Geelong Indy - 1st March 2024

Dragons

By Justin Flynn

The City of Greater Geelong has backflipped onitsplantohelpfundtheBellParkFootball/ Netball Club’s Hamlyn Park changeroom facilities and instead awarded the money to another club.

During council’s meeting at Norlane’s Northern Aquatic Centre & Community Hub on Tuesday February 27, councillor Peter Murrihy presented a surprise motion to withdraw funding for female-friendly changerooms at Hamlyn Park, home of Bell Park Panthers, and reallocate it, plus an extra $550,000, to Newtown & Chilwell’s Elderslie Reserve.

The move has left Dragons members shellshocked and questioning the fairness of council’s allocation process.

‘‘We are witnessing something that is extremely dangerous ’’ -Anthony Aitken

The Regional Community Sports Infrastructure Fund (RCSIF) is a Victorian government competitive investment program, open to local government authorities in regional Victoria, to deliver new and upgraded community sports infrastructure.

After reviewing the eligibility and assessment criteria of the grant guidelines, City officers recommended council award grants to Kardinia Aquatic Centre, Aldershot Reserve, Wallington Recreation Reserve and Hamlyn Park.

Bell Park was to receive $700,000 of council money to improve its Hamlyn Park changeroomfacilitiesforits312footy,cricket, netball and all-abilities female participants, but Elderslie Reserve would now receive the upgrades with the City increasing the funding to $1.25 million.

It means council has resolved to apply for Victorian government funding and has pre-committed funding in its upcoming budget for the four projects, leaving Hamlyn Park unfunded and in limbo.

Mr Murrihy, who coached Newtown & Chilwell’s senior men’s football side in 1998 and 1999, said Elderslie Reserve “was in dire need of work” and that the changerooms required “urgent attention”.

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“The project missed funding in a number of budgets,” he said at the meeting.

“(female Australian Rules football) Numbers have dropped away because of the current facilities.”

Councillor Melissa Cadwell said female

footballers “were not even showering” after games because of “significant concerns about their privacy and safety”.

However, deputy mayor Anthony Aitken said “we are witnessing something that is extremely dangerous” and that it would be a

“cause of division in our community”. “It will turn Newtown against Bell Park and Bell Park against Newtown,” he said.

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Bell Park juniors show their disappointment at council’s decision.

Right: Bell Park Football/Netball Club president Jeff Jarvis. (Pictures: Ivan Kemp)

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Calls for solidarity with Palestine

By Jena Carr

Friends of Palestine – Torquay (FOPT) gathered outside council chambers this week to call for solidarity with Palestine by the Surf Coast Shire.

TheSurfCoastStandsinSolidarity:Petition for Surf Coast Shire Gaza Motion petition was received and noted by the Surf Coast Shire Council during its meeting on Tuesday, February 27.

FOPT spokesperson Sarah Molnar said she created the Change.org petition, which received 102 signatures, after seeing images of

the bombing on social media.

“The ongoing tragedy in Gaza, unfolding in real-time through live streams, extends beyond borders, resonating deeply with people worldwide,” she said.

“I just see their (Surf Coast Shire Council) role going beyond bin collection and waste management. I think that there is space for advocacy, and they have done it before on other issues.”

Ms Molnar said she wanted to see a statement of recognition of the conflict and support or a ceasefire by the council.

“We live in a privileged part of the world,

and we have space to show empathy. That can just be a motion of solidarity for peace,” she said.

“At the end of the day, I’m a mum of three and I just want to see peace. For me it’s not about size, this is just about casualties.”

Councillor Paul Barker said he could appreciate the concerns shown by the community but felt it was not a matter for the council.

“The issue of human rights is deeply concerning to me...but I think it’s important that the appropriate level of government deals with relevant issues,” he said.

Strong response to disability expo

There were many health products and services on offer, with the free Geelong Disability Expo returning for the first time since COVID.

More than 1500 people attended the event from 9am to 3pm on Friday, February 23, and Saturday,February24,attheGeelongArenaon 110 Victoria Street, North Geelong.

Event director Kathryn Carey said the expo was fully accessible with Auslan interpreters, live captioned stages, and drinking stations for support dogs.

“Wehavequiteafewpeoplewhocomeforthe day and spend the whole day here. They have lunch, go to the activities, see some exhibitors and it’s an informative day,” she said. “We always ask people the question, did

coming along to the event make a positive impact on your daily needs and ongoing health plans?

“Overwhelmingly, we get a response which is four and a half out of five stars all the time to that question. That means that people have come along and been informed.”

Expo ambassador Liam Twomey gave a presentation about his time as a child being diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma (a rare bone cancer) in his right foot and becoming an amputee at age seven.

“Having a newly acquired disability, I had to learn how to do everything differently...We don’thavetobecompletelyokaywithitstraight away, and I still have very good days and bad

days,” he said. “The idea is about realising that if the good days continue to add up, they outweigh the bad...and it’s really nice to see so many people here (at the expo) working to try and make lives better.”

A popular spot at the expo was Destination Accessible’s photo booth, with attendees lining up to take a fun and free photo at the accommodationandsupportserviceprovider’s stall.

“We just want to fill the gaps to make sure that everybody has equal access to really great accommodation,” chief operating officer Melonie Sheehan said. More pictures, see page 25.

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“The harms to innocent civilians on both sides are atrocious, but we shouldn’t be discussing this matter in this chamber though.”

CrAdrianSchonfeldersaiditwasimportant to address the situation in Gaza and hoped the councilwouldfollowinthestepsofotherlocal and federal governments.

“In a world that can be cold and uncaring, we should fill it with loving and sharing,” he said.

Councilofficerswillnowreviewthepetition and develop a report to present within three months at a council meeting.

Funding ripped from Dragons

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Mayor Trent Sullivan, Mr Aitken and RonNelsonvotedagainstthemovewhile Mr Murrihy, Ms Cadwell, Jim Mason, Elise Wilkinson, Bruce Harwood and Sarah Hathway supported it. Councillors Eddy Kontelj and Belinda Moloney were absent.

Bell Park Dragons members, who attended the meeting in their team’s colours of green and white to celebrate the announcement that their clubrooms would finally get a makeover, were left shocked and angry.

“Bell Park Sport and Recreation Club is deeply concerned about the lack of transparency and apparent unfairness in the council’s decision-making process,” club president Jeff Jarvis said.

“However, we remain committed to maintaining a constructive relationship with the council. We will seek further dialogue to better understand the rationale behind their decision, ensuring that the needs of our female athletes and the broader community are adequately addressed.

“Furthermore, we are open to discussions with Cr Peter Murrihy and other council members to explore the decision-making process and find a way forward that supports the growth and inclusivity of local sports.

“Our club stands at the forefront of advocating for the rights and needs of our athletes, particularly our female and all-ability players who deserve a safe, accessible, and equitable facilities. We calluponthecouncilandthecommunity to work collaboratively towards fulfilling these essential requirements, ensuring that all athletes, regardless of gender, have the support and infrastructure they need to excel.”

Newtown & Chilwell Football/Netball Club was contacted for comment.

Community comes together for Laps for Lachie

The local swimming community will come together this weekend to celebrate the life of a young person and raise money to support youth mental health and suicide prevention.

ThefirstannualLapsforLachiefundraising event will take place at Kardinia Aquatic Centre on Sunday, March 3, in honour of much-loved Geelong swimmer Lachlan Ricchini.

The event, which is open to all, is part of the wider Laps for Life initiative, which runs throughout March and raises money for youth mental health charity organisation ReachOut.

Geelong and Melbourne Swimming Clubs are leading the event, with Geelong club president Tim Woods saying they were expecting several hundred people from across the state to attend the inaugural event.

“This is a community initiative that’s designed to celebrate Lachie Ricchini’s life, but also to raise awareness and to seek to raise significant funds for ReachOut’s youth suicide prevention program,” Mr Woods said.

“People all around the state will be attending and there are satellite events being conducted over the course of March in Lachie’s memory, because he and his family

were much loved and widely respected in the swimming community.”

The event runs from 10.30am to 12.30pm, with waves of swimmers taking turns completing as many laps as they can, while sales from a barbecue, raffle and special swimming caps will also help boost the fundraising effort.

“People will have the opportunity to buy a brightly coloured swim cap, printed with Laps for Lachie, because Lachie loved a bright colour,” Mr Woods said.

“(Our) campaign’s raised over $30,000 in the last 10 days, which is the largest of all

of the contributions made by any group or individual swimming thus far in Australia.

“We’re looking to make that significantly larger so that we can make a meaningful difference.”

Visit lapsforlife.com.au/fundraisers/ lapsforlachie to donate to the team or for more information on the event.

If you or anyone you know needs help, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14, Kids Helpline on 1800 551 800, ReachOut at au.reachout.com or Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636.

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Emily and Alison Cooke at the Geelong Disability Expo on Saturday. Emily is one of the two faces for the Good Friday Children’s Hospital Appeal 2024. (Ivan Kemp) 390929_10

Strategy shooting goals

By Cr Trent Sullivan

The Greater Geelong region has a long and proud association with soccer.

We have produced many fine players who have enjoyed amazing success on the world stage.

The popularity of the sport continues to build, and in the past 10 years there has been an overall growth rate of 67 percent.

That is why the release of the G21 Regional Football (Soccer) Strategy 2023 – 2033 is so important.

The strategy provides an update to the initial 2012 strategy and identifies a roadmap for the continued enhancement of facilities provision in the region.

In addition, it seeks to develop a plan that drives participation and enhances the experience of all participants, while identifying the priorities for investment in related infrastructure.

Soccerhashugegrowthpotential,butwitha guidingdocumenttohelpfostertheforecasted growth of more than 1500 additional football and futsal players in the region across the next 10 years, we can all now be on the same page with regards to the direction the sport takes.

That is everyone from local government, local clubs, schools, the sport’s governing bodies and associations, and state and federal governments as well.

Council sees great potential for soccer in this region and, accordingly, is investing where it matters.

In our most recent round of community infrastructure grants, we have provided

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funding to North Geelong Warriors ($255,000) for lighting upgrades at Elcho Park, Breakwater Eagles ($50,000) for lighting at Howard Glover Reserve, and Geelong Rangers ($40,2000) for concept planning for the replacement of clubrooms at Myers Reserve.

In addition, we funded lighting projects at Geelong Soccer Club ($126,000) and Bell Park Sports Club last year, and works on the $1.95 million changeroom redevelopment at Bell Park Sports Club – which will incorporate female friendly changerooms – will soon be complete.

From the City of Greater Geelong’s perspective, the strategy has considered a

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range of regional and local issues specific to our municipality.

Some of these include delivery of the Armstrong Creek West sub-regional football facility, improving the quality and capacity of existing pitches, improving the quality to player and referee change facilities, provision of indoor facilities to support futsal growth, and activating sites where provision shortages exist and demand necessitates, particularly within growth areas.

With the release of the G21 Regional Football (Soccer) Strategy 2023 – 2033 we now have a greater understanding of what we need to do to ensure future generations can also enjoy the sport for years to come.

Clean up day on the way

Schools, volunteer organisations and community groups have registered to clean up across Greater Geelong on Clean Up Australia Day on Sunday March 3.

Clean Up Australia Day, which originated in 1990, encourages Australians to get out in their community and collect litter to protect our environment and keep Australia clean.

Councillor Peter Murrihy, chair of the Environment and Circular Economy portfolio, thanked those that had already registered to participate in Clean Up Australia Day and encouraged everyone to get involved.

“By joining forces with friends, family, neighbours, and local community groups, we can make a meaningful environmental impact in our region,” he said.

“It’s also a great opportunity to visit your local Container Deposit Scheme collection pointtoreceivearefundforeligiblecontainers.”

Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme (CDS)

commenced on November 1 last year, marking a significant step towards a cleaner and more sustainable future for the state.

The Victorian CDS is jointly operated by VicReturn and TOMRA Cleanaway, which are the CDS operators for Greater Geelong. GeelongPort, in partnership with Corio Waste Management and the Friends of Cowies Creek held their annual Clean Up Australia Day activity at Seagull Paddock in North Geelong on Tuesday February 27, which was Business Clean Up Day.

“We are steadfast in ensuring the health of the beautiful Corio Bay and the environment in and around GeelongPort, and we do everything in our power to maintain this in our day-to-day operations,” GeelongPort chief executive Brett Winter said.

To register a clean-up activity or for more information about Clean Up Australia Day, visit cleanup.org.au

Miranda Laird from Friends of Cowies Creek, Jordan Cammaroto from Corio Waste Management, Greater Geelong mayor Trent Sullivan with Pedro Cascão and Lauren Andrews from Geelong Port at Seagull Paddock North Geelong. (Supplied)

Halfway mark for children’s ED

Construction on a dedicated children’s emergency department at the University Hospital Geelong has hit the halfway mark. The $20 million facility will help give local families access to world-class emergency care closer to home, with construction expected to be completed at the end of the year.

Member for Geelong Christine Couzens said the project’s next stages would see the delivery of new administration areas for staff and a

reconstructeddrop-offpointfortheemergency department.

“Our hardworking doctors and nurses at University Hospital Geelong have one of the state’s busiest emergency departments,” she said. “That’s why we’re making it bigger and betterforGeelongkidsnowandintothefuture.”

Minister for Health Infrastructure

Mary-Anne Thomas said the new paediatric emergency department would provide a calm

Welcoming place for all

Geelong Police Station has a new mural by Aboriginal artists to help make the station welcoming for everyone.

The mural was created by Ammie Howell and her oldest daughter Ngara McEwen and unveiled following a smoking ceremony on Tuesday, February 27.

Ms Howell said she was “really honoured” to work on the mural and that the project was part of their cultural learnings.

