Geelong Indy - 11th August 2023

By Matt Hewson

LocaltalentwilltakecentrestagewhenGeelong ArtsCentre(GAC)celebratesthecompletionof its $140 million redevelopment next weekend.

Soul-funk band Jothi, fronted by local musician and educator Gloria Ragesh, will open the show on Friday, August 18 before headline act Jessica Mauboy at the Play House as the GAC kicks off its four-week Grand Opening Festival.

The show sold out within minutes of tickets going on sale, and Ragesh said she and her bandmates were thrilled to be part of the gala opening night.

“We’re very stoked; we’re seeing it as a celebration of all the hard work that we’ve done and we’re just going to enjoy the fact that we get to do this,” she said. “Also, knowing that Jessica Mauboy is just a really lovely human being is really important as well. And getting to do it at the Play House in a sold-out show is an incredible feeling, I can’t wait.”

Ms Ragesh said that while GAC had always been highly supportive of Geelong creatives, the new venues would help usher in a new era for the local arts community.

“It puts such a spotlight on Geelong, and specifically the creative arts in Geelong,” she said. “After COVID, so many venues had shut down around Geelong, venues people played at quite frequently. So it really put a dent in the way creatives could share their music and establish their name.

“We have so much amazing talent here. So this is a really good opportunity for our creatives, especially musicians, to get that ball rolling again and feel inspired to do so.”

While the music plays at the 764-seat theatre Play House, three of Australia’s best comedians – Dave Thornton, Dilruk Jayasinha and Lizzy Hoo – will bring the laughs at the GAC’s Story House.

Talent unites for gala Clubs go purple in memory of Zoe

The month-long festival lineup, which also includes Missy Higgins, Opera Australia, Belvoir St Theatre and Windmill Theatre company, will provide the first look at the new performance venues at the Little Malop Street complex.

GAC chief executive and creative director Joel McGuinness said the event was “a milestone in Geelong’s cultural history”.

Purple was the dominant colour at Elderslie Reserve, Newtown, on Saturday August 5 as two local football netball clubs joined forces for a special cause. Newtown & Chilwell and Bell Park held a special event to honour the life of Zoe Kennedy, who died from an asthma attack in 2020, aged just 13. Zoe played netball for Newtown & Chilwell and her dad Lachlan played footy for Bell Park so it was a logical move to make the Zoe Kennedy Tribute Match between the two clubs. Purple ‘Inhale, Exhale’ scarves and beanies were on show with all funds raised for the Zoe Kennedy Foundation. ■ Pictures: Page 19

Piper Boddington, Millie Agar, Mikayla Reid, Georgia Hannagan, and at front, Evie Handley and Billi Mooney. (Ivan Kemp) 351826_15

Mums forced to travel to deliver

By Melissa Meehan, AAP

Pregnant women in greater Geelong face being sent up to 75km away to deliver their babies because of hospital staff shortages.

Women approaching labour in Geelong have the very real prospect of being sent to Werribee or Melbourne to give birth.

The closure of maternity services at Epworth Geelong in March this year brought the number of services in the regional centre down from three to two.

At the time Epworth cited staffing shortages as a major reason for the closure.

The shortages in the city could force patients to travel 45km away to Werribee or even 75km to Melbourne to have their babies.

Since the closure, the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists said services in the greater Geelong region haven’t kept pace with an increasing population.

“The college is aware that St John of God Hospital Geelong and University Hospital Geelonghave,attimesoverthelastfewmonths, been on bypass for maternity patients and babies, and have needed to transfer patients for whom they would ordinarily be able to provide care,” a spokesperson told AAP

“Services have not kept pace with increasing population, and many women have more complex needs than in the past.

“The main issue has been a physical lack of beds and space, and workforce issues.”

Berth Geelong, which provides pregnancy care, on Friday sent an email to clients warning of the situation at St John of God Geelong.

“Due to a shortage of paediatrician cover, the

hospital may go on bypass,” the email said.

“Be assured the bypass is not related to midwifery care or due to hospital capacity but rather a challenge in providing adequate paediatric support.”

AAP has also seen paediatric guidelines sent to staff at St John of God Geelong making it clear that paediatricians who work there are only available between school drop off and pick up.

Outside of those times, staff have been directed to contact the on-call paediatrician.

However, a spokesperson for St John of God Geelong rejected claims it was on bypass. They did not answer questions about whether the hospital’smaternityservicehadbeenonbypass

anytime in the past six months.

National Association of Specialist Obstetricians and Gynaecologists president Gino Pecoraro says it’s an all too familiar story, as regional centres across the country struggle to find staff.

“We are in the process of maternity services collapse around the country – it’s not a polite way to put it, but it’s true,” Professor Pecoraro said.

“This is exactly what happened with Queensland, with Gladstone, then Rockhampton and now Cairns – and regional NSW is no different.”

Mr Pecoraro says when private healthcare becomes unaffordable, fewer women use the

private sector, putting pressure on public hospitals and making it harder to entice obstetricians, paediatricians and other specialists.

Barwon Health spokeswoman Kate Bibby said their network had the ability to provide support in the region when required – which included maternity services and birth suites.

“University Hospital Geelong averages about eight births each day and we regularly manage periods of higher birth numbers,” Ms Bibby said.

The Victorian government says Barwon Healthismeetingthematernitydemandsofthe local community and has more than enough capacity to meet the needs of the region.

A spokesman said the government was also backing a range of initiatives to grow the healthcare workforce, with particular attention paid to regional health services.

Staffing issues have been felt by Colac Area Health too. CEO Fiona Brew says Colac Hospital periodically goes on bypass due to staffing issues.

“It is always a difficult decision to make knowing the potential impact on our community,” Ms Brew told AAP

“We are not on extended bypass and we work very closely with our patients on an individualcareplantoensurebothmotherand baby are safe.”

Ms Brew said patients were usually diverted to Barwon Health’s University Hospital, but if the family lived closer they could be sent to South West Healthcare.

The state Health Department was unable to provide data on where women gave birth based on their postcode.

Paper houses highlight the homelessness crisis

The Barwon South West Homelessness Network (BSWHN) has continued the campaignbegunatParliamentHouselastweek tohighlighttheneedformoresocialhousingto combat Victoria’s homelessness crisis.

The Victorian Homelessness Network (VHN) kicked off Homelessness Week by presenting 6000 origami houses on the steps of Parliament House in Melbourne on August 2.

BSWHN kept the campaign going this week by inviting community members down to 111-113 Little Malop Street to fold houses of their own and lend their voice to the calls for more public and social housing.

Nearly 7000 households in the Barwon region are on the Victorian Housing Register (VHR), having demonstrated homelessness and/or family violence.

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‘It’s time to end homelessness’, and community advocates are calling for government leaders to address the lack of available social housing.

Barwon Local Area Services Network chair Lucy Dodemaide said Victoria’s homelessness crisis was unacceptable, requiring “urgent solutions”.

“(Housing) stock is one of the huge issues, because if you can circuit-break some of the transience, then you can start addressing those other issues that exacerbate homelessness,” Ms Dodemaide said.

BSWHN co-ordinator Rebecca Callahan said homelessness was “not inevitable”.

“With enough social and affordable homes and the right support, everyone in the community can be permanently housed,”

Rebecca Callahan said. “The first step to ending homelessness is ensuring people have access to housing they can afford. There is a dire shortage of social housing in Victoria.

“The City of Greater Geelong social housing plan was launched in 2019, and when it was done they estimated they needed 3000 houses. Now, that need has doubled.”

Greater Geelong City Council

Extraordinary Vacancy

An extraordinary vacancy has occurred in Bellarine Ward on Greater Geelong City Council due to the resignation of Councillor Stephanie Asher on Saturday 29 July 2023

The vacancy will be filled through a countback of the formal ballot papers cast at the last general election in October 2020. Votes will be redistributed to candidates who were unsuccessful at that general election, and who remain eligible to participate in the countback, to fill the extraordinary vacancy.

The countback will take place at 10 am on Monday 28 August 2023

The Victorian Electoral Commission will be hosting the countback online via webinar from 9:30 am on Monday 28 August 2023. Interested parties may observe the countback by visiting vec.vic.gov.au

The result will be published online at vec.vic.gov.au and in this publication following the countback.

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Lucy Dodemaide, Barwon Local Area Services Network chair. (Ivan Kemp) 351862_04

Attempts to save Epworth Hospital’s maternity ward proved futile. (Ivan Kemp) 313559_05

Winter demand for ambulances

The annual winter spike in demand for emergency ambulance services has had a predictable effect on ambulance response times around the Greater Geelong region. With the total number of first response incidents increasing from 4671 in January to March to 4773 in April to July, the average response time increased from 13 minutes and 48 seconds to 14:08.

However, ambulance services in the region performed better than this time last year, with the April-June 2022 average response time at 14:25 for 4738 first response call-outs.

Ambulance Victoria Barwon South West director regional and clinical operations Terry Marshall said the April-June quarter of 2022-23 was Ambulance Victoria’s third busiest on record.

“Every winter we see demand rise, and this year is still challenging as COVID-19 and influenza spreads, and more staff are furloughed due to illness,” Mr Marshall said.

“This winter we again urge you to help our paramedics, first responders and hospitals by saving triple-0 (000) for emergencies and accessing alternative care options which can better meet your needs.”

Ambulance Victoria executive director clinical operations Anthony Carlyon said Ambulance Victoria had more than tripled the size of its secondary triage team since October 2021, while its Medium Acuity Transport Service freed up more ambulances for critically ill patients.

“Some people hesitate to call 000 because they are not sure if their situation is an emergency. If in doubt, always call 000 and the trained call-taker will help and direct you,” Mr Carlyon said.

“Despite our current challenges, our dedicated paramedics continue to deliver safe and high-quality patient outcomes, including Australia’s best cardiac arrest survival rates.”

Chalking up last wishes

The Geelong community has had the chance to reflect on death and share their aspirations thanks to an interactive art project.

Community palliative care provider Anam Cara House Geelong created the Before I Die Wall on National Dying to Know Day, August 8, to start a public conversation on death and dying.

Chief executive Adrian Hart said the community engagement piece inspired people to write down their thoughts, hopes, and what they would like to do before they die.

“We know that there aren’t enough conversations around dying and we’re trying to break down the taboos of death,” he said.

“We’re using a blackboard type of arrangementwherepeoplecancomeandwrite about death and dying ... it just encourages that conversation for the community.

“We want to make sure that those conversations are had and not had when it’s too late when someone’s either too sick or dying.

“Putting them up on the wall allows people to review other thoughts and just to generate

that thought.”

Mr Hart said the temporary chalk installation was one of 5000 walls created worldwide, and anyone was invited to write on the wall in Geelong.

“This is part of a worldwide initiative and we’re glad to be part of it,” he said.

“The idea is to generate conversations about death and dying and get people to be involved in a unique way.”

The Before I Die Wall was created on the walls of Highton’s Porter Avenue Pies and Cakes, a big supporter of Anam Cara House Geelong.

Jena Carr

William Price and Mitch Fletcher after signing the Before I Die board. (Ivan Kemp) 351511_03

‘‘ We want to make sure that those conversations are had and not had when it’s too late ’’

- Adrian Hart

New denture clinic open

Gain a smile worthy of showing off by the team at Affordable Denture Clinic, now in East Geelong.

