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terms of the lease agreement would be renegotiated once the new Armstrong Creek facility was complete.

“There’s also the opportunity to get an extra AFL game, especially after the redevelopment is completed.”

Cr Mitchell said the City had committed $3 million to the redevelopment “and that’s where it sits”.

“We support redevelopment but we’re mindful that it needs to be a quality redevelopment that meets needs of the people of Geelong as well as the club.

“We don’t want to compromise on that. There will have to be some modifications but they have got to stack up.

“The lights are the key component for us in terms of attracting more events.”

Cats chief Brian Cook said the freeing up of Simonds Stadium was a “welcome benefit to this agreement”.

Mr Cook said the club needed an alternative training venue because more events would be held on the grass at Simonds Stadium.

“When the rugby, soccer or concerts are on we need to find somewhere else to train.

“We’ve used eight different venues since I've been at the club, so this is ideal for us. Simonds Stadium will remain our major training venue.”

Mr Cook said the Armstrong Creek deal was completed after five years of negotiations.

“It's the first of its type that we’re aware of in Australia."

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BY JOHN VAN KLAVEREN A WIDER variety of events could come to Simonds Stadium with the Cats being gifted a new training venue, according to Mayor John Mitchell.

Cr Mitchell said scheduling at the stadium would be more flexible with the football club using it less.

“It gives us greater opportunity to have different events at Simonds Stadium because we can work around the Cats’ commitments more easily.

“For instance, we announced this week the pre-season rugby union game between the Melbourne Rebels and the Waikato Chiefs.

“The game they say is played in heaven will now be played on the hallowed turf of Simonds Stadium.

“But we still have our bid planned for the T20 cricket, there’s the World Cup cricket and I’m keen to see an A League soccer match played here.”

Geelong Football Club has announced a sponsorship agreement with Keystone Business Park, including development of indoor training facilities and an MCG-sized oval worth more than $8 million at Armstrong Creek.

Cr Mitchell said a lower level of AFL use at Simonds Stadium would reduce the wear and tear on its surface, reducing costs to council.

“It takes a lot of traffic off the oval, so I’d expect the maintenance of the surface would be easier,” he said.

“We wouldn’t have to do the amount of repairs, so that would be a cost saving.”

Cr Mitchell said the Cats would remain the anchor tenant but the

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Commission ‘to hear Nelson Park parents’

BY JOHN VAN KLAVEREN A GROUP of Nelson Park parents have taken their complaints about the special school to Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission.

Julie Senko, Heather Bowdern and Rebecca Earney said they and three other parents would lodge formal complaints with the commission about treatment of students at the school.

The commission is conducting a “major research project” after complaints about disability discrimination in schools doubled in the past two years.

Acting commissioner Karen Toohey said the organisation had heard concerns from parents of children with

disabilities, advocacy groups for the disabled and members of the commission’s disability reference group.

“Concerns included lack of equal access to education, discipline issues including suspension and exclusion, behaviour management strategies and access to appropriate transport services,” Ms Toohey said.

The Independent revealed last week that an internal Education Department regional office investigation of Nelson Park parents’ complaints found no “breaches” of policy.

A department spokesperson said the “constructive process” had found “areas for improvement, particularly in the way the school can engage with

Tennis served GEELONG Lawn Tennis Club will host a Davis Cup tie between Australia and China, Premier Ted Baillieu has announced.

Mr Baillieu said the event would provide a “big economic boost” to Geelong as visitors travelled to the city for the “major sporting event coup”.

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“We were given no recourse if we were unhappy with the outcome, so we’ve decided to go to the commission.

“Regional office is covering up the shortcomings of Nelson Park school.

The parents said their issues included a lack of accountability, independence and transparency at the school and in its processes.

“The regional office has consistently refused to organise meetings between parents and the principal.”

Ms Toohey said the commission would survey students, parents and educators as part of the research project.

A statewide telephone call-in last week gathered stories from people directly affected, she said.

Last week: The internal investigation clears Nelson Park. parents”.

The spokesperson said an “action plan” had been drawn up, including a review of the school’s student engagement and parent complaint policies.

Ms Bowdern said the parents were unhappy with the investigation.

GEELONG commuters will pay hundreds of dollars more a year to travel on trains to work in Melbourne, according to State Government.

The Government announced an 8.6 per cent fare hike this week, with peak return tickets rising $1.60 to $20.60 from January 1.

Pay wins A CARETAKER and a signwriter have won back pay of almost $30,000 after investigations of two Geelong employers, the Fair Work Ombudsman has revealed.

A statement from the Ombudsman’s office said the 50-year-old caretaker received $19,200 and $10,000 was paid to the sign writer in his late 20s after their employers corrected “errors” leading to the underpayments.

Golden wines FOUR WINERIES in the Geelong region have won gold medals at a prestigious Concours des Vinc du Victoria in Melbourne, according to their industry body.

Geelong Wine said Austin Wines, Leura Park Estate and Clyde Park and Jack Rabbit vineyards helped consolidate the region’s reputation for producing “outstanding cool climate” products.

Plains mayor GOLDEN Plains Shire councillors have elected Geraldine Frantz to a second term as mayor.

Cr Frantz used her acceptance speech to highlight the push for a secondary school at Bannockburn as council’s “number one priority”.

Library opens A NEW $5.3 million library has opened at Waurn Ponds.

City of Greater Geelong said the library, on Pioneer Rd next to Leisurelink, would be open 57 hours a week with equipment and facilities including public-use computers, iPads, gaming consoles and “a comprehensive collection of books”.

Traffic stopper: Twins Bella and Lola, 6, meet Zac, 5, at a temporary intersection on the grounds of Manifold Heights Primary School. The prep trio was participating in a parade of colourful cardboard box cars as part of the school’s road safety studies.

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Region on the road to safety messages for Christmas GIFT cards and a new advertising campaign are fighting the road toll across the region in the lead up to the festive season, according to TAC headquarters.

The TAC said both campaigns were aimed at drink driving after 29 deaths statewide during a “traumatic” November for Victoria.

The organisation last week launched Christmas “gift vouchers” offering recipients a ride home over the holiday season.

TAC chief Janet Dore called the voucher cards, available at tac.vic.gov.au, a quirky means of help-

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“Giving your mate one of these vouchers for Christmas is a fun way to say you care about them and you want them to stay safe on the roads,” she said.

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“This might be more of a fun, light-hearted concept and, while it might not seem like a big deal, giving this gift could literally save lives.”

The TAC followed up the cards’ release with a new Bloody Idiot advertising campaign telling drinkers to stay off the road.

TAC senior road safety and marketing manager John Thompson said the campaign was timed to coincide with pre-Christmas festivities.

“We’re not saying don’t have a good time at Christmas parties, we’re just saying organise your trip before you go out so you can get home safely.”

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Police identify dead Corio man, bonnet victim released

BY ERIN PEARSON POLICE have identified a man fatally stabbed in Corio last weekend as 32year-old Sidney Thorpe.

Homicide Detective Senior Sergeant Stephen McIntyre said Mr Thorpe had been staying with relatives in Whittington only a few days before his alleged murder.

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Police said ambulance crews worked on Mr Thorpe but he died at the scene.

Homicide detectives charged Corio’s Gordon Williams, 36, with Mr Thorpe’s murder earlier this week.

Mr Williams was remanded in custody following a court hearing on Tuesday.

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BY MICHELLE HERBISON

ST PAUL’S Lutheran Kindergarten has a brand new room in time for a pilot program next year to offer 15 hours a week of kinder to its four-year-olds.

The State Governmentfunded program will prepare the Grovedale kinder for new Commonwealth rules making the 15 hours mandatory from 2013.

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Ms Jennings said kinder savings, a loan and business donations covered the remaining cost of the

$350,000 project.

Ms Jennings said having a second room meant St Paul’s two three-year-old groups would spend five hours a week at kinder next year.

“We’ll be able to provide 15 hours for two four-yearold groups and five hours for two three-year-old groups next year.”

Ms Jennings said St Paul’s intended to increase enrolments in the future but was “easily full” for next year.

“This is the best case scenario for the next 12 months but we do expect to expand in the future,” she said.

The Education Department said Belmont Community and Lara Lake kindergartens also received $200,000 refurbishment grants to participate in next year’s pilot program.

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Players: Tamara Jennings, Michelle Murrant and Lynda Lehmann with Sharni and Daniel, both 5, at St Paul’s kinder. Picture: Tommy Ritchie

BY ERIN PEARSON TOURISM buses have become a safety threat in Bells Beach Surfing Reserve, according to a community group.

Bells Beach Preservation Society called for an immediate ban on buses in the reserve.

Society member Andrew Dickenson said a meeting including State Government and Surf Coast Shire representatives last week heard advice that an accident was only a “matter of time”.

“They can no longer look away and hope everything will be all right in the end,” he said.

South Barwon MP Andrew Katos said the Government and the shire were investigating moving buses out of the reserve. He was aware of the safety concerns but opposed an immediate buses ban.

“Surf Coast Shire manages the reserve so I can’t make decisions for them.

“Everyday user groups have their views on traffic at Bells Beach but state policy for tourism has to be considered also.”

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Halal meat ‘the same’

BY JOHN VAN KLAVEREN MAJOR supermarket chains have confirmed they sell halal meat in Geelong.

But butchers are confused about whether their meat is halal or not.

The supermarket’s confirmation followed Australian Meat Industry Employees Union telling the Independent last week that abattoirs including Corio’s MC Herd were slaughtering with halal practices.

A Coles spokesperson said halal meat processing was mostly the same as usual slaughtering practices.

“Australian beef, chicken and lamb processors often prepare their product to halal specifications to ensure it’s

available to a wide domestic customer base as well as the export market.

“There’s certainly no change in the composition of the meat or to the high animal welfare standards expected.

“We have reviewed our policy on meat labelling and can confirm that our products are labelled in line with all legal and regulatory requirements.”

An IGA spokesperson said halal meat was not universal in its supermarkets.

“We have outlets that serve Muslim communities and some that sell kosher meat product for Jewish communities,” he said.

“Local supermarkets tend to source their meat from local butchers, so it

varies from store to store.

“There’s no difference in the meat, so it (halal slaughter) doesn’t have to be declared.”

A Woolworths spokesperson said the company’s meat suppliers “complied with industry practice”.

Australian Meat Industry Employees Union assistant secretary Paul Conway told the Independent last week that many halal processors were killing animals without stunning them first.

He said stunning sometimes drew blood, meaning the animal could no longer be considered halal.

A Geelong mother, who declined to be identified, said she contacted eight

local butchers after reading the Independent to ask whether their meat was halal.

Seven of the eight confirmed their supplier was MC Herd.

One butcher confirmed it lost a contract with Barwon prison because its meat was not halal, she said.

“The butchers themselves weren’t too sure about slaughtering techniques and presumed animals were stunned,” she said.

“I’m worried about the humane aspect and any method that reduces suffering should be used.

“This appears to be a regulatory problem.”

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BY JOHN VAN KLAVEREN A GLOBAL aerospace company has been using a little-known St Leonards airfield to test an unmanned aircraft system.

Aerosonde chief pilot Paul Herrmann said the Bellarine Peninsula airfield was ideal for the project.

The company was running tests several times a year, Mr Herrman said.

Federal Government’s Air-services Australia identified the airfield as “designated airspace” with “two danger zones” when testing was underway, he said.

“The site is sparsely populated and we have the access to fly away from populated areas immediately should the need arise,” Mr Hermann said.

“There is no legal requirement for people to stay out of the danger zones but it tells people what happens in that designated airspace.

“It’s pretty handy for us, based in Notting Hill, to get to when we need to do some testing.”

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Mr Harmann said Aerosonde was using St Leonards to test its Mark 4.7 small unmanned aircraft system.

The Mark 4.7 was the first unmanned aircraft to penetrate the eye of a hurricane as part of a NASA and US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration program, he said.

“The Aerosonde aircraft flew a mission of more than 17 hours, a record 7.5 hours spent navigating Hurricane Noel’s eye and boundary layer.”

A recent Geelong regional airport feasibility study said the St Leonards airfield offered two crossing gravel runways of 700m and 650m.

The study said the danger zones extended above the airfield within a two nautical mile radius and out into Port Phillip Bay.

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CAREERS AT THE CITY JOIN ONE OF GEELONG’S LARGEST EMPLOYERS We offer excellent employment conditions and opportunities to further your career. To view available positions, apply or obtain a position description, visit our website www.geelongaustralia.com.au or phone 5272 4273.

PUBLIC MEETINGS NOTICE OF COUNCIL MEETING The next meeting of the Greater Geelong City Council will be held at the Council Conference and Reception Centre, City Hall, Little Malop Street, Geelong on Tuesday 13 December commencing at 7.00pm.

Details of issues to be considered will be available on the City’s website www.geelongaustralia.com.au The meeting is open to the public.

CHRISTMAS IS HERE MORE TREES, GARLANDS AND STARS Christmas trees, stars, flags, garlands and baubles mark the start of the festive season in Geelong. Look for the giant Christmas trees in Little Malop Street Central, the Carousel on Waterfront Geelong and in front of the old Geelong West Town Hall.

Almost 200 metres of garland will be suspended across city streets and stars and baubles and wrapping and pavement decals will brighten up shopping precincts throughout Greater Geelong.

From December, giant inflatables will form part of a Christmas playground in the Little Malop Street Mall and there’ll even be snow in the mall to help you get in the Christmas spirit. There’s morning tea with Santa at the Carousel too. To book go to www.centralgeelong.com.au

CHRISTMAS ILLUMINATIONS The corner of Little Malop and Union Street will be bought alive by a Christmas light show. The animations have been drawn from a series of free workshops that have been conducted with primary schools throughout the region by Courthouse Arts. The schools include Nelson park, Roslyn Primary, Northern Bay, Manifold Heights, Newcomb Primary School and Ashby Primary School. About 200 school children have contributed to this project. Their drawings remind us all that Christmas is just around the corner in Geelong.

On between 8.30pm and 10pm each Friday and Saturday night until Christmas

COMMUNITY CAROL EVENTS There are many community carol events in the region.

Go to www.geelongaustralia.com.au for current listings.

GEELONG MAJOR EVENTS MEETING The next meeting of Geelong Major Events will be held at the Council Conference and Reception Centre, City Hall, Little Malop Street, Geelong on Monday 19 December 2011 commencing at 4.00pm.

This meeting is open to the public.

CENTRAL GEELONG MARKETING COMMITTEE MEETING The next meeting of the Central Geelong Marketing Committee will be held at The Pier Geelong, Cunnigham Pier, Western Beach Road Geelong on Tuesday 20 December 2011 at 7.30am.

This meeting is open to the public.

PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICES WASTE COLLECTION OVER THE CHRISTMAS PERIOD

NOTICE OF AN APPLICATION FOR PLANNING PERMITS

Your waste collection service is as normal over the Christmas and New Year public holiday period. Please put your bins out the night before your collection day as usual.

