Geelong Indy - 18th August 2023

Fanfare for arts opening

Geelong’s new arts centre officially opens this weekend amid much fanfare.

The highly anticipated $140 million Little Malop Street project officially opens to the public on Saturday, August 19 with free and ticketed events that celebrate stories, creativity and diversity.

Two opening night events will feature stellar headliners – celebrated multi-ARIA-Award winning R&B-pop artist Jessica Mauboy and an Australian comedy triple-header featuring Dave Thornton, Dilruk Jayasinha and Lizzy Hoo.

The epic festival line up will include Missy Higgins, Opera Australia, Belvoir St Theatre, family fun with Windmill Theatre Company, backstage Tours and more.

A community open day on Sunday, August 20 will allow members of the public to explore the new building and witness showcase performances from local community theatre and dance groups as part of the Community Showcase.

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Maternity hubs can cope

By Matt Hewson

St John of God Geelong Hospital and Barwon Health have “categorically” refuted claims Geelong is in the midst of a maternity services crisis following the closure of Epworth Geelong’s maternity ward.

It was reported last week that women in the Geelong region were facing the possibility of being sent up to 75km away to have their babiesdeliveredduetohospitalstaffshortages.

St John of God chief executive Stephen Roberts dismissed the notion of a crisis, saying he was extremely proud of how his staff had responded in the past six months.

“Essentially, it was a doubling in volume in a very short period of time, but we’ve been able to absorb all of the work that’s come out of Epworth so far and we’ve delivered every baby that has been booked with us,” Mr Roberts said.

“No woman has been transferred from here to deliver elsewhere. In that time we were on bypass for a total of six hours during those many months.

“But we have in place, as all reputable health services should, a bypass protocol for circumstances that might arise if something unexpected emerges. Can you guarantee that won’t happen? No. Has it ever happened? No,

it hasn’t.

“We’ve had really productive conversations, collaboration and partnership with Barwon Health to ensure the scenario of sending women outside of the region doesn’t eventuate.”

Barwon Health clinical director of women’s and children’s services, Associate Professor David Fuller, said the situation had been misrepresented.

“(Suggesting women might be sent up to 75km away) is a gross exaggeration,” he said.

“Barwon Health has certainly not been on bypass because of staff shortages ever in my time, and I’ve been here for 20 years.”

Associate Professor Fuller reiterated Mr Roberts’ statements about the productive partnership between Barwon Health and St John of God.

“We’re fortunate in Geelong that we’ve got excellent maternity services, both in the private and the public setting,” he said.

“They work collaboratively and well together. And where the capability level required for receiving care in the private (setting) is greater than what’s able to be provided, we’ve got the capacity to provide that in the public setting.

“We work co-operatively together for the best outcomes for mothers and their babies.”

Jersey Boys cast members Andrew Smith, Ella Walsh and Madeleine Hoogstra (rear), Zoe Moxham, Coco Meadows and Poppy Brown from Geelong Ballet Centre are looking forward to the grand opening of Geelong Arts Centre this weekend. (Ivan Kemp) 354132_11

Concerns over incinerator plan

By Matt Hewson

Community advocates are seeking to raise public awareness of plans to construct a huge waste-to-energy incinerator in Lara and the implications for the city and residents.

Geelong Sustainability will host a public meeting on Monday to brief the community on Prospect Hill International’s (PHI) proposed plant in Lara.

PHI’sincinerator,ifbuilt,wouldburn400,000 tonnes per year of household, commercial and industrial waste, much of which would need to be brought in from elsewhere in Victoria.

Australian National University’s Dr Peter Tait will attend the meeting as its keynote speaker. Dr Tait is a public health expert who published a systematic literature review in 2019 that sought to provide an overview of the evidence on the adverse health effects of waste-to-energy incinerators.

Dr Tait’s 2019 review concluded both old and new incinerators carried potential health risks, including significant associations with some cancers, birth defects, infant deaths and miscarriage. It also found ingestion, or eating foodfromcontaminatedsoil,wasthedominant exposure pathway.

The review concluded that “based on a precautionary principle there is insufficient evidence to conclude that any incinerator is safe”. TheIndependent understands plans for the waste incinerator facility are currently before the Envrionment Protection Authority (EPA), which is assessing the project.

Geelong Sustainability’s Vicki Perrett said many residents were not aware of the plans for the incinerator construction in Lara.

“So we’re trying to build awareness and show that the community has serious concerns,” she said. “Then (we need) to have the council write to the planning minister on behalf of the

Grand reopening festival begins

Geelong Arts Centre (GAC) kicks off its four-week Grand Reopening Festival this weekend, celebrating a new era for the venue following the completion of the $140 million Little Malop Street Redevelopment.

Saturday night’s double-header will feature Jessica Mauboy performing in concert at the Play House to a crowd of nearly 800 people, while the Story House will host a night of stand-up comedy headlined by Dave Thornton.

On Sunday, performers from around the region will showcase the breadth and depth of performing arts in the region at the Community Open Day.

Running over two three-hour sessions at both the Story House and the Play House, the Community Open Day will feature the talents of 20 dance, music and theatre groups, which the public can see for free.

Over the next four weeks the GAC will presentfestivaleventsfeaturingMissyHiggins, Ross Noble, Pseudo Echo and Opera Australia, as well as art exhibitions, backstage tours, family entertainment and thought-provoking theatre.

GAC chief executive Joel McGuinness said he and his team couldn’t wait to unveil the redesigned centre to the public.

“We’resuperexcitedtofinallyopenthesenew spaces for artists and the whole community, “ he said. “It’s been a huge journey, but we’re at the finish line now. We can’t wait to see what the people think of the spaces.”

The new GAC was co-designed in consultation with Wadawurrung Traditional Owners and other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander groups and individuals in the region, which Mr McGuinness said had been a “really important journey”.

“For a number of years now we’ve worked with Traditional Owners and other First Nations people who live here, with ARM architects and the builders to really welcome Countryintotheveryfabricofthebuilding,”he said. “You can feel it, this sense of welcoming, of inclusiveness, of creativity. And that brings us joy to see and feel that.”

Mr McGuinness said the state government, which funded the redevelopment, had provided Geelong with a “once in a generation opportunity”.

“I’m incredibly proud of the tenacity and the vision of the whole team, and my team, over this time. It’s what Geelong deserves,” he said.

“Geelong is an incredible place and it’s what the artists and our arts community deserve; to have something that inspires them and allows them to be aspirational in their own artistic and creative practice.”

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community,becausetheydon’tgettodecideon this sort of planning permit.

“We’ve also got a petition going, so we’re gathering signatures. (Greens MP) Sarah Mansfield will table that for us in October.”

Lara resident Melanie Szocs said she was shocked when she recently found out about plans to build the plant, which would include an 80-metre stack. “This is about the safety of my family, my children, my community. We’re reallyclosetoit,I’llbeabletolookatitfrommy bedroom window, pretty much.”

The open public meeting will be at Lara Golf Club at 7pm on Monday, August 21.

Marshalltown Road upgrade

Marshalltown Road at Grovedale will benefit from a $1.2 million funding injection for upgrades.

Several black spot road projects in the Corangamite electorate will receive more than $2.3 million in federal government funding, with the Grovedale project to include the construction of wombat crossings on each approach to the existing roundabout at Marshalltown Road, reconstruction of the centre island and splitter islands, a new asphalt surface, road drainage and upgraded street lighting.

The project was submitted for funding by the City of Greater Geelong and is included in the $25.6 million of funding for Victoria roads under the Black Spot Program’s 2023–24 funding round.

The Black Spot Program funds safety measures such as traffic signals and roundabouts at locations where a number of serious crashes are known to haveoccurred,orareatriskofoccurring.

“The Grovedale Primary School community are all very pleased that the Bailey Street and Marshalltown Road area has been identified for such significant upgrades,” principal Tina Barnett said. “Along with our school council, we have been advocating for preventative measures to be installed since mid-2022 and this announcement hascomeasawelcomeacknowledgement of the importance of protecting our local community members of all ages.”

Corangamite MP Libby Coker said:

“In announcing these new projects, this government recognises the importance of working with local councils, including the Surf Coast Shire and the City of Greater Geelong, to deliver this program.”

Coco Meadows, Poppy Brown and Zoe Moxham from the Geelong Ballet Centre will perform at the GAC’s Community Open Day on Sunday. (Ivan Kemp) 354132_01

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Indigenous name for new centre

By Matt Hewson

The new Geelong Convention and Exhibition Centre (GCEC) will be called Nyaal Banyul, a name gifted by the Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation.

Revealed on Friday, August 11 at an event on Cunningham Pier, the official name Nyaal Banyul means ‘open your eyes to the hills’, a reference to the landscapes of Wadawurrung Country.

The assembled crowd included Regional Development Minister Harriet Shing, Geelong MP Christine Couzens, Geelong mayor Trent

Sullivan and future operator Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre chief executive Natalie O’Brien AM.

Wadawurrung Traditional Owners presentedaWelcometoCountryceremonyand representatives of the organisation including interim chief executive Liam Murphy and Wadawurrung woman Corrina Eccles spoke on the importance of the waterfront site and the process undertaken to decide on the name.

“Naming in Wadawurrung language is a process only Wadawurrung Traditional Ownerscandoandwearegratefultohavebeen given the opportunity to return language to

Helping abused women

Three Geelong year 12 students are helping women in need by raising money for pamper packs to assist with the complicated healing journeys.

NorthernBayCollegeGoldsworthyCampus’ Belinda Heerin, Indyanna Mayo, and William Nadolski chose violence against women to advocate for as it is a social issue they were passionate about.

Belinda said she wanted to focus on violence against women when she first heard about the task in the students’ Literacy Inquiry subject.

“The best thing we can do for women in violent situations is to try to help them find themselves again and support them through their healing journeys,” she said.

Indyanna said the group wanted to help womenbyraisingmoneyforpamperpacksthat included necessary items like sanitary pads, toiletries, candles, activity books, and student letters.

