Grubbers back from the brink
Ocean Grove’s recent form in the Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association
A1 Grade comp has been encouraging.
The Grubbers are not only now two games clear of relegation, they are half a game outside the top four.
This was all after a stunning win against Barrabool on January 11 where Grove needed 13 runs from the final over.
Skipper Fletcher Long played a leader’s innings and hit the winning runs of the final scheduled ball of the game.
Pictured is Barrabool dangerman and star batter Kane Pickering being bowled by Taylor Harvey.
It summed up the day for Ocean Grove.
After the Bulls got off to a good start, they never really punished the bowling and it allowed the Grubbers back into the game.
For more pictures see page 25 and for the full report see page 27
Plaque honours stalwarts
By Jena Carr
An Ocean Grove specialist disability accommodation project has a new plaque recognising special members of the community.
The plaque was installed at the specialist disability accommodation residence, officially opened last year on August 27, following a $6500 donation by the Lions Club of Ocean Grove Barwon Heads.
Former president Graham Mulroney said the plaque recognised the three key people from the club who drove the project from the beginning but died before the plaque’s installation.
“Ed Corless is the donor of land that we used in another part of Ocean Grove to raise
money for this project,” he said.
“Bill Willocks was the project manager for our work to raise funds, and John Brady was the energy and leadership for the project.
“All three were modest people, but I think they would be very proud of how the project has been completed, and we’re delighted to see them recognised in that way.
“It’sjustwonderfulandit’sbeenanobjective of our club for many years to develop housing forcommunitybenefitandwe’rejustdelighted to see it completed.”
President Dr Bob Marmion said the club aimed to help ensure people living with a disability had a place they could call home in the community.
“Our club is deeply proud the plaque dedicates the building to the three Lions Club
members who have passed,” he said.
The project was delivered through a partnership between Geelong-based service provider genU and the Lions Club to provide a purpose-built home in Ocean Grove.
genU chief executive Clare Amies said the specialist disability accommodation was a beautiful and modern residence that residents were “very proud to call home”.
“We are grateful for this successful community partnership and making another step towards building genuinely inclusive communities,” she said.
“genU puts clients at the centre of everything we do, and I know the Lions Club members put the community at the centre of all its important work.
“We also share the belief that people with
disabilityneedaccesstotheircommunity,and appropriate modern housing gives residents and their families confidence, ease and self-respect.
“Built to meet Class Three High Physical Support standards, liveability was very much front of mind in the design, incorporating feedback from our residents and families.
“There are separate bedrooms, all with ensuites, and common living areas including one to cater for family visits. The residence has also been designed for 24/7 supported independent living.”
The home currently has one vacancy available, and people can visit genu.org. au/services/disability-services/housingand-living-supports/ocean-grove for more information.
FRIDAY 17 & SATURDAY 18 JANUARY, 10AM - 2PM
Getting into the great outdoors
By Jena Carr
Explore the latest outdoor vehicles and equipment as the Geelong Outdoor Living and Caravan Expo returns to Geelong Showgrounds.
The annual event will return this weekend and run from 10am to 5pm on January 17 and 18 and from 10am to 4pm on January 19.
Expo manager Chris Ball said close to 140 of Australia’s leading caravan and camping companies will exhibit during the event, with manydisplayingtheir2025productrangesfor the first time.
“There’ll be quite a broad and vast variety of offerings... There’s all sorts of bits and pieces going on, so it’s a really good way to spend the day,” he said.
“We have a cross-section of different areas here. We also have caravan trailers, camping accessories, four-wheel drives, and some outdoor living elements.
“Most of Australia’s leading brands are all here and we have a significant number of manufacturers, dealerships, and everything from your campers all the way through to your motorhomes.”
Mr Ball said the show would be a great way
for people to get a start on their caravan and camping journey.
“It covers off a lot of what you need to get up and running and or, if you’re already caravaning, there’s all the accessories and everything you’ll need,” he said.
“I’m looking forward to having solid numbers through the gate, great sales with the exhibitors and everybody having a great time.
It’s a fun day out.”
Visit outdoorlivingcaravanexpo.com.au for tickets and more information on the Geelong Outdoor and Living and Caravan Expo, and children under 16 can enter for free.
Glassy treasure hunt
By Justin Flynn
Drysdale’s Festival of Glass treasure hunt is in full swing with pieces of glass art to unearth.
The festival aims to showcase glass art and artists while building community connectedness.
Treasure hunters can search for glassy treasure hiding at each of the participating businesses in Drysdale and Portarlington.
More than 100 prizes are on offer with the grandprizedrawonSundayFebruary16from 11am to 3pm at Drysdale Community Hub.
FestivalofGlasscommitteememberGlenda MacNaughton said treasure hunt participants
will “need to go fishing” this year.
“There are a number of businesses in Portarlington and mainly around Drysdale that sponsor the treasure hunt and we hide a tiny little glass treasure in the business,” she said.
“All of them are fish of different sorts and people have to go into the business and spot the treasure. Get an entry form either from our website or the business and they have to answer a question about it. Every ten questions they answer that gives them one draw in the prize draw.”
Participating businesses are varied from cafes, restaurants, pharmacies and more.
Ms MacNaughton said the treasure hunt is
a great school-holiday activity.
“We have regulars that do it each year and families with really young children through to older women who go around in a sort of friendship group,” she said.
“You don’t have to do it all in one day. We have it open across January through to mid February. So it gives you the opportunity to do it in little bites, but some people come and do it as a whole day thing.
“Like one of the cafes, you can have a cup of coffee, then the next one you could have lunch and then you can end up with a glass of wine.”
Go to festivalofglass.net.au for more information and to download the treasure hunt entry form.
Briefs
Pink day
Ocean Grove Cricket Club will host a Pink Day on February 8 in support of the McGrath Foundation.
The cricket will be on, drinks flowing, live music playing and plenty of ways to donate (silent auction, raffle and more).
Grab your friends, family, neighbours, work colleagues or anyone that wants to have fun.
Grazing plates, finger food and sweets. The day will kick off at 2pm on February 8 at Ray Menzies Oval, Ocean Grove. Tickets at trybooking.com/CYETT and go to pinkisthecolour.com. au/s/5894/8327 to donate online.
Markers now live
Barwon Coast’s Stage 2 emergency marker implementation is now live in the Triple Zero (000) Computer Aided Dispatch system.
Installation of the physical markers has commenced and will be completed within the next two weeks.
Key updates are:
All new emergency marker locations are now active in the Triple Zero system. Beach-level markers will be installed at key locations.
Larger signs (45cm 30cn) are being used for better visibility.
Installation is expected to be completed by the end of January.
The markers are part of a Victorian government initiative to standardise emergency response systems, ensuring faster and more accurate emergency service responses.
For more information about emergency marker locations, visit emergencymarkers.com.au
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Jinan Solafa with a My Dream RV that will be on display during the Geelong Outdoor Living and Caravan Expo. (Ivan Kemp) 453508_08
Flying Brick Cider Co’s Bridget Sharp and Festival of Glass committeee member Glenda McNaughton. (Ivan Kemp) 453675_01
Tennille finds joy in giving back
Drumcondra’s Tennille Busso spends free time volunteering with Delta Therapy Dogs and The Pyjama Foundation. As the foundation calls for more Geelong volunteers, she speaks with Jena Carr about what it means to support people in need.
Tennille Busso, 42, has been looking after people young and old in Geelong ever since she moved to the region close to seven years ago.
The Drumcondra mother of two boys, aged 5and11,hasbeenhelpingpeoplesinceshewas young, with her interests in volunteering and supporting others following her throughout her life.
“I’manonlychildandwhenIwasyounger,I always wanted to help other kids. I come from a very loving, supportive home and we were financially fine, and there were no issues,” Tennille said.
“Some of my friends or people I socialised with at a young age had different situations in their living arrangements and environments.
“I used to try to help them through that, whether with the financials or making them food. So, I’d work on weekends and then put the money I’d make towards helping my friends.
“There was a girl I went to school with who was fostered out when she was younger, and I always just wanted to foster.
“Fostering comes with some incumbents that you need to work out whether you can manage that with your own children and other children and how that would impact the family dynamic.”
Tennille started working with The Pyjama Foundation as a Pyjama Angel volunteer more
than two years ago, and she spent time with children and young people in the foster care system.
As a Pyjama Angel, Tennille meets with a foster child once a week for an hour to do activities like reading, sports, or homework, helping provide a sense of stability and reliability to the child.
“When I came across The Pyjama Foundation, I thought it was such a fantastic way for me to be able to give back,” she said.
“They’ve got great guidance and structure
that’salreadyhadaprovenhistorytodate,and it allows you to connect whilst not jumping into the deep end.
“You form a network with different people from different walks of life, but everyone’s got that same passion and value-base that they all just want to help one another.
“When you want to get involved in foster care or work with children, and you want to give back, this is a fantastic place to start because all the support mechanisms are there.
“If you jump in completely into foster care full time, you might not be equipped with all the tools you need. But, while you’re doing this, at an hour at a time, you can build your toolkit.”
The Pyjama Foundation is looking for more Geelong volunteers to help children and young people through early intervention, support and mentoring.
Tennille said being a Pyjama Angel allowed her to better relate to her children and encouraged everyone to consider volunteering with the foundation.
