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Port’s ‘jobs hope’ BY MICHELLE HERBISON BP WILL operate a 24-hour petrol station and car wash at Portarlington as part of a major development in the town, according to developer John Lascaris. Lascaris Designs was also in discussions with “half a dozen or so” national tenants in auto care, tyre services, building products and pet food supply services to set up business on the site, he said. Mr Lascaris hoped to begin construction on the corner of Tower and Queenscliff Rds in 2013. He released images of the

Big brands ‘eyeing development’ development plan to the Independent this week. The Independent reported in July that Lascaris Designs planned a 26-factory warehouse complex, a petrol station and a car wash on the 1.2-hectare site. The proposal made redundant plans for a community-run depot to resume fuel supplies in Portarlington. Mr Lascaris said his company was amending council-approved plans to suit prospective tenants. “There’s no other petrol station within Portarlington, St

Leonards or Indented Head, so this is obviously something the community really, really requires,” he said. Mr Lascaris expected the potential for jobs and economic growth in the area would be “greatly received”. “I think once the petrol station is placed in that location it’ll open up opportunities for other businesses such as mechanics, auto care, tyre services, building products, materials, and basic industrial-type outlets.” Mr Lascaris said his project

featured modern buildings with a “business-industrial-corporate” design. “We’ve moved away from the old tin shed.” Mr Lascaris suggested tradesmen working at AV Jennings’ adjacent Arlington Rise development could use his on-site warehouses to store materials and equipment or as their business premises. Portarlington Business Development Association’s John Rae was “absolutely delighted” with the plans.

The petrol station could help boost tourist shopping in Portarlington over Christmas, he said. Boat owners were currently driving to Drysdale for petrol where they remained for other shopping. “If they stay in Portarlington to buy fuel they will hopefully be able to shop in Portarlington, too.” Mr Rae also predicted work opportunities for young people. “He’s trying to attract people like Bob Jane T-Marts, Repco and pet food suppliers. Part-time work will pop out of this for some people.”

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BY MICHELLE HERBISON SUBSIDIES of up to $335 a passenger have convinced State Government to scrap a Bannockburn loop bus trial introduced under Labor, Transport Minister Terry Mulder has revealed. Mr Mulder said the service was so underused that only one in 10 trips carried a single passenger. The Bannockburn loop was one of four Transport Connections Program bus trials to be scrapped in the Geelong region this week. The Government also axed services running from: Moriac to Waurn Ponds and Torquay; Queenscliff to Jan Juc; and Winchelsea and Moriac to Waurn Ponds and Torquay. The program’s Colac-to-Lorne serv-

A GEELONG detective has been nominated for a prestigious award for “fighting serious and organised crime”, according to Victoria Police. A spokesperson said Detective Leading Senior Constable Daryl Crosthwaite was in line to win the honour for his work with Geelong Criminal Investigation Unit over the past 20 years.

ice is under review. Mr Mulder said the Moriac-toWaurn-Ponds-and-Torquay bus carried fewer than two passengers a trip. But a Geelong-to-Bannockburn route would become permanent, he said. “This local bus has been well-supported by local communities, carrying an average of slightly more than seven passengers a trip,” Mr Mulder said. Mr Mulder confirmed the Government would cancel 30 routes around the state, make 27 permanent and reassess 10. “Labor grossly mismanaged projects such as Transport Connections and wasted millions of taxpayers’ dollars,” he said.

Mr Mulder pointed to a 2011 Auditor General’s finding that cast doubt on whether the Transport Connections buses were worthwhile. Shadow transport minister Fiona Richardson said the cuts would impact students, the elderly, disabled and unemployed. “These improved transport services provided rural and regional Victorians with opportunities to attend medical appointments, work, attend social functions and contribute to local economies,” she said. “Labor introduced the Transport Connections Program to improve transport options for people living in rural and regional Victoria.” Public Transport Users Association

Geelong convener Paul Westcott said the program was an “obvious target” for cost cutting. “Because it was just a stop-gap measure it couldn’t provide services people were going to use in any real way. The services were run on a shoestring.” Mr Westcott said the initial proposal was “like a glorified taxi service” for people unable to drive. But council-employed coordinators involved in the program had identified a need for more timetabled buses, he said. “We’d like to see a more-comprehensive and well-planned regional and rural bus and public transport network.”

TAC backs golf day to rehabilitate smash victims GEELONG’S TAC office is acutely aware of Victoria’s “hidden road toll”, according to its chief executive officer. Janet Dore said the organisation accepted about 19,000 claims each year from road accident victims around the state. That’s why the TAC has sponsored this year’s Independent McKellar Centre Charity Golf Day. The event will raise money to buy Victoria’s first upper-limb evaluation kit, which the region’s peak rehabilitation and aged care facility will use to help road accident victims recover arm function. Ms Dore said the state’s road toll had declined over the past 30 yeas but 6000 Victorians were still “seriously injured” in crashes each year. “These people and their injuries are what we refer to as the hidden road toll. “These are the Victorians seri-

ously injured on our roads who are always focussing on coping with the physical and emotional scars left from road trauma.” “For them, a milestone worth celebrating is vastly different to the average Victorian. It might be learning to walk again, getting back to work or simply being able to shower or feed themselves without the help of an aid. “We are pleased to support the McKellar Centre in its endeavour to bring the first upper limb evaluation kit to Victoria and help our clients achieve independence.” Organisers have issued a final call for entries for the golf day’s Ambrose competition, starting 8am next Friday at 13th Beach golf course. Teams and individuals wanting to play should phone Kerry O’Sullivan on 5279 2222 or email him on kerryo@barwon- In the swing: TAC’s Tony Sedunary helps boss Janet Dore perfect her swing. Picture: Tommy Ritchie 78894 health.org.au.

Alcoa warning GEELONG would never forgive or forget any state or federal government that allowed Alcoa Australia to fold, the city’s acting mayor has told a business breakfast. Cr Cameron Granger used the breakfast this week to urge Premier Ted Baillieu to act now rather than simply await the outcome of Alcoa’s Point Henry plant review.

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Cat ambassadors CATS LEGENDS Cameron Ling and Billy Brownless are leading a new campaign encouraging Melburnians to move into regional Victoria, Deputy Premier Peter Ryan has announced. He said the pair were “ideal” ambassadors for an expo in Melbourne next month to highlight the advantages of living outside the big smoke.

Bike honour A FOUNDER of Geelong Touring Cyclists has won a national honour for his work promoting bicycling, according to award organisers. Australian Bicycling Achieve Awards said Frank Kinnersly won the top gong for his voluntary services to riding over the past 35 years.

