Geelong Indy - 28th July 2023

Geelong says no to racism

By Matt Hewson

Norlane residents have spearheaded a campaign of welcome, tolerance and diversity over the past two weeks in response to demonstrations of bigotry and exclusion.

The initiative was a product of new councillor Sarah Hathway’s first community consultation meeting in Norlane last week, beginning with residents expressing their disgust at recent white supremacist grandstanding at City Hall posted on an instant messaging app and culminating in a public display of inclusion before Tuesday night’s council meeting.

The Tuesday night rally gathered about 100 peopleonthestepsofCityHall,manyproudly holding banners promoting diversity and welcome, or flags of the community groups they were representing.

Norlane resident and community activator Jenna Wade also made a submission to councillors during the council meeting’s public question and answer time, asking them to support the community’s desire to promote

a message of inclusion.

“Wewanttoseeastrongandtimelyresponse from Geelong council to support our voices of unity and solidarity for all community members,” Ms Wade said.

“Will the City of Greater Geelong’s elected representatives here tonight listen to the

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voices of the community and prioritise a timely response to racism in Geelong?”

At the behest of Norlane residents and Cr Hathway, Geelong mayor Trent Sullivan instigated a photo shoot on Wednesday, July 19 with councillors and community leaders from various cultural groups to celebrate

Geelong’s diversity.

Norlane residents are asking for the city to follow up that display by engaging in a poster campaign to promote the values of social justice, equity and diversity they believe the Geelong community holds dear.

“We have such a diverse community, and we want everyone to feel included,” Ms Wade said.

“We’d like to see action being taken on both sides, from the community and the council together.”

Cr Hathway said she was proud of the Norlane residents for standing up for their fellow community members.

“This really was all initiated by Norlane residents who had the idea to do their own photo on Tuesday, which got fed back to City Hall and then led to the photo shoot” she said.

“I think it’s just a sign that even a small groupofresidentsgettingtogetherandtalking through an issue and taking some initiative does have a broader impact.”

City officers said they would investigate the merits of a poster campaign internally.

Arlington Villa Display Open Day with Morning Tea

Sarah Hathway and Norlane residents prepare to paint a welcome banner. (Ivan Kemp) 348883_02

Community members rally at City Hall to promote a message of welcome and diversity. (Matt Hewson) 350064_01

Toilet decision ‘terribly sad’: Cr

By Jena Carr

People are now allowed to enter any toilet regardlessofgenderacrosstheSurfCoastShire despite safety concerns raised by residents.

Surf Coast Shire Council adopted changes to the Community Amenity Local Law during its July 25 meeting, which allows people to enter any council-owned facilities.

The main issue raised by the community regarded the personal safety of women and children across the shire, a concern shared by councillors Paul Barker and Heather

Wellington.

“I care about everyone’s right to live their life the way they see fit, so long as they cause no harm to others,” Cr Barker said.

“The proposal recommended by officers seekstolimittherightsofmany,predominantly women,withtheintentofsupportingtherights of a minority who are equally entitled to have their rights considered.”

Cr Wellington said everyone deserved safe access to a public toilet, and she did not believe the current law discriminated against trans people.

“This is a terribly sad and ideologically driven response of councillors,” she said.

“Biological women that identify as women also deserve the recognition and respect of this shire.”

Chief executive Robyn Seymour said removing clause 2.1 (j), which prohibited people over six years old from entering opposite-genderedfacilities,wouldnotincrease the risk of child abuse.

“Council is committed to being a child-safe organisation, and we have undertaken a lot of work to ensure we meet the child-safe

Youths offered free STEM sessions

Geelong-based company the Brainary has secured a $100,000 federal grant to deliver 80 free coding and robotics sessions for young people across the region.

In collaboration with Geelong Regional Libraries Corporation (GRLC) and the Gordon’s Kitjarra Wurrun Ngeen Centre, the Brainary’s Regional Youth STEM Project will give Geelong’s youth the chance to experiment with writing code, programming robots, designingandprinting3Dobjectsandworking with virtual reality.

The Brainary will also donate technology to the GRLC and the Kitjarra Centre and provide training to staff so the program can continue

after the initial 10-month period of the project.

The Brainary’s founder and director Hugh Kingsley said as coding was the new “literacy of the 21st century”, children and teens needed support to develop the skills required in an increasingly digital economy.

“It doesn’t mean everybody has to become a coder, but we need to understand how coding works,” Mr Kingsley said.

“Our job, as far as I’m concerned, is to inspire. It’s a hands-on project; have a bit of a tinker, get your hands dirty, find out what it’s like and hopefully think, gee, I didn’t realise it wasthiseasy,orIdidn’trealiseyoucouldmake a career out of this.”

Corio defence contract win

A South Korean company has won a multi billion-dollar contract to build infantry fighting vehicles for the Australian Army near Geelong.

Hanwha Defence will manufacture the 129-vehicle fleet at its facility in Geelong, defeating German rival Rheinmetall.

The cost is expected to be between $5 billion and $7 billion.

The manufacture of the Redback vehicles will be in the seat of Corio, held by Defence Minister Richard Marles.

Mr Marles recused himself from considerations to avoid a conflict of interest.

Theoriginalplanwastoacquire450infantry fightingvehiclesbutthatwascutbackfollowing a military review earlier this year.

Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy described it as one of the largest projects in the

army’s history.

“To maintain our national security, we need to be able to build critical defence capabilities here rather than relying on overseas supply chains,” he said.

The vehicles are capable of protecting soldiers, manoeuvring in coastal areas and firing long-range.

“Theinterlockingcapabilitieswillmodernise the Australian Army to operate in a coastal environment that will place the army at the heartofourstrategyofdeterrence,“MrConroy said.

The next generation vehicles will replace VietnamWar-eraarmouredpersonnelcarriers still in use by the army. The first of the vehicles will be delivered by early 2027, with all 129 to be completed by late the following year.

Mr Kingsley said a digitally literate population would help keep the Geelong and broader region competitive as the economy continued to embrace technology.

“It’s really about being competitive; being a regional location, it’s easy to fall behind the major cities,” he said.

The Regional Youth STEM Project’s first session will be held at the Kitjarra Centre at the Gordon TAFE at noon on Monday, July 31. Visit thebrainary.com/stem-maker-project for more information on later session dates and locations.

standards.,” she said

“If a person is acting in a way that makes anyone feel unsafe, remove yourself from that situation, call 000, and request police assistance.”

Cr Libby Stapleton said it was important that the law was “up to date and effective” and inclusive of trans and gender-diverse individuals.

“A clause of this kind is not enforceable, and we cannot expect council officers to be in a positionwherethey’reattemptingtodetermine a person’s gender or gender identity,” she said.

Parents asked to say no

Geelong community groups and young people are helping parents ‘say no’ to alcohol for people under 18.

Meli, Communities That Care (CTC), Barwon Health, and the Youth Advisory Groupofnineyoungpeoplecollaborated on the campaign, which featured a video with the ‘I Need You to Say No’ message.

Meli chief executive Grant Boyd said the campaign used the video, posters, social media, and educational resources to reduce the consumption of alcohol by young people under 18.

“This campaign has been driven by young people urging parents and other trusted adults to step up to the challenge of saying no, which is not always easy in our society,” he said. “Every day at Meli, we see the impacts of alcohol on young people and families, which is why this campaign is so important.

“Parents can play a big role in influencing young people’s attitudes to drinking as well as their access to alcohol.”

Barwon Health’s Mental Health, Drugs and Alcohol Services clinical director Professor Steve Moylan said young people were more at risk of alcohol-related harm as their brains developed.

“Under-age drinking can lead to risky behaviour and injuries, mental ill-health and lead to harmful alcohol use later in life,” he said.

“We hope this campaign will encourage parents to re-think providing young people with alcohol. The video is a great conversation starter for families.”

For more information or to watch the campaign’s video, visit meli.org.au/ineed-you-to-say-no-campaign/

The Brainary STEM session facilitator Madison Old (centre) with GRLC’s Julie Fryman and Kirstie Irwin. (Ivan Kemp) 349554_03

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Council quashes mayor’s travel

By Matt Hewson

Geelong council voted down a motion to send mayor Trent Sullivan on an international delegation that would cost ratepayers $25,000 on Tuesday night.

After a sometimes fiery debate, councillors Anthony Aitken, Stephanie Asher and the mayor voted in favour of the business trip, while councillors Melissa Cadwell, Sarah Hathway, Jim Mason, Peter Murrihy and Belinda Moloney opposed the proposal.

Cr Eddy Kontelj recused himself due to a conflict of interest, while councillors Bruce

Harwood and Ron Nelson were apologies for the meeting.

The trip would have seen Cr Sullivan and a cityofficervisitChangwonCityinSouthKorea, travel to the UNESCO Creative Cities Network AGM in Istanbul, Turkey, and then complete the UNESCO City of Design Inspiration Tour at Kortnijk, Belgium and Dundee, Scotland.

An alternative motion, which would have saved $5000 by removing the City of Design destinations, was also defeated, with all councillors voting as they had for the original proposal.

An impassioned Cr Aitken said that a failure

to send the mayor on the international trip could jeopardise Geelong’s membership in the Creative Cities Network.

He also warned the move could affect the city’s relationship with its Korean counterpart, ChangwonCity,andKoreancompanyHanwha Aerospace, which is poised to invest heavily in a defence manufacturing plant at Avalon.

“It’s disheartening that we’re not understanding clearly the implications of what’s actually occurring tonight, and that is really sad because people’s livelihoods will be atstakeanditwillhavediplomaticimplications for us as well,” Cr Aitken said.

Partnership delivers recycled water

Corio’s Stead Park will be kept green all year roundbyrecycledwaterthankstoapartnership between Barwon Water, the City of Greater Geelong (CoGG) and Viva Energy.

The project, completed with the assistance of a $200,000 grant from the Victorian government, has upgraded Stead Park’s irrigation system and connected it to Barwon Water’s Northern Water Plant (NWP).

The system, which features a newly installed tank and pump, will use up to 25 megalitres of ClassArecycledwaterfromtheNWPannually, saving the same amount of potable water.

The recycled water will be provided by Viva outoftheunusedportionofitsannualrecycled water allocation, allowing the irrigation of Stead Park’s numerous baseball, hockey and soccer grounds.

Barwon Water interim managing director ShaunCummingthankedthestategovernment and partners CoGG and Viva for helping save precious drinking water.

“Thanks to $200,000 funding from the Victorian Government, a sharing of an unused recycled water allocation by Viva Energy and foresight and initiative by CoGG and Barwon Water staff, more of the recycled water at the Northern Water Plant can be put to productive reuse,” he said.

The NWP, which was built in 2012 as a joint project between the state and federal government, Viva and Barwon Water, takes sewage from Geelong’s northern suburbs and the Viva Energy’s Geelong Refinery and treats it to produce up to 2000 megalitres of high quality recycled water.

Geelong mayor Trent Sullivan said the completed project was a win for the city.

“By accessing recycled water from the NWP, it enabled us to extend the reach of our irrigation system and water our 5.6 hectares of playing fields, while saving about 25 megalitres of potable water annually,” he said.

“The state funding has paved the way for upgraded pipework, supply tanks and connection to existing systems, while also allowing for future expansion.”

Viva Energy’s executive general manager (refining) Dale Cooper said “The highly successful water management and recycling programattheGeelongrefinery…issavingthe local community over a billion litres of water each year”.

Councillors Cadwell, Hathway, Mason and Murrihy were all vocal in their opposition to the proposal, saying the time was not right giventhecostofthetripandrecentbudgetcuts.

“Itwouldhavebeenagreatopportunity…so I am very disappointed that we’re in a situation where we have severe budget constraints and that we have other critical social issues such as food insecurity and homelessness to contend with,” Cr Mason said.

“(But) I think all is not lost if we don’t go. It’s just that we are not in a situation at this point in time to be involved in international travel.”

Barwon Southwest households may have an electric and solar-powered future thanks to a new community-driven program.

Geelong Sustainability’s Electric Homes Program looked to help homeowners switch to electric energy-efficient appliances to combat rising energy bills and inspire environmental impact awareness.

Geelong Sustainability chief executive Dan Cowdell said electric homes improvedpeople’s“health,walletandthe environment”.

“Homeowners are an important part ofourregion’stransitionawayfromfossil fuels,” he said.

“Over two million Victorians rely on gas in their homes and businesses, more than any other state in Australia.

“Rightnow,there’salotofbuzzaround going all-electric with many people understand the benefits but don’t know where to start, or don’t have the time to do it.”

Mr Cowdell said the Electric Homes program was community focussed and looked to provide real-world solutions for people looking to future-proof their homes.

“We’reproudtoofferthisnewprogram designed to support our communities to make the transition with ease and confidence,” he said.

“Everysolarsystempurchasedthrough the program also contributes towards us being able to donate solar and hot water systems back to communities in need.”

Geelong Sustainability partnered with Royal Automobile Club of Victoria (RACV) Solar, Jeztek Plumbing and ReclaimEnergytodeliverthecommunity purchase program.

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Barwon Water’s Shaun Cumming, Viva Energy’s Dale Cooper and Geelong Deputy Mayor Anthony Aitken. (Ivan Kemp) 347564_03

Action needed now on transport

By Matt Hewson

Geelong needs to act now to avoid major transport issues in the future, according to the G21 Geelong Regional Alliance’s recently-released Region Transport Strategy.

As Victoria’s fastest growing area, the Geelong-G21 region is facing a five-fold increase in road congestion by 2041 if significant investment is not made in the region’s transport networks.

The key message from the G21’s report is the region needs to reduce its over-reliance on car travel and invest in public and active transport connections to avoid choking Geelong’s roads

with over 100,000 extra cars.

G21 chief executive Giulia Baggio said the strategy’smodellingshowedabusiness-as-usual approach to transport planning would prove disastrous for the region.

“We are such a fast-growing region that very quickly we’re going to find that our roads are extremely congested and it’s going to be very difficult to move around; people are already feeling that,” Ms Baggio said.

“We’re a very car-dependent region, one of the most car-dependent in Victoria, and with the population growth rocketing ahead, as it has done since 2015, we need to develop other modes of transport to take the pressure off our

roads and to retain the livability of the region.”

According to the strategy the region needs a public transport network with extended servicesofincreasedfrequency,inclusivedesign standards for active (cycle and pedestrian) travel and support for electric vehicles.

Other recommended priorities include reducingtheemissionsofbusandrailnetworks to zero, new train stations at Bannockburn, Moorabool, Bell Post Hill, Gheringhap and Avalon,andarapidtransitconnectionbetween Torquay and Geelong.

G21 deputy chair and Surf Coast Shire mayor Liz Pattison said the strategy laid the foundationforasustainabletransportnetwork.

“From frequent, rapid public transport along the Geelong-Torquay corridor, to a regular Geelong-Colac rail shuttle service via Winchelsea, we’re pleased to see increased public transport feature as priority projects to meet the strong demand and to help drive our region’s visitor economy,” she said.