“It’s building relationships, and it needs to be more than just that visual cue. It needs have that underlying understanding of our cultureandthenthingswillstarthappening,” she said.

“To work together, sit, paint and have conversation around the table from mother to daughter, that time and space just comes into the story of this artwork.”

Ms McEwen said she was glad to have the opportunity to collaborate with her mum and looked forward to seeing the painting help welcome people into the station.

“It’s small steps at a time and I think this is definitely one of the bigger steps,” she said.

“I’m just honoured to work with my mum on this painting and to be in the police station. It’s good to see and feel that it is welcoming for everyone.”

Senior Sergeant Aaron Riches said he was“veryproud”tohavetheartworkfeatured at the station, which meant the building would portray a feeling of “acceptance and respect”.

“We pay respect to their elders, people, and culture, and we pay respect to what they’re trying to achieve,” he said.

“It is also acceptance that this place is a safe space and that we accept people from all cultures, including First Nations and Aboriginal people.”

Acting Superintendent Peter Nichols said the mural was a “good step forward” for the station.

“I hope it translates to creating a safe space in the community, and that people can recognise it as a safe space if they ever need to come to the police station,” he said.

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environment and reduce wait times.

“This is a critical project for children and families across Geelong and it will help to meet growing demand in the region, while ensuring care is delivered in an environment suitable for kids,” she said.

Member for Lara Ella George said the children’s emergency department will include 28 dedicated treatment spaces with two fast-track and eight short-stay beds.

“The new, modern and child-friendly emergency department is taking shape and is on track to provide our community with the best care at some of the most stressful times for parents and children,” she said.

More information about the dedicated children’s emergency department is available at vhba.vic.gov.au/health/hospitals/universityhospital-geelong-childrens-emergencydepartment

Senior Sergeant Janet Gleeson, Ammie Howell, Ngara McEwen and Acting Superintendent Peter Nichols in front of the new mural. (Ivan Kemp) 390626_07

Students set for take off

Geelong Lutheran College robotics students are set to take off to Sydney and Houston for the FIRST Championship in April.

Witha$15,000federalgovernmentgrantthat aims to support STEM students who compete on the international stage, the students take on the best in Sydney and Houston, Texas, USA, where 90 countries will go head-to-head.

The money will go towards travel expenses with Federal Member for Corangamite Libby Coker saying she was thrilled to visit the two robotics teams that had made it through to their respective international events following their success at the recent inaugural LEGO league national championships.

MsCokersaidthegrantsupportsstudentsin STEM, to help increase the number of students taking part in local and overseas STEM events.

“I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the remarkable Geelong Lutheran College Robotics teams,” she said.

on the global stage. This grant is not just a recognition of their technical prowess, but a testament to their perseverance and commitment to excellence.”

Geelong Lutheran College executive principal Sue Ellis was also thrilled and excited for the two robotics teams and their coaches.

“Geelong Lutheran College is very grateful for this funding support from the Australian government, which together with sponsorship from local companies will enable our students tocompeteontheworldstagedoingsomething they love,’’ she said.

The SEMATICS 101 team, made up of five Year 6 students, will head to Sydney in July for the Asia Pacific Open Competition.

The SEMATICS 102 team, which comprises seven students from years 7 to 9, will compete in the FIRST 2024 Championship in Houston from April 17 to 20.

“Their exceptional talent and dedication have earned them a prestigious STEM grant, enabling them to represent our community

In addition to the success of the two teams, GLC SEMATICS coach Jane Hollett received the coach/mentor award at the national competition for her teaching efforts.

Panellists announced

Three former Women in Community Life Awards winners have been announced as panellists to decide this year’s winners.

Robyn Davis, Dianne Pont and Issara Saeyim are the judges for the awards that will be presented as part of the City of Greater Geelong’s International Women’s Day celebrations on Friday March 8.

The annual awards acknowledge the contribution women have made to the Greater Geelong community, and in particular, the impact they have made to promote and advocate for the advancement of gender equality.

Winners will be announced across seven categories sponsored by local organisations: First Nations Woman, Climate Action, Disability Rights, Economic Empowerment, Education, Human Rights, and Leadership in Women’s Health.

The UN Women global theme for International Women’s Day 2024 is Count Her In: Accelerating gender equality through

economic empowerment.

“Gender equity acknowledges the critical work of women in our community and is one oftheCity’sfivehealthandwellbeingpriorities aslaidoutinour2021-2025CommunityPlan,” mayor Trent Sullivan said.

“TheCityisproudtorecogniseandcelebrate the valuable contributions of women across our region.”

Councillor Melissa Cadwell, Chair of Women in Community Life Advisory Committee praised the ongoing success of the Women in Community Life Awards in providing an opportunity to acknowledge the women contributing to gender equity and inclusion in the community.

“It’s great to honour and celebrate the award nominees and panellists, who have taken responsibility in representing and improving our great community,” she said.

For more information visit the Women in Community Life Awards webpage or email communityexperience@geelongcity.vic.gov.au

Issara Saeyim, Robyn Davis and Dianne Pont. (Pictures: Supplied)

Libby Coker MP with Geelong Lutheran College robotics students who will take on the world with funding that supports STEM students who compete on the international stage. (Supplied)

No signs of growth slowing down

Northern and Western areas of Geelong are growing to meet the region’s future housing needs.

The City received the annual report on the progress of the growth areas spanning 5500 hectares from Lovely Banks to Fyansford during its meeting on Tuesday, February 27.

The report provided an update on the four Precinct Structure Plans (PSP), which featured Creamery Road, Elcho Road East, Elcho Road West, including Heales Road West, and Batesford North.

Mayor Trent Sullivan said an estimated

110,000 residents expected to call the growth areas home eventually and that much work had gone into the PSPs.

“Investigations and engagement with multiple stakeholders continues so that we can fully understand and respond to the complexities for each precinct,” he said.

“The precinct structure planning program is happening concurrently with securing federal environmental approvals.

“(This will help) to minimise the risk that the proposed conservation outcomes don’t align with regulations.”

Mullets for mental health

Lara’s Ford Millican is growing out his mullet toraisemoneyformentalhealthbeforecutting off his signature hair for those in need.

The 10-year-old Lara Lake Primary School student has raised over $1700 for the Black Dog Institute’s Mullets for Mental Health initiative.

Ford said he was “surprised” with the support he had already received and thanked everyone who donated, especially his school and family.

“I’ve witnessed a lot of people with mental health in my family and I know a lot of people have (struggled with) mental health,” he said.

“I only found out about this (Mullets for Mental Health) like couple weeks ago, and my mum said to me that I should do it, and I said to mum, ‘Sure, if it’s for mental health, then yes’.

“People at school even came up to me today (February 23) and asked why I was cutting of my mullet, and I said it was for mental health

andtheyhaveallwitnessedalotofpeoplewith mental health.”

MumTaniaMillicansaidFordwouldcutoff hisanddonatehismullettoHairwithHeartat the end of April to make wigs for people who have lost their hair from medical conditions.

“He’s going to keep a little bit and the rest will go. It’s supposed to be just, ‘grow your mullet’, but Ford is going that extra mile,” she said. “He’s got until April 30 to grow the mullet and it should be long by then, because his hair grows pretty quick, and then May 4 it’ll be cut.”

PeoplecanhelpFordraisemoneyformental health research at mulletsformentalhealth. org.au/fundraisers/fordmillican

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Tania Millican with son Ford who is helping raise money for mental health through his mullet. (Pictures: Jena Carr) 391975

Field surveys will be conducted across the growth areas following the rediscovered Victorian grassland earless dragon in a similar habitat, with studies expected to take several months.

A planning scheme amendment to implement the recommendations and changes to the Northern and Western Geelong Growth Areas framework plan is expected in 2025.

Technical work is also underway on a Geelong Growth Areas Transport and Services Strategy, including the design and

cost of three bridges in the western growth area.

Councillor and City Planning and Heritage portfolio chair Jim Mason said he appreciated all the feedback provided by the community.

“Thanks to the insights of the community, the Northern and Western Geelong Growth Areas will eventually provide diverse housing options close to facilities and infrastructure,” he said.

More information about the Northern and Western Geelong Growth Areas is available at geelongaustralia.com.au/futuregrowth

Shave, cut or colour!

By Matt Hewson

The Leukaemia Foundation is asking Australians to get involved in the 26th World’s Greatest Shave to help relieve the financial distress of blood cancer patients and their families.

The event is the foundation’s biggest annual fundraiser, which this year aims to raise $16 million to continue supporting Australians living with blood cancer.

The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare’s estimates suggest nearly 20,000 Australians will be diagnosed with blood cancer in 2024, with that figure set to nearly double by 2035.

‘‘ We’re seeing a shocking number of patients and their families reaching out ... as the disease financially cripples them ’’ - Chris Tanti

When Norlane woman Annie Dunn was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML) she was just 21, at the time studying a diploma of early education with hopes of becoming a kindergarten teacher.

“Sometimes friends and family members just don’t quite understand the cancer journey, and it took a big toll mentally, physically and emotionally,” she said. “Also, I couldn’t work at times.Thatwasreallyhard.Sothereweretimes when I actually needed help financially, to pay for food and bills.”

Fortunately, the Leukaemia Foundation was there to help Annie and her husband Matthew, providing support coordinators as well as

financial assistance at times when Annie couldn’t work.

LeukaemiaFoundationchiefexecutiveChris Tantisaidthecombinationofmedicalexpenses and the time off work required for treatment had a “dire financial impact” on blood cancer patients and their families.

“With incidence on the rise, we’re seeing a shocking number of patients and their families reaching out to us for support as the disease

financially cripples them, sometimes within weeks,” Mr Tanti said.

Annie said without the Leukaemia Foundation’s support she would “probably be a bit lost”.

“I know there are people who are far worse off than me with leukaemia, so I’m definitely grateful for their support.”

Go to worldsgreatestshave.com to register or for more information.

Paying it forward

Students from four Geelong schools have had a chance this week to learn how to better manage money thanks to free financial literacy workshops.

The Ecstra Foundation hosted Talk Money workshops at Geelong High School, Clonard College, Belmont High School and Wangala Primary School from February 26 to March 1.

Ecstra education manager Dr Tracey West said “teaching the basics of finance shouldbeginearly”,asitaffectedpeople’s physical, mental and social wellbeing.

“Schools and other educational institutions play a vital role in teaching tangible money management abilities,” she said.

“However,theyrequireresources,tools, and immersive learning experiences to effectively deliver this education.

“We won’t see substantive progress in financial literacy if the current gap in financial education isn’t recognised and addressed.”

Dr West said the workshops were tailored to year groups and focussed on different topics to provide financial education to students.

“For older high school students, our focus shifts to practical subjects. This involves interpreting pay statements, and understanding taxation, pension plans, and employment rights,” she said.

Workshop sessions were also held at Portland Secondary College and Colac West Primary School to teach students foundational money lessons. More information about the Talk Money program is available at talkmoney.org.au

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Annie Dunn and husband Matthew. (Supplied)

Hero we didn’t know we needed

By Matt Hewson

Garry Starr is no longer just a disgraced, unemployable Shakespearean actor – having single-handedly saved performing arts from extinction in his debut show, he’s now back to save Greece from economic ruin.

Actor and comedian Damien Warren-Smith’s one man show Garry Starr: Greece Lightning is the award-winning follow-up to his internationally acclaimed Garry Starr Performs Everything, wherein Starr defied his naysayers and demonstrated every form of theatre imaginable.

A blend of comedy, clowning and a touch of the burlesque, Greece Lightning involves Warren-Smith’s hapless alter-ego bringing to life the entirety of Greek mythology (or “mythogyny”, as he pronounces it).

“Garry Starr started off as the host of a troop of clowns called the ’Plague of Idiots’, and I was the kind of emcee boss clown character,” Warren-Smith explained.

“And we all went to clown school together in France and we formed this clown troupe travelling round and I was the boss clown. So, I was always the straight character, I was the one that they bounced off and we toured for a couple of years.

As the clown group continued to tour and perform, Warren-Smith’s role in the show began to develop into a fully-fledged character named Garry Starr.

After the troupe had disbanded someone suggested he do some solo comedy. The idea of a Garry Starr show began to take shape in Warren-Smith’s mind.

“I’ll pretend that the clown troop have all decided that they don’t want to work with me anymore, but I want to continue the show so I’m going to try and do the whole show on my own and it just went really well,” he said.

“People were like, you should continue doing this, so it was really funny because that made me such an idiot character that thinks he can do it all on his own, you know? Garry Starr just really grew from there.”

To add further dynamism to the show, Warren-Smith routinely invites audience members on stage to help save his Hellenic homeland, often with unforeseen and hilarious consequences.

“It’s chaos now that I thrive on,” he said.

“Iloveitwhenthingsgowrong,andIhaveto find my way around it. The audience loves that as well. I think one of the reasons people are drawn to watching improv is because there’s that element of danger.”

Garry Starr: Greece Lightning is at the Geelong Arts Centre on Friday, March 1 and Saturday, March 2.

Brill is in hot demand

After the success of last year’s sell-out success of Just Brill, Colin Mockett OAM, Adam Parsons and Reyna Hudgell return with a brand new show at the Potato Shed.

More Brill Songs continues Mockett’s exploration of the people and stories behind the hits that flowed from the iconic Brill Building in Manhattan, New York from the late 50s through the 60s.

The Brill Building was the home of musiciansandsongwritingteamssuchasBurt Bacharach, Gerry Goffin and Carole King, NeilDiamond,BarryMannandCynthiaWeil, Ben E King, Bobby Darin and Neil Sedaka. DubbedtheHitFactory,thebuildingturned out such classic songs as Sweet Caroline, The Loco-Motion, We Gotta Get Out of This Place, Up On the Roof, I Got You Babe and River Deep, Mountain High, to name just a few.