“Through the journey of me helping others, it’shelpedmeinsomanyotherwaysthatwere not actually part of the initial foreseeable future when I started out volunteering,” she said.
“I get to go and spend an hour with two children, and they’re at the same location. The carers can then identify some things they may want me to work on with the children.
“The carers are also getting that support because giving tangible items is one thing, but providing support and creating networks and relationships is invaluable.
“It’s also helped me with my own family dynamic and being able to relate to so many different life skills because through going through this process, I’ve learnt so much.”
Tennille said she had a “huge love for children and people, but dogs in particular” and loved being able to give back to her community.
“My biggest thing is giving back to the community and to others. I find joy in making other people happy and seeing other people happy,” she said.
“We’ve got a Newfoundland dog, which is a breed that is pretty special... and when we take him for a walk, people just light up. He changes that space and vibe wherever he goes.
“They’re a water rescue dog and designed to rescue people. They’re fantastic swimmers and have web feet, but they’re quite striking. Our dog Mack is 85 kilos, so he’s a very big dog.
“He’s just a big fluffy teddy bear, and the breed has the most amazing nature and the kindest soul. So, if the kids, my husband or I have a bad day, the dog brings us so much joy.
“We got Mack registered in Delta Therapy Dogs, a volunteer operation where the dogs go into hospitals, nursing homes, schools and those sorts of affiliations.
“He goes into Bupa Aged Care in Moolap, and they have a dementia unit, so I take him in there once a fortnight, and he spends an hour and a half with the residents.
“I think it is amazing that they’re allowing that because you get to watch the joy that he brings to those residents, it is unbelievable.”
When she is not volunteering and working, Tennille said she loves spending time in Geelong with family and friends.
“Along with my love for family, friends and work, I have a passion for the outdoors and love water sports like water skiing,” she said.
“I love all the older homes and the architecture in Geelong... and there’s plenty of fantastic beaches in and around Geelong and some fantastic restaurants.
“There’s a good family community in Geelong. We really do love that restaurant culture here and there are some great parks around as well for the kids and they really enjoy that too.”
Visit thepyjamafoundation.com to volunteer with The Pyjama Foundation and deltasociety.com.au for more information about Delta Therapy Dogs.
Tennille Busso is a Pyjama Angel and Delta Therapy Dogs volunteer with dog Mack. (Ivan Kemp) 4453106_05
Tennille Busso with her son Zaine and Newfoundland Mack. (Ivan Kemp) 453106_02
Big Read will begin in February
Would you like to feel confident and inspired to read a truly great book?
A different kind of book club that will meet at Ocean Grove Senior Citizens Club might be just what you need.
The Big Read, led by Paul Duck, will accept the challenge of classics that have stood the test of time (and are free to download).
“Our first adventure will be George Eliot’s (real name Mary Anne Evans) ‘Middlemarch’, regarded as the greatest British novel ever written,” Paul said.
“Set in a fictional English Midlands town in 1829-1832, it follows distinct, intersecting stories with many characters. It enables us to see the world in a new, sympathetic light.
“Lest readers feel overawed, we will at our first meeting discuss how the first chapter gets the novel under way. Middlemarch, at over
800 pages, was first published, like a modern TV series, in instalments in 1871-72.
“Readers savoured - and eagerly anticipated - its unfolding story.
And so will our group, taking time to share
reflections and setting a reading goal for each two week stretch.
The novel is challenging but not too demanding. Like footballers in pre-season training, we will sharpen skills that may be
rusty.
“It will make a nice change from doomscrolling. We’ll have fun sharing our thoughts and leave each session feeling more inspired to keep reading.”
Pauliswellqualifiedtoleadthegroup.After retiringfromacareerasanEnglishteacher,he completedaPhDinliteraryeducation.Hehas, for several years, led a class in Ocean Grove that, under the auspices of U3A Geelong, enjoys discussing poetry.
Paulene Richardson commented on “the expert knowledge, enthusiasm and freshness” that he brings to that class.
The Big Read will meet at Ocean Grove Senior Citizens Club, 101 The Terrace, every other Wednesday from 10.30am to noon, beginning February 5. It welcomes all ages and genders.
Raise a glass of cold beer at summer festival
By Jena Carr
The Geelong Beer Festival is back with exclusive craft offerings, a star-studded lineup, interactive experiences and fun for all ages this Saturday.
Johnstone Park will host the festival on January 18 from noon to 8pm, which is expected to attract more than 6000 people to Geelong.
Event director Kieran Blood said the event celebrated the region’s best food, drink, arts, and entertainment during a day of “non-stop fun”.
“Bring a picnic rug or chair and sit back, watch some tunes, and try a few different
beers, cocktails or wines. We do little servings as well, so people can come and try a few different things,” he said.
“It’s become an iconic summer festival, and we’ve got a huge range of local and national breweries, cideries, wineries, cocktail makers, spirits, seltzers, slushies, and a little bit of something for everybody.”
Mr Blood said the day would feature many free activities and entertainment like live cooking demonstrations, masterclasses and performances by British India, Felipe Baldomir and Jordy Maxwell.
“It’s always great to see the vendors, brewers and the distillers out showing their wares... and the event has always had a strong live
music component,” he said.
“British India is headlining, who are no strangers to the local scene, playing at lot of local venues in Geelong and around the coast, and they are a very good live band.”
The day will also include performances by Piano Bars’ Andy Pobjoy and the Ale Capones, dance competitions, and DJ and saxophone sets.
Mr Blood said the Geelong Beer Festival would be a family-friendly event with kids’ entertainment,likefacepaintingandroaming entertainment, available throughout the day.
Visit geelongbeerfestival.com.au for tickets and more information.
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At kindergarten, your child will:
• learn language, literacy and numeracy skills through play, art, music and dance
• learn to express themself and make friends in a safe and caring environment
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Contact your preferred kinder service or local council to learn about how to enrol for 2025. Visit vic.gov.au/kinder
Tim Dean, rear left, Waz Coleman, and Dennis Stewart with Jaimie McGlashan, Dervilla McGowan, Kieran Blood and Lesley Shortal at Johnstone Park. (Ivan Kemp) 453065_03
Stan Rusiniak, Paulene Richardson, Paul Duck and Glenn McNulty get ready for the Big Read.
(Ivan Kemp) 453592_01
New support for youths
The health and wellbeing of young people on the Bellarine Peninsula will benefit from a new hub at Ocean Grove’s Kingston Estate.
The hub will provide modern facilities to support local families and was built to support the health, development and wellbeing of local children and young people.
It will feature light open spaces including indoor and outdoor therapy spaces and new sensory equipment.
Services operating from the new Bellarine Community Health (BCH) hub include children’s speech pathology, occupational therapy,physiotherapy,andchildren’smental health services including play therapy with
LETTERS
Stance on Gaza
Looking at aerial shots of fire-stricken parts of LA, what other place in the world does it remind you of?
Yes, Gaza. Destroying food aid, including Australia’s, in Gaza is reprehensible, but the full scale of destruction there, as we know is, sadly, much greater
Both Gaza and LA are very sad events, one brought about by over-the-top response to 7 October, and the other, LA, so far as we know, by natural events. We mourn the huge loss of life in Gaza, and are thankful that the loss of life in LA so far is about one thousandth of that in Gaza.
While more than two billion Christians celebrate the December birth of just one child from more than 2000 years ago, almost 18,000 Palestinian children are killed (murdered) in Gaza, which is down the road from Bethlehem. That’s one dead child every 30 minutes.
They are the views of many Australians who, disgusted, sickened and angered by the duplicitous and mealy-mouthed words and actions of governments, long for our nation to make a stand for peace, for justice and for compassion.
How can we live happily in Australia knowing that so many people in Gaza are being killed, bereaved, maimed, starved and left to suffer their pain?
Bruce Holmes, Portarlington
Game, set, match
Over several years I have heard numerous comments about the prize money policy and how it discriminates against men.
Gender discrimination is illegal and so
some youth services to also be offered from the site.
“This new hub will provide a streamlined care pathway for families on the Bellarine and our team are excited to begin providing services from a purpose-built facility with children, young people and families at the heart of its design,” BCH executive director of child, youth and families Liz Womersley said.
“We are exploring what opportunities there might be to have other child, youth and family related services co-locate at the hub because we want this venue to be able to support families as much as possible.”
The project has been designed in two stages, but funding has only been secured for
the prize money policy is also illegal. Male players are playing matches that are the best of five sets and yet receive the same prize money as women who play the best of three sets; this is neither fair nor legal. There would appear to be at least a few ways to address this inequity: men should also play the best of three sets, players are paid per set they win, the prize money be pro rata to account for the difference between playing the best of five and three sets or women play the best of five sets. If we truly believe in gender equity and following the laws around this then this discrepancy needs to be addressed.
Stephen Juhasz, Geelong
stage one, which is now complete.
BCH is actively seeking funding, including grants, for construction of stage two which will further enhance the range of services which can be offered from the hub.
The official opening of the hub is expected to be in March.
Funding for stage one of the project was provided through the Commonwealth Department of Health and Aged Care, and theAnthonyCostaFoundation,withtheland in Kingston Estate Ocean Grove donated by the Corless Family Trust.