Established 10 years ago, the clinic can provide you with a mouth full of solutions including, dentures, partial dentures, custom mouth guards and denture implants.

Owner and dental prosthetist Jason Demko has more than 30 years’ experience in the dental field and has just opened the doors to the clinic’s new location at 306 Myers Street, East Geelong.

Mr Demko and his team are able to discuss a variety of options to help you achieve your best smile yet.

Ensuring to keep up-to-date with dental prosthetist technologies, Mr Demko focuses on utilising a variety of systems to integrate new practices into his denture work at the clinic.

Creative dental solutions

Creative Dental Haus is a state-of-the-art dental clinic giving you a family dental experiencelikenootherintheGeelongregion.

Withtheambienceofadayspa,patientscan feel comfortable while enjoying a moment of self-care.

Listening to calming music played throughoutthepractice,grabacoffeefromthe coffee machine or stream television from our comfortable couch in the waiting room. There are overhead TVs with Netflix in all dental rooms.

Creative Dental Haus is founded and locally owned by Geelong west resident and principal dentist Dr Andrew James, who has more than 18 years’ experience in the dental industry. Technology is the most important aspect the clinic has been designed around with

convenient, ultra-modern same-day dentistry and digital dentistry making treatment more affordable.

Creative Dental Haus offers patients all aspects of general and cosmetic dentistry as well as treatments, such as dental implants, porcelain veneers, composite veneers, gum lifting, full dentures, partial dentures and much more.

The new-patient special offers a comprehensive full mouth check-up, complete setofbitewingX-rays,scaleandpolishforonly $180 for adults, $120 for children.

Also available is the ZOOM! in chair whitening special at $399 and take-home ZOOM whitening at $320.

Allpatientsandtheirstoriesareunique,and their treatment is specifically tailored to them.

As part of their care and quality focused service, Affordable Denture Clinic is the only denture clinic in the Geelong and greater district area authorised to provide and manufacture Valplast, the only dentures with an unbreakable lifetime guarantee.

Metalfreeandwithinvisibleclasps,they’rea great resolution to your denture needs.

Striving to find the best denture solution, Mr Demko and his team ensure the utmost care and quality of service to their patients.

“Weareafamilyownedbusinesscommitted to providing highly personalised services to each individual,” he says.

The clinic’s new location, Mr Demko says, is a reflection of hard work and commitment to provide an environment to give his clients the very best in dental prosthetics.

He says it wouldn’t have been possible without the ongoing support from the community and his clients.

Committed to providing a highly

personalised service, the team at Affordable Denture Clinic can help you smile again.

Appointments can be made by calling 5222 4090 or online at afordabledentureclinic.com.au

Left: Dr Andrew James has more than 18 years’ experience in the dental industry. Right: Creative Dental Haus is a state-of-the-art dental clinic. (Pictures: Supplied)

Top: Jason Demko with patient Eddie Fraser.

Above: Inside the clinic. (Pictures: Ivan Kemp)

40 years of patient-first care at Myers Street Dental

Myers Street Dental Clinic has been taking care of the Geelong community for 40 years and is one of the larger practices in the area.

It is located just one kilometre from the city centre with ample parking available for their patients’ convenience.

The dental clinic stands out for its collaboration between clinicians who ensure their patients are in good hands and strict infection control processes aligning with their Dental Practice Accreditation.

They aim to create a positive patient dental experience continually. The clinic is owned and operated by three highly experienced principal dentists who share over 70 years of industry.

Dr Brenda Loh holds a masters in laser dentistry and an International Academy of dento-facial aesthetics fellowship. She is among the first to offer Hydrafacial™ treatments in a dental setting in Geelong.

Dr Gautam Herle passionately embraces modern technology and stays at the forefront of all dental advancements. He holds a masters in laser dentistry and is a fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologist and Australian Society of Implant Dentistry.

Dr Joe Juric has a unique fascination and a wide-ranging perspective on the correlation between dentistry, teeth, and human well-being.

They’re backed up by three exceptionally

skilled oral health therapists (OHTs), Alex Everett, Paras Paton and Hannah Robertson, and dentist Dr Eren Tuncer.

“Between our seven clinicians, our patients have the assurance that their care is paramount”, practice manager Zenda Foon said.

The practice proactively provides the best patient care by investing in cutting-edge technology, like the on-site Cerec machine that offers the option for a same-day crown insert treatment.

The EMS Airflow® Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT) is the latest addition to the clinic. It offers patient comfort by minimising the use of dental instruments by our OHTs.

A state-of-the-art 3Shape Trios digital impression system bids farewell to messy teeth imprints and ensures a more efficient, comfortable, and accurate dentistry experience for the clinic’s patients. Myers Street Dental Clinic is open Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 8.30am to 5pm, Wednesdays from 8.30am to 8pm, and some Saturdays from 8.30am to 1pm.

To book a consultation or appointment with the friendly team, call 03 5222 4599, visit the 34 Myers Street practice, email info@myersdental.com.au or go online at myersdental.com.au

Left: Myers Street Dental Clinic directors Dr Joe Juric, Dr Brenda Loh and Dr Gautam Herle. Right: Oral health therapists Hannah Robertson, Alex Everett and Paras Paton. (Pictures: Supplied)

Portraits from the past

160 YEARS AGO IN GEELONG

From the pages of the Geelong Chronicle

SENNOTYPE PHOTOGRAPHY

A new photographic process, called sennotype, arrived in Geelong in 1863.

It was brought to Australia by an American, Charles Wilson, who applied to the Victorian Attorney-General for a patent of the process in August 1862. Subsequently, Wilson authorised Henry Frith, of Melbourne, and Messrs Solomon and Bardwell, of Ballarat, to use his sennotype process.

The sennotype photographic process involved two albumen prints, one waxed transparentprintplacedoveronehand-colored identical print, mounted with glass plate, to give a three-dimensional, life-like effect.

Though from Ballarat, Solomon and Bardwell, entered examples of their sennotype portraits at the Geelong Industrial Exhibition. It was opened by the Governor of Victoria, Sir Henry Barkly, and held in the hall of the Mechanics’ Institute. The Exhibition ran for aboutamonth–fromlateDecember1862until the end of January 1863.

The Geelong Chronicle informed its readers that the exhibits of this novel process ‘combine the accuracy of the daguerrotype with the depth and relief of an oil painting’. Another review pronounced that sennotypes ‘have the brilliancy of a painting on ivory’. It went on to say that ‘they have only one fault, which ladies will probably look over – they flatter immensely’.

Overitsfiveweekrun,theGeelongIndustrial Exhibition attracted 13,000 visitors. The photographers received a certificate of merit from the judges for their sennotype portraits.

Solomon and Bardwell also set up temporary photographic chambers in Ryrie Street to meet the expected local demand for the new

photographs. ‘Word of mouth’ from visitors musthavebeenswiftbecausemanyorderscame in to the temporary office. They announced by advertisement that they ‘have more orders in hand than can be completed for several days’. They also took portraits of many notables in Geelong (presumably for free) and displayed them at their chambers. The portraits were, no doubt, useful advertisements for their product.

Despite the Industrial Exhibition closing at the end of January 1863, the photographers were kept busy until April, when they closed their temporary Geelong chambers and

returned to Ballarat.

Bythen,severalGeelongphotographerswere advertising that they could offer the public an ‘improved’ sennotype photograph. While they could not advertise a sennotype photograph because that was under patent; presumably a photograph made by an ‘improved’ process was fair game!

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

Sennotype arrived in Geelong in 1862. (Supplied)

Anakie reserve upgrades open

By Matt Hewson

Anakie Recreation Reserve upgrades, 15 years in the making, were officially opened last Thursday, August 4 by deputy mayor Anthony Aitken, councillor Sarah Hathway and Anakie Football & Netball Club president Heath Menhennet.

The upgrades, the second phase of a process that began in 2017, were completed this year thanks to $2.85 million of funding from the City of Greater Geelong.

Anakie footballers, netballers and cricketers now have access to new social rooms, a commercial kitchen, gym, cool room, unisex amenities, a timekeepers’ space and administration office.

Like many smaller towns, the sporting clubs are the heartbeat of the Anakie community, and football and netball club president Heath Menhemmet said the new facilities meant the club could serve the community better.

“That’s what clubs do, you look after your locals,” Mr Menhemmet said.

“We do Friday night community dinners with the cricket club. We did a funeral for local legend Jack Butcher, we had about 230 in the room for that.

“What(theseupgradeshave)doneisopenup a friendly and warm place for people to come to, and not having to drive to Lara or Geelong to have a feed.

“It’s created a bit of a buzz around the place which has been great and we’re attracting some

people that may not have come to the club in the past..”

MrMenhemmetthankedthecityforfunding the upgrades, which he said had brought the facilities up to modern standards.

“We had a good ground but we had some of the worst facilities in Geelong; we had changerooms for the home and away teams and one toilet,” he said.

“We had a lot of asbestos and after we put in a coffee machine the power would trip out on game day . There were a lot of things that drove us crazy and made it hard for our volunteers and helpers.

“We can’t thank the council enough, they fully funded this and I’ve got to tip my hat to them. We can’t sing their praises enough.”

Young talent on display

Two teenage soloists will feature at Orchestra Geelong’s second concert of 2023 when the much-loved community orchestra presents its Young Artists for a New World of Music program this weekend.

Clarinettist Amanda Briese, 17, and violinist SethLatham,19,twooftheensemble’syoungest musicians, will star when Orchestra Geelong performs three works at the R.W. Gibson Centre at Christian College Senior School.

Mr Latham will perform the solo for Beethoven’s lyrical Romance No. 2 in F Major, while Ms Briese will solo in Mozart’s last great work, his Clarinet Concerto in A Major.

The final work will be Dvorak’s 9th Symphony, “From the New World”, played in its entirety

The concert program was arranged by Orchestra Geelong conductor David Filip and will also include the Acknowledgement of Country, composed by Deborah Cheetham OAM.

OrchestrapresidentKatAston-Mourneysaid theensemblewasthrilledtosharethetalentsof the two young soloists with the audience.

“Amanda and Seth are both really promising young musicians that have been part of Orchestra Geelong over a number of years, so we’veseenthemgrowupthroughtheirmusical journey with us,” she said.

Ms Aston-Mourney said she was looking forward to the orchestra performing its second concert at the new Gibson Centre.

“It’s a purpose-built performance venue, which is really impressive and a lovely venue to play in,” she said. “Prior to this, Geelong just didn’t have an acoustically good venue that wasn’t the size of Costa Hall. (The Gibson Centre) allows all the work that we do on the music to be heard at its best.”

Orchestra Geelong perform this Sunday, August 13 at the R.W. Gibson Centre at 3pm.

Matt Hewson

New charging stations ready for use

Have an electric car and need a charge?

We’ve just installed two 50kW fast chargers at Leisurelink in Waurn Ponds, with two more coming to the new North Bellarine Aquatic Centre in Drysdale when it opens later this year.

These dual-port fast EV chargers can simultaneously charge up to eight cars, offering reliable and convenient charging options to meet the increasing demand from electric vehicle owners.

By investing in this charging infrastructure, we’re supporting the community’s transition to sustainable transportation while reducing carbon emissions to target net zero emissions by 2035.