More Brill Songs is but the latest in a series of shows created by Mockett, where he recounts stories of important musical figures, accompanied by live performances of the musical subject matter by local musicians.

Mockettsaidthenewshowwasabydemand of audiences who had seen the original Just Brill.

“When we put the first show on back in June of last year, I think a lot of people didn’t know what to expect,” Mockett said.

“But it was full, that’s 177 people, and then afterwards they came up and said you’ve got to do it again. Because I talked about Carole King and (Gerry) Goffin writing particular songs and then we’d sing one of them, and they wanted those other songs as well.

“And the same was true of the hits of the Drifters and the Coasters and Ben E King. So we agreed to do the first showtime of this year as a follow up with more Brill songs.”

More Brill Songs is at the Potato Shed at 10.30am Tuesday, March 12, with tickets available for $20 including refreshments.

Book online at ticketsgeelongaustralia. com.au or call the Potato Shed Box Office on 5251 1998.

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CITYNEWS

WE’RE A TREE CITY OF THE WORLD AGAIN

We have secured our status as a Tree City of the World for a second year, as recognised by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation.

To receive this recognition, a town or city must meet five core standards: establishing responsibility for the city’s trees, setting policy that governs tree management, having an updated tree inventory, dedicating an annual budget for a tree management plan, and holding an annual celebration of trees. Our trees contribute to our region's liveability and distinct neighbourhood charm and this recognition solidifies our commitment to ensuring our trees are sustainably managed, properly cared for, and celebrated.

The Tree City accreditation coincides with two of our trees being newly added to the National Trust of Australia register.

A Moonah tree in the Foreshore Reserve, St Leonards and an Algerian Oak tree at Mont Street, Newtown have both been given ‘State significance’ classifications by the National Trust of Australia, deeming them an essential part of Australia’s heritage.

To find out more about the locations and species of trees we're planting, scan the QR code or visit geelong.link/TreePlanting

EVENT

2024 Women in Community Life Awards

The 2024 Women in Community Life Awards to be held on International Women’s Day on Friday 8 March will recognise the remarkable contributions of local women to building a fairer, more equitable society.

Located at Wurriki Nyal, 137-149 Mercer Street, Geelong, this free event will commence with nibbles and drinks before the announcement of award winners across seven categories.

Limited tickets available. For information about the event including the nominees and to book, scan the QR code or visit geelong.link/WICL

The event will also be livestreamed. To access the livestream on Friday 8 March from 5.00pm – 7.30pm, scan the QR code or visit geelong.link/ WICLAwards2024

HAVE YOUR SAY

Geelong’s Youth Hub is coming!

A youth hub is a fun, welcoming and ‘youth friendly’ space specifically for young people where we join up and work together with youth services agencies to ensure that all young people are supported to access activities, programs, and services when they need them.

We’re looking to co-design a central Geelong Youth Hub with young people to enable all young people to connect and access the services they need in a fun, safe and inclusive space.

You can have your say about the services, programs, and activities you would like to access and the look and feel of the new hub via our survey or in-person workshops. By completing the survey, you could win a $50 voucher, terms and conditions apply.

Scan the QR code or visit geelong. link/YouthHub to have your say by Friday 15 March 2024.

Follow Geelong Youth to be notified of in-person engagements.

TRAFFIC CHANGES

If you are travelling in the Mt Duneed area listed below within these times, please scan the QR code or visit geelong.link/ ADOTGChemicalBrothers for detailed information regarding changed traffic conditions.

A Day on the Green – Chemical Brothers

›Saturday 2 March

›12.00pm to 11.00pm

› Princes Highway, Anglesea Road, Pettavel Road and Reservoir Road, Cape Otway Road and Drayton Road

EVENT

Step up to clean up our region

Our community is stepping up to participate in Clean Up Australia Day this Sunday 3 March.

Local schools, volunteer organisations and community groups have registered, and you can too at the Clean Up Australia website.

Clean Up Australia Day encourages everyone to get out in their local areas and collect rubbish to protect our environment and keep Australia clean.

It’s an opportunity to learn about environmental responsibility and the importance of recycling.

For more information

scan the QR code or visit geelong.link/CleanUpGeelong

The Algerian Oak tree at Mont Street, Newtown recently added to the National Trust of Australia register

Miranda Laird from Friends of Cowies Creek, Jordan Cammaroto from Corio Waste Management, Mayor Trent Sullivan with Pedro Cascão and Lauren Andrews from Geelong Port at Seagull Paddock in North Geelong.

2023 Women in Community Life Award recipients, with Councillor Melissa Cadwell, Jim Mason, Anthony Aitken and Mayor Trent Sullivan. 12672666-AV10-24

Adam Parsons and Reyna Hudgell join Colin Mockett for More Brill Songs. (Supplied)

Can Garry Starr save Greece? (Aaron Walker)

Pako Festa colours on show

Thousands flocked to Pakington Street in Geelong West on Saturday February 24 for the annual Pako Festa where cultures meet and celebrate together. Independent photographer Ivan Kemp was there to capture all the colour.

Members of the Geelong Hungarian Dance group.

The Little Chinese Dragon team from the Chinese Association of Geelong.

Members of the Philippine community. Right: Young Serbian marchers (top); Nothing like a French baguette.

Young members of the Russian community.

Left: Members of the Bosnian community. Centre: Geelong Nepalese Association. Right: Members of the Geelong Serbian Community. (Pictures: Ivan Kemp) 390540

Fijian community members.

Above: The Geelong Malayalee Association. Below: Macedonian musicians.

Members of the Geelong Lithuanian Community.

Geelong Scottish Highland band.

Young Scottish dancers.

And now a touch of France.

Left: Member of the Thai community with her daughter. Centre: Wadawurrung First Nation dancers. Right: Geelong West Brass Band.

Left: Members of the Croatian community. Above: Members of the Ukrainian association.

Indonesian dancers.

Left: Vietnamese community members. Above: Nigerian musicians.

Healthy competition for prizes at Armstrong Green

RCA

room and

office. “Bowling is an important part of village life,” said village manager Kerry Rentsch.

“Many of our residents were already seasoned bowlers, and these folk are generally eager to share their experience and help build a thriving bowling community within the village. Apart from the obvious social and competitive aspects of the game, lawn bowls can help build better fitness and dexterity, so there are lots of benefits.”

During the recent Summer Series, Armstrong Green residents, along with members of bowling clubs from the

surrounding areas, got together to try their handatwinningcashandprizeswhileenjoying the magnificent facilities at Armstrong Green. The first of the series kicked off in December under sunny skies. Many participants were bowling for the first time, while other more experienced bowlers were there to show them the ropes.

For those considering retirement living, Ms Rentschrecommendstakingatourthevillage.

“You can meet the residents, inspect the

display homes and the clubhouse and discover all that village life has to offer. RCA hosts monthly free events which are an ideal way to enjoy some hospitality and get to know the village.”

Armstrong Green is open for tours 7 days (excluding public holidays) between 9am and 4pm. To book a tour or register for a free event call the friendly team on Free call 1800 777 898.

The power of volunteering: Exploring its benefits

When the idea of retirement rolls around, some people are overjoyed by the thought of freedom, others look for the next thing they can do in their life.

Volunteering at an organisation has been proven to offer seniors great benefits for their physical and mental health, as well as social connection.

A report released by VicHealth in 2012 identified volunteering can help alleviate depression, increase satisfaction with life, lower the frequency of hospitalisation and boost a person’s ability to cope with illness.

Volunteering doesn’t only improve the health and wellbeing of the volunteer but for those who are on the receiving end, there are also undeniable benefits.

Volunteers help contribute to social change, bridge the gap between young and old, help engage people in the community and raise awareness around certain issues.

The State of Volunteering Report released by Volunteering Victoria in 2020 showed the majorityofthe2.3millionpeoplewhovolunteer in Victoria are over the age of 65, totalling 78.9 per cent.

The percentage of people who volunteer when they are out of work or only work part time was highest of all employment situations at 74.4 per cent.

Programs for volunteers can range from emergency relief, opportunity shop staff members,youthsupportofficers,animalwelfare, meals-on-wheels, soup kitchens and in-school support roles for disadvantaged students.

Enjoying senior life doesn’t just have to mean travellingAustraliainacaravan,itcanbefinally exploring that hobby or interest that has just been at the back of the mind.

Passing on knowledge, skills, expertise and wisdommaybethethingthatmostrewardsyou.

The benefits of volunteering are endless. (UNSPLASH)

Supporting our seniors

At Just Better Care, we understand the importance of maintaining independence and staying connected to your community as you age.

Our experienced team is dedicated to providing tailored support to seniors who wish to continue living in their own homes.

Our support workers are passionate about getting to know you and your unique needs.

Whether you require occasional assistance with household tasks, meal planning and preparation, daily personal care, social support, respite or transport to the community, we are here to help.

We have qualified enrolled and registered nurses for clinical support, including medication management and wound management.

Our care managers can visit you in the home for a free meet and greet to discuss your needs and will tailor a support plan to suit your budget.

We provide in home aged care services through the government-subsidised Home Care Packages program. If you are not eligible for government support or prefer to skip the waiting periods, our privately funded services provide a convenient and affordable alternative.

No matter your circumstances, Just Better Care is here to support you to live independently and with dignity.

Contact us today on (03) 5222 1518 to learn more about how we can assist you or your loved ones.

Head to the Volunteering Victoria website to find an opportunity to suit your interests,

for-volunteers/search-for-volunteer-roles/

Just Better Care is here to support you to live independently and with dignity. (Supplied)

The Guide

KING CON: LIFE AND CRIMES OF HAMISH MCLAREN

PICK OF THE WEEK

GARDENING AUSTRALIA

ABC TV, Friday, 7.35pm

Gone are the days of the hardworking yucca plant featuring in almost every second front garden. Thankfully, plant lovers’ eyes have been well and truly opened to the beauty and benefits of Australian natives, and tonight Clarence Slockee celebrates the bright and beautiful array of autumn flowering natives. The tail end of summer won’t seem so sad once you lay eyes on these blooming beauties. While Millie Ross soaks up the last rays of summer, Costa Georgiadis meets multicultural community gardeners, and Tammy Huynh (pictured) pops in to a collector’s colourful balcony. Always vibrant and earthy, tonight’s episode is a kaleidoscope of colour.

MALAYSIA GOURMET WITH JUSTINE SCHOFIELD

SBS Food, Monday, 7.30pm

Between the picturesque locations and mouth-watering fare in this luscious foodie exploration, it’s fair to declare that Justine Schofield (pictured) is taunting us all – in her eminently good-natured, smiling manner, of course. Tonight’s episode kicks off with spectacular scenes guaranteed to inspire an early wake-up with the sun. Justine and her camera crew savour the sights on a sunrise hike into the treetops of Ria Lookout in Sabah. Afterwards, the breakfast of champions calls: noodles! Suddenly, toast and cereal seem so insipid. Chef Christopher Wan also shares his beloved recipe for the iconic spicy Sarawak laksa, which elevates comfort food to a lip-smacking new level.

Friday, March 1

ABC TV (2) SBS (3)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Planet America. (R) 10.30

That Pacific Sports Show. (R) 11.00 Antiques

Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon.

1.00 Silent Witness. (Mav, R)

2.00 House Of Gods. (Ml, R)

3.00 The Cook And The Chef. (R)

3.25 Tenable. (R)

4.15 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

5.10 Grand Designs. (R)

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.35 Gardening Australia. Millie Ross savours summer.

8.35 Midsomer Murders. (Mav) Part 3 of 4. A pet detective is found dead inside the kennel of a dog he was searching for.

10.05 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

10.35 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. (R)

11.05 ABC Late News.

11.25 Joanna Lumley’s Great Cities Of The World. (PG, R)

12.10 Grand Designs. (R) 12.55 Tenable. (R) 1.40 Belgravia. (PG, R) 2.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Make Me A Dealer. (R) 9.50 Hugh’s Wild West. (PGa, R) 11.00 Food Markets: In The Belly Of The City. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.00 NITV News: Nula. 3.30 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 3.35 Dirty Bird. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. (PG, R) 4.15 Secrets Of The Tower Of London. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 The Good Ship Murder. (Mv)

8.25 Endurance: Race The Pole: The Discovery Expedition 1901-1904. Part 1 of 3.

9.20 Queens That Changed The World: The Queen Of Empire – Victoria. (PG) A look at the reign of Queen Victoria.

10.15 SBS World News Late.

10.45 Departure. (Madl)

11.30 Miniseries: The Unusual Suspects. (Mls, R) 3.20 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG, R) 4.20 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

Seven, Sunday, 8pm

NITV (34)

6am Morning Programs. 9.30

Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea. 10.00

Africa’s Hidden Kingdoms. 10.50 News. 11.00

Going Places. 11.55 MOVIE: Flawless.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)

6am

Peggy Sue Got Married. Continued. (1986, PG) 7.10

Kim Ji-Young, Born 1982. (2019, PG, Korean) 9.20

Princess Caraboo. (1994, PG) 11.10 Desperately Seeking Susan. (1985, M) 1.05pm Stage Mother. (2020, M) 2.45 The Movie Show. 3.15 Young Girls Of Rochefort. (1967, PG, French) 5.35 December Boys. (2007, PG) 7.30 The Lady In The Van. (2015, M) 9.30 Swan Song. (2021) 11.30 The Duke Of Burgundy. (2014, MA15+) 1.30am Benedetta. (2021, MA15+, French) 3.55 The Man In The Basement. (2021, M, French)

Follow the rise and fall of one of Australia’s most successful conmen. The subject of hit podcast Whothe HellisHamish?, the Bondi resident with the gift of the gab showed no mercy when it came to who he scammed for big bucks. Girlfriends, high-profile businessmen and even his best friends were stung, on home soil and in the UK and Asia. It’s estimated the Ferrari-driving criminal swindled more than $60 million from his victims. It wasn’t until young NSW police officer Tom Zadravec forensically threaded together his audacious frauds that McLaren (pictured) was found out and forced to swap the high life for a lengthy stint behind bars.