The Child, Youth and Family Hub was designed by Four18 Architecture and built by Loaram Constructions.
Record crowd at Cottage fair
About 300 community supporters attended Cottage by the Sea’s annual fair on January 11, which raised a record-breaking $80,000.
All funds raised will go directly to Cottage by the Sea programs.
“Our annual fair encapsulates the overwhelming generosity of our community,” Cottage by the Sea chief executive Adam Wake said.
“We loved seeing so many people enjoying the day at Cottage and contributing to the success of the fundraiser – our best yet. We thank everyone for their immeasurable efforts – from our dedicated volunteers to our generous donors, among our other enthusiastic supporters.”
“The support of our community is incredible – made even more special as we celebrate 135 years of Cottage in 2025,” Bill Kerr from Strategic Partnerships at Cottage by the Sea said.
“The funds raised from the annual fair will help us bring more children to Cottage this year for an experience of a lifetime.”
Many different stalls contributed to the success of the fundraiser, which included the following donations: fruit and vegetables from Harvey’s of Highton, woodwork and sculptures from Cottage supporter Darren Allbutt, plants from Van Loon’s Nursery, food and equipment from PFD Foods, clothing, jewellery and second-hand books, plus barista coffee, homemade cakes, jams, Devonshire tea and much more.
BCH’s Liz Womersley, Kathy Russell, Gus Campbell and Tanya Fitzpatrick at the new Child, Youth and Family Hub in Ocean grove. (supplied)
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Say ‘yes’ to the event
By Jena Carr
Geelong couples can learn more about their ideal wedding as the Geelong Wedding Guide Expo returns for its seventh year.
Deakin University’s Waterfront Campus will host the free expo on Sunday, January 19, from 10am to 2pm, featuring Jessie Walsdorf, from Jessie Belle Ceremonies, as the event’s master of ceremonies.
Event organiser Dani Fontana said the event was designed to help couples along their wedding planning journey.
“We’ve got interactive sessions from 11am, giveaways valued at over $10,000, and goodie bags for the first 50 couples on the day,” she said.
“It’s definitely going to be bigger than last year. We’ve got three main spaces this year, and there is no empty space with over 70 vendors and heaps of activities.
“I love the anticipation of weddings and... the post ceremony celebrations when everyone’s just a bit more relaxed and all their friends and family can just stop and enjoy themselves.”
Ms Fontana said she encouraged people to have friendly ‘no pressure’ conversations with vendors across the region.
“Itissurrealeveryyearjusttoseehowmany people turn up and the businesses that do really well from it,” she said.
“I love seeing the line of people at the door, and we always get people lining up super early. Last year, people were there before 6am even though the venue doesn’t open till 10am.
“People can always come early, but to have meaningful conversations with vendors, you can always come later. We recommend coming after 11am if you want to have a bit more of a relaxed atmosphere.”
Run, walk, jog for dementia
Dementia Australia is rounding up Geelong’s walkers, runners and joggers to raise money and awareness for people living with dementia.
Registrations for the 2025 Memory Walk & Jog opened on Tuesday, January 14, with the event scheduled for May 4 at Geelong’s Eastern Beach Reserve.
Dementia Australia ambassador Takaya Honda said he encouraged the Geelong community to get involved in this year’s challenge.
“My mother passed away from dementia in 2023, and I saw firsthand how devastating and isolating the disease can be, not only for the person living with it but also for their family,” he said.
“For me, it was comforting to share space with people who had walked similar paths, offering a sense of community in what can often feel like an isolating experience.”
Dementia Australia chief executive Professor Tanya Buchanan said she hoped to see many people participate in the challenge.
“There are more than 5,180 people living with dementia in the Greater Geelong region,” she said.
“Not only does Memory Walk & Jog help raise vital funds but it is an important opportunity to continue a national discussion about dementia and for everyone to get active and socially connect.”
Geelong Wedding Guide Expo organiser Dani Fontana and event MC Jessie Walsdorf. (Ivan Kemp) 383232_12
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Facelift for playground
By Cr Elise Wilkinson
Ocean Grove children can now explore more of the wonders of play following the renewal of the Empress Reserve Playground.
Updates to the playground were made in December and saw the addition of a swing set and monkey bars.
The new equipment was constructed as part of the City’s Play Strategy. Council identified Empress Playground as a space requiring additional equipment and took requests from the public into consideration ahead of the renewal.
The initial playground structure at Empress Reserve was built over a decade ago and has primarily catered to children ages three to seven.
Empress Playground was one of nine playground renewal projects funded by council’s annual Playground Renewals Program budget.
The renewal strategy sought to ensure existing playgrounds in our city can offer childrenaplacetorun,swing,climbandslide.
Other playground renewals have taken place at Ceres Recreation Reserve in Ceres, Detroit Reserve in Corio, Janet Reserve in Newcomb, Lancaster Reserve in Newcomb, Talona Reserve in Corio and Waurn Ponds Tennis Recreation Reserve in Waurn Ponds, Sundial Reserve in Clifton Springs and Richmond Oval in Geelong, most of which were finalised last month.
Community engagement for the renewal works across the playgrounds was fundamental to the project’s success.
FeedbackwasopentothepublicinFebruary and March of 2024 to ensure the needs of the community were met.
Safe Play Australia worked on the renewal of Empress Playground to guarantee the new
equipment would offer families a compliant and safe space for children to use ahead of the school holidays, with the swing set and monkey bars built upon a playground safe tan bark surface.
The works at Empress Playground were completed in early December, meaning families had the chance to relax and enjoy the space throughout the holiday break.
Having lived in the Bellarine myself for over two decades, it’s wonderful to see new generations of children enjoying our parks and playgrounds.
These spaces offer an opportunity for young people to learn key physical and developmental skills on the equipment while also enjoying time in the great outdoors.
The City has always recognised the importance of providing children with safe spaces to play.
Council manages over 380 public playgrounds, all reviewed for upgrades every year. These playground renewals ensure that future generations of children in Ocean Grove and across the region can revel in the wonder of play in a safe and family-friendly environment.
These spaces provide challenging and stimulating environments that allow children to explore decision making and opportunities for endless exploration.
We are so fortunate to live in a region that offers places for our young imaginations to wander, and these renewals will provide more opportunities for our youngest little explorers to spend quality time outdoors with family and friends for generations to come.
Connewarre ward councillor Elise Wilkinson. (Supplied)
A safe space through music
By Jena Carr
Taylor Henderson is coming to the Bellarine to ‘Light Up the Dark’ during a night of great music at a picturesque location. The Geelong singer-songwriterrosetofamein2013afterhe came runner-up during The X Factor and has since had two number-one albums and two number-one singles topping the ARIA charts.
“I loop songs, and it sounds like a mini band’s up on stage when I do this, so I loop all percussion, base, piano and guitar and I’ll be doing a bunch of my own songs as well as other songs,” Henderson said.
“I’ll play old ones like ‘Borrow My Heart’ and ‘When You Were Mine’. I’ll also be playing some new ones that people haven’t heard before, which I’m excited to do.
“It’s a very folksy, up-tempo, fun and interactive vibe where if you want to sit with
your friends and have a drink, you can, or if you want to get up and have a boogie, it’s very much tailored to that as well.”
Henderson said playing music helped him feel more confident in himself and was the one time when he felt secure and knew what he was doing.
“When I put my lyrics to a guitar and start playing it, something happens where I don’t really have to think and it’s the one time where my mind isn’t scattered or blurred, and it all makes sense,” he said.
“It’s not just about the music when I’m writing, it’s about creating a safe place for people to come and enjoy and express themselves through singing along, having a good time and feeling good.”
Henderson will perform at Bellarine Estate onJanuary18.Visitbellarineestate.com.aufor more information and tickets.
Magical show in gardens
Magic, mischief and love are coming to Geelong Botanic Gardens as the environment transforms into A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
Ozact Theatre Company will bring the popular Shakespeare play to life on January 18 and 19 as four young people battle a romantic tangle.
Director Matt Young said the play would be a fun show for the whole family, utilising the “spectacular” outdoor location.
“We’re very lucky in this country, Victoria especially, we’ve got all these different environments and very spectacular spots,” he said.
“We’ve been coming to Geelong Botanic Gardens for over 15 years. We’ve got a great spot there, and it really brings the text alive.
“It’s celebrating those spots, bringing people out of their homes into these magical places, and bringing it all to life with the stories we tell.
“It’s also about finding little nuances in a particular spot and, at Geelong we use the old tram shelter, so it’s bringing that kind of historical aspect as well into the production.”
Young said the ensemble enjoyed exploring the characters’ relationships and finding ways to make them relatable to an everyday audience.
“It’s about how we integrate the story into the environment itself, and it really brings the best out of the play and the environment as well,” he said.
“The play itself is mostly set in a magical forest with fairies and God-like beings, and
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by using our surroundings, it brings the audience into the world of the play.
“It’s fun for the whole family, but there’s a lot of depth in the play as well that people often miss. There are really complex relationships going on between a lot of the characters.”
Visit trybooking.com/events/landing/1301409 fortickets.
