Armstrong Creek Times: Oct 24, 2013

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Council kicking goals with national sports planning award

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ARMSTRONG Creek is in a league of its own with the Armstrong Creek Sports Development Plan being recognised as one of the best examples of planning in Australia. The City of Greater Geelong (COGG) was recently named the winner of the Parks and Leisure Australia National Award of Excellence for Planning for their work on the sports development plan.

The awards were presented at a gala dinner in Melbourne on October 16 and councillor Jock Irvine said the plan was successful thanks to a team effort. “This award is great recognition of the hard work put in by council’s sport and recreation department, in partnership with representatives from the community and sporting bodies,” he said. “The Armstrong Creek Sports Development Plan is a comprehensive plan that takes a strategic approach to the future provision of

sport in Armstrong Creek. “It’s a great example of how we can ensure sport is delivered in a new neighbourhood right from the outset. “It also demonstrates how we can engage the local community in the establishment of sport.” The plan includes recommendations for providing sporting opportunities, addressing participation trends, barriers to participation, support structures and consultation with state and local sporting bodies.

Key recommendations include the provision of dedicated sports development staffing resources and securing partnership commitment from state sporting bodies and agencies. It also recommends the engagement and commitment of local schools in developing sport and the connection of Armstrong Creek to existing sporting systems The plan was developed in partnership with leading sporting bodies including

the Australian Football League, Football Federation Victoria, Tennis Victoria, Netball Victoria, Cricket Victoria and Vicsport. “Sport is a major part of Geelong’s culture and council is committed to supporting sports development in our community,” said Cr Irvine. “Congratulations to all involved in the delivery of this plan, it will go a long way to ensure our community’s love of sport will continue, stronger than ever, in Armstrong Creek.”

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Panel says yes to housing in Spring Creek BY JAMES TAYLOR THE Surf Coast Shire’s plans for no housing in the Spring Creek valley have been criticised by a Planning Panels Victoria (PPV) report for lacking a strategic rationale. The independently-appointed panel handed down its report on Amendment C66 to the council on October 17, and the council released it to the public on Tuesday. Contrary to the shire’s position in C66, the panel recommends that the land one kilometre west of Duffields Road should be rezoned as Urban Growth Zone for development. The panel stated the shire did not attempt to provide

strategic justification for its change to the long-held view of urban growth in the Spring Creek valley. “The council has responded to strong community concern about the future of Torquay-Jan Juc, but the panel is concerned that in doing so, they have departed from fundamental principles of strategic planning. “The role of the council as planning authority must be to take into account the local community’s views – and as in this case there will always be a diversity of views – but also the council’s broader responsibilities to shire, regional and state wide planning. “It must take into account the community of Torquay-Jan Juc as it is now, but must also consider future generations.

“In this case, the panel does not consider that the council has done this. Rather, in responding to the community concern expressed at a point in time, it has radically altered a long held planning direction to the detriment of future planning of the township.” Torquay Green developer Cameron Shephard said the report was “a win for common sense and a win for the community”. “It took the council five days to end the secrecy and release the panel report. Now we know why. “The independent umpire has said that the council’s plan for growth in Torquay is wrong and that Torquay Green’s plan is right.” The council can now elect to adopt all, none or some of the panel’s recommendations into C66

before sending it to Planning Minister Matthew Guy for final approval; or abandon the amendment altogether. Shire mayor Libby Coker said the report would raise a number of questions in the community. “The council has sought to release this report as soon as possible so that interested parties can review it and I encourage anyone with an interest to read the report. The council will consider the report with an open mind as the process requires. “This is an important report for the future of Torquay-Jan Juc and the council needs to consider its implications carefully.” To read the full report, head to surfcoast.vic.gov.au.

Final plan for Anglesea improvements adopted BY JAMES TAYLOR THE Surf Coast Shire has slightly modified its Anglesea Great Ocean Road study after considering public feedback. Last night, councillors resolved to adopt the study, which came out of last year’s Anglesea structure plan. The study carried out a land use review, and also prepared urban design guidelines and a streetscape master plan for land along the road between Noble Street and Four Kings as well as a streetscape master plan for the main shopping area. It aimed to increase housing diversity through medium density development and shop top apartments, ensure land zoning supported the tourism and local activity focus of the area, while maintaining the main shopping centre’s role as

the retail centre. Changes between the draft and final study reports include a switch from grass to coastal shrubs and gravel on the nature strip along the Great Ocean Road following a number of safety and visibility objections, the deletion of proposed banners in the main shopping area to reduce the level of clutter, and the need to carry out an audit of existing signage. There were a number of objections to the proposed height limit of two storeys with a third storey setback at the Four Kings and Diggers Parade precinct. In its report, the council states the maximum 9.5 metre limit is an appropriate height for the area as it “maintains a reasonable low scale coastal village character while assisting to improve the overall image and viability of the precinct”.

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Closure guidelines for Great Ocean Road approved BY JAMES TAYLOR THE Surf Coast Shire has endorsed the new guidelines that manage the closure of the Great Ocean Road for major events. The guidelines were originally drawn up about three years ago, and were reviewed because of the increasing number of event requests. The council – along with Colac Otway Shire, VicRoads and Victoria Police – has been consulting with the community since August of last year, and resolved to accept the revised guidelines at their meeting last week. Under the guidelines, only two events per year will be accepted during the low season (May 1–October 31) for full road closure, which is defined as the stretch of the Great Ocean Road between Anglesea and Apollo Bay. This does not include roadworks, or the Great Victorian Bike Ride as that is run once every six years outside of the low season. Closures – defined as public traffic being

restricted from travelling in one or both directions for longer than 20 minutes – will be limited to only one day and for no longer than eight hours, with rolling closure times strongly encouraged. Events will be provided with approval for a threeyear period, and must undertake an independent assessment to demonstrate the overall benefits to affected communities. All communities will be notified within six months of a closure, and all applications will be required to submit to a formal competitive bid process 18 months before the event is held. Cr Clive Goldsworthy commended the officers from the shire and the other authorities in the review for their work. “There has been extensive community consultation. “What we’ve come up with is a pretty good result.� Cr Margot Smith agreed. “We do want to attract people to events, but we do need to balance amenity and the tourist traffic not involved with the events,� she said.

Motoring and cycling events – such as Amy’s Gran Fondo – triathlons, fun runs, marathons, and community sporting events can only close the Great Ocean Road for eight hours a day under new guidelines. Photo: WARWICK TUCKER

Price Street vision gets the nod from council BY JAMES TAYLOR A PLAN to upgrade the Price Street precinct in Torquay has been enthusiastically endorsed by the Surf Coast Shire. User groups of the precinct – which include the Spring Creek Community House, Torquay Men’s Shed, Torquay Seniors Centre, Torquay and District Historical Society, Torquay Theatre Troupe and the Surf Coast Energy Group – have worked with the council to draw up a master plan for the area and have agreed on a priority list of

infrastructure improvements. The implementation plan identifies $293,000 of upgrades. Nearly half of the money ($133,000) will be spent in the short term on works including 900 square metres of asphalt paving and drainage, car park line marking, a double garage/shed and a ramp connection to the rear of the Senior Citizens Club. Works valued at $94,000 in the medium term include a new roof shelter for a set construction area at the men’s shed, a barbeque area, precinct signage, seating and garden beds.

In the long term, $66,000 of funding will go to works such as a $10,000 allowance for the Torquay and District Historical Society to install or reconstruct their “bathing box� and a $30,000 allowance for public art. Cr David Bell moved the motion to adopt the concept plan and said it had been developed over a number of years. “The men’s shed members are very happy to see this on the table, finally. “It reinvents the area as not just for the heritage groups.�

Fellow Torquay ward councillor Rose Hodge praised the groups for their cooperative approach. “For the groups to have worked on the plan and agreed on the priorities makes the master plan so much easier.� Deputy mayor Rod Nockles agreed. “Price Street really does set the example.� Meanwhile, Freemasons Victoria have clarified that their plans for the precinct would be for a shared use facility, not a dedicated space as stated in last week’s Surf Coast Times.

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“We got it down to about 220 cases last year, and there are only three countries that have never stopped transmission of polio – Afghanistan, Nigeria and Pakistan.” She said vaccines were extremely effective in preventing polio, but it was important to provide people with the right information. Since its launch at the World Health Assembly in 1988, the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) has reduced the global incidence of polio by more than 99 per cent. More than 10 million people are walking today who otherwise would have been paralysed. With only 43 polio cases in seven countries this

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Wind breaks shire’s green dreams BY DEAN WEBSTER SURF Coast Shire’s sustainability icon copped a blast in recent high winds, bending a vane on the wind turbine adorning council’s five-star civic building on the Surf Coast Highway. Council engineers shut the turbine down and have contacted the Geelong-based firm that installed the unit and are awaiting advice on how best bring it back online. The rooftop turbine is the prominent sustainability feature of council’s new office, and complements solar panels, re-use water systems and solar efficient building design, which all contribute to the building’s green star energy efficiency rating. Although not a great contributor to the building’s power supply, the wind turbine sets an example by showing council’s commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. This initiative has now been followed by

Anglesea’s new fire station which is also adorned by a similar wind turbine. The turbine is a urban green energy vertical axis wind generator designed in the US and made in China to European design standards.

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Local tourism boost with new board BY HAMISH BROOKS THE tourism industry has received a boost with the announcement of the official formation of a new tourism board for the region. Great Ocean Road Regional Tourism (GORRT) is being established with the support and recognition of Tourism Victoria and five local government councils of the region – Surf Coast, Colac Otway, Corangamite, Moyne and Warrnambool – to lead the development, marketing and management of tourism for the region. An interim board has been appointed to facilitate a process to establish an inaugural board of five

council-appointed and five industry/skilled directors and an independent executive chairman. The new organisation will have an initial annual budget of more than $1 million for destination marketing, industry development, management and advocacy. Interim board chair and Torquay resident Wayne Kayler-Thomson said that the long awaited establishment of GORRT was a “really positive outcome”. “The Great Ocean Road is already the jewel in the crown of Victoria’s tourism assets and its most visited region by international and domestic visitors.

“The region has the capacity and potential to become Australia’s foremost sustainable tourism region contributing to the economic, community, environmental and cultural health of the region and its destinations. “I congratulate the state and local governments and the industry supporters for their determination, persistence, foresight and vision to establish a new level of collaboration and cooperation for the best interests of the regional industry and community.” The establishment of GORRT will be boosted by the wind up of Shipwreck Coast Tourism and transfer of its resources.

At last month’s council meeting, Surf Coast Shire councillors offered in-principle support for the board subject to due diligence being conducted on Shipwreck Coast’s assets and liabilities. Mr Kayler-Thomson said the net asset and liabilities were effectively zero with staff to be transferred to the new organisation from Shipwreck Coast, with Shipwreck Coast to pay outstanding leave entitlements. The interim board is also overseeing the implementation of marketing and industry development projects valued at $600,000 funded by Tourism Victoria from previously frozen funds allocated to the region.

Celebration week creates a positive energy BY HAMISH BROOKS MUCK up week has been replaced by Celebration Week at Lorne-Aireys Inlet P-12 College in a revolutionary approach that sees school leavers leave the school on a positive note. The school’s business management teacher Cherie Osta said the days of muck up week are over for the school. Ms Osta said she had been working all year with her students on developing their individual businesses to provide a whole school market as a part of the year 12 celebration. “The year 12 students have attended 13 years of schooling, some at this school and some at others. “We need to all honour that. “The whole school is really involved in the week. It’s all about leaving school in positive, giving, wonderful rather than destructive way.” Ms Osta said so successful was last year’s event and so invested in it were the students, that usual

muck up day pranks featuring things such as water balloons and glad wrap were nonexistent. “The kids did not one thing, not even a water balloon. It’s all about taking away that ‘you can’t’ mentality and replacing it with a positive energy.” Event manager and student Issy Beale said the celebration market was a great way to get the business management students to have a go at learning to run their own businesses. “It also provides the whole school community an event to say thank you and farewell to the year 12s.” Ms Osta said the week’s celebrations will finish with a whole-of-school circle with each year 12 student receiving an individual message and a high five as they leave for swot vac and exams. (L-R) Allana Perry, Josh Quick, Issy Beale, Cherie Osta, Ben Hyett and Arn Sykes at the LorneAireys Inlet P-12 College Celebration Week market. Photo: WARWICK TUCKER

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Lorne Country Club’s Grand Re-opening! On Fri Nov 1, the bar and dining room at the Lorne Country Club will be open for business again after a three-month break. It will be a fresh start in more ways than one. If you haven’t visited the Country Club for a while, you will be pleasantly surprised at the “new look” of the grounds and the bar and dining room. Over the past few months the grounds and the clubroom have had a major makeover. There is a new border and fencing around the edge of the car park, landscaping around the tennis courts, new steps to the tennis courts and new signage. The tee box has had an extension to provide space for hire clubs and buggys and a new water tank has been installed. The interior of the clubhouse has had a fresh coat of paint and further works have been carried out in the kitchen prior to reopening. The fact that the grounds of the Country Club and the clubhouse have had this makeover and are looking their very best for the summer season is great news. What makes this story even more remarkable is that volunteers have carried out most of the works! It is yet another story of the amazing capacity of the Lorne Community to achieve great things. When the new committee took office in Nov 2011, they arranged for the kitchen at the clubhouse to be completely rebuilt in just three weeks! At the time, it seemed an impossible task and yet it happened. This time around, teams of volunteers have also done amazing work around the grounds and in the clubhouse. Peter Wheal supervised all the landscaping works. At one point, the entire garden beds needs to be mulched. The cost for mulch and transportation would have been very high. The Stribling Reserve Committee had a stockpile from some trees that had been cut down. So with the aid of equipment donated by local business owners, over 70 cubic metres of mulch was delivered and spread at the Country Club. A great example of local organisations working together. Peter Byrne, a non-resident homeowner and member of the Country Club decided the clubhouse needed a fresh coat of paint. So he arranged for the paint to be donated by Haymes Paints, a family business with a long association with Lorne. Peter also arranged for a professional painter, John Taylor, to come along and supervise the dedicated team of amateur painters as they transformed the look of the clubhouse. John donated his time for this task. In the past few years, there have been so many examples of the community members, golfers and tennis players who have “pitched in” to ensure that the Lorne Country Club continued to be a vital element of our community. Over the past couple of years, another non-resident homeowner, Greg Tootell, has arranged

a roster of volunteers to organise and run the Summer Golf competition, including manning of the tee box on a daily basis. Greg has been overwhelmed with offers of assistance from so many people wanting to help. The clubhouse and the golf course at the Lorne Country Club provide some of the best views a visitor is ever likely to see. We are very fortunate to have such an asset in our community. The Committee is also very fortunate that so many members of the Club are prepared to give so much of their time to ensure that the Club looks its best. The members can take pride in how the grounds and clubhouse look today. When the dining room reopens on Fri Nov 1, Cater & Co, a local catering business operated by Sacha and Jorge, will be managing the kitchen and bar. Come along and celebrate not only the new look clubhouse but also the amazing capacity of our community to work together to achieve great things. If you can’t make it on the Friday night, why not book a table for the legendary Calcutta Night on the eve of Melbourne Cup? Or just come up over summer for a meal and a drink and admire the view – you won’t be disappointed! Booking can be made by calling 5289 1267 MARK K TRICKEY President, Lorne Country Club