Leisurelink and the Waurn Ponds Library host the largest rooftop solar systems of any of our facilities, totalling 230kW of solar photovoltaics (PV). Any additional energy use not powered by this local PV system is sourced from the City’s renewable energy contract generated from wind turbines in southwest Victoria, meaning 100 per cent renewable electricity is being used to power these chargers.

The fast chargers were funded in partnership with the Victorian Government through the Destination Charging Across Victoria grants program.

For information about accessing the charging stations, scan the QR code or visit ChargeFox at www.chargefox.com

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-509-2022

- Construction of 58 dwellings including 24 apartments, and removal of native vegetation at 6 Greenway Court, Wandana Heights.

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You can join composting and worm farm experts to learn the basics, ask questions and get started taking control of your food waste. Book now for our session on Saturday 2 September from 11.00am to 12.30pm at Wurriki Nyal, 137-149 Mercer Street, Geelong

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MEETINGS

Geelong Major Events meeting

The next Geelong Major Events meeting will be held in person at Wurriki Nyal, 137-149 Mercer Street, Geelong, on Monday 21 August at 5.30pm

When confidential items are being considered, the meeting will be closed to the public. Meeting records will be available at geelongaustralia.com.au/ events/gme or by scanning the QR code.

Questions from the public to be considered by the Committee must be provided in writing by 5.00pm, Thursday 17 August and be emailed to gme@geelongcity.vic.gov.au including your name, address and contact phone number.

local businesses.

Geelong Deputy Mayor Anthony Aitken, Darren Cheeseman MP and Alison Marchant MP at Leisurelink Aquatic and Recreation Centre, Waurn Ponds.

Amanda Briese rehearsing Mozart’s Concerto in A. (Ivan Kemp) 352405_07

Jessica Hodgson, Jet Mills, deputy mayor Anthony Aitken, Anakie Football & Netball Club president Heath Menhennet, Cr Sarah Hathway, Jaxon King and Emily Ciliberti. (Supplied)

Longer carousel opening hours

Geelong’s ever-popular Waterfront Carousel is now open for longer hours, giving locals and tourists alike more opportunities to visit the historic landmark.

The new opening hours, which went into effect in July, see the carousel open Monday to Friday from 10.30am to 4.30pm and 10.30am to 5pm on weekends all year round.

Thousands residents and visitors alike visit the carousel each year, many to access its visitor information centre, which serviced over 21,000 people in the 2022-23 financial year.

The carousel also hosts private functions, includingweddingceremoniesandreceptions, photo shoots and corporate functions.

Manufactured by the Armitage-Herschell company of New York circa 1892, the carousel was painstakingly restored in the late 1990s overathree-yearperiodthroughapartnership between the City of Greater Geelong and the state government.

With 36 horses, each taking around 300 hours to return to their former glory, the restoration project involved thousands of hours of research and workmanship.

Deputy mayor Anthony Aitken said the site had become one of the Geelong Waterfront’s premier landmarks since its restoration.

“The Carousel has become a much-loved part of our Geelong Waterfront since its restoration and installation by the Steam Packet Development Board in the 1990s,” Cr Aitken said.

“The Carousel holds many memories including for myself, as I was married there in 2003 and I do hope that tourists will make a stop at this beautifully restored feature part of their journey through Geelong.”

Bridge and path named

Marshall’s new bridge and shared-use path on Barwon Heads Road have been named to honour Wadawurrung language and story.

The new bridge over the railway line is now known as ‘Narriyu’, and the Barwon Heads Road upgrade’s shared-use path is ‘Karndoor’.

The words are Wadawurrung for ‘top of the hill’ and ‘track’ respectively.

Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation (WTOAC) led a smoking ceremony on July 30 to commemorate the namings.

WTOAC chose the names as part of its collaboration with Major Road Projects Victoria (MRPV) on the upgrade.

MRPV engaged WTOAC to incorporate informed, meaningful Wadawurrung design in the upgrade and to highlight connections with Wadawurrung landscape, language, culture and communities.

“Using Wadawurrung language and telling stories through design is an opportunity for the wider community to learn about Country,” WTOAC chief executive Liam Murphy said.

“To see Country from the top of many hills,peoplewillwalktheKarndoorpath, just like our people did for thousands of generations across this landscape following the tracks made by animals to get to the water and wetlands.”

Father and son trek for diabetes

A Geelong father and son have embarked on a trip to Papua New Guinea to raise money and awareness for Type 1 diabetes.

Type 1 Foundation’s Leif McCaughley and sonLeoleftAustraliaonWednesday,August8, to conquer the Kokoda Trail to show daughter Lila that anything is possible.

“My daughter Lila was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes 10 years ago and we started the foundation to create awareness and help people manage the day-to-day challenges,” Mr McCaughley said.

“The Trek is nerve-wracking because I’ve

never done anything like that, particularly in a different country.

“My son and I have been training as much as we can outside of work and school and doing treks on the weekend ... whenever we find a block of time, there’s some sort of training.

“Leo is also turning 15 next week on day two of the trip and he’s doing it to show his sister that he’s there to support her and to help raise money and awareness for the foundation as well.”

Mr McCaughley said he was glad to be able to undertake the trek challenge with his son

and raise awareness for Type 1 diabetes.

“As much as I help him, he’ll probably be helping me as well,” he said. “It would be a different dynamic if it was just me on my own going with a bunch of strangers, but with my sonthere,we’llbeabletofeedofeachotherand help each other out along the way.”

The boys will return from their trek on Friday, August 18, and people wishing to donate to the Type 1 Foundation can do so at mycause.com.au/p/304916/leif-mccaughley

Jena Carr

As the Registered Aboriginal Party for the Barwon Heads Road Upgrade project area, WTOAC works to support Wadawurrung Traditional Owners’ aspirations and protect their cultural heritage in line with the Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006.

“We are grateful to Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation for choosing the names for the Narriyu bridge and the Karndoor path,” Major Road Projects Victoria project manager Matt Armitstead said.

“The names are another example of WTOAC’s valuable contribution to the upgrade.”

Geelong survivor shares importance of stroke awareness

A Geelong stroke survivor calls on everyone to watch out for stroke symptoms this National Stroke Week.

Jenny Wentworth was 41 when she had a stroke at a party in 2016. She said she first noticed something was wrong when she dropped a piece of cardboard and couldn’t pick it up.

“My brain wasn’t working and then all of a sudden, I felt this massive bang in my head,” she said. “I could feel everything going limp down my right side, and I realised then that I

was paralysed and had a stroke.”

Ms Wentworth said she felt “petrified” during the stroke as she couldn’t talk or feel the right side of her body and that paramedics initially diagnosed her due to her age.

“The paramedics didn’t realise I had a stroke even though I did,” she said. “Originally, when I got to the emergency room, the doctors thought I’d had a major migraine, but I knew I didn’t. So, doctors didn’t treat me for hours.

“I was thinking, ‘I’ve got to tell someone that I’ve had a stroke’, but I couldn’t speak or write

to tell them anything.

“I was very lucky as I only had a moderate stroke, but I wasn’t treated straight away, so it took me a fair while to get better.

“I do still suffer as a result. I’ll never be able to work full time again and I suffer fatigue. If I’m over tired, I slur my words and get very irritated.”

Stroke Foundation chief executive Lisa Murphey said it was important for people to be aware of the F.A.S.T (Face, Arms, Speech and Time) signs of stroke.

“There is a misconception that stroke only happens to older people, but stroke can happen at any age. It can happen to babies, children, young adults, and older Australians,” she said.

“Stroke is always a medical emergency. Dial 000,gettoahospitalassoonaspossibleandget treatment as soon as possible.

“The sooner you can get to hospital and get treatment if you have a stroke, the better your outcome will be.”

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Geelong mayor Trent Sullivan joins Eden (left) and Violet in celebrating the Carousel’s extended opening hours. (Supplied)

Leo and Leif McCaughley will embark on the Kokoda Trail for type 1 diabetes.(Ivan Kemp) 351913_03

Over 55s lifestyle selling fast at lovely Bellarine Lakes

Bellarine Lakes Country Club is continuing to thrive as a popular place for over 55s and retirees.

Final stages are now selling and strong interest has seen over 65 per cent of these amazing villas sold.

Located close to the beach and only 7km from Geelong CBD, this Country Club, with its own private golf course is selling fast. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to purchase one the last four remaining newly built villas.

The enviable resort style living facility includes; a private golf course, a four-rink bowling green, tennis court, hobby workshop, gymnasium, indoor heated swimming pool and outdoor lap pool, alfresco dining and a beautifully appointed community clubhouse which houses a cinema, billiard room, craft room, medical room, library, fully equipped catering kitchen, club bar and even indoor carpet bowls.

Resident Graeme epitomises the sentiment of many of Bellarine Lakes Country Club residents.

“We love our quality new home which offers a spacious open plan living that is ideal for us,““he said.

“The village is luxurious with a friendly atmosphere. We are close to shops and even haveacommunitybusforeventsandshopping. I have enjoyed learning new skills such as bowling with expert training and guidance from other residents.

“I am a fanatical golfer and love the newly developed fairways and greens at Bellarine Lakes. The course also offers great walkways which are beautifully landscaped and home for much wildlife.

“I also enjoy contributing and interacting with others at our community garden beds. Our community is positive and thriving.”

In addition to scheduled monthly events there are around 30 activity groups offering a

diverse range of activities including; cycling, fishing, aqua aerobics, walking groups, wine appreciation, craft and card groups. Thesearesimplyafewofthewonderfulsocial activities the residents enjoy. If you are seeking a sea change and a low maintenance, quality livingenvironmentwhichofferssecurity,social

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Bellarine Lakes Country Club’s final stages are now selling. (Supplied)

Torquay aquatic design finalised

Surf Coast Shire Council has endorsed detailed designs for a planned $46 million aquatic centre at a special meeting this week.

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Torquay North will include a 25-metre pool, an indoor program pool, gym, allied health suites and program spaces.

Thecouncilwillcontributeover$9millionto the project, while the federal government will provide $20 million.

The state government will contribute $13 million, as well as a further $3.5 million

through its Growing Suburbs Fund for communitywellbeingspaceswithinthecentre.

Withafocusonenvironmentalsustainability and efficiency, the centre’s design includes all-electric power, a rooftop solar array and 100 per cent rainwater retention and reuse.

Ceiling heights have been kept to 7 metres and under, compared to the 11-metre ceilings common in similar centres, with the design also minimising heat transfer between internal spaces.

Surf Coast Shire mayor Liz Pattison said

An earthly exhibition

Photographer, painters, printmakers and sculptors exploring themes around the Earth and celebrating nature have come together to exhibit their work at the Eastern Hub’s Rachinger Gallery.

TheFromtheEarthexhibition,whichopens later this month, will feature works from 25 artists using a variety of media.

Local community art group Belmontaway organised the exhibition in collaboration with the Rachinger Gallery, featuring five main contributors including painter and printmaker Gale Jarmyn and photographer Gabrielle Bridges.

Ms Bridges, who was also one of the organisers, said the art group wanted to provide an array of works that surprised and engaged people.

“We are offering many different views of the natural world, using paintings, prints, ceramics, photographs and other media,” she said.

