Geelong Indy - 4th August 2023

All smiles before Freo shocks Cats

It was all smiles before Geelong’s round 20 clash against Fremantle at GMHBA Stadium on Saturday, July 29.

The Cats were raging favourites on their home deck, but Freo played its best game of the season to cause a huge upset to win by seven points.

Andrew McLennan (pictured) flew in from Perth to support the Dockers while local Fay Mullen took along her friends Sally Freeman and Cathy Bright, who travelled all the way from Coffs Harbour. It was Andrew who was smiling at the end of the game, though.

Geelong plays at GMHBA Stadium twice for the remainder of the season including a massive clash against Port Adelaide on Saturday night.

■ More pictures: Page 27.

Fear for heritage building

By Matt Hewson

Local heritage experts have expressed their shockoverindicationsasignificant152-year-old building in Geelong’s Woolstores Industrial Heritage Area will be demolished to make way for the proposed Geelong Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Despite reassurances the building would be incorporated into the convention centre’s design, images released by federal, state and local governments last week showed no sign of thetwo-storeyWaverleybuildingonthecorner ofGheringhapStreetandWesternBeachRoad.

Geelong and Region Branch National Trust representative Jennifer Bantow said her members were “devastated”.

“We’vebeeninvolvedinconsultationoverthe centre’splansforabouttwoyears,andtheOffice of the Victorian Architect advised us months

ago that Waverley would be incorporated into the design,” Mrs Bantow said.

“Nowwediscovertheassuranceswereceived …wereuntrue,andthatWaverley’sdemolition will be another example of authorities not wanting to conserve the character of our local distinctive identity.

“This will take us right back to the 1980s when Geelong also lost the unique Bow Truss Woolstores to the wrecker’s ball.”

MrsBantowsaidconventioncentredesigners may not have understood the significance of thebuildingtoGeelong’sheritageasaportcity.

The building, constructed in 1871 by prolific Geelong architects Alexander Davidson and George Henderson, is noted as one of the earliest houses in Australia to feature cavity-wall construction, which reduces damp and assists with thermal and noise insulation.

Waverley sits within a City of Greater

Geelong heritage overlay with an individual citation and has been altered and extended over the past century, with Deakin University receiving a National Trust Heritage Award in 2014 for its restoration work on the building. National Trust member Jack Herd called on Development Victoria to revise its convention centre plans and incorporate Waverley into the design. “It would be an insult to the legacy of Geelong’s prolific architectural history to knock over one of the most misunderstood but important pieces of that legacy,” he said.

A state government spokesperson said Regional Development Victoria and Development Victoria had overseen a competitive tender process for procurement and construction of the Geelong Convention and Exhibition Centre, but the planning application had not yet been submitted to the Department of Transport and Planning.

Jennifer Bantow (right) and fellow National Trust members and supporters hope to save Waverley from demolition. (Ivan Kemp) 351396_02

Geelong City back in the black

Kaarina Phyland will end her tenure as Geelong’s acting chief executive this month with a win as the city declared it was poised for a break-even 2022-23.

Withthecityexperiencingasustainedperiod of budgetary difficulties, the city announced Ms Phyland and city officers had managed to claw back savings of nearly $6.2 million.

In April, forecasts suggested Geelong was facing an operating deficit of over $8 million as rising costs across the board put the 2022-23 budget into the red.

According to a statement from Ms Phyland,

the biggest impact to savings came from reductions in senior officer roles, reviews of procurement and discretionary project spending, and financial integrity measures implemented during the financial year.

An official audit process by the Victorian Auditor-General’s Office, due to be released in September, will confirm the city’s final results.

Mayor Trent Sullivan congratulated Ms Phyland on the achievement of a positive outcome given the unforeseen economic challenges that arose during her year in the role.

“Our councillor group would like to congratulatetheactingCEOforthissignificant achievementunderdifficultcircumstances,”Cr Sullivan said.

“Kaarina identified the financial challenges the organisation was facing and committed to address them, and she is delivering on that commitment. A lot of work was put in to turn the budget position around by 30 June, despite costs continuing to rise through that time, and the benefit is the city being closer to long term financial sustainability, something all levels of government need to have their focus on.”

Memoir of a stellar football career

Geelong Cats legend and the longest serving captain in AFL history Joel Selwood has released his new autobiography, All In, this week.

The book serves as a retrospective of Selwood’s life and career, the highs as well as the many challenges, including the serious knee injury he struggled with as a young player and the impact of COVID-19.

Selwood said writing All In, with the assistance of Peter Ryan, had been helpful as he adapted to life after football.

“I didn’t know that it would be, but

definitely, reflecting on my career and the things that have gone into it and the people that I’ve worked with along the journey, it actually felt really nice to write the book,” he said.

The memoirs also tell the highly personal story of the quest he and his wife Brit undertook to have a child.

Selwood said he and Brit had to make a decision whether to include the details of their IVF journey, but had eventually decided it was “important to share”.

“We weren’t sure if we were going to at one

Schools face abuse claims

More than 180 Victorian schools, including Geelong Grammar School and Kardinia International College, are facing legal action over claims of historical child abuse as the government weighs up expanding a probe into allegations.

Arnold Thomas & Becker Lawyers is pursuing matters on behalf of almost 300 former students who allege they were sexually abused.

Brighton Grammar in Melbourne’s southeast and Christian Brothers College at Warrnambool on the state’s southwest coast were facing most claims from the firm as of Wednesday, with 12 apiece.

The vast majority of schools in question have one or two former students pursuing claims.

However abuse practice head Kim Price believes more alleged victims are yet to come

forward.

“When we first hear about abuse at a school, our investigations often reveal there are multiple victims of a single predator,“ Mr Price said in a statement.

“School should be a place where children feelsafe.Instead,wearehearingfromstudents from across the country that they have been subjected to sexual abuse by teachers and other members of school staff.“

The schools the law firm is pursuing cut across Victoria’s education sector and include bothprimaryandsecondary,public,religious, independent and specialist. More than 70 state schools are among those facing claims.

Some knew about allegations but failed to follow up or instead sought to cover up abuse, Mr Price alleged.

AAP

stage, but then if we were going to tell the whole book – and by the heading you can probably tell – we were all in,” he said.

“To be honest, it was good to reflect for myself and Brit. It was so tough to write. We probably wrote it three times, and in the end, we’ve got Brit’s help to make sure that she’s got her say in the book, because it was so personal and it tells the full story.

“We hope it can help others too, give hope to those that are doing it pretty hard. We’re fortunate we’re on the other side now with baby Joey and loving that life.”

Ms Phyland, who will be succeeded by new chief executive Ali Wastie at the end of this month, thanked all city employees involved in the result.

“The Municipal Association of Victoria recommends that councils deliver breakeven operating results on average, and in a difficult environment we’ve worked hard to do just that,” Ms Phyland said. “We’ve reached a break-even result without any reductions in funding to those service areas the majority of our community want us to focus on.”

Course set for people’s ride

The Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race has announced the courses for next year’s edition of its much-loved People’s Ride program.

The 2024 TAC People’s Ride will be held on Saturday, January 27 of the annual cycling festival, offering two courses: the 114-kilometre Cadel Classic and the 59-kilometre Cadel’s Hometown course.

Both courses begin at the same start line as the UCI World Tour race in Geelong and make for Barwon Heads, with the short course returning to Geelong thereafter.

TheCadelClassiccontinuestoTorquay and Bells Beach before turning north towards Mount Moriac and Barrabool andtacklingthechallengingChallambra climb in Highton.

The event gives cyclists the chance to ride with Australian cycling legend Cadel Evans.

“Thecamaraderieandcomingtogether of so many people from all types of backgroundsandwithalllevelsofability, to go for a beautiful bike ride together, is just a very special thing,” he said.

“The 59-kilometre ride provides riders the focus of getting to Barwon Heads and experiencing the scenic beauty of Thirteenth Beach in your own peloton.

“Ithinktherideisachievablefornearly everyone as long as you prepare properly and undertake some training prior.

“The 114-kilometre ride is for those that ride regularly and are looking for the personal challenge or to achieve their personal best. The bonus for both rides is it’s rare not to see a WorldTour team out training in preparation for the big race and they’re generally pretty happy for youtohitcharideontheback,atleastfor a few kilometres before reality kicks in!”

Joel, Brit and Joey Selwood at GMHBA stadium. (Ivan Kemp) 350925_01

Gloria Swanson by Philippe Halsman

Plan a new future at The Gordon’s career showcase

The Gordon is set to welcome hundreds of school leavers and career changes to its annual Open Day event on Sunday, August 6.

Hosted at its Geelong City Campus from 11am to 3pm, the career showcase has the potential to be a gamechanger 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 wellasapprenticeshipsandtraineeships,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 presentation from the automotive team, and an eclectic art exhibition staged by graphic design and visual art students.

There is also an extravaganza of prizes to be won, including a MacBook Air laptop.

Those who attend, register and apply

day go into the draw.

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

Celebrate small business

opportunity under way.

By Cr Trent Sullivan

The strength of our region’s economy is reflected in the growth of council’s annual Geelong Small Business Festival.

With 70-plus events throughout August – up from 56 last year – more people are expected to take part in the diverse range of activities.

For the first time in the festival’s 13-year history, council has teamed with Geelong Chamber of Commerce to deliver the program.

Thefestivalhasalwaysbeenaboutproviding the encouragement and support to business operators and to those entrepreneurs looking to take the leap.

It enables people to learn new skills, be inspired and to make valuable local connections.

With the chamber’s expertise, we can take the festival to the next level.

Iencouragepeopletocheckouttheprogram at gsbf.com.au

Small businesses play a critical role in Geelong’s prosperity, contributing some $9 billion to the local economy.

Morethan2170newbusinesseswerecreated during 2022, which saw Geelong enjoy the fastest jobs growth of all Australian regional cities.

Our economy is thriving thanks to a wide range of industries.

The biggest growth is being seen in areas such as health care and social assistance, construction, wholesale and retail trade, accommodation, education, and professional services.

There have also been some exciting developments in the manufacturing space.

A string of new defence-related contracts is supporting and creating a large number of jobs, concentrated in our northern suburbs.

Marand Precision Engineering - which is based in the old Ford Factory precinct – and Viva Energy are working with the Australian Defence Force.

In Avalon, at a soon-to-be-complete $170 million facility, there is a generational

South Korean firm Hanwha last week won the massive Land 400 Phase 3 contract, to build next-generation infantry fighting vehicles at their Avalon base.

Valued at up to $7 billion, the project will create 600 direct jobs and support thousands of others.

Hanwha was already building its Avalon facility after securing a $1 billion defence contract to build self-propelled Howitzers and ammunition resupply vehicles.

Following this first deal, the City of Greater Geelong entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with South Korea’s Changwon City.

This MoU will see both regions collaborate on trade, education and culture, and promote mutual investment and employment opportunities.

Following Hanwha’s winning Land 400 bid, thisrelationshipwillonlygrowinimportance.

Even before last week’s great news, other Korean companies had expressed interest in establishing in the Geelong region.

AbusinessmissiontoSouthKorea,initiated by the Geelong Manufacturing Council, was supported by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade to travel in May.

A strong Geelong contingent attend to discuss potential industry, trade, education, and research initiatives.

I had to reluctantly decline the invitation to join the trip, as I had existing commitments in Geelong.

But council is committed to investing time and energy into strengthening relationships with prospective partners – wherever they may be.

Attracting economic, cultural and social benefits from across the globe is vital to the ongoing prosperity of our community.

City of Greater Geelong mayor Trent Sullivan. (Ivan Kemp) 348439_22

Asher decides to step down

Former mayor Stephanie Asher has resigned from her role as City of Greater Geelong councillor citing work commitments and a pending relocation as reasons for the decision.

Cr Asher was the city’s second-longest serving mayor and has served as a councillor for more than five-and-a-half years.

Cr Asher said her role was “no longer sustainable”.

“While I have greatly enjoyed managing my council duties alongside work, family and caring commitments to date, this is no longer sustainable, given my current work obligations as a Melbourne-based project director,” she said.

“I will also soon be moving out of the Geelong municipality.”

The Victorian Electoral Commission will conduct a process to elect a new councillor in the Bellarine Ward.

“Reflecting on my 68 months spent as a member of Geelong council, 33 months as mayor, I feel deeply honoured to have served this passionate community and contributed to some significant changes which will help shape the future,” Cr Asher said.

“As the second-longest serving mayor of Greater Geelong, my nearly three years in the leadership role were extremely positive and I am indebted to our wonderful community, the city staff and my dedicated councillor colleagues for their support and contribution throughout 2019-22.”

Current mayor Trent Sullivan said Cr Asher provided “great leadership, advocacy, and clear direction during nearly six years of dedicated service to the community”.

“Her leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic focused on protecting and creating jobs, supporting sectors of the community hardest hit by the lockdowns, and providing opportunities for residents to improve their physical and mental health,” he said.

“Hertimeasmayoralsosawcouncilcommit to record levels of capital investment, which is deliveringmajorinfrastructureimprovements in all corners of Greater Geelong.

“I was fortunate enough to serve as deputy mayor to Ms Asher, and her skilled guidance and advice gave me a great grounding for when the leadership opportunity arose in 2022.”

Making sense of place

Place is important to award-winning author Rhett Davis.

Born at St John of God (then Holy Cross) Hospital in Geelong, he has lived elsewhere around Australia and the world but continues to find himself returning to Wadawurrung Country time after time.

Author of numerous short stories, Davis released his first full-length novel, ’Hovering’, last year, a genre-defying work exploring concepts of leaving and staying, identity and the uncertainty of the current era set in Fraser, a fictional Australian city very similar to Geelong.

Thus, it’s no surprise the panel Davis will hostatGeelongRegionalLibraries’LocalWord WritersFestivalthismonth,titledLivingPlace, Writing Place, centres around discussions of Geelong and Wadawurrung Country more broadly.

