The Geelong community is coming together to take part in a national rally to demand action on the growing epidemic of male violence against women.
Community not-for-profit What Were You Wearinginvitedallmembersofthecommunity to attend No More: A National Rally Against Violence held in Geelong’s Market Square Mall at 11am on Sunday, July 28.
What Were You Wearing organised a series of rallies around Australia over three days in April this year, calling on politicians to take decisive action on gendered violence.
The events were a huge success, with 1000,000 activating nationwide including more than 5000 people in Geelong.
Despitetheclearmessagetothegovernment, not much has changed over the past few months.
Politicians including Prime Minister Anthony Albanese participated in the April rallies and a national cabinet meeting was held, but the number of women killed by men in 2024 has nearly doubled since then, from 27 to around 50.
For this weekend, rally organisers have narrowed their focus, presenting government and change-makers with two specific demands.
The first is for mandatory trauma-informed training for first responders across Australia, while the second is for funding for grassroots organisations in the domestic, family, and sexual violence sector, including men’s behaviour change programs and women’s refuges.
Rachel Sumich-Antonik, part of the team organising the Geelong rally, said this second round of rallies was about keeping the issue “top of mind” for policymakers.
“We’ve selected those two demands to try to make it more manageable for the power holders to follow through,” Ms Sumich-Antonik said.
The event will begin with a Welcome to Country by Wadawurrung woman Corrina Eccles before hearing from a range of speakers including Julie Saylor-Briggs, a community advocate for First Nations women and children.
Ms Saylor-Briggs said the current model of grassroots services funding wasn’t working.
“A lot of our community organisations, Aboriginal community-controlled orgs and other programs are not funded in a permanent manner,” she said.
“They’re funded according to competitive
proposals or releases of initiatives from government post elections. We need to have consistency and regularity.”
After hearing from the speakers and listening to a song dedicated to women who have lost their lives, the gathering will march
“Rallies are a really easy way to get involved; you can just show up and listen or you can
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choose to take part in the march as well,” she
said. “Last time there were young children, all the way up to elderly people taking part in the march, it’s at quite a slow pace so it’s quite accessible.”
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What Were You Wearing volunteer Maddie Fogarty, who was inspired to join the organisation after attending the April rally, encouraged people to come and take part.
What Are You Wearing has organised a second rally against violence to women for this weekend. (Louisa Jones) 420363_02
Fair pay fight for TAFE teachers
By Jena Carr
Geelong TAFE teachers continue pushing for betterpayandworkingconditionsasindustrial actions occur across the state.
Australian Education Union (AEU) representatives and TAFE teachers stopped work and gathered outside Minister for Skills and TAFE Gayle Tierney’s office on Yarra Street from 11.30am on July 24.
AEU Victorian Branch deputy secretary Seir Holley said it had been more than two years since negotiations started and 20 months since TAFE teachers received a pay rise.
“There are workforce shortages in every industry, and TAFE teachers are the third highest shortage area,” she said.
“We are not going to be able to address the skilled worker shortage without TAFE teachers...and the state government was elected on the back of a commitment they had, saying they would save TAFE.
“IftheyaregenuineaboutsavingTAFE,then they need to respect TAFE teachers and really offer them a deal that has fair pay and address the workload issues facing teachers.
“We’renotgoingtostop,wearecommittedto getting a deal for TAFE teachers that is fair and
decentandwewillcontinuewiththisprotective industrial action until we achieve that.”
In a letter addressed to the Geelong Independent in response to previous industrial actions, Minister Tierney said she valued the “commitment and professionalism” of TAFE educators.
“We understand that without TAFE teachers and staff, it would be impossible to train the current and future generation of working people our community needs,” she said.
“Since 2014, the Victorian government has invested over $4.6 billion in TAFE and tertiary education, which includes $627 million into
Clearer future for Newcomb kids
Newcomb Primary School students have a clearer future as the Glasses for Kids program rolls out nationwide.
In partnership with the state government, State Schools’ Relief launched the 2024-27 program in Geelong on Monday, July 22, and ran to Wednesday, July 23.
Program manager Luke Owen said the program was in its third year of helping students from Prep to Year 3 experiencing issues with their vision, including 52 students from Newcomb Primary School.
“In this iteration of the program, we’re finding that about 30 per cent of students are
requiring glasses throughout visits,” he said.
“Being able to get in quite early and ensure that they’re not having any barriers to their educational achievement and involvement is important.
“The feedback that we get from teachers is that a lot of students who do have unidentified vision issues might be more disengaged in the classroom or more disruptive.”
Glasses for Kids provides initial screenings to school children to detect any issues with vision, further comprehensive testing if required, and offers prescription glasses or referrals.
Mr Owen said the program removed the timely and financial barriers that prevented children from getting the glasses they needed.
“Withtheoptometristcomingintoaschool, like we have been doing this week at Geelong, it means that the testing is taking place in an area where the student already feels safe,” he said.
“We find that having the program run in schools takes that burden of parents to find the time to get to an optometrist clinic, and we take away the costs associated with getting the pair of glasses.”
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much-needed TAFE infrastructure.
“Victoria’s TAFE teachers are held in high esteem by this government. That is why the government has provided funding to support theprofessionaldevelopmentofTAFEteaching staff.
“The Allan Labor government supports workers, supports TAFE teachers, and are committed to ensuring TAFE teachers can negotiate a fair deal across the entire TAFE Network.”
The AEU will conduct a 24-hour stop-work action in August if the state government does not properly address its concerns.
More effective wastewater
Barwon Water will engage in an innovative new project to oxygen by-producttomakewastewatertreatment moreeffectivethankstofundingfroman independent federal government agency.
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) announced a commitment of $3 million in funding for the Green Oxygen for Wastewater Treatment project.
Through the project Barwon Water will investigate the use of pure oxygen to treat water more efficiently and reduce wastewater treatment plant emissions.
The oxygen used will be produced as a by-product by the Viva Energy Hub’s new hydrogen refuelling station, which will itself use recycled water supplied by Barwon Water and renewable energy to produce hydrogen.
Barwon Water managing director Shaun Cumming said the project aligned with the organisation’s strategy to enable regional prosperity through innovation, strategic partnerships and renewable energy.
“This innovative project aims to enhance wastewater treatment efficiency by using oxygen-enriched air,” Mr Cumming said.
“By doing so, our plants can operate more efficiently, consume less energy, and have longer lifespans, ultimately leading to cost savings at every stage.”
Mr Cumming said the project was an important step towards a circular economy at Barwon Water’s Northern Water Plant.
“The circular process involves treating wastewater at the Northern Water Plant, which is then used by Viva Energy to produce renewable hydrogen,” he said.
Barwon Water also announced its purchase of a hydrogen-powered prime mover, the first of its kind in Victoria, as part of the decarbonisation of its fleet of maintenance and service vehicles.
Farm properties to be rezoned as part of boundary change
Geelong council has completed its Urban Geelong long-term boundary review.
First conceived through the Greater Geelong Settlement Strategy, adopted by the council in 2020, the long-term boundary review was intended to define the limits of residential development as the city continues to grow.
The final report on the review largely confirmed Geelong’s existing urban boundaries,recommendingthreeamendments to the settlement boundary.
Pending approval from the Minister for Planning, the area east of Coppards Road,
Newcomb between the Bellarine Highway and Portarlington Road will now be within the boundary, as will 145 Harriott Road, Charlemont and 55 & 75 Williams Road, Mount Duneed.
The report also recommended a number of farm properties be rezoned as Rural Living Zones in Mount Duneed and Armstrong Creek.
Councillor Jim Mason thanked City officers for their work on the review over a long period of time.
“Weunderstandthattherearemanytensions
involved in urban development planning, tensions emanating from investors and developers, tensions around DALs (Distinctive Areas and Landscapes), tensions involving the environment, orderly and sequential planning, the ability to sustain new developments with current infrastructure and more,” Cr Mason said. “So we’ve had well-founded recommendations based on careful assessment of set criteria, and I think the balance has been well met.”
Councillor Ron Nelson said it was a good result for some farmers who were struggling to
make their properties viable.
“Residents of Kardinia Ward around Mount Duneed Road, White’s Road, Ghazeepore Road, have been telling me that the farmland they have is unfarmable,” he said.
“The last time I was down there, there were some cows on one of the properties and they were being removed because it’s just not viable to farm. So they will be able to have rural living (zoning), which means they’ll be able to subdivide them into smaller farmlets.”
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Newcomb Primary School student Paisley received an eye test by optometrist Madeleine Jones as part of the Glasses for Kids program. (Ivan Kemp)
Surf Coast Shire Council will call for a forum to be held on a proposed community care unit in Torquay, following community concerns.
Councillor Heather Wellington put forward the notice of motion during the July 23 council meeting, which requested a forum between Mind Australia and the community.
Council unanimously accepted the motion to share information and address concerns regarding the proposed Haven Torquay facility on 26 Silvereye Street.
Cr Wellington said she believed the
Local Premier’s Award winners:
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Henry Crutchfield (Geelong Grammar School), French
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development should have been tested through a “normal planning process” to determine whether it was appropriate for the area.
“We do know that the residents of this facility will have significant mental ill health and require 24-hour support, that’s the nature of the facility,” she said. “This is not a debate about whether people with serious mental illness and care needs are entitled to live with dignity within their communities. Of course they are; there is no question about that.
“There are real concerns about this development’s density, orientation, location opposite a primary school, lack of outdoor
communal space, and proximity to a large cohort of busy and noisy children.
“I know the sense of fear, helplessness and anxiety that that sort of situation generates and...regrettably, I think this is a situation where the community is not being heard by anybody.”
Residentshavealsoraisedconcernsregarding Haven residents smoking on balconies near children’s bedrooms and the proximity of the facility to people’s homes.
Cr Gary Allen said council officers have advocated to Mind Australia to better communicate with residents but that council
Sonnet earns Premier’s VCE award
A Matthew Flinders Girls Secondary College (MFG) student has been recognised for her outstanding results in 2023.
Year 12 MFG student Sonnet Pandit was presented with a Premier’s VCE Award at a ceremony in Melbourne last week for her Extended Investigation study score of 48, the second highest in the state for the subject last year.
Requiring significant research into an original topic, Extended Investigation involves students preparing a 4000-word report and oral presentation.
Sonnetchosetoexploretheinterconnections between authors Jane Austen and Virginia
Woolf from a feminist perspective.
She said she was “thrilled” and “ecstatic” to receive the Premier’s Award.
“My investigation was looking at the extent to which the feminist representation of women has changed from the writing of Jane Austen to Virginia Woolf,” Sonnet said.
“I chose to investigate this topic firstly because I’m a feminist, and Woolf and Austin both have a profound influence on me as somebody who would call themselves a feminist.
“They were both the front runners of the feministmovementoftheirrespectiveeras,and itoccurredtomethatitwouldbeinterestingto
see if there was a relationship between Austin and Woolfe regarding feminism.
“And when I started looking into the literature, I found that there was limited research. So I thought it would be a good idea to bridge the gap and establish that there is a sortofrelationshipbetweenthesetwowomen.”
Sonnet hopes to explore more feminist themes in literature at university through studying a double degree in literature and law.
She thanked her parents for their support, as well as MFG assistant principal and Extended Investigation teacher Damien Toussaint.
did not have much power in the planning process.
“The additional advocacy may even be counterproductive and even cruel, to raise the resident’s expectations to have them disappointed again,” he said.
“Haven Homes is the project of Mind Australia and is classified as community care accommodation, which is exempt from requiring a planning permit.
“I feel that as a council we have done a great deal to advocate on behalf of the residents...and in my view, the only effective approach is to go to the body that has the power to act.”
Shots
available as flu cases rise
Barwon Health is encouraging people across the region to get the flu shot as cases, including young people, continue to rise.
Flu cases have increased by 10 per cent in the Barwon South West over the past seven days from Monday, July 15, with cases up by 13 per cent from July 2023.
Barwon Health Department of Infectious Diseases director Professor Daniel O’Brien said children aged five to 11 represented the highest number of cases this year.
“Serious complications and further infections can also occur in the weeks after illness, so see your GP if you aren’t getting better,” he said.
“It’s not too late to have your flu shot. We urge anyone in the community who is able to receive the flu vaccine to get vaccinated as soon as possible.
“Especially very young children, the elderly or those with medical conditions that put them at risk, such as those involving the lung or immune system.
“It’s also important to know that if you think you may have the flu and have medicalconditionsthatputyouatrisk,or if you are very unwell, then contact your GP as there are treatments available.”
Barwon Health Emergency Services director Doctor Belinda Hibble said getting vaccinated was the best way to prevent getting a severe illness from the flu.
“Influenzaisahighlycontagiousviral infection that can cause severe illness and life-threatening complications,” she said. Flu vaccinations are available at GPs or local pharmacies, with bookings also available through Barwon Health’s Immunisation Program and are free for eligible groups.
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Sonnet Pandit was one of nine local students to receive Premier’s Awards for their VCE efforts last year. (Ivan Kemp) 420612_07
Health hub concept plan adopted
By Jena Carr
A concept plan for the Anglesea Community and Health Hub, including affordable rental housing, has been adopted by Surf Coast Shire Council.
Council decided during its July 23 meeting to accept the concept plan, which shows where all the health and community facilities will be positioned on the McMillan Street site.
Mayor Liz Pattison said community feedback “generally supported” the concept plan’s vision and design principles.
“We want to work with the community to make sure this is done in a way that is in keeping with the unique character of
‘‘ If we proceed with this project in its current form, the Anglesea community will have impacts that are detrimental ’’ -PaulBarker
the area,” she said. “The hub’s much-loved facilities are at the heart of Anglesea, and this planning will ensure they can continue serving the community well into the future.
“There has been a range of views expressed about the inclusion of some affordable rental
housing to help address the local key worker accommodation crisis.
“The next step in the project will be the detailed design stage and this will involve more community engagement so that it reflects locals’ aspirations.”
A petition that opposed the inclusion of housing and changes to the precinct was also received by council and featured 257 signatures from the community.
Councillor Paul Barker said the hub would impact “parking, amenity” and pose an “imposition on other users in the area”.
“If we proceed with this project in its current form, the Anglesea community will have impacts that are detrimental,” he said.