The land affected by the application is located at: 132 Buckingham Street, Lara

WASTE FACILITIES - PUBLIC HOLIDAY OPERATING HOURS

The applicant for the permit is: A.W. Pollard

The public holiday operating hours for the waste disposal facilities listed below are as follows: Christmas Day Drysdale Resource Recovery Centre and Landfill Geelong Resource Recovery Centre and Transfer Station

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You may look at the above applications and any documents that support the applications at the office of the Responsible Authority or online at www.geelongaustralia.com.au/residents /planning/advertising.aspx • Myers Street Customer Service - 131 Myers Street Monday to Friday 8.00am to 5.00pm • Corio Customer Service - Corio Shopping Centre, Shop 4k, 83a Purnell Road Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm The Responsible Authority will not decide on the application before: Sunday 25 December 2011.

The application is for a permit to: Removal of restriction (P796177Q) and three (3) lot subdivision The applicant for the permit is: Nobelius Land Surveyors Pty Ltd The application reference number is: 219/2011

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All enquiries contact us on 5272 5272.

CORIO LANDFILL CLOSURE

The free service will operate approximately every 10 minutes, six days a week, Monday to Saturday, 10.15am to 4.00pm.

The Corio Landfill will close permanently on Saturday 31 December 2011.

We would like to thank you for your support over the past 32 years.

The bus will stop at the following locations: 1. Geelong Railway Station 2. Moorabool Street Bus Interchange 3. Malop Street (between Yarra and Bellerine Streets) 4. Upper Hearne Parade 5. Moorabool Street (between Malop and Corio Streets)

ALTERNATIVE TIPPING LOCATIONS

You may look at the above applications and any documents that support the applications at the office of the Responsible Authority or online at www.geelongaustralia.com.au/residents/planning/advertising.aspx • Myers Street Customer Service - 131 Myers Street Monday to Friday 8.00am to 5.00pm • Drysdale Customer Service - 18-20 Hancock Street Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm The Responsible Authority will not decide on the application before: Sunday 1 January 2012.

• Barwon Region Landfills Drysdale Landfill and Resource Recovery Centre Becks Road (off Murradoc Road). Phone: 5251 2935 • Fyansford Landfill Lower Paper Mills Road Fyansford. Phone: 5224 2251 • Anglesea Landfill Coalmine Road Anglesea. Phone: 5263 2978 • Melbourne Landfills Wyndham Refuse and Disposal Facility Wests Road, Werribee. Phone: 9742 0777 You will need to contact the relevant Landfill for details on waste types accepted and opening hours.

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The application reference number is: 1359/2011

The land affected by the application is located at: 121 Christies Road, Leopold

To assist those visiting Central Geelong to shop during the pre-Christmas period, a free shuttle service will operate throughout Central Geelong, linking the shopping precinct, Upper Hearne Parade and the Geelong train station.

For more information contact the City on 5272 5272.

The application is for a permit to: Variation of the registered restrictive covenant created in PS531159Y (Vary Neighbourhood Design Plan And Building Envelope) affecting Lot 1 on PS531159Y

The applications can be viewed during office hours and is free of charge. Any person who may be affected by the granting of the permit may object or make other submissions to the Responsible Authority, City of Greater Geelong, PO Box 104, Geelong VIC 3220.

If after viewing the file you wish to discuss the application further please contact the Statutory Planning department on 5272 4456.

An objection must: • be sent to the Responsible Authority in writing.

• include the reasons for the objection.

• state how the objector would be affected.

If you object, the Responsible Authority will advise you of its decision.

Please be aware that copies of objections/submissions received may be made available to any person for the purpose of consideration as part of the planning process in accordance with the Planning and Environment Act, 1987. Personal information will be used solely by Council in accordance with the Planning and Environment Act, 1987.

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PUBLIC NOTICES SEASONAL SPEED LIMITS ON THE BELLARINE REDUCED SPEED LIMITS WILL BE INTRODUCED ON SEVERAL ROADS ON THE BELLARINE FOR THE DURATION OF THE HOLIDAY SEASON These are as follows: • Barwon Heads / Ocean Grove Road, Barwon Heads between Surf Beach Road and Barwon River Bridge: 50 km/h until February 2011 • The Esplanade, St Leonards between Murradoc Road to just north of First Avenue: 50 km/h until after Easter 2011 • The Esplanade, Indented Heads south of McDonald Street to Hood Road: 50 km/h until after Easter 2011 • Hood Street, Indented Head between The Esplanade and west of Henderson Street: 50 km/h until after Easter 2011 • Murradoc Road, St Leonards, between Coatsworth Avenue and Coles Street (extension of existing shopping centre speed zone): 50 km/h until after Easter 2011 • The Terrace, Emperor Drive and Ocean Throughway and part of Bonnyvale Road at Ocean Grove: 50 km/h until after Easter 2011 • Bluff Road, St Leonards between Murradoc Road and Edwards Point Road: 50 km/h until after Easter 2011 • Boat Road, Portarlington: 50 km/h until after Easter 2011

Sign of concern: John Murray fears for the safety of endangered hooded plover chicks on Point Lonsdale Beach.

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The City of Greater Geelong, VicRoads and Bellarine Bayside Foreshore Committee of Management implement these changes each year to promote a safer road environment for pedestrians, cyclists and other road users during the busy holiday season.

Fun run a ‘threat’ to rare birds

Drivers are urged to comply with the speed limits, which will be enforced by police.

GRAFFITI - A COMMUNITY UPDATE We would like to thank all residents and business owners / operators for their continued support in reporting graffiti, significantly aiding us in the removal process. With your support rapid removal, policing and prevention is making a direct impact in assisting to keep our city and homes graffiti free.

Graffiti around Geelong has reduced dramatically since the start of the Graffiti Strategy in 2001.

To help keep our city graffiti free, Graffiti Removal Kits are available at all customer service centres. These kits are available at no cost to residents and business operators and contain several items which can assist in the removal of graffiti from private property, businesses and public space.

Please continue to support the reporting of graffiti in our city by phoning our hotline on 5272 4319. You can call anytime, 24 hours a day, seven days a week to report graffiti (outside business hours it will be a message service).

Why don’t you put the number in your phone so you can call if you see graffiti on your daily travels. You can also email us on graffiti@geelongcity.vic.gov.au

BY MICHELE HERBISON AN ANNUAL Rip to River fun run threatens to trample endangered hooded plover chicks wandering Point Lonsdale Beach, according to an environmentalist.

Geelong Environment Council president Joan Lindros called on organisers to divert the course to protect the unhatched birds.

Birds Australia said the chicks were set to hatch from the Point Lonsdale area’s two surviving hooded plover nests.

One nest’s chicks should hatch on the beach this Saturday and the other on Boxing Day, Birds Australia said.

The fun run is scheduled to pass along the beach on December 27.

Ms Lindros said the Rip to River threatened the plovers’ habitat.

She urged organisers to reconsider their route between Point Lonsdale’s lighthouse and the Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club.

“We’ve got lots of beach. We don’t have to run on same spot where the plovers are.

“People should understand we’re not the only ones who require the beach and we can move much more easily than the vulnerable birds.”

Birds Australia volunteer John Murray said he was worried the birds would be roaming the beach to feed during the fun run.

“The run will be at low tide so peo-

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ple will pass over the hard sand and hopefully the birds will run to the upper beach and hide,” he said.

Mr Murray was also concerned the run’s support vehicle could “squash” the plover chicks.

The hooded plover was particularly vulnerable, he said.

“They have the lowest rate of chick survival of any bird in the world. Out of 75 eggs laid this season only three chicks have survived.”

Mr Murray said the area had hosted five nests this breeding season but a fox attacked one, another was abandoned and a third “disappeared”.

Peter Rankin, of run organiser Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club, said members cared about the birds’ survival.

“We work with Barwon Coast, City of Greater Geelong and Birds Australia to make sure we take every possible step to not disturb any plovers nesting at the time,” he said.

The club had not considered diverting the course.

“In the past relocation hasn’t been suggested but in the past the birds haven’t been in the way,” Mr Rankin said.

“Relocation would be very difficult to do at this point in time and the fun run is very important to the surf club.”

Mr Rankin said volunteers from Birds Australia usually helped to protect the Hooded Plovers during the fun run.

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BY ERIN PEARSON THE SAFETY of patients at Geelong Hospital will be at risk if security guards fail to secure pay rises, their union has warned.

Security union officials said the hospital’s six guards voted to back strike action on Tuesday.

The strike could begin “within days�, they said.

The guards are the latest workers to join a wave of industrial action to have swept Geelong since September.

United Voice State Secretary Jess Walsh blamed the guards’ employer, MSS Security for paying inadequate wages. “Unfortunately it’s not just the ill who find themselves in hospitals,� Ms Walsh said. “Hospitals are also a magnet for the dangerous and the deranged and we need experi-

enced guards to ensure safety. “If MSS continues to refuse to back fair pay then our hospitals may be left dangerously exposed.�

Ms Walsh said rival security contractors had agreed to an annual four per cent pay rise.

Barwon Health spokeswoman Kate Nelson said the hospital was unaware of security staff planning industrial action.

Patient safety would remain a hospital “priority� if the guards went on strike, she said. “If Barwon Health did experience industrial action by guards we have an internal team that is trained to respond to all emergencies. It currently supports the guards as required. “Patient safety is a priority and we will work with our staff and the security contracting firm, should it be required, to ensure this.�

Australian Nursing Federation’s Lisa Fitzpatrick said more than 300 Geelong nurses attended a lunchtime rally at the hospital on Tuesday as part of their ongoing statewide pay action.

The nurses also opposed planned split shifts and replacements of some nursing staff with “health assistants�, Ms Fitzpatrick said. “Lower nursing numbers are linked to poorer patient care with outcomes like higher infection rates, complications, deep vein thrombosis, sepsis and pressure ulcers.�

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He said some of the crowd came from Melbourne, Warrugul, Portland, Wallan and Bendigo.

Mr Whitley said the campaign would continue at a grassroots level. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We need those at the rally to be the custodians and ambassadors of their pubs and clubs and get the message out to their patrons and members.â&#x20AC;?

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Member for Corangamite Darren Cheeseman said he wanted local government planners to understand the ramification of their decisions when approving poker machines. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more of a key stakeholderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s forum. We want to outline to planners and social policy makers exactly whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s happening at a grassroots level,â&#x20AC;? Mr Cheeseman said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When doing a planning approval for more pokies, planners need to know all the social dislocation involved in their decision. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s money that doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go into small business, doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go into jobs and 40 per cent is from problem gamblers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Every time someone goes to a pokie venue they have to set their loss limit. It forces people to confront the question â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;How much will I lose this week?â&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is why the pokie barons are fighting so hard against it â&#x20AC;&#x201C; they know it will be effective. Why are they screaming so hard if it wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t impact on their profits?â&#x20AC;?

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Mr Lay praised the “tireless” efforts of Geelong police in catching firebugs.

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Now Geelong fireman Graham Lay is preparing to work alongside Victoria Police in a program tracking blaze patterns and preventing deadly arson attacks around the state.

Mr Lay, a CFA member for 27 years, said he would transfer skills developed in the Geelong region to his new statewide role.

The tracking program began as a three-month trial but would run again for six months, he said.

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“I’ll be working on patterns and trends and in investigative matters with detectives.

“It’s completely different to what I normally do, so it’s very refreshing to now be able to assist in a bigger way.”

Mr Lay said working on cases involving Geelong’s “fair share” of arsonists had given him knowledge to help prevent arson around Victoria.

After close to three decades in the red and yellow of firefighters’ uniforms, Mr Lay said he had found the job of his dreams.

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BY JOHN VAN KLAVEREN GEELONG’S only remaining abattoir is concerned about its future amid plans for a commercial centre across the road, according to management.

MC Herd managing director Frank Herd said his business had faced a number of attempts to infringe on the abattoir’s buffer zone.

“We will be protecting the buffer zone and this is an issue we will take up with council,” Mr Herd said.

The Independent reported last month that council had a new draft

structure plan including a commercial centre opposite MC Herd in Bacchus Marsh Rd, Corio.

Councillor Cameron Granger told the Independent council would encourage the proposed business precinct to stimulate investment and employment.

The precinct could include retails shops and warehousing.

Australasian Meat Industry Employees Union assistant secretary Paul Conway shared Mr Herd’s concerns.

“We have 230 members employed there, so we certainly hope his business can continue,”

Mr Conway said.

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“We will also follow it up with (federal Member for Corio) Richard Marles.

Cr Granger said he was keen to see a large employer like MC Herd “unencumbered”.

“They might have plans to shift at some point but any shift should be well into the future without residential encroachments on their buffer zone.”

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ment of Warrnambool programs.

A Community Connections spokesperson said the Geelong office would lose a “well-respected and highly efficient foster care program”.

The program had operated for almost 10 years with eight staff, she said.

Community Connections failed to understand why a review into its Warrnambool operations resulted in loss of the Geelong programs, she said.

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concerns about the quality of care of children and young people in residential care services.

“The review identified a series of breaches of the service agreement and these have not subsequently been satisfactorily remediated.

“Consequently, DHS is terminating the service agreement and transferring funding for residential, kinship and foster care services to alternative providers.”

The Government said established Geelong provider Glastonbury would take over management of kinship and foster care services in the region.

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BY JOHN VAN KLAVEREN A WARRNAMBOOL-based human services agency with Geelong programs has been stripped of its funding, State Government has announced.

The Government said Community Connections had breached its service agreement.

“Management of child protection out-of-home care services in the Barwon South West region will transfer from Community Connections effective from Tuesday (December 6),” the announcement said.

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Sounds interesting: Geelong Community Orchestra takes to the stage. with Melbourne orchestras and choirs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have players aged from 18 to 80 all playing at a demanding standard. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It gives young musicians in particular an opportunity to play

concerts. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important because where else would they get to play? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Without these opportunities they might give music away. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A lot of people learn an instrument at school but 99 per cent donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t pursue a music career.

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BY JOHN VAN KLAVEREN GEELONG households will receive larger bins as part of a revised tender for council waste collection services, according to City Hall.

The City said council would progressively move from the standard 120-litre garbage bins to 140-litre models.

High-rise units, private complexes and retirement villages would have the choice of using 660-litre noncouncil-owned bins, the City said.

Council would also trial larger 360-litre recycling bins.

The larger recycling bins could replace existing 240-litre models when residents requested multiple receptacles for recyclable materials, the City said.

Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s environment and sustainability portfolio holder, John Doull, said a review of the service recommended changes.

The changes would ensure the kerbside collection service continued to cope with population growth in the next five years, he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our three-bin system is a way we can encourage residents to regularly recycle their waste and it has proven effective so far. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The adopted changes will help us to continue to deliver the service efficiently as the population changes and grows.â&#x20AC;?

Cr Doull said council would advertise the tender in January, with the new service to begin in July, 2013.

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Geelong Community Orchestra (GSO) is a 45-piece, communitybased group combining professional and amateur musicians of all ages.

