 402

Drysdale CWA

Every second Tuesday at 1pm and crafts every third Tuesday at 11.30am of each month at Drysdale RSL Club.

■ Jenny, 0452 258 333

Scottish country dancing classes

GOG Scottish Country Dance classes

7.30pm Tuesdays at Leopold Hill Hall, $5. No partner needed.

■ Jane, 0481 126 022, or Barbara, 0419 511 781

Afternoon tea dance

Life Activities Club [Geelong Inc] afternoon tea dance Thursdays, 2-4pm, at Belmont Park Pavilion. Entry: $5.

■ 5251 3529

Afternoon tea dance

Geelong Ballroom, Hamlyn Heights, Wednesdays, 2-4pm. Bring a plate, coffee and tea supplied. $5 per person.

■ Annmarie, 0408 448 752

First steps in music

Babies, toddlers and preschoolers welcome with parent/carer. Thursdays Northern Bay College, Tallis, and Fridays at Northern Bay College, Peacock. Free if living in 3214 postcode, bookings essential.

■ info@bluebirdfoundationinc.org.au

PlayLinks

Music and art playgroup where babies, toddlers and preschoolers learn together with their parent/carer. Wednesdays,St Thomas Aquinas Primary School, Norlane. Free if living in 3214 postcode, bookings essential.

■ info@bluebirdfoundationinc.org.au

GROW Australia

Community organisation offering practical steps and peer support to help recover and maintain mental health through free face to face and online groups. Mondays 7pm, 195 Ormond Road, East Geelong, Fridays 12.45pm, Vines Road Community Centre, Hamlyn Heights, Zoom group 7pm Tuesdays.

■ grow.org.au, or 1800 558 268

Stamps

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■ Julie, 0438 270 549

Grovedale Seniors

Indoor bowls Monday 1-3 pm; gentle exercise Tuesday 9-9.45 am; cards (Euchre) Tuesday 1-3pm; bingo Thursday 1-3pm. Grovedale Community Hub, 45 Heyers Road.

■ Julie, 0419 549 521

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Chamber turns 170

The Geelong Chamber of Commerce celebrated its 170th anniversary at The Pier on Thursday, June 8. More than 450 people attended the sold out event.

Left: Cathy Harper (Geelong Chamber), Tennille Bradley (City of Greater Geelong), Alex Hamilton (River’s Gift) and Christina Street (City of Greater Geelong). Centre: Aaron Bradley, Kellyanne Sheahan and Simon Sheahan from Auswide Plumbing. Right: Mark Edmonds with Megan McKnight and Nathan George from Pixeld. (Pictures: Supplied)

Top left: Andy Pobjoy from the Piano Bar Geelong.

Left: Wadawurrung Traditional Owner Norm.

Left: Paul Gray (Harwood Andrews), Les Watson (Get More Time) and Mark Edmonds. Right: Jeremy Williams, James Rigoni and Daniel McCann from SC Technology Group.

Past chamber presidents Norm Lyons and Kylie Warne and Dr John Stekelenburg and current chamber president Jeremy Crawford.

John Fitzgerald (Fitz Consulting), Brandon Burns (TorchT Productions), David Cairns (Viva Energy), Jane Mithen (Harwood Andrews) and Michael Cave (Viva Energy).

The Geelong Chamber of Commerce team – Elissa Friday, Tennille McInnes, Cameron Murnane, Jeremy Crawford, Emma Jennings, Laura Heywood and Cathy Harper.