The panel features Miles Franklin Award shortlisted authors Kgshak Akec, and Dorothy Johnston and Gunditjmara actor, writer and theatre-maker Tom Molyneux, who will seek to explore how their stories have been shaped by the area they are set in.

“It’ll be really interesting; every person on

the panel has got quite a different experience with Geelong, and they’re also quite different as writers and creative people,” Davis said.

“Tom’s a playwright and theatre person as well as being a First Nations person; Kgshak … is writing in a really open way about being forcedtofleereallyhorriblesituationsandthen ending up here, of all places.

“And that’s very different to someone like Dorothy, who’s been here for a long time and written a lot about the history of the place, the European history in particular.

“We’reallverydifferentwriterswithdifferent experiences, but there’s this commonality; we’re all here. So how we talk about that and engage with the place we find ourselves in is going to be really interesting.”

The festival, held on Friday, August 25 and Saturday, August 26 at Geelong Library and Heritage Centre and other libraries across the Geelong region, will feature 14 different workshops, presentations, panels and special events.

Visit grlc.vic.gov.au/localword for more information and ticketing.

Matt Hewson

Geelong author Rhett Davis will chair the Living Place, Writing Place panel at the upcoming Local Word Writers Festival. (Ivan Kemp) 349372_04

Clubs join to celebrate Zoe’s life

By Justin Flynn

Newtown & Chilwell and Bell Park Football Netball Clubs will join forces this weekend to celebrate the life of Zoe Kennedy.

Zoe’s life was tragically cut short in 2020, aged just 13, from an asthma attack.

Zoe played netball for Newtown & Chilwell and her dad Lach played footy for Bell Park so it was a logical move to make the Zoe Kennedy Tribute Match between the two clubs.

“Zoe loved her sport and would be proud to see the sporting community come together to ensure that other kids with asthma don’t miss out,” Lach said.

“As a parent, your child’s health and happiness is the most important thing in the world, you want to make sure you’re monitoring and managing your kid’s asthma. With the foundation, we’re working hard to normalise things like preventers, relievers, and to let people know that you don’t have to feel ashamed to use your puffer and speak up if something isn’t right.”

Local sporting clubs and stadiums will display specially designed posters by Geelong artistGeorgiaNaughton.Thebrightlycoloured artworks have asthma-themed phrases and will bring the issue to the forefront.

In a special addition for the 2023 event, an art auction will be held, featuring a unique piece by renowned First Nations artist Gerard Black. His custom artwork, titled ‘Wind Spirit With You’ portrays Zoe’s colour purple and depicts the importance of healthy connections between family and community.

Since its establishment in 2020 by the Kennedy family and Figurehead Group, the Zoe Kennedy Foundation has made remarkable strides in supporting young people with asthma.

With nearly $300,000 raised, the foundation

has funded a Virtual Care PHD and product trials for Puff-ah, an innovative smart inhaler system designed to improve adherence to asthma medications.

“We’rehumbledbythesupportoftheGeelong community – particularly the Newtown and Bell Park Football Netball Clubs,” Lach said.

“There is genuine care for players and we’re proud of what this is generating in terms of asthma awareness in sport.”

The Zoe Kennedy Tribute Match is on

Saturday, August 5 at Elderslie Reserve, Newtown.

The schedule includes netball matches starting at 8am, followed by football matches for the under-16s, under-18s, reserves and the main event at 1pm, featuring activities such as face painting, balloon twisting and a silent auction.

Netball presentations and a ceremony will be held at 1.30pm, leading up to the seniors’ football match between Newtown & Chilwell

and Bell Park at 2.30pm.

Thedayconcludeswithatrophypresentation, live entertainment, food trucks, a raffle draw and the highly anticipated art auction at 6pm. For more information and updates about the Zoe Kennedy Tribute Match, visit zoekennedy. com.au or follow @zoekennedyfoundation on social media. Purple ‘Inhale Exhale’ beanies will be on sale for $30 and scarves for $35, symbolising unity and raising funds for the Zoe Kennedy Foundation.

We’re building big and there will be transport disruptions

Left: Cameron Wilkinson (Newtown & Chilwell), Lachie Patten (Bell Park), Damien McMahon (Newtown & Chilwell), James Saker (Bell Park), Lach Kennedy, Ruby Pekin-Schlicht (Newtown & Chilwell) and Alice Williams (Bell Park) will be supporting the Zoe Kennedy Tribute Match. Right: Lach and Zoe Kennedy. Inset: The custom artwork ‘Wind Spirit With You’ by First Nationas artist Gerard Black will feature at the art auction. (Pictures: Supplied)

Information for ‘smooth’ curfew

Surf Coast Shire Council is offering cat owners drop-in sessions to help them understand how the new 24-hour cat curfew affects their feline friends.

All cats within the shire must always be confined to their owner’s premises unless properly restrained once the council’s revised cat confinement order comes into full effect on September 30.

One-hour drop-in sessions will occur on Saturday, August 19, at the Torquay Farmer’s Market from 9.30am, Anglesea Community House from 11.30am, and Winchelsea Shire Hall from 2pm.

Councillor Rose Hodge said the sessions were a chance for residents to learn more about the modifications that can be made to their properties and cats’ behaviour to comply with the curfew.

“The drop-in sessions on August 19 will support a smooth transition to the updated curfew,” she said.

CITYNEWS

Meet the Women Leaders Forum

“They also offer cat owners the chance to ask our rangers services team questions and learn moreaboutwhatyoucandotopreventyourcat from roaming outside your premises.

“Options include buying or building a cat enclosure for your yard, or installing cat-proof fencing.”

Cr Hodge said the 24-hour cat curfew aimed to promote responsible pet ownership and was a priority of the council’s Domestic Animal Management Plan.

“The revised curfew is likely to reduce registered cats’ impact on neighbours and their pets, wildlife and becoming a nuisance,” she said. “While these might seem like significant steps, it’s important to note that cat owners already have a legal obligation to ensure their cat doesn’t trespass on other people’s properties.”

More information on the revised cat curfew and drop-in sessions are available at surfcoast. vic.gov.au/CatCurfew

Arts trail in full bloom

The 1860 Freshwater Creek post office will deliver a memorable stop on the Surf Coast Arts Trail with an outdoor garden display and art gallery.

A new art gallery will occupy the renovated cottage with contemporary artworks by Gayle Seach and Andrew Strang and an outdoor garden display during the arts trail event on August 5 and 6.

Surf Coast Shire councillor Libby Stapleton said she encouraged people to plan their Arts Trail weekend with many venues available throughout Torquay, Aireys Inlet, Winchelsea and Anglesea.

“We’re also fortunate to have more than a dozen workshops and demonstrations,” she said.

“This year’s program is overflowing with local creative talent and diverse mediums from painting and ceramics to textiles, glassware and jewellery.

“It’s such a rare treat to see inside an artist’s

process and studio, so I encourage locals and visitors to make the most of the opportunity.”

The Surf Coast Arts Trail will feature more than 200 artists across 58 venues, including TheCreekGalleryandGardenat665Anglesea Road, Freshwater Creek.

Manager Sheree Fedke said she looked forward to participating in the Arts Trail’s “creative community”.

“Sometimes arts can be quite exclusive, so I love that the trail is an invitation to come in and talk to the artists, find out about the work and about the story,” she said.

“It’sanexperiencewhenyoucomehere,with such a diverse range of work and skillsets, so it will be a nice opportunity for the community and creatives to come together.”

The Surf Coast Arts Trail is open Saturday, August 5, and Sunday, August 6, from 10am to 4pm with a full list of participating artists and locations available at surfcoastartstrail. com.au

Our new laneway photography gallery is a must see!

Rug up and head into the city to experience an outdoor art gallery featuring the work of talented local photographers.

Unveiled in Dennys Place off Little Malop Street, the gallery is providing residents and visitors of all ages and backgrounds with free access to evocative, inspiring and thoughtful art in a convenient location.

Geelong photographer Jane Fitzgerald is behind the Laneway Photography Gallery which features a diverse portfolio of local artists.

The exhibit was supported by a $7,000 grant as part of our COVID-19 Arts, Culture and Heritage Recovery Grant program. Prepare to be amazed by the incredible talent of the 12 local photographic artists, including a mix of emerging and established photographers.

Among the artworks on display, you’ll see 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.

If you’re already planning a visit to central Geelong to shop or dine, be sure to stop by, you’ll be glad you did.

For more information, scan the QR code, or visit geelong.link/ LanewayGallery

Join us for a free forum, jointly hosted with Women in Local Democracy, promoting gender equality and diversity in local leadership and gender parity at the October 2024 Council elections.

The forum will be held at Council Conference and Reception Centre, City Hall, Little Malop Street, Geelong on Thursday 10 August from 5.30pm to 7.30pm and is an opportunity to engage with a diverse panel of women on their leadership values and experiences, barriers encountered, and lessons learnt.

Bookings are essential. Scan the QR code or visit geelong.link/ WomenLeaders

MEETINGS

Planning Committee meeting

The next meeting of the Planning Committee will be held at the Council Conference and Reception Centre, City Hall, Little Malop Street, Geelong on Wednesday 16 August at 5.30pm

Item to be discussed is:

›Planning Permit Application No PP-5092022 - Construction of 60 dwellings including 24 apartments, and removal of native vegetation at 6 Greenway Court, Wandana Heights.

TRAFFIC CHANGES

If you are travelling around Kardinia Park on Saturday 5 August, please scan the QR code or visit geelong.link/events for detailed information regarding changed traffic conditions.

Geelong Cats vs Port Adelaide

›Various road closures from 6.25pm

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

Hurry! Our Calendar Competition closes next week!

We're looking for the best 13 images (12 months and a cover) of Greater Geelong to feature in our 2024 calendar, which will be sent out later this year.

Enter by 5.00pm, Friday 11 August for your chance to be featured.

Find out more and submit your images by scanning the QR code or visit geelong.link/ CalendarComp

Cr Melissa Cadwell with photographers Michael Chambers, Grace Seow, Jane Fitzgerald, Jonathan Dredge, Penny Vickery and Bryan FitzGerald.

Cover image: Corio Bay Aerial by Lasith Perinpanayagam

The Creek Gallery and Garden manager Sheree Fedke is excited to be featured on the Surf Coast Arts Trail. (Supplied)

New homes gas ban welcomed

Geelong Sustainability chief executive Dan Cowdellhaswelcomedthestategovernment’s decision to phase out connecting gas to new homes.

From January 1 2024, planning permits for new homes and residential subdivisions will only connect to an all-electric network and will apply to all new homes requiring a planningpermit.Stategovernmentmodelling shows that Victorian homes who switch away from gas can save $1000 on energy bills and up to $2200 if with solar power.

“This is a clear sign from the government

that Victorian households will be better off without gas, the decision is a great step to help households save money, improve health and also help the environment,” Mr Cowdell said.

In the wake of the decision, Geelong Sustainability has launched a new community-driven program to help households across the Barwon region to transition away from gas to an all-electric, solar powered future.

Mr Cowdell said the Electric Home Program would support residents with

Bands ready for battle

BelmontHighandSurfCoastSecondaryhosted songwriting workshops ahead of a September 10 Battle of the Bands thanks to a partnership between SongMakers and FReeZA.

Trailblazing contemporary music initiative SongMakers held two-day workshops at the Geelong and Surf Coast schools on Tuesday and Wednesday, pairing students from 10 schools in the region with Australian music industry hitmakers.

Focusing on creativity, collaboration and perseverance,thegroupofworld-classmentors included artists such as KLP, Chelsea Warner, JacksonPhelan(RAT!hammock),ElizabethM. Drummond, DVNA and Reggie Banks.

Students will then be given the chance to perform those compositions at the upcoming local showcase ‘Come Together’ FReeZA Battle of the Bands on September 10 at Queenscliff Town Hall.

Bellarine Secondary College student and participantMarcusRosmansaidhewasthrilled

to get the chance to draw on the SongMakers mentors’ experience and knowledge.

“The opportunities provided by the SongMakers program are of once-in-a-lifetime quality,” Marcus said.

“The experiences of working with talented, active, and successful people in the industry are unmatched and provide us with incredible skills that can only set us up for success.”

Electronic music star and radio personality KLP (Kristy Lee Peters) said she valued the opportunity to share her experiences.

“I think being a mentor for song makers is so important for many reasons; seeing the progress that the students make from the start of the day to the end of the day is amazing to watch,” she said.

“On a personal level, being able to give back, work with young people is really refreshing. The energy here is really incredible, a lot of these kids are super talented and it’s quite exciting to see them discover new things.”

homes currently connected to gas.

The Electric Homes Program is designed to help homeowners switch to electric energy-efficient appliances, combined with solar and battery storage, at a time when many are feeling the pinch of rising energy bills and are also conscious about their impact on the environment.

“Electrifying your home is better for your family’s health, your wallet and the environment.

Homeowners are an important part of our region’s transition away from fossil fuels,”

Mr Cowdell said.

“We’re proud to offer this new program that’s designed to support our communities to make the transition with ease and confidence.”

The sold-out launch event was held in Geelong on August 2.

Another event will be held at Surf Coast Shire in Torquay at 12.30pm and 6.30pm on Monday, August 7 and at Barwon Heads Community Hall at 12.30pm and 6.30pm on Tuesday, August 8. More information electrichomes.com.au

Mentors Reggie Banks, KLP and Elizabeth M. Drummond with and students from the band Hazel at Belmont High. (Ivan Kemp) 350389_04

Seize the day and embrace a new, liberating lifestyle

In the quiet whispers of time passing, there lies a profound truth that we often overlook – the ephemeral nature of moments, like fleeting butterflies, flutter by, leaving us with memories etched in the sands of time.

Life’s journey is a dance of choices and opportunities, a symphony of chances that beckon us to take hold of the reins. Among these,awhisperurgesustoembracethechange thatawaits–adownsizerhome,asanctuaryfor a new chapter.

