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Brave hero is hailed An Ocean Grove man has ran alongside an out of control car for 50 metres to save a man suffering from a seizure while driving. Drysdale’s Willem O’Riley, 25, was driving home from Barwon Heads when he blacked out behind the wheel near The Parade and Tuckfield Street corner close to 2pm on Saturday, November 11. “I remember coming through the roundabout at the other side of the Barwon Heads Bridge and started feeling very dizzy and not quite
right,” he said. “I then remember absolutely nothing until I woke up in the back of an ambulance...which is pretty disorienting.” Mr O’Riley, who has now been diagnosed with Epilepsy, said he was thankful for the heroic efforts of Ocean Grove’s Brendan Nairn, who was driving behind him at the time. “He said that he was behind me and all of a sudden I jumped on the brakes, and he told me that through the rear window he saw me start shaking,” he said.
“He ran alongside my car, opened up the door and shoved my foot off the accelerator and managed to park me up...and it was amazing.” Mr Nairn said he first noticed something wrong when Mr O’Riley slammed on his breaks and saw him shaking. The 32-year-old ran alongside the car for 50 metres, keeping it going straight while he tried to get it to stop. “I got out of my car and ran up to his car door, but as I got there, it took off again because his foot was still on the accelerator,” he said. “I just kept chasing after his car until I got
his door open, steered it into a gutter, and pushed it into park. I then held him there and called 000.” Mr O’Riley said he did not believe he was a hero despite many people calling him one and instinctively felt he needed to jump in and help. “I was doing what I hope most people would try and do, or at least try and help, I don’t think it’s heroic,” he said. “I couldn’t leave him. I feel if that was me or my family, I would want someone to help them, and no one knows what anyone’s circumstances are, so you just help them.”
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Zebra Bar owners left in limbo By Matt Hewson Owners of an Ocean Grove restaurant have been left with few options, with their landlord refusing to offer a lease extension and rumours swirling about plans to demolish the building. Husband and wife Paul Young and Caron Zillwood own and operate Zebra Bar and Bistro at 85 The Terrace, Ocean Grove, but said building owner Costa Asset Management will not discuss the possibility of a lease extension beyond 2025. To add to their concerns, the pair regularly face queries from customers about when, not
if, the building will be demolished. Ms Zillwood said after 17 years she and her husband would like to sell their business, but given the current situation that wasn’t feasible. “We’ve talked to brokers about it; with only two years on the lease it’s not saleable,” she said. “We did ask Costa if we could get an option to extend with some further terms, a demolition clause, but they were… quite categoric that they don’t want to alter our lease, so no extension.” When the couple opened Zebra Bar in 2006, the first licensed tavern in Ocean Grove, they
needed to go to the Supreme Court to overturn a local law preventing the production or sale of alcohol within town boundaries. Since then they have endured tough periods such as the global financial crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic, but have always found the will to adapt to changing landscapes. This time was different, Ms Zillwood said. “It’s difficult; we try to maintain a positive approach, but it’s tiring,” she said. “We would have liked to be able to sell our business to get a return on our investment after all these years. “We’ve had a lot of setbacks and challenges
and we’ve had to adapt and rise to the challenge, but when you’re looking at only two years… “You could be bothered if there was an outcome where you could sell what you’ve built, but when there’s no prospect of a return on the investment, it’s disheartening.” Ms Zillwood said if a lease extension was not an option they would prefer to close down and exit the lease early, but Costa maintained they would need to find a replacement tenant. Costa AM were contacted but declined to comment on the matter.
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Arts collective harnesses art’s power A local art collective has created a short film exploring the power of art to engage and inspire people to reflect on sustainability and environmental issues. The Hive Collective launched FLOW Stories from the wetlands at the Bellarine Arts Trail’s A Taste of the Trail. Supported by the Hive Gallery Ocean Grove and sponsored by the Regional Arts Fund Victoria, FLOW was filmed by local photographer and filmmaker Tracie Sullivan. Focusing on the perspectives of artists whose works feature local wetlands and punctuated by scientists discussing the value and importance of sustainable wetlands management, the film combines arts and science voices to deliver a powerful message of sustainability.
Artist Jane Millington, who is featured in FLOW, said the film was a “deep dive” into how arts practice could communicate the beauty and importance of wetland environments. “You listen to the artists’ stories, interspersed with the scientists’ facts and figures… and what benefit they scientifically have,” she said. “But the thing we’re trying to explore is that deeper understanding of environment beyond the scientific data toward climate change. Delving into the story of how our environment affects our health and well-being, and how art can add to that message of sustainability through different practices.” The Hive Collective, a group of sustainably-minded artists, has existed informally for seven years and was formalised last year.
Rental squeeze hits people hard Ocean Grove, Barwon Heads and Torquay are the most expensive postcodes for home rentals outside of greater Melbourne. The latest National Shelter-SGS Economics and Planning Rental Affordability Index shows only three Victorian postcodes outside of Greater Melbourne have ‘affordable’ rentals in 2023. These are Kerang in the state’s north, Nhill in the northwest and Numurkah north of Shepparton. An affordable rental, with a rental affordability index (RAI) score of between 151 and 200 is when rent comprises up to 15 per cent of household income. Torquay, Barwon Heads and Ocean Grove, require the average rental household to spend more than 38 per cent of income on rent. Throughout greater Geelong, only Corio was deemed ‘affordable’ with other areas classified as ‘unaffordable’ and ‘moderately
unaffordable’. “These stark figures show Victoria’s housing and rental affordability crisis continuing to plumb new depths and everybody – families, workers and the broader economy – is losing out,” Emma Greenhalgh CEO National Shelter said. “People who are priced out of metropolitan Melbourne would usually look to regional areas. But now only three very small areas of Victoria are considered affordable. Put another way, there are only three postcodes where the average household can get a rental that costs less than 15 per cent of total income, and these are not areas with significant job opportunities or other supports to lift people out of poverty.”
The collective soon began working toward a group exhibition at the Hive, which will run in June 2024 and feature the work of over 20 artists, with FLOW playing throughout the length of the show. FLOW will also feature at the Aarwun Gallery’s National Capital Art Prize 2024 in Canberra, exhibited alongside the event’s sustainability category finalists. “I think the thing about most artists is that there’s always meaning behind their works and in this case, we’re really trying to promote that meaning, if only for appreciation,” Ms Millington said. “If people leave the gallery (with) a better understanding of the value of these environments that surround us, knowing some steps they can take to help better manage those environments… we have achieved what we wanted to.”
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A unique program to give school students the opportunity to design their own activity programs has celebrated its first anniversary. Developed by Bellarine Community Health (BCH) the ‘Active OUR Way’ program is a partnership project with St Leonards, Leopold and Portarlington Primary Schools. More than 430 students from across the three schools were involved in designing their own fun, active living activities and programs. The BCH Healthy and Connected Communities team (HCCT) ran energy-filled student design workshops, and students from St Leonards Primary School were supported to become ‘Active OUR Way’ student champions. More than 300 students attended learn to snorkel and learn to skate programs with most of the students having never tried those activities before. “I enjoyed snorkelling a lot,” said one St Leonards Primary student. “I saw lots of different sea creatures and it was a great experience for me. It was my first time.” It was amazing, getting to breathe while my head was underwater and seeing a banjo shark,” another student said. St Leonards Primary School principal Jenny Cowburn said the students enjoyed the activities throughout the first year of the program and their end of year celebrations. “The Active OUR Way student leadership team worked hard to make the various activities a success and they received really enthusiastic and proactive support from the team at Bellarine Community Health,” she said.