From the heart: Jodee Mundy spends time with a CODA community in the US for Dateline

DATELINE SBS, Tuesday, 9.30pm

“Do you want to learn more sign language?” guest presenter Jodee Mundy inquires of a young boy. “Yes, because I want to talk to my mum!” he answers emphatically. This week the veteran current affairs program returns for its landmark 40th year, with a stirring and gripping insight into a CODA – Children of Deaf Adults – community in the US. Film director and performer Mundy, who has two deaf parents and was raised with Auslan as her first language, is an empathic voice as she joins the first Asian American CODA camp for families in Pennsylvania. Imbued with Mundy’s warmth, it’s a compelling tearjerker about identity, love and the kids caught between two worlds.

SEVEN (6, 7) TEN (5, 10) NINE (8, 9)

3.00

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens.

Johanna Griggs visits Mandurah.

8.30 MOVIE: Where The Crawdads Sing. (2022, Masv) A girl who raised herself in dangerous marshlands finds herself the prime suspect in a murder. Daisy EdgarJones, Taylor John Smith, David Strathairn.

11.10 First Dates UK. (Mal, R) Couples meet for the first time in a restaurant.

12.10 Get On Extra.

12.40 12 Monkeys. (MA15+av, R)

2.00 Home Shopping.

4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

5.00 NBC Today.

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 David Attenborough’s Dynasties II: Meerkats. (PGa) Narrated by Sir David Attenborough.

8.40 MOVIE: Miss Congeniality 2: Armed And Fabulous. (2005, Mv, R) An FBI agent goes undercover once again. Sandra Bullock, Regina King.

11.00 MOVIE: Monster-InLaw. (2005, Ms, R)

12.50 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.40 Pointless. (PG, R) 2.35 Great Australian Detour. (R)

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Postcards. (PG, R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00

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

6.00 Deal Or No Deal.

Hosted by Grant Denyer.

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

7.30 The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton chats with Cate Blanchett, Kate Winslet and Dua Lipa.

9.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly Australia. (PG, R) It is a busy week for British dog trainer Graeme Hall as he meets a labrador, a bulldog and a terrier.

10.30 Fire Country. (Mav, R) Vince’s judgment is compromised.

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

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

10 PEACH (52, 11)

7MATE (64, 73)

9GO! (82, 93)

Saturday, March 2

ABC TV (2) SBS (3)

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast.

9.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 News. 12.30 Death

In Paradise. (PG, R) 1.30 Darby And Joan. (Final, Mav, R) 2.15 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 2.45 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R) 3.15 Joanna Lumley’s Great Cities Of The World. (PG, R) 4.00 Universe With Brian Cox. (R) 4.55 Better Date Than Never. (R) 5.30 Landline. (R) 5.55 Australian Story. (R)

6.30 Back Roads: Eugowra Recovery, NSW. (PG, R) Heather Ewart returns to Eugowra, one of the first towns she visited when the pandemic hit in 2020. 7.00 ABC News. Takes a look at the top stories of the day, including coverage of developing stories and events from local and international correspondents.

7.30 Sydney Gay And Lesbian Mardi Gras 2024. (Malns) Coverage of Australia’s largest celebration of diverse LGBTQIA+ communities from Sydney. Presented by Courtney Act and Mon Schafter, with G Flip, Remy Hii, Mel Buttle and Jeremy Fernandez.

10.50 Rage Mardi Gras Special. (MA15+adhlnsv) Music videos that keep the festivities going long after the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade has finished. 5.00 Rage. (PG) Continuous music programming.

ABC TV PLUS (22)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Cook Up Bitesize. (R) 9.05 Love Your Garden. (R) 10.00 Vintage Voltage. (Premiere) 11.00 Britain’s Great Outdoors. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Gymnastics. Artistic Apparatus World Cup. Highlights. 3.00 Motorcycle Racing. Australian Superbike Championship. Round 1. Highlights.

4.00 Secrets Of A Celtic Grave. (PGav, R) 5.30 Merrill’s Marauders: Burma WWII.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Cotswolds And Beyond With Pam Ayres: Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons. (PGa) Pam Ayres heads to the Oxfordshire.

8.25 Scotland’s Scenic Railways: Edinburgh Waverley Station. (PG) A look at the Edinburgh Waverley station.

9.20 The Wonders Of Europe: Versailles, Louis XIV And His Destiny. (PG, R) Part 2 of 4.

10.20 Those Who Stayed.

11.05 Cycling. UCI Women’s World Tour. Strade Bianche Women.

12.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Strade Bianche. From Tuscany, Italy. 3.00 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (R) 4.00 Bamay. (R)

4.50 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R)

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

SEVEN (6, 7)

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG)

12.00 Horse Racing. Verry Elleegant Stakes Day and Australian Guineas Day. 5.00 Seven News At 5.

5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) Traces of drugs are found on luggage.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) Border Force executes a warrant.

7.30 MOVIE: RED. (2010, Mlv, R) After a retired CIA agent is attacked by a hit squad, he reassembles his old team to uncover his enemy’s identity. Bruce Willis, Mary-Louise Parker.

9.50 MOVIE: Con Air. (1997, MA15+lv, R)

A newly paroled criminal becomes caught in a siege after the prison transport aircraft he is on is hijacked. Nicolas Cage, John Cusack.

12.10 The Arrangement. (Mav, R) Megan and Kyle struggle to reconnect.

1.10 Travel Oz. (PG, R)

2.00 Home Shopping.

4.00 Get Clever. (R)

5.00 House Of Wellness. (PGa, R)

NINE (8, 9)

6.00 Hello SA. (PG, R) 6.30 A Current Affair. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today

Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Great Australian Detour. (R) 12.30 My Way. (PG, R) 1.00 The Pet Rescuers. (PG, R) 1.30 MOVIE: Rocky IV. (1985, PGv, R) Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young. 3.30 Renovate Or Rebuild. (Return) 4.30 The Garden Gurus. (Return)

5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 Getaway. (PG)

6.00 9News Saturday.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Space Invaders. (PGa) The team tackles their biggest challenge.

8.30 MOVIE: Skyfall. (2012, Mlv, R) In the wake of a botched operation and the apparent death of 007, M finds herself under pressure to resign. Daniel Craig, Judi Dench, Javier Bardem.

11.30 My Life As A Rolling Stone: Charlie Watts. (Mad, R)

12.45 Renovate Or Rebuild. (R)

1.35 The Garden Gurus. (R)

2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa)

2.30 Getaway. (PG, 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)

TEN (5, 10)

6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Tough Tested. (R) 10.00 Australia By Design: Architecture. (R) 10.30 Farm To Fork. (R) 11.00 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 11.30 Australian Survivor. (R) 12.30 Silvia’s Italian Masterclass. 1.00 All 4 Adventure. (PGl, R) 2.00 Wildlife Rescue. (PGm, R) 3.00 What’s Up Down Under. 3.30 GCBC. (R) 4.00 My Market Kitchen. 4.30 Taste Of Aust. (R) 5.00 News.

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R)

Hosted by Grant Denyer.

6.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Kelly meets a fluff ball named Jinglebells.

7.30 The Dog House. (Return) A family looks for a pet.

8.30 Ambulance Australia. (Ma, R) After a woman becomes stranded on a remote walking track, unable to make her way out, she must rely on the help of Emergency Services, as well as Senior Operations Supervisor Brad, to organise her extraction.

9.45 Ambulance UK. (Ma, R)

A crew attends to a woman who has contracted COVID-19 while pregnant.

11.00 So Help Me Todd. (PGlv, R) Lyle’s niece is accused of committing a crime.

12.00 FBI: International. (Mav, R)

1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

5.00 Hour Of Power.

7.00

7.30

9.30

12.00

12.55

7TWO (62, 72) 6am Children’s

8.30 Live At The

6am Athletics.

World Indoor C’ships. Evening session. Continued.

9.00 WorldWatch. 10.00 The Movie Show.

12.10pm Gymnastics. FIG Rhythmic World Cup Series. Replay. 2.10 Every Family Has A Secret. 3.15 WorldWatch. 5.50 Food That Built The World. 7.20 Impossible Engineering. 8.20 The Day The Rock Star Died. 8.50 Athletics. World Indoor C’ships. Morning session. 1.20am Late Programs.

6am December Boys. (2007, PG) 8.00 Young Girls Of Rochefort. (1967, PG, French) 10.20 J.T. LeRoy. (2018, M) 12.20pm The Producers. (2005, M) 2.50 Peggy Sue Got Married. (1986, PG) 4.45 Kim Ji-Young, Born 1982. (2019, PG, Korean) 6.55 All At Sea. (2010, PG) 8.30 American Hustle. (2013, M) 11.00 Concussion. (2013, MA15+) 12.50am The Salesman. (2016, M, Persian) 3.05 Late Programs.

6am Home Shopping.

8.30 Travel Oz. 10.00 Escape To The Perfect Town.

11.00 Harry’s Practice. 11.30 Get On Extra. Noon

1.50 Sanditon. (PG, R) 2.40 Rage Vault. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.00 Catalyst. (PG, R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)

WorldWatch. 12.30 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 12.55 Powerchair Football. (R) 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Surf Life Saving.

Super Surf Teams League. Highlights. 4.50

Where Are You Really From? (PG, R) 5.25 Her War, Her Story: WWII. (PGa)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 The Lost Scrolls Of Vesuvius With Alice Roberts. (PG) Hosted by Professor Alice Roberts.

8.30 Netanyahu, America And The Road To War In Gaza. (MA15+av)

Examines the relationship between Benjamin Netanyahu and various US presidents over Middle East peace.

10.05 Military Strongholds: Megastructures Of Genius. (PG, R)

11.05 Rodman: For Better Or Worse. (Mal, R) 1.05 Dirty Bird. (R) 1.10 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Paris-Nice Race. Stage 1. 3.10 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG, R) 4.10 Bamay. (R) 4.45 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera News.

6am

7MATE (64, 73)

9GEM (81, 92)

11.00

World’s

6am Morning Programs.

Icons. 1.00 MOVIE:

(1979) 3.00 MOVIE:

Golden

9GO! (82, 93)

6am Children’s Programs.

2pm MOVIE: My Little Pony: A New Generation. (2021, PG) 3.50 MOVIE: Dora And The Lost City Of Gold. (2019, PG) 5.50 MOVIE: Over The Hedge. (2006) 7.30 MOVIE: She’s The Man. (2006, PG) 9.35 MOVIE: Rumour Has It... (2005, M) 11.35 Dating No Filter. 12.05am Made In Chelsea. 2.00

6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 The King Of Queens. 8.00 Becker. 9.00 Neighbours. 11.00 Farm To Fork. 11.30 The King Of Queens. 12.30pm Australian Survivor. 3.00 MacGyver. 4.00 Frasier. 5.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.00 The Big Bang Theory. 10.30 Friends. Midnight Home Shopping. 1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 2.30 South Park. 4.30 Home Shopping.

6am Home Shopping.

9.00 Pooches At Play. 9.30 Diagnosis Murder. 11.30 Luxury Escapes. Noon Jake And The Fatman. 1.00 Pat Callinan’s

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Australian Idol. (PGl) Hosted by Ricki-Lee and Scott Tweedie.

8.00 King Con: Life And Crimes Of Hamish McLaren. (Mal) Looks at how con man Hamish McLaren swindled $60 million from friends, family and lovers.

10.00 Soham: Catching A Killer. (Mav) Part 2 of 3.

11.00 Autopsy USA: Andy Gibb. (Mad) A look at the death of Andy Gibb.

12.00 MOVIE: Jesse Stone: Night Passage. (2006, Masv, R) Tom Selleck.

2.00 Home Shopping.

3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

5.00

6.00 9News

7.00 Married At First Sight. (PGls) It’s time for the commitment ceremony.

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

9.30 9News Late.

10.00 To Be Advised.

11.00 The First 48: Deadly Secrets And True Lies. (Mal, R) Detectives investigate a double murder.

11.50 Family Law.

6.30 The Sunday Project. Joins panellists for a look at the day’s news, events and hot topics.

7.30 Australian Survivor. A group of Australian castaways battles it out on the beaches of Samoa as they vie to become the sole survivor and claim the grand prize of $500,000. Presented by Jonathan LaPaglia.

9.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv, R) As Jane investigates her former mentor Maggie’s kidnapping, she is shocked when she learns a troubling truth and enlists her team and Whistler to prove her findings.

11.00 The Sunday Project. (R) Joins panellists for a look at the day’s news, events and hot topics.

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings. Morning news and talk show.

6am The Middle. 9.00 Australian Survivor. 10.30 The Big Bang Theory. 12.30pm Deal Or No Deal. 2.00 Basketball. NBL. Finals. 4.00 Basketball. NBL. Finals. 6.00

The Big Bang Theory. 8.30 Two And A Half Men. 10.00 South Park. Midnight Home Shopping. 1.30

The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 2.30 Just For Laughs Uncut. 3.30 Just For Laughs: Montreal. 4.30 Home Shopping.

Monday, March 4

ABC TV (2) SBS (3)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News

Mornings. 10.00 Landline. (R) 11.00 Antiques

Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon.