They say you shouldn’t buy real estate on holidays but that didn’t stop the Springs. Jan fell in love with Lorne while staying with friends one weekend in the 80s. On the way back to Melbourne, they noticed a block for sale at Big Hill. 24 hours later they bought it. In no time they had built what she called “a holiday shed” and until 1992 loved to stay there regularly. Although she cried all the way home when it was sold, she had only to wait till 1999 when they returned and bought land in Lorne. By 2005 they had built and rebuilt their family home. Jan has been involved with the Community since arriving, from Meals on Wheels in the old format, supporting Peter in Lions Club activities, to recent past President of The Lorne Hospital and Community Auxilliary – operators of the famous Lorne Opportunity Shop. Jan would encourage anyone to join as she found it was a perfect introduction to the Lorne Community. A self supporting group with 40 ladies and 2 men involved currently who work hard to maintain the quality of the stock everyone has come to know. The social benefits extend far beyond the thousands of dollars raised each year. Until 2000 Jan worked as a nurse and in her mid 30’s learned to play the flute. She has played with two City bands, first in The Croyden Concert Band and since coming to Lorne with the Colac City Band. She is married to Peter, with two children and five grandchildren who love Lorne as much as they do. CW

LORNE WARD EVENTS CALENDAR NOVEMBER 1

Lorne Country Club Grand Re-opening, bookings for dinner can be made on 5289 1267

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Calcutta Night, 6pm at the Lorne Country Club, bookings essential on 5289 1267

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Casey’s Super Sunday Session, from 2:30pm at the Lorne Hotel, bookings through www.rollerdigital. com/lornehotel

15-17 Lorne Film, inaugural celebration of Australian and International feature films, and the people who make and watch them, at various venues. www.lornefilm.com.au

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Community groups vent their opposition to fracking BY JAMES TAYLOR COMMUNITY opposition to fracking in the Geelong region is growing, with three new groups holding a rally last weekend. Frack Free Geelong, Frack Free Bellarine and Frack Free Surf Coast gathered at Geelong’s waterfront as part of a global day of action against fracking, which is used to extract coal seam gas (CSG). The October 19 rally followed recent film nights in Torquay and Geelong. Fracking, or hydraulic fracturing, involves injecting high pressure water and chemicals into a well to break up the rock and release oil or gas to the surface. There is presently a state government

moratorium on CSG mining, but the antifracking groups want it expanded into an outright ban of all fracking practices. Former federal minister Peter Reith is leading a review of the moratorium, and Frack Free Geelong member Anthony Gleeson fears the soon to be completed review will give fracking the green light. “Fracking is not part of anyone’s vision for a clean energy future for Geelong,” he said. “We thought we were safe under the moratorium against fracking. “But with the Reith report, we can now see that this will no longer be the case. “The Napthine government is keen to step up the drilling for gas, and federal

Industry Minister Ian Macfarlane is saying that companies should extract every molecule of gas to boost exports and supply the domestic market.” Gas and oil company Lakes Oil Group has a petroleum exploration permit, PEP 163, that covers all of Torquay and Anglesea and stretches north beyond Waurn Ponds, Moriac and Modewarre. Lakes Oil’s 2013 annual report, released last month, states it has suspended exploration in PEP 163 because of the moratorium. The company has consistently said it is exploring for tight gas, not CSG, in PEP 163; and it does not intend to get involved with CSG.

Final electoral boundaries released BY JAMES TAYLOR RESIDENTS in some suburbs and towns in the Geelong region will be voting for a different set of candidates next year as a result of the reshaping of Victoria’s electoral districts. The Electoral Boundaries Commission (EBC) has released its report into the electoral redivision, which was tabled in Parliament last week. The area between Barwon Heads airport (east of Blackrock and Staceys roads) and the Barwon River was previously in South Barwon, but is now in Bellarine. In its report, the EBC stated that including Barwon Heads in Bellarine was to counter the shift of electors in Whittington and St Albans to Geelong. “As a twin town to Ocean Grove, Barwon Heads has always had reasonable grounds to be included in the same electorate, and its inclusion fits community of interest as well as enabling Bellarine district to have an appropriate number of electors.” South Barwon lost all of

Belmont south of the Barwon River to Geelong to account for the rapid growth in Armstrong Creek, while part of Highton has moved from Geelong to South Barwon. A small sliver of Polwarth voters near Anglesea, north of the intersection of the Great Ocean Road and Forest Road, are now part of South Barwon. People living near Buckley, north of Lake Modewarre, have been moved from South Barwon to Polwarth. The review of electoral boundaries, known as a redivision, aims to give every electorate a roughly equal number of voters (within 10 per cent of the state average) so each vote in an election has the same value. Comparing the existing boundaries with the new boundaries, more than one million people (29.27 per cent of all electors) are in different electoral districts. Head to ebc.vic.gov.au/default. html to read the EBC report or to view an interactive map showing the existing and new boundaries.

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Bellbrae Primary races into spring fashion Torquay’s fashionable fillies took to the catwalk on Thursday for the inaugural Bellbrae Primary School Spring Carnival fashion parade fundraiser BY TIFFANY PILCHER PARENTS, teachers and friends of the school dressed in their best racewear for the event at Wyndham Resort Torquay which included raffles, a silent auction, professional photo shoots and a sneak peek at the latest spring fashion. A number of local businesses donated prizes, products and services to make the glamorous night a big success, raising more than $7,000 to resurface the school’s basketball court. “It was a really great night, we had a fantastic turn out and the money we raised exceeded our expectations,” event organiser Rachel Baulch said. “The catwalk shows were a lot of fun, the models put on a great show and there were some great bargains and prizes in the super silent auction and the mega raffle. “The vibe was great and there was a real

buzz in the air.” She said the event would not have been possible without the assistance of a many generous local businesses and individuals.

(L-R) Tammy, Julie and Victoria hit the red carpet for a preshow photo shoot.

(L-R) Naomi, Mel, and Emma get into the spring fashion spirit.

“We’re really grateful and thankful to the local businesses that got behind the event and donated their products and services. “This was the first event of its kind for the school so to have so many people’s support was fantastic and we’ll be able to make a significant contribution to the resurfacing of the basketball court.” “Overall it was a great success and a really fun way to bring together the local community.”

Models wore Edge clothing, Jeff Gibson made to measure suits, Kagi jewellery from Little Red Jewellery Box and Fifth Avenue Collection jewellery, headpieces from Petrera Millinery Hire, clutch purses from Ripcurl and High Tide. Photos: PETER MARSHALL

Thank you to all the following for supporting Bellbrae Spring Carnival Fashion Parade Everyone who came on the night! The following businesses that provided goods and donations for Raffle, Silent Auction and lucky seat prizes: Oishi- M, Kerrs Northside Hire, Serentity Beauty Ella Bache, Roxy, Quicksilver, Ripcurl, Cork Screw Cellars, Kat Womersley Eyelash Technician, Arbonne, Bird Rock Café, Torquay Vets, Reef Australia, Fifth Avenue Collection Jewellery (Kate Herford), Salted Starfish - Geelong West, Iluka Transformations, Modem, Lili fine Jewellery, Surfcoast School Stuff, Leisure Link, Surfcoast Sailing School, Torquay Bulk Billing Clinic promoting Torquay Well Womens Clinic, Blunt, Dandelions Children’s Agency, Travel Counsellors, Surf Coast Times, Tiger Pistol Marketing, Geelong Cup Marquee, Dragon Sunglasses, Saltair Spa, Elli Selkirk Photography, Surfcoast Shiatsu Selina Ching, Loretta Petrera, Bunnings Torquay , Edge clothing, Adrienne Dillon Photography

Models outfits, accessories & styling: Clothing by Edge and Jeff Gibson, headpieces by Petreramillinaryhire, Kagi jewellery from The Little Red JewlelleryBox, Fifth Avenue jewellery from Kate Herford, Womens clutch handbags and belts from Ripcurl and Hightide. Models received spray tans from Kat Womsereley Eyelash technician; Mens Hair styled by Cindy at Best Little hair House, Womens hair styled by Brenda Benzie and Hair by Erin, Makeup by Sharon Murphy

Advertising, promotion and venue: Creative Confetti graphic Design Carly McKay who did the art work for the posters and tickets, Surfcoast Times for advertising/editorials, Great Ocean Rd Real Estate for poster board advertising, Wyndham Resort Torquay for top notch service, venue, meals and drinks, Pearl & Boston: flowers/vases for table centrepieces and bouquets, Adrienne Dillon Photography and Barry Plant for red carpet photo-shoot

Fashion Parade committee Stu McCoomb, Rachel Baulch, Linda Mills, Loretta Petrera, Warick Brown

Emcee: Pete Murphy Models: Teachers: Luke O Meara, Michael Georgiadis, Chris Williams, Stu McCoomb, Brigid Beggs, Ellen Cook, Tess Barson

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Other; Meaghan Copeland, Celia Bolton, Lisa Hodgson, Shari Maver, Rach Garrard, Doris Sander, Judy Smith and Belinda Bassi

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Pupils go to water at Spring Creek BY JAMES TAYLOR PUPILS from Surf Coast schools have celebrated National Water Week with a half-day of activities at Torquay’s Spring Creek. The Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CMA) Waterwatch hosted the annual Creek Connections event as part of National Water Week – which began on October 20 and runs until Sunday – and to also celebrate 20 years of regional water health monitoring program Waterwatch. More 200 grade three and four pupils attended the day, which was unfortunately cut short due to rain. They were welcomed to Spring Creek by Wathaurung elder Bryon Powell, who performed a smoking ceremony and shared his knowledge of Wathaurung culture. Creek Connections raises awareness of the importance of looking after and keeping our catchments healthy. Activities hosted by the region’s many environmental and cultural agencies included tree planting, a recycle relay with the Great Ocean Road Coast Committee, an estuary discovery with Ecologic, learning about the story of Spring Creek

with Corangamite CMA river health staff, estuary science with EstuaryWatch, activities with the Marine and Freshwater Discovery Centre Trailer, and macro invertebrate surveys with Waterwatch. As part of the 20th anniversary, Corangamite CMA will also host a Love Your River event on Saturday from 10am-1pm to recognise and celebrate the outstanding achievements of Waterwatch monitors on the Barwon River. Meet at the canoe launching ramp beside the Geelong Canoe Club, Marnock Road, Newtown – near Balyang Sanctuary. National Water Week aims to raise public awareness and improve understanding of water issues in Australia. The theme for this year is “liveable communities”, and the savewater! alliance has suggested an integrated approach to water management. This looks at all sources of water and local opportunities to use and reuse the precious resource, including rainwater, stormwater and recycled water from wastewater treatment plants. Head to blog.savewater.com.au/2013/10/ national-water-week-2013-liveable-communities for more information.

Bryon Powell talks about Wathaurung culture with pupils from Anglesea Primary School.

Road works begin but bigger upgrade coming BY JAMES TAYLOR RESTORATION of a stretch of the Great Ocean Road is about to begin, and plans for a larger upgrade are already under way. Last week, state Roads Minister Terry Mulder said the two-kilometre stretch west of Cape Patton and east of Apollo Bay would be reconstructed to repair potholes and rough sections of pavement following unusually heavy rainfalls this past season. A contract has been awarded to Downer EDI

Works, with reconstruction expected to start in November and be completed before the holiday season. Mr Mulder said the works were part of the state government’s $170 million repair and restore package. “The Victorian government has recognised that greater maintenance is required to address the condition of Victoria’s roads. “Once these works are complete, motorists will enjoy a safer, smooth and even road surface.” Meanwhile, VicRoads has begun work on the

scope of the $50 million upgrade of the Great Ocean Road, with a project plan expected to be released early next year. Corangamite federal MP Sarah Henderson said $15 million of federal funding was available for the project in this financial year. The five-year upgrade – to be jointly funded by the state and federal governments – involves road surface maintenance, improvements to roadside cuttings and drainage, restoration of structures such as bridges, culverts and retaining walls, drainage and resurfacing works.

Ms Henderson said she would work closely with Mr Mulder and Wannon federal MP Dan Tehan to allow local councils, the G21 Geelong Region Alliance and the community to provide feedback on their priorities for the upgrade. “The Great Ocean Road is the centrepiece of our regional $2.1 billion tourism industry which supports 10,000 local jobs. “We are committed to building the roads of the 21st century as part of our plan to build a stronger economy and a stronger society.”

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Exciting week for Surf Coast Striders NEXT week is shaping up as an exciting time for the Surf Coast Striders. The group of 12 Torquay women raises funds through the year to support Cancer Council Victoria’s programs, with participation in the Surf Coast Relay For Life the high point of their year. The 24-hour relay will be held on the Surf Coast Shire’s recreational precinct, Banyul Warri Fields, on the November 30-December 1 weekend. The striders team will host a tea party for cancer survivors and carers after they have opened the event with the traditional lap of honour at the oval. But team member Judy Campbell will be looking forward to this Saturday and next Tuesday as special days for her. On Saturday, Judy will welcome home daughter Alexandra, who has spent the past 18 months living in London, and on Tuesday they will be enjoying the annual Melbourne Cup Luncheon fundraiser the striders are putting on at the Wyndham Resort in Torquay. “The Surf Coast Striders got started about 10 years ago when friends Trish Curry, Debbie Slater and Jill Hyslop used to walk together,” Judy said. “I joined in 2005, the year I was diagnosed with breast cancer and had chemotherapy and radiotherapy to treat it. “I always knew I would be alright as at the time I was working as a medical secretary for a

Geelong surgeon. “You get to see a lot of success stories and there’s more good outcomes than bad,” Judy said. “The people of Geelong and the Surf Coast get a pretty good service from the medical specialists there.” Judy now works as office coordinator for Hospice Foundation in Geelong. It funds organisations such as Barwon Health and St John of God for palliative care. She said members of the striders still walk together every evening. To book a table at the Surf Coast Striders Melbourne Cup Luncheon in the Zeally Bay Function Room at the Wyndham Resort, Torquay, contact Cathy Howard on 5267 4718 or 0414 796 848 or Judy Campbell on 5261 9908 or 0438 620 266. The luncheon starts at midday and goes through until 5pm and is only $45.00. The annual fundraising event begins with a free drink and raffle ticket upon arrival, and a delicious two course lunch is served during the afternoon. The big screen is set up to enable an uninterrupted telecast of race day, with special emphasis on the running of ‘the Cup’. The day will also feature sweeps, games, a silent auction, the raffle and a Fashions on the Field event. Last year the Surf Coast Striders raised $12,092.95 for Relay for Life.

