A Paris Olympic Gold Medallist is the new face of the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race.
Grace Brown was announced as the new ambassador for the road race around Geelong, Barwon Heads and Torquay on Monday November 18.
Ms Brown said she was excited to support riders during the five-day cycling festival, which will run from January 29 to February 2 and will be celebrating its 10th anniversary.
“It’sreallyspecialtobeabletotransitionfrom a competitor in past years to now becoming an ambassador for the People’s Ride here,” she said. “It’s a beautiful way to integrate back into the community. I grew up in Camperdown, not too far from Geelong, and this region was special to me in my youth.
‘‘ It may seem quite a scary sport ... but the things that you learn and the community that support you on the road is really valuable ’’ - Grace Brown
“I love watching cycling races so I’m keen to be there on the other side watching the screen and sharing insights with people around me about what it’s like to be in there.”
Tour de France winner Cadel Evans said he was excited to have Ms Brown be part of the cycling festival following her Olympic success and looked forward to the People’s Ride on February 1.
The People’s Ride will give more than 3000 cyclists of all ages and abilities the chance to ride on the same course as elite cyclists.
“I’m so delighted that the race has continued to grow and on the sporting side, it’s been a good consistent growth,” Mr Evans said.
“Grace inspired the nation earlier this year at the Paris Olympics. Having her on the start line for the People’s Ride is an incredible opportunity for cycling fans to ride alongside an Australian champion.
“(I’m expecting) more unpredictable and exciting racing. The exact team and what riders are coming out to complete are still to be decided, but I am sure it will be a bigger and stronger event.”
City of Greater Geelong will increase its sponsorship contribution for the event to
Golden endorsement
$250,000, allowing for a revamped course for the men’s and women’s races and a new loop around Geelong Botanic Gardens.
Ms Brown said that once she got onto a bike, she “found a new confidence” in herself and
encouraged everyone to give cycling a go.
“At the start, it may seem quite a scary sport to get involved in, but the things that you learn and the community that support you on the road is really valuable,” she said.
“Cycling is fun, adventurous and it gives you an outlet in so many ways. So, I definitely recommend for young girls to get on a bike and see what they can do. They might surprise themselves.”
Paris Olympic gold medallist Grace Brown with Tour de France winner Cadel Evans. (Ivan Kemp) 444106_02
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Two more dead on state’s roads
By Jena Carr
Former Geelong footballer Ray Card has been charged following a fatal collision in Lara.
The 67-year-old Grovedale man was the driver of a utility vehicle that collided with a BMW car on the Geelong Ring Road at about 11.20pm on November 16.
Mr Card’s 57-year-old female passenger died at the scene while he was taken by road ambulance to The Royal Melbourne Hospital.
Victoria Police said Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives charged Mr Card with culpable driving causing death and
dangerous driving causing death on Tuesday, November 19.
AMagistratesCourtofVictoriaspokesperson told the Independent that Mr Card was bailed to appear before Geelong Magistrates’ Court on November 26.
An Ambulance Victoria (AV) spokesperson told the Independent that the drivers of the utility and BMW, a 23-year-old Lara man, were in a stable condition.
They also said BMW’s 19-year-old female passenger from Lovely Banks was airlifted to The Alfred Hospital in a serious but stable condition with upper body injuries.
A Victoria Police spokesperson said 250 people have died on the state’s roads this year as of midnight on November 17, just nine lower than the same time last year.
“We’ve seen 18 fatalities in 17 days during November, which is extremely concerning,” they said. “Police are always on the lookout for risky driving behaviour, and we won’t hesitate to penalise and hold to account those who put other road users at risk.
“As we head into the end of year, we cannot afford to be complacent on our roads...and we ask everyone to prioritise safety when getting behind the wheel.”
creates a pair of glasses during Geelong Design Week’s Learn Space
Fun for children this Design Week
Geelong kids can play and experiment with different materials, colours and shapes as Geelong Design Week returns for its fifth year.
Geelong Gallery, at 55 Little Malop Street, will host daily Learn Space – Design and Play sessions during Geelong Design Week, which runs from November 21 to 30.
Learningandaudienceengagementmanager
Elishia Furet said the event would be an “interactive space for children and families”.
“We invite visitors of all ages to play and experiment with different materials, colours, and shapes to promote design and creative thinking,” she said.
“Playisanimportantelementinencouraging creative problem-solving, developing fine
motor skills, and engaging with hands-on building and making.
“The space encourages children to think creatively and build, create, and invent without limitations. It lets children explore their own ideas and experiment with different possibilities.”
Geelong Design Week looks to celebrate homegrown design excellence, innovation and creativity and showcase why Geelong is Australia’s UNESCO Creative City of Design.
City of Greater Geelong chief executive Ali Wastie said this year’s Geelong Design Week would be the biggest yet and highlighted the impacts design has on a “day to day basis”.
“Our program has diverse events that will
interest community members of all ages and backgrounds, including families,” she said.
“We can’t wait to show off our design chops, celebrate homegrown solutions and support our growing design community.
“This is a chance to learn more about our environment,discoveruniqueculturalinsights and Geelong’s notable design heritage, and lookatthefutureoftechnology,inventionsand innovations.”
Visit geelongdesignweek.com.au/events/ learn-space-design-play for more information about the Learn Space – Design and Play sessions.
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Police are also investigating a fatal crash in Meredith that killed a 21-year-old Mount Helen man after the car he was driving crashed into a tree at around 11.15pm on November 16. Emergency services responded to the crash on Meredith-Mount Mercer Road with the vehicle’s passenger, a woman in her 20s, airlifted to The Alfred Hospital in a serious but stable condition. Anyonewhowitnessedorhavefootageofthe incidents in Lara or Meredith should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at crimestoppersvic. com.au
Man found shot in Norlane
Police are investigating a firearms incident in Norlane after a man was found with a gunshot wound.
Emergency services located the 47-year-old Geelong man near the intersection of Alkira and Yooringa avenues at around 11pm on Sunday, November 17.
The man was taken to hospital with serious injuries, and a crime scene was established while detectives continued to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Victoria Police told the Independent that the matter was being treated as suspicious and that the Armed Crime Squad was investigating the incident.
Crime Stoppers Victoria and Victoria Police launched a firearm campaign earlier this year after there were 5,126 firearm-related incidents in Victoria last year, according to Crime Statistics Agency data.
The ‘Say Something Before It’s Too Late’ campaign aims to raise awareness about the dangers of illegal firearms and urge the public to protect their communitybyreportingwhattheyknow to Crime Stoppers.
Chief executive Stella Smith said Crime Stoppers played a “crucial role” in the community by providing a safe and anonymous way for people to report crime.
“Illegal firearms mean dangerous shootings, thefts, and other violent acts that can put you and your family at risk,” she said. “Last year we shared over 1,800 firearms reports to Victoria Police for further investigation, so we know people have information they are willing to share.”
Anyone who witnessed or has footage of the Norlane incident should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at crimestoppersvic.com.au
Explore WWI’s lost generation at a free community event
An award-winning biographer is bringing his highly regarded talks to Geelong for a free community event.
Ross McMullin will present and answer questionsonhisbook‘LifeSoFullofPromise’, which won The Age Book of the Year Award.
Mr McMullin said his book focussed on “Australia’s lost generation of World War One” veterans through research and family stories.
“It combines research and narrative flair in a collection of interwoven family stories about the forgotten Australians who had had lots of potential,” he said.
“With their families and friends also
conspicuous in the narratives, life so full of promise illuminates what the war was like at home and at the sharp end.
“The rich cast of characters includes a popular doctor, a brilliant cricketer and exceptionally talented barrister, who was a potentialprimeminister.There’salsoafervent love story in the mix.”
The National Wool Museum will host the event, which forms part of Geelong Museum Association’s monthly Sunday Series of talks.
A gold coin donation will be appreciated during the event on Sunday, November 24 at 1.30pm with afternoon tea provided and book signings available.
‘Life so Full of Promise’ followed Mr McMullin’s previous book ‘Farewell Dear People’, which had won multiple awards, including the Prime Minister’s Prize for Australian History. Visit rossmcmullin.com.au for more information about Mr McMullin and his books.
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Biographer Ross McMullin will give a talk on his book ‘Life So Full of Promise’ at the National Wool Museum. (Supplied)
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DELIVERING FOR WOMEN
Federal Labor is backing reforms to make life fairer, safer and more equal for women & girls.
We’ve put Australia on track to be the first country in the world to eliminate cervical cancer by 2035.
We’ve established an Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain specialist clinic in Belmont.
Superannuation on Commonwealth Paid Parental Leave
Payments for nursing, midwifery, social work and teaching students while they’re on prac.
Support for women who have experienced miscarriage.
Funding crisis accomodation for women and children fleeing violence.
Carols by the barrels
The inaugural Carols by the Barrels at Flying BrickCiderHouseissettorockyourChristmas socks off on Sunday December 15.
However, be warned. This is not your ordinary Christmas carol event.
Get ready for a night of fabulous, festive fun for all ages. And it’s all free.
A brilliant six-piece band will take to the stage on the expansive Flying Brick lawn to belt out an array of Christmas favourites with a modern, funky twist.
In terms of genre, the show will feature a contemporary, eclectic mix of rock, reggae, blues, pop and funk.
Twosetsofcarolsplusonesetofcontemporary pop covers to finish off the evening.
Curated and directed by musician Bridget Sharp (solo recording artist and vocalist/ keyboards with indie band Dandecat), the band comprises a composite line up of up-and-coming professional musicians including:
Nick Robinson (drummer – also plays for artist Eaglemont, Kieran Wallace)
Zac Robertson (guitarist – Dandecat, Will Clift, Zac Robertson)
Sean Close (bassist – Dandecat, Will Clift, Kieran Wallace, Zac Robertson)
Jordy McMillan (vocals – Drums of War acapella group)
Patrons can also look forward to a choir participating in a few songs as well as some other guest appearances.
There will be street-style food, house-made baked goodies, pop-up wineries Jack Rabbit, Leura Park and Yes said the Seal as well as Christmas cocktails, cider and beer on the pour.
Kids will also enjoy face painting and of course Santa will drop by.
The fun starts at 5pm and music commences at 6pm.
Limited seating is available, patrons are welcome to bring picnic rugs but strictly no food or beverages are permitted to be brought onsite.
Onyoursleighanddon’tdelay. Registeryour attendance (so Santa knows what to expect) via flyingbrickciderco.com.au
MacKillop students learning hospitality skills on the job
What began as a small student-run school cafe project has become Geelong’s newest hospitality van.
Launched this week, the Bittersweet food truck is the extension of an initiative run by MacKillopEducationGeelongschoolstudents.
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Conceived as a way to inspire students to engage with core curriculum, the Bittersweet project began as a cafe at the school in 2018.
The cafe has continued to become more successful since it started, to the point where staff and students began to dream of the possibilities. Thus, the idea of a mobile cafe was born.
Co-principal Skye Staude said the cafe and food truck offered an alternate way to learn traditional subjects like maths and English.
“Measuring, weighing and ordering ingredients help kids build numeracy skills, while planning menus develops market research experience and improves literacy skills,” she said.
“Workingasateamalsohelpsdevelopsocial and problem-solving abilities.”
MacKillop Education Geelong school offers students who struggle with learning and attendance in mainstream schools the chance to thrive in a safe and supportive environment.
Expanding the Bittersweet project’s operations to include a food truck will see the students engage in a broader range of practical skills useful for future employment.
The senior students also have the opportunity to complete industry courses such as barista training, food handling and safety and first aid.
“The best thing about Bittersweet is that it gives the students self-worth”, said Ms Staude.
“Thelookontheirfaceswhentheyareproud of a product they have made or delivered is priceless, and that is what we are trying to teach these students; to have self-confidence, to know they can make a difference to other people’s day.”
MacKillop Family Services CEO Dr Robyn Miller gets her first cup of coffee from Bittersweet food truck’s Lana Gilmour. (Ivan Kemp) 444119_04
Greg and Allie will be getting their pour on at Flying Brick for Carols by the Barrels. (Supplied)
Financial incentives for kindergarten teachers and educators.
Giving Victorian children the best start means more qualified teachers and educators are needed across the state.
Get up to $50,000* on top of your salary for positions at a priority service.
Relocation support is also available.
Search for a position with a financial incentive through the Early Childhood Jobs website at vic.gov.au/kinder
Bodsworth new Surf Coast mayor
By Jena Carr
Surf Coast Shire has a new mayor and deputy mayor elected for the first year of council’s four-year term.
Anglesea’s Mike Bodsworth was elected mayor, and Aireys Inlet’s Libby Stapleton was elected deputy mayor of Surf Coast Shire Council during a special meeting on Thursday, November 14.
Former deputy mayor Bodsworth ran against councillor Paul Barker as candidates for mayor, with six out of nine councillors
voting for Mayor Bodsworth to take on the role.
“We’ve got an exciting new council with important work to do. New councillors bring new perspectives, and I think a fresh council is great,” Mayor Bodsworth said.
“My priorities as mayor will be to help us all work together to build a strong council culture, and one of the early pieces of work we’ll be working on is the council plan.
“In the New Year, we also have the budget process. That’s a really important one and I know the new councillors are going to
A week of great design
The creative heart of the city’s design scene will feature as part of Geelong Design Week in an open door event.
Nearly 20 of the diverse creative businesses thatmakeuptheRutlandStreetDesignHubwill open their doors to showcase their processes and products on Thursday, November 28.
Between 3.30pm and 7.30pm the community’s designers, artists and makers will invite members of the public to meet them and explore what they do in an event designed to inspire.
Businesses such as BLT Jewellery and luxury preloved fashion Cercle Lifestyle will show off their wares, while people can engage in classes and workshops at Blink Dance Theatre and We Made.
Executive director of Placemaking Tennille Bradley said the City was proud to bring together designers, creatives and the broader communityforaneventthatsupportedthearts scene and local economy.
“The Rutland Street Design Hub is your destination to discover, connect, and celebrate Geelong’s vibrant design community,” Ms Bradley said. “With such talent, creativity, and craftsmanship on display, community members will find one-of-a-kind products, see first-hand how design is harnessed locally and support homegrown businesses.
“The work of these creatives reflects our UNESCO Creative City of Design designation byhelpingtoraisetheprofileandcultureofour region.
“Come visit our flourishing design hub at Rutland Street on Thursday 28 November and get inspired.”
Visit geelongdesignweek.com.au/events/ rutland-st-design-hub-open-door for more information, or go to geelongdesignweek.com. au for the full program.
play a really important role in the budget process.”
Councillors also decided during the meeting that council would continue to have a deputy mayor role for another term and that the mayor and deputy mayor would serve a 12-month period.
Former mayor Cr Liz Patterson said it was important that council had a deputy mayor to assist the mayor and learn more about council’s role in the community.
“I found in my two years as mayor that having a deputy mayor was invaluable and a
great opportunity for another councillor to learn and understand the role of mayor,” she said.
Deputy Mayor Stapleton received the highest councillor votes for the role, with five votes, against candidates Cr Barker, who received three votes, and Cr Adrian Schonfelder, who received one vote.
“I’m so grateful for the opportunity to support our new council as deputy mayor and help ensure we get off to a really strong start in this new council term,” Deputy Mayor Stapleton said.
Time to Remember...
Tuckers presents
Gifts of Love
You’re invited to join us at our Grovedale Chapel on Monday, 25th November 2024 where we will be holding two special services: Afternoon Service at 2:00PM & Traditional Evening Service at 7:00PM
Please RSVP and let us know which service you would like to attend by contacting us on 5221 4788 or email bereavementcare@tuckers.com.au
Step inside a world of fashionistas, framers and filmmakers, of snappers, sculptors and storytellers.
Discover potters and painters, printers and clockmakers. Connect with jewellers, web gurus and graphic designers, with artists, dancers and advertisers.
Meet all these talented people and more in the creative heart of Geelong’s design industry in Newtown next Thursday November 28.
