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By Matt Hewson
Geelong council finalised its 2024-25 budget at its monthly meeting this week, incorporating a raft of changes in response to community feedback gathered since the draft version went out in April.
The changes, worth more than $2.7 million, include $650,000 for netball facilities at Richmond Reserve, $1.5 million for Hamlyn Park female change facilities, $432,000 to keep North Bellarine Aquatic Centre open during winter months and an extra $50,000 for Neighbourhood Houses.
During the discussion at the meeting,
Together we thrive
The Geelong Independent is shining a light on local issues facing the Greater Geelong area.
Over the next 12 months, our ‘We are Geelong: together we thrive’ campaign will focus on the achievements and challenges facing local women, Indigenous people and the LGBTQIA+ community.
Our region encompasses a diverse population, including Indigenous Australians, LGBTQIA+ community members and women who are striving for equality. Despite their significance, their stories, concerns and achievements are often underrepresented in mainstream media.
Included in the campaign will be stories of resilience highlighting personal accounts of Indigenous locals, women and LGBTQIA+ members.
This week we feature Lily Shields (pictured) from Drysdale. Lily is a black belt in karate and has launched a free self-defence program for women in Greater Geelong. See page 10 for Lily’s story and more.
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boost for budget
councillors emphasised projects that were receiving much-needed funding after missing out in previous years, such as drainage works at Kyema Park in Lara, funding for veterans’ memorials and the Geelong Youth Hub.
Councillor Sarah Hathway also introduced an amendment asking City chief executive Ali Wastie to review pricing and operational models for the Norlane Aquatic Recreation Centretoensureaffordability,usageandaccess.
Cr Hathway said the council had taken note of the furore around last year’s budget when approaching this one.
“We really heard the message loud and clear last year around libraries, around pools and
around those core services that the community expects from council,” she said.
“We’ve listened and I think we’ve responded with this budget. And I think all residents who were part of that campaign last year, who’ve engagedwithusonthelisteningpoststhisyear, who came to the budget submissions process, should be really proud of the work that they’ve done.
“Igenuinelyfeelthatasacouncillorgroupwe have squeezed every last dollar that we could out of this budget to meet community need.”
Mayor Trent Sullivan emphasised the importance of careful spending given the 2.75 per cent rate rise cap, well below the rising cost of expenses.
“Having caps such as that, under CPI, does make it difficult to make those dollars go further,” he said.
“But this is a budget that I believe shows that this is what the council group, the executive, the officers have focused on: How can we do what we do better? How can we get the most value out of the ratepayers’ dollar?
“There’s something in this budget for absolutely everybody… No one’s getting left behind. We’re not just focusing on one area, this is a well-balanced, well-spread out budget.”
Go to geelongaustralia.com.au/budget to view the full budget.
As part of Victoria’s Big Build, the Geelong Line Upgrade is nearly complete. At the end of August, South Geelong and Marshall stations will be open, and the Fyans Street and Surf Coast Highway level crossings will be removed.
Passengers will have access to new station facilities, more car parking, accessible overpasses and amenities, as well as a second platform at both South Geelong and Marshall stations.
The dangerous and congested level crossings at Fyans Street and Surf Coast Highway will be gone, improving the flow of traffic and reducing congestion for local residents. In addition, over 8km of track duplication between South Geelong and Waurn Ponds will be complete, enabling more frequent and reliable trains for the growing Geelong community.
Train disruptions: Coaches replace trains in both directions
Geelong and Warrnambool lines 15 June to 25 August
13 to 16 July
10 and 11 August
Road disruptions: Roads closed
Geelong to Warrnambool
Wyndham Vale to Warrnambool
Wyndham Vale to Warrnambool
Fyans Street 12 June to 26 August At the level crossing
Barwon Terrace 15 June to 7 JulyAt the level crossing
Reserve Road 15 June to 10 JulyAt the level crossing
Carr Street 15 June to 15 JulyBetween Yarra and Swanston streets
Yarra Street 7 to 22 JulyAt the level crossing
There will be further local road disruptions in July and August
More inmates to come to Lara
By Jena Carr
A new correctional facility in Lara will start accepting inmates next year but at the cost of the Port Phillip and Dhurringile Prisons.
The maximum-security Western Plains Correctional Centre will begin housing prisoners in mid-2025, more than two years after construction on the 1200-bed prison was completed in November 2022.
The59-year-oldDhurringilePrisonwillclose by September this year, and Port Phillip Prison will close by the end of 2025, Corrections Minister Enver Erdogan announced on
Wednesday, June 26.
Mr Erdogan said close to 720 inmates from Port Phillip would be gradually transferred to the Lara correctional centre from the middle of next year.
“This is a unique opportunity to modernise the system and ensure we have a more efficient and effective facility for corrections,” he said.
“(It will) support a modern, safe and effective business system that is safer for the staff and for those in custody, which should mean safer for all Victorians.
“It’s about setting up the future of our corrections system...and the new prison will
have programmes that are focused on reducing the risk of reoffending.”
Mr Erdogan said the Lara facility would employ up to 600 staff, including staff from the Port Phillip and Dhurringile Prisons and new recruits.
“This is a once in a generation opportunity to set up our correction system and set it up for the long term, for the future of our state,” he said.
“We’re also running a more effective and efficient system, which will raise the utilisation of beds from 70 per cent to approximately 90 per cent, which has been our problem.
Planting for the future of wetlands
Sparrovale Wetlands has undergone a makeover, with new native plants and trees planted during a World Environment Day –Planting for Change event.
Conservation Volunteers Australia (CVA) partnered with Geelong City Council for the Sparrovale Wetland Restoration Project in Charlemont, with the event taking place on Wednesday, June 26, from 11am to 2pm.
CVA project officer Leah Edwards said the community was invited to participate in the tree-planting day to help restore the wetland, which was “vital for migratory bird species“.
“Together with the local community, we aim to plant each seedling and contribute to
the rejuvenation of our degrading wetland ecosystems,” she said.
“Lake Connewarre, hosts an array of bird species and unique biodiversity, which we work to protect during our volunteering events and Sparrovale is a significant part of this lake.”
Ms Edwards said native seedlings were planted in the area to offer food and habitat for wildlife and that she loved seeing the excitement tree planting generated.
“At CVA, we believe that individuals making everyday actions are the most powerful contributors to the future of our environments,” she said.
“These events are excellent for the community to spend time in nature and connect with like-minded individuals, which is something we don’t get enough of in our current way of living.
“When we contribute to our local environments by planting trees, weeding invasive species, collecting litter, or attending educational workshops, we become more connected and aware of our surroundings.”
Sparrovale Wetlands is a vital ecosystem connected to Lake Connewarre, which is an internationally significant RAMSAR site.
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“Having facilities such as this in the community, particularly in the greater Geelong region and Lara, is a great source of employment and there’s opportunities for businesses to work with corrections.”
The Port Phillip maximum-security facility has been open since September 1997 with a capacity of 1087 inmates and is operated by G4S.
The state government’s contract with G4S was renegotiated in 2015 to extend beyond 2017 for up to 20 years, and it is unknown at this time if breaking the contract will cost taxpayers.
Talk on the Banka Island massacre
A presentation at the National Wool Museum will explore a sad part of history, urging people to learn from the past.
The Geelong Museum Association will host a history talk on the 1942 Bangka Island massacre on Sunday, June 30, from 1.30pm to 3pm at the museum.
President Michael Menzies said the massacre was a “tragic incident” during World War Two after survivors of a drowned ship evacuating Singapore swam to a beach on Bangka Island.
“Ithighlightsthehorrendousoutcomes of war and it is sad that we don’t learn the lessons from history,” he said.
“Survivors made it to the island and triedtosurvivetherebutdidn’trealisethe Japanese were there. They surrendered thinking they would be prisoners of war but instead were massacred.”
History talk’s guest speaker, Georgina Banks, closely connects with the incident through her great-aunt Dorothy ‘Bud’ Elmes, an Australian Army nurse.
Ms Banks’ great-aunt had survived the initial drowning of the Vyner Brooke ship, which was badly bombed, and tendedthosewoundedontheIndonesian island.
Nurse Vivian Bullwinkel was the only person to survive the Bangka Island massacre, with Ms Banks detailing the event through the talk and her book.
ThetalkispartoftheGeelongMuseum Association’s monthly Sunday Series talks,withafternoonteaprovidedduring the event. Admission into the event is by a gold coin donation.
Directed by cabaret favourite Valerie Hex, featuring ground-breaking new MC Milo Har�ll.
Conservation Volunteers Australia project officer Leah Edwards. (Louisa Jones) 415700_06
By Matt Hewson
The northern suburbs community will still have access to trusted employment service Northern Futures thanks to intervention by not-for-profit organisation Meli.
Meli and Northern Futures announced last Friday the Norlane-based program would become part of the larger organisation, with all staff and programs to continue without disruption.
The future of the employment service was in doubt after its state government funding was pulled in last year’s budget.
After appealing to businesses and the community, Northern Futures managed to
conduct a fundraising campaign at the start of this year that covered the $200,000 shortfall in its 2023-24 budget, keeping its doors open until July.
Northern Futures chief executive Andrew PalmersaidjoiningMeliwas“thebestoutcome that we could have hoped for”.
“I’m extremely pleased, I think ’delighted’ is a great word to use,” he said.
“If you had told me 12 months ago that we would have a solution where, despite no ongoing government funding, all staff would have jobs, all programs would continue as usual and we would be able to stay in the same building in our place-based delivery model in Norlane, I don’t think I would have believed
that was possible.
“It’s a bit ironic really. When we talk about how we support people experiencing multiple barriers to employment and disadvantage, we talk about how survival thinking really limits you. Even if you’re doing your best and trying your hardest, you’re just really stuck.
“Northern Futures was experiencing that as an organisation. So now this change means that’s lifted and we’re able to start building and looking to the future again.”
Mr Palmer said the outcome may not have happened if not for the continued, behind-the-scenes advocacy of local members Christine Couzens, Ella George and Richard Marles, which was a significant factor in
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Northern Futures being able to retain two large government contracts.
Meli chief executive Grant Boyd said incorporating Northern Futures would build on the positive outcomes already achieved and provide a foundation for better outcomes going forward. “Bringing Northern Futures and Meli together will enable a firm foundation from which to build new and even more effective approaches to services aligned with Meli’s purpose which is supporting people, strengthening communities,” Mr Boyd said.
“Sustainable communities are built by increasing economic participation and social inclusion, and we all have a role to play in achieving that for our community.”
Heart-failure concerns increase
Doctors are urging the Geelong community to monitor common health conditions that could increase their risk of heart failure.
A new study by Hearts4heart found that more than four million Australians were not awarethatcomorbidities,whichareco-existing health conditions, could increase the risk of heart failure.
Geelong University Hospital cardiologist Dr John Amerena said heart failure was the most common cause of hospital admissions in people aged over 65 and was a growing issue.
“Oneoftheissueswe’vegotwithheartfailure
isthatitisoftenunrecognised,butoncewepick it up; we can stop it getting worse,” he said.
“Heart failure is an increasing problem in the Australian population. As our patients get older,theyhavemorecomorbidities...whichcan increase the risk of developing heart failure.
“It is Heart Failure Awareness Week (June 24 to30),sowe’rejusttryingtoincreasetheprofile of high value, make people realise it is a big probleminAustraliansocietyandit’spredicted to get worse than that.”
Dr Amerena said it was predicted by 2030 that there would be close to 750,000 people in
Australia with heart failure, with an estimated 67,000 newly diagnosed each year.
Heart failure symptoms can include breathlessness during minimal exercise or while resting, sudden weight gain, new or worsening tiredness, loss of appetite, dizziness, confusion and sadness.
Discomfort or swelling in the tummy or lowerbody,increasedtroublesleeping,swelling of the legs, ankles, or feet, dry cough, and an irregular heartbeat or palpitations could also be symptoms of heart failure.
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Police are targeting illegal parking at Geelong train station car park on Latrobe Terrace following continuing issues of cars blocking other vehicles in.
VictoriaPolicehaverespondedtomany 000 calls for assistance of cars unable to get out of the Latrobe Terrace car park due to illegally parked cars, which has increased in recent weeks.
Senior Constable Stacey Nott said police had issued 41 infringement notices in the last three days from June 18 to 20 for illegal parking in the area and would continue to target the problem.
One incident included police being called out to the car park on June 18 at close to 3pm when a woman had been blocked in by another car.
“Police were called to the car park in relation to a woman/mum who couldn’t get her vehicle out. She had children that required pick up from day care, which didn’t happen as a result,” she said.
“The offending vehicle was towed and issued with an infringement notice for $192. The owner of the towed vehicle thought the car had been stolen.”
Cars parked outside marked bays and innostandingareaspreventedcarslegally parked from exiting, with some people waiting close to four hours with their cars before being able to leave.
The Independent went to the Latrobe Terrace V/Line Car Park on Wednesday June 26, and counted 27 cars illegally parked at 9.30am, with at least half blocking in legally parked cars.
Police said many people who worked in Geelong parked their vehicles in the car park which impacted V/Line passengers.
Geelong University Hospital cardiologist John Amerena. (Ivan Kemp) 342457_02
Increased borrowings flagged
By Jena Carr
Surf Coast Shire Council has adopted its 2024-25 budget but is considering a change for the Surf Coast Aquatic and Health Centre project.
Council decided (7-2) to seek community feedback on a section of the budget adopted during its June 25 meeting about increased proposed borrowings for the aquatic centre.
Mayor Liz Pattison said council’s proposed borrowings of up to $6 million for the centre would allow costs to be shared over time to ensure future generations can fund facilities
they will use.
“We have been very fortunate to receive $36.68 million in state and federal government funding. This can only be used for the aquatic centre and if we don’t use it, we’ll lose it,” she said.
“A Surf Coast Aquatic and Health Centre would deliver major health and wellbeing benefits for our community and provide much-needed water-safety skills, but we need additional funding to make the project happen.”
The adopted budget also includes funding for projects such as $5.37 million for the
Winchelsea pool redevelopment, more than $13 million for road and footpath upgrades, and $862,000 for climate emergency response initiatives.
Councillor Paul Barker said he believed the budget added to the “pressure” felt by ratepayers in the Surf Coast through a 2.75 per cent rate increase.
“I just want people to have more choice in how they live and keep more of the money they earn, this budget does not facilitate this desire of mine,” he said.
“When people talk about the cost of living, we here in this chamber have a significant part
to play. We can either add to our community’s financial pressure or reduce it.
“All this does is reduce the choices of what private landowners are able to do with their properties, continues an increase in the rates our residents and ratepayers are liable for.”
Council will decide on whether to increase proposed borrowings for the Surf Coast Aquatic and Health Centre during its August meeting.
People can provide feedback on the draft revised budget from June 26 to July 22 and explore full details of the adopted budget on Surf Coast Shire Council’s website.