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“Some of the artists are well-known in their fields, others are emerging artists, and this exhibition will offer the public a chance to see the depth and richness of the talent here in the Geelong region.

“Our group has been delighted with the quality of the artwork submitted and really enjoy all the different views of nature which we can see in this exhibition. It is fascinating how various media offer unique insights.”

The exhibition will be open to the public from Monday, August 28, with a free launch event on Friday, September 1 at Eastern Hub.

Contact Eastern Hub on (03) 5249 6100 or Belmont Away at belmontaway@gmail.com for information.

the council was “proud and excited” to have reached this point in the process.

“We … look forward to having tenders receivedbytheendofDecemberandacontract awarded by the end of April 2024,” Cr Pattison said.

“We are aiming for completion early in 2026, bringing our community and visitors a health and wellbeing asset for all, from learn-to-swimmers to older adults, people with disability,families,lapswimmersandeveryone in-between.

Award-winning comedy

By Matt Hewson

Pursuingacareerincomedyandsigningupfor an anthropology degree may not seem like a natural progression at first glance.

But for up and coming Australian comedy starSweeneyPreston,whopartnerswithEthan Cavanagh to deliver award-winning comedy show Presentation is Everything, it was the obvious choice.

“I genuinely picked anthropology as a major because I thought it would help me with comedy,” he said.

“Anthropology, at its core, is really the study of human diversity. Truly good comedy has to come from somewhere, and oftentimes that stimulus is other people.

“Essentially,comedyisobservation,andthen you transfer those observations into jokes. In anthropology they remain as observations; comedy just takes that next step.

“But that’s just me taking a really long road tojustifymyartsdegree,whichI’vebeentrying to do for the last two years since I graduated.”

Presentation is Everything sold out for its premiere at the 2022 Melbourne Comedy Festival and has since won Best Comedy at 2023 Dunedin Fringe Festival.

Preston’s powers of observation, keenly-honed through studying anthropology, helped give rise to the idea behind the show.

“It was at the end of 2021; at that time a lot of peoplewerespendingalotoftimeonZoom,on video calls, having PowerPoint parties” he said. “We thought, what if we can transfer that intoastand-upforumandmakeitreallyfunny.

Tell some stories, have some jokes that are all centred around the use of PowerPoint.

“For anyone thinking, oh no, this is going to remind me of KPIs and those boring

presentations at uni, it’s not that. It’s the complete opposite.

“We’re offering a fun release, almost a catharsis for anyone who’s had to endure those crap presentations, be it at work or uni or

wherever else in their life.”

Supported by some of Melbourne’s best stand-ups, Presentation is Everything will be at Geelong West Town Hall on Saturday, August 19.

“We recognise that this facility has been a long-held ambition. Our detailed design has taken into consideration feedback and inputs gathered through the design process and we thank community members and particularly our Community Reference Group for their insights and sustained commitment to the project.

“Wealsoacknowledgethesignificantsupport of Australian Government, with funding of $20 million, and the Victorian Government’s contribution of $13 million.”

STUMPS tour new single

Genre-hopping indie rock band STUMPS visit Geelong this month as part of their national tour.

The Sydney trio will bring their blend of Brit pop, funky dance beats, anthemic rock and ethereal soundscapes to the Barwon Club on Saturday, August 19 as they promote their new single Life’s Moving Past You.

STUMPS bassist Merrick Powell said the tour, which began in July and will encompasses the east coast as well as Adelaide and Perth, had been a joy so far.

“It has been unreal, we have played some of the funnest shows to date on this tour, and in some places we didn’t expect,” Powell said.

“The band we are touring with, Jet City Sports Club, have been the greatest people to spend time with on the road, so that has been a pleasure as well.”

STUMPS have never visited Geelong, but Powell said the band was looking forward to entertaining the region’s music lovers.

“We’re so excited to head down to Geelong; many people have told us that the Barwon Club is a great venue, so we’re real pumped,” he said.

“We like to put on a show that has some sweaty dancefloor moments, some big emotional moments and some fun, silly moments.

“We hope to create a space where people can have a great time regardless if they are up the front sweating it up, or having a relaxed listen by the bar.”

Sweeney Preston and Ethan Cavanagh. (Nick Robertson)

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The Guide

THE VOICE

Seven, Sunday, 7pm

GRANTCHESTER

ABC

Could man of god and beguiling star of the show reverend Will (Tom Brittney, pictured) be sent to jail? Stranger things have happened in the world of TV but sometimes it’s more about the stirring journey rather than the destination. At least, that’s what Grantchester fans will be hoping. Emotions are at full speed in tonight’s poignant story about forgiveness. After the shocking motorcycle accident in last week’s episode, Will is shellshocked by the thought he has killed someone. Geordie (Robson Green) is not convinced of his friend’s guilt and sets out to clear him, while unsurprisingly, Elliot (Michael D. Xavier, Outlander) is raring to lock up the pretty priest.

Friday, August 11

This 12th season of the singing juggernaut only kicked off last week, but already the blind auditions are proving to be full of fireworks that strike a chord. From the singers’ emotive backstories to note-perfect performances and some that are simply bursting with determination, once you’ve tuned in, you’d have to be made of stone to not be moved. “Whatcha Say” hitmaker Jason Derulo has joined the theatrics as a coach, working alongside stalwarts Jessica Mauboy, Guy Sebastian and Rita Ora (pictured, from left, with Derulo) to find the next show-stopping crooner.

BACK ROADS

ABC TV, Monday, 8pm

Chatty presenter Heather Ewart (pictured) has arguably almost explored every tiny, fascinating regional town in our vast country. So, after nine seasons of small-town fun, it’s only fitting that she try something a little different: dancing. The ever-popular Apple Isle is her destination, with some invigorating synchronised moves and cowboy boots on the itinerary. She travels across the state with Claire Harris and Kate Strong, two friends who quit their jobs in 2022 to set up a line dancing tour of Australia, raising money for local charities with every step. The troupe’s unstoppable spirit makes for an uplifting story about community and the power of their feel-good footwork.

KITCHEN CABINET

ABC TV, Tuesday, 8pm

With a new government and Prime Minister running the country, lovably verbose foodie, journalist and member of the Parliamentary Press Gallery Annabel Crabb (pictured) returns with the seventh season of her series. Here, she makes herself at home in politicians’ houses, with food and chat on the agenda. This fresh round of eight visits includes Minister for Indigenous Australians Linda Burney, Western Sydney Independent MP Dai Le, Greens Senator Jordon Steele-John, Independent Senator Lidia Thorpe and Minister for Aged Care and Sport Anika Wells, along with Opposition Leader Peter Dutton. Settle in with a cup of tea for this fascinating season of diverse parliamentary figures.

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: Wartilykirri. (Final, PG) Hosted by Phil Breslin.

8.00 Death In Paradise. (Madv, R)

A survival expert is found dead.

9.00 Midsomer Murders. (PG, R)

The authorities are called in to investigate a series of murders inspired by images from a medieval fresco.

10.30 Gold Diggers. (Mls, R)

11.00 ABC Late News.

11.15 Miniseries: Roadkill. (Madls, R)

12.15 Harrow. (Mv, R)

1.05 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

Programs. 5.05pm PJ Masks. 5.20 Thomas.

5.30 Kiri And Lou. 5.35 Fireman Sam. 5.50 Circle Square. 5.55 Ben And Holly. 6.10 Octonauts. 6.20

Bluey. 6.30 Pfffirates. 6.45 The Adventures Of Paddington. 6.55 Shaun The Sheep. 7.05 Andy’s

Global Adventures. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Hard Quiz. 8.30 MOVIE: Her. (2013,

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 World’s Most Scenic River Journeys: The Buller. (PGl, R) Narrated by Bill Nighy.

8.30 Legends Of The Pharaohs: Akhenaton, The Enigma. (M) Takes a look at Akhenaton.

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

10.25 SBS World News Late.

10.55 Vise Le Coeur. (Malv)

11.50 Stella Blomkvist. (MA15+v, R) 1.35 Beforeigners. (MA15+v, R)

3.25 Mastermind

5.00 NHK

Australia. (R)

4.25 Bamay. (R)

World English News Morning.

Philippines The World Tonight.

SBS VICELAND (31)

5.30 ANC

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Johanna Griggs and Adam Dovile embark on an epic road trip through Northern Ireland to Belfast.

7.30 Football. AFL. Round 22. Collingwood v Geelong. From the MCG.

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

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

12.00 To Be Advised.

2.00 Home Shopping.

4.00[MEL]MillionDollarMinute.(R)

4.30[MEL]MillionDollarMinute.(R)

5.00[MEL]NBCToday.

7TWO (62, 72)

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Mega Zoo. (PGm, R) A young elephant breaks his tusks.

8.30 MOVIE: Bridesmaids. (2011, MA15+ls, R) Two best friends have a falling out after one of them asks another person to be her maid of honour. Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Rose Byrne.

10.55 MOVIE: The Break-Up. (2006, Mls, R) Jennifer Aniston.

12.55 The Garden Gurus. (R)

1.20 9Honey: He Said She Said. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

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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. (Ml, R) Graham Norton is joined by Kate Winslet, Sir Lenny Henry, Jack Whitehall and Nadiya Hussain.

12.00 The Project. (R)

1.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

Shopping. (R)

Saturday, August 12

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. (PG, R)

2.00 Death In Paradise. (Madv, R)

3.00 Landline. (R)

3.30 The Number 2 Solution.

3.40 Secrets Of The Museum. (R)

4.30 Restoration Australia. (PG, R)

5.30 War On Waste. (R)

6.30 New Leash On Life. (Final, PG, R)

Newlyweds want a dog.

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

7.30 Grantchester. (Mav) Will is devastated to discover that he could be the cause of a fatal accident.

8.20 Vera. (PG, R) DCI Stanhope delves into the tangled past of an extreme sports fanatic after he plunges to his death from a cliff. Turning to the victim’s old gang for answers, they discover he had a history of stalking his ex-girlfriend.

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

10.45 Last Tango In Halifax. (Ml, R) Celia apologises for causing a scene.

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

ABC TV PLUS (22)

Live At The Apollo. 9.20 Robot Wars. (Final) 10.25 Unprotected Sets. 11.20 Staged.

Late Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Cook Up Bitesize. (R) 9.05 Growing A Greener World. 10.05 The Bee Whisperer. (PG, R) 11.00 Travel Quest. (Return) 12.00 WorldWatch. 12.30 ABC World News Tonight With David Muir. 1.00 PBS

NewsHour. 2.00 Gymnastics. FIG Trampoline World Cup Series. Highlights. 4.00 Trail Towns. (PG, R) 4.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (R) 5.30 Bismarck: 24 Hours To Doom.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo.

(PG) Ernie Dingo visits Sunday Island.

8.30 Amazing Railway Adventures With Nick Knowles: Alaska. (PG) Nick Knowles explores Alaska by rail. His journey begins in Anchorage and takes him due north to Fairbanks.

9.25 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys: West Highlands.

(PG, R) Narrated by Bill Nighy.