“There are buildings in this hub that need
Learning the past to better the future
The annual Local Word Writers Festival will host a special event this August.
My BackYard – A story about the Wadawurrung People is one of five panel discussions taking place at Geelong Regional Library & Heritage Centre on Sunday, August 5. It will feature the art and poetry of the late Ron Milligan in a newly published booklet produced in consultation with Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation.
The paintings and words are Mr Milligan’s reflections of the history of European settlement and colonisation in the Geelong area, a topic he had a passion for learning about and sharing with others throughout his life.
The panel, led by Gunditjmara man and creative Tom Molyneux, will feature Gunditjmara, Wotjobaluk, Ngarrindjeri and Muandik woman Kylie Clarke, Mr Milligan’s daughter Kerry Spina and Geelong One Fire president and co-producer of the booklet Vicky Grosser.
Ms Grosser said Mr Milligan’s thirst for the truth had a big impact on many people.
“Early in his life he was really interested in where he was, and he would ask his family what happened to the Aboriginal people around here,” she said.
“He got answers that didn’t satisfy him, and he went on to keep inquiring. He built relationships with Aboriginal people here on Wadawurrung Country, he read and learned a lot.
“He was, I believe… really shocked by the huge impact (of Europeans) very quickly on the Wadawurrung people; how many died, or had to flee the Country, and the very small number who survived.”
Ms Grosser said Mr Milligan’s quest for truth was not about punishment, but about respecting the Wadawurrung people.
“We can have a life that’s really different in the future, that’s collaborative and committed and kind and is based on learning from the community, but we’re not there yet,” she said.
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a bit of work, but to include housing is not acceptable. council is not in the business of housing and shouldn’t get into it.
“If we are to provide public facilities, they should benefit the majority of locals and users. If a plan comes through that addresses that majority need, I’ll be happy to look at that.”
Council received 330 survey responses, 36 feedback submissions, and 329 pro forma letters in response to the Anglesea Community and Health Hub concept plan. The concept plan was adopted following the co-design process and community engagement period, with an implementation progress report presented to council by July 2025.
Vicky Grosser with Ron Milligan’s My Backyard. (Ivan Kemp) 421206_03
Council denies ‘greedy growth’
By Matt Hewson
Geelong council has voted down a proposed planning scheme amendment and planning permit that would allow a 28-metre high, seven-storey development in Rippleside.
Councillors unanimously voted against the proposed waterfront development, siding with community members who have been outspokenintheiroppositiontothebuilding.
Developers are currently approved to build a 13.5m, four-storey building containing 40 apartments as part of Stage 5 of the Balmoral Quay development.
Under proposed Amendment C436ggee the building would have increased to 27m (28.3m to the top of services), with the four-storey, 40 apartment building instead
becoming a seven-storey, 84 apartment highrise.
An independent panel found the amendment was strategically supported by planning policy, recommending it be adopted and the planning permit approved. However, councillors showed no interest in entertaining the amendment. Councillor Peter Murrihy immediately introduced an alternate motion to abandon it, seconded by Cr Melissa Cadwell.
Cr Murrihy cited an increased traffic load, safety issues, parking reductions, overshadowing of nearby Rippleside Park and the incongruity of such a building given the character of the area.
He said after viewing the site from a friend’s boat in the bay, a seven-storey
building would look “way out of character”.
“Neighbourhood character is what’s important… to the residents of Balmoral Quay and the Rippleside area,” Cr Murrihy said.
“You get a feel for things when you’ve been on council long enough… a feel for the residents and what people of Geelong really want. And I don’t think a 27-metre, seven-storey apartment block at Rippleside is one of those.”
Cr Jim Mason, chair of the City of Greater Geelong’s (CoGG) Planning Committee, said he was surprised by the independent panel’s findings in support of the amendment, while Cr Bruce Harwood said the decision “beggars belief”.
“I cannot support what I would call greedy
The Conquerors of Geelong
A free history talk exploring the lives and careers of 100 of the region’s greatest sports stars is coming to Geelong on Sunday.
Former sports journalist John Craven will speak about his book, The Conquerors: 100 Geelong Region All-Time International Sports Greats and Brownlow Medallists, at the National Wool Museum from 1.30pm to 3pm on July 28.
Mr Craven started writing the book in 1975, initially attempting to pick out his top 50 Geelong sports stars before putting the project on hold for 43 years.
“Geelong was known back then as Sleepy Hollow and I used to get some good-natured ridicule from my fellow sportswriters,” he said.
“I was a very patriotic Geelong person, and I still am, and with all this ridicule that I was coping with, I thought to myself, ‘You other blokes need to know something about Geelong’.
“In those intervening 43 years, many other young athletes had come to the floor, and they deserved places in the top 50 more than some of the ones that I already had, so I had to extend it to 100.”
Mr Craven said he felt “privileged” to write his book, which was released in October 2022, and looked forward to sharing that with the Geelong community on Sunday.
“Therearesomanygoodstoriesinthebook, not because I’ve written them, but because of the people, as the subjects had the stories,” he
said. “Without even being conscious of it, I only had two women in my top 50 initially, but many other women came along in those years and deserved spots in my top 50.”
The event forms part of the Geelong Museum Association’s monthly Sunday Series of talks, with afternoon tea provided and a gold coin donation appreciated.
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John Craven will present a talk on his book at the National Wool Museum on July 28.
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growth through that area,” Cr Harwood said.
Cr Sarah Hathway said while Geelong needed to provide more housing options, a seven-storey luxury apartment building was not the answer.
“This amendment was not the creation of CoGG’s planning department seeking more residential housing; it’s solely been driven by the developer,” Cr Hathway said.
“The reality is Rippleside is not an affordable area and a token gesture of one social housing unit is not enough to accept the amendment before us.”
Crs Anthony Aitken and Eddy Kontelj were not part of the decision, excusing themselves due to conflicts of interest.
The City will now inform minister for planning Sonya Kilkenny of its decision.
Thursday August 8, 2024
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Vital role of women in AV
By Jena Carr
Ambulance Victoria (AV) is celebrating its female paramedics as the organisation celebrates 37 years since the introduction of women in ambulance service roles.
The state’s first two women paramedics joined the service on July 27, 1987, with this Saturday, July 27, marking 37 years of women providing emergency care.
ActingGreaterGeelongseniorteammanager
Alyce Message started working with AV in 2008 and said there were much fewer women working across the organisation at the time.
“I started when I was 21 years old, so I was young and a female, but all of my colleagues welcomed me and didn’t treat me any differently,” she said.
Ms Message said women now make up 52 per cent of AV’s operational workforce and that she has had several opportunities including in management roles within her career.
“I feel really honoured to represent the females within the job, and that I can not only successfully have a career, but also successfully have a family,” she said.
“I’m a mum of three kids; 8, 6 and 2. So, the juggle is definitely there but it’s fantastic that I can continue my career as a paramedic along with raising a family.
“Every day and job are so different, and AV has a fantastic community. I’ve got lifelong friends from my colleagues, and that’s a huge
positive of the job.”
AV chief executive Jane Miller said a diverse and inclusive workforce helped reflect the community paramedics served.
Greater Geelong City Council postal election
will be held in October 2024. To be able to vote
Two categories of voters can be enrolled to vote in the Greater Geelong City Council
State-enrolled voters
Am I enrolled to vote?
You are automatically enrolled for this election if:
• you will be 18 years of age or over on Saturday 26 October 2024 and
• you live in the City of Greater Geelong and you are on the State electoral roll for your current address.
You need to enrol if:
• you are an Australian citizen aged 18 or over on Saturday 26 October 2024 and
• you live in the City of Greater Geelong and you are not on the State electoral roll or you have lived at your current residential address within the City of Greater Geelong for at least a month and have not yet updated your enrolment details, including any changes to your postal address.
How do I enrol?
You can enrol online at vec.vic.gov.au
You can also download an enrolment form from the website.
All enrolment applications must be received by the Victorian Electoral Commission by the close of roll at 4 pm on Wednesday 7 August 2024.
How can I check my State enrolment?
You can check your enrolment details online at vec.vic.gov.au at any time, or call 131 832.
Council-enrolled voters
Am I enrolled to vote?
To be a Council-enrolled voter, you must be:
• 18 years of age or over on Saturday 26 October 2024 and
• not a State-enrolled voter within the City of Greater Geelong.
New rules mean you are no longer automatically enrolled if you are a non-resident property owner (e.g. a landlord or a business owner that pays rates). If you are a non-resident property owner within the City of Greater Geelong, you need to apply to enrol if you wish to vote in the Greater Geelong City Council election.
Who else can enrol & vote?
You may also apply to enrol if:
• you have purchased a rateable property within the City of Greater Geelong since the last election but you are not a resident of the City of Greater Geelong, or you are not an Australian citizen and you live in, and pay rates for, a property within the City of Greater Geelong, or you pay rates on a property you occupy within the City of Greater Geelong and have no other voting entitlement within the City of Greater Geelong, for example you are a shop tenant and pay rates to the Council for your tenancy, and you have no other voting entitlement within the City of Greater Geelong, or
• you are a director or company secretary of a corporation within the City of Greater Geelong that pays rates to Greater Geelong City Council and you have no other voting entitlement within the City of Greater Geelong.
“I express my gratitude to the women who led the way, overcoming extraordinary barriers to join the ambulance service in the late ’80s and early ’90s,” she said.
How do I apply to be a Council-enrolled voter?
If you meet any of the above criteria and wish to enrol, contact Greater Geelong City Council on 5272 5272 for a council enrolment form. Council enrolment forms must be received by the Council by the close of roll at 4 pm on Wednesday 7 August 2024
How can I check if I am Council-enrolled?
You can check your enrolment details by contacting the Council on 5272 5272.
Thinking about standing for election?
To nominate as a candidate for Greater Geelong City Council, you must:
• be an Australian citizen and enrolled on the voters’ roll for Greater Geelong City Council and be eligible to become a councillor and have completed the mandatory candidate training provided by Local Government Victoria before lodging your nomination with the Election Manager.
For further information, visit vec.vic.gov.au
Enrolment closes 4 pm Wednesday 7 August 2024
State-enrolled voters can register for free VoterAlert SMS and email reminders at vec.vic.gov.au
Acting Greater Geelong senior team manager Alyce Message is proud to celebrate 37 years of women in ambulance roles. (Ivan Kemp) 420714_07
Healthier environment and community
Geelong community projects have received funding boosts to help save water and ensure a healthier environment, circular economy or inclusive community.
Barwon Water’s latest grants program provided up to $5000 for community-led initiatives and up to $2500 for school projects to more than 25 projects, including two from the Geelong area.
Armstrong Creek Boomerang Bags received $630 to service sewing machines used to make reusable bags to continue reducing waste in the community.
“Having the machines onsite at the community hub allows us to connect with our volunteers on a weekly basis and teach people the worthwhile skill of sewing,” chairperson Bernadette Little said.
“We create the bags from recycled fabric that may have been sitting in people’s sheds or garages, and the condition of the fabric can be hard on the sewing machines.”
Bluebird Foundation also received funding
to help create a space to enhance people’s experience of nature.
“Newcomb Primary School is in a suburb with a changing?demographic, but many children?still experience significant disadvantage,” grants and partnerships manager Lucy Jones said.
“We know that if children are exposed to green spaces while they’re young, they learn to understand and appreciate nature and are more likely to look after it as adults.”
Barwon Water customers, community and strategy general manager Laura Kendall said the grants program offered practical assistance to help initiatives come to life in the community.
“Our new grants program is designed to support the incredible work of community groupsandschoolsacrossourregion,”shesaid.
“It’s inspiring to see the diversity and creativity of the projects proposed. We look forward to seeing these projects come to life and positively impact the region.”
ZINEverleigh comes to Inverleigh for a day out
ZINEverleigh is coming to Inverleigh Town Hall for a quirky and artistic community day out.
More than 30 zine (pronounced zeen) makers will attend the hall at 71 High Street on Saturday,July27,from10amto2pmforthefree event.
Organiser Bec Wilson said she looked forward to running the community event with her husband and four children for its second year.
“It’sprettyeasygoingandquitediverse...with a whole range of different things that people will be able to see,” she said.
“We ran it last year for the first time, and it was really well attended. It was quite inspiring toseesomanypeoplecomeouttoourtinylittle town for this quirky event.
“I really enjoy the group of people who come to zine fairs. It’s very casual and there’s a lot of swapping of zines that goes on and it’s more people meeting because they’ve got a
GO AUSSIE GO!
We are throwing our support behind the Aussies at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games this week by turning Geelong green and gold. We’re cheering extra hard for Geelong bornand-bred athletes Mia Gross, Joel Baeden and Angus Widdicombe as they take on the world’s best.
City Hall, The Carousel, catenary lights at Malop and Moorabool streets and the foyer of Geelong’s civic precinct Wurriki Nyal will be illuminated in green and gold in the evenings from Friday, adding to the greenlit trees along Eastern Beach.
Our Swim, Sport & Leisure members are encouraged to register for a short-term ‘Member Olympics Challenge’ throughout the Olympic and Paralympic Games, with prizes from Speedo, NovoFit and Swim, Sport & Leisure up for grabs.
Community members will also spot ‘Go Aussie’ placards at customer service, plus a mobile bilboard, digital signs and flag banners throughout our region.
As a supporter and manager of hundreds of grounds, arenas and facilities, we are thrilled to have played our part in the sporting development of our local talents.
Good luck in Paris – Greater Geelong is behind you!
Help shape our new Council Plan –Community Panel EOI
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shared interest.”
Ms Wilson said zines were self-published booklets of art, stories, comics, collage, fan fiction and observations, with stall holders selling, swapping and giving away zines, stickers, badges and prints.
“Zines are generally self-published works that people have made themselves, and it’s something that’s really accessible, so small childrenthroughtoseriousartistsmakezines,” she said.
“This zine fair will have a really big range of ages and people who will be at the fair, so we’ve got over 30 stall holders coming along from Melbourne, Ballarat, Geelong and the Surf Coast.”
ZINEverleigh will also feature a vintage letterpress workshop, soup and sausage rolls provided by the Country Women’s Association (CWA),andsweettreatsbythelocalplaygroup.
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City Hall illuminated in green and gold.