1.00 Vera. (Mav, R)

2.30 Back Roads. (R)

3.00 The Cook And The Chef. (R)

3.25 Tenable. (R)

4.15 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

5.10 Grand Designs. (R)

6.00 Back Roads: Eugowra, NSW. (R)

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30. Presented by Sarah Ferguson.

8.00 Australian Story. Presented by Leigh Sales.

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

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

9.35 Q+A. Presented by Patricia Karvelas.

10.35 ABC Late News.

10.50 The Business. (R)

11.10 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. (R)

11.40 Planet America. (R)

12.15 Grand Designs. (R)

1.00 Tenable. (R) 1.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

4.30 Catalyst. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

(22)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour. (R) 9.10 Make Me A Dealer. (R) 10.00 Hugh’s

Wild West. (R) 11.10 Food Markets: In The Belly

Of The City. (PGaw, R) 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.00

Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 2.20

Ramses The Great Empire Builder. (PGa, R) 3.10

Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R)

4.10 The Great Fire Of London. (PG, R) 5.05

Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Finding Your Roots: Secret Lives. (PG)

8.30 The 2010s: Obama – Legacy

On The Line. (Ma) Looks at key moments in Obama’s presidency.

9.20 24 Hours In A&E: An Education In Happiness. (M)

A 71-year-old is rushed to St George’s.

10.15 SBS World News Late.

10.45 Blanca. (MA15+a)

11.40 Silent Road. (Madsv) 12.35 Wet By Fire. (R) 12.50 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Paris-Nice

Race. Stage 2. Thoiry to Montargis. 177.6km.

From France. 2.50 Exit. (MA15+ads, R) 3.45

Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG, R) 4.45

Destination Flavour Scandinavia Bitesize. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30

ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6am Athletics. World Indoor C’ships. Evening session. Continued.

9.00 WorldWatch. 9.30 Small Business Secrets.

10.05 The Movie Show. 12.10pm WorldWatch.

12.40 Christians Like Us. 1.45 The Tailings. 2.55 The Ice Cream Show. 3.25 WorldWatch. 6.15 The Fast History Of Toys. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Taskmaster. 9.25 Bad Education. 10.00 Late Programs.

Continued. (2019, PG, French) 6.40 Menashe. (2017, PG, Yiddish) 8.15 The Defiant Ones. (1958) 10.05 American Hustle. (2013, M)

SEVEN (6, 7)

6.00 Sunrise.

9.00 The Morning Show. (PG)

11.30 Seven Morning News.

12.00 To Be Advised.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

7.30 Australian Idol. (PGl) As the competition heats up, the top 10 strive to impress the judges.

8.30 The Irrational. (Madv) Alec and the team take on a kidnapping case at the request of a desperate father. But their investigation is hampered by a complicated family dynamic that slowly reveals everyone’s hidden motivations.

10.30 The Latest: Seven News.

11.00 S.W.A.T. (Mav) Hondo and the team race to locate a hacker.

12.00 Curse Of The Chippendales. (Malsv, R) Part 4 of 4.

1.15 Bates Motel. (MA15+alv, R)

2.30 Home Shopping.

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

NINE (8, 9)

TEN (5, 10)

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Married At First Sight. (Mls) It’s time for the annual couples’ retreat.

9.00 Big Miracles. (Mam) Follows a new group of hopefuls on their journey to becoming parents with the help of IVF.

10.00 9News Late.

10.30 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+av) Pearl falls mysteriously ill.

11.20 Court Cam. (Mlv, R)

A courthouse escape goes wrong.

11.50 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

12.50 Pointless. (PG, R)

1.50 Hello SA. (PG)

2.20 Talking Honey. (PG)

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 9News Early. 5.30 Today.

6am Morning Programs.

9.00 The Greatest Aussie Caravan. 9.30 NBC Today. 10.30 Better Homes. 1pm Your Money & Your Life. 1.30 Last Chance Learners. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 The Hotel Inspector. 3.30 Harry’s Practice.

9GO! (82, 93)

6am Children’s Programs.

Noon Scorpion. 3.00 Bewitched. 3.30 Full House.

4.00 Family Ties. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 Raymond. 7.00 The Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30

(R) 3.00 Farm To Fork. 3.30 10 News First: Afternoon. 4.00 Neighbours. (PGa) 4.30 Bold. (PGa) 5.00 News.

6.00 Deal Or No Deal.

Hosted by Grant Denyer.

6.30 The Project. The hosts and guest panellists take a look at the day’s news, events and hot topics.

7.30 Australian Survivor. A group of Australian castaways battles it out on the beaches of Samoa as they vie to become the sole survivor.

8.40 FBI: Most Wanted. (MA15+v, R) Missteps along the way lead to more death when the Fugitive Task Force investigates the murder of a professional basketball player’s wife, who was a famous supermodel-turned-lifestyle guru.

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

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

4.30 CBS Mornings.

Programs.10.00 Craig & Bruno’s Great British Road Trips. (PG, R) 11.00 Food Markets: In The Belly Of The City. (PGad, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (PGaw, R) 2.10 The 2010s. (Ma, R) 3.00 Lucknow. (PG, R) 3.10 Mastermind Aust. (R)

(R) 4.15 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.15 Grand Designs. (R)

Insight. (Return) Presented by Kumi Taguchi. 9.30 Dateline: Camp Coda – Children Of Deaf Adults. (Return) 10.00 SBS World News Late. 10.30 Great British Railway Journeys. (R) 11.05 Blackout: Tomorrow Is Too Late. (Mlnv) 12.00 Miniseries: Bonnie And Clyde. (MA15+asv, R) 12.50 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Paris-Nice Race. Stage 3. 2.50 Exit. (MA15+ads, R) 3.45 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG, R) 4.45 Destination Flavour Scandinavia Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6am

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

7.30 Australian Idol. (PGl) Hosted by Ricki-Lee and Scott Tweedie.

8.30 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA. (MA15+l) Gordon Ramsay steps in to save a small cafe and a couple’s engagement.

9.30 First Dates

Hosted by Grant Denyer.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 Australian Survivor. A group of Australian castaways battles it out on the beaches of Samoa as they

9.00 NCIS. (Mv, R) Gibbs and Parker go on a

trip to find a serial killer’s victim. Knight goes undercover at a large manufacturing company with ties to the murders.

10.00 NCIS: Los Angeles. (Mav, R) A navy reservist is stabbed.

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

12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

Wednesday, March 6

ABC TV (2)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6, 7)

NINE (8, 9)

TEN (5, 10)

ABC News At Noon. 12.30 National

Mornings. 10.00 Four Corners. (R) 10.45 Q+A. (R) 12.00

Press Club Address. 1.35 Media Watch. (PG, R) 1.50 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 2.20 Back Roads. (R) 2.50 The Cook And The Chef. (R) 3.20 Tenable. (R) 4.05 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.10 Grand Designs. (R) 5.55 Back Roads. (R)

6.25 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30

7.30. Presented by Sarah Ferguson.

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

8.30 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. A satirical news program exposing the humorous, absurd and downright hypocritical.

9.05 This Is Going To Hurt. (MA15+l) The day of Adam’s engagement party arrives.

9.50 Planet America. A look at the US political climate.

10.20 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (R)

11.05 ABC Late News.

11.20 The Business. (R)

11.35 Rosehaven. (PG, R)

12.30 Grand Designs. (R) 1.20 Tenable. (R)

2.05 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.30 Catalyst. (R)

5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour. (R) 9.10 Make Me A Dealer. (R) 10.00

Craig & Bruno’s Great British Road Trips. (PG, R) 11.00

Food Markets: In The Belly Of The City. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 2.10 Dateline. (R) 2.40 Insight. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 The Great Fire Of London. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Australia’s Sleep Revolution. (Ml) Part 1 of 3. 8.30 Pan Am: Rise And Fall Of An Aviation Icon. Takes a look at the history and demise of defunct American airline Pan Am. 9.35 Kin. (MA15+l) Bren seeks out Anna, against Michael’s wishes.

10.30 SBS World News Late.

11.00 Blinded. (Madl)

11.50 The Wall: The Chateau Murder. (Return, Malv) 12.40 My Life In Clay. (R) 12.50 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Paris-Nice Race. Stage 4. Chalon-sur-Saône to Mont Brouilly. 183km.

From France. 2.50 Exit. (MA15+ads, R) 3.45

Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PGa, R) 4.45

Destination Flavour Scandinavia Bitesize. (R)

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

6.00

9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.00 Border Security: America’s Front Line. (PG, R) 1.30 Coastwatch Oz. (PG, R)

2.00 Psych. (Mlv, R)

3.00 The Chase.

Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGad)

7.30 The 1% Club. (PGls) Jim Jefferies hosts a game show where contestants must answer increasingly obscure questions.

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

9.30 Talking Footy. (Return) A look at the week’s AFL news, hosted by James Brayshaw, Tim Watson, Joel Selwood and Trent Cotchin.

10.30 The Latest: Seven News.

11.00 Inside Cyprus. (PGav, R) Ben Fogle heads to Cyprus.

12.30 Parenthood. (PGa, R)

1.30 Travel Oz. (PG, R)

2.00 Home Shopping.

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6am The

Movie Show. 6.30 The China Syndrome. (1979, PG) 8.45 Cutthroat Island. (1995, PG) 11.00 The Last Emperor. (1987, M) 2.05pm

3.30 Mt Hutt Rescue. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Highway Patrol. 8.30 The Force: Behind The Line. 9.30 Motorway Patrol. 10.30 Busted In Bangkok. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 Married At First Sight. (Mls,

6am Morning Programs. 8.00 Ent. Tonight. (R) 8.30 Neighbours. (PGa, R) 9.00 Bold. (PGa, R) 9.30 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 10.00 Farm To Fork. (R) 10.30 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 11.00 Dr Phil. (PGadl, R) 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Ent. Tonight. 1.30 Australian Survivor. (R) 3.00 Farm To Fork. 3.30 10 News

First: Afternoon. 4.00 Neighbours. (PGa) 4.30 Bold. (PGa) 5.00 News.

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Married At First Sight. (Mls)

It is time for the dinner party.

9.10 Under Investigation: I Am The Law. (MA15+av) Liz Hayes and her team of experts look at the case of former WA cop Adrian Moore.

10.10 9News Late.

10.40 Footy Classified. (Return, M)

Footy experts tackle the AFL’s big issues.

11.40 The Equalizer. (Mv, R)

12.30 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.20 Pointless. (PG, R)

2.10 Destination WA.

2.35 Global Shop. (R)

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R)

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Contestants compete in a high-stakes game where they must beat The Banker to win a cash prize.

6.30 The Project. The hosts and guest panellists take a look at the day’s news, events and hot topics.

7.30 Ambulance Australia. (Ma) Follows NSW Ambulance on the longest night of the year, the end of daylight saving.

8.30 FBI: International. (Mv) Raines goes undercover as a wheelman as the FBI fly team races through the streets of Budapest to foil a major art heist. The situation is complicated by Dandridge, who is monitoring their every move.

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

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

4.30 CBS Mornings.

6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 Becker. 8.00 Dr Phil. 9.00 The Middle. 10.00 Rules Of Engagement. 11.00 Becker. Noon Frasier. 1.00 NBL Slam.

9GO! (82, 93)

6am Children’s Programs.

Noon Scorpion. 2.00 Bewitched. 2.30 Full House. 3.00 Seinfeld. 4.00 Family Ties. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 Raymond.

10 BOLD (53, 12)

9.25 Hawaii Five-0. 10.20 NCIS: Hawai’i. 11.15 Diagnosis Murder. 12.15am Home Shopping. 2.15 Diagnosis Murder. 4.05 JAG.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 DNA Family Secrets. (Final, PG)

8.40 Stanley Tucci: Searching For Italy: Venice. (Return, PGal) Stanley Tucci visits Venice.

9.30 The Vanishing Triangle. (Premiere, Mal) A reporter investigates a serial killer.

10.20 SBS World News Late.

10.50 The Spectacular. (Malv)

11.50 Marion Jones: Press Pause. (PGas, R)

10.20

10.55

11.10

11.25

12.15

12.50 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Paris-Nice Race. Stage 5. 2.50 Exit. (Mals, R) 3.45 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (R) 4.45 Destination Flavour Scandinavia Bitesize. (R) 4.55

Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. (R)

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

6am WorldWatch.

10.00

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Football. AFL. Opening Round. Sydney v Melbourne.

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

11.00 The Latest: Seven News.

11.30 Born To Kill? Herbert Mullin. (MA15+av, R) A look at the case of Herbert Mullin.

12.30 Black-ish. (PGal, R) Junior helps Diane and Jack pull a prank.

1.30 Travel Oz. (PG, R) Hosted by Greg Grainger.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today. News and current affairs.

5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

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

8.30 Australia Behind Bars. (Madlv, R) Follows inmates as they are searched in the ongoing battle to keep drugs out of our prisons.

9.35 World’s Most Dangerous Prisoners. Takes a look at people behind bars.

10.35 A+E After Dark. (Mlm, R)

11.30 9News Late.

11.55 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 12.45 Pointless. (PG, R) 1.35 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (Msv, R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 9News Early. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Deal Or No Deal.

Hosted by Grant Denyer.

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

7.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa) Narrated by Mark Coles Smith.

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

9.30 Law & Order: SVU. (MA15+asv, R) Benson and Carisi are baffled when a series of assaults have the same MO but different DNA evidence.

10.30 Blue Bloods. (Mv, R) Eddie helps a woman being stalked.

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

SBS

7MATE (64,

10 BOLD (53, 12)

6am Home Shopping.