Bringing generations together to benefit all
Young people and older clients with Bellarine Community Health (BCH) are being brought together following the successful expansion of an intergenerational program on the Bellarine.
The program, which connects school age children with older adults in a variety of settings, has been expanded from a successful pilot at the BCH Point Lonsdale site to a second location in Portarlington.
“Wesurveyedbothclientsandstudentsatthe end of the pilot program to determine whether it had been successful, and whether clients and students would like to continue, and it was a resounding yes from both parties,” BCH social support coordinator Karen Crockford said.
“It made me happy because they were kind andfunny”,“Ienjoyedthechildren’sopenness”, “I was happy seeing everyone because everyone was smiling”, “they had patience and respect for us”, were just some of the responses from both students and clients.
The program has now been expanded to link studentsfromStLeonardsPrimarySchoolwith BCHclientsinPortarlington.Thecollaboration with St Leonards and Point Lonsdale Primary Schoolsbringsthechildrenandclientstogether to form meaningful relationships and give the different generations opportunities to share
experiences and knowledge.
“We’re creating opportunities for all generations to feel valued and part of their community,”MsCrockfordsaid.“Theprogram also helps reduce ageism, improves physical and mental health, builds cognitive abilities including communication and contributes to
positive relationships between young and old.” Students visit with clients once a month for a range of different activities including writing letters, playing games, intergenerational education, story time sessions, and craft activities.
Learn more at bch.org.au or call 1800 007 224.
Ruby, 10, with BCH client Jackie Sorrenti; Imani, 10, with BCH
client Betty Brennen; Students, clients and Bellarine Community Health staff. (Supplied)
Youth Council focus on vapes
By Matt Hewson
The 2024 Geelong Youth Council presented its second report to the City this week, focusing on the growing trend of vape use among Geelong’s youngpeople.
The report, presented by Junior Mayor HteemooYohellaymusaw, “Youth Council participants believe that immediate action is required to curb vape use among young people in Geelong,” Junior Mayor Yohellaymusaw said. “Unfortunately, the new federal e-cigarette laws are very confusing and have not been well communicated to young peopleortheirparents.
“Youth Council members also struggle to see howtheselawsarebeingconvertedontheground in Geelong, as it is difficult to see what action is being taken in our community to support the federal laws around the sale of nicotine and non-nicotineproductssuchasvape.”
Youth Council presented three recommendations to the council; firstly, to monitor more regularly vape and tobacco stores that are in close proximity to schools, including undertakingincreasedtestpurchasing.
JuniorcouncillorsalsoadvisedtheCitytowork withvapeandtobaccostorestominimisebrightly packagedconfectioneryandotheritemsthatmay attract children and to implement a de-identified
STEM opportunities build
The Brainary’s Regional Youth STEM Project has wrapped up after giving Geelong’s youth the chance to experiment with technology.
The Geelong-based company secured a $100,000 federal grant last year for the 12-month program and delivered close to 80 free coding and robotics sessions for young people across the region.
Sam Kingsley managed the development of the program’s contents and said the sessions, which were run across Geelong Regional Library Corporation’s (GRLC) site and the Kitjarra Centre, went well.
“The insight is that there’s a strong demand from the community for STEM technology education and there’s a big appetite for that,” he said. “It was really exciting for participants to get their hands on different and emerging technologies to see the opportunities within that space.
“There’s really a lot of opportunity for the nextgenerationcomingthroughinthatspace... Taking it from the classroom and then out into the real world, I think was really cool.”
The program allowed Geelong’s youth to experiment with writing code, programming robots, designing and printing 3D objects and working with virtual reality. Mr Kingsley said The Brainery donated technology to GRLC and the Kitjarra Centre to allow young people to continue exploring many ways they could use technology.
“There are many crossovers between technology and our lives, but if you don’t know what’s out there, it’s hard to take advantage of those opportunities. “Breaking down that barrier to begin with and showcasing that robotics are being used in a whole host of industries is a wonderful opportunity.”
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registry around complaints, purchase testing, breaches, warnings and penalty infringements of vapeandtobaccostores.
The report also detailed Youth Council’s activities, including the content of its March, April and May meetings, its involvement in the development of the design of the new central Geelong youth hub and junior councillors’ roles attheWomeninCommunityLifeAwards.
Councillor Elise Wilkinson supported the recommendationsonvapingmadeinthereport.
“I think the presentation by Mayor Hteemoo tonight is exactly why we need a youth council, Cr Wilkinson said. “Vaping is not just a youth issue, but it (has an) incredible impact on young
people and the safety and health of young people isdirectlyconnected.
“I really value the youth council, really value thisreportand(I’m)verypleasedtoendorseit.”
CouncillorBelindaMoloneycongratulatedthe junior councillors on their work throughout the year so far, particularly with regard to the design oftheyouthhub.
““It’s really an astronomical effort for all these individuals to take time out of their day and I know that they probably have very busy lives studying and perhaps working as well to actually contributetolocalgovernment,”CrMoloneysaid. Visit geelongaustralia.com.au/youthcouncil to viewthefullreport.
GRLC’s Julie Fryman and Kirstie Irwin with the STEM technology. (Ivan Kemp) 349554_01
20 arrested in police crackdown
A major police operation across Greater Geelong has resulted in 20 arrests, including a 14-year-old boy, and the seizure of multiple firearms and commercialquantitiesofdrugs.
TheoperationsawGeelongCrimeInvestigation Unit detectives and Crime Command’s VIPER Taskforce knock on the doors of more than 40 homes between Monday June 17 and Thursday June 20. During the operation, police conducted 34 Firearm Prohibition Order (FPO) searches andfivedrugwarrants,targetingindividualswho areprohibitedfrompossessingfirearms.
Throughout the operation, police seized a slam gun, three imitation firearms, prohibited weapons, property allegedly stolen from burglariesanddrugsincludingcannabis,cocaine, GHB,methamphetamineandMDMA.
“These operations aim to protect the community and reduce firearm related crime,” Geelong Crime Investigation Unit Detective SeniorSergeantMarkGuthriesaid.
“We have the ability to call on specialised resources including the VIPER Taskforce, to assist us in combating criminal networks and removeillicitfirearmsfromthewronghands.
“Carrying firearms illegally is a dangerous game with severe consequences – and we will continue to run proactive operations across GreaterGeelongtokeepthecommunitysafe.”
Thosearrestedbypoliceinclude:
• During a firearms warrant at a residential property in Hamlyn Heights, detectives located andseizedaslamgun,ammunitionandcannabis.
A52-Year-OldHamlynHeightsmanwasarrested
A night of soulful music
A free mystical evening of spiritual music is coming to Geelong, allowing the community to experience new and cultural music.
Team Salam Fest will host an Eid Festival and Qawwali Night at Norlane ARC on June 30 from 4pm to 8pm, featuring soulful music, food and activities.
Salam Fest’s Imran Akhtar said the event would feature a famous international band from Pakistan whose family has played Qawwali music for close to 700 years.
“There is a lot of stress going on in the work with financial pressures associated with cost of living and everything else,” he said. “It will provide a healing musical night with people welcome to come and experience something different that is foreign and soulful and catches the heart and soul.
“The event will give people an opportunity to relax, reflect and listen to something that gives peace to your mind and heart... It’s a very spiritual experience that takes you through cultures.”
Mr Akhtar said people of all ages and cultures were invited to attend the event and listen to Sufi music called Qawwali, which was the “type that helps connect you with God”. Food from Muslim countries will also be available, with the event supported by the City of Greater Geelong through its Community Events Grant scheme.
Eid Festival and Qawwali Night is a free event at Norlane ARC at 1-9 Cox Road on June 30 from 4pm to 8pm.
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and charged with cultivating and possessing cannabis, and possessing ammunition. He was bailedtoappearatGeelongMagistratesCourton August8.
• During a FPO search in Belmont, police located and seized two imitation firearms, and large quantities of GHB and methylamphetamine.
A 40-year-old Belmont man was arrested and charged with trafficking commercial quantity of GHB, trafficking methylamphetamine, prohibited person possess imitation firearm, possess DOD, and possess prescription medication. He was bailed to appear at Geelong MagistratesCourtonJuly17.
• During a FPO search in Batesford, detectives located and seized an imitation firearm and ammunition. A 50-year-old Batesford man
was arrested and charged with possessing imitation firearm, possessing ammunition, and contravention of firearms prohibition order. He was bailed to appear at Geelong Magistrates CourtonAugust29.
• Police executed a search warrant at a property in Armstrong Creek where they located prohibited weapons and illicit drugs. A 14-year-old boy from Armstrong Creek was arrested and was charged with attempted armed robbery, aggravated burglary, burglary, possess weapons, and possession of a drug of dependence. He will appearatachildren’scourtatalaterdate.
• Police arrested a 32-year-old North Geelong manwhowaswantedonwarrant.Hewascharged with10countsoftheftandremandedtoappearat GeelongMagistratesCourtonJuly4.
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Eid Festival and Qawwali Night at Norlane ARC on June 30 to play soulful music. (Supplied)
Calling Geelong home
Deakin University graduates are deciding to continue calling the Geelong region home after their studies.
Rosemary (Rosie) Neville-Jones and Claire Emson graduated from Deakin University on Wednesday, June 19, and decided to make the Geelong region their permanent home.
Ms Neville-Jones moved to Geelong from Melbourne to study psychology and said the region was a lovely place to raise a family as she celebrates graduation with her partner and a new baby.
“There is a good variety of work available for clinical psychologists in the corporate sector, healthcare settings or private practice,” she said.
“I started studying psychology to support my work in marketing but decided that clinical psychology offers a rewarding career that gives me a sense of purpose.
“While studying at Deakin, I also had the opportunity to complete two placements at Barwon Health, which I really enjoyed... I’m looking forward to taking that next step professionally.
Ms Emson moved to Geelong from New Zealand five years ago and said she would continue her studies to PhD level after completing a Master of Philosophy.
“Geelong has a massive research culture, strengthened by the University’s partnership with Barwon Health,” she said.
“My main area of research is viral immunology, where I specifically focus on understanding how our body’s proteins can be harnessed to improve outcomes for influenza patients.
“Identifying proteins that support and promote clearance of infection we can develop new treatments that target these proteins. Our aimistoaddthistocurrentavailabletherapies.”
Vice-Chancellor Professor Iain Martin said
“We believe education transforms lives and
in turn, our graduates go on to make a lasting impact in the communities where they live and work,” he said.
graduates presented the “quality of the Deakin experience”.
Surf Coast Shire Council will no longer be able to deliver in-home assessments of people seeking Commonwealth Home Support Program service from July.
The Regional Assessment Service will be carried out by government-appointed contractors from July 1, following the federal government’s changes to the delivery of aged care.
Councillor Gary Allen said council would provide some assistance to ensure a smooth transition and encouraged people to use My AgedCaretofindandaccessagedcareservices.
“Assessments will continue, and we encourage people to work through My Aged Care as a first step with any inquiries or to connect with support,” he said.
“Council will also continue to play a key role in supporting people to age well in the place
where they live through the implementation of our age-friendly strategy.
“We appreciate this might be an adjustment for some people, but the change is part of national aged care reforms, and it seeks to streamline assessment services.
“While we can no longer deliver assessment services, council has introduced a new aged community connector officer role to help people navigating the new arrangements during the next 12 months.”
Council adopted the Positive Ageing Reform Readiness Plan in 2019, transitioning away from the delivery of the Regional Assessment Service as the last of the council’s five actions.
People seeking assessment should contact My Aged Care on 1800 200 422 or myagedcare. gov.au to be connected to one of the new providers.
New hitmakers wanted
Sixteen young musicians will have the chance to learn from three of Australia’s most exciting songwriters and producers when the SongMakers workshop returns this July.
Open to musicians aged 16 to 21, the two-day APRA AMCOS workshop will be held at Customs House on July 9 and 10.
Participants will work with award-winning mentors Elizabeth Drummond, Anna Laverty and Joel Ma (Joelistics), creating and recording original songs while exploring issues around the music industry.
Singer-songwriter Drummond’s songs have been streamed over 200 million times on Spotify, Laverty has production credits on projects by Lady Gaga, G Flip and Nick Cave and Ma has enjoyed a 25-year career spanning hip-hop, songwriting, production, musical theatre and film.
Mayor Trent Sullivan said Geelong council wasthrilledtobringtheSongMakersworkshop back as part of the City’s Live and Local program after a sold-out workshop in April.
“If you’re aged between 16-21 and are a
New window gallery showcases local artists day and night
Come and see our brand-new Yarra Street Window Gallery on the Market Square building, infusing art into everyday life and promoting local creatives.
In partnership with the building’s management Knight Frank, the 24-hour window gallery between Malop and Little Malop streets breaks down barriers by attracting viewers in a high traffic area who might not typically visit traditional galleries.
The new gallery celebrates creativity in the heart of our city as a UNESCO City of Design and supports our 30-year, community-led vision to be internationally recognised as a clever and creative city-region.
Want to see your artwork on display? We’re inviting emerging and established Greater Geelong based artists and designers or those who have strong ties to Geelong to apply to exhibit their work over the next 12 months.
For more information and to submit an EOI by Wednesday 17 July at 9.00am scan the QR code or visit geelong.link/ WindowGallery2
If you have further questions, please email our Arts & Culture Development team at artsculture@geelongcity.vic.gov.au
EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
Are you interested in becoming a Community Grants Assessor?
We offer a range of grants for our community to help turn ideas into reality.
Our grants support projects, programs, activities, and events that respond to a need and will improve the health, wellbeing and capacity of our community.
We are looking for community members to read and review grant applications and make funding recommendations to us.
This voluntary role is for a three-year term commencing in August 2024.
budding musician, SongMakers will help you explore your music style, refine your skills, develop your music career and connect with other creatives,” Mayor Sullivan said.
“The two day workshop will delve deep into the art of songwriting and production and you’ll experience a real- world co-writing session with the best of the best in Anna Laverty, Elizabeth Drummond and Joel Ma.”
Councillor Melissa Cadwell, chair of Creativity and Culture portfolio said Greater Geelong was home to many talented and creative musicians, covering a broad range of genres.
“SongMakers participants will be supported by three renowned music industry mentors as they write and record new tracks,” Cr Cadwell said.
“Attendees will receive a free lunch each day and a showbag of goodies, and leave the workshop with a new sense of direction in their music career.”
Go to geelong.link/songmakers to apply or for more information.
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2024-25
Monday 8 July, 5.30pm - 7.30pm COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT WRITING SESSION
Join us to go through the Community Infrastructure Grants application form and learn about the information and level of detail required.
There will be an opportunity to ask questions. This is a hybrid event with the option to attend in-person or online. Please select your preferred option when registering.
To register, scan the QR code or visit geelong.link/Grants2
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EVENTS
MEET THE WOMEN SHAPING OUR FUTURE
›Are you passionate about gender equality and diversity in local government?
›Want to know what it takes to be a successful councillor?