Housing summit needed

• CORIO United Petroleum 452-458 Princes Highway

• CORIO United Petroleum 160-164 Bacchus Marsh Road

• CORIO Corio Central Shopping Centre Corner Purnell and Bachus Marsh Road

• CORIO Fin’s Fish & Chips Corio Village83E Purnell Road

• CORIO Rosewall Neighbourhood Centre 36 Sharland Road

• CORIO Cloverdale Community Centre 167-169 Purnell Road

• CORIO Sharland Road Milkbar 42 Sharland Road

• CORIO Detroit Milkbar 17 Detroit Crescent

• CORIO Gateway Hotel 218-230 Princes Highway

• CORIO 7Eleven Bacchus Marsh Road

• DRYSDALE Drysdale Convenience Store 12 High Street

• DRYSDALE Wiseguys Mens Hairstylists 1/3 Wyndham Street

• DRYSDALE Woolworths Drysdale Drysdale Village Shopping Centre16 Wyndham Street

• GEELONG Highend Car Wash 8-10 Mercer St

• GEELONG Library Lt Malop St Little Malop St

• GEELONG Hi Sushi 76 Malop St

• GEELONG Market Square Cnr Malop St & Moorabool St

• GEELONG Westfield Shopping Centre 95 Malop St

• GEELONG National Wool Museum 26 Moorabool St

• GEELONG NORTH Najdas Celebrations 218 Anakie Road

• GEELONG NORTH The Sphinx Hotel

2 Thompson Road

• GEELONG WEST Woolsy Trading Post 140-142 Shannon Avenue

• GEELONG WEST Coles Shannon Ave 166/188 Shannon Ave

• GEELONG WEST Tempting Tastes 142A Pakington St

• GEELONG WEST Geelong Fresh Foods 171 Pakington St

• GEELONG WEST Woolworths Strand 95-113 Pakington St

• GROVEDALE Champions IGA Grovedale East 142-146 Marshalltown Road

• GROVEDALE Grovedale Milk Bar 68 Burdoo Drive

• GROVEDALE Champions IGA Grovedale Square Shopping Centre15-17/79 Heyers Road

• GROVEDALE Milkbar 72 Church St

• GROVEDALE Homestyle Aged Care

34-36 Church St

• GROVEDALE Balmoral Grove Aged Care

24-34 Smith St

• GROVEDALE Sandstone Cafe 284 Torquay Rd

• GROVEDALE Freedom Aged Care

6-12 Matthews St

• HAMLYN HEIGHTS Vallis IGA Minimart

67 Vines Road

• HERNE HILL McKenzie’s Milk Bar 23 McCurdy Road

• HERNE HILL Minerva Lpo 327 Autumn Street

• HERNE HILL Minerva Road Lotto & Post 1 Minerva Road

• HIGHTON APCO Service Station 250 South Valley Road

• HIGHTON Cellabrations

15/19 Belle Vue Ave

• HIGHTON Woolworths Barrabool Hills 4-46 Province Blvd

• INDENTED HEAD Indented Head LPO 313 The Esplanade

• LARA Coles Lara Waverley Road

• LARA Coles Lara Waverley Road

• LARA Ingenia Lifestyle Lara 40 Watts Street

• LARA newsXpress Lara 44 The Centreway

• LARA Woolworths Lara Centreway Shopping Centre, 48-50 The Centreway

• LARA Anytime Fitness

14-16/120 Station Lake Rd

• LARA Shell service station 1 Forest Road

• LARA Rods Bakery 20 Patullos Road

• LARA Lara Sporting Club Mill Road & Alkara Avenue

• LARA Lara Hotel Bottleshop

10 Hicks Street

• LARA APCO Service Station 5 Mill Road

• LARA Bendigo Bank 5 Waverley Road

• LEOPOLD Leopold Supermarket 43 Ash Road

• LEOPOLD Gateway Plaza Shopping Centre Bellarine Hwy

• MANIFOLD HEIGHTS Fresh Land Asian Supermarket 153-161 Shannon Ave

• MARSHALL Geelong Grove Retirement Community 50 Barwarre Rd

• MOOLAP Foodbiz 1/151 Bellarine Highway

• MORIAC Mount Moriac Hotel 1115 Princes Hwy

• MORIAC Moriac General Store 561 Cape Otway Rd

• NEWCOMB CellarbrationsNardi’s Newcomb Bellarine Village Shop 26, Bellarine Highway

• NEWCOMB Between Bakery and Sushi Place Bellarine Village, Bellarine Highway

• NEWCOMB Newcomb Centro Shopping Centre Corner Wilsons Road and 71 Bellarine Highway