Inverleigh fun A “HUGE” stage will showcase “local talent” at two-day festival in Inverleigh this weekend, organisers have announced. They said Leighfest 2012 would feature a range of free entertainment and activities from 5pm to 10pm Saturday and 10am to 4pm Sunday at Lawson’s Park South.

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‘Busy’ libraries seeking a state funding injection Call for tips over BY JOHN VAN KLAVEREN GEELONG’S regional libraries are now the second busiest in the state, according to their chief executive officer. Patti Manolis said latest figures helped push the case for State Government funding for Geelong Regional Library Corporation. An outcry over Geelong library funding cuts last year demonstrated community support for further Government backing, she said. The Independent revealed last year that the Government had slashed library funding in July. Ms Manolis said the corporation used the new figures in a submission to a Tomorrow’s Library community consultation this week with Ministerial Advisory Council on Public Libraries chair David Morris MP. “Support from community organisations and individuals pushed the case for Geelong’s proposed library and heritage centre redevelopment,” Ms Manolis said. He said community submissions sought investment in digital and online formats, more library spaces and information technology services. “With a rapidly growing population projected to reach 500,000 by 2050 and with the redevelopment of the Geelong library set to start soon, it’s timely that we are having this conversation,” he said.

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BY JOHN VAN KLAVEREN VICTORIA’S Planning Minister has “ticked off” an 8000-lot land release for Lovely Banks, according to Lara MP John Eren. Mr Eren said his electorate was “bursting at the seams” with the Lovely Banks land and 4500 new lots for Lara. The Independent revealed last year that the Baillieu Government had targeted Lara, Lovely Banks and Batesford for residential growth. South Barwon MP Andrew Katos told a developers lobby lunch the

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Push for AFL here ‘at night’ GEELONG CATS want to host at least one Friday night match next year but expect to get Saturday night-time games, according to chief Brian Cook. Mr Cook said the third stage of Simonds Stadium’s redevelopment, including playing-standard lights, was due to be ready by round six next year. “I think we’ll certainly see some night games but I think probably more Saturday night games early on, to be honest,” Mr Cook told AFL.com.au. “At the moment, of the nine

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The $49 million redevelopment of the former Doug Wade stand will boost ground capacity to 34,000. “This year the bottom line isn’t good because we’re down a stand and that will cost us $1 million, so this year we’re looking, at best, at probably a break-even, which is a little bit sad given we’ve had 12 profits in a row,” Mr Cook said. “But such is life. We just have to try to make ends meet and make the extra dollars in the years to come.”

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ing new migrants.” Ms Congiu said the funding could help pay for lessons with professional instructors, tuition for volunteer drivers supervising migrants and road safety information sessions. “We found that mobility and licensing are the key issues faced by new arrivals as they attempt to integrate within their new communities,” Ms Congiu said. “Driving lessons are important however the cost is often a barrier.” The TAC-supported program invites community groups conducting road safety programs for

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BY MICHELLE HERBISON A BOTANIC garden is the Queenscliff community’s favoured use for the town’s former high school site, according to a council survey. Borough of Queenscliffe council heard this week that 224 residents returned a questionnaire in January seeking their opinions on three proposals for the land. Sixty-three per cent supported botanic gardens, 52 supported a community vegetable garden and 58 wanted a community building. Thirty-eight per cent of respondents preferred to maintain the site in its existing state. Council heard that supporters of a botanic garden most commonly said it would enhance the entry to Queenscliff. A quarter of gardens objectors preferred to retain the land for passive

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BY ERIN PEARSON OCEAN GROVE wannabe funnyman Jackson Hand is one witty teenager. The 17-year-old recently took a break from his year 12 studies at St Joseph’s College to win the Geelong heat of Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s Class Clowns. Now he has his sights on the big stage. Previous Class Clowns have included now-professional comedians such as Josh Thomas and Joel Creasey. Jackson entered the competition on the advice of a friend who noted his talent for gags. “I very much try to put in a little witty comment here and there every day,” Jackson said. “It’s always been who I am but I never thought this would all happen so fast. “Now I’ve done Class Clowns and had a taste of it I’ve realised how fun comedy is and it’s all I can think about.” Jackson said his experience had prompted him to begin plotting a new career path. “My other option is to go to university and study accounting but that’s getting a back seat just for now.” Jackson listed comedians Tim Minchin and Arj Barker as inspirations. “They both use a great play on words and I enjoy twisting words around, so I’d love to be like them one day.” Jackson said he used his friends to test material but denied they tired of his puns and punch lines. “I’m lucky I have good friends who’ll either laugh or abuse me for my jokes,” he

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Veronica said. “Not everyone wants to compete but for some it’s a progression from what they’ve learned. “In fact, many professional speakers on the circuit these days point to their humble beginnings at Toastmasters. “It’s wonderful to see people come out of their shell and see the growth in their confidence.” Veronica said Toastmasters International had a standard meeting format so travelling members could always feel at home in any club. Guests were always welcome at Toastmasters meetings, she said. Veronica said anyone interested in joining one of Geelong’s two Toastmasters clubs should phone David Parr on 5250 5984 or visit d73.toastmasters.org.au.

Belmont Shopping Village staff and customers have raised more than $2500 for the Leukaemia Foundation’s World’s Greatest Shave. Centre spokeswoman Leanne McConnell said the Belmont Village team was represented by Julie Beattie, Bruce Dolezal and Bill McConnell. Many others donated $4 to have their hair colour green, she said. “Two young boys also shaved their heads on the day. Sevenyear-old Will raised $2000 on his own and Jacob, 10, also raised money for the great cause,” Leanne said. “It was great to see all our loyal customers getting behind us. “Thank you to everyone who participated and all the volunteers on the day for such a great job. “A special thanks to Just Cuts, Belmont Village Meats and Brumby’s for their kind donations and support and Michel’s patisseries who donated 50 cents from the sale of every green cupcake sold on the day.” Leanne said it was great to see local businesses and the Geelong community unite for such a great cause.