Join us for an inspiring evening on Wednesday 24 July, 5.30pm to 7.30pm at City Hall, 57 Little Malop Street, Geelong. This forum is brought to you by Women In Local Democracy (WILD) and is designed for female candidates, campaign team members and supporters of gender parity on Council.
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS:
›Cr Melissa Cadwell
›Cr Sarah Hathway
›Cr Belinda Moloney
›Cr Elise Wilkinson
Registrations are essential for this free event. To secure your place scan the QR code or visit geelong.link/WILD2
Artists Elizabeth Van Herwaarden and Emily Rastas.
Elizabeth Drummond. (Supplied)
Punch like a girl, inspire change
By Jena Carr
Lily Shields, 20, is teaching women how to identify dangerous situations and protect themselves throughout Geelong.
TheDrysdalewomanisablackbeltinkarate, which she had been doing since she was four, and launched the free self-defence program Punch Like a Girl on June 23 at the Geelong waterfront.
Lily said recent issues of violence against women across the country had inspired her to start up the program.
“Even when you’re at school and there’s girls bullying other girls, or you go out and there’s girls talking about other girls, it’s just not nice. We need to be supporting and empowering each other, not bringing each other down” she said.
“I do (karate) with my brothers, and our dojo is a close family. We all are so supportive of each other. It’s a fun and enjoyable environment, and I love being able to feel stronger about myself.
“Iwishwedidn’thaveto,butit’simportantto have an idea of how you could protect yourself. Basic skills will help you if you are ever in a
dangerous situation so you can protect yourself or others.
“Being able to read a dangerous situation,
Wathaurong continues to grow
Big things are happening at Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative.
This week Geelong council progressed Wathaurong’s application to rezone the site of its headquarters in North Geelong to allow for the construction of a new $43 million centre, allowingtheorganisationtohaveallitsservices at the one site.
Wathaurong also played host to Victorian Minister for Employment and Prevention of Family Violence Vicki Ward, who met with the organisation’s staff and board to officially open the recently installed Aboriginal Access Point and view designs of the new hub.
Since forming between 1978 and 1980, Wathaurong has provided a central point for the Indigenous community in the Geelong area, providing health, community and family services and a way for Aboriginal people to connect.
Through that time, the organisation has evolved, grown and sometimes been forced to
reassess its direction.
Wathaurong chief executive Simon Flagg began his career at the co-operative in 1996 as an Aboriginal Worker trainee before embarking on a 20-year career as a public servant
Since taking up the head role in 2021 he has worked to return the organisation’s focus to community building rather than service delivery.
“Community focus is really what this organisation was created for… in the 80s Geelongwasn’taplacewhereyou’dreallyknow where other Aboriginal people were, or a safe place to say you’re an Aboriginal person” Mr Flagg said.
“As we evolved and grew through funding, it became more service-delivery focused. We just lost the key focus of why we were created.
“So we’ve reshaped that and refocused to being community first, service delivery second. And that has been the game changer for
avoid dangerous areas and situations where you might feel unsafe, and just being confident in yourself is definitely a very important thing for a woman.”
Lilysaidshehopedtheprogramwouldcreate a social group for women to feel comfortable and safe around each other and be who they want to be.
“We just focused on the basic punch, just the punch to the face or throat, broke it down and just slowly worked through it, just to get the basics,” she said.
“I didn’t expect so many people to show up on the first class, but there was over 30 people there and it was amazing. I can’t believe how much support there’s already been for it.
“It’s quite fulfilling knowing that I can make a difference to one person and be able to teach one person how to do this. It’s just an amazing feeling, and it’s very rewarding.
“If I’ve got the knowledge and the skills, then I don’t know why I wouldn’t want to share it with others and help others...and it would be amazing to see a change happen.”
The program will run fortnightly sessions at various locations around Geelong, with the next session taking place on Saturday, July 6, at the Geelong Botanical Garden at 9.50am. Contact Lily at punchlikeagirl.geelong@ gmail.com to confirm attendance for the Punch Like a Girl’s sessions, with participants encouraged to bring a drink bottle and yoga mat.
Poetry for reconciliation
Maeve Shaw has taken a school project to raise awareness for First Nations people and call for reconciliation.
The Grade 5 Barwon Heads Primary School student wrote a poem about First Nations history and culture to inspire change.
Maeve said she knew as soon as her teacher asked the class to write a poem that she would write about her passion for First Nations culture.
reconnecting to our community and getting them to come back to our organisation.”
During her visit, Ms Ward said it was fantastic to see a strong community working together to become even stronger.
“When you’ve got people who absolutely understand the strengths in the community, understand how to build on that, but also understand the challenges a community might experience, it creates that environment where things can happen easier and faster,” Ms Ward said.
“To be able to have an access point where you know you’ll be treated respectfully, safely, and be able to find your pathway is really important and it’s wonderful to see how well they’re doing it here.”
Visit wathaurong.org.au for more information on Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative and its services.
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“I think it’s important because it was a really hard time for the Indigenous people when the British took over,” she said. “My dad and his friend did some songs using Wathawurrung language, but I wanted to add on to that and I take every opportunity I can to get the message across.”
Maeve said her favourite line from the poem was, ‘we stole their land, washed their footsteps away in the sand’, which starts the poem.
“I like that line because its kind of like a metaphor but it’s in real life. They stole the land and kind of washed them away, and I think that starts the poem really well,” she said. “I love poetry as it’s really fun and you get to rhyme words, but there’s lots of other poems, like haikus, and I think it’s one of my favourite things to do at school.”
Maeve said she also used two lines from an Archie Roach song she loved in the poem after learning about the singer-songwriter and Aboriginal activist during Reconciliation Week.
Creator of the Punch
Like a Girl program
Lily Shields. (Louisa Jones) 415075_09
Member for Lara Ella George, Wathaurong CEO Simon Flagg and Minister Vicki Ward at the official opening of the Aboriginal Access Point Barwon service. (Louisa Jones) 414875_28
Jena Carr
Maeve Shaw with her poem. (Louisa Jones) 415773_07
School roads set for a boost
Surf Coast Shire Council will undertake road safety projects around school precincts to improve pedestrian safety and traffic flow.
Council will trial new parking restrictions for terms three and four along School Road in Bellbrae from July 15 to address resident concerns about safety near the Bellbrae Primary School.
Restrictions include no parking on the ‘island’ on the western side and no parking on the east side of School Road, new two-minute drop-off and pick-up zones and marked on-street parking areas.
Councillor Heather Wellington said safety concerns were identified through meetings with residents, Victoria Police, and the school council and representatives.
“Wehaveidentifiedthatsimplymaintaining the status quo is very risky and that there are easy, low-cost options we can try,” she said.
“I understand these changes may cause an inconvenience for some people, but we
cannot compromise on the safety of school children.”
Road safety works near Torquay College and St Therese Primary School started on Monday, June 24, and are expected to be completed on July 12.
The works will include new raised pedestrian crossings, speed humps, crossing points and updated signage, as well as widening the Grossmans Road, Eton Road and Illawong Drive roundabout.
Mayor Liz Pattison said three weeks were needed to complete the works and apologised for the inconvenience caused by starting the project in the last week of the school term.
“These important upgrades will make it safer for children as well as adults to cross roads in this area at all times,” she said.
More information about road safety improvements throughout Torquay and near Bellbrae Primary School is available on Surf Coast Shire Council’s website.
Youth hub project reaches next stage
The Geelong youth hub project continues to progress, with detailed plans for the site now finalised.
More than 1100 local young people were involved in contributing to the design of the spaces, services and overall look of the hub over a two-month engagement period.
Feedback from young people suggested they wanted the hub to offer opportunities for learning or practising skills such as cooking, art and music and provide mental health support, social drop-in sessions and employment assistance.
The youth hub, delivered by the City of Greater Geelong and supported by $400,000 of state government funding, will be located in the Busport building on the corner of Gheringhap Street and Transit Place.
The two-year pilot program will begin when the hub officially opens, which is expected to be in January 2025. The process to appoint a builder is now underway, with construction
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Support for women who have experienced miscarriage.
Funding crisis accomodation for women and children fleeing violence.
expected to begin soon.
The City’s 2024 Youth Council members were active participants in the design process, with the advocacy efforts of previous Youth Councils playing an integral part in getting the project off the ground.
Mayor Trent Sullivan thanked the local young community for its input.
“Young people have asked for this facility and from the outset we wanted to make it a place that they would want to come to,” Mayor Sullivan said.
“This process has been incredibly valuable in helping to identify exactly what will make the youth hub a success, and how it can provide the most value to young people.”
Member for Geelong Christine Couzens said it was important young people had been involved in the design of the Youth Hub and the services it would provide.
Visit yoursay.geelongaustralia.com.au/ youthhub to stay up to date with the project.
Mayor Trent Sullivan with the 2024 Geelong Youth Council at the Busport building, site of the City’s forthcoming youth hub. (Supplied)
Council reaffirms hunt stance
By Jena Carr
Surf Coast Shire Council has responded to two petitions regarding duck shooting in the Modewarre area.
Council acknowledged the petitions during its Tuesday, June 25, meeting after formally being received during its May meeting.
The petitions were titled ‘Petition of Permanent Closure of Lake Gherang and Lake Modewarre to Duck Shooting’, which opposed theclosures,and‘ClosureofBrownSwampand Lake Modewarre to All Native Bird Shooting’,
which called for the closures.
Council also reaffirmed (8-1) that it would write to relevant state government authorities to inform them of safety concerns from duck shooting in parts of Modewarre and request permanent closures of those areas.
Councillor Heather Wellington said it was important to hear both sides of the issue but that the council’s response should reflect Surf Coast Shire’s residents.
“It is extraordinary that we wouldn’t activate for residents impacted by shooting...when there are opportunities for hunters to go elsewhere,”
Prawn pie best in Aus
ThepiethatwasjudgedbestinAustraliaalmost wasn’t entered into the 2024 Best Pie and Pastie Competition.
Rolling Pin Pies & Cakes general manager Nathan Williams said the prawn laksa pie that won the Ocean Grove bakery’s major award was a complete afterthought.
The pie has been entered into previous competitions, but was marked down for a lack of stability.
“Normally I’d like to ease into a comp, play around with a few flavours and get the recipe perfect,” Nathan said.
“It was too runny, you don’t want it to end up on your lap. One to two points in this competition can make all the difference.”
But at the insistence of his wife Kristy, Nathan decided to fill the final spot in the oven with the prawn laksa version.
He added cornflour to the recipe to thicken the sauce and initially thought he had gone too far.
“I thought I’d way overdone it and immediately said to my wife ‘I won’t be sending this’,” he said.
“I put it back in the coolroom, but there was room in one of the trays that were going in the oven. Kristy said ‘what have you got to lose?’. I knew the flavour was great, it was just the consistency. I certainly didn’t anticipate winning.
“An Asian-inspired seafood pie won it last year, so it was a surprise that ours got it this year.”
NathanthoughtRollingPin’saward-winning chunky beef and bacon or a chicken pie would fare better than the prawn laksa.
It is the third time in four years that Rolling Pin has won the top gong for the nation’s best pie.
About 2000 pies from 367 bakeries across Australia were submitted for the competition.
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she said. “Children are being woken up by gunshots...and there is no doubt that having shooting activities happening near residential homes can be disturbing.”
Cr Paul Barker said in a previous meeting that shooting had been taking place across the Modewarre area for many years.
“These petitions could impact how these areas can be used by individuals who currently enjoy duck hunting, a legitimate recreational activity,” he said. “Since this issue was raised, I’vemetlocalhuntersandhavebeenthoroughly impressed with their conservation efforts
and voluntary contributions to managing waterways for decades.”
Council will notify the lead petitioners of its resolution and provide contact information for the relevant state government bodies responsible for duck hunting in Victoria.
The duck shooting season finished on June 5, with Lake Modewarre closed to hunters three days after the season started on April 13.
Game Management Authority issued 22 notices for breaching public safety laws by hindering and harassing hunters and recorded 26 hunting-related offences during the season.
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Rolling Pin Pies & Cakes general manager Nathan Williams. (Louisa Jones) 415756_04
Grove’s own Chook Whisperer
Ocean Grove’s Elaine Janes, also known as the Chook Whisperer, has released her first book of short stories about her adventures and experiences with chooks. She speaks with Jena Carr about her love for the birds and what the book means to her.
Elaine Janes, 79, and her family of rescued chickens and roosters are well known among the Geelong and Ocean Grove communities.
The Ocean Grove woman started rescuing and rehoming the birds nearly 12 years ago and takes the chooks to cafes, beaches and parks.
Elaine said her goal to help and train them began with the first chicken she picked up off theroadnearherhome.Thatchookwasknown as Flapper and was a mini-celebrity.
“She was lost, starving, and dehydrated, but she became the love of my life and feared nothing. It wouldn’t matter what ride you took her on or what you did, she was loving every minute,” Elaine said.
“No one will ever replace her, and when she went, I’ll be honest, I wanted to die because I wanted to be with her.
“I suppose you can say the universe looked after me. I pulled myself together and decided to give other chooks a life.
“My number one chook, where all this started from, I always tell her that whoever’s on the way will cross the rainbow bridge and that my first chook has to welcome the new one.
“Itissadwhentheygo;it’sheartbreaking,but one goes, and another comes along...roosters do not live as long as chooks; when you’ve won a rooster’s heart, you’ve won it forever.
“Even with roosters where they’re so wild, some of them could rip you to pieces if they wanted to, but watching the transformation to becoming happy is great.”
Elaine used to train dogs before chickens and roosters but said she used a similar trick for both, which involved hand signals and eye contact.
“I feel the universe will always look after us. Chooks give you a purpose, someone to love and they keep you busy,” she said.
“I give a chook a five-minute lesson and keep that up for a week or two and then stop it for a
week before coming back to it again.
“They’ve all got different personalities, and when you’ve got someone with a strong personality, you’ve got to work out what you can teach it.
“Chooks have a good memory, and they know where to find things too...if you want to teachthemsomethingindividuallyyouneedto have five-minute lessons.”
Elaine said her chickens can be naughty, not waiting for her to put food down or learning how to open a gate.
“They won’t do what you want them to do, they’ll do what they want to do right and just be naughty,” she said.
“If you’ve got a chook that will not look you in the eye, and I’ve got a couple of them, you know they’re going to be naughty.
“They’ll fly at me and even at the jug, so they knock it out of your hands, and the whole lot goes in one place instead of four different areas.
“They worked out how to open one gate. I have eight fairly strong magnetic catches that, rather than opening and closing, I can push it and it magnetically closes.
“They worked out while having a committee meeting that if six of them line up against the door and all push at the same time, guess what, the door comes open.”
Elaine has one chicken she takes surfing and said you cannot force a chicken or rooster to love the water.
“I feel this particular one is reincarnated because there’s got to be somebody up there that wants to feel the power of the ocean waves,” she said.
“When I take her, I take her alone because thenshehas100percentofmyfocus.Undertow can take her sideways, and then I’ve got to start running.