AspartofGeelongDesignWeek,theRutland Street Design Hub will throw open its doors –so come see the makers and explore the spaces where creativity comes to life.
The Rutland Street Design Hub Open Door event features workshops and displays and will culminate with the exciting launch of Ranch Pressing, Geelong’s newest creative press.
The hub is home to an eclectic and vibrant community of sustainable businesses, with more than a dozen enterprises getting involved in this unique event from 3.30pm to 7.30pm.
Join Blink Dance Theatre in an hour-long ensemble-styleclass,getthelittleonesinvolved in one of two kids art workshops at We Made orwatchafineartprinterinactionatBellsFine Art.
Nicola Cerini’s exquisite collection of design products will be on display, as will luxury preloved fashion at Cercle Lifestyle.
Take a look behind the scenes at how True South Film captures compelling local stories and how Make Mate builds brands while Clever Digital and Elk Creative will show off their skills at web and graphic design.
Discover handcrafted treasures at BLT Jewellery and Sequel Gallery, locally designed sleepwear and homewares at Jade and May and the perfect addition to your favourite photo or painting at the Frame Shop.
See Still Smith’s vibrant photography, Clac Clac Design’s jewellery, clocks and functional art and the very best of Rutland’s artist-run program, RUT.
Or why not get involved in AsOne Coworking’s session on biophilic design and upcycling in a commercial setting.
The talent, creativity, and craftsmanship on display are sure to inspire our community
and reflect everything Geelong Design Week is about.
So head down to Rutland Street Design Hub next Thursday, discover one-of-a-kind products and meet some of our region’s most clever and creative designers.
Findoutmoreatgeelongdesignweek.com.au/ events/rutland-st-design-hub-open-door This fantastic event is among more than 70 events including exhibitions, workshops, talks, tours and unique experiences in our biggest Geelong Design Week yet.
To see what else is on, see the full program at geelongdesignweek.com.au
Sports centre is taking shape
Further details about the Armstrong Creek Sports Centre multi-sport facility have been revealed.
The centre will include four indoor multi-sport courts, a cafe and gathering space, changing facilities, and a sensory room.
Opening out onto a civic plaza, the centre will feature outdoor activation areas and open space, with basketball and netball hoops, areas for skating and parkour, informal and nature play spaces and table tennis tables.
TheGeelongcommunityhadtheopportunity
to learn more about plans for the sports centre during recent information sessions where new renders and planning details were presented.
Development Victoria’s acting group head civic infrastructure Benjamin Delaney said that the new sports centre will be an exciting addition to the growing suburb of Armstrong Creek and the broader Geelong community.
“We are really looking forward to delivering thisnewfacilityinArmstrongCreek,whichwill provide a fantastic new space for community sport, while also creating employment
Food security milestone
Grovedale Community Orchard is celebrating 10 years of promoting sustainable practices and food security across the region.
Transition South Barwon will host a 10-year anniversary event for its main ongoing living project at the 31 Perrett Street orchard from 5.30pm to 9pm on Friday, November 22.
Secretary Mauricio Latino said people had helped transform a space into a community asset with many fruit and nitrogen-fixing trees, herbs, flowers and native plants.
“It’s great to see that the community embrace this project, and it’s well established now as we have trees that are yielding fruit,” he said.
“It’s been quite successful. It has also been really good for the community by having a positive impact on its growth.
“It started 10 years ago as empty land, and now there are a lot of established trees. It looks so different now and adds to the landscape of the reserve.”
Mr Latino said the anniversary event would feature guest speakers, live music, visual displays and a shared supper, with people encouraged to bring a plate to share.
“What I love the most about the orchard is that it’s open to everyone, it doesn’t have any fences, and the community really respect that space,” he said.
“It is something that when there is fruit, you can take the fruit home, and there’s a lot of knowledge sharing for people who don’t know much about fruit trees and gardening.
“The anniversary highlights the educational benefits that this place has and I’m excited to have this gathering to celebrate what we’ve been doing, and the people who have been doing it.”
The event is free, and people can secure a ticket at events.humanitix.com/grovedalecommunity-orchard-10-year-anniversary
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opportunities for the Greater Geelong region during delivery,” he said.
Green credentials are a feature of the new design, with the centre being constructed to a Five Star Green Star standard.
The centre will also provide car parking with electric vehicle charging spaces.
Designs for the new sports centre have been prepared by Warren and Mahoney Architects and have involved an ongoing co-design process with Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation.
The sports centre is one of three projects in the Geelong region, and one of the eight projects being delivered across the state by Development Victoria as part of the Victorian government’s Regional Sports Infrastructure Program.
The project is being delivered in partnership with Sport and Recreation Victoria and has involved close collaboration with the City of Greater Geelong to ensure the sports centre caters to the local community and delivers positive outcomes for the region.
Transition South Barwon secretary Mauricio Latino at the Grovedale Community Orchard. (Ivan Kemp) 443955_08
City of Greater Geelong chief executive Ali Wastie. (Supplied)
CITYNEWS
NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR WOMEN IN COMMUNITY LIFE AWARDS
We’re inviting nominations from community members for our annual Women in Community Life Awards.
The awards, which will be presented at our International Women’s Day event on Wednesday 5 March next year, acknowledge the contribution women have made to the Greater Geelong community, particularly in relation to advancing gender equality.
There are four categories: Leadership and Advocacy, First Nations Woman, Human Rights, and Strengthening Healthy Communities.
To be eligible for an award a
nominee must live, work or study in the Greater Geelong region and identify as a woman or gender nonbinary person.
Organisations and community groups based in the Greater Geelong region can also be nominated.
There are so many remarkable women in the Greater Geelong region doing incredible things every day. We encourage you to think about all the marvellous women in your life and consider nominating them for one of these awards.
For more information, eligibility criteria and to nominate by Friday 13 December, scan the QR code or visit geelong.link/WICLA2
NEWS
International Day of People with Disability event
We will be hosting a celebration event in recognition of International Day of People with Disability on Tuesday 3 December 2024 supported by Geelong Regional Library Corporation, Barwon Disability Resource Council, genU and VALID.
The event will announce the nominees and winners of the 2024 Geelong Awards for People with Disability.
For more information, scan the QR code or visit geelong.link/ IDPWD2
If you’re paying your 2024-25 rates by instalments, the second is due Saturday 30 November 2024, this has been extended to Monday 2 December 2024 due to the weekend.
There are several arrangements for rate payment including direct debit, BPay, via our website and by phone on 1300 858 058.
Credit card payments incur a payment processing fee of 0.25 per cent.
If you’re experiencing difficulty paying your rates, please contact us on 5272 5272 or email revenue@geelongcity.vic. gov.au so we can assist you.
For more information or to sign up to receive your rates notice by email, scan the QR code or visit geelong.link/ Rates2
FREE PET REGISTRATION
Summer of Fun - free open days
Join Swim Sport & Leisure for a series of summer events, fun for the whole family!
Free entry from 12.00pm with food, coffee, music and activities.
›Sunday 1 December, North Bellarine Aquatic Centre
›Sunday 8 December, Splashdown
›Sunday 12 January, Kardinia Aquatic Centre
›Sunday 19 January, Leisurelink
›Sunday 2 February, Bellarine Aquatic & Sports Centre
›Sunday 9 February, Norlane ARC
›Sunday 16 February, Lara Swimming Pool
Scan the QR to find out more or visit geelong.link/ SummerOfFun2
MEETINGS
Notice of meeting
The next Council meeting will be held on Tuesday 26 November 2024 at the Council Conference and Reception Centre, City Hall, 57 Little Malop Street, Geelong at 6.30pm (doors open 6.15pm).
Reports for consideration include:
› Councillor Oaths and Affirmations
› Election of the Mayor
› Election of the Deputy Mayor
As per Council’s Public Question and Submission Time Policy, there will be no Public Question or Submission time allocated at meetings to consider the election of the Mayor and Election of the Deputy Mayor.
For full details of the agenda, and to watch the Council meeting scan the QR code or visit geelong.link/ CouncilMeetings2
TRAFFIC CHANGES
Geelong Revival Motoring Festival
If you are travelling in the areas listed below from Wednesday 20 November to Tuesday 26 November 2024, please note the following changed traffic conditions.
Various road closures, changed traffic conditions and alternative building access:
› Ritchie Boulevard
› Eastern Beach Road
› Bellerine Street
› Yarra Street
› Brougham Street.
Emergency access will be maintained. For detailed information, scan the QR code or visit geelong.link/ GeelongRevival2
2024 Women in Community Life Award recipients. Left to right. Back: Renée La Peyre, Bridie Coughlin, Lee Fox. Front: Karen Todd, Yvonne Parker, Kathryn Aston-Mourney. Absent: Nikki Stanley.
Cultura chief to step down in ‘25
The head of Geelong’s foremost multicultural organisation will step down in 2025.
Cultura chief executive Joy Leggo OAM, 69, announced last week she would retire, having led the organisation since its creation through the merger of Multicultural Aged Services (MACS) and Diversitat in 2021.
Prior to the merger Ms Leggo was chief executive of MACS since its establishment in 1994.
A passionate volunteer since the age of 15, Ms Leggo will leave a legacy characterised by advocacy and support for many parts of the community in the region.
Throughout her career she has worked with Sirovilla Retirement Village in Belmont, Aged and Community Services Australia and the Colac and Geelong Rotaract Service Clubs.
Ms Leggo said she was motivated by a desire tohelpothers,sayingitwas“partofwhoIam”.
“It is so important to give back to the community in which you live,” she said.
“Working in the not-for-profit sector for over 50 years has allowed me to do that and make a difference where I can.”
Ms Leggo said serving as chief executive at Cultura had been “an incredibly rewarding and humbling experience”.
“Victoria has a long history of multiculturalism, and this diversity enriches everyone,” she said.
“It promotes understanding, brings new ideas, extends our skills, attracts businesses and creates new jobs. I am incredibly proud of our organisation for all we do in this space and the difference we make in these people’s lives.
“In Geelong, we embrace the ‘different’ and celebrate the ‘different’ and the tireless work we do at Cultura is testament to this. I believe the time is right for new leadership to take Cultura forward into its next chapter.“
Revival ready to hit the accelerator
The region’s biggest motoring event roars to life once more this weekend, with more than 1000 cars, motorbikes, trucks descending on the Geelong Waterfront for the Geelong Revival Motoring Festival.
Kicking off today (November 22), the event runs through until Sunday, boasting a wide range of events and activities for the whole family.
The centrepiece of the festival is the Quarter Mile Sprints, with everything from vintage machines to modern vehicles racing down Ritchie Boulevard throughout the weekend.
Event director Nicholas Heath said this year’s racing events were going to be bigger and better than ever.
“We’ve got 138 (racing entries) each day, and we’re running motorcycles as well as cars,” he said.
“We’re one of the very few events to do two and four wheels, it just doesn’t happen, so it’s going to be fun.”
After missing the 2023 Revival, fan favourites the Hot Wheels Stunt Team led by Matt Mingay will return, delivering multiple shows on Saturday and Sunday. Young car lovers will get their chance to be involved, with the Hot Wheels play space also back this year.
The annual Classic Motorshow, National Vintage Fashion Awards, dozens of food vendorsandexhibitionsbysomeofthebiggest
motoring companies are all free to check out, as is all the racing action.
MrHeathsaidthemorethan300volunteers and workers who were involved in setting up the event site had done a fantastic job.
“We’re hyper-organised; (on Tuesday) I felt like it should be Thursday,” he said.
“Considering the state of the economy and everything else, it’s gone surprisingly well. The partnerships have been great and the ticket sales have actually been higher this year than they were last year.”
Visit geelongrevival.com.au for more information, pit passes and VIP tickets.
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Victoria’s fourth uni celebrates 50 years
Deakin University will celebrate its 50th anniversary later this month with a free, family-friendly festival event for the whole community.
The university will welcome alumni, students, staff and the broader Geelong community to its Waurn Ponds campus from 4pm to 7pm on Friday, November 29.
The festival will feature music, children’s entertainment, food trucks and a bar, market stalls, free activities and a fireworks display for the outdoor festival on the campus’ Union Green. Deakin was established in 1974 as the state’s
fourth university and the first in regional Victoria.
Sincethefirststudentsenrolledin1977atthe Waurn Ponds campus the university has seen more than 350,000 graduates pass through its four faculties.
Deakin Vice-Chancellor Professor Iain Martin said he was delighted to host the family friendly festival at Waurn Ponds, encouraging people with connections to Deakin as well as the broader community to join the festivities.
“We warmly invite members of our community together with students, staff, alumni, their family and friends,” Professor
Cultura board chair Gillian Costa said Ms Leggo had “shaped the entire direction” of Cultura during and after the merger of MACS and Diversitat.
“The merger… was incredibly complex and from the outset; Joy was aware that diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging must be our foundation stone from which we build a workplace and indeed a community that celebrates equity and equality,” Ms Costa said.
“It’s not every day you meet someone as extraordinary as Joy. She truly is a force to be reckoned with and we will miss her creativity, loyalty, passion and bravery as a leader.”
Martin said. “Deakin owes much of its great success as an internationally recognised University to the people of Geelong who campaigned over many years to bring to life the idea of a fourth university for Victoria and the first regional university in the state.
“Our growth and development from a small campus in a paddock to a global leader in education and research with four campuses across Victoria is testament to all those people who have made remarkable contributions to our University over the decades.”
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Geelong’s Australian Red Cross Blood Service has appealed for donors to book in and help boost blood stocks.
Australian Red Cross Lifeblood’s Geelong Donor Centre has been one of the state’s most poorly booked centres through November so far, with 200 bookings needing to be filled over the next fortnight to ensure stocks can meet the needs of patients.
Lifeblood spokesperson Emily Granland said with demand for blood and blood products at its highest in a decade, it was crucial appointments at the Geelong donor centre were fully booked every week.
“Every week we need 33,000 people to donate blood across Australia to ensure we’re able to fill hospital orders and keep ourfridgeswellstockedforthosepatients that rely on lifegiving donations,” Ms Granland said.
“If you are feeling healthy and well, I encourage you to step up and fill those appointments, if you can, because the need for blood does not stop.”
Each donation of blood or plasma can save up to three lives, with cancer treatment, emergency surgery, road trauma and bleeding during childbirth some of the more common uses for donated blood.
Ms Granland appealed to the generosity of the people of Geelong, saying appointment bookings were too low.
“If you’ve given blood before, be a local legend and spread the word with your friends, family, and neighbours about how they can help to make a difference,” she said.
“We love to see our regular donors come back and are always excited to welcome first-timers as well.”
Tobookadonationvisitlifeblood.com. au, call 13 14 95 or use the DonateBlood app.
Photo of engineering students from the Deakin archives. (Supplied)
The Hot Wheels stunt team are back for Geelong Revival Motoring Festival 2024 (Ivan Kemp) 307008_26
Hub gets early present
Christmas arrived early to Bellarine Community Health’s new Child, Youth and Family Hub in Ocean Grove thanks to the Ocean Grove & District Men’s Shed.
Men’s Shed participant and local legend Ray McHenry spent around 30 hours creating a handmade wooden teepee to feature in the children’s outdoor therapy space at the new hub in Goodwell Drive.
Men’s Shed manager John Lowrie said Ray had a real vision for the project. “Ray has been keen to see this project through and contribute to the community,” he said. “He’s used recycled timber palings and spent hours creating the teepee for the kids to use.”
The new Child, Youth and Family Hub in Ocean Grove has been purpose built and will provide contemporary facilities to support children, young people, and families on the Bellarine, with both indoor and outdoor therapy spaces.
“The teepee from the Ocean Grove Men’s Shedwillbeagreatfeatureintheoutdoorspace and I’m sure the children will love playing in it,” BCH capital works manager Michelle Day said. “We’re grateful for the contribution from theMen’sShedandlookforwardtoworkingon other projects with them in the future.”
The new hub is nearing competition, with services scheduled to start from January 2025. Children’s services operating from the new hub include speech pathology, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and mental health together with some youth services.