MsBaggiosaidthethreelevelsofgovernment – local, state and federal – must come together to deliver the infrastructure Geelong needs.

“We have rapid growth, we can’t ignore the fact, but we have to manage it well,” she said.

“But having proactive strategies means that we’re intelligently thinking about how to grow the region.”

Laneway offers perfect venue for photography

The work of local photographers is on show at anoutdoorartgalleryinDennysPlaceoffLittle Malop Street.

Geelong photographer Jane Fitzgerald’s Laneway Photography Gallery exhibit features works from local artists, supported by a City of Greater Geelong COVID-19 Arts, Culture and Heritage Recovery Grant of $7000.

The exhibition showcases 12 local photographic artists, including a mix of emerging and established photographers.

The exhibition was organised and curated by Jane Fitzgerald and printed by Aeterna Lab Geelong and on UV and weather resistant, non-toxic PVC free, heavy metal free and phthalate free fabric. Local photographers Jonathan Dredge and Josh De Hoog have installed the prints.

“Iapproachedsomeofthelocalphotographers on Instagram because I saw images of theirs

thatfittedwiththelookandthemeIwantedfor this exhibition,” Ms Fitzgerald said. “I encouraged some of the photographers

to exhibit work outside their usual genre and the shadows seem to be a natural theme across some of the images.

“I’m so enjoying watching people wander the laneway looking at art, as they go about everyday life, this makes me happy.”

Music photographer Lucinda Goodwin’s edgy still life piece, amazing black and white street images from Michael Chambers and fine art printer Michael De Been’s images from his Japan travels are among the artworks on display.

Creativity and culture chair councillor Melissa Cadwell said the local arts scene is experiencing a revitalisation.

“By bringing photography outdoors, Laneway Photography Gallery is for allnewcomers to photographic art, local residents including people who might not otherwise get the chance to see this kind of art and tourists alike,”shesaid.“Iencouragevisitorstofindout more each of these skilled artists through the information QR codes below their work.”

Photographers Michael Chambers, Grace Seow, Cr Melissa Cadwell, Jane Fitzgerald, Jonathan Dredge, Penny Vickery and Bryan FitzGerald. (Supplied)

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Big Red Kidney Bus in Torquay

Kidney Health Australia’s Big Red Kidney Bus is currently stationed in Torquay, offering its lifesaving services to the region until mid-August.

Dialysis treatment, which replaces the kidney’s natural functions of cleaning the blood and removing toxins, is required by people suffering from chronic kidney disease three times a week for five-hour sessions.

The need for such lifesaving treatment can severely restrict people’s freedom to travel and enjoy holidays – restriction the Big Red Kidney Bus aims to alleviate.

The bus’s free mobile dialysis capabilities allow holidaymakers who live with chronic kidney disease the chance to enjoy their time in the area knowing they can access its services.

Kidney Health Australia chief executive Chris Forbes said the bus brought enjoyment of life to many people living with kidney failure.

“We are delighted to bring the Big Red KidneyBustoTorquay.Ourbusismuchloved by our kidney community as it gives them the freedom to move beyond their treating clinic

andvisitotherpartsofAustralia,afreedomso many of us take for granted,” said Mr Forbes.

Three out of four adult Australians are at riskofchronickidneydisease,includingthose with diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease and family history.

On average, 66 people in Australia die with kidney disease every day, and over 1,300 people live with the disease in the Corangamite electorate, with an estimated 16,000 undiagnosed in the area.

The Big Red Kidney Bus will be at the Torquay Foreshore Caravan Park until Saturday, August 12, and Mr Forbes invited all locals, especially those on dialysis, to come and see how the service works and learn more about kidney disease.

“We hope that having the bright red bus in Torquay will bring much needed awareness to locals about kidney health and the fact that 1.8 million adult Australians who have kidney disease remain undiagnosed,” said Mr Forbes.

Those interested in booking the service can contact Kidney Australia on 1800 454 353 or visit kidney.org.au/bus for more information.

‘Fantastical’ adventure

Geelong author Emma Greville has released a new book that tackles problems faced by kids in primary schools under the mask of a “fantastical” adventure.

Raine in the Underlands follows the main character Raine as she embarks on a journey of self-discovery after shooting a blue flame from her finger and finding a cursed dragon in the basement.

Ms Greville said the “fun middle-grade fantasyadventure”,releasedonJuly25,looked to help kids struggling with self-perception and confidence through a similar character.

“Eight to 12-year-olds are starting to deal withwheretheyfitintotheworld,complicated friendships, and standing up for themselves,” she said.

“While the setting is fantastical, the main character Raine is a lonely kid suffering from low self-esteem who wants to find her place in

the world and understand who she is.

“If kids can see a character in a work of fiction that is like them, that can really help kids feel more confident in themselves and less alone.”

Ms Greville said she first got the idea for the book close to 20 years ago after she had a “vivid dream” and has continued to work on it throughout the years.

“It’s been a real labour of love and this book is kind of like an ode to my family,” she said.

“It has been 20 years in the making. It’s quite a great sense of achievement now that it is finally out in the world, and very exciting.

“I hope that kids get the message, which is that you are enough, there is a place for you in the world, continue on with your journey, and be confident in yourself.”

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Emma Greville and her daughter Ettie after the launch of her first novel Raine into the Underlands. (Ivan Kemp) 349736_05

Convention centre a step closer

Regional Development Minister Harriet Shing announcedthisweekPlenaryConventionswill lead the development of the much-anticipated Geelong Convention and Exhibition Centre precinct.

GeelongMPChristineCouzensandGeelong mayor Trent Sullivan joined the minister for the announcement, unveiling the proposed designs for the $300 million project.

The precinct will transform the Geelong waterfront site, including features such as a purpose-built convention and exhibition space with a 1000-seat venue, new retail and hospitality spaces, a large public plaza, a

200-room Crowne Plaza hotel and what will be Geelong largest office tower with 14-storeys.

The project consortium includes Plenary Group, Built, BGIS, Quintessential Equity and Woods Bagot, in consultation with Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation.

Construction will begin soon, with completion of the convention centre and hotel expected in 2026.

The state government is contributing over $260 million in the project, alongside a $30 million investment from the federal government and $3 million from the City of

A heartwarming bond

A heartwarming story has unfolded between a greyhound racing trainer and two local people living with cerebral palsy.

GreyhoundMattLochwonhismaiden450m race at Ballarat on July 5 and is named after Matthew Field and Lachlan Barsby, who live with cerebral palsy.

Geelong trainer Michelle Mallia-Magri not only named the greyhound after Matthew and Lachlan, but she has also given them a 25 per cent ownership share.

“Both Matty and Lachie are incredible individualswhoI’vehadtheprivilegeofgetting to know over the years,” Michelle said. “They have been dealt a tough hand in life, and I saw this as an opportunity to give back and involve them in a sport that brings me so much joy.”

Michelle’s friendship with Matthew, a devoted greyhound enthusiast in his early 30s, began on the racetrack of their shared hometown, Geelong.

Matt Loch is not Matt’s first share in a greyhound; Michelle previously granted him a 25 per cent ownership share in Matt’s Hope, a highly successful greyhound with more than $130,000 in prize winnings.

“Matt’s enthusiasm and passion for greyhound racing is like nothing else - he alwayscallsme,filledwithexcitement,afterthe races, even when our dogs don’t come in first,” Michelle said.

Lachlan, 8, was introduced to Michelle through his grandfather. Despite his limited communication, Lachlan managed to send Michelleaphotoofhimselfgivingathumbs-up gesture after Matt Loch’s maiden win.

“When I saw that photo, I got goosebumps. If I can bring a smile to their faces, week after week, through greyhound racing, then it gives me purpose to wake up every morning and trainthesedogstodeliverthebestperformance they can.”

A month long festival for small business success

The Geelong Small Business Festival gets underway from August 1 with community members encouraged to secure their seats soon to avoid disappointment.

The annual festival runs from August 1 to 31 and aims to assist and inspire residents who are keen to start a business and those looking to grow or improve their existing business.

Geelong Chamber of Commerce chief executive Jeremy Crawford said being a small business owner was both fulfilling and challenging.

“It’s empowering to be your own boss and work towards your goals but drawing on the expertise and support from the local business community will not only ease pressure but pave the way for further growth and success,” he said.

“The Geelong Small Business Festival is a uniqueopportunitytotapintotheknowledge and experiences of subject matter experts in the small business world.”

Bookings for the more than 70 low-cost and free workshops, presentations and networking opportunities are building, with topics such as: embracing the power of divergent minds; mastering bookkeeping; basic food labelling for food businesses; Masterclass: unlocking the code to website success; marketing for ecommerce; and sustainability and water efficiency.

CherieClonan,founderandchiefexecutive of Australia’s leading social media training agency The Digital Picnic, is the gala dinner keynote speaker on best-practice social media marketing, community growth and transforming social accounts.

A limited number of seats are still available for gala dinner on Thursday August 3 from 6pm at GMHBA Stadium.

Mayor Trent Sullivan said council and

Geelong Chamber of Commerce would deliver a jam-packed program for the festival’s 13th year.

“Free headshots, learning how to best utilise Artificial Intelligence, starting a home-based food business, improving SEO for your online store and business insurance tips are just a few of the many valuable workshops and talks available,” he said.

Greater Geelong.

Ms Couzens said the jobs created by the construction of the precinct would be of huge benefit to the region, with more than 600 jobs projected to be created during the works and 270 more ongoing jobs to be created once the centre is complete.

“This centre will attract even more major eventstoGeelongandbuildmoreprimecentral accommodation,creatinghundredsofjobsand boosting our region’s economy,” she said.

Quintessential Equity, responsible for the recently-constructed Wurriki Nyal Precinct, will deliver the 14-storey office building

Matt O’Halloran, Quintessential’s head of development, said the office tower would form an integral part of the urban renewal project and attract occupiers such as major corporations and government agencies seeking toexpandtheirpresenceintheGeelongregion.

“The building will provide exemplary environmental and workplace attributes that will encourage higher frequency of attendance, supported by retail and hotel amenity,” Mr O’Halloran said.

“The precinct will enliven the Geelong Waterfront with activation throughout the working week and weekends.”

APPLICATIONS OPEN

The new Centre for Higher Education Studies (CHES) provides high-achieving and high-ability senior students from government schools with opportunities for extension, acceleration, and enrichment in their overall VCE program, regardless of their location in Victoria. To expand access, all our programs are available through a hybrid (online and on-site) learning framework.

Applications from students in rural, regional and remote areas of Victoria are invited and prioritised, including applications for 2024 Higher Education Studies (first year university subjects taken in Year 12), select VCE subjects, and Year 10 enrichment electives.

CHES offers these VCE subjects for study in 2024:

• Extended Investigation Units 3 & 4

• Algorithmics Units 3 & 4

• English Language Units 1 – 4

• Specialist Maths Units 1 – 4

Further information and applications are available through the CHES website: https://ches.vic.edu.au

Founder and chief executive of Australia’s leading social media training agency The Digital Picnic, Cherie Clonan, is the gala dinner keynote speaker. (Supplied)

Matthew Field and Lachlan Barsby have a 25 percent share in greyhound Matt Loch thanks to trainer Michelle Mallia-Magri. (Supplied)

Quoits roped in players

160 YEARS AGO IN GEELONG

From the pages of the Geelong Chronicle QUOITS

The game or sport of quoits was popular in Geelong in the 1860s.

Theoriginofthegameisancient.Greeksand

Romans would throw metal or wooden hoops, from a certain distance, at a hob (or spike) anchored in the ground. The aim of the game was for the hoop to land over the spike, with the spike at its centre. This scored maximum points. Points were also awarded for landing the quoit nearest to the hob.

Over time, the game was played with hardened rubber or rope hoops, ranging from four to twelve pounds in weight, generally thrown out-of-doors. In the 20th Century, the game predominantly moved indoors, played in halls and parlors, although country fetes and sporting gatherings still saw a role for outdoor quoits.Nowadaysitisrarelyplayed–perhapsit is seen as “too tame”.

There was an attempt to start a quoits club in Geelong in 1859 but it came to nothing.

Eventually a club – the West-End Quoits Club – was formed in 1861 by members of the West-End Cricket Club seeking a winter pastime. It was based at Kelly’s, Crown Hotel, Ashby, where there was a dedicated quoits ground at the back of the hotel. The first president of the club was William McMullen.

As the only quoits club in Geelong, its name was changed to the Geelong Quoits Club in 1863. That same year it hosted a series of matches against a Melbourne club, the Fitzroy Select Quoits Club, the ‘crack team’ of the colony.

According to the Geelong Chronicle, the first match was played at Melbourne and saw an unexpected but welcome victory for the Geelongclub.ThereturnmatchatKelly’sHotel

again saw the locals victorious. They had had two wins over their Melbourne rivals.

Attendance at the ground had been ‘very numerous’and‘theutmostharmonyprevailed’.

Players and admirers then adjourned to the hotel’s long room for a public dinner.

Quoits was also offered at various sporting gatherings in and around Geelong in 1863,

including horse races at Belmont and at the White Horse Hotel, Moolap; at several hotels in Geelong; and at the Yarborough Inn, Connewarre.

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

We’re building big and there will be transport disruptions

As part of Victoria’s Big Build, we’re building an alternative to the West Gate Bridge. The West Gate Tunnel will make travelling to Melbourne quicker and easier, creating better connections across the city. We’re also upgrading the Geelong and Warrnambool lines to deliver more frequent and reliable trains.

Train disruptions

Geelong Line 31 July to 11 August Peak weekday Wyndham Vale and Tarneit trains 29 July Coaches replace trains between Southern Cross and Wyndham Vale

At times, until 18 August Coaches replace trains between Southern Cross and Waurn Ponds

19 to 20 AugustCoaches replace trains between Southern Cross and Wyndham Vale

Warrnambool Line 29 July to 11 August

Trains terminate at Geelong Station, transfer to a Geelong train or coach between Southern Cross and Geelong

19 to 20 AugustCoaches replace trains between Southern Cross and Geelong

Geelong and Warrnambool lines

12 to 15 AugustCoaches replace trains between Geelong and Warrnambool

A modern game of quoits.

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Citizenship the cherry on cake

Surf Coast Shire has new Australian faces thanks to the council’s July citizenship ceremony.

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Coast Shire from San Luis Potosi in Mexico seven years ago to complete a PhD and was one of 22 people to be awarded Australian citizenship.

The Deans Marsh resident said he could barely contain his excitement at the ceremony, letting out a ‘whoop’ before accepting his certificate.

“When they called my name, I didn’t know what to do, so I made a bit of noise like good Mexicans do,” he said.

“It was like the cherry on the cake … an official seal from the government to accept me as an Australian.

“Knowing that you have this place that is yours, that this country is now mine with everyone else, is a great feeling.”