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Make the garden wildlife-friendly Residents of the Bellarine Peninsula love and appreciate plants and animals and thanks to the Gardens for Wildlife Bellarine program are starting to build wildlife-friendly homes and spaces for indigenous species to flourish and thrive. During a free one-hour garden visit facilitated by Bellarine Catchment Network, residents are provided with advice including which locally indigenous plants help create habitat for small birds, what plants are great for frogs and butterflies, ways to encourage skinks and how to reduce the spread of environmental weeds. So far there have been 100 garden visits with more than 2000 resources and 1000 locally indigenous plants being provided to residents. People are loving the program, with
one resident saying that they are “thrilled to have such an enthusiastic visitor to my garden providing lots of useful information and leaving me planning what to do next with the great ideas and plant suggestions”. An Ocean Grove resident said that “in the brief time (the facilitator) was on site they offered me another dimension on viewing our garden. So many ideas and sound information about habitat and food plants”. The program is funded by the City of Greater Geelong and Barwon Heads Community Bank Branch in partnership with the Barwon Heads Community Arts Garden. The Gardens For Wildlife Bellarine program is offering free one-hour garden
visits to Bellarine Peninsula residents, except Point Lonsdale and Queenscliff, who can contact the Swan Bay Environment Association who facilitate their own Gardens for Wildlife program. A free, public Gardens For Wildlife workshop will be held at Barwon Heads Community Arts Garden on Sunday November 26 at 1pm with a free barbecue with the Barwon Heads Community Arts garden members at noon. To book a garden visit, head to calendly. com/gardensforwildlife Gardens for Wildlife Bellarine facilitator Naomi Wells with Clancey McKenzie from Surfside Primary School, Ocean Grove, following a Gardens for Wildlife visit. (supplied)
Plaque disallowed on Heads memorial seat By Jena Carr A family is “disappointed” after being prohibited from adding a plaque for a lost loved one to an existing memorial seat in Barwon Heads. Dorothy McNiff, 84, purchased the memorial seat at the Barwon Heads Caravan Park in 2006 to have a place to remember her husband, Brian McNiff. Ms McNiff said her son visited his father’s memorial seat to add a plaque for Cheryle McNiff, who died on December 7 last year and had “always wanted to be at Barwon Heads with her dad”. However, her son was told by a Barwon
Coast Committee of Management representative that he could not add the plaque as the seat no longer belonged to the family as it was now on crown land. “They (Barwon Coast) said that we couldn’t have a new memorial, and we said we didn’t want a new seat. We just wanted her plaque to go beside her father’s,” she said. “We didn’t ever think that this would be a problem, we just naturally thought that when Cheryl had wanted to be with her father, that’s where we’d be able to put her plaque beside her dad.” “They’re (Barwon Coast) also saying that eventually all those things (memorial seats)
at Barwon Heads will be gone,” she said. Barwon Coast Committee of Management acting chief executive Paul Gangell said the organisation discontinued its memorial and plaque policy in November 2016. “The Barwon Coast Committee of Management and staff would like to send our deepest condolences to the McNiff family following the passing of Cheryle,” he said. “No further memorials are allowed on Crown land managed by Barwon Coast... and we have not permitted the addition of plaques to any existing furniture installations.”
Mr Gangell said the organisation was happy to discuss appropriate alternatives to the memorial seats and plaques with families looking to honour loved ones. “Barwon Coast is currently in the process of determining the next steps around existing commemorative plaques and memorials on Barwon Coast-managed land,” he said. “We will ensure the approach meets all appropriate state government policy requirements...and include consultation with affected families and our local community.”
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Active travel map launches By Matt Hewson After more than a year of advocating and organising, local cycling community group the Bellarine Bicycle Users Group (BBUG) is launching the Bellarine active travel map. The map, which outlines important information for those wishing to ride around the region and is now available online, will be officially launched at the Indented Head Community Hall at noon on Thursday, November 23. Member for Corangamite Libby Coker,
Bellarine Ward councillors Jim Mason and Elise Wilkinson and Queenscliffe mayor Isabelle Tolhurst will attend the event, as well as project supporters and members of other local community groups. While the launch officially starts at noon, BBUG invited members of the public to come along at 11am to try out e-bikes supplied by Bella E-bike and Good Cycles Geelong. Following the launch and provided luncheon, members of recreational women’s cycling group Bellarine Belles will be on hand to lead a one-hour recreational ride or walk around the area.
BBUG member Annie Proctor said prior to the active travel map, anyone trying to plan a bike ride around the Bellarine had to rely on decades-old documents and maps. “What we wanted was an easy-to-use map where people can see how safe (a route) is, what level of cycling they need, which would encourage them to go around the Bellarine and investigate it,” Ms Proctor said. “The last map was from 2005, so it doesn’t even have the ring road or any of that. So the City of Greater Geelong encouraged us to apply for a community grant, which we were able to get when Bellarine
Catchment Network agreed to auspice BBUG.” Ms Proctor said it was a “great relief” to finally have the active travel map up and running. “One side is the map, the other side is the supporting information,” she said. “We’ve graded all the various roads, from cleared trails to local tracks to sealed roads, what’s suitable for experienced cyclists or less confident cyclists.” For more information email bellarinebug2@ gmail.com or contact Vicki on 0425 802 116 or Jeremy on 0412 683 547.
Gifts sorted just in time for Christmas By Jena Carr
Art show judge Jo Reitze, Rotary Club of Ocean Grove president Lynne Carlson and art show director Rod Bush. (pictures supplied)
Another successful Rotary art show for attending the show. Barwon Riding Develops Abilities and Ocean Grove Disabled Surfers are the major charities supported by the event. Best Overall Work of Art in Show: ‘The World is Ours’ by Sandra Kenney. Australian Flora Fauna: first ‘Ethereal Watchman’ by Denise Krajnc, runner-up ‘Flora & Fauna of Coastal Victoria’ by Helen Hewitt. Painting: first ‘Thursday Market’ by Bill Linford, runner-up ‘Daniella’s Glassware’ by Nell Frysteen.
Abstract/Semi Abstract: first ‘Getting There’ by Kaz Shirley, runner-up ‘Lost Numbers’ by Jude Elmer. Drawing: first ‘The Old Morning’ by Gavan Serle, runner-up ‘The Marble Players’ by Kerry-Anne Sullivan. People’s Choice Prize: ‘Three Seagulls’ by Dennis Sonogan. Highly commended awards were presented to: ‘Couta Boat with Fish’ by David Jarman, ‘Untitled’ by Elizabeth Towers, ‘Rockpool’ by Alison Fincher and ‘Proteacea’ by Ann Finkelde.
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The Ocean Grove Rotary Art Show was held at Point Lonsdale Primary School Hall over the weekend of November 4 and 5. It was a successful event with more than 200 entries from diverse artists. Fellow of the Victorian Artist’s Society and an award-winning artist in her own right, Jo Reitze judged the categories. Jo was recently the Lon Artist in Residence at the Lon Retreat and Spa. Ocean Grove Rotary thanked all artists who submitted entries and the local community
Four artists and a clock hobbyist are bringing an exhibition to Belmont, offering unique Christmas gift ideas. The Art in Time for Christmas exhibition and sale will feature different artworks by Dave Whittaker, Marg Bunting, Mary Tegelaers, and up-and-coming 12-year-old artist Raina Janardhan. The art exhibition from 10am to 6pm on Saturday, November 18, and Sunday, November 19, at 81 Bailey Street will include special guest clock hobbyist Mark Greskie. Ms Tegelaers said there would be more than 100 artworks comprising oil paintings, watercolours, pen and pencil drawings, prints, handmade cards, and restored antique clocks. “All the artists will be there on hand and our clock hobbyist will be there as well to greet people and meet people,” she said. “I just love to see people come along and spend a bit of time in the gardens, look at the work and clocks, and talk with the artists and exhibitors. “I’ve also been on a bit of a mission to get people educated on what print making is and the fact that it is an art process, and we don’t just copy work.” Ms Tegelaers said that entrance to the exhibition is by a gold coin donation, which goes towards the Andrew Love Cancer Centre. “We support Andrew Love because it’s based in Geelong and we all have connections, we all have family and friends that has had support through Andrew Love,” she said.
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Road deaths among young rise By Jena Carr It has been a particularly deadly year on the roads for Geelong’s young people, according to the Transport Accident Commission (TAC). The data showed that over a third of the region’s road fatalities in 2023 were made up of 18 to 25-year-olds, while no deaths were reported in this age group during the same time last year. TAC chief executive Tracey Slatter said Greater Geelong had a road toll of three deaths
in this age range as of October 25, 2023, which made up 33 per cent of the nine lives lost to date in Victoria. “Tragically this year, we’ve seen an increase in the total number of lives lost on Geelong roads and across the state, including fatalities of young people aged between 18 and 25,” she said. “The evidence tells us that extensive on-road experience and education are the most effective ways to mould safe young solo drivers.” Ms Slatter said factors that contributed to the rise of young driver deaths on Geelong’s roads
this year included speed, distractions, fatigue, not wearing seatbelts, and intoxicated driving. She also said there had been 41 people aged between 18 and 25 had been killed in the state so far this year, which was 34 more deaths than the same time last year. “We know there are a range of factors that make young drivers more vulnerable on the roads, most commonly it comes down to inexperience and a greater tendency to take risks,” she said. “The TAC is constantly looking for new ways to educate young drivers about all aspects of
road safety, and the Split Second Competition is an innovative way to engage with young Victorians.” The TAC announced the winners of its fifth annual Split Second youth film competition in October, focusing on raising awareness of the importance of vehicle safety among young drivers. More information on this year’s road fatalities and the Split Second competition is available on the TAC’s website. Help is also available with Lifeline’s 24/7 support service on 13 11 14.
