Geelong Indy - 6th October 2023

SENIORS FESTIVAL 2023 9 page feature INSIDE

Graduation delight for students

Deakin University held its graduation ceremonies this week, marking the end of four years of university study for almost 2000 students.

The ceremonies all took place at Costa Hall and the general feeling was that of elation and relief.

Following the ceremonies, everyone spilled out onto the Waterfront campus central courtyard to mix with fellow students, family and friends.

Exercise & Nutrition Science and Health & Social Development graduates Georgia Dimitroulis, Erin Mason, Claudio Manno and Jaimee Howlett (pictured) graduated on Tuesday much to their delight.

■ For more pictures, see our spread on pages 8 and 9.

$50k later and no home

By Matt Hewson

Geelong Miniature Railway (GMR) president Brian Gray has called on the council to not “shut the door” on the charitable initiative.

GMR is seeking a “peppercorn rental”, a site of 10 to 15 acres from the City of Greater Geelong with a favourable rental agreement.

After granting GMR $50,000 last year to conduct a feasibility study, Mr Gray says the City of Greater Geelong has shut down communication with him.

“We submitting everything to council in February, had a meeting with them in March and they told us ‘we’ll get back to you’,” Mr

Gray said. “After several months… I sent (the City) an email. (The response was) there’s a miniature railway in Portarlington, council doesn’t think they need another one in the Geelong region.

“We’re a registered charity of ex-servicemen andthegeneralpublicwhoareplanningtobuild a workshop to teach local youth, corrections kids and anyone else we can support with regards to engineering and fabricating all the components of the railway.”

“We’vehadnothing.It’s$50,000oftaxpayers’ money.”

GMR received considerable flak last March whenGeelongcouncilgrantedthenot-for-profit

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organisation funds for the feasibility study, which Mr Gray said had affected his health significantly.

“All the hoo-ha that happened in the paper when they gave us the money, it put me in hospital,” he said. “I was getting death threats, stuff like that. And now nothing?

“We’rebustingourarsetobuildatouristhub in the Geelong region to raise money for the local community and to pass on our skills to local youth and anyone else who’s interested.

“In Melbourne there are seven miniature railways. The one that makes the least (raises) $65,000 a year, running one day a month through the summer period. They gave, from

memory, $22,000 to the fire brigade, that sort of stuff. That’s what we want to do.

“Council’s got that much land but they can’t give us 15 acres. It’s just disgusting, really.”

Geelong City’s acting executive director of customer, community and economy Tennille Bradley said council’s next move on the miniaturerailwaywassubjecttothefindingsof the feasibility study.

“The feasibility study has been completed by the independent consultant and provided to the City for viewing,” she said.

“The next step is for the City to provide its feedback to the Geelong Miniature Railway group.”

Cycling legend on the road again

St Leonards Geoff Atkinson is one of only eight ‘legends’ to have ridden in all 28 Around the Bay cycling events since 1993. Matt Hewson caught up with him to hear his cycling story.

Of the tens of thousands of people who have participated in the annual Around the Bay cycling fundraiser over its 30-year history, only a handful of people - the Around the Bay legends – have ridden in every edition of the event.

Geoff Atkinson is one of that illustrious number, having seen the event grow from its humble beginnings – if one can call an inaugural event with 2700 cyclists ‘humble’ –into the institution it is today.

Alifelongeducator,Geoffhastaughtbusiness studies at many universities and TAFEs across Greater Melbourne and continues to do so at RMIT’s School of Fashion and Textiles, to which he commutes three days a week from his home in St Leonards.

And while fitness has always been a high priorityforGeoff,hewasalatecomertocycling.

“I’m not an elite runner, but I used to love running and jogging,” he said.

“I started off doing Melbourne marathons; I did four (of them). I used to love trying to get myself fit, which running enabled me to do for many years.

“Then this thing called triathlon hit us in Australia and I became interested in that. So I hadtolearnprettymuchhowtoswimproperly, and then of course the other thing is you get on the bike, which was also relatively new to me.

“So during the 1990s I got heavily into triathlon. There was a whole series that used to happen around Melbourne, in different places both on the Bellarine and the Mornington peninsulas.”

In 1993, when Geoff was 37, he saw an advertisement for a longer-form cycling event, inatriathlonmagazine–“Theinternetwasstill embryonic,sowestillusedtobuymagazines”–and thought he might have a crack at it.

“I just got the idea in my head and thought, that sounds really interesting, I wonder if I could make the distance,” he said.

“And that was all it was. I didn’t think much about it in terms of training specifically for it. I enteredtheevent,wentdowntotheDocklands, and just gave it a go.”

While the jump from the 80-kilometre rides in standard Olympic distance triathlons to the 210-kilometre Around the Bay event tested Geoff, the strongest memory of that day was the feeling of shared purpose with the other riders.

“When I train, I train on my own, I don’t have a group of friends that I go out and ride with,” he said.

“So it’s a special occasion when I do ride in these events. And I still think on the (first) day, the camaraderie amongst the riders out there in the groups, in the pelotons that formed… we were talking and chatting and admiring the scenery, it was just a fantastic feeling.”

Geoff still considered himself primarily

a runner at that stage, but in 1999 that all changed.

WhilecommutingfromhishomeinSunbury to his workplace at Swinburne University in Hawthorne on his motorcycle, Geoff was involved in an accident that cost him two toes on his left foot.

“Inthosedays,runningwasmyfirstlove,my passion,” he said.

“I basically had to give that up. I couldn’t run any sort of distance anymore because my foot would swell up.

“It broke my heart. But people would say as you get older it’s better to be on the bike and save your knees, even strengthen them, rather than pound the pavement.

“I’d tried to embed (fitness) into my lifestyle; I’dgetupatsillyhoursinthemorningtogofor a decent run before work. So I just transferred

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all of that energy over into cycling. It became my passion then.”

Geoff’s greatest sense of achievement in his Around the Bay career was the event following his motorcycle collision. Though unsure if he wouldbeabletoparticipateinthe2000edition, he decided to “enter and see”.

“Istartedtrainingfortheeventandgradually I got stronger and stronger,” he said.

“Even though I had doubts, I made it around once more. That particular year gave meahugesenseofachievementbecauseIlearnt that even though I had lost the ability to run properly, I was damned sure I could still ride.”

Since then, Geoff has put the date of the next Around the Bay in his diary every year as soon as it is announced, working his commitments around to ensure he can participate.

“Once you’ve got so many behind you, it becomes like a club that you want to continue being a member of,” he said.

“I remember at the 10 year celebrations, one of the other ‘legends’ turned to me as we were leaving and said, ‘I’ll see you back for 20!’ That resonated and I’m still here.”

This year, at age 67, Geoff faces what might be his greatest Around the Bay challenge yet: completing the ride this Sunday (October 8) with just two weeks of training behind him.

“(My prep’s) been a little bit thwarted; about fourandahalfweeksagoIhadanoperationon my prostate,” he said.

“Icouldn’treallytrainbeforethesurgeryand thenofcourseaftertheytellyoudon’tgoneara bike,becauseyou’rebasicallygoingtositonthe area where you’ve got internal stitches.”

With such a shortened training period Geoff is having to let go of his normal expectations and focus on completing the ride.

“I’m a little bit anxious; I did 150 km on the weekend, but my body, (which is) usually peaking at this time, is really struggling,” he said. “In the last few years I’ve gone for a sub-eight hour Around the Bay. If I can do that I’m really happy, and I have been able to

manage that.

“But this year I’ve thrown sub-eight hours out the window and I’m thinking, just get yourself around, mate.”

If there were ever a legend that could do it, it would be Geoff.

Geoff Atkinson. (Pictures: Ivan Kemp) 363814

‘‘ That particular year gave me a huge sense of achievement because I learnt that even though I had lost the ability to run properly, I was damned sure I could still ride ’’

- Geoff Atkinson

Community win for Cypress Lane

By Jena Carr

Land in Torquay has not been sold to a private developer,butcouncillorswarnthecommunity that there could be a worse outcome.

Surf Coast Shire Council decided during its October 3 special meeting not to sell the land and discontinue the road at Cypress Lane to a private developer to build an aged care facility.

Councillor Rose Hodge said she was “pleased” that the council decided not to sell the land to develop housing for seniors or people with a disability as the “open space should be protected”.

“There has been high community interest about the development and also the land sale process,” she said.

“This precedent, if we sold this land, has never been done before...we have sold parts of land for connecting footpaths or perhaps an added road, but we have never sold open space like this.

“The decision to not approve the road discontinuance and sale of land was based on a desire to preserve public open space, acknowledging significant community concerns.”

A ‘Say No to Sale of Public Land’ petition

rejecting the proposed sale and road discontinuance was received by council during the meeting and consisted of 782 community signatures.

The main concerns raised by the community in the petition and during the meeting’s question time were on the sale of public land to a private developer and its effect on the environment.

Cr Libby Stapleton said there was a misunderstanding in how Cypress Lane had been obtained by council in 2001 and that it had not been “gifted” from the community.

She also said it was “highly likely” that the

developer would submit a new application directly to VCAT or the planning minister, which could lead to a “less desirable outcome” for the community.

“The Body Corporate requested that council take ownership of the land due to their concerns about public liability issues and the land being accessed by members of the general public,” she said.

“The state government has an appetite to fast tract developments that exceed $15-million in value and offer 10 per cent affordable accommodation, Cypress Lane meets these criteria.”

Calls for all past students to reunite and relive

Geelong High School is inviting all past students, staff and their families to reunite.

The school’s doors will open to the public on Saturday, October 7, for a reunion and will feature a barbecue lunch, afternoon tea, special guest speakers, and guided tours.

Silver Gulls Alumni Association of Geelong High School president Doug Mann said the reunion allowed past students and staff to see how the school had changed.

“The vast majority of Geelong people wouldn’thavehadacluewhathappenedhere,” he said.

“The impulse behind the whole thing was that the school has been rebuilt from the ground up.

“It was in a very sad state and had been for a long time with parts of the school in an ordinary state of disrepair.”

Major redevelopment of the school began in 2017 to provide modernised learning spaces and facilities, which was completed in April 2020.

Mr Mann said that the school still maintained some of its original 1937 structures, including Art Deco-style windows and old pews from the church across the road, which is now a theatre.

“There has been an attempt to pay homage to the past while still creating something new and state-of-the-art,” he said.

“The old-timers who come back have fond memories of a grate where teachers told them to stand on if they were bad. It’s weird how

scars of youth turn into something else as you age.

“It’s a walk down memory lane, which is a fascinating exercise for people who missed the

Rock and roll calls Daniel

School camp or playing the King of Rock and Rollonstage?It’snotachoicemost12-year-olds have to make.

Geelong performer Daniel Lim, 12, is missing out on grade six camp at Healesville to make his mark in Elvis: a Musical Revolution, which opens Friday.

“Obviously I was a bit disappointed but it’s either this or that, and I chose this, which is very good I think,” he told AAP.

The musical had rave reviews during its Sydney run and has already extended its Melbourne season until December.

Starring Rob Mallett as a grown-up Elvis, it looks at the King’s life from his childhood in Tupelo, Mississippi, through to his televised comeback special concert in 1968, with more than 40 tunes along the way.

School camp is not the only sacrifice Lim is making to be one of four children to alternate playing the young Elvis Presley - it’s a 90-minute trip from his home in Geelong to the Athenaeum Theatre, which can mean getting home at 10.30pm.

But it’s all part of the gig for someone who is practicallyatheatreveteranwithrecentrolesin The Wind in the Willows, Priscilla, and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat.

Sebastian Dovey Cribbes, 10, also played in Joseph and joins Lim in the Elvis cast, with eachplayingtwoshowsaweekandonstand-by for another two.

Dovey Cribbes appears unconcerned about singing in front of more than 800 people, but is a little worried about attending school three days a week.

The pair have quickly become Elvis fans though, naming Hard Headed Woman and Blue Suede Shoes among their favourite tunes.

For Lim, just like the King, performing is all about the emotions.

“It puts a smile on people’s faces because they’re enjoying the show so much, I just like how it makes me feel and how it makes the audience feel,” he said.

Elvis: A Musical Revolution is on at the Athenaeum Theatre from Friday. – AAP

transition, and for some people that could be up to 50 years ago.”

The Geelong High School Reunion is open to the public from 12pm on Saturday, October

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Daniel Lim poses for a photo during a media preview of Elvis: A Musical Revolution at the Athenaeum Theatre in Melbourne, Wednesday, October 4, 2023. (AAP Image)

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Geelong High School former student Jennie Tonzing, left, former staff member Jenn Colquhoun, principal Davin Reid and Silver Gulls Alumni Association of Geelong High School president Doug Mann. (Ivan Kemp) 363924_09

Designers set to shine for event

Geelong will celebrate local innovation and creativity this October when the City of Greater Geelong launches its fourth annual Design Week.

Featuring over 50 events including exhibitions and workshops, including a live show by Designing a Legacy creator Tim Ross, Geelong Design Week aims to bring together designers, industry leaders and enthusiasts from across the state.

The event runs from October 19 to 29,

showcasing the work of local designers and highlighting Geelong’s heritage as a centre of design excellence.