Barwon Water’s Catherine Aikman with Boomerang Bags Armstrong Creek members Marilyn Corkin, Raewyn Eder, Kaye Asbury, Marie Allotta, Vickie Nitschke and Bernadette Little. (Supplied)
A life of music and family
Clifton Springs singer-songwriter Sarah Carroll released her latest album, NQR&B, on July 5 with an upcoming launch taking place in Geelong in September. Sarah speaks with Jena Carr about her new album and more than 30-year musical career.
Even in her earliest memories, singer-songwriter Sarah Carroll recalls always being drawn to music and sharing that love with everyone around her.
The Clifton Springs woman grew up near Melbourne in a household that “listened to music a lot“ and where everyone was “encouraged to write and sing”.
“I had parents who loved to sing and listen to music, neither of them played an instrument, and my stepdad was the same,” she says.
“I feel very grateful for the rich palette of music that I was exposed to because I’m aware that many kids have far less music in their lives growingup.AlltherelationshipsIhad,mydeep friendships and my romantic relationships were all formed in the musical sort of sphere, and I followed that almost unconsciously.
“I learnt that singing was just part of life, a normal part of everyday life, and...as soon as I was aware of the guitar, I wanted the guitar. I wanted to play it, and when I was maybe 12, I got my first one. I didn’t have any lessons, and of course there was no internet or anything, so I couldn’t look up how to play any of the things that I loved when I was a kid, but I listened and figured things out.”
Sarah’s life has continued to be guided by music, which led her to late husband and blues musician Chris Wilson.
“We got plunked on a stage together by a friend of ours who was running a benefit for Vietnam Veterans,” she said
“We hadn’t even had a conversation at this point. We knew who each other was because we were hanging out in a lot of the same places, and of course, I was aware of his music.
“We’ve seen each other around and all that, butwe’dnevertalked,sothereweweretogether playing and then not long after that, we got to meet properly and have a proper conversation.
“Our social lives at that point, and the same with my brother and a lot of my mates, was centredaroundaplacecalledthePuntersClub, which was a pub in Fitzroy.
“It was his favourite hangout, he used to play there a lot and I worked there for years...I’d wait for hours for him to show up and then pretendthatIjustshowedup,andhewasdoing the same.”
Sarah and Chris’ sons Fenn Wilson and George Carroll Wilson have since followed in their parents’ footsteps, becoming much-loved musicians in their own right.
Sarah said she felt “very lucky” to be able to help foster Fenn and George’s careers by bringing them into the musical world.
“They’re just incredible, and they still want to be part of our worlds and proudly wear that badge of belonging to this family,” she said.
“They studied music at school a little bit, but they learnt from their mates and would come to us if they needed help with something, but it was all about them.
“Fenn, our older son, started playing with Chriswhenhewasabout18.Hestartedplaying drums and they formed a trio with Shannon Bourne called Skronkadoodledoo.
“I remember Fenn coming off stage from a gig they did at Port Fairy one time, and his hands were bloody because he put everything he had into playing the drums.
“I brought George into my musical world while recording my previous big album. He was 16 when we started recording that...and it became a very collaborative and wonderful relationship.
“He’d been playing in a band for several years before that, and I knew he was up to it. So, he became the person who played the most on that record...and he was all over that album.
“I feel very blessed that the boys are still
‘‘ When you think about it, (music) is the fastest way to connect with another person ’’ - Sarah Carroll
willing to share their gifts with me, as they both have their own stuff going on. They’re so much better than me, and so much better than Chris was.”
Sarah has worked with many musicians and bands, such as GIT and Tin Stars, and is well known as the Ukulele Queen of the Bellarine, a title given to her by friend and Tin Stars lead singer Susan Russell.
“It’s not everything I do, but it is a lovely thing to be called the queen of anything, so I’m happy about it,” she said.
“If only I’d known about the ukulele when I was little. I probably heard it, but I didn’t know you could get one of your very own.
“The band that I was in, GIT, was touring with Jeff Lang and his band to promote an album we’d sang on with him. So, we did this
national tour and a lot of it was in a bus on the road. One of the band members in Jeff’s band, Tim Hall, had a crappy little mahalo ukulele with him and would amuse us with various ditties inspired by passing pedestrians or whatever.
“I was watching him do it and enjoying it immensely...When I got home and got one of my own, I started mucking around on it. That was about 15 years ago.”
In 2019, Sarah and her sons were faced with thelossoftheirfatherandhusbandwhenChris died of pancreatic cancer at age 62.
They honour Chris through songs such as The Artist Original, which explores the feeling of grief and what it means to let go, on Sarah’s new album NQR&B, released on July 5.
Sarah said it was an “absolute blessing” to be still creating music at 57 years old and that her album will be launched in Geelong on September 22 at the Barwon Club.
“As a writer, it’s wonderful to feel that you’ve reached out and connected with others in the process of expressing yourself,” she said.
“I’m 57 and proud. Every year that I live on this earth is a gift and a blessing...and I’ll stop (playing music) when I can’t hold a guitar or play the drums anymore.
“There are a million things that I love about music,butIthinkthechiefthingisthatithelps you reach out and form a connection with another person.
“When you think about it, (music) is the fastest way to connect with another person, and you can form a close relationship with somebody when you play music with them.
“It’s (NQR&B album) a collection of songs that I’ve had around for a varying length of time...and it is a truly autobiographical record, but I’ve attempted to make the stories relatable to others as well.”
Sarah Carroll with her latest album NQR&B. (Pictures: Ivan Kemp) 420430
Economic strategy set in stone
By Matt Hewson
A new economic strategy guiding the City of Greater Geelong for the next decade was adopted by Geelong council this week.
Geelong on the Rise: A Clever & Creative International City 2024-34 is a 34-page document outlining the role of the council in guiding Geelong’s future, the City’s strategic advantages and the challenges facing the council over the next decade.
It also details nine areas providing economic opportunities for Geelong, including
advanced manufacturing, agribusiness and food manufacturing, clean economy, creative industries and digital technology, defence, healthcare, professional business services, transport/logistics and fulfilment and visitor economy and events.
Deputy mayor Anthony Aitken spoke passionately about the plan at Tuesday night’s council meeting, saying presenting the document gave him “joy”.
“I encourage anybody to actually read the document in its totality… (it’s) very authentic and there’s some really good information that
Apprenticeships ready
Apprenticeship opportunities are available in Geelong as an annual recruitment drive occurs across the state.
CitiPower and Powercor’s apprenticeship program will offer 30 four-year apprenticeship positions in roles like lineworkers, cable jointers, substation electricians or meter technicians.
Geelong apprentice field worker Jack Doyle started his apprenticeship in January this year and said the role offered many opportunities to develop his skills.
“I love the diversity of the work...and it opens up different learning opportunities while working in different locations, as you’re exposed to challenges through the trade,” he said. “On the first day, we were assigned our mentors, who’ve been an awesome help to us through the first few months, and we were straight on the job site within the first couple of days.
“It’s an opportunity that not many people
have the chance to apply and be selected for. If there is a chance to apply for it, take it with both hands and give it your best shot because you won’t look back.”
Powercor head of operations and delivery BarryDavidsaidthelineworkerapprenticeships wereperfectforpeoplewholovedoutdoorwork and were comfortable working at heights.
“Having the right people in these roles is as essential as the poles and wires that deliver the power,” he said. “To make sure we are ready for the future, we are building a diverse workforce and want people of all ages, genders and backgrounds to apply.
“Wewantpeoplewiththerightattitude,who like working in teams, are committed to safety and are excited about contributing to their local communities.”
Apprenticeship applications are open, and people can apply at careers.powercor.com.au
Jena Carr
the broader community would be interested in,” Cr Aitken said.
“We talk about the good, we talk about the bad, but the important thing is we’re saying we want to determine our future in Geelong, our economic prosperity, what the components of that are and how we actually get there.
“Geelong on the Rise is supported by a detailed action plan for Council and partner delivery over the next 10 years.”
CrSarahHathwaywasoneoftwocouncillors to vote against the adoption of the economic plan.
She stated while it contained “lots of great things”, she could not “in good conscience” support a document “champion(ing) the defence industry”.
“I acknowledge that as a council we can’t determine where the federal government chooses to spend its money, and we can’t as a council end wars or genocide occurring in other parts of the world,” she said.
“But we can control what goes into our strategic documents and what industries we want to promote or attract into our city and whatwechoosetohighlightinourdocuments.”
Our Funeral Team are here when you need support and guidance.
Geelong apprentice field worker Jack Doyle encouraged people to apply for the CitiPower and Powercor apprenticeships. (Supplied)
Focus on Education
Book a tour at North Geelong Secondary College
Parents and guardians, you are invited to discover a dynamic, high-quality government school for your child.
Visit North Geelong Secondary College (NGSC), at a time convenient to you, and see the school in operation.
NGSCisacreative,caringanddiversecollege, where young people grow into autonomous learners by engaging with our imaginative and intellectually rigorous programs.
Our community is a friendly and supportive environment, underpinned by the values of Respect, Excellence, Achievement and Diversity.
The school places high expectations on student behaviour and academic endeavour, as evidenced by outstanding results and outcomes.
Our students are privileged to enjoy:
•Learning areas equipped with the latest ICT facilities
•Anextensive,well-resourced,library
•Plentiful,stateoftheartsportingfacilities
•A creative art and technology complex which caters for food technology, studio art, ceramics, woodwork and performing arts
Students are encouraged to engage in a myriad of extracurricular activities, including Human Powered Vehicle, Debating, Student Representative Council and lunchtime clubs, such as chess club, cultural appreciation club, dungeons and dragons and Japanese club.
The transition from primary to secondary school is seamless for our year 7 students. In grade 6 all students are invited to the College earlyintheyearfora‘taste’ofsecondaryschool and then later in the year there is a specialised twodayprogramthatallowsstudentstodevelop new friendships and familiarise themselves withtheirnewsurroundings.Studentsstartthe
secondary school year with confidence.
NGSC is proud to offer a number of excellence programs:
•TheScholarshipProgram
•Select Entry Accelerated Learning (SEAL) Program
•Advancement via Individual Determination (AVID)
•TheStrivetoAchieveResults(STAR)
•The Achieving Core Education (ACE) Programs
•ExcellenceinSportProgram.
The Scholarship program promotes and recognises outstanding commitment by school students who have displayed astrong involvement in their school community. Scholarships are available in the following areas: academic excellence, student leadership, community, sporting excellence and the arts.
The Select Entry Accelerated Learning (SEAL) Program, provides a focused educational environment for academically oriented students. SEAL classes incorporate a fast-paced curriculum, with less repetition than mainstream classes.
Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID), the only program of its kind in Geelong, underpins the SEAL program and prepares students with the skills to succeed in senior and post secondary education.
Strive to Achieve Results (STAR) is an innovative Literacy and Numeracy program unique to our college. This program identifies students who have the potential to become our future ‘stars’ and achieve outstanding results in Years 7 to 9.
The Achieving Core Education (ACE) program aims to improve the numeracy and literacy development of students who are performing below the expected level
The Excellence in Sport (EIS) Program develops students’ sport specific skills, knowledge and practical application in their chosen sports of Australian Rules, Soccer or Volleyball.
To find out more and to book a personalised tour of North Geelong Secondary College, please contact us on 03 5240 5800, or email north.geelong.sc@education.vic.gov.au
Top: North Geelong Secondary College students with principal Paul Dawson. Above: North Geelong Secondary College is a creative, caring and diverse college and it offers an Excellence in Sport Program. (Pictures: Supplied)
Focus on Education
GBC making a difference in young peoples’ lives
Geelong Baptist College (GBC) is a unique independent college with an open enrolment policy.
Families are invited to meet the principals andtourthegroundsyear-round.Enrolments for the 2025 academic year are well underway and we invite students to join a vibrant community that is committed to academic excellence, personal development and spiritual growth. GBC offers classes from Foundation to Year 12.
Established in 2002, GBC is a young and vibrant school, located in a lovely semi-rural setting,only10kmfromthecentreofGeelong. Theschoolhassixcollegebuses,whichservice most of Geelong and surrounding areas like Point Cook.
The school is established on Christian values and consists of a small, close-knit community where parents, students and teachers work together assisting students to pursue academic excellence.
GBC’s dedicated team of educators are passionate about inspiring a love for learning and equipping students with the knowledge, skills, and values they need to thrive in an ever-changing world.
With small class sizes and personalised attention, they create an atmosphere where students feel valued, supported, and challenged to reach their full potential. From the classroom to the sports field, from the stage to community service projects, students are encouraged to pursue their interests, challenge themselves, and make a positive impact in the world around them.
GBC also offers a semester-long program which caters to the needs of Year 9 students in developing their whole person. In the first term, the focus of the program is to ‘unpack’ who they are as individuals discussing topics
such as trust, personality types, resilience and growth mindset, team building, healthy relationships, values, purpose and destiny, self-esteem, goal setting and physical challenges.
In the second term, the program focuses on ‘Making a Difference’ where students are challenged to make a difference in their local
community. The topics covered during this experience are community, creative thinking, being an entrepreneur and the ‘Docs and Teens’ program. Students attend camps, and partake in entrepreneurial projects along with a myriad of physical activities.
Whether you’re entering primary school, transitioning to secondary education, or
seeking a supportive environment for your senior years, Geelong Baptist College offers a range of programs tailored to meet the needs of students at every stage of their educational journey. We invite families to discover the difference a Geelong Baptist College education can make in the lives of their children.
GEELONG BAPTIST COLLEGE
Geelong Baptist College is a small, close-knit community where parents, students and teachers work together. (Pictures: Supplied)
Locals cashing in fast at CDS Breakwater
Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme (CDS) gains local momentum as more families, sports clubs and small businesses choose to exchange their cans for cash at the automated drive-through depot operated by the Brotherhood of St Laurence (BSL).
“It’s been a whirlwind of a journey since we opened last November, and really fantastic to help so many families, sports clubs and small businesses make some much needed extra cash through the program,” logistics operations manager of social enterprises at BSL Kevin Tout says.
“We’re seeing lots of regulars come through withboot-loadsofeligibledrinkcontainersthat we sort and process within minutes. The kids
get a real kick out of watching the machines spin and the conveyor belts go.”