I AM a beacon of hope A new sculpture has been installed at the Potato Shed in Drysdale to celebrate people who have a lived experience with disability and raise awareness of their experiences. The two-metre tall I AM sculpture is inspired by political and pop culture statements such as the 1968 Memphis black sanitation workers’ slogan ‘I AM a man’, and Helen Reddy’s 1971 anthem ‘I AM woman’. The relocatable statue now sits across from the newly opened North Bellarine Aquatic Centre just in time for summer after being craned in from Pakington Street, where it’s been located since February. Its current location is especially important as it was at the nearby SpringDale Neighbourhood Centre that the idea for an artwork recognising people living with a disability was dreamed up by the Geelong and Bellarine Peer Action Group from VALiD (Victorian Advocacy League for Individuals with Disability).
The City pf Greater Geelong commissioned Mark Cuthbertson with artist-collaborators Robert Croft, Hannah Wilkinson, Christian Den Besten and George Macaronis to develop the large-scale work, receiving more than 85 contributions from the community. I AM was delivered in partnership with VALiD and Geelong-based ArtGusto, and funded by the Victorian government through the Community Support Fund. “It is incredible to have the I AM sculpture accessible to the Drysdale and wider Bellarine community; near the SpringDale Neighbourhood Centre where the idea for the artwork was created,” Member for Bellarine Alison Marchant said. “This sculpture represents the important message of celebrating and supporting people with lived experience of disability as well as raising awareness of their experiences and contributions to our community.”
Mayor Sullivan, participant Bridget Gooda pointing out her name on the letter I) and Alison Marchant MP. (supplied)
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By Cr Jim Mason One hundred years ago, the Mannerim Memorial Hall was opened to the public for the first time. It was built to commemorate those who served and died for their country and their community in the First World War. Positioned next to Mannerim Station, it became a focal point for sport, meetings, dances and socialising. Sadly, the hall went by the wayside, falling into disrepair before it was demolished in the 1970s. The later revitalisation of the site became a great example of the value of community groups working together for a common goal. Bellarine Landcare Group, Bellarine Police, Mannerim CFA Juniors and other organisations teamed with the site’s trustees, to restore the memorial site. It is being maintained by a dedicated group of volunteers, who are ensuring that the site is again a place to gather and reflect, and to enjoy a peaceful indigenous garden. The first Remembrance Day service was held there in 2018, marking the centenary of the end of the Great War. It was an honour to again join the service last Saturday, 100 years on from the first iteration of this invaluable community space. The number of people who sacrificed their lives during the First World War will never not be staggering. An estimated 9 million soldiers dead and 23 million wounded. The impact was not spared on the farming community of Mannerim. On the site’s memorial stone are etched the names of 67 young men from Mannerim who served.
Cr Jim Mason at the Mannerim Memorial indigenous garden with volunteers Heather and Peter Williams. (supplied)
Of those, 16 sadly died. Their stories – and their sacrifice – still hit close to home, with family members and local residents attending the service on Saturday. We should reflect upon the courage and ideals of our forebears. We should reflect upon how we need to continue to navigate the difficult path towards sustainable peace in this world. We can reflect upon what peace and sustainability means for us today. The courage we need to ensure that those lives were not given in vain. Conflict resolution and peaceful settlement to disputes is our only sustainable way forward. One of the great features of Christmas in
Geelong is the community-led Carols events. Council provides a total of $80,000 in financial support to a variety of these events, including Ocean Grove’s Carols in the Park. After multiple years were cancelled due to COVID-19 impacts, it was fantastic to see the event return last year. Despite the threat of rain and poor weather, more than 1500 people enjoyed the festive songs, the spectacle, a special visit from Santa, and even a little snow. The largest community gathering in Ocean Grove is back again, on Sunday 10 December. You can see the full list of Christmas in Geelong activities, at geelongaustralia.com. au/Christmas
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Film fest set to wow crowds The North Bellarine is gearing up for its annual film festival with plenty planned for film lovers. Festival chair Bill Lussier said the festival provided an opportunity for filmmakers to showcase their work. “The North Bellarine Film Festival is a popular event on the City’s arts and culture calendar and has been delivering high quality cinema to residents and visitors to the region since its inception in 2017,” he said. “The Emerging Filmmaker Award has been identifying talented young filmmakers and screening their work since it was established in 2019. The annual award ceremony on the Saturday evening of the festival is a celebration of some of our state’s best young filmmakers.” The festival opens with the critically acclaimed French film Saint Omer, directed by Alice Diop, which follows Senegalese-French novelist Rama who travels to Saint-Omer to observe and write about the trial of Senegalese immigrant Laurence. Laurence’s unspeakable crime and her isolation from family and society while living in France lead Rama to question her complex relationship with her own mother and to become increasingly anxious about her life and pregnancy. Saint Omer has won numerous international film awards including the Grand Jury Prize at the 2022 Venice Film Festival. The finalists for the 2023 Emerging Filmmaker Award will be screened at 7.30pm on Saturday November 18 with the winner announced at the conclusion of the evening. This award recognises Victorian filmmakers 25 years of age and younger who demonstrate excellence, talent and commitment to their craft, making this event a celebration of some of the state’s best young filmmakers. The audience will also vote for the favourite amongst the finalists in the newly established People’s Choice Award.
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Doors open at 6.30pm on both evenings with complimentary finger food provided by Pier Street Cafe and a cash bar. The festival’s Australian and international short film program will be screened on the Saturday afternoon. Doors open at noon. The North Bellarine Film Festival is at the Potato Shed in Drysdale on Friday November 17 and Saturday 18 November. Festival passes and session tickets are available online at the North Bellarine Film Festival website (northbellarinefilmfestival. org), the Potato Shed box office and by phoning 5251 1998. Further information about the festival is available at northbellarinefilmfestival. org
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Feuding siblings back at Drysdale By Matt Hewson
rehearsals; I guess you could say they walked out,” she said. “It was just really hard to find musicians that would stick around. So unfortunately, now I have to play Otto’s songs on his half of the concert and Otto has to play on my half of the songs.” The pair, born in Berlin, became orphans when a trip to the zoo for Astrid’s 12th birthday turned to tragedy, with their parents getting run over by a train (or eaten by a lion, depending on who you ask). Some years later, the young orphans saw David Bowie in concert, who seemed to appear to them as “a golden angel” with a fateful message. “I feel like he reached out to us and was like, this is your destiny, Otto and Astrid,” Astrid said.“You have to be powerful musicians in the world. And here we are, heading to Warrnambool and Geelong and Portland.” Astrid said in honour of the Potato Shed she would only eat potatoes on the day of the performance. Berlin’s prince and princess of art rock and Europop, Otto and Astrid are at the Potato Shed on Wednesday, November 22 at 8pm.
The self-proclaimed “best band in the world”, Die Roten Punkte, may have broken up, but (fictional) siblings Otto and Astrid are back at the Potato Shed this week to present their very first joint solo project show. Otto and Astrid (aka Daniel Tobias and Clare Bartholomew), whose shows have received international critical acclaim for the better part of 20 years, recently split due to numerous personal and professional difficulties. However, after both struggled to find musicians to replace each other they agreed, “for the sake of the music”, to be each other’s backing musicians. “It’s not always easy to find people that like to hang out in the same way that you like to,” Otto said. “For me, I like to go to museums and eat fruits and stuff. And some people are just wanting to go to the pub all the time. And so you don’t always find it easy to find people that are like-minded, you know?” Astrid had other difficulties retaining a backing band. “People didn’t like the way I ran my
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Brown (drums), Shaun Klinger (guitar/vocals) and Jasper Austin Gray (bass) - in their forays of blues, southern rock and soul, with a major buzz already surrounding the quartet. In September the band won the band category of the 2023 Melbourne Blues Appreciation Society’s Annual Challenge. That win will see them compete in Mem-
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phis at the International Blues Challenge (IBC) in Memphis in January next year, where they will hope to follow in the footsteps of The Honey Badgers and Collard Greens and Gravy, the only two Australian acts to make it to the IBC final in the band category. The Pistol Pete’s gig will serve as a fundraiser for the trip to Tennessee, with all ticket and raffle proceeds going to the band to help
them get there. The gig will be the band’s second visit to the Geelong blues and roots venue, where they wowed audience members back in July this year. Bill Barber and the Holding Cell are at Pistol Pete’s on Saturday, November 18. With limited seats available, call 5221 0287 to book a seat.