“The items we’ve included in the pack are intended to help women feel like themselves again after a violent situation,” she said.

William said they had already received a good response from the community, with people reaching out to the students through social media showing support for the students’ task.

“The feedback has been all positive so far … and I’m proud to be a part of the project,” he said.

The students’ Literacy Inquiry teacher Falk Davis said the project formed part of the student’s final literacy assignments, focusing on social justice causes and awareness.

“We look forward to seeing what difference they can make to making their community a better place to live,” he said.

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Country,”MrMurphysaid.“Wealsoappreciate being invited to provide design principles to inform the concept of the GCEC on this part of Country, as the Western Beach cliffs hold special cultural value to Wadawurrung.”

Ms Shing said the state government was honoured to the Wadawurrung Traditional Owners had gifted the name to the new centre.

“Itisprofoundlyimportantthatasweworkto developanysites,whethertheybeinthemiddle of Geelong or at the edges of our state, we are in conversation and partnership with traditional owners on everything from language through to design, visibility of culture and connection

to country,” she said. “These … are central components to an enduring reflection of the oldest continuous culture on earth.

“Making sure that the spaces and the places and the precincts that we develop are inclusive (and) tell the stories that are here already mean that as communities we are thriving and growing together.”

The purpose-built convention and event centre is being funded through the Geelong City Deal, with the state government providing $260 million along with $30 million from the federal government and $3 million from the City of Greater Geelong.

Northern Bay College Goldsworthy Campus students Belinda Heerin, William Nadolski and Indyanna Mayo are collecting pamper packs for women in violent situations. (Ivan Kemp) 353819_02

Labuan Square’s revival

By Cr Trent Sullivan

It’s remarkable to consider the post-war development that occurred in Geelong’s north.

Homes popped up in their hundreds to accommodate workers who flocked to the industrial giants of the day, such as Ford, Shell, International Harvester, Pilkington Glass and Rylands.

Norlane was effectively transformed from farmland in the mid-1940s to a thriving working-class suburb within a decade.

To cater to the massive influx of residents, Labuan Square shopping centre opened in 1954. It became a local hub of economic and social activity.

Given its 70-year history, so many Geelong people have a connection to it.

Mymumfondlyremembersmygrandfather’s hardware/electronics store in Labuan Square, which he ran during the ’70s and ’80s.

However as the key manufacturing sites shut down, and the larger shopping centre at Corio absorbing trade, the strip suffered and declined.

But it is still here, and we know the local community is keen to see Labuan Square revived.

When council first committed to an upgrade ofLabuanSquare,weaskedresidentswhatthey valued most about the area.

Atotalof180communitymembersprovided their input, which helped us to focus on improving the streetscape with better surfaces, play items, furniture, and gardens.

We were thankfully able to expand the scope of our own $405,000 project, with the support of the state government.

A total of $326,000 from the government allowed us to upgrade the lighting, install new toilet facilities, and generally improve amenities.

By working together, we’ve helped to create a more welcoming and vibrant space, and delivered a much better outcome for the community.

Theupgradewasofficiallyopenedearlierthis month, and features:

•The above-mentioned streetscape improvements, plus smart nodes, CCTV and free public wifi

•Additionalamenities,suchasatoilet,shelter, and children’s waterplay fountain; and

•Afantasticpublicmural,byNikkiMcKenzie, Norm Stanley and Tarryn Love, which highlights First Nations creativity and culture.

As part of our commitment for this to be a

community-led project, we collaborated with Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation and Norlane Community Initiatives.

Boththelandscapingandtheartinstallations reference the nearby Cowies Creek, providing a unique, local touch and a strong sense of community pride.

This upgrade is a big step towards the reactivation that this part of Geelong deserves.

It is now over to the community to take it further.

I encourage other creative businesses and social enterprises to make Labuan Square their home, to attract even more shoppers and diners.

With thousands of visitors accessing the nearby Spirit of Tasmania terminal each week, thereisagreatopportunitytocreateanexciting new era for Labuan Square.

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City of Greater Geelong mayor Trent Sullivan. (Ivan Kemp) 348439_25

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Keeping an eye on tradie health

By Jena Carr

A Geelong tradie is warning young tradespeople to protect their eyes and ears all year round while on the job site as Tradies Health Awareness Month wraps up for another year.

Surveyor Ashley Roberts, 40, said it was “really important” that the younger generation use the proper protective work equipment and continue to monitor their health.

“When you get older protecting the ears is crucial especially around loud noises because you can have damage to your hearing when you get older,” he said.

“Especially on the sites I work on, if we use heavy machinery, we have signs advising the need for hearing and eye protection.

“It’s really important that tradies make sure thatthey’reusingthecorrectequipmentsothat they can go home to their family and friends and enjoy the time when you’re not at work as well.”

Waurn Ponds optometrist David Truong said the “younger tradies could learn from their older colleagues” and that once hearing or eyesight is lost, “there is no getting it back”.

“We would really like all tradies in the Geelong area, particularly those aged 18 to 34, to understand the importance of taking preventative measures to look after their hearing and eyesight,” he said.

“We often see older tradies come in citing their workplaces as the reason for their hearing being worse than it used to be or attributing work-related sun damage to their eyes.”

MrTruongsaidwearingpolarisedsunglasses or safety goggles and earmuffs on-site could help protect a person’s eyesight and hearing.

“We know that a large percentage of tradespeople gain eye injuries or sun damage on the job,” he said. “Health professionals want tradies to know that prevention is always better and getting regular health checks is important to retain quality of vision and hearing, both now and for years to come.”

140 years of service

Geelong West Fire Brigade celebrated a milestone on Saturday, August 12, marking its 140th year of protecting lives and property. Formed in 1883, the brigade has evolved into an active, strong, volunteer-based fire brigade and community asset.

Brigade captain Paul Cockerill said it was great to gather with so many community-focused people to reflect on the rich history of the brigade.

“It was wonderful to hear the colourful stories about the brigade shared around the room,” he said.

“I’vebeenamemberofthebrigadesince1998

and to me, the brigade has always been about giving back to the community and protecting our local area.

“It’s really rewarding to be part of a welcoming, tight-knit group that has community safety front-of-mind.

“Our brigade is strong and active and many ofourmembershavemadelife-longfriendships during and after their time with the brigade, which is a testament to (the) sort of people who’ve been part of our history.”

The brigade currently has 56 members and attends approximately 240 incidents each year.

Our Botanic Gardens on show for international networking event

We’re delighted to have hosted the Botanic Gardens Australia and New Zealand (BGANZ) network event, welcoming 80 delegates from more than 20 organisations to our beautiful Botanic Gardens.

BGANZ is the peak industry body that represents the interests of botanic gardens in Australia and New Zealand and it was a great opportunity to showcase our 170-year-old gardens to industry peers. It’s also a good reminder that Botanic Gardens are crucial to our ongoing biodiversity, and to our shared aims of creating a greener world.

Why not visit us soon too? You can experience the diversity of our region’s flora, see some of our threatened plant species and marvel at the diverse range of trees. It’s a great place to immerse yourself in nature, to wander and unwind, have a picnic on the lawn under the canopy of a graceful old tree, or go on a hunt for the hidden rock animals. You can even book an event or wedding in your favourite garden space.

For more information about our Geelong Botanic Gardens, scan the QR code or visit geelong.link/GBG

MEETINGS

Council meeting

The next Council meeting will be held on Tuesday 22 August at the Council Conference and Reception Centre, City Hall, Little Malop Street, Geelong at 6.00pm (doors open 5.45pm).

Reports for consideration include:

›Dogs in Public Places

› Business Feasibility: The Geelong Museum of Motoring and Industry, and the 'Big Thing' ›Proposed Amendment C447 and Planning Permit 1123/2022 – Princess and Huntingdon Streets, Drysdale

For full details of the agenda, and to watch the Council meeting, scan the QR code or visit geelongaustralia.com.au/meetings

Questions and submissions must be provided in writing by 12.00pm, Monday 21 August via the web page above.

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Let’s come together at Steampacket Gardens to cheer on the Matildas in their final game for the tournament.

Show your green and gold colours. Bring your favourite takeaway, plus a picnic rug or chair. Hot drinks and donuts available on site. Family friendly, no flares and alcohol free. Proudly supported by Deakin University. For all the details, scan the QR code or visit geelong.link/LiveSite Go Tillies!

Adopt a pet for less during fee freeze

With over 500 animals in their care, it’s a great time to adopt a pet during the Geelong Animal Welfare Society (GAWS) Winter Fee Freeze promotion.

GAWS prepare the animals for a new life in a forever home and animals are checked over by a vet, vaccinated, desexed, microchipped and given any treatments they need.

Look at the delightful pets awaiting new homes by scanning the QR code or visiting gaws.org.au but don’t wait, the price freeze for adult cats, dogs and rabbits ends on Thursday 31 August

The Heart II - A Shared Journey

Monday 28 and Tuesday 29 August

Wurriki Nyal, 137-149 Mercer Street, Geelong

Join us for a truth telling, healing and sharing yarn with Aunty Pat Anderson who will be joined by Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative Board members and Elders Aunty Wendy Brabham and Uncle Glenn Shea. Young leaders Jordyn Flagg and Naomi Edwards will also speak. Our Wadawurrung Traditional Owners will share a Welcome to Country ceremony. This is a free event.

To book, scan the QR code or visit geelong.link/HeartII

HAVE YOUR SAY

Access and Inclusion Action Plan 2024-28

We’re developing our next Access and Inclusion Action Plan and we want your ideas about how to make our region more accessible, inclusive and welcoming for people with disability. Ways you can provide feedback include completing the Have Your Say survey, attending a community workshop, or by hosting a group conversation using the ‘Host Your Own Conversation’ toolkit.

Scan the QR code or visit geelong.link/ AIAP for more information and to have your say by Tuesday 5 September.

Botanic Gardens Australia and New Zealand (BGANZ) delegates hear from former Geelong Botanic Gardens curator and director, Ian Rogers.