NewcitizenMarianelaTobonCortesmoved from Puebla in Mexico to China to study 12 years ago when she met her Torquay husband and, after seven years, decided to come live in Australia.

“I have been made very welcome here and have always felt part of the community, but you still have that extra place for making it more official,” she said.

“I am extremely happy to be in Surf Coast Shire because I know how amazing my

husband’s childhood was here, so I’m happy to give that to my kids. That’s my goal.”

Councillor Mike Bodsworth said it was a “privilege and pleasure” to participate in the citizenship ceremonies.

“Formalising such a big step in someone’s life is a great honour,” he said.

“Seeingandfeelingtheprideandexcitement of the conferees and those closest to them is really special.”

New bus services for Bannockburn students

Bannockburn P12 College and St Mary MacKillop Catholic Primary School students can get to school easier with extra bus services, thanks to the state government.

The extra service will bus start and finish at the Geelong Road Terminus and travel along sections of Kelly Road, Burnside Road, Macrossan Avenue and Charlton Road from the start of term three.

Public Transport Minister Ben Carroll said the service would help release pressure on the existing bus services between the two schools as part of the state government’s $25 million investment.

“ThroughVictoria’sBusPlanwe’redelivering a modern, productive, environmentally sustainable bus network that increases the number of people choosing to take the bus,”

he said. “We’re giving parents and students what they want with better school bus services in metropolitan and regional areas like Bannockburn where there is high demand, and they are needed most.”

Geelong MP Christine Couzens said the new services were delivered under Victoria’s Bus Plan and were “great news for local families”.

“Students attending St Mary MacKillop Catholic Primary School and Bannockburn P12 College are among the first in the state to benefit from this initiative to improve school bus services,” she said.

The state government will continue to roll out the School Buses initiative, with most new services expected to start in the 2024 school year.

Join a conversation about the Voice to Parliament

You’re invited to join us for conversations about the Voice to Parliament at a series of free forums and community kiosks we’re hosting during July, August and September.

Facilitated by our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Senior Policy Officer, Julie Saylor Briggs and our staff, the Community Conversation Forums will be held at our Wurriki Nyal headquarters in Geelong. The Community Kiosks will be held at our region’s libraries. We’re providing these opportunities to have respectful conversations about the proposed Voice to Parliament Constitutional Referendum, so you can ask questions and feel informed before you vote.

Our Council has not taken a formal position on the Voice referendum, but recently reaffirmed its commitment to the Uluru Statement from the Heart, which calls for a First Nations voice to be enshrined in the Australian Constitution.

We encourage you to attend a forum or a kiosk, ask questions, put forward your viewpoint, and be open to the viewpoints of others.

The forums at Wurriki Nyal are free but registration is required. The community kiosks do not require registration.

For more information and schedules, scan the QR code or visit geelong.link/Voice

Free Detox Your Home event in August

You can safely dispose of unwanted household chemicals and cooking oil by booking your place today.

Saturday 5 August - 8.00am to 2.00pm

Corio Operations Centre, 299 Anakie Road, Lovely Banks (opposite Leisuretime) Bookings essential. This is a free event. Scan the QR code or visit geelong.link/DetoxHome to book and see a full list of items being collected on the day.

Help stop dumping - don't put hard waste on your nature strip

Leaving items on a nature strip can encourage other items to be dumped there. We offer two hard waste collections each financial year to all residential properties in Greater Geelong.

To book, scan the QR code, visit geelong.link/HardWaste or call 5272 5444

TRAFFIC CHANGES

If you are travelling around Kardinia Park on Saturday 29 July, please scan the QR code or visit geelong.link/events for detailed information regarding changed traffic conditions.

Geelong Cats v Fremantle

›Various road closures from 12.45pm

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

National Tree Planting Day

Sunday, 30 July at 9.30am

2-28 Lavender Drive, Lara

(Off-street parking available along Lavender Drive)

A Lions Club barbeque and hot drinks will be available.

To register visit geelong.link/ NationalTreeDay or just turn up!

Councillor Mike Bodsworth, new Australian citizen David Rubin de Celis Leal, and Cr Gary Allen.

Councillor Mike Bodsworth, new Australian citizen Marianela Tobon Cortes, and Cr Gary Allen. (Pictures: Supplied)

Deakin continues marine works

By Jena Carr and Matt Hewson

Deakin University’s Marine Science Centre continues supporting new climate change and ocean health research thanks to a $3.5 million upgrade.

The state government invested $1 million through the Victorian Higher Education State Investment Fund (VHESIF) along with Deakin’s $2.5 million contribution to the project.

Improvements included two new seawater aquarium rooms, a refurbished tank area, and a high-performance computing lab for the experimental learning of bachelor of marine

science students.

Deakin Marine Research and Innovation Centre director Professor John Donald said he was “very proud” of the university’s “internationally renowned marine research scientists”.

“They are addressing important issues such as ocean warming, fish growth, kelp restoration and plastics pollution, which significantly impact ocean health,” he said.

“The new facilities at Queenscliff will increase the quality and quantity of our researchtobenefittheregionandAustraliaand train the next generation of ocean scientists.

“We are excited to provide our

undergraduate students with rooms and equipment that deliver the best hands-on educational experience and practical skills for marine, environmental or conservation sciences careers.”

Works on the centre began in January 2022, with the project’s final stage of installing a high-speed AARNET cable for ocean modelling research computing capability due to be delivered in November.

The VHESIF program is a significant investment in Deakin research, with $133 million from Deakin University and the state government helping support eleven major projects across five locations.

Party to celebrate road completion

Major Road Projects Victoria (MRPV) is celebrating the completion of stage one of the Barwon Heads Road upgrade with a free community event.

The event is MRPV’s way of thanking the community for its patience during the upgrade’s construction.

The event, at South Barwon Reserve on Sunday, July 30, will have family-friendly entertainment, activities, giveaways and refreshments will feature for the duration of the event’s three hours from 11am to 2pm.

A petting zoo, face-painting, games, a sausagesizzleandliveradiocrosseswillalsobe part of the fun.

“We’relookingforwardtohostingourfamily fun day at South Barwon Reserve as a thanks to the community for their patience while we completed the Barwon Heads Road Upgrade,” MRPV program director Tim Price said.

“The event will see plenty of activities and entertainment on offer for kids and adults to enjoy.”

With the event falling on National Tree

Day 2023, MRPV will have 500 plants from Horseshoe Bend Nursery to give away.

Thecommunityisencouragedtoarriveatthe event using the upgrade’s new shared-use path, which is the road’s first continuous connection for walking and cycling between Belmont and Charlemont.

Theupgradehasadded4kmoflanesbetween Belmont and Charlemont.

Completedsixmonthsaheadofschedule,the upgradeissettocaterfor44,000dailyjourneys by 2031.

The school conducts research on the impact of ocean warming, increased temperatures on fish physiology, threatened kelp ecosystem restoration tools, and oceanographic modelling.

With a long-standing partnership with the Victorian Fisheries Authority, Deakin collaborates on regional research projects.

These projects include resolving biological connections among southern ocean crab fisheries and the Corner Inlet Rock Flathead stock structure.

More information on Deakin University’s Queenscliff Marine Science Centre project is available at deakin.au/QMSC

Vic Open returns to 13th Beach

The Vic Open will return to 13th Beach Golf Link early next year.

The international golf tournament is set to return at 13th Beach Golf Links, Barwon Heads in 2024.

Acting Tourism, Sport and Major Events Minister Ben Carroll confirmed the tournament would returnforthe11thyearfromFebruary 1 to 4.

Attracting more golf players and fans to the region, the tournament will be played across the Beach course and the Creek course with men and women players competing for equal prize money on the same courses at the same time, with $420,000 on offer for each event.

“The Vic Open remains an important tournament for our golf superstars, and it’s fantastic that it will return to the sparkling Bellarine Peninsula next February,” Mr Carroll said.

“We know how much this tournament means to the local community and hosting it at 13th Beachwillencouragefansandvisitors alike to experience all this beautiful region has to offer.”

More than 200 men and women will start out in the first round, with the top 35 men and 35 women and ties making it through to the final day.

The 2024 Vic Open will again coincide with the Victorian Inclusive Championship for golfers with a disability, and the Australian Wheelchair Golf Championship, which will return for its third year.

New innovation hub strengthens Geelong’s manufacturing

An innovation hub in Geelong will help expand manufacturing capabilities and create more regional jobs thanks to state government support.

ManuFutures2openedatDeakinUniversity’s Waurn Ponds Campus on July 25 for local businesses to work with university researchers to develop, field-test, and manufacture new products.

Deakin University vice-chancellor Professor IainMartinsaidthenewfacility,whichreceived $10-million state government funding, was an extension of the original hub established in 2018.

“ManuFutures showcases Deakin’s commitment to building Australia’s advanced manufacturing capabilities and creating a skilled local manufacturing workforce for the

future,” he said.

Research Innovations Regional Manufacturing director Mark Curnow said the hub put Deakin at the forefront of

manufacturing innovation for entrepreneurs, start-ups and existing businesses.

“Our new ManuFutures building includes collaborativeworkingspacesandfurtherrental tenancy bays for manufacturing businesses,” he said.

“It also has an Innoveering Centre that boasts product engineering and development capability and opportunities for research collaboration and integration.”

MinisterforHigherEducationGayleTierney said the new hub would help businesses access product engineering services, incubator programs, training spaces, and industry collaborations.

“We’re supporting Victorian businesses to build their links with university researchers to help them create innovative products that they

can take to the world,” she said.

Minister for Manufacturing Sovereignty Ben Carroll said supporting ManuFutures 2 was a government initiative supporting manufacturing through higher education investments.

“Victoria is the advanced manufacturing capital of Australia and the expansion of ManuFutures will help local businesses to innovate and create jobs,” he said.

Victoria has a $33-billion manufacturing businesscomprisingcloseto24,000companies and supports over 250,000 jobs.

The hub was funded with $10 million by the state government and Deakin University, respectfully, as part of the $350 million Victorian Higher Education State Investment Fund.

ManuFuture hub opens at Deakin University’s Waurn Ponds campus. (Supplied)

Horseshoe Bend Nursery’s Lucy Hunter and Nathan Oster with MRPV’s Ed Duncan and sons Noah, 6, Rory, 5, and Xavier, 1, ahead of the community event. The nursery will supply the event’s 500 giveaway native plants. (Supplied)

Aquatic centre design approved

Geelong council has approved the concept design of stage two of the North Bellarine Aquatic Centre.

As stage one almost ready to open, with the outdoor, eight lane 50-metre pool now filled with water, stage two is focused on the indoor component of the aquatic centre.

After plenty of community engagement and passionate discussion around what the aquatic centreshouldinclude,theproject’sCommunity Advisory Panel reached a consensus with ScenarioI,theninthofnineproposedconcepts, at its final meeting on July 5.

Scenario I includes such features as an indoor, eight lane, 25-metre pool, a warm water pool and health and wellness facilities, including a gym and group fitness areas.

Stage two has a budget of $40 million, with Ffederal Corangamite MP Libby Coker pledging half that figure and state for Bellarine MP Alison Marchant committing the other half.

Scenario I exceeds that budget by $300,000, but the city has proposed that the “additional capital expense can be managed through the detailed design phase and internal project

Talking prostate cancer

The Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia (PCFA) has launched a new program to help raise prostatecancer awareness inGeelong and the region.

Life Force will see trained community speakerslikeGeelongprostatecancersurvivors Graham Rees and Julian Sweeney talk to businesses and organisations about symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.

PCFA chief executive Anne Savage said prostate cancer is the most diagnosed cancer in Australia and the most common among this country’s men.

“The Life Force program will help us reduce the burden of prostate cancer for all Australians,” she said. “Our team of dedicated and passionate community speakers are activating and motivating workplaces and communitygroupstoplaytheirpartinhelping to make prostate cancer history.

“There has never been a more important time to prioritise health and wellbeing in the

workplace and in the community.”

Mr Sweeney said prostate cancer was easier to treat and beat when detected early, with survival rates of close to 100 per cent for stage one diagnoses.

“Public awareness of prostate cancer saves lives through early detection,” he said.

“I am one of the men diagnosed every 22 minutes in Australia and my own experience with the disease has motivated me to speak out about men’s health.”

Mr Rees said he would participate in the program alongside other volunteers like Mr Sweeney from across the country.

“I encourage you to reach out and book in a presentation today as you could help save another life,” he said.

More than 24,000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer each year, with one in five diagnosed by age 85.

For more prostate cancer information visit www.pcfa.org.au or call 1800 22 00 99.

Still time to help for Dry July

AsDryJulycomestoanend,GreaterGeelong residents are being reminded that it’s not too late to donate.

Dallas Byron has spent the last 25 years working within Cancer Services at Barwon Healthandfeelsproudtobeapartoftheteam supporting local patients and their families whilst they navigate a cancer journey.

As the lung and brain cancer nurse consultant at Geelong’s Andrew Love Cancer Centre, Ms Byron provides invaluable support, education, and advice to those who are undergoing treatment and receiving care at the world-class cancer facility.

Because of this first-hand experience, Ms Byron was motivated to put her hand up to volunteer as a Barwon Health Foundation Dry July team ambassador. The nationwide campaign challenges participants to go alcohol-free for 31 days and seek donations for their efforts.

“Having worked in cancer services at Barwon Health for 25 years I get to see first-handhowthevariousservices,supports, and comfort items, only possible because of funds raised from Dry July, directly impact patients and their families,” she said.

“It’s a focus on wellness, improving the patient experience in ways that don’t just focus on the treatment itself.

“I would encourage anyone who is in a position to donate to Barwon Health’s Andrew Love Cancer Centre’s Dry July campaign to do so, knowing the funds raised contribute to making a real difference to our local community. This money is for our own family members, neighbours, friends or acquaintances who may require the support of Andrew Love now or in the future.”

Show your support by donating at dryjuly. com/users/dallas-byron

efficiency and prioritisation measures”.

Councillors unanimously approved the conceptdesignatTuesdaynight’smeeting,with Geelong mayor and Bellarine Ward councillor Trent Sullivan thanking the community, council officers, the advisory panel, his fellow councillors and local MPs.

“(It) has been a dream for many, many decades for the Bellarine to have a full aquatic centre, that people don’t have to go all the way to Geelong to have full access to our aquatic services,” Cr Sullivan said.

“A lot of great work’s happened over

a long time to get to where we are now. It’s a tremendous job and it shows a lot of good will.

“I just can’t wait to see the ball rolling, and the community can’t wait to see the final outcome as well.”

Cr Stephanie Asher, who kickstarted the project during her time as mayor, said “This hasbeenaverylongtimecoming.Thankyouto thepanel…(forcoming)upwithafacilitythat reallydoestryandmeettheneedsofeverybody in the community; well done to everybody concerned.”