Orchestra president Carmel Edwards said GCO presented an annual concert series in Geelong. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We perform a diverse range of music and it gives the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finest vocal and instrumental soloists an opportunity to showcase their talent,â&#x20AC;? Carmel said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Often weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll combine with other musical groups to present major choral and orchestral works throughout the region.â&#x20AC;?

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Carmel said GCO raised its funding from ticket sales and membership, with the odd fundraiser thrown in as well. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hiring or purchasing music scores can be expensive, costing up to $500, so weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d never say no to a sponsorship,â&#x20AC;? Carmel laughed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Clonard College and Sacred Heart College support us with rehearsal space and use of a performance venue and that helps a lot.

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BUCKETS to the person who cut a chain off a bike outside a Grovedale op shop. I hope you get a lot of punctures and that your conscience pricks you. The bike doesn’t belong to you.

Karma, Grovedale

BOUQUETS to sewing machine technician John. Your prompt and polite service is appreciated, always being the gentleman and carrying my machine to my car. Buckets to someone else who claimed not to know where you had gone.

Grateful Machinist, Leopold

BOUQUETS to the committee of the golf classic for Give Where You Live. The committee’s hard work and amazing dedication has helped the event grow steadily for 20 years to have raised $1 million since its inception.

Jamie, Give Where You Live

BOUQUETS to The Big Shed’s Dolly for her courteous and friendly manner when helping me with a lay-buy.

Peter, Highton

BUCKETS to a phone provider for refusing to allow customers to explain grievances reasonably without threatening to call security. Customers unhappy about service have a right to complain.

Unhappy Without Phone But Bill Paid, Newtown

BOUQUETS to The Professionals’ Aaron for selling our house quickly for the price we wanted with the minimum fuss. We were very happy with the outcome.

Satisfied Customers, South Geelong BUCKETS to a cabinetmaker whose customer service is as bad as their manufacturing skills. Not only did they make a custom desk the wrong size, they added insult to injury by only offering to patch the errors.

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Marian, Belmont BOUQUETS to Hamilton Hill Cleaning Service for its fantastic job on Leopold Sportsman’s Club.

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Bouquets to Eddy Elias Menswear’s Andrew who couldn’t do enough to help after hearing we needed to dress three young boys for their mum’s funeral, even altering pants purchased at another store when he didn’t have a size small enough. We will never forget his kindness.

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Valerie, Lovely Banks

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letters Habitat for golfers JOAN Lindros’s claim that the redevelopment of Point Lonsdale’s golf course would put important habitat at risk (Independent, November 25) failed to acknowledge that the redevelopment would in fact increase the area of flora and fauna habitat by converting farmland from cattle grazing to mixed fairway and habitat similar to the existing course.

Sports facilities like golf courses, bowls clubs and sports arenas are vital to community health.

Lonsdale Golf Club, like many in Australia, is struggling with high costs of everything involved in its management. It needs to reinvent itself to stay viable, otherwise it will close, the land will be sold and no doubt rezoned for housing, with the loss of some of the best fauna and flora habitat on the Bellarine Peninsula.

Does Ms Lindros want this to happen?

If she really believes in habitat conservation should join the club to help other members who toil week after week to preserve and enhance this great asset.

Ross May Point Lonsdale

OUR REGION IS GROWING - HOW DO YOU WANT IT TO LOOK? The G21 Regional Growth Plan is one of eight plans being developed across Victoria to respond to the challenges associated with growth. It will identify opportunities for accommodating future residential growth, employment and associated infrastructure in our region.

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An initial phase of the project has involved the development of draft principles for regional growth, and a set of growth scenarios for the future to encourage discussion about how our region should look and function in the future.

AS A FREQUENT visitor to Geelong, I couldn’t help but notice stories in last week’s Independent promoting a pro-pokies rally, a threat to a local member and a report on upgrades to Buckley’s Entertainment Centre as another newspaper reported that one in five Geelong residents was unemployed.

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John Francis Middle Park

YOU ARE INVITED We are inviting the community to tell us what they think about the draft principles and scenarios for the growth of our region. Your feedback will help to guide the development of the draft G21 Regional Growth Plan.

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To find out more about the project, the draft principles and scenarios for growth or to have a say about Shaping Our Region you can participate in the following ways:

• Drop in on of our many ‘Listening Posts’ being conducted across the region until 11 December 2011 (refer full list of locations at g21regionalgrowthplan.com.au)

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I AM CONCERNED that the Baillieu Government has under-funded the early intervention child protection programs of 17 service providers across the Barwon-South Western region, placing local children at risk.

The Baillieu Government has failed to provide additional funding for the Child FIRST program despite a significant increase in demand across the state.

Child FIRST provides early intervention services to prevent the escalation of problems in families identified as being at risk. By failing to invest in early intervention programs like Child FIRST, the Baillieu Government is forcing more families into Department of Human Services child protection, placing more stress on the system.

Despite more families accessing Child FIRST, Community Services Minister Mary Wooldridge has failed to increase the number of places for Child FIRST. The result will be inevitable: more children

Not the marrying kind IT WAS disappointing the ALP national conference passed the marriage equality proposal.

When I was at school my English teacher told my class that words have a specific and definite meaning. If this were not so, legal contracts would not be enforceable or binding.

When we talk about the word marriage, it has a clear and precise meaning always understood down through the ages.

Historically, there have been four things the word marriage conveys: • the possibility of producing children, which needs a male and a female; • the right of children to be nurtured by both masculine and feminine influences, usually the father and mother, which goes to the heart of nurturing and protecting children as they grow and develop into well-balanced adults; • the transference of the family name and inheritance of property; and • sexual fidelity, or the eschewing of promiscuity.

Can two people of the same gender meet the above conditions?

Clearly they cannot. Same-sex couples can have a relationship formalised, which can be given any name but it can’t be called marriage.

Gay marriage cannot meet all the above four criteria, so gay marriage is therefore an oxymoron.

The lovely word marriage should not be bastardised to placate the whim of a vociferous minority.

Alan Barron Grovedale

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NOT ONCE has Prime Minister Julia Gillard answered the question as to why she misled the public about the carbon tax.

All she has ever done is accuse the opposition of negativity and still the question remains unanswered.

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placed at risk.

This comes on the back of Ms Wooldridge’s failure to rule out specialist infant protective officers losing their jobs as part of her restructuring of the department.

Ms Wooldridge needs to act now to provide the funding needed for early intervention programs and to guarantee staff won’t be cut to keep Victoria’s most vulnerable children out of harms way.

Luke Donnellan MP Shadow minister for child safety

THE CARBON tax, which I am against, has raised a heap of publicity.

A vital missing link in the argument for the tax is any scrap of proof for rising sea levels due to heavy industrial evolution over the past 70 years.

Those who believe in the link are only looking into their computers.

I was recently told that the low tide level in Tasmania where the first convicts landed is now lower.

My lifetime in outdoor work, including as a professional fisherman and over 27 years as a member of the former Torquay Public Reserves, led to my own observation of the seas based on an offshore reef exposed at low tide.

I never waste my time with the TV, computer or radio etcetera, much preferring to spend my time in my garden or shed.

As an added interest, 97 per cent of all water on Earth is salty. Of the three per cent that is fresh water, four-fifths are frozen solid.

What increase in sea levels would there be if the frozen freshwater melted and ran to sea?

Cliff Winkler Torquay

Crisis of the elites I HAVE a growing sense that the economic crisis is in fact a crisis.

Why? In essence, the elephant in the room here is the true nature of the crisis.

What world leaders will never admit is that the underlying cause is more moral than economic.

What is not being openly debated is the nexus between the four pillars, or primacies, of a robust society: the moral, social, economic and political orders.

If we drilled down from this premise, we would soon uncover the huge and unsustainable economic cost of the breakdown of our moral and social order.

The secular, liberal political elites, whose agenda has driven this collapse since the 1960s, can never and will never admit to their folly.

However, the axiom that what can’t happen won’t happen will in short order become increasingly apparent, in my judgement.

I sincerely hope I am wrong even though we really are now at the stage of needing to print money to sustain the welfare state.

Brian Handley Geelong

Secrecy stinks BARWON Water has started construction on a new sewage pumping station in Torquay north of Spring Creek.

I know this because trenches and trucks have suddenly appeared in the area where they have roughly said it will be built.

I’d like to be able to tell you more about this pumping station but getting information out of Barwon Water about its proposed size, location, noise, smell and environmental impacts has proven near impossible.

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community calendar WRAP – Vision Australia’s Myer Gift Wrap needs DANCING – Social ballroom dancing with Puff’s music 8-11.30pm at The Ballroom, Bayview Pde, volunteers December 15 to 24. Enq 1300 847 466.

SHOP – McKellar Op Shop open Monday- Hamlyn Heights. Entry $7 includes light supper.

Saturday at 9 Minerva Rd. Proceeds to McKellar Enquiries 5282 1813 or 5281 1312.

DANCE – Old-time dance 8pm-midnight at Centre residents.

Wurdale Hall, Wurdale Rd, Winchelsea. Leigh Friday Moneghetti band. Entry $8 includes supper. UnderCHRISTMAS – Primary school students 16s free. Enquiries 5248 0338.

Christmas projections 9pm at Courthouse ARTS, cnr FOOD – Food swap 9-11am at Wine Justice, 140 Gheringhap and Little Malop Sts. Open Friday and High St, Belmont. Bring home-grown vegies, fruit, Saturdays until Christmas. Free. Enq 5224 2815. seeds, seedlings to swap. Enquiries 5244 5900.

MEDITATION – Spiritual teachings, self-inquiry Sunday and study group with master Swami Atmananda EXHIBITION – 1850s Christmas exhibition 1pm, 7.30pm at 5 Daisy St, Newtown. Beginner to 2pm and 3pm at Barwon Grange, 25 Fernleigh St, advanced. Enquiries 5229 4210.

MARKET – Food and craft market midday-6pm Newtown. Exhibition open Wednesdays and at Courthouse ARTS, cnr Gheringhap and Little Sundays from December 4-January 29. Adult $6, Malop Sts. Fruit, vegetables, jewellery and more. concession $5, child $3, family $14. National Trust members free. Enquiries 5221 3906.

Enquiries 5224 2815.

CHRISTMAS – St Leonards Christmas Festival DANCE – Portarlington Community Dance Group Christmas dance practice 7.30-8pm, social dance 8- 5-9pm at St Leonards Primary School. Markets, Soul 11pm, Portarlington Senior Hall, Newcombe St. Sisters Swing and Santa. Enquiries 0439 490 658.

TREES – Geelong Botanic Gardens guided walk Darraine’s strict-tempo music. Entry $4 includes tea, coffee. Please bring plate of supper. Enq 5259 1776. Trees and Tall Stories 11am and 2pm from front steps of Geelong Botanic Gardens. Entry by gold coin.

Saturday Enquiries 5222 6053.

DANCE – Old-time dance 8pm-midnight Leopold CENTENARY – St Patrick’s School centenary Hall. Music New Ritz band. Entry $8. Enq 5250 1333. open day 2.30pm at Petrel St, Geelong West. Open-

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HEALTH – Springs TOWN club meets 9.1511am at rear hall, Drysdale Uniting Church, High St, Drysdale. Group discussion for positive lifestyle change and healthy weight control. New members welcome. Enquiries 5251 3763.

DANCE – Geelong Ballroom Dance Club with Puff’s music 8-11pm at The Ballroom, Bayview Pde, Hamlyn Heights. Entry $7 includes light supper. All welcome. Enquiries 5282 1813 or 5281 1312.

CHRISTMAS – Primary school students’ Christmas projections 9pm at Courthouse ARTS, cnr Gheringhap and Little Malop Sts. Open Friday and Saturdays until Christmas. Free. Enq 5224 2815.

MEDITATION – Spiritual teachings, self inquiry and study group with master Swami Atmananda 7.30pm at 5 Daisy St, Newtown. Beginner to advanced. Enquiries 5229 4210.

MARKET – Food and craft market midday-6pm at Courthouse ARTS, cnr Gheringhap and Little Malop Sts. Fruit, vegetables, jewellery and more.

Enquiries 5224 2815.

DANCE – Portarlington Community Dance Group Christmas dance. Practice 7.30-8pm, social dance 811pm, Portarlington Senior Hall, Newcombe St. Darraine’s strict tempo music. Entry $4 includes tea, coffee. Bring a plate. Enq 5259 1776.

Tuesday DANCE – Community dancing practice 7.309.30pm at Uniting Church Hall, Newcombe St, Portarlington. Cost $3. Enquiries 5259 1776.

KNITTING – Quirky tea cosy and Celtic knits group 1.30pm Bay room, Uniting Church, Hesse St, Queenscliff. All welcome. Enq 5258 1513, 5258 1986.

Wednesday DANCE – Social ballroom dancing with The Dancers Club 7.30-10.30pm Leopold Public Hall. Last dance until January 11. Entry $5. Enq 5243 5306.

Thursday DANCING – Ballroom dancing 7.30-10.30pm at Leopold Sportsman’s Club, Kensington Rd,

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Welcome to our column in the Geelong Independent where we report on some of the recent activities within our business.

2011 National Disability Awards Business Award, recognising the organisation’s long term partnership with Karingal. Karingal’s Kommercial branch works with Alcoa to improve access to meaningful work and training for people with a disability. The Alcoa-Karingal partnership represents an evolution in the process to create employment opportunities in an industrial manufacturing setting.

The National Disability Awards are part of the Australian Government’s celebration of International Day of People with Disability, held on 3 December. Prime Minister Julia Gillard, Deputy Prime Minister and Treasurer Wayne Swan and Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, Jenny Macklin presented the awards at a gala dinner at Parliament House last night. Over 400 individuals and organisations were nominated across seven

award categories. Point Henry was nominated for its ongoing partnership with Karingal, a not-for profit organisation that manages residential, respite, homebased and day programs for people with disabilities and their families. Karingal also operates an employment services division, including supported, disability and open employment services in Geelong, Melbourne and regional Victoria.

Alcoa Point Henry Smelter Operations Manager Stewart Esdale expressed his thanks, “ We feel humbled in the company of so many wonderful people and organisations nominated for these important awards.”

“It is an honour to be part of the process that ensures our colleagues with disabilities have every opportunity to experience a positive work life, and we could not have done it without our partners, Karingal’s Kommercial branch,” said Stewart.

Karingal’s Chief Executive Officer, Daryl Starkey said that their partnership with Alcoa Point Henry has enabled people with disabilities to participate in their communities in ways in which all citizens should be able to.

Summer Workplace Big Day Out With the end of the year in sight, and a few teasers of summer weather during November, the first day in December was a perfect time to celebrate Geelong’s business and community partnerships at the Summer Workplace Big Day Out (WBDO).

Organised by Baclinks and hosted by Adventure Park on the Bellarine Peninsula, the WBDO allows people with disabilities from various agencies to join employee volunteers from the business sector for a fun day of activities in a fully supported environment. This premier local event is held twice a year

(summer & winter) and is designed to introduce businesses, and their employees, to the business and social potential of employee volunteering, in-kind support and other businesscommunity partnerships. These partnerships strengthen our community in many ways and encourage local economic growth and social cohesion.