CFA board member Beth Davidson OAM presenting Geelong West captain Paul Cockerill with a service award to the brigade for 140 years of serving the community. (Supplied)

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% 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 have a community bus for events and shopping. 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

companionship, freedom and lifestyle choices, Bellarine Lakes Country Club may offer the lifestyle you have been looking for. Join them for afternoon tea and Open Day on August 24 from 1.30pm to 3.30pm. RSVP

Essential by August 22. Contact Bellarine Lakes Country Club today

or visit 402 Bellarine Highway, Moolap. Friendly lifestyle consultant Lisa Duke welcomes any queries you may have. Inspections are always welcome.

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Seeking local artists and writers

Marshall Station public artworks

As part of the South Geelong to Waurn Ponds Duplication we are seeking local artists to deliver two public artworks at Marshall Station.

We are seeking a writer, text-based artist or graphic designer, and a sculptural artist to create works which will focus on the industrial heritage of the Geelong area. The artworks will play an important role in acknowledging the rich history of the area, and creating a sense of identity for the community.

Artists from underrepresented groups, such as First Nations artists, artists from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, as well as artists with lived experience of disability, are strongly encouraged to apply.

Express your interest

To find out more and express your interest in this opportunity, visit regionalrailrevival.vic.gov.au/ marshall-art-eoi or scan the QR code below by 5pm Sunday 10 September 2023

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

Murran hub is nearly finished

Non-profit organisation Ngarrimili will conduct the first walkthrough of its nearly-constructed First Nations enterprise and retail hub, Murran, this week.

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Intended to help break down the barriers facing First Nations entrepreneurs and businesses, Murran’s primary purposes will be to provide business start-up support and development, education and training, employment and economic development opportunities.

Located on Malop Street in the heart of Geelong, the hub will include meeting and conference rooms, co-working areas, a retail store, gallery and exhibition space and a cafe.

Murran operations manager Samantha French said the first look on Thursday, August 24 was an opportunity for local businesses and organisations to see the hub as it neared completion.

“We’ll have a walk through the hub, then (Ngarrimili chief executive) Bek Lasky will chat about what we want the space to feel like, look like, and the use of it,” she said.

“She’ll talk us through a presentation, what

“What we really want is to get the general community and the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community to come down and use the space as the regular go to for a coffee, see what’s new in the retail store and look at opportunities around support,” Ms French said.

“Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses can hire co-working spaces, hold meetings and formal gatherings. There’s also an art gallery where we can showcase some of the black businesses that we’re supporting, artists and musicians.

“The idea is the space will be culturally safe, an opportunity for the general community to come into a learning space.”

While Thursday’s event is by invitation, Ms Frenchsaidbusinessesorindividualsinterested in being involved with Murran and potentially attending the walkthrough could contact chief executive Bek Lasky on 0480 356 176.

Help arrives from afar

Geelong’s healthcare system continues to receive a boost from the state government’s Pandemic Repair Plan, which has helped hospitalsrecruitworkersfromacrosstheglobe.

Barwon Health officially welcomed another batch of overseas recruits to its ranks this week, bringing the total number of international workers recruited in the past year to 91, with 22 more in the pipeline.

Coming from Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, UK and USA, the recruits have bolstered Barwon Health’s staffing capacity.

New Singapore recruit Nydalenn Reyes, now a registered nurse at Barwon Health, said the hospital had been amazingly helpful through the process and she loved working in her new environment.

“I’ve been here since COVID-19, doing travel nursing for the Department of Health, moving all across Australia,” she said. “I’ve been at different hospitals, where it’s very chaotic and some people are not really very happy, even though they’re trying their best.

“Buthere,evenifwe’rebusywe’restillsmiling and laughing while we work. I love working with my team, and my nurse unit manager is just great. Everyone’s very supportive.”

Barwon Health talent acquisition partner for international recruitment Michelle Jolly supports the hospital’s new recruits once they get to the contract stage of the process, sorting out visas, finding accommodation and support

for spouses and family members.

She said the international recruits had been critical from a basic staffing standpoint, but had also brought many other positives to Barwon Health.

“Obviously during COVID-19 there was an increase in need for nurses, allied health workers, doctors, right across the board,” Ms Jolly said.

But having people from different countries withdifferentideas,we’reseeingsuchapositive vibe from the new international staff members, an absolutely positive impact.”

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Barwon Health international recruits. (Pictures: Ivan Kemp) 353469

New Singapore recruit and registered nurse Nydalenn Reyes.

Remembering life in a war zone

National Vietnam Veterans Day on Friday, August 18, remembers the men and women who died during the Vietnam War. Independent journalist Jena Carr speaks with Vietnam Veterans Association of Australia’s Geelong and District Sub-Branch president Rieny Nieuwenhof about his time serving the Australian army in Vietnam.

Rieny Nieuwenhof was in his early 20s when he was drafted into the army in 1970 to fight in the Vietnam War, which lasted from 1955 to 1975, with Australia becoming involved in 1962.

“I was nervous because at the time there were lots of stuff in the press about the war in Vietnam,” he said.

“There had been many television broadcasts about alleged atrocities in Vietnam, so that was a worry, and people were being killed.

“At the same time as that fear, I also had a sense of service that I was going to serve my country and so I accepted that I would need to give up those few years under national service.”

RienysaidthatwhenhearrivedatVietnam’s Tan Son Nhat airport near Saigon, now known as Ho Chi Minh City, it was bustling with aeroplanes and was very different from Australia.

“The heat in Australia and the heat in in South Vietnam were completely different and a very high humidity as well,” he said.

“The thing that hits you first when you get off the plane onto the tarmac is the heat and the smells, which we’re not used to here in

Australia so that hits you right in the face.

“The smell was damp, and there was a definite smell of faecal matter in there too.

“One day you’re sitting in an office in

Sydney, and the next minute you’re in a war zone within about eight hours so it’s a bit of a shock to the system.”

Rieny was sent to Nui Dat, the main

headquarters for the First Australian Task Force, to assist the 131 Divisional Locating Battery, and spent January to August 1970 in Vietnam.

“I was with the artillery, and as we got there, we had to take on duties,” he said.

“It was a bit of a shock to arrive there, and then, within a day, we were sitting on top of Nui Dat Hill doing the work we were asked to do.

“It was completely outside anyone’s experience because nearly all the people in my battery were national servicemen, except for the officers and some higher ranked non-commissioned officers.”

Rieny said Vietnam Veteran’s Day on August18wasa“significantcommemoration” for everyone who served in the war and for the Geelong region.

“Vietnam Veteran’s Day is very significant because it’s an opportunity to remember the 523 young Australians who were killed,” he said.

“There were many young men who came from Geelong and the Geelong district who served in the war in Vietnam.

“Geelong is one of the few places where we have an Avenue of Honour dedicated to the Vietnam War which is the space between North Geelong’s Swinburne Street and Princess Highway.”

The Vietnam Veterans Association of Australia’s Geelong and District Sub-Branch will march from Swinburne Street on Friday from 10.30am to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial followed by a service at 11am.

Rieny Nieuwenhof is the president of the Vietnam Veterans Association of Australia’s Geelong and District Sub-Branch. (Ivan Kemp) 339531_07

‘‘ One day you’re sitting in an office ... the next minute you’re in a war zone ’’

- Rieny Nieuwenhof

The Guide

GARDENING AUSTRALIA

ABC

After a winter hibernation, this inspirational and homely series returns with a new season and a fresh bunch of gardening projects and stories. Spring might be just about to reveal its sunny face, but tonight it’s all about embracing the winter chill. Millie Ross builds a heated seed-raising bay and finishes some transition-season jobs before the warmer weather arrives. Clarence Slockee (pictured) creates a living sculpture by cultivating air plants into an old tree stump. Enigmatic host Costa Georgiadis meets Bollywood actress Evelyn Sharma, who is creating a beautiful garden in Queensland’s Chinchilla, and Hannah Moloney demonstrates how to train kale trees.

COMFORT FOOD WITH SPENCER WATTS

SBS Food, Tuesday, 5.30pm

Playful Canadian chef Spencer Watts (pictured) doesn’t equate comforting grub with slapdash ingredients or little effort. Here, it’s all about big flavour and fresh produce, seasoned with Watts’ fun outlook. Tonight, leftover barbecue chicken is the star: dressed up with fried tortillas

PICK OF THE WEEK

THE TRAITORS

10, Monday, 7.30pm

Handsome

Rodger Corser (pictured) hams it up nicely in his role as host of this atmospheric, castle-set reality competition, which is rich in deceit, lies and a $250,000 prize. Taking its cues from murder mystery parties and games such as Mafia, it’s based on Dutch hit De Verraders more than 10 international spinoffs. In this second season, the entertainment has been ramped up with the inclusion of a bunch of well-known personalities, including Hannah Ferrier ( Deck), Luke Toki ( Survivor), Ash Pollard ( KitchenRules

Grantley (Underbelly

RESTORATION AUSTRALIA

ABC TV, Sunday, 7.30pm

Sustainability and heritage: can the two approaches to renovating become a perfect match, in a marriage celebrating both nostalgia and forward-thinking?

In tonight’s penultimate episode of this very watchable fifth season, a sweet, old home is in for a shock: couple Rosemary and Rafaele transport their newly acquired Queenslander 800km to an eco village on NSW’s Central Coast. What follows is a complex process to convert the old shack into an energy efficient home for the future that adheres to the village’s strict environmental rules. As the house transforms, question marks hang in the air as sympathetic host Anthony Burke (pictured) follows the optimistic project.

Friday, August 18

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 Gardening Australia. (Return) Josh Byrne visits a leafy loft.

8.30 Death In Paradise. (Mv, R) DI Neville Parker and the team investigate the murder of the owner of a hairdressing salon.

9.30 Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R) After a wealthy farmer is mauled to death by a wild boar, the investigation leads to a restaurant.