10.15 Tony Robinson’s History Of Britain: Georgians. (PGav, R)

11.05 Rex In Rome. (Mlv, R)

12.55 The Witnesses. (Ma, R)

2.55 UFOs.

(PGa, R) 4.15 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.45 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

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6.00 Shopping. [MEL]NBCToday.7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Morning Show. (PG) 12.00

NINE (8, 9)

TEN (5, 10)

Sunday, August 13

5.30 Fake Or Fortune? (R)

6.30 Compass: Hidden Children. Brendan Watkins shares his story.

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

7.30 Restoration Australia: New Town. (PG) Hosted by Anthony Burke.

8.30 Bay Of Fires. (Malv) To reassert her power, Frankie puts Stella on trial in front of the townsfolk.

9.30 The Beast Must Die. (Mal) Frances looks set to exact her revenge, but an unexpected turn of events threatens her plans.

10.20 The Newsreader. (Ml, R) News breaks of Lindy’s release from prison.

11.15 Talking Heads. (R)

11.50 Rage Vault. (MA15+adhlnsv)

2.05 Escape From The City. (R)

5.00 Insiders. (R)

Children’s Programs. 7.05pm Andy’s Global Adventures. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 You Can’t Ask That. 8.30 Louis Theroux: Miami Mega Jail. 9.30 Louis Theroux: African Hunting Holiday. 10.30 Vera. Midnight David Attenborough’s Global Adventure.

12.55 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 1.40 ABC News Update. 1.45 Close. 5.00 Kiddets.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Cook Up Bitesize. (R) 9.05 Growing A Greener World. 10.05 The Bee Whisperer. (PGa, R) 11.00 Travel Quest. 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Motorcycle Racing. Australian ProMX Championship. Round 7. 4.00 Motorcycle Racing. FIM Superbike World Championship. Round 8. Highlights. 5.00 Trail Towns. (R) 5.30 Sinking The German Fleet.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Colosseum: The Beast Master. (M) A look at animals in the Colosseum.

9.15 Amazon: The Lost World: Beginnings Of A Jungle Civilisation. (PG) Part 2 of 3. Takes a look at how new discoveries are revealing a forgotten civilisation that once thrived in the Amazon.

10.10 Hemingway: The Avatar (1929-1944) (Maw, R) Part 2 of 3.

12.05 24 Hours In Emergency: Pressure Point. (Ma, R)

1.55 Tulsa Burning: The 1921 Race Massacre. (MA15+avw, R)

3.25 Patriot Brains. (Mals, R)

4.15 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.45 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. (R)

NHK World English News Morning.

5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera News.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Football. AFL. Round 22. Carlton v Melbourne. From the MCG.

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

11.00 To Be Advised.

12.45[MEL]Reverie.(Mav, R)

1.00 Home Shopping.

2.00[MEL]HomeShopping.(R)

4.00[MEL]GetArty.(R)

4.30[MEL]GetArty.(R)

5.00[MEL]HouseOfWellness.(PG, R)

6.00 Nine News Saturday.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 MOVIE: RED 2. (2013, Mlv, R)

A retired spy tracks down a nuclear device. Bruce Willis, John Malkovich.

9.45 MOVIE: Hunter Killer. (2018, MA15+alv, R) After the Russian president is kidnapped by a rogue general, a group of US Navy SEALs sets out to rescue him. Gerard Butler, Gary Oldman.

11.50 Straight Forward. (Mls, R)

12.40 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (PGa, R)

1.30 The Pet Rescuers. (PGl, R)

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)

6.00 Location, Location, Location Australia. (R) Follows property experts Mitch Edwards and Mark McKie as they search for the perfect home in Adelaide.

7.00 To Be Advised.

8.00 MOVIE: The Wog Boy. (2000, Mls, R) When Greek-Australian man gains national fame following a television appearance, he is recruited by the government as the face of their campaign to improve the country’s unemployment rate. Nick Giannopoulos, Vince Colosimo, Lucy Bell.

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

11.00 Just For Laughs Australia. (MA15+s, R) Hosted by Nath Valvo.

Home Shopping. (R)

Authentic. (PG)

Hour Of Power.

6am Children’s Programs.

1.30pm Surfing Australia TV. 2.00 Motor Racing. Speedseries. TCR Aust Series, Trans Am Series and S5000

6.00 Home Shopping. [MEL]

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 The Voice. (PG) Hosted by Sonia Kruger.

8.45 7NEWS Spotlight. An exclusive, special investigation.

9.45 The Latest: Seven News.

10.15 Born To Kill? Allan Legere. (MA15+v) A look at serial killer Allan Legere.

11.15 Autopsy USA: Tom Petty. (Mad) A look at the 2017 death of Tom Petty.

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

12.30 Home Shopping.

1.30[MEL]TravelOz.(PG, R)

2.00[MEL]HomeShopping.(R)

3.30[MEL]MillionDollarMinute.(R)

4.00[MEL]NBCToday.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

7TWO (62, 72)

6.00 Nine News Sunday.

7.00 The Block. (PGl) Hosted by Scott Cam.

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

9.30 Nine News Late. Takes a look at the latest news and events from Australia and around the world.

10.00 Australian Crime Stories: Mark Standen – A Dirty Cop. (Mad, R)

A look at the case of Mark Standen.

11.00 Killer At The Crime Scene. (Premiere, MA15+av)

11.50 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (Mv, R)

12.40 New Amsterdam. (Mams, 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.

(81, 92)

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

7.30 The Traitors. (Return) Twenty players band together to win up to $250,000 through deception, lies and betrayal.

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. (Mav, R) Captain Milius returns to Hawaii for a secret prisoner exchange operation.

11.00 The Sunday Project. (R) Panellists dissect, digest and reconstitute the daily news, events and hottest topics.

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

Monday, August 14

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30. Presented by Sarah Ferguson.

8.00 Back Roads: Boot Scootin’ Tour, Tasmania. (PGa) Heather Ewart heads to Tasmania.

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

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

9.35 Q+A. Public affairs program.

10.35 ABC Late News.

10.50 The Business. (R)

11.05 The Beast Must Die. (Mal, R)

11.55 The Cult Of The Family. (Ma, R)

12.55 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

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

7.30. (R)

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

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes. (PG) Robson Green is joined by Charlie Hardwick.

8.40 Britain’s Most Expensive Houses. Part 2 of 5. Broker Constance is on a mission to get the listing for singer Laura comfort’s £12.5 million home.

9.35 24 Hours In Emergency: The Fighter. (M) Staff at Queen’s Medical Centre treats a teenager who has been battling a childhood illness.

10.30 SBS World News Late.

11.00 My Brilliant Friend. (Mv) 12.00 Gomorrah. (MA15+av, R)

3.40 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (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 to celebrity coaches Jason Derulo, Rita Ora, Guy Sebastian and Jessica Mauboy. Hosted by Sonia Kruger.

9.15 9-1-1: Lone Star. (Mav) Owen is conflicted when his brother Robert asks him for help. Judd and Grace face a family crisis.

11.15 The Latest: Seven News.

11.45 The Blacklist. (Mav) Under pressure from Hudson’s investigation, the task force must try to anticipate Red’s next move.

12.45[MEL]TheVillage.(Mas, R)

1.00 Home Shopping.

2.00[MEL]HomeShopping.(R)

4.00[MEL]NBCToday.

5.00

5.30 Sunrise. News, sport and weather.

6.00

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Block. (PGl) Hosted by Scott Cam.

8.40 Missing Persons Investigation Unit. (Premiere, PGa) In Melbourne, police race to find a man who went missing during a storm.

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

Tuesday, August 15

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30. Presented by Sarah Ferguson.

8.00 Kitchen Cabinet. (Return) Presented by Annabel Crabb.

8.30 The Soundtrack of Australia: The Sounds We Can Hear. Part 1 of 2. Dr Ann Jones sets out to create her own version of the Golden Record with Australian sounds.

9.30 Our Vietnam War: A Popular War. (PGa) Part 1 of 3.

10.35 ABC Late News.

10.50 The Business. (R)

11.05 Four Corners. (R)

11.50 Media Watch. (PG, R) 12.10 Keep On Dancing. (PG, R) 1.10 In The Face Of Terror. (Mal, R) 2.00 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 Great Coastal Railway Journeys: Bangor To Belfast. (PG) Hosted by Michael Portillo.

8.30 Insight. Kumi Taguchi takes a look at the topic of letting go and whether holding on holds people back.

9.30 Dateline. With Australia cracking down on e-cigarettes, explores why Indonesia has gone the other way.

10.00 SBS World News Late.

10.30 The Point: Referendum Road Trip. (R)

11.30 Pandore. (Malv)

12.30 Bloodlands. (Malv, R)

4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (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 RFDS. (Return, Ma) A year after Eliza left Broken Hill behind, much has changed, with lives at RFDS progressing at a rapid rate.

10.15 Ambulance: Code Red. (Mal) Follows the work of an ambulance service.

11.15 The Latest: Seven News.

11.45 Chicago Fire. (Mav)

12.45[MEL]S.W.A.T.(Mav, 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.

8.35 The Hundred With Andy Lee. Andy Lee is joined by a panel of comedians and 100 Aussies to explore the fun behind the facts.

9.35 Botched. (MA15+lmn) The doctors see three patients who hid their plastic surgery from their loved ones.

10.35 Nine News Late.

11.05 See No Evil: Hustle Mart Murders. (Ma)

12.00 Court Cam. (Mlv)

12.30 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)

4.30

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

5.30 Today.

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

7.30 The Traitors. With another Faithful lost, distrust is rife as even the Traitors begin to turn on each other.

8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns) A fast-paced look at news, with Sam Pang and Ed Kavalee joined by other celebrity panellists to compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week. Hosted by Tom Gleisner.

9.40 To Be Advised.

10.10 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mv, R) The team goes after a killer.

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

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

Home Shopping. (R)

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

7.30 The Traitors. Failing to find a Traitor at the first banishment, the Faithful are hungry for a win.

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 the unexpected death of a Navy reservist who was an investigative journalist.

10.40 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mav, R) Captain Milius returns to Hawaii.

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)

Wednesday, August 16

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30. Presented by Sarah Ferguson.

8.00 Hard Quiz. (PG) Hosted by Tom Gleeson.

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

9.10 Gold Diggers. (Mlsv) Gert and Marigold go on the run.

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

10.10 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (Final)

10.50 ABC Late News.

11.05 The Business. (R)

11.20 Magda’s Big National Health Check. (Ml, R)

12.20 The Great Acceleration. (PG, R) 1.20 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.40 Tenable. (R) 4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

ABC TV PLUS (22)

Hey Duggee: Songs. 6.45 The Adventures Of Paddington. 6.55 Shaun The Sheep. 7.05 Andy’s Global Adventures. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Vera. 9.30 We Hunt Together. 10.20 Killing Eve. 11.05 MOVIE: Her. (2013, MA15+) 1.05am ABC News Update. 1.10

Close. 5.00 Kiddets. 5.10 Andy’s Baby Animals.

5.25 Hoopla. 5.40 Late Programs.

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

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Michael Mosley Secrets Of The Superagers: Body. (PG)

Dr Michael Mosley focuses on the body.

8.30 How Sports Changed The World. Highlights the success of the South African national rugby team in the 1995 Rugby World Cup.

9.40 Wolf. (Premiere, MA15+)

A detective becomes obsessed with the neighbour he believes murdered his 10-year-old brother in the ’90s.