“And of course, the best part for those kids is the pocket money they’ve earned. The program is such a valuable way to teach our kids about sustainability and recycling, and parents are sayingtheylovehavingajobfortheirkidstodo to earn pocket money for the next lot of school holidays.”
TheCDSVicBreakwaterdepothasprocessed over four million drink containers to date, and the team are excited to see what the future holds for the local community.
“It’s not just the families that come through, but it’s also the local social groups and sports clubs that have embraced us,” says Kevin.
VICTORIA’S CONTAINER DESPOSIT SCHEME
“We’re a non-profit social justice organisation, and it’s important that we continue to provide opportunities for everyone to make a difference. Healthy communities are thriving communities, and through Victoria’s CDS scheme, everyone can participate in keeping used drink containers out of landfill while making some extra cash to keep or donate back to us at BSL”.
Simply start collecting eligible drink containers and return them to the CDS Vic Breakwater depot at 6 Haworth Court, Breakwater. It’s an undercover, automated, drive-through depot, with a friendly team who are always happy to help.
“We’ll pay the 10 cent refund per eligible
drink container direct to your nominated bank account once you’ve linked it to the CDS Vic West App,” explains Kevin.
“And if you run a local business or a sports club, pop down and chat to us about how we can help you join the program.”
To find out what you can return, simply look for the 10 cent mark on eligible drink containers.
For more information on how you can get involved visit bsl.org.au/services/ sustainability. Call 1300 366 283 or visit the team at 6 Haworth Court, Breakwater (9am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm Saturday).
Drive in, drop off, get paid direct to your bank account at our undercover
Start collecting today!
Left: Brotherhood of St Laurence team with some customers. Right: Brotherhood of St Laurence’s Brian, Kevin and Thomas. (Pictures: Supplied)
The Guide
LOVE YOUR GARDEN
ABC TV, Friday, 7.30pm
In this long-running and wonderfully feel-good British series, gardener Alan Titchmarsh (pictured, below) surprises homeowners with one of life’s greatest joys: a beautiful garden. With an eye for detail and a dedicated team that expertly makes the most out of every plot, the series showcases transformations that change lives with the magic of plants. You could call it real-life flower power. Tonight, Titchmarsh is in Thornton Heath at an aged care centre ready to breathe new life into its uninspiring outdoor area. In an episode that reminds us we all need nature within our reach, the senior citizens witness their urban wasteland’s bright makeover which is brimming with flowers.
Friday, July 26
AMAZING RAILWAY ADVENTURES WITH NICK KNOWLES
SBS, Saturday, 7.30pm
Move over Michael Portillo, someone else is muscling in on your train escapades. Is there room on the tracks for another railway devotee? Yes! With a gung-ho panache and a penchant for high-speed fun, Nick Knowles (pictured, above) offers a more free-wheeling approach. Unlike Portillo, he isn’t hemmed in by a historic Bradshaw’s Guide, with lighthearted whims clearly guiding Knowles’ fancy. In tonight’s episode two of this second season, Knowles is in Italy embarking on his “volcano express”. The journey goes from Mount Vesuvius to Mount Etna, along with a scary gyrocopter trip that suggests Knowles should probably stick to the tracks.
Hot on the heels of Wimbledon and ahead of the fastpaced spectacle of the US Open comes the free-to-air debut of this high-stakes offering that goes into some very dark corridors away from the court. Set in the intense, exclusive world of professional tennis, get set to be engrossed by this shiny yet unnerving six-part emotional Poldark’s Aidan Turner (pictured, left) dons a polo shirt – instead of his trademark rippled bare chest – as a maverick coach who isn’t nearly as winning as he first appears. Starring excellent newcomer Ella Lily Hyland (pictured, below) as 17-year-old tennis prodigy Justine, it’s a gripping psychological thriller that throws a wildcard with big emotions. The stylised aesthetic belies gritty
WE’RE ALL GONNA DIE (EVEN JAY BARUCHEL) SBS
Viceland, Monday, 8.30pm
ABC TV (2) SBS (3)
SEVEN (6, 7)
NINE (8, 9) 6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Planet America. (R) 10.30 That Pacific Sports Show. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon.
1.00 Troppo. (Malv, R) 2.00 The Split. (Final, Ma, R) 3.00 Restoration Australia. (R) 3.55 Bill Bailey’s Wild West Australia. (R) 4.45 Grand Designs. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
a flagpole and falls to his death.
9.15 Fisk. (Mls, R) A woman takes a job at a law firm.
10.15 Austin. (PG, R)
10.45 ABC Late News. 11.00 Grand Designs. (R) 11.50 Bill Bailey’s Wild West Australia. (R)
12.40 We Hunt Together. (Final, MA15+lv, R)
1.25 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv) 5.00 Rage. (PG)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Freddie Mercury: The Great Pretender. (Mls, R) Explores the life of Freddie Mercury.
9.05 MOVIE: Duran Duran: A Hollywood High. (2022, G, R)
A celebration of Duran Duran’s four-decade career and their love affair with the city of Los Angeles. Simon Le Bon, Nick Rhodes.
10.25 SBS World News Late.
10.55 The Shelter. (Ma)
12.35 My Brilliant Friend. (Mav, R)
3.50 Make Me A Dealer. (R) 4.45 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 AFL: Friday Night Countdown.
A lead-up to the Friday night AFL match.
7.20 Football. AFL. Round 20. Carlton v Port Adelaide.
10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews.
11.15 Armchair Experts. (M)
A panel discusses all things AFL.
12.00 Boy To Man: Horse Gladiators. (PGa, R) Tim Noonan heads to Kyrgyzstan.
1.00 Travel Oz. (PG, R)
1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R)
2.00 Home Shopping.
4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
5.00 My Greek Odyssey. (PG, R)
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.15 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.15 Great Canal Journeys. (PGav, R) 11.10 Inside Oxford Street. (PGa) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Such Was Life. (PG, R) 2.05 Animal Einsteins. (R) 3.00 NITV News: Nula. 3.30 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 3.35 Destination Flavour. (R) 3.45 The Cook Up. (R) 4.15 Tony Robinson: Britain’s Greatest River. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: The Disappeared. (2017, Mav, R) Miranda Raison. 2.00 House Of Wellness. (PG) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. (R) Hosted by Larry Emdur. 6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024: Encore. 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair: Paris Edition. Hosted by Ally Langdon.
7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 21. Parramatta Eels v Melbourne Storm.
9.55 Golden Point. Post-match NRL wrap-up.
10.30 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Women’s Soccer. Australia v Germany. Replay. 12.30 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Women’s Soccer. Includes: France v Colombia. Men’s Rugby Sevens. Quarter-final. Replay.
3.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024: Pre-Show.
3.30 Olympic Games Paris 2024 Opening Ceremony.
As bleak and eye-opening as this sassy series gets, Jay Baruchel’s (pictured) wide-eyed, boyish inquisitiveness sprinkles some welcome sweetness. This is, after all, something of a light-hearted comedic documentary about perishing and the end of civilisation. In this second series, the Blackberrystar, who openly admits dying is “something I’m obsessed with”, is back to meticulously cover the sorts of topics most of us try to avoid thinking about or haven’t had the displeasure of considering yet. These six episodes include the catastrophic elements of space, extinction of insects, dangers of nano technology and whether our reality is merely a computer simulation.
TEN (5, 10)
6.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R)
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. (Mdl, R) Celebrity guests include Paul Mescal, Andrew Scott, Kingsley Ben-Adir and Da’Vine Joy Randolph. 9.30 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was.
10.30 10’s Late News.
10.55 The Project. (R)
12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)
Home Shopping. (R)
10 PEACH (52, 11)
Saturday, July 27
ABC TV (2) SBS (3)
6.00 Rage Charts. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Ladies In Black. (Final, Ms, R) 1.15 Sister Boniface Mysteries. (PGa, R) 2.05 Books That Made Us. (Mlv, R) 3.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 3.30 Capturing Cricket: Steve Waugh In India. (PG, R) 4.30 Maggie Beer’s Big Mission. (R) 5.30 Landline. (R) 5.55 Stuff The British Stole. (PG, R)
6.30 I Was Actually There: Nicky Winmar. (PG, R) A look at Nicky Winmar’s stand.
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 Sister Boniface Mysteries. (PG) A supermodel’s money-obsessed manager is found dead in his locked bedroom.
8.20 Van Der Valk. (Mav, R) Part 2 of 3. Van der Valk investigates after an employee of the renowned Cuypers Diamonds is killed.
9.50 Ladies In Black. (Final, Ms, R)
The ladies confront threats at home and at work that could damage each of them irrevocably.
10.40 Shetland. (Final, Mv, R) The team races to identify the killer.
11.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) Music video clips.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Motorcycle Racing. FIM Superbike World C’ship. Round 6. Highlights. 3.00 Sailing. SailGP. Round 13. Highlights. 4.00 Motor Racing. Extreme E C’ship. Rounds 3 and 4. Hydro X Prix. Highlights. 5.00 Sailing. New York Vendée. Highlights. From New York City to Les Sablesd’Olonne, France. 5.30 The Abyss: The Rise And Fall Of The Nazis. (PGa, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Amazing Railway Adventures With Nick Knowles: Italy. (PGal)
Nick Knowles explores Italy.
8.25 Princess Anne: The Plot To Kidnap A Royal. (PGa, R) Takes a look at the 1974 plot to kidnap Princess Anne that ended in a shootout in central London.
9.20 Westminster Abbey: Behind Closed Doors. (PG, R) Takes a look inside London’s iconic Westminster Abbey in the wake of the pandemic.
10.10 Scotland’s Extreme Medics. (Mal, R) Part 1 of 5. 11.05 Paris Paris. (PGal)
12.05 MOVIE: Radioactive. (2019, Mav, R)
2.05 Life Drawing Live. (Mn, R) 4.05 Peer To Peer. (R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
SEVEN (6, 7)
6.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (R) 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Industry Celebration Day, Caulfield Season Finale and Doomben Raceday. 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 20. Melbourne v GWS Giants. 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.
1.05 Criminal Confessions: Who Killed Little Mama? (Madlv, R) When an elderly free spirit comes into a large sum of money, she is mercilessly attacked and left for dead.
2.00 Home Shopping.
4.00 Drop Dead Weird. (R) Three Australian siblings move to a bed and breakfast in Tubbershandy in western 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.
NINE (8, 9)
6.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024 Opening Ceremony Continued. 7.15 Olympic Games Paris 2024 Opening Ceremony: Post-Show. 8.00 Weekend Today: Paris Edition. 10.00 Beyond The Dream: Race To Paris. (PGl, R) 11.00 Beyond The Dream: Boiling Point –Swimming’s Greatest Rivalry. (PGl, R) 12.00 9News Morning Weekend. 1.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024 Opening Ceremony. (R)
6.00 9News Saturday.
7.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 1: Night. Events may include: swimming heats; diving; men’s hockey, Australia v Argentina. 10.30 Olympic Games Paris 2024.
Day 1: Late night. Events may include: road cycling, women’s time trial; canoe slalom, women’s K1.
12.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 1: Post midnight. Events may include: canoe slalom, women’s K1, men’s C1; cycling road, men’s time trial, skateboarding, men’s street final.
3.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024.
Day 1: Overnight. Events may include: swimming finals, women’s and men’s 400m freestyle, women’s and men’s 4x100m freestyle relays; men’s rugby sevens, medal matches; surfing, round 1. 5.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 1: Early morning.
TEN (5, 10)
6.00 Bondi Rescue. (PGa, R) A torrential downpour sparks a flood on the beach. Tommy saves Christmas Day. 7.00 The Dog House. (R) A father and his two daughters search for a dog that can fill the quiet in the house when the girls are at their mum’s. A couple want a pooch to get them out walking, but are delivered not one but two. 8.00 To Be Advised. 9.00 Ambulance UK. (Mad, R) It is a busy weekend night shift as North West Ambulance Service crews attend to patients with mental health issues. An advanced paramedic is dispatched to a baby born in the passenger seat of a car. 11.30 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was. 12.30 Home Shopping.
And Me. 4.20 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 1.40pm Motor Racing. IndyCar Series. Grand Prix Of Toronto. H’lights. 2.50 Sunnyside. 3.20 MOVIE: 100% Wolf. (2020, PG) 5.15 MOVIE: Home. (2015, PG) 7.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 1: Diving. Includes: women’s synchronised 3m springboard final. 8.00 MOVIE: My Super Ex-Girlfriend. (2006, M) 10.00 MOVIE: The Edge Of Seventeen. (2016, M) 12.05am Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 1pm Blokesworld. 1.30 Australia ReDiscovered. 2.00 Rides Down Under: Aussie Truckers. 3.00 Motor
6am The Movie Show. 6.30 Steel Magnolias. (1989, PG) 8.40 Time Bandits. (1981, PG) 10.50 Juliet, Naked. (2018, M) 12.40pm Eiffel. (2021, M, French) 2.40 The Man Who Invented Christmas. (2017, PG) 4.35 Hacker. (2019, PG, Danish) 6.20 What’s Eating Gilbert Grape. (1993, PG) 8.30 The Trust. (2016, MA15+) 10.10 Leaving. (2009, MA15+, French) 11.45 Late Programs.
7MATE (64, 73) 6am Morning Programs. 1.50pm MOVIE: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III. (1993, PG) 3.30 Africa’s Hidden Kingdoms. 4.20 NITV News: Nula. 4.50 Going Places. 5.20 Unsettled. 5.50 Kairakau. 6.20 News. 6.30 First People’s Kitchen. 7.00 The Other Side. 7.30 Resistance In A Hostile Environment: Uprising. 8.35 MOVIE: Deep Blue Sea. (1999, M) 10.30 Tina: What’s Love. 12.25am Late Programs. NITV (34)
Sunday, July 28
“Not just a lifestyle, a style of life.”
Gordon Armstrong Green Resident
9GO! (82, 93)
ABC TV (2) SBS (3)
6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Insiders. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PGa, R) 11.30 Praise. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Love Your Garden. (R) 2.20 Grand Designs: The Streets. (PGl, R) 3.10 Simply Nigella. (Final, R) 3.40 Extraordinary Escapes. (PG, R) 4.30 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R) 5.00 Restoration Australia. (R) 6.00 Morning Programs. 10.10 The Bee Whisperer. (PG, R) 11.05 My Unique B&B. 12.00 WorldWatch. 12.30 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 12.55 Range Of Motion. (R) 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Sports Woman. 4.00 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (R) 4.55 Grand Tours Of Scotland’s Rivers. (Final, PG) 5.30 The Abyss: The Rise And Fall Of The Nazis. (PGa, R)
6.00 Antiques Roadshow.
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Spicks And Specks. (Final, PG) Hosted by Adam Hills.