Jena Carr
A Midsummer Night’s Dream is coming to the Geelong Botanic Gardens. (Paul Benjamin
Taylor Henderson will perform at Bellarine Estate on January 18. (Ivan Kemp) 453308_02
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• Radiologist reporting and performing interventional procedures on-site
Our Services Include: X-Ray, Ultrasound, CT, MRI, Cardiac, Obstetric and Dental Imaging, MSK and Pain Management Injections
Open: Monday to Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm Saturday 8:30am - 12:30pm Ocean Plaza 71 The Parade, Ocean Grove 5255 5444 or 1300 LAKE 00 (1300 525 300)
Make an appointment online at www.lakeimaging.com.au or email bookings@lakeimaging.com.au
Lake Imaging helps regain a pain free lifestyle
The beginning of the year sets the tone for making new resolutions, such as embracing a healthy and active lifestyle. If your goal is to get fit and move more, but joint pain is preventing you from reaching your full range of movement, you might just be a candidate for an image guided corticosteroid injection or osteoarthritismedication.
An image guided injection, otherwise known as an interventional procedure at Lake Imaging, is performed by a Radiologist (specialist doctor) who uses ultrasound or a CT scan to precisely and accurately target facet joint or nerve joint pain. By delivering medication directly to the area of discomfort, this helps to reduceinflammationandprovidesrelatively fastpainrelief.
Each week, the doctors at Lake help hundreds of patients with restricted movement who are suffering from body aches and joint pain. More commonly, patients with shoulder, knee, ankle, hip or back pain, benefit from image guided techniques - particularly where oral medications have not worked well enough, or where a non-image guided injection has not quite hit the spot. By utilising ultrasound or CT, exact areas of the body can be accurately pinpointed to provide lastingpainrelief.
Whilst injections help relieve pain, they unfortunately don’t treat the underlying causeofpain,whichiswhyitis important to discuss treatment options with your medical practitioner. With 1 in 3 Australians with some form of MSK condition and around 1 in 6 experiencing chronicbackpain,manypeoplearetreated by interventional radiology to regain their range of movement, allowing them to exercise, lose weight and be free of dailypain.
Forthosesufferingfromosteoarthritis,Lake offers a non-surgical, safe and effective solution. Euflexxa is a series of three hyaluronic acid injections, administered 7-14daysaparttotargethip,knee,shoulder oranklepain.Itaidsinlubricatingthejoints and stimulating the production of normal joint fluid, helping to reduce swelling, protectcartilageandprovidegreater
mobility and flexibility. Those who respond well to this treatment have had lasting resultsforatleast26weeks.
At Lake Imaging, no specific preparation is required for image guided injections and procedures usually take between 15 to 30 minutes.Areferralisrequiredfromamedical practitioner to make a booking. Some of Lake’s highly experienced Radiologists subspecialise in musculoskeletal (MSK) and sports imaging and are well respected bylocalreferrers.
In recently relocating their Ocean Grove clinic to Ocean Plaza, Lake Imaging are continuing to lead the way in providing top notch radiology services in Geelong. Their modern practice houses brand-new scanning equipment with state-of-theart technology, including MRI, so that the Bellarine community can gain fast and convenient access to the highest quality medicalimaging.
Radiologist Dr Andrew Hely (above) consults at the Plaza practice and with a backgroundinphysiotherapy,hasextensive experience with pain management, interventional procedures and sporting injuries.
More complex radiology exams are performed at St John of God Hospital as wellastheGeelongBreastCliniconMyers Street. Lake Imaging also have practices in town on Ryrie Street and Latrobe Terrace, aswellasinBelmontandCorio.
As Geelong’s trusted radiology provider, Lake Imaging provide a high-quality and compassionate service to all patients. Whilst Lake are a mixed billing practice, bulk billing is available to eligible patients and referral forms from all other radiology providersareaccepted.
For more information to enquire about an appointment, visit www.lakeimaging. com.au or phone 1300 LAKE 00 (1300525300).
‘Rarities’ spice up the summer
There have been some unusual migratory waders (known as rarities) that have found their way to southern Australia this summer and I’ve been lucky to spot one or two of these amazing birds.
AfewweeksagoIwasluckyenoughtoseethe white-rumpedsandpiperthatisstillinhabiting the T-section ponds at Western Treatment Plant (WTP). This species has not been seen in Australia since the 1970s.
In the same area of WTP, there have been a few long-toed stints and pectoral sandpipers.
My friend Kylie, who is a very keen birdwatcher, came to visit me from Sydney and we had a WTP, where we saw the ‘rarities’, plus brolgas, pied stilts, red-necked avocets and, the highlight for me, a close encounter with a black-tailed godwit, which is another migratory shorebird.
Closer to home a Siberian sandplover has been seen at Breamlea at Thompson Creek Estuary. According to the records that I have that were compiled by the late Tom Fletcher, this species was last seen by the Geelong Field Naturalists Bird Group at Swan Bay in 2011. This migratory shorebird is a medium-sized plover with a pale throat, brown back, and whiteabelly.Nonbreedingandimmaturebirds are brownish above and white below, with a variable white forehead and eyebrow.
This bird closely resembles the greater sandplover which I have seen at Buffalo Creek inDarwin.Todistinguishthesetwospeciesthe
Siberian sandplover has a smaller head, darker legs and a shorter bill that has a small bulge at the tip.
I received an email from Su from Ocean Grove, who reported that a sacred kingfisher has been seen in Anglesea recently. I’ve seen a few around the Bellarine as well this summer and it’s always great to spot one or two of these beautiful birds.
I received an email from Robyn, who told me that on January 7 around 9.30pm, she saw a tawny frogmouth perched on the Powell St West sign in President’s Avenue, just outside
Ocean Grove Park. It looked fairly small, so it was probably a female bird. It was the first one that Robyn had seen here.
On the same topic I received an email from Marianne who was excited to find a tawny frogmouth feather near her garden. Marianne would like to think that there are a few tawnies inthetalleucalyptustreesintheparkandfooty oval in old Ocean Grove and she hopes that theydrinkfromthewaterdishesinMarianne’s garden at night.
Marianne is about to read the Jennifer Ackerman book ‘What An Owl Knows’.
WEDNESDAY & FRIDAYS
Marianne also informed me that the six cygnets on Blue Waters Lake are thriving and are nearly fully grown despite the blue-green algae. I received an email from Andrew, who reportedacoupleofnotunusualrecentsightings which may be of interest - a superb fairy wren at Breamlea and a yellow-tailed black cockatoo feedingatOceanGroveNatureReserve. I also heard from Andrea Dennet from Barwon Heads, who had morning tea at her housewatchingasizeableflockofyellow-tailed black cockatoos in the trees around her house.
Andrew’s yellow-tailed black cockatoo at Ocean Grove Nature Reserve.
Jen’s black-tailed godwit at Western Treatment Plant.
Andrew’s superb fairy wren at Breamlea.
DISABILITY
Matching clients with the right behavioural support
Matching you with the right behavioural support is a big focus for Anna Treloar-Tanner and her Barwon Occupational Therapy team.
The comprehensive practice offers occupational therapy, positive behaviour support,therapyassistantservices,anddietetic support for children, youth, adults, and the elderly.
Anna is an Endorsed Mental Health Occupational Therapist and believes a big part of providing behavioural support is not about changing a person but instead trying to understand their view and what they need.
“People are just people, and sometimes it’s about finding your tribe and the right people,” she said.
“A good proportion of our clients are neurodiverse, whether that’s autism, ADHD, bipolar, dyspraxia, learning disabilities or a range of different neurotypes.
“Each client is different...and we ensure that we’re going to be a good match for that family andtheclients;ifnot,welookforanalternative option.
“There are lots of different agencies that provide behaviour support, and they might be focusing on a different area that we’re not necessarily providing at that given point in time.”
Barwon Occupational Therapy’s behaviour support team focuses on non-pharmacological interventions for behavioural concerns while working alongside clients’ carers, schools, and agencies.
“Ioftendescribeourselvesasscaffoldingthat goes around the individual as well as working and moving with the individual,” Anna said.
“We shouldn’t be a static thing. We should be able to be moved around and work with the person in whatever settings are important to them.
“Our clients deserve really good quality cliniciansand...Iwanttogivemyclientsthebest opportunity to develop skills, understanding, and qualities.
“For us, it’s often advocating for our client that what you deem as a behaviour of concern may not be a behaviour of concern...and we need to be thinking about what they want and need.”
Anna said an important part of assisting
people with behavioural concerns was that there were no judgements and that each client was treated respectfully.
“People quite often get confused and believe that an individual can do a task but they’re just choosing not to,” she said.
“I’m the mum of two neurodiverse little people, and I have multiple friends who are health professionals who are neurodiverse as well.
“It is about being able to help you and your
family at your normal baseline so that it is putting in strategies that will work for you and your family.
“I’m going to use the example of autism, it’s important to understand how one client can be doinganactivityonedayandthenthenextday they can’t do the activity.”
You don’t need a referral to visit Barwon Occupational Therapy, but consulting your GP for a mental healthcare plan or chronic disease management plan can be beneficial.
Barwon Occupational Therapy’s Anna Treloar-Tanner. (Ivan Kemp) 423811_05
Festival flexes its mussels
Good times were had at the Portarlington Mussel Festival on Saturday January 11 and Voice photographer IVAN KEMP was there.