• NEWTOWN Newtown Post Office 1/342 Pakington St

• NEWTOWN Fight Cancer Foundation 203 Pakington St

• NORLANE Labuan Square Shopping Center 21 Labuan Square

• NORLANE Marco’s Continental 29 Donnybrook Road

• NORTH SHORE Ellen’s Cafe 9 Seabeach Parade

• OCEAN GROVE Woolworths Ocean Grove

2-20 Kingston Downs Drive

• OCEAN GROVE Coles 77 The Terrace

• PORTARLINGTON Woolworths Portarlington Brown Street

• SOUTH GEELONG Cellarbrations at Chas Cole 395 Moorabool St

• SOUTH GEELONG Coles Express Geelong 452-460 Moorabool St

• ST LEONARDS IGA St Leonards 1370 Murradoc Road

• TORQUAY Coles Torquay Village, 41 Bristol Rd

• TORQUAY IGA Torquay 9 Gilbert St

• TORQUAY Woolworths Torquay Bristol Rd & Walker Street

• TORQUAY Lochard

General Notices

PROPOSAL TO UPGRADE MOBILE PHONE BASE STATION AT 10 COLDEN PLACE HIGHTON VIC 3216 INCLUDING 5G

The proposed 5G upgrade will consist of:

•Replacement of three (3) existing panel antennas with three (3) new Vodafone panel antennas (each not more than 2.8m long);

•Installation of three (3) new Optus panel antennas (each not more than 2.8m long);

•Installation, relocation and removal of ancillary equipment including RRU’s, antenna mounts, feeders, cabling, combiners, and other associated equipment; and

• works within the existing equipment shelter Optus & Vodafone regard the proposed installation as a Low-impact Facility under the Telecommunications (Low-impact Facilities) Determination 2018 based on the description above.

In accordance with Section 7 of C564:2020 Mobile Phone Base Station Deployment Code 2020, we invite you to provide feedback about the proposal. Further information and/or comments should be directed to: Sophie Deng at Service Stream Limited, 0427 459 605, Optus.Submissions@servicestream.com.au or Zenith Tower B, Level 3 821 Pacific Hwy, Chatswood NSW 2067 by 5pm, Tuesday 4 July 2023.

If you

SPORTS QUIZ

1. Which team recently qualified for the NBA Finals for the first time?

2. Recently banned for match fixing, Devon Thomas played for which national cricket team?

3. Vinícius Júnior plays for

4. New Zealand professional racing driver Brendon Hartley has won how many FIA World Endurance Championships?

5. Which AFL team was known as Yartapuulti for the Sir Doug Nicholls Round?

Anthony Griffin was recently fired as head coach of which NRL team?

Melbourne Park has been the home of the Australian Open tennis tournament since which year?

Former Australian cricket coach Justin Langer scored how many Test centuries in his playing career?

9. What is the nickname of the Australian women’s water polo team?

10. How many grand finals in VFL/AFL history have ended in draws?

11. Which soccer team does Alexia Putellas play for?

12. Ex-NBA star Scottie Pippen recently criticised which other former teammate and NBA legend?

13. Ken Hinkley is the coach of which AFL team?

14. In which month will the 19th edition of the Asian games take place?

15. And which city will host the games?

16. By what name is the Roland-Garros tournament also known as?

17. What is the nickname for the UK Women’s national soccer team?

18. Which two sports are considered to be the oldest in the world?

19. Which NASCAR driver faced backlash after crashing into Denny Hamlin with a ‘dangerous’ left hook during a race?

20. What nationality is tennis star Garbiñe Muguruza?

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INDEPENDENT

The Geelong Independent and Ocean Grove Voice seeks an experienced Sales Manager with exceptional communication skills.

The position will manage print and digital advertising sales for the Independent and co-publications Ocean Grove Voice, Geelong Coast Home and Lifestyle and Geelong Coast Kids. The position will be based at our Geelong West office. The successful applicant will have a proven track record managing sales teams, will be a strategic thinker, budget focused, organised, and able to multi-task.

The role requires strong relationship skills internally and externally, a confident communicator, and the ability to train and motivate staff.

Media sales management experience would be an advantage.

Send your application letter and resume to:

Advertising Sales Manager

Mandy Clark mandy.clark@starnewsgroup.com.au

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21. Carrom and googly are terms used in which sport?