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Winchelsea highway works in spotlight BY JAMES TAYLOR TENDERS have opened for works to upgrade the Princes Highway near Winchelsea. Construction companies interested in being contracted for the work have been encouraged to submit their bids under the VicRoads tender process. The upgrade includes a new bridge over the Barwon River and traffic signals at both Hesse Street and Deans Marsh Road to provide safer passage across the Princes Highway. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Warren Truss said the works were an important advancement in improving the highway between Melbourne and south western Victoria. “After two and a half years of detailed planning and extensive community consultations, the upgrade through Winchelsea from Austin Street to Deans Marsh Road is now full steam ahead. “This project is part of a commitment by both governments to deliver a safer, more efficient road for freight and commuter traffic, as well as encourage tourism to popular coastal and inland destinations.” Victorian Minister for Roads

Terry Mulder said that once a contractor was selected, work would start on-site next year and be completed in 2015. “The project will stimulate the local economy by creating new construction jobs and providing capacity for future growth and development in the town. “Once the project is complete, access to important community facilities such as the post office and the shopping centre will be easier and safer.” This work is part of the $171 million duplication of the highway between Waurn Ponds and Winchelsea, jointly funded by the federal and state governments. Last week, the state government also announced Winchelsea-Deans Marsh Road would receive a $2.5 million upgrade under the Safer Road Infrastructure program. Mr Mulder said there had been nine run-off road crashes in the five-year period between July 2007 and June 2012, resulting in one fatality and multiple serious injuries on the 22.5 kilometre stretch of road. The upgrades will begin in 2014, and include the installation of about 4.7 kilometres of guard rail and 2.5 kilometres of wire rope safety barrier, resealed shoulders, and tree and vegetation removal where necessary.

New CMA board members BY DEAN WEBSTER THE state government has announced the appointment of one new chairperson and 17 new members to the boards of Victoria’s 10 Catchment Management Authorities (CMAs). CMAs task is to ensure the protection and sustainable development of land, vegetation and water resources within their individual management areas. The Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CCMA) manages a region stretching from Surf Coast, Geelong and the Bellarine to Ballarat and along the coast to Peterborough. Timboon farmer Nicholas Renyard is a new appointment to the CCMA. He joins reappointed chair Alice Knight, who welcomed Mr Renyard’s appointment to the board. “I’m delighted to welcome Nick. “He’s active in the dairy industry and the wider community, and it’s good to have a representative from that area of the catchment,” Ms Knight said. “I look forward to working with him and having someone who will bring a younger perspective to our board. “I also welcome back the three current members that have been reappointed, Richard (Riordan), Marie (Thornton) and Hugh (Stewart).” Minister for Water Peter Walsh said nine chairs and 20 members had also been reappointed to the state’s CMAs. “I look forward to working with this diverse group of local people and thank them for putting up their hands to help manage and protect Victoria’s waterways and natural environment.” Minister for Environment and Climate Change Ryan Smith said CMAs conducted valuable on ground work in their local

Reappointed CCMA chair Alice Knight.

catchments, which helped to sustain Victoria’s ecosystems and contributed significantly to agricultural productivity and environmental health. “CMAs have an important role to play in preparing and coordinating the implementation of regional catchment

strategies and advising government of regional priorities on land, biodiversity and waterway management,” Mr Smith said. “I’d also like to thank the people who held these roles previously for the contribution they have made to Victoria’s catchments.”

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Fire protection work begins in the south west BY JAMES TAYLOR THE first 13 of the Department of Environment and Primary Industries (DEPI) and Parks Victoria’s 77 Project Fire Fighters (PFFs) in the Barwon South West region have started work. PFFs in Barwon South West will be based at DEPI and Parks Victoria work centres in Anglesea, Lorne, Forrest, Gellibrand, Colac, Heywood, Casterton, Dartmoor, Nelson, Mt Eccles and Portland. DEPI Barwon South West regional land and fire manager Peter Codd said the PFFs would work alongside permanent staff to undertake fire protection work and respond to bushfires. “The initial intake of PFFs is returnees with previous experience so they’ll be getting straight to work on planned burn preparation, slashing and track clearing. “Of course, once the weather warms up the PFFs will play an essential role in fighting fires across the

region and across the state if required. “All of the 77 seasonal project fire fighters for the Barwon South West region will be operational by mid-December and are a mix of returning and new fire fighters.” DEPI and Parks Victoria employ about 600 PFFs across the state each year. The state government has also released the final fire operations plan that shows where fire preparedness and prevention activities will be carried out on public land over the next three years. Two planned burns north of Anglesea were supposed to begin earlier this week, but the DEPI and Parks Victoria called them off because of wet weather. For more information about planned burns head to depi.vic.gov.au/burns or phone the Victorian Bushfires Information Line on 1800 240 667.

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ON THE BEAT Celebrating 10 years of NHW in Torquay and Jan Juc Plaques were presented to seven longstanding supporters of Torquay Jan Juc Neighbourhood Watch (NHW). The volunteers have worked diligently since March 2003 . They are Vern and Joan Stott, Alan James, Maie Zorica, Jennie Hergstom, Bob Dickensen and Margaret Glover. Presentation Certificates and gifts were made by Sgt. Brian McKiterick, officer in charge at Torquay Police and Torquay ward councillor Rose Hodge from the Surf Coast Shire in appreciation for services fulfilled. The main speaker was Leading Senior Constable Andrew King, police NHW co-ordinator for Geelong and the Surf Coast, who related how, 10 years ago, he had called a public meeting to discuss setting up a NHW area committee based in Torquay. There had been enough interest and public support to do this and all of the people who received the awards have been involved continuously since then. Most have delivered NHW Newsletters or distributed community safety information at various events (Safe Plate Days, High tide Festival, etc) A plaque and gift was also presented to NHW Co-ordinator, David Cheatley, for his fine leadership of the group for the past 6 years. Thanks to the Bendigo Bank, Through Torquay Community Enterprise for a Community Grant to cover the cost of this event. The vision of Neighbourhood Watch - Growing Safer Communities Together Our mission - to lead and educate the community in safety, security and crime prevention in partnership with police and other organisations Three Pillars Engagement: promoting crime prevention and community safety initiatives to communities

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• Develop the capacity and capability of NHW-led community groups to state and local governments, Victoria Police and leaders of Victorian private sector organisations. • Develop a volunteer work force that is representative of Victorian communities. • Leading community groups in supporting specific localized initiatives that promote crime prevention and community safety. Education: educate Victorian communities, stakeholders, NHW volunteers in best practice approaches to crime prevention and community safety • Develop a program of education to support volunteer workforce activities. • Collect, analyse, disseminate and share information regularly. • Deliver a range of community education, crime prevention and community safety programs at local levels. Partnerships: develop partnerships to deliver an inclusive community based and community safety focused crime prevention organisation. • Develop new, and strengthen and build on existing partnerships. Contact us by email at nhwgreatergeelong@ gmail.com. October/ November – Community Safety Month During October, Neighbourhood Watch has been focusing on prevention of number plate theft right across Victoria by offering fitting of one way security screws. Vehicle owners are encouraged to take advantage of this free service to reduce the risk of number plate theft. Theft of vehicle registration plates is a problem facing our community. Increases in fuel prices undoubtedly lead to a spike in registration plate theft. The stolen plates

will then be used in petrol drive-offs from service stations and other offences. Once plates are secured, it is more difficult for thieves to remove them and they will normally move on. Avoid the inconvenience of stolen registration plates and the cost of replacing them – secure your vehicle’s registration plates with one-way security screws. Torquay / Jan Juc NHW has organised to have this service provided at Bunnings Torquay on November 2 from 9.30am –2.30pm. Your gold coin donation will be appreciated. SES and CFA (subject to emergencies on the day) will be there and Lions will provide a sausage sizzle. There is crime on the Surf Coast A reminder to be alert – report suspicious activity to 000. Two thefts of motor cars - in Torquay (the car was located in Bellbrae completely destroyed by fire) and Jan Juc. Several thefts from motor cars: majority of cars parked in driveway and were left unlocked. Property stolen included surfboard, GPS, wallet, mobile phone and coins. Property damage: Torquay and graffiti in Jan Juc Burglary commercial: from a building site State Highway patrol blitz on road work zone speedsters Victoria Police will be getting tough on speeding drivers who ignore road work zone speed restrictions. Assistant Commissioner Robert Hill said there was a tendency for some motorists to ignore posted speed limits when travelling through restricted road work zones. “People working in these zones have been identified as some of our most vulnerable road users and Victoria Police is committed to ensuring

their safety. On the spot fines for crime related to alcohol From July 1, 2012, the following fines related to offences inside licensed premises and the public area have been operating. As a result, there has been an impact on anti-social behaviour within the Geelong PSA and the coastal areas. The Geelong Liquor Accord members (which include the local hotels, clubs, police and the City of Greater Geelong) have been provided with the new penalties. The penalties can be applied immediately to persons aged 16 years and older. It must be highlighted that a police officer in particular circumstances can provide three penalty notices at any one time on the spot. Riotous or offensive behaviour: $563 Indecent, obscene or offensive language: $282 Drunkenness: $563 Drunk and disorderly: $704 Drunk and disorderly (second offence): $1408 Disorderly conduct: $563 Damage to property: $282 Underage consumption or possession of alcohol: $70 Supply alcohol to underage person: $845 Production of false identification: $282 Failure to leave licensed premises when drunk, violent or quarrelsome: $704 Failure to abate noise: $704 Contravene a direction to move on: $282 (applicable when requested by police to leave/ vacate the area when committing an offence, breaching the peace or it is anticipated that the person will commit either) Possess/carry/use a controlled weapon (knife or similar) without lawful excuse: $1000 - in the vicinity of a liquor licensed premises: $2000. Sergeant Shane Connolly - Geelong Liquor Licensing Unit

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Lex yells at Alison during Jay Hoad’s set.

The excitement of Anglesea Music Festival was almost too much for some – Spyndrift mid-set.

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AMF goes off for another year BY ALI DEANE THE Anglesea Music Festival is over for another year, but the memories made and friendships formed over the weekend will last a lifetime. Mother Nature really turned it on for the community festival that saw Brian Cadd, Sandi Thom, Dallas Frasca and a hoard of artists rock the town of Anglesea from Friday afternoon into Sunday evening. Festival organiser Karren Stoneham said the weekend had been extremely big, kicking off with bumper crowds on Friday night. “The whole event was just unreal. “Sandi Thom was just amazing, Cleveland Blues went off, and the comedy on Saturday night was hilarious. “Dallas Frasca was absolutely amazing, they rocked, and packed out the place. “And Brian Cadd was just a real showman, he’s a legend – he had the audience totally enthralled and it was a great ending to the festival. “Everyone was out to have fun and a good time.

Performer Bowie Jane with festival director Karren Stoneham.

Elle Wood from theatrical and quirky Otways fivepiece Spyndrift.

Sydney’s Jay Hoad brought his funky, high energy show to AMF, as well as inspiring didgeridoo workshops.

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“We had our local diehards that come every year and heaps of festival-goers from out of town. “The people that come to this festival become a big festival family – everyone parties together with the artists and it’s just brilliant.” Ms Stoneham said other popular drawcards had been the bubble blowers for the kids, the buskers competition, Jay Hoad’s didgeridoo workshops, the Little Stevies’ harmony workshops as well as the Baptist Church’s feel-good gospel morning. The festival attracted over 4,500 to Anglesea across the three days, down slightly on last year’s 5,300. Ms Stoneham thanked everyone who had been part of AMF 2013, and announced that the festival would most likely become biannual. “We’ve only got a small committee, and we would love more support on board and more volunteers. So unless things change, we will be back in 2015.” If you are an artist, sponsor or volunteer who would like to be part of the next Anglesea Music Festival, head to angleseamusicfestival.com.au with your expression of interest.

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Local garages overflow with bargains BY HAMISH BROOKS

Surf Coast and Bellarine residents have shown themselves to be both hoarders and “divesters” with many primed to hold garage sales this Saturday as part of a nationwide push to keep old and unused items out of landfill.

Anglesea’s Lauren Watt is holding a garage sale during the Garage Sale Trail on Saturday with this comfy couch and a number of smaller items (some examples inset) on the market.

THE Garage Sale Trail event has attracted residents from across Geelong, the Surf Coast and the Bellarine Peninsula who are looking to offload some of their older possessions. Anglesea resident Lauren Watt is having a sale with her partner – The Mick and Loz Bought a Tiny House Sale – the name of which explains their motivation for holding it. “We’ve just moved house and through the process of moving we’ve identified a lot of stuff we can just get rid of. We’ve got all sorts of smaller items as we’ve just downsized but we’ve also got furniture and surfboards.” Ms Watt said when she heard about the Garage Sale Trail it was “all too easy” and it prompted her to have her first ever garage sale. “We’ve got about 50 things for sale and most of the stuff is smaller but we’ve got a couple of ‘big ticket items’ – a three-seater couch and the surfboards – that we’ll be looking to get a bit more money for.” Keeping in the spirit of the community events, Ms Watt and her partner Mick are having a sausage sizzle to keep some food up to hungry “garagistas” browsing the regions sales for a bargain. This year is the first that Barwon Regional Waste Management Group and member councils, Queenscliffe, Geelong, Colac Otway and Surf Coast

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Ocean Grove has a ball at Harambee Muzik Festivalle BY TIFFANY PILCHER OCEAN GROVE was treated to a day of sunshine and good times at the inaugural Our Lady Star of the Sea Primary School Harambee Muzik Festivalle on Saturday. A host of local and Melbourne bands including The Violet Ivy’s, The Kite Machine and The Mongolian Fishmongers took to the stage entertaining crowds with a mix of rock, pop, jazz, swing and more. There was also music trivia, a jumping castle to keep the kids entertained and an all-day barbecue, fairy floss and ice cream to keep their energy levels up. The money raised from the event will go towards learning resources for students at the school. Our Lady Star of the Sea Parents and Friends Association (PFA) member Therese Bourke said although this was the first time they held the event, it went off with a bang. “It was really successful, everyone had a great time and was raving about it afterwards, not to mention we had absolutely perfect weather too. “We sold 249 tickets but that doesn’t include children so we were thrilled with how many people came along. “I think the reason it worked so well was because it had a really great community feel, the bands were great and there was lots and lots of dancing, you couldn’t ask for more.� Ms Bourke said the event was created by the school’s PFA president Paul Smith. “It was all Paul’s vision, he had the idea and brought it to the PFA and it just went from there. “He did such a fantastic job, he even researched the date to make sure it was around the full moon so we would have the great weather that we had. “There were a number of people helping but he really oversaw the whole event and it wouldn’t have been possible without him.�

Geelong band The Kite Machine had all the kids dancing. Photos: MICHAEL CHAMBERS

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Lamb and kid mortality project detecting disease early BY DEAN WEBSTER THE Department of Environment and Primary Industries (DEPI) is working to help reduce lamb and kid deaths by identifying disease outbreaks early with the Lamb and Kid Mortality Surveillance project. DEPI Ballarat district veterinary officer Dr

Natarsha Williams said lamb and kid mortality accounts for considerable production losses in sheep and goat herds across Victoria. “As part of the project, DEPI are investigating where and why these losses are happening,” Dr Williams said. “The information is then used to develop strategies

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to reduce losses and increase productivity and profitability across the board.” Dr Williams said that in the past three years of the project, results indicate 20 per cent of lambs and kids die before weaning and 60 per cent of deaths occur before marking. Worms (internal parasites) are a large cause of disease and death in this age group of animals. “DEPI will investigate the death of any lamb or kid that happens on a commercial farm; a post-mortem is performed and samples sent away to the laboratory to help identify cause of death. “In addition, abortions in ewes and does can be investigated in this project. “The investigation is free and the farmer is given a written report which includes the findings, including the likely cause of death and what can be done to avoid or treat new cases in the future.” Dr Williams said unfortunately in some cases a diagnosis can’t always be determined. The criteria that make a lamb or kid eligible for investigation includes: • single or more deaths in lambs or kids • minimum four days of age and up to two weeks after weaning • maximum of two animals can be necropsied per outbreak • more deaths can be investigated if the initial testing fails to determine the cause of death • if the signs are different from those observed previously. If you have a potential case for this project please contact your local DEPI animal health officer or district veterinary officer, or ring the DEPI customer service centre on 136 186 and an officer in your area will return your call as soon as possible.