10.40 SBS World News Late.

11.10 Dark Woods. (Mav)

12.05 La Jauria. (MA15+av, R)

3.45 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.45 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG)

7.30 FIFA Women’s World Cup Pre-Game. Pre-game coverage of the FIFA Women’s World Cup semi-final match from Stadium Australia, Sydney.

8.00 Soccer. FIFA Women’s World Cup. Semi-final. From Stadium Australia, Sydney.

10.00 FIFA Women’s World Cup Post-Game. Post-game discussion and interviews of the FIFA Women’s World Cup semi-final match.

10.30 The Latest: Seven News.

11.00 To Be Advised.

12.45[MEL]TheEnemyWithin.(Mav, R)

1.00 Home Shopping.

2.00[MEL]HomeShopping.(R)

4.00[MEL]NBCToday.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise. News, sport and weather.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Block. (PGl) Hosted by Scott Cam.

8.35 Luxe Listings. (Premiere, Ml) Follows Sydney-based real estate and buyer’s agents as they balance their personal and professional lives.

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

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

11.05 The Equalizer. (Madv)

11.50 The Gulf. (Madlsv, R)

12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

2.30 Global Shop. (R)

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)

Thursday, August 17

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30. Presented by Sarah Ferguson.

8.00 Foreign Correspondent. International affairs program.

8.30 Extraordinary Escapes: Judi Love. (PG) Sandi Toksvig takes Judi Love to Cumbria, where they go for a spot of walking and boating.

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

10.05 Art Works. (R) Hosted by Namila Benson.

10.35 ABC Late News.

10.50 The Business. (R)

11.10 The Soundtrack of Australia. (R)

12.10 Q+A. (R)

1.10 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. (PG)

8.30 Stanley Tucci: Searching For Italy: Sicily. (Final, M) Stanley Tucci explores Sicily.

9.20 Kin. (Madlsv) The Kinsellas are blacklisted.

10.20 SBS World News Late.

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

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: Peter McMahon. (Mav) Examines the behaviour of killers after a murder, including the case of pensioner Peter McMahon.

10.30 The Latest: Seven News.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

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

8.30 Emergency. (Mm, R) Catriona fears a tradie might lose his sight after a workplace accident.

9.30 Casualty 24/7. (Mm) Doctor Humphrey’s first patient is a 56-year-old man who dislocated his shoulder at work.

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. (Mas) Four Aussie mates set out to embarrass each other in a public setting.

9.00 Five Bedrooms. (Mls) With her major exam looming, Heather’s world is blown apart when she learns of Ben’s betrayal.

10.00 So Help Me Todd. (PGa) Todd decides to take an experimental drug.

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.

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

7.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly Australia. (PGa) Graeme Hall helps with a noisy dog.

8.30 Gogglebox Australia. (Return) TV fanatics open up their living rooms to reveal their reactions to popular and topical TV shows.

10.30 A+E After Dark. (Mam, R)

11.30 Nine News Late.

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

5.00 NHK World

11.40 Outlander. (Mas, R) 3.55 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. (PG, R)

English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines

The World Tonight.

11.00 Air Crash Investigations: Pacific Plunge. (PGal, R) Takes a look at the crash of Air Alaska Flight 261.

12.00 The Resident. (Mav, R)

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

2.00[MEL]HomeShopping.(R)

4.00[MEL]NBCToday.

5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

12.00 The First 48. (Ma, R)

12.50 New Amsterdam. (Mam, R)

1.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

10.30 To Be Advised.

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

CBS Mornings.

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Anglesea Hair Studio Anglesea

Anglesea Newsagent Anglesea

IGA Anglesea Anglesea

Jan Juc General Store Anglesea

Coles Armstrong Creek Armstrong Creek

Woolworths Armstrong Creek

Coles Armstrong Creek

Woolworths Bannockburn

Batesford Roadhouse Batesford

Batesford Hotel Batesford

Lifestyle Geelong Bell Park

Joey's Continental Bell Park

Bell Post Hill Grocery and Liquor Co Bell Post Hill

Woolworths Bell Post Hill

Belmont Village Shopping Centre Belmont

Kmart Belmont

Coles Belmont

The Food Factory Belmont

The Kidman Avenue Store Belmont

Tyrepower Belmont

Geelong Hearing Belmont

Geelong RSL Belmont

Raiders Bingo Breakwater

White Eagle House Breakwater

Breamlea General Store Breamlea

United Petroleum Corio

United Petroleum Astron Corio

Corio Central Shopping Centre Corio

Shell Club Corio

Fin's Fish & Chips Corio

Rosewall Neighbourhood Centre Corio

Cloverdale Community Centre Corio

Sharland Road Milkbar Corio

Detroit Milkbar Corio

Gateway Hotel Corio

7 Eleven Corio

Drysdale Convenience Store Drysdale

Wiseguys Mens Hairstylists Drysdale

Woolworths Drysdale

Library Lt Malop St Geelong

Geelong Arts Centre Cafe Geelong

Hi Sushi Geelong

Barwon Water Geelong

TEACHA Tea Bar Geelong

Cashstop Geelong

Newsagent Moorabool Street Geelong

Market Square Shopping Centre Geelong

Westfield Shopping Centre Geelong

National Wool Museum Geelong

Wool Museum Cafe Geelong

Deakin Uni Waterfront Geelong

Tourism Geelong & Bellarine Geelong

Eastern Hub Geelong Geelong East

Najdas Celebrations Geelong North

The Sphinx Hotel Geelong North

Woolsy Trading Post Geelong West

Coles Shannon Ave Geelong West

Tempting Tastes Geelong West

Geelong Fresh Foods Geelong West

Woolworths Strand Geelong West

Champions IGA East Grovedale

Grovedale Milk Bar Grovedale

Champions IGA Grovedale

Ingenia Gardens Grovedale

Milkbar Grovedale

Sandstone Cafe Grovedale

Vallis IGA Minimart Hamlyn Heights

McKenzie's Milk Bar Herne Hill

Minerva LPO Herne Hill

Minerva Road Lotto & Post Herne Hill

APCO Service Station Highton

Highton Wash & Shop Highton

Shell Coles Express Highton

Tonton Geelong Coffee Shop Highton

Woolworths Highton Highton

Bon Appetit Cafe Highton

Blurbird Expresso Highton

Highton Authorised Newsagency Highton

Highton Lotto Agency Highton

Cellabrations Highton

Highton North Valley Milkbar Highton

IGA Xpress Vallis Highton

Milk Bar Highton

Barrabool Hills Plaza Highton

Woolworths Barrabool Hills Highton

Direct Chemist outlet Highton

Highton Fish & Chips Highton

Indented Head LPO Indented Head

Coles Lara SC Lara

Anytime Fitness Lara

Ingenia Lifestyle Lara

NewsXpress Lara

Woolworths - Centreway SC Lara

Shell Service Station Lara

Rods Bakery Lara

Lara Sporting Club Lara

Lara Hotel Bottleshop Lara

APCO Service Station Lara

Bendigo Bank Lara

Leopold Supermarket Leopold

Gateway Plaza SC Leopold

Fresh Land Asian Supermarket Manifold

Heights

Foodbiz Moolap

Moriac General Store Moriac

Cellarbrations - Nardi's Newcomb

Bellarine Village Newcomb

Newcomb Central Shopping Centre

Newcomb

Aphrasia St Milk Bar Newtown

Geelong Aquatic Centre Newtown

Newtown Post Office Newtown

Kims Milk Bar Newtown

Newtown Grocery and Liquor Co Newtown

Bell Post Hill SC Norlane

Australia Post Norlane West LPO Norlane

Woolworths Bell Post Hill SC Norlane

Marco's Continental Norlane

Flamingo Milk Bar Norlane

Foodworks Norlane

St. Norlane Asian Grocery Norlane

Rose Ave Fish & Chips Norlane

Ellen's Cafe North Shore

Woolworths Ocean Grove

Coles Supermarket Ocean Grove

Woolworths Portarlington

Cellarbrations at Chas Cole South Geelong

Coles Express South Geelong

Ingenia Lifestyle St Albans Park

IGA St Leonards

Lifestyle Geelong St Leonards

Coles Torquay

IGA Torquay

Woolworths Torquay

Lochard Drive Convenience Store Torquay

Woolworths Torquay North

BP Service Station Waurn Ponds

Coles Waurn Ponds

Woolworths Waurn Ponds

Bunnings Warehouse Waurn Ponds

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.

Themed walk

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

■ 5222 5063, or friendsgbg.org.au

Geelong Christian Singles

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

■ 0418 672 570

Sailing

Geelong Trailable Yacht Club, Sunday, August 13, St Helens boat ramp, Swinburne St, North Geelong. Visitors

welcome.

■ John 0411 142 917 to register

Geelong Scout Heritage Centre

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

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

Combined Probus Club

The Combined Probus Club of Geelong East meets every third Monday of the month, 10am, East Geelong Uniting Church, corner Boundary and Ormond Roads.

■ Malcolm, 0419 376 380

Belmont Combined Probus

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

■ Pamela 5243 4042, or probusclubofbelmont@outlook.com

Barwon Valley Belmont Probus

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

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

Hamlyn Heights Probus

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

■ Noel, 0425 706 339

Geelong Central Probus

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

■ geelcentprob@gmail.com

Newcomb Probus

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

■ Gary, 0407 320 735

Polish language for kids

Fortnightly Polish language classes for kids aged 7-11 at one of Geelong’s libraries.

■ Dorota, 5224 1105

Music for preschoolers

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

■ Rhonda, 0437 241 345

Rostrum meets

Geelong Rostrum Public Speaking Club Inc meets each Monday.

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

Adfas Geelong

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

Spiritual discussion

Lighthearted discussion on all the great works. Grovedale Neighbourhood Centre,

Ocean Grove Seniors

Ocean Grove Seniors play 500 every Thursday at 1.15pm. Cost $20 annually and coffee included. At 102 The Terrace, Ocean Grove. ■ Lyn, 5256 2540

Heyers Road. Wednesdays 7pm to 9pm.

■ Tracey, 0418 320 537

Sing Out Geelong

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

$10.

■ singoutgeelong.com.au

Geelong Jukebox Rockers

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

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

■ 0432 503 997, or jukeboxrockers@gmail.com

Cards

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

■ griddlepop@hotmail.com

Scrabble club

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

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

Games

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

■ Dinah, 0418 547 753

Book club

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

■ Shirley, 0488 055 969

Sing Australia Geelong Choir

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

■ Mary, 0419 278 456

Mindfulness & meditation

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

■ Jean, 5264 7484

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

Scribes Writers Group

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

■ geelongscribeswriters@gmail.com, or 5243 8388

Kids’ church

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

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

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

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

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

■ Joy, 0428 145 138

Line dancing

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

■ Dianne, 0410 039 063

Geelong ballroom dancing

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

■ 5278 9740, or geelongballroomdc.com.au

Corio Bay Lions Club Meetings

First and third Thursday of each month at 6.30pm.