22. Which former West Coast Eagles forward co-hosts an adventure TV show with Ronny Dahl?

23. How many players are on the ice for one team during an ice hockey game?

24. Roy Kent is a fictional character in which sports comedy-drama series?

25. In which year did Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny make his wrestling debut?

26. The Denver Nuggets are facing off against which other team in the NBA finals?

27. Italy will host the Winter Olympics in what year?

28. Which country will hold this year’s Rugby World Cup?

29. How many AFL teams changed their names during this year’s Indigenous round?

30. And what did Fremantle change to?

PRINT AND ONLINE SALES EXECUTIVE GEELONG INDEPENDENT

Geelong Independent seeks an enthusiastic sales executive to work across our print, digital, social and online platforms. Geelong Independent is an independently owned company which prides itself on its long history of community experience but also its investment in the future.

The successful applicant will need to possess good people skills to enable them to meet with local businesses to sell solutions through our advertising platforms to help promote their business.

Applicants will need their own reliable vehicle for which we will provide an allowance.

The position is salaried, plus we offer an open ended commission scheme.

Send your application letter and resume to:

Advertising Sales Manager Mandy Clark mandy.clark@starnewsgroup.com.au

Genesis GV60 ‘goes like crazy’

By Ewan Kennedy and Julie Saville

TheGenesisGV60isthesmallestofthreeSUVs from Hyundai’s luxury sub-brand behind the mid-sized GV70 and large GV80.

Each of the three models get different powertrain choices, the GV80 comes with turbo-petrol or diesel, as does the GV70 but with an EV option added. Our test vehicle, the GV60, is electric only.

Genesis GV60 sits on the same platform as the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6 with potential buyers sure to line up the three siblings alongside each other.

Firstly, while the Ioniq 5 and EV6 comes with the option of front-wheel drive, that is with single motor on the front axle, the GV60 is AWD only with a second motor on the rear axle.

Power and torque when comparing the GV60 with the AWD Ioniq 5 and EV6, is almost identical at around 234 kW and 605 Nm with the GV60’s range of 454 km slightly less than the Hyundai (470 km) and Kia (484 km). The GV60 EV Performance variant lifts power to 320 kW but with no change in torque.

The most noticeable difference is price, with the GV60 EV selling for $107,700 compared with the Ioniq 5 AWD Techniq ($77,500) and the EV6 GT-Line ($87,590). All are before on-road costs.

Styling

Though it’s called an SUV by Genesis, the GV60 is very coupe-like in its appearance. It’s streamlined from the bonnet to the rear spoiler, has a short front overhang and sits on a long wheelbase at 2900 mm.

The Genesis signature Crest Grille is in a lower position than in other GV models that have internal combustion engines. This is to make for the different cooling requirements specific to the dedicated high-performance EV platform.

Julie says, “This is a beautiful car. It has this gorgeous feminine rounded shape with a beautiful bottom. It is sort of half way between SUV and sedan.

“By far the most beautiful thing about the GV60 EV we road tested is the colour aqua green sea glass. It is beautiful and light and jewel-like. Almost like an opal.”

Interior

The interior design of the GV60 has what Genesis says “the ethos of the Beauty of White Space’ while seeking to create a spacious and comfortable interior.”

Julie says, “Combine this gorgeous exterior withacreamandseagreenleatherinteriorand this vehicle is just a delight to be in. It brings a smile to your face. With the super sleek remote you are set to drive off into the wild blue yonder.”

Passengers in the rear seat have plenty of legroom although the floor is slightly higher because the battery pack is under the floor. Also, the sloping rear window may make it a little tight for those travelling there. We suggest you take anyone who will be travelling in the back seats to come along when you’re considering a GV60 and see how they find the seats.

To make the GV60 more sustainable, various parts are created with eco-friendly and recycled materials. The seats, door armrests, console armrests, and crash pads are made with plant-based leather.

The seat covers and door centre trims have fabrics made with yarns extracted from recycled PET bottles and fishing nets.

Infotainment

TheGV60isthefirstGenesismodeltocombine the instrument clusters and navigation into a panoramic display where the content is connected throughout in clusters, navigation and head up display.

Sound is through a premium 17-speaker Bang & Olufsen with a sound control interface to provide a choice different sound mixes including Relax, Energetic, Bright and Warm.

Powertrain

GV60 has combined power of 234 kW, 74 kW from the front motor and 160 kW from the rear. The GV60 Performance steps that up to 360 kW, 180W at both front and rear.

Both variants feature a 77.4kWh battery which provide a driving range of 470km (WLTP) per charge for the base model and 466km (WLTP) per charge for the Performance variant.

Transmission in our test car is to all four wheels through what you could call a single-speed automatic transmission.

Safety

Standard safety features start with 10 airbags including a rollover-resistant curtain ‘bags and advanced ABS brakes.

Other features include Lane Keeping Assist, High Beam Assist, Driver Attention Warning, Forward Collision Avoidance Assist, Blind-Spot Collision Avoidance Assist, Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist, Safe Exit Assist, Intelligent Speed Limit Assist, Advance Rear Occupant Alert, and Multi-Collision Braking System.

Driving

Julie says, “The GV60 has space. It feels very comfortable getting into the driver’s seat. There is plenty of leg space and the seat is not toolow.Ihavesatinalltheseatsinthecarand

theyareallverycomfortablewithsufficientleg room. In the driver’s seat the feeling of space is increased by the sweep of the dashboard and the uncluttered instrument panel. Wait until you see the gear control at night!”

The door mirrors aren’t mirrors! Rather the view to the side-rear of the GV60 is provided by cameras that take a picture of the what is happening and transmits it to small TV screens inside the doors.

While this works well, we found it distracting at times because the screen on the driver’s door is too close. On motorways things are flashing past very quickly, particularly when in the fast lane.

Perhaps if I owned and drove a GV60 driving the car all the time I would learn to tune out from this. Maybe we should borrow a test car for at least a month and find out… Anyhowlet’sgetawayfromthedoormirrors and talk about driving this fascinating car. This is a fascinating car in many ways, the door handles pop up when the driver approaches the car with their smart key.

The GV60 can recognise two faces, then adjust the settings for the driver’s seat, steering wheel and door mirrors.

There are three drive modes to choose from, Eco, Normal and Sport. The Eco setting makes the GV60 accelerate relatively gently. The Normal mode is the one we used for most our driving as we feel that’s what most

GV60 Lux: $107,700

GV60 Performance Lux: $114,700

SPECIFICATIONS

Genesis GV60 LUX EV five-door wagon

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

owners would do.

The Sport mode makes it go like a rocket and provide instant grunt to help you overtake in a short space when you see a chance to get past a slower car during country driving. Or you can simply use it just for the fun it provides!

The i-PEDAL regenerative braking mode enables a single-pedal driving strategy that allowsacceleration,decelerationandstopping of the vehicle using only the accelerator Step into the back seats and the car’s nearly 2950 mm wheelbase affords rear passengers a huge amount of legroom, but as I noted above, the higher floor (due to the battery pack) and sloping rear window line may make the back seat a little less pleasant for taller occupant. Try before you buy…

Summing up

The Genesis GV60 EV is a most impressive piece of automotive engineering. It goes like crazy when you give it a boot full yet is happy to run quietly and gently around town. Would I buy one? Not at this time, it’s very expensive and while the range is pretty good it still takes time to charge it up and that can be a pain at times.

It has a five-year unlimited distance warranty on everything with the exception of the high-voltage battery which is warranted for eight years and 160,000 kilometres.

The Genesis GV60 is a stylish and efficient electric vehicle. (Pictures: Supplied)

Winter sports reaches the halfway mark

Independent photographer Ivan Kemp was busy on Saturday, June 10, getting to the Newcomb vs Ocean Grove footy and netball games and the Leopold vs North Shore encounter.

Top: Kye Reynoldson puts a high tackle on his opponent.

Above: Marcus Thompson breaks a tackle. Below: Connor Walmsey bursts through the centre. (Pictures: Ivan Kemp) 339712

Top, left to right: Marney McRandall in action for the Power; Ebony Side surveys her options; Sian Mortlock takes a pass under pressure from Kelsey Ollis; Amelia Cunningham and Lucy Yenik in strong competition for the ball. Above: Lily Mayberry looks to pass. (Pictures: Ivan Kemp) 339711

Top: Newcomb took it right up to Ocean Grove. Left: Josh Horton marking with Jace Collins front and centre.