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

11.15 Gold Diggers. (Mlsv, R)

11.45 Miniseries: Roadkill. (Madl, R)

12.45 Harrow. (Mv, R)

1.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.45 The Adventures Of Paddington. 6.55 Shaun The

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

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

8.30 Legends Of The Pharaohs: Nefertiti, The Beauty Becomes Queen. (M) Takes a look at Nefertiti.

9.30 New York: The City That Never Sleeps: World’s Richest City. (PGal, R) Part 1 of 3.

10.20 SBS World News Late.

10.50 Vise Le Coeur. (Mav)

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

3.25 Mastermind Australia. (R)

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

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Johanna Griggs catches up with Jess Mauboy.

7.30 Football. AFL. Round 23. Collingwood v Brisbane Lions.

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

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

12.00 Reverie. (Mav, R)

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

2.00[MEL]HomeShopping.(R)

4.00[MEL]MillionDollarMinute.(R)

4.30[MEL]MillionDollarMinute.(R)

5.00[MEL]NBCToday.

Tonight, with one traitor banished, the hunt intensifies for the others, who are hiding in plain sight.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Mega Zoo. (PG, R) A crafty orangutan puts keepers to the test.

8.30 MOVIE: Monster-In-Law.

(2005, Ms, R) A woman faces opposition from her future mother-in-law who is determined to prevent her son’s wedding. Jennifer Lopez, Jane Fonda.

10.30 MOVIE: The Vow. (2012, PGalns, R)

12.25 MOVIE: Bad Boys. (1983, MA15+alv,

R) Sean Penn, Ally Sheedy, Esai Morales.

2.20 Hello SA. (PG, R) 2.45 Garden Gurus Moments. (R)

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping.

(R) 4.00 Postcards. (PG, R) 4.30 Global Shop.

(R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30

Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

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

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

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

9.30 The Graham Norton Show. (PGa, R) Irish comedian Graham Norton is joined by actors Tom Hanks, Naomi Ackie and Suranne Jones.

The Project. (R)

The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

Home Shopping. (R)

Saturday, August 19

ABC TV (2) SBS (3)

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast.

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

12.30 Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R)

2.00 Death In Paradise. (Mv, R)

3.00 Landline. (R)

3.30 For Frogs’ Sake!

3.40 Secrets Of The Museum. (PG, R)

4.30 Restoration Australia. (PG, R)

5.30 The Soundtrack of Australia. (R)

6.30 Kitchen Cabinet. (R) Presented by Annabel Crabb.

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

7.30 Grantchester. (Ma) A man is murdered and a painting is stolen at one of Cambridge’s most prestigious universities.

8.20 Vera. (PG, R) Vera and Joe investigate a fatal stabbing outside a Newcastle nightclub. Identifying the victim as a former police officer, the only clues are an empty flat and an unregistered car with a fortune hidden in the boot.

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

10.45 Last Tango In Halifax. (Ml, R) There is chaos at the bungalow.

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

6.00 WorldWatch. 8.00 DD India Prime Time News. 9.00 National Indigenous Music Awards. (R) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30

ABC World News Tonight With David Muir.

1.00 PBS NewsHour. 2.00 Gymnastics. FIG

Rhythmic World Challenge Cup. Round 3.

Highlights. 4.00 Lancefield Dreaming. (PG, R)

4.40 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (R) 5.40 Secret Nazi Bases. (PG, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo.

(PG) Narelda Jacobs tours Mallacoota.

8.30 Amazing Railway Adventures With Nick Knowles: Peru. (PGa) Nick Knowles embarks on a journey across Peru to Machu Picchu.

9.30 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys: Bavaria. (PGa, R) Chronicles a Bavarian train journey from the middle of a massive meteor crater to Germany’s highest mountain.

10.20 Tony Robinson’s History Of Britain: Second World War. (PGa, R)

11.10 Rex In Rome. (Mv, R)

1.00 The Witnesses. (Ma, R)

3.00 UFOs. (PGas, R) 4.20 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SEVEN (6, 7)

6.00 Home Shopping. [MEL]NBCToday.

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

12.00 Horse Racing. Winx Stakes Day, Quayclean P.B. Lawrence Stakes

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Football. AFL. Round 23. St Kilda v Geelong. From Marvel Stadium, Melbourne.

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

11.00 To Be Advised.

12.45 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 8. OTR SuperSprint. Day 1. Highlights. From The Bend Motorsport Park, South Australia.

2.00 Home Shopping.

4.00[MEL]GetArty.(R)

4.30[MEL]GetArty.(R)

5.00[MEL]HouseOfWellness.(PG, R)

NINE (8, 9)

Sunday, August 20

6.30 Compass: Angels, Demons And Money.

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

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

8.30 Bay Of Fires. (Mal) As Frankie continues to lose support, Stella and Jeremiah team up to sabotage her.

9.30 The Beast Must Die. (Final, Mals) Frances struggles to deal with the fallout of her attempt to punish the man who killed her son.

10.20 The Newsreader. (Ml, R)

A bomb goes off on Russell Street.

11.15 Talking Heads. (Ma, R)

11.55 Rage Vault. (MA15+adhlnsv)

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

World. 10.05 The Bee Whisperer. (PGa, R) 11.00 Travel Quest. (PG) 12.00 Motorcycle Racing. Australian ProMX Championship. Round 8. 3.00 WorldWatch. 4.00 Athletics. World Championships. Day 1. Highlights. 5.00 Sunset Stories. 5.10 Going Places. (R) 5.40 Secret Nazi Bases. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Colosseum: The Martyr. (M) A look at public executions in the Colosseum.

9.15 Amazon: The Lost World: Fall Of A Jungle Civilisation. (PG) Part 3 of 3. Archaeologists explore the role exploitation had on the people of the Amazon.

10.10 Hemingway: The Blank Page (1944-1961) (Mal, R) Part 3 of 3.

12.00 24 Hours In Emergency: Because The Night... (Ma, R)

1.50 American Insurrection. (Mav, R)

3.20 Patriot Brains. (Mals, R)

4.10 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.45 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15

France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera News.

6am WorldWatch. 9.30 Small Business Secrets. 10.00 Shortland St. Noon Jeopardy! 2.35 ABC World News Tonight With David Muir. 3.05 Athletics. World Championships. Day 2. Morning session. 9.55 The UnXplained With William Shatner. 10.45 Dark Side Of The Ring.

12.25am Athletics. World Championships. Day 2. Evening session. 3.25

6.00 Home Shopping. [MEL]NBCToday.

7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) 10.30

6.00 Nine News Saturday.

7.00 Rugby League. NRL. Round 25. St George Illawarra Dragons v Melbourne Storm.

9.30 NRL Saturday Night Footy Post-Match. Post-match coverage of the NRL game between St George Illawarra Dragons and the Melbourne Storm.

10.00 MOVIE: Sicario: Day Of The Soldado. (2018, MA15+dlv, R) A CIA agent enlists the help of a mercenary. Benicio Del Toro, Josh Brolin.

12.20 New Amsterdam. (Mam, R)

1.10 Straight Forward. (MA15+lv, R)

2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa)

2.30 Surfing Australia TV. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

6.00 Location, Location, Location Australia. (R) Property experts search for homes.

7.00 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Mark Coles Smith.

8.00 To Be Advised.

9.00 MOVIE: Wog Boy 2: The Kings Of Mykonos. (2010, Mls, R) A clueless Australian man of Greek descent inherits a beach on the resort island of Mykonos from an uncle. When he and his mate head to Greece with high expectations, they find his inheritance claims could be at risk. Nick Giannopoulos, Vince Colosimo, Alex Dimitriades.

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

12.00 Home Shopping.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 FIFA Women’s World Cup Pre-Game. Pre-game coverage of the final.

8.00 Soccer. FIFA Women’s World Cup. Final.

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

10.30 The Latest: Seven News.

11.00 To Be Advised.

12.00 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 8. OTR SuperSprint. Day 2. Highlights.

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

2.00[MEL]HomeShopping.(R)3.30[MEL] MillionDollarMinute.(R)4.00[MEL]NBC Today.5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

7TWO

6.00 Nine News Sunday.

7.00 The Block. (PGl)

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

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

10.00 Australian Crime Stories: John Friedrich – The Great Imposter. (Ma, R) A look at the case of John Friedrich.

11.00 Killer At The Crime Scene. (Mv)

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

12.40 New Amsterdam. (Mam, R) 1.30 Our State On A Plate. (PG, R) 2.00 Killer At The Crime Scene. (Mv, R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 Fishing Australia. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

9GEM (81, 92)

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

7.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Celebrities, including Denise Scott, Mark Wales and Mark Philippoussis, search for a pet pooch.

9.00 FBI. (Mv) A teenager shows up at FBI headquarters with a large bag of fentanyl seeking the team’s protection from the men who shot his father. Nina comes to Scola with a proposal that he’s hesitant to accept.

10.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mav, R) Captain Milius continues to work with the team in the aftermath of the prisoner exchange.

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

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

Monday, August 21

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30. Presented by Sarah Ferguson.

8.00 Back Roads: Rabaul, Papua New Guinea. (Final, PG) Tania Bale heads to Papua New Guinea.

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. (Final, Mals, R)

11.55 The Cult Of The Family. (Final, 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)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes. (Final, PG) Robson Green is joined by Si King.

8.05 Great British Railway Journeys: Newmarket To Walsingham. (R) Presented by Michael Portillo.

8.40 Britain’s Most Expensive Houses. Part 3 of 5. Managing director Guy Bradshaw hopes to bring a manor house onto his books.

9.35 24 Hours In Emergency: Til’ We Meet Again. (M) An elderly woman falls on a tram.

10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 My Brilliant Friend. (Malv)

12.00 Miniseries: The Unusual Suspects. (Mls, R) 3.55 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.25 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. (PGl) As the blind auditions continue, contestants set out to prove they have what it takes to be a singing sensation.