“She will not voluntarily come out of the water. I know when she’s used enough energy, and she knows she’s ready to go, but she won’t
come out on her own.”
With the release of her new illustrated book Under My Wing, Elaine shares stories that she has with her chickens androosters,whichpeopleofallagescanenjoy.
‘‘ If you’ve got a chook that will not look you in the eye, and I’ve got a couple of them, you know they’re going to be naughty ’’ - Elaine Janes
“I’m just very thankful to Janet Brown (publisher), who made a phone call to me asking me to do this and I had so many stories, but I’ve never done anything with them,” she said.
“It’s taken nine months to get it all together... andIhavebeentoldthatIamleavingsomething behind when I go, which is the book, and that will be around forever.
“ItcanbequitesadwhenIthinkaboutallthe things I’ve done with roosters, I love them in a different way to chooks. It’s an achievement, but it’s also good to be able to share feelings with other people.”
Besides rescuing chickens and writing stories, Elaine volunteers, knits, takes ballet and karate lessons and is a retired weightlifting champion.
“I don’t like people putting me down like I’m too old, as I’m very active...I’m 79, but I’m not planning on falling off the perch,” she said.
“My relaxation time is knitting, and I’m helping a young girl knit this little leopard, and she is loving it. It’s rewarding when you finish an item, especially when you give it away.
“I think I better start knitting some more chook jumpers, as they’ve all got football jumpers and I only ever use them if Geelong has been in the grand final.”
Elaine Janes with her chooks and new book Under My Wing. (Pictures: Louisa Jones) 413538
Food for thought
Students of a Geelong refugee cooking and barista program have concluded their studies with a community kitchen dinner.
Settle Well Program’s CALD kitchen held a grand dinner on June 20 at the Norlane Community Centre to highlight its talented students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Program coordinator Nestor Estampa said the night was an excellent opportunity for students to showcase what they learned during the nine-week cooking and barista course.
“It helped teach students to practice conversation and English in the kitchen, along with preparing them to be future baristas and chefs,” he said.
“The program is our contribution to social connection in the community...and the students get to share their experiences in the kitchen and food safety experiences.
“Some of the kids and families have just arrived in Australia, so it was great to see them be involved in a program, get to know the community, and see that there are services available to them.
“It (the program) went well because the children were thriving, and everyone was talking to each other. In week one, there was silence because students were hesitant to talk with each other.”
CALD Community Kitchen is part of CatholicCare Victoria’s Settle Well Program, which supports refugee youth and mothers in theGeelongregioninsettlingwellandthriving in the community.
Jena Carr
Manijeh and Mursal.
Yagana Ismail and Deb Kershaw.
Students cooking up a storm.
Marziah, Khadijeh, Manija, Ailin, Bahara and Maryam.
Maryam, and Dr Mohammad Akhtar Hussain.
Above: Khadijah F and Yagana. Above right: Nestor Estampa (Catholic Care), Chris McNamara, Esther Konings-Oakes and deputy mayor Anthony Aitken. Right: Translator Farzana Mohammed Aref. (Pictures: Louisa Jones) 414683
Krizza Salugsugan, Rodger Clark, Nestor Estampa and Chris McNamara.
The Guide
SILENT WITNESS
ABC TV, Friday, 8.30pm
Before CSIand its multitude of spin-off shows graced our screens, there was SilentWitness. And the gripping UK crime drama is still going strong, almost three decades later. The award-winning show follows pathologist Dr Nikki Alexander (Emilia Fox, pictured), forensic expert Jack Hodgson (David Caves) and their dedicated team as they help police across the UK solve chilling murders by letting the victim – the “silent witness” – speak. In tonight’s season 26 finale, the evidence is mounting against an accused police officer as the local criminal investigation department finds dissent within their ranks. The team unveils corruption and deceit, with deadly consequences.
TENNIS: WIMBLEDON
9Gem, Monday, from 8pm; continues on Nine from 9.45pm
Break out the white slacks, a bowl of strawberries and cream and even a Pimm’s cup – it’s that time of year again. The world’s tennis elite converge on SW19 for two weeks to catch some rare London sunshine and hopefully etch their name into the Grand Slam’s history books (the record £50 million prize pot also wouldn’t hurt). Though the time difference isn’t too friendly to us Aussies, avid sports fans can begin building their late-night viewing stamina here ahead of the Paris Olympics, with host Roz Kelly, and expert commentators Jelena Dokic (pictured) and Brenton Speed ready to take us through every point. Local hopes Alex de Minaur and two-time quarterfinalist Ajla Tomljanovic lead the charge.
Friday, June 28
ABC TV (2) SBS (3)
PICK OF THE WEEK
MASTERCHEF AUSTRALIA 10, Sunday, 7.30pm
Fresh from their adventures in the flourishing foodie paradise of Hong Kong, the top seven contestants are back in Melbourne, brimming with inspiration for their next dishes. But as judgesJean-Christophe Novelli, Poh Ling Yeow, Andy Allen and Sofia Levin (pictured from left) reveal, it’s not necessarily a warm welcome that awaits – rather, it’s the timeauction elimination. As we all know, the most valuable thing in the MasterChefkitchen isn’t truffles, lobster or caviar, it’s time. Starting with 120 minutes and the usual under-bench staples (minus eggs – those cost extra), the contestants bid using their time for more ingredients, category by category – but which cook takes it too far? Only time will tell.
TIPPING POINT AUSTRALIA OLYMPIC SPECIALS
Nine, Tuesday, 7.30pm
Surely there’s no stronger competitive spirit than that of an Olympian – but will the famously difficult TippingPointmachine reward their efforts? In this edition of the game show hosted by tennis ace Todd Woodbridge (pictured) –the first of two prime-time specials featuring Australia’s sporting stars – three of our nation’s swimming legends dive headfirst into a general knowledge quiz to raise money for their chosen charities. Olympic gold medallist Libby Trickett, Paralympic champion Blake Cochrane and multiple world record holder Emily Seebohm compete against each other to see who can make the biggest splash in the machine and raise the most cash.
SEVEN (6, 7)
NINE (8, 9) 6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Planet America. (Final, R) 10.30 That Pacific Sports Show. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Silent Witness. (Madl, R) 2.00 The Split. (Ml, R) 3.00 Restoration Australia. (PG, R) 3.55 Miriam & Alan: Lost In Scotland And Beyond… (PG, R) 4.45 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 9.15 Paul O’Grady For The Love Of Dogs Xmas. (PGa, R) 10.10 Great Canal Journeys. (PGan, R) 11.05 Icons. (PGav, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 The Dagger In The Cathedral Of Florence. (Mav, R) 3.00 NITV News: Nula. 3.30 Haka Warriors 2022. 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Haka Warriors 2023. 4.15 Scenic Coastal Walks With Kate Humble. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Gardening Australia. Costa Georgiadis visits an ornamental garden.
8.30 Silent Witness. (Final, MA15+a) As the evidence mounts against the accused police officer, the local CID finds dissent within their ranks.
9.30 Gruen. (R) Presented by Wil Anderson. 10.10 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) Presented by Tom Gleeson.
10.35 Austin. (PG, R)
11.05 ABC Late News.
11.25 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R)
12.10 Love Your Garden. (R)
1.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
Programs. 7.05pm Andy And The Band. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Strange Chores. 8.00 Hard Quiz Kids. 8.30 BTN Newsbreak. 8.35 Operation Ouch! 9.05 Officially Amazing. 9.35 Dragon Ball Super. 9.55 Supernatural Academy. 10.20 The PM’s Daughter. 10.45 Phoenix Rise. 11.40 Good Game Spawn Point. 12.30am Rage. 1.30 TMNT. 2.15 The Legend Of Korra. 2.40 Shasha And Milo. 3.00 Hanazuki: Full Of Treasures. 3.10 The Next Step. 3.35 Odd Squad. 3.50 Close. 4.00 Moon And Me. 4.20 Teletubbies. 4.35
6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 The Movement And The Madman. (Ma)
8.30 Secrets Of The Lost Liners: Île De France. (Final, PGa)
A look at the SS ÎledeFrance
9.20 Bermuda Triangle: Into Cursed Waters: Death From Below. (PGa, R)
A team probes the Bermuda Triangle. 10.10 SBS World News Late. 10.40 World On Fire. (Final, Mav)
11.50 Cargo. (Mal, R)
3.30 Peer To Peer. (PGv, R)
4.30 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Johanna Griggs catches up with Julie Goodwin. 7.20 Football. AFL. Round 16. Brisbane Lions v Melbourne. 10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews. 11.15 Armchair Experts. (M)
A panel discusses all things AFL. 12.00 Criminal Confessions: Not My DNA. (Malv, R)
1.00 Boy To Man: The Snake Divers. (PG, 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 Mega Zoo. (PG, R) Bonnie must perform surgery on a zebra.
8.30 MOVIE: My Sister’s Keeper. (2009, Mal, R) A young girl decides to sue her parents for medical emancipation to avoid donating a kidney to her dying sibling. Cameron Diaz, Abigail Breslin, Alec Baldwin. 10.45 To Be Advised.
12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
1.35 Pointless. (PG, R)
2.30 Destination WA.
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. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer.
6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R) Hosted by Tom Gleisner. 8.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Ml, R) Graham Norton is joined on the red couch by Julia Roberts, Timothée Chalamet, Tom Hanks and Cher. 9.40 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) Presented by Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald.
10.40 10’s Late News.
The Project. (R)
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R)
Father Brown. (Final, Mv, R) 2.05 Gruen. (R) 2.40 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 3.10 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R) 3.40 Megafauna: What Killed Australia’s Giants? (R) 4.30 Restoration Australia. (Final, R) 5.30 Landline. (R)
6.00 Stuff The British Stole: Australia’s Egyptian Mystery. (PG, R) Marc Fennell investigates a mummy.
6.30 Back Roads: Hebel, Queensland. (R) Heather Ewart travels to Hebel.
7.00 ABC News. Takes a look at the top stories of the day, including coverage of developing stories and events.
7.30 Classic 100 Concert 2024. Coverage of the Classic 100 in concert with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra from Hamer Hall.
9.00 Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R) Barnaby and Winter investigate an attack on a beekeeper and the death of a villager.
10.35 Ladies In Black. (Ml, R) Angela scams her way into Goodes. 11.25 Shetland. (Mal, R) The search for Connor grows desperate. 12.25 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) Music video clips.
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R) 10.00 Lancefield Dreaming. (PG, R) 10.35 Outside: Beyond The Lens. (PG, R) 11.05 My Unique B&B. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Gymnastics. FIG Rhythmic World Cup Series. Round 5. Highlights. 4.00 Sailing. SailGP. Round 12. Highlights. 5.00 Sports Woman. 5.30 The Abyss: The Rise And Fall Of The Nazis. (PGa, R)
6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Jersey And Guernsey. On Jersey, a sailing duo are set to take part in the historic Gorey Regatta and are hoping to regain their title. 8.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 1. Florence to Rimini. 206km hilly stage. From Italy. 2.20 Blinded. (MA15+a, R) Bea is reunited with Peder. 4.10 Peer To Peer. (R) Presented by David Rubenstein. 4.40 Bamay: Murrumbidgee River – Ngunnawal, Wiradjuri And Ngarigo Country. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6am WorldWatch.
10.00 Most Expensivest. Noon Scrubs.
SEVEN (6, 7)
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Tattersall’s Tiara Raceday, McKell Cup Day and Caulfield Winter Series Day. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Football. AFL. Round 16. Geelong v Essendon. From the MCG. 10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews taking a look back at all the action from the game.
11.00 To Be Advised.
12.45 Criminal Confessions: Chris Watts – Confession Untold. (MA15+av, R) Takes a look at the 2018 murders of Shanann Watts and her daughters at the hands of her husband Chris.
2.30 Home Shopping.
4.00 Drop Dead Weird. (R) Three Australian siblings move to a bed and breakfast in Ireland with their zombie parents.
5.00 House Of Wellness. (PGa, R) Luke Darcy, Jo Stanley and Luke Hines look at locations that highlight living well.
7TWO (62, 72)
NINE (8, 9)
6.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 6.30 A Current Affair. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Destination WA. (PG, R) 12.30 Business Drive. 1.00 Great Australian Detour. 1.30 MOVIE: The Cutting Edge. (1992, PGl, R) D.B. Sweeney, Moira Kelly, Terry O’Quinn. 3.30 The Lap. (Final) 4.30 Country House Hunters Australia. (PG, R) 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 Getaway. (PG)
6.00 9News Saturday.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 MOVIE: Twister. (1996, PGvla, R) Two meteorologists, on the brink of divorce, are forced to work together after they are caught in a severe storm. Helen Hunt, Bill Paxton.
9.45 MOVIE: Volcano. (1997, Mv, R) A minor earthquake in Los Angeles causes a volcanic eruption which threatens to destroy the city. Tommy Lee Jones, Anne Heche.
11.45 MOVIE: Song To Song. (2017, Madlns) Two couples chase music success. Ryan Gosling.
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)
9GEM (81, 92)
6am Children’s Programs. 7.20pm Bluey. 7.30 Hard Quiz Kids. 7.55 The Crystal Maze. 8.45 All-Round Champion. 9.35 MOVIE: Fantastic Mr. Fox. (2009, PG) 11.00 Good Game Spawn Point. 11.45 BTN High. 11.50 Rage. 1.25am TMNT. 2.10 The Legend Of Korra. 2.30 Shasha And Milo. 2.55 Hanazuki: Full Of Treasures. 3.05 The Next Step. 3.25 Odd Squad. 3.55 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 1.30pm Motor Racing. IndyCar Series. Grand Prix of Monterey. H’lights. 2.35 Rich House, Poor House. 4.35 Travel Guides. 5.40 MOVIE: Bridge To Terabithia. (2007, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Jupiter Ascending. (2015, M) 10.05 MOVIE: Kane. (2023, MA15+) 11.45 Court Cam. 12.15am Angel Of Vengeance.
6am Morning Programs. 1.10pm MOVIE: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. (1968, PG) 3.45 Kutcha’s Carpool Koorioke. 4.00 NITV News: Nula. 4.30 Brazil Untamed. 5.20 Going Places. 6.20 News. 6.30 First People’s Kitchen. 7.00 The Other Side. 7.30 Kutcha’s Carpool Koorioke. 7.40 Miniseries: The Walk-In. 8.30 MOVIE: Housebound. (2014, MA15+) 10.25 Buddy Guy: The Blues Chase The Blues Away. 12.05am Late Programs. NITV (34)
6am Steel
Magnolias. Continued. (1989, PG) 7.55 I Capture The Castle. (2003, PG) 10.00 All You Need Is Crime. (2019, M, Italian) 11.55 Mindscape. (2013, M) 1.45pm Capricorn One. (1977, PG) 4.00 When Mum Is Away… With The Family. (2020, PG, Italian) 5.55 2001: A Space Odyssey. (1968) 8.30 Bull. (2021, MA15+) 10.10 Ricordi? (2018, MA15+, Italian) 12.15am Late Programs.