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G21 takes the stage at OECD conference BY JAMES TAYLOR THE achievements of the G21 Geelong Region Alliance were touted at a prestigious international conference held in Italy this week. The G21 region was one of only 10 ruralurban economic case studies – and the only one in the southern hemisphere – undertaken by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) for a major research project, which included an OECD study tour in August last year. G21 chief executive officer Elaine Carbines and Regional Development Victoria’s Dr Chris McDonald attended the invitation-only conference in Bologna, Italy, and Ms Carbines made a presentation on the G21 region model. “Even on the international stage G21 distinguishes itself from other regional models by being a well-supported and successful community partnership with good relationships across all levels of government,” Ms Carbines said. “The OECD is very interested in what we have achieved here in the G21 region and is trying to understand the formula. “The truth is G21 hasn’t been successful overnight. It has been a combination of hard work, commitment and good-will by our five councils, other government, member organisations and the community over many years.”

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Preserving a pleasant Hon. Terry Mulder, MP sheltered walk Minister for Public Transport Minister for Roads

Dear Editor, The Queenscliffe Community Association (QCA) agrees that the walking track from the pier to the ferry terminal does need some upgrading, such as re-surfacing similar to other paths in the parks. QCA would not like to see any hard surfacing or extensive loss of vegetation. This is a very pleasant sheltered walk and the area is becoming a frequent habitat for small birds such as fairy wrens and honeyeaters. Some weeding and re-planting is needed, especially along the path edges and hopefully an upgrade will encourage more ferry foot passengers to leave their cars in the Weeroona Parade area and walk this pleasant path. QCA feels that maintaining the naturalness and stability of this foreshore is important. Joan Kenwood President Queenscliffe Association Inc.

Mayoral information Dear Editor,

ANDREW KATOS MP

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Please feel free to contact me to discuss any State Government concerns you may have. Electorate Office: 152 High St Belmont 3216 Phone: 5244 2288 Fax: 5244 2327 Email:andrew.katos@parliament.vic.gov.au Authorised by: A Katos 152 High St Belmont

I attended the mayoral information session held recently at the Geelong Council. This forum was to inform prospective mayoral candidates about the role of mayor and the responsibilities of councillors and council. To deal with the challenges facing Geelong and district, we need to elect a mayor with leadership skills, ability, ethical standards and vision. We need all councillors to commit to pulling together like we have never seen before in Geelong. We need unprecedented support for the new mayor, for the common good of the City of Greater Geelong. It is a difficult task facing the 170,000 electors to choose the best possible candidate for this challenging role. To help us decide and give candidates the best opportunity to present themselves, we need to

provide a forum, independently and professionally run by the council. We need to understand the candidates’ motivation for standing, background, vision, ethical standards, their understanding of the mayoral role and the Local Government Act. The city’s chief executive officer Steven Griffin agreed to consult with all councillors with the view to providing such a forum. This would provide another opportunity to hear from candidates and complement any other proposed forum. The council needs to provide the venue, extensive advertising and an independent professional facilitator. I would expect the community would respond in large numbers and very much appreciate this opportunity provided by council. Former mayor City of Glen Eira Helen Whiteside Clifton Springs

A worthy decision? Dear Editor, The Napthine government’s plans to remove the requirement for roadworthy checks on cars under either three or five years old could result in more dangerous vehicles on our roads, and may lead to buyers of used cars being ripped off by dodgy sellers. The Napthine government’s reforms – yet to be implemented – will remove protection for Victorian motorists that ensures cars on our roads are safe to drive and buyers aren’t being sold a lemon. The only time motor vehicles are checked in Victoria is when a transfer occurs. The changes by Denis Napthine will mean some vehicles will not receive a roadworthy check until they have travelled over 100,000 kilometres. Cars under five years old are not immune to defects, and the current roadworthy system ensures safe vehicles are on our roads, protecting Victorian motorists and their families. Luke Donnellan MP Shadow Minister for Roads, Road Safety and the TAC

A heartfelt thanks for support Dear Editor, Thank you to the big hearted people of Victoria for your generous support of the Heart Foundation Big Heart Appeal and especially to the wonderful volunteer doorknock collectors who so generously gave their time. As Australia’s leading heart health charity, the majority of our funding comes from kind individuals, so we’re deeply appreciative of the support given to us by so many Australians during September. Every donation to the Big Heart Appeal helps in the fight against heart disease, which is the number one cause of death in Australia, killing one person every 24 minutes. The generous response we have received from local communities in Victoria has helped us achieve over $670,000 of our $741,000 fundraising target for Victoria. These donations will save lives and make world class research possible. If one of our big hearted volunteer collectors missed you during September, you can still show how big your heart is by donating online at heartfoundation.org.au/BigHeart or calling 1800 55 22 55. Thank you for making a difference in the fight against heart disease by supporting our Big Heart Appeal. Diana Heggie Chief Executive Officer, Heart Foundation Victoria

The opinions expressed here are the opinions of the letter writers exclusively and do not express the views of the Editor or Surf Coast News Pty Ltd. Letters to the Editor may be submitted to the Surf Coast Times and Bellarine Times by writing to PO Box 714, Torquay, Vic, 3228 or email: editor@surfcoasttimes.com.au or fax: 5264 8413. Your letters should not exceed 250 words. Please provide your name, address and telephone number, which may be withheld from publication on request. As publication space is limited we may not be able to publish all letters received. We also reserve the right to edit letters that we publish.

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Winter hibernation over for snakes, people THE arrival of spring weather means that people are getting outdoors at the same time that Victoria’s snakes are starting to become more active. Senior scientist from the Department of Environment and Primary Industries (DEPI) Arthur Rylah Institute Nick Clemann said snakes are emerging from their winter hibernation to bask in the sun and start moving about to look for food and a mate. “Spring means more people are out walking their dogs, cycling, bushwalking, enjoying parks and gardening so, depending on where they live and walk, they are quite likely to encounter a snake. “Snakes are more common in areas around the urban fringe or in rural areas, but they do turn up surprisingly close to the city, especially around watercourses and in parkland.” “The most frequently encountered snakes around Melbourne are tiger snakes and lowland copperheads.” “In drier areas, eastern brown snakes are common and an occasional red-bellied black snake is also encountered.”

“All four species are dangerously venomous, but it is rare for them to bite people. “Being aware that snakes may be around, and being informed about how to react to them, are the most important aspects of managing snakes.” Some key points to remember about living in an area with snakes: • if you see a snake – keep calm and try to move yourself, anyone with you and your pets away from the snake • never touch or attempt to capture or hurt snakes – instead call DEPI on 136 186 for further advice, or call a licensed snake catcher • have a spring clean and clean up around the house and cut lawns regularly – snakes are attracted to shelter such as piles of rocks and timber, sheets of metal, or building materials • undertake first aid training, ensure your first aid kit contains several compression bandages, and if someone is bitten, call 000 immediately • snakes are protected under the Wildlife Act 1975. It is illegal to capture, kill or harm them. Bites can occur when people try to kill snakes.

A tiger snake. Photo: NICK CLEMANN

Grab a grant for National Youth Week BY JAMES TAYLOR YOUNG people looking to organise events for National Youth Week 2014 can now apply for grants to help kickstart their plans, with applications opening last week. The state and federal governments are providing funding for the grants as proud supporters of the annual, week-long celebration of Australia’s young people. National Youth Week will take place between April 4-13 next year. Grants of up to $2,000 are available to assist groups of young people working with a local organisation, council or school, to organise and run activities of their choice. Examples of previously funded projects include: • arts focused events, photography exhibitions, mural creation and film competitions • cultural days and community festivals including live bands, stalls and competitions • sporting events such as soccer tournaments, skate, BMX and basketball competitions

• workshops and forums that promote a community focus on issues of concern to young people including body image, climate change, mental health and wellbeing. Zac Slattery, the 17-year-old student appointed as Victoria’s National Youth Week Member for 2014, said that he was looking forward to participating in the week’s initiatives and would encourage young people to speak up about things they care about. “There’s so much support for young people in Australia and it’s great to know that what we have to say is being listened to.” Victorian Minister for Youth Affairs Ryan Smith said the week provided communities with a wonderful opportunity to acknowledge the contributions of young people, listen to their views and support them to organise events that showcase their talent, creativity and energy. “National Youth Week puts the spotlight on young people and recognises the diverse skills, knowledge and ideas young people contribute to their local communities. It gives young people the chance to make their voices heard and really make an impact.

“This year more than 25,000 young people across Victoria took part in the National Youth Week activities and I’m hoping we can get even more people to participate next year.”

Applications for the grants close on November 20. Head to youthcentral.vic.gov.au/nyw for more information.

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A regional partnership with TAC and the Victorian Government Maintain vigilance about road safety. (Rural Vic Toll YTD) The above figures represent regional Victoria’s road toll.

MELBOURNE Victory fans are urged to slow down in six different languages in the latest collaboration between the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) and the A-league team. The new campaign features French, Arabic, Portuguese, Italian, Greek and English, as six Melbourne Victory players explain in their native language how control is just as important on the pitch as it is on the roads. Launching the campaign at AAMI Park earlier this month, Minister for Multicultural Affairs Nicholas Kotsiras said the multilingual advertisement will be screened at Victory home games this season and as part of SBS’s A-league television coverage. “The TAC’s partnership with Melbourne Victory has given us this opportunity to communicate with culturally and linguistically diverse audiences across Victoria.” The players featured in the advertisement are Adama Traore (French), Andrew Nabbout (Arabic), Gui Finkler (Portuguese), Francesco Stella (Italian), Kosta Barbarouses (Greek) and Mark Milligan (English). Another new advertisement reminding fans of the Slow Down and Stay In Control message, features new Victory captain Mark Milligan controlling the ball on-pitch in slow-motion. Milligan will wear number five this season,

coinciding with the TAC’s recent Wipe off 5 speed campaign. “Speed continues to be one of the major causes of fatal crashes in Victoria and I’m proud to help TAC share this message encouraging young Victorian men to slow down,” Mr Milligan said. “Young men aged 18 to 35 form the majority of the Victory fan base and this is why our partnership with TAC is so important, to help reduce

tragedy on our roads.” The launch coincided with the start of the A-league season and a new three-year agreement between TAC and Melbourne Victory to the end of the 2015-16 season. Reducing speed is one of the key actions of Victoria’s Road Safety Strategy 2013-2022. To view the advertisements head to youtube.com/ tac and to read the road safety strategy and action plan, visit roadsafety.vic.gov.au.

Melbourne victory players with Nicholas Kotsiras and TAC chief executive officer Janet Dore.

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to revisit QMF BY TIFFANY PILCHER THE sun will rise over the bay once again for the John Butler Trio as they return to the Queenscliff Music Festival (QMF) next month for the first time in 10 years. The performance will be a singalong trip down memory lane with the 21-time nominee and five-time ARIA award winning trio holding off the release of their upcoming album until next year. “We smashed it out last year but it wasn’t the right time, it’s getting mixed now but we still don’t want to put it out just yet,” the band’s namesake and director John Butler said. “We took a more bare bones, reduced approach to the song writing and we did it together because when I’m alone I miss that experiential musical movement that I have with the trio. “They’re really tight songs, really bold and beautiful with lots of cool new sounds that we’ve been experimenting with.” He said three key events from the last few years informed the forthcoming album. He went on a family road trip across the Kimberly, became more involved in environmental activism and his grandmother and Butler family matriarch passed away. “She gave me my grandpa’s guitar,

Roots legend John Butler will take the Queenscliff Music Festival stage for the first time in a decade in November.

I was named for him and it was my first guitar so I have a lot to thank her for. There’s a song on the album, ‘Cold Wind’ that’s just for her. “The more I grow the more my writing changes, in the first seven to 10 years I was just getting things out that I felt I needed to get out. “It was very literal and whatever was on my mind but now I think with a few well chosen and carefully crafted sentences you can say a lot more.” The QMF performance is one of the first with the band’s latest lineup featuring Grant Gerathy on drums filling the space left by the recent departure of Nicky Bomba. Butler said he’s managed to find yet another perfect fit for the group which has found continued success despite changing faces nine times over the course of five albums. “When we make a change it’s a real alchemy and it takes a lot of energy – just ask my wife, she’ll tell you she shares me with another woman and that woman is the trio. It works though because it’s a true collaboration, I’m the captain of the ship but I’m not the ship and I’m not the ocean. “I can only steer the ship so much and the ocean will always have her way.” The Queenscliff Music Festival will be held over November 22, 23 and 24. For the full lineup, playing times and tickets head to qmf.net.au.

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It’s Mac time THE Yarra Valley is well known for producing fantastic wines and its beautiful scenery is truly stunning to behold for anyone visiting. Within this region are the many sub-regions that all have their own unique idiosyncrasies when it comes to wine production. The flatter, lower regions tend to have red soils producing wines that are a bit loose-knit, as opposed to the higher, cooler areas where the grey soils produce more focus and restraint in the resultant wines. Regions such as Coldstream, Gruyere, Wesburn, Yarra Junction, Hoddles Creek, and Woori Yallock obviously all possess and express their own style, but it takes time to learn what makes each site tick so to speak, so as to properly harness that expression. Some weeks ago I attended a master class on the new wine releases by celebrated Yarra Valley winemaker Mac Forbes, whose detailed knowledge of the Yarra Valley and the many sub regional wine zones contained within is very much worthy of note. His first vintage was at the age of 18 in France, where he went on to gain a “sense of place” when relating to wine, and a respect for what it takes to create the kind of wines that stand the test of time, that is, the classics. Upon his return to the Yarra Valley in 2004, he noticed that the importance of sub regional uniqueness and expression was largely ignored at the time, so he set about the challenge of discovering the intricacies of the many different vineyard sites in the Yarra Valley, releasing wines under his own Mac Forbes label. Looking around nowadays, there’s been a quantum shift in focus relating to vineyard and winemaking practices with a heavy emphasis on respecting the environment via sustainable viticulture and a “less is more” approach in the winery as winemakers seek greater fruit purity, detail, balance and site expression. This is something that Mac has championed from the start and his wines are testament to this and his ongoing development and experience with the many different sub regions and what they can bring to the table with each vintage. His winery is located in Healesville and his crop of new wines is looking really good and the smart new packaging reflects this sophisticated “less is more” approach. Top stuff!