8.00 Austin. (Final, PG) Julian is concerned about Austin.
8.30 Fifteen-Love. (Premiere, Mal) A teenage tennis prodigy’s French Open success is shattered by a devastating tragedy.
9.20 Unforgotten. (Mal, R) A corpse is discovered in a scrap yard.
7.30 Mayhem: Secret Lives Of Georgian Kings: George I Luck And Loathing. (PGav) Part 1 of 4. 9.20 Lost Treasure Tombs Of The Ancient Maya. (PGav, R) Part 1 of 2. Follows archaeologists as they search for clues to how the Maya lived and what happened to them.
3.20 The Woman Who Wasn’t There. (Mal, R) 4.30 Peer To Peer. (PG, R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature.
5.30 Al Jazeera News.
(6, 7)
6.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (R) 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 11.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R) 12.00 Football. VFL. Round 18. Box Hill Hawks v Williamstown. 2.40 AFL Pre-Game Show. 3.00 Football. AFL. Round 20. Sydney v Western Bulldogs.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Dancing With The Stars. (PG) The second group of celebrities faces their first dance-off and elimination.
9.00 Miniseries: Malpractice. (Premiere, Malv) Part 1 of 5. A doctor finds her actions at the centre of a medical investigation, prompted by complaints from a grieving father of an opioid overdose patient who died under her watch.
11.00 Air Crash Investigations: Pitch Black. (PGa, R) A look at the crash of Air Illinois Flight 710.
12.00 Lipstick Jungle. (Mds, R) Nico deals with the new CEO.
2.00 Home Shopping.
3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
5.00 Sunrise 5am News.
5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 1: Early morning. 7.00 Today In Paris. Presented by Sarah Abo and Karl Stefanovic. 11.00 9News Morning Weekend. 12.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024: Encore. Hosted by Todd Woodbridge. 3.30 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 2: Afternoon.
6.00 9News Sunday.
7.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024.
Day 2: Night. Events may include: swimming; skateboarding; women’s hockey, Australia v South Africa; equestrian; rowing.
10.30 Olympic Games Paris 2024.
Day 2: Late night. Events may include: canoe slalom, women’s K1 semi-finals; women’s artistic gymnastics; women’s cycling, mountain bike.
12.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024.
Day 2: Post midnight. Events may include: canoe slalom, women’s K1 semi-finals and final; skateboarding, women’s street final.
3.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 2: Overnight.
5.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024.
Day 2: Early morning.
6.30 The Sunday Project. Panellists dissect, digest and reconstitute the daily news, events and hottest topics.
7.30 MOVIE: Jack Reacher: Never Go Back. (2016, Mlv, R) Jack Reacher helps an US Army officer he suspects is the victim of a conspiracy, only to find himself framed for murder and his estranged teenage daughter in the sights of the killers. Tom Cruise, Cobie Smulders, Danika Yarosh. 9.55 FBI. (Mv, R) Maggie reconnects with an old mentor when the team investigates the murder of a professional informant. 10.50 The Sunday Project. (R) Panellists dissect, digest and reconstitute the daily news, events and hottest topics. 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. Morning news and talk show.
At Noon. 12.55 Van Der Valk. (Mav, R) 2.25 I Was Actually There. (Ml, R) 2.55 Restoration Australia. (PG, R) 3.55 Griff’s Great Australian Rail Trip. (R) 4.40 Grand Designs. (R) 5.30 Back Roads. (R) 5.55 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
(R) 1.05
Great Australian Rail Trip. (R) 1.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.10 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.20 Landline. (R) 4.50 Art Works. (PG, R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Peer To Peer. (R) 9.25 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.25 Great Canal Journeys. (R) 11.20 Inside Oxford Street. (Ml) 12.10 WorldWatch.
SEVEN (6, 7)
2.00 Destination Flavour. (R) 2.20 Animal Einsteins. (R) 3.15 Trail Towns. (R) 3.45 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. (R) 4.15 Tony Robinson: Britain’s Greatest River. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: All For Her. (2021, Ma) 2.00 Catch Phrase. (PG) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. Hosted by Larry Emdur.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Robson Green’s Weekend
Escapes: Mark Benton. Robson Green is reunited with Mark Benton.
8.40 Into The Gobi Desert With Nick Knowles. (PG) Nick Knowles heads to Mongolia to explore the vast wilderness of the Gobi desert.
9.30 24 Hours In Emergency: Boys Just Want To Have Fun. (Return, Ma) A 38-year-old is involved in a motorcycle crash.
10.25 SBS World News Late.
11.00 Forest Of The Missing. (Premiere, MA15+asv)
1.00 Tokyo Vice. (MA15+s, R) 3.00 The Autistic Gardener. (R) 3.55 Make Me A Dealer. (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) Cash gives Eden a difficult mission.
7.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG) Two men keep changing their stories.
8.30 Alert: Missing Persons Unit. (Mav) In the face of a looming snowstorm, Jason and Mike search for a couple who have gone missing while hiking in the Allegheny Mountains. Keith bonds with a patient at a trauma therapy group.
10.30 S.W.A.T. (Mav) The team stops a robbery.
12.30 The Event. (Mav, R)
1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R)
2.00 Home Shopping.
4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
5.00 Sunrise 5am News.
5.30 Sunrise.
NINE (8, 9)
6.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 2: Early morning. 7.00 Today In Paris. Presented by Sarah Abo and Karl Stefanovic. 11.00 9News Morning. 12.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024: Encore. Hosted by Todd Woodbridge. 3.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 3: Afternoon.
6.00 9News. 7.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024.
Day 3: Night. Events may include: rowing; men’s hockey, Australia v Ireland; swimming; diving; women’s rugby sevens; cycling mountain bike; equestrian.
10.30 Olympic Games Paris 2024.
Day 3: Late night. Events may include: canoe slalom; equestrian, eventing jumping; women’s rugby sevens.
12.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024.
Day 3: Post midnight. Events may include: women’s rugby sevens; canoe slalom; women’s hockey, Great Britain v Australia.
3.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024.
Day 3: Overnight. Events may include: swimming finals, men’s and women’s 200m freestyle, women’s 400m individual medley. 5.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 3: Early morning.
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 Deal Or No Deal: Celebrity Jackpot. (PGls) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 8.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week. 9.30 Ghosts. (PGs) An investor backs out of Sam and Jay’s restaurant, leaving them to turn to the one ghost who has money: Isaac. 10.25 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 10.50 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 11.55 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am WorldWatch.
9.30 Small Business Secrets. 10.00 Front Up 1999. 11.00 Marry Me, Marry My Family. 12.05pm WorldWatch. 12.35 Beyond Oak Island. 2.05 Limited Surrender. 2.15 Insight. 3.15 WorldWatch. 5.25 Curse Of Oak Island. 6.15 Forged In Fire. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35
6am Morning Programs. 1.55pm Anthem Sessions Interstitials. 2.00 Shortland St. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 4.05 Cities Of Gold. 4.35 Motown Magic. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News. 6.35 Africa’s Hidden Kingdoms. 7.30 Rebel With A Cause: Tiga Bayles. 8.30 Living Black. 9.00 Johnny Cash: The Man In Black Britain. 9.55 MOVIE: I Am Sam. (2001, M) 12.10am Late Programs. NITV (34)
7MATE (64, 73)
6am Morning Programs. 1pm Rides Down Under: Aussie Truckers. 2.00 Motor Racing. Aust Rally C’ship. Rally Qld. H’lights. 2.30 Motor Racing. Supercars Support 3.30 Close Encounters Down Under. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30
Programs. 9GO! (82, 93) 6am The Movie Show. 6.25 Diana. (2013, PG) 8.30 Jean De Florette. (1986, PG, French) 10.45 Manon Des Sources. (1986, M, French) 12.50pm Shirley. (2020, M) 2.50 The Movie Show. 3.20 What’s Eating Gilbert Grape. (1993, PG) 5.30 Oka! (2012, PG) 7.30 Running Against The Wind. (2019, M, Amharic) 9.45 Tigers. (2020, MA15+, Swedish) 11.55 The Mask Of Zorro. (1998, M) 2.25am Late Programs.
9.30
11.00
10.30
Tuesday, July 30
ABC TV (2) SBS (3)
6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Foreign Correspondent. (R) 10.30 Monday’s Experts. (PG, R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 The Newsreader. (Ml, R) 1.55 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 2.25 Back Roads. (PG, R) 2.55 Restoration Australia. (R) 3.55 Griff’s Great Australian Rail Trip. (PG, R) 4.40 Grand Designs. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 7.30.
8.00 I Was Actually There: The Beatles. (PG) The Beatles’ 1964 visit to Adelaide.
NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
WorldWatch.
SEVEN (6, 7)
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Chris Watts: Confessions Of A Killer. (2020, Mav, R) 2.00 Motorbike Cops. (PG, 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. (PGav) Harper is faced with a tough choice.
7.30 Britain’s Got Talent. (PG) The semi-finals continue with acts competing against themselves to secure a spot in the grand final.
9.30 First Dates UK. (Return, Mls) Follows singles, including a cake-maker and self-confessed princess, as they embark on first dates.
11.35 Extended Family. (Premiere, PGa)
A man seeks help from his ex-wife.
12.35 MOVIE: Slam. (2018, MA15+alv, R) Adam Bakri.
3.00 Home Shopping.
4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
5.00 Sunrise 5am News.
5.30 Sunrise.
TEN (5,
6.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 3: Early morning. 7.00 Today In Paris. Presented by Sarah Abo and Karl Stefanovic. 11.00 9News Morning. 12.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024: Encore. Hosted by Todd Woodbridge. 3.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 4: Afternoon. 6.00 Morning Programs. 9.00 Dr Phil. (PGal, R) 10.00 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 10.30 Deal Or No Deal. (R)
6.00 9News.
7.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 4: Night. Events may include: men’s triathlon; rowing; swimming; men’s basketball, Australia v Canada.
10.30 Olympic Games Paris 2024.
Day 4: Late night. Events may include: men’s basketball, Australia v Canada; canoe slalom; shooting; women’s rugby sevens, semi-finals.
12.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 4: Post midnight. Events may include: canoe slalom; women’s rugby sevens, semi-finals; women’s artistic gymnastics.
3.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 4: Overnight.
5.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 4: Early morning.
6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly Australia. Graeme Hall helps a rescue pup. 8.30 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was.
9.30 NCIS. (Mv, R) When FBI Special Agent Alden Parker is framed for murder, the NCIS team investigates.
10.30 10’s Late News. Coverage of
Wednesday, July 31
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) 1.55 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PGa, R) 2.25 Back Roads. (R) 2.55 Restoration Australia. (R) 3.55 Griff’s Great Australian Rail Trip. (R) 4.40 Grand Designs. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.25 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 7.30. Presented by Sarah Ferguson.
8.00 QI. (Ml) Hosted by Sandi Toksvig.
9.00 Austin. (Final, PG, R) Julian is concerned when Austin turns his phone off and leaves the house to have some time on his own.
9.35 Spicks And Specks. (Final, PG, R) Hosted by Adam Hills. 10.05 Planet America.
10.35 ABC Late News.
10.50 The Business. (R)
11.05 Interview With The Vampire. (MA15+hv, R)
11.55 Grand Designs. (R)
12.45 Griff’s Great Australian Rail Trip. (R) 1.35 Grantchester. (PG, R) 2.20 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.10 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Landline. (R) 5.00 Art Works. (PG, R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.15 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.15 Great Canal Journeys. (PGa, R) 11.10 Inside Oxford Street. (Final, PG) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Dateline. (R) 2.30 Insight. (R) 3.45 The Cook Up. (R) 4.15 Tony Robinson: Britain’s Greatest River. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R) Presented by Marc Fennell.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Stormy. (Malns) Stormy Daniels shares her story.
9.30 DI Ray. (Malv) Having lost trace of two kidnappers in a daring car chase, DI Ray leads a mission to rescue Rav.
10.25 SBS World News Late.
10.55 Headhunters. (Malv) Roger tries to figure out who wants him dead.
12.35 Faking Hitler. (Mln, R)
3.20 Grayson Perry’s Big American Road Trip. (PG, R)
4.15 Bamay. (R)
4.50 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
2.15 Catch Phrase. 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Xander gets the wrong idea.
7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PG, R) Hosted by Lee Mack.
8.30 The Front Bar. (Ml) Hosts Mick Molloy, Sam Pang and Andy Maher take a lighter look at all things AFL.
9.30 Kitchen Nightmares Australia. (MA15+l, R) Colin Fassnidge has to deal with a side order of denial when he comes to the aid of Café Martini.
10.45 Autopsy USA: Florence Henderson. (Ma) A look at the death of Florence Henderson.
11.45 Air Crash Investigations: Turboprop Terror. (PGa, R)
12.45 Holey Moley Australia. (PGs, R)
2.30 Home Shopping.
4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.
7TWO (62, 72) SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.20pm Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35
10.00 Front Up 1999. 11.00 Marry Me, Marry My Family. 12.05pm WorldWatch. 12.35 Forsaken Places. 2.45 The Inside Story. 3.15 Deafinition. 3.25 WorldWatch. 5.25 Curse Of Oak Island. 6.15 Forged In Fire. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 MOVIE: 2001: A Space Odyssey. (1968) 11.10 MOVIE: Foxcatcher. (2014, M) 1.40am Alone. 4.00 Late Programs.
NITV (34)
6am Morning Programs. 1.50pm Anthem Sessions Interstitials. 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 Te Ao With Moana. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News. 6.35 Africa’s Hidden Kingdoms. 7.30 Kickin’ Back With Gilbert McAdam. 8.00 Barry White: Let The Music Play. 9.00 MOVIE: Boys On The Side. (1995, MA15+) 11.05 Late Programs.