Construction has been designed in two stages and BCH is seeking further funding to complete stage two. Funding for stage one of the project has been provided through the Commonwealth Department of Health and Aged Care and the Anthony Costa Foundation with the land in Kingston Estate Ocean Grove donated by the Corless Family Trust.
Try before you ride
Public transport users will be able to attend a Try Before Your Ride event at Geelong Railway Station later this month.
The event aims to give people of all abilities the opportunity to familiarise themselves with the different modes of public transport.
The event will encourage attendees to practiseboardingandexitingthevarious transport modes, to help boost their confidence when they travel using public transport.
The event, on Thursday November 28, is supported by Public Transport Victoria (PTV), CDC Buses Victoria and Silver Top Taxis. It will be held between 1pm and 3pm and will feature a V/Line V/Locity train on a platform, with an accessible coach, low-floor bus and wheelchair-accessible taxi also available for participants to try outside Geelong Station.
“V/Line is committed to creating a publictransportnetworkthatisaccessible to everyone and we are continuing to lookforwaystosupportpassengersusing our services,” V/Line director customer services and accessibility Michael Brady said. “The invitation is open to everyone; people with accessibility requirements, parents with children, older people, as well as occasional or regular travellers.”
Travellers Aid representatives will be present to help provide assistance and information about their services. PTV staff will also be available to provide information and answer questions about ticketing.
Men’s Shed manager John Lowrie and Bellarine Community Health capital works manager Michelle Day. (Supplied)
The Road to Respect Fact Sheet
16DAYS OF ACTIVISM
ACTION
Plan for and actively address backlash and resistance
ACTION 11.
Strengthen prosocial behaviour
ACTION
Reduce the long-term impacts of exposure to violence, and prevent further exposure
ACTION 9.
Challenge the normalisation of violence and aggression as an expression of masculinity
ACTION 8. ESSENTIAL
Strengthen positive, equal and respectful relations between and among women and men, girls and boys, in public and private spheres
What Can You Do?
16 Days of Action Against Gender Based Violence is an international campaign that runs from 25 November (the United Nations Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women) to 10 December (Human Rights Day) and encourages action and awareness against all forms of violence against women and girls.
ACTION 1.
ESSENTIAL
Challenge the condoning of violence against women
ACTION 7.
ESSENTIAL
Build safe, fair and equitable organisations and institutions by focusing on policy and systems change
ACTION 2.
ESSENTIAL
Promote women’s independence and decision-making in public life and relationships
ACTION 3.
ESSENTIAL
Build new social norms that foster personal indentities not constrained by rigid gender stereotypes
ACTION 4.
ESSENTIAL
Support men and boys to develop healthy masculinities and positive, supportive male peer relationships
ACTION 5.
ESSENTIAL
Promote and normalise gender equality in public and private life
ACTION 6.
ESSENTIAL
Address the intersections between gender inequality and other forms of systemic and structual oppression and discrimination, and promote broader social justice
Zonta women turn park orange
By Jena Carr
Geelong’s Johnstone Park will transform its green landscapes into orange this weekend to help eliminate violence against women and girls.
ZontaClubofGeelongwilllaunchits16Days of Activism campaign on Sunday, November 24, with a 9.45am walk from the Barwon Water building in Ryrie Street to Johnstone Park.
Secretary Chris Denmead said Sunday’s event would feature guest speakers and live music, with everyone welcome to join in on the day.
“We’d love people to come to Johnstone Park on Sunday morning at 10am and be at the launch to hear the speakers and the music we’ll have,” she said.
“We’ll also have orange knitting on about 10 trees around town. So, they’ll have these big orange blankets with a sign on them that says, ‘Zonta says no to violence against women’.”
The16DaysofActivismcampaignwillbegin on November 25, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and conclude on December 10, Human Rights Day.
Ms Denmead said she encouraged people attending the event to wear orange to support the campaign.
“We use the colour orange to signify the
campaign of the 16 Days of Activism, which wasacolourtheUnitedNationschoseasbright and cheerful looking,” she said.
“The more orange we can generate, and the more questions people ask, highlights the need for the ongoing campaign to eliminate violence.
“It’s important to us that we get out there and advocate for the elimination of domestic violence as much as we can, and it is something that we put a lot of time and effort into at this
Bringing people together
The I AM public artwork has made the short journey from Drysdale’s Potato Shed to Geelong Botanic Gardens where it will spend the next year on display.
The two-metre-tall concrete sculpture recognises community members who have a lived experience with disability and their achievements.
I AM acknowledges the empowerment of diversity and draws from political and pop culture statements such as the 1968 Memphis black sanitation workers slogan “I AM a man”, and Helen Reddy’s 1971 anthem “I AM woman.”
Designed to be relocated around the municipality, each letter weighs around four tonnes and was craned into the gardens this week.
City of Greater Geelong commissioned Mark Cuthbertson with artist-collaborators Robert Croft, Hannah Wilkinson, Christian Den Besten and George Macaronis to develop the large-scale work, with more than 85
contributions from the community.
Funded by the Victorian government through the Community Support Fund, I AM was delivered in partnership with VALiD (Victorian Advocacy League for Individuals withDisabilities)andGeelong-basedArtGusto.
Executive director placemaking Tennille Bradley said the public artwork reinforced that everyone in the Greater Geelong community was welcome.
“The I AM sculpture celebrates the unique contributions of people with disability to our community and gives them a voice,”
Ms Bradley said. “Embedded with words and names from community members with disability, I AM has reached a wide audience having previously been installed in Drysdale, Pako Street, Lara and the Geelong waterfront.
“The sculpture invites passersby to be a part of the work - you can position yourself within I AM to take photos that will form a collective voice celebrating the diversity of our local community.”
time of year.”
The 16 Days of Activism is an international campaigninspiredbyanincidentonNovember 25, 1960, with sisters and political activists Patria, Minerva and Maria Teresa Mirabal.
The sisters, who opposed the Trujillo dictatorship in the Dominican Republic’s cruelty and systematic violence, were killed anddumpedatthebottomofacliffbyTrujillo’s secret police.
November 25 was declared as the
International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women in Latin America in 1980 to commemorate the Mirabal sisters’ deaths, with the International Day formally recognised by the United Nations in 1999.
The Centre for Women’s Global Leadership, alongside participants of the first Women’s Global Institute on Women, Violence and Human Rights, called for the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence global campaign in June 1991.
Funding for emergency services upgrades announced
Volunteer emergency services across the region will receive a funding boost after a state government announcement this week.
More than $900,000 in funding will be spreadamongWesternVictoria’sCFA,VICSES and surf life saving clubs through the Labor government’s Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program (VESEP) grants, with more than $250,000 of that going to local organisations.
Member for Western Victoria Gayle Tierney announced the 2024-24 VESEP grants on Monday, November 18.
Torquay VICSES was one of the biggest winners in the Barwon region, receiving $94,000 for a Ford Ranger replacement vehicle.
Torquay Surf Life Saving Club will also get $43,000 for a range of equipment and upgrades, while Highton CFA was successful in securing $1500 for a motorised roller door for an external shed.
Ms Tierney said the new equipment enabled bythegrantswouldmakearealdifferencetothe work volunteers did to keep our communities safe.
“Congratulations to the dedicated volunteer groups across Western Victoria who are receiving grants,” she said.
“Your tireless efforts in our communities are deeply appreciated.
“The Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program plays a vital role in
supporting local volunteers, ensuring they have up-to-date equipment and facilities to carry out their important work.”
VESEPisanannualgrantsprogramintended to ensure volunteer emergency services have the essential equipment and facilities they need to assist the community.
Minister for Emergency Services Jaclyn Symes said volunteers looked forward to the VESEP grants every year.
“We know this funding will (be) a vital boost for our selfless volunteers who are always there for Victorians when they need them,” Ms Symes said.
“We’reproudtosupportthevitalfundraising work they do with this program.”
Trevor Ah Hang kneels next to one of his contributions ’Tjiipi Elder,’ artist Mark Cuthbertson, Christine Couzens MP and Geelong Botanic Gardens’ Tim Hardy and Ryan Holden who helped with the statue’s installation. (Supplied)
Surf Life Saving Club will receive
Zonta Club of Geelong’s Margaret Hinke, left, Nicole Sanders, Bronte MacDowall, Chris Denmead and Fiona MacDowall in Johnstone Park. (Ivan Kemp) 444903_06
Indy, Voice excel at press awards
The Geelong Independent took out second place in the Overall Newspaper Excellence free category at the Victorian Country Press Association awards on Friday November 15.
The Independent’s sister paper, the Ocean Grove Voice finished third at the awards, held at RACV Resort Torquay.
The award was won by the Shepparton Adviser and Independent News editor Justin Flynn said it was a successful night for the two Star News publications.
“Tohavenotone butbothofourcommunity newspapers nominated in the top three in regional Victoria is a wonderful achievement from our small, but dedicated team,” he said.
The Independent was recognised as ‘highly commended’ at the awards while the Voice was ‘commended’ by judges.
“I awarded the Geelong Independent as ‘Highly Commended’ and a very close second,” judge Darren Robinson said.
“I was impressed with its consistent and
professional page layout. The Independent offersareader-friendlyexperienceandachieves a healthy ad-to-editorial ratio.
“The newspaper includes excellent quality photos for the social scene, a good mix of editorials and popular segments done very well, making it a brilliant publication with strong appeal to its audience.”
“I couldn’t be more proud of our small team of journalists, photographers, front of office and advertising staff for their commitment and
Bright futures under construction
Local students have had the opportunity to get invaluablehands-onexperienceinthebuilding and construction industry.
More than 40 secondary students from 10 Geelong schools took part in the pilot of the G8way-2-Construction program, which offers innovative work experience opportunities in construction and project management.
Delivered by a partnership between the Geelong Regional Local Learning and Employment Network (GRLLEN), national contractor Built and Deakin University, the pilot program saw students participate over three days on-site at Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre and with the
project team.
Ralph Roob’s daughter Virginia attended the G8way-2-Constructionprogram.Heexpressed his appreciation to GRLLEN, Built and Deakin for coordinating such an “enriching program”.
“It gave my daughter first-hand experience in project management on a scale hardly imaginable, such as the Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre,” Mr Roob said.
“She now has a clearer understanding of the career opportunities available in the construction industry and the pathways required to pursue them.”
GRLLEN project and engagement lead Leesa Hanlon emphasised the importance
of exploring innovative approaches to work experience.
“The construction industry is an essential industrytoVictoria’sprosperity,withprojected employment growth of over 30,000 workers by end-2026,” Ms Hanlon said.
“This program aims to connect industry and young people to help bridge that skills gap.”
“The collaborative nature of the G8way2-Construction program, led by Built and Deakin University, has provided students with an invaluable non-traditional work experience, providing a deep dive into construction and equipping them with tools to make informed decisions about their future careers.”
dedication over the past year,” Mr Flynn said.
“To have both our papers shortlisted for the finalists out of an amazingly strong field of community newspapers is a wonderful recognition. We love what we do. We love bringing local news for free to the people of the region.
“We work hard to bring you all the community news from greater Geelong, the Bellarine and the Surf Coast and can’t thank our readers enough for their support.”
Highton Primary School receives boost
Highton Primary School will receive improvements to its facilities thanks to a maintenance boost by the state government.
The school is one of 78 schools across the state that will share in more than $21 million of funding from the Planned Maintenance Program (PMP).
Member for Western Victoria Gayle Tierney said the program would allow theschooltoperformceilingreplacement androofworks,repainting,revarnishing, and switchboard works.
“Highton Primary School is a fantastic school, and I’m pleased they’re getting the necessary maintenance funds they need to enhance their facilities,” she said.
“The maintenance works at Highton Primary School are part of our commitment to making sure students have safe, well-equipped spaces that inspire learning every day.”
Minister for Education Ben Carroll said the PMP helped schools undertake essential work in classrooms and other buildings, like fixing roofs, replacing windows, and painting.
“We are making sure every single classroom is safe, engaging, and will complement the top-class education we are committed to providing,” he said.
“From a fresh coat of paint in classrooms to ensuring crucial emergencysheltersareingoodcondition, this latest maintenance blitz will ensure all Victorian students have safe and modern learning spaces.”
The state government has invested $16.9 billion over 10 years to build new schools, deliver more than 2200 upgrades, and support more than 26000 jobs in construction and associated industries.
Students from 10 Geelong schools participated in an exploration of the building and construction industry. (Supplied)
The Guide
DESSERT MASTERS
10, Sunday, 7pm
From desserts that look just like Vegemite jars to burning clouds of fairy floss, this season has seen some incredible sweet treats designed to tantalise all the senses. Now, it’s the Grand Finale, with the final three contestants creating five serves of verdant green and glittering gold creations, over two courses, to see who comes away with the prize of $100,000 and the title of 2024 Dessert Master. Judges Melissa Leong and Amaury Guichon are not alone in deciding the winner – they’ll be joined by season one competitors, “Queen of Chocolate” Kirsten Tibballs, “Sweet Assassin” Adriano Zumbo and inaugural winner, Tarts Anon’s Gareth Whitton, to crown a new sugary monarch.
Friday, November 22
ABC TV (2) SBS (3)
6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News
Mornings. 10.00 Planet America. (R) 10.30
I Was Actually There. (PG, R) 11.00 Fake Or Fortune? (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon.
1.00 Shetland. (Malv, R)
2.00 Plum. (Mls, R)
3.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. (R)
3.30 Long Lost Family. (PG, R)
4.15 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R)
5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6am Morning Programs. 9.05 For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.05 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGal, R) 11.00 Secret Cities. (PGav, R) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 ABC World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Such Was Life. (PG, R) 2.10 Secrets Of The Tower Of London. (PGa, R) 3.00 Nula. 3.30 Plat Du Tour. 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 The Supervet. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice.
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Gardening Australia. Tammy Huynh refreshes pot plants.
8.30 Shetland. (Mal) Unnerved by her discovery, Calder decides to stay on in Shetland.
9.30 Fisk. (Ml, R) Ray has a big announcement.
10.00 Question Everything. (PG, R)
10.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
11.05 ABC Late News.
11.20 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R)
12.05 The Space Shuttle That Fell To Earth. (PG, R) 1.05 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv)
5.00 Rage. (PG)
ABC FAMILY (22)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Every Family Has A Secret: Peter Eden And Derek Pedley. (Mav, R)
8.35 Castle Secrets: The Warlock, Joan Of Arc, A Fortress In The Holy Land. Takes a look at castles.
9.30 Kennedy: The Kennedy Machine (1956-1960) Kennedy embarks on a five-year campaign.
10.20 SBS World News Late.
10.50 Elvira. (Premiere, Malv)
12.25 The Wall: The Chateau Murder. (Mlv, R)
2.55 Inside The Modelling Agency. (PGl, R)
4.45 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 4.55pm Bluey. 5.00 Peppa Pig. 5.15 Supertato. 5.20 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 5.35 Peter Rabbit. 5.45 Kiri And Lou. 5.55 Octonauts. 6.05 Kangaroo Beach. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Paddington. 6.40 Pfffirates. 6.50 Ginger And The Vegesaurs. 6.55 Hey Duggee. 7.05 Andy And The Band. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Strange Chores. 8.00 Scooby-Doo And Guess Who? 8.25 BTN Newsbreak. 8.30 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 8.55 Robot Wars: Battle Of The Stars. 9.55 Doctor Who. 10.40 Late Programs.
6am Sometimes Always Never. Continued. (2018, PG) 6.35 Another Mother’s
THE GREAT HOUSE REVIVAL SBS, Saturday, 9.25pm
Architect Hugh Wallace follows homeowners across Ireland as they try to restore and transform derelict properties into comfortable homes – while saving a piece of architectural heritage – in this charming series. Tonight’s season opener sees carpenter Sully and mental health nurse Mary-Claire (both pictured) put in a lot of hard graft to restore The Parson’s House – a four-bedroom Georgian cut stone building located at the central crossroads of Churchtown in County Cork. Over the course of a year and a half, and including the adoption of a furry addition to the family, the pair create a stunning modern home while paying homage to the building’s rich past.