First started in 2019, Geelong Design Week attracted more than 6000 people to both its 2021 and 2022 editions.

Mayor Trent Sullivan said the program had come together through collaboration between designers, makers, the City, businesses, community groups and organisations.

“We are back with an exciting program of

Guiding women’s health

AGeelongauthorishelpingempowerwomento be their best selves with a new book explaining all the phases and challenges of womanhood.

Naturopath (a form of alternative medicine) and ex-nurse Susan Byrne will launch her book ‘I AM A WOMAN: A Holistic Guide to Women’s Health’ in Leopold on Saturday, October 7. MsByrnesaidthebooklookedtoaidwomen insteeringtheirhealthnarrativeswithempathy and understanding.

“My question from nursing was always, ‘why do people have to become so unwell?’ and ‘What is missing in their lives that they have to become so unwell?’,” she said.

“I studied constantly and couldn’t find a book that was simplistic enough for everybody to understand what they were reading.

“The book aims to empower women about their health, nutrition, herbal medicine, supplementation and how to support themselves without always having to go down the medical route.”

MsByrnesaidshehadbeenwritingthebook

forclosetosevenyears,andhergoalwastohelp women become as informed about their health as possible.

“The more empowerment you give young women, the stronger they are as they go through their later years,” she said.

“I want it to be one of those books that you have, and you give to your daughter...that explains that you’re not an island and these things happen to a lot of people.”

Ms Byrne said the book is a comprehensive look at women’s health and utilises her experiences as a naturopath, nutritionist, herbalist, nurse, hypnotherapist, and Reiki therapist.

The book launch will take place at 72-76 Como Road in Leopold from 2pm to 5pm on October 7 and is open to women looking to learn more about their health.

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Naturopath Susan Byrne will launch her new book on women’s health on Saturday, October 7. (Ivan Kemp) 364510_02

events that reflects the region’s clever ideas, creativity and strong desire to create a better future through design,” Mayor Sullivan said.

“This is a chance for the community to support local designers, learn more about our environment,discoveruniqueculturalinsights and see the future of education, technology, inventions and innovations.”

Deputy Mayor Anthony Aitken said the quality of this year’s program was outstanding.

“Thediverserangeofeventsonoffershowcase just how creative and talented Greater Geelong is,” Deputy Mayor Aitken said.

“Geelong Design Week will make space to share clever ideas, explore design thinking, stimulate creativity through talks, tours, workshops and exhibitions and allow community members to peek inside the minds of local designers.”

Visit geelongdesignweek.com.au to explore the Geelong Design Week 2023 program.

Tourism bouncing back

By Matt Hewson

Data released this week shows encouraging signs for tourism in the region, with numbers of returning visitors returning to pre-pandemic levels and visitor spending increasing by half on 2019 figures.

Victorian Tourism and Events statistics show Geelong and the Bellarine had 6.16 million visitors in the year ending June 2023, more than the previous peak of 5.94m in 2019.

Evenmoreencouraging,touristsspent$1.57 million in the last year, compared to $1.07m in 2019, an increase of 47 per cent.

Geelong mayor Trent Sullivan said the region was a premier tourist destination.

“Greater Geelong has a vast range of quality accommodation providers suiting all budgets in prominent and hidden locations and work continues across the region to ensure future accommodationdemandswillbemet,”Mayor

Sullivan said.

“TheSpiritofTasmaniaandtheredeveloped Geelong Arts Centre have opened up a new market of visitors for us and the opening of Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre is set to do the same.”

Tourism Greater Geelong and the Bellarine executive director Tracy Carter said the tourism data was heartening, but her organisation was working hard to ensure local businesses reaped the benefits.

“I think everyone would say we’re bouncing back quicker than was expected now the (COVID-19) shutdowns are all over,” she said.

“Tourism operators are a pretty optimistic bunch, and they’ve adapted and are getting on with things.

“But there are economic factors at play in terms of the visitor spend (figure); the spend is back up, but in terms of the profitability for businesses, it isn’t.”

October14 Referendum

Whatyouarevotingon

If

In recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Peoples of Australia:

There shall be a body, to be called the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice;

2 The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice may make representations to the Parliament and the Executive Government of the Commonwealth on matters relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples;

The Parliament shall, subject to this Constitution, have power to make laws with respect to matters relating to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice, including its composition, functions, powers and procedures.

Heading to state titles

Two Barwon Region All Abilities teams are going to Melbourne to compete in the State Netball Titles this weekend.

LeisureNetworkswillsupportthetwoteams as they represent the region in the All Abilities division of the competition at the State Netball Centre in Parkville on Saturday, October 7.

Access All Abilities program coordinator

LukeMahersaidtherewasagroupof24players with a range of ages, genders and abilities taking part in the competition, with 12 players on each team.

“They’re an excitable bunch and they’re pretty keen, but I reckon the coaches are probably more excited,” he said.

“Thewinisnotthemostimportantthing.It’s the participation and the player’s smiles that make it worth it.”

Mr Maher said it was important to make sport inclusive and equal for players, and that

was Leisure Network’s key values.

“There’s a strong crowd participation when it comes to the All Abilities, they just love to watch it,” he said. “In many cases, parents and carers probably didn’t see their son or daughter in a position where they could represent the region in any sport.

“Whatever sport it is, if we give everyone an opportunity to be able to participate, that’s what brings the joy.”

Communications lead Charlotte Furness saidLeisureNetworksreceivedacloseto$2000 grant from Geelong Connected Communities to help the teams purchase the necessary apparel and hire a bus.

“That means they can go together as a team and get there, so the players don’t have to contribute as much, which makes it more inclusive,” she said.

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How will the Voice work?

The Voice would be an advisory committee of Indigenous people from across Australia that gives advice to Parliament and Government on issues that affect their communities.

When Parliament or Government want to improve outcomes for Indigenous Australians in areas like health and education, they’d ask the Voice to come up with solutions that would make a real practical difference to the lives of Indigenous people.

The current system isn’t working because instead of listening, Australia has been making assumptions about what First Nations people need – doing things to First Nations people, not with them.

That’s why Indigenous Australians are asking for a Voice to Parliament.

When governments listen to people about issues that affect them, they make better decisions, get better results and deliver better value for money.

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Two Barwon Region All Abilities Teams will compete in the State Netball Titles. (Ivan Kemp) 363925_02

Road upgrade receives a ‘caffeinated’ boost

Coffee drinkers have helped to give the Barwon Heads Road Upgrade a green boost.

Spent coffee grounds were mixed with topsoil during landscaping to support plant growth in a joint project involving upgrade construction partner Decmil and social enterprise Reground.

Thepartnershipnourishedthelandscaping’s topsoil with 22 tonnes of spent grounds, equal to the by-product of 570,000 lattes.

Decmil used the spent grounds in landscapingbetweenSettlementandBarwarre roads, home to many of the upgrade’s 118,000 native plants.

“It was great working with Decmil and Reground to deliver this innovative initiative, which was Reground’s first project outside Melbourne,” Major Road Projects Victoria Program Director Tim Price said.

“Protectingtheenvironmentandsupporting sustainability were important objectives of the Barwon Heads Road Upgrade.”

High in carbon, potassium and nitrogen, the addition of spent grounds can improve topsoilnutrientlevelstosupportplantgrowth.

Reground collects spent grounds from cafes in Geelong and Melbourne as part of its work to promote a circular economy through waste minimisation projects.

“Incorporating recycled materials and sustainable processes was always a priority for our work on the Barwon Heads Road Upgrade,” Decmil Environmental and Sustainability Manager Dharsh Krishnan said.

“Our partnership with Reground diverted food waste from landfill. We look forward to partnering Reground again in the future.”

“Reground has been proud to partner with MRPV on the Barwon Heads Road Upgrade,

First turbine blades dock

The first giant wind turbine blades destined for the Rokewood wind farm arrived at the Port of Geelong last week. The shipment is the first of 22 coming to GeelongPort in the next few months, with 1464 components arriving for use in the 122 Vestas wind turbines comprising TagEnergy’s $2 billion stage one development of Golden Plains Wind Farm. The wind farm aims to generate enough renewable energy to provide power to 450,000 home, reducing carbon emissions by more than 4 million tonnes each year. GeelongPort chief executive Brett Winter said his organisation was delighted to partner with TagEnergy and Vestas in facilitating delivery of the components.

“It is a complex operation to move these massive wind turbine components safely and efficiently, and GeelongPort has the unique infrastructure, expertise and location to handle a project of this magnitude,” he said.

Member for Lara Ella George welcomed the delivery and highlighted the significance of the project in Victoria’s transition to clean energy.

demonstrating at scale the real-world value of organic resources collected via our hyper-local model,” Reground Operations Manager Annaliese Lawry said.

“We’re excited to identify new ways for community-led, circular solutions to transform industries.”

“Weallknowhowimportantrenewable energy is going to be in powering our state and the Golden Plains Wind Farm will play a key role in meeting Victoria’s ambitious 95 per cent renewable energy target by 2035,” she said.

TagEnergy’s managing partner for Australia Andrew Riggs said the arrival ofthebladeswasatremendousmilestone in the nation’s renewable energy transition.

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Reground’s Annaliese Lawry and MRPV’s Simon Pounder with coffee grounds on a section of Barwon Heads Road Upgrade where they were used in the landscaping. (Supplied)

Geelong set to host Volleyfest

Elite beach volleyballers will converge on Geelong for the Beach Volleyfest next month.

The festival is returning to Victoria for the second time following the success of the 2022 Great Ocean Road Beach Volleyfest in Torquay last year.

The Geelong Beach Volleyfest will be held at Rippleside Beach from November 17 to 26 and will include elite competition in the Volleyball World Pro Beach Tour and the Australian Beach Volleyball Tour, offering spectators a variety of formats to enjoy.

The World Volleyball Beach Pro Tour

features the best players in the world and the Australian Beach Volleyball Tour showcases the nation’s best players as they develop their skills and look to move onto the international circuit.

The men’s and women’s events will attract approximately 400 competitors and support crew, with fans filling the stands to cheer on the visiting teams.

“Visitors to Geelong will be treated to 10 days of exciting beach volleyball action and entertainment this November with the best players from around the world and across the

Kids festival coming up

Geelong Arts Centre launches its inaugural Wonder Children’s Festival this month, a series of magical performances and events running from October 16 to 21.

Curated for children aged up to 12 years, the festival’s lineup includes performances by Indigenous dance group Bangarra and local entertainers the Mik Maks, an interactive musical plants workshop, tweens disco and a kaleidoscopic light installation.

Theeventalsofeaturesrenownedperformer Holly Austin’s show Dr AudiYO’s Giant Adventure, a choose-your-own-adventure show for the whole family.

Austin, whose oeuvre includes TV dramas, theatre and music in a variety of genres, said creating shows for kids and families was something she really enjoyed.

“It’s probably my favourite genre to step into because there’s a real freeness and joy that kids bring to a viewing experience,” she said.

“And another part of the challenge is making work that is going to release the kid in the adults that are in the audience. So like a great Pixar movie, both adults and kids can see it and get something from it.”

Dr AudiYO’s Giant Adventure also includes plenty of audience participation, with audience members providing much of the direction for the story.

“I never want (an audience member) to feel picked on; I want them to feel empowered and excited to come up and participate with me,” Austin said.

“So it’s a really gentle interaction. And I think there’s something really joyous about a parent seeing their child jump up on stage and all of a sudden become the hero of the show.”

Visit geelongartscentre.org.au/whats-on for more information on the Wonder Children’s Festival.

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country showing off their skills,” Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events Steve Dimopoulos said.

“We’re proud to back Beach Volleyfest to bring the sport’s competitors and fans to Geelong and provide a pre-summer tourism boost that will support local businesses and jobs.”

The festival will be staged in a temporary event village, featuring competition courts, training courts, spectator seating, and off-court activities to engage with the community and provide sport development

opportunities.

Geelong and the Bellarine will be showcasedtomorethan70countriesthrough global streaming of the event, promoting regional Victoria as a spectacular tourism destination.

“After hosting two World Volleyball Beach Pro Tour events in Torquay last year, Volleyfest in Geelong will see some of the world’s best beach volleyball back here competing against our local stars within the space of twelve months,” Volleyball Australia chief executive Andrew Dee said.

Holly Austin’s show Dr AudiYO’s Giant Adventure features at the inaugural Wonder Children’s Festival. (Nathaniel Dean)

Deakin graduation

Deakin University held graduation ceremonies this week at Costa Hall and Independent photographer was there on Wednesday October 4 to see the end of four years of university study for Exercise & Nutrition Science and Health & Social Development graduates.

Left: James Anderson and Antonia Davison with children Ossi and Halle. Centre: Bridie Gurd and Alyssa Waugh.

Right: Alex Hamilton and Eilish Brunt. (Pictures: Ivan Kemp) 364803

Lorraine Kwangwari with her mother Restina.

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Nominate now for our 2024 Youth Council

Are you a young person living in the City of Greater Geelong who is passionate about making a difference in our community?

We encourage you to nominate for our 2024 Youth Council, made up of 12 young people aged between 12 and 17 years old who act as an official advisory committee to Council. Youth Council members meet monthly and advise Council on important issues such as mental health, climate change, diversity, and inclusion.