6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Harry’s Practice. 9.30 Penelope Keith’s Hidden Villages. 11.30 Medical Emergency. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 Slow Train Through Africa. 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 Heartbeat. 8.45 Judge John Deed. 10.45 Late Programs.
NINE (8, 9)
6.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 4: Early morning.
TEN (5, 10)
7.00 Today In Paris. Presented by Sarah Abo and Karl Stefanovic. 11.00 9News Morning. 12.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024: Encore. Hosted by Todd Woodbridge. 3.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 5: Afternoon. 6.00 Morning Programs. 8.30
6.00 9News.
7.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024.
Day 5: Night. Events may include: swimming heats; women’s triathlon; women’s hockey, Australia v USA; cycling BMX freestyle.
10.30 Olympic Games Paris 2024.
Day 5: Late night. Events may include: cycling BMX freestyle, men’s final; canoe slalom, women’s C1 semi-final.
12.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024.
Day 5: Post midnight. Events may include: canoe slalom, women’s C1 final; cycling BMX freestyle, men’s final.
3.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024.
Day 5: Overnight. Events may include: women’s soccer, Australia v USA; swimming finals. 5.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024.
Day 5: Early morning. Events may include: swimming finals; women’s hockey; basketball.
9GEM (81, 92)
6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer.
6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 Bondi Rescue. (PGdl) A surfer is treated for a spinal injury. 8.30 Ambulance Australia. (Mlm) Sydney Call Centre is receiving a higher than average number of unusual calls.
9.30 FBI: International. (Mdv) Assistant Special Agent in Charge Jubal Valentine heads to Budapest to take down a cartel.
10.30 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 10.55 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.
SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)
7MATE (64, 73)
6am Morning Programs. Noon Pawn Stars. 1.00 Outback Truckers. 2.00 Kings Of Pain. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Close Encounters Down Under. 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.
9GO! (82, 93) 6am Jean De Florette. (1986, PG, French) 8.15 Funny Lady. (1975, PG) 10.45 Running Against The Wind. (2019, M, Amharic) 1pm Marinette. (2023, M) 2.45 The Movie Show. 3.20 Oka! (2012, PG) 5.20 Goal! 2: Living The Dream. (2007, PG) 7.30 Studs. (2006, M) 9.15 Piece Of My Heart. (2022, MA15+, Dutch) 11.20 Raging Bull. (1980, MA15+) 1.40am You Came Back. (2020, M, Italian) 3.30 Late Programs.
House, Poor House. 2.00 Bewitched. 2.30 The Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 News. 6.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 5: Night. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: Creed. (2015, M) 11.10 Seinfeld. 12.10am Below Deck. 1.05 Made In Chelsea. 2.00 I Dream Of Jeannie. 2.30 The Nanny. 3.00 Late Programs.
Thursday, August 1
ABC TV (2)
6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Stuff The British Stole. (PG, R) 10.30 Simply Nigella. (Final, R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Australia’s Wild Odyssey. (R) 1.55 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 2.25 Back Roads. (PG, R) 2.55 Restoration Australia. (PG, R) 3.55 Griff’s Great Australian Rail Trip. (PG, R) 4.40 Grand Designs. (PG, 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 Foreign Correspondent. International affairs program.
8.30 Grand Designs: The Streets. (PG) Kevin McCloud meets a hiking enthusiast who wants to build a modern-day mountain hut in the heart of Glasgow. 9.20 Troppo. (Malv, R) Amanda finds herself in danger.
11.15 Grand Designs. (PG, R)
12.05 Griff’s Great Australian Rail Trip. (PG, R)
12.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.10 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Landline. (R) 5.00 Art Works. (PG, R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
SBS (3) SEVEN (6, 7)
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Cook Up Bitesize. (R) 9.05 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.05 Great Canal Journeys. (PGa, R) 11.00 Living In A Postcard. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.15 Animal Einsteins. (PGs, R) 3.10 Trail Towns. (PG, R) 3.45 The Cook Up. (R) 4.15 Tony Robinson: Britain’s Greatest River. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Sue Perkins: Lost In Thailand. (PG) Part 1 of 3.
8.25 Junior Doctors Down Under: Sun, Sea And Snake Bite. (Premiere) Follows junior doctors from the UK and Ireland as they head Down Under to work in Australian hospitals.
9.20 Treasures Of India With Bettany Hughes: The North. (PG, R) Part 1 of 2. 10.15 SBS World News Late.
10.45 The Head. (Malv) 12.25 Blanca. (MA15+ad, R) 3.15 Grayson Perry’s Big American Road Trip. (Ml, R) 4.10 Bamay. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
WorldWatch. 10.00 Front Up 1999. Noon WorldWatch. 12.30 Reclaiming Amy. 1.30 Love Me As I Am: Untold Australia. 2.35 Queer
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Hidden Intentions. (2018, Msv, R) 2.00 Surveillance Oz. (PGav, R) 2.15 Catch Phrase. 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Mali is racked with guilt.
8.30 Starstruck. (PG) The next four teams go head-to-head for a place in the final and a chance to win the £50,000 prize.
9.45 ABBA: The Missing 40 Years. (PGs, R) Takes a look at the secrets of ABBA’s missing 40 years and uncovers what happened to the band members after 1982.
10.50 Air Crash Investigations: Deadly Departure. (PGa) Examines the crash of a cargo plane.
12.50 The Goldbergs. (PGal, R)
2.00 Home Shopping.
4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
5.00 Sunrise 5am News.
5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 5: Early morning. 7.00 Today In Paris. Presented by Sarah Abo and Karl Stefanovic. 11.00 9News Morning. 12.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024: Encore. Hosted by Todd Woodbridge. 3.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 6: Afternoon. 6.00 Morning Programs. 8.30 Bold. (PGa, R)
6.00 9News.
7.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024.
Day 6: Night. Events may include: athletics; rowing; women’s basketball, Australia v Canada; swimming.
10.30 Olympic Games Paris 2024.
Day 6: Late night. Events may include: women’s basketball, Australia v Canada; canoe slalom, men’s K1 final.
12.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024.
Day 6: Post midnight. Events may include: canoe slalom; artistic gymnastics; women’s beach volleyball, Australia v Canada.
3.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024.
Day 6: Overnight. Events may include: artistic gymnastics; swimming; cycling BMX racing.
5.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024.
Day 6: Early morning.
6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer.
6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa) Follows staff as they try to find the right fit for a terrier searching for its perfect match.
8.40 Law & Order: SVU. (Mv) As Agent Sykes struggles to cope on the anniversary of her sister’s tragic disappearance, Benson suspects a cold case from Manhattan could help her get closure.
10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather.
The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news.
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Hosted by
Best of the Bellarine coming up
By Matt Hewson
The Barwon Club will host a showcase of the Bellarine’s best up and coming musical talent at an all-ages show.
Bellarine On the Rise will feature a bevy of young homegrown musicians who have developed and perform regularly around the region.
An initiative of well-known Ocean Grove musician Andrea Robertson, the event is supported by the City of Greater Geelong through its Community Grants program and sponsored by Geelong Japanese restaurant chain Hi Sushi.
Robertson said the event was all about providing an opportunity to the next generation of local musicians.
“As a working musician myself, looking at a lot of the younger crew and seeing the state of the current music industry, this is about trying to provide another opportunity for them, to showcase the talent from our region,” she said.
“(All these musicians) are actively pursuing music, so this is a chance for them to network with each other and try to keep some momentumgoing,becauseit’snotaneasytime to land gigs.”
Bellarine On the Rise will be headlined by Wallington-based alt rockers Bones & Jones, who performed at South by Southwest Festival in Austin, Texas in March and completed a national tour in April.
Joining Bones & Jones are indie quartet Brunette Red Dress, punk-rock singer/ songwriter Carly Jorja, blues-rocker Heath
Robertson and vibey power-pop band Paraquay.
Bones&JonesbassistBaileyBatessaidtrying to break into the music industry while based on the Bellarine provided both advantages and challenges to young musicians.
“Everyone (in the local music scene) is really close and supportive of each other, which you don’t often get living in the big cities,” he said.
“Sothere’slotsmoresupport,showslikethis, which purposefully spotlight up-and-coming bands rather than just being another show. Also there’s a lot more space to be able to clear your mind and be creative.”
All-ages event Bellarine On the Rise is at the Barwon Club from 2pm to 8pm on Sunday, August 4.
New direction for Geelong artist
Geelong-based musician Rach Brennan has entered a new phase with the launch of her solo project last month.
With collaboration from brother Liam and Portarlington composer and producer Nick Huggins, Brennan released her new single Moon Love in June ahead of a run of gigs, including a spot at Geelong’s ReSound Festival.
The track marks a significant shift in tone from her previous project, Rach Brennan & the Pines, which she fronted for over four years until the band’s breakup during the pandemic.
The Pines, a slick five-piece combining sophisticated pop arrangements with a joyous folk sound, were characterised by a whimsy, naivety and fun that perfectly captured the experience of being in one’s 20s.
Finding success on the festival circuit, Rach Brennan & the Pines released one album and a handful of singles before finishing with a bang in a celebratory show at the Barwon Club in June 2021.
Brennan said her new material reflected a natural change in her own space.
“I think this new stuff is more about embracing a more mature, moodier side of life,” she said.
“I used to write stuff like this often, but I didn’t feel like it was ‘Pinesy’ enough, we were more dancey.
“So this music is probably a bit more authentic to where I’m at now, and I’m trying to lean into that. Different instruments, more synthesisers, even vocoders and autotune, manipulating sound a bit differently.
“The Pines, it’s very much five vocalists in harmony, a huge sound, and I think this will be more vulnerable and stripped back.”
Tribute to two country greats
Award-winning musician Leslie Martin has been performing since before she can remember.
Withbothparentsworkinginvaudeville with the likes of Lucky Grills, Bobby Limb and Dawn Lake, she was exposed to performersconstantly.
“When you’re a kid you take things in, andIbegantosing,”Martinsaid.
“At two and a half I sang Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing, word for word theysay.SoIguessthatwasthebeginning.
“I always wanted to go there. Kids play games, dollies and all those things; my gamesweresinginggames.”
Once she reached adulthood, Martin, also an accomplished guitar, slide guitar and piano player, joined the festival and club circuit. But for a ten-year hiatus spent raising her children, she has spent her life moving others with her music, with her husband Terry acting as both her sound engineer and roadie. Now with decades of performing experience behind her, Martin brings her show Queens of Country Music tothePotatoShed.
“I would say it stems from me, but it’s very much a collaboration with Liam and Nick,” she said.
“We’ve pretty much gone into the studio, arranged everything around my songwriting together, played all the instruments together.”
Having recorded a number of other
Brennan has also released a series of behind the scenes videos examining the making of Moon Love with her two collaborators, demonstrating how what she’s doing now is “more than just a solo project”.
songs already, Brennan hopes to release two more singles in the second half of the year, culminating in an album-length body of work.
“I say album, but it feels to me like singles and more singles will trickle out and then it’ll be part of this kind of project,” she said.
“Hopefullywithinthenext12monthsit’llall be in the world.”
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Martin’s show celebrates the life and music of two of country music’s most iconic female artists, Patsy Cline and Dolly Parton. She said both music of both women continued to resonate with people becauseoftheirauthenticity.LeslieMartin performs Queens of Country Music at the Potato Shed at 9pm on Saturday, August 3. Book at potatoshed.com.au or call 5251 1988.
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Rach Brennan has released Moon Love, the first single for her new solo project. (Supplied)
Bones & Jones will headline Bellarine On the Rise at the Barwon Club on Sunday, August 4. (Supplied)
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MY GEELONG
Author Glenda MacNaughton has spent much of her life in the Bellarine and loves sharing her works with the community. She speaks with Jena Carr about what she loves about living and working in Drysdale.
What is your connection to Drysdale?
I have lived and worked in Drysdale for over 15 years, and walking my dog on the beach at the Clifton Springs Boat Harbour is a regular pleasure.
What do you like about where you live?
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I love the big skies, closeness to nature and the beach in the remnant bushland and around the wonderful lakes of Drysdale. The Bellarine offers great music, food and art venues close by, andthere’savibrantcommunityoffolkstrying to make a positive difference in the world.
What, if anything, would you change about where you live?
I’d love to see more exciting, shiny, and glassy street art that enhances the built environment and entices people to the area by providing moments of wonder, joy, and awe for visitors and locals alike.
On a different note, I’d also love a great local fresh fruit and vegetable shop in the centre of town.
Where is your favourite place to spend time?
It’s a toss-up between walking around and enjoying the bird life around the Drysdale lakes, watching sunsets at the boat ramp, and snuggling down in my home.
What is something people may not know about you?
Some people know that I blow glass; others do not. Some people know I write; others do not. SomepeopleknowIspentmychildhoodonthe Bellarine; others will not.
It depends on who it is and what they know about me, and I’m still learning about myself.
What do you love most about writing?
Writing has always been a way for me to make sense of the world. Through writing, I organise ideas, shape thoughts, and re-know what I thought I knew.
So, it’s perhaps not surprising that I’ve turned to it in my travels with grief in recent years with the sudden loss of my soulmate and partner and with the death of my mother.
Celebrating National Tree Day
Communityplantingeventsaretakingplacein Lara,PointLonsdaleandBatesfordthisSunday in honour of National Tree Day.
Thousands of trees will be planted across the region on July 28 during the country’s largest nature care event to help provide a green environment for future generations.
CityofGreaterGeelongmayorTrentSullivan said a community planting event would occur from 9.30am to 1.30pm at Lavender Drive Reserve’s drainage basin.
“You don’t need to be a green thumb or have experience in planting trees to take part, as our staff will be there to guide you,” he said.
“National Tree Day is a chance to make a positive contribution to our environment, connect with the broader community and spend time outdoors with friends and family.
“We’re excited to partner with Planet Ark again for National Tree Day, which is responsible for 27 million trees being planted across Australia by five million volunteers since 1996.”
Councillor Peter Murrihy is chair of the Environment and Circular Economy portfolio. He said he looked forward to seeing people
helping “make a significant difference to our environment”.
“We’re expecting to plant around 3000 seedlings on National Tree Day and in the days prior by students at two local schools taking part in planting days at the basin,” he said.
National Tree Day events will also occur at The Point in Point Lonsdale and at the corner of Millpond Lane and Vigneron Avenue in Batesford.