WHEEL OF FORTUNE AUSTRALIA
10, Monday, 7.30pm
Filmed in Manchester, England, the latest iteration of this perennial game show favourite sees expat Australians test their word-puzzle solving skills under the guidance of host-with-the-most Graham Norton. Premiering tonight, the reinvigorated format will see three players spin the wheel to be in with the chance of winning $50,000. Norton’s trademark wit and charm bring a real warmth to the game as he shares the players’ highs and lows and throws in a joke or two. At the end of each episode, Norton invites the player with the most winnings to spin the “MiniWheel”. If they can solve one final puzzle within 10 seconds, they could be going home with the big prize.
12.30 Test Cricket: Pre-Game Show. 1.20 Cricket. First Test. Australia v India. Day 1. Morning session. 3.20 Test Cricket: The Lunch Break. 4.00 Cricket. First Test. Australia v India. Day 1. Afternoon session.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Cricket. First Test. Australia v India. Day 1. Late afternoon session. 9.00 Cricket. Women’s Big Bash League. Match 36. Brisbane Heat v Melbourne Stars. From Allan Border Field, Brisbane.
11.30 The Front Bar: Year In Review. (Ml, R) A lighter look at the world of sport.
1.00 GetOn Extra. A look at the weekend’s best racing.
1.30 Taken. (Mav, R) Santana must face her past.
2.30 Home Shopping.
4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 5.00 NBC Today.
7TWO (62, 72)
Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Left Off The Map. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes And Gardens. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 The Great Australian Doorstep. 2.30 Sydney Weekender. 3.00 Taste Of Australia With Hayden Quinn. 3.30
Composer Andrew Lloyd Webber (pictured) delves into his family’s history in the first episode of this 19th UK season of genealogical investigations, eager to find out where his talent and love for musical theatre comes from. Searching his mother’s side, the Catsand Phantom oftheOperamaestro discovers his lineage is “posher than we thought”, finding a knighted hero of the Battle of Waterloo and a formidable Tudor Duchess who stood up to Henry VIII. Turning to his father’s line, he uncovers the work of a missionary in 19th-century London and a group of 18th-century theatrical musicians with eerie similarities to the current-day Lloyd Webber clan.
TEN (5, 10)
5.00[MELB]TippingPointAustralia.(PG, R) 5.30 WIN News. 6.00 The Talk. (PGa)
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 David Attenborough’s Planet Earth III: Extremes. (PG, R) Narrated by Sir David Attenborough.
8.40 MOVIE: U.S. Marshals. (1998, Mlv, R) A US Marshal, accompanying a group of convicts on a flight, pursues an escaped fugitive. Tommy Lee Jones, Wesley Snipes, Robert Downey Jr.
11.20 Inside Beverly Hills. (Md)
12.15 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
1.05 Helloworld. (R)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Postcards. (PG, R)
6.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer.
6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 Jamie Oliver: Fast & Simple. Presented by Jamie Oliver. 8.30 Matlock. (PGals, R) Matty’s rusty trial skills are put to the test during a wrongful termination case.
9.30
BOLD (53, 12) 9GEM (81, 92)
Saturday, November 23
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 The Larkins At Christmas. (PG, R) 1.35 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R) 2.05 Question Everything. (PG, R) 2.35 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 3.05 Countdown 50 Years On. (R) 4.40 Headliners. (PG, R) 5.30 Landline. (R)
6.00 Australian Story: Stepping Up – Elly-May Barnes. (R) Elly-May Barnes shares her story.
6.30 Take 5 With Zan Rowe: Dannii Minogue. (PG, R) Dannii Minogue shares five songs.
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 All Creatures Great And Small. (Return, PG) James tries to save a dog from its owner.
8.20 Vera. (PG, R) Vera investigates a fatal stabbing outside a nightclub. Identifying the victim as a former police officer.
9.50 Plum. (Madl, R) Gavin returns home from Bali.
10.45 The Search For The Palace Letters. (PG, R) The story of Professor Jenny Hocking. 11.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
6am Children’s Programs. 5.35pm Peter Rabbit. 5.45 Kiri And Lou. 5.55 Octonauts. 6.05 Interstellar Ella. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Ben And Holly. 6.40 Pfffirates. 6.50 Ginger And The Vegesaurs. 6.55 Hey Duggee. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Teenage Boss: Next Level. 7.55 The Crystal Maze. 8.45 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.25 Speechless. 9.50 Officially Amazing. 10.20 Teen Titans Go! 10.40 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22)
NITV (34)
6am Morning Programs. 11.35 MOVIE: Belle And Sebastian 2. (2015, PG) 1.20pm Brazil Untamed. 2.10 Nula. 2.40 MOVIE: Luis And The Aliens. (2018, PG) 4.20 Carpool Koorioke. 4.30 Great Lakes Wild. 5.00 Taste Of The Territory. 6.00 Carpool Koorioke. 6.20 News. 6.30 The Other Side. 7.30 Deadly Funny 2023. 8.35 MOVIE: Child’s Play. (1972, MA15+) 10.20 MOVIE: The Wrecking Crew! (2008, PG) 12.10am Late Programs.
6am Morning Programs. 9.05 Welcome To My Farm. (PG, R) 10.05 Love Your Garden. (R) 11.00 Ageless Gardens. (PG) 11.30 Australia With Julia Bradbury. (R) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 ABC World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Figure Skating. ISU Grand Prix 5. Highlights. 4.30 Plat Du Tour. 4.35 Ancient Egypt By Train. (PGa, R) 5.30 Forgotten Frontlines. (PGav, R)
6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Secrets Of The Royal Palaces: Private Lives. Explores secret stories of palace life.
8.25 The Jury: Death On The Staircase: The Evidence. (Malv, R) Day five of the trial delivers a series of surprises for the members of the jury.
9.25 The Great House Revival: Parson’s House, Co Cork. (Return, PGv) Hugh Wallace meets newlyweds who decided to renovate The Parson’s House in County Cork. 10.20 So Long, Marianne. (Mals) 11.15 Paris Paris. (Ms, R) 12.15 Hope. (MA15+av, R) 2.30 Face To Face. (Mals, R) 4.20 Peer To Peer. (PG, R) 4.50 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (PGa, R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6am WorldWatch.
SEVEN (6, 7)
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 12.30 Test Cricket: Pre-Game Show. 1.20 Cricket. First Test. Australia v India. Day 2. Morning session. 3.20 Test Cricket: The Lunch Break. 4.00 Cricket. First Test. Australia v India. Day 2. Afternoon session. From Optus Stadium, Perth.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. First Test. Australia v India. Day 2. Late afternoon session. 9.00 MOVIE: 65. (2023, Mav) After a catastrophic crash, a pilot discovers he is on a prehistoric Earth 65 million years in the past. With only one chance at rescue, he and the other survivor must cross a terrain riddled with dangerous creatures. Adam Driver, Ariana Greenblatt, Chloe Coleman.
11.00 MOVIE: Tears Of The Sun. (2003, MA15+v, R) A US special operations commander and his team head to Nigeria to rescue a doctor. Bruce Willis, Monica Bellucci.
1.30 Taken. (Mav, R) A senator’s wife is kidnapped.
2.30 Home Shopping.
4.00 Larry The Wonder Pup. (R) Follows a terrier called Larry. 5.00 My Greek Odyssey. (PG, R)
7TWO (62, 72)
NINE (8, 9)
6.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 6.30 A Current Affair. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Golf. Australian PGA Championship. Third round. 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 Getaway. (PG) The team explores the Arctic.
6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 MOVIE: The Wizard Of Oz. (1939, G, R) In the middle of a tornado, a young Kansas girl is transported to the magical land of Oz. Judy Garland, Ray Bolger.
9.35 MOVIE: Hairspray. (2007, PGls, R)
A teenager’s obsession with a TV dance show pays off after she lands a spot on the program. Nikki Blonsky, Zac Efron.
11.45 MOVIE: The Sun Is Also A Star. (2019, Ml, R) Yara Shahidi.
1.30 Getaway. (PG, R)
2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa)
2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.30 Global Shop. (R)
5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)
9GEM (81, 92)
7MATE (64, 73)
9GO! (82, 93) 6am The Movie Show. 6.30 Love And Friendship. (2016, PG) 8.15 Without A Clue. (1988, PG) 10.15 OSS 117: From Africa With Love. (2021, M, French) 12.20pm The Last Vermeer. (2019, M) 2.30 Another Mother’s Son. (2017, PG) 4.25 Whisky Galore. (2016, PG) 6.15 Lucky You. (2007, PG) 8.30 Michael Collins. (1996, M) 10.55 Twin Flower. (2018, M, French) 12.45am Sound Of Metal. (2019, M) 3.00 Late Programs.
6am Children’s Programs. 1.10pm MOVIE: Pokémon The Movie: Kyurem Vs The Sword Of Justice. (2012) 2.35 MOVIE: Pokémon The Movie: Genesect And The Legend Awakened. (2013) 4.00 Surfing Australia TV. 4.30 Motorway Cops: Catching Britain’s Speeders. 5.30 MOVIE: Short Circuit. (1986, PG)
Sunday, November 24
ABC TV (2) SBS (3)
SEVEN (6, 7)
6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Insiders. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 The World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30 Songs Of Praise. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 2.45 Nigella’s Christmas Kitchen. (R) 3.15 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 4.00 Restoration Australia. (R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6am Morning Programs. 11.30 Australia With Julia Bradbury. (R) 12.00 APAC Weekly. 12.30 PBS Washington Week. 12.55 Plat Du Tour. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Cycling. MTB Enduro National Championships. Highlights. 3.30 Such Was Life. (R) 3.40 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 4.35 Treasures Of Istanbul. (PG, R) 5.30 Forgotten Frontlines. (PGa, R) 6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Cricket. Women’s Big Bash League. Match 39. Melbourne Stars v Adelaide Strikers. 1.00 Test Cricket: Pre-Game Show. 1.20 Cricket. First Test. Australia v India. Day 3. Morning session. 3.20 Test Cricket: The Lunch Break. 4.00 Cricket. First Test. Australia v India. Day 3. Afternoon session. From Optus Stadium, Perth.
6.00 Grand Designs Australia. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Spicks And Specks. (Final, PG) Hosted by Adam Hills.
8.00 Fisk. (Final, Ml) Helen is plunged into crisis.
8.30 Plum. (Final, Ml) After much anguish, drinking and avoidance, Plum takes the advice long on offer and shares his truth.
9.30 I Was Actually There: Beaconsfield Mine Disaster. (Final, Ml, R) A look at the Beaconsfield Mine collapse.
10.00 Pick Of The Litter. (R) 11.20 New Leash On Life. (R)
3.05 Australia Remastered: Nature’s Great Divide. (R) 4.00 Gardening Australia: Family Easter Special. (R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)
FAMILY (22)
6.55 Hey Duggee. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 MOVIE: The Secret Garden. (1993) 9.05 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.50 Speechless. 10.10 Doctor Who. 11.00 Late Programs.
6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Etruscans: Mysterious Civilisation. (PGa) A look at the Etruscan civilisation.
8.30 Secret Sardinia Mysteries Of The Nuraghi. A team of archaeologists and scientists explores the Nuragic civilisation in Sardinia. 9.35 Why Sharks Attack. (Ma, R) Explores the cause of recent shark attacks. 10.40 Curse Of The Ancients: BC. (PGa, R) 11.35 Saving Venice. (R) 1.15 Royal Autopsy. (Ma, R) 3.00 Inside The Modelling Agency. (PG, R) 3.55 How To Get Fit Fast. (PGn, R) 4.50 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 5.00
NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera News.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Cricket. First Test. Australia v India. Day 3. Late afternoon session. 9.00 Cricket. Women’s Big Bash League. Match 40. Brisbane Heat v Sydney Sixers. From Allan Border Field, Brisbane.
11.15 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous: The Girls Who Knew Too Much – Sallie-Anne Huckstepp And Juanita Nielson. (Madv, R) A look at the case of Sallie-Anne Huckstepp. 12.30 Miniseries: Patrick Melrose. (MA15+, R)
2.00 Home Shopping.
3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 9News Sunday.
7.00 60 Minutes. Current affairs program.
8.00 A Remarkable Place To Die. (Mlv) Anais investigates when a body is found locked in an abandoned gold-mining tunnel.
10.00 9News Late.
10.30 See No Evil: Fallen Star. (Ma) Documents the murder of KJ Taylor.
11.30 The First 48: Gangland. (Ma) A look at the murder of Dallas Spruill.
12.20 World’s Greatest Natural Icons: Earth. (R) A look at some of
TEN (5, 10)
6am Children’s Programs. 12.30pm Basketball. WNBL. Bendigo Spirit v Southside Flyers. 2.30 Motorway Cops: Catching Britain’s Speeders. 3.30 MOVIE: Getting Even With Dad. (1994, PG) 5.30 MOVIE: Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London. (2004, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Gladiator. (2000, M) 10.35 MOVIE: Sicario: Day Of The Soldado. (2018, MA15+) 1am Love After Lockup. 2.30 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 1pm Red’s Fishing Adventures. 1.30 Fish’n Mates. 2.30 Step Outside. 3.00 Fishing Addiction. 4.00 Building Giants. 5.00 Duck Dynasty. 6.00 Test Cricket: Tea Break.
6.30 MOVIE: Moana. (2016, PGa, R) The daughter of a Polynesian chieftain searches for a demigod responsible for a terrible curse. Auli’i Cravalho, Dwayne Johnson.
8.50 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) From major news stories to entertainment and viral videos, presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was. 9.50 Ambulance Australia. (Madl, R) A man claims to have jumped off Brisbane’s Story Bridge and the team races against time to save his life. 10.50 Shark Tank. (PGa, R) Two inventors have some fast talking to do when their new improved toilet brush snaps. 11.50 Ambulance UK. (Mdlm, R) A woman goes into labour. 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.
1.00 Australia Remastered: Forces Of Nature. (Final, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 3.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. (R) 3.30 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 4.15 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
That Fell To Earth. (Final, PG) Documents the Columbiadisaster.
9.35 Media Watch. (PG) Presented by Paul Barry.
9.50 Q+A. (Final)
10.50 ABC Late News. 11.05 The Business. (R) 11.25 Planet America. (R) 11.55 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 12.40 Parliament Question Time. 1.40 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 2.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 Catalyst. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6am Morning Programs. 10.15 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGa, R) 11.05 Secret Cities. (PG, R) 12.05 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 ABC World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS News Weekend. 1.25 Al Jazeera News Hour. 1.55 Secrets Of The Tower Of London. (PGa, R) 2.50 Plat Du Tour. 3.00 Railway Vietnam. (PG, R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 The Supervet. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 The Mighty Mississippi With Nick Knowles. (Premiere, Ma) Nick Knowles travels along the Mississippi. 8.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Game show, featuring contestants Jon Richardson, Jack Dee, Lee Mack and Rose Matafeo. 9.25 Never Mind The Buzzcocks. (M) Hosted by Greg Davies. 10.05 Have I Got News For You
U.S. (Mals) Hosted by Roy Wood Jr. 11.00 SBS World News Late.
11.30 A Criminal Affair. (Mal)
1.10 Pray For Blood. (MA15+av, R) 2.50 Love Your Home And Garden. (PG, R) 3.45 Inside The Modelling Agency. (PGls, R) 4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
WorldWatch. 9.30 Small Business Secrets. 10.00
Movie Show.
SEVEN (6, 7)
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 News. 12.00 Beach Cops. (PG, R) 12.30 Test Cricket: Pre-Game Show. 1.20 Cricket. First Test. Australia v India. Day 4. Morning session. (Please note: alternative schedule may be shown due to changes to cricket coverage). 3.20 Test Cricket: The Lunch Break. 4.00 Cricket. First Test. Australia v India. Day 4. Afternoon session.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. First Test. Australia v India. Day 4. Late afternoon session. 9.00 Murder In A Small Town. (Mav) Alberg searches for a killer when several of Cassandra’s former classmates celebrating their high school reunion discover a dead body at the marina, whose identity is unknown.