Our Junior Mayor Irene Mulilo says she has enjoyed the opportunity, to have her voice heard, along with learning more about processes at a local government level.

“It’s important that Council understands what matters to young people within our community and becoming a part of Youth Council is a practical way to achieve that,” Irene said.

“Every member of Youth Council joins from a different background and with different ideas and priorities for the future, so I encourage all young people to consider becoming a part of this exciting opportunity.”

Scan the QR code or visit geelong.link/YouthCouncil for more information and to nominate by 20 October 2023.

Enter now! Win the chance to Flick the Switch with Santa

Imagine being the one to help Santa light up our magnificent Floating Christmas Tree! Our popular competition is back again this year for kids aged 12 years and under.

Scan the QR code or jump online to enter now for a chance for your child to meet Santa Claus and help light up our tree at the Christmas in Geelong Opening Night event on Saturday 11 November.

To enter, visit geelong.link /FlickTheSwitch

TRAFFIC CHANGES

Around the Bay cycling

The United Energy Around the Bay cycling event will be coming through Geelong this Sunday 8 October.

Changed traffic conditions include:

›Western Foreshore Road

›Eastern Beach Road

›Princes Freeway from Melbourne to Geelong – speed reduction and one lane closure

Scan the QR code or visit geelong.link/events for the full route and more information about changed traffic conditions.

FIREWORK NOTICE

The 2023 Royal Geelong Show will stage fireworks displays on Friday 20 and Saturday 21 October at approximately 8:45pm. Please ensure your pets are secure.

ON THIS WEEKEND

Our Coastal Backyard

Sunday 8 October, Portarlington waterfront

We’re bringing you a free fun-filled day of activity at the Portarlington waterfront, coinciding with the 'Hooked on Bellarine' fishing festival.

Enjoy nature displays and presentations about our unique marine animals including dolphins, sharks and sea dragons!

Scan the QR code or visit geelong.link/ NatureFestival for more information.

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Junior Mayor Irene Mulilo (front right) with our 2023 Youth Council

Brett and Helen Russell with their son Jacob and friend Sophie Spowart.

Tinodiwa Chisvo with her parents Munhamo and Joinah and Bea Chisvo.

Above: Ryan Letter with his PHD Supervisor Simon Feros. Right: Matthew Rosario and Daisy Woods.

Left: Olivia Brady and Georgina Lunt. Right: Glenn and Margaret Edwards with daughter Jacquie and friend Keenan Boon.

Left: Elisa Metsikas and Jamie Chui. Right: Matt David and Cassie Muscat.

Blast from Geelong’s music past

By Matt Hewson

Performers from Geelong’s golden era of music come together this month for a special celebration of the region’s musical heritage.

The fifth annual Geelong Musos Reunion (GMR)willtakeplaceonSaturday,October14 at Club Italia, bringing together local legends from Geelong’s past and present in a unique cabaret-style event.

Spanning the genres of rock, blues, pop and country, 10 bands from the 50s, 60s and 70s will reform to showcase the local talent that

built the foundation upon which the current Geelong music scene stands.

Event committee president Ken Hirst said the reunion was “extremely important” in terms of keeping the musical history of Geelong alive.

“This is unique in Australia; there’s nobody else doing this sort of thing, reforming bands and running a cabaret-type function,” Hirst said.

“Most of the guys (performing at the reunion), particularly those who played in the 60s and 70s, have worked with Australia’s top

rock and roll artists.

“They’re the unsung heroes. When the big names toured through here in those days, these guys were in the bands that backed them. Without them, these big name artists would have been struggling.”

Hirst said the quality of the bands was always very high at the reunion events.

“(Audience members) are just amazed at the standard of the music,” he said.

“Some of these folks are in the 80s and they still perform extremely well. Some of them practise for five or six months before

the event.”

Hirst encouraged anyone connected with the music industry in those days to visit the GMR website, which served as a repository of Geelong music history.

“We have a group of bands who have reformed from that era, and the number’s up around 20 or 40 bands now,” Hirst said.

“We’re encouraging people to connect with that website so that the individual band’s history is not lost.”

Visit geelongmusosreunion.org for tickets and more information.

Comedic tribute to the Australian way of life

Like a lot of immigrant Australians, comedian Ivan Aristeguieta has faced many challenges since arriving from Venezuela 11 years ago.

NowanAustraliancitizen-aself-proclaimed Venestralian - Aristeguieta is beginning to overcome his difficulty with one of the more troubling aspects of Australian society.

“It’s difficult, man; if you don’t grow up in a country where people play cricket it takes you years to understand it,” he said.

“I have adopted a lot of Australian traditions into my yearly traditions, and watching the cricket on Boxing Day is one. For the first 10 years I didn’t understand anything.

“Therearesomanydifferentlittledetailsyou have to pay attention to, it’s no wonder a game ofcricketiscalledatest.Butabsolutely,thebest nap of the year is the Boxing Day cricket nap, it’s beautiful.”

The process of becoming an Aussie - “it’s been a beautiful journey” - has been a major

part of Aristeguieta’s life for over a decade and forms the basis of his current show, Citizen.

In Citizen, Aristeguieta adopts a

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“It’s not taking the piss, it’s paying tribute,” hesaid.“Ithinkthat’showtheAustraliansense ofhumourworks.Whenyoucallyourfriend(a swear word) it’s an ironic way of saying I love you.”

The Melbourne-based comedian has won over Australian audiences in the past decade, and Citizen, which premiered this year on the festival circuit, has been his most successful show so far.

Describing Citizen, Aristeguieta slips into a metaphor based on another of his loves, gastronomy.

“This show is in peak form right now,” he said. “It’s matured, it’s been pickled properly, you can taste the umami and the ageing process.”

quintessentially Australian way of expressing his admiration for his new home; poking fun at it.

Ivan Aristeguieta’s Citizen is at the Potato Shed on Friday, October 20.

Matt Hewson

Ivan Aristeguieta. (Supplied)

Memories to last lifetime

Create memories that will last a lifetime and enjoy a spectacular sunrise flight. Take in the majestic sights of Geelong in the awe-inspiring morning light.

At this time of the morning, the landscape slowly comes to life as you drift along, held in a timeless capsule with views of the urban and rural landscapes around Geelong.

We meet at Rydges Hotel in the very early morning and from here you will climb into our vehicles.

The launch site will vary depending on the wind direction on the day. Pilots will choose a take off location to give customers the best views possible for that flight.

On a south-easterly wind flow, balloons might take off from the Bellarine Peninsula. Balloons often launch from the city itself and

on many occasions travel to the west or north west, to enjoy views of the Barrabool Hills.

The scenery is always stunning, with Port Phillip Bay to the east, the ocean to the south, theBarwonRiverarrivingfromthewestandthe small You Yangs to the north. Liberty Balloon Flights call this ‘The Peaceful Adventure’ and that is what ballooning really is.

With more than 30 years experience in ballooning, Liberty Balloon Flights operates over Geelong, Melbourne and Perth (Avon Valley).

The morning in Geelong ends with a lovely breakfast at Rydges.

Bookings can be made via libertyballoonflights.com.au or by calling 1800 BALLOON (22 55 66).

Go on an unforgettable experience with Liberty Balloon Flights.

Specialist in home aged care

Just Better Care managing director Marianne Deans is a Geelong local and registered nurse with 20 years of experience and has a passion for providing exceptional personalised care and supporting people to maintain their independence in the community.

Community support workers and nurses can provide a range of support services in the home, such as personal care, cleaning, laundry, meal preparation, transport, respite, overnight support as well as dementia care, palliative, and post hospital support.

“We love what we do and we believe in people’s right to have choice and control about how they live their life,” Marianne says.

The Will...the cornerstone

Your Will appoints your executor who is the person in charge of your estate.

“Iknowhowimportantitisforallpeopleto be treated with dignity and respect.”

Services can be paid for privately or subsidised through a government funded Home Care Package. The experienced team works with you to build a tailored care plan just for you.

Call the friendly local team at Just Better Care today on 03 5222 1518, email mailge@ justbettercare.com or drop into the office at the Eastbrooke Medical Centre, Level 1, 75-77 Roslyn Road, Belmont.

For more information go to justbettercare.com/Geelong

It also leaves specific instructions on how your estate is to be distributed. Wills can also appoint testamentary guardians, provide funeral directions, and more.

It is important that a Will is legally drafted. Wills are drafted using specific words and phrases which have meanings, defined by case law. Because you won’t be around to interpret the Will, it is important that the meaning is ‘clear’ from a legal perspective.

Legal witnessing is also recommended. Shouldadditionalevidenceberequiredduring the probate process, then your legal witness will be able to prepare and file the additional affidavit material required for the Will to be admitted to probate.

Ideally, your Will should also be stored with a lawyer for safe keeping. A copy can (and should) be retained at home together with the details of the law firm who holds the original. The storage of the Will is important because if lost, the Will is presumed to have been destroyed and revoked.

Wightons Lawyers is here to help. With multiple Wills and estate specialists and four offices in and around Geelong, they are uniquely stationed to provide you with the right advice. Wightons invites you yo visit wightons.com.au or call 5221 8777 to find out how our experienced team and assist you.

This article is general information only and is not legal advice. Always seek professional advice tailored to your own circumstances.

Jesse Rankine – acccredited Wills & Estates Specialist.

Just Better Care managing director Marianne Deans is a Geelong local and registered nurse with 20 years of experience.

A furry solution to help tackle the issue of loneliness

It’s no secret that people and pets have a special bond but now a new study will determine whether having a pet around can decrease loneliness and improve wellbeing within at-risk groups.

Led by the National Centre for Healthy Ageing (NCHA) the federally funded study is in partnership with Monash University and Peninsula Health and will inform national approaches to tackle loneliness in ageing Australians.

Monash University researcher, Dr Em Bould, has been studying human-animal interactions for six years and this new study will expand to focus on older people, and individuals of migrant and refugee backgrounds.

Highlighting the study’s importance, Dr Bould explained that loneliness and social isolation not only have a detrimental effect on physical health, but can also cause increased incidences of depression and suicide.

“The ultimate aim of the program is to use pets to support social connection and healthy ageing, and we are looking forward to seeing the results from this important research,” Dr Bould said.

Through a pilot study, Dr Bould and their team will focus on the benefits that regular animal centred interactions have between individuals with a shared interest in animals.

Bringing animals into aged care homes has been implemented for a while now, but Dr Bould said there’s little objective research into how the addition of pets actually impacts aged care residents or refugee and migrant groups.

Previous studies by Dr Bould highlighted how pets can help to facilitate human interactions and using a dog as the catalyst, they observed animals do in fact encourage human interactions.

This upcoming study will expand on this to explore if encouraged interactions using animals can decrease feelings of isolation and loneliness.

Volunteers will be enrolled from May 2023 to partake in the Pets and People (PaPs) Program, consisting of a low-cost animal activity group in an aged care setting and researchers will also include migrant and refugee communities.

The study is one of 13 NCHA Living Labs projects to share in $4.77 million of funding and up to four partner aged care facilities will take part across Melbourne and Queensland with 36 participants in total.

Holly McGuinness

New study will uncover if a shared interest in pets can tackle loneliness and isolation in senior Australians. (Pexels - cottonbro studio)

Take a step back in time

Avisittothecemetery,amongmanythings,can offerinterestinginscriptionsonoldmemorials.

Yet, we know the life of someone passed cannot simply be summed up in a few brief lines on a headstone or plaque.

Geelong Cemeteries Trust’s unique History Alive tours offer a much more insightful glimpse into the lives and times of a number of extraordinary individuals residing in our locations.

Running throughout October and November, three guided walks are available within the scenic grounds of the Geelong Eastern, Geelong Western and Queenscliff cemeteries.

On these tours, visitors meet and hear the stories of the significant identities who are ‘discovered’ standing beside their graves.

From pioneers to politicians, suffragettes to storytellers, champions to craftsmen, let the stories of the region’s notable figures transport you back in time.

Tickets are limited, selling fast and available to purchase on Geelong Cemeteries Trust’s website at gct.net.au

From Drop of a Hat Productions, Colin Mockett as Captain Foster Fyans and Bryan Eaton as James Harrison, will be guides for the upcoming tour at Geelong Eastern Cemetery. (Supplied)

Keeping creative in your later years

Looking for some new crafty projects to fill up your time with but not quite sure where to look? There’s plenty of creative projects that can be done from the comfort of your own home, even if you have low mobility.

Art therapy is great for brain function, cognitive development and could even be a really fun way to spend time with your grandchildren, especially if they’re particularly helpful.

It’s easy enough to pick up a paintbrush and get started but not all of us have the confidence to do so and there’s so many other projects you can try out if that’s not your thing.

Flower pressing is a wonderful way to immortalise a garden, especially if you’ve grown the flowers yourself. You’ll need some heavy books, a newspaper and a bunch of your responsibly picked favourite flowers.

Carefully lay the flowers in the middle of the newspaper, putting them flat and arranging how you would like them pressed, lay another paper on top and sandwich this in between your heavy books.