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Birds on show at treatment plant There have been a few impressive thunderstorms over the past few weeks, and in between it’s been fairly dry on the Bellarine. It’s been perfect weather for getting out and about I’ve had a few lovely day trips lately. I went to Western Treatment Plant and the highlight was seeing six brolgas, with two of them dancing and calling. There were good numbers of migratory waders such as red-necked stints, common greenshanks and sharp-tailed sandpipers. This time of year, there are always many whiskered terns in southern Victoria. Whiskered terns are marsh terns rather than coastal terns and they can be seen around freshwater wetlands, freshwater swamps, saline lakes, floodwaters, sewage farms, irrigated farms and large dams. These birds are migratory and nomadic and are widely distributed throughout the mainland when they are not breeding. Whiskered terns can also be seen around Lake Victoria in Point Lonsdale and Lake Connewarre. I was talking to birdwatcher extraordinaire Robin Spry, who told me that there were painted snipes seen near Maldon in central Victoria. In fact, the snipes have been seen at Bells Swamp near Maldon since May. Painted snipe are endangered birds and very cryptic, in that they hide in reeds on the edges of swamps. I drove to Maldon, and had
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a lovely day, but did not see a painted snipe. I saw a lone glossy ibis, plus many black-fronted dotterel, and black-tailed native hens. I made a note to myself not to wait a few months after a bird is seen in an area to go and try and see it. Robin has a property around Point Lonsdale where she has seen almost 100 species of birds over a few years and I visited to sit in her bird hide that was built for her by her family. The bird hide was lovely except for the huntsman
spider that was also birdwatching next to my left shoulder. On my way to work one day I dropped into Hospital Swamp for a look around. On one of the gum trees along the fence line was a male superb fairy-wren feeding a Horsfield’s bronze-cuckoo fledgling. Cuckoos lay their eggs in the nests of other small birds, who then inadvertently incubate the eggs and rear the young. The cuckoo in this instance was very vocal in bossing the wren
around in begging for more and more food, and the poor wren was working overtime to please the cuckoo. I had a long walk around Ocean Grove Nature Reserve. I saw a Rufous whistler, an eastern yellow robin, many grey fantails, as well as a few newly fledged eastern rosellas. It was lovely to sit in the bird hide and watch the fairy-wrens and New Holland honeyeaters drinking in the west track dam.
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Lakes’ last stage selling fast With only three amazing villas available in Stage 7 at Bellarine Lakes Country Club and 60 per cent sold in the last stage (Stage 8), we encourage you to find out what all the fuss is about before these brand new homes are sold, particularly at these never to be repeated prices. Located close to the beach and only 7km from Geelong CBD, this country club, with its own private golf course it’s a lifestyle choice that our residents and the thriving community simply love. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to purchase one of the last remaining newly built villas. The popular three bedroom, plus study, 21 square Eden Beach and the spacious two bedroom open plan Belford Waters design have been highly sought after in our last stages of development. The Eden Beach design offers three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a study, open plan living, extensive outdoor entertaining and a double garage. A stylish kitchen featuring stone bench tops, loads of storage and quality appliances. The home has all the features you could possibly desire and the comfort of low maintenance living with resort style facilities in your own backyard. The enviable resort style living facility includes; a private golf course, a four-rink bowling green, tennis court, hobby workshop, gymnasium, indoor heated swimming pool and outdoor lap pool, alfresco dining and a beautifully appointed community clubhouse which houses a cinema, billiard room, craft room, medical room, library, fully equipped catering kitchen, club bar and even indoor carpet bowls. In addition to scheduled monthly events there are around 30 activity groups offering a diverse range of activities including cycling,
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VCE options with great outcomes The Gordon’s expertise and dedication to vocational training have found a perfect complement in the introduction of the VCE Vocational Major (VM) option this year. Leveraging its longstanding commitment to providing exceptional vocational education, The Gordon seamlessly integrated the VM program, solidifying its position as a leading institution for fostering practical skills and real-world readiness. Gavin Wake, the senior college principal, welcomes the new program with its ability to gift time to the development of other skills, stating: “Completing the Vocational
Major gives students time to develop their communication and team-building skills in a supported learning environment, providing them with the soft skills that are not only important in their new careers but also ongoingly in their lives”. The VCE Vocational Major, a two-year vocational and applied learning program, has replaced the Senior and Intermediate VCAL studies, offering a specialised curriculum tailored for individuals aspiring to pursue hands-on careers in various industries. Gavin further highlights the student-centric approach of The Gordon, emphasising: “VCE
and VM at The Gordon are delivered with the student always at the front of mind, their successes in studying, training, or transition into work continues to be the main goal in our delivery of an alternative education option”. This personalised approach underscores the school’s dedication to nurturing each student’s unique talents and ambitions. The Gordon’s commitment to fostering a supportive and nurturing space for students has never wavered. This approach provides a welcoming environment for those looking for a fresh start or to continue their VCE or VM studies in a non-traditional learning
environment. “The Gordon provides a safe place for students to be themselves,” Gavin says. “With no uniforms at City Campus and only needing to attend when you have a class, gives students a real autonomy over their learning. They are treated like adults and respond accordingly. They build new friendship networks and feel safe in expressing who they are.” To learn more about completing year 10,11 or 12 at The Gordon, at the upcoming information sessions on November 14 and 15 or visit thegordon.edu.au
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Such a lot to look forward to There’s a lot on the horizon to look forward to at Stockland’s Halcyon Horizon, a lifestyle community designed for over 55s. Located in Armstrong Creek, the $176 million development is close to Geelong and is approximately 10 minutes to Torquay’s famous beaches, the Great Ocean Road and the Bellarine Peninsula. Earthworks commenced earlier this year and the first home slab has now been poured. Construction of display homes is underway and the clubhouse facilities construction is anticipated to commence in the first half of next year. Recently, an onsite event was held for buyers to view the community’s progress first-hand. Project Director Lachlan Atkins said it was great to see the community beginning to take shape. “What we’re creating will be something very special in terms of expansive facilities, quality homes and a focus on eco-friendly initiatives,” he said. “It was great to have our foundation homeowners out onsite to see the progress we’ve made since launching earlier this year.” Halcyon Horizon will feature 234 homes and state-of-the-art leisure and lifestyle facilities, masterplanned into precincts for socialising, health and wellness and sporting pursuits. The extensive facilities will include an array of social and entertaining spaces, a gold class style cinema, library, games room, outdoor resort style swimming pool, indoor swimming pool and spa, beauty salon, sauna, steam room, a bowling green and pickleball courts, to name a few, ultimately providing homeowners with ample opportunities to build connections and foster a strong sense of community. All homes built at Halcyon Horizon will
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have a seven-star NatHERS rating offering low-maintenance, affordable living for homeowners.
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Each year we welcome thousands of visitors to join our local communities to enjoy our beautiful coastal reserve. The Barwon Coast Committee of Management has decided to continue not providing fireworks on the coastal reserve due to the negative environmental impacts on this very sensitive part of the coast, along with the high risk coming into this fire season. Fireworks can disturb the migratory and reproductive behaviour of wildlife, as well as contribute to the chemical pollution of soil, water and air. We recognise this may be disappointing for some of our community, however the safety of our community and staff is paramount, along with protecting the coast for generations to come. We will continue to work with Victoria Police to provide security lighting on the Ocean Grove Main Beach and first aid facilities on New Years Eve.
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These Bukareeyoo beach access stairs are being replaced
17W WEST AND 36W STAIR REPLACEMENT WORKS COMMENCE Barwon Coast is improving beach accessibility. Two sets of beach access stairs at 17W (Bukareeyoo) and 36W (13th Beach) will be closed from 8 November for replacement. We are replacing the existing stairs as they are are nearing the end of their useful life, as well as making other upgrades. These upgrades will help improve access and safety for beach users and minimise the impacts of coastal processes on the surrounding coastal environment. The works are expected to be completed in late 2023/early 2024. We will keep the community updated as the projects progress.