Sunday, June 30
ABC TV (2) SBS (3)
6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Insiders. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 The World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30 Songs Of Praise. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 2.30 The Secret History Of The British Garden. (R) 3.30 Simply Nigella. (R) 4.20 Secrets Of The Museum. (R) 5.10 Grand Designs Revisited. (PG, R) 6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 10.30 Outside: Beyond The Lens. (R) 11.00 Ireland In Music. (R) 12.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 1. H’lights. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 3.55 Grand Tours Of Scotland’s Rivers. (PG, R) 4.30 Tour De France 2024 H’lights Review. 5.30 The Abyss: Rise & Fall Of The Nazis. (PGa, R)
6.00 Antiques Roadshow.
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG) Hosted by Adam Hills.
8.00 Austin. (PG) A filmmaker takes over the documentary.
8.30 Ladies In Black. (PG) A catalogue photoshoot brings tensions to the boil between Magda and Mrs Ambrose.
9.20 The Split. (Ma, R) Tensions rise as Hannah and Nathan struggle to disentangle their lives. Christie arrives in London.
10.20 Shetland. (Mal, R)
11.20 Annika. (Ma, R)
12.10 The Trouble With Maggie Cole. (Final, Mv, R)
Miraculous World: Paris, Tales Of Shadybug And Claw Noir. 12.05am BTN High. 12.10 And We Danced. 1.10 Critters TV. 1.20 Operation Ouch! 1.50 Holly Hobbie. 2.10 Hank Zipzer. 2.35
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Arc De Triomphe: The Passion Of A Nation. (PG) Takes a look at the Arc de Triomphe, a monument at the heart of Paris. 8.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 2. Cesenatico to Bologne. 199km hilly stage. From Italy.
1.50 Battle Of Britain: 3 Days To Save The UK. (PG, R) Part 1 of 3. 2.40 Hitler: Countdown To War. (PGav, R) Part 1 of 3. 3.35 Peer To Peer. (R) Presented by David Rubenstein.
4.35 Bamay: Murrumbidgee River – Wiradjuri Country. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera News.
TEN (5, 10)
6.00 The Brighter Side: Save. Grow. Dream. Australians share bright ideas and tips.
6.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) A husky cross could be the right fit for a family. Partners get the chance to tame a stress-ball of a canine.
7.30 The Dog House. (PGa, R) Deaf parents and their mischievous boys meet a cheeky cockapoo puppy.
8.30 Ambulance UK. (Mal) It is Easter bank holiday weekend and the North West Ambulance Service receive a spike in the number of mental health related calls. Paramedics respond to a breach birth, a category 1 emergency. 11.00 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) Presented by Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.
7MATE (64, 73)
9GO! (82, 93)
(6, 7)
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 11.00 House Of Wellness. (PGa, R) 12.00 Football. VFL. Round 14. Richmond v Carlton. 2.30 AFL Pre-Game Show. 3.00 Football. AFL Round 16. Richmond v Carlton.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Dream Home. (PGl) Hosted by Dr Chris Brown. 8.45 7NEWS Spotlight. An exclusive special investigation.
9.45 The Latest: Seven News.
10.15 Code 1: Minute By Minute: The Bedside Murders. (Mav, R) A look at the case of Roger Dean.
11.15 Born To Kill? David Carpenter. (MA15+av, R) A look at the case of David Carpenter.
12.15 Lipstick Jungle. (Ms, R)
1.15 Travel Oz. (PG, R)
2.00 Home Shopping.
3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise 5am News.
5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 9News Sunday.
7.00 Travel Guides. (PGl) The guides head to the Cook Islands.
8.00 60 Minutes. Current affairs program.
9.00 The Murder Of Lyn Dawson: Unlikely Heroes. (Mal, R) Part 3 of 4. Lynette Dawson’s loved ones push for her disappearance to be properly investigated.
10.00 Footy Furnace. (Mlv) A look at the latest round of football.
11.00 9News Late.
11.25 Transplant. (MA15+m)
1.05 The Lap. (R)
2.05 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (PG, R)
3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)
4.30 Drive TV. (R) 5.00 Today Early News.
5.30 Today.
6.30 The Sunday Project. Panellists dissect, digest and reconstitute the daily news, events and hottest topics.
7.30 MasterChef Australia. A fresh batch of talented and passionate amateur cooks competes to impress the judges.
8.55 Tulsa King. (MA15+v) Dwight visits Tina before returning to Tulsa. Pete agrees to send Goodie to Oklahoma. Roxy tries to keep the FBI at bay. Dwight has an offer for Mitch. 9.45 FBI. (Mv, R) Scola suspects the mother of a five-year-old kidnapping victim is hiding something. 11.30 The Sunday Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am Morning Programs. 11.55 Hudson & Rex. 1.35pm The Swiping Game. 1.55 Turban Legend: Untold Australia. 3.00 Cycling. Tour de France. H’lights. 4.00 Blaktrax. 4.30 WorldWatch. 5.00 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 5.25 Alone Denmark. 6.35 Great Australian Walks With Julia Zemiro. 7.35 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 MH370: The Lost Flight. 9.30 WWE Legends. 11.05 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 House Of Wellness. 11.00 Escape To The Country. Noon House Of Wellness. 1.00 The Yorkshire Vet. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.45 The Highland Vet. 3.45 Bondi Vet. 4.45 Escape To The Country. 5.45 Escape To The Perfect Town. 6.45 Escape To The Country. 7.45 Mrs Brown’s Boys. 8.30 Endeavour. 10.30 Kath & Kim. 11.05 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 8.30 The Incredible Journey. 9.00 Turning Point. 9.30 TV Shop. 10.00 My Favorite Martian. 10.30 Getaway. 11.00 NRL Sunday Footy Show. 1pm MOVIE: Frankie And Johnny. (1966) 3.00
Monday, July 1
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 Australia Remastered. (R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 3.00 Restoration Australia. (PG, R) 3.55 Miriam & Alan: Lost In Scotland And Beyond… (PG, R) 4.45 Grand Designs: The Streets. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
Biggest Diamond. (PG) 8.30 Four Corners. Investigative
program.
Media Watch. (PG) Hosted by Paul Barry. 9.35 Monday’s Experts. (M) Hosted by Tony Armstrong and Catherine Murphy. 10.05 Gruen. (R) 10.40 ABC Late News. 10.55 The Business. (R) 11.15 Planet America. (Final, R) 11.45 You Can’t Ask That. (Mal, R) 12.15 Grand Designs: The Streets. (PG, R) 1.00 Parliament Question Time. 2.00 The Secret History Of The British Garden. (R) 3.05 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.40 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Landline. (R) 5.00 Art Works. (PGa, R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 WorldWatch. 9.40 Peer To Peer. (PG, R) 10.10 WorldWatch. 11.00 Tour De France 2024 Highlights Review. (R) 12.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 2. Highlights. 1.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 A Short History Of Living Longer. (Ma, R) 3.00 Trail Towns. (PG, R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.05 Jeopardy! (R) 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Tour De France 2024 Highlights Review.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. Contestants are given two minutes to answer questions on their chosen subject.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Amazing Railway Adventures With Nick Knowles: Malaysia. (PGa, R) English TV presenter Nick Knowles takes three railway journeys in Malaysia.
8.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 3. Plaisance to Turin. 230.5km flat stage. From Italy.
1.45 Sisi. (MA15+asv, R) Franz chases Andrassy from court. 3.45 Peer To Peer. (R) Presented by David Rubenstein. 4.45 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
SEVEN (6, 7)
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 2.00 Catch Phrase. (PG) 3.00 The Chase. Hosted by Bradley Walsh. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. Hosted by Larry Emdur.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGav)
7.30 Dream Home. (PGl) In the final cycle of the NSW dream homes, the contestants have seven days to complete their renovations.
9.00 Alert: Missing Persons Unit. (Mav) The team investigates when a woman runs down a man and forces him to get in her car at gunpoint.
10.00 S.W.A.T. (Mdv) Hondo stumbles across a heroin operation.
11.00 The Latest: Seven News.
11.30 Evil By Design: The Man Behind The Curtain. (Mav, R) Part 2 of 3.
12.30 The Event. (Mav, R)
1.30 Kochie’s Business Builders. (R)
2.00 Home Shopping.
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise 5am News.
5.30 Sunrise.
Man. (2014, M) 9.45 The Year Of Fury. (2020, MA15+, Spanish) 11.40 Late Programs. 7MATE (64, 73) 6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm Utopia Generations. 1.55 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. 2.00 Shortland St. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 4.35 Motown Magic. 5.00 Our Stories: Connecting With Country. 5.30 News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News. 6.40 Brazil Untamed. 7.30 The Blinding Of Isaac Woodard. 8.30 Living Black. 9.05 Takeover. 10.35 Late Programs. NITV (34)
Tuesday, July 2
ABC TV (2) SBS (3)
6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Secret Science. (R) 10.30 Monday’s Experts. (M, R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Miniseries: Ridley Road. (Mv, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 3.00 Restoration Australia. (R) 3.55 Miriam & Alan: Lost In Scotland And Beyond… (PG, R) 4.40 Grand Designs: The Streets. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 7.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 3. Highlights. 8.00 WorldWatch. 11.00 Tour De France 2024 Highlights Review. (R) 12.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 3. Highlights. 1.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 A Short History Of Living Longer. (PGa, R) 3.00 Living Black. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. 4.05 Jeopardy! (R) 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Tour De France 2024 Highlights Review.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. Presented by Marc Fennell. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Great British Railway Journeys: Denham To Swindon. Presented by Michael Portillo. 8.30 Insight. Presenter Kumi Taguchi is joined by people with first-hand experience of the issue, as well as commentators, to explore how cheating death can change your relationship to life and loved ones.
SEVEN (6, 7)
5.00 Art Works. (PGa, R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
9.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 4. Pinerolo to Valloire. 140km mountain stage. From Italy and France. 1.50 Unseen. (Mals, R) 3.35 Peer To Peer. (R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PGav)
7.30 Dream Home. (PGl) There is a lot at stake with only a few days left until the final dream home reveals.
9.10 The Good Doctor. (Ma) The team deals with a mass casualty event that forces them to put aside their emotions following a recent tragedy.
10.10 Ambulance: Code Red. (Mav) Two men are injured in an explosion. 11.10 The Latest: Seven News.
11.40 The Real Manhunter: The Night Stalker Delroy Grant. (Mav, R) Takes a look at Delroy Grant.
7.30 Do You Want To Live Forever? (PGam) Part 3 of 4. Participants bravely confront their deepest medical fears as they take on challenging tests to uncover the secrets to defeating disease and extending human lifespan.
8.40 Limitless With Chris Hemsworth: Fasting. (PGa) Chris Hemsworth finds out how changing his eating habits can help his quest for longevity. He puts his mettle to the test with a four-day fast before hunting for his next meal off the Great Barrier Reef.
9.45 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 1. From the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, England. 12.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 1 Late.
5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
TEN (5, 10)
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Tipping Point Australia Olympic Specials. (PG) Three contestants go headto-head against a mesmerising machine with one lucky participant playing for the jackpot. Hosted by Todd Woodbridge. 9.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 2. From the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, England. 12.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 2 Late. From the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, England.
5.00 Today Early News. A look at all the news from Australia and around the world, as well as the latest sport and weather. 5.30 Today. The latest in news and current affairs.
6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 MasterChef Australia. A fresh batch of amateur cooks competes. 8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week. 9.40 Ghosts. (Return, PGls) Sam, Jay and the remaining ghosts unravel the mystery of which of their number passed into the afterlife. 10.05 Just For Laughs Australia. (MA15+s, R) Hosted by Nath Valvo. 10.35 10’s Late News. 11.00 The Project. (R) 12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R)
(5,
6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 MasterChef Australia. A fresh batch of amateur cooks competes.
Wednesday, July 3
ABC TV (2) SBS (3)
6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Four Corners. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 National Press Club Address.
1.35 Media Watch. (PG, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 3.00 Restoration Australia. (R) 3.55 Miriam & Alan: Lost In Scotland And Beyond… (PG, R) 4.45 Grand Designs: The Streets. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.30 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 Gruen. Wil Anderson and a panel of experts analyse the advertising industry and consumerism.
9.05 Austin. (PG, R) A filmmaker takes over the documentary.
9.35 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) Hosted by Adam Hills.
10.10 QI. (PG, R)
10.40 ABC Late News.
10.55 The Business. (R)
11.10 Wreck. (Malv, R)
12.45 Parliament Question Time.
1.45 Grand Designs: The Streets. (R) 2.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.25 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Landline. (R) 5.00 Art Works. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6.00 WorldWatch. 7.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 4. Highlights. 8.00 WorldWatch. 11.00 Tour De France 2024 Highlights Review. (R) 12.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 4. Highlights. 1.00 WorldWatch.
2.00 Insight. (R) 3.00 Trail Towns. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. (R) 4.05 Jeopardy! (R) 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Tour De France 2024 Highlights Review.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. Presented by Marc Fennell.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Michael Mosley: The Doctor Who Changed Britain. (PG) Takes a look back at an broadcasting career of the late Michael Mosley which spanned almost 40 years.
8.10 The Truth About Sleep. (R) Takes a look at the nature of sleep and what happens when people do not get enough of it.
9.20 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 5. Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne to SaintVulbas. 177.5km flat stage. From France.
1.55 Trom. (Mv, R)
3.35 Peer To Peer. (R)
4.35 Bamay: Arrernte Country. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
(31) 6am
Programs. 7.20pm Bluey. 7.30 Shaun
6am WorldWatch.
10.00 Front Up. Noon WorldWatch. 12.30 Marry Me, Marry My Family. 1.30 WorldWatch. 2.00 Tour De France 2024 Highlights Review. 3.00 Cycling. Tour de France. H’lights. 4.00 WorldWatch. 5.30 Brooklyn Nine-Nine. 6.20 Forged In Fire. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Under The Banner Of Heaven. (Premiere) 12.10am Late Programs.
SEVEN (6, 7)
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.45 Motorbike Cops. (PGl, R) 2.15 Catch Phrase. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)
7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PGl) Lee Mack hosts a game show where contestants must answer increasingly obscure questions.
8.30 The Front Bar. (Ml) Hosts Mick Molloy, Sam Pang and Andy Maher take a lighter look at all things AFL.
9.30 Talking Footy. A look at the week’s AFL news, hosted by Trent Cotchin, Joel Selwood and Mitch Cleary.
10.30 The Latest: Seven News.
11.00 Unbelievable Moments
Caught On Camera. (PGa, R) Footage of headline-grabbing moments.
12.00 Dracula. (MA15+hv)
1.00 Travel Oz. (PG, R)
2.00 Home Shopping.
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise 5am News.