Once done, carefully put the books in a dry place to press the flowers, it will usually take a few weeks so check in and see how your flowers are doing after two weeks as the newspaper will draw out the moisture from flowers.

When the flowers are ready carefully remove them from the paper and you can turn them into a neat greeting card, arranging them however you like onto craft board.

Just one idea of many options out there, if flower pressing isn’t your thing, you could try mindfulness colouring in, birdhouse making, scrapbooking and a million and one other options to try.

Your local council may even host arts and crafts sessions, where you can come along and get creative.

Flower pressing is a low cost, set and forget project that can make for a lovely afternoon activity.

(Pictures: Monica Dahiya)

Getting creative can be made even more rewarding if the grandkids want to help out too.

(Mikhail Nilov via Pexels)

The Guide

BEACH HOUSE HUNTERS

Nine, Friday, 7.30pm

TheBlockco-host Shelley Craft (pictured) has been quietly adding a few new strings to her TV-presenter bow of late – along with her home renovation projects, Craft gained her real estate agent accreditation in 2020 and has been working alongside her husband Christian at his Byron Bay agency – making her the perfect host for this new property series. Craft teams up with Aussie city slickers in need of a sea change, showing them three dream houses that suit their specific needs, wants and budget. Tonight’s doubleepisode premiere sees Craft help a couple in Victoria’s picturesque Apollo Bay, before heading to Sydney’s Manly Beach to guide another pair of would-be wave riders.

CONVERSATIONS WITH FRIENDS

SBS Viceland, Saturday, 9.10pm

This superb adaptation of Irish author Sally Rooney’s best-selling novel continues as the drama between its unconventional quartet heats up. Resentment and jealousy rear their heads at the end of their Croatian getaway when the connection between 21-year-old best friends Bobbi (Sasha Lane) and Frances (Alison Oliver, pictured, right with Lane), and older married couple Nick (Joe Alwyn) and Melissa (Girls’ Jemima Kirke) grows more tangled. With Melissa’s literary agent joining them for dinner, everyone ought to be on their best behaviour, but it seems unlikely. A captivating character study, this faithful 12-part miniseries thankfully has plenty of time to explore all of the intricacies of Rooney’s prose on screen.

EVERYTHING’S GONNA BE ALL WHITE

SBS Viceland, Sunday, 9.30pm

On the brink of the Voice Referendum, this spirited American doco lays bare some hard and harsh truths about white privilege. Across four eye-opening and often witty episodes, kicking off tonight, it’s an examination of what it means to be an American during a time of heightened xenophobia, and what it’s like living in a nation of immigrants. Covering events such as the 2021 United States Capitol attack, as well as Indian reservations and colonialism, there’s a crowd of talking heads sharing their thoughts, including comedian Margaret Cho, sports journalist Jemele Hill and Amanda Seales. Tune in for the passionate monologues.

Friday, October 6

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News

10.00 Makers Of Modern

Nick

And

4.40 Long Lost Family. (PG, R)

5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 The Drum. Presented by Dan Bourchier.

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

7.30 Gardening Australia. Costa Georgiadis does some paving.

8.30 Sherwood. (MA15+l) Ian and Kevin are called to the scene of a second murder. Scott remains at large.

9.30 Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R)

The body of a wealthy landowner goes missing on the night of his death, exposing a web of secrets.

11.00 ABC Late News.

11.20 Silent Witness. (Mav, R)

12.15 Harrow. (Final, Mav, R)

1.10 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour

Bitesize. (R) 9.10 Cook Up Bitesize. (R) 9.15 Make Me A Dealer. (R) 10.05

Just press play: Noel Gallagher sits down with Zan Rowe for Take5

PICK OF THE WEEK

TAKE 5 WITH ZAN ROWE

ABC TV, Tuesday, 8pm

ABC Radio star Zan Rowe struck a chord with her debut season, which affectionately delved into five special songs that made an indelible impact on the lives of her guests. It was a raw and illuminating insight into the inner lives of creatives including American indie singer Tori Amos and beloved Australian actor Guy Pearce. Tonight, Rowe returns with a captivating new season, jumpstarting with a guest who arguably outshines them all: Noel Gallagher. The outspoken Oasis lead guitarist doesn’t disappoint as he reveals his songs of escape and opens up about his formative years in Manchester before fame. Next week, it’s Natalie Imbruglia’s unpredictable soundtrack.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.50 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Round 10. Bathurst 1000. Day 1. Practice session. 12.00 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Round 10. Bathurst 1000. Day 1. Practice session and support races. 2.00 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Round 10. Bathurst 1000. Day 1. Qualifying and support races.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 South America With Simon Reeve: Chile And Argentina. (PGaw) Part 5 of 5.

8.40 Ancient Egypt: Chronicles Of An Empire: Women And Power. (Ma) From Nefertiti to Cleopatra, takes a look at women in ancient Egypt.

9.40 U-96, The True Story Of Das Boot. Explores the story of U-96

10.40 SBS World News Late.

11.10 Unseen. (Malns)

12.05 Furia. (MA15+av, R)

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Johanna Griggs meets Diego Bonetto.

8.30 MOVIE: The Accountant. (2016, MA15+v, R) A maths genius who works as an accountant for high-rolling criminals is pursued by authorities. Ben Affleck, Anna Kendrick, J.K. Simmons.

11.05 To Be Advised.

12.25[MEL]12Monkeys.(MA15+v, R)

12.30 Home Shopping.

1.25[MEL]Harry’sPractice.(R)

2.00[MEL]HomeShopping.(R)

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Beach House Hunters. (Premiere) Hosted by Shelley Craft.

8.30 MOVIE: The Expendables 3. (2014, Mlv, R) A team of mercenaries battles a ruthless arms trader with a grudge against their group. Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham.

11.00 MOVIE: Creed II. (2018, Mv, R)

6.30 The Project.

7.30 The Graham Norton Show. (R) Guests include Kylie Minogue.

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

Bluey.

7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Would I Lie To You?

8.30 MOVIE: Paddington 2. (2017, PG) 10.10

Noughts + Crosses. (Final) 11.10 Would I Lie To You?

11.40 QI. 12.10am Killing Eve. 12.55 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. (Final) 1.40 ABC News Update.

1.45 Close. 5.00 In The Night Garden. 5.20 Tik Tak.

5.25 Wallykazam! 5.50 Late Programs.

NITV (34)

The Heart Of Our Nation: The Sunset

Concert. 1.55pm The Land We’re On With Penelope Towney. 2.00 Bamay. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00

Motown Magic. 3.25 Red Dirt Riders. 3.40 Fresh Fairytales. 3.55 Pipi Ma. 4.00 Crazy Smart Science.

4.30 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea.

5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 NITV News: Nula. 6.00

Bamay. 6.35 Brazil Untamed. 7.30 MOVIE: Lord Of The Flies. (1963, PG) 9.10 MOVIE: Repossessed. (1990, M) 10.40 Late Programs.

3.40 Italian Food Safari. (R)

4.10 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PGa, R)

4.40 Bamay. (R)

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

4.00[MEL]MillionDollarMinute.(R)

4.30[MEL]MillionDollarMinute.(R)

5.00[MEL]NBCToday.

1.20 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (PG, R) 2.15 It’s All Greek To Me. (R) 2.45 Garden Gurus Moments. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Outdoors Indoors.

4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

9.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Mls, R) Graham is joined by Michelle Williams, Helena Bonham Carter, Brendan Fraser, Russell T Davies and Oti Mabuse.

10.30 Road To The Melbourne Cup Carnival.

11.00 The Project. (R)

12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

Saturday, October 7

ABC TV (2) SBS (3)

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast.

9.00 Rage. (PG)

12.00 ABC News At Noon.

12.30 Midsomer Murders. (PG, R)

2.00 Sherwood. (Mal, R)

3.00 Last Night Of The Proms.

5.00 Landline. (R)

5.30 Old People’s Home For Teenagers. (PG, R)

6.30 Kitchen Cabinet. (Final, R) Annabel Crabb meets Anika Wells.

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

7.30 Shakespeare And Hathaway.

(PG) An American PI asks Frank and Lu for help hunting down a valuable muscle car for a client.

8.15 Vera. (Mv, R) DCI Vera Stanhope and her team investigate the mysterious death of a John Doe.

9.50 The Newsreader. (Mdl, R)

As Australia’s 1988 Bicentennial approaches, Helen is determined to interview a fiery Aboriginal activist.

10.40 Shetland. (Malv, R) The hunt is on for Sandy’s attacker.

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

ABC TV PLUS (22)

Safari Adventures. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 QI. 8.30 Greg Davies: The Back Of My Mum’s Head. 10.00 Whose Line Is It Anyway? 10.20 Mock The Week. 10.55

Staged. 11.20 Superwog. 12.05am Blunt Talk. 12.30

Veneno. 1.25 ABC News Update. 1.30 Close. 5.00 In The Night Garden. 5.20 Tik Tak. 5.25 Wallykazam!

5.50 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 The Eco Show. (PG) 11.00 Curious Traveller. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Gymnastics. FIG Artistic World Challenge Cup series. Round 6. 4.00 Ballroom Fit. (R) 4.05 Wheelchair Sports. (R)

4.10 Swan Football. 4.15 Para-Badminton. (PG) 4.20 Gone Fishing With Mortimer & Whitehouse. (PG, R) 5.30 Children Of Chaos: What Became Of WW2 Orphans.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Norfolk Island With Ray Martin. (PG, R) Ray Martin explores Norfolk Island.

8.30 Scotland’s Riverwoods. (PG, R) Takes a look at the perilous state of the fish that lives in the forest, Scotland’s Atlantic salmon.

9.35 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys: Australia. (R) A journey aboard the Indian Pacific.

10.25 Great Continental Railway Journeys: Salamanca

To Canfranc. (PGa, R)

11.30 Rex In Rome. (Mv, R)

1.20 MOVIE: The Front Runner. (2018, Mls, R)

3.20 Italian Food Safari. (R) 3.50 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (R) 4.20 Bamay. (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. 9.50 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Round 10. Bathurst 1000. Day 2. Practice session. 1.00 Motor Racing. Supercars

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PGd, R) Officers patrol the Kimberley coast.

7.30 MOVIE: Aquaman. (2018, Mv, R) A half-human, half-Atlantean goes on a quest to retrieve the legendary Trident Of Atlan and protect the water world. Jason Momoa, Amber Heard.

10.15 MOVIE: Underwater. (2020, Mlv) Disaster strikes an underwater facility. Kristen Stewart, Vincent Cassel.

12.15 12 Monkeys. (MA15+v, R) Cole gets buried in an air strike.

1.15 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 10. Bathurst 1000. Day 2. Top 10 Shootout. Replay.

3.00 Home Shopping.

4.00[MEL]GetClever.(R)

4.30[MEL]GetClever.(R)

5.00[MEL]MyGreekOdyssey.(PGl, R)

NINE (8, 9)

TEN (5, 10)

Sunday, October 8

6.30 Voices Of Australia. Part 4 of 4.

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

7.30 Death In Paradise. (Mv, R) Neville must solve a mystery from the past.

8.30 The Newsreader. (Mal) The News

At Six team is approached by Geoff and Evelyn’s daughter Kay Walters.

9.30 Mother And Son. (PG, R) Arthur is determined not to take his mother with him to visit his ex, but she has other plans.

10.00 Annika. (Mal, R) A Glasgow businessman is murdered.

10.50 Total Control. (MA15+al, R) Alex Irving faces a new political reality.

11.40 Talking Heads. (PG, R)

12.20 Rage Vault. (MA15+adhlnsv)

2.00 Escape From The City. (R)

5.00 Insiders. (R)

Highlights. 3.55 Motorcycle Racing. FIM Superbike World Championship. Round 10. Highlights. 4.50 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. 4.55 Going Places. (R) 5.30 Children Of Chaos: What Became Of WW2 Orphans.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Bermuda Triangle: Into Cursed Waters: A Big Find. (Premiere, PGal) Explorers investigate the Bermuda Triangle.

9.10 Rebel With A Cause: Neville Bonner. (PG) Takes a look at the life of politician and Jagera Elder Neville Bonner AO.

10.10 Empires Of New York: Blinded By The Light. (Madv) Chronicles the rise of five New York icons.

11.00 Bruce Lee: Be Water. (Mav, R)

12.45 24 Hours In Emergency. (Ma, R)

2.35 Patriot Brains. (Mals, R)

3.25 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PGa, R)

4.25 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera News.

6.00 Weekend Sunrise. The latest news, sport and weather. 7.30 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 10. Bathurst 1000. Day 3. Support races and warm up. 10.30 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 10. Bathurst 1000. Day 3. Race 30.

6.00 Seven News.

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

9.00 7NEWS Spotlight: The Voice Final Pitch.

10.00 Born To Kill? Trevor Hardy.

(Mav) A look at serial killer Trevor Hardy.

11.00 Autopsy: USA: Alan Thicke. (Ma) A look at the death of Alan Thicke.

12.00 The InBetween. (Mav, R)

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

2.00[MEL]HomeShopping.(R)

3.30[MEL]MillionDollarMinute.(R)

4.00[MEL]NBCToday.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Nine News Saturday.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Riverdance 25th Anniversary Special. Takes a look at Riverdance.