■ geelongcoriobay.vic@lions.org.au

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

Dancer’s Club

Ballroom dancing Wednesdays

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

■ Russ, 5250 1937

Geelong Welsh Ladies Choir

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

■ 0413 406 433, or welshladieschoir.com.au

Chess clubs

Ocean Grove, Tuesdays at 1.30pm at 101 The Terrace, Ocean Grove; Portarlington, Mondays at 9.30am, Parks Hall, 87 Newcombe Street, Portarlington; and St Leonards, Thursdays at 9.30am, unit 2 1375-1377 Murradoc Road (on Blanche Street), St Leonards.

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

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. August 13, 7.30pm to 11.30pm. Cost: $10.

Music: Charles Pedder.

■ 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

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

■ 0455 835 691, or geelong@siswp.com

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

■ John, 0409 234 307

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

■ Allan, 0418 992 672

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

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Out and about

Independent photographer Ivan Kemp was at the Zoe Kennedy Tribute Match at Elderslie Reserve, Newtown, on Saturday, August 5. The collaboration between Newtown & Chilwell and Bell Park Football Netball Clubs was a raging success for an important cause. Zoe lost her life at age 13 to an asthma attack in 2020.

1/ Zoe’s father Lachlan Kennedy. 2/ Kerry-Anne Morrissy. 3/ Melyssa Dunlop and Barbara Cail with Humphrey. 4/ Sam Kennedy (Zoe’s uncle), Sandy Smigowski and Patrick Kennedy (Zoe’s cousin). 5/ Milli Holt, Eve Cannon and Mekah Morrissy. 6/ Jay Millington with daughter Mali. 7/ Talia Bucek, Imogen Clarke and Matisse Higgins. 8/ Scott Uebergang and Jarrod Hepburn. 9/ Georgie Doherty, Olivia Clark, Elly Hannam and Paris Knight. 10/ Karen, Doug and Nick Uebergang and Andrew Kennedy (Zoe’s grandfather) 11/ Simon Murphy, Olivia Cordwell with Abigail, Maddie Wood, James Hetherington and Tom Oldfield with Sunny. (Pictures: Ivan Kemp) 351826

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CROSSWORD

1 To support (7)

5 Supervisors (7)

9 Russian guitar-like instrument (9)

3 Parable (8)

4 Tip of the finger (4)

5 Brotherhood (10)

6 Breaker (6)

7 Former US first lady, – Obama (8)

10 Doctor who stands in temporarily (5)

11 Former glacial geological period (3,3)

12 Strongly emotional (8)

14 Stick of coloured wax (5)

15 Field of floating ice (4)

19 United States federal agency that provides mail services (1.1.1.1)

20 Admission (6)

24 Irritated skin bubbles (8)

25 Person who looks after children (6)

27 Spanish island (5)

28 Journeyed (9)

29 Greek goddess of harvest (7)

30 Atrocity (7)

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1 Surrender (6)

2 Internal organ (6)

8 Of no consequence (2,6)

13 Machine for producing print (10)

16 Having impaired vision (arch.) (8)

17 Looking at the positives (8)

18 Inhabitant (8)

21 Historical royal family of Scotland and Britain (6)

22 Roma is its capital (6)

23 Clear river bed (6)

26 Edible rootstock (4)

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Price an electric shock from Kia

By Derek Ogden, Marque Motoring

Not before time, it’s a chance to dip a toe into theexpandingpoolofKiaelectricvehicleswith a stint in the Niro compact sports utility, albeit the top-of-the-range GT-Line.

And there looms the first obstacle: where the EV models open their account at $44,380, plus on-road costs, for the petrol / electric hybrid Niro HEV S, the full electric GT-Line sets back the buyer $72,100. That’s a big pile of dosh to step over.

And what do you receive in return?

The second-generation Niro has landed with a new look, new advanced technology, reworked powertrains, for the first time Kia Connect connected services, and what Kia claims is a 460-kilometre range.

Kia Connect is an intelligent remote-control app with functions including remote engine start, door lock control and remote climate control, as well as innovative in-car services such as destination and vehicle tracking and system status, valet parking mode, local points of interest and emergency call feature.

Kia Connect is covered over the full Kia seven-year unlimited kilometre warranty and is fully transferable.

The Niro EV has extended Kia’s vehicle bidirectional charging ability whereby the vehicle can not only receive power but supply it from its high-voltage battery. In this case the so-called vehicle-to-load (V2L) capability can be used to charge external devices such as laptops.

Damien Meredith, chief operating officer of Kia Australia, said the Niro represented a sizeable improvement over its predecessor, helping to bolster the Korean manufacturer’s local line-up of electrified vehicles.

Styling

There is no mistaking the new-look Niro EV GT-Line with its striking colours. The test car, for example, was Snow White Pearl with contrasting Steel Grey panels on both sides between the C-Pillar and rear.

Underpinning this post-modern patterning were unique jazzy 17-inch alloy wheels.

Up front a compact LED light set-up combines headlamp, daytime running lights and turn indicators, while rear lights include an integrated aerodynamic design that cleans airflow to help improve illumination.

The styling is regular SUV stuff and in GT-Lineistoppedoffwithapanoramicsunroof and powered tailgate.

Charge points are not easy to find on some EVs. Not so here: access is via an instantly recognisableflapsituatedinthecentreofwhere an ICE radiator would normally live.

Interior

The new SUV platform translates to ample space inside the cabin, capable of taking up to five occupants in relative comfort. Faux leather trim extends to front heated and ventilated seats and two-spoke heated steering wheel.

Bigger than before, with every dimension but height increasing, seat and steering wheel adjustment are adequate for comfortable driving, while the rear bench is flat and can be firm on longer journeys. Leg and headroom are good.

The rotary transmission controller and push button motor start / stop switch share the centre console.

Boot space, accessed via a power tailgate, has taken a jump to 475 litres but with the seats down, 1392 litres is thirteen fewer than the old car. An under-bonnet boot holds 20 litres and is home to the battery charging lead in a dedicated compartment, while the V2L plugislocatedinthebaseoftherearseatathand for running laptops or other small appliances.

Infotainment

Two10.25-inchscreenstakeprideofplaceinthe GT-Line’s digital dash - to the left speedo and the right a power metre. The other media and entertainment screen is packed with features

including an innovative display showing the power flow and the charge state of the battery.

There’s also a 10-inch colour head-up windscreen display, while an eight-speaker harman / kardon audio delivers quality DAB+ radio and also has USB Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. There’s a wireless phone charging point up front

Powertrain

The Niro EV 150 kW electric motor is carried over from the existing car, Kia stating it now develops 255Nm - 140 Nm shy of the outgoing model without performance being compromised but range being improved. Drive is sent to the front wheels through a single reduction gear transmission, with the 64.8 kWh battery pack enabling a driving range of upto460kilometres,fivekilometresmorethan the car it replaces.

Safety

ANCAP is yet to assess and crash-test the Niro so it does not yet have a rating. Eight airbags (dual front, dual side, dual curtain, driver’s knee and centre) feature across the Niro range. Active safety includes anti-lock brakes, stability and traction control, forward collision warning, forward Autonomous emergency braking with junction collision avoidance, reverse AEB, blind spot monitoring, lane

AT A GLANCE

MODEL RANGE

Kia Niro HEV S: $44,380

Kia Niro HEV GT-Line: $50,030

Kia Niro EV S: $65,300

Kia Niro EV GT-Line: $72,100

SPECIFICATIONS

Kia Niro EV GT-Line single electric motor, single speed, FWD SUV

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

departure warning, lane keep assist, reversing camera, forward and reverse cross-traffic alert, exit and rear seat occupant warning.

Driving

First impressions are the quietness of the car – from engine and wind to road surface noise – the result of advanced sound deadening material.

One of three drive modes – Eco, Normal and Sport – can be called up by means of a steering wheel-mounted button. Eco is largely forgettable, Sport is firmer but less economical,

while Normal is relaxed and in keeping with the car’s character.

With a factory claimed 16.3 kWh per 100-kilometre average fuel consumption, the test car recorded an accumulated figure of 14.1 kWh per 100 kilometres average over a week of mixed driving.

A top-up battery charge of around 20 per cent, to 80 pc on a public fast charger, took 40 minutes, pushing the car’s range to 300-plus kilometres. Cost was less than $6.

Kia conducted a full ride and handling tune for the second-generation Niro in Australia, making it the first vehicle from the Korean brand to receive steering map changes since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.

Steeringwheelpaddlescanbeusedtochoose between three levels of braking regeneration. The strongest is good in traffic and delivers a pretty good one-pedal driving experience.

The turning circle is a solid 10.6 metres and thoughtfully Kia has kicked in with a remote parking feature where the key fob can be used to start the car and roll it forward and back to fit in tight garages or shopping centre spots.

Summary

The Kia Niro EV GT-Line is fine on fuel economy, comfort, range and charging convenience.However,$70K-plusisalottostep over before getting into the car.

Generational changes inside and out for Kia Niro electric SUV. (Pictures: Supplied)

Fast and furious netball action

Independent photographer Ivan Kemp was at Elderslie Reserve in Newtown for the Newton & Chilwell vs Bell Park C Grade and 19 & Under netball clashes on Saturday, August 5.

Above, left to right: Jorja Caruso looks to pass; Sienna McInnes accepts a pass; Ruby Pidgeon with the ball; Sophie Coltish gains possession. (Pictures: Ivan Kemp) 351823

Left: Milla Ross wins this contest.

Above: Bella Marles in action.

Cassidy Moore surveys her options.

Above left: Bridget Mapleson gains possession under pressure.

Left: Jade Stramacchia at full stretch. Above: Sara Walsh with an intercept pass. Above right: Jessie Harcombe takes control.

Right: Eliza Dunell with the ball. (Pictures: Ivan Kemp) 351857

Finals fast approaching

Independent photographer Ivan Kemp was at Elderslie Reserve for the Newtown & Chilwell vs Bell Park Geelong Football League game and Thomson Recreation Reserve for the Thomson vs Belmont Geelong & District Football League clash on Saturday, August 5.

Left: Darcy Brown wins this ruck contest.

Above: Liam Walsh kicks clear. Right: Jamie Fulton runs forward for a handball receive.

Left: Ned Harris marks strongly. Centre: Hamish Lucas gets clear. Right: Cameron Wilkinson kicks out of defence. (Pictures: Ivan Kemp) 351827

Left: Travis McGuire clears the ball out of the backline. Right: Jak Evans attempts to evade a tackle.

Above: Brent Jacques snaps one of his four goals for Thomson Above centre: Andrew Jarvis takes a strong pack mark. Above right: Jake Wood tries to get clear. (Pictures: Ivan Kemp) 351828

Sam Jones fires off a handball.

Six teams in tennis finals race

LOCAL TENNIS

Donna Schoenmaekers

Things are heating up in the race for finals in Section 4 Mixed, with six teams still capable of finishing in the four with one round to play.

Drysdale remains four points clear at the top of the ladder after a 4-2 win over sixth placed Clifton Springs/Drysdale this week. The teams were evenly matched going into the final mixed sets, but Drysdale came over the top with a 6-4 win to Sophie Harris and Darren Humphrey in the fifth set, Harris

winning her three sets for the day, while family combo Isabella and Angus Saunders took the sixth 6-1.

Clifton Springs/Drysdale is still in contention only five points behind Wandana Heights White and Highton, which is separated only by percentage at fourth and fifth, and will like its chances at pushing into the four when they come up against bottom team Leopold next week.