Dallas Byron is urging people to donate to Andrew Love Cancer Centre’s Dry July campaign. (Supplied)

Geelong’s Julian Sweeney will participate in the Life Force program alongside other prostate cancer survivors like Graham Rees. (Supplied)

Edinburgh beckons local dancer

Geelong performer, director, choreographer and educator Stacey Carmichael heads to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival this week as a member of two works, Project Connect’s a/lone and Anglesea Performing Arts’ Shadow of Angels. Matt Hewson caught up with her to talk about the journey that has led her to this point.

In 2003 Stacey Carmichael performed in her first stage show, playing the part of Cecily in the Peninsula Players’ production of The Importance of Being Earnest.

Having come into acting as a self-described “painfully shy” young person, the review of her performance by much-loved local theatre critic and performing arts figure Dennis Mitchell made a huge impression on her, one that lingers to this day.

“It was my first acting thing, and Dennis Mitchell, the reviewer for the local papers, wrote a review; I’ve still got it,” Stacey said. “It said something like, ‘This is a talent to watch out for’, or something along those lines. People had told me I had a great presence on stage, and I always knew I was passionate about it, but that was the first time (something like that) was in print.

“I was like, oh my gosh, someone believes in me, someone thinks I’m good enough to do this.

“I kept the article, and it was 20 years ago now, but that’s always stayed with me. I always go back to that article when the self-doubt creeps in, that someone believed in me then.”

Stacey, who grew up in Clifton Springs, had been dancing since the age of four and joined local acting group the Jongleurs at her mother’s behest to counter her shyness.

After she finished her schooling at Bellarine Secondary College her former maths teacher Tony Wright invited her to join local theatre troupe the Peninsula Players.

Stacey soon began to meld her twin loves of acting and dancing, choreographing and directing musical theatre in the region.

“Meeting (Impetus Dance’s) Sherree Nash expanded my world and I got involved with dance in Geelong and met a lot more creative people,” she said.

“I started auditioning for local musicals and moved into choreographing a lot more as well. Geelong Lyric, Footlight, Geelong Rep, they were the main ones I was working with through my 20s,” she said.

Stacey said her beginnings in dance had naturally led her to musicals, but as she continued to broaden her experience she began to move into more serious and intense works.

After completing a degree in dance and drama at Deakin University, she formed her own dance company, Collision, with the invaluable support of the Potato Shed’s Rob MacLeod.

“(Rob) was another massive supporter of mine; when I finished studying I started my own contemporary dance company and he supported and encouraged me,” she said.

“For 10 years we were doing original contemporary dance works there, and it was really him driving us and supporting us that kept it going. Rob created a space, not just physically, but a space where you could be an artist.

“And now that’s what the Arts Centre is doing too. Through the Creative Engine program they’ve given us access to a bigger community, which is important because being an independent artist in regional Victoria can be isolating.”

Since 2016 Stacey has continued to study, travelling to London in 2016 to complete the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art’s Shakespeare Summer School and again 2019 to take part

in an international residency program at UK theatre company Frantic Assembly.

In between London expeditions, she undertook the National Institute of Dramatic Arts’ Directors Summer School in Sydney.

Last year, Stacey successfully applied for one of the Geelong Arts Centre’s (GAC) Creative Engine grants to begin Project Connect, which provided her with $1000 and studio space to begin developing a new work in conjunction with five other creatives.

Stacey’s long-time mentors Janine McKenzie and Iris Walshe-Howling joined Project Connect,asdidmusicianandcomposerKirstin Honey, fellow performer Xavier McGettigan and projection designer Melinda Chapman.

Using group-devised processes inspired by Stacey’s work with Frantic Assembly, Project Connect embarked on an investigation of loneliness and being alone.

“When we wrote the grant submission it was all about connection; in a post-COVID world, loneliness is a thing,” Stacey said.

“We did a lot of research, and the statistics on loneliness are horrifying. It kills people. So we went on this deep dive into the topic.

“We interviewed a whole heap of people on

their experience of loneliness and aloneness, took those interviews and created verbatim text, and then we explored them in the space using the group-devised process.

“We’d play in the space for hours responding to that text physically, verbally, and with Kirsten Honey, who’s a genius, in the space with us the whole time.”

The developing work got great feedback from Creative Engine and Project Connect received another GAC grant to complete it fully, which has resulted in physical theatre piece a/lone.

“It’s an episodic work, like a montage of experiences of the full spectrum of loneliness and aloneness,” Stacey said.

“So, the joy of enjoying being alone, the pain of loneliness, and what drives different people’s experiences to those places.

“We’ve shown it to a few audiences now and it just resonates. People really see themselves in the work, because it doesn’t draw conclusions, it’s an exploration.”

This week Stacey travels to Edinburgh for the Fringe Festival, the largest performing arts festival in the world, where she will perform in both a/lone and Anglesea Performing Arts’ Shadows of Angels at Edinburgh’s Greenside.

“A/lone’sweekone,wedosevenperformances of that, then we have one day to swap over and bump in Shadows,” she said.

“Then we’ve got six performances of that. It’s two solid weeks of performing. Then Xavier’s dance company, Attitude Dance is doing their show called Perfect Pairing, which is wine paired with dance.

“Greenside is a little black box theatre … it’s intimate, an incredible venue. We’re lucky, they took all three works because we wanted to do them back to back so we could support each other.”

Looking back at her performing life so far, Stacey said she felt lucky to have had so many supportive and like-minded people beside her on the journey.

“Dennis (Mitchell) has passed away now, but I went on to work with his company, Theatre of the Winged Unicorn, which his wife runs, and they’ve been a really important part of my creative and friendship circle,” she said.

“And I’ve been really fortunate to have really influential people who have guided me and supported me through. It’s a hard industry to stick at and I think by this age a lot of people have given up.”

‘‘ The statistics on loneliness are horrifying. It kills people. So we went on this deep dive into the topic ’’ - Stacey Carmichael

Stacey Carmichael travels to Edinburgh this week to perform at the Fringe Festival. (Ivan Kemp) 349501_02

Stacey Carmichael and Xavier McGettigan. Right: Stacey Carmichael and Project Connect at work (Pictures: Sandy Gray)

The Guide

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 First Weapons: Kodj. (PG) Hosted by Phil Breslin.

8.00 Death In Paradise. (PG, R) Jack faces a life-changing decision.

9.00 Utopia. (Final, PG, R) Nat and Ash work on deciphering who owns the title on an historic project.

9.30 Gold Diggers. (Mls, R) Gert goes on a bender.

10.00 ABC Late News. Coverage of the day’s events.

10.15 The Split. (Final, Ma, R)

11.15 Miniseries: Why Didn’t They Ask Evans? (Malv, R)

12.15 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 World’s Most Scenic River Journeys: The Suir. (PGa, R)

8.30 Legends Of The Pharaohs: Hatshepsut, The Pharaoh Queen. Takes a look at Hatshepsut.

9.30 Iceland With Alexander Armstrong. (Ma, R) Part 1 of 3.

10.25 SBS World News Late.

11.00 Cycling. Tour de France Femmes. Stage 6.

1.50 Nine Perfect Strangers. (Malv, R)

3.40 Destination Flavour Down Under. (R)

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Johanna Griggs catches up with Simmone Logue.

7.30 Football. AFL. Round 20. Collingwood v Carlton.

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: Lucy In The Sky. (2019, Mals, R) An astronaut loses touch with reality. Natalie Portman.

2.30 Home Shopping.

10,

: LOS ANGELES

8pm

After 14 seasons and 323 episodes, this crime stalwart wraps up with a triple-episode goodbye. Pack the popcorn and the fluffy slippers: you’ll kill three hours and see the crew of characters get their uplifting conclusion. That’s unless we see the likes of special agents Sam Hanna (LL Cool J) and Kensi Blye (Daniela Ruah) turn up on one of the franchise’s many spin-offs. But for now, enjoy the spectacle as some old faces return. Colleagues Nell (Renee Felice Smith), Nate (Peter Cambor) and Sabatino (Erik Palladino) all get a look-in, while Hetty’s (Linda Hunt) storyline is tied up in a satisfactory way. This veteran series bows out in a playful fashion.

MY BRILLIANT FRIEND SBS, Monday, 11.05pm

Don’t be bamboozled by the latenight scheduling: this vivid comingof-age drama is close to perfection. Based on the first book by author Elena Ferrante, this Italian series –produced by HBO – is gorgeously crafted and impeccably acted. Exploring many issues, including sexism, motherhood and oppression, through the eyes of a group of girls as they grow into women, it’s gripping and insightful. If you haven’t discovered this series or Ferrante’s books, you’ll soon find yourself unable to resist a bingeing marathon. Tonight, in “The Metamorphoses”, Lila (Gaia Girace and Ludovica Nasti) finally stands up to her rich bullies, the Solara brothers.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Cricket. The Ashes. Fifth Test. England v Australia. Day 2. Morning session. From The Oval, London, England.

10.40 Cricket. The Ashes. Fifth Test. England v Australia. Day 2. Afternoon session. From The Oval, London, England.

3.30 It’s All Greek To Me. (PG, R) George Diakomichalis meets the Kontopoulos family.

4.00 Postcards. (PG, R) The team delves into Newport’s railway history.

4.30 Global Shop. (R) Home shopping.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 Location, Location, Location Australia. Property experts search for homes.

8.30 Have You Been Paying

Attention? (Malns, R) Amanda Keller, Aaron Chen and Kitty Flanagan compete to see who can remember the most about the week.

9.30 The Graham Norton Show. (PGa, R) Graham Norton is joined by Paul Mescal, Michaela Coel, Winston Duke, Emma Corrin and Richard Ayoade.

11.30 The Project. (R)

Programs. 5.30pm Kiri And Lou. 5.35 Fireman

Sam. 5.50 Hey Duggee. 5.55 Ben And Holly. 6.10

Octonauts. 6.20 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: The Post. (2017, M) 10.25 Doctor Who.

11.15 We Hunt Together. Midnight Killing Eve.

4.40 Bamay. (R)

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

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s

4.00[MEL]MillionDollarMinute.(R)

4.30[MEL]MillionDollarMinute.(R)

5.00[MEL]NBCToday.

7TWO (62, 72)

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) Sonny meets some pigeon fanciers.

9GEM (81, 92)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

5.30

Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow.

7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 22. Melbourne

Storm v Parramatta Eels. 9.55 Golden Point. 10.40

MOVIE: Ronin. (1998, M) 1am TV Shop: Home Shopping. 5.00 Joyce Meyer. 5.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping.

10 BOLD (53, 12)

Defiant: Lila (Gaia Girace) stands up to her bullies in MyBrilliantFriend

Saturday, July 29

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. (PG, R) 1.25 The Durrells. (Final, Mv, R) 2.15 Louis Theroux

Interviews... (Ma, R) 3.00 Landline. (R)

3.30 The Oyster Gardener.

3.45 Secrets Of The Museum. (R)

4.30 Restoration Australia. (R)

5.30 War On Waste. (PG, 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.

(Final, PG) Sister Boniface investigates a murder at The Miss United Britain beauty contest.

8.15 Vera. (Mav, R) Vera investigates after a physiotherapist is shot at the house where she was staying for a retreat. The case also touches on Joe’s past, when they discover one of the suspects is someone he had previously arrested.

9.45 Bay Of Fires. (Mal, R) Stella and her kids become more acquainted with Mystery Bay and its inhabitants.

10.40 Miniseries: Marriage. (Ml, R) Part 4 of 4.

11.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) Music video clips.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Barkley

Manor. (PG) 11.00 Tour De France Femmes:

Bonjour Le Tour. (R) 12.00 Cycling. Tour de France Femmes. Stage 6. Highlights. 1.00

WorldWatch. 2.00 Grand Tours Of Scotland’s

Lochs. (R) 2.35 Race To Build The Bomb. (R)

4.10 Trail Towns. (R) 4.40 Tour De France

Femmes: Bonjour Le Tour. 5.40 Tuskegee

Airmen: Legacy Of Courage. (PG, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG)

8.30 Amazing Railway Adventures With Nick Knowles: Vietnam. (PG) Nick Knowles explores Vietnam by rail.

9.30 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys: Sicily. (PGa, R) Chronicles a train journey through Sicily.

10.20 Tony Robinson’s History Of Britain. (Ma, R)

11.15 Grand Tours Of Scotland’s Rivers. (R)

11.50 Hold Up. (Mv, R) 12.00 Dirty Bird. (R)

12.05 Cycling. Tour de France Femmes. Stage

7. Lannemezan to Tourmalet Bagnères-deBigorre. 90km mountain stage. From France.

3.35 Destination Flavour Down Under. (R)

SEVEN (6, 7)

6.00 Home Shopping. [MEL]NBCToday.

7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 FIFA Women’s World Cup Highlights. 12.30 Horse Racing. Industry Celebration Racing For Good Charity Day. Dominant Saturday at The Valley. Teddy Bears Picnic at the Races. 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 20. Essendon v Sydney. 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 The Rookie: Feds. (Mav, R) After a failed assassination attempt, Congressman Damien Roberts hires Garza’s team for protective detail.

12.00 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 7. Sydney SuperNight. Day 1. Highlights.

1.00 Home Shopping. [MEL]Reverie.(Mav, R)

2.00[MEL]HomeShopping.(R)

4.00[MEL]GetArty.(R)

NINE (8, 9)

6.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 6.30 A Current Affair.

(R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today

Extra: Saturday. (PG) 11.30 World Aquatics Championships. Fukuoka

TEN (5, 10)

6.00 Nine News Saturday.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Cricket. The Ashes. Fifth Test. England v Australia. Day 3. Morning session. From The Oval, London, England.

10.40 Cricket. The Ashes. Fifth Test. England v Australia. Day 3. Afternoon session. From The Oval, London, England.

3.30 Bondi Lifeguard World Adventures: Dirt N Dust Festival. (PGl, R) Starting in Townsville, the Bondi lifeguards head off on an epic road trip to Julia Creek in the Shire of Mckinlay in Queensland’s remote outback to take part in the iconic Dirt n Dust Festival.

4.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R) Home shopping.

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

6.00 To Be Advised.

7.00 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Follow the staff at the Animal Welfare League as it tries to find the right fit for an 11-year-old plucky Pomeranian that is not getting any younger and a kelpie named Schnitzel which is looking for love. Narrated by Dr Chris Brown.

8.00 NCIS: Los Angeles. (Mv) When a CIA officer and three others are shot and killed in broad daylight, the NCIS team suspects the attacks have something to do with DRONA. Pembrook gives Callen more insight into his past.

11.00 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) From major news stories to entertainment and viral videos, presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was.

ABC TV PLUS (22)

Children’s Programs. 6.55pm Shaun The Sheep. 7.05 Andy’s Wild Adventures. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.30 Whose Line Is It Anyway? 8.50 Live At The Apollo. 9.20 Robot Wars. 10.25 Unprotected Sets. 11.20 Staged. 11.40 Doctor Who. 12.50am Days Like These With Diesel. 1.45 Blunt Talk. 2.10 ABC News Update. 2.15 Close. 5.00 Moon And Me. 5.25 Teletubbies. 5.35 Late Programs.