CVA’s Leah Edwards at a previous tree planting event. (Louisa Jones) 415700_03
Glenda MacNaughton. (Ivan Kemp) 421207_03
Out and about
Independent photographer Ivan Kemp braved the cold, wet and windy conditions at Steeline Ray Menzies Oval in Ocean Grove on Saturday July 20 to take these photos.
1/ Demi Lucas, Amy Harris, Laura Ritchie, Hannah Quinn and Laura McKay. 2/ Sally Wiltshire and her son Ted. 3/ Jade Bartz and Tracy Wallace with Harper. 4/ Dennis and Julie White. 5/ Jacalyn Roney, Kerri McMaster, Erica Naughtin, Kate Ingwersen and Cass Redfern. 6/ Cath Latimer, Shane Connolly and Harvey Stephenson. 7/ Mark Simpson and his daughter Annie. 8/ Steven and Grace Pope. 9/ Lisa Peace, Brodie McGregor and Neil Critch with Winnie. 8/ Luke Souter, Don Barton and Reg Hickey. 9/ Paul Cusma and Dean Casamento. (Pictures: Ivan Kemp) 420177
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.
Bellarine Disability Fair
Wednesday July 31, 10am-2pm, Leopold Library to find out about disability services that can help you expand your opportunities.
■ 4201 0675
Christian Singles
Coffee, Wednesday July 31, 10am-11.30am, at The Gather’d Cafe, Bell Post Hill. Book by July 30.
■ 0400 383 711
Ballroom dance
Leopold Hall, 805-809 Bellarine Highway, Saturday July 27, 7.30pm-11pm, $10 includes supper, music Charles.
■ 0400 500 402
Peace meditation
Our own peace is the basis of world peace. Murran Hub, Saturday July 27, 11am-noon. No need to book. All welcome.
■ 0438 785 512
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.
■ Von, 0414 930 259, or geelongeveningview@gmail.com
Lions Club International
Enjoy meeting great people and help out your community at the same time. Clubs
Free men’s haircuts
The Gordon East Campus, Building E Foyer, Boundary Road, East Geelong, Tuesday July 30, 10am-2.30pm. (no kids cuts)
all over greater Geelong – see which one is right for you.
Meets third Sunday of the month, 56 Russell Street, Newtown, 10am-3pm.
■ 0419 591 432, or geelong.heritage@scoutsvictoria.com.au
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
Live music
Country Heartbeat Allstars every Friday 7pm-10pm, White Eagle House Polish Club, Fellmongers Road Breakwater. Walkups welcome. Proceeds to Sunny Days Rescue & Rehab. Entry $10.
■ Dawn, 0417 148 493
Highton Seniors
Carpet bowls, bingo, cards, taichi, line dancing, mahjong. Community Centre, 84 Barrabool Road, Highton.
■ Elma, 0411 065 524
Adfas Geelong
Art lectures each month, morning and evening, Newcomb Hall, Wilsons Road.
■ adfas.org.au, or geelong@adfas.org.au
Cards
Wanted: card sharp partners to play the game of Bolivia on Thursday evenings. For venue email Ingrid.
■ griddlepop@hotmail.com
Stamps
Geelong Philatelic Society Inc meets 7pm first Saturday of the month at Virginia Todd Community Hall, 9-15 Clarence Street, Geelong West and 1pm third Monday of the month at Belmont Library, 163 High Street, Belmont.
■ Julie, 0438 270 549
Scrabble club
Christ Church hall, corner Moorabool and McKillop Streets, 1pm Saturdays. Beginners to experts welcome.
■ Pauline, 0429 829 773, or John, 0434 142 282
Games
Scrabble, chess, board games or cards. Thursdays 2pm-4.30pm, All Saints’ Parish Hall, Newtown. Afternoon tea provided.
■ Dinah 0418-547 753
Book club
Leopold CAE book club meets second Tuesday of each month 6.30pm.
■ Shirley, 0488 055 969
Sing Australia Geelong Choir Wednesdays 7.30-9.30pm at Senior Citizens Centre, 52 Thomson Street, Belmont. No auditions needed.
■ Mary, 0419 278 456
Mindfulness & meditation
Wednesdays 11am at U3A Geelong, Thursdays 10am, U3A Torquay.
■ Jean, 5264 7484
Geelong Breakfast Lions
Morning club for those who want to help others, first Tuesday of each month at 8am, Eastern Hub (formerly Karingal) in East Geelong. Dinner somewhere in Geelong each month to suit members.
■ ajd53m@yahoo.com
Ocean Grove Seniors
Ocean Grove Seniors play 500 every Thursday at 1.15pm. Cost $20 annually and coffee included. 102 The Terrace, Ocean Grove.
■ Lyn, 5256 2540
Scribes Writers Group
South Barwon Community Centre, Mondays 9.30am-noon. Welcoming new members who wish to refine their skills.
■ geelongscribeswriters@gmail.com, or 5243 8388
Independent photographer Ivan Kemp ventured to Little Malop Street on a mild Monday July 22 to see what people were up to at lunchtime.
1/ Robyn and Peter. 2/ Aven Hogarth. 3/ Melanie Dolheguy and Sharon Karmon. 4/ Gilbert Kanegai. 5/ Scarlett Hampton. 6/ Cassandra and Andrew Wen. 7/ Jen Thorne. 8/ Gaven Deppeler. 9/ Felix King and Molly Short with baby Murphy. 10/ Dani and Matt Fontana. 11/ Danielle Gallentino and April Gorgoya. 12/ Nathan Clyne and Mel Bailey.
(Pictures: Ivan Kemp) 420379
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 Sharp struggle (6)
4 Island group in the Indian Ocean (8)
10 Neighbour of Mexico (9)
11 Japanese dish of balls or rolls of rice with garnish (5)
12 Not difficult (4)
13 Hostile (4)
14 Ancient tongue (5)
16 Corrosion (4)
17 Differ (8)
20 Nullify (8)
22 Scottish loch (4)
25 Gutter (5)
26 Ancient harp (4)
28 Middling (4)
30 Rebuke (5)
31 Journeyed (9)
32 To be mildly concussed (3,5)
33 Moniker (coll) (6)
DOWN
1 Marked with graffiti (6)
2 More thinly scattered (7)
3 Sprawls (4)
5 Detailed examination of the elements or structure of something (8)
6 Annoyed (10)
7 Caller (7)
8 Evidence-based disciplines (8)
9 Sharp tooth (4)
15 Styptic (10)
18 Leads an orchestra (8)
19 Devotee (8)
21 Inspect (7)
23 Played for time (7)
24 Clear river bed (6)
27 Actor, – Reynolds (4)
29 Self-referential (4)
Using the nine letters in the grid, how many words of four letters or more can you list? The centre letter must be included and each letter may only be used once. No colloquial or foreign words. No capitalised nouns, apostrophes or plural nouns ending in “s”.
1 What is red food dye often made from?
2 The novel A Town Called Alice was written by which author?
Escapologist Harry Houdini performed what feat first in Australian history?
Danny McGuire is played by which actor in the film Xanadu?
Athena is the Greek goddess of what? 6 What does a campanologist play?
7 How many musicals has Andrew Lloyd Webber (pictured) created?
8 Which country is the leading producer of oranges worldwide?
9 Jules Verne, Victor Hugo and George Sand were all what?
10 A standard grand piano has how many keys?
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No. 195
Notice of Praecipe, Tacit Acceptance and Reconveyance
Honda’s hot hatch is a car that never seems to lose its appeal.
It’sprobablytheclosestthingwemeremortals will ever get to a Ferrari-like driving experience.
The Type-R goes hard, stops hard and is engineered to thrill, but is not a car that will appeal to everyone.
And at $73K price creep threatens to put it beyond the reach of the very group of drivers at which it is targeted.
Styling
Priced from $73,600 driveway, the Type R has gone up $1000 since we last tested it.
Not a huge increase but that’s on top of the $12,000 or so over the previous model.
That’s a national, haggle-free driveaway price and as such Honda says no negotiations will be entered into.
There are four colours to choose from: Sonic Grey, Rally Red, Crystal Black and Championship White.
The list of competitors with indicative pricing continues to grow, starting with the Hyundai i30 N at just $46,200.
Then there’s the Subaru WRX ($47,490), Mini Cooper JCW ($61,050), Renault Megane RS ($63,000), Toyota Corolla GR Sport ($64,190), VW Golf R ($70,590), Audi S3 Quattro ($75,400), BMW M135i xDrive ($76,600) and the Mercedes-AMG A 45 S 4MATIC+ ($119,900).
Missing in action is the fondly-remembered Ford Focus RS which has disappeared along with the rest of the Focus lineup to make way for SUVs and electric vehicles.
At 4606mm new Type-R is 37mm longer, 15mm wider and 13mm lower than the car its predecessor, with a wheelbase that is 35mm
longer.
At a kerb weight of 1429kg weight-saving devices include an aluminium bonnet, resin bootlidandsmallerwheelswhichhelptoreduce unsprung mass by 2.8kg at each corner.
At first sight the latest Type-R looks similar yet different, with seating for four, a good-sized boot and tyre repair kit in lieu of a spare tyre.
Acoupleofcupholdersarebuiltintothecentre of the back seat and while it is quite roomy, rear seat passengers could find it somewhat claustrophobic, especially with no air vents.
The front the fascia is similar but different, while the air intake has moved further forward on the bonnet.
The tail lights have been changed to reflect the stylingofthelatestCivicandwhilethesignature, triple exhaust outlets remain, the rear spoiler is
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smaller and less impressive.
The black wheels look pretty much the same, but the pinstripe has gone and if you look closely you’ll see they are now 19s instead of 20s, but they wear wider rubber.
Michelin Pilot Sports 265 x 30s are fitted, increasing the car’s footprint and presumably grip.
The brakes are from Brembo, ventilated at front and solid at the rear. The 350mm front discs are equipped with four-piston aluminium callipers. The rears are 305mm in size.
Moving inside, the deep sports buckets are finished in bright vermilion red, with red seatbelts and foot well trim along with other red highlights, including red ambient lighting.
The chunky steering wheel has lost some of its red, but is now trimmed in suede leather.
It needs a 12 o’clock marker to keep track of the wheels, especially on a circuit.
A metal shifter and foot pedals round out the picture.
A touchscreen now perches atop the dash, with a digital display replacing the previous analogue instrument cluster.
Standard equipment includes ‘suede-style’ fabric, two-zone climate air, manual seat adjustment, LED head and tail lights, auto lights and wipers, auto dimming mirror, front and rear parking sensors, radar cruise control, adaptive suspension and a limited slip front diff.
There’s also a comprehensive data logging system for tracking the car, with expanded capability that displays all sorts of info like cornering G-force.
Civic Type-R is covered by a five-year warranty, five-year roadside assistance and five-year capped price servicing, with free map updatesforfiveyearsandafive-yearsubscription to on-line services.
Service is due every 12 months or 10,000km.
Infotainment
A9.0-inchAdvancedDisplayAudiotouchscreen has been designed to minimise driver distraction, with hard buttons and customisable shortcuts for functions used often.
The system features Bluetooth, AM/FM and DAB+ digital radio, satellite navigation, wireless Apple CarPlay, wired Android Auto, wireless phone charger, plus 12 volt and 2 x USB-A ports.
Audio comes from an eight-speaker system, but there’s no mention of a brand, power output or whether it includes a subwoofer.
Safety
The current Civic has still not been tested for safety by ANCAP and that includes the Type R.
The previous five-star rating expired way back in October, 2021.
The safety fit out is extensive, however, with 10 airbags, a 360 degree reverse camera, two child seat anchor points and a body structure that has been optimised for safety.
Honda Sensing includes Blind Spot Monitor, Drive Attention Monitor, Forward Collision Warning (FCW), Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS), Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Lane Keep
Assist System (LKAS), Road Departure Mitigation System (RDM), Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), High Beam Support System (HBSS) and Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR).
Engines/transmissions
The previous model produced 228kW of power at 6500 rpm and 400Nm of torque from 2500 rpm. It accelerated from 0-100km/h in 5.7 seconds and uses 8.8L/100km.
Changes to the 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine see an increase to 235kW of power and 420Nm of torque, the latter at a slightly higher 2600 revs.
The dash from 0-100km/h has been trimmed to just 5.2 seconds and it uses a fraction more fuel at 8.9L/100km.
The turbocharged engine is paired with a smooth, easy-to-use, quick-shifting six-speed manual transmission with automatic rev-matching.
Driving
Remember the Type R is focused on performance rather than comfort.
But it comes with all the trimmings to make you feel more comfortable with the price.
This includes suede-trimmed sports buckets in an attention-seeking red trim that add to the excitement.
The latest Civic Type-R offers a little more power and torque, but this is the preface to a much longer story.
The body is significantly more rigid, delivering improved dynamics and more refinement.
Topped with a solid aluminium shift knob (freezing in winter), the transmission has been engineered to deliver a crisp change action with very low internal friction.
Drive is to the front wheels through a helical-type limited-slip diff minimises wheel spin, allowing the vehicle to accelerate harder on surfaces with uneven traction.
There are four drive modes as well as adjustable suspension: Comfort, Sport, +R and a new Individual mode.
An active exhaust valve changes the pitch of the engine depending on mode, but needs to be louder.
The digital instrument cluster reflects the drive mode you chose, with a race style look in +R that prioritises revs and the current gear, with a string of LEDs allowing the driver to time the change up as you near the 7000 redline.
Talk about torque!
In most sports models you spend the time changing from second to third and back again in corner to corner driving, but in the Type-R the zone moves up to third and fourth, even reaching fifth on longer straights.
An upgraded Electric Power Steering (EPS) system delivers pin-sharp steering, with a stiffer torsion bar and improved software control resolution to enhance steering feel and control.
Steering weight is adjustable in settings.
The trick for getting the most comfortable, satisfying result out of the car is to put it in the new Individual mode, tick all the +R settings then switch the suspension to Comfort which stops the car from crashing through potholes.
And here’s the good bit, the car remembers and retains the drive mode settings between starts.
Grip is phenomenal and the car remains remarkably settled over undulations.
Onthedownsidetyrenoiserampsupquickly when moving from smooth to coarse bitumen. The Brembos are exceptional and will stand the car on its front wheels if asked to.