9.15 The Rookie. (Mv) John and Bailey search for a mystery gunman after a shooting hits a little too close to home.

10.15 The Rookie: Feds. (Mv) A billionaire’s daughter goes missing.

11.15 The Latest: Seven News.

11.45 The Blacklist. (Final, Mav) The task force’s future is decided.

12.45[MEL]TheVillage.(Mas, R)

1.00 Home Shopping.

2.00[MEL]HomeShopping.(R)

4.00[MEL]NBCToday.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

Tuesday, August 22

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Great Coastal Railway Journeys: Dun Laoghaire To Rosslare.

8.30 Insight. Presented by Kumi Taguchi.

9.30 Dateline. A look at Japan’s pro-North Korean community.

10.00 SBS World News Late.

10.30 The Point: Referendum Road Trip. (R) 11.30 Pandore. (Malv) 12.25 Bloodlands. (MA15+av, R) 2.30 Red Light. (MA15+ad, R) 4.25 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. (R)

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

7.00 A Current Affair.

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

8.40 Missing Persons Investigation.

(PGa) Police launch two large-scale searches to find a father of two who goes missing off the WA coast.

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

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

7.30 The Traitors. With the first Traitor finally banished, the hunt for the rest has only just begun. Hosted by Rodger Corser.

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 searches for a copycat 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.

1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

(R)

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGav)

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.

9.15 RFDS. (Mamv) Pete discovers an emergency intervention he performed has had major repercussions.

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

11.15 The Latest: Seven News.

11.45 Chicago Fire. (Ma) Kidd gets a glimpse into Carver’s personal life.

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.

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

9.40 Botched. (Mlmn) A former pro surfer seeks help.

10.40 Nine News Late.

11.10 The Killer Nanny: Did She Do It? (Malv)

12.00 New Amsterdam. (MA15+am, R)

12.50 Court Cam. (Masv, R)

1.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

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

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

7.30 The Traitors. No one is innocent, as both Traitors and Faithful become tangled in the web of lies and deception.

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) When FBI Special Agent Alden Parker is framed for murder, the NCIS team investigate.

10.30 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mav, R) Captain Milius works with the team.

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

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

Wednesday, August 23

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 Mother And Son. (Premiere, Mdl)

After a woman sets fire to the kitchen, her recently-single son moves back into the family home.

9.05 Gold Diggers. (Final, Malsv) Gert and Marigold answer for their crimes.

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

10.00 QI. (PG, R) Hosted by Sandi Toksvig.

10.35 ABC Late News.

10.50 The Business. (R)

11.05 Magda’s Big National Health Check. (PG, R)

12.05 The Great Acceleration. (R) 1.00 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.

7.35 Michael Mosley Secrets Of The Superagers: The Senses. (PG) Dr Michael Mosley focuses on the senses.

8.30 Building The Snowy: The Idea. Part 1 of 3. Documents the story of the Snowy Mountains Scheme, a vast hydroelectricity and irrigation project.

9.30 Wolf. (Malsv) Detective Inspector Jack Caffery accepts the walking man’s mission to find the dog’s owner.

10.35 SBS World News Late.

11.05 Dark Woods. (Mav) Jürgen’s premises are searched.

11.55 La Jauria. (MA15+av, R)

3.20 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.20 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.

9.15 Miniseries: Without Sin. (Malsv) Part 1 of 4. Three years after the murder of her 14-year-old daughter, a woman is still held hostage to her grief when she and her estranged husband are offered a message from the killer.

11.15 The Latest: Seven News.

11.45 Rose West And Myra Hindley: Their Untold Story. (MA15+av, R) The story of Rose West and Myra Hindley.

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.

Thursday, August 24

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: Roisin Conaty. (PG) Sandi Toksvig and Roisin Conaty explore Wales, from the Pembrokeshire Coast to the English Border.

9.20 Grand Designs New Zealand. (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)

12.05 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. (PG, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Great Australian Walks With Julia Zemiro. (PG) Julia Zemiro heads to central Victoria.

8.30 Eva Longoria: Searching For Mexico: Mexico City. (Premiere)

Eva Longoria explores the culture and cuisine of Mexico, beginning with her adopted home town, Mexico City.

9.20 Kin. (MA15+) The endgame starts to take shape.

10.20 SBS World News Late.

10.50 Max Anger: With One Eye Open. (MA15+v)

11.40 Atlantic Crossing. (Mav, R)

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

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

9.30 What The Killer Did Next: Sabina Nessa. (Mav, R) Examines the behaviour of killers after a murder, including the 2021 case of school teacher Sabina Nessa.

10.30 The Latest: Seven News.

11.00 Air Crash Investigations: Peril Over Portugal. (PGa, R) A look at the crash of Martinair Flight 495.

12.00 The Resident. (Mav, R)

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

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

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

8.40 Luxe Listings. Simon takes a tour of a sleek renovation for a new client from overseas. D’Leanne pitches for a new listing.

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

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

11.15 The Equalizer. (Mav) A singer is threatened by a stalker.

12.05 The Gulf. (Madlsv, R)

1.05 New Amsterdam. (Mam, R)

2.00 Getaway. (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.

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. (PGls) Four Aussie mates set out to embarrass each other in a public setting by becoming wait staff at a fancy restaurant.

9.00 Five Bedrooms. (Mal) Following her UK success, Liz is wooed by the crème de la crème of law firms.

10.00 So Help Me Todd. (PGadv) The governor seeks Margaret’s help.

11.00 FBI. (Mv, R) A teenager seeks the team’s protection.

12.00 The Project. (R)

1.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

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

8.30 Emergency. (Mlm, R) A truck accident victim needs two tourniquets above the knee to stop severe blood loss.

9.30 Casualty 24/7. (Mm) A patient is rushed in by ambulance.

10.30 Chicago Med. (MA15+am)

11.20 Nine News Late.

11.50 The First 48. (Mal, R)

12.40 Garden Gurus Moments. (R)

12.50 A+E After Dark. (Mlm, R)

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

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

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

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

10.30 Five Bedrooms. (Mal, R) Liz is wooed by a host of law firms.

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

2.00[MEL]HomeShopping.(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)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

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

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

4.00[MEL]NBCToday.

5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

A Current Affair. (R)

News Early Edition.

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

Safer roads for the Surf Coast

By Jena Carr

Surf Coast residents can look forward to safer roads as the council receives funding to develop, design and plan road safety improvements.

Surf Coast Shire Council was among 11 local governments participating in the first stage of the state government’s $210 million Safe Local Roads and Streets Program. Place Making and Environment general manager Chris Pike said council was

“excited” to be selected for the program that will improve the safety of the shire’s roads, intersections and precincts.

“We look forward to finding out more about the program, including the level of funding available, and how it can help make our roads safer for everyone,” he said.

“We plan to work closely with the Transport Accident Commission to develop road safety improvement projects at known high risk locations across our local road network.”

Council will work closely with the

Ollie’s second chance

A Geelong dog has been given a second chance at life thanks to a Werribee vet and anonymous dog blood donor.

Cass knew something wasn’t right with her four-year-old toy cavoodle Ollie after he spent a day at a groomer.

“I was sitting with him, and I could smell blood,” she said.

“I saw he had a wound on his paw, and that’s when I saw his stomach had lots of little dots that were quite red.

“The spots went down his legs, and one of them was a really deep purple bruise on him.”

Cass took Ollie to the Werribee Greencross Vet Hospital vet, which led her to cancel her trip to Europe to care for her furry friend.

Olliewasdiagnosedwithimmune-mediated thrombocytopenia, where the dog’s immune system destroys the body’s platelets (something in the blood that helps prevent bleeding).

“The vet rang me early the day after I admitted Ollie and said he had no red blood

cells and no platelets, which means he was anaemic and needed a blood transfusion,” Cass said.

“They had to call an owner to bring their dog to the hospital to give blood as Ollie needed fresh blood, which I am incredibly thankful for.

“After Ollie had the transfusion, vet Liam called me and sent me a little video where he looked much better. That’s quite a personal touch; they were just so compassionate.

“Compared to what he was then to now, there is a huge difference in his condition and he’s very lucky.”

Anyone looking to help Ollie and his family out with his ongoing treatment and medical bills can do so at https://gofund.me/5c327ec4

Ollie is the furry friend of Cass and has an auto-immune disorder that affects the way his blood clots. (Ivan Kemp) 353463_01

DepartmentofTransportandPlanning(DTP) and the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) for four years to deliver safer roads across the Shire.

Roads and Road Safety Minister Melissa Horne said fostering “new relationships” between councils, the DTP, and the TAC was important.

“This way they have the tools in place to deliver the safety improvements needed to reduce road trauma on local roads,” she said.

Close to 132,000km of the state’s road

network comprises local roads, with 90 of this year’s 179 fatalities occurring on local roads.

TAC chief executive Tracey Slatter said all the state’s local governments would be introduced to the program later this year, and everyone had a role to play in the safety of Victoria’s roads.

“Councils play a crucial role in identifying their region’s road safety needs and this program will allow us to work together with councils to design and build safer roads for their communities,” she said.

Jena Carr

The Friday Revue live in Geelong

By Matt Hewson

ABC Radio Melbourne’s ever-popular Friday

Revue will be broadcast live from the Geelong Arts Centre’s (GAC) Play House next Friday.

Part of the GAC’s Grand Reopening Festival, hosts Jacinta Parsons and Brian Nankervis will present the three-hour show in Geelong to a packed out live audience.

The show also features some of Australia’s best-loved musical talent, with Vika and Linda

Bull, Tim Rogers and Gretta Ray performing onstage.

Nankervissaid though live broadcasts had been a part of the Friday Revue from its very beginning in 2016, they put a different spin on the show.

“Itreallyisquitedifferent;whenyougotosee a show you want a little bit of flair and pizzazz,” he said.

“You respond to the fact that there are people in the house cheering and clapping. It

Winterbourne on tour

On the back of their newly-announced upcoming album, Central Coast duo Winterbourne will bring their blend of harmonies, vintage rock and new age pop to Geelong in September as part of their Velvet, Honey & Wine tour.