Picture it, if you will – a charming haven tucked away from the hustle and bustle, where the weight of unnecessary possessions fades away. The clutter that once weighed upon your shoulders will find solace in the arms of benevolent charity, making space for cherished treasures and memories to blossom.

Inadownsizerhome,timefindsitselfagentle master, and moments of joy, love, and laughter aresavouredlikefinewine.Thedaysofmowing vast lawns and maintaining unwieldy spaces will be replaced by a manageable sanctuary, where you’ll find more time to bask in the warmth of cherished company.

You will find a newfound sense of liberation. Letting go of the past, you’ll embrace the present with arms wide open.

The shackles of maintenance yield to the freedom of exploration, travel, and adventures that await your eager heart.

Seize the day and make way for the winds of change.

By choosing to downsize at Lifestyle Communities, you’ll discover the art of appreciating a life well-lived, where every day is cherished.

Book the tour today on 1300 50 55 60.

Downsizing has never been easier at Lifestyle Communities. (Pictures: Supplied)

Rare opportunity to settle at Lions Village Torquay

With intense activity bringing more of its units upto2023standards,theLionsVillageTorquay is excited to offer those units for occupancy.

According to village manager Jenny Trezise, it is rare for the village to have units available for new residents now, without an indefinite wait on a waiting list.

“This is a great opportunity for people over 55 years of age to enter a boutique retirement village, right in central Torquay,” she said.

“Our location is so convenient that many residents walk to local shops and facilities. Our neighbourhood is constantly evolving, with new opportunities for leisure and social activities being developed as Torquay grows around us.”

According to chairman of the village management committee Nick Kearsey, the Lions Village is one of the most attractive and friendly villages in the region.

“Our village works closely with residents, with a personalised response to their requests,” hesaid.“Wegenuinelycareaboutourresidents, and strive to constantly improve our service to them, whether it be supporting social events or upgrading our facilities.

“As an independent not-for-profit village, we have a strong focus on doing what is right for our community, responding to opportunities and challenges quickly and responsibly.”

The Lions Village Torquay has 29 spacious units set in an immaculate garden setting. Facilities include the community centre and kitchen gardens, with residents organising an active social program.

The village also offers a generous resident benefit program with many extra services to residents to make life just that bit easier.

“I’m so proud of the fantastic lifestyle we are able to offer our residents and look forward to welcomingtheluckypeoplewhowillmoveinto our village soon,” Mr Kearsey said.

Get in quick: Lions Village Torquay has units available now, which is a rare occurrence. (Supplied)

Contact manager Jenny Trezise on 5264 8755 or visit lionsvillage.com.au/

Enjoy serene waterfront living at Pelican Shores Estate

As the gateway to the Bellarine Peninsula, Leopold offers the best of both city and country lifestyles, and Pelican Shores Estate’s idylliclocationonthebaymakesittheperfect place to call home.

A secure community with gated access, Pelican Shores offers over-50s independent living with access to a wide range of fantastic facilities supported by friendly staff.

A unique waterfront boardwalk is just one feature that gives a serene, rural feeling to the estate while being only 10 minutes from Victoria’s second-largest city, Geelong and one hour from Melbourne.

Pelican Shores is also within a few minutes’ drive to Leopold’s Gateway Plaza, which also provides access to public transport and the region.

Residents Norma and John said moving to Pelican Shores was one of the best decisions they had ever made.

“Pelican Shores not only allowed us to free up extra cash but is just a beautiful place to live,” they said.

“Leaving for holidays is a breeze, nothing to worry about knowing your home is safe.

“We have stunning views and can walk our dogs in some of Victoria’s best surrounding countryside. The staff are friendly and helpful, just a great place to call home.”

Pelican Shores village manager Kimberley Keys said the frequent social events were weekly highlights for many of the residents.

“Every week there is a ladies afternoon tea on Monday, craft on Wednesday and happy hour on Friday,” she said.

“There are views of the bay from the upstairs community room and a big outdoor deck where residents often sit with a beer or a wine and enjoy the view.

“There’s a men’s shed, a pool and heated spa, a gym, billiards, darts, bowling green,

and cards. The cinema is very impressive, too.

“The community is really friendly and very social for those who want to participate, with ongoing activities for our community to get to know each other like our Wednesday night darts.”

Ms Keys said the pet-friendly nature of Pelican Shores was also a drawcard, with many residents owning dogs and other animals.

Pelican Shores offers a range of homes at competitively low prices, with shared equity options, no exit fees and allowing residents

to avoid stamp duty and council rates while retaining capital gains.

Visit hampshirevillages.com.au/pelicanshores-estate for more information about Pelican Shores and available homes, or call (03) 5250 1382 to enquire or book a tour.

PELICAN SHORES ESTATE – HOMES FOR SALE

TELEPHONE: (03) 5250 1382

EMAIL: sales@pelicanshores.com.au

WEBSITE: www.pelicanshores.com.au

Your pets are most welcome at Pelican Shores too, and you never know, you might even spot the odd pelican.

Pelican Shores Estate’s idyllic location on the bay makes it the perfect place to call home. (Supplied)

Armstrong Green offers free lunch, guest speakers

Every month, RCA’s newest retirement communityoffersacomplimentarytwo-course lunch with live entertainment and guest speakers in the spacious new clubhouse. Lastmonth,financialadvisorHeidiSchwegler passionately presented financial strategies, helping retirees feel well informed, the main topics of conversation being superannuation and pensioner/healthcare cards. Thiscomplimentarymonthlyevent,exclusive

to residents, special guests and those who have reserved a villa at Armstrong Green, provides a great opportunity to get to know others who are thinking of joining the vibrant Armstrong Green community.

If you are thinking of retirement living contact the sales specialists on 1800 777 898 to register for the monthly events and take a tour of the village.

Get independent advice at Hearing Professionals

Hearing Professionals Geelong is proudly independent and is your go to place for audiologyandhearingaidservices.

Operating from its new location at Latrobe Health Centre, 291 Latrobe Terrace in Geelong, Hearing Professionals is not owned by any major manufacturer so is well placed to offer the best independent advice.

Founded by Lys Allison, Hearing Professionals has been serving the greater Geelongcommunityfor20years.

Being completely independent, Hearing Professionals’ audiologists are trained and experienced to objectively determine every make and model from the complete range of all the world’s leading hearing aid manufacturers.

Hearing loss is often associated with losingtouchwiththepeoplearoundyou,but itdoesn’thavetobethatway.

Hearing Professionals can help you reconnect with loved ones and make life so much easier. You will regain your independence.

Hearing Professionals provides hearing tests, tinnitus (ringing in the ears) assessment and management, hearing aids, wax removal using gentle micro-suction and services for people with work related hearinglossunderWorkSafe.

Pensioners and veterans may be eligible for subsidies on hearing tests and hearing aids (phone 9466 7166). Hearing Professionalsdoesnothave‘partnerclinics’. All listed clinics, including Geelong, are owned, operated and staffed by hearing professionals. Easily book your appointment online hearingpro.com.au/book-an-appointment

Care that feels like home

Homestyle Aged Care understands that as yougetolder,itcanbecomemoredifficultto dothingsonyourown.

Homestyle provides a quality of care and lifethatisthenextbestthingtolivinginyour ownhome.

For more than 30 years, Homestyle has made it their mission to provide permanent and respite services across all 10 high-quality, purpose-built homes conveniently located in Melbourne metropolitanandGeelongareas.

Homestyle believes in enhancing the

quality of life for all residents to satisfy the changingneedsofferingourcorephilosophy of promoting independence while fostering a caring homely environment, making residentsthefocusofeverythingtheydo. If you or your loved one are looking for care in Ocean Grove, Leopold or Grovedale, Homestyle’s admissions team can discuss your individual situation and advise on the manyoptionsavailable.

Call the team on 1300 104 663 or visit homestyleagedcare.com.au

Stop struggling to hear your loved one & start enjoying your time together

Rather

Lys Allison founded Hearing Professionals 25 years ago, including the Geelong branch, which has moved to a new location. (Supplied)

Homestyle provides a quality of care that is the next best thing to living in your own home. (Supplied)

‘Concerning’ safety blitz results

Geelong Highway Patrol has detected 87 offences on the first day of a safety blitz targeting dangerous driving around schools.

Operation Safe Kids is focused on the behaviour of motorists around Geelong school zones that puts vulnerable children at risk, with police out in force from Monday, July 31 to Friday, August 4.

Police are targeting drivers who are speeding, distracted or disobeying traffic zones while on the road near Geelong schools.

During its first day of operation, police detected 75 speeding offences, with 58 of those motorists caught doing between 10km/h and 25km/h over the posted speed limit.

Two heavy vehicle drivers also had their licences suspended for three months after being discovered travelling more than 30km/h in a school zone.

Other offences detected during the operation included motorists disobeying signs, failing to display learner (L) and

CMA appoints Dr Clarke

Dr Amber Clarke has been appointed chief executive of the Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CMA).

DrClarkecomestotherolefromtheposition of acting chief executive at the East Gippsland CMA.

Prior to that she was waterway programs director at the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action for seven years. As waterway programs director, Dr Clarke worked in partnership with Victoria’s CMAs, Melbourne Water and the Victorian Environmental Water Holder to oversee statewide policy, programs, investment, monitoring and reporting to improve the health of rivers, estuaries and wetlands across Victoria.

“IamexcitedtojointheCorangamiteCMA,”

Dr Clarke said.

“The opportunity to live and work in the Corangamite region is an exciting one, with its exceptional natural values, diverse ecosystems and dynamic communities and the challenges

posed by a rapidly growing population, a changing climate and impacts on waterway and catchment health.”

Corangamite CMA chair Kath Jenkins said: “Ambercomestouswithawealthofknowledge and expertise.

“With 14 years’ experience in the Victorian government, Amber has overseen the developmentandimplementationofsignificant policy frameworks and programs for waterway and catchment management, including securing major government investment in the sector. “Amber has also dedicated herself to environmental science, having a PhD in freshwater ecology from Monash University studying biodiversity of macroinvertebrates in headwater stream networks.”

OutgoingchiefexecutiveJohnRiddifordwill be handing over the reins at the completion of his contract in early September. He will be moving on to part-time international work and is looking forward to travelling and taking on voluntary work.

probationary (P) plates, driving unregistered vehicles, and failing to produce a license.

Greater Geelong Highway Patrol Acting Senior Sergeant Fletcher Pearson said Operation Safe Kids looked to help reduce road trauma, and police would run similar operations around school zones on future dates.

“Children are amongst our most vulnerable road users, and we need to do everything we can to ensure we keep our kids safe, especially as they make their way to and

DINING OUT

from school,” he said.

“It is very concerning that we have detected such a high number of speeding offences around school zones on the first day of this operation and that most of these were caught travelling a considerable amount over the limit.

“The likelihood of being involved in a serious injury or fatal collision increases significantly if you speed, so we need drivers to slow down and adhere to the speed limit, especially in our school zones.”

BISTRO MEALS

Every Friday from 5:30pm

DEVONSHIRE TEAS

Every Sunday from 1:30pm-3:30pm

Please call our office to book. Club Italia Geelong also offers: Private functions such as weddings, birthdays, corporate events, Christmas parties and more

• Shows • Family discos

• Markets • Bingo

• Italian community events

Twilight & Saturday market on 22nd & 23rd September.

515 Bellarine Hwy Moolap 5250 2349

Info@clubitalia.com.au

Follow us on

Everyone is welcome!

AWARD-WINNING WINES

SCOTCHMANS RESTAURANT

Open for lunch Thursday - Sunday & dinner Fridays from 5.30pm

THE CELLAR DOOR

7 days a week 11am - 4pm for tastings & wine sales

BOOKINGS & ENQUIRIES 03 5251 4431

190 SCOTCHMANS ROAD, DRYSDALE scotchmans.com.au

Advertising feature

Easy chocolate brownies

Make delicious homemade brownies in your own kitchen.

Ingredients:

•฀1฀cup฀(2฀sticks)฀unsalted฀butter

•฀2฀cups฀granulated฀sugar

•฀4฀large฀eggs

•฀1฀teaspoon฀vanilla฀extract

•฀1฀cup฀all-purpose฀flour

•฀¾฀cup฀unsweetened฀cocoa฀powder

•฀½฀teaspoon฀baking฀powder

•฀½฀teaspoon฀salt

•฀฀1฀cup฀semi-sweet฀chocolate฀chips฀ (optional,฀but฀recommended)

•฀฀½฀cup฀chopped฀nuts฀(walnuts฀or฀pecans฀ work฀well)฀(optional)

Instructions:

1/ Preheat฀oven฀to฀175°C.฀Grease฀a฀ 23x33cm฀baking฀pan฀or฀line฀it฀with฀baking฀ paper,฀leaving฀some฀overhang฀on฀the฀sides฀ for฀easy฀removal.

2/ ฀In฀a฀microwave-safe฀bowl฀or฀on฀the฀ stovetop,฀melt฀the฀butter.฀Allow฀it฀to฀cool฀ slightly.

3/ In฀a฀large฀mixing฀bowl,฀combine฀the฀ melted฀butter฀and฀granulated฀sugar.฀Stir฀ until฀well฀combined.

4/ Add฀the฀eggs฀one฀at฀a฀time,฀mixing฀ well฀after฀each฀addition.฀Stir฀in฀the฀vanilla฀ extract.

5/ In฀a฀separate฀bowl,฀whisk฀together฀the฀ flour,฀cocoa฀powder,฀baking฀powder,฀and฀ salt.

6/ Gradually฀add฀the฀dry฀ingredients฀to฀ the฀wet฀ingredients,฀stirring฀until฀just฀ combined.฀Be฀careful฀not฀to฀overmix.

7/ If฀desired,฀fold฀in฀the฀chocolate฀chips฀ and฀chopped฀nuts฀until฀evenly฀distributed฀ in฀the฀batter.