8.00 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 19. Western Sydney Wanderers v Sydney FC. Highlights. 8.30 Diagnosis Murder. 9.30 Jake And The Fatman.

10.30 JAG. 12.30pm In The Dark. 1.30 NCIS. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 Bull. 8.30 NCIS. 9.25 NCIS: New Orleans. 10.20 Evil. 11.15 Diagnosis Murder. 12.15am Home Shopping. 2.15 Diagnosis Murder. 4.05 JAG.

‘A tan is not worth dying for’

Geelong’s Jenny Thulborn, 60, first discovered she had melanoma 30 years ago after the birth of her second child. Now cancerfree, she will participate in the Melanoma Institute Australia’s Geelong Melanoma March on March 3. She speaks with Jena Carr about her journey through many health scares and surviving stage four melanoma.

As a young girl growing up in Victoria, Jenny Thulborn was chasing the sun and using tanning beds to try and get the perfect tan.

But 30 years ago, when Jenny was 30 and going through the pregnancy of her second child, she spotted a dark and funny-looking mole between her shoulder blades.

“I had a little three-year-old girl and a 12-week-old baby, and I was told that after that (mole) was removed, it (the melanoma) had gone 1.55 millimetres deep into my skin,” she said.

“I had to live with not knowing whether it was going to spread through my body or not andhaveanuglyscarwitharound100stitches on my back.

“I was always worried that it was going to spread. Sometimes I’d feel a lump under my armpit or in my groin, and I’d find myself feeling that lump thinking that it spread to my lymph nodes.”

Three years later, Jenny was 24 weeks into the pregnancy of her third child when she had a pain in her shoulder tip and began to feel unwell.

“This beast has been on my shoulder for three years and I thought I was going to go... I had an ultrasound and saw a massive tumour the size of a grapefruit in my liver,” she said.

“It took a couple of weeks till they did the biopsy, and doctors had organised a team in Melbourne to take the baby at 29 weeks and put me on steroids.

“The biopsy came back, and it was not melanoma; it was a benign tumour. That was

good news, but it was pretty horrific what I went through with another scare that I was going to die of melanoma.

“I had that tumour removed after I had my baby when she was five months and moved on with life. I did have another baby, so I had four children.”

‘‘ Your skin is the largest organ on your body, and the UV rays, the solariums or whatever your poison is, are killing your skin ’’

- Jenny Thulborn

This would not be the last of Jenny’s melanoma scares, as she started to feel unwell again 17 years after her initial diagnosis. She was diagnosed with stage four melanoma at age 47.

“Melanomaisaverysneakycancer,soitjust sort of sits there and lays dormant and then bang. It didn’t just go to the lymph nodes; it went straight to my brain and my lung,” she said.

“The brain tumour was so big that I probably could have died within two weeks. So, I had to go on steroids in the hospital for a while and had the tumour surgically removed from my brain.

“I went on a BRAF-targeted drug therapy treatment, and from then on, I’ve had eight

brain metastases (cancer growths) out of my head and three brain surgeries.

“I’ve also had stereotactic radiosurgery (brain radiation) in my brain and my lung. All these things along the way kept me alive.”

Jenny had just lost her brother to melanoma a year before and spent the next seven years “justsurvivinginbetweensurgeriesandother treatments”.

“It was pretty horrific for my children. They’ve lost an uncle to stage four melanoma the year before and they knew what they were going to be in for with me,” she said.

“The outcome I had was about 12 months, but I kept going for seven years, and after that, I had another reccurrence. I had a brain seizure, and I don’t remember three days after that.

“Those years of not knowing whether I was going to live and having surgeries, treatment and radiation, it was almost like the only thing that kept me alive was my four children.

“Oneofmydaughterswascryingasayoung girl, saying, ‘I want you to be there to zip up myweddingdress.Iwantmymumtobeatmy wedding. I want them you to be there when I have my children.’

“I was worried about them, and I was fighting for my life for them. Some days it would have been easier for me to just give up.”

Jenny became involved in the Melanoma Institute’s immunotherapy drug trials, and now, at 60 years old, she has been clear of cancer for eight years.

“Had immunotherapy not come out, I would not be alive today... I turned 60 in

November, and I feel like my life just started. I feel like I’m happy in my own skin and I’m happy with my life,” she said.

“You’re on watch and it never really leaves you, but you learn to live a new normal life and be grateful for every day. My motto now is, I live the rest of my life, the best of my life.”

Jenny said she wanted to inform people of thedangersoftryingtogettheperfecttanand that she wished she could tell her 16-year-old self what she knew now.

“IfIcouldgobacktotheteenagegirlwholay in the sun and used solariums (tanning beds) I would tell that girl exactly this message,” she said.

“Yourskinisthelargestorganonyourbody, and the UV rays, the solariums or whatever your poison is, are killing your skin.

“It’slikeputtingachickeninarotisserie.It’s white when it goes in but burnt and cooked when it comes out. That’s exactly what we’re doing to our skin.

“Learn to love the skin that you’re in and workontheinsidesothatyou’reokaywithnot having to feel that you need to be a different colour to be accepted.

“I now put 50-plus sunscreen next to where my toothpaste is and make it a part of my daily skin care routine on my hands, arms, chest, and face even just to go out on days that aren’t sunny.”

Jenny will participate in the Melanoma Institute Australia’s Geelong Melanoma March on Sunday, March 3, at the Fyansford Papermill to raise money and awareness for melanoma research.

Geelong melanoma survivor Jenny Thulborn with toy poodle Noah. (Ivan Kemp) 391141_10

Angst grows against health hub

By Jena Carr

The Anglesea Community and Health Hub has alreadyreceivedcriticism,despiteonlybeingin the early stages of development.

Surf Coast Shire Council agreed to conduct further community engagement on the project during its February 27 meeting, with the community invited to be part of the hub’s co-design process.

Community members raised concerns duringthecouncilmeetingregardingthehub’s features and proposed changes to the facility

on McMillan Street.

“I’ve been a resident in Anglesea for 58 years and I know a lot of people who in Anglesea. I donotknowonepersonwhoisinfavourofthis proposal,” a concerned community member said. “We came from a position of not knowing anything about the process, to being presented with the plan of consolidating lots of activities in a small area so we could create land for the social housing,” another said.

Chief executive Robyn Seymour said the data collected to date indicated that “many people support the idea of affordable housing

for workers on the site”, a statement that led to “rubbish” being shouted from those watching in the gallery.

Mayor Liz Pattison said the hub’s ageing building was struggling to meet community needs, and early planning was underway for the new 30-year plan to improve its standards and service.

“There has been a high level of interest in this project, so we want to make sure that community needs and views and captured and reflected in the hub’s design,” she said.

“There will also be an opportunity for the

Garry Ellis calls it a day at BCH

Bellarine Community Health (BCH) is on the lookout for a new chief executive after Garry Ellis announced he will step away from his role with the organisation to pursue other interests.

Mr Ellis took over as CEO in 2020 and has played a key role in delivering a turnaround strategy for BCH over the past three and a half years.

Mr Ellis said he has thoroughly enjoyed working at BCH but was looking forward to stepping away from a full-time role.

“I have been thinking for a while that it is time for me to step away from a full-time role and to transition to retirement through some part-time work,” he said.

“I would like to acknowledge the work of the board, the executive team, managers and all otherstaffandvolunteersthathasenabledBCH to get through the COVID pandemic relatively unscathed, while achieving significant improvements in financial viability.”

BCH board chair Fay Agterhuis said the board had enjoyed working with Mr Ellis and

wished him every success in his transition to retirement.

“I would like to acknowledge the significant workundertaken by Garry toachievefinancial improvements for BCH during a difficult period,” she said.

“Our board directors and Garry should be very proud of their work to map out a clear plan for BCH to maintain its position as the health provider of choice on the Bellarine.”

TheBCHboardwillnowbeginarecruitment process for a new chief executive.

broader community to review and provide feedback on the draft concept plan developed through the co-design process, before it is considered by council.”

A draft concept plan developed by the representative group will be shared with the community for feedback and then presented to the council by the middle of the year.

Participants in the co-design process will be selected through an expression of interest, which can be made at surfcoast.vic.gov.au/ AngleseaHub or on 5261 0600 from March 1 to 15.

Nightlife safety campaign

In response to troubling research on sexual harassment experienced within Geelong’s pubs and clubs, local organisations have launched a coordinated campaign to increase safety in the city’s nightlife venues.

Deakin University researchers, local venue operators, Victoria Police and the Sexual Assault and Family Violence Centre joined forces last Friday (February 23) to launch the Safe Night Out campaign.

The campaign, which will be phased in over the next year, establishes a common process for venues to deal with unacceptable behaviour, including three to 12 month bans from all participating venues in Geelong and referral to police.

Deakin’s Professor Peter Miller, from the university’s School of Psychology, is leading the campaign after a detailed reviewofthebeststrategiesonimproving safety in nightlife venues from around the world. He said his own team had discovered an alarming amount of sexual harassment had been experienced in Geelong through their research.

More than half of women (55.6 per cent;) and nearly one-third of men (31.7 per cent;) involved in the research said they had been the victim of sexual harassment in the past three months.

“Those numbers are alarmingly high, and we know that by raising awareness and implementing some agreed approaches, we can make our local venues much safer,” Professor Miller said. “Our aim is to create a safe and fun nightlife environment in Geelong.

“This campaign will see police work with venues in the Geelong area to implement an agreed process that aims to disrupt inappropriate behaviour and deter people from acting inappropriately.”

Garry Ellis has stepped down his role as chief executive at Bellarine Community Health. (Supplied)

MY GEELONG

Fiona Sewell lives close to a 30-minute drive from Geelong in Teesdale and volunteers for the St Vincent de Paul Society. She speaks with Jena Carr about what she loves about where she lives.

What is your connection to Geelong?

I spent most of my life in Melbourne, but I movedbackdowntoGeelongbecauseIwanted to get a place with more space for cheaper than the cost of the houses in Melbourne.

What do you like about where you live?

We enjoy a laid-back rural lifestyle with lots of space, only half an hour from Geelong. It’s a fantastic place to raise kids; it’s safe and has lots of space to play outside.

I also enjoy being surrounded by nature with all the beautiful birds, and the view of the stars is amazing.

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

There needs to be more public transport as it is really hard to get anywhere around here. Even a train line to Bannockburn or something would be fantastic.

Where is your favourite place to spend time?

I love going to Melbourne to visit my friends, go out, and do things like that, but I’m always happy to get home away from the crowds and the traffic.

What is something people may not know about you?

I don’t have to buy fruit and veggies at the supermarket...as we now grow most of it at home all year round...and that’s a big advantage to living out here and having the space to do all that.

My dad is a master gardener who ran nurseries and things my whole life, and he created several veggie patches here with me. It ignited a new interest in gardening for me.

We’ve got tomatoes, cucumbers, lettuce, beetroot, radishes, beans and then carrots depending on the season. I’ve also got a big potato patch, strawberry patch and loads of fruit trees.

What do you like about your role with Saint Vincent de Paul?

I’ve volunteered in the past for different organisations, and when I moved back to Geelong, I started volunteering for the No Interest Loans Scheme, which is through Vinnies.

I find fulfilment in contributing to the well-being of others in the community. The purpose and opportunity to positively impact people’s lives is rewarding.

The simple acts positively impact my mental health. It puts things in perspective, and I feel better knowing I’m contributing something positive.

Is there anything else you would like to add?

If anyone has some time to spare, think about getting involved with an organisation or Saint Vincent de Paul.

We’re always looking for volunteers, and you can have as little or as much time as you want and will be welcome. It has the potential to impact the lives of people who truly need assistance profoundly.

Fiona Sewell. (Supplied)

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DECODER

No. 174

WORDFIT

3 LETTERS CAR CIA EKE ERA EWE GIN HEM HEW HUE ITS NEW OWE OWN PLY RUT RYE SEA SIP SIT

9-LETTER WORD

Using the nine letters in the grid, how many words of four letters or more can you list? The centre letter must be included and each letter may only be used once. No colloquial or foreign words. No capitalised nouns, apostrophes or plural words ending in “s”.

Today’s Aim:

12 words: Good

18 words: Very good

25 words: Excellent

4 LETTERS

5 LETTERS

No. 174

QUICK QUIZ

1 On which beach was the world’s first surf lifesaving club founded?

2 Susan Sarandon (pictured) caught pneumonia while filming a swimming pool scene in which 1975 cult classic?

3 In Disney/Pixar’s Toy Story franchise, which of Andy’s toys is also a piggy bank?

4 The board game Settlers of Catan features tiles that are what in shape?

5 True or false: clouds are weightless?

6 How many realms are there in Norse mythology and cosmology?

7 The Toronto Blue Jays, Houston Astros and Atlanta Braves are all teams in which sport?

8 What are the two types of pool boards used in Olympic diving events?

9 The Scream, a 19th-century composition, was painted by which Norwegian artist?

10 Which former US president is in the National Wrestling Hall of Fame?

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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

Reunion

Reunion for PSAs, domestic staff and orderlies that worked at The Geelong Hospital/Barwon Health pre 2015 at Geelong RSL Saturday March 16, 2-5pm. Cost $15 room hire and finger food. RSVP by February 27.

■ Anne 0405 523 660, or Karen, 0439 558 168

Sailing

Come for a sail or, if you have a trailable yacht, a tag-along cruise with Geelong Trailable Yacht Club, Sunday March 3, 9.30am-12.30pm, St Helens boat ramp, Swinburne Street, North Geelong. Visitors welcome.

■ John, 0411 142 917

Ballroom dance

Leopold Hall, 805-809 Bellarine Highway on Saturday, March 3. Admission $10 including supper, 7.30-11pm, music Ben Costanzo.