Winterbourne made a return to the live arena earlier in 2023 after a lengthy touring hiatus, visiting capital cities around the nation in March and April to showcase singles Long Distance Runner and Forevermore, released in late 2022.

With the release of single Velvet, Honey & Wine in June and Do Nothing just this week, the indie rockers embarked on this latest tour in early August to regional areas up and down the east coast.

Lead singer and guitarist James Draper said while the band were always exploring new sounds,fanswouldrecognisethecoreelements as being Winterbourne.

“I think it’s just natural that you are inspired more by different sounds (at different times),”

Draper said. “And particularly this new single that’s out this week, it’s certainly something new and refreshing and interesting to us.

“But it still makes sense that we made it. It’s full of harmonies and all the stuff we love, just kind of moulded in a new way.

“But it’s certainly different every night; Jordan’s playing a giant recorder, it’s been great fun.”

Guitarist and vocalist Jordan Brady said the duomadeapointofchangingthingsupattheir live shows.

“I feel like people would get bored with – not necessarily, that’s probably a bit too self-deprecating – with us just playing the record,” Brady said.

“I think we would get bored with just playing the songs as they’re supposed to be. Making the live show a completely different experience to listening to one of our records is one of our strengths;it’ssomethingwereallyenjoydoing.”

Winterbourne plays at the Barwon Club on Saturday, September 2.

raises the excitement level, it raises the level of commitment, and it’s wonderful.

“When Jacinta and I are in the studio it’s just us, and even though there’s an audience who are listening we tend to chat a little bit more freely.

“I think there’s going to be 700 people there, so it’s a bit more pressure; it’s a bit more performative.”

Nankervis said it was important to strike a balancebetweentheaudiencememberspresent

at the venue and listeners out in radioland.

“The audience in the theatre get to see the producers running out to hand us bits of paper, us talking during a song to work out what we’re going to do next, the stuff you normally don’t see, obviously,” he said.

“But there’s also thousands of people listening, and you don’t want the people at home feeling left out, or not as important.

“Soit’satrickybalance,butit’sreallyexciting and challenging, and good for us, I think.”

Events galore at Club Italia

Club Italia caters to the wider community of Geelong where everyone is welcome.

Ithasalargevenuethatcancatertoavariety of functions, such as weddings, trivia nights, senior citizen lunches, birthday parties, Christmas parties and so much more.

There is a fully equipped bar and kitchen which offers many types of food to suit any function whether it be a sit-down meal or finger food … they do it all.

As well as a large dance floor, there is ample

parking and an outdoor grassed area.

Club Italia hosts many events, such as tribute shows, family discos, New Year’s Eve celebrations, markets and bingo.

ThebistroisopeneveryFridayfrom5.30pm, offering delicious pub-style meals.

CheckouttheDevonshireteaseverySunday from 1.30pm.

Club Italia’s cook has a great reputation for the best scones in Geelong. Enjoy a tasty scone and a variety of teas and coffee at Club Italia.

Winterbourne’s Jordan Brady and James Draper. (Supplied)

Club Italia hosts Devonshire teas every Sunday.

PUZZLES

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

QUICK CROSSWORD

ACROSS

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4 Thick cable (6)

10 Excel (5)

11 Journeyed (9)

12 Tropical fruit (9)

13 Donor (5)

14 Figure (6)

15 Impoverished (4)

19 Wan (4)

20 Modernise (6)

24 Detached (5)

25 Maritime mercenary (9)

27 Of lower status (9)

28 Finished (5)

29 Lasso (6)

30 Protects (6) DOWN

1 Cutting very short (9)

2 Self-government (8)

3 Retention (7)

5 One who evens the score (7)

6 Drivel (6)

7 Horsemen (6)

8 Straddling (4)

9 Victorian mountain range (7)

16 Had a small piece broken off (7)

17 Plant yielding fragrant oil (8)

18 Archipelago off the coast of Scotland (8)

19 Lucerne (7)

21 Tableland (7)

22 Bondman (6)

23 Thief (6)

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18-08-23 Puzzles and pagination © Pagemasters | pagemasters.com

1 In what year will Halley’s Comet return to the solar system?

2 The comet’s namesake, Edmund Halley, was from which country?

3 The White Cliffs of Dover (pictured) are primarily what kind of rock?

4 On which continent is the pink river dolphin found?

5 What is the mineral predominantly mined in Coober Pedy?

6 Who starred as Gandalf in the Lord of the Rings films?

7 How many European countries are members of the openborders Schengen Area?

8 The River Lagan runs through which European capital?

9 Who was the other co-founder of Apple Inc., apart from Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs?

10 In which California suburb is Apple Park, the headquarters for Apple Inc.?

13 26 GZ ANSWERS: 1. 2061 2. England 3. Chalk 4. South America 5. Opal 6. Ian McKellen 7. 27w 8. Belfast 9. Ronald Wayne 10. Cupertino.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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

Public meeting

To learn about the proposed Big Incinerator in Lara, Monday, August 21, Lara Golf Club, 125 Elcho Road.

Bookings search Eventbrite.

■ Charles, 0427 147 007

Geelong Christian Singles

Coffee: Wednesday, August 30, Black Cup, 103 Garden Street, East Geelong, 10am-11.30am. Book by August 29.

■ 0400 383 711

Ballroom dance

Leopold Hall, 805-809 Bellarine Highway, Saturday, August 19, 7.30pm-11pm.

Admission: $10 includes supper. Music by Charles.

■ 0400 500 402

Scottish country dancing classes

GOG Scottish Country Dance classes

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

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

Afternoon tea dance

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

■ 5251 3529

First steps in music

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

■ info@bluebirdfoundationinc.org.au

PlayLinks

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

■ info@bluebirdfoundationinc.org.au

GROW Australia

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

■ grow.org.au, 1800 558 268

Stamps

Geelong Philatelic Society Inc meets 7pm

first Saturday of the month at Virginia Todd Community Hall, 9-15 Clarence Street, Geelong West, and 1pm third Monday of the month at Belmont Library, 163 High Street, Belmont.

■ Julie, 0438 270 549

Grovedale Seniors

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

■ Julie, 0419 549 521

Drysdale Day VIEW

Fourth Friday of each month at Portarlington Golf Club for lunch.

■ Margaret, 0431 636 090

Geelong Day VIEW

First Monday monthly from 11am at Eastern Hub, East Geelong.

■ geelongdayview@gmail.com

Leopold VIEW

Second Tuesday of each month at Leopold

Golf day

■ revolutionise.com.au/aslsc/events/194277/

Sportsmans’ Club at 10.30am.

■ leopold.viewclub@gmail com

Geelong Evening VIEW

Third Monday of the month, 6pm at Waurn Ponds Hotel.

■ Von, 0414 930 259, or geelongeveningview@gmail.com

Laughter

Laughter Club Geelong Tuesday mornings

8am.

■ Join Zoom meeting: us04web.zoom. us/j/77368437028?pwd=luIlt0O9RXabh946S7xa4a-6kCFtn.1

Meeting ID: 773 6843 7028, Passcode: Laughter

Grovedale Marshall Probus

Second Thursday of the month,10am at The Grovedale Hub, 45 Heyers Road, Grovedale.

■ Anne, 0425 356 973

Ocean Grove Men’s Probus

First Monday of each month, 10am, except January, at Surf Life Saving Club.

■ Barry, 0409 161 129

Grovedale Marshall Probus

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

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

Grovedale East Ladies Probus

Fourth Monday of each month, 10am, Waurn Ponds Hotel.

■ Sally Nelson, 0402 450 610, or nelsonsally59@gmail.com

Belmont Central Combined Probus

Second Wednesday of each month, 10am, Waurn Ponds Hotel.

■ 0417 555 547

Waurn Ponds Combined Probus

Fourth Wednesday of the month, 10am.

Maximum 100 members.

■ probussouthpacific.org/microsites/waurn

Combined Probus Club

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

■ Malcolm, 0419 376 380

Geelong Scout Heritage Centre Meets third Sunday of the month,

56 Russell St, Newtown, 10am-3pm.

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

Belmont Combined Probus

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

■ Pamela 5243 4042, or probusclubofbelmont@outlook.com

Barwon Valley Belmont Probus

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

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

Hamlyn Heights Probus

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

■ Noel, 0425 706 339

Geelong Central Probus

Third Friday of the month, 9.45am, Geelong RSL. ■ geelcentprob@gmail.com

Newcomb Probus

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

■ Gary, 0407 320 735

Polish language for kids

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

■ Dorota, 5224 1105

Music for preschoolers

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

■ Rhonda, 0437 241 345

Rostrum meets

Geelong Rostrum Public Speaking Club Inc meets each Monday.

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

Sing Out Geelong

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

$10.

■ singoutgeelong.com.au

Adfas Geelong

Art lectures each month, morning and

evening, Newcomb Hall, Wilsons Road.

■ adfas.org.au, geelong@adfas.org.au

Spiritual discussion

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

■ Tracey, 0418 320 537

Geelong Jukebox Rockers

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

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

■ 0432 503 997, or jukeboxrockers@gmail.com

Cards

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

■ griddlepop@hotmail.com

Scrabble club

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

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

Games

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

■ Dinah, 0418 547 753

Book club

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

■ Shirley, 0488 055 969

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

■ Mary, 0419 278 456

Mindfulness & meditation

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

■ Jean, 5264 7484

Ocean Grove Seniors

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

■ Lyn, 5256 2540

Scribes Writers Group

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

■ geelongscribeswriters@gmail.com, or 5243 8388

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

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

Geelong Dragon Boat Club

Paddle at Barwon River. Training Wednesdays, 5pm, Saturdays 9am. Free one-month trial.

■ revolutionise.com.au/geelongdragons

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

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

Anglesea Surf Life Saving Club charity golf day. Ambrose pairs Sunday, August 20, 9.30am. Barbecue all day.