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Fantastic alternatives SADLY, I must inform EA Cross (Letters, March 9) that fossils fuels are not inexpensive. The burning of oil, coal and gas is already having devastating impacts on many countries’ livelihoods, including our own. As well as paying to burn oil, gas and coal there are many other costs. Respiratory diseases in large cities and in areas where coal is burnt burden our health system. The fossil fuel industry is given $500 million in fuel subsidies paid with our taxes. The severity of extreme weather events that our nation has experienced will continue to worsen. We pay for these disasters through taxpayer-funded government assistance and our insurance premiums. Our children will pay dearly for our profligate use of fossil fuels, which would be better saved and used to make useful products rather than being burnt. Fantastic alternatives have already been invented and are already in commercial use. How wonderful it would be if Australia truly became a smart country and better-supported research and development into fossil fuel alternatives. Leigh Adamson Belmont

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BARELY a week goes by when we don’t hear of an Australian manufacturer announcing a planned closure or relocation overseas. Examples include clothing company Colorado, paper manufacturer Australian Envelopes, schooluniform manufacturer Fairy Meadow’s Poppets Schoolwear, Moretein and Dettol producer Reckitt Benckiser and steel manufacturer BlueScope Steelto. Locally Alcoa is teetering on the brink. At a time when Australian manufacturing is under unprecedented input-cost pressure, the federal Labor Government is irresponsibly pushing on with its internationally record high carbon tax. The timing of the introduction of this new input tax couldn’t be worse for Geelong and Australia. Internationally, countries are shying away from introducing a carbon tax. Japan has deferred introduction of emissions trading, while US President Barack Obama recently advised the timing was wrong for the US to pass any new plan to fight global warming. If Labor’s decision to push on alone isn’t bad enough, the starting price for the Australian carbon tax of $23 a tonne is grossly overpriced compared to European prices of below $10 a tonne. International projections suggest Europe’s price will be $5 a tonne in 2020 when Australia’s price will be edging to $100 if Labor and the Greens have their way. The proposed Australian carbon tax will legislate local manufacturing jobs out of existence. Australians, regardless of political persuasion, must join together to force Labor to urgently rethink the timing and level of the proposed carbon tax while some remnants of manufacturing remain in Geelong and Australia. Cr Stretch Kontelj City of Greater Geelong

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Shooters targeted WITH Victoria’s duck shooting season open, a group of Geelong environmentalists and bird lovers have formed Barwon Anti Duck Shooting (BADS) to petition State Government to follow other states in permanently banning recreational shooting of native water birds. Western Australia, New South Wales and Queensland believe duck shooting is cruel, ecologically unsustainable and sociably unacceptable. But Victorian Agriculture Minister Peter Walsh announced that hunters could look forward to a bumper season. Other BADS activities include a Facebook page and an on-line petition with signatures and comments from around the world. BADS supporter Coalition Against Duck Shooting has tried to have Lake Connewarre closed to shooting for years, using the fact that magpie geese, Australasian bitterns, little bitterns, brolgas and blue billed and freckled ducks, which are on the threatened fauna list, are all present on the wetlands. Lake Connewarre is home to over 150 bird species, several listed under international protection agreements. Twelve of the lake’s plant and animal species are listed as threatened under Victoria’s Flora and Fauna Guarantee Act 1988. BADS believes Victoria should set a shinning, civilized example to new migrants and refugees, many of whom are from violent backgrounds. John Bowman Ocean Grove

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CLIFF Winkler was wrong to suggest the Anglesea borefield had failed (Letters, March 16). The borefield was established as part of a strategy to secure Geelong’s water. The project was fasttracked during the severe drought, which saw storages plummet to a record low 14 per cent. The borefield is ultimately expected to have the capacity to meet 20 per cent of Geelong’s existing demand. Six of the planned seven bores have been constructed and are delivering over 16 million litres of water every day to Wurdee Boluc Reservoir. Since the first bore was brought into service in November, 2009, the borefield has produced more than six billion litres of water – water that has not needed to be sourced from the Barwon system. Barwon Water is undertaking a review of trigger levels dictating sustainable extraction. Additional data from the review will be extremely valuable in determining future operations. The cost of the project will be $60 million, at least $15 million below budget. The saving is the direct result of innovation, tight management and competitive tendering. Mr Winkler also suggested augmenting Geelong’s supplies from the Gellibrand or Aire rivers. Significant investment in water and recycled water infrastructure in recent years means there is no need

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I HEARTILY agree with David McRae’s condemnation of the Victorian Government for wasting money on fluoridating our drinking water (Letters, March 9). That’s bad enough but even more serious is that not everyone can tolerate fluoride, so our Government is putting these people at risk of becoming sick. With no childhood history of breathing problems, I have suffered severe asthma and skin reactions since I was poisoned by fluoride at work as a teenager in the 1960s. I now have to avoid any exposure so I can breath. To survive I must avoid fluoride in the same way some people have to keep away from peanuts. All my doctors tell me the only way I can stay well is to totally avoid fluoride. Some people I have spoken to with similar reactions to fluoride have to avoid tap water and instead buy non-fluoridated bottled water. But how do you wash yourself? Even having a shower in fluoridated water gives me asthma and itchy skin ulcers but traveling to an unfluoridated town, like Airey’s Inlet, for a shower still costs me over $100 rental a night. Now that fluoride is in our water I am left wondering how other fluoride-sensitive people manage to avoid the chemical. Elaine Valentine East Geelong

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I AGREE with Andrew Podolak (Independent March 16, page 3) regarding MP Richard Marles et al sending birthday cards to constituents (Independent, March 16). Mr Marles does not know us from a bar of soap. He sent my wife a card and my first thought was by what right and how did he get her birth date. By using his position as an MP to access confidential government information was my guess. All the MPs’ other mail-outs are a waste of our money, too. The other side of the coin and equally annoying is that every Tom, Dick and Harry at the bank, phone, gas, electricity

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Reader reverb BY MICHELLE HERBISON NOTHING is better than “God’s reverb”, according to Scottish singer Eddi Reader. The pop and folk star said she was looking forward to “singing to the rafters” of Geelong’s St Mary’s Basilica on Wednesday. She will perform at the basilica with her Eddi Reader Quartet bandmates Boo Hewerdine, Ian Carr and Alan Kelly. Reader has enjoyed a shining career dating back to the ’80s with Fairground Attraction and its worldwide hit Perfect. She has also enjoyed recent success with a Songs of Robert Burns collection. Reader said she enjoyed “playing at a grassroots level”. “At the moment I’m a bit of a greedy bastard for touring because the kids have grown up

Basilica gig: Eddi Reader. and are out of the house,” she laughed. Reader credited her spontaneous performance style to a

song-filled upbringing among a family of ship-builders. “A song could change the mood. If somebody was having an argument, all it took was my uncle to sing a song and it was over. “I don’t have a set, I just kind of feel it. I have about 16 pieces of paper with different lists.” Reader considered performing ancient folk songs as carrying them forward rather than looking back in time. “I see these old tunes as a telephone line through humanity. If I’m singing to you ‘My love is like a red, red rose’ somebody 50 years ago was singing it and 50 years before that. “It’s so important to keep them alive because they explain who we are.”

tractor around in circles for 16 hours it’s bloody fantastic. “I’m 68 years of age and the alternative to this is bowls. Well, it beats the s… out of bowls.” Gregory promised to avoid the mistake of many comedians in trying to impress rivals rather of audiences. “A lot of comedians today are all about political satire instead of just

the stand-up funny stuff,” he observed. “It’s a real mistake because the people who come to watch are bricklayers and secretaries who’ve done a hard day’s work. They just want to sit down and have a good old-fashion belly laugh.” Gregory will perform at Buckley’s Entertainment Centre, Breakwater, on April 4.