5.30 Sunrise.
7TWO (62,
6am Morning Programs. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Harry’s Practice. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 The Yorkshire Steam Railway: All Aboard. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Medical Emergency. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30
7.30 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo: On The Move. Taronga’s African savannah exhibit welcomes some giraffes as its first residents, followed by five South American capybara by way of a zoo in New Zealand.
8.30 Footy Classified. (M) A team of footy experts tackle the AFL’s big issues and controversies. Hosted by Eddie McGuire, Matthew Lloyd, Jimmy Bartel and Damian Barrett. 9.30 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 3. From the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, England.
12.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 3 Late.
5.00 Today Early News. A look at the latest news, sport and weather. 5.30 Today. The latest in news and current affairs.
9GEM (81,
1.50
2.05
TEN (5, 10)
6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer.
6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news.
7.30 MasterChef Australia. A fresh batch of talented and passionate amateur cooks competes to impress the judges.
8.45 NCIS: Sydney. (Final, Mav) JD’s son is kidnapped by an assassin in exchange for a wanted criminal in NCIS custody. 9.45 FBI: International. (Mav) The fly team heads to Bulgaria in search of a wanted criminal who is exploiting underage American girls. 10.35 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 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.
And
NITV (34)
6am Morning Programs. 1.55pm The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. 2.00 Shortland St. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 4.35 Motown Magic. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 Te Ao With Moana. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News. 6.40 Brazil Untamed. 7.30 Kickin’ Back With Gilbert McAdam. 8.00 MOVIE: Girl’s Can’t Surf. (2020, M) 9.55 MOVIE: American History X. (1998, MA15+) Midnight Late Programs.
7MATE (64, 73) SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)
6am
Brideshead Revisited. Continued. (2008, PG) 7.25 A King In New York. (1957, PG) 9.25 Whisky Galore. (2016, PG) 11.15 A Most Wanted Man. (2014, M) 1.30pm Frantz. (2016, PG, French) 3.35 The Kid From The Big Apple. (2016, PG, Mandarin) 5.50 Walk With Me. (2017, PG) 7.35 28 Days. (2000, M) 9.30 You Were Never Really Here. (2017, MA15+) 11.10 Late Programs.
6am Morning Programs. Noon Pawn Stars. 1.00 Outback Truckers. 2.00 Counting Cars. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Supercar Customiser: Yianni. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Highway Patrol. 8.00 The Force: Behind The Line. 8.30 World’s Wildest Police Videos. 10.30 Live PD: Police Patrol. 11.00 Late Programs.
Life For Half The Price. 3.05 Antiques Roadshow. 3.35 MOVIE: Carry On Regardless. (1961) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Wimbledon 2024 Pre-Show. 8.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day
9GO! (82, 93)
Sheep. 7.35 The Inbestigators. 7.50 Little Lunch. 8.05 Fresh Off The Boat. 8.25 Matilda And The Ramsay Bunch. 8.45 BTN Newsbreak. 8.50 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 9.15 Robot Wars. 10.15 Doctor Who. 11.05 Merlin. 11.45 Good Game Spawn Point. 12.30am Rage. 1.30 Critters TV. 1.40 Operation Ouch! 2.10 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. Noon Motor Racing. Formula E. Portland ePrix. H’lights. 1.05 Young Sheldon. 1.30 Bewitched. 2.00 Full House. 2.30 The Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 The Nanny. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: There’s Something About Mary. (1998, MA15+) 11.00 Seinfeld. 11.30 Late Programs.
Thursday, July 4
ABC TV (2) SBS (3)
SEVEN (6, 7)
6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Stuff The British Stole. (PG, R) 10.30 Simply Nigella. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Secret Science. (Final, R) 1.25 The Greek Islands With Julia Bradbury. (R) 2.00 Parliament. 3.00 Restoration Australia. (PG, R) 3.55 Martin Clunes: Islands Of The Pacific. (PG, R) 4.40 Grand Designs: The Streets. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 7.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 5. Highlights. 8.00 WorldWatch. 11.00 Tour De France 2024 Highlights Review. (R) 12.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 5. Highlights. 1.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 A Short History Of Living Longer. (PGas, R) 3.00 Trail Towns. (PG, R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Jeopardy! (R) 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Tour De France 2024 Highlights Review. 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: The Wedding Veil. (2022, PGa) Lacey Chabert, Autumn Reeser, Alison Sweeney. 2.00 Kochie’s Business Builders. 2.30 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News.
7.30 7.30.
8.00 Grand Designs Revisited. (PG) Part 2 of 3. 8.50 Grand Designs: The Streets. (Return) Hosted by Kevin McCloud. 9.35 Tony Armstrong’s ExtraOrdinary Things. (PGl, R) Part 5 of 5.
(R)
(R)
11.40 Talking Heads. (PG, R) 12.15 Grand Designs: The Streets. (Ml, R) 1.05 Parliament Question Time. 2.05 Martin Clunes: Islands Of The Pacific. (PG, R) 2.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Landline. (R) 5.00 Art Works. (PGa, R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. Presented by Marc Fennell. 6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Guillaume’s French Atlantic. (PG) Part 3 of 5. Guillaume Brahimi explores Pays de la Loire and Dordogne regions of France. 8.30 Martin Clunes Secret World Of Guide Dogs. Follows actor Martin Clunes as he rehomes fitness guru Jaina Mistry’s retired guide dog Laura.
9.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 6. Mâcon to Dijon. 163.5km flat stage. From France.
2.00 The Congregation. (Mas, R) 3.40 Peer To Peer. (PG, R) 4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)
8.30 Britain’s Got Talent. (PG) Auditions continue as weird, wacky and wonderful acts compete in front of celebrity judges Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon, Bruno Tonioli and Simon Cowell. Hosted by Ant and Dec.
10.45 Air Crash Investigations: Deadly Exchange. (PGa, R) Explores the crash of Flight 5966. 12.45 The Goldbergs. (PGl, R) Beverly enlists the help of Barry and Erica.
7.30 Wimbledon 2024 Pre-Show. Pre-game coverage of Wimbledon tennis tournament, featuring reviews, previews, interviews, highlights, opinions and topical stories, from the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club.
8.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 4. From the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, England. 12.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 4 Late. From the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, England.
5.00 Today Early News. A look at all the news from Australia and around the world, as well as the latest sport and weather.
5.30 Today. The latest in news and current affairs.
6am WorldWatch. 10.00 Front Up. 12.05pm WorldWatch. 12.35 Hypothetical. 1.30 WorldWatch. 2.00 Tour De France 2024 Highlights Review. 3.00 Cycling. Tour de France. H’lights. 4.00 WorldWatch. 5.25 Brooklyn Nine-Nine. 6.15 Forged In Fire. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 History’s Greatest Heists With Pierce Brosnan. (Premiere) 10.10 Late Programs. 6am Shopping. 6.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 Medical Emergency. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Harry’s Practice. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 Auction Squad. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Medical Emergency. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Father Brown. 8.30 Shetland. 11.00 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 12.55pm The Young And The Restless. 1.50 Explore. 2.05 Country Life For Half The Price.
6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 Taskmaster Australia. Josh bares all in the prize task. The Taskmaster commands contestants to show him how strong they are. 8.40 Law & Order: SVU. (Msv) The discovery of an unconscious teenager sparks a missing persons investigation. 10.30 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 10.55 The Project. (R) A look
FROM THE ARCHIVES
The Geelong Independent looks back through the pages of our archives
16 years ago
June 27, 2008
A six-year-old Geelong boy has learnt a skill of dolphins to overcome blindness, according to his mother.
Lovely Banks’ Danielle Neyenhuis said son Caleb had “amazed” observers with his ability to navigate using echoes from clicking his tongue.
11 years ago
June 28, 2013
A stretch of farmland between Geelong and Anglesea could become a battleground on the controversial mining practice of fracking. Proponents and opponents have emerged after the Independent reported two weeks ago the region was a fracking target, with Lakes Oil holding a local exploration permit.
6 years ago
June 29, 2018
Authorities have warned swimmers and pet-owners to stay away from the Barwon River as a toxic flush of acidic water moves toward Geelong.
“Dogs should be kept away from swimming in or drinking river water in affected areas,” said Graham Phelps, Corangamite Catchment Management Authority’s (CCMA) chief executive officer.
1 year ago
June 30, 2023
Geelong council has approved its 2023-24 budget, fully restoring funding for Kardinia Aquatic Centre and lifesavers but only partially so for the Geelong Regional Library Corporation (GRLC).
At a tense and sometimes fractious council meeting on Tuesday, June 27, councillors by turns goaded and attempted to soothe a public gallery bent on having its voice heard.
The Animals still rocking
By Matt Hewson
For six decades, generations of budding guitar players (this writer included) have begun their musical journeys with The Animals’ 1964 hit House of the Rising Sun.
The enduring legacy of The Animals’ catalogue, which also includes We Gotta Get OutofThisPlace,It’sMyLife,andDon’tLetMe Be Misunderstood, has kept the band’s original drummer John Steel playing ever since.
“It’s such a pleasure to play these songs, they still stand up so well, and it’s just great to be able to play to an audience which could range from people of my age to teenagers and young kids just starting out in the first band,” Steel said.
“We always go out at the end of the show... and there’s always somebody who’ll say, ‘House of the Rising Sun was the first song I ever learned on my first guitar.’
“It could be a guy in his 60s or it could be a kid of 15 years old, but the number of times
people say that to us, it’s amazing.”
TheAnimalsformedin1962-63inNewcastle, England and exploded onto the world stage in 1964 with their transatlantic number one version of House of the Rising Sun.
Steel recalled those heady days, heading to the USA on the band’s first American tour.
“To be flying across the Atlantic to our first gigs in New York in 1964 was just like a dream cometrue;theywereabsolutelyexcitingtimes,”
he said. “Just about all our inspiration for when we were teenagers in the 50s was from across the Atlantic. It was music, movies, books... Americaatthattimetous,itwaslikeadifferent planet.
“We saw America in the movies and on the television, but it always seemed so far away from our provincial life in the UK.”
The Animals now consists of Steel, frontman Danny Handley, keyboard player Barney Williams and bassist Norm Helm, who will present the band’s classic repertoire.
“It’s just so much fun, you can get a buzz going every night and everybody locks in,” Steel said.
“We just love doing it, it’s not hard work.
And it seems like the audience gets something of that vibe from us, because we always end up with a standing ovation, so we must be doing something right. It’s criminal that we get paid well for doing something that we love doing.”
The Animals are at the Geelong Art Centre’s Story House on Sunday, July 7.
Iconic whodunit still entertaining
Geelong will play host to the longest running play in the world when Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap comes to Geelong Arts Centre (GAC) this week.
Barring a brief hiatus during the COVID-19 pandemic,theshowhasruncontinuouslysince its world premiere in 1952 with more than 29,500 to date.
The Australian production of the by turns thrilling and humorous whodunit is returning after a sell-out capital city tour last year, with legendary Australian performers Gerry Connolly(MrParavicini)andGeraldineTurner (Mrs Boyle) and Helpmann Award winner Alex Rathgeber (Giles Ralston) reprising their roles from that tour.
Actor Hannah Fredericksen (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Dream Lover), now based in Geelong, has joined the cast this year as Mollie Ralston.
She said she was having “an amazing time” being part of the iconic mystery.
“It’s both an honour and a little bit intimidating, we have the amazing Robyn Nevindirecting,andshe’sbeenreallyincredible at allowing us to find our own versions of these characters,” she said.
“These characters are very well-worn shoes, but there’s something really beautiful in the writing that is so clever. There’s so much on the page for you, you’re really held by what Agatha Christie has given you.
“There’s an amazing thriller aspect to it, it keeps people on the edge of their seat.
Laughing it up in Drysdale
Women of Wit is coming to Drysdale with a lineup of hilarious comedians ready to make everyone laugh.
The show will feature the comedic talents of Prue Blake, Patti Fawcett, Alex Ward and He Huang as they make their way to The Potato Shed on Saturday, July 13.
Sarah Maree Cameron will also join the lineup for her first Women of Wit show and said she was excited to collaborate with other “incredible comedians”.
“It’s one of the great things about doing comedy that you get to cross paths with people and meet new comedians... and it’s a real honour to be part of a lineup like this,” she said.
“I only got into comedy, doing stand-up, about six years ago. I’ve been performing and doing improv and theatre and have been in the media space for a very long time previous to that.
“It was very much thanks to me seeing so many women and other gender diverse people in comedy and in that art space that I felt comfortable that I could do this.”
Cameron said she always feels honoured when people come to see her shows and that events like Women of Wit were a great way to encourage women into the comedic space.
“I always think what a privilege I have to be up on stage and hopefully making most of, if not all, the room laugh,” she said.
The show has a tradition where audiences members are asked not to reveal the twist after the show.
“It’s pretty incredible, the audience is complicit in continuing the mystery of the show,” Fredericksensaid.
“But the thing that really surprised me is that it’s so entertaining, it’s really funny. I don’t think people who come to see a whodunit thriller expect to laugh, and they really laugh.”
“It amazes me that it’s been running for as long as it has and there isn’t really that information out there. It’s sort of a bond between the audience and the show across the world.”
Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap is at GAC from July 4 to 7.
“It’s really special to be able to make people smile and make people laugh... and it’s reassuring to know that shows like this are the tip of the iceberg for what is possible and what’s to come.”
Tickets for Women of Wit at 8pm on July 13 are $35, or $32 for concessions, and are available through The Potato Shed.
Jena Carr
Matt Hewson
Hannah Fredericksen and Alex Rathgeber star in Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap. (Joel Devereux)
Sarah Maree Cameron joins the lineup for Women of Wit in Drysdale on July 13. (Louisa Jones) 415694_09
The Animals. (Supplied)
PUZZLES
To solve a Sudoku puzzle, every number from 1 to 9 must appear in: each of the nine vertical columns, each of the nine horizontal rows and each of the nine 3 x 3 boxes. Remember, no number can occur more than once in any row, column or box.
ACROSS
1 Expend (3)
3 Choice (10)
10 Applaud (7)
11 Southern Pacific region (7)
12 Facilities of a building (9)
13 Ancient South American civilisation (4)
15 Florida fort (10)
17 Large jug (4)
19 Accepted standard (4)
20 Child of one’s child (10)
23 Keyboard error (4)
25 Insipid (9)
27 Members of a powerful military caste in feudal Japan (7)
28 Hub for military planes (7)
29 They protect the eyes from the glare (10)
30 Charter (3)
DOWN
1 Ineffectual (10)
2 The British Treasury (9)
4 Rest (9)
5 Moves steadily (5)
6 Watery (6)
7 Babysitter (5)
8 Web auction site (4)
9 Acting with ease (6)
14 Rainbow-coloured (10)
16 Painting of the countryside (9)
18 British civil service (coll) (9)
21 Said when raising a glass (6)
22 Light reddish brown (6)
24 Arab state (5)
25 Counterparts (5)
26 Egyptian goddess (4)
Using the nine letters in the grid, how
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 nouns ending in “s”.