Mac Forbes Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2012 ($30) This is a terrific entry level Pinot from Mac that is stylish and fresh, being a blend of all the declassified barrels from all the sites that Mac uses. For all the very valid arguments made about site expression etcetera, it’s this blend of the regions that makes the case for easy drinking as it revels in rose/strawberry/ floral aromatics and sappy/fleshy mouth-feel with an edge of refreshing acidity. Overall, there’s a lovely feminine elegance in regard to the weight and finish of the wine making you come back for another glass. I love this, more please.

Mac Forbes Yarra Valley Chardonnay 2012 ($30)

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McLean’s art transforming lives BY ALI DEANE SURF Coast artist Mike McLean is using his art to transform public spaces and turn young lives around. McLean has become the name behind many large scale street murals in Melbourne, Geelong, the Bellarine and Surf Coast, and he’s inspiring a new generation of creative minds at Diversitat Youth Education. His use of colour, stencils and obvious talent with line work has seen his vibrant pieces find their way into the collections of Jesinta Campbell, Megan Gale, Lauren Phillips, Sheridyn Fisher and Lindy Klim, from London to New York. “I was very lucky. I had very enthusiastic art teachers in high school. I wasn’t that serious about it, but then I found myself really into it, and I haven’t looked back,” McLean said. “I absolutely love producing murals, purely because they’re on display for the community, it’s bringing the art gallery onto the street, and you get such a sense of pride.” Prominent pieces include murals at Oberon High

School, Drysdale’s Potato Shed, TUS coffee in Torquay, the Warralily Armstrong Creek sales office and Torquay’s Vet Clinic. “A lot of artists have inspired me in the past. “My main sources now are images on social media and mainstream media. I follow people, mainly photographers, and I develop drawings, mainly female faces and local wildlife.” McLean’s mural on the Surf Coast Highway features a flock of beautiful but endangered orange bellied parrots. Many of his public artwork projects involve his students who he said love getting out of the classroom, and gain a sense of ownership and pride in creating something for others to enjoy. Seven original artworks are the latest to feature on the artists’ wall at Jan Juc’s Bird Rock Café. McLean plans to rotate the pieces with fresh works throughout the seven-week exhibition. Keep your eyes out for more of McLean’s projects including an 11-artist collaboration capturing creative responses to female beauty, to be showcased at Courthouse Arts in Geelong early next year.

The fruit used for this is two barrels from the Gruyere region, while the rest is made up of all Upper Yarra fruit. It’s quite a rich, fruit forward style with melon, fig and stone fruit flavours predominating alongside the balancing citrus, mineral and lemon barley undertones with just the right amount of acid on the finish. Excellent.

Mac Forbes Yarra Valley “Hugh” Cabernet Blend 2011 ($50) Classically elegant Yarra Valley Bordeaux style blend with signature Cabernet fragrance of cassis, blue fruits and spice on the nose. There’s a mineral/ earthy component too but it’s the amazing richness of fleshy fruit, portraying opulence and silken mouth-feel considering the vintage that makes this a standout.

Black white face stencil with pink birds by Surf Coast artist Mike McLean is part of the latest exhibition at Bird Rock Café in Jan Juc.

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Barwon Art Group show off BY ALI DEANE THE Barwon Heads Art Group Melbourne Cup weekend art show is just around the corner. The annual event creates a buzz on the foreshore of Barwon Heads each November, but next weekend over 100 original paintings and beautiful handpainted cards will be showcased at the Barwon Heads Senior Citizens Centre. A wide range of subjects will be on show including local scenery, seascapes, streetscapes, ships, waterfalls, birds, chickens, flowers, abstracts and outback Australia; all original, and available to buy at reasonable prices.

“We all look forward to showing our work at our art show each year as it gives us such great satisfaction to see the public’s response to our work,” group convenor Dorothy van Dorp said. “We’re all very excited, we’ve worked basically all year, and it’s all new work. “Many regulars return to view our work each year. And the new screens really showcase our artwork, which we are so happy about as we have worked the last 12 months for the show.” The art show will run over three days from November 2 to November 4, from 10am to 4pm in the hall at the Barwon Heads Senior Citizens Centre, Clifford Parade, Barwon Heads. Entry is free.

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I am pleased that such a learned chap as Stephen Fry and I agree that food plays an incredibly important role in our cultural life. Speaking of our culture, the racing season is upon us and I thought it appropriate to include two of our family’s food “certainties” for winning at the races. Most of the ingredients are available at Torquay Farm Foods.

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Revelry among the vines BY ALI DEANE

CONNOISSEUR or not, next weekend’s everpopular Toast to the Coast promises to delight even the slightest of wine aficionados when more than 30 wineries around the region open their doors for two days of discovery, live music and beautiful food. The Bellarine, Moorabool Valley and Surf Coast make up the Geelong wine region; known as the home of premium hand crafted, cool climate wines. There’s new growth in the vineyards and warmth in the air, so it’s the perfect time of year to toast the coast with friends and family. Whether it’s one new label you explore, or a tour around your local winery loop to discover them all, it’s up to you. On the Surf Coast, Modewarre’s Brown Magpie Wines nestled in the hinterland welcomes visitors to try their wines, enjoy appetisers from the wood fired oven and live music from Jason Coghill (The

J Band) and Guthrie Pastiche. At Bellbrae Estate, you can taste new release wines from the Bellbrae Estate and Longboard releases, with guest wineries Gosling Creek and Barwon Ridge, as well as local beers. There will be delicious seafood paella by The Paella Pan, the famous Bellbrae Estate cheese platters, and music thanks to Pat Wilson, Oscar Lalor, Slim Dime and the Prairie Kings and Hot Club Swing. Sample some of the best from the Surf Coast hinterland by Dinny Goonan Wines, Blakes Estate and Mount Moriac Wines while you enjoy gourmet delights from the Otway Harvest Trail at Three Cheers at the Moriac Store. They’ll have an eclectic mixture of acoustic classical and modern tunes on Saturday and jazz on Sunday. At Waurn Ponds vineyard The Hill in Pettavel Road, The Hill Reserve and Scotchman’s Hill range will be available for tasting, alongside the latest from St Regis and Waybourne Winery. The Hill’s famous pizzas and share platters will be available all day to tunes by local band Murdena. On the Bellarine, the full five star stable including new release premium wines and rare back vintages will be available to taste at Leura Park Estate Vineyard, as well as wine from Barrgowan, Finesse Wines and Jack Rabbit Vineyard and ciders from Flying Brick Cider Co. Delectable edibles all day include tempura prawns, salt and pepper calamari cones, bambino burgers, handmade Portarlington chicken and Chardonnay sausages, stunning cheese platters, mini Dutch pancakes and more, while you can rock

on with 60’s/70’s/80’s cover band Test Pilot Molly. To join in the fun of the 12th annual Toast to the Coast Festival on November 2 and 3, why not take the shuttle bus, or get some friends together for your own Sideways experience? For all the information on your local wineries, events, tickets and touring maps, head to toasttothecoast.com.au.

Next weekend’s Toast to the Coast is a celebration of the region’s wines, food, and live music. The perfect excuse to get the gang together at a choice of over 30 local wineries or on a tour. Photos: TREVOR COOKE.

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Wizards win big at music awards BY TIFFANY PILCHER

KING Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard have worked their magic at the Carlton Dry Independent Music Awards this month, walking away with a gong for their debut album and a huge cash grant. The psychedelic surf rock seven-piece took out the Best Independent Hard Rock, Heavy or Punk Album award for 12 Bar Bruise, and the Global Music Grant worth $50,000. Frontman Stu Mackenzie said the band members, who are originally from the Surf Coast and Deniliquin, were completely stunned with both awards. “It was very amazing and very overwhelming, we were really surprised. “We didn’t think we were heavy enough to win the hard rock, heavy or punk category so winning that was pretty cool and the grant kind of changes everything.” The group will use the grant to relocate to the US mid next year to write and explore

international opportunities. “We’ve all really wanted to do it for a while and we’ve had lots of opportunities to play overseas but as a seven piece it’s really hard to make it financially viable. “The grant is going to make it possible so it’s really huge for us.” After smashing out three albums in the past 12 months, Mackenzie said they’re looking forward to gaining inspiration during the upcoming trip. “So far we’ve done a lot of the work ourselves which, in a weird way, has made everything happen way faster. “It was all done in-house and close to home so it was easy, we’re pretty excited and interested to see how being away will affect the process.”

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Meet the winemaker John Durham in the winery Saturday and Sunday. Strictly by bookings – limited numbers. John Durham has a wealth of knowledge and experience and was senior winemaker at Cape Mentell, Margaret River for 22 years and then at Plantegenet. His passion for wine and hands on winemaking is an inspiration.

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A casual and relaxed food experience featuring delicious seafood paella by The Paella Pan, available for from 12.00pm - 2.30pm and the famous Bellbrae Estate cheese platters of L’Artisan cheese, Leighgrove Olives , handcrafted bread and antipasto, fruit and nuts, will be available all day.

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s Saturday – Jason Coghill (singer/songwriter) from The J To sustain you through the wine tastings we will have platters Band. of Meredith Dairy cheese with traditional sourdough bread s Sunday – Guthrie Pastiche – Surf Coast acoustic artist. on offer as well as handmade pizza from our wood oven. FUN

8. Three Cheers @ Moriac Store

While you are having fun tasting and learning about wine 561 Cape Otway Road, Moriac – 10am-5pm there will be a jumping castle for your children to enjoy and to GUEST WINERIES expend their energy (weather permitting). s Dinny Goonan Wines s Blakes Estate s Mt Moriac Wines 5. Moorabool Ridge WINE 37 Spiller Road, Lethbridge – 10am - 6pm Jingle your glass with three of the most interesting WINE winemakers in the Surf Coast hinterland. Try our Supple Experience excellent award winning wine and quality Sparkling’s, Perfumed Pinots, Sassy Shiraz, Charming olive products amongst the tranquility and beauty of the Chardonnays, Racy Rieslings and Blushing Roses. Moorabool Valley. Get away from the crowds and hassles FOOD and relax with a wine and cheese platter on the terrace at Join us as we fire up the BBQ with all sorts of Gourmet Moorabool Ridge. delights featuring the produce of the Otway Harvest Trail. FOOD Match the food with the wines of your choice as you soak up s Light lunches, cheese, coffee and cakes. the ambience of the historic Moriac Store.

s Clyde Park Regional Menu - 2012 Winner Golden Plate Awards Best Restaurant, Casual Dining. Local produce, artesian style bread, delicious home-style summer menu and gourmet woodfired pizzas. s Geelong’s largest international range of cheese tastings, brought to you by Clyde Park & Calendar Cheese Company, pioneered by Will Studd and friends. s Clyde Park Patisserie & Pantry. FUN s Artesian Bread - Bread produced from grape skin cultured s Unique tranquil environment next to the Moorabool River. Yeast. s Guests can walk amongst the vines or ramble along the s Tastings of local Camilo Olives - with owner Joan McGovern, river with the wild life. olive oil and olive products. FUN

LIVE MUSIC s Saturday 12 – 4pm: Lisa Hanley to perform. s Sunday 12 – 4pm: Jesse Reid. s Sunday 4pm - 7:30pm: Sunset Soiree with Shandelle Cooke and John Henderson on the terrace.

125 Larcombes Road, Modewarre, 3240. – 10am-4pm

6. Bellbrae Estate 520 Great Ocean Road, Bellbrae – 10am-5pm GUEST WINERIES

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Bellarine wineries join us as guests this year as well! PLUS Flying Brick Cider Co showcasing their range of naturally brewed ciders. FOOD

Delectable edibles – all day, everyday. Celebrate Toast with our lavish line up of ‘Dude Food’ s The Hill’s famous pizzas and share platters will be available s Tempura Prawns all day. s Salt & Pepper Calamari Cones FUN s Bambino Burgers with Home-Made Relish s Local band Murdena will be performing Saturday and s Hand-made Portarlington Chicken & Chardonnay Sausages Sunday afternoon. s Cars on display from the Geelong Revival s Stunning Cheese Platters Motoring Festival. s Hot ‘n Spicy Wedges s Wicked Mini Dutch Pancakes FOOD

FUN

10. Baie Wines 120 McDermott Road, Curlewis, 10am – 5pm WINE

Take a stroll through the stunning 15 acres of vines; enjoy a tasting of our range of wines including Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Rose and Shiraz, or just enjoy the breathtaking waterfront views. FOOD

Baie Wines will be featuring amazing gourmet pies including confit duck and celeriac, provenance rabbit; braised slow cooked beef and traditional English pork pie, all made by hand with short crust pastry. FUN

Good times are guaranteed at Baie Wines with a dedicated children’s entertainer including face painting, balloon sculpting and more. In addition, get your dancing shoes on with world class cover band ‘Trojan’ 1 -4 pm Saturday and Sunday.

s Test Pilot Molly. Rock on to the best of the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s with this brilliant cover band. 12noon – 5.30pm, both days s Estate grown Halleleura Olive Oil s Local preserves

14. McGlashan’s Wallington Estate 225 Swan Bay Road, Wallington – 10am - 5pm WINE

McGlashan’s Wallington Estate is a premium wine producer on the Bellarine Peninsula. Taste our award winning Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Shiraz, Pinot Grigio, Rose and Sparkling wines which will be available throughout the weekend in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. FOOD

s A selection of freshly prepared Gourmet Tasting Platters will be available all weekend featuring local produce, abalone and local seafood. s Local produce cooking demonstrations, tastings and displays. FUN

11. Bellarine Estate Winery& Brewery s A classic car exhibition will be held throughout the weekend 2270 Portarlington Road, Bellarine – 10am - 6pm WINE

Wine tasting of Bellarine Estate and Portarlington Ridge wines with back vintage tastings of our Two Wives Shiraz. Beers available for tasting.

on the grounds in front of the cellar door featuring sports cars, historic racing cars and sedans. s Automotive and maritime memorabilia, outdoor games, lots of fun!! s Live music – Cal Young – Saturday and Sunday.

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Restaurant open for lunch all weekend. Festival food includes 15. Marcus Hill Vineyard wood-fired pizza, local calamari, roast rolls, BBQ spit roast and 560 Bank Road, Marcus Hill - 10am - 5pm. prawns on the lawn. GUEST WINERIES FUN

Live music from 11am until close.

12. Curlewis Winery 55 Navarre Road, Curlewis, 11am – 4pm WINE

Experience our highly rated cool climate wines at our iconic boutique winery. Our full range of premium wines will be available for tasting in our unique underground cellar. FOOD

s Gourmet sausages and tasting plates.

13. Leura Park Estate

s Kiltynane Wines WINE

Enjoy a relaxed, chilled out ‘Toast’ at Marcus Hill Vineyard. Marcus Hill and Kiltynane Wines both specialise in Pinot Noir and there will be at least 6 different Pinots available to taste. Special Tasting - “Foot stomped” Pinot Meunier. One of the three “noble” varieties traditionally used in Champagne blends, is presented as a single varietal red wine, offering a unique tasting experience. FUN

s Live acoustic music in the winery. s Enjoy exploring the natural surrounds including indigenous trees and a wide variety of native birds.