Elsa with a couple of bowls of mussels. 451995_10
Deborah and Marco Di Sebastiano. 451995_09
Desiree Mandritus, Jeffrey Smith and Angelina Dantos. 451995_11
Annie and Rodger Jones with their grandson Max. 451995_08
Alec and Jade Smith. 451995_06
Hot Club Swing 451995_03
Jackie and Peter Canning. 451995_05
Danielle and Chris Sweeney with their children Primrose and Eli. 451995_07
Kambria Roffey and Jesse Patrick. 451995_02
Mick and Sarah McCormack. 451995_12
Vardos 451995_04
Emily Traupel cooks some mussels. 451995_01
Bellarine Peninsula offers a tempting taste of the ocean
The Bellarine Peninsula is renowned not only for its scenic beauty and relaxed atmosphere but also for its exceptional seafood offerings. The region’s proximity to the Southern Ocean and its numerous bays make it an ideal location for sourcing fresh, high-quality seafood. Bellarine seafood is a delight for food enthusiasts, offering a range of fresh catches that showcase the best of the ocean’s bounty. Local specialties
Bellarine seafood features a variety of fresh, sustainably sourced species, including:
Flathead: A mild, tender fish, flathead is popularforitssweettasteanddelicatetexture. It is often served battered or grilled, and it is a favourite choice in local fish and chips shops.
KingGeorgewhiting:Knownforitsdelicate, sweet flavour and fine texture, King George whiting is a local delicacy. It is prized for its culinary versatility, whether it’s pan-seared, grilled, or served in a traditional Australian fish fry.
Abalone:FoundofftheBellarinePeninsula’s rugged coastline, abalone is a luxurious shellfish known for its firm yet tender flesh. It’s often served in gourmet restaurants or prepared as a special treat.
Mussels and oysters: The clear waters of the Bellarine are home to some of the finest mussels and oysters in the region. These shellfish are harvested fresh and are perfect for a raw seafood platter or incorporated into various dishes like chowders and pastas. Portarlington is famous for its mussels and even has a Mussel Festival.
Scallops: Local scallops are often harvested sustainably and are prized for their sweetness. Served seared or in creamy sauces, they’re another staple of Bellarine’s seafood offerings. Sustainable fishing practices
Sustainability is a core value for many seafood businesses in the Bellarine region. With a
ESTATE
Artisan wines without compromise
• Sensational setting
• Stunning pizzas, platters & fresh local fare
• Live Music Sundays
• Wine Tastings
• Open Thurs - Sunday 11am - 5pm
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commitment to protecting local ecosystems andensuringthelong-termviabilityofmarine life, many suppliers follow responsible fishing practices. This includes using sustainable harvesting methods, adhering to catch quotas, and working with local authorities to safeguard marine habitats.
Seafood in the local cuisine
Bellarine seafood plays a central role in the region’s culinary scene, and you can find a wide array of dishes celebrating the area’s
FLYING BRICK CIDER CO
Funky, Fabulous, Fun.
• Landmark Bellarine venue
• Innovative space
• Delicious food
• 100% naturally crafted ciders
• Luxurious grounds & vineyard
• OPEN 7 Days 11am-5pm 1251 Bellarine Hwy, Wallington 03 5250 6577 flyingbrickciderco.com.au
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freshestcatches.Manyseasiderestaurantsand eateries offer a quintessential coastal dining experience, with seafood platters, grilled fish, and seafood chowders that highlight the region’s natural flavours.
For those looking to enjoy Bellarine seafood at its finest, some of the best dining spots include cosy cafes along the coast, upscale restaurants with stunning ocean views, and family-run fish markets offering freshly caught produce.
JACK RABBIT VINEYARD
• Iconic Bellarine winery
• Unrivalled panoramic views
• Contemporary a la carte
• Sophisticated wines
• Lunch / Wine Tastings
• OPEN 7 Days
85 McAdams Lane, Bellarine 03 5251 2223 jackrabbitvineyard.com.au
12606706-RR21-23
The Bellarine Peninsula seafood experience Whether you’re enjoying a casual bite on the beach or dining in a sophisticated restaurant, Bellarine seafood offers an unmatched taste of the ocean. The combination of fresh, locally sourced seafood and the picturesque coastal setting makes it a must-try for anyone visiting the area. For both locals and tourists, indulging in Bellarine seafood is more than just a meal, it’s an immersive experience into the flavours of the sea.
THE RANGE
@CURLEWIS
Finesse your form or just for fun.
• Lunch / Dinner / Snacks
• Burger, Beverage & Balls packages
• Barista coffe, beer, wine & cocktails
• OPEN 7 days 1201 Portarlington Rd, Curlewis Ph 5251 1111 curlewisgolf.com.au
LEURA PARK
Matt Lefeuvre with a plate of mussels at the Portarlington Mussel Festival.
King George whiting are a great eating fish. (Shutterstock)
Holiday shopping in Ocean Grove
Rochelle Smith with her son Hamish. 453154
Michael and Kate Howell. 453154
Helen Dunne and Kim McKane. 453154
Peta McCaddon and Jacqui Davis. 453154
Gabby Zoch and Logan Scott. 453154
Trent and Ella Handreck. 453154
Ben Taylor with Buffy. 453154
Lauren Woods with baby Bowie and Camille McDonald. 453154
Haley O’Meara with her daughter Lily. 453154
Elise Hager with her children Harry and Isabelle.
Manuel Messina with his daughters Veda and Santi. 453154
Mary Wood and Nick Brown with Bronson and Peyton. 453154
PUZZLES
To solve a Sudoku puzzle, every number from 1 to 9 must appear in: each of the nine vertical columns, each of the nine horizontal rows and each of the nine 3 x 3 boxes. Remember, no number can occur more than once in any row, column or box.
ACROSS
1 Fish appendage (3)
3 Persistent (10)
10 Differing (7)
11 Of rocks, derived from magma or lava (7)
12 Harmful (9)
13 Squish (4)
15 Formal university attire (10)
17 Vaulted recess (4)
19 Old stringed instrument (4)
20 Chemical processes in the body (10)
23 Continent (4)
25 Conceptual (9)
27 Biased (7)
28 Everlasting (7)
29 Ordinariness (10)
30 School subject (abbr) (3)
DOWN
1 Approvingly (10)
2 Compass direction (9)
4 Evening entertainment (9)
5 Parishioners (5)
6 Set of chromosomes in a gamete (6)
7 Gods (5)
8 Huff (4)
9 An illusion (6)
14 Thin noodle (10)
16 Mitigation (9)
18 Artworks (9)
21 Common Irish surname (1’5)
22 Gambling house (6)
24 Piece cut off (5)
25 Flooring tradesman (5)
26 Unsolicited email (4)
1 What is the atomic number of hydrogen?
2 Bob Marley’s Redemption Song originally appeared on which of his albums?
3 Name Allison Janney’s (pictured) character in the 2011 film TheHelp
4 In which Australian state would you find Ozenkadnook?
5 What is the official language of Suriname?
6 A person with cathisophobia has a fear of what?
7 What are the statues of Easter Island known as?
8 How many keys does a piano usually have: a) 92, b) 68 or c) 88?
9 In the TV series Entourage, what is Johnny Chase’s nickname?
10 The three-toed sloth is mainly found on which continent?
YOGA
FROM THE ARCHIVES
Ocean Grove looks back through the pages of our predecessors
9 years ago January 20 to February 2, 2016
6 years ago January 16 to 29, 2019
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
3 years ago January 14 to 27, 2022
1 year ago January 19 to February 1, 2024
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 Voice Community Calendar, 1/47 Pakington Street, Geelong West, 3218, or email to newsdesk@voicegroup.com.au. Deadline for copy and announcements is 5pm Tuesday.
Ocean Grove Library
Every Thursday 3pm-4pm, tech Help - drop in session for basic tech needs
Exhibition, Bellarine Catchment Network
Monday January 20, 10.30am-11.30am
- Ready, Set, Prep for prep students for a practice run
Tuesday January 21, 2.30pm-3.30pm - journaling (ages 12-18) - create an art journal
Wednesday January 22, 10.30am-11.30am
- Look and Sea (ages 5+) - craft a see-through porthole
Thursday January 23, 2.30pm-3.30pmGreat Barrier Reef exploration (ages 8+) – take a virtual dive into the Great Barrier Reef
The Big Read
Motivate and deepen your reading, focused reading of classics - books that have stood the test of time beginning with George Eliot’s ‘Middlemarch’ (free to download).
Meets every other Wednesday from February 5, 10.30am-noon, Ocean Grove Senior Citizens’ Club, 101 The Terrace.
Paul 0425-110 792
Ballroom dance
Leopold Hall, Leopold Hall, 805-809 Bellarine Hwy, Saturday January 18, 7.30pm-11pm, $10 includes supper, music
Ben.
0400-500 402
Live music
Bellarine Country Music Group meets Friday nights at Belmont Park Pavilion, music 7pm-10pm, $10 entry all welcome.
Croquet Drysdale Bowling & Croquet Club, Clifton Springs Rd, Tuesdays from 10am for training, bring a friend.
0428-740 591
Ocean Grove Soft Tennis
Friendly group of active women retirees who have played soft tennis for many years. The game is similar to Pickleball. Ocean Grove
Barefoot bowls Point Lonsdale Bowls Club every Friday and Sunday evening during the holidays. Live music every second Sunday.