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From corporate life to wine One Australian is diagnosed with a NeuroEndocrine Tumour (NET) every 90 minutes, with 50 per cent of patients misdiagnosed, according to NeuroEndocrine Cancer Australia (NECA). For NET Cancer Day, November 10, Jena Carr spoke to Barwon Heads winemaker John White, 54, about his cancer diagnosis and journey from a corporate job to a vineyard. Three years ago, in May 2020, during Victoria’s Covid lockdowns, John White was running errands when he started to have sharp stomach pains. The pain went away, so John thought he had just had some bad food, that is until the cramps came back four months later in September while out shopping with his wife. This time, instead of going away, the pain gradually got worse over the next 12 to 18 hours, which led the Barwon Heads man to go to the hospital. “My wife and I were at the green grocers, and I had a sharp pain in my abdomen, and I thought it was another food thing, but it kept on getting worse,” he said. “I couldn’t sleep that night, and my wife said, ‘You should be going to the doctor or emergency because you’re not right’, but I said, ‘No, I’ll be fine in the morning’. “When the morning came, I was in so much pain that we went to the emergency department at the Geelong Epworth Hospital, and they did a scan but thought it was appendicitis at first. “There was a specialist walking the floor on the day and he said, ‘that mass where your appendix is, is not your appendix, it’s something else’.” After blood tests and scans, John was found to have a NeuroEndocrine Tumour (NET) located between the small and large intestines. The week after diagnosis, John was in surgery to remove 60 centimetres of his bowel, 10 lymph nodes and a 50-millimetre-diameter mass. “It was in lockdown, so my wife dropped me off at the hospital not knowing how bad it was and the gravity hits you and, at that stage, all of our kids were at home,” he said. “We got the news and did a jigsaw puzzle on the table, just the five of us. Without saying a word, there were a few tears, and I went to the hospital the next day. “I was about a month off work. I had a zipper scar over the stomach, and they must take out your intestines to find out where it is and then basically cut that out and reseal it. “You can’t eat for seven days, which was a real bummer because the Epworth has a really good food menu. I was recovering at home and that was around the time that I started thinking, ‘am I living the best life and the life that I wanted to live’, but I got caught up with work again.” John was still working at his investment management corporate job in October 2022 when doctors detected a second NET on his bowel, close to 50 centimetres away from the original one. “My oncologist has classified me as a curious case because I’ve had it twice close together and it’s not the same cancer that’s spread, it’s a completely new cancer,” he said. “That’s scary because they realise that they probably don’t know as much about this cancer as they thought they did originally, so they’re still learning how it transmits through the body. “The most likely explanation is it was a continuation of the first one, but the surgeon was adamant that she got out everything, so it could be a new primary tumour which is pretty rare.” After his second NET diagnosis, John decided to quit his job and follow his dream of being a winemaker. At age 54, he now owns a vineyard in Portarlington and his Circulus Wines business. “After my diagnosis, my wife prompted me to ask the question, ‘What have you not done in your life that you wish you had?’ and my answer was that I never got around to making wine,” he said. “She said, ‘Why don’t you do that? Why don’t we talk to a couple of people and maybe do a 18 OCEAN GROVE VOICE Friday, 17 November, 2023
Making wine has always been John White’s dream, which he now does with dog Frankie. 371209_09 (Ivan Kemp)
After being diagnosed with NeuroEndocrine Cancer for the second time, John White bought a vineyard in Portarlington where he works with labrador retriever Frankie. 371209_10 (Ivan Kemp)
barrel?’. Six months later, we buy a vineyard. “I was second guessing whether I was doing the right thing leaving my job, but at that time, I was thinking, ‘I don’t know how long I’ve got to live’. “Winemaking is a change of pace from what I was doing beforehand, and it keeps
you grounded. The process, chemistry and winemaking are fascinating and frustrating at the same time. “I consider myself really lucky to be in this situation as I’ve been able to have a change of life due to this close call and it’s allowed me to take stock of what’s really important in life.”
Neuroendocrine Cancer Australia (NECA) chief executive Meredith Cummins said NET cancer was often misdiagnosed. “The symptoms, like diarrhoea, racing heart and flushing are often attributed to everyday illnesses by doctors and means the cancer is often diagnosed late and can no longer be cured,” she said. “Many NET cancers are treatable when caught early, so the poor outcomes that we often see can be prevented.” John said he felt lucky to have been diagnosed early and have close access to infrastructure like hospitals. He was declared clear of cancer this year in April at a six-monthly review. “It’s a scary place to be, but if you’re actually in the system, you got people looking at your file all the time,” he said. “In the back of my mind, I’m still scared because it’s come back a second time round, it could come back again, but if it does present itself again, I’ve got the best team around me to take care of me.” NET Cancer Day is on Friday, November 10, and more information about the disease and its diagnosis is available at neuroendocrine.org.au Help and 24/7 support is available by calling Lifeline on 13 11 14.
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Helping people live best lives Crossing the Gap Disability Services believes that everyone, regardless of age, ability, gender, background, or race, can achieve their goals. Crossing the Gap offers tailored support for people across the Geelong region and demonstrates genuine care for its staff and clients. They have a vast experience working with a wide range of people living with psychosocial, intellectual, neurological and physical disabilities. The staff are constantly developing their knowledge and skills, and networking with the regional community to raise awareness of the incredible things people living with a disability can do. Crossing the Gap supports many young kids living with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and its staff are well equipped to attend to the ever changing needs and situations of each of their clients. Staff will, therefore, participate in an ADHD Master Class in December to learn even more about how the disorder affects children and adults and how parents, adults and educators can better support their loved ones. As an inclusive company, some of the disability support service’s staff have disabilities, which shows clients that anything is possible despite their barriers. Crossing the Gap promotes its motto of “Your Choice, Your Goals, Your Pace” and helps individuals live their best lives while thriving as productive community members. The organisation loves to see people succeed and regain their independence, whether by getting a job or developing their ability to do their shopping, cooking and cleaning, etc. Crossing the Gap understands that some people need ongoing support and are happy
Crossing the Gap Disability Services has attended expositions to share information on disabilities. (Supplied)
The Crossing the Gap Disability Services team is ready to help people live their best lives. (Supplied)
to help every person achieve their individual goals at their own pace. They also recently participated in expositions at a specialist school in Colac and the Barwon Valley Primary School to inform the communities about disabilities and the services available.
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Access Your Supports is holding a meet and greet day on Friday December 1. (pictures supplied)
Meet the awesome Access Your Supports team at the meet and greet day.
Meet the awesome AYS team Geelong and Surf Coast residents will have an opportunity to come together in the spirit of celebration and community when Access Your Supports (AYS) hosts a meet and greet event. This event is intended to bring together AYS staff, their participants and community stakeholders in the region. They will engage in a couple of hours of information sharing, network building and
entertainment. Guests will also enjoy a free barbecue and light refreshments. As a trusted and leading National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) registered provider since 2016, AYS recognises the importance of fostering connection with the participants they support, and within the community who are so important to the scheme’s success. The meet and greet event highlights
AYS’ commitment to its core values of empowerment, integrity and respect and showcases continuous dedication to fostering positive and engaging relationships with their participants and their families, together with the wider community. The event is the perfect opportunity for participants and staff to interact and gain insight into the wide range of services offered
by AYS, with the primary goal being bridging the gap between participants and staff through open communication and information sharing. The meet and greet is on Friday December 1 from 3pm at AYS’ premier waterfront site, 1 Malone Street, Geelong. For more information, visit ays.com.au website or call 03-4222 7479.
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Artistic Sean is thriving Introducing Sean, one of The Companion Group’s longest running participants. Sean loves his art, nature, health and the Western Bulldogs footy team. We have been supporting Sean for a little over five years now and are so proud seeing what he has achieved in that time. One of Sean’s top goals is creating art. He is supported each week to attend Art for All Abilities in Drysdale to express himself and refine his skills and techniques. Sean has many influences including Pablo Picasso, Vincent Van Gogh, John Brack, Jean Michael Basquiat, George Grosz, Max Ernst, and Arthur Boyd, in the figurative tradition. Sean’s work is very immediate with a
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FROM THE ARCHIVES Ocean Grove looks back through the pages of our predecessors
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November 23 to December 6, 2016 The Terrace will be bustling with activity and closed to all vehicular traffic for the second annual Christmas in the Grove shopping bonanza. The massive family event will take place on Wednesday 7 December, from 5pm to 8pm, with local businesses spilling out onto the street to entice Christmas shoppers to spend locally.
November 21 to December 4, 2018 A whale carcass that washed ashore at Collendina was buried by the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) officers. The carcass was discovered last Thursday morning and kept surfers and swimmers out of the water at 5W due to increased risk of shark activity.
November 20 to December 3, 2020 Caravan and holiday parks across the Bellarine are struggling to keep up with demand as Melburnians flock to the area to enjoy their new-found ‘freedom’. With regional Victoria reopened to metropolitan Melbourne on November 9, the Bellarine Peninsula is starting to reap the rewards of the incoming tourist dollars.
November 18 to December 1, 2022 Labor is tipped to win the seat of Bellarine despite the loss of high-profile minister Lisa Neville. Deakin University politics policy studies senior lecturer Geoff Robinson predicts Labor’s Alison Marchant will win the seat of Bellarine at the November 26 state election, despite an expected swing towards Liberal candidate Donnie Grigau.