1400 Portarlington Road, Curlewis – 10am - 5.30pm GUEST WINERIES

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s Grassy Point Wines WINE

We invite you to celebrate with us the product of another

great vintage on the Bellarine. The new vintage 2012 Pinot, Chardonnay and Shiraz have been released and show great elegance and finesse. We look forward to you joining us! FOOD

s Light lunch will be available. FUN

s Vocalist and composer William Oldmeadow back by popular demand both Saturday and Sunday afternoons.

17. Oakdene 255 Grubb Road, Wallington – 10am-5pm WINE

Visit our new ‘Upside-Down House’ Cellar Door for informative tastings of our award winning wines including new releases. Experience elegant, complex wines (both still and sparkling) reflecting the true varietal characters of The Bellarine. FOOD

Enjoy contemporary tapas style plates relaxing in the courtyard garden from 11am to 4pm, or book into our award winning restaurant for the true Oakdene dining experience. FUN

s Music Saturday and Sunday, 11am – 4pm. s Vineyard Tours aboard the Oakdene Train - Tour the property and take in llamas and alpacas, enjoying the vineyards, gardens and lavender plantation.

18. Scotchmans Hill 190 Scotchmans Road, Drysdale – 10.30am - 5pm WINE

Wine tasting of our Scotchmans Hill and Swan Bay range of wines. Barrel Hall and winery tours at 1pm and 3pm both days. FOOD

Well known Mobile Pizzeria operator Frank will be selling pizzas all weekend.

19. Terindah Estate 90 McAdams Lane, Bellarine – 10am - 5pm WINE

s Music and Wine by the Sea – come with your friends and family and listen to live Soul/Jazz music while eating lunch and tasting Terindah Estate wines. Enjoy the magnificent water and vineyard views. FOOD

s The Shed @ Terindah – full brunch menu available until 12pm; s The Shed @ Terindah – full lunch menu choice of any three courses $55pp. last reservations at 2.30pm. s The Cellar Door & Decks – full brunch and lunch menus available. s Picnic boxes for two people available from $45 – sit and enjoy them on the grass! FUN

Live Jazz and Soul performances from ‘Like This!’ who exhibit a rare blend of energy, insight and experience courtesy of its upbringing in the Melbourne music scene. ‘Like This!’ boasts a wide range of music providing a youthful flare to some of your most loved songs. Toast to the Coast shuttle buses will run to and from Geelong Railway station to the Moorabool Valley, Surf Coast and The Bellarine. Shuttle buses will make regular loops around each sub region. Hop on & off as you tour the wineries with ease. Daily pick up and drop off service from the Queenscliff Searoad Ferry terminal and the Ocean Grove Post Office. Weekend bus passes, $25 per person. Limited seats available.

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A+E news in brief Gnome fair no small affair NEXT Saturday Queenscliff Uniting Church will be overrun with gnomes for the biggest gnome fair to hit the borough. The Better Gnomes and Gardens Fair will feature a great gnome exhibition, garden and produce stalls, white elephant auction, a jumping castle, gourmet lunches, Devonshire tea and plenty of fun gnome activities. The fair kicks off at 8.30am next November 2 with a big breakfast cook up, the Manse Open Garden from 9.30am, the White Elephant Auction at 10.30am, the Singing Gnomes at 2pm and gnome activities all day. Donations for the auction and garage sale are welcome (phone 5258 1986 for pickup) and for more information contact Heather on 5258 2854 or email unitingqueenscliff@iinet.net.au.

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the beach hotEL jennie & melissa

Hawken’s hell concludes

Chill out at Wolseley this weekend A RARE appearance on the Surf Coast will see Stephen Cummings and Rebecca Barnard out of Melbourne team up to tear it up and knock it down on the gently sloping hills at Wolseley Wines this weekend. Chill out on Sunday afternoon as the two commanding singers blow off some steam, together and alone. Wolseley Wines is just off the Great Ocean Road, inland from Bells Beach, at 1,790 Hendy Main Road, Paraparap. Doors open 3pm, music from 4-6pm, $15 at the door.

BY ALI DEANE

TORQUAY writer Tim Hawken is about to release the third and final book in his critically acclaimed Hellbound series, coinciding with the development of a film that will see his work on the silver screen. The series began with Hellbound and I Am Satan, and is a multi-dimensional thriller that depicts a world of Hell never seen before; confronting life and death in a contemporary, philosophical way, at the same time exploring the power of love. The latest instalment Deicide, concludes the epic story. Hawken, now based in Yallingup, Western Australia, said when you first write something like this, you really don’t know how it’s going to be received. “I still pinch myself that so many people have shown confidence in my work, right from my publishers, to the fans and now to filmmakers and actors. It’s crazy. “The next step is bringing a major studio on board, but with the team of people behind Hellbound now, it feels like the momentum is only getting stronger. It’s a very good atmosphere to

be launching the last novel in. “Deicide is going to lift it to the next level and end with a bang!” In addition to recently signing partnerships with Luber Roklin Entertainment and Savela Kabatoff Productions to bring his series to the silver screen, Hawken has lured Twilight actor Charlie Bewley to play the lead character Michael. “Hawken’s dark genius leaps off the page in a visceral way,” Bewley said. “It grabs you and shakes you up, leaving you thinking about it for months afterward. This is the next big thing in the supernatural genre. “The struggle for redemption in a dark world is something that resonates with everyone it touches.” Ken Kabatoff of Savela Kabatoff Productions said the series was as enticing as forbidden fruit. “It has alluring visuals, crisp dialogue and an invigorating story, all staged in an ancient setting, which Hawken has turned on its head. It’s going to make one amazing film.” Deicide will be available from all good book retailers, in both paperback and eBook formats from early December, via Rethink Press.

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Oaks Day Picnic at Suma Park

SUMA Park Homestead is celebrating its rich racing history by hosting a special Oaks Day picnic lunch on November 7. The 19th Century homestead was built for prominent stud breeder and horse racing entrepreneur James Wilson of St Albans, Whittington. Wilson owned and trained three-year-old filly Briseis who is famous for winning the 1876 Melbourne Cup. Briseis was ridden by Peter St Albans when Peter was just 12 days short of his 13th birthday. He remains the youngest jockey ever to win a Melbourne Cup.

The filly went on to create a record unlikely to be equalled, winning the Victoria Racing Club RC Derby, Melbourne Cup and Oaks trophies in the space of six days. Both Peter St Albans and Briseis have become racing legends with Briseis regarded as one of the greatest mares foaled in Australia. A race carries her name at the Melbourne Cup carnival each year, the Briseis Gold Cup at Geelong is named in her honour and the Geelong Racing Club has named the Briseis Function Centre after her. The Oaks Day picnic lunch will take place on Thursday November 7 from 12.30pm to 4pm.

Suma Park Homestead on the Bellarine Highway invites you to enjoy a picnic lunch, races, fashion and it’s interesting racing history.

Tickets are $75 for two or $40 for individuals, including a freshly made picnic lunch hamper and Suma Park wine. The Briseis Bar will also be open to purchase

more wine, bubbles and beer. Tickets must be pre-purchased by Friday November 1 from Suma Park 5258 3507 or info@ sumapark.com.au.

Seniors join the Coryule Chorus BY TIFFANY PILCHER DRYSDALE’S own community choir, the Coryule Chorus, will be adding to the atmosphere and entertainment to Seniors month festivities with a concert at the end of October. The choir will perform a concert at St James Anglican Church, High Street, Drysdale at 1pm on Thursday October 31. They are set to present a selection from their repertoire of favourites, including a medley of Beatles hits, a unique arrangement of the famous Pachelbel’s Canon, and some community singing for all to enjoy. The concert will also feature popular soloists Annette Playsted and Bob Ball and the performance of the “Coryule Song�, written by local artist Gillian Turner, depicting an illustrated history of the Drysdale area. The Coryule Chorus formed in August 2010, and has grown in numbers to now be a formidable, competent choir attracting attention throughout Geelong and the Bellarine. They are named after the Coryule Homestead in Drysdale, which originally was the home of two of our most famous pioneers, Anne Drysdale and Caroline Newcomb.

They perform regularly across the Bellarine Peninsula at various clubs, organisations and aged care facilities. Admission to the concert is by gold coin donation and there will be an afternoon tea served following the performance.

The Coryule Chorus is performing a concert as part of Seniors Week in Drysdale on October 31.

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26th October St James Trivia Night

reception@surfcoasttimes.com.au

6.30pm at the Bowls Club Tickets 5253 2717 or 5253 2322

Due to increased demand for space we are now only accepting not-for-profit organisations and free community events. Guidelines have been introduced to ensure events advertised are not ones purely serving business purposes. Emails must be received by Tuesday noon the week before the event.

AIREYS INLET 2nd November Stallholders wanted for the Aireys Inlet Primary School Fair

Bellarine Community Health Well Women’s Clinics Pap Test Phone 5251 2291

Clifton Springs Play Group Fridays 10am-12pm Drysdale Community Church, 275 Jetty Road For more information call Carolyn on 0468 345 271

DRYSDALE

For information call Lise on 0408 599 678 or email seahavenbandb@iprimus.com.au

27th October Buy Bellarine Produce Barn Workshop-Rick Wilkinson

27th November Lunch to raise funds for the Las Lomas School in Peru

10am-noon at the Tuckerberry Hill Farm in Becks Road www.buybellarine.com.au

12pm at Geelong Boat House Bookings 5222 2342 or 0431 519 119

8th December Drysdale Station Car Boot Sale-The Bellarine Railway

SUNDAYS Uniting Church Service

8am-2pm. Stallholders wanted Call 0418 379 245

Anglican Holy Communion on 1st & 3rd Sundays. Uniting Church service 2nd, 4th & 5th Sundays www.surfcoastunitingchurch.org.au

Bellarine Community Health

SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS Buy Bellarine Produce Barn

ANGLESEA Anglesea Community House Open Monday-Friday 9.30am-2.30pm Contact 5263 2116 or courses@anglesea.org.au Free Tax Return Preparation from July-October. You must earn under $50,000

TUESDAYS & SATURDAYS Family History Research Library Open from 10.30am to 1pm at 5a McMillan Street. Surf Coast Family History Group Meets every second Thursday of the month at 10am. home.vicnet.net.au/~angen/fn_home.htm

SATURDAYS Anglesea Community Garden 10am every Saturday and working bee every 1st Saturday of the month. Community Hub, McMillan Street. Contact Winsome on 0413 946 343

9am-3pm at Tuckerberry Farm www.buybellarine.com.au

SUNDAYS Farmers Market

SATURDAYS Community Market 9am-1pm on the Foreshore Visit www.visitotways.com for full events for the month

BARWON HEADS 11th January Barwon Heads Uniting Church Fete Wanting goods to be donated for the fete Please call Mark 5264 1536 or Ken 5254 2876

Regular weekly Philosophy classes: Mondays in October 7.30pm-8.30pm 14,21,28th Meditation Classes: Tuesdays 1-2pm Fridays 11-12pm Retreat; Exploring Your Potential October 18th,19,20th Please see website for full program 625 Nortons Road, Paraparap. Closed on total fire ban days drolkarbuddhistcentre@hotmail.com www.drolkarbuddhistcentre.org.au

Cert III Business Admin Medical ¬– Starting the week of October 28th Mental Health First Aid – Monday 11th and Tuesday 12th November 9-5 Introduction to MYOB – Monday 11th and Tuesday 12th November 6pm-9pm Beginners Computers – Thursdays 1.30pm-4pm from November 14th Microsoft Office Programs – Thursday 6.30pm-9pm from November 14th Special Events Open Gardens Fundraiser Saturday 3rd of November 1pm5pm. $10 ticket at the gate includes admission to all gardens and afternoon tea.

POINT LONSDALE Bellarine Community Health Well Women’s Clinics Pap Test Phone 5251 2291

PORTARLINGTON Bellarine Community Health Well Women’s Clinics Pap Test Phone 5251 2291

TUESDAYS Anglican Church Torquay Op Shop Friday & Saturday mornings from 9am-12 noon. Tuesdays 10am-1pm Cnr Pride & Price Streets.

Portarlington Senior Citizens Centre

Coastal Sound Youth & Children’s Chior

Mondays – 10am Exercises. Tuesdays – 9am Table tennis, 7pm Bowls. Wednesdays – 9am Concert practice, 1pm Cards & Bowls, 7pm Bingo. Thursdays – 9am Table tennis, 1pm Bowls. Fridays – 10am Exercises, 1pm Bingo. Saturdays – 9am Line Dance, 1pm Bowls.

WEDNESDAYS Coastal Sound Children’s & Youth Choir

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THURSDAYS Meditation and Philosophy

8.30am at the Queenscliff Uniting Church

Bellarine Community Health

10.30am-12.30 weekly S C Community House, 14 Price St, Torquay. Inquiries: Jean 52647484

Well Women’s Clinics Pap Test Phone 5251 2291

Free meetings Torquay Philosophy

MONDAYS The Springs T.O.W.N Club Inc.

Queenscliff Neighbourhood House

2pm-4.30pm at The Pear Tree Cafe, Gilbert St. Inquiries: Michael 52647484

9.15am at the Church Hall in High Street Contact Mary on 5251 3763 or Jan on 0403 221 737

3 Tobin Drive next to the Pilot’s Jetty. Phone for a program to be sent to you on 5258 3367. Or email qnhouse@fastmail.fm

FRIDAYS Anglican Church Torquay Op Shop

SUNDAYS Making Waves Music and Poetry Arvo 3rd Sunday of every month at the Springdale Neighborhood Centre in High Street. 2pm-5.30pm. Contact Jill on 0431 606 476

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2nd November Better Gnomes & Gardens Fair

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Torquay Playgroup 9.30am-11am at Torquay Christian Fellowship at 25 Grossmans Road Enquiries Kirsty on 0408 719 861

SATURDAYS Torquay Central Farmer’s Market

Bellarine Community Health

St Leonards Progress Association meetings held in December

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7pm in the Memorial Hall, 1342 Murradoc Rd, St Leonards. New members welcome. Contact Secretary 5257 1790.

8:30am-1pm at Torquay Central Car Park.

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SUNDAYS Torquay & District Historical Society

Uniting Church Worship

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SATURDAYS Community Market Last Saturday of the month from 8am-1pm. Community Hall in Hitchcock Avenue. Contact Lila on 0402 642 357.

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SUNDAYS Uniting Church Worship 11am at Uniting Church, Cnr Anglesea and School Road. www.surfcoast.ucaweb.com.au

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For more information phone 5261 2583 or www. springcreekcommunityhouse.org.au M.A.P (Morning Activity Programme for Kids & Parents) Mondays – 9:30am-10am Little da Vinci’s 3-5 years old Tuesdays – 9:30am-10am Bells & Beats 0-5years old. 10.30am-11am 0-5years old. Wednesdays – 9:30am-10am Tiny Dancers 3-5 years old Thursdays – 9.30am-10am 0-5 year olds. Music and Movement Quirky Craft & Morning Coffee-Wednesdays 10.30-12 noon. Community Art Studio-Tues at 1.30-3.30pm. Taking Enrolments for New Courses for Term 4 2013:

Bells Beach Christian Church 9.30am at the Surf Coast Shire Grant Pavilion Go to www.bbcc.com.au

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1st-4th November Art & Photography Show 7.30pm at the Globe Theatre Entry forms Jeanette 0409 418 766

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Don’t be a carping critic! Avoid becoming bogged down in nit-picking negatives. This week favors plenty of positive thinking as you appreciate the glass being half-full, rather than half empty. Capable Capricorns are usually highly rational creatures, but don’t overlook the importance of your inner voice. Your intuition will point you in the right direction … if you let it.