10.00 S.W.A.T. (Madv) SWAT teams up with the DEA, led by Mack Boyle, to conduct a massive gang sweep.
11.00 Code Blue: One Punch Killers. (Madv, R) Explores the issue of one-punch killings.
12.00 Satisfaction. (MA15+as, R) Neil makes a deal with Simon. 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.
7TWO (62,
NINE (8, 9)
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 A Remarkable Place To Die. (Mlv, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.00[MELB]TippingPointAustralia.(PG) 5.30 WIN News.
6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 RBT. (Mdl) Follows the activities of police units.
8.30 Australian Crime Stories: The Investigators: Jane Doe. (Mv, R) Authorities investigate the discovery of the body of a young woman in Sydney’s south in 1991.
9.30 A Killer Makes A Call: Daynes. (MA15+av) A look at the case of Lewis Daynes.
10.30 9News Late.
11.00 Chicago Med. (MA15+amv)
11.50 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
12.40 Pointless. (PG, R)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
9GEM (81, 92)
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 Wheel Of Fortune Australia. (Premiere) Hosted by Graham Norton. 8.30 Matlock. (PGal) Olympia tasks Matty with getting close to their client, who is fighting for justice in the wrongful death of his wife. 9.30 Five Bedrooms. (Mls) Heather’s bliss is short-lived when her seemingly perfect boyfriend throws her a graduation party. 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.
NITV (34)
6am Morning Programs. 2pm Stories From The Land. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 The Magic Canoe. 3.25 The World According To Grandpa. 3.35 Spartakus. 4.05 Cities Of Gold. 4.35 Motown Magic. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 News.
6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News. 6.40 Brazil Untamed. 7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? 8.30 Karla Grant Presents. 9.30 The Lake Of Scars. 11.15 Late Programs.
WorldWatch. 12.30 Hypothetical. 1.25 The Real Stories Of Basketball. 2.20 Nuts And Bolts. 2.50 Munchies Guide To Basque Country. 3.40 WorldWatch. 5.55 Adam Eats The 80s. 6.15 Curse Of Oak Island. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 The UnBelievable With Dan Aykroyd. (Premiere) 10.10 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Left Off The Map. 9.30 NBC Today. 10.30 Better Homes. 1pm Your Money & Your Life. 1.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 Great Scenic Railway Journeys. 3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. 8.30 Inspector Morse. 10.50 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Rainbow Country. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.55 The Young And The Restless. 1.50 Explore. 2.00 The Reserve. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Seven Nights In Japan. (1976, PG) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.40 The Good Karma Hospital. 9.40 Agatha Raisin. 10.40 Late Programs.
7MATE (64, 73)
Band. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Little Lunch. 7.50 Operation Ouch! 8.20 BTN Newsbreak. 8.25 Hard Quiz Kids. 8.55 Teenage Boss: Next Level. 9.25 Poh’s Kitchen. 9.55 Doctor Who. 10.40 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. Noon Gossip Girl. 2.00 I Dream Of Jeannie. 2.30 Bewitched. 3.00 The Golden Girls. 3.30 The Nanny. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 The Golden Girls. 6.30 The Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 Love Island Australia. 10.00 MOVIE: Pitch Perfect. (2012, M) 12.10am Seinfeld. 1.10 The Nanny. 2.10 Life After Lockup. 3.00 Bakugan. 3.30 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm Motor Racing. Supercars Support 2.30 Motor Racing. Supercars Support 3.30 Storage Wars: New York. 4.30 Talking W. 5.00 American Resto. 5.30 Pawn Stars. 6.00 Test Cricket: Tea Break. 6.20 Cricket. First Test. Aust v India. Late afternoon session. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Outback Farm. 8.30 Mega Mechanics. 9.30 When Big Things Go Wrong. (Premiere) 10.30 Late Programs.
9GO! (82, 93) 6am The Movie Show. 6.05 Poms. (2019, PG) 7.45 Lucky You. (2007, PG) 10.00 Twin Flower. (2018, M, French) 11.50 Michael Collins. (1996, M) 2.20pm Sissi: The Young Empress. (1956, PG, German) 4.15 Skies Of Lebanon. (2020, PG, Italian) 6.00 Red Obsession. (2013, PG) 7.30 Brother And Sister. (2022, M, French) 9.35 The Perfect Dinner. (2022, M, Italian) 11.35 Late Programs.
Tuesday, November 26
ABC TV (2) SBS (3)
(6, 7)
6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Teenage Boss: Next Level. (R) 10.30 Secret Science. (PG, R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Headliners. (PG, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 3.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. (R) 3.30 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 4.15 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6am Morning Programs. 10.55 The World’s Most Remote Hotels. (Premiere, PGa) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 ABC World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Have I Got News For You U.S. (Mals, R) 2.50 Such Was Life. (R) 3.00 The Weekly Football Wrap. (R) 3.30 Plat Du Tour. 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 The Supervet. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 News. 12.00 Beach Cops. (PG, R) 12.30 Test Cricket: Pre-Game Show. 1.20 Cricket. First Test. Australia v India. Day 5. Morning session. (Please note: alternative schedule may be shown due to changes to cricket coverage). 3.20 Test Cricket: The Lunch Break. 4.00 Cricket. First Test. Australia v India. Day 5. Afternoon session. 6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 Postcards. (PG, R) 12.30 Getaway. (PG, R) 1.00 Space Invaders. (PGa, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. (PG)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
(Final, R) 1.20 Media Watch. (PG, R) 1.40 Parliament Question Time. 2.40 Grand
New Zealand. (R) 3.25 Long Lost
(PG, R) 4.10 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
7.30 Great Coastal Railway Journeys: Faversham To Chatham. 8.30 Who Do You Think You Are? Andrew Lloyd Webber. (Return) Andrew Lloyd Webber explores his roots. 9.40 Greatest Train Journeys From Above: Darjeeling Himalayan Railway. (R) Follows the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway. 10.35 SBS World News Late. 11.05 Babylon Berlin. (Ma) 12.50 Son Of. (MA15+v, R) 2.25 Love Your Home And Garden. (PGa, R) 3.20 Inside The Modelling Agency. (PGl, R) 4.15 Peer To Peer. (PG, R) 4.45 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Cricket. First Test. Australia v India. Day 5. Late afternoon session. 9.00 MOVIE: Kingsman: The Secret Service. (2014, MA15+lv, R) A troubled young man must prove his mettle, and save the world from a billionaire set on killing millions of people, after he is recruited as a candidate to join a secret British spy organisation. Taron Egerton, Colin Firth, Samuel L Jackson. 11.45 The Force: Behind The Line. (PG, R) Police conduct a search warrant. 12.15 Satisfaction. (MA15+as, R) 1.15 Your Money & Your Life. (PG, R)
2.00 Home Shopping.
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Travel Guides. (PGln, R) The travel guides head to France.
9.00 The Grand Tour. (Ml, R) Presenters Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May head to Whitby, England.
10.20 9News Late.
10.50 Resto My Ride Australia. (PG, R) The crew restores a HR Holden. 11.50 Transplant. (MA15+m)
12.35 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
2.30 The Garden Gurus. (R)
3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)
4.30 A Current Affair. (R)
5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Call The Midwife. 8.45 Inspector George Gently. 10.45 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 TV Shop. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.55 The Young And The Restless. 1.50 Explore. 2.00 Good Karma Hospital. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: The Last Days Of Dolwyn. (1949) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow.
6am Children’s Programs. Noon Gossip Girl. 2.00 The Golden Girls. 2.30 The Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 The
6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 Taskmaster Australia. (Final, PGals) Contestants deal with unreliable items, gnome names, new sins and pancake flips. 8.40 Just For Laughs Montreal. (Return, Mls) Tommy Little presents sets from the world’s famous stand-up stars, backstage action and a few surprises. 9.40 Law & Order: SVU. 10.40 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 11.05 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 12.05
Wednesday, November 27
ABC TV (2) SBS (3)
6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News
Mornings. 10.00 The Space Shuttle That Fell To Earth. (PG, R) 10.55 Q+A. (Final, R) 12.00
ABC News At Noon. 12.30 National Press Club Address. 1.35 Media Watch. (PG, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 3.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. (R) 3.30 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 4.15 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice.
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 7.30.
8.00 Hard Quiz. (PG) Presented by Tom Gleeson.
8.30 Question Everything. Presented by Wil Anderson and Jan Fran.
9.05 Fisk. (Final, Ml, R) Helen is plunged into crisis.
9.35 Planet America. (Final) A look at US politics.
10.05 Spicks And Specks. (Final, PG, R)
10.35 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (R)
11.20 ABC Late News.
11.35 The Business. (R) 11.50 Mother And Son. (Ml, R) 12.50 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 1.35 Killing Eve. (MA15+v, R) 2.20 Parliament Question Time. 3.20 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 4.05 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
SEVEN (6, 7)
6am Morning Programs. 10.05 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGa, R) 10.55 The World’s Most Remote Hotels. (PG) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 ABC World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Such Was Life. (R) 2.05 Secrets Of The Tower Of London. (PGas, R) 2.55 Plat Du Tour. 3.05 Dishing It Up. (PGls, R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 The Supervet. (PGa, 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: Evil Stepmom. (2021, Mav, R) 2.00 Motorbike Cops. (PGa, R) 2.15 Catch Phrase. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Michael Mosley: Wonders Of The Human Body. (PG) Presented by the late Michael Mosley.
8.30 The Jury: Death On The Staircase: The Reckoning. (M) The jury is locked in passionate debate. Anya says they are all full of doubts and Craig drops a bomb.
9.30 The Old Man. (Mal) Chase and Harper face decisive tests.
10.30 SBS World News Late.
11.00 Maxima. (Ma)
11.50 Pagan Peak. (Malnv, R)
2.40 Love Your Home And Garden. (PGa, R)
3.35 Paul O’Grady’s Little Heroes. (PGa, R)
4.25 Peer To Peer. (PG, R) 4.55 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 5.35pm Peter Rabbit. 5.45 Kiri And Lou. 5.55 Octonauts. 6.05 Kangaroo Beach. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Paddington. 6.40 Pfffirates. 6.50 Ginger And The Vegesaurs. 6.55 Hey Duggee. 7.05 Andy And The Band. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Little Lunch. 7.50 Operation Ouch! 8.20 BTN Newsbreak. 8.25 Doctor Who. 10.25 Merlin. 11.10 Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The Force: Behind The Line. (PG, R) Officers pursue a bright orange turbo charged car.
7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PG, R) Hosted by Lee Mack.
8.30 The Big Trip. (PG) After a quick break the roadtrippers take on local bowlers at Arno Bay before Nikki and Gyton race a camel. Later, they take on an epic selfie drop in the Flinders Ranges as Pia faces her fear.
9.30 MOVIE: Kingsman: The Golden Circle. (2017, MA15+sv, R) After the Kingsmen are attacked by a mysterious enemy, Eggsy and Merlin are the sole survivors. Taron Egerton, Colin Firth.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: Christmas In The Key Of Hark. (2020, G, R) Jamie Luner, Johnny Messner, Kassandra Clementi. 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.00[MELB]TippingPointAustralia.(PG) 5.30 WIN News.
6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo: Raising Gracie. (PGm) An abandoned koala joey is cared for.
8.30 Listing Melbourne. (Ml) Andrew invites the team to a winery, where tensions rise as he prepares to settle some unfinished business.
10.40 9News Late.
11.10 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (Mav) Stabler’s biggest ally is questioned.
12.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
1.00 Helloworld. (R)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
2.30 Global Shop. (R)
3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
TEN (5, 10)
6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Contestants compete in a high-stakes game where they must beat The Banker to win a cash prize. 6.30 The Project. The hosts and guest panellists take a look at the day’s news, events and hot topics. 7.30 Shark Tank. (a) A former model freezes during her pitch. Social media influencers pitch their feminine outdoor swag. 8.40 NCIS. (Mv) NCIS works with the CIA to discover what secrets are being kept by Captain Butler, an aging former spy. 9.40 NCIS: Origins. 10.40 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 11.05 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 12.05 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Hosted by Stephen Colbert. 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am WorldWatch. 10.00 The
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 MOVIE: Memphis Belle. (1990, PG) 10.35 MOVIE: Sweet November. (2001, M) 12.40am Late Programs. 6am Shopping. 6.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 Harry’s
ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. Noon Gossip Girl. 2.00 The Golden Girls. 2.30 The Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 The Golden Girls. 6.30 The Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 Love Island Australia. 9.50 MOVIE: Get Smart. (2008, PG) Midnight Seinfeld. 1.00
6am Morning Programs. 2pm Settle Down Place. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 4.05 Cities Of Gold. 4.35 Motown Magic. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 Te Ao With Moana. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News. 6.40 Brazil Untamed. 7.30 Philly DA: Breaking The Law. 8.30 MOVIE: The Man From Snowy River. (1982, PG) 10.20 Carpool Koorioke. 10.30 MOVIE: The Man From Snowy River II. (1988, PG) 12.15am Late Programs. NITV (34)
SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)
9GO! (82, 93) 6am
Rabbit-Proof Fence. Continued. (2002, PG) 7.25 Red Obsession. (2013, PG) 8.55 Skies Of Lebanon. (2020, PG, Italian) 10.40 The Perfect Dinner. (2022, M, Italian) 12.40pm The Code Of Silence. (2022, M, Italian) 2.50 The Movie Show. 3.25 Jersey. (2019, PG, Telugu) 6.20 Five Flights Up. (2014, PG) 8.00 The Longest Week. (2014, M) 9.35 Lord Of The Ants. (2022, M, Italian) 12.10am Late Programs.
Thursday, November 28
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4.00 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 A Football Life. 10.00 Storage Wars. 10.30 American Resto. 11.00 American Pickers. Noon Pawn Stars. 1.00 Outback Truckers. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Storage Wars: New York. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Resto. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.00 Cricket. Women’s Big Bash League. The Eliminator. 10.30 World’s Wildest Police Videos. 11.30 Late Programs.
3.00 Bakugan. 3.30
ABC TV (2) SBS (3) SEVEN (6, 7) TEN
6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Australian Story. (R) 10.30 Back Roads. (R) 11.00 Plum. (Mls, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Grand Designs Australia. (PG, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. (Final) 3.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. (R) 3.30 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 4.15 Grand Designs: The Streets. (PG, R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6am Morning Programs. 10.05 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGa, R) 10.55 The World’s Most Remote Hotels. 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 ABC World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Such Was Life. (R) 2.10 Christmas At The Tower Of London. (PG, R) 3.00 Plat Du Tour. 3.10 Dishing It Up. (PG, R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 The Supervet. (PGa, 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: Sea Of Suspicion. (2021, Masv) Michaela Kurimsky, Alan Van Sprang, Jack Fulton. 2.00 Your Money & Your Life. (PG) 2.30 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: UnPerfect Christmas Wish. (2022, PGa, R) Alys Crocker, David Pinard, Bukola Walfall. 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.00[MELB]TippingPointAustralia.(PG, R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
(PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 7.30.
8.00 Grand Designs Australia: Strath Creek. Hosted by Anthony Burke.
9.00 Long Lost Family. (Final) Hosted by Davina McCall and Nicky Campbell. 9.45 Fake Or Fortune? De Chirico. (R) The provenance of a still life is explored.
10.45 ABC Late News.
11.00 The Business. (R)
11.15 Grand Designs: The Streets. (PG, R)
12.05 Killing Eve. (Mav, R) 12.50 Parliament Question Time. (Final) 1.50 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 2.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 The Soundtrack Of Australia. (R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG) Ernie Dingo learns what it takes to be a cameleer.
8.30 The Body On Somerton Beach. (Ma, R) Explores the enduring mystery surrounding the discovery of a body on Adelaide’s Somerton Beach in 1948.