Sunday, July 30

6.30 Compass: Chloe And The Happily Ever After.

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

7.30 Restoration Australia: West End. (PG) Hosted by Anthony Burke.

8.30 Bay Of Fires. (Malv) A public servant is sent to investigate suspicious government payouts to people in town.

9.30 Miniseries: The Beast Must Die. (MA15+l) Part 3 of 5. Staying on as a guest, Frances focuses on how she is going to see through her murderous plan.

10.15 The Newsreader. (Mal, R) A reporter and newsreader are thrown together.

11.15 Talking Heads. (Mal, R)

11.45 Rage Vault. (MA15+adhlnsv)

2.05 Escape From The City. (R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)

ABC TV PLUS (22)

Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 You Can’t Ask

That. 8.30 Louis Theroux: A Different Brain. 9.30

Louis Theroux’s LA Stories. 10.30 Vera. Midnight

David Attenborough’s Global Adventure. 12.55

George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 1.40 ABC News Update. 1.45 Close. 5.00 Kiddets. 5.10 Andy’s Baby Animals. 5.25 Hoopla. 5.40 Late Programs.

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

4.35 Bamay. (R)

5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

4.30[MEL]GetArty.(R)

5.00[MEL]MillionDollarMinute.(R)

7TWO (62, 72)

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

9GEM (81, 92)

6am Morning Programs.

2.30pm NRL Women’s Post-Match. 3.00 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Round 2. St George Illawarra Dragons v Parramatta Eels. 5.00 Customs. 5.30 MOVIE: Apache. (1954) 7.30 Rugby Union. Rugby Championship. Round 3. Bledisloe Cup. Australia v New Zealand. Game 1. 9.50 Bledisloe Cup Post-Match. 10.15 To Be Advised. 1am Late Programs.

6am Children’s Programs.

1.30pm Motor Racing. IndyCar Series. Hy-Vee Homefront 250. H’lights. 2.35 Motor Racing. IndyCar Series. Hy-Vee One Step 250. H’lights. 3.40 Resto My Ride Australia. 4.40 Go On. 5.10

MOVIE: The Croods: A New Age. (2020, PG) 7.00

MOVIE: 17 Again. (2009, PG) 9.00 World Aquatics Championships. Fukuoka 2023. Day

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

5.00 Hour Of Power. Religious program.

7.30 Great Wall Of China: The Making Of China. (PGa, R) Explores the Great Wall of China.

8.50 Death In The Tower: King Richard. (Mav, R) Takes a look at the fate of Princes Edward and Richard, who disappeared from the Tower of London in the 1480s.

9.50 The Real Mo Farah. (PGa, R) Sir Mo Farah explores his childhood.

11.00 Cycling. Tour de France Femmes. Final stage.

1.50 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (R) 2.50

Revealed: The Hunt For Bin Laden. (Mav, R)

4.25 Destination Flavour Down Under. (R)

4.55 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R)

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

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Logies Red Carpet. (PG) From The Star Sydney.

7.30 The 63rd TV Week Logie Awards. (PGal) The Australian TV industry comes together to honour excellence in various categories.

11.00 The 1% Club. (M, R) Hosted by Jim Jefferies.

12.00 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 7. Sydney SuperNight. Day 2. Highlights.

1.00 Home Shopping. [MEL]AllTogetherNow–The 100.(PG, R)

2.30[MEL]HomeShopping.(R)

3.30[MEL]MillionDollarMinute.(R)

4.00[MEL]NBCToday.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

7TWO (62, 72) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.05pm Andy’s Wild Adventures. 7.20

6.00 Nine News Sunday.

7.00 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians.

8.00 Cricket. The Ashes. Fifth Test. England v Australia. Day 4. Morning session. From The Oval, London, England. (Please note: alternative schedule may be shown due to changes to cricket coverage).

10.40 Cricket. The Ashes. Fifth Test. England v Australia. Day 4. Afternoon session.

3.30 Drive TV. (R) Presented by Emma Notarfrancesco.

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory.

(PGa) Religious program.

4.30 Take Two. (R) Home shopping.

5.00 News Early Edition.

5.30 Today.

9GEM (81, 92)

England v Australia. Day 4. Morning session. (Please note: alternative schedule may be shown due to changes to cricket coverage).

MOVIE: The Shawshank Redemption. (1994, M) 11.00 Late Programs.

6am Children’s Programs.

6.30 The Sunday Project.

A look at the day’s news.

7.30 Hunted. (PGa) A breakthrough after three days of dead ends leads to a stateof-the-art drone and sniffer dog search.

9.00 FBI. (Madv) OA worries Maggie is rushing back into the job too quickly as she helps investigate two homicides involving a law student on track to attend the FBI Academy and a young man with possible gang ties.

10.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv, R)

The team investigates a shipwreck carrying exotic animals that could threaten Oahu’s native wildlife.

11.00 The Sunday Project. (R)

A look at the day’s news.

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

Education & Further Training

The Geelong region possesses a wide variety of high quality education and training providers for all stages of life: primary, secondary, tertiary and adult training. This 8-page liftout provides adults with education options for their children as well as themselves.

More than a quarter of a century of first-class learning

Formorethan25yearsVFALearninghasbeen delivering first-class, nationally recognised qualifications in the health and education industries.

VFA offers various learning options and flexibility, including face-to-face, online and traineeships, as well as training programs such as VET in school and school-based apprenticeships.

As a finalist for the Victorian Training Awards two years in a row the simple mission is to provide education combining knowledge, preparation,andexperience.VFAbelievesthese are the hallmarks of an excellent education.

VFA Learning has four guiding principles thatitstandsbytoprovidepositiveoutcomesfor its students – support, credibility, progression and fun.

Support – TheStudent Wellbeing Assistance Program – or SWAP Learning – is a tailored pastoralcareservicedesignedtoassiststudents through their qualification by encouraging good study habits and class attendance.

Credibility – VFA is proud to have spent a quarter of a century growing its business in the Geelong area. In that time, it has partnered with many local organisations and established a reputation as a well-known and trusted provider of nationally accredited courses. There is a good chance that you already know someone who has studied at VFA before or visited the onsite student massage clinic.

Progression – Courses span across high-demand professions that also teach valuable life skills. This means a VFA Learning qualification will future-proof the career success of our students, so they can meet their goalsandembarkonacareerthey’repassionate about. VFA has tailored its offering to allow for career enhancement through upskilling and pathway programs as well as various delivery modes to suit different needs.

Fun – VFAusesamodifiedFlippedLearning teaching method across its courses. Using a combination of online and face-to-face delivery allows students to complete theory at home before class so the face-to-face sessions can focus on ‘doing’ rather than reading or listening. Students can then better understand keyconcepts,initiatefurtherinvestigation,and increase their active participation in learning.

Students love this way of learning. VFAlovestoshareitsstudents’achievements, have strong, above-average completion rates, and most graduates secure jobs or university placements. We’re all about empowering our students to achieve their goals and build a better life through education.

VFA Learning empowers students through education and transforms careers through

traineeships. VFA believes education can unlock your potential and open doors to endless opportunities. Whether you’re seeking a career in nursing, aged care, fitness, massage, educationorchildcare,you’vecometotheright place.

For more information, visit vfalearning.vic. edu.au or call 5223 6800.

VFA Learning has four guiding principles that it stands by – support, credibility, progression and fun. (Supplied)

Hundreds set to flock to Gordon Open Day on July 30

The Gordon is set to welcome hundreds of schoolleaversandcareerchangerstoitsannual Open Day event on Sunday, July 30.

Hosted at its Geelong City Campus from 11am to 3pm, the career showcase has the potential to be a game changer for career changers or those looking to gain practical experience and enter the workforce sooner.

“TAFE is a really clever choice. It offers the hands-on experience you need to be job-ready and get into the workforce faster, without the large debt,” executive director of student experience Colin Hatcher said.

The Gordon offers more than 200 courses, from certificates I-IV to advanced diplomas, as well as apprenticeships and traineeships, which allow students to earn while they learn.

“We have a comprehensive range of courses leading to jobs in high growth sectors, including health, science, construction and information technology,” Mr Hatcher said.

“Additionally, service-based industries, including business, cookery, tourism, and hospitality will be featured. Other offerings encompass automotive, engineering, education, community services, early childhood education, and creative courses like floristry, hairdressing, and art and design.

“I welcome everyone to our campus to meet our teachers, learn about the many career paths a TAFE qualification offers, and tour our contemporary training facilities.”

Customer service will be on hand to assist those looking to enrol and learn more about Free TAFE. With more than 40 Free TAFE courses at The Gordon, there has never been a better time to study.

Attendees can also look forward to displays from barbering offering fresh cuts, a Tesla presentationfromtheautomotiveteam,andan eclectic art exhibition staged by graphic design

and visual art students. There is also an extravaganza of prizes to be won, including a cubbyhouse designed and

built by carpentry and painting apprentices, dining vouchers to the iconic Davidson restaurant,andpamperpacksfromTheStudio,

the TAFEs hairdressing and beauty salon. Those who register and apply on the day also go into the draw to win a laptop.

The Gordon students Anika Ginn (beauty), James Dean (commercial cookery), Anneka Kypirtidis (floristry), Brooke Blaney (graphic arts) and Sarah Bensted (hairdressing). (Supplied)

Personal and professional development is your Destiny

DestinyPursuitCoaching&Trainingprovides both Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) training and coaching to the growing ranks of people seeking personal and professional transformation in Geelong and beyond.

NLP contains the most accessible, positive and useful aspects of modern psychology, and can be helpful in virtually every aspect of personal and interpersonal relations.

Our team responds to your needs – whether you are overcoming a fear of public speaking, need to master the art of dealing with difficult people, want some focused coaching or are keen to build your communication mastery, our team tailors coaching and training programs to meet your specific needs.

“FirsttimeI’dtakenpartinanythingofthis nature,” James Goldsworthy said.

“It was well run, extremely beneficial for me and interesting. Will definitely be doing more in the future.”

The empathic and caring principles of NLP assist in the practical application of ethical and moral considerations as well as using compassionate ideas in work and life.

NLP is an enabling tool for emotional intelligence because we learn strategies to communicate effectively, not only with other people, but also with ourselves in order to achieve and reproduce excellence in all contexts. Using NLP techniques, we can develop and sustain mutually satisfying and enriching relationships with other people on a variety of levels.

“This training is life changing in a way that makes you understand yourself and others better and helps you communicate more effectively,” Leighanne Crocker said.

“I definitely believe everyone in the world

should learn this, highly recommended.”

Our graduates say that the NLP techniques theyhavelearnthelpedparticularlybymaking it possible for them to reduce stress, increase

‘Respect, Excellence, Achievement and Diversity’

North Geelong Secondary College is a single campus year 7-12 academic college.

It is a creative, caring and diverse college, where young people grow into autonomous learners by engaging with our imaginative and intellectually rigorous programs. Its community is a friendly and supportive environment, underpinned by the values of ‘Respect, Excellence, Achievement and Diversity’.

“We tailor programs to suit students’ individual needs and help students to develop their confidence, to follow their interests and reach their potential,” College principal Nick Adamou said.

The school places high expectations on student behaviour and academic endeavour, as evidenced by outstanding VCE results and VCAL outcomes. Specialist programs in the areas of the arts, information and communication technologies and sports, that incorporate innovative curriculum design, enhance the learning experience.

The students are privileged to enjoy:

• Learning areas equipped with the latest ICT facilities.

• An extensive, well-resourced, library.

• Plentiful, state of the art sporting facilities.

• A creative art and technology complex which caters for food technology, studio art, ceramics, woodwork and performing arts.

North Geelong Secondary College is proud to offer the Scholarship Program, Select Entry Accelerated Learning (SEAL) Program, the Strive to Achieve Results (STAR), the Achieving Core Education (ACE) Programs and Excellence in Sport Program.

The Scholarship program promotes and recognises outstanding commitment by school students who have displayed a strong involvement in their school community.

Scholarships are available in the following areas:academicexcellence,studentleadership, community, sporting excellence and the arts.

The SEAL Program, provides a focussed educational environment for academically oriented students. SEAL classes incorporate a fast-paced curriculum, with less repetition than mainstream classes.

Advancement Via International Determination (AVID), the only program of its kind in Geelong, underpins the SEAL program and prepares students with the skills to succeed in senior and post secondary education.

STAR is an innovative literacy and numeracy program unique to our college. This program identifies students who have the potential to become our future ‘stars’ and achieve outstanding results in years 7 to 9. ACEprogramaimstoimprovethenumeracy and literacy development of students who are performing below the expected level.

The Excellence in Sport (EIS) Program develops students’ sport specific skills, knowledge and practical application in their chosen sports of Australian rules, soccer or volleyball.

Students are encouraged to engage in a myriad of extracurricular activities, including human powered vehicle, debating, student representative council and lunchtime clubs.

Parents and guardians are welcome to visit and see the school in operation. You will not be disappointed as you will discover a dynamic, high-quality government school for your child.

To find out more and to book a personalised tour of North Geelong Secondary College, contact 03 5240 5800 or email north. geelong.sc@edumail.vic.gov.au

self-belief, assertiveness and confidence, understand and reduce conflicts, set clear goals, which meant they got to improve their effectiveness and productivity.

With a focus on the importance of living with conscious purpose NLP graduates utilise their skills in their profession, personal life, parenting, as well as for their self-talk and self-nurturing.

Bringing NLP Practitioner training online has been a game changer for our students. In the past many could not complete all the pre-learning and then take seven days out of their busy lives to complete the Certified Practitioner training. Offering the Practitioner Certificate online has increased accessibility opening this valuable training up for full time workers, busy parents and even students travelling or living overseas.

Despite the initial apprehension of some students to online training ours has proven to be highly successful, engaging and enjoyable.

Joanne Clark from Geelong’s Destiny Pursuit Coaching & Training is one of the few NLPtrainersauthorisedinAustraliatodeliver online NLP Practitioner training that meets both the NLP Association of Australia and international standards for NLP Certification. You will graduate as a certified Practitioner of NLP in three months of part-time study.

“I enjoyed the zoom meetings with the interactive learning exercises most and the discussionsthatfollowed,”CarinneFidgesaid. “The group was very supportive of each other and coming to zoom class was something I looked forward to.”

The first step to a better and more emotionally healthy life starts here. If you would like to find out more about NLP training or our range of other courses call us on 0420 305 989 or visit destinypursuit. com.au/nlp-practitioner-online.

Destiny Pursuit Coaching & Training provides NLP learning and coaching. (Supplied)

In 2023, Newcomb Secondary College embraced a renewed focus on instilling good order. (Supplied)

Renewed focus on order

Fostering good order is vital to optimise effective teaching time and promote better learning outcomes.

In 2023, Newcomb Secondary College embraced a renewed focus on instilling good order.