■ 0400 500 402

Bingo

Tuesdays 1pm-3pm, great grocery prizes plus $50 jackpot books $2.50. Belmont Seniors Centre, 52 Thomson Street, Belmont.

■ Frank, 5241 1776

First steps in music

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

■ info@bluebirdfoundationinc.org.au

PlayLinks

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

■ info@bluebirdfoundationinc.org.au

GROW Australia

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

Tuesdays.

■ grow.org.au, or 1800 558 268

Combined Probus Belmont Central

The Combined Probus Club of Belmont Central meets at 10am on the second Wednesday of each month at Waurn Ponds Hotel. Visitors welcome.

■ Secretary, 0417 555 547

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

Bellbrae Singing for Fun

Come to one session or come to them all. Bellbrae Hall, 6-8pm May 10, September 13 and November 8. Bring a friend for free for the first time, admission $10.

■ Michele, 0425 849 779

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

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

Lions Club International

Enjoy meeting great people and help out your community at the same time. Clubs all over Geelong & District – see which one is right for you.

■ Les, 0428 466 446

Grovedale Marshall Probus

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

■ Anne, 0425 356 973

Ocean Grove Men’s Probus

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

■ Barry, 0409 161 129

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

Barefoot bowls

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

■ John, 0419 563 199

Grovedale East Ladies Probus

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

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

Belmont Central Combined Probus

Second Wednesday of each month, 10am,

Waurn Ponds Hotel.

■ 0417 555 547

Waurn Ponds Combined Probus

Fourth Wednesday of the month, 10am. Maximum 100 members.

■ probussouthpacific.org/microsites/waurn

Combined Probus Geelong East

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

■ Malcolm, 0419 376 380

Geelong Scout Heritage Centre

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

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

Belmont Combined Probus

First Monday of the month, 9.30am, Geelong RSL Function Room, 50 Barwon Heads Road. New members and visitors welcome

■ Pam, 0408 520 931, or leave a message on 5243 4042

Barwon Valley Belmont Probus

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

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

Arts National Geelong Welcomes guests and members to monthly lecture series. Details of lecture topics, lecturers and venues at:

■ artsnational.au

Hamlyn Heights Probus

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

■ Noel, 0425 706 339

Geelong Central Probus

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

■ geelcentprob@gmail.com

Newcomb Probus

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

■ Gary, 0407 320 735

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

■ Dorota, 5224 1105

Music for preschoolers

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

■ Rhonda, 0437 241 345

Rostrum meets

Geelong Rostrum Public Speaking Club Inc meets each Monday.

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

Adfas Geelong

Art lectures each month, morning and evening, Newcomb Hall, Wilsons Road.

■ adfas.org.au, or geelong@adfas.org.au

Cards

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

■ griddlepop@hotmail.com

Scrabble club

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

■ Pauline, 0429 829 773, or John, 0434 142 282

Games

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

■ Dinah, 0418 547 753

Book club

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

■ Shirley, 0488 055 969

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

■ Mary, 0419 278 456

Mindfulness & meditation

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

■ Jean, 5264 7484

Ocean Grove Seniors

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

■ Lyn, 5256 2540

Scribes Writers Group

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

■ geelongscribeswriters@gmail.com, or 5243 8388

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

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

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

■ revolutionise.com.au/geelongdragons

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

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

Geelong Historical Society Meeting Wednesday March 6, St Paul’s Church Hall, 171 LaTrobe Terrace, 7.30pm. Speaker and light supper, all welcome.

Out and about

Independent photographer Ivan Kemp was at Geelong Arena for the Geelong Disability Expo on Saturday February 24.

1/ Trudy Friedberger and Leanne Zeinstra. 2/ Baylee Bond and Soph Kneebone. 3/ Mark and Heather Langley. 4/ Allan Ansell and Stefanie Lacey. 5/ Salvio Filit and Juan Chang. 6/ Tracey Hymer, Laura Nardella and Dani Hussey. 7/ Will Marshall and Anna Fisken. 8/ Onks Mogae and Sharon Weeratunge. 9/ Tamika Wangman and Jesse Thompson. 10/ Charlotte van der Poll and son Neo. 11/ Tahlia Hibbs and Liz McColl. (Pictures: Ivan Kemp) 390929

Toyota coupe in race to catch up

By Derek Ogden, Marque Motoring

It has taken more than a decade but the Toyota 86 has finally been given the boost it has deserved, with the third iteration joining the GR Supra and GR Yaris to benefit directly from Toyota’s multi-championship-winning involvement in international motorsport with Toyota Gazoo Racing.

It has some catching up to do.

Evolving from the original 86, launched in Australia in 2012 signalling Toyota’s renewed commitment to sports-car engineering –remember the Supra, MR2 and Celica GT-Four - the classic front-engine/rear drive coupe has picked up the pace of the past 10 years.

The GR86, says Toyota, builds on this heritage with improved performance, dynamics, technology and styling, while retaining the affordability and usability of its predecessor. There’s no doubting the engineering advances over the original. The GR86autowillhit100km/hinbetween6.3and 6.8 secs, depending on the model, according to the maker.

However, there are some question marks against the pricing and comfort and convenience of the new car. The GR86 comes in two grades GT and GTS in manual and automatic versions. The new GR86 is priced at $43,240,pluson-roadcosts,fortheGTwiththe GTS (the test vehicle) costing $45,390, more than $8000 over the previous model (from $32,180).

As for comfort and convenience, getting in and out of the car can be fraught. Not only is the vehicle close to the ground, the two doors, on the wide side to allow entry to the back seats, have limited opening in tight spots found in modern public parking, requiring a degree of suppleness. On the plus side, there’s enough space to take four specialist wheels for a day at the track.

The GR86 is covered by Toyota Warranty Advantage, offering five-year unlimited kilometre coverage extending to seven-years on engine and driveline, with capped-price servicing for the first five years or 75,000km and each 12-month/15,000m service costing $280.

Styling

On the outside, the GR86 retains the outgoing model’s sporty shape and proportions, while Toyota Gazoo Racing’s global motorsport input has added cooling and aerodynamic improvements with a 0.276 coefficient of drag.

Longer and lower than the previous 86, the new GR86 features a long bonnet, sloping roofline and tapered rear end with a prominent lip spoiler, giving the vehicle a low, planted stance. GR badging front and rear.

The GTS has the advantage of intelligent adaptive LED headlights with auto-levelling and headlamp cleaner, LED daytime running lights and rear fog lights. Dual exhaust pipes and GR badging front and rear, plus 18-inch black alloy wheels with 215/40R18 tyres, complete the sporty look.

Interior

The new GR86 is offered in two trim levels, the GT featuring black fabric upholstery, while the GTS wears two-tone Ultrasuede and leather-accented upholstery in black/silver or black/red. While offering four sports-style deep-set seats, the coupe is strictly a 2+2, with rear leg room something of a myth, even with average-size adults in the front.

The 237 litres of luggage space is enough, Toyotaclaims,tocarrythefore-mentionedfour spare wheels for a day of circuit driving, when the rear seats are folded, or to take luggage for a weekend away.

Infotainment

All variants feature an upgraded 8-inch multimedia infotainment system with DAB+ digital radio and compatibility with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The screen is mated with a configurable 7-inch TFT colour LCD display with a Track Mode, designed with

After a decade, Toyota is finally a serious sports car contender with its GR86 sports coupe. (Supplied)

help from Toyota Gazoo Racing’s professional drivers, to provide real-time readouts for circuit driving.

The six-speaker audio system is boosted by Active Sound Control for quality sound reproduction, hence occupant enjoyment.

Engines/transmissions

Powering the GR86 is a new 2.4-litre horizontally opposed four-cylinder engine producing a maximum of 174 kW and 250 Nm, at least 22 kW and 38 Nm over the 2-litre motor it takes over from. Pairing with the unit are either a six-speed manual or six-speed torque-converter automatic, with the latter featuring paddle shifters and a range of drive modes to tailor performance to driver preferences.

Straight-line acceleration is also improved, with the GR86 automatic able to sprint from zero to 100km/h in 6.8 seconds.

Safety

Standard equipment across the range includes seven airbags, reversing camera with dynamic guidelines, ABS brakes, vehicle stability control, tyre pressure warning and front/rear seatbelt warnings.

Automatic models add more active safety equipment including pre-collision braking with pedestrian and daytime cyclist detection, parking support brake with rear parking sensors, active cruise control, and lane departure alert. GTS grades further add rear cross traffic alert and blind spot monitor.

Driving

The naturally aspirated boxer engine provides linear throttle response and the ability to rev effortlessly up scale, with technologies including optimised D4-S direct injection helpingtoprovidesignificantlymoretorquefor better mid-range response.

With pleasant memories of the original 86, frankly, I would have traded in the auto transmissionofthetestvehicleforthesix-speed manual any day. More fun.

Toyota advises premium unleaded fuel and claims a combined urban/highway consumption of 8.8 litres per 100 kilometres.

The test car recorded 10.7 litres per 100 kilometres in city traffic and 4.9 litres per 100 kilometres on the motorway.

Multiple advances have been made under the skin, including revisions to the suspension and steering, with larger-diameter front brakes and chassis reinforcements that significantly improve torsional and lateral rigidity.

A focus on weight reduction and a lower centre of gravity result in sharper agility, handling and responsiveness. A limited-slip Torsen differential on the rear axle is designed

to maximise handling.

Those wanting to take their GR86 to the trackcanalsochoosefromfivedifferentvehicle stability control settings ranging from full on to being completely switched off.

Summary

The GR(-ed) Toyota 86, from the beginning, presented a few challenges. For a start there was the wallet-stripping price increase, then the need for human contortions to get

Toyota GR86 GT Manual and Automatic: $43,240

Toyota GR86 GTS Manual and Automatic: $45,390

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

in and out of the extra-low slung seating and finally, a smooth, if uninspiring, automatic driving experience. However, it’s getting there.

Finals on the horizon for Highton

Highton warmed up the Division 1 Section 1 bowls finals with a win against Leopold on Saturday February 24 and Independent photographer Ivan Kemp was at Highton Bowls Club for the action.

Colin Pavey leads off for Leopold.

Left: John Baker follows his bowl into the rink. Centre: Brad Ott looks to close out the end. Right: Stuart Errey leads for Highton. (Pictures: Ivan Kemp) 390935

Ian Anderson follows through.

Alan Wastell is all concentration.

Above: Nicholas Lazik tries to save the end for Leopold. Above right: Gavin Pavey leads the way for Leopold.

Max Staggard leads for Highton.

Ben Lombardi watches his bowl.

Craig Pavey goes the backhand.

Magpies swoop on T20 title

Perennial powerhouse North Geelong soundly defeated Grovedale to win the Geelong Cricket Association T20 Knockout competition final at Waurn Ponds on Tuesday February 27.

The Magpies won the toss and bowled first and had Grovedale in immediate trouble with Mitch Troy and Dale Kerr striking early. The pitch had a bit in it for the bowlers.

The Tigers slumped to 6/27 before a mini fightback by Josh Windus and Croey Paull took the score to 47.

Paull would go on to make 19 from 39 balls in a hard-fought knock, but North Geelong was too good with Tom Mathieson (2/8) and

eventual player of the match Tom Webster (3/9) routing the Tigers for 69 in the 20th over.

Disaster struck on the second ball of North Geelong’s innings with spinner Bailey Sykes trapping Layton McCann for a duck, but there were no real anxious moments after that.

Nathan Harper grabbed two wickets and at one stage the Pies were 4/53, but they hadn’t made enough runs to defend.

Philip Visser top scored with 26 off 28 balls in a match where runs were hard to come by.

North Geelong passed the total four wickets down with seven overs to spare.

Justin Flynn

Tom Webster was player of the match.

The winning North Geelong team.

Above: Bailey Sykes plays across this delivery. Below: Layton McCann is struck on the pads and out lbw to Bailey Sykes.

Andrew Fergusson swings into this delivery and sends it to the boundary.

Above: Corey Paull is caught off a no ball from Tom Webster. Right: A tight run with the ball just missing the stumps.

Left: Corey Paull hits high to be caught by Connor Hangan on the boundary for 19. Centre: Ben Demasi gets down low to take a great catch to dismiss Andrew Wedge for a duck. Right: Clinton Ford snicks this ball from Tom Mathieson to be caught by Curtly Balshaw. (Pictures: Ivan Kemp) 391649

Bowls rivalry continues

By Justin Flynn

Highton takes on Ocean Grove in what will continue a four-year rivalry of playing off in major bowls finals.

ThetwoteamsdobattleintheGeelongBowls Region Premier Division grand-final qualifier at Belmont on Saturday March 2 and have met in the past four grand finals.

Highton captain Scott McLachlan can’t wait.

“We’ve split the regular season games one each so there’s definitely a mutual respect,” he said.

“It’s always a pretty high intensity game betweenthetwoofuswheneverweplay.Ocean Grove have a lot of talent with their Victorian players and we’ve worked more on depth, so there are two pretty good sides.”

Thewinneroftheclashwillgodirectlytothe grand final while the loser will play the winner of the Queenscliff vs Drysdale clash in the preliminary final.

Highton is fresh from a 39-shot thrashing of third-placed Queenscliff in the final round.

“The last five weeks we’ve seemed to have gotten better each week,” McLachlan said.

“We’re really finding our form at the end of the season and that was a really good win

against the team that finished third.” McLachlan said the side had been settled for most of the season and that his own rink, comprising Stephen Macklin, Dallan Klemke and Stewart Shuttleworth, had lost only once

this season.

“We had one or two changes early just due to people leaving the area and moving and, but other than that, we’ve been pretty steady with our sides,” he said.