8.30 MOVIE: Dirty Dancing.

(1987, Mas, R) A girl falls in love with a dancing teacher when she spends the summer at a holiday camp. Patrick Swayze, Jennifer Grey, Jerry Orbach.

10.30 MOVIE: Music & Lyrics.

(2007, PGls, R) An ’80s pop singer tries to reinvent himself. Hugh Grant.

12.35 Adele: Live In London. (PG, R)

1.50 9Honey: He Said She Said. (PG, R)

2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa)

2.30 The Garden Gurus. (R)

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R)

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30

Helping Hands. (PG, R)

6.00 Luxury Escapes. Cameron Daddo and Heather Mitchell experience a luxury getaway to the Maldives.

6.30 Bondi Rescue. (PGal, R)

As thousands flock to Bondi at the start of the coronavirus pandemic and social distancing rules, the state police minister bars people from the beach for the first time since World War II.

7.00 Soccer. Australia Cup. Final. Sydney FC v Brisbane Roar. From Allianz Stadium, Sydney.

10.30 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R)

Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was.

11.30 So Help Me Todd. (PG, R) Margaret helps a client whose mother passed during a routine surgery at Allison’s hospital.

12.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 Authentic. (PG) Religious program.

5.00 Hour Of Power. Religious program.

6am Children’s Programs.

1.30pm MOVIE: Barbie Mermaid Power. (2022, PG)

2.50 Motor Racing. IndyCar Series. Grand Prix Of Monterey. H’lights. 4.00 A1: Highway Patrol. 5.00 Sunnyside. 5.30 MOVIE: Uptown Girls. (2003, PG)

7.30 MOVIE: Nanny McPhee And The Big Bang. (2010) 9.40 MOVIE: Whip It! (2009, M) Midnight

Dominion. 12.50 Grimm. 1.45

6.00 Nine News Sunday.

7.00 ICC World Cup: Pre-Game.

Pre-game coverage of the ICC World Cup match between India and Australia.

7.30 Cricket. ICC World Cup. Group stage. India v Australia. First innings. From MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, India.

11.00 ICC World Cup: Innings

Break. Takes a look at the play so far.

11.30 Cricket. ICC World Cup. Group stage. India v Australia. Second innings.

3.30 Cross Court. (R) Hosted by Todd Woodbridge and Jelena Dokic.

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory.

(PGa) Religious program.

4.30 Fishing Australia. (R)

5.00 News Early Edition.

5.30 Today.

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

7.30 The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton is joined by Bernie Taupin, Catherine Tate, Ashley Walters, Bill Bailey and Christine and the Queens.

8.30 FBI. (Mav) When an off-duty diplomatic security agent is shot while trying to apprehend someone, the team investigates if there is a connection to his time working in Croatia and soon uncovers a global threat.

9.30 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv, R) The NCIS team recruits a familiar face to help lead them to a ruthless international killer.

10.30 To Be Advised.

11.30 The Sunday Project. (R)

A look at the day’s news.

12.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

Monday, October 9

7.30 7.30. Presented by Sarah Ferguson.

8.00 Australian Story. Australians tell personal stories.

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

9.15 Media Watch. (PG) Hosted by Paul Barry.

9.35 Q+A. The show heads to South Australia.

10.35 ABC Late News.

10.50 The Business. (R)

11.10 The Newsreader. (Mdl, R)

12.00 MOVIE: The Child In Time. (2017, Mals, R)

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

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Finding Your Roots: Off

The Farm – Melissa McCarthy, Eric Stonestreet. (PG) Hosted by Henry Louis Gates Jr.

8.30 Scotland’s Extreme Medics. Part 1 of 4. Doctors treat a 23-year-old who suffered spinal damage after rolling his car.

9.30 Michael Mosley’s 21 Day

Body Challenge. (PG, R) Part 1 of 3. Michael Mosley sets out to help five people get back into shape.

10.25 SBS World News Late.

10.55 My Brilliant Friend. (Mals) 12.05 Hidden Assets. (MA15+v, R)

2.55 Brooklyn Nine-Nine. (PGal, R)

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG)

7.30 SAS Australia. (Return, Malv)

Fourteen celebrity recruits are dropped into the harsh and unforgiving Jordanian desert.

9.15 The Rookie. (Mv) Tim’s ex-wife returns and asks the team to help her save someone from her undercover past.

10.15 The Rookie: Feds. (Mav) The Feds battle a cult.

11.15 The Latest: Seven News.

11.45 Chicago Fire. (Mam) Kylie clashes with some of the firefighters.

12.45[MEL]Kochie’sBusinessBuilders.(R)

1.00

10.00

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

7.30 The Masked Singer Australia. Hosted by Osher Günsberg.

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

9.40 The Betoota Advocate Presents: Murdoch V Packer – The Super League War. (Mls) A tongue-in-cheek look at how Rupert Murdoch and Kerry Packer went to war over Rugby League in the ’90s.

10.40 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mv, R) A rogue militia group opens fire on teenagers.

The Project. (R)

Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

1.35 Our Brain. (PG, R)

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

4.50 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R)

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

Tuesday, October 10

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30. Presented by Sarah Ferguson.

8.00 Take 5 With Zan Rowe: Noel Gallagher. (Return, Ml) Zan Rowe chats with Noel Gallagher.

8.30 Old People’s Home For Teenagers. (PG) In week two of the experiment it is all about brainpower, with a range of brain boosting activities.

9.30 Australia After War: Homefront. (PGa) Part 2 of 4.

10.30 ABC Late News.

10.45 The Business. (R)

11.05 Four Corners. (R)

11.50 Media Watch. (PG, R) 12.10 Science Of Drugs With Richard Roxburgh. (Mad, R) 1.05 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 Who Do You Think You Are? Simon Baker. (PG, R) Simon Baker explores his roots.

8.30 Insight. Kumi Taguchi takes a look at the discussion in the community over the Voice referendum.

9.30 Dateline: Adrift In Australian Waters. A look at people smugglers.

10.00 SBS World News Late.

10.30 The Point: Referendum Road Trip. (R)

11.30 Blackport. (Mls)

12.25 Miniseries: Safe Home. (Mal, R)

4.10 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (R)

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

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

7.30 SAS Australia. (Malv) Celebrity recruits undertake SAS training.

9.15 HMP: Behind Bars: HMP Long Lartin. (MA15+a) Part 1 of 4. Takes a look inside the prison that convicts dread being sent to, holding some of Britain’s most brutal men.

10.45 The Latest: Seven News.

11.15 Chicago Fire. (Ma) Herrmann calls on Trudy for help.

12.15 The Arrangement. (MA15+av, R)

1.15[MEL]Harry’sPractice.(R)

1.30 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. (PGal)

Hosted by Scott Cam.

8.45 Space Invaders. (PGa, R) The team tackles two neighbouring homes that are jam-packed with clutter.

9.45 Love Triangle. (Mls)

The rejected suitors are moving in.

11.00 Nine News Late.

11.30 New Amsterdam. (Mamv, R)

12.15 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.05 Desert Vet. (PG, R)

2.00 World’s Greatest Animal Encounters. (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.

The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

Home Shopping. (R)

CBS Mornings.

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

7.30 Shark Tank. Inventions and innovations include a nostalgic camera and a new style of earphone.

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

9.40 NCIS. (Ma, R) The team investigates the US Secretary of the Navy when her husband claims she tried to murder him.

10.30 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv, R) A naval officer is murdered.

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, October 11

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30. Presented by Sarah Ferguson.

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

8.30 Mother And Son. (Final, Ml) Arthur is concerned that Maggie’s friend Heather may be a bad influence.

9.00 WTFAQ. A team tries to answer viewer questions.

9.30 Starstruck. (Final, Ml) Kate goes into labour.

10.00 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R)

10.35 ABC Late News.

10.50 The Business. (R)

11.05 Death In Paradise. (Mv, R)

12.05 Annika. (Mal, R) 12.55 MOVIE: The Child In Time. (2017, Mals, R) Kelly Macdonald, Benedict Cumberbatch, Stephen Campbell

Moore. 2.25 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 Sri Lanka With Alexander Armstrong. Part 1 of 3.

8.30 While The Men Are Away. (MA15+s) Des presides over the opening of the Whitmore prisoner of war camp.

9.40 Elvis’ Women: A Renaissance And A Reckoning. (Mads) Part 3 of 3. The ’70s see Elvis return to the stage, experiencing a career renaissance.

10.55 SBS World News Late.

11.25 Trom. (Madl) 12.55 Vigil. (Mav, R)

4.10 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PGa, R)

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

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

7.30 SAS Australia. (Malv) The 10 remaining recruits are tested with tasks requiring pinpoint accuracy and precision.

9.15 The Amazing Race. (PG) The teams of two continue their race around the world for a $1 million prize. Hosted by Phil Keoghan.

10.45 The Latest: Seven News.

11.15 Autopsy: USA: Roger Moore. (Ma) Forensic pathologist Dr Michael Hunter takes a look at the 2017 death of actor Roger Moore.

12.15[MEL]TheEnemyWithin.(Mav, R)

12.30 Home Shopping.

1.15[MEL]TravelOz.(R)

2.00[MEL]HomeShopping.(R)

4.00[MEL]NBCToday.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

Thursday, October

Morning Programs. 7.05 Late Bloomers. (2011, PG) 8.45 Fellinopolis. (2020, PG, Italian) 10.15 Operation Goldenshell. (2017, M, Spanish) 12.10pm Yesterday, Today And Tomorrow. (1963, Italian)

Oka! (2012, PG) 4.05 Love And Friendship. (2016, PG) 5.50 The Chaperone. (2018, PG) 7.50

Madame. (2017, M) 9.35 Boccaccio

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Foreign Correspondent. (Final) International affairs program.

8.30 Grand Designs: South West London. (R) Hosted by Kevin McCloud.

9.20 Griff’s Great Australian Rail Trip: Gold Coast To The Outback. (PG, R) Griff Rhys Jones explores Queensland.

10.05 You Can’t Ask That: Swingers. (MA15+as, R)

10.40 ABC Late News.

10.55 The Business. (R)

11.10 Old People’s Home For Teenagers. (PG, R)

12.10 Q+A. (R) 1.15 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

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

7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Great Australian Walks With Julia Zemiro. (Final, PG) Julia Zemiro heads to Bondi Beach.

8.30 Luke Nguyen’s India. (PG) Still in Bangalore, Luke Nguyen explores the Muslim Quarter and tries one of India’s favourite snacks, samosas.

9.30 Crime. (MA15+adv) The killer toys with the authorities.

10.25 SBS World News Late.

10.55 Devils. (MA15+av)

11.50 An Ordinary Woman. (Malv, R)

3.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (R)

4.30 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 Highway Patrol. (PGl, R) An officer encounters a strange situation.

8.30 MOVIE: Hidden Figures. (2016, PGal, R) Based on a true story. Three African American women working as mathematicians for NASA play a big role in one of the world’s greatest achievements by helping send an astronaut into space. Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, Janelle Monáe.

11.05 The Latest: Seven News.

11.35 Ambulance: Code Red. (Ma, R)

12.30 Home Shopping.

12.35[MEL]TheResident.(Ma, R)

1.35[MEL]TravelOz.(R)

2.00[MEL]HomeShopping.(R)

4.00[MEL]NBCToday.

5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

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

8.40 Luxe Listings Sydney. (Ml) Gavin Rubinstein meets with the head of the Ray White Group to learn his fate.

9.50 Country Home Rescue With Shaynna Blaze. (PGl, R) Shaynna Blaze restores a dilapidated home.

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

11.20 The Equalizer. (MA15+v)

12.10 The Gulf. (Madls, R)

1.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

2.00 Outdoors Indoors.

2.30 Global Shop. (R)

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)

4.30 A Current Affair. (R)

5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

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

7.30 The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition. (PGal) The celebrities and their nearest and dearest travel to the Indian coastal state of Kerala.

9.00 Miniseries: Heat. (Mls) Part 2 of 4. Despite the bush fire edging closer, Brad fails to take action. As the couples begin to meltdown as sordid secrets are revealed, Mia becomes the object of a dark obsession.

10.00 So Help Me Todd. (PGav) A stranger with a bomb demands that Margaret reverse her efforts to free her client on death row.

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

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

9GO! (82, 93)

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Block. (PGal) The teams continue to renovate their upstairs bathrooms and re-do rooms.

9.00 Cricket. ICC World Cup. Group stage. Australia v South Africa. First innings. From BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, India.

11.00 ICC World Cup: Innings Break. Takes a look at the play so far.

11.30 Cricket. ICC World Cup. Group stage. Australia v South Africa. Second innings.

3.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory.

(PGa) Religious program.

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 Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition. (PGal) Hosted by Beau Ryan.

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

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

10.40 Law & Order: SVU. (Mav, R) The team joins forces with Elliot Stabler.

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

Dancing for older Australians: why not give it a whirl

The health benefits of dancing for seniors range from improving your physical health to creating strong social connections that increase your sense of wellbeing.

A 2018 study by the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) showed a positive relationship between dancing and the physical and emotional health of older Australians.