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Leopold on Wednesday and Friday from 1pm to 3.15pm. Admission: $4 includes afternoon tea. ■ 0400 500 402
Bellarine Women’s Workshop Next workshop Thursday November 23, 10am-1pm: focus on all things Christmas. Final workshop Thursday December 7, 10am-1pm: Christmas break up. Portarlington Girl Guides Hall. Meets every second Thursday, and second Saturday of the month. ■ Facebook: Bellarine Women’s Workshop for further details
Scottish country dancing classes GOG Scottish Country Dance classes 7.30pm Tuesdays at Leopold Hill Hall, $5. No partner needed, just comfy casual clothing and flat shoes. ■ Jane 0481-126 022, or Barbara 0419-511
Book club Leopold CAE book club meets second Tuesday each month from 6.30pm. Very friendly group. New members welcome. ■ Shirley 0488-055 969
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Music Cafe Portarlington Golf Club, Saturday November 25, doors open 5.30pm, show 6pm-9.30pm. $20 entry (incl tea and coffee), bar snacks available, drinks bar prices.
Chess clubs For chess fun simply come along and see yourself, play some chess, meet some members, with no obligation to join. We welcome players of all abilities. 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)
Cards Ocean Grove Seniors play card game 500 every Thursday at 1.15pm. If you are new to the game a quick lesson will get you in play. The core group of six players adjust to any number and you will enjoy the friendship of like-minded players. Cost: $20 annually and coffee included. At 102 The Terrace, Ocean Grove. ■ Lyn 5256 2540
Ballroom dance Leopold Hall, 805-809 Bellarine Hwy. Admission $10 includes supper. Saturday November 18, 7.30pm-11pm, music ■ Ben Costanzo. 0400-500 402 Leopold Hall 805-809 Bellarine Highway,
Drysdale Day VIEW Supporting The Smith Family for fun and friendship while supporting disadvantaged Students. Meetings at Portarlington Golf Club for lunch on the fourth Friday of each month. ■ Margaret 0431-636 090
Ocean Grove Evening VIEW Meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month at 6.30pm. Email oceangroveevening.viewclub@gmail.com for details. ■ 0428-546 796
Probus Club of Ocean Grove Men’s Meets at 10am on the first Monday of each month, except January, at the Surf Life Saving Club on Surf Beach Road. ■ Barry 0409-161 129
Fortnightly CWA 1st & 2nd Thursday 7.30pm Monthly Stamp club 4th Wednesday 10am, inhouse Movies 3rd Wednesday 1.30pm. ■ Dianne 5244 1372
Ocean Grove on Barwon Probus Meets 9.45am for 10am every third Wednesday at Ocean Grove Golf Club. ■ gwen.anne.james@gmail.com
Drysdale Ladies Probus Club TOWN club The Springs TOWN Club (Take Off Weight Naturally) meets Mondays, 9-10.30am at the Community Hub, 23 Eversley Street, Drysdale. Weigh-in, group therapy and regular relaxation sessions. Cost: $5 per session, $54 annual fee. ■ Bev O’Meara 0421-636 830
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101 The Terrace, Ocean Grove Weekly ■ Tuesday: snooker 1pm, chess, indoor bowls 1.15pm. Wednesday: bingo 1.15pm, ukulele class 2pm, chord chord jam session 4pm. Thursday: snooker 1pm, cards 500, social afternoons 1.15pm. Friday: art classes 9am.
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Meets at 10.30am on the fourth Monday of each month at the Clifton Springs Golf Club. ■ Lorraine 0412-805 858
Afternoon tea dance Life Activities Club [Geelong Inc] hosts an afternoon tea dance on Thursdays, 2-4pm, at Belmont Park Pavilion. Entry: $5. ■ 5251 3529
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Understanding the Mazda range By Chris Riley, Marque Motoring The Mazda lineup is becoming increasingly difficult to understand. Once upon a time there was the Mazda2, Mazda3, and Mazda6 and it was easy to follow the progression (not forgetting the MX-5 and RX-8 sports cars). Then along came the SUVs, denoted by a CX in front of the number CX-3, CX-5, CX-8 and CX-9. All good so far, except perhaps for CX-3 which actually sits on the same platform as Mazda2, making it smaller than its name might suggest. More recently the CX-30 and MX-30 were added, including a fully electric version of the MX – Mazda’s first EV. We’re not sure how or where the MX fits in, but to be frank it’s a bit of a non-event anyway with its silly doors. Now they’ve begun adding extra digits to the CX range, in the form of the CX-30, CX-60 and CX-90. It’s all a bit confusing and the thing is if we’re confused, how must the buying public feel, and isn’t that bad for sales? Which brings us to the subject of our test drive, the all-new, five-seat CX-60, a car that’s reportedly designed to take Mazda into hitherto uncharted premium territory. Sitting on new rear-wheel drive architecture with straight six rather than V6 engines, there’s no prizes for guessing which brand Mazda has in its crosshairs - make that BMW. STYLING The launch of the Mazda6 in 2002 was something of a turning point for the Japanese brand. Since then, it has demonstrated an uncanny ability to produce cars that are more than the sum of their parts, vehicles that look and feel more expensive than they actually cost to build. This design philosophy, known as Stylish, Insightful and Spirited, has seen Mazda climb to the number two position in the Australian market, second only to the seemingly unassailable Toyota. But, like other Japanese and Korean car makers, Mazda must be starting to feel pressure from the Chinese, whose cars are rapidly getting better and have begun pinching sales from established brands. They can’t match the Chinese on price, so the only place left to go is up, producing more expensive models that carry a greater profit margin because they are unlikely to sell as many. The CX-60 is the first of these models. Mazda reckons CX-60 takes the premium experience to a new level. It’s a high-quality concentration of design, driving dynamics, technology and comfort developed around what customers want from a mid-sized SUV. That’s the spin anyway. Whether people want or are prepared to pay more for their cars is another matter. CX-60 is priced from $59,800 plus on-road costs. There’s three grades and three different powertrains from which to choose, all of them hybrids - Evolve, GT and Azami. And, at a time when most manufacturers are downsizing engines, always the innovator, Mazda has opted to go big with two six-cylinder offerings. Kicking off proceedings is the 3.3-litre turbocharged six-cylinder petrol Evolve from $59,800, followed by the 3.3-litre turbocharged six-cylinder diesel from $61,800 and finally a 2.5-litre four cylinder turbocharged plug-in hybrid that starts from $72,300. Whatever grade you choose, you can pick any one of these powertrains. Our test vehicle is the CX-60 Azami with the 3.3-litre petrol hybrid and optional Takumi package, priced from $75,000 plus-on road costs. Standard equipment includes artificial leather and dual-zone climate control with rear vents, while the steering wheel and transmission lever are trimmed in real leather. Wheels range from 18 to 20-inch in size, with black body cladding and heated
Premium push: The five-seat Mazda CX-60.