With something for everyone in the long list of activities, participants played bocce, soccer, and cricket and even took some karate training before a barbeque lunch, provided by the Highton Rotary Club. After lunch it was time to take advantage of the water slides, and then dance the day away in the disco.

Coordinating participation and stewarding crowds throughout the day, six Alcoans volunteered their time to share in the fun. Alcoa Manufacturing Specialist Ray Sellars said, “For me personally, this was an extremely good day, a rewarding day.” Ray described the fantastic manner in which the volunteers were supplied with guidance about the plan for the day, as well as some take home lessons on communications and teamwork given by Karingal Adventure Based Learning Experiences (KABLE).

“This was my first time at the Summer Workplace Big Day Out, and I can’t wait for next year!” Ray said.

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Keeping you informed Alcoa Point Henry has a range of forums to keep the local community up to date with the latest news from our operations. We welcome community input via these channels.

• The Community Advisory Board (CAB) meets bi-monthly to discuss matters of importance to Alcoa and the local community. Contact us to find out how to get involved.

• Regular environmental and education activities are conducted as part of the Moolapio project, a partnership between Greening Australia and Alcoa at Point Henry.

• Public tours include a guided walkthrough of the smelter, rolling operations and Moolapio.

• Alcoa’s e-newsletter is a great way to read about the latest news from our Australian operations.

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time and time again.”

Gaslight will have a special guest on stage for the performing arts centre show, with Geelong Croatian folk ensemble HKUD Lado set to add its talent to the bill.

Arts centre general manager Jill Smith

said the Musical Morning magic would continue in 2012.

“Season one begins in February with a stunning tribute to one of the country’s most accomplished performers in The Merry June Bronhill.

“In March, Australia’s favourite baritone returns when Donald Cant takes to the stage with a brilliant collection of new songs and old favourites, while audiences will swoon in April as Simon Gallaher sings The Great Composers; the consum-

mate performer paying tribute to the greatest composers of the 20th century.”

Smith said Gaslight Christmas would complete the 2011 series in the performing arts centre’s Playhouse Theatre next Wednesday and Thursday.

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The festive season has more to do with making people chuckle and sing along with the cast of his Melbourne-based company, Gaslight.

The touring troupe will visit Geelong this month to perform its new show, Gaslight Christmas.

McKenna said the performance would combine traditional carols and contemporary Christmas songs “spiced” with humour.

“It’s a 100 per cent Christmas morning music,” he enthused.

“We love this time of the year. The seniors market that comes to the shows is the best crowd to play to.

“It’s going to be a great wind up to another successful year at Geelong Performing Arts Centre.”

Gaslight Company was the first group to perform for Geelong’s Morning Melody series, aimed to providing traditional sing-along-type entertainment for the region’s ranks of elderly residents.

McKenna said the group was looking forward to helping close the year with Christmas cheer.

“Geelong was the first arts centre outside Melbourne Concert Hall to ever start Musical Melodies and it was an instant success,” he said.

“We’re just as excited now to be part of the program as we were back when it started.

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BY ERIN PEARSON PICTURES and picnic rugs will combine for a family evening at Curlewis Golf Club next weekend.

Club manager Mathew Loughnane said he would bring old-time fun back into fashion with an outdoor cinema night.

Loughnane said the idea to host an outdoor cinema evening in Geelong came from a trip to the Northern Hemisphere.

“While I was over in America earlier in the year I saw quite a few outdoor cinema events and they were huge over there,” he said.

“I thought it would be a great idea to have an outdoor cinema with Santa and entertainment where our members and people from the public could come and have fun.”

Loughnane said the venue could cater for a few hundred movie buffs.

“We’ll be showing kids’ movie Despicable Me, which the adults will love as well. Just bring along a picnic blanket and enjoy a family night out.”

Loughnane said a jumping castle and visit from Santa Claus would complete the picture to make the evening a real family affair.

“We really wanted to build a family environment here and offer a unique entertainment option,” he said.

“An outdoor cinema is the perfect option for the Australian weather and we hope to run it again around the same time next year.

“Kids and parents can come along dressed in their reindeer antlers or Santa hats and enjoy themselves in a safe and beautiful environment.”

The outdoor cinema night will begin 7pm on December 17.

Tickets are $5 for adults and admissions is free for children.

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BY ERIN PEARSON CUTE kids, carols and all things Christmas will light up Torquay’s foreshore this weekend thanks to a bunch of budding young musicians, according to organisers.

Torquay Carols by the Sea organiser Chris Rowney said staff expected “a few hundred” people would attend the show, an initiative of the town’s combined churches.

Rowney said volunteers would have their “fingers and toes” crossed for nice weather as they helped sing in the festive season.

“It’s a fun thing that isn’t commercial and that’s a real attraction for families,” he said.

“It’s about coming out with your picnic rug, getting a candle or glow stick and building family memories.

“We’ll have The Salvation Army band, local school groups and various choirs singing all your favorite Christmas carols.”

Rowney said guest performer Cameron Semmens would add a touch of poetry to this year’s event.

“Cameron will tell the Christmas story in a poem that will be filled with humour and thought-provoking bits.”

Salvation Army music coordinator Lyndel Berris said her group of preschool children was “bursting at the seams” to shine on stage.

The children, all aged under five, were participants in Salvos music program Mainly Music, Berris said.

The children were spending the week learning the festive lyrics ahead of their moment on stage.

“We have about 90 kids across our program and we hope more than half will be able to perform on the night,” Berris said.

“The carols are a real community event and a great way for kids to get involved in Christmas.”

Berris said the Salvos group of children would sing traditional Christmas favorites Away in a Manger, Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer and We Wish You A

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The night would be an important time for children to create “special memories”, she said “I get such a huge thrill in seeing their faces up on stage.

“If they can see mum or dad or grandma and grandpa watching on that’s the highlight for me.

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Other performances will include groups from Torquay College, St Therese Primary School and churches.

Torquay Carols by the Sea begins 7.30pm Saturday at Torquay’s Elephant Walk, on The Esplanade near the end of Gilbert St.

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9:30 World News Australia [s] 10:05 Dad Made Dirty Movies (M a,n,s) [s] – Stephen C Apostolof (aka AC Stephen) was a former political prisoner, devoted Christian and family man and one of the greatest erotic filmmakers in the USA. 11:10 Drama Movie: “Human Touch” (MA15+ l,n,s) (ʼ04) (From Australia) 1:00 War Film: “A Love to Hide” (MA15+ a,l,v) (ʼ04) (In French) 2:55 Weatherwatch & Music

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8:00 Whoʼs Been Sleeping In My House?

Invercloy [s] 8:30 The Hour (M) [s] – The war in Suez has the country divided.

9:30 Kevin McCloudʼs Grand Tour: Florence & Rome (M l,s) [s] 10:25 ABC News: Late Edition [s] 10:35 Silent Witness: Safe: Part 2 [s] 11:30 Darling Buds Of May (PG) [s] 12:20 The Hour (M) [s] 1:20 Agatha Christie: Poirot (M v) 3:00 Bowls: Australia v RSA 2011 4:00 rage 5:30 Seven Early News [s] 6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show (PG) 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 The Midday Movie: “All I Want” (PG) (ʼ02) Stars: Elijah Wood 2:00 Dr Oz: The Amazing Science Of Little People: What You Can Learn From These Couples (PG) 3:00 Find My Family (PG) [s] 3:30 Toybox [s] 4:00 Itʼs Academic [s] 4:30 Seven News at 4:30 [s] 5:30 Deal Or No Deal [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 6:30 Today Tonight [s] 7:00 RSPCA Animal Rescue [s] 7:30 SCU: Serious Crash Unit: Maraetai (PG) 8:00 Drug Bust (PG l) [s] 8:30 Criminal Minds: Devilʼs Night (M) – The BAU team must find a killer who has struck Detroit for the past three years.

9:30 Air Crash Investigations: Cold Case (PG) 10:30 Royal Pains (M) [s] 11:30 Keeping Up With The Kardashians: Remembering Dad (M) 12:00 Special: Cannibal Crusade 1:00 Home Shopping 4:00 NBC Today [s] 5:30 Today *Live* 9:00 Kerri-Anne (PG) 9:30 Hi-5 10:00 Cricket: Second Test - Australia v New Zealand: Day 4 AM *Live 12:30 The Cricket Show *Live* 1:00 Cricket: Second Test - Australia v New Zealand: Day 4 PM *Live 6:00 Nine News [s] 6:30 A Current Affair [s] 7:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG s) 8:00 Hot In Cleveland (PG l) 8:30 The Mentalist: Red Queen (M v,l) – When the CBI investigates the murder of an antiques dealer, evidence indicates that the suspect may be a team member.

9:30 Harryʼs Law: There Will Be Blood (M v,l) – Harry continues Ericʼs case after her charges are dropped.

10:30 Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition: Staci (PG) 11:30 Undercovers: A Night To Forget (M v) 12:30 The Avengers (PG) 1:30 Entertainment Tonight [s] 2:00 Guthy Renker 3:00 Danoz 3:30 Good Morning America [s] 5:00 Early Morning News 6:00 TEN News [s] 7:00 Toasted TV [s] 8:00 Totally Wild [s] 8:30 Wurrawhy [s] 9:00 The Circle Summertime (PG) [s] 11:00 TEN Morning News [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (M a) 1:00 The Doctors (PG) [s] 2:00 Ready Steady Cook [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 Infomercial (PG) 4:00 Hueyʼs Kitchen [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful [s] 5:00 TEN News At Five [s] 6:00 TEN News At Six [s] 6:30 The Project [s] 7:30 Modern Family (PG s) 8:00 Rules Of Engagement (PG) [s] 8:30 The Glades: A Perfect Storm (M v) – A hurricane rips through the glades, leaving Carlos and Daniel with lives to save. Meanwhile, Longworth deals with a string of spree killings.

9:30 Offspring (M s,a) – Plagued by the guilt of sleeping with Mick, Nina faces Chris and blurts out the truth. To her surprise he doesn't pass judgement, but could a surprise visitor cause everything to unravel again?

10:30 Go Girls (M s) 11:30 The Late Show (PG) 12:30 Infomercials (PG) 5:05 Worldwatch 1:00 The Hidden Face of Fear (PG) 2:00 India Reborn: Mother India 3:00 Letters and Numbers [s] 3:30 Al Jazeera News [s] 4:00 The Journal [s] 4:30 FIFA Futbol Mundial [s] 5:00 The Crew [s] 5:30 Global Village: Baja California [s] 6:00 Letters and Numbers [s] 6:30 World News Australia [s] 7:30 Mythbusters: Spy Car: The Revenge (PG) 8:30 Man vs Wild: Big Sky Country (PG) [s] – Bear Grylls heads for Montana to take on Big Sky Country.

9:30 World News Australia [s] 10:00 Housos: Uncle Doug (MA15+a,d,s,l) [s] – Franky desperately needs a jumping castle for his son Anarchyʼs first birthday. He doesnt know where to steal one so he asks Dazzaʼs dodgy Uncle Doug to help him get one.

10:30 Skins: Everyone (MA15+d,s,l) – The big day has finally arrived - Rich and Grace are getting married in the morning.

11:30 The World Game 12:30 Drama Movie: “My Father Is An Engineer” (M l,v,a) (ʼ04) (In French) 2:25 Weatherwatch Overnight

Tuesday 13 Wednesday 14 Thursday 15 5:00 Gardening Australia [s] 5:30 First Tuesday Book Club 6:00 ABC News Breakfast [s] 9:00 ABC News [s] 9:30 Business Today [s] 10:00 Benʼs Zoo/10:30 Penguin Island (PG) 11:00 Rivers With Griff Rhys Jones [s] 12:00 Midday Report [s] 12:30 Seven Ages Of Britain [s] 1:35 Meerkat Manor 2:00 Bed Of Roses (PG) [s] 3:00 Childrenʼs Programs 6:00 Turn Back Time: The High Street: Edwardian Era [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 7.30 [s] – Current affairs program.

8:00 Nigella Kitchen: Inspiration Everywhere 8:30 The Grumpy Guide to the Eighties (M l) 9:30 The Real Kingʼs Speech [s] – This film uncovers the facts behind this remarkable story.

10:20 ABC News: Late Edition [s] 10:30 Spooks (M v) [s] 11:25 The Pursuit Of Excellence (M v) 12:25 The Grumpy Guide to the 80s (M l) 1:25 Monarch Of The Glen [s] 2:15 Movie: “High, Wide & Handsome” (PG) (ʼ37) Stars: Irene Dunne, Randolph Scott 4:00 rage 5:30 Seven Early News [s] 6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show (PG) 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 The Midday Movie: “A Perfect Day” (PG) (ʼ06) Stars: Rob Lowe 2:00 Dr Oz: Stress Kills (PG) 3:00 Find My Family (PG) [s] 3:30 Toybox [s] 4:00 Itʼs Academic [s] 4:30 Seven News at 4:30 [s] 5:30 Deal Or No Deal [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 6:30 Today Tonight [s] 7:00 RSPCA Animal Rescue [s] – Tonight, the RSPCA come to the aid of a dog saved from a house fire.

7:30 Happy Endings: The Quicksand Girlfriend (PG) [s] – Daveʼs one-night-stand with Andrea lands him in ʻchicksandʼ as the hookup evolves into a relationship heʼs just not ready for yet.

8:00 How I Met Your Mother (PG) [s] 8:30 Program To Be Advised 10:30 That ʻ70s Show (PG) 11:00 Keeping Up With The Kardashians: You Are So Pregnant Dude / Helping Hand / The Price Of Fame (M) 12:25 Room For Improvement [s] 1:00 Home Shopping 4:00 NBC Today [s] 5:30 Today *Live* 9:00 Kerri-Anne (PG) 10:00 Hi-5 10:30 Cricket: Second Test - Australia v New Zealand: Day 5 AM *Live 12:30 The Cricket Show *Live* 1:00 Cricket: Second Test - Australia v New Zealand: Day 5 PM *Live 6:00 Nine News [s] 6:30 A Current Affair [s] 7:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG s) 8:00 The Middle: Hecking Order (PG s) – Axl plays a trick on Sue that gets her into trouble in school.

8:30 Two And A Half Men M s) 9:00 Mike & Molly: Cigar Talk (M s) 9:30 Survivor: South Pacific (PG) 10:30 Nothing Trivial: Who performed The 1987 Hit ʻTime Of My Lifeʼ? (M) 11:30 The Unusuals: One Man Band (M) 12:30 20/20 [s] 1:30 Danoz 2:00 Guthy Renker / MCD 3:00 Danoz 3:30 Good Morning America [s] 5:00 Early Morning News 6:00 TEN News [s] 7:00 Toasted TV [s] 8:00 Totally Wild [s] 8:30 Wurrawhy [s] 9:00 The Circle Summertime (PG) [s] 11:00 TEN Morning News [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (M a) [s] 1:00 The Doctors (PG) [s] 2:00 Ready Steady Cook [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 Infomercial (PG) 4:00 Hueyʼs Kitchen [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful [s] 5:00 TEN News At Five [s] 6:00 TEN News At Six [s] 6:30 The Project [s] 7:30 Modern Family (PG s) [s] 8:00 Rules Of Engagement (PG) [s] 8:30 NCIS: Los Angeles: Empty Quiver (M v) – Suspicious of an undercover venture between corrupt cops and military personnel, Callen and Sam set out to expose the illegal operation by posing as highway patrol officers.