Participants in the study experienced improved flexibility, boosted energy levels and better posture. Further studies have found that dancing can slow or even reverse the signs of ageing in the brain.

Among these benefits, older Australians are likely to experience an improvement in balance, coordination and spatial awareness, which in turn could reduce their likelihood of falls.

Dancing also provides an increase in heart rate, encouraging the movement of oxygen throughout the body. This has shown positive effects on heart and lung condition, and has the potential to lessen the risk of conditions such as cardiovascular disease. Regular dance also assists in weight management, toning muscle, improving strength and reducing joint pain.

The benefits of dancing aren’t just physical. Regular dancing has been shown to increase the size of the hippocampus, which is the region of the brain responsible for spatial navigation and memory formation.

Not only did study participants enjoy a range of physical and mental progress, they also experienced a shift in overall mood, self-esteem and confidence. This is attributed to a combination of the effects of physical exercise and the social interactions and connectionsformedduringthedanceclasses.

Some things to consider

Are you looking to dance on your own or with a partner? Perhaps you’d like to join a group dance class, or maybe you’d prefer private lessons. What sort of dance style are you looking to engage in? The options are endless. Ballet, line dancing, Latin or salsa dancing, waltzing, tap dancing, dance

aerobics and even seated dance classes are all popular styles you can choose from.

Before you pull on your dancing shoes, it’s important to consult your doctor or medical professional. They can provide you with proper advice tailored to your health needs.

Once you’ve got the go ahead, you should make sure that you hydrate properly before,

during and after you dance. Warming up and cooling down is also crucial to avoid stiffness or injury.

Take care not to over work yourself on the dance floor. Remember, it’s all about getting active and having fun. Now get out there and bust a move!

Elle Cecil

Get along to Sea Views Manor’s Open Day on Friday October 27 from 10am to 1pm.

Open Day invite from Sea Views Manor

Sea Views Manor invites you to attend its Open Day at Sea Views Manor in Ocean Grove on Friday October 27 from 10am to 1pm.

The team is welcoming any employment opportunities on the day, for those looking to start or continue a rewarding career in aged care.

If you or a loved one are also interested in moving into aged care or getting more information, then come along for an open tour of Sea Views Manor.

MeettheteamatSeaViewsManor-manager/ director of nursing Angela Smith brings over 11 years of management experience and

16 years of nursing and customer relations officer Hayley Bennett can discuss your individual care situation and advise you on the many options available in aged care.

For more than 30 years Homestyle Aged Care has been providing quality care in a safe and supportive environment that feels like home for residents.

There are three homes in Geelong conveniently located in Grovedale, Leopold and Ocean Grove.

If you would like to find out more information or book a tour, the admissions team can help you on 1300 104 663.

The perfect beachside home at Pelican Shores Estate

Nestled at the gateway to the beautiful Bellarine Peninsula, Leopold effortlessly blends the charm of country living with the conveniences of city life. Imagine waking up every day in a place that offers the best of both worlds, where the tranquil bay becomes your backyardandeverymomentisanopportunity for adventure and enjoying life.

Welcome to Pelican Shores Estate, where a vibrant over-50s community thrives in a secure, gated haven. Here, you’ll find not just a place to live, but a place to truly live your best life.

One of the standout features of Pelican Shores is its genuine waterfront location, complete with a picturesque boardwalk that beckons you to explore the beauty of the bay. What’s more, we understand the importance offurryfamilymembers,whichiswhyPelican Shores is proudly pet-friendly!

Forthosewholovethewater,CorioBayoffers excellent fishing and boating opportunities. Our residents with boats can take advantage of our convenient on-site boat ramp, often shared with curious local pelicans.

If you prefer a more relaxed pace, picture yourself sipping a glass of wine on our upper-levelcommunityroomdeck,gazingout at the stunning bay views. Social butterflies will feel right at home during our lively Friday happy hours.

Creativity knows no bounds at Pelican Shores. Explore your DIY passions in our fully-stocked men’s workshop, or cultivate your green thumb in our flourishing community garden. The garden, lovingly maintained by our residents, provides fresh produce for our vibrant community.

Get active with a friendly game of lawn bowls on our village bowling green or take a refreshing dip in our inviting pool on hot

summer days. The pool area even features outdoor barbecuing facilities for those leisurely afternoons.

Our Community Centre is the heart of our vibrant community. It boasts a spacious function area where events and gatherings come to life. From singalongs to card games, dinnerstoweddings,there’salwayssomething happening here.

For those seeking a bit of relaxation, head up to the second level via the lift to enjoy movie nights in our home theatre, work out in the gym, immerse yourself in our library, or

challenge your neighbours to a friendly game of pool or darts. There is even a conference room and an on-site hairdresser for your convenience.

Resident Christine Hose said she loved her time at Pelican Shores.

“The community is so friendly, we have so much fun and plenty to do, whether it be a dip in the pool in summer, sit and relax in the heated spa, or the regular get-togethers on Mondays for girls coffee and cake, Wednesdays craft, Thursdays we play cards and every Friday night is happy hour,“

she said.

At Pelican Shores, we offer a range of homes at competitive prices, including shared equity options. Say goodbye to the burden of stamp duty and council rates while still enjoying the benefits of capital gains.

Visit hampshirevillages.com.au/pelicanshores-estate to learn more about Pelican Shores and our available homes. Alternatively, call us at (03) 5250 1382 to inquire or book a tour. Your dream lifestyle awaits!

Pelican Shores residents enjoy a range of fantastic facilities. (Supplied)

Supporting the community is a Kings family tradition

Kings Funerals are dedicated to providing exceptional support to their client families. However, their commitment to community extends far beyond funeral services.

Kings firmly believe that active involvement in the community can bring comfort and compassion in various ways. It is not just about making financial contributions, but also about being an integral part of the organisations that make this community a great place to live.

Kings are constantly seeking opportunities

to positively impact the community, whether by spreading joy and happiness through Womble, the only Funeral Comfort Dog in Geelong, or by supporting women in sports. They generously offer their time, resources, and donations to volunteer organisations, recognising that the incredible work of charities, sports organisations, and other volunteer groups is what makes our community such a wonderful place to call home.

As a family, Kings are proud to have a

Kings Funerals

long-standing history of serving in public office and contributing to various boards and committees.

Kingsaregratefulfortheopportunitytogive back to the community that has given them so much, and they will continue to support it in every possible way. At Kings Funerals, they are honoured to be a part of this amazing community and remain committed to helping it thrive for years to come.

Kings Funerals are Celebrating Seniors Festival and Positive Ageing Month in

Proudly

Lawn Bowls ‘Come and Try’ Session

WHERE: Geelong RSL Bowls Club. 50 Barwon Heads Rd Belmont

DATE: Wednesday 11 October

TIME; 10.00 am – 12.30 pm

Light refreshments provided.

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

For catering purposes please email RSVP to: rsvp@kingsfunerals.com.au or call us on 03 5248 3444

For more information go to www.kingsfunerals.com.au

October and are offering two free community events in Geelong and the Surf Coast and welcome all to attend.

Try lawn bowls at Geelong RSL Bowls Club, 50 Barwon Heads Road, Belmont on WednesdayOctober11from10amto12.30pm and a Surf Coast U3A information morning at TIA Building, 8-12 Price Street, Torquay on Tuesday October 17 from 9.30am to 11.30am.

For more information, visit kingsfunerals. com.au or call 5248 3444.

Surf Coast U3A Information Morning

WHERE: TIA Building, Gittings Room

8 – 12 Price Street Torquay

DATE: Tuesday 17 October

TIME 9.30am – 11.30am

Light refreshments provided.

U3A SurfCoast

The King family –Beth King, Louise King and Michael King.

Create a lifestyle only limited by your imagination

At Lifestyle Communities, our homeowners are at the core of what we do.

We’re always so proud when we hear how their lives have changed since making the move.

From stories of new-found connection to rediscovered passions, it’s always a joy to witnessthesetransformations.It’satestament to the genuinely life-changing power of

moving to a community of supportive, like-minded people, that over 50 percent of our sales come from referrals.

When you live in a Lifestyle Community, you get to live life on your own terms.

With so much on offer, and so many opportunities open to you, your days are spent however you want. If you’re feeling like a change-up, wanting more connection,

or looking to dedicate more time to your passions, Lifestyle Communities is here to make it possible. You can throw yourself into a hobby you’ve been neglecting, or take up a new one. You can head off jet-setting knowing your home is safe and secure while you’re away. And whether you love singing or sport, trivia or tai chi, there’s an activity to get stuck into and

a group to join.

You’ll be living amongst people who, like you, are determined to get all the joy and excitement they can from life. Create a life that suits you, amongst like-minded people, where the only limit is your own imagination. Call to speak with one of the team on 1300 50 55 60.

GEELONG WEST DENTAL

With ageing comes the perception of ill-fitting dentures and loose teeth. However, this is far from true. The golden years are when you have the most to smile about.

What are some of the key issues that older Australians face in terms of dental health?

In our experience, many older Australians suffer from dental issues due to dental fear. Therefore, they avoid seeing the dentist and only seek symptom-driven treatment. The delays in timely treatment of both dental decay and advanced gum disease result in loss of teeth. As a result, they may have difficulty in chewing, reduced lip support, and altered aesthetics.

Tell us more about your approach to these issues

We are passionate about merging patient centred care with comfort and helping patients overcome their dental fear. Geelong West Dental is designed with patient comfort in mind, beginning with the welcoming ambience of the clinic and integrating a personalised approach with

state-of-the-art technology. Our services include happy gas and sedative options for patients who are more anxious or have severe dental fear. Our priorities are patient comfort and completing all dental treatments in a timely manner while providing exceptional dental care. As tooth loss may be detrimental to oral health, we offer personalised treatments to replace missing teeth. For patients who are missing or about to lose all their teeth, All-Teeth-on-Four is a revolutionary technique that will restore chewing function, smile, and aesthetics for many older Australians.

What is so different about All-Teeth-on-Four?

This technique uses four implants, as opposed to five or eight implants in a conventional single arch. There is less surgery, less recovery time and is a fixed alternative option to removable dentures. It allows patients to chew different varieties of food without affecting the stability of the prosthesis.

DIGITAL SMILE DESIGN

Do you provide this advanced treatment at Geelong West Dental?

We certainly do. As well as providing the latest in implant dentistry, we also offer a comprehensive range of dental treatments including cosmetic, general, and family dentistry. We are a team of

Australian-trained dentists who use modern techniques and keep up to date with the latest in dental technology. Our comprehensive approach to dentistry ensures that we focus on the bigger picture when it comes to dental care, rather than patching up teeth when they start developing

issues. At Geelong West Dental, we spend time with all our patients making the visit a personable experience, so that we are able to best care for our patients’ need no matter their age.

Dr. Gerard Teo and team with our patient, Ange.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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Geelong Stamp & Coin Fair

Annual fair at Geelong West Town Hall October 14, 9am-3pm. Dealers present. Entry, parking and light refreshments are free.

■ Julie, 0438 270 549

Country & western concert

Norlane Senior Citizens Club, 55 Yooringa Avenue, Norlane. Saturday October 21, 1pm-3pm. $5 entry incl afternoon tea.

■ 0419 137 751, or 0428 126 420

Coryule Chorus

A Wonderland of Music Seniors Festival concert, Thursday October 12, 2pm at St James Anglican Church Hall, 55 Collins Street, Drysdale. Gold coin donation incl afternoon tea.

■ Ann, 0402 280 154 for bookings

Portarlington Garden Trail

Saturday November 4, 10am-4pm, 12 gardens open in Portarlington and Drysdale. Tickets only on the day from Parks Hall, 87 Newcombe Street, Portarlington. $10 per adult, kids free.

Jam for refugees

A day of music, St Paul’s Church, 171-177 Latrobe Terrace, Geelong. Proceeds to The Combined Refugee Action Group Geelong legal fund. Saturday October 28, 11am-9pm.

Track & field

Athletics Chilwell’s upcoming season, Saturday October 7, Landy Field. Ages 12 to 60-plus. Coaching available in middle/ long distance, sprints, throws, jumps etc.

■ Mary, 5229 3920, 0490 549 740, or athletics.chilwell@gmail.com

Geelong Christian Singles

Saturday October 14 – Dinner at RSL Geelong, 50 Barwon Heads Road, Belmont, 7pm. Book with Cheryl by October 12.

■ 0418 672 570

Book sale

Friday October 6 and Saturday October 7, Uniting Barwon Grovedale site (272 Torquay Road, corner Reserve and Torquay Roads), 10am-20pm. New and old books only $1.

Ballroom dance

Leopold Hall, 805-809 Bellarine Highway. Admission $10 includes supper. Saturday October 7, 7.30pm-11pm, music Ben Costanzo.

■ 0400 500 402

Barefoot bowls

•฀Geelong฀Bowls฀Club, Sommers Street, Belmont, Thursdays 6pm, October 12, 19 & 26, November 2, 9 & 16. No experience required. Free coaching Saturdays 9.30am.

■ Greg, 5241 4606, Russ, 0418 172 316, or Deb, 0409 956 089

•฀Bareena฀Bowling฀Club, Newtown, Friday twilight starting 6pm. $15 covers bowls and BBQ. Drinks at Crackerjack bar prices.