9.20 Miniseries: Steeltown Murders. (Malv) The swabbing operation is set in motion.
10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 Miniseries: The Typist. (Masv, R) 12.05 Pandore. (Mls, R) 2.55 Love Your Home And Garden. (R) 3.50 Paul O’Grady’s Little Heroes. (PG, R) 4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 The Force: Behind The Line. (PG, R) Narrated by Simon Reeve.
7.30 Highway Patrol. (Ma) Documents the work of the highway patrol.
8.30 The Front Bar: Cricket Edition. (Ml) Sam Pang, Mick Molloy and Andy Maher take a lighter look at the cricketing world.
9.30 The Test: Feature Length Special. (PG) Follows the Australian Men’s Test cricket team on their 2023 UK tour. 11.00 Unbelievable Moments Caught On Camera. (PG, R) Footage of headline-grabbing moments.
8.30 Emergency. (Mlm) At The Royal Melbourne Hospital’s emergency department, doctors fear a cyclist has life-changing injuries.
9.30 A+E After Dark. (Mlm) Police bring in an abusive male.
(Mm, R)
22 November,
Hayden starts stint as new mayor
Cr Sarah Hayden will serve as Golden Plains Shire mayor after being elected on Tuesday November 19.
Cr Hayden’s election completes the make-up of the new council that will serve a four-year term. Alongside Cr Hayden will be Lachlan Glen, Des Phelan, Brett Cunningham, Emma Robbins, Helen Kirby and Owen Sharkey.
Council decided not to elect a deputy mayor this year.
“I am honoured and profoundly grateful to my fellow councillors for giving me this opportunity,” Cr Hayden said.
“This role is not about me or one individual,
it is about collaboration, teamwork and shared visions for our community’s future. Serving as mayor is a privilege and I am committed to listening, engaging and advocating for the needs of our community.
“As mayor, my priority will be to ensure that every voice in our community is heard and respected. Whether they live in the heart of our own towns or in our more rural areas, our community’s concerns, aspirations and hopes matter. We have a big responsibility ahead of us and our community expects strong and effective representation, and we can’t lose sight of that.
“I am committed to fostering a spirit of openness and accountability, ensuring that we remain a council of the people and for the people. We have exciting opportunities ahead and we also face challenges that require thoughtful, proactive and united responses. Together, we will focus on creating sustainable growth, enhancing local infrastructure, supporting small businesses and ensuring that our community remains vibrant, inclusive and welcoming for all.
“To outgoing mayor, Cr Brett Cunningham, thank you for your leadership, dedication and the hard work you have invested in this role.”
Wheels turn on ute fundraising goal
A local social enterprise is fundraising for a new vehicle to help expand its community development projects and maximise their impact.
A profit-for-purpose organisation focused on urban agriculture and therapeutic horticulture, Wyld Work Projects runs a multitude of projects at its community farm on the Bellarine, the Geelong Botanic Gardens, Cloverdale Community Centre and The Heights historic property in Newtown.
Having delivered projects such as Greening the Mall in Centrepoint Arcade, Wyld Work Projects works with organisations such as Corrections Victoria, local neighbourhood
houses and food assistance groups in Geelong and the Bellarine.
The fundraising campaign seeks to raise $20,000 by November 25 to buy a new ute from local dealership Blood Toyota to be better able to expand program reach, transport plants and deliver produce around the region.
Founder Rebecca Taylor said asking the community for help had been confronting given the work the organisation has done to be self-sufficientrather than relyingongrants,but the new ute would be a “game-changer“.
“Absolutely every centre of profit that we make goes straight back into our programs and projects to expand what we currently offer or it
goes into new opportunities,” Ms Taylor said.
Ms Taylor said the biggest impacts she saw on Wyld Work program participants were a growth in self-esteem and a greater sense of connection to the community around them.
“The look on someone’s face the first time they manage to have a seed sprout for them, or they pick the first strawberry that they’ve ever grown, there’s just no words to describe that,” she said.
Visit gofundme.com/f/much-needed-ute to contributeoremailcontact@wyldworkprojects. com.au to donate directly.
Fire Danger Period to begin
The Barwon South West faces an increased fire risk leading into summer as the region prepares to enter the Fire Danger Period (FDP).
The FDP will begin in the City of Greater Geelong, Surf Coast Shire, Borough of Queenscliffe, and Golden Plains Shire (District 15) at 1am on Monday, November 25.
Country Fire Authority (CFA) South West Region deputy chief officer Adrian Gutsche said the CFA would be ready to respond and support the community following a drier-than-average autumn and winter.
“We’re asking people to keep an eye out on the VicEmergency App and CFA website, to be aware of the fire danger ratings and to know what their plan is should a fire event arise,” he said.
“While we’ve had some recent rain, we are concerned this has caused additional growth in surrounding vegetation and will soon dry out, adding to the underlying fire risk.
“If you can take the time this week to finalise preparing your properties, we strongly suggest you do so, whether that is reducing vegetation around your property or clearing your gutters.”
No burn-offs will be permitted during the FDP without a Permit to Burn, which people can apply for on Fire Permits Victoria’s website.
Lighting fires without a permit could bring a penalty of more than $21,800 and/or 12 months imprisonment.
Visit cfa.vic.gov.au for more information about the FDP and how to prepare for the upcoming bushfire season.
Golden Plains Shire mayor Sarah Hayden. (Supplied)
Wyld Work Projects founder Rebecca Taylor. (Ivan Kemp) 444465_04
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People on the streets are very strong and resilient ... they get up every day and keep on going, which is amazing to me ’’Maggie O’Neill
Life on the streets reality check
Two members of The Outpost have lived on the streets to raise awareness for homelessness in Geelong. Chair Amy Flint and board member Maggie O’Neill left their homes on November 3 for a week as part of the homelessness service’s ‘Week on the Streets’ initiative. Jena Carr speaks with them about the experience.
Amy Flint and Maggie O’Neill have walked in the footsteps of Geelong’s homeless community and spent a week living on the streets.
The women left the safety and comfort of their homes with only the clothes on their backs at noon on November 3 to experience what it would be like to live on the streets.
Maggiesaidtheystartedtheweekbywalking into the Geelong CBD while looking for places to sleep and eat.
“We were thinking about who we could ask so that we could get blankets or something to keep us warm at night because we had nothing with us,” she said.
“We were also looking for somewhere to eat because we were quite hungry by the end of the day. It was quite uncomfortable going up to complete strangers and asking for help.
“It was challenging in that we had to spark up conversations with people from the public, and we had to ask them where we could find dinner, what we could do, where we could go.
“It was quite challenging to find somewhere to sleep on that first night that was safe, shelteredandaccessible.Wewereluckyenough to sleep out in front of Kardinia Park in one of the shelters.
“Thatwasareallygoodspotasithadsecurity cameras around it, we were sheltered from the weather, and we had access to bathrooms that were open 24 hours.
“Finding somewhere to sleep at night, you justneverknowwhat’sgoingtohappen,sothat was quite daunting, but we were really lucky in the spot that we found and the people we came across.”
Accessing basic necessities such as a toilet or shower was one of the biggest challenges with Amy surprised at the lack of available services.
“We had assumed that we could shower and useatoilet,whichwasanincorrectassumption.
So even when looking for places to sleep, the city closes the toilets at 9.30pm,” she said.
“So, when people complain about our alleys, that smell of urine, there’s a reason for that, and that’s because there are no toilets that are publicly available.
“We tracked from Kardinia Park down to Eastern Beach with a 20-kilo pack for most days, and that hot water gets shut off at 10am.
“Although we were up bright and early anyways, it didn’t quite make sense to us why there wouldn’t be hot water available, even to families who were bathing with their children.
“There were also water taps that seemed to have been dismantled that weren’t operational. We didn’t realise that access to drinking water would be hard to find.
“With the physical toll that sleeping rough has on the body, I had bruising on my outer thighs. I hadn’t really understood why I had that kind of bruising, but it was from sleeping on the concrete.”
‘Week on the Streets’ was an initiative of Geelong homelessness support service The Outpost to raise awareness of the challenges faced by those without stable housing.
Amy, chair of The Outpost, said it was “challenging to get the real depths of homelessness” in a week, but they got a clear glimpse into other people’s lives.
“We wanted to ensure that we mitigated risk as much as possible whilst being incredibly genuine and true to the experience,” she said.
“The experience was much more than we had anticipated. We didn’t know what we woulduncoverwhenwalkingoutofourhomes on Sunday, but it went better than we expected.
“We learnt a lot about the people sleeping roughbyspendingvaluabletimewithoutlimits or barriers. So, we got to integrate ourselves into the world of rough sleepers.
“The first couple of nights, it was a real
challenge to feel safe, and then we did acclimatise quite quickly...but nowhere across the experience did we encounter any people that made us feel unsafe.
“After they saw that we’ve done a couple of days and that our mission was to advocate and raise awareness for homelessness, they really took us into their community.”
Maggie, a board member of The Outpost, said the women couldn’t use any prior knowledge they had about the services around Geelong as part of the initiative.
“We were lucky enough to be told about The Outpost on our first night, so we were able to have a meal, and we got to know a lot of the guys that access it,” she said.
“We wanted to highlight the service providers around Geelong and see what the
gaps were, what we were missing, what we could do better, and how we could support the community better.”
Maggie said they also spent an afternoon begging on the street to get a feel for what that would be like for the homeless community as part of the initiative.
“I found it really hard dealing with the judgement from the public and the looks and comments we would get. I found that quite challenging because I’d never been in a situation like that,” she said.
“We had a lot of dirty looks, and a few young people came past and made comments like, ‘I smellpoor’,orpeopletellingmethatmyfamily didn’t love me, and just all sorts of terrible comments.
“They didn’t read the little sign we had that said, ‘Homeless, can you help? Sleeping rough for a week to raise awareness. All donations go to The Outpost’, but many people didn’t read that.
“If you were actually homeless and had mental health issues or were struggling with substance abuse, those comments could affect you, and you could spiral. So, it was quite tough.
“People on the streets are very strong and resilient. They have trauma and so many challenges, but they get up every day and keep on going, which is amazing to me.
“We just need to say hello and smile at them, so they don’t feel invisible... The most important thing is to acknowledge that they’re a human being going through a tough time.
“We also have to realise that the majority of usareallonepaycheckawayfrombeinginthis situation, so don’t be so quick to judge.”
Amy and Maggie returned home on Sunday, November 10, and both said they better understood the community they look after and the services on offer.
Amy Flint and Maggie O’Neill with Steve, a member of Geelong’s homelessness community.
The Outpost chair Amy Flint and board member Maggie O’Neill have spent a week on the streets. (Pictures: Ivan Kemp) 443360
FROM THE ARCHIVES
The Geelong Independent looks back through the pages of our archives
17 years ago
November 23, 2007
The Geelong region is on the verge of losing its last Liberal MP at tomorrow’s election, according to bookies and opinion polls. But embattled veteran MP Stewart McArthur said yesterday he was confident of holding his seat after failing to detect a mood for change “on the ground” in Corangamite.
14 years ago
November 26, 2010
Tradersfearingtheywillbesqueezedoutwhen Geelong’s waterfront Edgewater complex goes to market are planning to fight back against their high rents.
The businesses are showing a “united front” to freeze further costs after two other tenants of the failed Edgewater went into liquidation in the first 18 months.
8 years ago
November 25, 2016
Geelong residents should keep their mayoral vote, according to an online survey for a Citizens’ Jury deciding the city’s next council structure.
Fifty-nine per cent of 956 respondents in the Democracy in Geelong survey wanted to retain the directly elected mayor.
1 year ago
November 24, 2023
As thousands are caught in the crossfire in Gaza, City officials have barred Geelong councillors from even discussing the idea of supporting a ceasefire in the war-torn area. Councillors Sarah Hathway and Jim Mason submitted notices of motion calling for a ceasefire and the return of Hamas hostages, but were disallowed from doing so by Geelong chief executive Ali Wastie.
Enjoy the biggest rumble in town
By Matt Hewson
Getreadytorumblewhenprowrestlingreturns to Geelong West Town Hall next weekend.
MXW Pro Wrestling will bring all the piledrivers, flying elbows and figure four leglocks one could hope for when the second annual All 4 One event comes to town on Saturday, November 30.
Featuring seven separate events, including the 20-person All 4 One Rumble, the highlight of the evening will be the headline matchup between former WWE superstar Bobby Fish and Aussie star Ritchie Taylor.
MXW owner and promoter Ash Loft said the show was the best opportunity to fly Fish across from the US, given the support Geelong
showed for wrestling events.
“(Fish) is known for his hard strikes; his style is more like an MMA style, so a lot of kicks and submissions,” Loft said.
“People see wrestling as fake, but when you see this guy you’ll question if it’s fake or not because he hits that hard.
“We’ve matched him up with the biggest Australianthatwehaveonourrosterandwho’s a local to Geelong, Ritchie Taylor.
“It’sabigopportunitybecauseRitchhasdone it all in Australia. This is a big test, not only for Ritchie Taylor, but for Australian wrestling in general, as he has been one of the benchmarks in Australian wrestling for 10-plus years.”
The night will also see MXW Ascend champion Ace Shack defend his title against
long time rival Mike Kaos, while Zane Zodiac will battle his brother Jason Crash, continuing the family feud that began last time they came to Geelong.
Loft encouraged people who had never been to see live wrestling to come along and see what it was all about.
“You can expect a mix of everything; there will be action, drama, comedy,” he said.
“It is more entertainment than it is a sport. I know people have that sour taste in their mouth for wrestling… but you just have to let your guard down and enjoy the night. There’s something for everyone in this show.”
Visit events.humanitix.com/ mxw-all-4-one-ii for tickets. Doors open at 6.30pm, belltime is 7pm.
Geelong first stop for NZ reggae stars
One of the world’s biggest roots reggae bands kick off the Victorian leg of their Australian tour in Geelong this week.
All-Maori reggae phenomenon Katchafire will light up the Barwon Club when they play the first of four Victorian shows on Thursday, November 28.
Originally formed in Hamilton (NZ) in 1997 as a Bob Marley tribute band, they have gone on to become a reggae-rock force in their own right, renowned for their unforgettable live performances.
With six albums, five of which peaked in the top 10 in New Zealand, released over 15 years, openingshowsformassiveactslikeTheWailers and touring the world, Katchafire have been ambassadors for their country and culture.
The Australian tour coincides with the release of a remixed and remastered version of Seriously, a track from 2003 album Revival.
Redubbed Seriously (Revived Version), founding member and vocalist Logan Bell said the track was a “love lament” about the missed opportunities during those early days in the band.
“We were pretty driven to make a career out of music and I would put those (romantic) pursuits to the side because the band took precedence over everything else,” he said.
“When the album came out it was at the beginning of a massive reggae resurgence, and our message was for the under-represented, oppressed and down-trodden, speaking directly to like-minded people.
“We were igniting and raising consciousness using reggae music to push our message to the world to where it needed to be.”
Seriously is not the only song due for revivification. The band has been working on remixes of all the tracks from Revival with “a host of special guests from the global reggae world”.
“Originally recorded around 2000, the Revival album was the band’s first time together in a studio, our first time tracking and mixing and they weren’t as hands-on as they are now with the process,” he said.
“We felt that certain aspects of the finished album left us wanting, so remixing the album is something we’ve always talked about.
“Twenty-three years on we got the chance,
and it was really fun to hear the original studio performances. They still stand up today and it made me feel real proud of those early recordings and the OG team.”
Katchafire will be supported at the Barwon Club by fellow NZ acts Laughton Kora and Indica.
Chorale music for the ages
As the Christmas season approaches Geelong Chorale will present a special musical journey featuring choral music inspired by the Virgin Mary.
With a program spanning over 800 years, the Ave Maria concert will include works from classical giants such as Tchaikovsky, Bach, Rachmaninov and Palestrina,aswellasmoremodernworks from Bruckner, Stravinsky , Howells and Lauridsen.