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READER’S RECIPE INGREDIENTS (SERVES 4) > 4 pounds desired meat > 1/4 cup all-purpose flour > 1 teaspoon dried oregano > 1 teaspoon salt > 1 teaspoon ground black pepper > 4 tablespoons margarine > 2 tablespoons olive oil > 1 onion, chopped > 1 cup beef broth > 4 bay leaves > 2 pounds red potatoes, diced > 1 pound fresh mushrooms > 5 carrots, sliced > 2 turnips, cubed

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BIG BEAR STEW 1. In a large mixing bowl combine flour, oregano, salt and pepper. Place bear meat in the bowl a little at a time and coat well.

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2. Heat oil and butter in a large skillet. Fry the meat until browned. Let drain on paper towels.

3. Fill a large Dutch oven with 2 to 3 quarts water. Add bear meat, onions, beef broth, bay leaves, potatoes, mushrooms carrots and turnips. Cook on medium-high heat for 2 to 3 hours. Add more water as needed. By Mr S of Geelong

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Lara’s elegant old lady, the Pirra Homestead, has a past as interesting as its future. The two storey mansion was built in 1880, complete with intricate wrought iron lace work and an impressive balcony. By the turn of the century Pirra was the place to be. She regularly threw parties where rich pastoralists rubbed shoulders with Lara locals. Cricket – she had her own turf wicket and picturesque field was the order of the day. In 1907 Pirra became what we would now call a rehab centre for alcoholics. Her most famous resident in this period was John Curtin, who recovered to be Prime Minister of Australia and lead the country through the dark years of World War II. After the war Pirra was transformed again and again… from a family farm to the State’s tobacco company to a Pelaco shirt factory. The old lady was then carved up, with a large section of the grounds becoming the

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Rosa’s big fun iminutive cooking icon Rosa Mitchell is looking forward to big things at this weekend’s Lara Food & Wine Festival. In fact, the Melbourne restuaranteur and food author expects MasterChef star Matt Preston to be bigger than ever. The famous duo will share the stage for cooking demonstrations and taste tests in front of thousands of festival patrons. “The funny thing is that I’m four foot ten and a half (inches) and Matt’s just huge,” Mitchell laughed. “I must be shrinking because the last time I saw him I thought he was taller than the time before. “I’ll have to stand on a crate to talk to him.” Preston will also be on hand to judge the festival’s Ultimate Chef Challenge, pitting six of the region’s best chefs in a 15-minute battle to create a culinary masterpiece. Mitchell said she would run a cooking demonstration emphasising the versatility of ricotta. “I’m Sicilian, so I just love ricotta,” she said. “It’s something people buy and do simple things with, like stuff cannaloni, but it can be made into something sweet, something savoury, all sorts of things. “I even whip it with honey as a substitute for cream.” Mitchell said she was excited about attending her first Lara festival. “I haven’t worked with Matt for a long time, so I’m really looking forward to it.” She believed the growing popularity of the festival reflected a resurgence in home cooking. “Shows like Matt’s MasterChef deserve a lot of the credit,” Rosa said. “They have really inspired people to get creative in their kitchens using good quality fresh ingredients.” The fourth-annual Lara Food & Wine Festival will feature more than 80 stalls showcasing some of the region’s finest produce at historic Pirra Homestead, on Windemere Rd, this Sunday. Entertainment and children’s activities will also be part of the fun. Entry will cost a gold coin, with parking free. More information is available at larafoodandwinefestival.com.au. The Independent is a sponsor of Lara Food & Wine Festival.

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We love the subtle lines of chrome trim around the side windows that give this modestly priced car a feeling of prestige. You really do get a lot of car for your money with the range beginning at just $36,990 for the Active 1.6litre turbo-petrol model. The use of lightweight materials trims consumption even further and clever engineering means the 508 has less mass than the significantly smaller Peugeot 407 it replaces. Peugeot 508 passengers are cosseted in a manner found in few other vehicles, even those with a much higher price tag. The front windscreen is set up to filter sound from the outside, hydro-elastic suspension mounts muffle road noise and the engineers have come up with a system they call an ‘active front axle damper’ to further distance the 508’s occupants from the outer world. The 508 has many active safety features, among them cornering brake control, and electronic stability and traction control. Passive safety is also top notch and the Peugeot has a European five-star crash rating. The bumper and bonnet are pedestrian friendly with a black strip at the lower edge of the front bumper designed to lift a person struck and prevent them from being dragged under the vehicle. Rear parking alarms are standard, while front parking assist, standard on Allure and GT models incorporates a space measurement function which provides information about the possibility of parking the vehicle in a free spot and the degree of difficulty in performing the manoeuvre. You get a lot of style and driving satisfaction in the latest Peugeot 508 range. As well as astonishing economy if you’re prepared to put up with the vagaries of the self-shifting manual gearbox. If you want something more conventional there’s a 2.2-litre turbodiesel model driving through a regular automatic that’s a sheer delight to travel in. The economy story doesn’t stop there. Peugeot is also working on the development of a diesel-electric hybrid that will have even lower fuel use and CO2 emissions down around the 100 grams per kilometre mark. The Peugeot 508 provides the perfect accompaniment to enjoying interior space on a par with the 607 and up a notch (53 mm more rear leg room) from the 407. Grand touring indeed.