AllinalltheType-Risafantasticcartodrive. Although premium 95 unleaded is recommended, it will happily take standard unleaded, but probably with a small decrease in power.
Rated at 8.9L/100km, we were getting a conservative 8.0L/100km after almost 660km.
Honda’s hot hatch is probably the closest thing we mere mortals will ever get to a Ferrari-like driving experience. (Pictures: Supplied)
Cats still in contention: Cameron
Gun forward Jeremy Cameron is adamant Geelong is still in premiership contention despite being brought back to earth by the Western Bulldogs.
The Cats sit sixth after their 47-point defeat at a sodden GMHBA Stadium on Saturday night, when Cameron was kept to one goal and six touches by former GWS teammate Rory Lobb.
“It was obviously a tough game and a frustrating game,” Cameron said ahead of Saturday’s clash with North Melbourne at Blundstone Arena, Hobart.
“For us, we didn’t play anywhere near our best football. I put my hand up first and say it was probably one of the worst games I played, especially for the Cats.
“So there’s plenty of work to be done and we know the competition is so tight, so that’s what’s so disappointing about it.
“Every game’s a must-win at this time of year and we’ve got to step back up and go down to Hobart and beat a Kangaroo outfit that are playing really good football. They’ve been in a lot of games for a long time now and thereabouts. So you’ve got to play your best footy otherwise you’ll get found out on the night.”
Cameron admitted he’d been left pondering his own form after admitting good friend Lobb had outpointed him regularly.
“I don’t normally stew on my football too much to be honest – I get past it pretty quick, but I thought about it over a couple of days,” he said at a Stadium Golf launch at Marvel Stadium.
“And there was a whole range of different things – probably just my reaction time to be honest was a fair bit off.”
The loss to the Bulldogs, which coach Chris Scott described as “uncharacteristic”, snapped a three-game winning run.
Cameron is confident that his body’s holding up strongly to attack the pointy end of the season.
He believed the likes of gun midfielder Max Holmes, Ollie Dempsey and Tanner Bruhn kicking on had reinvigorated the Cats and could help them contend.
“Definitely, that’s the belief,” he said.
“We were really optimistic in the pre-season. It’sprobablyhardtosortofseefromtheoutside butinternally,weknowwhatwecando.Having that whole group of young players, it was a real talking point that we were ageing and whatnot.
“But some of the young guys like an Ollie Dempsey that comes in and just he’s sort of jumped out of nowhere, but internally, we’ve seen that and we’ve seen his development and we know what he can do.
“... There’s a whole range of young exciting guys in there and we had that nice balance back in 2022 as well. So it’s positive and those younger players keep us older ones feeling young.”
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Dry conditions welcomed
LOCAL TENNIS
Donna Schoenmaekers
After a week of rain interrupted matches, it was blue skies for the second round of Tennis Geelong’s Tuesday Women’s and everyone enjoyed the dry conditions.
Surfcoast Torquay have started the season wellinSection3,winningbothoftheirmatches and sitting atop the ladder.
The team finished third in the summer season and are looking to improve on that this winter, and this week defeated Highton White in a come from behind win. White took the first three sets 6-4, before Torquay hit their stride winning the final three 7-6, 6-2, 6-1, levelling the match on sets, but ahead by three games.
Barwon Heads, this summer’s runners-up, have also had a good start to the season with two wins over Moolap last week and Clifton Springs this week. There were only two points separating the Heads and Springs last summer and Tuesday’s match showed how closely the teams are matched.
Emma Webb and Tania White opened with a 7-5 win for the Heads and Shelley Sutton and Katie Hedley followed suit in the second, and that was effectively the difference between the teams. The remaining sets were split, the Heads coming out on top four sets to two with a two-game buffer.
After a difficult summer season in Section 2, Highton Gold enjoyed the hit out this week against Moolap, coming away with a 4-2 win. The team had a great start having tough wins
Slow going for anglers
ON THE BITE Peri Stavropoulos
The weather has been far from ideal the past week for fishing with pretty much next to zero official reports coming through but there are still some options well worth fishing for especially in the wind and wet.
The Geelong waterfront is a great option for weather like this as the structure is hit with the turbulent water that stirs all the food up and often makes the resident fish quite active.
Typically pinky snapper will come onto the chew but you can also expect critters like flathead, salmon and trevally are all likely to fire up also.
Water is very likely to have some colour in it and with some big tides coming up we can also expect the King George whiting to fire up this next week or so. Although we haven’t had any official reports come through it’s well worth putting some time in and having a crack on these guys. The whole Bellarine Peninsula will be well worth fishing from Clifton Springs right through to Queenscliff.
Offshore Barwon Heads, again no official reports but with some calm weather on the horizon for next week we could expect to see some good gummy shark fishing come from the next week or so.
Fishing the 30 or 40 metre line with fresh salmon or calamari will put you in for the best chance of a fish with plenty of opportunity for some school shark or snapper.
Barwon Heads estuary has had some reports of silver trevally starting to really fire up with anglers getting amongst some solid trevs pushing over55cm!Smallcurltailstyleplastics are working an absolute treat such as the Gulp 2.5 inch grub. Either using a pre-scented lure or applying scent to one that isn’t can make a massive difference at the moment as the water can be dirty at times.
The Barwon River with all this rain should see some carp come onto the chew at the stormwater drains around town. If you are after some, it’s well worth having a crack near it as the carp will come right up to it where the fresh water is pushing food. Corn and bread on a lightly weighted running sinker rig is the go to setup when chasing carp.
in the first four sets, before Moolap hit back to take the final two. Gold eventual winners by four games.
Highton Blue had a tough start to the season last week going down to Torquay 6-0, but had a much better week in round 2, when they faced Ocean Grove. The teams were evenly matched throughout the day with only one game separating them going into the last two sets.
From here Blue steeled themselves, winning both sets 6-4, the 4-2 victory spearheaded by Sarah Hall taking her three sets for the day.
With three new teams to the section the players will get good variation from last season and it will take some time to see how things settle, but being the closest grade last summer, itstandstoreasonthatthisseasoncouldbejust as good.
Gone Fishing Charters got into the gummies. (Supplied)
Jeremy Cameron had his colours lowered by Rory Lobb on Saturday. (AAP Image/Morgan Hancock)
Tuesday Women’s Section 3 Moolap and Highton Blue: Pauline Edmunds, Wendy Bell, Rita Nelis, Erica Sutherland, Shirley Patterson, Liz Worpel, Anna Goli and Louise Mayall. (Supplied)
Eagles take the points
Independent photographer Louisa Jones was at Elderslie Reserve on Saturday July 20 to see Newtown & Chilwell defeat Colac.
Eliza Cahill was one of Colac’s best.
Natalie Tommasini was superb for Newtown & Chilwell.
Above: The Eagles’ Julia Woolley. Below: Colac’s Michelle Winch.
Star Colac defender Indya Forde.
Left to right: Vanessa Augustini starred for Newtown & Chilwell; Colac skipper Emily Murfit; Mia van Wyk in action; Danielle Mather played well for the Eagles. (Pictures: Louisa Jones) 420179
Above: Amy Wirth, Amy Hammond and Danielle Mather. Right: Alex Booker came on at half time and played well.
Saints march in for victory
Independent photographer Louisa Jones was at Leopold Memorial Reserve to see St Mary’s overrun the home team on Saturday July 20.
Max Annandale watches his kick.
Above: Fletcher Hughes, Max Annandale and Sam Bourke contest the footy. Left: Jesse Travaglini is ready to send St Mary’s into attack.
Left: Tate Porter drives the ball forward. Above: Damian McMahon looks for an option. Right: Brock Williamson is tackled by Damian McMahon. (Pictures: Louisa Jones) 420180
Nicholas Connors and James Edmonds battle for possession.
Left: Billy Ritchie on the wing. Centre: Kade Charlcraft sweeps onto his right foot (top); Leopold skipper Marcus Thompson. Right: Kyle Bumpstead and Michael Rudd at a ruck contest.
Strong Grubbers shock Ammos
By Justin Flynn
On paper it was a mismatch.
Second placed Geelong Amateur, which had defeated Torquay and Barwon Heads in successive weeks, up against ninth placed OceanGrovewithonlytwowinsfortheseason.
But footy games aren’t played out on paper.
A six-goal third term from Grove at Steeline Ray Menzies Oval on Saturday July 20 left Ammos shellshocked and it could not recover.
A more desperate, more skilled, more hard-working Ocean Grove running out winners 12.5(77) to 5.20(50).
Yes, Ammos were awful in front of goal, but credit must go to the home team for the defensive pressure that caused their opponents to rush some of their shots.
“Our defence held up really well when under pressure, particularly in the first half to only concede two goals from 32 forward 50 entries,” Ocean Grove coach Dave Farrell said.
“We were most pleased with the connection the playing group showed across the ground in the second half to still push forward with some realoffenceintentandscoreninegoalsinahalf of footy.”
Farrell said Grove’s “really disappointing” 75-point loss against Modewarre the week before had the potential to dent his side’s confidence,butitappearedtohavetheopposite effect.
“The resolve internally has been fantastic, the players’ ability to keep finding positives each week and not need to be constantly driven by the coaching group has been unique this season,” he said.
“We have been really clear on our direction and to get this result on the back of them
(Ammos) having beaten Barwon Heads and Torquay,fourthandfirst,inthepasttworounds highlights the closeness of the competition and that we can compete with these more mature lists.”
Both sides were not at full strength. The GrubbersweremissingkeybigmenKyeAnnand and Ed Dayman and captain Max Sutton was unavailable with work commitments. Ammos’ notable absentees included Jai Sheahan and Oscar Brownless.
The win lifted the Grubbers to eighth on the ladder. Another winnable game this week against Newcomb looms and then they will hope to continue the role of party pooper with Drysdale and Anglesea to finish the season.
Playing co-coach Nick Bourke booted four goals in the win and said his side was looking forward to finishing off the season strongly.
“Ammosareaqualitysidebutwedidn’twant to go away from what got us in the position we were in and to the boys’ credit they didn’t stop until the final siren and get the result on the back of work rate and effort for the entire day,” he said.
“We are excited for another opportunity to play our brand of footy this week and the following couple of weeks to finish the season. I’m so proud of the boys and we are looking forward to continuing to finish the season off strongly.”
It’s not all doom and gloom for Ammos, though. They still sit second on the ladder. The next two weeks will be crucial, with a resurgentDrysdaleandthenAngleseafollowed by Newcomb to round off the home and away season.
DRYSDALE continued its impressive recent
form with a 73-point win against Queenscliff. The Hawks are now back in the top five with Ben Fennell best afield with three goals.
ANGLESEA retained third spot on the ladder with a 69-point win against Newcomb. Jack Baker was good and Lewis Beers booted four while Jack Duke kicked three for the Power to take his season’s tally to 60.
TORQUAY had to work hard to knock off Modewarre by 13 points. Modda lost its place in the top five and this week’s game against Barwon Heads shapes as season defining.
BARWON HEADS kicked eight goals to one in the final term to run away from a dogged Portarlington by 69 points. Charlie Hurst was best for the fourth placed Seagulls and co-coach Mitch Herbison kicked four majors while Mitch Turnbull kicked four for the Demons.
Eagles well placed with one eye on finals
With one hand on a finals double chance, Newtown & Chilwell’s run into September has it well placed to be a contender once again.
TheEaglesfaceimprovedsidesStAlbansand Grovedale in the next two weeks, but should account for both. Then a bye to freshen up and undefeated South Barwon and sixth placed Leopold to finish the home and away season.
The Eagles are in third spot and have a two-game gap plus percentage over Geelong West and Colac.
“It’s a very strong comp, certainly the strongest comp I’ve ever coached,” coach Andrew McInerney said.
“When you’ve got teams that have three or four VNL players in them, it’s pretty high standard.
“I’m definitely looking forward to playing South Barwon again before finals because we didn’t have our best performance against them the first time. We’ve done a heap of research on that game and I’m keen to see if our strategies that we’ve come up with will get a better result for us.”
Newtown & Chilwell all but locked in the double chance in round 13 against Colac. With scores level at three-quarter time, the Eagles scored 16 goals to three in a powerhouse final term.
“It was a horrible day – really tough conditionstoplayinandthefirstthreequarters were to and fro,” McInerney said.
“In the last quarter we had a specific plan to try to convert all our centre passes and if we could get some interceptions in defence and convert those, then we would look after ourselves, but none of us saw that score line coming in the last quarter.
“My team has a wealth of experience and I think that probably shone out a little bit that some of the older heads, they just know how to move better in the rain and the wet court, how to position their body to our advantage so it was very pleasing.”
One of the reasons behind the win was the form of goal defence Natalie Tommasini.
“She was unbelievable,” McInerney said.
“It was like she was playing on a dry court and everyone else was playing on a wet court.”
McInerney also made positional changes by starting Alex Booker at goal attack in the second half and moving Julia Woolley to goal shooter in the final quarter to combat the dominance of star Colac defender Indya Forde.
“She’s(Forde)averygoodplayerandwewere probably struggling a little bit getting the ball into the right spots to shoot,” he said.
“I just thought (I’d) put Julia back there in shooter and let her run the circle, because with her knowledge and ability, she ran rings around the defenders in that last quarter. And we’ve had fresh legs with Alex there, so we could certainly run the game out from a goal attack perspective.”
GEELONG WEST took a huge step towards qualifying for finals with a 20-goal win against Grovedale. Alahria Smith played in a number of positions and was the fourth placed Giants’ best.
STALBANScontinueditsrapiddevelopment with a three-goal win against Bell Park with Sade Stafford shooting 33 goals from 40 attempts.
SOUTH BARWON stayed undefeated with midcourter Breanna Beckley starring while Ellen Doyle shot 65 goals.
LEOPOLD defeated St Mary’s by six to bring up win number five for the season.
Justin Flynn
Natalie
was singled out by Eagles’ coach
(Pictures: Louisa Jones) 420179
Top:
Tommasini
Andrew McInerney for praise for her game. Right: Star Colac defender Indya Forde caused the Eagles all sort of problems.
Dave Farrell gives his players instructions at three-quarter time, and right, Nick Bourke snaps one of his four goals. (Pictures: Ivan Kemp) 420176
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