8/ ฀Pour฀the฀brownie฀batter฀into฀the฀ prepared฀baking฀pan฀and฀spread฀it฀out฀ evenly.

9/ ฀Bake฀in฀the฀preheated฀oven฀for฀about฀ 25฀to฀30฀minutes฀or฀until฀a฀toothpick฀ inserted฀into฀the฀centre฀comes฀out฀with฀ a฀few฀moist฀crumbs.฀Be฀careful฀not฀to฀ overbake฀as฀it฀can฀result฀in฀dry฀brownies. 10/ Remove฀the฀brownies฀from฀the฀oven฀ and฀let฀them฀cool฀completely฀in฀the฀pan฀on฀ a฀wire฀rack.

11/ ฀Once฀cooled,฀use฀a฀sharp฀knife฀to฀cut฀ the฀brownies฀into฀squares.

(Shutterstock)

Dr฀Amber฀ Clarke. (Supplied)

The Guide

PICK OF THE WEEK

THE BLOCK

Nine, Sunday, 7pm

For the 19th season of this much-loved reno show, we’re harking back to a golden age of housing. In the aptly named Charming Street in Melbourne’s bayside suburb of Hampton East, the five 1950s, post-war brick homes evoke a sense of nostalgia for simpler times. After 13 years of following the harried and ambitious couples’ renovating efforts, host Scott Cam (pictured with Shelley Craft) is arguably one of the most familiar faces on TV. This season though, there’s a new expert in the mix: real estate guru Marty Fox, who is occasionally filling in for judge Neale Whitaker. The 12-week building slog kicks off tonight, with the five teams’ mammoth task including the construction of a granny flat.

Friday, August 4

6.00 The Drum. Analysis of the day’s news.

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

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

8.00 Death In Paradise. (PG, R)

A young woman is murdered.

9.00 Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R) New detective Charlie Nelson arrives in Midsomer and is thrown straight into a murder investigation.

10.30 Gold Diggers. (Mdls, R)

11.00 ABC Late News.

11.15 Miniseries: Roadkill. (Mdlv, R)

12.15 Harrow. (Mav, R)

1.10 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 World’s Most Scenic River Journeys: The St Lawrence. (PGav, R) Narrated by Bill Nighy.

8.30 Legends Of The Pharaohs: Amenhotep III, The Great Builder. (M) Takes a look at Amenhotep III.

9.30 Iceland With Alexander Armstrong. (PGl, R) Part 2 of 3.

10.25 SBS World News Late.

10.55 Vise Le Coeur. (Premiere, MA15+a)

11.50 Stella Blomkvist. (MA15+s, R) 1.40 Beforeigners. (MA15+alv, R)

3.30 Mastermind

JAMES MARTIN’S FRENCH ADVENTURE

SBS Food, Friday, 6pm

Francophiles need no excuse to indulge in this picturesque foodie and travel sojourn, but the recent spectacle of the Tour de France – which showed off the glorious French countryside – is bound to have rustled up fresh viewers to this gastronomic refreshment.

British chef James Martin (pictured) is our gregarious, wine-swilling travel partner as he savours the food and sights in picture-perfect locations. Tonight, the riverside town of L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue is Martin’s next haven and truffles are the hero of the menu. After sampling truffle-laden dishes at the famous restaurant La Beaugravière, Martin whips up a dish of scallops with tomatoes and chorizo.

BRITAIN’S MOST EXPENSIVE HOUSES

SBS, Monday, 8.40pm

If the cost of a humble packet of chips these days makes your eyes water, get set to be flabbergasted by how the other half lives. It’s the second season of this posh British series following the dealings of UK Sotheby’s International Realty, as the staff orchestrate sales with some of the richest people in the world. From a $30,000 light fitting to wallpaper that will set you back $3000 per roll, it’s a surreal world of wealth and prestige where caviar is the preferred snack of choice. This week, estate agent Lee (pictured) has secured the listing for an abode overlooking Regent’s Park with an asking price of £29 million (A$55 million), while Guy has a unique – and expensive –houseboat on his books.

THE HUNDRED WITH ANDY LEE

Nine, Tuesday, 8.40pm

Comedian Andy Lee (pictured) manages to make statistics the stuff of entertainment in this lively comedy panel show. Back for its fifth season, tune in to witness the spectacle of TheHundred’s giant screen, which broadcasts the faces of the diverse crowd of participants as they field the panel’s curious questions via Zoom. Featuring the laugh-out-loud observations and quips of standup star Mike Goldstein, everything from toilet habits, to pet names

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Ed Halmagyi makes an apple, chocolate and hazelnut pie.

7.30 Football. AFL. Round 21. Western Bulldogs v Richmond.

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

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

12.00 Reverie. (Mav, R)

1.00 Home Shopping.

[MEL]Harry’sPractice.(R)

1.30[MEL]TravelOz.(PG, R)

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 23. Penrith Panthers v Melbourne Storm.

9.55 Golden Point. A wrap-up of the Penrith Panthers versus Melbourne Storm match, with news and analysis.

10.40 MOVIE: Criminal. (2016, MA15+lv, R)

A CIA operative’s consciousness is transferred. Kevin Costner, Ryan Reynolds.

12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R) Hosted by Ben Shephard. 1.30

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

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

8.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week.

9.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Ms, R) Graham Norton chats with George Takai, Jamie Oliver and Claudia Winkleman.

11.30 The Project. (R)

Australia. (R)

4.30 Bamay. (R)

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

2.00[MEL]HomeShopping.(R)

4.00[MEL]MillionDollarMinute.(R)

5.00[MEL]NBCToday.

7TWO (62, 72)

9GEM (81, 92)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

Saturday, August 5

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 Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R)

2.00 Death In Paradise. (PG, R)

3.00 Landline. (R)

3.30 Mad About Maggots. (PG)

3.40 Secrets Of The Museum. (R)

4.30 Restoration Australia. (PG, R)

5.30 War On Waste. (PG, R)

6.30 New Leash On Life. (R)

Hosted by Joel Creasey.

7.00 ABC News. Takes a look at the top stories of the day, including coverage of developing stories and events.

7.30 Grantchester. (Return, PG)

After a fun-filled charity motorcycle race, a young biker is found dead.

8.20 Vera. (Mv, R) After a surgeon is shot dead and his daughters abducted, DCI Stanhope and her team pursue the killer. They have only a limited time to find the missing girls, due to the fact one of them is in need of medication.

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

10.45 Last Tango In Halifax. (Ml, R) Alan and Celia have been married for seven years.

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

6.00 WorldWatch. 8.00 DD India Prime Time News. 9.00 Garma Festival 2023 Day 1.

12.30 ABC World News Tonight With David Muir. 1.00 PBS NewsHour. 2.00 Gymnastics. FIG Trampoline World Cup Series. 3.00 Gymnastics. FIG Trampoline World Cup Series.

4.00 Trail Towns. (R) 4.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (R) 5.30 Unsinkable: Japan’s Lost Battleship. (PG, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo.

(PG) Ernie Dingo visits the Bungle Bungles.

8.30 Amazing Railway Adventures With Nick Knowles: Malaysia.

(PGa) English TV presenter Nick Knowles takes three railway journeys in Malaysia.

9.25 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys: Genoa, Italy. (R) Chronicles a train journey through Genoa, a historic port city brimming with stunning architecture.

10.15 Tony Robinson’s History Of Britain: Victorians. (PGan, R)

11.05 Rex In Rome. (Mv, R)

12.00 The Family Law. (Mls, R)

3.00 UFOs. (PGa, R) 4.20 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour Scandinavia Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.15 France 24 Feature.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SEVEN (6, 7)

6.00 Home Shopping. [MEL]NBCToday.

7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG)

12.00 Horse Racing. Missile Stakes Day, VRC Season Premiere Race Day and Saturday Raceday.

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 21. Geelong v Port Adelaide. From GMHBA Stadium, Victoria.

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

11.00 MOVIE: Cold Pursuit. (2019, MA15+av, R) An unassuming snowplough driver seeks revenge on a criminal kingpin for his son’s murder. Liam Neeson, Laura Dern, Micheál Richardson.

1.20[MEL]Reverie.(Mav, R)

1.30 Home Shopping.

2.30[MEL]HomeShopping.(R)

4.00[MEL]GetArty.(R)

4.30[MEL]GetArty.(R)

Sunday, August 6

Programs. 9.30

7MATE (64, 73)

NINE (8, 9)

6.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 6.30 A Current Affair. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Rugby Union. Bledisloe Cup. Game 2. New Zealand v Australia. 2.30

Bledisloe Cup Post-Match. 3.00 The Pet Rescuers.

6.00 Nine News Saturday.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 MOVIE: The Shawshank Redemption. (1994, Mlv, R) A unique friendship develops between a banker convicted of murder and one of his fellow prisoners. Tim Robbins, Morgan Freeman.

10.25 MOVIE: The Kitchen. (2019, MA15+lv, R) The gangsters wives take over their businesses. Melissa McCarthy, Elisabeth Moss.

12.25 Straight Forward. (Mdlv, R)

A conwoman plans to rob a crime boss.

1.20 It’s All Greek To Me. (PG, R)

1.50 9Honey Hacks. (PG)

2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa)

2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R)

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)

TEN (5, 10)

6.30 Compass: Indira’s Tree. (PG, R)

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

7.30 Restoration Australia: Miner’s Cottage. (PG) Hosted by Anthony Burke.

8.30 Bay Of Fires. (Madl) Jeremiah agrees to help Stella dispose of a body in the Tasmanian wilderness.

9.25 Miniseries: The Beast Must Die. (Mal) Part 4 of 5. As Frances becomes more embedded in the home, she makes progress with her plan.

10.10 The Newsreader. (Mal, R) Helen and Dale report on a comet.

11.10 Talking Heads. (Ml, R)

11.45 Rage Vault. (MA15+adhlnsv)

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

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Colosseum: The Gladiators. (Premiere) The rise and fall of the Roman Empire.

9.15 Amazon: The Lost World: Lost Jungle Civilisation. (PG) Part 1 of 3. Archaeologists investigate mysterious geometric shapes discovered in the Brazilian jungle.

10.10 Hemingway: A Writer (1899-1929) (Ma, R) Part 1 of 3.

12.15 Dan Snow: The Tutankhamun Mystery. (PGa, R)

1.55 24 Hours In Emergency. (Mal, R)

3.45 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.45 Destination Flavour Scandinavia 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 The Voice. (Return, PGl) Hosted by Sonia Kruger.

8.55 7NEWS Spotlight. An exclusive, special investigation.

9.55 The Latest: Seven News.

10.25 Born To Kill? David Carpenter. (MA15+av) A look at the case of David Carpenter.

11.25 Autopsy USA: Jeffrey Epstein. (Mad) A look at the death of Jeffrey Epstein.

12.25[MEL]AllTogether Now–The 100.(PG, R)

12.30 Home Shopping.

2.00[MEL]HomeShopping.(R)

3.30[MEL]MillionDollarMinute.(R)

4.00[MEL]NBCToday.

5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

9GO! (82, 93)

6.00 To Be Advised.

8.00 MOVIE: Weird: The Al Yankovic Story. (2022, Madv) The story of Weird

Al Yankovic’s life, from his meteoric rise to fame with early hits like EatItand Likea Surgeonto his torrid celebrity love affairs and famously depraved lifestyle. Daniel Radcliffe, Rainn Wilson, Julianne Nicholson.

10.00 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.

11.00 Just For Laughs Australia. (MA15+ls, R) Stand-up comedy performances from Judith Lucy, Dilruk Jayasinha and Michelle Brasier.

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 Authentic. (PG) Religious program.

5.00 Hour Of Power. Religious program.

6.00 Nine News Sunday.

7.00 The Block. (Return, PGl)

Hosted by Scott Cam.

8.50 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians.

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

10.20 Australian Crime Stories: Justice For Lucille. (Ma, R)

11.15 The First 48: Unspeakable Pt 2. (MA15+alv)

12.10 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (Mav, R)

1.00 Fishing Australia. (R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30

Take Two. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition.

5.30 Today.

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

7.30 Hunted. In a real-life game of cat and mouse, ordinary Aussies go on the run from a team of experts.

9.00 FBI. (Mv) When a deadly truck heist arms the killers with enough ammonium nitrate to construct a massive bomb, the team discovers a link to a terrorist group Maggie is working to infiltrate.

10.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv, R) When a US Navy seaman is involved in a murder, the NCIS team is called to work the case on their day off.

11.00 The Sunday Project. (R)

at the day’s news. 12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

CBS Mornings.

Monday, August 7

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes. (PG) Robson Green is joined by two relatives.

8.40 Britain’s Most Expensive Houses. (PGl) Part 1 of 5. Follows UK Sotheby’s International Realty as they sell expensive homes.

9.35 24 Hours In Emergency:

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

7.30 The Voice. (PG) As the blind auditions continue, contestants set out to prove they have what it takes to be a singing sensation.

8.45 9-1-1: Lone Star. (Mav) Owen is conflicted when his brother Robert asks him for help. Judd and Grace face a family crisis.

10.45 The Latest: Seven News.

9.45

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

9.35 Q+A Garma Special. A special edition from the Garma Festival. 10.35 ABC Late News. 10.50 The Business. (R)

Miniseries: The Beast Must Die. (Mal, R)

Tuesday, August

I’ll Be There. (M) A 46-year-old victim of a high-speed car crash is rushed to Queen’s Medical Centre.

10.30 SBS World News Late.

11.00 Garma Festival 2023 Wrap. (R)

12.00 My Brilliant Friend. (Mlv)

(MA15+v, R)

11.15 The Blacklist. (MA15+av) Cooper is caught on the defensive when summoned by the attorney general. Red visits dear friends.