■ John, 0419 563 199

Highton Seniors

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

■ Joy, 0428 145 138

Line dancing

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

■ Dianne, 0410 039 063

Geelong Prostate Support Group Meets last Friday of the month (except

Sailing Geelong Trailable Yacht Club celebrates its 50th anniversary on Sunday October 8, 10am at St Helens boat ramp, Swinburne Street, North Geelong.

welcome. ■ John, 0411 142 917

December), 10am-noon, Belmont Park Pavilion, 162 Barrabool Road, Belmont.

■ Bill, 0414 524 155, or info@geelongpsg.net

Choir St Paul’s Choir rehearses Wednesdays from 7.45pm to 8.45pm and 9.30am Sunday for 10.30am service. Choral scholarships available. Occasional choir for those unable to make commitment to main choir. Children’s choir soon.

■ Dr Terry Norman, 0411 875 033, or termernorman@gmail.com

Geelong ballroom dancing

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

■ 5278 9740, or geelongballroomdc.com.au

Corio Bay Lions Club Meetings

First and third Thursday of each month at 6.30pm. ■ geelongcoriobay.vic@lions.org.au

Dancer’s Club Ballroom dancing Wednesdays

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

■ Russ, 5250 1937

Elliminyt ballroom dancing

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

Music by CD.

■ John, 0403 903 809 to confirm dance is on

Geelong Harmony Chorus

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

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

Chess clubs

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

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

Geelong Welsh Ladies Choir Small ladies choir who require no

knowledge of the Welsh language. Meet Wednesdays 7pm at St Luke’s, Highton to help each other sing in Welsh and English.

■ 0413 406 433, or welshladieschoir.com.au

Carpet Bowls

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

■ 0400 500 402

OMNI

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

■ Allan, 0409 665 608

Lara Community Market

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

Geelong Breakfast Lions Club

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

■ ajd53m@yahoo.com

Geelong Amateur Radio Club

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

■ Robert, 0438 409 979, or vk3atl.org

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

■ 0455 835 691, or geelong@siswp.com

Geelong Sports & Game Fishing

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

■ John, 0409 234 307

Geelong Anglers Club

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

■ Allan, 0418 992 672

Drysdale CWA

Every second Tuesday at 1pm and crafts every third Tuesday at 11.30am of each month at Drysdale RSL Club.

■ Jenny, 0452 258 333

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

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

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

GROW Australia

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

■ grow.org.au, or 1800 558 268

Stamps

Geelong Philatelic Society Inc meets 7pm

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

■ Julie, 0438 270 549

Grovedale Seniors

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

■ Julie, 0419 549 521

Laughter Club Geelong Saturdays 9am, Eastern Beach in front of the swimming enclosure. 30-minutes free laughter yoga done standing or seated.

■ 0418 521 265

Drysdale Day VIEW

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

■ Margaret, 0431 636 090

Geelong Day VIEW

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

■ geelongdayview@gmail.com

Leopold VIEW

Second Tuesday of each month at Leopold Sportsmans’ Club at 10.30am. ■ leopold.viewclub@gmail com

Geelong Evening VIEW

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

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

Visitors

Out and about

1/ Kevin and Angelica Jones with Kcaj. 2/ Nahid Ghorbani from California with her daughter Maryam and granddaughter Naya. 3/ Sally Wightman and Paul Geeson from Nottingham, UK. 4/ Deakin University student Angus Perry. 5/ Narelle Wilde. 6/ Judy and Geoff McPherson from Camberwell. 7/ Mario and Amee Matko with daughter Abigail. 8/ Mark and Judy Thompson. 9/ Jade Clutterbuck and Rowan Westwell. 10/ Dominic and Catelyn Arceri with daughter Addelyn. 11/ Willow and Naomi Chapman. 12/ Ashley and Adrian Lloyd with children Olivia and William. (Pictures: Ivan Kemp) 364141

Independent photographer Ivan Kemp made sure he got to Geelong Botanic Gardens on a gorgeous Monday, well in time before Tuesday’s rain hit the region.

PUZZLES

SUDOKU

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

1 Trophy (3)

3 Great playwright (11)

9 Finger-end guard (7)

10 Tedious conversation (7)

11 Follower of Martin Luther (8)

12 2000 Olympic city (6)

14 And not (3)

15 Free (11)

17 Body of water to the East of Italy (8,3)

19 South (Span.) (3)

20 Royal male (6)

21 Original (8)

24 Drank (7)

25 Porch (7)

26 Anarchy (11)

27 Gosh (3)

DOWN

1 Disputed Spanish region (9)

2 Hint (7)

3 Cavalry sword (5)

4 Mediterranean port of Egypt (10)

5 Catch sight of (4)

6 Excessively optimistic person (9)

7 Progress (7)

8 Before time (5)

13 Punctuation mark (10)

15 Showing a tendency to be easily angered (9)

16 Group of three taking part in an activity (9)

18 Colourful arc (7)

19 Voyaging on water (arch.) (7)

20 Small bottle (5)

22 Classifies (5)

23 Combines (4)

DECODER WORDFIT

O D R

9-LETTER WORD

19 words: Good

S A I

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28 words: Very good

38 words: Excellent Today’s Aim: 3

O O D H B

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behold, beholds, bled, blood, blooded, bloods, BLOODSHED, bold, bole, bolo, boodle, dole, doled, doles, doodle, doodles, held, hold, holds, hole, holed, holes, lobe, lobed, lobo, lobs, lode, loos, loose, loosed, lose, oleo, slob, sloe, sold, sole, solo, soloed

No. 153

E D R G L A S S R A D I O O D D E R P E E V E E N D E R

QUICK QUIZ

1 How many rovers are in operation on Mars?

2 What is the main religion in China?

3 Formosan languages are indigenous languages of which island nation?

4 Bifanas (pictured) are a traditional dish of which country?

5 Explorer Vasco da Gama was the first European to sail to which ocean?

6 Collins class refers to what kind of sea vessel?

7 'Typhoon' is used to describe weather events in which hemisphere?

8 How many legs does a prawn have?

9 Which two countries start with an 'A' but do not end with an 'A'?

10 What grape variety is the most grown in the world today?

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The ultimate 4x4 dual cab ute

By Chris Riley, Marque Motoring

Well, hello. We’d almost forgotten about the other Korean – you know, SsangYong.

After some financial woes, restructure and change of ownership, SsangYong is back in business selling cars, with two SUVs and a 4x4 dual cab ute to offer.

Originally launched here in 2004, Musso was available as both a ute and SUV, the former calledtheMussoSports,whichattractedbuyers with a bargain price and Mercedes-sourced turbo-diesel.

These days ute and SUV have parted company, but it’s the Musso 4x4 dual cab ute that we are checking out here and its bid to grab a slice of the lucrative sports utility market.

Launched in 2018, Musso is offered in two lengths with different-sized tubs, but is not available in cab-chassis form with a metal tray replacement.

Styling

Musso comes in a choice of short or long wheelbase, both with the same 2.2-litre turbo-diesel.

The short wheelbase version is 5095mm long, with a 3100mm wheelbase and 1300mm long tub – and can carry a 790kg payload.

At 5409mm, the XLV is 314mm longer, with a stretched 3210mm wheelbase and extended 1600mm tub that is able to accommodate a full tonne (1020kg). The shorter version is fitted with benign five-link coil suspension and is more of a sports focused model.

Tick the box for the long wheelbase option and it also comes with supportive leaf springs at the rear and is targeted at the working end of the market.

Both versions have independent, double-wishbone front suspension. There are two grades from which to choose, ELX and Ultimate, with a couple of add-on packs from which to pick.

Prices start from $36,790 driveaway for the short wheelbase ELX with a six-speed manual.

ThelongwheelbaseELXis$38,290driveaway, also with a manual. An auto adds $2000.

Ultimate is priced from $43,090 driveaway, with an auto and metallic paint thrown in. Addingthelongertubtakesthepriceto$44,590 and topping it off with the Luxury Pack takes the total driveaway price to $47,590.

Metallic paint is $495, the XLV Pack $1500 and Ultimate Pack $3000.

Even at these prices it leaves plenty of overhead for further optioning the vehicleand there’s plenty of them.

Sports bars, fender flares, side steps, tub liner, roller tonneau, under-body protection and sports suspension kits are available.

There’s a choice of six colours. Atlantic Blue is standard; Grand White, Silky White Pearl, Marble Grey, Space Black or Indian Red cost extra.

Standard kit includes cloth seats and manual air, 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, 18-inch alloys, cruise control, LED daytime running lights, front fog lights, projector headlights with integrated LED turn signals, frontandrearparkingsensors,autohighbeam, auto lights and wipers and an auto dimming mirror.

Ultimate adds black 18-inch alloys, artificial leather, heated and cooled front seats, heated steering wheel, 360-degree camera and walk-away locking.

Our test vehicle was the short wheelbase Ultimate with $205 Luxury Pack fitted at $46,685 driveaway.

It adds Nappa leather, dual zone climate air, HID headlights, power-adjust front seats, powered driver lumbar support, heated rear seats and a power operated sunroof.

Musso is covered by a seven-year unlimited kilometre warranty, with seven-year roadside assistance and seven-year capped price servicing.

The warranty extends to commercial use.

Infotainment

Infotainment consists of an 8.0-inch

touchscreen, six-speaker audio, Bluetooth, AM/FM radio and wired Apple Carplay and Android Auto.

It’s not the fastest, or most intuitive system that we have used – but it’s not the worst either.

At times it can be difficult to see, particularly in strong sunlight.

The front console offers two USB-A ports, a 12V/120W power outlet and a cigarette lighter.

Engines / transmissions

A 2.2-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel produces 133kW of power at 4000 rpm and 400Nm of torque from 1400-2800 rpm.

The latter figure rises to 420Nm in the longer XLV but is available over a narrower band from 1600 to 2600 rpm, presumably because it is expected to carry heavier loads.

Transmission is six-speed manual or six-speed auto, with drive to the rear wheels and selectable four-wheel drive, with 2Hi, 4Hi and 4Lo ranges. It also has an auto-locking rear diff.

Safety

As yet Musso has not been rated by ANCAP for safety and we cannot justifiably award more than five points for this feature on this basis.

But the safety story is a strong one with six airbags, a rear-view camera and Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) with Forward Collision Warning, Lane Departure Warning, Front Vehicle Start Warning, Active Rollover Protection and Driver Attention Warning.

Ultimate adds Blind Spot Detection (BSD), Rear Cross Traffic Warning (RCTW) Lane Change Collision Warning (LCW) and Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).

Two ISOFIX and three top tether child seat anchors are provided.

The entry level model lacks reach adjustment for the steering wheel, but in a real faux-pas the rear-centre seating position is equipped only with a lap seat belt.

It’s been a long time since we’ve seen one of these in a modern vehicle.

Driving Musso’s new body-on-frame platform is shared with the SsangYong Rexton.

The rigid body-on-frame design features high strength steel with eight large mounting

points that contribute to lower levels of road noise and a more refined ride.

Weighing up to 2090kg, it can tow a 3500kg braked load and is equipped with trailer sway control as standard.

Steering is hydraulic in ELX but Ultimate scores speed sensitive power steering, with an 11.8-metre or 12.2-metre turning circle depending on wheelbase.

And,insomethingofararityforthesegment, it comes with four-wheel disc brakes, ventilated at the front -- most of the more fancied utes still come with rear drums.

With a 75-litre tank, fuel consumption ranges from 7.9 to 9.0L/100km, depending on grade and wheelbase.

Nexen N Priz RH7 road tyres are fitted, with 255/60 18s for Musso and 235/70 17s for XLVsilver for ELX and black for Ultimate.

A full-size spare is provided.

We’ve always felt the tub in the Musso was too short, a bit stubby even compared to other utes. The latest model addresses this issue, at leastwiththelongwheelbaseXLVwhichboasts one of the longest tubs in its class.

Having said that, we were still able to transport a heavy, power adjustable hospital-style bed in the short wheelbase, even though the end jutted over the tailgate.

Fortunately, it was only for a short distance.

Although our test vehicle was not fitted with side steps, grab handles at each of the four doors makes entry easier.

Rear legroom is limited, particularly for knees which press the back of the front seat.

Musso is push-button start and performance is surprisingly strong, both off the mark and in roll-on acceleration.

You can change gears manually with a thumb-operated switch on the side of the transmission lever.

The feel is solid but nothing fancy, with stiff suspension that generates plenty of old school shake and shudder. Large bumps are likely to produce some steering wheel backlash.

The digital instrument cluster looks a bit underdone and while you can choose from three different skins, it needs to be more configurable.

In terms of dimensions, the standard tub is 1300mm x 1570mm x 570mm, with a width of 1100mm between wheel arches. The longer tub

AT A GLANCE MODEL RANGE

ELX manual, $36,790

ELX auto, $38,790

ELX XLV manual, $38,290

ELX XLV auto, $40,290

Ultimate auto, $43,090

Ultimate XLV auto, $44,590

Ultimate Luxury auto, $46,090

Ultimate XLV Luxury auto, $47,590

SPECIFICATIONS

SsangYong Musso Ultimate 4x4 dual cab utility, 2.2-litre turbo-diesel, 6spd automatic, part-time 4WD

Note: These prices are driveaway and include government or dealer delivery charges.

is 1600mm, with other dimensions the same.