9:30 Offspring (M s,l) – Still in shock after Aliceʼs unexpected arrival, Nina feels the urge to make peace with her own past.

10:30 Go Girls (M s) 11:30 The Late Show (PG) 12:30 Infomercials (PG) 5:05 Worldwatch 1:00 Drama Movie: “Good Hands” (PG) (ʼ01) (In Latvian) 3:00 Letters and Numbers [s] 3:30 Al Jazeera News [s] 4:00 The Journal [s] 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: Visions of Wales [s] 6:00 Letters and Numbers [s] 6:30 World News Australia [s] 7:30 Do You See What I See? [s] – Roses are red, violets are blue but according to the latest understanding these colours are really an illusion. One that we create ourselves. This program reveals a surprising truth about how we see the world.

8:30 Go Back to Where You Came From (M l) 9:30 World News Australia [s] 10:05 Hot Docs: One Lucky Elephant (PG) [s] – Where does an elephant go after a life in the circus? After 16 years of performing, circus owner David Balding realises that Flora, the orphaned baby African elephant he adopted, is no longer happy performing.

11:40 Drama Movie: “December Heat” (M v,l) (ʼ08) (In Estonian & Russian) 1:20 Embedded with Sheik Hilaly (M l) 2:20 Weatherwatch Overnight

5:00 Strictly Speaking [s] 5:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 6:00 ABC News Breakfast [s] 9:00 ABC News [s] 9:30 ABC News 24 Mornings [s] 10:00 Benʼs Zoo [s] 10:30 Penguin Island (PG) [s] 11:00 How Earth Made Us [s] 12:00 Midday Report [s] 12:30 Henry VIII: Mind Of A Tyrant [s] 1:30 Bush Slam [s] 2:00 Bed Of Roses [s] 3:00 Childrenʼs Programs 6:00 Country House Rescue Revisits 6:50 Minuscule: Narcissus 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 7.30 [s] – Current affairs program.

8:00 Outnumbered (PG) [s] 8:30 QI: France (M s) [s] 9:00 The Thick of It (M l,s,d) [s] 9:35 Absolutely Fabulous: Cleaninʼ (PG) 10:05 The Trip: The Inn At Whitewell 10:35 ABC News: Late Edition [s] 10:45 Michael McIntyreʼs Comedy Roadshow: Manchester (M s) 11:30 The Neanderthal Code (PG) 12:20 Ten Minute Tales: Ding Dong [s] 12:30 Absolutely Fabulous: Cleaninʼ (PG) 1:00 The Trip: The Inn At Whitewell 1:30 The Chasers War On Repeats (M l) 5:30 Seven Early News [s] 6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show (PG) 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 The Midday Movie: “Loveʼs Unfolding Dream” (PG a) (ʼ07) Stars: Erin Cottrell 2:00 Dr Oz: Tim Gunn (PG) 3:00 Find My Family (PG) [s] 3:30 Toybox [s] 4:00 Itʼs Academic [s] 4:30 Seven News at 4:30 [s] 5:30 Deal Or No Deal [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 6:30 Today Tonight [s] 7:00 RSPCA Animal Rescue [s] 7:30 Worldʼs Strictest Parents: Kenya (PG l,a) – Tonight, 18 year-old sponger Scott and 17 year-old party girl Billie, go to live under the strict regime of the Mugazaʼs, a family of traditional African Christians in Mombasa, Kenya.

8:40 Criminal Minds: Middle Man (M a,v) – When bodies begin turning up in the cornfields of Indiana, the BAU team must catch a pack of serial killers targeting exotic dancers.

9:40 Program To Be Advised 12:00 Sons And Daughters [s] 1:00 Home Shopping 4:00 NBC Today [s] 5:30 Today *Live* 9:00 Kerri-Anne (PG) 11:00 National Morning News [s] 11:30 Alive & Cooking 12:00 The Ellen De Generes Show (PG) 1:00 The View (PG) 2:00 Days Of Our Lives (PG) 3:00 ET [s] 3:30 Hi-5 [s] 4:00 Pyramid [s] 4:30 Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 Nine News [s] 6:30 A Current Affair [s] 7:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG s) 7:30 RBT (PG) 8:30 Sherlock: The Great Game (M v) – Despairing of the ingenuity of Londonʼs criminals, Sherlock is invited to take on what looks to be a very ordinary case, or so he thinks.

10:30 True CSI: Cold Blood: Trail Of Blood (MA15+v,a) 11:30 Weeds: Bill Sussman (MA15+d,l,a) 12:00 Eclipse Music TV (PG) 12:30 Take 40 Live Presents.. [s] 1:00 Entertainment Tonight 1:30 Danoz 2:00 Guthy Renker 2:30 Danoz 3:30 Good Morning America 5:00 Early Morning News 6:00 TEN News [s] 7:00 Toasted TV [s] 8:00 Totally Wild [s] 8:30 Wurrawhy [s] 9:00 The Circle Summertime (PG) [s] 11:00 TEN Morning News [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (M a) [s] 1:00 The Doctors (PG) [s] 2:00 Ready Steady Cook [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 Infomercial (PG) 4:00 Hueyʼs Kitchen [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful [s] 5:00 TEN News At Five [s] 6:00 TEN News At Six [s] 6:30 The Project [s] 7:30 Glee: Never Been Kissed (PG s,l) 8:30 Hawaii Five - O: Hoʼapono (M v) – When a Navy SEAL on the run for murdering his wife takes hostages aboard the U.S.S. Missouri Memorial Battleship, McGarrett must rely on his own specialist training to diffuse the situation.

9:30 Offspring (PG) – Nina struggles with being “the other woman” in Chris' life. Meanwhile, Billie reluctantly becomes Staceyʼs birthing partner and Jimmy gets more than he bargained for as a human test subject.

10:30 Go Girls (M) 11:30 The Late Show (PG) 12:30 Infomercials (PG) 5:05 Worldwatch 1:00 Drama Movie: “Mataharis” (PG) (ʼ07) (In Spanish) 2:45 Spacefiles: X-Ray: Invisible Astronomy 3:00 Letters and Numbers [s] 3:30 Al Jazeera News [s] 4:00 The Journal [s] 4:30 PBS Newshour [s] 5:30 Global Village: Visions of Wales [s] 6:00 Letters and Numbers [s] 6:30 World News Australia [s] 7:30 Explore: Patagonia To The Pampas (PG) [s] – Simon Reeve leads a team of journalists on a journey through the spectacular landscapes of Argentina, from the vast ice fields of Patagonia to the wide-open plains of the pampas.

8:30 One Born Every Minute (M a,l) [s] – This episode is all about family. Louisa and David are expecting their fifth baby boy. David thinks they should stick to five children, but Louisa wants six.

9:30 World News Australia [s] 10:00 Drama Movie: “Heading South” (M d,s) (ʼ05) (In French and Creole) 11:50 112 Emergency (M l) 1:20 Weatherwatch Overnight

5:00 Island Life [s] 6:00 ABC News Breakfast [s] 9:00 ABC News [s] 9:30 ABC News 24 Mornings [s] 10:00 Benʼs Zoo [s] 10:30 Penguin Island (PG) [s] 11:00 Country House Rescue Revisits [s] 12:00 Midday Report [s] 12:30 Tess Of The DʼUrbervilles (M v) 1:30 Mother And Son [s] 2:00 Bed Of Roses (PG) [s] 3:00 Childrenʼs Programs 6:00 River Cottage Spring 6:50 Minuscule: A Rolling Snail 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 7.30 [s] – Current affairs program.

8:00 Jimmyʼs Food Factory: Get Up And Go 8:30 Gordon Ramsayʼs Ultimate Christmas [s] 9:25 Greatest Cities Of The World With Griff Rhys Jones: New York (PG) [s] 10:15 ABC News: Late Edition [s] 10:25 Bastard Boys: Joshʼs War (M l,v) [s] 11:25 Live From Abbey Road: The Enemy / Antony And The Johnsons (PG) 12:15 Gordon Ramsayʼs Ultimate Christmas 1:05 Special: Elephant Nomads Of The Namib Desert [s] 2:00 Basketball: WNBL: Canberra Vs Sydney University 4:00 rage (PG) 5:30 Seven Early News [s] 6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show (PG) 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 The Colour Of Magic - Part 1 (PG v,h) 2:00 Dr Oz: The 5 Deadly Medication Mistakes Women Make (PG) 3:00 Find My Family (PG a) [s] 3:30 Toybox [s] 4:00 Itʼs Academic [s] 4:30 Seven News at 4:30 [s] 5:30 Deal Or No Deal [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 6:30 Today Tonight [s] 7:00 RSPCA Animal Rescue [s] 7:30 The Amazing Race (PG) [s] – Itʼs the final week and itʼs down to three teams.

8:30 Program To Be Advised 10:30 Outsourced: Toddʼs Holi War / Guptaʼs Hit And Manmeetʼs Missus (PG) – Todd fights with another company that cut off All-American Noveltiesʼ access to the air conditioning in the building.

11:30 30 Rock: Khonani (PG) 12:00 Trauma: Sweet Jane (M) 1:00 Home Shopping 4:00 NBC Today [s] 5:30 Today *Live* 9:00 Kerri-Anne (PG) 11:00 National Morning News [s] 11:30 Alive & Cooking 12:00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show (PG) 1:00 The View (PG) [s] 2:00 Days Of Our Lives (PG) 3:00 Entertainment Tonight 3:30 Hi-5 [s] 4:00 Pyramid [s] 4:30 Afternoon News [s] 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 Nine News [s] 6:30 A Current Affair [s] 7:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG s) 7:30 Getaway: Best Things To Do In Australia (PG) – More than 20 of the best ways to experience the wonder of Australia.

8:30 Unforgettable: Check Out Time (M) – A hotel maid is accused of murdering a guest.

9:30 CSI: NY: Holding Cell (M v,a) – A Spanish club promoter is stabbed to death in his apartment.

10:30 Nothing Trivial: What Is A Petard? (M) 11:30 Rubicon (M) 12:30 The Baron (PG) 1:30 Entertainment Tonight [s) 2:00 Guthy Renker / Danoz 3:00 Danoz 3:30 Good Morning America 5:00 Early Morning News 6:00 TEN News [s] 7:00 Toasted TV [s] 7:30 Totally Wild [s] 8:00 Scope [s] 8:30 Wurrawhy [s] 9:00 The Circle Summertime (PG) [s] 11:00 TEN Morning News [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (M a) [s] 1:00 The Doctors (PG) [s] 2:00 Ready Steady Cook [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 Infomercial (PG) 4:00 Hueyʼs Kitchen [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful [s] 5:00 TEN News At Five [s] 6:00 TEN News At Six [s] 6:30 The Project [s] 7:30 Recruits Paramedics (PG a,d) [s] – Trainee Paramedics must pass eight weeks of intensive theory before theyʼre allowed to start a 3-year mentorship on the road.

8:00 Keeping Up With The Joneses (PG) [s] 8:30 Law & Order: Criminal Intent: Delicate (M a,s) [s] – Nichols and Stevens are sent to investigate the slaying of a young dancer at a prestigious performing arts school.

9:30 Go Girls (M s) 11:30 The Late Show (PG) 12:30 Infomercials (PG) 4:00 Religious Programs (PG) 5:05 Worldwatch 6:45 UEFA Europa League Matchday 6 *Live* 9:10 Worldwatch 3:00 Letters and Numbers [s] 3:30 Al Jazeera News [s] 4:00 The Journal [s] 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: French Coastlines [s] 6:00 Letters and Numbers [s] 6:30 World News Australia [s] 7:30 My Sri Lanka with Peter Kuruvita [s] 8:00 Luke Nguyenʼs Vietnam [s] – Mai Chau is the last stop for Luke on his journey through the northern regions of Vietnam.

8:30 The Family: Theyʼre Not Kids Anymore (M l) [s] – For 20 years Josephine and Angelo have been looking after their three boys. But now the boys have all left them alone and they face an empty nest for the first time in years.

9:30 World News Australia [s] 10:00 Drama Movie: “Dirty Pretty Things” (M a,l,v) (ʼ02) – A former Nigerian doctor, living illegally in London, finds a human heart in a hotel toilet.

(From the UK) 11:45 Drama Movie: “The Colonel” (M v) (ʼ06) (In French) 1:45 Weatherwatch Overnight

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to restoring your hearing Residents enjoy a comfortable, secure environment at Kensington Retirement Village. ing resort community where endless lifestyle-enhancing activities such as line dancing, aqua aerobics, gym classes, bowls, bocce, walking group, pool, cards and games, bingo and a happy hour are available for residents.

A state-of-the-art community centre incorporates lounge and dining areas, a beautiful parquetry dance floor, a theatre room and full commercial kitchen.

A billiard room is equipped with two tables, while table tennis is also available.

A gymnasium, a heated indoor

pool, a spa and a sauna are other popular facilities.

The village’s well-stocked library and Internet are for the use of all residents.

An outdoor area comprises a bowling green and a bocce court.

A lovely covered barbecue area is fitted with bistro blinds for use throughout the year.

The village is open for inspection 10am to 4pm Monday to Friday and Saturday and Sunday by appointment.

More information is available by phoning Joe Longo on 0409 857 563.

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Ever felt you or a loved one may have hearing difficulties but not known what can be done?

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ensington Retirement village is nestled in leafy Leopold, 15 minutes from the vibrant regional city of Geelong.

The village is close to public transport, shopping centres, medical facilities and a sealed walking track for residents to keep fit.

Kensington Retirement Village offers resort-style facilities with 59 stylish and spacious villas featuring two or three bedrooms, one or two bathrooms, well-planned kitchens and a single or double garage.

Beautifully landscaped gardens surround each home.

Construction of 12 more villas has begun with an anticipated occupation date of June or July 2012.

Villa floor plans and architectural drawings are available on request.

Kensington Retirement Village residents feel safe and secure in a facility where comfort and a sense of belonging are paramount.

An automatic security gate operates throughout the night, with an intercom system providing access for after-hours visitors.

The village is an active, thriv-

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A sense of belonging in a safe, vibrant community.

The satisfaction of luxurious, resort-style surroundings.

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Enjoy the retirement you deserve:

2 bedroom homes available > architecturally-designed homes 2 & 3 bedroom > state-of-the-art clubhouse homes now selling in > quality, community lifestyle stage 5 > security and safety

Caring comes first for MACS eelong’s only multicultural aged care organisation has won two prestigious national awards for its staff education and training program.