Performing at All Saints’ Church in Newtown, the ensemble’s nearly 40 choristers will be led by conductor Allister Cox OAM and accompanied by Kristine Mellens on the piano.
Cox said while the group was not a church choir and the concert was not a church service, All Saints’ was the perfect venue for the program.
“So much of the great choral music was written for religious purposes, and we just wanted to have a bit of a different take on Christmas,” he said.
“We normally do something that’s Christmas related, and I suppose if you analyse it, something like the Ave Maria comes from the Annunciation, where the angel Gabriel is supposed to have visited Mary and told her that she’s going to be the mother (of Jesus).
“That’s actually celebrated in March. So in a funny sort of way, we’re doing a Christmas concert that’s not technically about Christmas. But I think it is beautifulchoralmusicandithasspanned so many centuries.”
The Geelong Chorale presents Ave Maria at 5pm, Saturday, November 30.
Matt Hewson
NZ reggae legends Katchafire. (Supplied)
Former WWE star Bobby Fish will headline All 4 One at Geelong West Town Hall. (Supplied)
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4 Major sale (9)
9 Camper (7)
10 Relating to the natural emblem of a clan or tribe (7)
11 Thoughts; ideas (7)
12 Made sense (5,2)
13 Well pleased (9)
15 Bag (4)
17 Just (4)
19 Pain in a nerve pathway (9)
22 Common crumble ingredient (7)
25 Forbidden (7)
26 US state home to the Grand Canyon (7)
27 Scrutinise (7)
28 Designer of goods and structures (9)
29 French painter, Edgar – (5) DOWN
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4 Danish writer, Hans – Andersen (9)
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6 Valued (5)
7 Travelling from place to place (7)
8 Break loose (6)
14 Undeniably (5)
15 Right side of a ship (9)
16 Loss of hair (8)
18 Hurting (7)
20 Getting bigger (7)
21 Polished (6)
23 Bedeck (5)
24 Hold responsible (for something bad) (5)
apostrophes or plural nouns ending in “s”.
7 Which reality series did singer Kesha (pictured) appear in before she rose to fame?
8 In the first instalment of the Curious George children’s book series, who is George’s companion?
9 Which famous explorer is
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.
Arts and craft markets
Arts and crafts stalls from local creatives and artisans. Saturday December 7 at Belmont Library 9.30am-2pm; Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 10.30am-2.30pm; Torquay Library 10am-1pm; Leopold Library 10am-1pm.
Christmas on the Hill
South Valley Baptist Church Valley Baptist Church, Saturday December 7, 4pm. All are invited for delicious food, fun activities and Christmas carols.
James, 0403 338 450
Ballroom dance
Leopold Hall, Leopold Hall, 805-809 Bellarine Highway, Saturday November 23, 7.30-11pm, $10 includes supper, music Charles.
0400 500 402
Jukebox rockers
Phoenix playing at Club Italia, Moolap, Saturday December 7, 7.30-11.30pm.
geelongjukeboxrockers.com
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
Dragons Abreast Geelong Dragon boating for breast cancer survivors, Saturdays 12.30pm, Geelong Canoe Club, Marnock Road, Highton. Free come and try.
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.
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 all over greater Geelong - see which one is right for you.
Les, 0428 466 446
Grovedale Marshall Probus
Second Thursday of the month,10am at The Grovedale Hub, 45 Heyers Road, Grovedale.
Anne, 0425 356 973
Chess Group chess lessons at Geelong West. Suitable for beginners who have a reasonably firm understanding of the game rules. Kids and adults welcome.
Isaac, isaacsmith5603@gmail.com or 0406 199 457
Community kitchen
Do you enjoy cooking or want to learn cooking and budgeting skills with a small group of like-minded people in your community? Are you interested in volunteering to facilitate a Community Kitchen?
healthycommunities@barwonhealth.org.
au
Croquet
Drysdale Bowling & Croquet Club, Clifton Springs Road, Tuesdays from 10am for training, bring a friend.
0428 740 591
Barefoot bowls
Bareena Bowling Club, Newtown, Friday twilight starting 6pm. $15 covers bowls and BBQ. Drinks at Crackerjack bar prices.
Wendy, 0401 221 061
Grovedale East Ladies Probus
Fourth Monday of each month, 9.30am, Belmont RSL.
Sally Nelson, 0402 450 610
Belmont Central Combined Probus
Second Wednesday of each month, 10am, Waurn Ponds Hotel.
0417 555 547
Waurn Ponds Combined Probus Fourth Wednesday of the month, 10am. Maximum 100 members.
probussouthpacific.org/microsites/waurn
Lions Club of Geelong Meets 1st and 3rd Monday of each month. Contact below for venues and times.
geelong.vic@lions.org.au or 0408 599 962
Dancer’s Club Ballroom dancing Wednesdays
7.30-10.30pm, Leopold Hall, Bellarine Highway. Cost: $8, includes light supper.
Russ, 5250 1937
Geelong Harmony Chorus Women’s four-part harmony singing. All ages encouraged. Rehearsals Mondays 6.45pm at Herne Hill.
contact@geelongharmony.com.au, or 0406 666 737
Christmas trees
St Paul’s Anglican Church Festival of Christmas Trees, Friday November 29, 171-175 Latrobe Terrace, 6-9pm - live music, kids activities, Saturday November 30, 10am-3pm, kids activities, Christmas stall. Ruth, 0423 023 263
Geelong Welsh Ladies Choir
Small ladies choir who require no knowledge of the Welsh language. Meet Wednesdays 7pm at St Luke’s, Highton to help each other sing in Welsh and English.
0413 406 433, or welshladieschoir.com.au
Chess clubs
Ocean Grove, Tuesdays at 1.30pm at 101 The Terrace, Ocean Grove; Portarlington, Mondays at 9.30am, Parks Hall, 87 Newcombe Street, Portarlington; and St Leonards, Thursdays at 9.30am, unit 2 1375-1377 Murradoc Road (on Blanche Street), St Leonards.
Meets third Sunday of the month, 56 Russell Street, Newtown, 10am-3pm. 0419 591 432, or geelong.heritage@scoutsvictoria.com.au
Dancer’s Club Geelong Ballroom dance weekly, Leopold Hall 7.30-10.30pm. Admission $8 includes supper. Old time, New Vogue and Latin. CDs by Puff and Damian.
Russ, 5250 1937
Life Activities Club [Geelong Inc] Arvo tea dance every Thursday, Belmont Pavilion, 2pm-4pm, $5 entry.
Val, 5251 3529
Belmont Combined Probus First Monday of the month, 9.30am, Geelong RSL Function Room, 50 Barwon Heads Road. New members and visitors welcome
Pam 0408 520 931, or leave a message on 5243 4042
Barwon Valley Belmont Probus First Thursday of the month, 10am, Waurn
Ponds Hotel.
mMmbership officer, 0407 333 263, or bobstafford@ozemail.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
Peace meditation
Non-religious secular group. Our own peace is the basis of world peace. Whittington Neighbourhood House, 20 Worden Court, Whittington, Thursday November 21, 11am-12.30pm.
Graeme, 0438 785 512
Live music
Bellarine Country Music Group meets Friday nights at Belmont Park Pavilion, music 7pm-10pm, $10 entry all welcome. Guest Artist November 15 is Vanessa Sanger.
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
Adult tap dancing
Fun, fitness and exercise. Mondays 9.30am, Grovedale.
Liz, 0408 372 413, or lizking00@gmail.com
Live music
Country Heartbeat Allstars every Friday 7-10pm, 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
Out and about
Independent photographer Ivan Kemp was at the Barwon River at the end of Pakington Street on Tuesday to see who was out and about.
1/ Emma Mill with her son Fergus. 2/ Mary Harvey with Millie. 3/ John Buckley with Bonnie. 4/ Sandra Boast, Loretta Dixon, June Charleston and Coral Witcombe. 5/ Sian Mortlock. 6/ Kathryn Rogulskyj and Kate O’Halloran with Buddy. 7/ Steve Walsh and George Peachy. 8/ Karen Angelovich and Judith Wallace with Frank. 9/ Georgia Goodacre and Bryce Goodship. 10/ Paris Hester. 11/ Hilary Lloyd and Greg O’Toole. 12/ Larnee Maverengo with daughter Zuri. (Pictures: Ivan Kemp) 444489
Telstra plans to upgrade a telecommunications facility, Geelong Memorial Park, 40-110 Burvilles Rd, Armstrong Creek VIC 3217 (RFNSA No. 3216024)
1. The proposed facility consists of the following to improve Telstra’s mobile phone network, including 4G / 5G:
• Relocating the existing Telstra headframe to the top of the new 5m pole extension installed on top of the existing monopole;
• Remove 12 existing panel antennas and install six new panel antennas (each <2.8m in length)
• Remove three existing TMAs and install six new TMAs
• Remove 18 existing RRUs and install three new RRUs
• Installation, relocation, and removal of ancillary equipment including antenna mounts, feeders, cabling, combiners, and other associated equipment; and
• Works within the existing equipment shelter.
2. Telstra regards the proposed installation as exempt development under the City of Greater Geelong Clause 52.19 and a Low-Impact Facility under the Telecommunications (Low-impact Facilities) Determination based on the description above. The proposed infrastructure will comply with ACMA EME regulatory arrangements.
3. In accordance with Section 7 of C564:2020 Mobile Phone Base Station Deployment Code, we invite you to provide feedback about the proposal. Further information and/ or comments should be directed to: Jordan Leverington on behalf of Telstra, via email to telstra.submissions@servicestream.com.au, phone: 0458 011 882, via post to Planning Consultant, Service Stream, Level 3, Tower B, Zenith Centre, 821 Pacific Highway, Chatswood NSW 2067 by 5pm, Tuesday 10 December 2024.
The MG3 is a light hatch and the smallest model offered by the company.
It’s a car built very much to a price, targeted at first time drivers and those who haven’t got much to spend.
Although the latest model scores the same disappointing three stars for safety as its predecessor, ANCAP which tests the cars reveals it narrowly missed out on a four-star result and its comments are encouraging.
Withalittleworkperhaps,thecompanymay be able to turn the result around (although the whole safety thing seems to be lost on buyers looking for a bargain).
Styling
The new MG3 is edgier and sharper-looking than its predecessor.
As always it is difficult to nail down the grades and prices of cars offered.
MG3 now comes with a standard petrol engineandnowalsoasamoredesirablehybrid.
There are two grades, Excite and Essence, priced from $23,990 and $25,990 respectively. Excite + (Hybrid) is $27,990 and Essence + (Hybrid) is $29,990.
Driveaway pricing varies from state to state.
Our test vehicle is the MG3 Essence with a standard petrol- engine, paired with a CVT-style continuously variable auto.
Standard equipment includes cloth trim and single-zone air conditioning, with rear air vents, manual-adjust seats, 16-inch alloy wheels, push-button start, adaptive cruise control, auto halogen headlights, LED daytime running lights, rear parking sensors, electric auto fold side mirrors and follow me home lights.
Essence adds a sunroof, LED headlights, keyless entry, rain-sensing wipers, leather steeringwheel,combinationclothandartificial leather trim and a front centre armrest.
On a more positive note MGS is covered by an industry leading 10-year, 250,000km warranty.
Infotainment
Infotainment consists of a 10.25-inch touchscreen, Bluetooth with limited voice
control, AM/FM radio, wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and six-speaker audio.
Stepping up to the Essence adds DAB+ digital radio and satellite navigation.
There’saUSB-AandUSB-Cportinthefront, alongwitha12-voltoutlet,plusanotherUSB-A port in the back and another USB-A port locatedneartherearvisionmirror,presumably for powering dash cams and the like.
Safety
And now for the big one, safety.
The previous model now in runout remains unrated for safety.
Reading between the lines MG put in some hard yards to lift the safety reputation of the MG3, but it still gets a miserable three stars from ANCAP.
Six airbags and a reverse camera are standard.
Also standard is Autonomous emergency braking (Car-to-Car, Vulnerable Road User and Junction Assist) as well as a lane support system with lane keep assist (LKA), lane departure warning (LDW) and emergency lane keeping (ELK), are standard, together with traffic jam assist, steering, acceleration, braking assistance, blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert.
An advanced speed assistance system (SAS) with speed sign recognition is also standard.
Essence ups the ante with a 360 degree surround-view camera system.
Engines/transmissions
A revised 1.5-litre four cylinder petrol- engine produces 81kW at 6000 rpm of power and 142Nm at 4500 rpm, slightly down on the previous model which offered 82kW and 150Nm.
In comparison the Hybrid delivers a combined 155kW and 425Nm which is, quite frankly, amazing.
The engine in our test vehicle is hooked up to a CVT-style auto, with drive to the front wheels.
It replaces a four-speed auto - allegedly.
Driving
When the MG3 was released a couple of years ago, it was difficult to get a drive in one.
Word had it the company was trying to keep itawayfromthemediaandthefewreviewsthat did emerge were far from flattering.
Safety was an issue.
Fast forward and the company says the new model has been completely redesigned, with a newplatform,newinteriorandexteriordesign, superior performance and improved fuel economy.
Our time had come.
MG3 remains a small hatch and as such rear legroom and boot space are obviously limited, but at least rear seat passengers get air outlets.
The seats are reasonably comfortable, but the steering wheel lacks reach adjustment so finding the ideal driving position could be a chore.
The touchscreen and instrument panels have been replaced with more responsive, free-standing units.
However, their operation could be more intuitive, and it took us some time to work out to activate cruise control (it’s the little steering wheel icon on the steering wheel).
Driving the car for the first time, it is impressively quiet inside, making conversation easy.
Our phone took a couple of goes to hook up,
but after that it was reconnected without any dramas.
Although it comes with CarPlay and AndroidAuto,bothrequireacableandwireless charging is conspicuously absent.
Voice activation is also limited to apps, or so the message said, and the built in navigation in Essence would not respond to commands. With a 45-litre tank, fuel consumption is rated at 6.0L/100km and it takes standard unleaded.
CO2 emissions are a claimed 139 g/km. Performanceisinaword…underwhelming. It’sokayonceitisupandrunning,andnolonger under any kind of stress. But acceleration is a challenge, with little assistance from the CVT whichfeelsandactslikeafour-speedauto-and overtaking is a no, no.
Two drive modes are offered, Normal and Eco,accessedbyflickingthetransmissionlever left or right.
In Eco mode, however, one can change gears manually, by pushing backwards or forwards, with eight steps or gears from which to choose. This is the only mode that brings any joy to the act of driving this car.
TheMG3instandardpetrolguiseatleastwill appeal only to someone who has no previous experience of driving.
It’s okay for getting from A to B, but we’d hate to see what it goes like with four people aboard - pretty slowly at a guess.
On the upside, ride and handling are okay. There’s plenty of body roll in corners, but unlikesomecarswe’vedriven,theMG3doesn’t get out of shape.
It doesn’t use much fuel. We were getting a long-term average of 7.6L/100km and short-term average of 6.7L/100km.
A space saver spare is provided in the event of a flat tyre.
Summing up
Looking forward to driving the hybrid version. Sure, it’s $4000 more, but it sounds like the extra power could transform this car. We’d suggest dropping the petrol-model altogether and lowering the price of the hybrid. Those interested should also check out the Suzuki Swift which is available for around the same price with a hybrid.
The new MG3 is edgier and sharper-looking than its predecessor. (Pictures: Supplied)
Torquay wins midweek bowls
Independent photographer Ivan Kemp was at Ocean Grove on Tuesday for midweek bowls and the Division 7 game between Ocean Grove and Torquay which Torquay won 78 to 35.
Trevor Wilson (top), Wayne Canning (above), and Mavis Harling (right).
Loretta Curwood.
Barbara Gilbert.
Graeme McTaggart, and below, Robyn Cary.
Hank Doedee.
Mark Coombs.
Jan Hudson. (Pictures: Ivan Kemp) 443888
Gail Hannan for Torquay.
Yvonne Harrigan for Ocean Grove.