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The subject of this week’s review is the latest addition to the Peugeot range, an ultra economy model called the 508 e-HDi. Using the new-generation, fuelsaving technology fuel it has consumption measured at a mere 4.4 litres per 100 kilometres. That puts it in line with much smaller cars with either petrolelectric powertrains or small diesel engines. Our road testing was unfortunately done during a very busy period in the car industry so we only managed to put just 427 kilometres on the clock of the economy Peugeot 508. At the end of the time the trip computer estimated there was another 980 km left in the car. That ultra low consumption was achieved by running mainly in easy motorway and country conditions, but is achievable without any special driving techniques. Around town the big Peugeot will still be sitting in the five to seven litres per hundred kilometres range when tackling traffic. That’s the good news, the bad news is that one of the factors in the fuel economy is the use of an old-style self-shifting manual gearbox which has all the irritating characteristics that have led to other makers giving them up. The six-speed Peugeot unit is rough in its changes, particularly in the lower gears, which is in stark contrast to a car that’s supremely smooth and comfortable in every other way. The reasons for the use of this gearbox are simple – low consumption. Even the best double-clutch and torque convertor automatic transmissions aren’t able to produce the economy of a full manual gearbox. The self-changing manual is teamed with a stop-start system that cuts the small (1.6-litre) turbo-diesel engine when the Peugeot is stationary. It fires up again with only a slight tremble and we rate it as about mid-range in the stopstart four-cylinder engine field. Enough of the bad news, a far more pleasing factor in the low consumption is the use of a slippery body, one that’s aerodynamic not only in the visible areas, but also under the car. The French car maker - Peugeot is the world’s oldest automotive name plate has long been famed for its Gallic style. The body of the 508 looks as though it has been sculpted out of a single piece of metal. The coefficient of drag (Cd) figure of just 0.25 is most impressive.

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FORD, Fairmont, BA Mark 2, 2005, auto, sunroof, spoiler, extras, lady owner, EC, RWC, TTU-671. $9,000. 0438 065 592. St Leonards.

FORD, Focus, Ghia, 2005, sedan, dark red, 46,000kms, front and side airbags, auto, backing sensor, ABS brakes, new tyres, service history, reg. until 10/12. UJZ-076. $15,000. 5253-1365. Drysdale. FORD, Ranger, 2008, XTL, 86,000kms, with nudge bar, towbar, carry bars and hard lid, WNX701. $28,500. 0407 502 379. Moolap.

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HYUNDAI, Accent, 2001, 80,900kms, 5 speed, reg. until 08/12, RJV-597. $5,250. 5221-3837, 0422 850 277. East Geelong. JEEP, Grand Cherokee, Larado, no off road, low miles, EC, STL-939, must see. $12,000. 0407 438 623. Waurn Ponds.

MAZDA, 2, 2007, auto, AC, PS, EC, tinted windows, 70,000kms, service history, UXK-977. $12,700ono. 0409 175 344. Belmont.

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HOLDEN, Commodore, VY, Acclaim, 145,000kms, side airbags, reg. until 12/12, EC, RWC, TXI-977. $7,900. 0408 039 836. Geelong.

HOLDEN, Commodore, VZ, 2005, Executive sedan, auto, 150,000kms, RWC, EC, WOE-522. $9,950. 0403 010 127.

HARLEY DAVIDSON, 2010, Iron 883, denim black forward controls, black exhaust, 2000K, ILV892. $13,500. 0407 606 926. Leopold.

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MITSUBISHI, Magna, 1994, TR, wagon, $300. 0414 256 541. Geelong.

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SUBARU, Outback, 2005, MY06 premium pack, 114,000kms, reg 11/12, RWC, 5 speed auto, champagne, 6 cylinder boxer engine, tinted windows, towbar, near new tyres, XSR-486. $18,500. 0418 386 796. TOYOTA, Lexcen, 1996, white, sedan, good goer, 256,000kms, XIV-671. $1,600. 5257-1077. St Leaonards.

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BEANIE KIDS, EC, most with tags, set of 30. $100ono the lot. 0414 633 145. Geelong.

BED, single, iron frame, blue colour, 1900 x 900cm, arched headrest 780cm, new, includes mattress, $120ono. 52242735 or 0416 709 983. Geelong West.

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BED, single, solid pine, with trundle, EC, $49.95. 5282-6121. Lara.

BIKE, brand new, Cyclops, boys/girls, accesories, less than half price, $80. 0434 831 012. Highton. BIKE, mens, Raleigh, 18 speed, 51.5cm, frame as new, EC. $250. 52825456. Lara. BLINDS, 6, roller style, white, various sizes, EC. $400 the lot. 0408 758 988. Highton.

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CARPET RUNNER, (8m), matching rug (2mx3m), EC, attractive. $450. 52419269, 0430 144 070. Belmont.

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CARPET, bold Axminster, best quality wool. 3 large rooms 3350cm x 4170cm, 5270cm x 3460cm, 4220 cm x 3220cm. All EC plus 2 free runners. $1,500. 0422 571 215. Torquay. CARPET, plain dark brown, room size 3600mm x 3500mm, EC, $90. 0408 365 603. CASIO, Classpad, OS and graphics, version 3.0 (suit VCE), with cover. $110ono. 5272-1392. Norlane.

FOR SALE

ANY ITEM UNDER $50 can be placed for free as a Bargain Basement. See coupon, conditons and details on our website at www.geelongindependent.com.au

ASSORTED, small pine dresser, bakers stand with wine rack, Intex swimming pool, 475x91cm, new, federation gate, 104x91cm. $560. 52482058. Whittington.

AIR CONDITIONER, portable, Dimplex, under warranty, as new. $800. 5242-8338. St Albans Park.

BAR FRIDGE, Westinghouse, 115 litre, SS, less than 2yo, reversible door, EC. $150 ono. 5251-5414. Clifton Springs.

ASSORTED FURNITURE, Children`s bed, mattress, dressing table with mirror, bedside table and desk. All purple. GC. $1,800 ono. 0422 875 738. Geelong.

BATTERY, Deep Cycle, 12V, 100Ah, gel battery, suit solar, marine and camping use, in carton with 2 year warranty. $398. 0400 238 731. Portarlington.

CHAIRS, approximately 35, GC. $525. 0422 875 738. Anglesea. CHAIRS, kitchen, colonial, wooden. $130. 5221-2501. Newtown.

CHINA PAINTERS OVEN, Ward, many extras, including brushes, cost $2,000, sell $600ono. 5255-4368. Ocean Grove.

DINING SETTING, pine stained, extension table, 8 chairs, suede upholstery, VGC. $600. 0438 782 022. Bell Park. DINING TABLE, extendable, 6 chairs, matching buffet unit, EC. $900ono. 5277-0046, 0413 287 001. Bell Post Hill. DINING TABLE, Travertine, 1950 x 1000, as new. $950. 5259-2625. Port Arlington.