1 Colloquially, what is a cakewalk?
2 Where is the Bredikhin crater located?
3 For which three films has Daniel Day-Lewis won an Academy Award for Best Actor?
4 In which city was Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja born?
5 To which continent is the kangaroo rat native?
6 In which year was X (formerly Twitter) created and launched?
7 Maleficent is the main antagonist in which animated Disney film?
8 Which motor company makes the vehicle X-Trail?
9 Matt Damon (pictured) stars as a former criminal named Max in which 2013 sci-fi action film?
10 What is a female moose called?
No. 191
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.
Christian Singles
Church visit: Sunday July 7, meet 9.50am (sit together) for 10am at Norlane Church of Christ. Book by 5pm July 5.
■ 0409 147 604
Christmas in July dinner, Saturday July 13, 6.30pm, 3 meats and desert – $30.50 or a la carte), Leopold Sportsmans Club. Book by July 8.
■ 0418 672 570
Christmas in July lunch at a private home, Saturday July 20, 12.30pm. Book and for more information by 5pm July 18.
■ 0409 132 568
Geelong Vietnam Veterans Coffee and a chat at 31 Mt Pleasant Road, Belmont. Open Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10am-3pm. Fortnightly lunch at various locations. Meetings second Monday of each month.
■ Gary, 0400 862 727
Carpet Bowls
Leopold Hall, 805-809 Bellarine Highway, Wednesday and Friday each week, 1pm to 3.15pm. $4 Admission and includes afternoon tea.
■ 0400 500 402
Welcome mat
Belmont Uniting Church every Friday from 10am to 1pm. Games, lunch and friendship.
■ Fay, 0409 361 414 OMNI
Older Men New Ideas men’s friendly informal chat group, South Barwon Community Centre, 33 Mt Pleasant Road, Belmont, 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month, 10.30am.
■ Allan, 0409 665 608
Lara Community Market
Run by Rotary Club of Lara District every second Sunday of the month at Lara RSL from 9am to 1pm.
Geelong Breakfast Lions Club Meets first Tuesday of each month, 8am at The Eastern Hub, East Geelong.
■ ajd53m@yahoo.com
Geelong Amateur Radio Club
Storrer Street Clubhouse, Geelong, Wednesdays 1.30pm to 4pm and Fridays at 6.30pm.
■ Robert, 0438 409 979, or vk3atl.org
Geelong’s Soroptimist International Service club for women and girls, every second Tuesday of the month from 6pm at Belmont RSL.
■ 0455 835 691, or geelong@siswp.com
Geelong Sports & Game Fishing Meets first and third Monday of the month at Belmont Park Pavilion, 7.30pm.
■ John, 0409 234 307
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
Geelong Anglers Club
Meets fourth Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm, 9 Yuille Street, Geelong West. Monthly fishing competitions.
■ Brian, 0417 190 092, or Ian 0470 114 787
Drysdale CWA
Every second Tuesday at 1pm and crafts every fourth Tuesday at 11.30am of each month at Drysdale RSL Club.
■ Jenny, 0452 258 333
Ballroom dance
Leopold Hall, 805-809 Bellarine Highway, Saturday June 29, 7.30pm-11pm, $10 includes supper, music Kevin. Sunday July 7, 2pm-5pm, $5, bring a plate, music Kevin.
■ 0400 500 402
Scottish country dancing classes
GOG Scottish Country Dance classes
7.30pm Tuesdays at Leopold Hill Hall, $5. No partner needed.
■ Vicki, 0412 762 983, or Barbara, 0419 511 781
Geelong Scottish Dance Highland dance classes for all ages
Wednesday from 4pm and Saturday from 10am at Western Heights Uniting Church Hall, St Herne Hill.
■ Christine, 0468 311 788, or facebook. com/GeelongScottishDance
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
Laughter Club Geelong
Saturdays 9am, Eastern Beach in front of the swimming enclosure. 30-minutes free laughter yoga done standing or seated.
■ 0418 521 265
Drysdale Day VIEW
Fourth Friday of each month at Portarlington Golf Club for lunch.
■ Margaret, 0431 636 090
Geelong Day VIEW
First Monday monthly from 11am at Eastern Hub, East Geelong.
■ geelongdayview@gmail.com
Leopold VIEW
Second Tuesday of each month at Leopold Sportsmans’ Club at 10.30am.
■ leopold.viewclub@gmail com
Geelong Evening VIEW
Third Monday of the month, 6pm at Waurn Ponds Hotel.
Lions Club International Enjoy meeting great people and help out your community at the same time. Clubs all over greater Geelong – 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
Chess
Group chess lessons at Geelong West. Suitable for beginners who have a reasonably firm understanding of the game rules. Kids and adults welcome.
■ Isaac, isaacsmith5603@gmail.com or 0406 199 457
Barefoot bowls
Bareena Bowling Club, Newtown, Friday twilight starting 6pm. $15 covers bowls and BBQ. Drinks at Crackerjack bar prices.
■ John, 0419 563 199
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
Grovedale East Ladies Probus Fourth Monday of each month, 10am, Waurn Ponds Hotel.
■ Sally Nelson, 0402 450 610, or nelsonsally59@gmail.com
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
Dancer’s Club Geelong Ballroom dance weekly, Leopold Hall 7.30pm-10.30pm. Admission $8 includes supper. Old time, New Vogue and Latin. CDs by Puff and Damian.
■ Russ, 5250 1937
Life Activities Club [Geelong Inc] Arvo tea dance every Thursday, Belmont Pavilion, 2pm-4pm, $5 entry.
■ Val, 5251 3529
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, leave a message on 5243 4042
Barwon Valley Belmont Probus First Thursday of the month, 10am, Waurn Ponds Hotel.
Sports Badminton: Corio Leisuretime Centre, Mondays 12.30-2.30pm. Beginners welcome.
Netball: YMCA Riversdale Road, Monday and Wednesday mornings, Thursday nights. Walking netball also played. Umpire training available.
■ Maureen, 0429 397 015
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
Out and about
Independent photographer Louisa Jones had a wander around McDonald Reserve in Belmont on Saturday June 22 to take these photographs of people enjoying the South Barwon vs Leopold footy clash.
1/ Alfie, Sunny, Harry, Lenny, Jack, Sully and Sam. 2/ McKenzie and Xavier. 3/ Rod Clark with sons Ned and Harry. 4/ Ashley Amourgis and George. 5/ Tammy and Ash Morphet. 6/ Oliver Johnson and Bella. 7/ Daniel, Flynn and Julian. 8/ Billie, Harry and Archer. 9/ Ruth Dickins, Fiona Mitchell and Caroline Dickins. 10/ Lennox and Archer. 11/ Gabe McCelland, Bree Filippone and Claire Humphrey. 12/ Geoff and Sharon Bumpstead and Marley. (Pictures: Louisa Jones) 414694
CHAIRPERSON VACANCIES
CLASS A CEMETERY TRUSTS
The Minister for Health is pleased to invite applications for part-time trust chairperson positions on the following Victorian Class A cemetery trusts:
•Ballarat General Cemeteries Trust
•Geelong Cemeteries Trust
•Greater Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust
•Remembrance Parks Central Victoria
•Southern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust
This is an exciting opportunity for suitably qualified and experienced individuals to lead and contribute to the governance of these cemetery trusts. Class A cemetery trusts are responsible for the proper management and governance of Victorian cemeteries under the Cemeteries and Crematoria Act 2003
The trust chairperson will lead and assist cemetery trust members in understanding their role, responsibilities and accountabilities and ensure trust members actively participate in the governance of the trust. Appointments are made by the Governor in Council on the recommendation of the Minister for Health for a term of up to three years.
Applicants should demonstrate skills and expertise in areas such as leadership, corporate governance, community engagement, strategic planning and stakeholder management in addition to executive experience on community or statutory authority boards. Knowledge of public sector accountability frameworks and an understanding of cemetery issues would be advantageous.
Terms of appointment will be from 1 March 2025 to 28 February 2028. Applications must be made via the Join a Public Board website www. getonboard.vic.gov.au
Applications will close on 7 July 2024 at 11:59 pm.
Please direct enquiries to Clare Perconte on 9285 3232 or cemeteries@health.vic.gov.au
The Victorian Government is committed to ensuring that government boards reflect the rich diversity of the Victorian community. We encourage applications from people of all ages, Aboriginal people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and LGBTIQA+ people. We will provide adjustments to the recruitment process upon request.
Notice of Praecipe, Tacit Acceptance and Reconveyance
Toyota has a storied modern history of innovation: remember the World Rally-based Celica GT-Four, the quirky Tarago ‘egg’ people mover and the revolutionary Prius petrol/electric hybrid?
Now, the Japanese auto giant has continued carrying the stylish high-tech torch with the C-HR GR Sport.
This edgy looking cross-over is the flagship of the all-new second generation premium compact, which brings stylish European designandeconomicperformancetogetherin the small SUV segment.
The three-version Coupe-High Rider, says the maker, presents an elevation in luxury and performance compared with the outgoing C-HR, with the pick of two new hybrid powertrains and the introduction of the latest technology in safety, comfort and convenience, appealing especially to younger buyers.
Sitting in the middle ground between the Corolla and RAV4 and updated in late 2019 with a petrol/electric hybrid top-spec Koba model, the GXL gets the ball rolling from $42,990, plus on-road costs. Mid-stream is Koba, from $49,990, with the hero GR Sport, from $54,990, plus ORCs.
AllC-HRsarecoveredbyToyota’sfive-year/ unlimited kilometre warranty, as well as capped price servicing for the first five years or 75,000 kilometres, whichever comes first, witheach12-month/15,000kmservicecosting $250.
Added is a 12-month complimentary subscription to Toyota Connected Services, providing security and convenience through the myToyota Connect smartphone app.
Styling
From the base GXL up, the C-HR adopts Toyota’s new ‘Hammer Head’ exterior design language, with the GR Sport topping off the range with unique gloss black 19-inch alloy wheels, GR Sport grille, with liquid black finish, and GR Sport badging.
QUALITY CAR SERVICING
The GR Sport joins Koba with auto-levelling bi-LED headlamps, LED ‘foggies’, power tailgate, premium gloss black accents and rear and rear-side window privacy glass. Adaptive high-beam headlamps dim selectively to preventon-comingroadusersfrombeing dazzled.
With six exterior colours on offer for GXL, upper grades add visual flair with a two-tonecombinationofablackroofwith Frosted White pearl, metallic Graphite, Stunning Silver, Feverish Red and Sunglow (thetestvehicle)ormetallicmicaEmeraldine.
A Two-Tone Plus finish is also available for the pair, adding the roof’s black finish to the rear and can be optioned with panoramic roof. Buyers can also opt for the all-black Ink mica metallic finish.
Interior
The stylish cabin boasts a range of recycled materials and no animal derived products.
For example, GR Sport front seats have a combination of synthetic leather-accented and suede-like upholstery,
While the front seats are comfortable and laterallywellsupportive,rearlegroomistight.
There are GR-branded aluminium scuff plates and floor mats and a perforated GR Sport steering wheel, which can be heated.
Boot space is constricted by the steeply sloping back and underfloor mechanical workings.Intheabsenceofasparewheelonly a tyre puncture kit is carried.
Infotainment
All C-HR variants feature an up-to-date high-resolution 12.3-inch touchscreen multimedia system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, cloud-based satellite navigation, DAB+ digital radio and voice recognition.
Koba and GR Sport are singled out for additional tech including a colour head-up display, nine speaker JBL premium audio, wireless smartphone charger, rear USB accessory port and a digital 12.3-inch instrument panel.
Engines/transmissions
More than a show pony, the C-HR GR Sport has plenty to play with from the powertrain with its 2-litre hybrid system mated with a dual-motor e-Four all-wheel drive system. Pumping out 146kW combined output, the flagship squeezes the low combined fuel consumption to 4.1 litres per 100 kilometres, the maker claims.
RATINGS Looks: 8/10
Performance: 7/10
Safety: 9/10
Thirst: 8/10
Practicality: 6/10
Comfort: 7/10
Tech: 8/10
Value: 7/10
The 2.0-litre hybrid powertrain uses a lithium-ionbatteryinplaceofthenickel-metal hydride battery in the previous generation hybrid system.
Safety
All C-HRs come with high-grade safety tech through Toyota’s Safety Sense suite, which includes the pre-collision system, active cruise control, lane trace assist, parking support brake, speed-sign assist and safe exit assist, as well as panoramic view monitor and 10 airbags.
Driving
From the get-go the C-HR GR Sport has a striking presence, but from then on things fade to a far-from- punchy but, some would say, passable performance; try zero to 100km/h in eight seconds.
Three drive modes – Normal, Eco and Sport – are on hand, tuning the powertrain, steering and air-conditioning systems, along with a Custom mode which allows drivers to do things their way.
Eco is highly forgettable; Sport stiffens ride and handling in taking on the freed-up powertrain. Normal turns the vehicle into a townie with milder manners. Cabin noise is mostlyrestrictedtothetyresunlessthepetrol motor is pushed into a low note.
Toyota puts fuel consumption at 4.1 litres per 100 kilometres on the combined urban / highway. The test car came up with 5.5 litres per 100 kilometres in an urban environment and 3.8 litres per 100 kilometres on a motorway run.
Stopping power is enhanced by larger twin-piston caliper front brakes.
Summary
There’s no denying the sharp looking C-HR GR Sport tester attracted more than its fair shareofattentionfromthesub-thirty-year-old cohort but whether this would translate to sales is another matter. Price could be a problem.
2024 Toyota C-HR Koba. (Pictures: Supplied)
Dangerfield call backed
Essendon coach Brad Scott believes Patrick Dangerfield deserved to beat his rough-conduct charge, even though it meant theGeelongsuperstarwouldfacetheBombers.
Dangerfield won his challenge to a one-game suspension at the AFL tribunal on Tuesday night after being cited for a tackle on Carlton star Sam Walsh.
His availability is crucial for Geelong, who have lost six of their past seven games and will be without veteran forward Tom Hawkins against the Bombers at the MCG on Saturday night.
“I watched it (Dangerfield’s tackle) live and thought he didn’t have a case to answer in the first place,” Scott said on Wednesday.
“I tried to avoid the range of emotions - ‘he’s in, he’s out’ – just planned for him to be in and forgot about it until it was confirmed.”
Scott warned the AFL not to expect too much of players when cracking down on
dangerous tackles.
“The expectation that AFL prosecutors put on (that) you’ve got to release an arm I think is realistic,’’ he said. “When a player who’s got his arm pinned doesn’t get slammed into the ground, or if he does there’s a suspension that follows, that bit is really clear.
“There’s a little bit of a challenge for players in between that, but I thought ’Danger’ exercised the duty of care and tried to hold Walsh up.
“To expect players to pull them back, not let their head hit the ground, but release an arm at the same time and hold with one arm ... there’s a lot of expectation on players, and I thought ’Danger’ explained it pretty well.”