This initiative was spearheaded by the college’s new principal, Scott McLeod, who drew inspiration from the Berry Street EducationModel’semphasisonconsistencyof practice. Remarkable improvements resulting from this shift have already become evident within just six months.

By maintaining good order, students can concentratefullyontheirlearning,minimising distractionsandmaximisingvaluablelearning time. This not only cultivates a more pleasant social environment, but also contributes to higheracademicachievements,asstudentsare better able to meet high expectations set by

Working together in love

Nazareth Catholic School is a vibrant Foundation to Year Six community situated in Grovedale within the Nazareth Catholic Parish.

As a primary educational facility we are focused on enabling all students to experience success, guided by our school motto - ‘Let all you do be done in love’.

AtNazareth,ourcurriculumisunderpinned by highly developed relationships between teachers, students and parents and caregivers.

We have high expectations for all and view one another as capable, developing various types of thinking and learning.

Our learning community fosters the conditions for students to have a voice in the design process, working actively in partnership with teachers who draw upon

the Victorian Curriculum and the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework.

We also celebrate the many successes we achieve together and foster a love for learning with others in a collaborative learning environment.

There are multiple opportunities for students to apply what they are learning by joining a school band, enrolling in Lego club, engaging in social justice actions and leading others in areas of personal expertise.

At Nazareth Catholic School, we value ourselves, our relationships with others and the world around us.

We invite you to book a private tour through our school office (03) 5243 0502.

their educators.

Promoting good order is particularly beneficial for students who may be neuro-diverse, trauma-affected, or new to the educational setting.

The bustling atmosphere of a secondary schoolcanbeoverwhelming,withmuchchange throughout each day. The implementation of predictable routines and fostering calm and organised learning environments can significantly aid all students in maintaining their focus throughout the entire day.

Such collective efficacy in creating conducivelearningspacesenhancestheoverall educational experience and contributes to the success of each individual within the NSC community.

Contact

Nazareth Catholic School’s motto is ‘Let all you do be done in love’.

Acceleration and challenge at Geelong High School

In 2024, Geelong High School will be further extending opportunities for students to acceleratebyintroducingayear7Accelerated Learning Program.

Whilst the new program will cater specifically for students graduating from grade 6 and starting secondary school in 2024, the school has a long track record of acceleration in one or two subjects starting from year 9 that the program hopes to build on.

Last year the top two VCE students both scoredinthetop2percentinthestateandhad made the most of opportunities to accelerate across year 9 and into senior school. Both are now studying at the University of Melbourne in their preferred courses.

The new Accelerated Learning Program (ALP) in Year 7 will offer students the opportunity to join a class that will face extra challenge and extension in the core subjects of maths, science, English and humanities, while still enjoying the full breadth of a rich curriculum.

Further information and application forms can be found on our school website for interested families.

Geelong High School also offers all students the chance to challenge themselves and build on their strengths by continuing to maintainitsrichtraditionofextra-curricular activities and a wide range of subjects.

Students can sign up for peripatetic music lessons, inter-school sports teams, debating, Student Representative Council, house leadership roles, the Girls Voice Forum, Hands on Learning, Anime Club and arts groups to name a few.

The school production also involves over 60 students each year and is a fantastic opportunity to fully engage in school life.

Geelong High School’s production involves over 60 students each year and is a fantastic opportunity to fully engage in school life.

Families can learn more about the range of subjects offered by visiting our website. Applications for the year 7 Accelerated Learning Program are due to close on August 4 for students who are already accepted into the school or who reside in our zone.

Our Vision: We are committed to:

Our core values:

Will Bibby (vice-captain), Mariele Go (captain), Davin Reid (principal), Alex Aidt (captain), Harry Jones (vice-captain). (Pictures: Supplied)

Monday, July 31

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30. Presented by Sarah Ferguson.

8.00 Back Roads: Cunnamulla, Queensland. (PG) Tom Forrest visits Cunnamulla.

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 Q+A. Public affairs program.

10.35 ABC Late News.

10.50 The Business. (R)

11.10 Miniseries: The Beast

Must Die. (MA15+l, R)

11.55 The Split. (Final, Ma, R)

12.55 Parliament Question Time. 1.55 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 Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes. Robson Green is joined by Melanie Hill.

8.40 The Great House Revival: Sigginstown, Co Wexford. (Final) Hugh Wallace meets a couple who spent three years restoring Sigginstown Castle.

9.40 24 Hours In Emergency: People

Like Us. (M) A 21-year-old is rushed to Queen’s Medical Centre after crashing his motorcycle into a telegraph pole.

10.35 SBS World News Late.

11.05 My Brilliant Friend. (Malv) 12.10 Gomorrah. (MA15+v, R)

3.50 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.50 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R)

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

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News.

Tuesday, August 1

6am The Caine Mutiny. Continued. (1954) 7.25 Selkie. (2000, PG) 9.05 Our Little Sister. (2015, PG, Japanese) 11.25 Enigma. (2001, M) 1.35pm

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

7.30 FIFA Women’s World Cup Pre-Game. Pre-game coverage of the FIFA Women’s World Cup match between Australia and Canada.

8.00 Soccer. FIFA Women’s World Cup. Group B. Australia v Canada.

10.00 FIFA Women’s World Cup Post-Game. Post-game discussion and interviews.

10.30 The Latest: Seven News.

11.00 The Blacklist. (Mav) A security breach is exposed.

12.00 The Village. (Mas, R)

1.00 Home Shopping. [MEL]TheVillage.(Mas, R)

2.00[MEL]HomeShopping.(R)

4.00[MEL]NBCToday.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Cricket. The Ashes. Fifth Test. England v Australia. Day 5. Morning session. From The Oval, London, England. (Please note: alternative schedule may be shown due to changes to cricket coverage).

10.40 Cricket. The Ashes. Fifth Test. England v Australia. Day 5. Afternoon session. From The Oval, London, England.

3.30 Hello SA. (PG) The team visits the largest safari experience outside of Africa and heads to the races in Murray Bridge.

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) Religious program.

4.30 A Current Affair. (R)

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 Hunted. As the game enters its final week, the expert hunters and fugitives are pulling out all the stops.

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 Celia Pacquola: Let Me Know How It All Works Out. (Mls, R) Stand-up performance by comedian Celia Pacquola from the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.

11.10 FBI: Most Wanted. (MA15+v, R) Special Agent Remy Scott takes charge.

12.00 The Project. (R)

1.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.00 FIFA Women’s World Cup Pre-Game. 7.30 Counting Cars. (Return) 8.30 MOVIE: Predator. (1987, M) 10.45 Late Programs.

9GO! (82, 93)

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30. Presented by Sarah Ferguson.

8.00 New Leash On Life. Hosted by Joel Creasey.

8.30 War On Waste. (PG) Part 2 of 3. Craig Reucassel confronts Aussies about the amount of food we are throwing away.

9.30 Louis Theroux Interviews... Katherine Ryan. (Mls, R) Louis Theroux interviews Katherine Ryan.

10.15 ABC Late News.

10.30 The Business. (R)

10.50 Four Corners. (R)

Media Watch. (PG, R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Great Coastal Railway Journeys: Bellarena To Giant’s Causeway. (PG) Hosted by Michael Portillo.

8.30 Insight. Kumi Taguchi takes a look at whether employers should have a say in their employees’ love-lives.

9.30 Dateline: Beauty Kings. A look at male beauty pageants.

10.00 SBS World News Late.

10.30 Living Black: Celebrating 20 Years. (R)

11.30 Pandore. (Mals)

12.30 Miniseries: The Salisbury Poisonings. (Mal, R)

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGav)

7.30 Highway Patrol. (PGl, R) Police get involved in a high speed chase.

8.30 The Rookie. (Mv) Nolan and Celina must stand guard at a hospital after a dangerous prisoner needs surgery.

9.30 The Rookie: Feds. (Mav) After a body is found drained of blood, the case catches the attention of a true crime show.

10.30 The Latest: Seven News.

11.00 Chicago Fire. (Return, Mav) Kidd and Severide’s honeymoon is interrupted.

12.00 S.W.A.T. (Mv, R)

1.00 Home Shopping. [MEL]S.W.A.T.(Mav, R)

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Travel Guides. (PGls, R)

Ordinary Australians head to Texas.

8.35 MOVIE: Mission: Impossible –Fallout. (2018, Mlv, R) A secret agent must prevent disaster when stolen plutonium falls into the hands of an arms dealer. Tom Cruise, Henry Cavill, Rebecca Ferguson.

11.20 See No Evil: He’s Dead

That’s How I Feel. (Mlv) A look at Cristian Dominguez-Aguilar.

12.10 Court Cam. (Mv)

12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)

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

7.30 Hunted. With only five days until extraction, it is game on for the hunters who want a clean sweep of the fugitives.

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

9.40 NCIS. (MA15+av, R) A gruesome mishap leads the team to the case of a missing teacher which was popularised on a true crime podcast.

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

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

2.00[MEL]HomeShopping.(R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

4.10 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.40 Bamay. (R)

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

4.00[MEL]NBCToday.

5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

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

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

Wednesday, August 2

ABC TV (2) SBS (3)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News

Mornings. 10.00 Four Corners. (R) 10.45 Q+A. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 National Press Club Address. 1.40 Media Watch. (PG, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time.

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 Hard Quiz. (PG) Hosted by Tom Gleeson.

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

9.10 Gold Diggers. (Mdls) In a bid to impress her crush, Gert gets a job managing a new nightclub in Chinatown.

9.40 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R) Hosted by Rob Brydon.

10.10 Adam Hills: The Last Leg.

10.55 ABC Late News.

11.10 The Business. (R)

11.25 Greta Thunberg: A Year To Change The World. (PG, R)

12.25 Parliament Question Time. 1.25 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

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

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Home Is Where The Art Is. (R) 9.50 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 11.10 Susan Calman’s Grand Week By The Sea. 12.00 WorldWatch.

1.00 PBS NewsHour. 2.00 Dateline. (R) 2.30

Insight. (R) 3.30 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. (PG, R) 4.00 Scotland, Slavery And Statues. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

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

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Who The Bloody Hell Are We? (PGav) Part 3 of 3.

8.30 The Rise And Fall Of Boris Becker. Part 1 of 2. The inside story of how three-time Wimbledon champion Boris Becker ended up in a British jail.

9.30 Miniseries: Anne Boleyn. (Mlsv) Part 2 of 3. Having lost the baby, Anne Boleyn’s position at court is in serious jeopardy.

10.30 SBS World News Late.

11.00 Dark Woods. (Premiere, Mav) A rookie investigates a series of murders.

11.50 Manayek. (MA15+v, R)

4.10 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.40 Bamay. (R)

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

(31) 6am Children’s Programs. 6.45pm The Adventures Of Paddington.

ABC TV PLUS (22)

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 MOVIE: The Post. (2017, M) 12.50am

ABC News Update. 12.55 Close. 5.00 To Be Advised.

5.10 Andy’s Baby Animals. 5.25 Hoopla. 5.40 Late Programs.

Thursday, August 3

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Foreign Correspondent. International affairs program.

8.30 A Life In Ten Pictures: Ella Fitzgerald. (Final, PG) A look at Ella Fitzgerald’s life through pictures.

9.25 Grand Designs New Zealand.

(R) Hosted by Chris Moller.

10.10 Art Works. (R)

10.40 ABC Late News.

10.55 The Business. (R)

11.10 War On Waste. (PG, R)

12.10 Q+A. (R) 1.15 Parliament Question Time.

2.15 Scottish Vets Down Under. (Final, PG, R)

2.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 Antiques

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

7.30. (R)

SEVEN (6, 7) TEN (5, 10)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG)

11.30 Seven Morning

NINE (8, 9)

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

7.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (Return, PG) A man’s dark history is revealed.

8.30 MOVIE: John Farnham: Finding The Voice. (2023, Mal, R) A celebration of one of Australia’s greatest singers, John Farnham, and his journey to success. John Farnham, Jimmy Barnes, Daryl Braithwaite.

10.30 The Latest: Seven News.

11.00 Death Row: Countdown To Execution. (MA15+av, R) Part 3 of 4.

12.00 The Enemy Within. (Mav, R)

1.00 Home Shopping. [MEL]TheEnemyWithin.(Mav, R)

2.00[MEL]HomeShopping.(R)

4.00[MEL]NBCToday.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Travel Guides. (PGl, R) The road trip continues in the Deep South.

8.30 Footy Classified. (M) A team of footy experts tackle the AFL’s big issues and controversies. Hosted by Eddie McGuire, Matthew Lloyd, Jimmy Bartel and Damian Barrett.

9.30 To Be Advised.

11.30 Nine News Late.

11.50 The Equalizer. (Mv)

12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

2.30

9GO! (82, 93) 6am

Selkie. Continued. (2000, PG) 6.40 Belle And Sebastian 2. (2015, PG, French) 8.30 Corpo Celeste. (2011, PG, Italian) 10.25 The Whistleblower. (2019, M, Taiwanese) 12.55pm The Man In The Basement. (2021, M, French) 3.00 The Movie Show. 3.30 Heidi. (2015, PG, German) 5.35 Lady L. (1965, PG)

6am Children’s Programs.

Noon Motor Racing. Formula E World C’ship. London ePrix. H’lights. 1.00 Life Unexpected.

2.00 Full House. 2.30 Raymond. 3.00 MacGyver.

4.00 Family Ties. 4.30 The Addams Family.

5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00

Raymond. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 MOVIE: The Terminator. (1984, M) 9.40

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

7.30 Thank God You’re Here. (Return) Hosted by Celia Pacquola.

8.30 Five Bedrooms. (Return, Mls) With the entire house depending on him, Ben launches himself as a BnB accommodation provider, and is surprised when his teenage daughter decides to visit.

9.30 So Help Me Todd. (PGa) Todd’s investigation into a wrongful termination case over a dating app quickly becomes very complex.

10.30 FBI. (Madv, R) The team investigates two homicides.

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Inside Sydney Airport: Holiday Surge. (Final, PGal) Christmas brings extra challenges.

8.30 Stanley Tucci: Searching For Italy: Milan. (PGa) Stanley Tucci heads to Milan, Italy’s second-biggest city and a business powerhouse.

9.20 Kin. (MA15+) As the Kinsellas deal with the fallout of the Cunninghams’ retaliation, Frank tries to avoid an all-out war.

10.20 SBS World News Late.

10.50 Max Anger: With One Eye Open. (Mal)

11.40 Outlander. (MA15+sv, R)

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

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

9.30 What The Killer Did Next: Nadine Aburas. (Mav, R) Examines the behaviour of killers after a murder, including the case of 28-year-old Nadine Aburas.

10.30 The Latest: Seven News.

11.00 Air Crash Investigations: Stealth Bomber Down. (PGa, R) A B-2 Spirit stealth bomber crashes in Guam.

12.00 The Resident. (Ma, R)

1.00 Home Shopping. [MEL]TheResident.(Ma, R)

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 RBT. (Mdl, R) A look at police random breath-test patrols.