Out and about

1/ Home Schoolers Fern, Ariana, Layla, Aura, Scarlett, Oliver and Max. 2/ Kasey Larkins with Marlow. 3/ Simon Welsh. 4/ Jean and Lester Treloar with Jagger. 5/ Stephanie Bennett. 6/ Ian Ladd. 7/ Ken Krujer and Buddy. 8/ Loraine and Mark Callow with Jennifer Pennini. 9/ Ewa Kulik with Ziggy. 10/ Talia Robertson with daughter Alice. 11/ Philip Sutton with Lulu. 12/ Tayler McLuckie and Veronica Lynch. (Pictures: Ivan Kemp) 353610

Independent photographer Ivan Kemp took a stroll around Geelong Botanic Gardens on Monday after a cold start to the morning to see how people were spending their day.

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Batesford Roadhouse Batesford

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Lifestyle Geelong Bell Park

Joey's Continental Bell Park

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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

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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

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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

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Deakin Uni Waterfront Geelong

Tourism Geelong & Bellarine Geelong

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Shell Coles Express Highton

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Newcomb Central Shopping Centre

Newcomb

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Geelong Aquatic Centre Newtown

Newtown Post Office Newtown

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Marco's Continental Norlane

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Foodworks Norlane

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Rose Ave Fish & Chips Norlane

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Coles Express South Geelong

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Coles Waurn Ponds

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Bunnings Warehouse Waurn Ponds

Honda sets out its SUV future

By Derek Ogden, Marque Motoring

Hondahasshownitshandforthefuturewitha

deft shuffle of its SUVs, including the addition of a new model, the ZR-V, slotting in between the present HR-V and CR-V.

While the newcomer is different, it does go somewhat to cramping the style of its older siblings. However, Honda assures us that the coming of the all-new CR-V in 2024, as a bigger, more spacious model than at present, will resolve the situation.

“The Honda ZR-V is Honda Australia’s first, brand-new core model to be introduced in Australia in 20 years and uses an enhanced version of Honda’s global architecture,” said Honda Australia director Carolyn McMahon.

The Civic-based ZR-V comes in three petrol-only grades and a range-topping petrol / electric hybrid. Prices start at $40,200 for the VTi X with the hybrid e:HEV LX costing $54,900.OntestwastheZR-VVTiLat$43,200.

All prices are drive-away.

Standard equipment on the base model includes premium cloth upholstery, a 9-inch infotainment touch-screen, eight-speaker sound system, wireless Apple CarPlay, wired Android Auto, dual-zone climate control, eight-speaker sound system, 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster, auto-dimming rear-view mirror,11airbags,17-inchwheels,rain-sensing wipers and parking sensors front and back.

In contrast, the VTi L takes on leatherette upholstery, heated front seats, 18-inch alloys, heateddoormirrors,hands-freepowertailgate, rear privacy glass, combination LED tail-lights and metal paddle shifts.

All ZR-Vs come under Honda’s five-year unlimited kilometre warranty, with 24/7 roadside assist. Service intervals are 12 months or 10,000 kilometres and capped at $199 per visit.

The new ZR-V is an early arrival before its time. (Pictures: Supplied)

grille shows off why black is the new chrome, cropping up in all classes of automobile, from bargain basement compacts to high-end aristocrats and anything in between – a ZR-V, for example.

By contrast, the headlamps flanking the front each share a home with daytime running lights and dynamic direction indicators under a single sleek clear plastic ‘roof’.

InprofiletheSUVisneithertootallnortoo small – a genuine design Goldilocks – and leads to a rear as neat and tidy as a tucked-in shirt. Eighteen-inch alloy wheels are a step up from the entry-level 17s.

Interior

Seating is firm and could give rise to complaints on long journeys. Head and legroom are excellent. However, in the back the high-set floor leaves little room for toes under the front seats.

Out back there’s also a fold-down armrest with cup holders, double USB-C charge points and bottle nest. ISOFIX points are fixedfortheoutboardedgesoftherearbench.

Access to the 380 litres of boot space comes viaapowertailgateoperatedfromanexternal switch,orwithagentle‘kick’,SamKerr-style, to the rear bumper. Fold the 60 / 40 seat backs and 1312 litres becomes available.

The under-floor comes in two parts and can be used to separate cargo. There’s room only for a space saver spare wheel.

Honda has hooked in to the floating centre console with decent-size cubby below.

Deep cup holders are situated ahead of the gearshift switch. Door slots will take 700 ml bottles.

Infotainment

A9.0-inchtouchscreenissmallbypresent-day standards but is home to a simple menu layout for wireless Apple CarPlay and wired Android Auto, eight speaker sound system.

The 10.2-inch digital information cluster screen displays a good amount of driver information.UpfrontareUSB-AandUSB-C, in the rear two USB-C points.

Engines / transmissions

The Honda ZR-V VTi L relies on a 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine mated with a CVT automatic transmission driving the front wheels.

AT A GLANCE MODEL RANGE

Honda ZR-V VTi X $40,200

Honda ZR-V VTi L $43,200

Honda ZR-V VTi LX $48,500

Honda ZR-V e:HEV LX $54,900 SPECIFICATIONS

Honda ZR-V VTi L 1.5L Turbo 4-cylinder petrol, CVT automatic, FWD

Note: These prices are drive-away.

Maximum power of 131kW comes up at 6000 rpm; top torque of 240 Nm between 1700 and 4500 rpm, making for flexible performance from go to whoa.

Safety

The Honda ZR-V leads the class in passive safety with 11 airbags, including a front-centre and driver’s knee airbag.

Active safety includes autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection, adaptive cruise control with low-speedfollow,driverattentionmonitoring, lane-keep assist, traffic jam assist, traffic sign recognition, front and rear parking sensors, plus tyre pressure monitoring.

Driving

With240Nmoftorqueontapfromalow1700 revs well managed by the CVT tuning, the ZR-V pulls away with little fuss. Acceleration into a motorway stream of traffic is likewise. Engine, wind and road noise are all-but absent, except in the last case on course surfaces.

Ride and handling are competent thanks to a well-tuned suspension. Town work on test was as expected for a light vehicle, while body roll on fast bends was minimised and road blemishes ironed out with ease.

As a performer, of the three drive modes, Normal is, well normal, for day-to-day city traffic, while Eco saves fuel but obviously dumbs down the driving experience. Sport makesthebestoftheturboforatautresponse to right-foot input.

Honda puts a combined urban / highway fuel consumption of 7.2 litres per 100 kilometres on the ZV-R petrol vehicle. On test the VTi L came up with 9 litres per 100 kilometresinthecityandaslowas5litresper 100 kilometres on the open road.

Driver’s view all round is mostly good but is let down by limited rear-window glass. There’s a neat lock-as-you-walk-away form the vehicle when you have your hands full.

Summary

As a long-time possessor of a self-propelled Honda lawnmower and large house block I have been pleasantly surprised with the machine’s performance and reliability. It makes me wonder if the same could be applied to the company’s new SUV down the track.

We offer a wide range of services in our modern workshop and are known for our fussiness and attention to detail, and that’s exactly how we like it!

Styling At a tad over four-and-a-half metres long, the ZR-V is knocking on the mid-size SUV door. With a forceful front, the radiator

Rain hampers GFL clash

Independent photographer Ivan Kemp was at Kardinia Park West on Saturday, August 15 for a rain-sodden St Mary’s vs Lara senior footy clash.

Max Agerinos sends St Mary’s into attack.

Nobody wins this marking contest.

Above: Kade Chalcraft clears from defence. Below: Bailey Cockerill get his handball away.

Top: Nick Stevens handballs. Above: Harry McMahon and Alexander Papas contest the ball. Left: Lara’s Daniel Weigl picks up the ball before being tackled.

Left: Patrick Dowling stands up in this tackle by Matt Spence. Centre: Kane Loftus goes forward. Right: Joe Maishman in a tight contest for the ball. (Pictures: Ivan Kemp) 353166

Scott Selwood accepts a handpass.

Saints, Cats fight hard for points

Independent photographer Ivan Kemp was at Kardinia Park netball courts for the A Grade and 19 & Under matches between St Mary’s and Lara on Saturday, August 12.

Above: Hailee Caldow accepts a pass. Left: Dani Budge takes the ball under the ring (top); Astton Millen gets her pass away.

The ball falls between Teagan Maher and Katie Keenan.

Erin Gorman takes control of the ball.

Laura Lochrie passes out of defence. (Pictures: Ivan Kemp) 353165

Claire Newcombe accepts a pass.

Eliza Keast looks for a passing option.

Cleo Lofts with the ball.

Mia Aiken makes a great intercept.

Left: A’shya Taufa clears from defence. Right: Keah Tonkin takes this ball in a tight contest with Eliza Keast. (Pictures: Ivan Kemp) 353163

ABL pulls out of Waurn Ponds

Geelong Korea’s short involvement in the Australian Baseball League (ABL) is officially over.

Geelong Korea began competing in the ABL in the 2018-19 season. It played home games at Waurn Ponds and was made up of professional South Korean players.

However, Baseball Australia confirmed that the team would be involved in the 2023-24 season.

The team received support from the City of Greater Geelong and the state government.

“This is a really disappointing decision for the club, its players, supporters and the wider community of Geelong,” Geelong mayor Trent Sullivan said.

“Geelong Korea is a unique club and one that bore the brunt of the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

“I would have liked to see the club given more time and support to re-establish in the ABL, which would help grow the sport locally and capitalise on its international potential.”

In its three seasons competing in the ABL,

Geelong Korea team won 31 games and lost 89.

Baseball Australia chief executive Glenn Williams said the decision was reached through thoughtful consideration, but didn’t giveanyclearreasononwhytheteamhadbeen axed.

“While this is a tough decision and we are certainly sad to see Geelong Korea leave the Australian Baseball League, the decision has been made following in-depth consultation with all parties, and in the best interest of the Australian Baseball League, fellow teams,

Finals times for seniors and juniors

LOCAL TENNIS

Donna Schoenmaekers

It was the final match of the home and away season for most of Tennis Geelong’s Junior and Senior pennants this week and while many teams were fighting for finals positions, four teams in Section 4 Boys were no exception.