The first holds 1011 litres while the longer tub has a 1262-litre capacity - an increase of almost 25 per cent.

As for off-road capability, Musso presents mainly as a farm or worksite candidate. Weekend warriors will need to invest in a lift kit and some chunkier all-terrain rubber to tackle anything tougher.

Low range gearing and a locking rear diff deliver plenty of traction, with hill descent control as well as hill start assist to help.

But a silly 23-degree approach angle, modest 215mm ground clearance and equally shy 350mm wading depth are limiting factors, the former when it comes to negotiating tricky fire trails with some rock hopping involved.

But the foundations are good and Musso certainly has potential.

We were getting an impressive 7.1L/100km after more than 500km.

Summing up

Musso is the proverbial value for money.

The styling is generic but the basics are there, it just needs fine tuning to meet market expectations.

To wit we live in a digital world and that means digital radio and a wireless charge pad need to be added.

It’s got the desired black wheels but a sports bar and soft tonneau (at minimum) are needed to complete the look that 4x4 dual cab buyer’s desire.

CarPlay and Android Auto are okay when they work, but when you’re out in the sticks and run out of reception, built-in navigation is your friend.

These electronic aids are all available in other markets, but have obviously been removed to keep down the price.

While resale could be an issue, Musso presents as a quality product with more than enough off-road capability for most, at a price that is frankly difficult to ignore.

Don’t forget the Nappa leather and vented front seats.

Musso – hard to pass up at the price. (Pictures: Supplied)

New pennants starting

LOCAL TENNIS

It is all systems go with Tennis Geelong this week with the end of school holidays and the beginning of new Pennants.

TheweekkickedoffwithAssociationsJunior Pennant on Sunday, with teams both away and at home struggling with the tough conditions. Open B Boys started well, winning both doubles before abandoning play, while several matches didn’t go ahead.

The 12B Boys team had a convincing 5-1 win over second placed Waverley while counterparts 12D took a narrow seven-game win over ladder leaders NSJLTA.

The 14C Girls came through for their first win in great fashion defeating Berwick and District 5-1, and in the closest section 14B Boys hada5-1winwherethereareonlysevenpoints separating all the teams.

In complete contrast, Monday Night Women’s started their season warm and windless and the nine teams relished the ideal conditions.

Section 1, comprising three teams, played their first super round with pairs from each team matching up against the others in best of two-set rubbers. Grape Therapy were the best performers of the night winning both their rubbers while Rusteze came away with one.

Section 2, with six teams, played three regular match ups with Wallabies, Western

Warriors and Moolap Monarchs all having strong wins over their opposition.

The weather turned again for what was supposedtobethereturnofTuesdayMidweek. Withlashingrainandmorewind,round11was abandoned leaving teams with three rounds to play before finals.

Thursday will see the start of the Triples Spring Pennant with 27 teams in five sections playing the 10-week season.

Moolap’s Two Phones Chol will be looking to defend their Section 1 title, and will have new opposition to face with newcomers to the competition Geelong Lawn and Surfcoast.

Only time will tell if they can stay on top. With new teams coming in at the top of the competition, several teams will find themselves in new sections which should promote more competitive play and generate new rivalries.

Saturday is the commencement of the Summer Pennant for juniors in the morning and seniors in the afternoon. Juniors will comprise 12 Boys sections, eight girls sections, four green ball sections, along with 11 orange ball beginner teams and the introduction of two new Premier Open grades consisting of 12 teams.

The Premier trial will involve a smaller team playing rubbers matches with the aim of providing more intensive competition at the higher level. With a combined total of 206 teams across all divisions, players are bound find matches are competitive.

The Senior Pennant will see 108 teams compete in six Mixed, three Men’s and six Open sections in a season that will run until March.

Competition this season should be impressivewithanumberofnewcombinations with players returning after an absence and changes of clubs being entered at the top end of grading.

This can only strengthen and increase the level of play across the competition.

Tennis Geelong is set up for a fabulous summer of tennis.

Search is on for barrel tuna

We have seen some fantastic fishing this past week with barrel tuna remaining on the top of most anglers’ lists with boats heading out in the hope of crossing paths with one.

Most of the action has been east of the rip towards Western Port with fish ranging in size from 80kg right through to 140kg.

Fish have seemed to have changed their diet from whitebait to pilchards by some reports which will make them much easier to catch - usually!

Cody and Jiles have been giving the barrels a bit of a touch up lately landing fish to over 100kg. Trolling skirted lures is working very well as well as dropping pilchards into the bait balls. Most fish have been holding between 25 and 50 metres.

Offshore snapper have been a bit tricky these past weeks but there are a fewreportscomingthrough.Nomassive size or numbers of fish yet but they are just starting to go now. Fishing the 50 metre line is usually the best depth for them this time of year.

Inside the bay has continued to see some great calamari fishing off Clifton Springs with anglers finding lots of squid holding about and some pretty impressive sized ones, too. Casting artificial jigs in a size 2.5 or 3.0 is ideal for this area.

Snapper have been pretty hit and miss but with persistence some anglers have been finding some impressive fish to over 7kg. Clifton Springs seems to be the current hot spot as of late however most of the popular spots across the bay should all start firing up soon.

Pickleball tournament to remember

Ocean Grove resident and pickleball champion Roy Preece took out the Australian National Triple Crown title in his age group at the Australian Open Pickleball Championships held in Sydney.

Roy, competing in the 60-plus age group, won the men’s singles and doubles and then teamed up with his wife Lea to take out the

mixed doubles.

Lea also won a bronze with her doubles partner, competing against players from across the country as well as some international players.

The four-day event attracted 688 competitors and was the largest pickleball tournament outside of the USA.

Lea and Roy are members of the Ocean Grove and the Drysdale Clifton Springs Pickleball Clubs.

Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the world and Australia is no exception where new clubs are struggling to find enough venues to meet the demand of their clubs.

Queenscliff calamari have again been hotandcoldthispastweek,someanglers have been finding it a bit of a struggle to get into them and some are belting them. They certainly aren’t holding in one particular area at the moment, but when you find a patch make sure you work it as they could all just be holding tight together.

The Otways has been fishing very well for wild brown trout with just about every river, stream, creek fishing well. Some to mention are the Cumberland, Smythes, Kennett, Aire, and Barham. Small shallow hardbodies and soft plastics are great to use, fly fishing works well also.

Cody Carruthers with a barrel tuna. (Supplied) ON THE BITE Peri Stavropoulos

Roy Preece won three gold medals at the Australian Open Pickleball Championships in Sydney. Right: Lea and Roy Preece teamed up to win the mixed doubles. (Pictures: Supplied)

Donna Schoenmaekers

AJP 12D Boys: Evren Atasever, Streicher Jansen van Vuren, Remy Cairncross, Arinaditya Jothikumar, Andre Ficca and (front) Mateo Carrington. (Supplied)

Pies’ flag defence starts now

By Justin Flynn

North Geelong begins its Geelong Cricket Association premiership defence on Saturday with a match against last season’s runners-up East Belmont.

The Magpies completed a centre-wicket practice session at Marshall’s new facilities on the weekend and skipper Tom Mathieson says his side is ready to go.

“It was nice of them (Marshall) to offer that up and roll up a pretty decent wicket because our turf isn’t quite ready yet,” he said. “Bidders (coach Craig Biddiscombe) puts a lot of thought into pre-season to make it enjoyable for the whole 50 odd (players). It’s been a tough preseason. We’ve done a

bit of a running challenge as we’ve done the last couple of years which was good to get us ready.”

Two-day cricket returns to the GCA this season after several seasons of one-day games only and Mathieson is looking forward to the 80-overs a side version when it arrives in round six.

“I think it will probably take a little bit to adjust to knowing you’ve got more overs to play with batting wise,” he said.

“I think bowling wise it probably won’t change too much. Obviously the main bowlers will be able to bowl more, which is helpful. But batting, it might take a little bit to adjust realising that you’ve got the extra time.

“I know we’re really excited for it because we see ourselves as probably a better two-day side with the mix we’ve got. We haven’t won a two-day flag in a long time. So there’s still something to prove there.”

The Magpies will welcome South African batter Phil Visser, who made 855 runs for Waurn Ponds-Deakin last season.

Lachie Hyde returns after a season at Cobram while Blake Troy will stay in Darwin after playing the winter season in the Top End and Ajay Mada moved to Ballarat for work and will line up for Mount Clear.

Mathieson said the round one clash against East Belmont provides a real test first up.

“We’ve always had a really good rivalry, they’ve beat us in a couple of flags and we’ve

Things looking bright for Cobras

Collendina is aiming to return to finals cricket this season.

With a host of emerging youngsters and the recruitment of three genuine guns into the A Grade team, the Cobras are confident they can be playing in March next year.

Nathan Frye will take the reins again and will be joined by former players Corey Walter and Ben Riccardo and Marshall all-rounder Stan Grazotis.

Walter returns to the Snake Pit after dominating for Marshall, while Riccardo adds depth to the batting and Grazotis bowls more than handy off-spin and can bat as well.

“We’re looking pretty good this year, there are more juniors coming through and adding Corey and Stan who can both bowl a fair few overs for us,” Frye said.

The Cobras also have several youngsters who are looking to make their mark, including top-order bat Aiden Foard, Jack Every in the middle and Gus Peters.

Collendina struggled on the field for much of last season, but Frye said it wasn’t about results. “Last season wasn’t about where we finished

on the ladder or how many games we won,” he said. “It was getting that experience into the next generation of guys when the likes of me, Corey and Stan won’t be there.

“They had games where they prospered and games where they didn’t but that’s all about experience.”

Frye said he expects his side to make more runs this season and the addition of Walter, Riccardo and Grazotis to have a domino effect throughout the grades.

“You add three guys into your A grade which adds three into your B Grade and three into your C Grade,” he said.

“You want your whole club to be strong.”

Collendina kicks off its A2 Grade Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association campaign on Saturday October 7 against last season’s runner-up Drysdale at home at 1pm.

“They (Drysdale) were quite strong last year and I don’t really see that changing too much.”

Frye said. “We’ve got them round one so we’ll find out straight away where we’re at.”

beaten them in a couple,” he said.

“I think they’ll be coming in with a really strong side, so it makes it a bit more exciting.”

Even after four premierships in a row, Mathieson said there was still a lot of hunger at Osborne Park.

“We haven’t won a two-day flag for a long time so we’re keen as ever,” he said. “I think that’s probably the ultimate goal as a cricketer is to win the two-day flag.”

The game is at Winter Reserve on Saturday October 7 at 12.15pm.

In other games, St Joseph’s hosts South Barwon at St Joseph’s College, Grovedale entertains Newtown & Chilwell at Burdoo Reserve and Lara travels to McDonald Reserve, Belmont to take on Highton.

Grubbers in it to win it

Ocean Grove skipper Dan Roddis has no hesitation in explaining what he wants from his side this season

The left-arm paceman is adamant the Grubbers are there to win an A1 Grade premiership.

“We’regoingtotryandgoouttowinit, that’s it,” he said.

“Not even going to worry about saying ‘we’re just trying to make finals’ - no, we want to win. I didn’t waste thousands of hours on the phone during the offseason recruiting all these players just to make finals and get knocked out in the semis.

“The higher you can set yourselves as a target, the better the standards can be because everyone knows where you’re going to.”

Among Ocean Grove’s recruits this season are Suman Shrestha, who is coming off making a heap of runs in Nottinghamshire, Alex Mann, who took 18 wickets at 15.5 for Portarlington last season and Shane Van Den Nouwland, a former Geelong 4th XI skipper.

Roddis confirmed all three would make their Ocean Grove A Grade debuts this weekend.

Roddis sees his side’s strength in its slow-bowling options. Coach Robbie Rutley, veteran Paul Jubber, youngster Bailey Le Maistre, the returning Tom Kent and Suman will all play a role in taking the pace off the ball this season.

Tom Hobbs will add stability to the top order although work commitments will keep him out of the side for the first few rounds and Ned Thorley returns after a stint with Marshall.

The side’s two best players last season, all-rounder Mick Thornton and opener Shaun Fankhauser, have recommitted.

Roddis, Taylor Harvey, Sam McGlynn and Thornton will bowl seam while Luke Ballard will be a handy inclusion from Werribee Centrals once he gets over an injury.

Ocean Grove travels to Queenscliff in round one on Saturday October 7 to take on the Coutas, who were minor premiers last season.

“It’s a big test this week,” Roddis said. “They played finals last year and we’ll try and beat them for the first time in eight years or something like that. I think it was 2015 the last time we beat them.”

In other A1 Grade games, Barwon Heads hosts Jan Juc, Inverleigh travels to Anglesea and Armstrong Creek entertains Barrabool.

Justin Flynn

Collendina skipper Nathan Frye in action. (Pictures: Justin Flynn) 310109_16

Justin Flynn Collendina will welcome back Corey Walter to the Snake Pit this season.

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