Risqué Rams - the Sun joins retro Mercury in your sex/money zone, so lust and loot are somewhat challenging at the moment. And serious Saturn reminds you to accept responsibility for the role you’ve played in any relationship rifts or financial fiascos. Your emotions will fluctuate wildly on Friday… so don’t make matters worse by playing petty power games.

Crabs are susceptible to flattery but don’t let someone sweet talk you into doing something you really don’t want to do. And, when it comes to a child, teenager or friend, avoid jumping to half-baked conclusions. Check the facts thoroughly first. Expect some tension between personal, professional and relationship responsibilities on Friday. Cool compromise is the key.

Have you lost your Libran mojo? Expect love and lust to improve as the sun charges into your sign. But with Mercury reversing through your finance zone, money matters continue to be problematic. Your diplomatic skills will be called on, as loved ones or colleagues get embroiled in complicated misunderstandings. Play the peacemaker … but don’t get caught in the crossfire!

A romance goes through a rocky stage, as Mercury reverses through your relationship zone (from October 21-November 11). So tread carefully, steer clear of ridiculous rumors, and avoid making tactless remarks that unintentionally hurt others. Looking for a partner? It’s up to you to make the first move – but expect a few hiccups along the highway to love.

With Mercury reversing through your domestic zone (from October 21 until November 11) family dynamics are frustrating at the moment. So it’s time for clever Cats to be unusually patient, communicate clearly and consult often. Saturday is your pick of the week, as the super Sun/Neptune trine motivates your inner muse and kicks your creativity into the stratosphere.

Avoid getting drawn into power struggles. If you’re an adaptable Scorpio (sounds like an oxymoron) you’ll get through the week with less angst. Mercury is reversing through your sign, so it’s time for a late spring clean as you tidy, organize, revise, research, pay bills and plough through paperwork. Get out your fine-tooth comb – the devil is definitely in the detail.

Avoid buying things you really don’t need. Plus, with Mars marching through your shared finances zone, make sure you’re being proactive about joint accounts or business partnerships. By the end of the week you’ll have changed your mind about a job, colleague, work issue or your future direction. That’s life – especially when you’re an unpredictable Aquarian.

When Mercury reverses, you can feel irritable and impulsive. So between October 21 and November 11 - avoid using words as weapons. And don’t let an impulsive outburst ruin an otherwise wonderful relationship. With Venus visiting your partnership zone [until November 5] it’s time to stop arguing; be a gracious Gemini; and hold out the olive branch of peace.

It’s time to enjoy the simple pleasures of home sweet home! Venus is visiting your domestic zone (until November 5) which highlights activities like craft, cooking, decorating, gardening, spending time with the family, relaxing in front of the TV and entertaining at home. But with Mercury going retrograde, expect some communication chaos along the way!

Venus is visiting your sign, which makes you slightly more diplomatic than usual. But, with retro Mercury also in the mix, you still need to choose your words wisely. Saturday favors having plenty of frivolous fun, as the Moon and Jupiter make beautiful music together. Your motto for the week is from birthday great Pablo Picasso “A day without laughter is a day wasted.”

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Quiksilver goes pink for Girls’ Night In BY TIFFANY PILCHER TORQUAY’S Quiksilver headquarters will turn all shades of pink for their Cancer Council Girls’ Night In event in support of women’s cancer research on October 31. All Quiksilver staff are invited to wear pink to work on the day and at 5pm the boys will be kicked out and the invitation is open to all women to join in for a night of fun. There will a Zumba class followed by a screening of the film Five, an anthology of five short films

exploring the impact of breast cancer on people’s lives. Directed by Jennifer Aniston, Alicia Keys, Demi Moore, Patty Jenkins and Penelope Spheeries, the film uses humour and drama to highlight the shared experience of each short film’s main character. A special guest speaker will also appear to discuss her personal journey through battling breast cancer. Event organiser Laura Welsh said all women in the community are invited to throw on some pink and join in the fun for a great cause.

“It should be a really fun, relaxed and inspiring night. Roxy is all about girls pushing their limits and Girls’ Night In highlights really important women’s health issues and that’s absolutely something we want to support.� The event kicks off at 5pm in the Quiksilver Auditorium, 27 Baines Crescent, Torquay. Tickets are $10 each and can be purchased from the Quiksilver offices, numbers are limited. All funds raised will go towards the Cancer Council’s research, prevention programs and support services for women’s cancers.

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The Jetts challenge continues BY TIFFANY PILCHER AFTER surviving my first Jetts training session last week, I hit the treadmill and the weights again with recovered muscles and renewed enthusiasm on Friday. This week I took advantage of Jetts’ reciprocal rights system, through which members have access to any Jetts gym. This means that even though I signed up to be a member in Torquay, I can use any of the 200 Jetts gyms across Australia and New Zealand, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This is not only incredibly convenient for me, but it also means I can avoid the fitness black hole that sucks me in every time I leave town for a couple of days. If I am away from home for longer than a few days with no access to a gym, you probably won’t find me working out again until the next surge of motivation comes around so this system gets a big tick from me. With work to do in Geelong, I popped into Jetts Belmont on High Street for another personal training session with Rob. This time we worked on my legs, chest and shoulders and he created a dynamic workout sequence to complement my first session. He finds my upper limit for reps and weight on each exercise – which is apparently rather obvious by how screwed up my face gets, and writes it all out on a card for me to reference each time I go in and track my progress. It’s a challenging session and as Rob says with a smile, “you go to the gym to work”, so if I keep this up I’ll be tough as nails before I know it. At the end he hands me some forms to fill out and asks me to get my blood pressure read. Next week I’m taking on boot camp.

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Surf Coast Times journalist Tiffany Pilcher is back on the treadmill for week two of her four-week Jetts gym challenge.

PEOPLE at risk of eye disease in the Greater Geelong region will be targeted in a new $1.57 million pilot program to be rolled out by the Vision Initiative. Data from the Victorian Population Health Survey (VPHS) has revealed the region has an above average number of people who are at a greater risk of vision loss and blindness. Statistics of concern include: • 44.6 per cent of adults have noticed a change in their vision in the last 12 months (compared to 41.8 per cent of Victorians) • 21 per cent of adults have never had an eye test with an eye health professional (compared to 20.4 per cent) • 19.3 per cent of adults aged over 35 have never seen an eye health professional (compared to 15.8 per cent). The pilot will integrate into existing health systems and deliver training to GPs, pharmacists and practice nurses, to improve identification of people at risk of eye disease and encourage them to have regular eye tests with an appropriate eye health professional. The state government made the announcement on October 10 – World Sight Day. South Barwon MP Andrew Katos said the pilot program would be important for informing future activities not just in this region but in Victoria, and strongly encouraged people to have their eyes tested regularly. Health Minister David Davis said those most at risk of avoidable vision loss included people over the age of 40, smokers, people with diabetes, those with a family history of eye disease, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. “These pilot projects will be rolled out across the local government areas of Darebin, Greater Shepparton, Greater Geelong and Latrobe and will conclude after 12 months of their implementation. It is concerning the VPHS data shows one-in-five Victorians have never had an eye test.”

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Garage sale trail times & locations SALE NAME

ANGLESEA

Anglesea Transfer Station Re Sale Shed SwellARTS is moving The Mick & Loz bought a tiny house sale! Taylors Trash & Treasure Ange & Maddy’s little Spring Sale Anglesea Hall Anglesea Art Deco Furniture

APOLLO BAY Carney Sale

STREET

OPEN

CLOSE

50 Coalmine Road 32 Cameron Road 43 McMahon Avenue 18 McRorie Street 31 Elizabeth Street McMillan Street 38 O’Donohue Road

9:00 AM 10:00 AM 9:00 AM 9:00 AM 9:00 AM 11:00 AM 9:00 AM

4:00 PM 6:00 PM 3:00 PM 3:00 PM 3:00 PM 3:00 PM 3:00 PM

11 Scenic Drive

9:00 AM

3:00 PM

Daybreak Avenue

9:00 AM

3:00 PM

BACCHUS MARSH Dawn Barbary The Eight Lives Left Sale!

44 Grant Street 3 Cuddle Court

9:00 AM 10:00 AM

3:00 PM 2:00 PM

BALLANG EAST lavender etcetera

BARWON HEADS Barganza Presents of Peace Palace Outdoor extravaganza

BELL POST HILL small surprises Moving House - YAYH!

BELLBRAE

Bellbrae Bric-a-Brac Garage Sale

BELMONT

Big Old Reno! We buy too many clothes Hopefull Belmont Bounty John’s junk 3 Violet St Girls Garage Sale

BIRREGURRA Jeffrey Sale

COLAC

177 Garage Sale Electronics, Games, DVDs, Toys, and Stuff Colac Baptist Church Colac Baptist church building fund colac relay for life garage sale

CORIO

Macedon Mayhem Sale! 2 Households

CURLEWIS Dusty

DRYSDALE

Drysdale Uniting Church Mixture of Household & Artistic Items Living leaner, living cleaner

EAST GEELONG Household bargains Treasure’s Garage Sale anything and evrything

Auroras enchanting treasures Geelong West Toy Library Toy Sale Bethel church

Alyce and Emba Fiona Mackey Spring Clean - Take #1 10 Springside Drive Grovedale

HAMLYN HEIGHTS Dillon’s sale

OPEN

CLOSE

6 Ryrie Street

10:00 AM

2:00 PM

7 Wellington Street 9-13 Clarence Street 180 Pakington Street

9:00 AM 9:00 AM 10:00 AM

1:00 PM 11:00 AM 3:00 PM

13 Flower Court 121 Wingarra Drive 18 Jenolan Avenue Springside Drive

9:00 AM 9:00 AM 9:00 AM 6:00 AM

3:00 PM 3:00 PM 3:00 PM 4:00 PM

31 Sheridan Street

8:00 AM

12:00 PM

1630 Birregurra-Forrest Road 10:00 AM

5:00 PM

HIGHTON a bit of everthing!! Move It On Out St. Luke’s Community Garage Sale Mega Baby, Kids and household Garage Sale Teasdale Court Street Garage Sale Empty Nesters

81 Taits Road 105 Hitchcock Avenue 13 Wattle Bird Crescent

9:00 AM 9:00 AM 8:00 AM

3:00 PM 3:00 PM 3:00 PM

75 Ruhamah Avenue 58 Corinella Street

9:00 AM 8:00 AM

3:00 PM 3:00 PM

1 School Road

9:00 AM

3:00 PM

63 Francis Street 4/66 James Street 18 The Avenue 34 Highmont Drive 8 Rotherham Street 3 Violet Street 27 Nagle Drive

9:00 AM 6:00 AM 9:00 AM 12:00 AM 8:00 AM 8:00 AM 8:00 AM

3:30 PM 1:00 PM 2:30 PM 3:00 PM 2:00 PM 12:00 PM 4:00 PM

35 Birregurra-Yeodene Road

9:00 AM

3:00 PM

12:00 PM

INDENTED HEAD clearout

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LARA

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LEOPOLD Gell/Howell Leopold

LOVELY BANKS 21 Coral Court

9:00 AM

3:00 PM

177 Armstrong Street 1 Richard Street Corner Dennis and Hesse St Dennis Street 18 The Esplanade

9:00 AM 10:00 AM 9:00 AM 9:00 AM 8:00 AM

12:00 PM 1:00 PM 1:00 PM 1:00 PM 2:00 PM

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MADDINGLEY

14 Macedon Avenue 8:00 AM Cnr Bacchus Marsh Rd & Idaho St 8:00 AM Amber Avenue

9:00 AM

2:00 PM 2:00 PM 3:00 PM

Moving House Soon Sale

MANIFOLD HEIGHTS Smithams family sale

NEWCOMB

kamarflarge Mill Markets Geelong Charity Fundraiser rod’s clean up. work together

NEWTOWN

Geelogn Mood Support Group Inc Heading OS High Street 13 Granville Street 209 Jetty Road

8:30 AM 9:00 AM 8:30 AM

1:00 PM 1:00 PM 4:30 PM

372 Myers Street 213 McKillop Street 456 Ryrie Street

9:00 AM 9:00 AM 9:00 AM

3:00 PM 1:00 PM 3:00 PM

NORLANE

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31 Maurice Street 4 Stewart Street 21 Buxton Road Kedleston Road

8:00 AM 8:00 AM 8:00 AM 8:30 AM

2:00 PM 3:00 PM 1:00 PM 1:00 PM

193 Mount Pleasant Road 3 Cuthbert Avenue 174 Barrabool Road 11 Konrads Crescent Teasdale Court 9 Culzean Crescent

7:00 AM 8:00 AM 8:00 AM 8:00 AM 8:00 AM 9:00 AM

1:00 PM 2:00 PM 2:00 PM 2:00 PM 4:00 PM 4:30 PM

37 Martin Street

10:00 AM

2:00 PM

19 Seaview Rise 13 Watersun Road 6 Troon Avenue 39 Dunkeith Avenue 44 Strathmore Drive

9:00 AM 9:00 AM 8:00 AM 8:00 AM 9:00 AM

3:00 PM 2:00 PM 3:00 PM 12:00 PM 3:00 PM

39 Cameron Crescent 45 Young Street 76-84 Flinders Avenue 10 Cumberland Drive 10 Cromwell Drive

9:00 AM 9:00 AM 8:00 AM 8:00 AM 9:00 AM

3:00 PM 2:00 PM 12:00 PM 2:00 PM 3:00 PM

2 Stevens Court 2 Tara Court

8:00 AM 8:00 AM

3:00 PM 2:00 PM

22 Thornton Close

10:30 AM

12:00 PM

15 Davison Court

9:00 AM

3:00 PM

257 Autumn Street

8:00 AM

2:00 PM

NORTH GEELONG

Surplus materials Cassidy and Daniels Garage Sale

OCEAN GROVE

Lots of things for kids! Bellarine Beach Babes Market Retro Sale Carpot Sale Spring Detox Ellie’s World Challenge Garage Sale

POINT LONSDALE Recycle Coutin Girls Getting Rid of Stuff

3 / 5 Pitman Street 114 Bellarine Highway Poplar Street 34 Hibiscus Crescent

8:00 AM 7:30 AM 9:00 AM 8:00 AM

3:00 PM 1:00 PM 2:00 PM 5:00 PM

284 Latrobe Terrace 10 Sharp Street

9:00 AM 9:00 AM

3:00 PM 2:00 PM

16 Croatia Place

7:30 AM

4:00 PM

The Sea Change Sale! Moo Clearence Sale Port Street sale BELLARINE’S BEST GARAGE SALE

QUEENSCLIFF

Portobello Susan Johnsons Knott’s Sale thegaragesaletrail Barwon Roger & Candi Fox cheryl’s vinnies op shop Furniture items Shed cleanout

ST ALBANS PARK Woodpile

ST LEONARDS The ugly duckling Sale

THOMSON Kates

TORQUAY

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WANDANA HEIGHTS Bogga’s Big Bonanza

WAURN PONDS Nik Naks

WHITTINGTON Jack & Lola’s Garage Sale.