WhileBarwonHeadswascomfortablyahead of the competition and Lara likely to finish second, sitting six points ahead of third placed Surfcoast Jan Juc, there were only two points separating Juc, Grovedale, Wandana Heights and Waurn Ponds and only two spots available to the four teams.

Surfcoast Jan Juc guaranteed itself a finals spotwhenitwonagainstadepletedLeopoldsix sets to love.

Leopold, with a player short, played well pushing Juc in four sets but couldn’t get over the line and get the team on the board.

Waurn Ponds kept its hopes alive with a win awayfromhomeagainstladderleadersBarwon Heads four sets to two. Lotti McDonald and LucyBlerschledtheteamwinningtheirsingles and followed up in the doubles with Ethan Lubcke and Ari Baco, putting the team in the winning circle.

While excited by the win, they were anxious in waiting on results of other matches to determine their fate next week.

Wandana Heights also kept in contention with a hard fought 4-2 win over Lara.

Finn Meyers, Spencer Durno and Hugh MaddenputtheHeightsaheadwith6-4,6-5,6-4 wins in their singles and Durno and Madden

put the result beyond doubt when they took the second doubles 6-1.

The final match of the round saw Geelong Lawn host Grovedale. The home team’s Flynn Matthews and Sam Patterson lead the way winning their singles 6-1 and 6-5 and teaming up in the doubles for a 6-3 win.

With Isaac Alexander getting over the line in the fourth singles, Lawn took the win four sets to two, and helped shape the final four.

At the end of the day, despite their losses Barwon Heads and Lara maintained their positionsatthetopoftheladderandwillfaceoff inthefirst-seminextweek.JanJuc’sconvincing win kept third position and Wandana Heights and Waurn Ponds pushed ahead of Grovedale to move into fourth and fifth, with Waurn Ponds missing only by percentage.

corporate partners, and fans of the game,” he said.

Mr Williams thanked the state government and City of Greater Geelong for their support of the baseball community.

“For an international team located in Australia it hasn’t been easy,” he said.

“The support shown by the Victorian government and Geelong City Council of GK, and baseball more broadly, has been unwavering. We are all grateful for the support shown.”

Not done with yet: Scott

Geelong coach Chris Scott is remaining an “optimist” and believes his side can keep its premiership defence alive by qualifying for finals.

The Cats’ top-eight hopes received another blow on Friday night when they went down to Collingwood by eight points.

Geelong (10-1-10) needs to win both remaining games against the Saints and Western Bulldogs to avoid missing the finals for the first time since 2015.

Even if they win both games, it is not guaranteed the Cats will be safe and the team that ended 2022 by winning 16 straight could finish this round as low as 12th.

“I think we can play better, no doubt about that,” Scott said.

“But two games to go, do I think we can win them? Yep.

“We’ve got two games to go, and we think we can play well enough to beat any team in the comp when we play our best.

“We can play well enough to win the last two games and play in the finals. I’m an optimist.”

Against Collingwood, Jeremy Cameron threatened to swing the game back in the Cats’ favour, incredibly kicking his fifth and sixth goals of the match while standing completely out of bounds as the umpires inexplicably failed to blow the whistle.

Scott claimed he hadn’t seen the replay of Cameron’s last-quarter goal when he clearly kicked the ball from outside the boundary.

“I actually didn’t see it. People that know the game well say that it wasn’t outside the boundary,” Scott said. Collingwood coach Craig McRae felt the umpires clearly got it wrong.

“We make mistakes, I make plenty,” he said.

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Geelong coach Chris Scott believes his side can still make finals. (Ivan Kemp) 299512_71

Left: Lucy Blersch won her singles match for Waurn Ponds. Top right: Ethan Lubcke was instrumental in Waurn Ponds’ win. Right: Ari Baco helped Waurn Ponds to a win against Barwon Heads. (Pictures: Supplied)

Warriors primed for a finals tilt

By Justin Flynn

Modewarre will meet Anglesea in the Bellarine Football League elimination final on Sunday, August 20 while Drysdale takes on Barwon Heads in the qualifying final on Saturday.

Modda’sforminthesecondhalfoftheseason has been impressive and in a dress rehearsal for the game, defeated Anglesea in the final round of the season. Modda was without star onballer JoshFinchwhiletheRoosrestedseveralplayers including coach Jordan Keras and key forward Dylan Pettingill.

Anglesea was goalless for the first half as Tom Hornsey was unstoppable up forward. He would end the game with six goals to take his season’s tally to 59.

ConnorJosephbootedthreegoalsandhas51 for the season.

Barwon Heads’ 56-point round 14 win against Drysdale is now a distant memory.

Drysdale is now in better form than the Seagulls in what looms as an evenly matched qualifying final.

The Hawks brushed aside Geelong Amateur with Mitch O’Dowd best afield while James

Breust booted four majors.

Breust (34 goals) and Tom Ruggles (58) form a potent forward line leading into finals.

Barwon Heads prevailed by 61 points against Newcomb with Mitch Phelps bobbing up to boot five goals.

The Seagulls are likely to regain several key players for their qualifying final.

Newcomb skipper Jack Duke was excellent with four goals.

Ocean Grove finished the season on a high with its fifth win of the season.

The Grubbers defeated Queenscliff by

Four teams battle for finals berths

Four Geelong Football League sides sitting third to sixth on the ladder are vying for three finals spots.

Newtown & Chilwell, South Barwon, Leopold and St Joseph’s are all on 11 wins with two rounds remaining.

Not only are they fighting for a finals spot, they are all still in the hunt for third place and the double chance that goes with it.

South Barwon has the toughest assignment, facing St Mary’s (first) and Colac (second).

Newtown & Chilwell should defeat Lara this week and then square off against Leopold, whichshouldbeatStAlbans.StJoseph’shaveSt Mary’s and Geelong West.

South Barwon had to work super hard to get over a spirited Grovedale in round 16.

Grovedaleledbyninepointsatthree-quarter time, but a five-goal final term sealed the win withskipperMattCaldowinfineform,booting four goals.

Ryan Abbott had 42 hitouts for Grovedale and Will Ford had 31 disposals.

St Joseph’s also had to dig deep to dispose of Bell Park by 18 points.

James (43 possessions) and Alex Hickey (31)

had the ball on a string while Keegan Gray had 27 touches and Darcy Brown 38 hitouts and eight tackles for the Dragons.

After not winning a game for four years, St Albans made two on the trot.

The Supersaints defeated North Shore by two points with Ben Miller and Nathan Cole firing while Jordan Lyons booted four goals.

The Seagulls were well served by Lachlan Hayes’ 23 disposals and Joel Edwards’ four goals.

Colac prevailed over Newtown & Chilwell in horrendous conditions that made scoring difficult.

Kody Spokes’ 24 touches ignited Colac’s charge and Matthew Boag had the most possessions on the ground with 37 for the Eagles.

St Mary’s was far too good for Lara, winning by 64 points.

Scott Selwood racked up 29 touches and star forward Sam Dobson booted six goals in the win while Connor Thar was prolific for Lara with 36 disposals, 21 of them contested.

Leopold did what it needed to do with a 57-point win against Geelong West.

Marcus Thompson was his usual busy self with 41 possessions and Trent West had 66 hitouts.

Not to be outdone, David Handley racked up 41 touches for the Giants and Jamieson Ballantyne 31.

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24 points thanks to ruckman Ed Dayman continuing his splendid form and three goals from Jye Walker.

Both clubs will now have the offseason to improve their lists.

Torquay thrashed Portarlington by 138 points and will sit this week out as a reward for finishing on top of the ladder.

Lucas Anderson took his goal haul to 74 with a haul of seven while four players booted three each.

Portarlington was winless for the season, but has made massive strides forward.

Seven in row for rampaging East Geelong

East Geelong stretched its winning streak to seven after a ruthless 90-point win against Werribee Centrals in the penultimate round of Geelong & District Football League on Saturday, August 12.

The Eagles can still grab third spot if they defeat Belmont this weekend and Centrals defeats Inverleigh.

The most likely scenario is an elimination final match-up against Bannockburn.

Zac Smith was on a goal-kicking rampage on Saturday with nine to take his tally to 65 this season while Caleb Lowndes chipped in with five and Midfielder Billy Andrew was damaging.

Bell Post Hill will finish in second spot after a 66-point win against Belmont. WillFordbootedsevenforthePanthers to move to 61 for the season while Jett HerrmannandMatthewJamesweregreat contributors.

Bell Post Hill will meet either East Geelong or Inverleigh in a qualifying final.

Inverleigh fine-tuned its game with an 88-point win against North Geelong.

Adam Donohue (six goals) and Casey Meehan (four) were on target up forward.

North Geelong was goalless during the first half, but Jacsen Jewell bobbed up to boot three goals in the second to add some respectability to the score.

Winchelsea did what it needed to do by beating Geelong West, but needed an upset in the Corio vs Bannockburn game to stay in the finals race.

With Banno winning comfortably, that’s the season done for the Blues.

Four goals each to Edward Smith and Leigh Ellis gave the Blues a nine-goal win.

Bannockburn cemented its finals spot with a 62-point win against Corio.

The Tigers cannot finish any higher than fifth, but with Callum Hetherington (six goals) in fine form, could do some damage.

Joel Bennett (four goals) continues to be a shining light for the Magpies and a return of 39 goals this season is a superb effort.

Thomson stayed in top spot after a 147-point triumph over Anakie.

BrentJacqueskickedeightfortheTigers while Mitch Hodgson and Jed Hanneysee contributed four each.

Thomson meets second placed Bell Post Hill this week to decide top spot. The Tigers are a game and 14.27 percent ahead so the Panthers would need to win reasonably comfortably to grab the minor premiership.

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Harry Benson takes a mark in heavy rain during the St Mary’s vs Lara game. (Pictures: Ivan Kemp) 353166

Connor Thar handballs during his 36-possession game for Lara.

ROUND 23

Round 23