Essendon (9-1-4) are flying in third spot on the ladder and have a genuine opportunity to break a hoodoo against the Cats.
Geelonghavewon12oftheirpast14matches against the Bombers, who last triumphed
back in 2018.
Meanwhile, Tom Hawkins has sustained an atypical mid foot joint and ligament injury to his left foot.
Hawkins left the field in the third quarter of last Friday night’s match against Carlton at the MCG.
Following scans, consultation with specialists and the Club’s medical team, Hawkins is aiming to return to play in six to eight weeks.
“Tom has already been in the club today and commenced his off-foot training, he’ll remain in a boot for the next couple of weeks before progressing based on clinical signs,” general manager of football Andrew Mackie said.
“Tom is in a positive and optimistic mindset and we are confident he will give himself the best chance to have an impact later in the season.”
– AAP
Clubs’ chance for redemption...
Local tennis on Saturday afternoon, having reached the halfway point of the winter season was, for the vast majority of teams, an opportunity for the defeated teams from round 1 to seek redemption in the round 8 rematch.
In Section 2 Mixed, Hamlyn Park (2nd on the ladder) at home was able to turn the narrowest of losses from round 1 into a handy five sets to one win against Lara (5th).
In the first mixed set Lara’s Briane Doolan and Rob Dando triumphed over Hamlyn Parks Eleyne Atkinson and Steve Peretin 6-4, whilst in the 2nd mixed set, the home team struck back with Kerrie Fatone and David Wiedmann winning 6-3 over Lara’s Wendy Caddy and Charlie Dando. The ladies and men’s sets were both 6-3 wins to Hamlyn Park’s combination of Tiffany Gray and Kerry Fatone, and Steve Peretin and Nash Moed.
In the final two mixed sets, the Hamlyn Park teams continued the trend with 6-3 wins in both sets against their Lara opponents, to seal a comfortable win.
In the second match of Section 2 Mixed, Newcomb (6th on the ladder) repeated their round 1 result with a four sets to two win over Moolap Gold (3rd). Kacie Higgins and Marc Patrick started off the match well for Newcomb with a 6-3 win over Amy Lizmore and Darcy King.
In the 2nd mixed Moolap’s Amy Kuskunovic and Liam Thompson outlasted Newcomb’s Alison Steele and Allan Fairchild to come away with the 7-5 win. 6-4 wins to Newcomb in both the ladies and men’s doubles put them in a strong position coming into the final two sets with Dwayne Thompson coming in to replace his brother Liam in the men’s. The final two mixed sets were split with each team winning one each 6-2. The third match saw Western Heights Uniting (7th looking to reverse their defeat to Moolap Black (4th) from round 1. The match was played at Moolap’s alternative location,
Sarah back in WNBL for United
Sarah Elsworthy will reignite her WNBL career after signing with Geelong United.
The 170cm guard and captain of the NBL1 Geelong United Women’s squad reenters the league after previously spending four years with the Adelaide Lightning from 2016-20.
“I think it was just an opportunity that I couldn’t turn down playing in the first Geelong United team, a community that I really care about, getting my second chance to play in the WNBL again is something I never thought I’d get so I feel really proud to represent this club and be a part of something really special that I know is going to be awesome for so many women to come after me,” Elsworthy said.
Elsworthy, who thrives on the court in being a “defensive pest”, has spent another season putting up great numbers in the NBL1. With a current season average of 14.3 points, 3.7 assists, 5.1 rebounds and 2.3 steals per game, she will be a handy addition to the inaugural Geelong United squad.
Geelong West Tennis Club, due to the overflow of teams at Moolap’s usual home courts.
Rebecca Reinert and Cameron Dempster got Moolap off to a great start with a 6-2 win over Annabel King and Matthew Evans. In the second mixed with Moolap’s Julia Augello and Rob Allsopp leading 2-1 against Western Heights Livinia Ryan and Stuart Evans, the set wasinterruptedduetoaninjurytotheWestern Heights team.
Fortunately a replacement player in Jeanette Dean was available and able to try to help get her team over the line. The ladies and men’s doubles sets resulted in 6-3 and 6-1 wins to Moolap, with the final two reverse mixed sets also wins to Moolap 6-4 and 6-2. Overall a comfortable six sets to love win to Moolap.
The final match pitted top of the ladder Grovedale playing away at Drysdale (8th) and while Grovedale proved victorious five sets to one, the match was an improvement for the Drysdale team compared to the round 1 meeting. Ella Hill and Riley Robertson started thedayoffwitha6-4winforGrovedaleagainst Rachel Shanks and Darren Humphrey.
In the second mixed, Grovedale’s Ebony PaullandBernardAttardwerecomfortable6-0 winnersagainstSophieHarrisandTimCraven. The ladies and men’s sets were both dominant 6-1 wins for Grovedale. Sophie Harris and Darren Humphrey were the shining lights for Drysdale in their 6-2 win with the final mixed set a 6-0 win to Grovedale.
“I just want to be a great teammate and work hard. I’m really looking forward to being a part of something so special for Geelong,” she said.
“Obviously I’m not from here originally, but being part of this community for a number of years now, I’m proud to represent this region and this club.
“It’s all about valuing and playing for the jersey. We now get to create that team culture and pride in playing for Geelong United, and represent the region like it should be represented.”
Head coach Chris Lucas, who has coached Elsworthy previously during their run together in Adelaide, is excited to link back up.
“Sarah’s consistency this NBL1 season has been tremendous,” he said.
“Her defensive pressure has always been her strength, but there’s aspects of her game that have made significant improvement. She’s found ways to improve her offensive game – her penetration game has improved, her passing and three-point shot have improved, she just works extremely hard and will play her role within the team perfectly.”
LOCAL TENNIS
Chris Higgins
Moolap Gold and Newcomb: Darcy King, Dwayne Thompson, Liam Thompson, Amy Lizmore, Amy Kuskunovic, Marc Patrick, Alison Steele, Allan Fairchild and Kacie Higgins. (Pictures: Supplied)
Moolap Black and Western Heights Uniting: Rob Allsopp, Julia Augello, Livinia Ryan and Matthew Evans.
Sarah Elsworthy will suit up for Geelong United this season. (Supplied)
Swans down Leopold in close one
Independent photographer Louisa Jones was at the South Barwon vs Leopold A Grade netball game at McDonald Reserve, Belmont on Saturday June 22. The Swans prevailed by five goals.
Left: Kiahna Fallon and Amelia Holland. Centre: Darcy Wilson piles on the pressure. Right: Zoe Bussell tries to defend against Olivia Cameron. (Pictures: Louisa Jones) 414692
Michelle Svetnik for the Swans.
Amelia Holland was named Leopold’s best player.
Above: Maddison McKiernan defends against Amelia Holland. Right: Ellen Doyle scored 39 goals for South Barwon.
Charlotte Murray with the ball while Eloise Maddox defends.
Georgia Corbett with the ball.
Kaitlin Ellison had a good game at goal attack.
Charlotte Murray in action for Leopold.
Polders prevail
Independent photographer Louisa Jones was at McDonald Reserve, Belmont to see Leopold take the points against South Barwon in Saturday June 22.
Above: Billy Clark lines up for goal. Below: Kyle Bumpstead in his 100th game for Leopold.
Tevan Nofi and Matt Caldow battle it out.
Tom Feely finds some space.
Left: Fraser Fort takes a mark. Centre: Marcus Thompson looks for an option. Right: Billie Ritchie, Tom Feely and Ben Kellett. (Pictures: Louisa Jones) 414693
Above: Jonty Broughton isn’t too pleased.
Left: Blair Huggins, Samuel Scott, Lachie Middleton, Ben Kellet and Kyle Bumpstead contest the footy.
Harry Cunningham gets clear.
South Barwon star Matt Caldow.
Ben Kellett in action.
Centurions wary of capable Corio
By Justin Flynn
Despite a 26-point gap on the ladder between Werribee Centrals and Corio, Centurions coach Rhyce Prismall is well aware that there are no easy wins in the Geelong and District Football League this season.
The two sides meet at Galvin Park this Saturday and fresh from an impressive nine-goal win against reigning premier Inverleigh,theCenturionsareheavyfavourites, but Prismall said the Devils are better than their two wins and one draw suggest.
“If you look at one of our losses this year (it) was to Anakie and they’re three and eight at the momentsoonthedayyoudon’tshowup,teams will get you at this level which is really healthy for the competition,” he said. “Corio this week, although their win-loss position is a bit lower than ours, in round one they led by 15 points midway through the last quarter. They’ve got a lot of weapons, they’ve got a lot of really crafty forwards and their midfield is as good as anyone’ssowe’llbepreparingnolessthanwhat we did for Inverleigh on the weekend.”
While the Centurions don’t have a tall
forward line, especially since the injury to Bryce Linehan-Cunningham, small forwards
Carmelo Saliba and Josh MacDonald have combined for 55 goals this season while Prismall himself has 12, including three on Saturday.
Prismall said while Tyler Crennan has always been a star, his defensive efforts and unselfishness has gone to a whole new level this season.
“He’s taken, not a backward step in his effort or anything, but he’s happy to play that role of ‘where do you need me today’ or ‘who do you want me to play on’ and his defensive stuff has gone through the roof this year, which umpires and vote givers don’t see that, but his tackling pressure and accountability has been really top notch,” he said.
Another Centurion who has been playing his role is Jack Stephenson, who kept Hawks star Adam Donohue to one goal on the weekend.
“For as long as I’ve been in the league, he’s (Donohue) been the most damaging player by far and I’ve tried smalls and talls and hybrids on him and everyone’s had their turn and been handed a lesson,” Prismall said.
“He’s (Stephenson) a determined and competitive kid and he was excited more than nervous when I told him he was going to have that role.”
Prismall said that the aim preseason was to make finals, but the landscape had shifted slightly with his side well entrenched in the top three.
“Last year it’s been noted that we were nine and four I think and lost our last five games,”
Grubbers prepare for Heads ambush
While Ocean Grove’s netball rivalry with cross-river opponents Barwon Heads might not be as intense as their footy counterparts, A Grade captain Emily Moroney is still wary of the Seagulls’ ability to cause an upset.
The Grubbers are second on the ladder with an 11-1 record so far and the Heads are eighth with three wins and the two sides meet this Saturday in what appears, on face value anyway, to be a potentially lopsided contest.
“It’s a weird one, there’s probably not that same kind of rivalry,” Moroney said.
“There’snotmanyrivalriesexistinganymore.
I think everyone is just out there to win and play some good netball and enjoy themselves.
“I think every week this year and even last year, you always have to go into each game putting your best foot forward and really expecting that they’re going to come out firing. It was pretty close the last time we played them so hopefully we will look to continue our
performance on the weekend and that kind of full four-quarter seamless effort into next week that will be the aim.”
Ocean Grove brushed aside fifth-placed Torquay in round 12 on Saturday June 22 with ease. The 72 to 48 win at home was an impressive four-quarter performance.
“Just the full court, full game effort, playing out 60 minutes of really good quality netball - I felt like that was 100 percent our best game of the season,” she said.
“Andeveryonejustwasgellingtogether,Ifeel like we are at a point of the season now where we’ve kind of all had some time together to build those relationships both on and off the court.”
Young goal attack Arlee Bennett started the game slowly, making a few uncharacteristic passing errors, but didn’t let it affect her. She would go on to be one of the Grubbers’ best players.
he said. “We’ve reset the goalposts in terms of our goals and we are hoping for that double chance, but so many things can happen, there aresomanygoodteamsbetweenthatthirdand seventh bracket who could really surprise.”
EAST GEELONG prevailed in the battle for topspot,beatingBelmontby35pointswithZac Smith kicking five goals and Caleb Ezard four.
GEELONG WEST almost pulled off a huge upset, going down to Bannockburn by three points. Oscar Miller was best for the Giants while Connor Jervies was excellent for Banno.
NORTH GEELONG overcame a dogged Corio by 26 points with Cooper Pasque best. The Devils led by 39 points at half time, but a 12 goal to two second half gave the Magpies the points.
THOMSON defeated Bell Post Hill by 46 points with Jacob Knight kicking six goals and Darcy Troop five while Josh Norman slotted through six for the Panthers.
FIVE goals each to Jordan Gould and Jack Symmons ensured Winchelsea returned home from Anakie with a 72-point win. Star Roo Andrew Boseley kicked four of his side’s six goals.
Swans overcome plucky Leopold
South Barwon retained top spot on the Geelong Netball League ladder with a five-goal win against Leopold on Saturday June 22.
The Swans led by just one goal at the last break, but powered home to win 53 to 48.
Olivia Cameron was best for South Barwon rotating through wing attack and goal attack while Georgia Corbett was excellent at wing defence/ For the Lions, Amelia Holland was in great form at wing attack while Maggie LeahyandBreannaHeagneyweresuperb in defence.
NEWTOWN & CHILWELL raced out of the blocks against Grovedale with a 23-goal first term.
The Eagles led 42 to 16 at half time although Grovedale lifted in the second, it wasn’t enough.
TheEagleswon76to37withVNLstars Ruby Pekin-Schlicht and Julia Woolley starring while Amy Wirth played three good quarters in defence.
For the Tigers, Morgan Byrne battled away at goal keeper and Esther Kidmas was excellent at the other end of the court.
COLAC was too strong for St Albans, winning 61 to 26.
“She’s such a skilful player and I forget how young she is, she’s only 19,” Moroney said.
“So for her to play a full game in goal attack in a pretty physical game and keep her head and put up all her shots. She’s pretty good. She loves the long shot range.”
MEANWHILE Moroney praised clubmate Paula Birch, who played her 400th senior game in the D Grade win against Torquay.
“I’ve had the pleasure of being coached by her in juniors and playing with her in my early senior years so I feel very privileged to have learned off her and had her support,“ she said.
“She’s a legend of Ocean Grove - to have played her entire career at the one club shows her dedication and speaks volumes of who she is. It’s a huge achievement and one we at Ocean Grove are so proud of and feel lucky to have her.”
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Wing attack Amy Hammond was dominant and goal attack Emily Murfitt played her role while for the Supersaints Amy Cook couldn’t have done much more in defence.
BELL PARK chalked up win number two with a 66 to 39 win against Lara. Olivia Richards was brilliant at wing defence, Molly Jozwik excelled at goal keeper and Rebecca Trenerry had three terrific quarters at wing attack before moving to goal attack in the last team. For the Cats, Rikki Van Gemert was a tower of strength in defence.
ST JOSEPH’S defeated Geelong West on Sunday and sits in second spot on the ladder.
After starting the season with five wins, the Giants have now lost three of their past four games and are two games clear of Leopold in fifth spot.
Skipper Emily Moroney was named the Grubbers’ best.
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Jessica Leader was a star through the midcourt.
Arlee Bennett was great at goal attack for Ocean Grove.
Tyler Crennan was among the Centurions’ best players. (Ljubica Vrankovic) 405186_13
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