STREET

OPEN

CLOSE

93 Mornington Street 83 Osborne Avenue

8:00 AM 9:00 AM

12:00 PM 5:00 PM

27 Cotham Hill Road Cnr of The Parade & Eggleston Eggleston St nr Crane Court 9 Acacia Court 9 Yarrow st 16 Finch Close

9:00 AM 9:00 AM 9:00 AM 9:00 AM 10:00 AM 8:30 AM

2:00 PM 12:30 PM 1:00 PM 3:00 PM 2:00 PM 1:00 PM

229 Point Lonsdale Road 7 Landy Court 45 Point Lonsdale Road

9:00 AM 9:00 AM 9:00 AM

3:00 PM 2:00 PM 3:00 PM

3 Port Phillip Crescent 2/64 Langdon Street 3 Gellibrand Street 3/43 Willis Street

9:00 AM 9:00 AM 9:00 AM 8:00 AM

3:00 PM 3:00 PM 1:00 PM 3:00 PM

39 Hesse Street Queen Street 24 Swanston Street 39 Stokes Street 3 Queen Street 18 Stokes Street 50 Bellarine Highway 31 Hesse Street 3 Rayleigh Avenue 26 Roddick Grove

9:00 AM 9:00 AM 9:00 AM 8:00 AM 9:00 AM 7:30 AM 8:00 AM 10:00 AM 9:00 AM 9:00 AM

3:00 PM 4:00 PM 3:00 PM 4:00 PM 3:00 PM 2:00 PM 4:00 PM 4:00 PM 1:00 PM 3:00 PM

5 Filipi Drive

8:00 AM

12:00 PM

28 Swan Parade

9:00 AM

2:00 PM

9 Birdsey Street

8:30 AM

4:00 PM

20 Seahaze Drive 11 Bass Drive 12 Boscarne Avenue 62 Alleyne Avenue 34A Puebla Street 3 Lorama Street 15 Lorama Street 16 Danawa Drive Pride Street 1 Grass Tree Court 1/1209 Horseshoe Bend Road 4/68 Zeally Bay Road 1220 Horseshoe Bend Road

8:00 AM 9:00 AM 9:00 AM 9:00 AM 8:00 AM 9:00 AM 9:00 AM 9:00 AM 9:00 AM 9:00 AM 6:30 AM 9:00 AM 9:00 AM

2:30 PM 3:00 PM 3:00 PM 3:00 PM 4:00 PM 1:00 PM 1:00 PM 1:00 PM 12:00 PM 3:00 PM 3:00 PM 3:00 PM 3:00 PM

81 Grosvenor Drive

7:00 AM

12:00 PM

3&6 /1-3 Eden Crt

8:00 AM

4:00 PM

50 Regent Street

7:00 AM

3:00 PM

WINCHELSEA

Tracey 46 Hesse Street 8:00 AM 4:00 PM Moving on 23 Alsop Drive 9:30 AM 3:30 PM Wensleydale Rural Community Group Treasures 220 Wurdale Road 9:00 AM 12:00 PM John’s Stuff, Firetail Studios, Edwina’s Flowers, Anstee’s Stuff, brads old wares, Wendy’s Wares

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Buckley Tennis and Social Club Garage Sale Cnr Buckley School Rd & Mt Pollock Rd 9:00 AM 26 October Garage Sale

GEELONG WEST

3304 Geelong-Bacchus Marsh Rd 9:00 AM

BUCKLEY CLIFTON SPRINGS

Glendinning House Garage Sale

Its So Retro Garage Sale Nana’s excess Buxton Bargains Potties Garage Sale

BARWON DOWNS POZZIES STUFF

GEELONG

STREET

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Chancellor and English lock in for Southern Exposure BY ALI DEANE THE Southern Exposure Surf Coast 100 mountain bike festival is luring top riders to battle it out along the coastal cliff tops and hinterland single tracks of Anglesea this weekend. Following his second 24 hour solo world championship win in Canberra earlier this month, Port Macquarie’s Jason English will line-up to take on the world class course with Melbourne marathon champion Murray Spink on Saturday, and a long list of solo and team challengers. The event’s new distance format will see riders race 100 kilometres solo or in teams of two, comprising 25 kilometre laps beginning at the race village centre of Anglesea’s Eumeralla. There will also be a 50 kilometre distance. Race director Mick Sheehan said the different format from previous years should suit English. “He will get number one plate and be hard to beat. “I’m pleased to hear he had recovered well (from the world championships) and was keen to make the journey down to the Surf Coast. “It is a good chance to see him ride and also an opportunity to ride with him; it will be a close race as other top riders have now entered. “I expect Katie Chancellor to take a win; with her current form she will be my pick for the overall women’s event.” The course that covers a mix of flowing single track and mid range climbs is world class according to Sheehan who said it was great to have a world champion here. “The course is in amazing condition, everything is on track, and with the weather outlook it will be

Elite mountain bike rider and current 24 hour world solo champion Jason English from Port Macquarie will be the one to beat at this weekend’s Southern Exposure Surf Coast 100. Photo: DAN MACKAY

superb racing conditions. “Entries are still coming in, and will stay open until Friday afternoon, we are trying to avoid late entries on the day.” The Southern Exposure mountain bike festival, in its seventh year, not only attracts top end riders. It is a gathering of like-minded recreational riders, families and friends who return to the area for the quality mountain biking terrain, spectacular scenery and to explore the region for a holiday. Registration will be from 7am on October 26 at the village centre at Eumeralla, Anglesea. The 100 kilometre solo and team event will kick off at 9.30am and the 50 kilometre solo event starts at 10.30am. There will be coffee, food, locally brewed beer, live music, free camping under the stars and presentations are expected at around 3.30pm.

Kylan Heath rides in the picturesque coastal dusk in a past Surf Coast Century.

Celebrities kick start new AFL 9s

Hawthorn premiership star (L-R) Brian Lake, former Australian netballer Sharelle McMahon and Opal’s basketballer Liz Cambage. Photo: DAVE GOUDIE

A NEW Australian rules football format is coming to Geelong this summer. Hawthorn premiership star Brian Lake, former Australian netballer Sharelle McMahon and Opal’s basketballer Liz Cambage helped launch the new format - Cadbury AFL 9s – last week. The newest format of Australia’s game will be played in more than 20 locations across Victoria and offers opportunities for both men and women of all ages and abilities to participate. With all-male, all-female and mixed competitions, and with ‘touch football’ style rules, Cadbury AFL 9s is designed to provide a combination of fun and fitness.

Hawthorn Premiership player and 2013 Norm Smith Medalist Brian Lake loved his first foray in to Cadbury AFL 9s, highlighting it as the best to stay in shape in the off-season while also having a laugh with your friends. “You can kick goals, lay off a quick handball and take a diving mark on a much smaller version of an AFL field making it the perfect social match regardless of your fitness level,” Lake said. Also on board as a Cadbury AFL 9s ambassador is mother of one and former Australian netball star Sharelle McMahon, who joined current Tulsa Shock basketballer Liz Cambage in swapping sports for the day.

After playing their first match, McMahon said Cadbury AFL 9s was a great summer sport for people looking for a fun social way of keeping fit. “It doesn’t matter if you have never kicked a ball in your life, it’s just a great way to have fun and stay fit over summer,” McMahon said. Cambage agreed after loving her switch from the court to the football field. Individuals and teams are encouraged to register by Monday November 4 to go into the draw to win the chance to play a game of 9s during half time of the 2014 Toyota AFL Premiership Season at either the MCG or Etihad Stadium. For more information, head to afl9s.com.au.

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MY BIG CATCH WITH GARRY KERR

FISHING REPORT ANGLESEA Reports of snapper being caught by those out in boats Sand flathead are still being caught Still reports of gummy sharks Plenty of Couta are also still around Salmon are still being caught off most beaches along the coast. For all the latest fishing news and all the right advice, drop by and see us and we will do our best to get you out there, fishing productively with the right gear and the right bait. Yes, we still sell fishing licences. The Great Ocean Road Outdoor Centre, Anglesea, phone 5263 2330.

APOLLO BAY Salmon continue to be caught off the beaches Gummy shark being caught offshore The Aire River mouth is open and continuing to produce bream and mullet Grass whiting still in the harbour with squid off the weed beds as well as the odd flathead. For all your bait and tackle in Apollo Bay, contact Steve or Jen, who will be more then pleased to help you, phone 5237 6434.

BARWON HEADS Some bream and trevally being caught in the river Still snapper being caught offshore Gummy shark are still around as well.

TORQUAY Snapper are being caught offshore as are gummy sharks Sand flathead are still being caught Still salmon to be caught off most local beaches Some nice bream continue to be caught in Spring Creek. Remember Torquay Tackle and Sports. For all the best available advice in Torquay on tackle and bait, drop in and see Gareth and Jonathan. They will do their best to ensure you get the most up-to-date information available, phone 5264 8207.

QUEENSCLIFF St Leonards has whiting, calamari, snapper, and pinkies In Swan Bay, garfish continue in numbers In Point Lonsdale, snapper have been caught as have garfish off the pier The White Lady is still producing whiting and squid In the creek, trevally, salmon and mullet continue.

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RECENTLY fishery delegates from around the world gathered in Adelaide to discuss the sustainable management of southern bluefin tuna and the tourism dollar they generate. Parliamentary secretary for agriculture Richard Colbeck said southern bluefin tuna was one of the world’s most valuable fish species and an ecologically important stock. “Improving the sustainable status of southern bluefin tuna also benefits local employment and provides a stable investment environment for this valuable industry, especially in the Port Lincoln area,” Senator Colbeck said. This has also been borne out by the recent Victorian study undertaken in Portland, which revealed tuna is worth between $7-9 million to the Portland economy. “The economic importance of the lucrative catch had been quantified in the study jointly commissioned by the Victorian Coalition government and Glenelg Shire Council. Southern bluefin tuna off the south west coast is a truly world class recreational fishery that attracts thousands of anglers from across Australia between February and June each year,” Premier Denis Napthine said. “An estimated 3,000 anglers travelled to Portland to fish for southern bluefin tuna in 2012, with 300 or more trailer boats in the area at any one time and 2530 charter boats operating out of the region. “The economic benefits of recreational tuna fishing have been recognised anecdotally for some years but this is the first time action has been taken to quantify just how significant that contribution is.” The study, by Deloitte Access Economics, found anglers spent an average of between $381-$508 each day they launched boats in the local sea, mainly on accommodation, food and drinks, fuel, fishing supplies and charter boat fees. My say Too many people underestimate the value of recreational fishing to our economy and what it means to towns and businesses, not just to Victoria as a whole but to our own coastline as well. It’s also not just about tuna. Recreational fishing as a whole is worth millions to the state’s economy, as seen by the much quoted Ernst and Young study which showed that in 2008/9 over 700,000 fishers contributed $8.7 million to the economy in that year.

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Thursday 24 October 2013

ANGLESEA GOLF CLUB THE Course Team and the Gunners have been hard at work to ensure the course is looking at it’s best for Open Week. The weather has been challenging with nearly gale force winds, but with very little excess and loose vegetation the recovery has been quick. Congratulations and thanks to all those involved. We have some big events coming up after Open Week. The Club Championships start on Saturday November 2 for both the men and the women and will continue for three Saturdays of stroke. The Annual Calcutta evening will be held on Monday November 4 with horses being drawn from 8pm onwards. Director and presidential candidate Ian Burgess will be host and Calcutta tickets will be available for sale on the night. Lastly we have Renee Geyer playing at the Club on Saturday November 9 – check the website for details and booking information.

WITH MARGOT SMITH

it was interesting to note that we have a lot more grandmothers than “nons�. The Grannie winner was Lynn McVean with 1 down on a count back from runner up Vida Brenner and third, Sue Britnell. In the non-grandmothers the winner was soon-tobe grandmother Anne Mangan with 3 down. NTP winners were Anne Mangan, Dee Stewart, Vida Brenner and Lynn McVean.

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It was another windy day for the men on Wednesday. Scores were a little subdued with grade winners all scoring 37 points. Brent McDonald won A Grade, Graeme Joyce won B Grade and Paul Johnstone won C Grade. In the seniors the winner was Cyril Leith with the day’s best score of 38 points. NTP winners were Robyn Harvey, Darryl Stanley and Peter Jackson. Thursday was a day of four seasons, with the seasons changing every 5 minutes. It was grandmothers and non-grandmothers day, and

Saturday was the last competition before Open Week and a chance to refine the handicap. Ian Treloar must have done some damage to his with a magnificent 7 up and a win in B Grade. David Lewis won A Grade with 3 up and came in a shot for Sunday, Frank Denahy won C grade with 1 down and Maralyn Cross won the ladies with 2 down. NTP winners were Stephen Sinnott, Nigel Powers, Daniel Wright and Travis Capon, and Ross Robins started his round with an eagle on the 1st. Sunday was Event 1 for our 59th Open Week. The event was the Mixed Pinehurst with lots of opportunity to put your partner in trouble. Roger Stephens and Helen Pascoe won the gross event with 75 and Phil and Carmel Francis won the nett with 69ž, with John and Denise Mooney runners up with 70â…?. NTPs for the men were John Mooney, Roger Stephens and Glenn McNamara on two, and for the ladies Helen Pascoe, Wendy Flentje, Jocelyn Freeman and Sue Britnell. Enjoy your golf.

WE MUST start of this week by congratulating our committee on another great golf week a lot of hard work goes on behind the scenes to make it successful and enjoyable for members and visitors. The fields were much larger than what was expected thanks to a great effort by some of our fellow members. Of course, there were many visitors to our new course and all seemed impressed with what has been achieved at The Torquay Golf Club. Comments were all favourable and most cannot wait to come back for next year’s golf week. The weather more or less was good to us but whatever the conditions it did not stop anyone from getting to the tee. There were some terrific prizes up for grabs and no one wanted to miss their chance at winning them. Tuesday night for the ladies we heard was one of the best ever thanks in part to some funny acts that were rehearsing for weeks, look out for next year’s all girls night as we are sure it will be booked out again. We look forward to an even bigger and better year next year. Tuesday’s stroke round produced some surprise winners Cheryl Mostyn was one of them as she took out A grade with 69. Barbara Stuchbery after a long absence won B grade scoring 72 and for C grade Sue Barnes had 73. NTPs Marilyn Young, Sue Barnes, Ruth Dickins, and Bernadette Oliver. Heather Wemyss-Smith jackpot. Christine Rudd won the putting and Chery Brunt was star medalist. Wednesday Joe Magliano won A Grade with

41 points. B Grade went to Alan Tompkin with 37 points. Stuart Robinson finished on top for C Grade with 37 points and D Grade went to Allan Johnston with 37 points. James Wood has become king of the seniors with his 34 points. NTPs Herb Hertaeg, Chris Houlihan, