After 35 years of dedicated service to the CFA, Graham Lane worked his final shift at Belmont Fire Station this week. A career that began in 1988 came to end on Wednesday, July 5, and Graham’s final shift was a sentimental one, working alongside his daughter Becky Finke.
Graham said the camaraderie was the best part about the job and will now have more time to play golf, go camping, fish, and look after his grandchildren.
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Geelong recorded the highest employment growth of all large Australian regional cities in 2022, according to new data released this week.
An extra 12,100 jobs were created in Greater Geelong throughout 2022, taking the total number of jobs to 135,562 at a growth rate of 9.8 per cent – more than double the state average (3.8 per cent) and triple the national figure (3.2 per cent).
And while regional Victoria is outstripping other states with a jobs growth rate of 5.3 per cent, without Geelong figures included that numberfallsto4.4percent–lessthanhalfthat
of Victoria’s second biggest city.
Geelong’s three biggest industries added the mostjobs,withhealthcareandsocialassistance adding 3931 jobs, construction 1603 and professional, scientific and technical services adding 1423.
The highest employment growth rate areas were rental, hiring and real estate (+38.8 per cent), information media and telecommunications (+37 per cent) and agriculture, forestry and fishing (+35.9 per cent).
Geelong’s gross regional product (GRP) also showed impressive growth over the same period, increasing from $15.9 billion to $17.58
billion at a rate of 10.3 per cent - the second fastest rate in the country only behind the mining area of Karratha, according to the City of Greater Geelong.
Mayor Trent Sullivan said the city’s strong jobs market was continuing to draw more people to the region.
“The diversification of our local economy, significant private and public investment, a growingnumberofmajororganisationscalling Geelong home and population growth have increased the type and amount of employment opportunities available,” he said.
“More people are realising that not only does Greater Geelong have an enviable lifestyle and
stunning natural environment, but there are competitive employment options in a range of fields.”
Committee for Geelong chief executive Michael Johnston welcomed confirmation Geelong was booming but said growth came with its own challenges, particularly around housing and transport.
“We are already seeing a shortage in housing and a desperate need for investment in transport infrastructure,” he said.
“Without action, Geelong’s comparative advantagewilldisappear.Weneedtoreimagine how we move around Geelong, and public and active transport must be at the centre of this.”
Our Family have been proudly conducting funerals in Geelong for four generationsGraham Lane and daughter Becky Finke worked together during Graham’s final shift at Belmont Fire Station. (Ivan Kemp) 345482_09
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Five 2023 Wathaurong Community NAIDOC Awards winners were announced at the flag raisingandcommunitydayheldatWathaurong Aboriginal co-operative on Monday, July 3. The event marked the official start of NAIDOC Week, which runs until July 9.
The NAIDOC 2023 theme – For Our Elders – celebrates the important role that elders have played, and continue to play, in communities and families.
Nedok Yoongga (Elder/Respected Person)
Winner – Aunty Sandra Manning
Aunty Sandra Manning was nominated for going above and beyond for the Wathaurong community, in her role as a community strengthening facilitator and local justice
liaison. Aunty Sandy never stops, her heart and soul are all for community. She is described as “young at heart” and respects everyone no matter their age and is a positive influence and hard worker.
Ngarrwa Ngitj (Community Person)
Joint Winners – Jay Hickey and Nicole Kirby
Jay Hickey was nominated for his outstanding support for community and his engagement with people of all ages and from all walks of life. Jay goes above and beyond lending a hand to people. Jay shares his passion and skills such as art or skating with community, and has a positive influence on those around him.
Nicole Kirby was nominated for her dedication and support in being actively
involved in the running of the Wathaurong Women’s Group. As well as being a regular attendee and volunteer for Women’s Group, Nicole and her family are always involved in Wathaurong community events and willing to put up a hand to help out.
Koolay Goopma (Young Male Achiever)
Winner – Vaughan Gray Vaughan Gray was nominated for His passion and dedication to his work with the Wathaurong youth. Vaughan goes above and beyond for community, outside of what is requiredinhisYouthJusticerole,andconnects with the young mob. Vaughan is described as a caring and loving person.
A Geelong health insurance organisation has celebrated NAIDOC Week with an in-house painting session with Wadawurrung
Traditional Owner and visual artist Jenna Oldaker.
GMHBA people and culture chief Kate Barlow said it was a “real privilege” to have Oldaker at the organisation’s main Geelong building on Tuesday, July 4, to discuss her artwork with staff.
“People have been coming from all three floors in the building to ask questions and to see the artwork,” she said.
“For people to be able to talk to her, understand what she’s doing, understand what the painting means, and how it connects to local landmarks and history creates a great learning opportunity.”
Oldaker said the event was an “exciting” opportunity to celebrate the NAIDOC Week theme ‘For Our Elders’ and a “testament to the community” on taking on the First Nations culture.
“Mymumandmygrandmotherarethemost inspirational people for me,” she said.
“ForusasFirstNationspeople,it’s(NAIDOC Week) a celebration of our achievements and everything that makes our culture wonderful.”
Oldaker said she received a lot of questions from GMHBA staff about her artwork and loved connecting with people through her art.
“Painting is normally a solitary thing as I really just do it at home so it’s really lovely to be able to share it as I work and for people to see the process,” she said.
“For people to see it with their own eyes either passively as they’re walking past or to comeandhaveayarnwithmehasworkedwell.
Oldaker’s mum, Aunty Joy Oldaker, said she wasdelightedtoseeherdaughterincorporating their heritage in her artworks.
“I’m so proud of what she’s achieved and where she’s come from, it’s amazing,” she said.
Jena CarrAt the countback of votes on Wednesday 28 June 2023, the following candidate was elected to fill an extraordinary vacancy in Windermere Ward within Greater Geelong City Council:
HATHWAY, Sarah
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The Victorian Electoral Commission conducted this countback on behalf of Greater Geelong City Council.
Moordeemoondeek Goopma (Young Female achiever)
Winner – Layla Boseley
Layla Boseley was nominated for her outstanding work in organising and participating in community events. Her hard work has been recognised and appreciated by many community members, and she was honoured earlier this year by winning the Victorian First Nations Trainee of the Year Award. Many staff and community members have watched Layla grow in various aspects over the past year and her work and commitment has been rewarded. Layla is such a positive influence on community and her happy smiling face is always a joy to see.
Geelong’s Alan Barlee has received the nationalMaxGardnerAwardfor20years of service in helping raise awareness of prostate cancer.
The Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia (PCFA) presented the cancer survivor with the award on June 30.
Mr Barlee said he first encountered prostate cancer in 2003 when he was 61.
“I’ve been something of an assiduous student of the clinical research with benefit of the internet,” he said.
“Through constructive dialogue with my physicians, we’ve always managed to agree on next steps and unfortunately there’s been a number of them.”
Mr Barlee said he “couldn’t quite believe” that he would receive the award for supporting other men with prostate cancer as a Geelong Prostate Support Group member.
“It’s a nice feeling to have that peer recognition but it was the last thing I was expecting to hear about,” he said.
“There’s a great lack of knowledge amongguyswhotendnottoseekmedical attention very often until it’s a bit late, particularly with cancers.”
Mr Barlee said that “patient empowerment is critical”.
“We’ve got a bit of ground to make up with males to take a more active interest in their health,” he said. “That means understanding what tests there are, what symptoms one should be aware of, and getting familiar with the pathology and imaging results. A lot of guys just don’t go to the doctor until they’re absolutely forced too, very often by their partners, and this macho attitude that I can tough it out, it’s not smart.”
The Barwon Heads Road upgrade has been completed six months ahead of schedule, delivering drivers, cyclists and pedestrians safer and more reliable travel.
Stage one of the $365 million project has added close to four kilometres of extra lanes between Belmont and Charlemont to accommodatecloseto44,000dailyjourneysby 2031.
South Barwon MP Darren Cheeseman said the project included intersection upgrades, shared pedestrian and cyclist paths, and the Marshall rail line improvements.
“The removal of the level crossing is a particularly welcome improvement to Barwon Heads Road,” he said.
“The replacement of the level crossing with the bridge over the rail line at Marshall is a majorboosttoboththesafetyandthereliability of travel on the road.
“The level crossing’s removal is especially beneficial to the increasing number of drivers who use Barwon Heads Road at peak travel times.”
Federal Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government
Minister Catherine King said the completion announcement followed the opening of the Geelong-bound carriageway over the bridge at Marshall on May 24.
“This upgrade will have long-term benefits for residents, businesses and visitors,” she said.
“It is an important investment in vital infrastructuretomeettheneedsofthegrowing community of the Geelong region now and into the future.”
Bellarine MP Alison Marchant said the project provided “improved traffic conditions” and encouraged people to “consider active
transport options”.
“I am pleased the community and travellers are now reaping the full benefits of the upgrade,” she said.
“I’m pleased that drivers, pedestrians and cyclists can now use these terrific new community assets.”
The project’s second stage will upgrade Barwon Heads Road from Reserve Road, Charlemont, to Lower Duneed Road to ensure the link between Geelong and the Bellarine is fit for purpose.
Motorists travelling along the Barwon Heads Road at Marshall will notice Wadawurrung cultural heritage art and design on their journey.
Wadawurrung contributions feature prominently around the road upgrade’s Marshall railway line bridge, 4km shared-use path and retaining wall near Settlement Road. Its approach ramps feature 810 wall panels patterned to represent vertically broken boomerang flanks. BKK Architects collaborated with Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation on the panel design.
Acrylic screens atop the bridge depict a kunuwarra (black swan) flying like movie reel slides as drivers pass. The kunuwarra images are the work of Wadawurrung artist Stephanie (Anie) Skinner.
The retaining wall coloured to reflect the region’s soil is also lined with fins designed so the word ‘Jerringot’ appears as drivers pass in
either direction. Wadawurrung for ‘water all around’ or ‘place of billabongs’, Jerringot is the name given to adjacent wetlands that are habitat for species including migratory wading birds, including Latham’s snipe.
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Thepathalsoincludesetchedtracksofnative bird species including kunawarra, porronggitj (brolga), ibis, pelican and egret. Traditional owner BJ O’Toole designed the footprints, which appear in the vicinity of the relevant species’ habitat.
Along the path, two interpretive signage structures will provide information about the area, its native flora, fauna and Wadawurrung cultural significance. One signage structure will be built near Settlement Road, the other near the rail line bridge.
or in a vehicle, you’re travelling alongside kunuwarra,” Ms Skinner said.
“Kunuwarra is a significant creature to Wadawurrung, and to walk beside her as you move through the landscape honours her story and the importance of the living things that live in and surround the Barwon.”
“Living locally and with Lake Connewarre wetlands just down the road, I see these birds regularly flying over me when I’m working on Country,” Mr O’Toole said.
“It was a real honour to create their footprints and to share my story. I have three children, so for them to be able to go where their father’s artwork appears will be special and they’ll hold that connection for the rest of their lives.”
Geelong-based disability support provider genU has completed its merger with Li-Ve Tasmania at a formal event in Hobart.
Joining forces under the banner of genU, the two disability and aged care services organisations both bring many decades of experience as regional support providers to the union.
Over 420 Tasmanian staff and 220 clients will transition to genU, which will maintain offices in northern and southern Tasmanian to support its operations in that state.
Announced in March this year, the merger is
a result of Li-Ve active efforts to find a partner to ensure its sustainable long-term future in Tasmania.
The expanded organisation will engage in additional services in both Tasmania and the Barwon and Grampians regions through funding from the federal government’s Aged Care Volunteer Visiting Scheme.
The funding will provide extra services for elderly people and volunteer opportunities across Victoria and Tasmania over the next three years.
Clare Amies, genU chief executive, said the
Belmont has bid farewell to one of its long-serving firefighters, who enjoyed working his last shift with his daughter.
GrahamLanestartedhisfirefightingcareer in July 1988 and celebrated close to 35 years of service at the Belmont Fire Station during his last working shift on Wednesday, July 5.
Mr Lane said he took up firefighting as a “lifetime career” and loved working with a great group of people who could rely on each other.
“One of the guys at the footy club was a firefighter, and he started talking about it, and I thought, wow, that sounds like a good career, and it has been.
“My favourite part of the job is the camaraderie of knowing each person’s looking after everyone and the interesting type of work that we do.”
Mr Lane said it was the right time for him to retire from firefighting, and he looked forward to having more time on his hands to
play golf, go camping, fish, and look after the grandkids.
“It’s pretty demanding shift work for 35 years,” he said.
“You get to a point in your career where you’re putting a breathing apparatus on during every call, which isn’t so bad when you’re 25, but gets harder as you get older.”
Daughter Becky Finke followed in her dad’s firefighting footsteps and said she was honoured to work with him during his last shift.
“The more people you speak to that do the job, they’ll say it’s the best job in the world, so it didn’t take too much convincing,” she said.
“You don’t know what you’re going to get each day which keeps it interesting, and the bond with our teammates is like having another family away from home.”
Jena Carraddition of Li-Ve to the organisation would bring greater breadth and depth to its services.
“Through the combined strength of our organisations, we will be able to continue providing high-quality services and supports, as well as create pathways to benefit clients and more career opportunities for staff,” she said.
“The benefit of local knowledge combined with national scope, is an exciting prospect.
“We’re also excited to announce the expansion of our volunteer and student placement programs.”
Li-Ve Tasmania board chair and former
Tasmanian Premier David Bartlett said he was looking forward to his transition to the genU board.
“The Tasmanian part of genU now makes up almost half of the organisation’s core disability services business and genU is Tasmania’s second largest disability support provider, so we have a significant platform locally and an opportunity to contribute on the national stage,” Mr Bartlett said.
“I’ll be working to make sure that there is continuity for people genU now supports locally and for their staff and communities.”
It is a special time on our calendar as the City of Greater Geelong celebrates NAIDOC Week.
NAIDOC Week commemorates the culture, history, and achievements of Aboriginal and TorresStraitIslander people, and is observed across Australia in multiple placesofwork,schools,andtiersofgovernment.
It is an occasion that continues to grow in stature, and I am proud that council is partnering with our First Nation communities again this year.
NAIDOC Week allows residents to get to know our region’s First Nations communities in a more meaningful manner and celebrate their significance.
The theme for NAIDOC Week is ‘For Our Elders’, which pays tribute to the vital role that Elders have played and continue to play within First Nations communities as trailblazers, nurturers, advocates, teachers, survivors, leaders, and cherished individuals.
As a Council we are proud to be listening to, recognising and celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
We did this recently at our ‘The Heart – A Shared Journey’ event, which brought Wadawurrung Traditional Owners, First Nations community elders and representatives from Reconciliation Victoria together at Wurriki Nyal.
And we have delivered more events and
Ceramicist Lauren McQuade has joined the lineup of artists presenting their works at the Surf Coast Arts Trail Taster Show this weekend.
The Bellbrae artist is involved in the preview exhibition at Torquay’s HOOP Gallery, launching on Friday, July 7, from5.30pmto7pmbeforethe2023Surf Coast Arts Trail begins on August 5 and 6.
Ms McQuade said she looked forward to being involved with the Taster Show and people seeing her ceramics.
“Living in the local area and seeing the buzz that the Trail brings around town with all the local artists opening their doors seems really special,” she said.
activities across the region during NAIDOC Week this year.
ThisweekIhavehadthepleasureofattending several events, including a family-friendly gathering at Narana, which connected newly-arrived culturally and linguistically diversefamiliestoFirstNationsculture,aswell as the Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative’s Flag Raising and Community Day.
There are still a number of different ways you can get involved too, including visiting the stunning First Nations art projections on City Hall and checking out the National Wool Museum, where First Nations living cultures, histories and knowledge are at the core of various exhibitions and programs.
I encourage you to get along to one or more of the events that are on across the weekend, and hopefully learn a little about the oldest continuous living culture in the world.
Formoreinformation,visitgeelongaustralia. com.au/naidocweek and check out what is on.
“It’s not often you get to see someone’s space where the magic is created, so I see it as a nice opportunity for people to come and discover where it all happens.
“I am excited to meet people who have an interest in what I do, and to come try their hand on the wheel or just pop in for a chat.”
Surf Coast Shire Councillor Rose Hodge said the Taster Show was the perfect way for people to help plan their Arts Trail weekend.
“There are a diverse range of mediums and demonstrations from painting, ceramics and textiles, to glassware, jewellery and even aerial dance performance,” she said.
The Taster Show will be featured at the HOOP Gallery on 77 Beach Road from July 6 to 30 from 10am to 4pm and includes the work of 45 Arts Trail artists.
headspace has officially opened a new centre in Corio to help young people access mental health services and supports closer to home. Peopleaged12to25cannowaccessservices to support mental and physical health and get assistance with alcohol and drug problems at the new centre on 6/10-16 Station Street in Norlane.
headspace Corio service provider Stride Mental Health chief executive Drikus van der Merwe said increasing “high-quality” access to mental health and well-being services
was important.
“Over the last year, 220 young people accessed services at headspace Geelong and now have a closer centre available to them in Corio,” he said.
“We can help more young people in the Geelong region to develop the resilience and coping strategies necessary to manage their mental ill-health and maintain their well-being into the future.”
Western Victoria Primary Health Network chief executive Rowena Clift said the region
Belmont’s Brooke Greenhalgh has returned from Germany’s Special Olympics with bronze in her pocket.
Brooke, who has an intellectual disability, recently represented Australia during the Special Olympics’ tenpin bowling competition held in Berlin from June 17 to 26.
Mum Carmell Greenhalgh said Brooke won two bronze medals and a fourth-place ribbon during the trip, and everyone enjoyed themselves.
“Ithinkonceshesettleddownoverthere,she just enjoyed meeting different people and got on extremely well with everyone,” she said.
“Shehadafantastictime,andforpeoplewith intellectual disabilities to go somewhere like that is entirely out of their comfort zone and enjoy themselves, it’s wonderful.
Ms Greenhalgh said her daughter was the only person from Geelong in her team, which included one bowler from Melbourne and two from New South Wales.
“There were 65 Australians that went over
with the team from the whole of Australia and my husband, and I flew over a couple of days laterandwatchedherwinhermedals,”shesaid.
“It was an extremely big thing and during the opening ceremony as soon as they said Australia and the team came in, the stadium just erupted which was absolutely fantastic.”
Ms Greenhalgh said Brooke “absolutely lovedbeinginthevillagewiththeathletes”and that the Australian team felt welcomed.
“Brooke said her, and a few (team members) were outside, and some children came up and asked them for their autograph, so she thought that was really good,” she said.
“Shestayedafewextradays,andwejusttook her around where before she was with the team and didn’t get to see too much.”
Jena CarrBrooke Greenhalgh has won two bronze medals and a fourth-place ribbon at the Special Olympics in Berlin. (Ivan Kemp) 345178_07
continued to experience high demand for mental health services.
“We are proud to be providing even greater access to appropriate mental health care for them,” she said.
“Breaking down barriers for young people accessing mental health support and helping foster better relationships with their natural support networks are key to their health and well-being.”
headspace chief executive Jason Trethowan said young people were resilient, and mental
health services were crucial in helping them “get back on track”.
“We’re delighted that this support can be extended to the Corio community via this new satellite,” he said.
“With two in five young Australians experiencing mental ill-health, the work of headspace has never been more important.” headspace Corio officially opened on June 29 and will operate three days a week from 9am to 5pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Geelong’s newest councillor Sarah Hathway will represent the residents of Windermere Ward following a countback by the Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) on Wednesday, June 28.
Cr Hathway was widely considered the favourite having received the third highest number of primary votes in the 2020 council election behind former councillor Kylie Grzybek and current deputy mayor Anthony Aitken. An active Socialist Alliance member, Cr Hathway said she was “genuinely excited” when the countback confirmed she had been elected to the role.
“I had the third highest primary vote from the 2020 election, so I thought I was maybe 80 per cent of the way there, but because that election was held during COVID, we didn’t have scrutineers in the room to see how the preferences were flowing,” she said.
“So even the night before (the countback) I’d startedtalkingmyselfoutofit;ifthepreferences didn’t go to me it would be someone else.”
A resident of Geelong since early childhood, Cr Hathway has lived in Corio and Norlane for thebetterpartoffiveyearsandcurrentlyworks four days a week in Corio-based community mentalhealthserviceasasocialworkgraduate.
She has been an active participant in community groups involved in climate change awareness and other social issues, including the recent library and pool closure protests.
Cr Hathway said her professional, personal and municipal lives were all centred on the Corio and Norlane community.
“I’m not going to be ignoring any parts of Windermere Ward, but my heart really lies
with Norlane and Corio, that’s the area I’m familiar with,” she said.
“Obviously there are a lot of barriers and areas of disadvantage in that community, but I thinktherearealotofreallyamazingstrengths as well.
“So this is a really good opportunity to have this platform … to go back to residents and say how do we use this platform as a community
for the next less than 18 months until the next election.
“It gives an opportunity to be a voice that otherwiseNorlaneandCorioperhapswouldn’t have.”
Cr Hathway said her focus would be on supporting and re-enfranchise those experiencing disadvantage and working to increase civic education in her ward.
“There are a lot of people out there who have issues or grievances who don’t know where to go, or how to get any of that addressed,” she said.
“As much as possible (I’ll) do what I can to link them with the right support, knock some of those barriers down, and where people don’t have the confidence or capacity to be their own voice (I need to) go, right, I’ve got this position, I’ll make sure I use it.”
The recent protests over library and pool funding had shown that people had power, Cr Hathway said.
“The three save libraries groups have just done amazing work,” she said.
“Obviously we wanted all our services to remain fully funded; we didn’t get everything we wanted, but without those campaigns we’d have three libraries closing, so they did achieve a lot over a very short period of time.
“Ourdemocracyatanylevelisonlyasstrong as(theamountof)peoplethatengagewithit.If people aren’t engaging then things start sliding through that perhaps shouldn’t.
“There’s still a drive there from the community campaign side of things; (they’re saying) ‘this isn’t done yet, we’ve got elections in less than 18 months and we’re going to keep going’.”
‘‘ Where people don’t have the confidence or capacity to be their own voice ... I’ve got this position, I’ll make sure I use it ’’ - Sarah Hathway
Composer-pianist Kym Alexandra Dillon and baritone Stephen Marsh, both based in Geelong, join forces with trailblazing Melbourne performing arts company Forest Collective to bring an important original work to local audiences.
Dillon’s composition Diapsalmata:Portrait ofaSelf is a reflection on her journey from gender dysphoria to self-discovery, featuring text from Danish existential philosopher Søren Kierkegaard set to music and sung by Marsh.
Marsh, who attended Christian College
with Dillon (though his class was two years below hers), said Diapsalmata was one of the most important works he had ever performed.
“Having the opportunity to perform a piece like this is a once in a lifetime opportunity,” he said.
“To be part of this project, a part of Kym’s vision, to tell the story of someone, and a very personal story at that, is incredibly humbling.
“I can’t put into words how important this piece has been to me and my growth, both as an artist and a person. Although it’s a very personal story for Kym, it can be recognised and taken on by many people.
“It is relevant. It has the potential to change
The Geelong Arts Centre is celebrating its grand opening with a golden ticket giveaway –the biggest giveaway in the centre’s history.
One lucky winner will receive premium double passes to 13 performances (and more) during its four-week grand opening festival, valued at $4000.
The grand opening festival will feature performances by Jessica Mauboy, Missy Higgins, Ross Noble and more. Plus,preparetodonyourfinestattirebecause you and your lucky plus-one will be graced with a coveted invitation to the black tie VIP grand opening gala event.
Also on offer is a spot on the very first backstage tour at the centre, taking you behind the curtain to witness the magic that brings performances to life.
The centre will also provide two $500
gift vouchers to spend at its cafes and bars, allowing you to treat yourself and a friend to an unforgettable night out filled with applause, laughter, and memories that will be etched in your minds forever.
And the icing on this spectacular cake? An ultimate subscription to Geelong Arts Centre’s ‘Our Season 2024’ for you and your equally artsy accomplice! That’s a whole year of shows, events, and cultural delights.
Tobeintherunning,youmustsignuptothe
Geelong Arts Centre’s What’s On e-newsletter before July 11.
Allwillberevealedonhowtofindthegolden ticket entry in an email sent on July 12.
Details: www.geelongartscentre.org.au
Geelong Arts Centre is celebrating its reopening with a golden ticket giveaway. (Supplied)
Geelong and Armstrong Creek cricketer
Grace Jones will train with the Melbourne Renegades WBBL squad after winning The Recruitthis week.
The 18-year-old leg-spinner won the final after making her way through the initial 11 and then six and then final three in a three-part miniseries to find the best player in community cricket competitions across the state with the potential to play at a higher level.
The final episode was aired on Tuesday, July 4, but Grace knew the result beforehand.
“I actually already knew the outcome before the airing of the episode, I’d been told,” she said.
“But I didn’t realise how nervous I was until Helmo (coach Simon Helmot) called me to let me know the result.”
Playing for Geelong Cricket Club and Armstrong Creek Cricket Club (Men’s) in Victorian Premier Cricket and the Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association, respectively, Grace takes great pride in looking to outsmart her opponents and taking key wickets.
“I’m hoping that it is another opportunity to challenge myself, and look at how the squad prepares and conducts themselves,” Grace said.
“I’m definitely really excited, so I’m sure it (training) will be on my mind until I can get stuck into it.
“I’d like to thank and shout out, everyone at (Armstrong Creek Cricket Club) ACCC, Geelong CC, my immediate and extended family. And also, most importantly, my specialistcoachesNeilGrayandScottLindsey, for all their support in my cricket journey up to this point.”
InadditiontotrainingwiththeWBBLsquad for the upcoming season, Grace also received $1000 worth of Kookaburra merchandise, $2000 for her local club, a 55-inch TCL LED Smart TV and more.
minds, change worlds, to encourage and help people. It speaks to everyone, to put it simply.”
ForbothMarshandDillon,theperformance will be a homecoming of sorts, as they return to the school where both their musical journeys started.
“It’s exciting that I’ll be able to share this piece of music, this work and this journey, with everybody that encouraged me on the path to where I am now,” Marsh said.
“TobesharingthatwithKymisveryspecial, we talk about it often.”
Diapsalmata: Portrait of a Self is at Christian College’s RW Gibson Centre at 2pm on Saturday, July 15.
CREATING A CLEVER AND CREATIVE FUTURE FOR GREATER GEELONG
If you are travelling around Kardinia Park on Sunday 9 July, please scan the QR code or visit geelong.link/events for detailed information regarding changed traffic conditions.
Geelong Cats v North Melbourne
›Various road closures from 12 noon.
›Full road closure will affect Moorabool Street, between Park Crescent and Bowen Way.
Our Environment team have been in Lara undertaking ecological burning, helping to protect and preserve native grasses and the critically endangered Spiny Rice-flower.
Our team used the Cool Burn method, used by First Nations people for over 60,000 years to manage land, plants and animals.
Cool burning is small scale and slow moving, enabling animals to escape from the burn site unharmed. It also helps reduce the intensity of bushfires during dry periods.
We’ll be continuing to use these methods to increase biodiversity across the region as we care for our valuable environment.
Scan the QR code to find out more or visit geelong.link/ environment
Whether you own a cat or not, we’re seeking your feedback about cats in our region.
Scan the QR code or visit geelong.link/ catcurfew for more information and to have your say by 5.00pm on Sunday 16 July. Call us on 5272 5272 if you would like a form.
Gain a smile worthy of showing off thanks to the team at Affordable Denture Clinic, now in East Geelong.
Established 10 years ago, the clinic can provide you with a mouth full of solutions including dentures, partial dentures, custom mouth guards and denture implants.
Concentric Rehabilitation offers a variety of services to the residents of Homestyle Aged Care.
Concentric provides private rehabilitation services across a number of Homestyle facilities, with a wellness centre soon to be opening at Sea Views Manor in Ocean Grove and Ferndale Gardens in Bayswater.
The wellness package by Concentric provides goal-centred, personalised multi-discipline therapy to the residents, in group and individual sessions with regular
reassessments, and ongoing goal setting.
Concentric has helped the residents achieve some fantastic goals.
If you would like to know more about Concentric Rehabilitation at Homestyle Aged Care or if you or your loved one are looking for care in Ocean Grove, Leopold or Grovedale, the Homestyle admissions team can discuss your individual situation and advise on the many options available.
Call us on 1300 104 663 or visit homestyleagedcare.com.au
Owner and dental prosthetist Jason Demko has more than 30 years’ experience in the dental field and has just opened the doors to the clinic’s new location at 306 Myers Street, East Geelong.
MrDemkoandhisteamareabletodiscuss a variety of options to help you achieve your best smile yet.
Ensuring he keeps up-to-date with the latest dental prosthetist technologies, Mr Demko focuses on utilising a variety of systems to integrate new practises into his denture work at the clinic.
As part of its care and quality focused service, Affordable Denture Clinic is the only denture clinic in the greater Geelong area authorised to provide and manufacture
Valplast, the only dentures with an unbreakable lifetime guarantee.
Metal free and with invisible clasps, they’re a great resolution to your denture needs.
Striving to find the best denture solution, Mr Demko and his team ensure the utmost care and quality of service to their patients.
“We are a family owned business committed to providing highly personalised services to each individual,” he said.
The clinic’s new location, Mr Demko said, is a reflection of hard work and commitment to provide an environment to give his clients the very best in dental prosthetics.
He said it wouldn’t have been possible without ongoing support from the community and clients.
Committed to providing a highly personalised service, the team at Affordable Denture Clinic can help you smile again.
Appointments can be made online at www.afordabledentureclinic.com.au
For 20 years, Lifestyle Communities has lived and breathed the wants and needs of the downsizer homeowner.
LifestyleCommunitiesconsistentlyrefinesits approach, communities and homes to not only meet your needs – but exceed them! And with twodecadesofexperience,thefocusatLifestyle Communities is on giving homeowners what they want and what homeowners need has never been sharper.
Lifestyle builds beautiful, downsizer-centric homes across Melbourne, Geelong, the Bellarine and Mornington peninsulas and
regional Victoria, complemented by stunning amenities that engender connectivity and wellbeing.
You can choose to live where the holiday never ends. At Lifestyle Communities, you can spend your days soaking up the serene surroundings or spruce up your daily grind with access to stunning amenities a short stroll from your front door.
Located at the heart of each community, the clubhouse is architecturally designed with plenty of space for you to relax, recharge or re-energise.
Across all communities, the Lifestyle team has designed, installed and delivered a range of resort style amenities and surrounds for homeowners to call their own.
Ifthere’sonethingLifestylehasalwaysstayed committed to in two decades of business, it’s helping homeowners upsize their lifestyles when they downsize to a Lifestyle Community.
The world class amenities give ‘staycation’ a whole new meaning.
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An extension of your own home, you’ll have a host of lifestyle-enhancing facilities* at your fingertips, including:
•Barbequearea
•Billiards
•BusinessCentre
•Electriccar
•Cinema
•CommunityShuttle
•CroquetCourt
•DogWash
•ElectricBikes
•Fishingboat
•Gym
•IndoorPool
•Library
•MakersStudio
•MicroBrewery
•Orchard
•OutdoorPool
•PickleballCourt
•Spa
•TennisCourt
*Facilities may vary depending on the community location
With ageing comes the perception of ill-fitting dentures and loose teeth. However, this is far from the truth. The golden years are when you have the most to smile about.
What are some of the key issues that older Australians face in terms of dental health?
We have found that many older Australians suffer from dental issues due to dental fear. Therefore, they avoid seeing the dentist and only seek symptom-driven treatments. The delays in timely treatment of both tooth decay and advanced gum disease result in the loss of teeth and with it a decline in quality of life. This impedes them from enjoying healthy food and socialising with confidence. Tell us more about your approach to these issues. We are passionate about merging patient centred care with comfort and helping patients overcome their dental fear. Geelong West Dental is designed with patient comfort in mind, beginning with the relaxing ambience of the clinic and also integrating a gentle
approach with state-of-theart dental technology. Our services include happy gas and intravenous sedation for patients who are more anxious or have severe dental fear. Our goals are to minimise discomfort and complete all dental treatments in a timely manner while maintaining the best in quality of care. As tooth loss can be detrimental to general wellbeing, we offer personalised treatments to replace missing teeth. For patients who are missing or about to lose all their teeth, All-Teeth-On-Four dental implants is a revolutionary technique that will enrich the quality of life for many older Australians.
What is so different about All-Teeth-on-Four?
This technique uses four implants, as opposed to five to eight implants in a traditional single arch. It is amazing because there is less surgery, less recovery time and the cost is half of what it would traditionally be. It allows patients to enjoy different varieties of food without worrying about the stability of the prosthesis while eating and socialising.
Do you provide this advanced treatment at Geelong West Dental? We certainly do. As well as providing the latest in implant dentistry, we also offer a complete range of dental treatments including cosmetic, general and family dentistry. We are a team of
Australian-trained dentists who use modern techniques and keep up to date with the latest in dental technology. Our comprehensive approach to dentistry ensures that we focus on the bigger picture when it comes to dental care, rather than patching up teeth when they start developing
issues. At Geelong West Dental we spend time with all our patients making the visit a personable experience, so we are able to best care for our patient’s needs no matter their age.
ABC TV, Saturday, 7.30pm
Divinely inspired and delightfully cheeky, crime-solving nun Sister Boniface (Lorna Watson, pictured) is the secret weapon of her local police (Max Brown and Jerry Iwu) in this cosy, charming and cheerful FatherBrownspinoff. Armed with the most cutting-edge technology the 1960s has to offer, Sister Boniface uses her unique insight and sharp people skills to nail responsible for the frankly alarming number of murders in the aptly named village of Great Slaughter. This week, the town’s Annual Giant Marrow Contest is interrupted when Brutus the dog digs up a human skeleton. Initially believed to be Viking in origin, Sister Boniface determines them to be much more recent.
FBI
10, Sunday, 9pm
Star power and fast-paced cases keep this slick police procedural from blending into the pack. US police dramas are a dime a dozen, but this offshoot from Law&Order’s Dick Wolf sticks to its gun with an unbeatable setting – New York – and a formula that delivers felonies and histrionics in equal measure. Tonight, in “Flopped Cop”, there’s gunfire galore. For a series that focuses on the frenetic nine-to-five of these hardworking officers, this episode extends a compelling window into Tiffany’s (Katherine Renee Kane, pictured) personal life. The case delves into an accountant who is “liquidated” for testifying against a notorious drug lord, with Tiffany at the helm of the investigation.
ROBSON GREEN’S WEEKEND ESCAPES
BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS
Seven, Friday, 7pm
A fresh face is joining the BetterHomesandGardensfamily, and she’s set to inspire girls and women alike to take on the challenges of a trade. Aimee Stanton (pictured) might be familiar from her stints on HouseRulesand AustralianSurvivor, but tonight she officially joins this much-loved show as a guest presenter, sharing her know-how in DIY and plumbing. The plumber and tiny house creator teams up with architect Peter Colquhoun on a tour of the Hawkesbury Showground for the Tiny Home Expo. Filled with inventive design ideas and inspiration for living a more sustainable life, it’s an inspiring peek at how going small can let you live large.
6.00 The Drum.
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 First Weapons: Returning Boomerang. (Premiere, PG)
Hosted by Phil Breslin.
8.00 Death In Paradise. (Mv, R)
A masked man stabs a woman in her home.
9.00 Utopia. (PG, R) Tony is frozen out by the minister when he’s reluctant to announce an ambitious new project.
9.30 Gold Diggers. (Mls, R) Two sisters search for rich husbands.
10.00 ABC Late News. Coverage of the day’s events.
10.15 The Split. (Ma, R)
11.15 Harrow. (Final, Mav, R)
12.10 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
Bluey. 6.30 Pfffirates. 6.45 The Adventures Of Paddington. 6.55 Shaun The Sheep.
7.05 Andy’s Wild Adventures. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30
Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Hard Quiz. 8.30 MOVIE: Strictly Ballroom. (1992, PG) 10.05 MOVIE: Goldstone. (2016, M) 11.55 Doctor Who. 12.55am
We Hunt Together. 1.40 Killing Eve. 2.25 Brassic.
3.10 Friday Night Dinner. 3.30
6.00 Mastermind Australia.
(R) Presented by Marc Fennell.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 World’s Most Scenic River
Journeys: River Dordogne.
(R) Narrated by Bill Nighy.
8.30 Hampton Court: Behind Closed Doors. (PG, R) Part 2 of 2. Tracy Borman visits the chaplain of Hampton Court’s Chapel Royal, Father Anthony.
9.25 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 7. Mont-de-Marsan to Bordeaux. 170km mountain stage. From France.
1.50 Nine Perfect Strangers. (Mlv, R)
3.30 Food Safari Water. (R) 4.30 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
SBS, Monday, 7.30pm
Relax, reset and recharge – presenter Robson Green (pictured) does more than a little R and R in this gentle series. The Grantchesterand WireintheBloodstar doesn’t need to declare that this is his best role yet: it’s written all over his delighted face. In this balm of a series, Green immerses himself in outdoor adventures around the north-east of England. For him, it’s a weekend escape. For us on the other side of the hemisphere, it’s a picturesque dream. In tonight’s double episode, former professional soccer player Jill Scott joins Green in Helmsley Walled Garden, before Britain’sGotTalentwinner Lee Ridley, aka Lost Voice Guy, shares a nostalgic walk in the countryside of Weardale.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Johanna Griggs catches up with Nornie Bero.
7.30 Football. AFL. Round 17. Western Bulldogs v Collingwood.
10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews.
11.00 Armchair Experts. (M) A panel discusses all things AFL.
12.00 MOVIE: Frisky. (2015, Mls, R) Two Australian friends move to San Francisco. Claudia Pickering.
2.00 Home Shopping.
4.00[MEL]MillionDollarMinute.(R)
4.30[MEL]MillionDollarMinute.(R)
5.00[MEL]NBCToday.
6.00 Nine News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Cricket. The Ashes. Third Test. England v Australia. Day 2. Morning session. From Headingley Cricket Ground, Leeds, England.
10.40 Cricket. The Ashes. Third Test. England v Australia. Day 2. Afternoon session.
3.30 Bondi Lifeguard World Adventures: Cairns To Cape Pt 2. (PG, R) The boys continue their trip to Cape York.
4.00 Postcards. (PG, R) Livinia Nixon heads to Richmond.
4.30 Global Shop. (R) Home shopping.
5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
5.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)
6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.
7.30 Location, Location, Location Australia. Property experts search for homes.
8.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R) Celebrity panellists include Urzila Carlson, Aaron Chen and Celia Pacquola.
9.30 The Graham Norton Show. (PGlsv, R) Celebrity guests include Lesley Manville, Hugh Bonneville, Lashana Lynch and Big Zuu.
11.30 The Project. (R)
12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)
1.30 Home Shopping. (R)
ABC TV (2) SBS (3)
6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast.
9.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 ABC News At Noon.
12.30 Death In Paradise. (Mv, R) 1.30
The Durrells. (PG, R) 2.30 Grand Designs
Revisited. (R) 3.20 Landline. (R)
3.50 Power To Country. (R)
4.00 Wash My Soul In The River’s Flow. (PG, R)
5.30 The Black Hand. (PGa, R)
6.30 New Leash On Life. (R)
Hosted by Joel Creasey.
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 Sister Boniface Mysteries.
(Return, PGa) Sister Boniface investigates a cold case when human bones are found at the Great Slaughter Giant Marrow Contest.
8.15 Vera. (Mav, R) Vera and Joe investigate a suspicious death in an army barracks aided by a member of the military police. Although the case appears to be a suicide, it quickly becomes apparent that they are dealing with foul play.
9.45 The Messenger. (Final, Mal, R) Ed is failing the most important card but comes to see the real message has been for him.
10.45 Miniseries: Marriage.
(Ml, R) Part 1 of 4.
11.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) Music video clips.
ABC TV PLUS (22)
Specks. 8.00 Whose Line Is It Anyway? (Final) 8.25 Live At The Apollo. 9.10 Robot Wars. 10.10 Unprotected Sets. 11.05 All My Friends Are Racist. 11.20 Doctor Who. 12.20am Days Like These With Diesel. 1.15 Would I Lie To You? 1.45 Whose Line Is It Anyway? 2.30 ABC News Update. 2.35 Close. 5.00 Late Programs.
6.00 WorldWatch. 7.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 7. 8.00 WorldWatch. 10.00 Barkley Manor. (R) 11.00 Tour De France: Bonjour Le Tour. (R) 12.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 7. 1.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 FIM
Superbike World C’ship. Round 7. 3.00 Looking For Life On Mars. (R) 4.00 Trail Towns. (R) 4.30 Tour De France: Bonjour Le Tour. 5.35 Blood Money: Inside The Nazi Economy.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (Return) Ernie Dingo explores the ancient forests and shifting sand dunes of Pemberton.
8.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 8. Libourne to Limoges. 201km mountain stage. From France. Commentary from Matthew Keenan, Dr Bridie O’Donnell and Simon Gerrans.
1.50 Witch Hunt. (MA15+l, R)
3.30 Food Safari Water. (PGa, R)
4.00 Food Safari. (R)
4.30 Bamay: Darumbal, Ngaro, Guugu Yimithirr, Tiwi And Bathurst Island Country. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.15 France 24 Feature.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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 6. Townsville 500. Day 1. Qualifying and support races. 2.30 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Round 6. Townsville 500. 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 17. St Kilda v Melbourne. From Marvel Stadium, Melbourne.
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 6. Townsville 500. Day 1. Highlights. From the Reid Park Street Circuit, Townsville, Queensland.
1.30 Home Shopping. [MEL]Harry’sPractice.(R)
2.00[MEL]HomeShopping.(R)
4.00[MEL]GetArty.(R)
4.30[MEL]GetArty.(R)
5.00[MEL]HouseOfWellness.(PGa, R)
NINE (8, 9)
6.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 6.30 A Current Affair. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today.
6.30 Compass: Jewish Singles In The Snow. Jewish singles search for love.
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 To Be Advised.
7.40 Grand Designs
Revisited. Part 4 of 4.
8.30 MOVIE: Limbo. (2023, MA15+d)
A former undercover drug cop writes a case review of an unsolved murder in a small opal-mining town. Simon Baker, Rob Collins, Natasha Wanganeen.
10.15 Miniseries: Why Didn’t They Ask Evans? (Ma, R) Part 1 of 3.
11.15 Miniseries: Small Axe. (Mal, R)
12.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
3.05 The Heights. (PG, R)
5.00 Insiders. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Bettany Hughes Treasures Western Turkey. (PG) Professor Bettany Hughes explores Turkey.
8.30 Pompeii: The Discovery With Dan Snow. (PG) Dan Snow explores how the ruins of Pompeii were rediscovered. He retraces the first finds hidden deep beneath the rock-hard volcanic debris, as well as at a forgotten theatre and a gladiatorial arena.
9.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 9. Saint-Léonard-de-Noblat to Puy de Dôme. 182.5km mountain stage. From France.
2.50 Exit. (MA15+dl, R)
3.45 Food Safari. (R)
4.45 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. (PGl) Celebrities show off their dance skills.
8.45 7NEWS Spotlight. An exclusive, special investigation.
9.45 The Latest: Seven News.
10.15 Born To Kill? John Duffy And David Mulcahy. (MA15+av) A look at John Duffy and David Mulcahy.
11.15 Autopsy USA: Jeff Conoway. (MA15+ad)
12.15 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 6. Townsville 500. Day 2. Highlights.
1.15[MEL]TravelOz.(PG, R)
1.30 Home Shopping.
3.30[MEL]MillionDollarMinute.(R)4.00
[MEL]NBCToday.5.00 Seven Early News.
5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 Nine News Saturday.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Cricket. The Ashes. Third Test. England v Australia. Day 3. Morning session. From Headingley Cricket Ground, England. Hosted by Roz Kelly and Louise Ransome, with experts Ian Healy, Callum Ferguson and Mark Taylor.
10.40 Cricket. The Ashes. Third Test. England v Australia. Day 3. Afternoon session. From Headingley Cricket Ground, England. Hosted by Roz Kelly and Louise Ransome, with experts Ian Healy, Callum Ferguson and Mark Taylor.
3.30 Cricket. Women’s Twenty20 International. England v Australia. Game 3. From Lord’s Cricket Ground, London.
TEN (5, 10)
6am Children’s Programs.
1.30pm Desert Vet. 2.30 Motor Racing.
6.00 To Be Advised.
7.00 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Dr Chris Brown.
8.00 NCIS: Los Angeles. (Mv) Kensi and Fatima are kidnapped while searching for a missing US Navy lieutenant.
9.00 Blue Bloods. (Final, Mav) Danny teams up with his old partner, Jackie, to find a copycat killer. Frank debates how to handle the city’s homeless problem. Jamie, Eddie and Erin join forces to nab an ex-con committing assaults.
10.00 CSI: Vegas. (Final, Mav) The team investigates a murder case that hits close to home for Folsom, who is forced to sit the investigation out.
11.00 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) Presented by Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald.
12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.
6.00 Nine News Sunday.
7.00 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians.
8.00 To Be Advised.
10.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 7. From the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, England.
5.00 News Early Edition.
5.30 Today. The latest in news, current affairs, sport, politics, entertainment, fashion, health and lifestyle.
6.30 The Sunday Project. Panellists dissect, digest and reconstitute the daily news, events and hottest topics.
7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGal) Contestants are pitted against each other in pairs for the first elimination round.
9.00 FBI. (Mv) When a wealthy accountant is gunned down for secretly testifying against a notorious drug lord, the FBI’s probe leads Tiffany to ask for help from an ex-cop friend who is related to the suspect.
10.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv, R) When Jesse sets out for a day sailing with his daughter, pirates seize their yacht.
11.00 The Sunday Project. (R) Panellists dissect, digest and reconstitute the daily news, events and hottest topics.
12.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.30 CBS Mornings.
ABC TV (2) SBS (3)
6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News
Mornings. 10.00 Landline. (R) 11.00 Fake Or
Fortune? (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon.
1.00 Queen Of Oz. (Mals, R)
1.30 Vera. (Mv, R)
3.00 Gardening Australia. (R)
3.55 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
4.55 Australian Story. (R)
5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
6.00 The Drum.
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 7.30. Presented by Sarah Ferguson.
8.00 Back Roads: Strzelecki Track, SA
Pt 2. Heather Ewart continues her journey.
8.30 Four Corners. Investigative journalism program exposing scandals, triggering inquiries, firing debate and confronting taboos.
9.15 Media Watch. (PG) Hosted by Paul Barry.
9.35 Jonestown: Terror In The Jungle: Under Siege. (PGa, R) Part 3 of 4.
10.15 China Tonight. (R)
10.45 ABC Late News.
11.00 The Business. (R)
11.20 The Split. (Ma, R)
12.20 Tick F***ing Tock. (Mal, R)
1.15 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30
7.30. (R)
ABC TV PLUS (22)
Attenborough’s Kingdom Of Plants.
8.50 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 9.40 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. 10.10 Escape From The City. 11.10 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 11.50 Ghosts.
Louis Theroux: Louis And The Brothel. 1.20 Days Like These With Diesel. 2.15 ABC News Update. 2.20 Close. 5.00 Late Programs.
6.00 WorldWatch. 7.00 Tour de France. Stage 9. 8.00 WorldWatch. 10.00 For The Love Of
Dogs. (PG, R) 11.00 Tour De France: Bonjour
Le Tour. (R) 12.00 Tour de France. Stage 9.
1.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Great Escapes With
Morgan Freeman. (Ma, R) 2.50 Mastermind
Aust. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.05
Jeopardy! (R) 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
5.00 Tour De France: Bonjour Le Tour.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R) Presented by Marc Fennell.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes. (PG) Jill Scott joins Robson Green.
8.40 The Great House Revival. (PG) Hugh Wallace meets a couple converting a towering mill, built in the 1830s, into a home.
9.40 24 Hours In Emergency: Keep The Faith. (M) A 18-year-old is rushed into Queen’s Medical Centre after suffering a cardiac arrest.
10.35 SBS World News Late.
11.05 My Brilliant Friend. (Premiere, Mav) 12.05 Gomorrah. (MA15+sv, R)
3.25 Food Safari. (R) 4.25 Bamay. (R) 5.00
NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
SEVEN (6, 7)
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News.
NINE (8, 9)
TEN (5, 10)
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PG)
7.30 Million Dollar Island. (PG) As starvation continues to take a toll on Log camp the hunger games reach a dramatic climax.
9.00 9-1-1: Lone Star. (Mav) The 126 helps Marjan enter the dating world through a series of chaperoned dates.
11.00 The Latest: Seven News.
11.30 The Blacklist. (Ma) Siya learns more about Meera’s past.
12.30 Home Shopping.
[MEL]Underarm:TheBallThat ChangedCricket.(PGl, R)
1.30[MEL]Harry’sPractice.(R)
2.00[MEL]HomeShopping.(R)
4.00[MEL]NBCToday.
5.00
5.30
6.00 Nine News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Rush. (PGl) The adventure of a lifetime continues as three teams of everyday Aussies, who begin each challenge deprived of sight and sound, are dropped at their next location. Hosted by David Genat.
9.05 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 8.
From the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, England.
5.00 News Early Edition.
5.30 Today. The latest in news, current affairs, sport, politics, entertainment, fashion, health and lifestyle.
6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.
7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGal) Contestants vie for a semifinal spot.
8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week.
9.40 Just For Laughs Australia. (MA15+l) Stand-up comedy performances featuring Mel Buttle, Blake Freeman and Tom Walker.
10.10 FBI: Most Wanted. (Madv, R) The team pursues an abusive man.
11.00 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news and events.
12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)
1.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.30 CBS Mornings.
6am Morning Programs.
1.30pm Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars.
2.30 Motor
6am Children’s Programs. Noon Mega Zoo. 1.00 Life Unexpected. 2.00
Louis Theroux Interviews...
Judi Dench. (PGl, R) Louis
chats with Dame Judi Dench.
ABC Late News.
The Business. (R)
10.45 Four Corners. (R)
11.35 Media Watch. (PG, R) 11.50 Miniseries: Marriage. (Ml, R) 12.50 Jonestown: Terror In The Jungle. (PGa, R) 1.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) Presented by Marc Fennell.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Great Coastal Railway Journeys: St Bees To Maryport. (PG) Hosted by Michael Portillo.
8.30 Insight. Presenter Kumi Taguchi is joined by people with first-hand experience of the issue, as well as commentators, to explore how justice looks for different people and how it can change over time.
9.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 10. Vulcania to Issoire. 167.5km hilly stage. From France.
2.00 No Man’s Land. (MA15+av, R)
3.40 Food Safari. (R)
4.40 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PG)
7.30 Million Dollar Island. (PG) Hosted by Ant Middleton.
9.00 The Rookie. (Mv) Nolan and the team investigate the death of a suspect in police custody.
10.00 The Rookie: Feds. (Mv) Garza’s character comes into question.
11.00 The Latest: Seven News.
11.30 The Blacklist. (Mav)
12.30 Home Shopping. [MEL]S.W.A.T.(Mav, R)
1.30[MEL]Harry’sPractice.(R)
HomeShopping.(R)
6.00 Nine News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Rush. The race continues as three teams of everyday Aussies, deprived of sight and sound, are dropped into a new location.
8.45 To Be Advised.
9.30 Wimbledon Tennis Pre-Show. Pre-game coverage of Wimbledon tennis tournament, featuring reviews, previews, interviews, highlights, opinions and topical stories, from the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club.
10.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 9.
2.00 Court Cam. (Mlv, R)
2.30 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) Contestants must replicate a dish.
8.40 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was.
9.40 NCIS. (Mav, R) The NCIS team investigates the cause of death of a reservist US Navy SEAL surgeon.
10.30 Miniseries: Riptide. (Mlv, R) Part 2 of 4.
Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)
6.00 The Drum.
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 7.30. Presented by Sarah Ferguson.
8.00 Utopia. Nat goes the wrong kind of viral.
8.30 Gruen. Wil Anderson and a panel of experts analyse the advertising industry and consumerism.
9.10 Gold Diggers. (Mls) Gert and Marigold reinvent themselves.
9.35 Queen Of Oz. (Mls) Georgie bumps into an old school mate.
10.05 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (R)
10.45 ABC Late News.
11.00 The Business. (R)
11.20 The School That Tried
To End Racism. (PG, R)
12.20 Miniseries: Small Axe. (Mal, R) 1.40 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: Movin’
On. (Final, PG) Takes a look at how sitcom humour helps people laugh at the struggles of getting ahead.
8.25 Rainbow Warrior: Murder In The Pacific. (M) Part 2 of 3. Tells the story of how a group of New Zealand detectives, with no prior experience of international crime, caught the military saboteurs responsible for the sinking of the RainbowWarrior
9.20 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 11. Clermont-Ferrand to Moulins. 180km flat stage. From France.
2.00 Cheyenne & Lola. (Malv, R)
4.00 Food Safari. (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 Animals Aboard With Dr Harry. (PG) A puppy takes off for Brisbane.
8.30 The Front Bar. (Ml) Hosts Mick Molloy, Sam Pang and Andy Maher take a lighter look at all things AFL.
9.30 Ambulance: Code Red. (Ma, R) Follows the work of an ambulance service, giving an insight into the life and death incidents they face.
10.30 The Latest: Seven News.
11.00 Death Row: Countdown To Execution. (MA15+av, R)
12.00 The Goldbergs. (PGls, R)
12.30 Home Shopping. [MEL]TheGoldbergs.(PGl, R)
1.00[MEL]TheGoldbergs.(PGal, R)
1.30[MEL]TravelOz.(PG,R)2.00[MEL] HomeShopping.(R)4.00[MEL]NBCToday.
5.00 Seven Early News.
6.00 Nine News.
7.00 Rugby League. State of Origin. Game 3. New South Wales v Queensland. From Accor Stadium, Sydney.
10.00 State Of Origin Post-Match. A post-match wrap-up of game three of the State of Origin between New South Wales and Queensland from Accor Stadium, along with expert panels analysis and player interviews.
11.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 10.
3.00 Drive TV. (R) Presented by Trent Nikolic.
3.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory.
(PGa) Religious program.
4.30 Good Chef Hunting. (R) Alejandro Saravia heads to Castlemaine.
5.00 News Early Edition.
5.30 Today. The latest in news and current affairs.
6.30 The Project. The hosts and guest panellists take a look at the day’s news, events and hot topics.
7.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Follow the staff at the Animal Welfare League as it tries to find the right fit for a man with dog-attack trauma.
8.30 Miniseries: Riptide. (Mlv) Part 3 of 4. Alison learns that the watch Sean was wearing before he vanished is in Michael’s possession. An anonymous police tip-off results in his arrest, but evidence raises doubts about Michael’s involvement.
10.30 So Help Me Todd. (PGa) Margaret enlists the help of a podcaster.
11.30 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news and events.
12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Late-might talk show.
1.30 Home Shopping. (R)
4.30 CBS Mornings.
ABC TV PLUS (22)
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 6.45pm The Adventures Of Paddington.
6.55 Shaun The Sheep. 7.05 Andy’s Wild Adventures. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks.
8.00 Vera. 9.30 We Hunt Together. 10.15 Killing
Eve. 11.00 Miniseries: The Cry. Midnight MOVIE: Strictly Ballroom. (1992, PG) 1.30 ABC News
Update. 1.35 Close. 5.00 Kiddets. 5.10 Andy’s Baby Animals. 5.25 Hoopla. 5.40 Late Programs.
6am WorldWatch.
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6am Children’s Programs.
12.10pm MOVIE: Mr Mom. (1983, PG) 2.00 Full House. 2.30 Raymond. 3.00 MacGyver. 4.00 The Nanny. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie.
6.00 Raymond. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 MOVIE: Around The World In 80 Days. (2004, PG) 9.55
6.00 The Drum.
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 7.30. Presented by Sarah Ferguson.
8.00 A Life In Ten Pictures: Robin Williams. (PGln) A look at Robin Williams’ life through 10 pictures.
8.55 Grand Designs New Zealand.
(R) Hosted by Chris Moller.
9.40 One Plus One: The Elders. Dan Bourchier speaks with Rodney Gibbins.
10.10 Art Works. (R)
10.40 ABC Late News.
10.55 The Business. (R)
11.10 The Black Hand. (MA15+v, R)
12.10 Beyond The Towers. (MA15+a, R) 1.05
Scottish Vets Down Under. (PG, R) 2.05 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) Presented by Marc Fennell.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Inside Sydney Airport: Interrupted Journeys. (PG) Friday is a busy day at the airport.
8.30 Stanley Tucci: Searching For Italy: Naples And The Amalfi Coast. (Premiere) Actor Stanley Tucci sets out to explore the culture and cuisine of Italy, beginning with Naples.
9.20 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 12. Roanne to Belleville-en-Beaujolais. 169km hilly stage. From France.
2.05 Dignity. (MA15+v, R)
4.05 Italian Food Safari. (R)
4.35 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Football. AFL. Round 18. Sydney v Western Bulldogs. From the SCG.
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) The island gives a single mum the ability to read minds to impress her boss.
12.30 Home Shopping.
[MEL]MOVIE:RitesOf Passage.(1999, Mv, R)
2.30[MEL]HomeShopping.(R)
4.00[MEL]NBCToday.
5.00 Seven Early News.
5.30 Sunrise. News, sport and weather.
6.00 Nine News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 RBT. (Mdl, R) Follows the activities of police units.
8.30 Paramedics. (Mam, R) A suburban shooting has paramedics battling to save a young man’s life. First responders are impressed with a spritely 92-year-old. A dirt bike rider needs help after falling five metres and landing on his bum.
9.30 To Be Advised.
10.00 Wimbledon Tennis Pre-Show. Pre-game coverage of Wimbledon.
10.30 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 11.
3.00 Hello SA. (PG)
3.30 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 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly Australia. (Premiere) Follows dog trainer Graeme Hall.
8.30 Law & Order: SVU. (Ma, R) The team searches for a serial rapist who preys on mothers with young children.
9.30 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was.
10.30 Law & Order: SVU. (Ma, R) The team arrests two influencers.
11.30 The Project. (R)
12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R)
What is your connection to Geelong?
I moved to Geelong from regional Victoria at 19 years old to study psychology at Deakin University.
My husband and I decided to make Geelong our home, and we now live in Armstrong Creek with our two sons.
What do you like about where you live?
I love that Geelong has everything you need without being too big.
It has amazing beaches and great shopping, and you are close enough to Melbourne for any big sporting or music events not on offer here.
What, if anything, would you change about where you live?
Our families live in Regional Victoria and Werribee, so having our immediate family closer to us would be nice.
Thankfully we have created our close-knit group of friends and neighbours who are like an adopted family and provide us with support.
Where is your favourite place to spend time?
I am a bit of a homebody, and I love spending time with my family at home.
Whether swimming in our pool, playing cardsorentertainingfamilyandfriends,there is no place like home.
I also love going to the beach with my husband and children, who love surfing and bodyboarding. Our favourite beaches are Point Roadknight and 13th Beach.
What is something people may not know
about you?
I volunteer as the disability liaison officer for the Geelong Little Athletics Centre. My boys are club members, and we love spending
Saturday mornings over the summer at the Landy Field Athletics Track.
Given my experience in the industry, I was nominated to take on this role and ensure that
Geelong Little Athletics Club is inclusive and can be accessed and enjoyed by all children, no matter their ability.
What do you like about your work?
I have worked for various Geelong-based disability support services for more than 20 years and have spent my last seven years at genU.
I love working for genU and particularly love that this organisation has been in the Geelong community for over 70 years.
The founders of the organisation were a group of parents who had children with a disability, and these families worked together to create a space that was inclusive and accepting of their loved ones.
The last seven years have seen significant growth for genU. However, the organisation remains committed to the people we support.
Our staff values are strong, and our operating models place the person at the centre of everything we do.
I work with so many committed and passionate people who are truly dedicated to people with a disability and those who are ageing.
It is great to come to work every day and be surrounded by such amazing people.
Is there anything else you would like to add?
The team I support at genU offers allied health services to people with a disability and those who are ageing.
If you would like to find out more about these services and how you can access them, please call and speak to one of our friendly staff on 1300 558 368.
There’s something for everyone at Club Italia. (Supplied)
Club Italia Geelong caters to the wide community of Geelong, where everyone is welcome.
Club Italia has a large venue which can cater to a variety of functions such as weddings, trivia nights, senior citizen lunches, birthday parties, Christmas parties and so much more.
There is a fully equipped bar and kitchen that offers many types of food to suit any function whether it be a sit down meal or finger food … they do it all.
As well as a large dance floor, Club Italia has
ample parking and an outdoor grassed area.
It hosts many events such as tribute shows, family discos, New Year’s Eve celebrations, markets and bingo.
The bistro is open every Friday from 5.30pm, offering delicious pub style meals.
Pop along to the Devonshire teas every Sunday from 1.30pm.
The cook has a great reputation for the best scones in Geelong.
Enjoy a tasty scone and a variety of teas and coffee at Club Italia.
Ashlan Smith is the customer service and allied health general manager at genU. She speaks with Jena Carr about what she loves about working for the disability and ageing support service and what makes Geelong’s Armstrong Creek home.(Supplied)
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.
Uniting book sale
Friday, July 7 and Saturday, July 8, Uniting Barwon Grovedale site (272 Torquay Road, corner of Reserve and Torquay Roads), 10am-2pm. A great range of new and old stock to browse and all books $1.
Geelong Christian Singles
Dinner: Saturday, July 8, 5pm at Okiyami Japanese Restaurant, 214 Pakington Street. All you can eat: $39.80, $35.80 a la carte. Specify when booking by July 7.
■ 0400 662 352
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, 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, 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
Dancer’s Club
Ballroom dancing, Wednesdays, 7.30pm-10.30pm, Leopold Hall, Bellarine Higway. Cost: $6, includes light supper.
■ Russ 5250 1937
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
Sailing
Come for a sail with Geelong
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)
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, 2nd and 4th 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
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
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, July 8, 7.30pm-11.30pm.
Admission: $10 includes supper. Music: Ben Costanzo.
■ 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
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
Geelong Philatelic Society Inc meets 7pm
first Saturday of the month at Virginia Todd Community Hall, 9-15 Clarence Street, Geelong West and 1pm third Monday of the month at Belmont Library, 163 High Street, Belmont.
■ 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
Laughter
Laughter Club Geelong Tuesday mornings 8am.
■ Join Zoom meeting: us04web.zoom. us/j/77368437028?pwd=luIlt0O9RXabh946S7xa4a-6kCFtn.1
Meeting ID: 773 6843 7028,
Passcode: Laughter
Drysdale Day VIEW
Fourth Friday of each month at Portarlington Golf Club for lunch.
■ Margaret, 0431 636 090
Geelong Day VIEW
First Monday monthly from 11am at Eastern Hub, East Geelong.
■ geelongdayview@gmail.com
Leopold VIEW
Second Tuesday of each month at Leopold Sportsmans’ Club at 10.30am.
■ leopold.viewclub@gmail com
Geelong Evening VIEW
Third Monday of the month, 6pm at Waurn Ponds Hotel.
■ Von 0414-930 259, or geelongeveningview@gmail.com
Grovedale Marshall Probus
Second Thursday of the month,10am at The Grovedale Hub, 45 Heyers Road, Grovedale.
■ Anne, 0425 356 973
Ocean Grove Men’s Probus
First Monday of each month, 10am, except January, at Surf Life Saving Club.
■ Barry 0409 161 129
Grovedale East Ladies Probus
Fourth Monday of each month, 10am, Waurn Ponds Hotel.
■ Sally Nelson, 0402 450 610, or nelsonsally59@gmail.com
Belmont Central Combined Probus
Second Wednesday of each month, 10am, Waurn Ponds Hotel.
■ 0417 555 547
Waurn Ponds Combined Probus
Fourth Wednesday of the month, 10am. Maximum 100 members.
■ probussouthpacific.org/microsites/waurn
Combined Probus Club
The Combined Probus Club of Geelong East meets every third Monday of the month, 10am, East Geelong Uniting Church, corner Boundary and Ormond Roads.
■ Malcolm, 0419 376 380
Trailable Yacht Club, Sunday July 16, St Helens boat ramp, Swinburne Street, North Geelong. Visitors welcome. ■ John, 0411 142 917
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6 How many squares are there on a Scrabble board?
7 What is the only word in the English language that ends in ‘mt’?
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3 What drink’s secret ingredient is code-named ‘7X’?
4 In 2004, Angelina Jolie (pictured) had an image of which animal tattooed onto her lower back?
5 Who played the nefarious J.R. Ewing in the television series Dallas?
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9 Diverticulitis is a disease that affects which part of the body?
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Anglesea Newsagent Anglesea
IGA Anglesea Anglesea
Jan Juc General Store Anglesea
Coles Armstrong Creek Armstrong Creek
Woolworths Armstrong Creek
Coles Armstrong Creek
Woolworths Bannockburn
Batesford Roadhouse Batesford
Batesford Hotel Batesford
Lifestyle Geelong Bell Park
Joey's Continental Bell Park
Bell Post Hill Grocery and Liquor Co Bell Post Hill
Woolworths Bell Post Hill
Belmont Village Shopping Centre Belmont
Kmart Belmont
Coles Belmont
The Food Factory Belmont
The Kidman Avenue Store Belmont
Tyrepower Belmont
Geelong Hearing Belmont
Geelong RSL Belmont
Raiders Bingo Breakwater
White Eagle House Breakwater
Breamlea General Store Breamlea
United Petroleum Corio
United Petroleum Astron Corio
Corio Central Shopping Centre Corio
Shell Club Corio
Fin's Fish & Chips Corio
Rosewall Neighbourhood Centre Corio
Cloverdale Community Centre Corio
Sharland Road Milkbar Corio
Detroit Milkbar Corio
Gateway Hotel Corio
7 Eleven Corio
Drysdale Convenience Store Drysdale
Wiseguys Mens Hairstylists Drysdale
Woolworths Drysdale
Library Lt Malop St Geelong
Geelong Arts Centre Cafe Geelong
Hi Sushi Geelong
Barwon Water Geelong
TEACHA Tea Bar Geelong
Cashstop Geelong
Newsagent Moorabool Street Geelong
Market Square Shopping Centre Geelong
Westfield Shopping Centre Geelong
National Wool Museum Geelong
Wool Museum Cafe Geelong
Deakin Uni Waterfront Geelong
Tourism Geelong & Bellarine Geelong
Eastern Hub Geelong Geelong East
Najdas Celebrations Geelong North
The Sphinx Hotel Geelong North
Woolsy Trading Post Geelong West
Coles Shannon Ave Geelong West
Tempting Tastes Geelong West
Geelong Fresh Foods Geelong West
Woolworths Strand Geelong West
Champions IGA East Grovedale
Grovedale Milk Bar Grovedale
Champions IGA Grovedale
Ingenia Gardens Grovedale
Milkbar Grovedale
Sandstone Cafe Grovedale
Vallis IGA Minimart Hamlyn Heights
McKenzie's Milk Bar Herne Hill
Minerva LPO Herne Hill
Minerva Road Lotto & Post Herne Hill
APCO Service Station Highton
Highton Wash & Shop Highton
Shell Coles Express Highton
Tonton Geelong Coffee Shop Highton
Woolworths Highton Highton
Bon Appetit Cafe Highton
Blurbird Expresso Highton
Highton Authorised Newsagency Highton
Highton Lotto Agency Highton
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1. Which team has already qualified to play in the 2023 Super Netball Grand Final?
2. Which Australian cricketer made a century in the first Test innings of the 2023 Ashes series?
3. Edgbaston Cricket
4. Which 1992 film features baseball teams including the Rockford Peaches, Racine Belles and Kenosha Comets?
5. Which Australian cricketer made an unbeaten century in the first Test innings of the 2023 Women’s Ashes series?
11. Former Olympians Sally Pearson and James Magnussen are competing in the 20th Australian season of which show?
12. Which former wrestler stars in the Jumanji franchise?
13. How many laps is the Indy 500?
14. In which city is the cricket stadium Old Trafford located?
The Thrilla In Manila contest between which two heavyweight boxers?
Gavin Wanganeen played for which two AFL teams?
selected by the Lakers in the 2023 NBA draft, before being traded to which team?
True or false: former AFL player Marcus Ashcroft’s son plays for the Brisbane
15. In which year did tennis return to the Summer Olympics?
16. Which English women’s cricketer recently became the first to hit a double-century in international cricket?
17. What is the highest possible score for one team in a single end of curling?
18. Which year was the first NRL State of Origin series?
19. Which VFL/AFL player kicked at least one goal in 114 consecutive games where he played?
20. Marny Kennedy and Alex Williams star in a TV show based on which late Australian cricketer?
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21. French basketballer Victor Wembanyama was recently drafted by which NBA team?
22. Who did the West Coast Fever defeat in their recent Super Netball minor semifinal?
23. In what year did the famous Winter Olympic’s ‘Miracle on Ice’ occur?
24. Which famous Australian landmark was shut down recently for a 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup launch event?
25. In which year did Adam Simpson become coach of the West Coast Eagles?
26. Which Aussie cricketer scored 99 in the recent one-off Women’s Ashes Test?
27. Which Collingwood AFL player wears distinctive eyewear during matches?
28. How many premierships were Melbourne Storm stripped of due to the 2010 salary cap scandal?
29. Which upcoming tennis tournament will trial the use of AI commentators?
30. Which F1 team competed in only one season in 2009, and won both the constructors’ and drivers’ titles?
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.
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By Chris Riley, Marque Motoring
In the process of researching this story I came across a review by one of my esteemed colleagues.
Not once did he mention the fact that Nissan X-TrailandMitsubishiOutlanderareoneinthe same car, sharing a platform and drivetrains. That makes Outlander, the X-Trail’s most direct competitor, or so I would have thought. Ofcourse,theydon’tlookthesameandthere areplentyofotherdifferences,butyouwouldn’t buy one without checking out the other first. Then again, the latest X-Trail is probably the pick of the mid-sized SUVs at the moment -and that’s a pretty big call.
Styling
The styling is evolutionary rather than revolutionary and it is clearly recognisable as an X-Trail, but looks more sophisticated.
Inside, it is a very different story where the car has undergone a complete makeover and looks nothing like the previous model. Piano black has made way for a classy, dark, textured wood-grained effect, while all four doors get wide pockets that can accommodate 500ml drink bottles.
It feels bigger inside too, although slightly shorter than before (4680mm) with the same 2705mm wheelbase.
At the same time, it's 20mm wider and stands 15mm taller, and somehow, they’ve managed to find more rear legroom, with rear doors that open wider for easier access.
Prices range from $36,750 for the five-seat, front wheel drive ST up to $52,990 for the top of the range Ti-L 4WD.
While they call it a 4WD, it’s really all-wheel drive, in the sense that it doesn’t have a transfer case or low range gearing like a Patrol.
Aseven-seatversionoftheSTisalsoavailable for another $3000 which adds all-wheel drive to the mix.
Specialattentionhasbeenpaidtoergonomics and tactile feel of the switchgear and buttons used in the cabin to lend them a high-quality feel.
Research has shown a preference for easy-to-use core functions, so X-Trail features simple, intuitive heating/air-conditioning controls, as well as buttons that govern the central screen functions, such as audio and navigation.
A two-tier centre console provides plenty of space to stash items, with a charge pad in more
expensive models for mobile devices.
Standard equipment for the entry model includes cloth trim and air conditioning, with second row air vents.
The driver’s seat has six-way manual adjustment with power lumbar operation. It rides on 17-inch alloys, with LED head and tail lights, along with auto high beam and dusk-sensing activation plus auto fold, heated exterior mirrors, push-button start, an electric parking brake and rear parking sensors.
By the time you reach the Ti-L (subject of our test), there’s larger 19-inch wheels, tan or black quilted Nappa leather, three-zone climate air, a heated steering wheel, intelligent rear-view mirror, matrix 12-element adaptive headlights and a power tailgate with hands free opening.
The entry-level ST comes with an 8.0-inch infotainment unit that has six speakers and features AM/FM and DAB+ digital radio, wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus four USB ports – two for the front and two for the back.
The touchscreen in Ti-L is 12.3-inches wide, with voice control, built-in navigation, wireless CarPlay, but still wired Android Auto plus 10 speaker Bose audio -- to name a few features.
Fourth generation X-Trail offers a revised 2.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with 135kW of power and 244Nm of torque – 9kW and 18Nm more than before.
This will be joined shortly by e-Power hybrid versions, based on a 1.5-litre three-cylinder engine, but with more power and torque, available with ST-L, Ti and Ti-L grades.
Available in two- and all-wheel drive configuration, all models are fitted with an Xtronic CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) along with steering wheel mounted paddle shifters and shift-by-wire technology.
Safety
X-Trail scores a full five stars for safety. Dual front, side and curtain airbags are standard, along with a centre airbag which provides addedprotectiontofrontseatoccupantsinside impact crashes.
Autonomous emergency braking (Car-to-Car, Vulnerable Road User, Junction Assist and Backover) as well as a lane support system with lane keep assist (LKA), lane departure warning (LDW) and emergency lane keeping (ELK) and an advanced speed assistance system (SAS) are also standard.
Driving
The seats are generous, supportive with a Euro feel reminiscent of a Pug.
Front and rear doors, front mudguards and the bonnet are all made of aluminium
and the tailgate has been rendered in a composite material – to reduce weight and lift performance.