12.15[MEL]TheVillage.(Mas, R)

12.30 Home Shopping.

1.15[MEL]Harry’sPractice.(R)

2.00[MEL]

(M) Hosted by Craig Hutchison, Matthew Lloyd, Caroline Wilson and Kane Cornes.

10.45

11.15 Mr Mayor. (PG) Neil deals with some visiting mayors.

7.30 Hunted. In a real-life game of cat and mouse, ordinary Aussies go on the run from a team of experts.

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 Tom Gleeson: Lighten Up. (Mls, R) Stand-up comedy performance from Gold Logie-winner and HardQuizhost Tom Gleeson.

10.50 FBI: Most Wanted. (MA15+v, R) The team investigates a murder spree.

11.40 The Project. (R)

12.40 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

of 3. Craig Reucassel looks at the environmental cost of disposable fashion.

9.30 Louis Theroux Interviews... Rita Ora. (Final, Ml, R) Louis Theroux interviews Rita Ora.

10.15 ABC Late News.

10.30 The Business. (R)

10.50 Four Corners. (R)

11.35 Media Watch. (PG, R)

11.50 Parliament Question Time.

12.55 In The Face Of Terror. (PG, R)

1.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.40 Tenable. (R)

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

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 The Point: Referendum Road Trip. A look at First Nations perspectives.

8.30 Insight. Takes a look at whether nimbyism is protecting communities or holding us back and locking others out.

9.30 Dateline: Russia’s Rainbow

Exiles. Explores how Russian exiles are fleeing Putin’s harsh anti-LGBTQI+ laws for safety in neighbouring Georgia.

10.00 SBS World News Late.

10.30 Living Black: Jacinta Price – Coalitions Rising Star. (R)

11.00 Pandore. (Mals)

11.55 Bloodlands. (Malv, R)

4.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

7.30 The Voice. (PGa) As the blind auditions continue, contestants set out to prove they have what it takes to be a singing sensation.

9.15 The Rookie. (Mdv) In the midst of a heatwave and blackout, Nolan and Aaron discover criminals hiding at the station.

10.15 The Rookie: Feds. (Mv) Brendon and Antoinette go undercover.

11.15 The Latest: Seven News.

11.45 Chicago Fire. (Mav)

12.45[MEL]S.W.A.T.(Mv, R)

1.00 Home Shopping.

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 The Block. (PGl) Hosted by Scott Cam.

8.40 The Hundred With Andy Lee. (Return, PGls) Andy Lee is joined by a panel of comedians and 100 Aussies to explore the fun behind the facts.

9.40 Botched. (MA15+amn) A man who aspires to look like a walking piece of art with five layers of tattoos comes to the doctors for help.

10.40 Nine News Late.

11.10 See No Evil: The Rent Check. (Ma)

12.05 Court Cam. (Mlv)

12.35 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)

A Current Affair.

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

7.30 Hunted. (Final) The remaining fugitives race to the extraction point after 21 days on the run from the hunters.

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

9.40 NCIS. (Mv, R) NCIS investigates a ring of teenage partygoers who are believed to be responsible for a string of break-ins.

10.30 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv, R) A US Navy seaman is involved in a murder.

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

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

Wednesday, August 9

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30. Presented by Sarah Ferguson.

8.00 Hard Quiz. (PGls)

Hosted by Tom Gleeson.

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

9.10 Gold Diggers. (Mls) Gert and Marigold’s mother rolls into town.

9.35 Would I Lie To You? (R) Hosted by Rob Brydon.

10.05 Adam Hills: The Last Leg.

10.50 ABC Late News.

11.05 The Business. (R)

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

12.20 Parliament Question Time. 1.20 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.40 Tenable. (PG, 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.

7.35 Michael Mosley Secrets Of The Superagers: Brain. (Premiere) Dr Michael Mosley explores ageing.

8.30 The Rise And Fall Of Boris Becker. (M) Part 2 of 2. Becker’s divorce from his first wife, Barbara, comes as a surprise to those close to him.

9.30 Miniseries: Anne Boleyn. (Masv) Part 3 of 3. Anne is locked in the Tower, accused of treason, adultery and, mystifyingly, incest.

10.30 SBS World News Late.

11.00 Dark Woods. (MA15+av)

11.55 Manayek. (MA15+dv, R)

4.15 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.45 Destination Flavour Scandinavia Bitesize. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30

ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

7.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG) A French party-goer is lying to officers.

8.30 Granny Killer: The Unsolved Murders. (Mav, R) Takes a look at John Wayne Glover, a notorious serial killer who was convicted of murdering six elderly women, but may have been responsible for many more deaths.

10.10 The Latest: Seven News.

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

11.40 Autopsy USA: Aaron Hernandez. (MA15+adv, R)

12.40[MEL]TheEnemyWithin.(Mav, R)

1.00

2.00[MEL]

5.00

Thursday, August

The Drum. 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Foreign Correspondent. International affairs program.

8.30 Extraordinary Escapes: Eddie Izzard. (Return, PG) Presented by Sandi Toksvig.

9.20 Grand Designs New Zealand. (PG, R) Hosted by Chris Moller.

10.05 Art Works. (R)

10.35 ABC Late News.

10.50 The Business. (R)

11.05 War On Waste. (R)

12.05 Q+A Garma Special. (R) 1.10 Parliament

Question Time. 2.10 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

3.40 Tenable. (R) 4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30

7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Great Australian Walks With

Julia Zemiro. (Premiere, PGa)

Julia Zemiro explores 10 walks.

8.30 Stanley Tucci: Searching For Italy: Tuscany. Stanley Tucci heads to Tuscany, the birthplace of the Renaissance, where he is joined by his parents.

9.20 Kin. (MA15+) The Kinsellas bury one of their own as they prepare for an all-out war against the Cunninghams.

10.20 SBS World News Late.

10.50 Max Anger: With One Eye Open.

11.45 Outlander. (MA15+v, R)

4.05 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG)

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: Debbie Starbuck. (Mav, R) Examines the behaviour of killers after a murder, including the case of 44-year-old Debbie Starbuck.

10.30 The Latest: Seven News.

11.00 Air Crash Investigations: Double Trouble. (PGa, R) A look at Trans-Air Service Flight 671.

12.00 The Resident. (Ma, R)

1.00 Home Shopping. [MEL]TheResident.(Mad, 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 The Block. (PGl) Shelley Craft drops in and offers the contestants some timely encouragement.

8.40 Footy Classified. (M) Hosted by Eddie McGuire, Matthew Lloyd, Jimmy Bartel and Damian Barrett.

9.40 To Be Advised.

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

12.00 The Equalizer. (Mv)

1.00 Hello SA. (PG)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

2.30 Global Shop. (R)

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R)

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

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

8.30 Inspired Unemployed (Impractical) Jokers. (Premiere, Ms) Four Aussie mates set out to embarrass each other in a public setting.

9.00 Five Bedrooms. (Mal) When Liz returns from her UK studies, it makes Harry wonder if his own life is at a complete standstill.

10.00 So Help Me Todd. (PGv) Todd seeks help from his ex-girlfriend.

11.00 FBI. (Mv, R) The team investigates a deadly truck heist.

12.00 The Project. (R)

1.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

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

8.30 Emergency. (Mm, R) Mya treats a stabbing victim who is bleeding heavily. David’s patient has potential spinal injuries.

9.30 Casualty 24/7. (Mm) Doctors treat a 52-year-old man.

10.30 A+E After Dark. (Mmv, R)

11.25 Nine News Late.

11.50 The First 48. (Malv, R)

12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

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

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

8.30 Law & Order: SVU. (MA15+av, R) A boy disappears after meeting up with an online gamer, and Benson suspects her son is being bullied.

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

10.30 To Be Advised.

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

A Current Affair. (R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

Dance prompts tears and laughs

By Matt Hewson

The COVID-19 pandemic gave many of us plenty of time – maybe too much of it – to think about who we were and how we fit into the world around us.

Dancer, teacher and choreographer Sarah Aiken’snewdance-theatreworkMakeYourLife

Count taps into those questions, highlighting both the inflated importance of the individual in our society’s collective consciousness and the powerlessness and insignificance many feel deep inside.

“I guess it came from my existential questions about what it is to be an individual in the world,” Aiken said.

“I’ve been thinking a lot about the individualistic culture we live in, this imperative to ‘make the most of your life’ and ‘be the best version of yourself’; excel, reach out, do more, be more.

“And then, the consequences of that, the disconnection that always thinking about oneself creates with the world around us and on a global scale. We have this feeling like we

want to do something good in the world but at the same time that we’re so powerless.

“When I started making the work, I was looking for a way to enjoy my own

insignificance; if I don’t matter, how can I be okay with that, how can that be a positive thing?”

Aiken said while the subject matter might be weighty, the work aims to be relatable to everyone.

“Sometimes dance can be really alienating for people, which is why I work with tools like text, image and video; they give people entry points,” she said.

“I think it became more relevant through the pandemic because we all had this… really experience of isolation and collectivity.

“It’s an emotional work, a lot of people have told me that they cried when they saw it. But I also want them to laugh, because it’s all very absurd.”

Make Your Life Count is at Platform Arts Thursday, August 10 and Friday, August 11. Visit platformarts.org.au/events/make-yourlife-count for tickets and more information.

Two opportunities to catch Big Bike Film Night

When a three-metre bike statue in Taupo, New Zealand was viciously vandalised in 2014 only two months after it was erected, the local cycling community rallied to raise funds to repair the bike.

Brett Cotter, a keen cyclist and then a wine marketer, wanted to play his part so he decided to organise a film festival centred around cycling, cyclists and their stories.

The Big Bike Film Night was born; the inaugural 2015 event was sold out in cinemas across New Zealand, and, in conjunction with other community initiatives, helped

restore the Taupo bike statue to its former glory.

Fast-forward eight years, and now Cotter is full-time at the helm of the annual Big Bike Film Night, which tours across New Zealand, Australia and Scotland.

“Ultimately, the films I look for celebrate the fun, the adventure and the inspiration that cycling brings us,” Cotter said. “These films are about passions, challenge, adversity … those are at the core of these stories.

“But there are some really emotive films as well, which are quite heartwarming,

Variations on an Aussie theme

Musical theatre star Zoy Frangos’ upbringing was, in many ways, typically Australian.

Growing up in country Victoria on a farm outside Ballarat, the son of a Greek migrant father and a mother with Indigenous heritage and convict roots, Frangos engaged in school plays, movie-making and athletics.

But the boy from Ballarat turned out to be anything but typical; Frangos has performed onstage in Australia and overseas with the world’s best.

An original cast member of the world’s first Indigenous opera, Pecan Summer, he was selectedbyAndrewLloydWebbertoplayJudas in Jesus Christ Superstar and has toured with Les Misérables and Evita.

In 2019 Frangos was named the American Australian Association’s Rising Star, performing to a standing ovation in New York at the organisation’s Arts Awards.

This month Frangos comes to Geelong bringing his own show Variations, a work that chronicles his personal version of the ‘typical’

Australian story.

Joined on stage by his wife and fellow music theatre star Elisa Colla (Wicked, My Fair Lady, A Little Night Music) and accompanied by a cast of talented musicians, Frangos will deliver his own take songs from a range of genres.

The tunes of Lloyd Webber, Elvis and Morriconewillbeinterspersedwithtraditional Greek songs and his Wemba Wemba language version of Anthem (Chess: the Musical) as Frangos delves into the story of his childhood, family and career.

“(As a performer), you have this constant urge to be in character,” Frangos said.

“But the great thing about doing your own stuff is that you are you on stage; I think that’s one of the hardest things to be, and be comfortable with.

“It’s vulnerable, it’s cathartic, it’s fun, it’s absolutely joyous.”

Zoy Frangos’ Variations is at the Story House, Geelong Arts Centre on Wednesday, August 16.

showing the struggles people go through and looking at how the bike is part of their ability to transcend those struggles.

The Big Bike Film Night 2013 comes to Geelong’s Village Cinemas for two showings on Monday, August 14, bringing 10 of the best short films on cycling from around the world, including New Zealand, Australia, Italy and Scotland.

The original, single showing at 6.15pm sold out quickly, forcing Cotter to organise a second showing at 6.45pm.

He said his proudest feeling was seeing

people who were not interested in cycling leaving the cinema with their expectations “exceeded beyond compare”.

“A bike is the ultimate freedom machine; it takes you places both physically and metaphorically,” Cotter said.

“From the first film to the last film, it’s inspiration plus. It’s really made me aware of just how powerful a bike can be to people and what a bike can actually mean.”

Matt Hewson

Sarah Aiken’s Make Your LIfe Count. (Gregory Lorenzutti)

(Johnny Vision)

MY GEELONG

What is your connection to Ocean Grove?

It is my home. I grew up in Ocean Grove, from kindergarten through to high school.

I’ve also always been involved in the local sporting clubs and helping the community where I can.

What do you like about where you live?

I like how close I am to the ocean, nature reserves, parks and wetlands, that allow me to explore and enjoy the outdoors. The community is also so supportive, and we all look out for one another.

What, if anything, would you change about where you live?

As the economy continues to boom, the expenses associated with purchasing and renting properties are rising.

The community is experiencing rapid growth, exacerbating the issue of insufficient living spaces for young people to inhabit.

Where is your favourite place to spend time?

I love spending time at the beach, especially along the river or Barwon Bluff, or enjoying a coffee at one of the local cafes.

What is something people may not know about you?

I’m not a true local as I’m originally from England. My family and I migrated to Ocean Grove when I was five.

What do you like about your Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club role?

I love the opportunities my role within the surf club has provided me with.

The awards, skills, knowledge and employment along the way have all benefited my personal growth and my studies.

The ability to notice dangers before they occur is also a skill learnt through my role within the club, and the ability to remain calm in ever-changing environments.

I also enjoy the community, challenges, and lifelong friendships I have developed throughout this role.

Our Funeral Team are here when you need support and guidance.