body-coloured exterior mirrors that dim and fold automatically, along with a power-operated tailgate. There’s also head-up display, 7.0-inch driver display, LED lights, auto high beam, keyless entry and start, auto dimming mirror, auto lights and wipers, and front and rear parking sensors. GT and Azami add 20-inch alloys, panoramic sunroof, full leather trim, heated steering wheel, electric steering wheel adjustment, heated power-adjust front seats, 12.3-inch infotainment and a fully digitised 12.3-inch instrument cluster and 12-speaker Bose audio. They also boast the new driver personalisation system which automatically adjusts the driver position to each driver. The system uses facial recognition to remember each driver’s preferences. Azami ups the ante with Nappa leather, ventilated front seats, LED ambient lighting, leather side door trim with courtesy light, 360-degree see-through monitor and adaptive headlights. It also adds easy entry and driving position guide to the personalise system. Our test vehicle was also fitted with the $2000 Takumi package which includes white Nappa leather, white maple wood console panel and cloth dashboard panel with ‘Kakenui’ stitching. CX-60 is covered by a five-year unlimited kilometre warranty with five-year roadside assistance, with service intervals of 15 months/15,000km. INFOTAINMENT Infotainment consists of a 10.25-inch display which grows to 12.3 inches in higher grades, but as is the norm with Mazda neither are touchscreens and must be controlled from the centre console. Eight-speaker audio is standard with Bluetooth, built-in navigation, AM/FM/DAB+ digital radio, Apple Carplay and Android Auto (wireless and USB), plus wireless phone charging. There’s two USB-C ports front and back, plus a 12V/120W socket in the front, 150W AC socket in the back, plus another 12V/120W socket in the luggage area. The plug-in hybrid scores a rear 1500W AC three-pin power outlet. ENGINES/TRANSMISSIONS The 48-volt mild hybrid powertrain delivers 209kW of power from 5000-6000 rpm and 450Nm of torque from 2000-3500 rpm, propelling the wagon to 100km/h in 6.9 seconds. In comparison, the diesel delivers 187kW and 550Nm while the plug-in hybrid puts out
241kW and 500Nm. With auto-stop-start and an eight-speed auto, drive is to all four wheels via a torque on demand system. It is predominantly rear-wheel drive. SAFETY Five-star safety includes front, side and curtain airbags, as well as a driver knee airbag and centre airbag designed to stop front seat occupants bumping heads in a side impact. There’s a 360-degree camera, Smart Brake Support (SBS) with Turn-across traffic and Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) with Vehicle Exit Warning. Autonomous emergency braking (Car-to-Car, Vulnerable Road User and Junction Assist) as well as a lane support system with lane keep assist (LKA), lane departure warning (LDW) and emergency lane keeping (ELK), and blind spot monitoring (BSM) are also standard. DRIVING CX-60 feels big and hefty. It’s 16.5cm longer than CX-5, but 16cm shorter than CX-8. And it weighs 1949kg, about 220kg more than the top CX-5 - but 28kg less than the range-topping diesel CX-8. Mazda argues the large capacity 3.3-litre engines actually improve efficiency. It says the higher volume of air enables more complete combustion and a wider lean-burn range, leading to lower fuel use and reduced engine emissions. With a 58-litre tank, fuel consumption is a claimed 7.4L/100km, compared with the 2.5-litre turbo CX-5 which is good for 8.2 (and it takes standard unleaded). Mazda says the use of a clutch in place of a torque converter means switching between gears is clean and rhythmic. It also enables accurate control of the electric motor. But it’s not the smoothest. Drive modes include Normal, Sport, Off-Road and Towing. Performance is strong, six-cylinder strong, with a feel and note to match, as the wagon gathers speed, remembering it’s a straight six. Just driving around, however, it feels like an excited dog on a leash. The transmission, which also manages assistance from the electric motor, seems unable to settle down, constantly straining forward and falling back again. Prodding the accelerator in any gear produces an initial, half-second hiccup before the wagon responds. Cleverly, when you back off and the engine is no longer under load, the tacho needle flat lines as the six shuts down for several seconds at a time. Oddly, of the various drive modes, Off-Road
mode felt the more relaxed, even without leaving the bitumen – and that’s where we left it. But it’s not all peaches and cream, because twice in the course of the week the CX-60 refused to start. Put the transmission in Park, the message warned us. Trouble is, we were already in Park and no amount of prodding the start button could spur the thing into life. Park resides up and to the right by way of explanation. Further investigation revealed it was possible to put it in Park, but not fully in Park, even though the light confirmed it was. The transmission needs to be pushed firmly forward and all the way to the right before it will start. It’s all good, once you know the trick, but we found the change generally awkward to use when moving rapidly between forward and reverse. The suspension is biased towards the softer end of the spectrum, with a cabin that is well insulated but feels somewhat isolated, detracting from the overall drive experience. CX-60 sits reasonably flat and corners enthusiastically, but jars on city roads and became bouncy at speed on a country run. After going through the routine to set up driver personalisation, it failed to activate when we returned to the car. Guess you need three profiles, one with glasses, one with sunglasses and one without or remember to take them off. Walkaway locking is signified by the mirrors folding. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t (a bit of a worry). The long thin infotainment screen is ideal for Android Auto which splits the screen in a 2:1 ratio, with the larger section just right for navigation and the smaller area perfect for music. Having said that, the screen went blank at one point and returned only after we switched the car off and on. Unlike most hybrids, fuel consumption drops fairly quickly on the motorway. We were getting 9.2L/100km after close to 400km of mixed driving including some dirt roads, but this dropped to 8.7L/100km on the run into Sydney. SUMMING UP If it was our money, we’d take the top-of-the-line CX-8 turbo-diesel Asaki LE. It is a little larger, but doesn’t feel so and costs slightly less at $72,010 plus on-roads. With quilted leather and real wood inlays, the CX-8 simply oozes class, with sharper ride and handling belying its size. It also gets better fuel consumption. Grab one while you can. Friday, 17 November, 2023 OCEAN GROVE VOICE 31
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Voice photographer Ivan Kemp took these pictures at the Collendina vs Wallington and Ocean Grove vs Barrabool games.
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Dan Roddis gets a single to tie the scores.
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Collendina’s Stan Grazikotis bowled tightly. 371077_01 Friday, 17 November, 2023 OCEAN GROVE VOICE 33
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As seems to be the way most Tuesdays, early rain cleared to permit preliminary finals to go ahead in Womens Midweek and the grand finalists are now set. The one section with semi-finals was Section 7 where Grovedale were favourites coming up against Anglesea with two wins already under their belt. The minor premiers made the most of the home court advantage winning the tie 6-0 booking their place against second-semi winners St Mary’s, who also had a strong win over Wandana Heights five sets to one. Grovedale would have liked their chances against Drysdale in Section 5, having won their only encounter during the season, however, it was not to be. Both teams were well matched, with the teams level on sets after the first four, but Drysdale won the final two sets, resulting in Mandy McManus getting her three sets for the day and helping Drysdale to a place in next week’s final against Surfcoast Jan Juc. Grovedale proved unlucky again in Section 6 when they faced St Mary’s at home. St Mary’s came out firing winning the first three sets and this lead proved insurmountable with Natalie Purves winning her third set for the
Midweek Section 4 Barwon Heads and Ocean Grove: Janis Keating, Libby Smith, Bev Lockwood, Helen Brotherton, Peta Timothee, Robyn Lont, Emma Webb, Sally Ford, Shelley Sutton and Karen Bulluss. (Supplied)
day in the fifth with Kaye Moores to seal the win. The biggest upset of the day went to Ocean Grove who produced their first win against Winchelsea when it mattered most, to put them into the final of Section 2. Winchelsea fought well to take the first set 7-5, but from there Ocean Grove took control winning the next five sets, with Kahlee Rennes and Kirsty McCallum winning their three sets for the day. Surfcoast Torquay also had a comfortable
win on paper in Section 3 in their match with Mount Moriac. The home team started well taking three of the first four sets, but the ladies from the Mount weren’t going to give it away making Torquay work for 6-4, 7-6 wins in the final sets, with Rebecca Lewis and Jennifer Aitken winning their three sets in the 5-1 win. Geelong Lawn Pink will be lining up for a rematch against Surfcoast Bellbrae after they defeated Surfcoast Torquay this week. The teams were level at two sets all going into the remaining two sets, with Torquay ahead by seven games, before Lawn moved up a gear to take both sets 6-4, 6-1 to give them a 4-2 win. Barwon Heads will meet minor premiers Torquay Yellow after they ground out another tight win in Section 4, the closest result for the week. After getting home by only one game against Eastern Districts in the second-semi, it looked like this week was going to be a cliffhanger as well. Torquay held a one-game lead with the teams tied at two sets all with two sets left to play, but Emma Webb and Sally Ford burst out of the blocks to take the sixth set 6-0 for the Heads while Robyn Lont and Peta Timothee fought to win the fifth for Torquay in a tie-break to tie the match on sets, but the game difference went to the Heads.
Grovers bounce back to score a big win Ocean Grove moved to the top of the Geelong Bowls Region Premier Division ladder with a 31-shot win against Bareena on Saturday November 10. The Grovers are the competition’s only undefeated team with two wins and a tie. Bradley Pavey’s rink earned Ocean Grove a 15-shot win while Chris Richardson pulled one back for Bareena with a one-shot win against Peter Loe. Matt Flapper then took care of business along with Glenn Baudinette, Max Rowley and Michael Sloper to win by 17 to give Ocean Grove an 80 to 49 triumph at home. Highton dropped its first game of the season after Drysdale inflicted a five-shot loss. Only three points separates Highton in second spot, Bareena in third and Drysdale in fourth. Scott McLachlan won his rink for Highton, but Ashley Rees and Mark Godbolt did enough to ensure Drysdale won 14 points for its afternoon’s work. Bell Post Hill is on the board after defeating
City of Geelong. City won two of the three rinks on offer, but still went down by five shots. Nicholas Craven and Lee Greening got wins for City, but a whopping 26 to 7 victory on Ben Toner’s rink got the 10 match points for Bell Post Hill. Queenscliff got the better of Eastern Park by 10 shots. Ray Butler and Steve Sullivan won their rinks while Adam Martin made sure Eastern Park took two points from the match. The week’s match of the round will be at Highton where the home side takes on Ocean Grove. Eastern Park will be looking for its first win when it hosts Drysdale while City of Geelong entertains Bareena and Bell Post Hill travels to Queenscliff. Ocean Grove’s Tyson Cromie drives his bowl during Division 1 Midweek bowls on Tuesday. (Ivan Kemp) 371073_08
About 20 youngsters were at Barwon Heads first training run.