Key aerodynamic features include tyre deflectors in the lower front fascia and an active grille to control air flow to the engine compartment.
Specially shaped A-pillars and underbody covers manage air flow under the vehicle and a unique‘aircurtain’directsairfromthefrontto the sides of the vehicle.
Intheloadarea,acleverfalsefloorcomposed of two panels can be lifted and fixed vertically to separate the load area into two sections. There’s also under-floor storage for smaller items and room for a space saver spare.
A central console-mounted rotary selector offers five drive modes: Off-Road, Snow, Auto, Eco and Sports.
Fuel consumption is a claimed 7.8L/100km for the Ti-L. It takes standard unleaded and we were getting 8.9 from the 55-litre tank after close to 400km.
Maximum braked towing capacity is up from 500kg to 2000kg.
The previous X-Trail offered perky if ultimately uninspiring performance. Like its predecessor, the all-new model is a bit of a mixed bag in this department.
Although the numbers are slightly larger, the naturally aspirated engine lacks torque down low where it is needed and has to be pushed hard to get it going. This brings on the awful zoominess that we've come to associate with CVTs, together with higher fuel consumption.
Off the boil and cruising the open road performance is relaxed, smooth and relatively effortless. In this context, demanding drivers will most likely find the way the car performs morethanacceptable–andreally,that’sallthat matters.
On the plus side, the ride quality is much improved,withlittleroadnoisepenetratingthe cabin. You’ve gotta like that.
Large, bright, impressive digital displays for the driver and infotainment help the car standout too, with separate controls for most used features.
Of special note, the 10.8-inch head-up display in our Ti-L is one of the few, if not the only example we have ever encountered that is visible through polarised sunglasses. Yay, team!
Summing up
I still remember driving the first-generation X-Trail. It was surprisingly good off road and a dream to drive compared to the big, clumsy 4x4s that ruled the roost back in the day.
X-Trail was late to the compact SUV party but it was well worth the wait. I really liked the previous model that I drove not so long ago, but this one is so much better it doesn’t bear comparison.
Good work, Nissan!
Zach Tuohy just wanted to play one game of AFL football when he arrived from Ireland in 2009.
Initially picked up by Carlton in the 2010 rookie draft, Tuohy went on to play 120 games with the Blues before requesting a trade to Geelong.
On Sunday, Tuohy will rack up his 145th game with the Cats and his 265th overall, overtaking the great Jim Stynes for the record for most VFL/AFL games played by an Irish-born footballer.
Stynes played for Melbourne from 1987 to 1998, became club president and co-founded the youth charity The Reach Foundation, and was given a Victorian state funeral after dying of cancer in 2012, aged just 45.
Tuohy said he almost felt guilty at breaking Stynes’ record.
“I don’t think I appreciated the significant impact he had on the game or his legacy post-career,” he said.
“IonlygottoappreciatethatwhenIcameout (toAustralia).Thegoodthingis,withmoreand moreIrishguysandgirlscomingout,hislegacy is getting much more publicity back home.
“I must admit, I was blown away to see how significant a character he was.
“I think it’s probably mostly because I don’t really feel like I belong in Jim’s category as a player and obviously not in terms of legacy so it’s a strange one to feel that I’m now kind of on par with him in games.”
TheCatsfaceNorthMelbourneonSundayat GMHBA Stadium and while they are currently ninth on the ladder, Tuohy said they could still do some damage in September.
“We’ve had some challenges with personnel, we’vegotsomenewguysintothesideandwe’ve just underperformed at different stages,” he said.
“Fortunately for us it feels a little bit like we’ve been here before where we haven’t played our best footy for the first half or first two-thirdsoftheseasonandcomehomepretty strong.
“I think if you look across the competition right now, there’s obviously a few strong teams but it does feel like if you just get there this year you could really cause a big shake up.”
TheMelbourneRenegadeswillhosttheir 10th BBL clash at GMHBA Stadium this December.
The BB13 has been shortened, but the Renegades confirmed their partnership with Geelong this week and will play their season opener against reigning champs the Perth Scorchers on Sunday December 10.
The Renegades have hosted nine BBL matches at GMHBA Stadium since the first in January 2018.
Melbourne Renegades general manager James Rosengarten said the support from the region is a key focus for the club. “We are thrilled to show our commitment to Geelong with our first home match of the season for BBL13,” Rosengarten said.
“Our membership and fan base in Geelong is strong and continually growing, so we cannot wait to play our firsthomegameatGMHBAStadium.We thank the Victorian government and the City of Greater Geelong for their support of this match and the Renegades.”
Kardinia Park Stadium Trust chief executive Gerard Griffin was thrilled with the Renegades’ return to Geelong.
“It’s fantastic to have the Melbourne Renegades return to GMHBA Stadium for the upcoming season,” he said. “The Renegades have a great presence in the region, and we look forward to hosting a sea of red in the stands.
“Local fans will once again enjoy free family sporting fun and entertainment withtheFestivalofSport,leadingintoan exciting BBL cricket game.”
Organisers have announced the 2024 Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race will take place over the January 27-28 weekend.
The event will see some of the world’s best ridethroughtheroadsofGeelong,theBellarine and the Surf Coast.
The world-class one-day classic cycling event features the UCI WorldTour Elite Men’s and Deakin University Elite Women’s races, offering equal prize money for the two races and drawing elite women and men cyclists from around the globe.
The TAC People’s Ride is another popular
feature of the cycling carnival, as is the all-inclusive Family Ride along the Geelong Waterfront.
Tourism, Sport and Major Events Minister Steve Dimopoulos said the event was a big drawcard to the Geelong, Bellarine and Surf Coast regions.
“We’re looking forward to seeing a sea of spectators in Geelong and the Surf Coast for the 2024 Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race next January,” he said.
“This incredible weekend of cycling will bring thousands of visitors to the region and
boost business over the long weekend while also showcasing the stunning scenery of the Great Ocean Road to viewers from around the world.”
Last year’s Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race was broadcast to more than 140 countries and attracted more than 100,000 to the region.
Team FDJ-Suez’s Loes Adegeest won the 2023 women’s race, while Team DSM’s Marius Mayrhofer took out last year’s men’s event. For information on events and participation ride registrations visit cadelevansgreatoceanroadrace.com.au.
In addition to the Geelong home opener, the club is scheduled to host four home matches at Marvel Stadium.
East Geelong moved into the Geelong & District Football League top five with a hard-fought win against Corio on Saturday, July 1.
With Winchelsea defeating Werribee Centralsby43points,itmeanttheEagleswere able to jump into the five on percentage.
The loss probably ended Corio’s finals hopes, but there is no doubt that the Devils can shape the final outcome and have a lot to look forward to.
East Geelong won by nine points in a pulsating contest in what was a desperately needed four points.
After winning their first five games, the Eagles have slumped and on Saturday it was their second win in six games.
Sam King was East Geelong’s best while coach Tom Cordner-Maas returned from injuryandbootedfivegoalswhileCalebEzard kicked four.
For the vastly improved Corio, captain Joel Bennett was best and snared two goals while Jackson Doyle and Tony Bennett were good players.
Inverleigh defeated top side Thomson and eased into fourth spot on percentage.
The16-pointwinwassetupwhenthehawks led by 22 points at half time.
Star midfielder Casey Meehan was best afield while fellow mid Bradley Surkitt and Ryan Robertson were busy.
Defender Travis McGuire was Thomson’s best and Jordan Camm played well, booting two goals.
Bell Post Hill turned up the pressure in the race for the minor premiership with a six-goal win against Geelong West.
A six goal to one second term set up the victory with ruckman Renn Lovitt in superb form while Boe Collins, who spent last season atNorthCairns,wasgood,aswasSamQuinn.
Geelong West’s finals hopes are rapidly fadingwiththeGiantsnowthreegamesadrift.
Skipper Josh Viney was best on Saturday while Harry Fraser and Joseph Bangua (two goals) played their parts.
Bannockburn sits in third spot after a 68-point win against a committed North Geelong.
Banno got the better of the winless Magpies in the second and third terms when it booted 11 goals to two.
Backman Louis Clifton was the Tigers’ best while Hayden Spiller and midfielder Connor Jervies were also among the best.
Despite the loss, North Geelong played some of its best footy for the season with Aaron Beecroft, Corey Ellmer and skipper Thomas Schwennesen playing well. Winchelsea opened up a 26-point quarter-time lead and cruised to a 43-point triumph against Werribee Centrals.
Ruckman Caleb Brown was best afield for the Blues as they kept their finals hopes alive. LeighElliskickedsevengoalsandLukeHenry was busy.
Jack Stephenson and Matthew Miller were the Centurions’ best, but the loss sees them outside the five on percentage.
Sam Jones booted seven goals for Belmont in a 136-point win against Anakie. Midfielder Angus Lowe and skipper Brent Vermeulen (three goals) were also good while Anthony Harding kicked three of Anakie’s six goals and Point Cook recruit Robbie Milne continued his stellar season.
East Geelong scraped home in a Geelong & District Netball League round 11 thriller on Saturday, July 1.
The Eagles have only tasted defeat once this season and hung on after Corio came from four goals down at three-quarter time with the final score 35 to 34, East Geelong’s way.
Corio sits in fifth place on the ladder, half a game clear of Thomson.
Katie Seamer was East Geelong’s best while goalattackJenelleBakeranddefenderClaudia Cook helped the Eagles over the line.
Corio was gallant in defeat with defender Danielle Sgarbi and centre Molly Gribble playing outstanding games.
Bannockburn kept its finals hopes alive with a 69 to 34 win against North Geelong.
Goal shooter Lucinda Bubb was in devastating form under the ring for Banno with 39 goals while star midcourter Alana Nicol and defender Rosie Shannahan were prominent.
North Geelong is 10 points shy of fifth spot and will find it tough to make finals from here, but Taleea Drever and shooter Shae
Rowbottom played great games.
Bell Post Hill broke through for its first win of the season, defeating Geelong West, which is still searching for its breakthrough victory.
The Panthers won 67 to 43 after opening up an 18-goal lead at half time.
Thomson scored a precious four points by knocking off Inverleigh.
ThewinkeptThomsonintouchwiththetop five, while Inverleigh is fourth on percentage.
Tigers’ goal shooter Cheyenne Philpott was on target with 32 goals and partner in crime goal attack Emma Witham shot 26.
Wing defence Riley Baker and midcourter MelissaWhytewereimpressivefortheHawks.
Werribee Centrals inflicted Winchelsea’s second loss of the season with a three-goal thriller, 37 to 34.
Winch kept second spot on the ladder while the Centurions are inside the top three on percentage.
The Centurions came from five goals down at the last break to finish strongly and grab the win with Melissa Prismall and Natasha Dimkovski the architects of the comeback.