Multicultural Aged Care Services (MACS) won a Better Practice Award for Learning for Life, a sustainable education and training program for all staff focused on improving services for residents.

The Aged Care Standards and Accreditation Agency, the organisation that also regulates Commonwealth Government accreditation of residential aged care facilities, announced the award.

MACS also took out a highly commended citation in the 2011 Aged Care Association Australia Employer of Choice awards.

MACS Board president Jordan Mavros says the awards reflect the organisation’s emphasis on resident care.

“We were really pleased to receive these awards, because it means our organisation and staff have

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been recognised as putting our residents first.

“It’s a significant endorsement of the practices we believe we put into place on a daily basis.”

The Learning for Life program aims to improve knowledge and skills for MACS and its staff development program.

MACS chief executive officer Joy Leggo says the program builds on individual expertise and engenders loyalty.

“Cultural diversity among staff is fostered and valued at MACS and is important for the delivery of care to residents.

“We made the program as accessible and nonthreatening as possible, particularly for those with English as a second language.”

Mrs Leggo says the MACS team has achieved more than 130 qualifications since 2006, with the program contributing to staff morale and retention.

Call for your FREE information pack or to arrange a tour.

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SOMETIMES IT’S HARD TO KNOW THE VALUE OF AWARDS RECEIVED BY ORGANISATIONS. But we are chuffed to receive these awards, because they were handed out by the two main agencies representing residential aged care facilities, like ours.

The Aged Care Standards and Accreditation Agency is the organisation that also handles Commonwealth Government accreditation.

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And the Aged Care Association Australia is the national peak body for aged care organisations.

THAT MEANS OUR ORGANISATION AND STAFF HAVE BEEN RECOGNISED AS PUTTING OUR RESIDENTS FIRST. That’s why we are so pleased with these awards because its what we believe we do, everyday, as well.

To see just how we do that, feel free to call, drop in or check the website.

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Hearing Aid Specialists’ Marcel and David, at back, with Jeanette, Claudine and Sandy.

The specialists in hearing aids At Uniting Aged Care your choices are our priority now and as you get older. Uniting Aged Care offers a range of services including retirement living unit accommodation.

For further information contact Heather Burger at Uniting Aged Care Kalkee Ph: 5243 9566 95 Francis St, Belmont kalkee@uacvt.org.au

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It can affect family, social and even work relationships.

Hearing Aid Specialists says better hearing starts with an assessment that takes about 45 minutes.

Within this time Hearing Aid Specialists establishes the client’s needs and accurately assesses hearing ability.

Marcel Timmers and David Murton have over 30 years combined dispensing experience, so clients can be assured of the right solution.

Marcel says the pair’s philosophy is very simple.

“We’re not happy until you are.”

Hearing Aid Specialists is oper-

ated by accredited practitioners.

Free hearing aids and services available to eligible pensioners and veteran affairs pensioners.

Hearing Aid Specialists also provides: amplified phones; industrial hearing assessments; WorkCover assessments; custom ear moulds and swim plugs; assistive listening devices; repairs to all makes and models; and batteries.

Hearing Aid Specialists Geelong is at 77 Yarra St, Geelong.

Visiting clinics throughout the state include country western Victoria and the Wimmera.

Appointments are available by phoning 52232 770.

FREE Hearing Consultation for the months of December and January. Come and celebrate our 20th Birthday and receive a $65* complimentary hearing assessment. *For the first 50 appointments only.

Instant fitting available before Christmas.

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earing Aid Specialists Geelong is celebrating its 20th birthday this year.

The Geelong family owned clinic has been in operation since 1991 and prides itself on providing outstanding service and care.

Staff have assisted thousands of people over the past two decades in their quests for better hearing.

Hearing loss can affect anyone at any age and can have a significant impact on an individual’s quality of life.

Hearing and understanding has a major impact on an individual’s ability to communicate in all areas of life.

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Living in style omestyle Aged Care Facilities offers residents an environment established to reflect and provide a safe home-like ambience.

Residents enjoy their own generously proportioned single room with a private ensuite incorporating safety features.

They also have access to lounge areas for group settings or intimate lounges for meeting family and friends.

A small, private dining room is available for special occasions, while courtyards provide opportunities to enjoy sunshine and outdoor activities.

Homestyle facilities include activity areas for games, craft, social functions and occasional movies.

A chapel or other facilities are included for religious services.

When a Homestyle Facility becomes home, residents are encouraged to maintain their independence and to exercise freedom of choice while being supported by friendly, qualified staff.

Residents are provided with 24-hour-a-day holistic care by qualified staff.

All staff are subjected to a rigorous recruitment process including police, reference and work experience checks.

Residents are encouraged and supported to continue their community and allied health contacts.

Access to physiotherapists, podiatrists and allied health professionals is maintained.

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Financial Planning • Investments • Superannuation • Retirement Advice • Personal Insurances • Estate Planning For professional personalised advice call Greg Crawford on 5229 0200 or at 60 Sydney Parade, Geelong.

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Director of nursing Lee Slater at Homestyle’s Belmont Grange complex.

Meals are prepared on site with fresh ingredients.

Residents’ interests are integrated in a day-to-day leisure and lifestyle program within the facility.

Homestyle facilities offer flexible visiting hours for family and friends, while residents are welcome to join a regular happy hour to unwind after their busy day.

Kalkee uniting city services niting Aged Care Kalkee provides a range of aged care services including independent living units, serviced apartments and community and residential services Kalkee has available recently refurbished independent living unit in Spring St, Belmont. Each unit has one bedroom, a lounge and dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, a private backyard and street frontage.

Kalkee provides a supportive environment for older community members to age well with access to community areas and wellmaintained gardens.

Additional support in each unit can be arranged.

As well as the 27 units in Spring St, Uniting Aged Care Kalkee facilities also include: Murray Residential Care, 40 beds for the frail aged in Spring St, Belmont; Nangatta, 51-bed residential facility specialising in the

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BELMONT LODGE 34 Church St, Grovedale 5243 7033 BELMONT GRANGE 36 Church St, Grovedale 5243 8522 Lee Slater, Director of Nursing

SEA VIEWS MANOR 77-83 Tareeda Way, Ocean Grove 5256 2866 Sharina Lynam, Director of Nursing Uniting Aged Care Kalkee provides comfortable living options for Geelong seniors. needs of people with dementia and memory loss, High St, Belmont; Day respite for people with memory loss and dementia, Thompson St, Belmont; and a business office and community services offering packaged care for people in their own homes, Frances St, Belmont More information about Kalkee

services, including information packs and tours of the units, are available by phoning UAC Kalkee special project officer Heather Burger on 5243 9566.

Further information, including volunteering opportunities, is available at www.uacvt.org.au.

Benefits in spouses doing splits

BY GREG CRAWFORD, M.A.P FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS t has been possible for some years now for spouses to split the net superannuation contributions on an annual basis, including employer and salary sacrifice contributions.

For some the benefit may simply be to even up balances between a couple particularly

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approaching retirement. But the main benefit is the potential to get access to the funds sooner.

This situation can arise when funds are transferred to the partner that will meet a superannuation condition of release earlier.

This might be due to that partner being retired already or expected to retire earlier, for example, a spouse who is not working and reaching age 55.

Another benefit is where one member of a couple is reaching the age of eligibility for the Centrelink age pension earlier than the other partner. It is generally a financial advantage for the person not yet of pension age to maximise funds in superannuation accumulation phase.

For more information phone M.A.P Financial Solutions on 5229 0200.

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Wrap up shopping at Waurn Ponds aurn Ponds Shopping Centre makes shopping effortless this Christmas.

Open to 9pm next Thursday, the centre is extending its trading hours up to December 23.

Target will also be open later than usual, trading to midnight between December 20 and 23 for all shoppersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; last-minute Christmas needs.

Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more, this year at Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre kids can have professional Santa photos taken for free.

Shoppers simply have to spend $25 or more in one transaction at any specialty store in the centre and take their receipt to the Santa photo site outside of Target to receive two free photos. Terms and conditions are available at the Santa site or www.waurnpondssc.com.au.

To make Christmas preparations even easier, a Relay for Life gift wrapping station will be outside Target between 11am and 4pm from this Saturday until December 24. The staff will wrap all presents for the price of a gold coin donation per gift.

Cancer Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Relay For Life is more than just a fundraiser, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an opportunity to get together with the community to celebrate cancer survivors, remember loved ones lost and to fight back against a disease that takes too much.

Relay for Life is the largest fundraising event in support of the council to reduce the impact of cancer on communities.

Barb Ward has been involved with the Geelong Relay for Life event for the past six years.

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over $3 million in vital funds for the Cancer Council since its inception in 2000. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nearly everyone we know has been touched by cancer and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s incredibly liberating to know we can make a difference,â&#x20AC;? Barb says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Every five minutes another Australian is diagnosed with cancer and every year there are 1186 people diagnosed with this disease in Geelong alone. â&#x20AC;&#x153;While survival rates are improving every day, cancer remains a leading cause of death.

Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s so important that we raise funds to fight it. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Every dollar we raise from gift wrapping this Christmas at Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre will contribute to fundraising for the main Relay for Life event next March.â&#x20AC;?

Relay for Lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Geelong event will be held on March 17 and 18 at Deakin Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Waurn Ponds Campus.

Proceeds from the relay and other initiatives throughout the year help the Cancer Council to investigate new ways to prevent, detect and treat cancers, educate communities about ways they can reduce their risk, advocate for control and support people during their times of greatest need.

More information about Relay For Life is available at the gift wrap station, by phoning Cancer Council Victoria on 9635 5000 or visiting www.relayforlife.org.au Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre is at 173-199 Pioneer Rd, phone 5244 2580, email info@waurnpondssc.com.au or visit waurnpondssc.com.au.

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Santa will be in-centre Sunday 4 to Saturday 24 December 10am to 5pm daily. * See the Santa site or visit www.waurnpondssc.com.au/news/whats-on/

GIFT WRAPPING FOR A CAUSE

Visit the Relay For Life gift wrapping station outside Target and, for a gold coin donation per gift. The Relay For Life team will wrap your presents for you!

The Gift Wrapping Station will be open daily between 11am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4pm, from Saturday 10 December until Christmas eve.

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Sleek: Styling of the Volvo C30 T5 R-Design hot hatch appeals to those who like a mixture of sportiness and elegance.

Sporty volvo

BY ERIC BLAIR olvo’s C30 coupe harks back to the days when Volvos were at the cutting edge in image and sportiness. It’s very much a hot hatch as a threedoor coupe with a rear end that’s reminiscent of the Volvo P1800 ES (Estate Sport) of the 1970s.

This sporty little Volvo comes with an interesting blend of tradition and innovation in its styling.

The low, wide grille clearly identifies C30 as a Volvo while in profile it has a fashionably modern sloping roofline.

However it is the radical styling of the rear of the car that will be the major talking point. The rear is dominated by a large glass tail-

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gate fringed by long vertical taillights that taper up to the roof and is like nothing else on the road.

The C30 DRIVe coupe is designed to squeeze as much as possible from every litre of diesel fuel to keep CO2 emissions below 100 grams per kilometre.

Volvo C30 DRIVe has a 1.6litre turbo-diesel engine that produces 80 kW of power and 240 Nm of torque.

The engine features a stop-start system that turns it off when the car is stationary.

That’s so the air-conditioning still works. When braking and/or decelerating the C30’s battery is recharged, a micro-hybrid function that takes some of the load

from the engine-driven alternator.

Though the body of the Volvo C30 DRIVe looks the same as that of the rest of the C30 range there are quite a few changes to make it slip more easily through the air.

The most obvious are the alloy wheels with their flat design to reduce turbulence. The wheels carry special low-rolling resistance tyres from Michelin.

There are small air deflectors ahead of the front wheels and another deflector behind the radiator that smooths the flow of air through the engine compartment.

Underbody fairings calm the airflow beneath the car to complement the over-car aerodynamic shape.

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All models have Bluetooth connectivity, USB and Aux in the audio system, with steering wheel controls.

Safety equipment levels are high with all models coming with the maximum five-star ANCAP safety rating.

As well as six airbags there’s ABS brakes with Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Traction Control System (TCS) and Hyundai’s Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) system including a Motor Driven Power Steering (MPDS) system.

Accent Elite is likely to be the biggest seller thanks to having 16-inch alloy wheels rather than the 14-inch steel units on the Active.

The Accent Premium tops off the lineup with climate-controlled air, simulated leather trim, parking assist that includes a reversing camera, and a different design of 16-inch alloy wheels to the Elite.

All Accents are powered by the same 1.6-litre petrol engine that generates up to 91 kW of power and 156 Nm of torque. A new direct-injection petrol engine and a diesel are understood to be coming.

Fuel consumption is rated at a very impressive 6.0 litres per 100 kilometres with the manual gearbox and 6.4 L/100 km with the auto.

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Getz has now been replaced by the more expensive i20 and an all-new Accent, released earlier this year, is already grabbing plenty of attention from buyers.

Available as either a five-door hatch or four-door sedan, styling of the Accent is bang up to date featuring Hyundai’s new Fluid Sculpture (to use Hyundai’s name) design that we just love in big brother Hyundai i45.

From the big radiator grille and huge headlights, over the domed roof and into the neat tail it all works brilliantly from a visual point of view.

Interior space is surprisingly good for a car with fairly modest dimensions.

The engine is so quiet at idle that it might almost have stopped altogether.

Combine that with materials of a high quality and a good level of finish and you get a lot of car for your money.

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6. $19,073.60. 7. $6,505.20. 8. $8,239.40. 9. $9,107.80. 10. $9,973.60. 11. $9,973.60. 12. $10,839.40. 13. $11,707.80. 14. $12,571.00. 15. $12,571.00. 16. $12,571.00. 17. $13,439.40 18. $14,305.20. 19. $16,471.00.

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2003 VY COMMODORE WAGON, Auto, A/C, P/S, Local. SRP-670

$11,000 2005 FORD FOCUS LS SEDAN, Auto, A/C, P/S, Low Kms. TSM-572

2004 VY EQUIPE SEDAN, Auto, A/C, P/S, Long Reg. YRY-509

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1990 TOYOTA HILUX UTE, 4x4, Dual Fuel, Canopy, 5 Speed. TYJ-162 $12,000 2003 FORD BA XT FALCON WAGON, 6 Cylinder, Auto. SLA-319 1996 HYUNDAI SONATA CLASSIQUE, V6, Auto, A/C, P/S. $16,000 1995 VR CALAIS SEDAN V6, Auto, A/C, Sunroof. XDH-756 $8,000 1992 TOYOTA CAMRY SEDAN AUTO, A/C, P/S. EUV-502

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2007 FORD BF FALCON UTE, Dedicated Gas, T/Bar Auto, 1 Owner. YRY-443 2007 FORD BF FALCON UTE, Dedicated Gas, T/Bar, Auto, A/C. YRY-607 2004 HOLDEN RODEO TRAY TURBO DIESEL, 5 Spd, A/C, P/S. TCF-620 2005 HOLDEN RA RODEO TRAY AUTO, Airbags, A/C, P/S. XZO-350 1998 TOYOTA HILUX UTE, Auto, Mod Kms. OZK-979 2001 NISSAN NAVARA TRAY, 5 Speed, 1 Owner, EFI. QQF-758 1997 FORD COURIER DUAL CAB, 5 Speed, Aluminium Tray, Long Reg.