Right: Bailey Prato (Debutant) contesting on the wing. (Pictures: Ivan Kemp) 339709

A blockbuster netball clash awaits

A top of the table blockbuster awaits netball fans this weekend when unbeaten Geelong Netball League teams Colac and Newtown & Chilwell meet at Central Reserve, Colac.

Colac has been particularly impressive this season with a huge percentage, but the Eagles will be the Tigers’ biggest challenge so far.

Fresh from an 85 to 16 drubbing St Albans, defender Indya Forde, Zara Walters, Michelle Winch were dominant for the Tigers.

Newtown & Chilwell had a much tougher assignmentagainstStJoseph’s,butdefeatedthe third-placed team 62 to 41.

Goalshooter Uneeq Palavi was unstoppable under the ring with 51 goals while Zanna Woods was busy in the front half of the court.

Joeys won’t be too concerned about the loss, but will know it has work to do to challenge the top two sides.

Tori Honner and Charlotte Todd were best for St Joseph’s.

Geelong West sits two games clear in fourth spot thanks to a 64 to 38 win against Bell Park.

Alahria Smith, Meg Matthews and goal attack Meaghan Kilderry got the job done as the Giants increased their lead at every change.

South Barwon stayed in touch with the top five with a 68 to 43 win against Lara.

The Swans are percentage outside the five while Lara has a lot of work to do to play finals despite being a game and percentage outside the five.

Goal attack Matilda Pickett was best for South Barwon, which was challenged by the Cats in the first half, before pulling away for a comfortable win.

St Mary’s held onto fifth spot with a commanding 77 to 18 win against the winless Grovedale.

Demi Grant, Mia Aitken and Eliza Brown blitzed for St Mary’s, which has a week off this week thanks to a bye.

Bountiful fishing on offer this week

ON THE BITE Peri Stavropoulos

There has been some great fishing on offer this past week despite the average conditions.

Inside Corio Bay the Geelong waterfront is still holding some great fishing with pinky, salmon, trevally and flathead all taking a liking to soft plastics. Anglers fishing with baits such as bluebait are also finding success.

Clifton Springs and the Bellarine Peninsula has seen some fantastic calamari fishing going at the moment with anglers finding some absolute brutes cruising around the shallows of Clifton Springs.

Size 3.5 jigs have been working very well in natural blue colours proving the standout.

Queenscliff has fished very well for King George whiting this past week with the grass beds straight out the harbour holding lots of big whiting. Fishing the strongertides(theebbtideisfishingbest) is going to be your best bet in tangling with a school of these tasty hard fighting fish.

Offshore Barwon Heads has still had some great fishing on offer to those bottom fishing for snapper and gummies with both species on the chew.

Fishingin30metresofwateranywhere along the coast is holding plenty of fish. Burleying has been a key factor to those boats picking up the most fish and the best rigs have been the black magic snapper snatchers with fresh squid or salmon.

Grand finals run and won

LOCAL TENNIS

Donna Schoenmaekers

It was grand final week for Tuesday Midweek and teams were primed for big results.

It was difficult to pick a favourite in Section 1 between Geelong Lawn and Surfcoast Black Torquay with both teams having convincing wins over the other during the season and the grand final was no exception.

Lawn started the match well taking the first two sets 7-5, 6-2 and from there didn’t look back, taking all but the final set to end the day with a 5-1 win.

Barwon Heads and Point Lonsdale had also scored wins against each other in Section 2, but the Heads, minor premiers, were not going to squander their home court advantage, breaking Lonny in the first four sets to give them an unassailable lead and the premiership.

Aireys Inlet continued their winning form against Surfcoast Yellow when they proved victorious in Section 3. The first two sets were split between the teams, but from there Aireys pulled out a gritty 5-1 win with the remaining sets decided 7-5 or 6-4.