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COMPUTER, desktop, 2.4GHZ, 1GB RAM, 180 GB HD, DVD burner, 1TB external drive, 22 inch LCD monitor, Lexmark printer/scanner, WinXP, Ofﬁce 2003, all discs. $450ono. 5241-9864. Grovedale. PC CELERON, 2.4GHZ, 504MB ram, 40GB, HD, 2XCD, drives XP, professional ofﬁce 2003, KB wireless mouse, Lexmark printer. $500. 0414 203 435.

Solid timber, insulated Colorbond roof. Ex lge suit Shepherd $150 Lge suit big Lab $125 Med $90 Sm $50

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D R AW I N G / D R A F T I N G BOARD, timber base, green ﬁnish top, includes parallel line. $180. 52583535. Point Lonsdale.

DRESSER, Kauri pine, 2 door, 3 shelves, 120w x 160h, EC. $365. 52592546. Port Arlington.

GARAGE SALES

LOUNGE SUITE, wingback, 2 seater, ﬂoral pattern, EC. $200. 52531930. Clifton Springs.

SPINDLE SHAPING machine, 3 phase, with large range of cutters, retired cabinet maker. $5,000. 0422 058 120. Torquay.

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LOUNGE SUITE, with matching dining setting, 7ft 6” extending table, Sumna, 6 chairs, EC. $500. 5261-2387. Torquay. LOUNGE, ﬂoral, wing back, two chairs, two seater settee. $140. 52212501. Newtown.

EMBROIDERY MACHINE, Bernina, new still in box, less than ½ price. $959. 0458 742 313. Norlane.

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, electric patient hoist, manual wheelchair, adjustable bed rail, folding loading ramps suitable for wheelchair, $1,400 the lot. 0401 050 287. Grovedale.

ENTERTAINMENT UNIT, large with 80cm TV, EC. $250ono. 0419 399 134. Corio. FENCING POLE DIGGER, Hoger, very little use. $1,080. 0404 318 614. Bell Park.

MOBILE (IPHONE), 32GB, dual simcard, new in box, great Christmas gift, unlocked, no contract. $195. 0478 021 499. Highton.

FREE TO GOOD HOME Rough Collie dog, 6 ½ yo, friendly and good family dog. Please phone Mike, 0400 560 501, 5241-5586.

FRIDGE/FREEZER, Westinghouse, 340L, 2yo, immaculate condition. $400. 0425 723 401. Leopold.

FRIDGES, FREEZERS, W/M AND DRYERS Sales and service. Cheapest and best in town. Cool Cats Refrigeration. 18 Gordon Avenue, Geelong West. 5229-6246.

MOBILITY SCOOTER, hardly used, battery operated, EC. $2,500. Gary 0418 504 231. Leopold. MOTOR SCOOTER, electric, as new, red and black, no reg, no licence required. $1,800. 0438 181 131. Hamlyn Heights. MOUNTAIN BIKE, ladies, 24 gears, Sedona, hardly used, paid $720, sell $290. 5248-7029, 0425 703 798. St Albans Park.

GATES, double, steel frame/pickets, 1.75Hx 1.35W, special hinges, suit sloping drive way. $350 5244-1155 or 0407 442 422. Belmont.

OUTDOOR DINING TABLE, hand crafted, professionally built, recycled black butt top with lots of feature, steel frame and legs, 186 x 87cm, $1,850 ono. 5241-9373. Grovedale.

GATES, spear and loop, powder coated aluminium, 2800x1250, with posts. $600ono. 5241-9269, 0430 144 070. Belmont.

PAVING, crazy paving, blue stone, large quantity. $1,500ono. 0434 831 012. Highton.

GEELONG COLLEGE UNIFORM, complete including blazer, kilt, jumpers, dresses etc. Sizes range from 8 to 14, most items under 2 months old, $295. 0411 595 826.

PHOTO COPIER, Ricoh, Aﬁcio, 340, A4-A3, reduce, enlarge, GC. $380. 0419 034 227. Waurn Ponds.

STAIR LIFT, Acorn, suit 3 steps, or can be adapted, EC, installation available. $900 ono. 5244-2097. Torquay. SURFBOARD, NSP, Surf Betty, 6’10’’, pink, VGC, carry bag. $420. 0433 364 680. Leopold. TABLE LAMP, (art deco), blue, frilled, glass shade, unusual design. $100. 5251-1818. Clifton Springs.

TABLE, Malaysian hardwood, teak, 180Lx90W, 6 months old, EC, $350. 0414 969 543. Clifton Springs. TILES, 166, white with grey marble effect, 33.5 x 50cms, wall. $350ono. 0438 393 532. Grovedale.

TILES, 29, graphite 40cm x 40cm ﬂoor tiles, 110 white 20cm x 25cm wall tiles. $295 ono. 0408 599 673. Grovedale. TRAY, silver, large, 50 years old. $15. 0409 955 865.

TREADMILL, Omega II, Horizon USA, walking, jogging, plus incline. $500. 0425 723 401. Leopold. TV LG, large, set top box, DVD player, EC, 2 remotes. $205ono. 52785756. North Geelong. TV, Voxson, HD, 22’’, DVD, and tuner, new in box, $290. 5224-2735 or 0416 709 983. Geelong West.

WATCH, Gents, Tissot, unwanted prize, valued $1,550, sell $700ono. Urgent sale. 0421 025 341. North Geelong. WETSUIT, Rip Curl Steamer, chest zip, size large, 3/2, brand new. Retail $580, sell $375. 0424 065 525. Anglesea.

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GARDENING CLIMBER, native Pandorea, fast grower. $10. 5241-9310. Belmont.

MOWER, electric motor, suitable for small block and lady gardener, GC. $50. 5251-1177.

POOL, 12ft round, above ground, large ﬁlter and motor, plus accessories. $800ono. 5278-6116. Bell Park.

HOME SERVICES $60 CARPET CLEAN 3 rooms and hall. Phone Tony 0423 473 595.

MASSAGE THERAPISTS SWEDISH RELAXATION MASSAGE, Werribee, Monday-Sunday,10am8.00pm. Cost $40p/h. Call 0425 805 090.

MUSIC PIANO, GC. $490. 0422 408 410. Geelong West.

POOL TABLE, 8’ x 4’, slate, EC, accessories included. $1,300. 0404 035 289. Geelong.

ANTIQUES

PORTA-POTTY, disability aid. $40. 5243-5295. Highton.

GOLF BUGGY, Yamaha, petrol motor, pristine condition, been garaged for 4 years due to ill health, ﬁtted side curtains, comes with brand new Sparks tilt trailer, with thief proof lock, plus full length waterproof cover. $5,875. 0412 900 574. Grovedale.