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HOLDEN, Astra, 2008, CDX, fully optioned, EC, full Holden Dealer service history, 54,000kms, WKJ574. $15,990. 0420 279 697. Clifton Springs.

HOLDEN, Berlina, VE, 2007, factory dual fuel, mature owner, 163,000 kms, tinted glass, side and front skirt, EC, WYX-259. $16,500. 5244-4864. Belmont.

HOLDEN, Commodore, VE, SS ute, 2009, 6 speed, 85,000kms, 6L, V8, tow bar, RWC, VGC. XCL-557. $25,900. 0407 814 565. Corio.

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HOLDEN, Commodore, 1989, station wagon, auto, unregistered, eng.

VH1064396, goes well. $750. 5243-9495. After 5pm, weekdays. Belmont.

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HOLDEN, VS, Equipe, 1996, second owner, full electrics, full service history, 200,000kms, CC, speed alert, CD, tinted windows, EC, RWC, NTS995. $4,700ono. 0435 832 300. Highton.

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06/12, RWC, XTA-369. $5,990.

5222-7141.

Manifold Heights.

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Belmont.

HONDA, Civic, 1996, white, 120,000kms, auto, GC, 10 months reg. XYZ277. $5,800 ono. 0408 633 307. Leopold.

TOYOTA, Hilux, 1996, 4WD, tray, 2.8L diesel, new tyres, central locking, 12 months reg., RWC, VGC, PLA-927. $9,750.

0417 559 066. Geelong.

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NISSAN, Navara, 2002, dual cab, 4x4, turbo diesel, long reg., RTY-825. $16,500 neg. 0407 837 692. Clifton Springs.

NISSAN, Pathfinder, 2000, 4x4, auto, LPG, MK1936. $10,000ono. 0427 512 588. Clifton Springs.

NISSAN, X-trail, STL, 2008, EC, roof racks, towbar, cargo barrier, 80,000kms, RWC, reg., WIQ-986. $19,500. 0413 811 418. Ocean Grove.

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ACT, camper and annexe, 3 way fridge, stove. $1,000ono.

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St Leonards.

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5261-3501.

Torquay.

NUMBER PLATE, Ford FPVOGT, signed by Allan Moffat, with photos of signing at Geelong 2011. $10,000. 0408 398 617.

Corio.

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BATH, Englefield, hardly used, EC. $49. 5255-5693.

Ocean Grove.

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

0400 238 731. Portarlington.

TILING

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GEELONG & SURFCOAST PH: 0431 400 770

COMPUTERS PC CELERON, 2.4GHZ, 504MB ram, 40GB, HD, 2XCD, drives XP, professional office 2003, KB wireless mouse, Lexmark printer. $500. 0414 203 435.

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DOG KENNELS – ALL SIZES Solid timber, insulated Colorbond roof.

Ex lge suit Shepherd $150 Lge suit big Lab $125 Med $90 Sm $50

WE DELIVER.

5241 3531

ELECTRIC CHAIR, leather, table to fit. $1,200ono.

5257-1809. Indented Head.

MOBILITY SCOOTER, as new, easily transported, owners manual available. $950. 5244-4863. Grovedale.

CARPET RUNNER, (8m), matching rug (2m x 3m), EC, attractive. $500. 0430 144 070. Belmont.

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.

CASIO, Classpad, OS and graphics, version 3.0 (suit VCE), with cover. $110ono.

5272-1392. Norlane.

CHAIRS, approximately 35, GC. $525. 0422 875 738. Anglesea.

COUCHES, 2 x 2 seaters, navy blue fabric, ideal for waiting room, EC. $300.

0419 159 341. Bell Post Hill.

CRYSTAL GLASSES, not used. $40. 0406 543 591.

North Geelong.

DINING SETTING, 2.1m x 1m, pine table with 6 chairs, reasonable condition. $240. 5256-3887.

Ocean Grove.

DINING TABLE, Travertine, 1950 x 1000, as new. $950. 5259-2625.

Port Arlington.

FENCING POLE DIGGER, Hoger, very little use. $1,080. 0404 318 614. Bell Park.

FISH TANK, 6’, comes complete with black stand. $450. 0423 009 556.

Norlane.

FLIP SAW, Elu, $600ono.

Phone: 5245-6828. Waurn Ponds.

FREEZER, upright, Haier, 147L, EC, $200. 0417 567 079. Geelong West.

FREEZER, Westinghouse, 90L, front door. $150ono.

0408 436 554. Marshall.

FRIDGE, Westinghouse, white, 660L, double door, fridge/freezer, as new, sale due to relocation, $920 ono. 0427 585 161.

Grovedale.

FRIDGES, FREEZERS, W/M AND DRYERS Sales and service. Cheapest and best in town.

Cool Cats Refrigeration.

18 Gordon Avenue, Geelong West. 5229-6246.

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

GOLF BUGGY, Parmaker, electric walker, deluxe model, extras, 12 volt battery and charger, as new. $680. 5257-1205. St Leonards.

GOLF CLUBS, full matching set, Cougar, mens’, right handed, graphite, woods, irons, wedges and putter, many extras, EC. $280. 52571205. St Leonards.

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

IPHONE, 32GB, new in box, great Christmas gift, unlocked, no contract. $195. 0478 821 499. Highton.

DINING TABLE, extendable, 6 chairs, matching buffet unit, EC. $900ono.

5277-0046, 0413 287 001.

Bell Post Hill.

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.

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

Hamlyn Heights.

SETTEE, 3 seater bed, bed used once, Aztec tribal pink blue, $200. 52531671. Clifton Springs.

SIDEBOARD CABINET, 1 year old, 201cms x 58cms x 63cms, teak, EC, $249 ono. 5298-1405. Hamlyn Heights.

SIDEBOARD, modern, dark timber, 4 yo, 1.5 M, EC, $800. 5243-4781.

Highton.

SMOCKING BOOKS, set 6, as new. $42. 0458 742 313. Norlane.

SOFA, 3 seater, faded blue/grey.

Free.

Must collect with own transport.

524-43974. Highton.

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

Torquay.

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.

MOBILITY SCOOTER, hardly used, battery operated, EC. $2,500. Gary 0418 504 231. Leopold.

ENTERTAINMENT UNIT, large with 80cm TV, EC. $250ono. 0419 399 134.

Corio.

BOOKCASE, small. $15.

5221-4338.

Geelong West.

MOBILITY SCOOTER, Merits Wrangler, with canopy and case, sale due to blindness. Cost $5,500 new.

Sell $3,500ono.

5222-3564.

Herne Hill.

DRILL, cordless, GMC, 14v, 2 batteries and accessories. $45. 52752110. Norlane.

BIKE, brand new, Cyclops, boys/girls, accesories, less than half price, $80. 0434 831 012.

Highton.

BISTRO BLINDS, 2x 300cm x 240cm, stone beige, as new. $300.

5241-8788. Grovedale.

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

0401 050 287. Grovedale.

DRESS, for 8yo girl, gorgeous cream dress with detail and shoes to match. $39 for both. 52214338. Geelong West.

EMBROIDERY MACHINE, Bernina, new still in box, less than ½ price. $959.

0458 742 313. Norlane.

BIKE, mens, Raleigh, 18 speed, 51.5cm, frame as new, EC. $300. 52825456. Lara.

LOUNGE SUITE, Sanderson floral linen, wing backed, 3 seater couch, 2 arm chairs, 1 being a swivelled rocker, EC. $1,200 ono. 0438 097 865.

Highton.

MICROWAVE, Sanyo, small size to suit caravan. $40. 0419 337 252. St Albans Park.

BICYCLE, Giant Cross City, small, Shimano gears, EC. $800. 0425 760 969. Geelong West.

CALENDERS, National Australia Bank, 19571998, some gaps, EC. $250 ono. 5244-1930.

Highton.

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BED, single, steel/iron framed, new, blue mattress/headrest. $50.

0416 709 983 or 52242735 after 7pm. Geelong West.

BICYCLE, (adult), 3 wheel, as new, ideal disabled or deliveries basket, helmet, cost $700, sell $400 ono, must sell. 52439902. Grovedale.

Fax: 5945 0667, 5222 5320 In Person:

5248 7199

BED, single, with mattress, wooden, very little use. $130. 0425 732 591. Queenscliff.

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

LOUNGE SUITE, two 2 seater lounges, with 6 matching dining chairs, EC. $100. 5274-9796.

Lovely Banks.

Book your advert now on 1300 666 808

Hedges, Cable Bracing, Root Barriers, Mulching

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Tree /Stump Removal, Pruning or Reductions

0408 521 806 bobcat also available

Advertise your item for sale in this local newspaper for great results!

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FOR SALE SECURITY DOOR, new. $120ono. 5278-9167. Bell Park.

For ONLY $1 extra, you can also place your advert in

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RUBBISH REMOVED

FOR SALE LOUNGE SUITE, with matching dining setting, 7ft 6” extending table, Sumna, 6 chairs, EC. $500. 5261-2387. Torquay.

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FOR SALE

MOPED, electric, never used. Cost $1,400. Sell $1,200. 5274-1465. Corio.

TABLE LAMP, (art deco), blue, frilled, glass shade, unusual design. $175.

5251-1818. Clifton Springs.

TABLE, Malaysian hardwood, teak, 180Lx90W, 6 months old, EC, $350.

0414 969 543. Clifton Springs.

TABLE, round cedar, Victorian, centre column.

120cm - 4ft, seats 6-8, VGC. $600. 5243-7517.

Highton.

TEASPOONS, Australian, 48 boxed, 35 loose. $25 the lot. 5241-1254. Grovedale.

MOTOR SCOOTER, electric, no reg., no licence required, good condition. $800. View at: w w w. m o d a r t . c o m . a u / forsale/ phone: 0433 297 730. Geelong.

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.

NECKLACE, Pearl, in box, 1940’s. $50. 5241-9310.

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.

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

Highton.

PHOTO COPIER, Ricoh, Aficio, 340, A4-A3, reduce, enlarge, GC. $380.

0419 034 227. Waurn Ponds.

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

RETRO FURNITURE, laminated table and 4 swivel chairs, divan, 6 dining chairs. $290 the lot.

0466 281 495. Drysdale.

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

TENT, camping, King Supreme, size 457cm x 365cm x 210cm, plus sunroom, 2 rooms with dividers and floors, canvas, waterproof and solid, sleeps up to 8 people, $500. 0409 167 846. Belmont.

TILES, 29, graphite 40cm x 40cm floor tiles, 110 white 20cm x 25cm wall tiles. $295 ono. 0408 599 673. Grovedale.

TRAMPOLINE, rectangle, 2.5 metres x 1.5 metres, mat in GC, $45. 52749796. Lovely Banks.

TV UNIT, solid pine, with glass doors, 8 shelves, 4 drawers, 2 cupboards. $120. 8742-7096 AH. Hoppers Crossing.

TV, LG, 70cm, with stand , black, VGC. $100. 52434571. Grovedale.

TV, Voxson, HD, 22’’, DVD, and tuner, new in box, $290. 5224-2735 or 0416 709 983. Geelong West.

WATER LILLIES, big and small, plants in flower.

Suitable for ponds and dams. $10. 5250-2667.

Curlewis.

WETSUIT, Rip Curl Steamer, chest zip, size large, 3/2, brand new. Retail $580, sell $375. 0424 065 525. Anglesea.

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

5298-1123.

Newtown.

SCOOTER, mobility, electric, 4 wheel, 40km range, brand new. $2,300.

0402 757 987. Lara.

WINDOW, dowell, aluminium, sliding upper panel, beige, 2000mm H x 1820mm W. $150. 0425 731 134. Corio.

SCOOTER, Pride, D x 4 wheel, used 3 times, under cover and battery maintained, shopping bag attached. Paid $2,950, sell $1,950 ono. 5243-0672.

Belmont.

WINDOWS, 3, new, pearl white aluminium, with fly screens, 2700x1200, 550x900 opaque, 900x900 opaque. $600 ono. 0404 044 354. Jan Juc.

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Ph: 5249 6700 Or Fax 5945 0667 Deadline: 2pm Wednesdays

POOL, Clark Rubber, Sunsoka, 7.4m x 3.8m, as new, still in box, never constructed, all extras, solar heating, barracuda, etc. Paid $10,500, sell for $6,500.

5229-2882.

Grovedale.

DANCING

SWING, infant porta swing, 9-36 months, rarely used. $10. 5243-2397.

Belmont.

BELL PARK, 8 Amaroo Court, Saturday 10th December, 9am. Bargains.

NIA joyful dance. Workout for body, mind and spirit.

0439 390 557.

ANTIQUES & COLLECTABLES

GEELONG WEST, 1A Weller Street, Saturday 10th December, 8am-1pm.

Household items, frames, bric-a-brac, toys, clothes, books, CDs, linen.

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

Are You Having a Garage Sale?

BUFFET dresser, antique, circular mirror, 6’ long, perfect condition. $500.

5261-2809. Torquay.

GRAB A GARAGE SALE SIGN PACK NOW FOR ONLY $8.50!

C897900-JM7-11

BABY GOODS ASSORTED, cot, mattress, jogger pram, bassinet, bed rail, EC. $400. 0409 941 648. Belmont.

ASSORTED, baby cot, mattress, sheets, blankets, quilt sets, trolley cover.

Value $850. Sell $270.

0420 596 042, Corio.

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

PUSHER, Bravo by Swallow, 3 wheel with lambswool, insert and carrier tray, EC. $45. 52432397. Belmont.

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

Clifton Springs area.

The pack includes 4 x waterproof signs, a marker and tips to make your sale a success!

Available at our Geelong Office. 1st Floor, 78 Moorabool Street.

PERSONAL

SCOOTER, Monarch, as new, hardly used, owner deceased. New $3,300, sell $2,300ono. 52758193. Corio.

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

PET SERVICES/ ACCESSORIES

$$$ ATTENTION $$$ Working or not, fridges, freezers, washers, dryers.

Not too old. Cash Paid.

5229-6246.

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

Clifton Springs.

Place a Garage Sale or Until Sold advert in your local Star newspaper and count the cash as it rolls in.

That gives you even more Cash for Christmas!

To place your advert call Classifieds on 1300 666 808 or visit one of our offices.

Go on, place your advert today... and get Cash for Christmas!

CA$H FOR CHRISTMAS

WEDDING DRESS, size 10-12, very pretty, short sleeved, sequined bodice with lace trim. Matching hat also available. $200.

0431 543 888. Newcomb.

NEW WEDDING DRESS, size 14-18, lace up back, train, white, beads, embroidery, $400 ono.

0488 110 064. Geelong.