Aireys were not so fortunate in Section 4 whentheyfacedOceanGrove.Withbothhome and away matches between the teams decided on games after drawing on sets, the match was destined to be a belter.

The first two sets went one each way, before the Grove took the upper hand winning the next two. Aireys fought back taking the fifth set, but the Grove rallied to win the last putting them ahead four sets to two, earning them the flag.

Surfcoast were guaranteed a win in Section 5 when Jan Juc Blue hosted Torquay Black.

Black had form over their counterparts through the season winning all three of their encounters, and the final was no exception. Black jumped out of the blocks taking the first five sets before Blue got themselves on the board,butthewinhadbeensealedbyBlack5-1.

The closest result of the day came in Section 6 when Clifton Springs travelled to Surfcoast Bellbrae. The teams had been evenly matched all season with each taking a 4-2 win through the season and Bellbrae getting home in the first semi by a mere two games.

The match started with each team having comfortable wins in the first two sets 6-2 and 6-1, before things tightened with the third and fourth set also going one each way, but this timewithonlyoneservicebreakthedifference, 6-4 and 6-3. Going into the final two sets the Springs held a slim two-game lead and were

determined to hold on to it. The Springs put themselves well in contention when they won the fifth 6-4, but Sue Douglas and Gail Dunstan proved too strong for Bellbrae in the last, winning 6-1, pushing them ahead in the game count and producing a one- game win.

Moolap turned the tables when it mattered this week in their match against Western Heights Uniting in Section 7. In their fourth meeting for the season, Moolap scored their first win against the minor premiers, but while the score line looked one sided, with a tie-break,7-5andthreesetsat6-4,itwasahard foughtwin,withWesternHeightswishingthey had a little more luck.

Point Lonsdale were odds-on favourites in Section 8, when St Mary’s were unable to field a full team. Despite not playing three of the sets, St Mary’s put up a show winning the three sets that were played, leaving them nine games short, and Lonny taking the

Portland fished very well to those anglers in search of bluefin tuna finding lots of fish holding in Cape Nelson in 60 metres of water with Gone Fishing keeping hot on the fish’s tail and getting their customers plenty of fish.

Anglershavingsomegoodsuccessalso bottom fishing with gummy sharks to 20kg on offer. Drifting in 40 metres has been holding lots of fish.

Lake Wendouree has been a trout hotspot this past week with both browns and rainbows on the chew. This is a fantastic lake to fish if you’re in a kayak, small tinny or land based.

Casting over the shallow weed beds with super shallow running jerkbaits or bent minnows are working an absolute treat with fish to 4lb on offer.

Wurdibuloc has been a popular land based location for anglers and for good reason as the trout and redfin are on the chew. The rock walls have been offering some great fishing lately with anglers casting spoon lures finding great success with trout to 5lb and redfin to 45cm chewing.

Bobby Griffiths and Roger AB with a good haul offshore. (Supplied)

Uneeq Palavi of the Eagles and Colac’s Inya Forde. (Ivan Kemp) 298680_07

premiership.

MW5 Surfcoast Jan Juc Blue (JJ) and Torquay Black (T): Julie McDonald (JJ), Bronwyn O’Sullivan (JJ), Fiona Spense (JJ), Sharon Seeley (JJ), Loretta Fisher (T), Lesley Nock (T), Robyn Baxter (T), Clare Green (T) and Jo Dow (T).

Left: MW7 Moolap – Teresa Mitsfud, Pauline Collier, Shree Holdsworth, Kirsty Matthews, Belinda Atkins and Denise Black. Right: MW1 Geelong Lawn – Karen Best, Bridget Laird, Jill Pavia and Georgie Parker. (Pictures: Supplied)

Coutas back in finals contention

By Justin Flynn

Queenscliff breathed new life back into the Bellarine Football league finals race with a win against fellow contender Anglesea on Saturday, June 10.

The Coutas are in sixth spot and level on points with Geelong Amateur.

The 11-point win was soured somewhat with teenager Sol Bowtell taken to hospital with a collapsed lung.

With Anglesea and Geelong Amateur both losing, Queenscliff is now well and truly in the race for a finals spot.

Che Durran was best for the Coutas. Daniel DeGoiskickedfourgoalsandWillBakerthree.