final for Dons By AAP Geelong set up a semi-final showdown against Melbourne by easily beating Essendon by 18 points for their first AFLW finals win. The Cats kicked the first three goals in the opening seven minutes to kill off Sunday’s home elimination final and won in a canter, 7.9(51) to 5.3(33). But after setting up Geelong’s first goal and kicking their third, the Cats’ leading goalkicker Chloe Scheer was forced out of the game in the opening term with a shoulder injury. Cats coach Dan Lowther was pessimistic about Scheer’s availability next weekend for their semi-final. “It doesn’t look great for her...she’s highly doubtful,” he said Essendon kept Geelong scoreless and kicked three goals in the last quarter to avert a heavy loss, but the damage was done. Lowther said the Cats had to manage their players, given Scheer’s absence, and it told in the last quarter. “Our wheels fell off in the last quarter, it was a bit chaotic, but the first half was enough,” he said. The tone was set in the opening minute when gun Cats midfielder Georgie Prespakis won the ball out of the middle and found Scheer with a pass. In turn, Scheer’s perfect kick found Aishling Moloney, who scored the first of her two goals. Once Scheer left the game soon after, Moloney stood up and the Irish import played a key role. Essendon only managed one behind in the first term and were 31 down in uncontested possessions as the Cats ran riot. Bomber Amber Clarke was also stretchered off after she was crunched in a marking contest, but returned in the second half. Trailing by 21 points at the first break, Essendon started the second quarter better and a 50m penalty set up Sophie Alexander for their first goal after four minutes. But the Cats quickly killed off the challenge and led by six goals at halftime. Prespakis, Amy McDonald, Rebecca Webster and Nina Morrison were outstanding for Geelong, while Georgia Nanscawen was a lonely shining light on another dirty finals day for Essendon. Geelong will meet Melbourne at Ikon Park on Sunday at 3.05pm.
Team manager Adam Worsley, coach Cam Don, assistant coaches Tim Ford and Sam Herbison. (Supplied)
Young Gulls flock to first training run Barwon Heads is reigniting its Under 18 footy team. After three seasons without fielding an Under 18s side, the Seagulls held their first training run last Sunday with 20 prospective players turning up at Howard Harmer Oval. Cam Don will coach the side and any 34 OCEAN GROVE VOICE Friday, 17 November, 2023
interested players can turn up to training over the next four Sundays at Howard Harmer Oval from 10am. “We are reigniting our Under 18 program with coaches and support staff in place,” assistant coach Tim Ford said. “The club has resourced us. We are building
a great team culture and an enjoyable and inclusive program for young men living in the community to play footy with their community club.” Any interested players or for more information, contact Tim Ford on 0409- 543 149.
Amy McDonald handballs during Geelong’s win at GMHBA Stadium. (AAP Image/Joel Carrett)
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Big chase gives Grove the points By Justin Flynn A brilliant run chase has breathed new life into Ocean Grove’s BPCA A1 Grade season. Needing a hefty 232 against Barrabool to win its second game of the season, Ocean Grove paced its chase to perfection after openers Shaun Fankhauser and Fletcher Long set the platform. The pair shared a 119-run stand before Long was run out for 48 from 137 deliveries and Fankhauser departed not long after for 72 off 140. Top-order run outs, however, continue to plague the Grubbers. Paul Jubber was run out for two. “It’s starting to become a bit of a habit for us at the moment,” captain Dan Roddis said.
“They (Barrabool) rattled through their overs so fast. That was the only real concern in my mind that we were going to run out of time. It was a good partnership and got us off to a great start.” Suman Shrestha made 24 from 59 and Nathan Taylor 33 from 51 and at 5/196, victory was within sight. Roddis joined Mick Thornton at the crease. “Me and Mick have batted together in that exact situation multiple times,” Roddis said. “We both know what we both can do. I just said to him ‘I want to finish this well before the 75th (over), we don’t want to be chasing any score off the last over if we can’.” Roddis (30 not out off 17 balls) and Thornton (15 not out off 26) then guided the Grubbers home with 15 deliveries remaining.
On day one, leg-spinner Alex Mann took 2/27 from 15 overs and Bailey Le Maistre snared 2/57 from 24 to prevent a massive score. “I know they made 231, but when they were none for 70 or so off 20 overs, I was thinking ‘oh, we might be chasing 290’,” Roddis said. “But we tied them right back. So that in the bowling aspect was the biggest thing that made me happy. And then batting, our partnerships were massive. “It was good to see us put together a good game. The last time we did that was against Queenscliff and we won.” BARRABOOL turned the tables in B1 Grade in a high-scoring affair. Jackson Kent made 80 of the Grubbers’ 7/249, but the Bulls chased down the total
with two wickets and more than five overs to spare despite spinner Tom Kent grabbing 4/58 from 27 overs. OCEAN GROVE tried for an outright win against St Leonards, but fell just short. Greg Scarpa was the star with 103 as Ocean Grove declared at 8/230 from 42 overs. St Leonards was 8/13 at stumps and then all out for 34 with maximum points appearing a formality thanks to a starring performance from William Finn, who took 7/10. The Saints fared much better in the second dig, making it to 9/177 and just avoided outright defeat. YOUNG gun Noah Brooks made a superb 113 in Ocean Grove’s D Grade score of 183 against Anglesea. Anglesea made 7/265 batting first.
Wallabies bats disappoint By Justin Flynn
Angus Peters takes a catch to dismiss Dane Wise-Graham. (pictures Ivan Kemp) 371077_12
Unbeaten Cobras top of the table By Justin Flynn Colleninda remained undefeated in BPCA A2 Grade with a win against Wallington in round five. Youngster Ted Farrell was the star on day one, taking 6/10 to skittle the Wallabies out for 95 in the 61st over. Farrell was a constant menace for the Wallington batters and was well supported by Stan Grazotis, who took 1/33 from 27 immaculate overs. In reply, the Cobras were in trouble at 3/23 and then 4/49, but an unbeaten 62 from Grazotis and 52 from Jack Every ensured the points went to the home side. The Cobras were 6/194 from 55 overs when stumps were pulled. Collendina’s middle order is performing well this season and its batting depth has grown. The Cobras were well beaten in B2 Grade against Wallington. Only Des Every (25) looked comfortable with the bat as the Cobras were all out for 70. Wallington then declared at 4/175 in the pursuit of outright points, but the Cobras batters dug in with Every (23), Richie Peters (42) and Cam Kavaliunas (38) getting the score to 6/143 before play was called off. Armstrong Creek proved way too good in
Wallington’s record stands at two wins and three losses after five rounds in BPCA A2 Grade. The Wallabies went down to Collendina in round five after making just 90 on day one. Nicholas Adamson (26) and Damian Howsam (24) dug in, but Wallington never had enough runs to seriously challenge. They tried though, having Collendina 4/49, but eventually went down despite some excellent bowling from Taylor Cameron (2/29 from 13 overs) and Dane Wise-Graham (2/34 from 15.2 overs). Wallington faces Portarlington in a two-day game starting this Saturday at Oakdene. Wallington tried for outright points against Collendina in B2 grade, but fell just short. The Wallabies used just three bowlers in dismissing Dina for 70. Damien Biemans was the standout with 5/26 from 20.5 overs while brother Murray Biemans took 3/13 from 11 and Colin Smith 2/25. Wallington needed quick runs and they came from Tony Jones (64 not out from 65 balls) and Randika Madushanka (30 from 18) and were able to declare at 4/175 with a lead of 105. Dina fared much better in its second dig and held off the push for maximum points, being 6/143 when stumps were called. Both of Wallington’s D Grade sides made good scores, but only one side took home the points. Raghav Mehra made a stunning 102 in the 3rd XI’s win against Newcomb. Mehra hit 15 fours and two sixes in his unbeaten knock as Wallington piled on 6/249 with skipper Shaun Robinson also getting runs with 55 not out. Newcomb made 191 in reply. The 4th XI was defeated by Surfcoast with Simon Perry (52 and 3/53) and John Dunston (47) the best performers.
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C Grade, winning outright. The Cobras were all out for 65 batting first with only Michael Goodger (24) getting past 20. The Titans then smacked 1/167 from only 15 overs before declaring. Dina was all out for 100 in its second dog with Goodger (26) and Jack Wood (28)
playing well. Queenscliff won a high-scoring D Grade encounter. Jake Gittins (70) and Lachlan Madden (61 not out) played well in Collendina’s score of 8/202, but the Coutas got the runs with one over remaining despite a solid outing from Madden, who took 3/31.
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