8.30 Emergency. (Mm, R) Doctors fear a motorbike rider might lose his foot after a shocking crash.

9.30 Casualty 24/7. (Mm) A 76-year-old is in agony after an accident.

10.30 A+E After Dark. (Mmv, R)

11.25 Nine News Late.

11.50 The First 48. (MA15+av, R)

12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

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

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

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

8.30 Law & Order: SVU. (Mav, R) The detectives are called in to help investigate a wave of hate crimes on Christmas Eve.

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

To Be Advised.

The Project. (R)

The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

2.00[MEL]HomeShopping.(R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

3.55 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.25 Bamay. (R)

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

4.00[MEL]NBCToday.

5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

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

News Early Edition.

A Current Affair. (R)

Today.

Home Shopping. (R)

Doom metal with funny twist

By Matt Hewson

Australia’s best-loved (and possibly only) Simpsons-themed doom metal band, Dr Colossus, will return to Geelong to celebrate the second anniversary of their latest album.

The seven-track album, I’m a Stupid Moron With an Ugly Face and a Big Butt and My Butt SmellsandILiketoKissMyOwnButt–named after a Bart Simpson prank call – reached the top five of the ARIA Australian album charts in May 2021.

Dr Colossus’ music fuses deep metal grooves with deep cuts from Simpsons’ dialogue and storylines, permeating their tunes with a definite comedic element.

Lead singer and guitarist Jono Colliver said he loved that the band could bring together metalheads, Simpsons fans and people who were simply curious.

“The beauty of our show is that there’s a lot of people that are going for the comedic element, who may not have ever been to a show like that,” he said.

“They probably have expectations of (a metal show) being quite exclusive, gate-kept, or kind of machoistic.

“The joy I get out of it is seeing people that have never been to a heavy show who end up coming away being like, wow, I’m going to go and check out a lot of other heavy bands and… heavy shows because it’s not what I expected.”

DrColossuswillperformattheBarwonClub on August 5 and, unusually for a headline act, open the show soon after doors open at 6pm. “We’re going to play first and then we’re

A hell of a whale tale

Geelong Arts Centre (GAC) will host the world premiere of the Space Company’s Hells Gates, a theatrical retelling of Australia’s worst ever whale stranding event near Strahan, Tasmania in 2020.

The show will features well-loved actors LouiseSiversen(HouseHusbands,Prisoner), Natalie O’Donnell (Come From Away, Next to Normal) and Matu Ngaropo (Hamilton), as well as live musical accompaniment by celebrated violinist Xani Kolak.

Creative producer Joel Carnegie, who founded the award-winning Geelong-based productionstudio,andwriterJamesJackson engaged in hundreds of hours of face-to-face interviews with people connected to the event, mostly west coast Tasmanian locals, to gather the raw material for Hells Gates.

“It’s the story of a community who, in the face of the impossible, decided to turn up and deal with an ecological disaster that was unfolding in front of them.

“Butit’salsoveryfunny.Therearegenuine laugh out loud moments, and I think that’s sort of a coping mechanism for the people who were telling us these stories. Dealing with trauma through camaraderie, through sharing those experiences together and having a laugh about it.”

Carnegie said he was thrilled to premiere the work at GAC as the redeveloped venue reopened to the public.

going to watch our favourite bands in our favourite venue and hang out with everybody rather than missing the social atmosphere of it,” Colliver said.

Dr Colossus will be supported by Planet of the 8s, Two Headed Dog, Spawn and Full Tone Generator.

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Carnegie said the resulting blend of poignant drama and poetic comedy resulted in a narrative that was quintessentially Australian.

“It’s really been infused with the character of the west coast of Tasmania; the people we met, how they interacted with us, the way in which they described the events that unfolded, how they felt about it,” he said.

“To be on stage at the dawn of this new era of the performing arts scene in Geelong, to be a Geelong-based company and share this story at this new venue is an incredible opportunity,”hesaid.“Thisisareallyspecial show that we know audiences are going to love. It’s a real emotional rollercoaster ride.”

Hells Gates will have four shows from Aug 10 to 12 at the GAC’s Story House. For information and tickets visit geelongartscentre.org.au

Matt Hewson

Louise Siversen and Natalie O’Donnell star in Hells Gates. (Sarah Walker) 349749_01

Dr Colossus will split the rocks of ignorance when they bring their Simpsons metal experience back to Geelong on August 5. (Supplied)

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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

Book sale

Friday, August 4 and Saturday, August 5, Uniting Barwon Grovedale site (272 Torquay Road, corner Reserve and Torquay Roads), 10am- 2pm. A great range of new and old stock to browse through and all books are only $1.

Themed walk

Friends of Geelong Botanic Gardens, ‘Chinese Plants in our Garden’ walk, Sunday, August 13, 2pm, gold coin donation. Meet the guide at the front steps of the Botanic Gardens.

■ 5222 5063, or friendsgbg.org.au

History talk

Mystery at Moonlight Head – the Fiji shipwreck disaster of 1891, National Wool Museum, Sunday, July 30, 1.30pm-3pm.

Geelong Breakfast Lions Club

Meets first Tuesday of each month at 8am at The Eastern Hub, East Geelong.

■ ajd53m@yahoo.com

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

■ Robert 0438 409 979, or vk3atl.org

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

■ 0455 835 691, or geelong@siswp.com

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

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

Sailing Geelong Trailable Yacht Club, St Helens boat ramp, Swinburne Street, North Geelong, Sunday, July 30. Visitors welcome.

■ John, 0411 142 917

PlayLinks

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

■ info@bluebirdfoundationinc.org.au

GROW Australia

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

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

■ 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

Geelong Scout Heritage Centre

Meets third Sunday of the month, 56 Russell Street, Newtown, 10am-3pm.

■ 0419 591 432, or geelong.heritage@scoutsvictoria.com.au

Belmont Combined Probus

First Monday of the month, 10am, Geelong RSL.

■ Pamela, 5243 4042, or probusclubofbelmont@outlook.com

Barwon Valley Belmont Probus

First Thursday of the month, 10am, Waurn Ponds Hotel.

■ Membership officer, 0407 333 263, or bobstafford@ozemail.com.au

Hamlyn Heights Probus

Second Thursday of the month, 10am, Geelong Cement Bowls Club, 200 McCurdy Road, Herne Hill.

■ Noel, 0425 706 339

Geelong Central Probus

Third Friday of the month, 9.45am, Geelong RSL.

■ geelcentprob@gmail.com

Newcomb Probus

Third Wednesday of each month, 10am, East Geelong Uniting Church, corner Boundary and Ormond Roads.

■ Gary, 0407 320 735

Polish language for kids

Fortnightly Polish language classes for kids

aged 7-11 at one of Geelong’s libraries.

■ Dorota, 5224 1105

Music for preschoolers

Mainly Music is a music and movement program for babies to preschoolers at St Albans-St Andrews Uniting Church, 276 Wilsons Road, Whittington, Tuesdays 10am during school terms.

■ Rhonda, 0437 241 345

Rostrum meets

Geelong Rostrum Public Speaking Club Inc meets each Monday.

■ Andrew, 0408 369 446, or Jan, 0407 296 958

Sing Out Geelong

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

■ singoutgeelong.com.au

Adfas Geelong

Art lectures each month, morning and evening, Newcomb Hall, Wilson’s Road.

■ adfas.org.au, or geelong@adfas.org.au

Spiritual discussion

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

■ Tracey, 0418 320 537

Geelong Jukebox Rockers

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

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

■ 0432 503 997, or jukeboxrockers@gmail.com

Cards

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

■ griddlepop@hotmail.com

Scrabble club

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

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

Games

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

■ Dinah, 0418 547 753

Book club

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

■ Shirley, 0488 055 969

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

■ Mary, 0419 278 456

Mindfulness & meditation

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

■ Jean, 5264 7484

Ocean Grove Seniors

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

■ Lyn, 5256 2540

Scribes Writers Group South Barwon Community Centre, Mondays 9.30am-noon.

■ geelongscribeswriters@gmail.com

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

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1 Of the finest type or standard (7)

5 Destructive insects (7)

9 Able to be maintained consistently (11)

10 Hair product (3)

11 Country (6)

12 My friend (Fr) (3,4)

14 Regulation (4)

15 Timber tree (10)

17 Extremely greedy (10)

19 Poke (4)

20 Inhabitant of Malta (7)

22 Forces out (6)

25 Harass (3)

26 Unfortunate (11)

28 Drink made with wine, fruit and brandy (7)

29 Dressage movement (7)

DOWN

1 Throw (4)

2 Nation continent (9)

3 Graduated measure (5)

4 Following each other (11)

5 Room for scientific experiments (abb) (3)

6 Neatly (7)

7 Happiness in Hindi (5)

8 Round of beef (10)

12 Dimension (11)

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Building drivers’ electric dreams

By Alistair Kennedy

Although the name BYD will be well-known to electricvehiclebuyers,it’sstilllargelyunknown in the Australian motoring mainstream – but that’s about to change.

SomewhatquirkilyBYDstandsforBuildYour Dreams and the Chinese company is actually the world’s second-largest manufacturer of fully-electrified vehicles, second only to Tesla.

When plug-in hybrids (PHEV) are added, it’s the largest, with over 1.6 million built in 2022.

Although there were a couple of BYD models sold in Australia from 2017 onwards these were private imports.

It wasn’t until the arrival of the Atto 3 in June, 2022 that the brand made any impact, and an impressive one at that, with sales of nearly 7000 in its first year.

A fully-electric compact SUV, the Atto 3 comes in two variants. There’s Standard Range and Extended Range, priced at $48,011 and $51,011 respectively (plus ORCs).

That’s around the same price as its closest competitor and compatriot, the MG ZS EV whichalsocomeswithstandardandlong-range variants.

Styling

With a length of 4455mm, Atto 3 is around the same size as Mazda CX-3, Nissan Qashqai and Toyota CH-R – but 135mm longer than the MG.

Although the overall design of the Atto 3 is neat and attractive, it’s relatively conservative especially when compared to the Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6.

As with most electric cars there’s no real or pretend grille.

A horizontal bar with the BYD insignia on it merges into narrow sweeping LED headlights with a thin band of LED daytime running lights between them.

The profile is similar to many similarly-sized SUVs although we did love the design of the 18-inch alloy wheels.

We find the ‘Build Your Dreams’ lettering spaced across the rear a bit too quirky.

We understand that some owners have been able to successfully remove the letters without causing damage – but don’t take our word for it.

The rear also features a full width LED brake light and powered tailgate.

Four colours are offered. White is standard while the other three (grey, blue and red) are $700 extra.

Interior

When you step inside the BYD Atto 3 Monty Python’scatchphrase“AndNowForSomething Completely Different” springs to mind.

It is very different with a number of groundbreaking interior features. We reckon buyers who are willing to think outside the square and buy a BYD will love the adventurous approach of this newcomer to the Australian market.

With predominantly sculpted soft-touch materials, overall build quality and fit and finish of the Atto 3 is excellent.

Some of the features are gimmicky, others are functional. Some are both, such as the three guitar-type strings that act as sides of the door storage pockets, but which are just asking to be twanged.

We shudder to think how annoying that could be on a long trip with children in the rear.

After initially searching for the interior door handles, we found they were flip-up levers on top of the small round speakers in each door. In this case however form and function combined nicely and we quickly adapted to them.

Large circular air vents dominate the front of the centre console but are easy to adjust and provide excellent air flow.

In front of the driver is a 5.0-inch screen that effectively combines a head-up display with a digital instrument panel cluster.

The front seats are large, supportive and comfortable although the headrests are moulded into the seatbacks, so they can’t be adjusted.

They also partially block forward vision of rear-seat occupants.

Otherwise, rear passengers are well catered for with a similarly comfortable bench seat, although they do have adjustable headrests.

There’s plenty of leg, ankle and headroom with the flat floor making the centre seat more bearable than vehicles with a transmission tunnel.

The air vents are the same design as those in the front.

The panoramic sunroof extends across the full roof with a powered blind, although only the front section can be opened.

Available boot space ranges from 440 to 1340 litres with a powered bootlid and two adjustable floor levels.

There is no spare wheel, just a tyre repair kit below the boot floor.

Safety

Atto 3 scores a full five stars for safety, with an extensive list of safety equipment, starting with seven airbags, six radars, adaptive cruise control with stop/start, automatic emergency braking, front and rear collision warning, blind spot monitoring, lane departure warning, lane keeping assist, rear cross-traffic alert and braking.

There are front and rear parking sensors, rear-view 360-degree cameras, Isofix child seat anchor points and hill descent control.

Infotainment

The standout feature is the 12.0-inch high-definition tablet-style touchscreen which, at the touch can rotate between landscape and portrait format.

So, for features like map and camera displays it works best in landscape, while for most other features, portrait is not only more suitable but also brings the screen within closer reach of the driver.

The original Atto 3 did not come with either Apple CarPlay or Android Auto but these have been added with the MY2023 update and will also be installed as part of the latest upgrade for earlier models.

Apple CarPlay is wired, Android Auto is wireless.

There is a wireless smartphone charging pad at the base of the front console.

Sound comes through an eight-speaker Dirac digital audio system.

There are USB-C and USB-A ports underneath the centre console and also in the rear.

Thecamerasprovidealargevarietyoffeatures including a dashcam which automatically records and saves action in front of the car.

The videos are stored on a memory card which can be extracted and the videos transferred to an external source. Very handy if there are any incidents or even to monitor the driving habits of different drivers. Young or inexperienced drivers – you have been warned!

Driving

At this point in time, BYD doesn’t have the same media fleet as almost all other brands, so we weren’t able to conduct our normal week-long test.

Fortunately, however, one of our neighbours recently bought an Atto 3 and she was able to give us a guided tour of the car and let us take it around our usual drive route.

Apart from the normal key fob the Atto 3 comes with a plastic card which opens and closes the car by tapping it on the driver’s side door handle.

Entry is quite easy even for larger occupants and the seats are large, supportive and comfortable.

There’s an aircraft-style gear selector which is fun to use.

Like all other electrified vehicles, the instant torque provides exhilarating speed off the mark. The dash to 100km/h takes 7.3 seconds which is brisk but not nearly as quick as many EVs.

Drive is to the front wheels through a single speed transmission, with a single electric motor for the front axle that puts out 150kW of power and 310Nm of torque.

The standard model gets a 49.92kWh battery and the long range, 60.48kWh.

Regardless, energy consumption is 16.0kWh/100km with a driving range that is listed for the two variants at 410km and 480km under the old NEDC system or 345km and 420km using the more realistic WLTP measure.

Our test car was the Atto 3 Extended Range variant.