Lalor taken at pick one in AFL draft
Geelong Grammar’s Sam Lalor is living the dream after being drafted by Richmond at pick one on Wednesday night.
The highly touted midfielder was widely predicted to be taken by the Tigers and that was the case.
Lalor was told by the Tigers in the lead up to the draft that he would go pick one.
“Found out on Monday night, had to keep it quiet,” he said the day after the draft. “Told some close friends and family, but to find out and everyone find out last night was special.
“I’m glad it’s over now.”
Lalor said his phone had blown up overnight with messages, including heaps from his new teammates.
Many of his new teammates were at Marvel last night to welcome him and the other draftees to the club.
Lalor said all of them made him a bit star struck.
“They were at the function last night and it was good to meet a lot of them, they were really nice to us,” he said.
“I think we are going to get into the club and have some really nice connection. It’s pretty early, even the boys who weren’t there were sending us messages and stuff.
“It’s pretty special.”
Lalor said he’s looking forward to getting into it.
Trent Cotchin. (Michael Willson/AFL Photos)
“There’s obviously a lot of pressure, but I think with Richmond this year they’ve got a lot of picks, so not all the spotlight’s going to be on me, which is what I’m looking forward to,“ Lalor told Fox Footy.
“And I think just getting into a really good club like Richmond is gonna be so good and I can’t wait.”
LalorhasputhishandupforDustinMartin’s famous number four jumper and taken early comparisons to the retired Richmond legend in his stride.
He said he had yet to find out what number he would wear.
Lalor has modelled his game on triple-premiership great Martin and
Collingwood gun Jordan De Goey, attracting attention at junior level with his powerful frame and knack of fending off opponents.
“It’s pretty hard to play like him, but I suppose some of the things I do on the field are kind of like him,“ Lalor said of comparisons to Martin.
“He’s someone I’ve watched growing up, so I’d love to play like him.
“For me, I don’t look into it too much. I just can’t wait to get in there, chip away and work hard.”
Lalor’slocalclub,BacchusMarshheldadraft night function along with the Bacchus Marsh Cricket Club.
He said it was pretty special to see.
“They loved it,” he said. “I received a video of the footy-cricket club in the rooms, they were up and about. They’ve been awesome for me, footy and cricket club, I can’t thank them enough.”
Lalor was one of six Tigers players who were picked up on night one of the draft.
The new number one pick said it was special to share the journey with them.
“Not all the spotlight is on me being a number pick, other boys with me, I can’t wait to see how we go, I’ve got a good relationship with all the boys, it’s very awesome.”
Tara Murray, with AAP
Grand final match-ups
Donna Schoenmaekers
Grand final spots were up for grabs this week with semi- and preliminary finals in all Tuesday Women’s Winter Pennant.
Point Lonsdale and Anglesea will face off in the Section 7 final after they both posted 5-1 wins over St Mary’s and Moolap.
The teams met three times during the home and away rounds with a win each and a draw, sonextweek’smatchmaycomedowntomatch ups.
Moolap were gifted a finals berth when St Mary’s were unable to field a team in Section 6, putting Moolap one step closer to being crowned champions.
In the second-semi Wandana Heights Green hosted Clifton Springs and were slow to start with the Springs jumping to a 2-0 lead. From there,however,Greenrallied,winningthefinal foursetstoearntheirplaceinnextweek’sfinal.
Section 2 was the third section of semi-finals with two very different results. Minor premiers Grovedale started well against Surfcoast Torquay Yellow winning the first three sets
before Yellow posted a win in the fourth before Grovedale closed out the match five sets to one.
Things were a little different at Aireys Inlet where the home team hosted Point Lonsdale.
TheteamssplitthefirsttwosetsbeforeAireys took the next two 6-4, giving them a 3-1 lead.
The ladies from Lonny weren’t going to give it away, fighting back to win the final two sets, leaving the teams tied on sets and games. It came down to a seventh set with Janette Dangerfield and Michelle Noe selected to play for Aireys against Val Wilson and Linda Muratori for Point Lonsdale. The pair from Aireys took control of the set, winning 6-1 and a place in next week’s final.
Grovedale enjoyed another win in Section 5 when they hosted Clifton Springs Yellow. The teams were evenly matched in three of the first four sets but Grovedale proved a little better, getting over the line 6-4, 7-5, 7-5.
Grovedale went ahead to win the first five sets with Therese Wilson and Kerrie Grinter leading the charge winning their three sets, the team eventual 5-1 winners.
Section 1’s Surfcoast Torquay Black had another close match this week, going down by
one game last week and getting over the line by three this week over Barwon Heads. The teams had solid wins in the first two sets with Black winning the first 6-1 while the Heads won the second 6-2.
Things were similar in the following two sets with each team taking one 6-1.
Sharon Hannett and Lyn Mellsop put Black ahead winning the sixth set 6-2, while a battle ensued on the other court. Black worked to a 4-3 lead, which was enough to ensure the win before retiring due to illness.
In yet another close match, Moolap put themselves into the grand final against Highton Blue with a win by one game. Blue kicked off well, winning the first two sets 6-3, 6-1 before Moolap came back to win the next two 6-4, 6-0.
With the teams tied on sets and games, tension was high on the court in the final two sets. Erica Sutherland and Rita Nelis put Moolap ahead winning the fifth 6-3 while Sue Pickering and Belinda Murphy took the sixth for Blue 6-4, but it wasn’t enough with Moolap remaining one game ahead and with their finals hopes still alive.
Star midfielder Nina Morrison capped off a stellar 2024 season, claiming her first Geelong Cats AFLW Best and Fairest award.
The 23-year-old played all 11 games in 2024, averaging 20.8 disposals, 7.1 tackles and 3.9 clearances a game. She also hit the scoreboard, kicking five goals across the season.
Morrison’s best and fairest win comes after the hard-working midfielder had podium finishes in 2023 (runner-up) and 2022 Season 7 (third).
Polling 138 votes to win the award, Morrison finished ahead of Aishling Moloney with 98 votes and Georgie Prespakis on 74 votes.
Moloney, who announced herself in 2024 as a star of the competition, kicked 21 goals to win the AFLW leading goalkicker award, alongside Brisbane’s Taylor Smith.
After claiming the AFLPA Best First Year Player in 2023, Moloney continued her form in her second season of AFLW, which included a six-goal display against the Eagles in Round 9, enroute to being named in the All-Australian squad of 42. 2023 Geelong Cats AFLW Best and Fairest winner Prespakis continued to establish herself as one of the elite midfielders of the competition, averaging 20.2 disposals, 5.7 tackles and 5.6 clearances per game and, for the fourth-consecutive season, has been included in the AFLPA 22Under22 squad.
Becky Webster’s season was recognised, finishing fourth in the count on59votes,withRachelKearnsfinishing fifth on 48 votes.
In other awards on the night, Kate Darby was named the Geelong Cats AFLW Carter Family Community Champion for an incredible fourth time, in recognition of her remarkable commitment to the community. Darby previously won the award in 2019, 2023 and was joint-winner alongside Georgie Rankin in 2022 Season 7.
Mikayla Bowen received the values-based Hoops Award for the second time, after also winning the award in AFLW Season 7.
The Hoops Award is voted on by players at the conclusion of the season, recognising the player who best demonstrates care for her teammates’ wellbeing, champions the club’s and team’s values, works for the greater good of the club, and positively engages in all aspects of the AFLW program.
2024 Geelong Cats AFLW Best and Fairest Top 10:
1/ Nina Morrison – 138 votes
2/ Aishling Moloney – 98 votes
Geelong’s
placegetters Aishling Moloney, Nina Morrison and Georgie Prespakis. (Geelong Cats)
Sam Lalor receives his jumper from
LOCAL TENNIS
Tuesday Women’s Section 3 Moolap and Highton Blue: Wendy Bell, Shirely Patterson, Erica Sutherland, Rita Nelis, Cindy O’Brien, Sarah Hall, Sue Pickering, Lisa Dowling, Kerri Hosking and Belinda Murphy. (Supplied)
First hot day for local cricket
Independent photographer Ivan Kemp went to Polwarth Oval in Torquay for the Surf Coast vs Collendina BPCA A2 Grade clash and to Reynolds Oval in Belmont for the GCA Division 1 game between South Barwon and Highton on a very warm Saturday November 16.
Nick Butters cuts behind point for South Barwon.
Above: Fionn Neeson (5 for 109) in action was superb for Highton. Below: Nathan Pearson hits down the ground.
Jack Cook takes a great catch.
Andrew Ross is stumped by Lewis Campbell off the bowling of Fionn Neeson.
South Barwon legend Brad Hauenstein (95 not out) gets behind a lifting delivery from Nathan McCoach.
Corey Walter glides a ball through gully for Collendina.
Nathan Frye plays an on-drive.
Left: Corey Walter gets an edge to this Corey Roberts delivery. Centre: Andrew Ross drives. Right: Oliver Terhorst square drives Corey Roberts. (Pictures: Ivan Kemp) 443898
Corey Roberts bowls for Surf Coast.
Highton falls one wicket short
By Justin Flynn
After dominating for most of the match, Highton had to settle for a draw against South Barwon and left Reynolds Oval with nothing to show for it.
Under the new rules in Geelong Cricket Association this season, no points are awarded for draws.
The Swans held on in the dying moments as Highton pressed for the final wicket to seal victory.
However, Highton skipper Nathan McCoach saidhewaspleasedwiththewayhissideplayed.
“The quicks like me and Hayden Burns, we probably didn’t bowl well really, but we’re pretty lucky that we’ve got three or four slower bowlers that stem the flow of runs and then take regular wickets,” he said.
“So we’re pretty happy and 80 overs is a long time to survive and probably for the last hour and a half they kind of shut up shop and obviously did it pretty well. We’re pretty happy with taking the nine wickets to be honest, but disappointed with the result.”
McCoach declared at Highton’s overnight score of 6/371, but South Barwon survived 80 overs on day two to finish at 9/322 with Brad Hauenstein unbeaten on 95 and number 11 Sydney Ray on 13 from 30 balls.
Leg-spinner Fionn Neeson tried his best to get Highton over the line with 5/109 from 26 overs.
“I can’t really say a bad word about how he’s (Neeson) bowling at the moment,” McCoach said. “It’s just incredible. His control and just changes of pace and all of his variations. We’re really lucky to have him.”
go with the mindset that we’re going to win and we can win,” McCoach said.
“This week’s no different. They’ve won the last four or five premierships for a reason. They’re a top quality team. But if we’re playing at our best, we honestly believe that we can beat anyone. We’re really confidentwithhowwe’regoing.”
EAST Belmont skipper Shane McNamara belted 135 from 137 deliveries to help get his side over the line against St Peters. Chasing 334 for victory, James Lidgett chipped in with 70 from 91 with East Belmont getting the runs in the 67th over.
NEWTOWN & Chilwell chased down North Geelong’s 316 with openers Dylan Hodge and Michael Grohmann each making 97 and Ronnie McKenna getting a typically stylish 64. Left-arm spinner Alistair McCann tried his best for the Magpies with 3/87 from 24 overs.
GROVEDALE piled on the runs to defeat St Joseph’s by 205 runs. Jack Wrigglesworth top scored with 64 in Grovedale’s 6/245 while Clinton Ford (55 not out) and Michael McNeel (50) also passed 50. Tom Smith toiled hard for Joeys with 3/40 from 16 overs.
“Pretty satisfying for them to be starting to play more of a role,” he said.
“We knew over the past few seasons that they’re going to be good cricketers. It’s just
Highton has a young squad and sits fourth on the ladder and McCoach is pleased with the way the team is developing. Neeson is young, Errol Burns is 21 and day one century makers Brady Somers and Zach Wills are in their early 20s.
kind of wait and see. It was definitely going to come.It’sreallygoodtoseethatthey’restarting to play more of a role because the ability is definitely there. It’s just learning the game and learning their own game as well.”
Highton takes on reigning premier North Geelong in round 7.
“No matter who we’re playing against, we
IN DIVISION 2, Murgheboluc survived for a draw against Bell Post Hill thanks to a fine unbeaten 101 from Luke Webb while Geelong City defeated Leopold with Byron Taylor and Riley McLure snaring three wickets each. Andrew Hughes guided Lara to victory against Geelong West with 122 from 178 balls and Torquay got the better of Bell Park with Jackson Gordon taking three wickets.
Suns are in the box seat to pull off a major upset
Surf Coast playing coach Richard Dawes said his club is a “really exciting” place to be after taking the honours on day one of its BPCA A2 Grade clash against Collendina.
Off-spinner Rhys Healy (4/46 from 19 overs) and seamer Corey Roberts (3/25 from 13.5) were largely responsible for dismissing Collendina for 161 at Polwarth Oval, Torquay on Saturday November 16.
Injusttheirsecondseasoninthecompetition, the newly branded Surf Coast Suns are more than holding their own. The Suns aligned themselves with the football and netball club after entering the competition as the Stingrays. “Itreallyisjustthatonestepatatime,”Dawes said. “It’s not all going to happen at once. We’re not going to be world beaters overnight, but every year just that natural progression and then obviously with the footy club starting up, I think that’ll be really good for us for
recruitment. And then just overall, it’s a family vibe around the place.”
Dawes praised his bowlers for working hard on a hot day.
“I think the openers set the tone really well,” hesaid.“SnaringthekeywicketofCoreyWalter was huge for us to start the day. We’ve got that third side now and that’s just really helped out. It was tough last year when you have a few guys away and you’re calling on guys who played D Grade to play in A grade. It can be a bit tricky sothat’sdefinitelyhelpedusalottounderstand the level of cricket and how it’s played.”
The Suns are on the verge of an upset win against last season’s runners-up and will resume at 0/37 with Dawes on 13 and Will Liddle on 22.
“It’s nice to knock those runs off next week’s total, but it’s obviously still anyone’s game,” Dawes said. “They are going to come out firing
again next week, I’m sure. So we’re going to have to be up for the fight.”
A 68-run last-wicket partnership between Sven Burluraux (59 from 168 balls) and Colin Smith (35 not out from 50) has given Wallington a chance of a comeback victory against Inverleigh. Wallington was all out for 141 and had Inverleigh 2/19 in reply with Billy Gravett picking up both wickets.
Winchelsea posted 8/188 against Newcomb with Shane Murdoch making a superb 91 and Matthew Partridge 41 not out. Bulls coach ShaneHealeytook4/24from24accurateovers.
St Leonards was all out for 181 against Portarlington with Brian White (56) scoring at a run a ball. Port is 1/22 in reply.
In A1 Grade, Ocean Grove made 141 against Jan Juc with Shaun Fankhauser getting 54. But it was spinner Mark Zahra, who stole the show in Jordy Graham’s 200th club match for the
Sharks. He took 6/27 from 20.4 overs. Jan Juc will resume at 1/32.
Michael Kelson made a majestic 111 off 158 deliveries for Barrabool against Drysdale. The Bulls posted 9/284.
A rearguard partnership by Jacko Mallett (59) and skipper Dan Donaldson (55) ensured Barwon Heads will defend 235 this week against Armstrong Creek. Youngster Angus Ford made 45. Donaldson took 42 balls to get off the mark, but accelerated after tea to make his 55 from 75 balls after the break.
Mick Thornton smashed 123 from just 107 balls as Anglesea piled on 9/339 against Queenscliff. Thornton smacked 11 boundaries and nine sixes while openers Tyron Norman and Simon Umbers each made 56 and debutante Alex Umbers made 53 not out from 46 deliveries.
Justin Flynn
Left: Surfcoast players appeal as Aidan Foard is out caught behind by Vic Rathore. Right: Corey Roberts (3 for 25) bowled well for the Suns. (Pictures: Ivan Kemp) 443898
Highton skipper Nathan McCoach tests out Brad Hauenstein with a short delivery. Inset: Jack Cook takes a great catch to dismiss Nick Butters for 63 off Fionn Neeson. (Pictures: Ivan Kemp) 443897_29