Orlagh Davison is an Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club member and one of its Inflatable Rescue Boat (IRB) athletes. She speaks with Jena Carr about what she loves about living, working and studying in Ocean Grove.

Ocean Grove’s Orlagh Davison. (Ivan Kemp) 341256_03

Print award winners announced

The 2023 Geelong Acquisitive Print and Ursula Hoff Institute Awards recipients have been announced, with Marian Crawford and Christopher Orr taking out the top spots.

The Melbourne-based artists were among many established and emerging print-makers from around Australia battling it out for the national award, with their pieces featured at the Geelong Gallery.

Crawford received the $10,000 Geelong Acquisitive Print Award for her piece, A Blizzard, which uses two key literacy sources

to challenge the role of media and its presence in everyone’s lives.

“I am really thrilled and overwhelmed to havereceivedthisprestigiousaward,”shesaid.

“To have had my artwork, A Blizzard, so carefully considered by the three well-respected judges and to know my work will now be included in the Geelong Gallery Collection is a great feeling.

“It provides an enormous professional as well as financial support for my work as an artist into the future.”

Learning from the best

First-to fourth-year horticulture apprentices are set to gain hands-on learning opportunities.

The City of Greater Geelong has partnered with The Gordon to provide a workshop that focuses on the delicate art of rose pruning.

“To be able to learn under the guidance of the city’s seasoned horticulturists is an experience the group will remember for years to come,” City of Greater Geelong mayor Trent Sullivan said.

“The hands-on learning experience is invaluable for our apprentices. By actively engaging our team of experts, the apprentices will develop a deep understanding of horticultural practices and foster a sense of pride in beautifying our city.“

The workshop not only imparts technical knowledge but also instils environmental consciousness. The apprentices were able to expand their knowledge in rose pruning as well as common rose pests, diseases and fertilising requirements.

Environment and circular economy portfolio chair councillor Peter Murrihy, expressed enthusiasm for the initiative.

“Investinginourapprenticesandproviding them with practical learning opportunities reflects our commitment to fostering a skilled and competent workforce,” he said.

“Our beautiful rose gardens become a testament to their dedication and expertise.”

Orr said that winning the $5000 Ursula Hoff Institute Award was beyond his “wildest expectations” for Served Bold, a piece that speaks to the power of technology in the 21st century.

“I created this piece specifically for the 2023 Geelong Acquisitive Print Awards,” he said.

“I was thrilled to see my work in such a beautiful gallery amongst such prolific artists.

“It took several months of reworking, and I was still finessing it within an hour of the submission deadline.

“It is a tough graft surviving as an artist, and this prize has been a great impetus for me to progress my art.

“I’d like to thank the judges, all the amazing staff at Geelong Gallery, and all the other artists for their incredible work.”

This year’s winners were selected by panel judges; independent curator and writer Kirsty Grant, Geelong Gallery director and chief executive Jason Smith and gallery senior curator Lisa Sullivan.

Gordon students Tom Stokes and Tom O’Neill with City apprentice Tash Devapura. (Supplied)

Brothers unite to make a splash

Geelong hearing-impaired brothers James, 16, and Dylan Logan, 20, will head to Argentina to compete in the sixth Deaf World Swimming Championships. Jena Carr spoke with the two brothers and dad Marc about their swimming journeys.

When Dylan Logan was four years old, dad Marc and mum Nicole realised something was wrong with their son’s hearing.

“He was about four and a half when we picked it up,” Marc said.

“NicolewaspregnantwithJamesatthetime, and we went to parent-teacher interviews at Dylan’s school where the teachers told us that he doesn’t listen.

“We thought maybe we should have him tested, which revealed he was hearingimpaired.

“When James was about 18 months, we decided to test him and then we picked up that he had the same issue.”

Marc said no one in their family had the same issue as his sons and that it resulted from the parents’ mix of genetics.

“It’s been tough because you just take hearing for granted,” he said.

“When we first had Dylan put his hearing aids on, we drove home from the hearing aid place, and just the tyre noise, he was sitting in the back and asked, ‘what’s that noise’.

“He had never heard the tyre noise or when the kettle was going before. Then it also impacts their speech, so we’ve had a lot of speech therapy and that kind of stuff.”

Marc said he would accompany his sons to Argentina to represent Deaf Swimming Australia in the sixth Deaf World Swimming Championships from August 13 to 19.

“It’s a new country we haven’t been to, so it’s going to be a great experience,” he said.

“It was earlier this year, about March, when the Australian team said they were looking at the boys.

“They got the qualifying times they needed to meet to participate and were selected.

“This competition is also a great stepping-stone for James to get under his belt as we prepare to get him to Tokyo Deaf Olympics in 2025.

“It will be good for the two of them to learn from each other and enjoy it. I just don’t want them to get too nervous about and do what they can.”

It will be Dylan’s second time swimming for Australia after competing in the fifth Deaf World Swimming Championships in Brazil at age 16 and James’ first time competing internationally.

Dylan said he was “pretty excited” to compete in the upcoming championships and “definitely enjoys” swimming, which he has been doing since he was eight.

“It’s a healthy lifestyle and being in the water feels really good,” he said.

“I’ve had amazing coaches, and you make a lot of friends in the sport as well. It also helps get good routines and is a fun sport.

“I’m turning 21 later this year, and I’ve been doing it for a while. I think it might almost be the end of the chapter, but who knows, I might make a comeback one day, so you better look out for me.

“I did enjoy going out to Brazil, but I was still young, so I didn’t really have as much hope, but this time around, I feel a lot more competitive, and I’m looking forward to it.

“Hopefully I can get some good rankings and good results and make Australia proud.”

James said he looked forward to his first time representing Australia in international

waters and that it was “going to be fun”.

“We’ll be staying in a different country, and itwillbemyfirsttimeswimminginadifferent country,” he said.

“Myfavouritepartaboutswimmingisbeing able to make friends and meet new people.”

Dylan has broken 24 Australian swimming records competing as a hearing-impaired swimmerandownsfourgold,11silver,andsix bronze Australian National Championships medals.

Jamesalsohasmanynationalmedals,which include 15 gold, 12 silver, and nine bronze from three years of participation in the Long and Short Course State Championships.

“I’m very proud of what they’ve done and what they’ve achieved,” Marc said.

“It’s a lot of hard work and commitment from their side, so they’ve done really well

over the years.

“It’s just so much time they got to put into it and a lot of sacrifices of the weekends, parties and things like that.

“They have a good group of friends that they’ve been swimming with for years, so that that connection and team effort is awesome for them.”

Marc said the boys loved the social interaction provided through the Geelong Swimming Club and had “two major personality differences”.

“For James, swimming has and definitely brought him out of his shell,” he said.

“Before his cochlear (hearing aid implant), he was very introverted, but he’s now come out, and as he matures and socially interacts more with his mates, he’s been more social.

“When he’s got his mates at the swimming

club, he comes out of his shell, which helps him with that social interaction aspect.

“Whereas Dylan has been a social butterfly since he was young and had many mates.

“The club and its coaches have been very supportive of them … because they can’t hear instructions, the coaches all know to instruct them by writing instructions on a whiteboard.”

Marcsaidheandhisfamilywereproudtobe citizens and part of the Geelong community after coming to Australia from South Africa seven years ago.

“The support we’ve had locally in Australia has been amazing,” he said.

“There’s definitely a community of deaf swimmers here that hopefully can take this sport further and raise the profile a bit more for Australia.”

‘‘ There’s definitely a community of deaf swimmers here that hopefully can take this sport further and raise the profile a bit more for Australia ’’

- Marc Logan

Brothers James and Dylan Logan. (Pictures: Ivan Kemp) 350377

James and Dylan Logan with their Geelong Swimming Club coach Georgie Fuller, and right, Dylan dives over James at the Kardinia Aquatic Centre.

FROM THE ARCHIVES

The Geelong Independent looks back through the pages of our archives

8 years ago

August 7, 2015

The eldest daughter of missing Bannockburn mother Lorrin Whitehead has put her on top of a wedding guest list, hoping she will be on her bridal table. Amelia Kaiser said she should be spending quality time with her mother, discussing bridal dresses and invitations but feelings of unexplained loss have dulled her excitement.

6 years ago

August 4, 2017

Behaviour is worsening in Geelong’s troubled city mall, according to traders. They spoke out this week after police posted on Facebook images of four young men who were wanted over a violent, roaming brawl in the city centre.

4 years ago

August 2, 2019

Geelong is stuck in an “unemployment crisis” despite new figures showing employment grown in regional Victoria, according to a coalition MP.

2 years ago

August 6, 2021

The survivor of a freak skydiving accident in Torquay has taken his first steps just days after the terrifying fall.

“Another miracle happened today,” BerniRantallpostedonsocialmediaabout her husband Christopher on Monday.

YOURNEWCAREER ...startshere

PRINT AND PRINT AND PRINT AND ONLINE SALES ONLINE SALES ONLINE SALES

EXECUTIVE EXECUTIVE EXECUTIVE

REQUIRED REQUIRED REQUIRED

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. All books $1.

Geelong Christian Singles

Dinner at Leopold Sportsmans Club, Saturday, August 12, 6pm. Book by August 11.

■ 0418 672 570

Kids’ church

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

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

Geelong Dragon Boat Club

Paddle at Barwon River. Training Wednesdays, 4.30-6pm, winter, otherwise 5-6.30pm. Saturdays, 9-10.30am.

■ revolutionise.com.au/geelongdragons

Zonta Club of Geelong

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

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

Highton Seniors

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

■ Joy, 0428 145 138

Line dancing

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

■ Dianne, 0410 039 063

Geelong ballroom dancing

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

■ 5278 9740, or geelongballroomdc.com.au

Dancer’s Club

Ballroom dancing Wednesdays

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

■ Russ, 5250 1937

Elliminyt ballroom dancing

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

■ John, 0403 903 809 to confirm dance is on

Geelong Harmony Chorus

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

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

Geelong Welsh Ladies Choir

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

■ 0413 406 433, or welshladieschoir.com.au

Chess clubs

Ocean Grove, Tuesdays at 1.30pm at 101 The Terrace, Ocean Grove; Portarlington, Mondays at 9.30am, Parks Hall, 87 Newcombe Street, Portarlington; and St Leonards, Thursdays at 9.30am,

■ 5222 5063,

unit 2 1375-1377 Murradoc Road, (on Blanche Street), St Leonards.

■ Ralph, 0431 458 100 (Ocean Grove), Rob, 5259 2290 (Portarlington), Lyn, 5292 2162 (St Leonards)

Carpet Bowls

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

■ 0400 500 402

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

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

OMNI

Older men new ideas men’s friendly informal chat group, South Barwon Community Centre, 33 Mt Pleasant Road, Belmont, 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month, 10.30am.

■ Allan, 0409 665 608

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

Geelong Breakfast Lions Club

Meets first Tuesday of each month, 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

Corio Bay Lions Club Meetings

First and third Thursday of each month at 6.30pm.

■ geelongcoriobay.vic@lions.org.au

Geelong Anglers Club

Meets fourth Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm, 9 Yuille Street, Geelong West. Monthly fishing competitions.

■ Allan, 0418 992 672

Geelong Sports & Game Fishing

Meets first and third Monday of the month at Belmont Park Pavilion, 7.30pm.

■ John, 0409 234 307

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

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 August 13. 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.

■ grow.org.au, or 1800 558 268

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

Afternoon tea dance

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

■ 5251 3529

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 Marshall Probus

Meets second Thursday of the month, 10am, Grovedale Neighbourhood House 45 Heyers Road.

■ Viv, 0458 288 504, viviennebuchanan51@gmail.com

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

(Chris Edwards)

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.

or friendsgbg.org.au

Out and about

Independent photographer was outside GMHBA Stadium on Saturday, July 29 as Geelong, and some Fremantle, fans streamed in for the round 20 clash in which the Dockers prevailed in a huge upset.

1/ Courtney, Kimberley and Tessa Scott with children Georgia, Ava and Lila 2/ Oscar, Peter and Henry Burke came from Perth for the game. 3/ Antonia Oschmann and Elif Sahin. 4/ Andre and Sara Wallace with children Lenny and Jagger. 5/ Tim Birch and daughter Ivy. 6/ Kate Sherwell with sons Flynn, Tom and Colby. 7/ Rachel Fox with Riley. 8/ Lauren and David Marett with sons Percy and William. 9/ Justin McMahon with children Nelly, Hugh and Flynn. 10/ Docker supporters Ben Jenkinson and Chelsea Ward from Perth. 11/ Amelia Meehan and children Eddie, Anna and George. (Pictures: Ivan Kemp) 350272

SPORTS QUIZ

1. Australian actor Eric Bana is an avid 'superfan’ of which AFL club?

2. How many new NRLW teams have been added ahead of its sixth season?

3. How much was Novak Djokovic fined after slamming his racket in frustration during the 2023 Wimbledon final?

4. Which Ukrainian tennis star made a ‘remarkable’ comeback after beating World No.1 Iga Swiatek

5. Which country defeated the Opals 74-60 in the FIBA Women’s Asia Cup?

6. Which AFL coach broke his hand during a game from punching a whiteboard?

7. In which year was the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc race first held?

8. And in which French commune is it annually held in?

What nationality is professional tennis star

The Kennett curse was the title given to Geelong’s rivalry with which AFL team during

Steph Catley scored against which national team in Australia’s first match of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup?

Which NBA All-Star won the 2023 American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament?

13. Hannah Wilkinson scored against which national team in New Zealand's first match of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup?

14. Which Japanese City hosted the 2023 World Aquatics Championships?

15. Sydney-born boxer Paulo Aokuso competed at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics in which weight class?

16. In the 1996 film Jerry Maguire, the character Rod Tidwell played for which NFL team?

17. Which country recently deported Russian tennis professional Vera Zvonareva for reasons of state security and public safety?