“We haven’t really changed the entire season.”

Both sides are stacked with talent and McLachlan named Ocean Grove coach Matt Flapper and young gun Brad Pavey as dangermen.

“He’s (Pavey) definitely an up and comer and has a lot of ability and has been a very good bowler for a very long time and very steady, so that’s always going to be a hard game,” he said.

“Butyou’dsaythat,say,thegamechangerfor them is probably Matty Flapper.”

McLachlan said David Priddle was primed for a big game for Highton.

“HejusthadamassivewinagainstQueenscliff and he’s been bowling unbelievably,” he said.

“He’s our club singles champion at the moment and he’s been bowling the house down.”

Queenscliff takes on Drysdale in the elimination final with the loser to bow out. Both finals begin at 1pm at Belmont Bowls Club.

Pennant finals are here for tennis

LOCAL TENNIS

Donna Schoenmaekers

It was the last home and away match for all eight team sections in Tennis Geelong’s Junior and Senior Pennants, and in Green Ball 2, all results affected ladder positions.

All Saints became minor premiers after a 4-2 win over Barwon Heads.

The teams split the doubles, but the Saints were more consistent in the singles winning three of the four, with Ian Hwang and Molly Geddes winning their two sets.

Lara relinquished top spot when third placed Highton took the win away from home four sets to two. There was only one-game the difference in the singles with both teams winning two sets, but Highton proved the stronger combinations, taking both doubles 6-4, with Tom Rix and Tanner Brand winning their two sets.

While Lara dropped a place, they still have the double chance when they face All Saints this week, who they are yet to record a win against.

InverleighdrewonsetswithLeopoldforthe second time this season, although they were ahead by five games in Round 7, this week they went down by one game.

Inverleigh had three good wins in the singles, but Leopold did slightly better in the doubles and remaining singles, ending their season on a good note, but out of finals contention.

The final match of the week was Grovedale Yellow against club rivals Black in another match tied on sets, but Yellow ahead by three games at the end of the morning. Yellow’s doubles combinations of Lucius Adedoja and

Harvey Thomson and Lou Earls and Thomas Plunkett gave the team a good start with 6-2, 6-1 wins, however, Black proved stronger in the singles winning three sets 6-4, 6-4, 6-2, but Harvey Thomson won his second set for the morning, which was enough to put Yellow ahead.

The win pushed Yellow ahead of Inverleigh and into fourth place, putting them in the elimination final against Highton. Highton have won both of their matches through the season, so Grovedale may have their work cut out for them, but anything can happen on the day.

Injury blow for dual club champion

Dual Geelong club champion Cam Guthrie will miss a large chunk of the looming AFL season because of a thigh injury.

Guthriewillmissatleastthenexteightweeks after damaging a tendon in his right quadricep in the opening minute of the Cats’ trial game against Carlton last Thursday.

“The prognosis indicates Cam will be sidelined for eight to 10 weeks,“ Geelong’s football manager Andrew Mackie said on Tuesday.

It is another severe setback for the

31-year-old Guthrie after injury cruelled his 2023 campaign.

Guthrie managed the first six games of last season but then missed the rest of the year due to a foot injury that ultimately required surgery.

His pre-season training had raised hopes of the dashing onballer recapturing the form that delivered him club champion awards in 2020 and 2022.

Guthrie worked with the Australian Ballet’s chief physiotherapist Dr Sue Mayes and had

returned to fitness ahead of the trial game against the Blues.

But in that game, Guthrie had the first kick of the match and then limped off clutching his right thigh.

Geelong, which won the 2022 premiership but missed the finals last season, hosts Essendon in another practice match on Friday night (March 1) ahead of its premiership season opener against St Kilda, also at home, on March 16.

Steve Larkin, AAP

Conroy grabs surfing wildcard

The 2024 Victorian Longboard Titles Open Women final at Surfies Point started off with a flurry of waves with all surfers finding their way onto multiple rides.

After the dust settled from the first exchangethosewhofoundthemselfon the larger quality rides were rewarded. With a wildcard spot into the 2024 WSL Bells Beach Longboard Classic for the Open Men and Women on the line, Bea Conroy (Point Lonsdale) was one of them, scoring the highest of the exchange, a 7.67. This gave her the lead early with Molly Powell (Anglesea) not far behind with a 6.27 point ride.

Both scores came from larger right handers that allowed for a critical nose ride and a final hit. Saturday’s stand out, Asha Reeves (Carlton North), stayed busy on the inside trying to bridge the gap. However, she couldn’t find her way onto one that provided enough wall for her to rip into.

Conroy sealed the deal by picking up a left at the end of the heat and executing an extended nose ride to an amazing drop knee cutback. With this ride Conroy scored a combined heat total of 13.34 points to take out the final and put her in a good position for the wild card 2024 WSL Bells Beach Longboard Classic.

Coming in second was Molly Powell on an 11.54 combined heat total with Eglantine Balland (Carrum) and Asha Reeves placing third and fourth.

On the other side of the competition in the men’s final it was all smiles before paddling out with good energy in the air. Ben Considine (Torquay), the in-form surfer of the event, started strong with a six-point ride for a huge carve and a tidy nose ride on the inside.

Matthew Shay (Torquay) opted to sit deep and was rewarded after getting a cupped-out left with critical hang 5’s and some nice drop knee carves to score a 6.27 point ride and the early lead.

Both the Dunton brothers waited patiently, not getting a wave until over the halfway mark of the final. Finally, Sam Dunton (Mornington Peninsula) couldn’t wait any more as he paddled onto a larger set wave before he headed straight to the nose of his board and finished with a forehand reentry. This got Dunton a mid-range score and a chance to snatch the lead.

Staying busy Considine took off out the back and laid into multiple left hand carves as well as another hang-five scoring a 6.90 point ride and giving him the lead going into the final moments of the final.

NotlongafterDuntonfoundanother steep right-hander, cross-stepping his way up the nose before teeing off on a couple of slashing turns. Before the judges had time to write a score down the rest of the field found their way ontowavesinalastattempttoovertake the current final leader, Considine.

Well after the hooter sounded the scores came trickling through with Dunton’s coming in as the highest one yet, a 7.77 point ride. With the other surfers not able to improve on their situation Sam Dunton took the win on a 13.60 combined heat total.

Placing in second was Considine on a combined heat total of 12.90 with Tasman Dunton and Matthew Shay coming third and fourth.

Grovedale Yellow and Black: Back: Johan Lee, Lily Patrick, Lucius Adedoja, Will Guerra, Tom Plunkett. Front: Gem Mayall, Zara Parikh, Harvey Thomson, Lou Earls. Absent: River Wilson. (Supplied)

Highton captain Scott McLachlan is looking forward to the grand final qualifier against old foes Ocean Grove. (Ivan Kemp) 384565

Huby bides time and takes five

By Justin Flynn

AngleseaseamerOllieHubyhashadtobidehis timeinastar-studdedside,butbowledhisteam to victory against Ocean Grove in Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association A1 Grade on Saturday February 24.

The24-year-oldpickedup5/25from14overs pushing into the breeze in his best effort of the summer.

Needing 273 for victory, the Grubbers fell for 138 with opener Fletcher Long digging in for 47 from 124 deliveries and Mick Thornton 39 from 43 to continue his stellar season.

Huby made the crossover from St Joseph’s at the start of the season with his younger brother Will with persuasion from coach Bryan Thomas.

“Bryan coached me at Joeys and approached me about it and I was pretty set on staying at Joeys,” he said.

“Joeys has a great place in my heart and I’ve played all my cricket there and I still hang around a lot of people there. But Bryan sold it really well. I think his main selling point was it’s just lots of fun down there.

“And when we’re playing good cricket, we’re having fun. And when we’re having fun, we’re

about six other bowlers that come on and do the job for us.”

Like a lot of bowlers before him, Huby has found the transition from turf to synthetic pitches difficult.

“I think I’m still bowling that turf length and onthesyntheticittheyjustwaitforittobeback of that length and they cut it or pull it and just sit back on the short ball,” he said.

“So I think yesterday I was bowling a bit fuller. I usually get it to swing in, which gets a bitfrustrating,tobehonestwiththattwo-piece ball. It’s a bit hard to control. For someone like methatjusttriestobeeconomicalandputiton the spot, it doesn’t help when the ball’s actually moving a bit too much.”

at stumps.

ARMSTRONG CREEK declared at its overnight total of 4/233 with a lead of 158 againstJanJuc.TheSharksdugrightinthough, and were 0/24 from 24 overs when play was called off with Luke Edwards (16 not out off 76 balls) and Nick Hyden (1 not out off 71) leaving absolutely nothing to chance.

IN A2 GRADE, St Leonards booked a spot in the finals thanks to an unbeaten 220-run stand between Troy Griffin (120 not out from 148 deliveries) and Dinayadura nalaka De silva (101notoutfrom120)againstNewcomb.Itwas the second time this season the Saints had dual century-makers in the same innings.

playing good cricket. So yeah, it’s fantastic.”

With captain Dylan Taylor looking after his troubled back, Huby took the new ball and pushed into the wind, but he has been far from frustrated at a lack of bowling opportunities. Before Saturday he had not bowled more than 10 overs in a match.

“It’s actually great,” he said.

“If you’re maybe not having the best day out or if someone’s not quite on, you know there’s

BARWON HEADS had a percentage booster againstBarrabool.BrentMcMinnmade49and thenyoungstersTajDon(68from63deliveries) and Harry Hyland (55 not out from 83) carried the team to 7/276 in reply to Barrabool’s 121 all out.

QUEENSCLIFF defeated relegation-bound Inverleigh with Hayden Illingworth making 48 not out from 157 deliveries. Matthew Spiller (5/59 from 29 overs) and David Peel (2/29 from 25)weresuperbfortheKookaburras.Inverleigh battled away and was 4/96 in its second innings

Collendina secured the minor premiership by defeating gallant Surfcoast. Left-arm spinner Stan Grazotis was the star with 6/42 from 18 overs.

Drysdale could yet snatch a home semi-final after defeating Portarlington. Cameron Chisholm (90 off 79 balls) and opener Jason Malcolm (86 off 197) played different innings, but both were important in racking up 6/265.

Winchelsea knocked Wallington out of the finals race with skipper Shane Murdoch snaring four wickets to go with his 131 not out on day one.

North Geelong’s McCann spins Pies to victory

North Geelong’s Alistair McCann spun his team to victory with a six-wicket haul against Highton in the penultimate round of Geelong Cricket Association on Saturday February 24.

Deafeningahefty290,theMagpieswereable to roll the Heat out for 191 despite a superb 77 from Greg Willows and rearguard 39 from number nine Errol Burns.

Left-arm finger spinner McCann took 6/30 from a whopping 30 overs and speedster Dale Kerr grabbed 4/66 from 21.

After playing his trade in the state’s north at Moama and Central Park/St Brendan’s, McCann made the move to North Geelong four years ago and hasn’t looked back.

“It was good to actually get a decent bowl,” he said. “Early in the year, I think I played a couple games and I didn’t bat or bowl because our team just pretty much did the job, so it was good just to actually have a bowl. It doesn’t really matter who gets them, as long as we keep winning.”

At one stage on Saturday, Willows was pushing Highton to a decent score.

“Greg Willows at one stage I think he was 60 off 50 balls and it was like, oh, he’s going to chase it down by himself,” McCann said.

“I remember just saying ‘if we can just bowl some dots it would be really good.”

Once Willows departed, trapped in front by Kerr, McCann got well on top of the Highton batters.

The return of two-day cricket this season has been a good thing for McCann.

“In the one-dayers I’m trying to slide the ball on as a left-armer and then with the two-day stuff you do try and probably challenge both inside and outside of the bat,” he said.

“So you try and sneak blokes off but also try to think it through.”

The Magpies will finish minor premiers if they defeat, or draw with, Grovedale in the final round.

GROVEDALE chased down St Joseph’s 276 in a thriller. Brayden Engelen-Baker top scored with 79 and Rob Smith made a quick 42 while Austin Humphrey took three wickets for Joeys. The win moved Grovedale up to third on the ladder while Joeys are clinging onto fourth.

EAST BELMONT sent South Barwon from thirdtosixthontheladder.Resumingat1/75in pursuit of 112 for victory, Sean O’Neill (76) and Luke Inglis (43 not out) enabled East Belmont to declare at 3/209. Jasper George (79 from as many deliveries) was defiant in denying the

outright although Brendan Klein-Boonschate bowled superbly to take 6/23 from 18 overs. South Barwon must defeat Lara and hope that two of Grovedale, St Joseph’s and Newtown & Chilwell lose to make finals.

NEWTOWN & CHILWELL’s finals hopes

remained alive after a 41-run win against Lara.

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Anglesea seamer Ollie Huby took five wickets in his side’s win against Ocean Grove.

(Picture: Facebook/Anglesea Cricket Club)

Chasing

victory, the Two Blues were led by Ronnie McKenna, who racked up 106 from 201 deliveries while captain Dylan Hodge put the finishing touches on the win with a rapid unbeaten 46 from 19 balls. Daniel Blatherwick

(5/74 from 25 overs) continued his stellar season for Lara. Newtown & Chilwell needs to defeat Highton and hope that one of Grovedale or St Joseph’s lose to play finals.

Main: St Joseph’s Jonathan Casey leaps to his right to pull in a great catch to dismiss Grovedale’s Kelvin Ford for 25 off the bowling of Austin Humphrey. Left: Brayden Engelen-Baker ducks under a Tom Smith bouncer. Right: Brayden Engelen-Baker cuts this Jack O’Donoghue delivery during his innings of 79 for Grovedale. (Pictures: Ivan Kemp) 390936

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