CONSTRUCTION DRIVERS WITH HC LICENCE For Float/Heavy Haulage and Truck and Trailer work for Construction company based in Little River....ID:1721

EXCAVATOR OPERATORS Construction Company based in Little River require licenced and experienced Excavator Operators....ID:1724

COMPACTOR/DOZER OPERATORS

Work

1300 666 808

Licenced and experienced Compactor/Dozer Operators required for work in the Waurn Ponds and Winchelsea area....ID:1725

EXCAVATOR OPERATOR Winslow Constructors require an experienced Excavator Operator in the Geelong Region....ID:1747

DOMESTIC SERVICES GARDENING ASSISTANT Abervale Retirement Village require a Gardening Assistant for 2 days per week....

ID:1720

SITUATIONS VACANT

ENERGY INDUSTRY SERVICE ELECTRICIANS Thanks to our loyal customers, we’re growing. We are looking for motivated, well presented and organised SERVICE ELECTRICIANS....ID:1729

GOVERNMENT & DEFENCE MOBILE SAFETY CAMERA OPERATOR This is your opportunity to be part of a close knit team dedicated to providing safer roads for Victorians....ID:1746

GEELONG SUSHI/COOK

HEALTHCARE & MEDICAL

RELEVENT TRADE QUALIFICATIONS AS A COMMISSION COOK OR HIGHER KNOWLEDGE OF JAPENESE FOOD IS ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE IN A SIMILAR ROLE IS AN ADVANTAGE EXCELLENT WORK CONDITIONS

SENIOR PRACTITIONER- FAMILY COUNSELLOR LifeWorks is a dynamic, not-for-profit organisation specialising in human relations and interpersonal communication....ID:1718

MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST COURSE Nationally Accredited. Study at home. Financially rewarding career....ID:1726

PLEASE CONTACT YIN, SUSHI CAFÉ 5223-1609 C991200-JM49-11

RETAIL & CONSUMER PRODUCTS SPARE CHANGE - POSITION VACANT Now a retail store manager is wanted in the Geelong store....ID:1491

HOUSE CLEANER. Experienced, reliable and with references and ABN. Good hourly rate. Call Kerryn 0401 915 540.

WEDDING DRESS, stunning, long sleeves, satin/ pattern, size 10-12, EC, dry cleaned, $500.

0434 355 044. Lara.

1300 558 348

TRADES SERVICES & MANUFACTURING MACHINE OPERATORS

WANTED

Projects require the skills of licensed operators that have experience on major road and highway operations in machinery such as Graders, Scrapers and Dozers....

ID:1723

VOLUNTARY WORK WALKING BUDDY Volunteer to accompany a lady who is blind on a weekly walk....ID:1727

HELPER/CHILDMINDING Assist support group by preparing afternoon tea and some child minding....ID:1728

COOKING PROGRAM ASSISTANT Provide one on one assistance in a cooking program based in Lara....ID:1730

COMPUTER SUPPORT Assist person with Multiple Sclerosis with keyboarding and internet search as requested....ID:1731

If you are interested, please call

COMPUTER SUPPORT Set up & teach skills required for an email account. Assist with skills for search engines to access the internet and locating genealogy sites and info....ID:1732

EMAIL: fermax@fermax.com.au

OP SHOP PERSONNEL Assist in all areas in this large store, offering all sorts of items for merchandising....

ID:1733

GENERAL CLASSROOM ASSISTANT PRIMARY SCHOOL

CHILD CARE COOK We are seeking to employ a cook for our busy centre.

Must have experience in cooking.

For an interview please contact 0405 719 152

for only $37.20* • Geelong, East Geelong, North Geelong, Leopold, Lara, Little River, Moriac, Winchlesea, Bannockburn, Meredith, Teesdale, Inverleigh, Highton, Belmont • Torquay, Jan Juc, Moriac, Anglesea, Aireys Inlet, Deans Marsh • Drysdale, Clifton Springs, Portarlington, St Leonards, Ocean Grove, Barwon Heads Fill in this coupon and enclose $37.20* and your advertisement will be run until it's sold.

You only have to call our office to cancel your advertisement when your item has been sold.

Complete this form and lodge to First Floor, 78 Moorabool St, Geelong 3220 ■ Please also No later then 2pm Wednesdays place my advert in Name and Address (not for publication) Star Trader for $1 Name: ...............................................................

Provide general class room assistance at the Primary School level....ID:1734

LISTENING TO STUDENT READ- PRIMARY SCHOOL Listening to Primary Schools students read....ID:1735

MATHS TUTOR- SECONDARY STUDENTS We are looking for volunteers to assist secondary school students with one on one Maths tutoring during school hours....ID:1736

MORNING FRUIT DISTRIBUTION Fruit is provided to the school for classroom distribution. By giving your time to prepare fruit, staffs are freed to give this time to students....ID:1737

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BOOKKEEPER Bookkeeping (4 hrs fortnightly) at a vibrant community Neighbourhood House. You will be valued & appreciated in an inclusive at atmosphere....ID:1742

2 & 5 FRESH FOOD MARKET ASSISTANT Assist Market Manager with daily running of ‘2 & 5’ Fresh Food Market. Prepare food for retail sales. Attend to customers and make deliveries....ID:1743

Phone:...............................................................

Receipt:........................ Paid at: ....................

*This offer is made to private advertisers only. *Offer only available for items normally advertised in the For Sale section. All advts, must be pre-paid. For $37.20 you get a 15 word ONE ITEM ONLY advt. Advts are restricted to “For Sale” items only for private advertisers, and will be run until it's sold. Once your item is sold you can call our office to cancel. *Advert will run until sold for a maximum of one year. *Sale price must be included in the advert. Alteration to PRICE ONLY to advertisements will be accepted. Not included in the offer are any business advts., rental hire etc., for the purpose of ongoing profit. or Real Estate Listings. The publisher reserves the right to decline any booking for the purpose of continuing gain. * Publishers estimate based on 1.6 readers per copy

Assist by working independently to bring the school library catalogue up-to-date....

ID:1739

Encourage an environment of positive learning while assisting in the development of childrens’ skills. Tasks could include reading, writing & numbers....ID:1741

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15 words $37.20 My credit card number is: 20 words $39.40 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 25 words $41.60 Expiry date: ■ ■ ■/■ ■■ Signature: ......................................................

30 words $43.80 Cash Paid: .....................................................

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CLASSROOM ASSISTANT

Address:............................................................

■ Cash ■ Cheque ■ Visa ■ Bankcard ■ Mastercard

Work with the staff & children in the school garden. Assist children to develop skills and have a positive experience from this activity....ID:1738

Encourage skill development; provide a positive role model for children & families.

Ensure the program is relevant and accessible for the children....ID:1740

Minimum 15 words (one item only)

Mobile: ..............................................................

I would like to pay by:

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ADVERTISE UNTIL IT’S SOLD

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Hays trades and labour on behalf of a local diesel maintenance and repair workshop are recruiting qualified diesel mechanics....ID:1722

HR Truck Drivers required for Pre Mixed Concrete in the Geelong area....ID:1654

Home based. Internet.

Mail order. Pt / Ft. $2k $5k. (03) 8671-2990.

ADVERTISE UNTIL SOLD

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AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TYRE FITTER DIESEL MECHANICS

• REGULAR, REPLACEMENT & RELIEF WORK AVAILABLE • GREAT EXERCISE • SUIT RETIRED, OR STAY AT HOME PARENT • ALL AGES WELCOME

HOUSE BLOCK SLASHING, Fire Prevention Service for 2011/12 Fire Season. Call Mark 0439 327 311.

and search for the job ID. Looking for mechanically minded person with manual drivers license....ID:1719

$$ FOR CHRISTMAS

SITUATIONS VACANT

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WEDDING/DEB DRESS, white, halter neck, sequin bodice, size 10/12. $450 ono. 0418 324 272. Grovedale

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.

3 rooms and hall. Phone Tony 0423 473 595.

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WEDDING DRESS, size 12, long sleeves, pearl beadings, A line, train, exquisite design. $400 ono. 0418 502 068. Lara.

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

WALKERS

$60

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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, 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.

CARPET CLEAN

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And to save you even more money for Christmas, up until 9th December, we will give 4 lucky advertisers the chance to win the cost of their advert back each week.

WEDDING DRESS, 1012, made/worn in UK, cream lace over satin, Vneck, ¾ sleeves, tiered skirt, train, under-skirt, veil, very feminine, drycleaned, EC. $500. 52431560. Belmont.

WEDDING DRESS, 1416, ivory beaded and matching beaded veil, EC. Been drycleaned. $600.

0409 968 002.

Cash for Christmas?

FREE DISPOSAL of unused white goods, hot water services, scrap iron.

Call Allan 0400 629 830.

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

0400 309 043. Geelong.

FISH TANK, high quality, EC, 61cmH x 121cmW, includes blue and white lights, pump, filters. $900.

0425 822 613. Lara.

FOR SALE

Forget those Christmas money worries and turn all your unwanted items into cash. That old bed, the golf clubs, kid’s toys or the sewing machine!

SITUATIONS VACANT

FISH TANK, with stand/light, 4ft, extra thick glass. $280ono. 0400 419 015. Belmont.

WANTED TO BUY

Then sell something you no longer need.

BRIDAL AND DEB WEAR

WEDDING DRESS, and veil, white, size 14, beading and halter neck, never worn, $600, 0408 360 573. Bell Park.

Need...

WANTED

BRIDAL AND DEB WEAR

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PLANT STAND, wrought iron. Was $100, now $50.

5278-3219. Bell Post Hill.

GARAGE SALES

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CUBBY HOUSE, VGC, timber with colorbond roof and skylight window.

5’9”W, 6’11”L. $450 plus free 15’ trampoline. 52812138. Bannockburn.

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sport Gutsy Cat resurgence Local Cricket JIM TIMBERLAKE At 5/213 Joeys was staring down the barrel of not only the game slipping away but perhaps their season as well. Just in time, Walerys stepped up to the plate once again to rip through the Swans lower order and dismiss the hosts for 231.

Joeys had nine overs at the crease and wiped 20 runs off the deficit for the loss of one wicket to leave this game very evenly poised.

If St Joseph’s solid middle order gets given a good platform to work with it should be able to get the job done.

In division two Thomson made a mockery of its match of the round against Alexander Thomson, dismissing the Vikings for a paltry 87 in just 45 overs.

Veteran Adrian Saltalamacchia took four wickets, while Jayden Hicks claimed three.

Aaron Sarah at least showed some ticker batting at number 11 to score 17 in a 23-run last-wicket stand.

In reply, the Tigers cruised to first innings points finishing at 4/100 and well placed to push for maximum points tomorrow.

In division three, Lethbridge put together a big first innings total against Winchelsea last week.

Nath Broster was the star for Lethbridge with an undefeated century., while Matt Partridge took three wickets for Winch.

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Anglers overcome difficulties for big fish DIFFICULT conditions in the past week prevented many anglers from wetting a line but the hardy few managed outstanding captures.

Salmon remained a viable option from the rock platforms between Eastern View and Lorne, with lures taking fish better than 2kg.

The rocks in front of the Lorne hospital produced almost 40 fish for Peter Sharp in a red-hot morning session. Peter’s fish all took a liking to his Braid Marauder lures.

Graeme Johansen also found the salmon near Lorne.

Fishing the rocks at Stony Creek, Graeme returned with over a dozen fish on lures, with his best salmon estimated at 3kg.

I found salmon at Cinema Point.

Conditions were less than ideal but fish over 2kg were still available, with lure again the best method.

Anglers seeking to catch snapper from the surf after this heavy blow should try Black Rock. Fish to 1kg should be available, with squid the recommended bait.

Salmon continued to be caught inside Swan Bay, with many are pushing over 1.5kg and readily taking either bait or lure.

The same location also rewarded anglers with whiting and good numbers of squid.

Daniel West fished soft plastics in the Queenscliff cut for a nice bag of silver trevally.

Turtleback worms in the Pumpkin Green colour accounted for Daniel’s 13 fish, half of which weighed over 1kg.

Daniel said the run-up to high tide produced all the action.

Squid numbers continued to be high on the shallow grass beds between Queenscliff and Clifton Springs.

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BRIAN LONG Successful anglers have been using small, natural coloured jigs.

Steve McGrath fished for the squid from the shore at Hermsley where just on and after dark he caught 10 on size 2.5 Yamashita Jigs in the Grass Whiting colour.

Snapper captures were down, which was to be expected given the rugged conditions. However, the hardy few managed to scored some outstanding results.

Paul Hunt fished Wilson Spit twice to land his bag limit of big fish both times.

Paul was rightly was impressed with his biggest fish, which weighed 9.7kg.

Paul said he caught all his fish on pilchards.

Soft plastics anglers found good numbers of fish on the outer-harbour spoil grounds, taking snapper to 55cm but averaging 35cm.

Pike over 1m and flathead pushing better than 1kg were also caught.

A variety of lures was working but Gulp minnows and Turtleback worms were clearly the best choice.

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Nathan Fitzgerald cast soft plastics from Geelong’s waterfront for a mixed bag. Nathan found bream, trevally and snapper holding up under the moored boats at Fisherman’s Pier, with fishing after dark improving his success rate.

Ocean Grove’s Dean Fiddes has successfully embraced the technique of trolling for snapper.

During his latest outing on the bay his first snapper was a respectable 2kg but Dean persevered in just over 6m of water to catch another of 5kg.

In freshwater, young Logan Attard fished with dad Danyel to land his first brown trout, whopper of more than 2.3kg.

The pair fished Lake Elingamite where they landed a number of smaller fish while trolling Tassie Devils.

Harrison West got into the action on Deep Lake, catching three rainbow trout to 2.1kg on Rapala X Rap minnows.

Harrison found the fish most active from mid-morning until mid-afternoon.

Brian McConnell reported that redfin started firing at Lake Eildon. Brian fished just a few hundred metres from the boat ramp at the Lake Side camping area with soft plastics to take any number of fish, the best around 1kg.

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The Cats won the toss and asked their hosts to bat first, a decision that looked like a massive backfire when the Bombers cruised to 70 runs without loss.

But spin twins Luke Muller and Jeremy Hart struck with three quick wickets, putting Geelong back on top.

The duo combined to rip through the highly fancied Essendon line up before Marc Carson finished off the tail to dismiss the home team for 182.

Hart finished with 5/70, while Muller did his bet with 2/36 from 20 overs.

In reply, opener Alex Stanley opened up the batting but was quickly off the ground with cracked ribs and sent to hospital. Meyrick Buchanan and Tom Elliott steadied the ship but at 5/117 the match was in the balance.

Jacob Thorne stood up and scored a fine half century, with good support firstly from Sam Scannell and also from the heroic Stanley who returned in significant pain to see his side not only win but keep its season alive.

This weekend Geelong plays a Saturday/Sunday two-day game against Ringwood.

A win would see the Cats right back in the hunt but a loss would undo all of the good work of last week, a result that Alex Stanley’s teammates should be determined to avoid.

Geelong Cricket Association division one match of the round between South Barwon and St Joseph’s is evenly poised going into the second day’s play.

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