For Anglesea, coach Jordan Keras was best while Dylan Pettingill took his season’s goal tally to 38 with a haul of four.

Anglesea remains in fourth spot on the ladder and faces Newcomb this week while Queenscliff takes on the unbeaten Torquay.

Tom Ruggles booted 10 goals in Drysdale’s 134-point win against rivals Portarlington.

The Hawks booted 26 goals for the afternoon with Jack Hargreaves contributing six and Ben Fennell five.

Stephen Walton was Port’s best and Zach Mevissen kicked three goals.

Drysdale has an eight-point gap in third spot and looks destined for the double chance come finals time.

Ocean Grove got back onto the winner’s list with a 32-point victory against Newcomb.

Youngster Jet Kneebone continued his impressive form with another top game and Josh Horton snagged four goals.

Andrew Steele went back to the forward line and kicked four goals for the Power while Ryan Jackman played well.

Barwon Heads thrashed Geelong Amateur for the second time this season.

The 71-point win was dominated by young gun Ollie Wiltshire, who kicked five goals while Mitch Phelps booted four and Brock Close three to take his season’s haul to 36.

Riley Ferguson was Ammos’ best and Josh Grabowski kicked three of his side’s seven goals.

Torquaycontinuedonitswinningwaywitha 48-point triumph over Modewarre.

The Tigers led by only two points at the long break, but a seven goal to none third term sealed the win.

Chase Loftus was Torquay’s best while the ever reliable Josh Finch was Modda’s best.

Main: Ocean Grove defeated Newcomb by 32 points at Grinter Reserve. Right: Trent Handreck was one of Ocean Grove’s best against Newcomb. Far right: Jack Walsh was one of Newcomb’s better players.

(Pictures: Ivan Kemp) 339709_16

Joeys hold on to win, inflicting Eagles’ first loss

St Joseph’s inflicted Newtown & Chilwell’s first loss of the Geelong Football League season on Saturday, June 10.

The nine-point win drew Joeys level on points with the Eagles.

Joeys led by 26 points at half time and by 23 at the last change, but three goals to none by the Eagles dragged the margin back.

Paddy De Grandi continued his fine season up forward with four goals for St Joseph’s and now has 26 for the season.

Liam Nash was Newtown & Chilwell’s best and the team would have lost no confidence from the outing.

Bell Park defeated Geelong West by 21 points.

Ky Edwards and Toby Mahoney were injured during the clash in which the Dragons piled on seven final-term goals to turn a nine-point deficit into a 21-point victory.

StephenBensteadandJamieFultonwerethe Dragons’ best while Phillip Moimoi booted four goals for the Giants for the second week in a row.

St Mary’s remained in touch with the top three after a 69-point win against Grovedale.

An eight-goal second term blew the game apart before Grovedale responded with seven of its own in the third.

However, St Mary’s piled on nine in the final quarter to run out winners.

Kane Loftus kicked five while Sam Dobson and Harry McMahon each slotted through four for St Mary’s while ruckman Ryan Abbott was best for the Tigers and Mitch Chafer kicked four majors.

Leopold defeated North Shore by 127 points and kept in touch with the top five.

Marcus Thompson was on target with six goals and Connor Giddings kicked four for last year’s runners-up.

SouthBarwonisinfifthspotaftera90-point win against Lara.

Scores were level at quarter time and there were only 20 points in it at the long break, but a 13 goal to two second half gave South Barwon a healthy win.

Ben Kellett and Fraser Fort were the Swans’ best and each kicked three goals and Andrew Boseley kicked four.

Connor Linehan-Cunningham continued

to be Lara’s shining light and Bailey Ettridge kicked three goals. Colac did what it needed to do with a

74-point win against St Albans. Kody Spokes was best for the Tigers and Luke Hillman kicked five goals while Seth

Morrell was superb for the Supersaints. Justin Flynn

Left: Leopold’s Marcus Thompson looks for a handball. Above: Jacob Sammut-Miljevic takes a mark under pressure for the Seagulls.

Left: Kye Reynoldson takes a strong mark. Right: Brock Williams clears the ball.

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