BYD’s Atto 3 . . . the best EV you’ve never heard of. (Pictures: Supplied)

Atto 3 Standard Range: $48,011

Atto 3 Extended Range: $51,011

SPECIFICATIONS

BYD Atto 3 fully-electric five-door SUV

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

Itslargerbatterybringskerbweightto1750kg -- 70kg heavier than the Standard Range. Inevitably extra weight affects performance and we found the Extended Range Atto 3 a little more sluggish than competitors with lighter batteries.

So, something of a trade-off there.

The car’s regenerative braking has only two modes, standard and high, operated by a small toggle lever on the centre console rather than the more convenient steering wheel paddles of most EVs.

Nor is there a single-pedal option so the brake pedal needs to be employed to bring the car to a stop.

Atto 3 is built on 400-volt electrical architecture and supports maximum AC charging (Type 2) of 7 kW (standard) or 11 kW (option) as well as DC fast charging (CCS2) at a maximum rate of either 70kW (Standard Range) or 80kW (Extended Range).

It does have V2L (Vehicle-To-Load) charging which allows external items to be powered from the vehicle.

Summing up

More and more people are asking us about fully-electric cars. Our standard response is to hold off until prices reduce and the driving ranges increase.

That time is moving closer, triggered mainly by the arrival of Chinese EVs such as the MG ZS EV, GMW Ora and – most impressive of all – the BYD Atto 3.

Although it lacks the head-turning looks and performance of rivals such as the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV 6, the Atto 3 is significantly cheaper and, at the end of the day, most EV owners are looking for sensible, affordable transport rather than sportiness.

There’s no doubt the Atto 3’s interior, with its combination of quirkiness and gee-whiz technology, will attract most sales.

So, if you are going to take one for a test drive, and we’d certainly recommend doing so, then set aside plenty of time to experiment with the many features.

It’s an ideal size for a small family and for urban commuting, with very competitive pricing.

And, with zero emissions, the planet will thank you.

Tight contests at Queens Park

Independent photographer Ivan Kemp went to Queens Park, Highton, to take pictures of the Geelong Amateur vs Ocean Grove senior footy and A Grade netball on Saturday, July 22 and the Under-15s netball on Wednesday, July 19. Ammos won eight of the 13 senior and junior netball games in an even performance.

Far left: Chris Kangars and Ed Dayman at the opening bounce. Left: Aaron Willitts snaps a goal (top); Brydon Barnett and Charlie Every compete for the ball.

Above: Jack Gaspari kicks the first goal for Ammos. (Pictures: Ivan Kemp) 348264

Above: Ginny Brough looks for a pass. Right: Charli German takes the ball in front of Maggie Drake. (Pictures: Ivan Kemp) 348315

Phoebe Walker in action.

Above: Ella Trotter streams through the centre.

Below: Arabella Clarke is airborne.

Above, top to bottom: Georgia Duncan looks for a forward option; Ruby Watson takes the ball in front of Georgia Berry; Lara Cunningham leaps high for this pass. (Pictures: Ivan Kemp) 348273

Scott to break Hickey’s record

By Justin Flynn

Geelong’s Chris Scott will become the longest serving club coach this weekend when he takes charge of his 305th game.

Scott will surpass the great Reg Hickey against Fremantle at GMHBA Stadium tomorrow.

With an impressive win-loss record of 209 wins, three draws and 92 losses, Scott has coached the Cats to 28 finals appearances, including achieving the ultimate success on twooccasions,leadingtheclubtopremierships

in 2011 and 2022.

Cats’ swingman Mark Blicavs believes Geelong can make a charge to the finals with three of the remaining five games at home.

“We train here, we love playing here,” he said.

“That gives us confidence. We’ve got five really tough games coming up and it’s going to really put us in good stead if we can have really confident performances against them for the pointy end of the season

“Every game counts. You see how close it is and starting this week with Freo we have to be

All Saints close in on a

LOCAL TENNIS

It was near perfect winter weather for Tennis Geelong’s juniors this week and Section 3 Boys made the most of the conditions with some of the longest matches of the round and the race to make finals getting closer.

All Saints put themselves within four points of fourth spot when they registered a 4-2 win over Drysdale. The teams split the doubles with Daniel Lazzaro and Alexander Williams winning 6-0 for the Saints while Taj Croft and Patrick Lonegran got through in a tie breaker for Drysdale.

From there All Saints took over winning the first three singles, with Lazzaro winning 6-0 to not drop a game for the day, while Lonegran posted Drysdale’s second set winning the fourth singles 6-3.

Western Heights Uniting closed the gap on fourth to seven points when they pulled through by 11 games when tied at three sets all with Highton. Evie Ryan and Lima Begg

won the first doubles 6-1 for Uniting while Highton’s Charlie Hair and Ivan Cottom came through in a tie-break in the second.

Ryan backed up her doubles win with a 6-0 win in singles and with Madison Muir winning the third singles 6-1, the result was put beyond doubt.

GrovedaleBlackputthemselveswithintwo points of second with an away win against Ocean Grove. Will Clayton and Sebastian Broad were well matched at number 1 with a lengthy tie-break in the singles going to Ocean Grove’s Broad while Clayton teamed withJaylenSachtogetthroughinthedoubles in another tie-break.

Sach, along with Yvette Harman won their singles 6-1, and Harman teamed with Jess Lee to win the second doubles 6-3 giving Black the win four sets to two.

The final match of the morning saw second placed Grovedale Yellow host Geelong Lawn in an epic battle with the result being decided by only two games. Jake Peck and Joshua Severin-Harvey came off court first winning

right on to get the job done.”

Geelong suffered a loss in Brisbane last week, but gave itself every chance of snatching victory with an improved second half.

“It’s a disappointing loss,” Blicavs said.

“We went up there really excited, really confident we could get the job done, but I thought Brisbane, myself as a midfielder around the ball, they hunted really well and gave their forwards first use.

“Itwasabitsloppyattimesfrombothteams to finish, but the mood’s still really positive. I’ve sort of been saying whether we win or lose

finals berth

6-3 for Lawn, before Yellow’s Guy Wingrave and Hanna Schoenmaekers took the second doubles 6-4.

Fletcher Allen found some good form in the second singles, winning 6-1 while in the first Peck faced a lengthy battle with Aki Bhatt eventually coming through in a tie break.

The fourth singles saw Alfie Oliver and Schoenmaekers running themselves ragged in a hard fought match. Oliver got to a 3-0 lead before the match started to tighten.

At 2-3 down, Schoenmaekers failed to hold a marathon game, going down 4-2 and Oliver eventually took the match 6-2. With the final singles underway, Lawn held a three sets to two lead with only one game in hand, and things were getting tense on the sidelines.

Joe Traficante and Wingrave traded points and games until they reached a tie-break, and with Traficante hitting a lunging backhand just over the net for a winner on match point, the win was sealed for Lawn at four sets to two and two games.

you’ve got to keep each week consistent.

“We know we’ve got work to do but we’re really positive on what we can do. I thought we had an opportunity to really take the game away and give ourselves a big chance to win and we missed out on those opportunities but it’s something we’ll keep working on.”

With Geelong in eighth spot and just two wins separating fifth from 14th, the run to the finals is heating up.

“The competition’s tight and we’re at the pointy end of the season, it’s exciting if you’re a footy fan I think,” Blicavs said.

Salmon and whiting biting

Thebayhasseemedalittlequietthispast week with reports being very hit and miss but Australian salmon remained pretty consistent with plenty of spotfire bustupsacrossCliftonSpringswithbirds diving and fishing splashing around. When they are like this they will practically eat anything you throw in the waterbutideallya3-inchminnowprofile soft plastic or metal lure.

Around St Leonards has seen some great whiting fishing this past week with anglers having great success landing bag limit captures with fish to 43cm on offer. Fishing the tides with fresh or frozen squid is ideal. Burley definitely helps and if you sit a bigger bait behind the boat you can expect some solid flathead to pick it up.

The offshore barrel bite is still going pretty good with reports still rolling through but due to poor weather it has made it a little difficult to get out. Keen anglers have been finding small gaps in the weather and have been getting amongst the action with still plenty of fish to well over 100kg on offer.

Reece and Steve got out for a crack and after unfortunately losing one early in the morning they were rewarded for their efforts landing one that came in at 110kg cleaned.

The Barwon River remained a very popular location for anglers this week with the trevally still going nuts. Soft plasticsareworkingverywellforthemat the moment with small curl and paddle tails doing the damage. Plenty of scent has been helping a lot, too.

There has also been a ton of salmon in the system, most of them are just around that legal size mark although Michael Stavropoulos landed one that went 63cm which is a monster for this system. Wurdibuloc has been a popular location again with redfin on fire.

The rockwall has been fishing very well for anglers throwing soft plastics and spoon type lures with fish to over 40cm on offer. Anglers have also been picking up some nice numbers of trout.

Michael Stavropoulos with a monster salmon. (Supplied)

Donna Schoenmaekers

Left: Grovedale Yellow’s Guy Wingrave. Top right: Joe Traficante in action. Right: Fletcher Allen found some good form in the singles. (Donna Schoenmaekers)

South Barwon’s final hopes alive

By Justin Flynn

South Barwon stayed in the race for a Geelong Football League finals spot with a 61-point win against St Joseph’s on July 22.

The Swans reduced the gap between them in sixth spot and Joeys in fifth to just one game and with a superior percentage, remains well and truly alive.

Chris Hughes was South Barwon’s best with 23 disposals, Doyle Madigan also had 23 and Andrew Boseley booted four goals.

Paddy De Grandi continued his stellar season with three goals for Joeys.

Colac is in ominous form after knocking off Leopold.

The Tigers are equal top and were too good on Saturday, winning by 61 points.

Bailey Scott racked up 28 disposals in a best afield display for Colac and Luke Hillman booted four goals.

Leopold remained in the five with Sam Scott getting 23 disposals and three goals. Leopold hasahugegameagainstStMary’sthisweekend.

A 70-point win against Geelong West has given St Mary’s a crack at the minor premiership.

Sam Christensen (20 disposals) and Jarryd Garner (36) found the ball and Dion Johnstone kicked four goals.

Max Kelly was the Giants’ best with four majors.

Newtown & Chilwell skipped a game clear in third spot with a 147-point win against St Albans.

Charlie Byrne (32 disposals) and Lachlan Bond (five goals) were the Eagles’ best while Braden Hocking also booted five.

Tom Caudullo and Harrison Howarth were great contributors for St Albans.

Grovedale got home in a thriller by four points against Lara.

Mitch Chafer had 22 possessions and kicked fivegoalsforGrovedalewhileNathanMcHugh again played well in defence and Ryan Abbott was massive with 23 disposals and 58 hit outs.

Aaron Stone had 24 touches and two goals for Lara and Dylan Jose, Zekiah Davey and Bailey Ettridge snagged three goals each.

Bell Park outlasted North Shore to the tune of 19 points.

Skipper Lachie Patten racked up 41 touches fortheDragonsincluding30ofthemcontested in a huge midfield display and Jack Sarcevic had 25 touches and kicked three goals.

Like Patten, Joseph Salmon also had the ball on a string with 41 possessions and Herschelle Carr was outstanding with five goals.

Ammos hang on to win in a thriller

Geelong Amateur held onto fifth spot on the Bellarine Football League with a thrilling three-point win against a spirited Ocean Grove on July 22.

Ocean Grove led by a point at the main break, but Ammos, despite some inaccurate kicking, held on to win in a nailbiter.

Star forward Aaron Willitts was Ammos’ best with two goals while skipper Harry Kershaw was his usual busy self around the ball.

Ocean Grove coach Dave Farrell said his young side had improved as the season has progressed and they were now staying in games much longer.

A 14-point loss to second placed Barwon Heads, a 12-point defeat to unbeaten Torquay and now a three-point loss to Ammos says the Grubbers are heading in the right direction.

“On the surface it doesn’t seem the players’ confidenceshavebeendoneanyharmoverthe last few weeks,” Farrell said.

“Each week we’ve had a number of changes forced through injury and unavailability which has confirmed the depth of our list is developing, there’s a number of players

Tigers a game clear on top

Thomson skipped a game clear in top spot on the Geelong & District Football League ladder with a 16-point win against Werribee Centrals on July 22.

With Bell Post Hill losing to Bannockburn, it means the Tigers hold a four-buffer with four rounds to play. Darcy Troop and Nathan Bisset were on target up forward with four goals each and Jahd Anderson was his usual productive self in the midfield.

The loss confined Centrals to sixth spot and a game outside the top five. Bannockburn gave its finals hopes a huge boost with a win against second placed Bell Post Hill.

The 33-point win gives Banno some breathing space between it and Werribee Centrals.

Kieran Fulton and Callum Hetherington each snagged four goals while Luke Bowdern was superb at the other end of the ground.

Jack Yeats was the Panthers’ best and club stalwart Beau McNamara is showing no signs of slowing down with another top performance.

A six goal to none third term was enough for East Geelong to consolidate a spot in the five.

The final margin of 41 points against Winchelseaalsoputanunofficialendto the Blues’ finals hopes.

prepared to come in and play their role and trust what the coaching group have put in place.”

Torquay confirmed its premiership credentials with a 41-point win against Barwon Heads.

The Tigers pulled away in the last term with Lucas Anderson taking his season’s tally of

goalsto62withsixwhileWillMontebelloand Nick O’Farrell each booted four.

The Seagulls will be without Luca Vella and Tom Swift this week with both players being concussed during the game.

Drysdale ensured it will finish in the top three with a 17-point win against Anglesea.

Ben Fennell followed up from last week’s haul of five goals with another four while Jack Baker was a standout for Anglesea with five.

Anglesea is in fourth spot, just half a game clear of Ammos and Modewarre.

Newcomb stunned Queenscliff with its best performance of the season.

Jude Poyser booted five goals for the Power in the 53-point win while key defender Thomas Webster was terrific.

Modewarre defeated Portarlington by 46-points to stay in the finals race.

Connor Joseph booted seven for the Warriors while Portarlington would be buoyed by perhaps its best performance of the season with Jesse Jay King and Nathan Pigott playing well.

Justin Flynn

Rebounding defender Harris MonohanwasEastGeelong’sbestwhile Luke Henry was best for Winch.

Inverleigh sits in third spot on the ladder by percentage after a 159-point win against Anakie.

Matt Tyquin, Jarrod Love and Nathan Mayes booted five goals each in the win with the Hawks ending the contest early after a 12-goal first term. Belmont had to work hard to get past North Geelong.

The Lions got home by nine points with Harrison Thompson best while Blake Miller booted four goals and Mitch Habib three for the improved Magpies.

Geelong West triumphed by 25 points against Corio.

Blake Dye kicked four for the Giants and youngster Rhys Ginn continued his development while Joel Bennett was a shining light for Corio with four majors.

Jack Sarcevic had 25 disposals for Bell Park. (Ivan Kemp) 347406_06

Harry Kershaw was one of Ammos’ best. Below: Aaron Willitts takes a great mark in the goal square. (Pictures: Ivan Kemp) 348264

ROUND 20

Round 20

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