18. Lionel Messi scored from a free kick in his first game for which Major League Soccer team?

19. Kennington, in the borough of Lambeth in south London, is home to which international ground?

20. Kevin Maxen is a strength coach for which Floridabased NFL team?

21. Jonas Vingegaard won which 2023 cycling event?

22. Which team recently broke the Formula 1 record for the most consecutive wins by a constructor?

23. Which Australian swimmer set a world record in the Women’s 400m freestyle final at the 2023 World Aquatics Championships?

24. Which A-League Men’s team recently went into receivership?

25. The 1993 drama film Rudy revolves around which sport?

26. Which English batter leads all run scorers after fourth tests in the 2023 Ashes series?

General Notices

3219001)

The proposed 5G upgrade will consist of:

•Replacement of the existing headframe with a new headframe;

•Replacement of three (3) existing Optus 4G panel antennas with three (3) new 4G panel antennas (each no longer than 2.8m);

•Replacement of three (3) existing Vodafone 4G panel antennas with three (3) new 4G panel antennas (each no longer than 2.8m);

•Installation of six (6) new Optus 5G panel antenna (each no longer than 2.8m);

•Installation of three (3) new Vodafone 5G panel antenna (each no longer than 2.8m);

•Installation, removal and relocation of ancillary equipment eighteen (18) new remote radio units, antenna mounts, feeders, cabling, combiners, and other associated equipment; and

•Works within the existing equipment shelter.

Optus and Vodafone regard the proposed installation as a Low-impact Facility under the Telecommunications (Low-impact Facilities) Determination 2018 based on the description above.

In accordance with Section 7 of C564:2020 Mobile Phone Base Station Deployment Code 2020, we invite you to provide feedback about the proposal. Further information and/or comments should be directed to: Vanessa Wan at Service Stream Limited, 0447 240 015, Optus.Submissions@servicestream.com.au or Zenith Tower B, Level 3, 821 Pacific Hwy, Chatswood NSW 2067 by 5pm, Tuesday 22 August 2023.

If you would like to know more about this site, further information can be obtained from www.rfnsa.com.au/3219001

27. Irish footballer Sarah Rowe plays for which AFL Women’s team?

28. How many goals did Japan score against Zambia in their first 2023 Women’s World Cup match?

29. How many goals did Carlton forward Charlie Curnow kick in the Round 19 match against West Coast?

30. Before cancelling the event last week, in which year were the Commonwealth Games scheduled to be held in Victoria?

Employment

The Victorian Equal Opportunity Act 1995 makes it unlawful for an advertiser to show any intention to discriminate on the basis of sex, pregnancy, race, age, marital status, political or religious belief or physical features, disability, lawful sexual activity/sexual orientation, HIV/AIDS status or on the basis of being associated with a person with one of the above characteristics, unless covered by an exception under the Act. As Network Classifieds could be legally liable if an unlawful advertisement is printed, Network Classifieds will not accept advertisements that appear to break the law. For more information about discrimination in advertising, contact your legal advisers or the Equal Opportunity Commission.

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.

ACROSS

1 Detergent (4)

3 Very generous (10)

10 Examined (7)

11 Republic in northwest Africa (7)

12 Irascible (8)

13 Put to rest (5)

14 Domestic animals (4)

15 Annotations; game’s on-air description (10)

18 Keeping financial records (10)

20 Vicious (4)

21 Japanese dish (5)

23 Cherished (8)

26 Associate (7)

27 18th century Protestant theorist, Jonathan – (7)

28 Railway vehicle (10)

29 Biblical garden (4)

DOWN

1 Window frame (4)

2 Indifferent (9)

4 On the ground (9)

5 Actor, Oscar – (5)

6 Impress on the mind (7)

7 Actor, – Flynn (5)

8 Weepy; emotional (5-4)

9 Involving more than one country (abbr) 4)

14 Relating to European orchestral music (9)

16 Russian chemist who developed periodic table of the chemical elements (9)

17 Equipped (9)

19 Consistent (7)

22 Of sound waves (5)

23 Small in French (5)

24 US state (4)

25 Book ID (1,1,1,1)

DECODER WORDFIT

1 14

2 15

3 16

4 17

5 18

6 19

7 20

8 21

9-LETTER WORD

9 22

10 23

11 24

12 345678910111213

12 25

921854673

543672891

615237984 159726438

392485167 478391256

867913542

236548719

873692541

397264185

265819734

526147893 658431972

419385267 741928356

easy medium hard

184753629

932576418

R Today’s Aim:

427951638

546379821

789216354

784169325 273184965

658432179 195623487

F E 3 LETTERS AND ANT ARE BOA COO EAR EAT EKE ERA EWE HOE IDS IRE KIN ODE OHM ORE PRO RID ROE SEA SIT TIE UTE 4 LETTERS ARMS BLAB CEDE DAUB ELSE HOGS ONUS SACS SEAT SECT SEES SNAP SPAS TIRE

312845796

931768542 864597213

felt, floe, flog, floret, flour, flout, flue, flute, FORGETFUL, foul, fouler, fretful, furl, gelt, glue, glut, golf, golfer, gruel, gulf, left, loft, loge, lore, lour, lout, lure, lute, ogle, role, ruffle, rule, truffle

1415 1617181920212223242526 O U F K V D P X I L J N Y A H W G B C E Z M Q T R S Insert the missing letters to make 10 words – five reading across the grid and five reading down. NOTE: more than one solution may be possible

No. 144

QUICK QUIZ

5 LETTERS ABBOT ANGST APRON ARGUE AROMA ASIAN ASIDE ATOMS BRUSH BUSES CACTI CREST CRIME DOONA EAGER EASES ENTER ERECT FASTS FLAIL

GOATS HAVES HAVOC HEATS IDOLS IRKED ISLES MODEL NEIGH OBESE OCTAL OFFER PANDA PASTE PERIL POUCH RHINO RIDES SANER SCENE SEEDS

SHOUT SOLAR SORTS STAIR TESTS THERE UNTIE VISED VISTA 6 LETTERS ADHERE APPEAR HASSLE IRISES

7 LETTERS ASTRIDE EASTERN ENRAGES OCTAGON TRAINED WHITEST 8 LETTERS ASTUTEST ATTAINED BLACKTOP HANDICAP

04-08-23 Puzzles and pagination © Pagemasters | pagemasters.com

1 In which decade did Australia implement the eight-hour work day nationally for all industries?

2 Which famous poem contains the lines "The time has come," the Walrus said/"To talk of many things:/Of shoes and ships and sealing wax/ Of cabbages and kings"'?

3 What field of study is concerned with moral issues of biological research and medical practice?

4 In March of which year did the Ansett Australia Group cease operating?

5 The Komodo dragon (pictured) inhabits five islands, including the island of Komodo, in which country?

6 What three colours are on the Jamaican flag?

7 Which sought-after medal depicts three men with their hands on each other’s shoulders?

8 What is the collective term for the odourless, colourless, single-atom gases such as helium?

9 In rowing, which member steers and coordinates the rhythm of the rowers?

10 What is the largest city square in the world?

13 26 TS ANSWERS: 1. 1920s 2. The Walrus and the Carpenter, by Lewis Carroll 3. Bioethics 4. 2002 5. Indonesia 6. Black, yellow and green 7. The Nobel Peace Prize medal 8. Noble gases 9. Coxswain 10. Xinghai Square

No. 144

No. 144

No. 144

The Venue is cheap and cheerful

By Chris Riley, Marquee Motoring

Today we’re looking at the cheapest of the cheap, the bottom feeders of the Australian new car market.

They’re cars offered at a rock bottom price, targeted at those who can’t afford anything else, but are still prepared to dig deep to get something new rather than second hand.

Wearing the crown as the cheapest new car currently available is the Kia Picanto hatch, priced from $16,290 plus on-roads. Cheapest SUV is the Suzuki Ignis at $19,490.

With no equivalent to match Picanto, Hyundai’s cheapest offering these days is the equally cheap and cheerful Venue, a smaller than small SUV priced from $22,000 plus on-roads.

It’s a rather boxy, odd-looking five-seater that’s just been updated, with comfort, convenience and connectivity upgrades across the three-grades, including Qi wireless charging which is now standard.

Styling

Venue aspires to be fun and funky like a lot of tiddlers. But it’s more fugly than funky, with its weird-looking front and over and under lights.

It looks okay up close, but not so good from a distance. Hopefully, this faux pas will be addressed at some stage.

The front-wheel drive Venue comes with a choice of six-speed manual or six-speed automatic, the latter adding $2000 to the price.

It is followed by the better equipped Active at $26,250 and range-topping Elite at $28,750, both of which come with an auto as standard.

A contrasting roof in black or white is a no-cost option, while mica/metallic paint is an extra $595.

Butifyouwanttheroof,youhavetoforgothe sunroof (not sure why).

Standard kit includes cloth trim and manual air conditioning, with contrasting stitching and piping for the seats, steering wheel and gear shift boot, along with silver surrounds for the air vents and transmission lever.

There’s also alloys, a touchscreen, cruise control, power windows, auto headlights, auto high beam, daytime running lights, one-touch turn signals and an auto reverse wiper for the back window.

Venue rides on 15-inch alloys, while Active and Elite step up to 17s -- all come with a space saver spare.

Elite adds a sunroof, climate air, combo cloth and artificial leather seat trim, rear privacy glass, LED tail and daytime running lights, auto-dimming mirror and rear parking sensors.

Venue is covered by a 5-year unlimited kilometre warranty, with 12-month roadside assistance which extends with each service, provided it is with Hyundai.

Service intervals are pegged at 12 months/15,000km and lifetime capped price servicing is available.

Infotainment

Infotainment consists of an 8.0-inch touchscreen, with a system that features Bluetooth with audio streaming, AM/FM radio, four-speaker audio, plus wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto phone connectivity.

Qi wireless charging is standard on all variants and there are also USB-A and USB-C portsanda12-voltsocketinfront,withanother two USB-C charge ports in the back for Elite.

Elite also adds another two speakers, digital radio and built-in navigation, but reverts to wired CarPlay and Android Auto.

You also get Sounds of Nature, with six background soundtracks.

ThelatestupdateseestherolloutofHyundai’s Bluelink connected car services, which offers Automatic Collision Notification, Natural Voice Control and segment-first remote vehicle control functionality via an app.

It’s free of charge for the first five years and transferrable if you sell the car within this period.

Engines / transmissions

Motivation comes from a non-turbo 1.6-litre petrol engine with old-time multi-point injection that produces 90kW of power at 6300 rpm and 151Nm of torque at 4850 rpm.

Drive is to the front wheels through a six-speed automatic transmission.

You can change gears manually using the transmission lever, but steering wheel change paddles are not provided.

Safety

Venue scores a four-star safety rating, with six airbags, a rear-view camera and autonomous emergency braking (City, Interurban and Vulnerable Road User).

There’s also a lane support system with lane keep assist (LKA), lane departure warning (LDW)andemergencylanekeeping(ELK)and tyre pressure monitoring across the range.

Elite adds Blind spot alert and rear cross-traffic alert.

The car lost a star because of marginal performance in its ability to avoid a rear-end impact with vehicles in front.

Driving

There are three drive modes from which to choose (Normal, Eco, Sport) plus a further three traction modes (Snow, Mud, Sand), both selected via a central rotary/push button knob. But with a mere 170mm of ground clearance wewouldn’tbetakingitoffroadanytimesoon.

One of the big attractions of this car is ease of getting in and out, something that will be appreciated by older buyers.

Once inside it has stacks of headroom too, even with a sunroof fitted.

Venue is simple to operate and super easy to drive which should also endear it to oldies.

The driver’s seat is height adjustable and the steering wheel is both reach and height adjustable.

Analogue dials have made way for a digital instrument cluster, with a small centre area that can be configured and choice of three colour schemes.

The 1.6-litre four-cylinder engine makes a fist of it, but with just 151Nm of torque, it’s never going to set the world on fire.

Bear in mind, however, that the car weighs only 1200kg which partially compensates for this.

With another 20Nm of torque, the 1.0-litre three-cylinder turbo found in the Picanto might be a better choice?

This is offered with Kia’s slightly more expensive Stonic but it comes at a price.

At just over four metres in length, Venue shinesaroundtownwhereitiseasytodriveand park and the engine comes under no pressure.

Steering is sharp and light, and combined with compact dimensions, makes low speed manoeuvring a piece of cake.

While Venue can keep up with traffic on the motorway, it never really feels relaxed in this environment.

More surprisingly, however, was the way the transmission began hunting between gears.

This was in the 100-110km/h speed range withcruisecontrolengaged,whereitconstantly

switched between gears on reasonably flat terrain.

The thing tends to become a bit breathless and lacks punch around 110km/h, making overtaking problematic most of the time.

Gear hunting used to be a thing with four-speed autos when they ran out of options on hills, but never on the flat.

Ride quality is firmish, but not uncomfortable,thoughitcanbecomedrummy on coarse bitumen.

With a short wheelbase, speed humps are the enemy because the front doesn’t get time to settle before the rear wheels lift. One thing missing from the mix that we have come to appreciate in more recent times is adaptive cruise control.

The small boot hides a two-level floor, with 355 litres of cargo capacity.

With a 45-litre tank, Venue uses standard 91 unleaded with fuel consumption a claimed 7.2L/100km.

We were getting as low as 6.5L/100km but finished on 7.6L after more than 300km. The long-term average was showing at 7.0L/100km. That’s a good result considering the engine’s size and lack of sophistication, but it could be better.

Summing up

Venue is basically a good jigger (journo talk for okay).It represents a cheap and cheerful solution to transport if you’re not in the market for something fancy.

The boxy design delivers a spacious cabin, with easy access, although rear legroom could be an issue, so be sure to try it on for size.

Importantly, it provides high levels of safety and doesn’t use much fuel unless you flog it -- but is best confined to city use rather than venturing out onto the open road.

Hyundai Venue – bland styling but excellent value. (Supplied)

Grubbers take on Modewarre

Independent photographer Ivan Kemp was at Ray Menzies Oval, Ocean Grove on Saturday, July 29 to capture these images of the senior footy, D Grade netball and 13 & Under Division 1 netball games between Modewarre and Ocean Grove.

Above: Lindsay Phillips tries to evade a tackle. Above right: Thomas Worpel breaks away; Myla makes sure the Modda boys are hydrated. Right: Lindsay Phillips gets his handball away. (Ivan Kemp) 350265

Above: Zoe Toull beats her opponent for the ball. Left: Stevie Long looks for a passing option (top); Jayda Anderson streams forward.

Below: Matilda Broadfoot takes a shot on goal.

(Pictures: Ivan Kemp) 350263

Top: Phoebe Fitzgerald finds a teammate. Left: Louisa Pratt reaches high. Right: Tania Redpath in action (top); Georgina Cameron looks to pass. (Pictures: Ivan Kemp) 350264

Cats face massive test at home

By Justin Flynn

All of a sudden Geelong’s GMHBA Stadium fortress looks penetrable and it doesn’t get any easier tomorrow.

The Cats have lost two games at home this season, to GWS in round 11 and to Fremantle last weekend.

Tomorrow night’s massive clash against second placed Port Adelaide could be season defining for both sides.

The Power have a few problems of their own. Three straight losses after a 13-game winning streak have many questioning their

premiership credentials.

Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield said the shock loss to Fremantle had been put aside.

“Itwasatoughgametogetourheadsaround initially, it was obviously tight throughout, it was very much a grind and we didn’t execute our game the way we really would have liked,” he said. “But the game moves fast, it moves quick and we’ve got to get over it.

“It’s a big challenge this week against Port who are obviously at the punchy end of the ladder so we’ll have to be at our best.”

Geelong will be without key forward Tom Hawkins and swingman Mark Blicavs

through injury.

“Hawk’s one of the greatest of all time and Blitz is arguably the best Swiss Army knife in the competition,” Dangerfield said.

“It will be a different look but at the same time, it provides opportunity and that’s the part that gets me excited.

“We’ve had some players who have been playing some wonderful footy in our VFL program so there’ll be opportunities this week and our best performances are still built off the back of really great collective performances, never on one outstanding player so that will be critical for us this week.”

Barwon heads north for teams event

LOCAL TENNIS

Donna Schoenmaekers

It was Regional Teams Event Series 1 this week, which saw junior teams from the region heading to Wodonga to compete.

The event consisted of mixed teams in 10, 12, 14 and Under and Open sections with matches comprising two boys singles rubbers, two girls singles rubbers and two mixed sets.

Barwon was represented in all four age groups,alongwithanother21teamsfromeight other regions in the state.

The 10 and Under team consisted of Elsa Grgic, Esther White, Alfie Oliver and Samuel Weber, and from their section of four, finished second. All four teams were closely matched with all teams posting at least two wins of their six matches and only four sets separating the top from fourth.

While the team performed well overall, standout for the team was Grgic, who only dropped one set for the tournament.

The best representation was in 12 and under withnineteamsintotalstartinginpoolsbefore advancing to playoffs.

Barwon finished second in its pool after a narrow loss to Loddon in the first match, winning both mixed sets and Nina Grigsby takinghersingles,solevelonrubbersbutdown onsets,beforefollowingupwitha6-0winover Goulburn to put it into the four to six play off.

The first playoff was incredibly close against East Gippsland and was tied at three rubbers, five sets and only two games in favour of Barwon, with both teams winning one mixed, one boys singles and one girls singles.

The second match resulted in Barwon taking the match six rubbers to love, putting it top of the group and finishing in fourth overall.

The standout for the team was Grigsby, who remained unbeaten for the weekend in both singles and doubles.

Six teams competed in the 14 and Under section and Barwon was a little unlucky, facing eventualwinnersLoddonCampaspeinthefirst round, going down 5-1, with the one highlight being Sam Carr in his singles.

The second round was a narrow miss against third placed North East with only three games separating the teams.

With the team starting to gel, it rallied in the final match with a 5-1 win against Wimmera.

Sunday started in the same fashion as Saturday when Barwon faced eventual runners-up Mornington Peninsula, losing five rubbers to one with Hanna Schoenmaekers the highlight in her singles.

The final match of the weekend was against South West and the team finished on a high winning six rubbers to love, finishing in fourth place.

The Open event also consisted of six teams and with only four points separating the top five teams, competition was fierce.

ThefirstmatchagainstGoulburnandsecond against South West were incredibly close with Barwon going down by one game in the first and getting up by one in the second.

The third match was again a long battle against Loddon Campaspe with the final sets needing to be pushed to Sunday due to poor light. Eventually Barwon got over the line four rubbers to two.

Thiswasthesameresultforthefourthmatch against North East before going down on sets to Mornington Peninsula in the final match.

The team finished second overall with Gus Maibaum and Matilda Sutherland only dropping one doubles each for the tournament.

Geelong’s top four hopes are in tatters and it faces an uphill battle just to make the finals. The Cats are in ninth spot, half a game behind Western Bulldogs.

“For us it’s about controlling what’s in our area of control and not looking too far ahead, understanding where we are at and not closing a blind eye to it, but unless we take care of business on a weekly basis then that makes that part of it irrelevant,” Dangerfield said. “It’s up to us. If we’re good enough we’ll make it.”

Geelong’s round 21 game against Port Adelaide is at GMHBA Stadium on Saturday, August 5 at 7.25pm.

Finals race heats up

Colac has all but sealed the Geelong Netball League minor premiership, sitting two games and percentage clear of second placed Newtown & Chilwell. With four rounds remaining before finals, the Tigers have been the form side of the competition and face three sides currently in the top five and one from outside in the run home.

The Eagles should finish second and are two games clear of fourth with a danger game against Bell Park this week, followed by Colac before finishing off with Lara and Leopold, two games they should win.

The most interest is in which side will finish third and gain the double chance come finals time.

Onlyhalfagameseparatesthirdplaced St Joseph’s, fourth placed Geelong West and fifth placed South Barwon.

Geelong West should defeat Grovedale this weekend and Leopold the week after with a bye in the penultimate round and anall-importantfinalgameagainstJoeys.

Joeys will start favourites against Leopold and Bell Park before meeting Colac and then the Giants.

South Barwon has a bye this week with winnablegamesagainstGrovedaleandSt Mary’s before a tough encounter against Colac to round off the home and away season.

Bell Park remains only an outside chance to snare a finals spot and must do so by starting six points behind South Barwon.

The Dragons have a tough fortnight coming up starting with Newtown & Chilwell tomorrow, St Joseph’s the week after and finishing with games they should win against Grovedale and St Mary’s.

Grovedale will want to avoid the wooden spoon, but that will be tough. The Tigers are a game and percentage behind St Albans and would need an upset win in the next three weeks and then a win against the Supersaints in the final round.

St Albans has three winnable games and a bye to come and should do enough to avoid last spot.

Star goal attack Bec Winch will be a pivotal player for Colac in the finals. (Ivan Kemp) 298680_29

Under 10 and 12 teams: Alfie Oliver, Samuel Weber, Elsa Grgic, Esther White, Nina Grigsby, Pearl Thompson, Lachie Rae and Zane Ryan.

14 & Under team: Oliver White, Sam Carr, Hanna Schoenmaekers and Isabella Saunders.

Open team: Sue Sutherland (team parent), Matilda Sutherland, Gus Maibaum, Fletcher Allen, Rebekah Schoenmaekers and Alice Crane. (Pictures: Supplied)

Important win for South Barwon

South Barwon’s 35-point win against Newtown & Chilwell on Saturday, July 29 was important for a couple of reasons.

It enabled the Swans to stay in the top five and a top-three scalp would have done wonders for their confidence.

Trailingbytwopointsatthelastchange,the Swans kicked into gear, booting six final-term goals while keeping the Eagles scoreless.

Midfielder Jack Driver gathered the footy 28 times while Andrew Boseley booted five goals.

Braden Hocking kicked four for the Eagles,

whofaceBellParkthisweekendinamust-win game to stay in the top three.

St Mary’s comfortably defeated Leopold in a battle of last year’s grand finalists.

The 46-point win keeps the reigning premiers on top of the ladder while Leopold is outside the five on percentage and faces a battle to qualify for September action.

Youngster Kane Loftus racked up 26 touches and kicked two goals for St Mary’s while Marcus Thompson was his usual busy self for Leopold with 31 disposals.

Colac did what it needed to do against

Grovedale and is now two games clear in second spot.

The 48-point win was made possible by a 28-possession game from Ryan Monaghan and some superb defence from Jack Melican.

Luke Ford was Grovedale’s best with 18 disposals at 94 percent efficiency.

St Joseph’s didn’t have things their own way against North Shore, but a strong first half was enough to win by 48 points.

Paddy De Grandi kicked four goals from 28 touches with the Saints holding the Seagulls goalless in the first half. De Grandi could

Anglesea all but seals finals spot

Anglesea’s destiny is in its own hands after a stirring four-point win against Barwon Heads on Saturday, July 29.

The fourth placed Roos are a game and a half clear of Geelong Amateur in sixth spot. With games against a vastly improved Ocean Grove and fifth placed Modewarre to come, Anglesea only needs to win one of those to play finals.

Anglesea led by 23 points at the last change and had to withstand a Seagulls’ comeback to hang on by four points.

Dylan Pettingill was again on fire in front of the sticks with five goals to take his season’s tally to 51 while midfielders Lewis Beers and Jordan Keras were influential.

Barwon Heads has now slipped to third on the ladder, but with neutral finals venues, nothing has really changed. It will play Drysdale in a qualifying final regardless.

Riley Stuhldreier and Matt Dyer were best

for the Seagulls, who were missing several key players through injury and concussion protocols.

Modewarre remained in fifth spot after a thrilling win against Ocean Grove.

With the Warriors four points in front and the ball near Ocean Grove’s goalsquare the siren sounded to keep Modda’s season alive.

Ocean Grove led by 19 points halfway through the final term, but Modda booted four straight goals to steal victory.

Darby Schilder’s height was a factor for Modewarre and midfielder Jeremy Ollis was in everything while Grady Slocombe and ruckmanEdDaymanweretheGrubbers’best.

Drysdale jumped into second spot with a 43-point win against Newcomb.

Michael Case and Ben Henderson were on fire for the Hawks while James Breust kicked three goals.

The Power haven’t thrown in the towel at all

this season and are playing some good footy with Bray Cullinan and Mason Andrews best on the weekend.

Geelong Amateur must win its remaining two games and hope other results go its way to play finals after suffering a 70-point loss to Torquay.

Torquay found avenues to goal with Will Tamassy (five) and Tom Diamond (three) productive up forward.

Ammos should account for Portarlington this week and then face a tough one against Drysdale in the final round.

DefendersTomZeitzandSpiroAlesioswere Ammos’ best.

Joseph Cincotta booted seven goals for Queenscliff in a 77-point win against Portarlington while Shane Wiffen continued his consistent season for the Demons.

Justin Flynn

have kicked a bag, also booting six behinds for the day.

North Shore improved in the second half with captain Jacob Sammut-Miljevic (29 disposals) and Connor Walmsley (23) busy.

Bell Park defeated Lara by 30 points.

Keegan Gray had 27 kicks and 11 handballs and Zac Mirkovic kicked three goals in the win while Billy Goodwin laid 10 tackles for Lara.

Lachie Horniblow kicked six goals for Geelong West in a 115-point win against St Albans.

Lions roar in upset win

Belmont caused the upset of the Geelong & District Football League round with a surprise win against Werribee Centrals on Saturday, July 29.

The Lions won their sixth game of the season and confined the Centurions to sixth on the ladder, a game and percentage outside the top five.

Belmont booted four goals to none in the first term and then led by 37 points at half time before cruising to a 29-point win.

Andy Wylie booted four goals and was best afield for Belmont while Nathan Jennings also played well.

The loss was disastrous for Centrals, who now face an uphill battle to play finals. They face second, third and fourth in the final three rounds.

Inverleigh put an end to Winchelsea’s finals hopes and at the same time, strengthened its top three credentials.

A 20-point win sees the Hawks in third spot by percentage and they face Bannockburn, North Geelong and Werribee Centrals in the run home. MidfielderRyanRobertsonwassuperb for Inverleigh as was Dalton Grundell, who booted two goals.

A goalless second term didn’t help Winch’s cause, but Leigh Ellis couldn’t have done much more with five of his side’s 10 goals.

East Geelong won an important clash against Bannockburn by 22 points.

The win means fourth placed East Geelong is a game and percentage ahead of the Tigers and only percentage outside the top three.

Ben Crombie booted three goals in a dominant display while Jake Watson-Searle and Zac Smith booted three each.

The Eagles face two teams outside the top five in the run home and should play finals while Banno also plays two lower ranked sides.

Corio won its fifth game of the season with a 16-point win against a gallant Anakie.

Destyn Burns took his goal tally to 42 with a further four on the weekend while Ajang Kuol mun was best for Anakie and Anthony Harding kicked four majors.

Thomson refused to relinquish top spot with a convincing 54-point win against Geelong West.

Both sides were goalless in the first term,buttheTigersbootedseventonone in the second term.

Brent Jacques was the star with seven goals while Sam Jacka was excellent at the other end of the ground.

Bell Post Hill stayed a game clear in second place with an 84-point win against North Geelong.

Main: Darby Schilder takes an uncontested mark and was Modewarre’s best. Left: Jeremy Ollis streams through the centre. Right: The agony and the ecstasy with the ball in the Ocean Grove goal square as the siren goes with Modda up by four points. (Pictures: Ivan Kemp) 350265

ROUND 21

Round 21

We’ll be there.

With over a century of service to the community our team are dedicated to building and maintaining long lasting relationships which span over multiple generations –we always have been there and we always will be there.