5258 1150
Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Mondays
1.30pm-3.30pm.
No experience necessary. Just a desire to keep fit and have fun.
Megan 0439-317 344
CWA Nightlights Ocean Grove meets the first and third Monday of the month, 2.30pm, Seniors Club, 102 The Terrace, Ocean Grove. All welcome.
Kareen 041-924 6346, Janis 5255 4585
Bellarine Women’s Workshop Portarlington Girl Guides Hall. Meets every second Thursday, and second Saturday of the month.
Facebook: Bellarine Women’s Workshop for further details
Book club
Leopold CAE book club meets second Tuesday each month from 6.30pm. Very friendly group. New members welcome.
Shirley 0488-055 969
Chess clubs
For chess fun simply come along and see yourself, play some chess, meet some members, with no obligation to join. We welcome players of all abilities. Ocean Grove, Tuesdays at 1.30pm at 101 The Terrace, Ocean Grove; Portarlington, Mondays at 9.30am, Parks Hall, 87 Newcombe Street, Portarlington; and St Leonards, Thursdays at 9.30am, unit 2
1375-1377 Murradoc Rd, (on Blanche St), St Leonards.
Ralph 0431-458 100 (Ocean Grove), Rob 5259 2290 (Portarlington), Lyn 5292 2162 (St Leonards)
Carpet bowls
Leopold Hall 805-809 Bellarine Highway, Leopold on Wednesday and Friday from 1pm to 3.15pm. Admission: $4 includes afternoon tea.
0400 500 402
Scottish country dancing classes
GOG Scottish Country Dance classes
7.30pm Tuesdays at Leopold Hill Hall, $5. No partner needed, just comfy casual clothing and flat shoes.
Jane 0481-126 022, or Barbara 0419-511
Ocean Grove Senior Citizens 101 The Terrace, Ocean Grove
Weekly
Tuesday: snooker 1pm, chess, indoor bowls 1.15pm. Wednesday: bingo 1.15pm, ukulele class 2pm, guitar jam session 4pm. Thursday: snooker 1pm, cards 500, social afternoons 1.15pm. Friday: art classes 9am.
Fortnightly
CWA 1st & 3rd Monday 2.30pm
Kareen 0419-246 346, Janis 5255 4585
Monthly
Inhouse Movies 3rd Wednesday 1.30pm.
Dianne 5255 1372
Cards
Ocean Grove Seniors play card game 500 every Thursday at 1.15pm. If you are new to the game a quick lesson will get you in play. The core group of six players adjust to any number and you will enjoy the friendship of like-minded players. Cost: $30 annually and coffee included. At 101 The Terrace, Ocean Grove.
Dianne 5255 1372
TOWN club
The Springs TOWN Club (Take Off Weight
Naturally) meets Mondays, 9-10.30am at the Community Hub, 23 Eversley Street, Drysdale. Weigh-in, group therapy and regular relaxation sessions. Cost: $5 per session, $54 annual fee.
Bev 0421-636 830
Ocean Grove Day VIEW Meets second Wednesday of the month, 10.30am for 11am.
oceangroveday.viewclub@gmail.com
Drysdale Day VIEW
Supporting The Smith Family for fun and friendship while supporting disadvantaged Students. Meetings at Portarlington Golf Club for lunch on the fourth Friday of each month.
Margaret 0431-636 090
Ocean Grove Evening VIEW Meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month at 6.30pm. Email oceangroveevening.viewclub@gmail.com for details.
0428-546 796
Ocean Grove on Barwon Probus Meets 9.45am for 10am every third Wednesday at Ocean Grove Golf Club.
gwen.anne.james@gmail.com
Drysdale Ladies Probus Club Meets at 10.30am on the fourth Monday of each month at the Clifton Springs Golf Club. Lorraine 0412-805 858
Afternoon tea dance
Life Activities Club [Geelong Inc] hosts an afternoon tea dance on Thursdays, 2-4pm, at Belmont Park Pavilion. Entry: $5.
5251 3529
CWA Drysdale Meets Drysdale RSL, Princess St, Drysdale on the second Tuesday of the month. Meetings start at 1pm followed by afternoon tea. Friendly group looking to recruit new members.
Jenni 0452-258 333
Out and about
It’s been great beach weather of late and Voice photographer IVAN KEMP headed to Ocean Grove main beach on Tuesday to see who was out and about.
1/ Jenni McMahon and Bailey. 2/ Carmel and Evie. 3/ Bonita Pook and daughter Indiana.. 4/ Danielle Nyikos with her children Alfie and Hudson.5/ John and Jacqui Dunn. 6/ Michelle Harvey and Rohan Larkin. 7/ Sharon Kewley and Amanda O’Halloran. 8/Jason Pound and son Blayze. 9/ Andrew Krzywniak and Hannah Coombes. 10/ Abbey
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Nissan’s latest and greatest
By Chris Riley, Marque Motoring
Meet Nissan’s latest and greatest X-Trail crossover, the N-Trek edition.
Originally conceived as a limited edition of 500 vehicles, X-Trail joins the Navara and Pathfinder N-Trek editions.
Based on the ST-L grade, back then it came with larger 19-inch alloys, built-in navigation, premium Bose eight-speaker audio, smoked coloured bonnet protector, slim line front and rear weather shields, front and rear kick plates and carpet mats in the five-seat version - all standard equipment.
Now it rides on 18s and has six-speaker unbranded audio. Satnav remains but the other nick-nacks have gone - what’s more the car costs an extra $10,000.
STYLING
N-Trek is available in two- and all-wheel drive form, and in five- or seven-seat configuration.
The five-seat is priced from $48,540, the seven-seater (they’re small) is priced from $51,640 - before on-road costs.
That’s around $3600 more than the mid-range ST-L on which it is based.
In effect N-Trek is not much more than a black edition of the X-Trail, with most of the changes of a cosmetic nature.
There’s a new dark finish for the Nissan ‘V-motion grille’, with a black finish for the door mirrors, handles and roof rails, while new and unique 18-inch alloys feature a black-and-silver theme.
Along with a redesign new LED fog lights have been integrated into the lower front bumper which is finished in a gunmetal colour.
Inside, N-Trek adopts the 12.3-inch infotainment screen and 12.3-inch digital dash from the flagship Ti, together with heads-up display.
The seats are trimmed in a new water-resistant synthetic-leather, designed to give owners the confidence to go further and get muddier.
In September wireless charging, walk-away locking, a hands-free automatic tailgate and wireless Android Auto were added, however none of these functions were present in our test vehicle.
Standard equipment includes synthetic leather and two-zone climate air, with rear air vents, heated front seats, power adjust driver’s seat, auto high beam, LED head and tail lights, traffic sign recognition, adaptive cruise control,electricparkingbrake,auto-dimming rear view mirrors, auto lights and wipers, heated auto-folding exterior mirrors, plus front and rear parking sensors.
X-Trail comes with a five-year unlimited kilometre warranty, five years roadside assistance and capped-price service plans are available to purchase when buying the car.
Servicingintervalsare12months/10,000km.
A space-saver spare wheel is provided.
INFOTAINMENT
Infotainment consists of a 12.3-inch touchscreen and six-speaker audio, with built-in navigation, AM/FM radio and DAB+ digital Radio, Bluetooth phone and audio streaming, with voice recognition, plus wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
There’salsowirelessphonecharging,USBA and C front and back, and 12V outlets in the front console and luggage area.
SAFETY
A five-star ANCAP safety rating applies to all variants.
The rating for the Nissan X-Trail is based on testing of its partner model, the Nissan Qashqai, conducted in 2021.
ANCAP was provided with technical information and additional tests were conducted to show the Qashqai rating is also applicable to X-Trail.
Dual frontal, side chest-protecting and side head-protecting airbags are standard.
A centre airbag which provides added protection to front seat occupants in side impact crashes is also standard.
Autonomous emergency braking (Car-to-Car, Vulnerable Road User, Junction Assist and Backover) as well as a lane support system with lane keep assist (LKA), lane departure warning (LDW) and emergency lane keeping (ELK) and an advanced speed assistance system (SAS) are standard on all variants.
ISOFix child seat anchors are provided for the two outer second-row seats, as well as top tethers for all second row seats.
There are anchor points for the third row.
ENGINES/TRANSMISSIONS
The 2.5-litre naturally aspirated four cylinder engine in the N-Trek produces 135kW of power at 6000 rpm and 244Nm of torque at 3600 rpm, with drive to all four wheels on demand through a CVT-style continuously variable automatic transmission.
That’s an increase of 9kW/19Nm over the previous model.
With two electric motors the ePOWER version produces a combined 157kW of power (no combined torque figure is offered).
The petrol version has eight steps or simulated gears and gear change paddles for the especially enthusiastic driver.
DRIVING
At4680mm,X-Trailhasgrownintoamid-size SUVthesedays.Whiletheoriginalmodelwas surprisingly adept off road, the latest version with a different mindset and just 205mm of ground clearance has taken a step back.
The only four-wheel driving it is up for these days is the odd dirt road, despite any
advertising claims to the contrary.
At least we wouldn’t be venturing too far off the bitumen.
Although our test vehicle is a seven-seater, the pair of seats that comprise the third row are tiny and suitable only for small children and then over short distances.
The second row does, however, slide backwards or forwards to provide more legroom for the second or third row as circumstances dictate.
The seats are reasonably comfortable, with heating for winter and a steering wheel that is both reach and height adjustable, with power adjustment for the driver so you should be able to find a comfortable driving position.
There’s plenty of storage in the front too, with a two-tier console, good-sized bottle holders and a split-lid console box.
Glad to hear Android Auto has gone wireless. The wired connection of our test vehicle suffered from constant drop outs, making navigation difficult.
Meanwhile, built-in navigation could not understand even the simplest voice commands.
X-Trail ST, ST-L and N-Trek are offered in two-wheel drive with five seats or all-wheel drive with seven seats.
Power comes from a 2.5-litre petrol engine, or Nissan’s innovative e-POWER with e-4ORCE technology.
The latter pairs a turbocharged 1.5-litre, three-cylinder variable compression petrol engine with two electric motors - one for each axle.
Top of the range Ti and Ti-L are five seat and all-wheel drive, and both offer the option of e-POWER with e-4ORCE technology.
There are five drive modes: Off-road, Snow,
Auto, Eco and Sport, selected via a rotary dial in the centre console.
Fuel consumption is a claimed 7.4L/100km and it takes standard 91 unleaded. We were getting a reasonable 7.5L/100km after more than 570km.
And it can tow a 2000kg braked load.
Performance is adequate without being exciting. Unless you prod the throttle hard enough, forward progress is likely to be sluggish.
Give it the boot, however, and the thing surges forward, albeit with some initial hesitation.
Although not designed to circulate quickly, we gave the N-Trek a bit of stick on the Old Pacific Highway out of Sydney and were pleasantly surprised by the amount of grip it exhibited.
Ditto for the brakes and steering.
Let’s just say it’s a lot more fun than many of the Chinese offerings that we have driven. Notably, the electronic assistance systems are refreshingly unintrusive, unlike many cars and SUVs that we have driven in recent times. Hallelujah.
SUMMING UP
To be frank, we expected more. More style, more power and more equipment. At least some decals identify this X-Trail as something special-thefactthatitdoesn’tspeaksvolumes. Foravehiclethatsupposedlyhasanoff-road focus, some clarity is required because none of the additional features support this suggestion.
Those considerations aside, the N-Trek is an attractive offering that is comfortable, well equipped and easy to drive.
And that’s what most people want.
The N-Trek is an attractive offering that is comfortable, well equipped and easy to drive. (pictures supplied)
Grovers sneak home for a win
Voice photographer IVAN KEMP went to Ocean Grove Bowling Club to see the home side defeat Torquay 70 shots to 65 as Midweek Division 1 bowls resumed on Tuesday January 14.
Faye Bowyer in action. 453382_12
Garry Bowyer bowls with Torquay holding two shots. 453382_14
Casper John leads off for Ocean Grove. 453382_10
Alan Callow plays the backhand. 453382_04
Bashia Speed leads off for Ocean Grove. 453382_02
Brian Calthorpe plays to consolidate the lead. 453382_07
Jenny Keep rolls a stunning bowl turning two shots down to two shots up. 453382_15
Joshua Rudd can’t win this end but he leads Torquay to win the rink 32 shots to 20. 453382_16
Rod Brehaut concentrates on his bowl. 453382_08
Karen Harrington keeps the pressure on Ocean Grove. 453382_13
Karen Wiener leads the way for Torquay. 453382_01
Cricketers back at the crease
Voice photographer Ivan Kemp went to Oakdene Oval for the Wallington vs St Leonards A2 Grade clash and to Ray Menzies Oval for the Ocean Grove vs Barrabool A1 Grade game on a hot Saturday January 11.
1/ Will Stovell in action. 2/ Brian White pulls down a screamer for St Leonards 3/ Nick Adamson
4/ Henry McIntosh drives to bring up his 50. 5/ Archer Jaques drives down the ground. 6/ Lachie Grigg cuts. 7/ Matt Wilson puts everything into this delivery. 8/ Sven Burluraux drives James Burns down the ground. 9/ Michael Kelson, who made a fine 68, is bowled trying a reverse sweep to Dan Roddis. 10/ Barrabool’s Shane Stevens lofts for six during his innings of 71. 11/ Corey Buxton takes
Jan Juc duo excel in the surf
Jan Juc’s Jarvis Barrow won the premiere division in the first round of the No TXT No Wrecks Victorian Junior Surfing Titles at Jan Juc Beach on Sunday January 12.
On the first day of the competition, Barrow delivered an outstanding performance, solidifying himself as a top contender in the competition. In his first-round heat, Barrow posted the highest single-wave score of the round with an impressive 8.77, showcasing a swift forehand attack and executing multiple blow-tail maneuvers with precision.
14 girls’ final with an electrifying display of skill and confidence, securing a commanding victory.
Carrying that momentum into day two, Barrow excelled in the quarter-finals, earning an eight-point ride with similar blow-tail snaps that demonstrated his sharp technique and consistency. Barrow’s relentless attack continued into the semi-final, where his precision and power earned him a well-deserved spot in the final, which he won.
there was good wind and peaks,” Barrow said.
“I’m looking forward to the next comp to surf with my mates and have a good time.”
Carbonellimadeanimmediatestatementin the opening stages, starting with a 7.50-point ride for a powerful forehand re-entry that set the tone for the final. Wasting no time, she followed up with a jaw-dropping forehand snap off the lip, launching into the air, dropping out of the sky, and sticking a flawless landing. This remarkable manoeuvre earned her an extraordinary 9.27-point ride, putting the rest of the field in a combination situationandcementingherastheundisputed champion.
“The conditions were small but fun and
Jan Juc’s Estella Carbonelli lit up the Under
Cats locked in semi-final battle
Geelong’s Kookaburra Under 15 Girls campaign has been a strong one.
Geelong was into the semi-finals of the Marg Jennings Cup and if successful yesterday (January 16) will play in the final on Tuesday.
The opening round was abandoned due to rain and in round 2, Geelong defeated Box Hill by nine wickets with Erin Moloney snaring 4/7 and Zara Timpson three wickets. Captain April Chaudhary (33 not out) and Eloise Millard (31 not out) wiped off the small target with ease.
Geelong proved too good for Carlton in round 3, winning by seven wickets in a real
team performance.
The round 4 game against Dandenong was abandoned after Geelong made 4/104 from 20 overs with Dandenong 0/12 in reply.
Round 5 against Essendon Maribyrnong Park was also abandoned, but Geelong defeated Greenvale in round 6 in a high quality game.
Clover McIlwaine made a fine 57 and Millard continued her consistent campaign with 55 from 57 deliveries in a final total of 9/212 from 40 overs. Greenvale responded well with the bat, but was bowled out for 177 with Timpson taking another three wickets.
In round 7, Geelong thrashed Plenty Valley, getting the opposition out for 69 with CharlotteWythetaking3/11.Inreply,Geelong didn’t lose a wicket and passed the total in the 21st over with McIlwaine getting 34 not out and Chaudhary unbeaten on 26.
Geelong met Melbourne in the semi-final at Kardinia Park yesterday and was sent in to bat. Geelong struggled early against some tight bowling, but skipper Chaudhary (74 not out) and Isabelle Kelly (30) resurrected the innings while Aria Huby played a superb knock to finish unbeaten on 40 from 36 balls. Geelong finished on 4/168 from 40 overs when the Independent went to print.
Strong week for fishing at Corio Bay inner harbour
ON THE BITE with Peri Stavropoulos
The Corio Bay inner harbour has remained a fishing hotspot for families and anglers trying to escape some windy conditions with a great variety of species on offer.
The Spoil Ground just off the Lineburners boat ramp has been one of the many spots producing good reports with pink snapper, King George whiting, flathead, snook and salmon.
Soft plastics will always be a reliable option to get amongst the action, and of course, bait will work fantastic too. Salted pilchards, squid and pipis all make for great bait and with the aid of a consistent burley trail in the water, it should result in a great session on the water.
The outer harbour has continued offering some great fishing for King George whiting this past week, with good numbers reported from anglers fishing along the Curlewis bank between three to five metres of water.
It has been the sweet spot, but being active and making regular moves to find fish is crucial to big school feeding, giving you the best chance to smack them.
Calamariwasabittougherthisweekinthese areas; however, some reports were still coming through from anglers getting stuck into a few.
Squid jigs sized 3.0 in a bright pink colour seem to be the most effective, but when the sky is high and bright like it is at the moment, bright jigs are usually a standout.
Snapper was still on the cards for some
anglers this past week and, although there wasn’t a heap reported catches, we still had some reports of anglers landing fish of up to four kilograms.
Fishing tide changes and fresh baits are key this time of year as the fishing can be a little tougher, and offshore has remained the talk of the fishing community with kingfish, tuna and mako sharks all holding in great numbers.
Kings are still hanging around the shallow reefs around Ocean Grove and Point Lonsdale. Live baits and poppers have been the most effective baits and lures.
Tuna are hanging out deeper, between 30 and 40 metres, cruising on the surface. Approaching them with stealth and launching poppersintothemwillgiveyouthebestchance for a bite.