POOL/DINING TABLE, slate with 6 high back chairs plus accessories. $1,200ono. 0448 346 997.

BEDHEAD, and foot, with irons, double, antique, edwardian, inlaid bow and ribbons in main panels. $350. 5253-2410. Clifton Springs.

GOLF CLUBS, one set, Wilson bag, plus 200 balls. $165. 5222-7141. Manifold Heights.

ROCKING CHAIR, antique, circa 1910, tapestry seat, back and arms, EC. $375. 52483421. St Albans Park.

KARDINIA COLLEGE, pinafores and kilts, GC, $60. 0413 244 428. Hamlyn Heights.

KUDOS MAD MARCH SALE UP TO 40% OFF Mahogany coffee tables, Consoles and Bedsides tables Outdoor pots and Budha’s Great Value Gifts

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PLANT, in 7” hanging basket. $5. 0406 543 591.

BUFFET dresser, antique, circular mirror, 6’ long, perfect condition. $500. 5261-2809. Torquay.

ROLLER SHOES, Von Dutch, white/pink, size 8, EC, push button and rollers pop out. $50. 0400 771 940. Bell Post Hill. SCHOOL SHOES, Clarks Daytona, black, leather, lace up, size 6, as new. $15. 5221-4338, 0439 018 308.

SCOOTER, mobility, electric, 4 wheel, 40km range, brand new. $2,300. 0402 757 987. Lara. SECURITY DOOR, new. $120ono. 5278-9167. Bell Park.

SIDEBOARD, modern, dark timber, 4 yo, 1.5 M, EC, $800. 5243-4781. Highton. SKATE BOARD, Mini cruiser, green with red wheels, VGC. $45. 0408 647 106. Leopold. SKATEBOARD, Mini cruiser, green with red wheels, VGC. $45. 0408 647 106. SOCCER TABLE, great for inside use, EC. $45. 0448 346 997. Bell Post Hill.

CRYSTAL BOWL, very old. $15. 5275-2110.

LOUNGE SUITE, 3 piece, Jacobean, carved, 1940’s. $1,000 ono. 5253-2786. Clifton Springs area.

PERSONAL

PET ACCESSORIES /SERVICES FISH TANK, high quality, EC, 61cmH x 121cmW, includes blue and white lights, pump, ﬁlters. $900. 0425 822 613. Lara. FISH TANK, with stand/light, 4ft, extra thick glass. $280ono. 0400 419 015. Belmont.

WANTED

TABLE, round cedar, Victorian, centre column. 120cm - 4ft, seats 6-8, VGC. $600. 5243-7517. Highton.

FREE DISPOSAL of unused white goods, hot water services, scrap iron. Call Allan 0400 629 830.

BABY GOODS

WANTED TO BUY

ASSORTED, cot, mattress, jogger pram, bassinet, bed rail, EC. $400. 0409 941 648. Belmont. BABY PLAY GYM, Tiny Love, deluxe, jungle theme, as new. $45. 0408 365 188. Geelong West.

BRIDAL GOWN, Essence, satin, ivory, size 8 (ﬁt size 6 to 8), height 5' 3", bust 36", waist 25", hips 36", lace up back, extensive beading right hip, beaded detachable straps, worn once, includes gown bag, paid $280 to have professionally dry cleaned (certificate supplied), less than 2 years old. Must see. Paid $2,200. Sell $1000. Rebekah 0408 052 485, Berwick. NEW WEDDING DRESS, size 14-18, lace up back, train, white, beads, embroidery, $400 ono. 0488 110 064. Geelong.

WIG, ladies, short style, coffee shade with highlights, excellent quality, natural, products provided. $150ono. 5298-1123. Newtown.

DISHWASHER, upright, model OPTECH710, EC. $1,300. Contact Marilyn 5248-8760. Whittington.

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ELECTRIC CHAIR, leather, table to ﬁt. $1,200ono. 5257-1809. Indented Head.

HOUSE BRICKS, $220 for 1000. Phone James 0407 361 047. Norlane.

DOG KENNELS – ALL SIZES

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DRESSING TABLE, and sideboard, 1950/60s era, EC. $100 each ono. 0414 633 145. Geelong.

FOR SALE

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WEDDING DRESS and shawl, EC, 10-12, dry cleaned. $500. 0422 284 788. Lara.

WEDDING DRESS, 1012, made/worn in UK, cream lace over satin, Vneck, ¾ sleeves, tiered skirt, train, under-skirt, very feminine, drycleaned, EC, bargain. $200. 5243-1560. Belmont. WEDDING DRESS, 1416, ivory beaded and matching beaded veil, EC. Been drycleaned. $600. 0409 968 002. WEDDING DRESS, and veil, white, size 14, beading and halter neck, never worn, $600, 0408 360 573. Bell Park.

WEDDING DRESS, size 10-12, very pretty, short sleeved, sequined bodice with lace trim. Matching hat also available. $200. 0431 543 888. Newcomb. WEDDING DRESS, size 12, long sleeves, pearl beadings, A line, train, exquisite design. $400 ono. 0418 502 068. Lara.

WEDDING DRESS, size 12-14, cream, satin bodice with beading, on or off the shoulder, tulle skirt, ﬁngertip veil with headpiece. Shoes/bag to match, $300. 0402 802 401. Bannockburn. WEDDING DRESS, stunning, long sleeves, satin/ pattern, size 10-12, EC, dry cleaned, $500. 0434 355 044. Lara.

WEDDING DRESS, Wendy Makin designer, size 14-16, white silk, small train, lace beaded bodice top. $1,500ono. 0400 309 043. Geelong.

WEDDING DRESS, white, 10, beading, lace-up back, train, stunning!, 3 x bridesmaid dresses, 1012, silver, chiffon, overlay, long, ﬂowergirl dress, 10, white, all never worn! sell the lot $1,200. 0412 235 861. Herne Hill.

$$$ ATTENTION $$$

WEDDING DRESS, white, size 12 - 16, thin straps (optional), crystal beaded bodice, princess skirt, lace up back, train, EC, dry cleaned, $1,000. 0407 048 276. Lara.

Working or not, fridges, freezers, washers, dryers. Not too old. Cash Paid. 5229-6246.

FLOATS AND TRANSPORT

TRAILER, wanted to buy 6x4, any condition. 0417 961 058.

Sell your motor vehicle 1300 666 808

HORSE FLOAT, double, new ﬂoors, paint, tyres, EC. $6,500 negotiable. 0400 886 992. Lara.

FOR SALE SADDLE, black, Bruce Smith, dressage, 16”. EC, $1,500. 0411 262 816. Clifton Springs.

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Proven methods. Anxiety specialist. Clinical Hypnotherapies. Health rebates available. Lorina Harris 0402 454 951.

PUBLIC NOTICES QUIT CIGARETTES, in 60 minutes, with a lifetime guarantee. In Geelong every Tuesday. Phone Joy 5342-4617 or 0400 573 369.

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Enquiries to: Sue Reyment, Team Leader on 03 5272 3133

Sunday 25th March 10.30am

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Trout and salmon outstanding for anglers ANGLERS enjoyed outstanding opportunities in fresh and saltwater over the past week. Trout were taken on lures at Derrinallum’s Deep Lake but bait anglers recorded the best results, clearly due to the low water levels. Powerbait was number one but fish were also taken on mudeye and worms. Lure fishing was best early in the mornings, generally before conditions became too bright, with shallow-running bibbed patterns such as Rapala X Raps or Dorados. Lismore’s Lake Tooliorook was also productive when fished with Powerbait, especially on overcast days. Trolling accounted for trout in the deeper areas of the lake. Lake Elingamite, near Cobden, produced redfin better than 1.5kg along with trout of a similar weight. Mudeye fished under a float and slowly trolled bibbed lures were successful. Shaun Bayer fished Lake Bullen Merri twice, with a downrigger set at 20m accounting for every fish caught. Most were small rainbows, with Shaun catching and releasing over 20. Troy West found plenty of trout and redfin during a threeday stint at Lake Fyans. The best fishing was landbased with a variety of bibbed lures. Daniel Johnson fished Leigh River with lures for a number of small redfin and two brown trout just over 1kg each. Ned Jacoby fished Moorabool River near Mount Edgerton, catching reasonable numbers of small brown trout on black and copper Celta lures. Saltwater anglers found quality fish, with salmon in big numbers from the rocks between Lorne and Wye River on lure.

On the bite BRIAN LONG The salmon fishing only continue to improve in coming weeks. Fairhaven Beach also produced salmon but only the high tides early in the mornings. Stephen Hobbs fished Artillery Rocks where he took a salmon on each lure cast in a two-hour session, with most fish over 1kg. Big kingfish were difficult to catch but smaller school fish were available. Bruce Wallace averaged three a trip using surface poppers just inside The Rip, with most fish around 70cm. Noel Potter was also among the action casting poppers at salmon busting up the surface. Salmon rarely hit Noel’s big popper but the kingfish swimming among them were willing. Paul Pyle fished in 18m off St Leonards where he caught four under-size gummy shark until a reel screamed with something clearly larger. The culprit was a gummy that pulled the scales down to 17.8kg cleaned. Aidan Jarosinski also found a gummy in the same area but had to fish through the many local banjo sharks. Swan Bay’s entrance remained consistent for a variety of species. Whiting, squid and garfish dominated but quality flathead were also taken. Snapper around 2kg were also caught just inside the bay after

Aidan Jarosinski with one of his gummy sharks from St Leonards. dark along the channel edge during the run-off from high tide. Tyson Moore fished in 10m off Portarlington to find any number of flathead while using soft plastics on a dropshot rig. Tyson returned with 20 fish after releasing a similar amount. Martin Fitzgerald also found numbers of flathead on soft plastics while drifting inside the channel line out from Clifton Springs. His best measured 51cms, while Martin also took two snapper around 1.5kg. Salmon were also taken in the bay while working bait fish to the surface near Point Henry, Hermsley and the quarries. Anglers casting small, metal baitfish-profile lures into the action from a

distance have had the best results. Anyone still seeking a big snapper should put in a few hours on the inner-harbour, with fish better than 5kg caught on the mud directly out from Corio Quay during the first two hours of the runoff from high tide. The season is growing late for pike but numbers were still taken in the bay, with North Shore rocks ideal on evening low tides. Estuary anglers caught bream on fresh bait, with bass yabby, shrimp, crab or sandworm preferred. Send reports and photos to info@raylongtackle.com.au or visit Brian at Ray Long’s Fishing World, 105 Shannon Ave, Manifold Heights.

GCA’s top two repeat GEELONG’S topsy turvy premier cricket season lurched to a halt last Saturday when the Cats lost to Frankston Penninsula in their qualifying final. The Cats won the toss and elected to bowl first, a decision their bowlers backed up by dismissing their hosts for just 133. In reply, Liam Buchanan stood tall at the top of the order with 45 in just under two hours but teammates crumbled around him for the Cats to finish all out for a disappointing 91. The Cats fared no better in the second winnings, chasing over 200 but finishing all out for 101. The seconds and fourths went through to the next stage, so they can look forward to plenty of supports from the Cats in the next two weeks. The same teams as last year will contest Geelong Cricket Association’s grand finals in the top two divisions. Grovedale romped into the decider by destroying a disappointing South Barwon at Stinton Oval. Tigers Englishmen Chris Young and Alex Romaniw set up the win by decimating the Swans batting, with South Barwon all out for just 86. Toby Hogg then knocked up an undefeated half century for Grovedale to record a seven-wicket win. The Tigers will take on reigning premier Geelong West after it disposed of East Belmont at the semifinal stage for the third year in a row. Sam Loftus top scored with 59 in the Rams’ first day total of 9/233, while Nick Hill smashed 53. On Sunday Josh Vrboski removed both East Belmont openers before Jarran Cooke tore through the middle order. All appeared lost for East until Ben

Local Cricket JIM TIMBERLAKE Spencer bludgeoned his way to 99 until he was caught with the score at 203, allowing West to escape from jail. This weekend’s match at Stinton Oval looks like a classic. Geelong West has enjoyed two tight wins but Grovedale’s finals form has been impeccable and should be enough for the Tigers to win. In division two, Geelong City will look to reverse last year’s result when it plays St Alban’s Breakwater at Grinter Reserve. Both teams have enjoyed solid finals series, although Geelong City’s win over Waurn Ponds last week was ominous. The Sharks bowled first and managed to restrict Waurn Ponds to just 44 runs from 55 overs, which they reached in just 14 overs of their own. St Albans Breakwater batted first against Murgheboluc and knocked up 5/259. The Frogs fought it out on Sunday, batting for 68 overs, but were eventually dismissed for 170. St Albans Breakwater would love going back to back but Geelong City will stop at nothing to win. Division three’s finals series of upsets concludes with Meredith playing Lethbridge at Winchelsea Reserve. Lethbridge has been consistent all season but Meredith’s star-studded line up should be too good.

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