Highton drew closer to fourth spot with a 4-2 win over third placed Wandana Heights Blue, placing it only five points out of second.

The teams were locked on sets with only one

gamethe differencegoing intothefinal mixed sets, but Frances Grant and Martin Costello put Highton ahead winning 6-4, before Penelope O’Toole and Brendan O’Hallaran sealed the day with a 6-2 win. Blue will face Drysdale next week, and will need to play well to ensure they maintain a finals berth.

Wandana Heights White also had a 4-2 loss this week when it hosted Eastern Districts, which pushed into second with the win. The play went the same way as the previous two matches with sets at two-all going into the final mixed.

Courtney Johansonn won her third set for

1000 of the best for Ammos’ Ruby

Geelong Amateur goalshooter Ruby Watson became the first Geelong region netballer to shoot 1000 goals in a season.

Watson, 27, scored 88 goals against Portarlington in the Bellarine Netball League round 17 game on Saturday, August 5, and has an astonishing 1001 goals this season with still one home and away match to come.

With the match firmly in Ammos’ keeping (they won 90 to 31), Watson’s A Grade teammates were frantically trying to get her to the magical 1000 mark in the final quarter.

Watson said it meant a lot to achieve the milestone at home in front of her “Ammos family” and not have to wait until this weekend away at Drysdale.

“It had the energy and felt like a grand final and we were one goal down,” she said.

“To be able to do it in our last home game in front of our Ammos family was amazing.

“It was a special moment to be able to do it with everyone. Everyone played with so much purpose and heart. It was relief and pure joy.”

Watson, who stands at 193cm tall, said the crowd started to build when word got around that she was closing in on the 1000 mark. In the end there were more than 100 people watching.

Watson smashed the previous record of 831 set by Ocean Grove’s Bec O’Neill last season.

“Bec is an amazing player and a really nice personaswell,”Watsonsaidofhergoalshooting rival.

“Such a special moment, one that I’ll remember forever.”

The focus for Ammos now turns to finals.

Sitting a game clear of Ocean Grove on top of the ladder, Ammos are hot favourites to win back to back premierships.

“We just have to play our game, we know what we can do,” Watson said. “We know what we’re capable of when we get the basics right.”

Watson said Ocean Grove remained the biggest obstacle to a premiership, but said Queenscliff was also playing well.

The former South Barwon and Geelong Cougars star has no plans to be anywhere else next season.

“I love Ammos - it feels like home,” she said.

Justin Flynn

the day with Justin Heap 6-4 while Debbi Irwin and Jesse Heap sealed the win also getting up 6-4.

White’s finals fate is likely to rest with Highton’s next week when the teams play each other with the winner likely to end the others’ hopes. White will also need to win well, with Clifton Springs/Drysdale also nipping at its heels.

The final match of the round was between Western Heights Uniting and Leopold, sitting outside finals contention in seventh and eighth. While several of the sets were close, Uniting proved too strong taking a 6-0 win.

Four-time premiership player retires

Geelong’s four-time premiership wingman Isaac Smith will retire at the end of the AFL season.

Smith claimed three flags at Hawthorn and won the Norm Smith medal as best afield in Geelong’s premiership last year. The 34-year-old told his Geelong teammates of his decision to retire at the end of the Cats’ current campaign.

“I am so fortunate to have been given the opportunity to play AFL football … to have that play out for me across the last 13 seasons at two great clubs is something really special,” Smith said in a statement on Thursday.

“From the time I walked into Hawthorn, and now being at Geelong, I have always felt right at home at both organisations.

“I would like to thank everyone along the journey, in particular my wife Candice and children Isla and Emmett. I will forever be indebted to you for the support you have shown me.”

The dashing winger played 210 games for the Hawks before switching to Geelong at the end of the 2020 season.

Smith has played 67 of a possible 70 games with the Cats and last season became the oldest winner of the North Smith medal.

Geelong’s football manager Simon Lloyd praised Smith’s team-first approach with the Cats.

“Isaac has been an important member of the club both on and off the field, highlighted by his strong mindset, competitive nature and balanced perspective on life and the game,” Lloyd said in a statement.

“He is a unique individual and his ability to bring energy around the club is something that is going to be missed.”

Geelong is in ninth spot, two premiership points shy of eighth place, with three rounds remaining before the finals. – AAP

It was special day for Geelong Amateur goalshooter Ruby Watson. (Supplied)

Ruby Watson takes the ball in front of Ocean Grove’s Georgia Berry in round 15. (Ivan Kemp) 348273_05

Isaac Smith and daughter Isla being interviewed at the Cats’ premiership parade last year. (Ivan Kemp) 300473_06

Tigers still in the hunt after loss

By Justin Flynn

Despite losing to Inverleigh, Bannockburn is still poised to grab the last Geelong & District Football League finals spot.

The Tigers are still a game clear of Werribee Centrals and two clear of Winchelsea.

Inverleigh’s 42-point win on Saturday, August 5 was full of merit and was enough to keep it in third spot.

Bannockburnbootedsixgoalsintheopening term, but only four for the rest of the game as star mid Matt Tyquin turned it on against his old team to steer Inverleigh to victory.

Fellow onballer James Hussey also starred and forward Dalton Grundell was busy and booted two goals.

Kieran Fulton kicked five for Banno, which

probably only needs to win one of its last two to play finals.

Bell Post Hill made it tough for Werribee Centrals to make finals with a commanding 61-point victory.

The Panthers stayed second on the ladder while prolific midfielder Dylan Witney again starredandWillFord(fourgoals),WillKerrins (three), Nick Costello (three) and Jayden Ettridge (three) all hit the scoreboard.

Winchelsea had to work hard to defeat Corio by four goals and although it is two games out of the five, too much has to go right to make it.

A seven-goal third term set up the win with Leigh Ellis’ five goals a highlight while Jack Hall was Corio’s best.

East Geelong confirmed its finals status with an 84-point win against North Geelong.

The Eagles are still in the hunt for a finals double chance and with Zac Smith on first up forward with six goals, proved too strong after an even first term.

Jacsen Jewell and Zack Baker were fine contributors for North.

A nine goal to two first half was enough for Thomson to be able cruise to victory against Belmont.

The Lions were far more competitive after the long break, but the damage had been done.

Key forward Nathan Bisset booted five goals for the Tigers and Brent Jacques four while midfielder Jahd Anderson was excellent.

NoahHoutsmaandJakEvanswerestandouts for Belmont.

Supersaints break four-year drought

St Albans broke a four-year drought by beating Lara – its first Geelong Football League win since 2019.

The Supersaints trailed by nine points at half time, but rallied with a five-goal final term to win by 26 points on Saturday, August 5.

St Albans was well served by onballer/ defender Harley Cobb, ruckman Nathan Cole and prolific mid Sam Donegan, who also booted three goals from 29 disposals.

Billy Goodwin (24 possessions) and Jake Marshall (22) were good for a disappointing Lara.

St Mary’s won the top of the table clash against Colac on Sunday.

The14-pointwinatKardiniaParkWestOval was set up in the third term when the Saints booted six goals to one.

Jarryd Garner was his usual busy self around the ball and Sam Dobson booted six goals in the win.

Adam Garner kicked four for Colac, which won’t be too disheartened by the loss.

Leopold climbed into the four at St Joseph’s expense with a 32-point win.

Only percentage separates fourth, fifth and sixth.

ConnorGiddings’fivegoalswasinstrumental for the Polders while Luke Justin (33 disposals), Marcus Thompson (33), Harris Jennings (23) and Logan Wagener (33) found the ball at will.

Skipper Al Hickey (30 touches) was Joeys’ best.

South Barwon didn’t have things all its own way against North Shore, but still won by 74 points.

North Shore’s score of 10 goals straight stood out, but it was Fraser Fort’s six goals for South Barwon that had everybody talking and Jackson Carmody threaded through four of his own. Both players took nine marks each.

Sam Witherden had 28 touches for the Seagulls and Joseph Salmon 27.

Newtown & Chilwell remained a game clear in third spot with a 63-point win against Bell Park.

Euriah Hollard was best afield with five goals while Charlie Byrne had the ball 37 times. The win was soured somewhat with a hamstring injury to wingman Zach Walter.

Ben Lloyd (28 disposals) and Keegan Gray (32) found heaps of it for Bell Park.

Geelong West won its eighth game of the season with a 32-point win against Grovedale.

While it’s mathematically possible for the Giants to play finals, too much has to go right for it to happen.

Nick Hoare was best with three goals and ruckman Kye Annand and Emmanuel Ajang (29 touches) also played well.

Mitch Chafer kicked five goals from 20 touches for the Tigers while William Ford (23 kicks and 14 handballs) and Ryan Abbott (17 and 10) did their bit.

Justin Flynn

Tigers first taste of defeat

Drysdale inflicted Torquay’s first loss of the Bellarine Football League season in the penultimate round on Saturday, August 5.

The Hawks won by a point at McCartney Oval, Torquay, with a behind kicked after the siren by James Breust, to guarantee second spot on the ladder while the Tigers will still finish top.

Torquay led by 15 points at half-time andby11atthelastchange,butDrysdale fought back for an epic win 11.10(76) to 10.15(75).

Ruck/forward Ben Henderson continued his excellent run of form while Ben Fennell booted four goals and co-coachTomRuggleskickedtwoforthe Hawks. Lucas Anderson kicked three for Torquay while Sheldon Ham was best. Queenscliff knocked off Barwon Heads by three points in a massive upset. Early, the Coutas looked like going down heavily, but lifted around the stoppages and repeated forward 50 entries had the Heads’ defence stretched.

Daniel De Gois was again among the best for the baby Coutas and Joseph Cincotta kicked three goals.

Brock Close managed to boot four for the Heads while three Charlies – Brauer, Hurst and Walter – were best.

Anglesea made certain of an elimination final spot with a 29-point win against an inaccurate Ocean Grove. The Grubbers had seven more scoring shots, but booted 7.17 compared to the Seas’ 14.4.

Lewis Beers and Max Virgona were best for Anglesea, which may decide to rest players ahead of this week’s game against Modewarre. Defender Glenn Campbell and ruckman Ed Dayman were the Grubbers’ best.

Modewarre defeated Newcomb to stay in fifth spot. The Warriors will still need to win this week to make sure of a finals spot. Geelong Amateur can still finish fifth if it beats Drysdale and Anglesea knocks off Modda. Forward duo Connor Joseph (eight goals) and Tom Hornsey (seven)wereimpossibletostopasModda won by eight goals.

Jack Duke kicked four for the Power and Andrew Steele three. Newcomb hasn’t given up in the back half of the season with some excellent recent performances.

Geelong Amateur defeated Portarlington by 85 points with Jai Sheahan (six goals) and Max Hungerford (five) potent in attack.

Geelong West triumphed by 110 points over Anakie.

Blake Dye booted 10 goals for the Giants in a best afield effort.

Belmont’s Noah Houtsma has front position against Thomson. (Ivan Kemp) 351828_06

Top: Zach Walter drives the ball forward before injuring his hamstring. Above: Euriah Hollard marks in the forward pocket before going back and kicking one of his five goals for Newtown & Chilwell. (Pictures: Ivan Kemp) 351827

ROUND 22

Round 22

PORTER AVE PIES & CAKES