Makosareoutevendeeperagain,outin60to 70 metres. A strong burley trail whilst drifting is the go with compact baits like half a salmon or a strip of fish suspended under a balloon, which should get you into the action.
Carbonelli’s stunning performance in the final not only secured her the win but also left spectators and judges in awe of her talent and composure.
Barwon wins for the 28th time
LOCAL TENNIS
Donna Schoenmaekers
Creswick played host to the 69th Inter-Regional Country Championships earlier this month, with more than 220 players from seven regions, playing on their 16 grass and seven hard courts in an action packed weekend.
The event consisted of seven age groups and an Open section, for Men’s Singles and Doubles, Women’s Singles and Doubles, and Mixed Doubles, from under 12s to over 50s. As defending champions Barwon was looking to continue its good form of previous years, and hold on to the title.
Barwon led from the top down with Nicole Mullen and Matt Hicks winning their respective Open singles, Nicole Mullen teaming with runner-up Olivia Ryan to win the Women’s doubles while Matt and Ryan Lee took out the Men’s. Mullen then made it a clean sweep with Lee winning the Mixed over compatriots Olivia Ryan and Ben Rankin.
The team of 35 had a number of other wins with Elsa Grgic and Jemma Howat (12U Girls Doubles), Lotti McDonald and Tano-Li Quach (16U Mixed), Matilda Sutherland (18U Girls Singles), JordynAitkenandMikaelaMullen(25U Women’s Doubles), Mkiaela Mullen and Rhys McNabb (25U Mixed) and Rhys McNabb (25U Men’s singles).
Other highlights of the event were ElsaGrgicandRhysMcNabbmakingall three of their finals, Jordyn Aitken and Ryan Lee playing their 10th consecutive inter-regionals, with their first being at Creswick for 12U, and Matt Hicks winning his seventh Open title, 30 years after his inter-regionals debut. With strong performances across all events,BarwonwascrownedChampions for the 28th time, backing up its 2024 result with 306 points ahead of nearest rival South West on 240 points.
Erin Moloney bowled well in the Marg Jennings Cup against Plenty Valley on Wednesday. (Ljubica Vrankovic) 453746_13
Zarah Timpson in action. 453746_06
Taylor Hunt with his tuna catch. (Supplied)
IR 14U: Axel Potter-Ayres, Lachie Rae, Nina Grigsby and Emily Carr.
Estella Carbonelli in action. (Noah Clifford (moshxmedia)/Surfing Victoria)
Jarvis Barrow won the Under 18s title.
Grubbers’ lifeline in thriller
By Justin Flynn
Ocean Grove captain Fletcher Long played one of his best ever innings to keep his side in the Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association
A1 Grade finals hunt against Barrabool on Saturday January 11.
With the scores tied and one ball remaining with one wicket in hand, Long belted Archer Jaques to the square leg boundary to bring up a memorable win.
Ocean Grove needed 13 from the final over to win and Long ended unbeaten on 76.
“I’m not a power hitter by any means so I’m usually the bloke trying to get off strike and get the set batsman in, but this time it was my chance to do it,” Long said.
“I had a really clear plan. I was looking at their fields and if you pitch up I was going to hititoverhisheadandifyougotstraightIwas going to try and work it to the leg side.
“We identified that probably I had to face the majority of the balls for the last four overs if we were going to get close and I just got lucky. Got a couple in the gaps and it worked out our way in the end.”
Earlier in the day Barrabool made 5/193 from 40 overs with Shane Stevens (71 from 114 deliveries) and Michael Kelson (68 from 92) getting runs in hot conditions.
“They batted really well, but we always felt like we were still in the game,” Long said.
“They were only going at twos and threes an over and I didn’t think for that first 20 overs were in a bad spot and even though we hadn’t taken any wickets, I didn’t feel like they were taking the game away from us.”
Long and Shaun Fankhauser (42 from 57
balls) had a crucial partnership during the run chase, but middle-order wickets ensured the Bulls were slightly on top.
With 13 needed from the final over and Long on strike, the skipper kept a cool head and got the runs.
The win means Ocean Grove is only half a gameoutsidethetopfourwhereasalosswould have made it difficult to make the finals.
“For us, it was kind of two ways of looking at it for the last six games (of the season),” Long said.
“We’ve got to try and get a few wins, not
only to keep off the bottom and avoid that relegation spot, but now that we’ve pinched one, we’re half a game out of the four. If we stringafewtogether,wecouldpushforafinals spot. That’s well and truly our goal now.”
TheGrubbersfacesecondplacedArmstrong Creek this Saturday and Long knows too well the hurdle his side faces in star opener Clay Mulgrew, who has 600 runs for the season. Theymustremovethedangerousright-hander early.
“Ithinkthat’severyone’splan,buteveryone’s plan seems to be not working,” Long said.
Six more points for Wallington
Wallington’s impressive season continued with a win against St Leonards when cricket resumedaftertheChristmasbreakonJanuary 11.
The Wallabies sit atop the A2 Grade ladder with seven wins for the season.
St Leonards batted first and Brian White looked in good form for his 61, but at 8/114 the Saints were in heaps of trouble.
An unbroken 33-run ninth-wicket stand between Paul Buckley and Max Wilson pushed the score up to a respectable 8/147 after 40 overs.
TheeverconsistentDaneWise-Grahamwas again the pick of the bowlers with a miserly 2/14 from eight overs while Adam Southorn (2/25 from eight) and Mitchell Sleeman (1/16 from six) kept things tight.
Towin,Wallingtonwouldneedtoovercome starSaints’seamerJamesBurns,whohasbeen in magnificent form this season.
Burnstook4/35fromeightoversinasuperb performance, but the Wallabies were able to chase the target down with four wickets and 12 overs in hand.
“Hejustchurnsoutrunseveryweek.Ithink you need a little bit of luck with a batsman like that.
“You can take a good catch or a good run out, it’s just about bowling good lines and making him force the issue and force a false shot and who knows, if you can knock him over early, the rest of their batting hasn’t had to do much this year.”
Barrabool was too good for Ocean Grove in B Grade. A hard-hitting unbeaten 90 from 76 balls from Daniel Mair gave the Bulls a very competitive 6/205 batting first with Sam McGlynn the dual wicket taker. In reply, Grove made 166 with Robbie Rutley making a nice 40 not out from 44.
Greg Scarpa’s 77 from 89 deliveries helped steer Ocean Grove to a win against Barrabool in C1 Grade. Grove made 172 all out and then a superb spell of bowling from Will Finn (4/13 from eight overs) and three wickets for Xavier Kiddle had Barrabool back in the sheds for 121.
for Cobras
Collendina gained a much-needed six points in A2 Grade when it defeated Newcomb at Ervin Reserve.
The Cobras are a game outside the top four, but stayed well in contention with an impressive seven-wicket win.
Newcomb won the toss and batted first, but found runs hard to come by. Debutante Zach Muir bowled five tidy overs at the start and George Every conceded just eight runs from his opening spell of five overs.
Jason Clark played well for the Bulls with an unbeaten 43 to help get the total up to 9/131 from 40 overs.
Promising Under 16s quick Jackson De Jong, fresh from representing GeelongintheDowlingShieldlastweek, was superb with 3/12 from eight overs whiledebutanteOscarOrwintookthree wickets with his right-arm seamers.
Henry McIntosh made a rapid 60 from 50 deliveries and Sven Burluraux made 31 while Wise-Graham capped off a good all-round game with 23.
Wallington won a high-scoring C1 Grade clash against St Leonards. Lachie Campbell (65) and Marty Frankovic (62) got the Saints to a good score of 8/190. Damien Biemans picked up three wickets for the Wallabies.
In reply, Wallington got home with six wickets and 14 deliveries to spare with Marc Occhipinti continuing his fine season with a nice 80 while Biemans made 34.
Drysdale was too good for Wallington in C2 Grade with Mark Oliver (36) and Mark Friend (30) contributing in a final total of 183 all out. Raghav Mehra (3/16) was the best of the Wallington trundlers.
Jonathon Wilson made a defiant 60, but Wallington was bowled out for 147 with spinner Scott Butler taking 4/23.
Jacob Gasior opened the innings and made a valuable 51 from 56 deliveries as Collendina achieved the target with seven wickets and 16 overs to spare. Stan Grazotis made a nice 43 not out from 46 balls after taking 2/32 from seven overs earlier in the afternoon.
Collendina defeated Portarlington in C2 Grade.
Port batted first and slumped to 5/34 before Jon McLaren resurrected the innings with 55 from 44 balls while Connor McDonald chipped in with 19 to get the score up to 125.
Three bowlers each took two wickets - Dave Treharne with his nagging left-arm seamers grabbed 2/12 from eight overs while Ben Wright and Jacob Irwin grabbed two apiece.
The Cobras hit the runs with four wickets and 22 balls up their sleeve. Chris Pitfield made 43 and Grant McIntosh 31 with Pankaj Vyas taking 2/20 for the Demons.
Henry McIntosh steps down the wicket to drive during his innings of 60. (Pictures Ivan Kemp) 451854_17
James Burns bowled well to take 4 for 35 for St Leonards. (Ivan Kemp) 451854_09
Wicket-keeper Jake Taylor just fails to hang on to this chance. (Pictures Ivan Kemp) 451853_04
Shaun Fankhauser takes the catch. 451853_16
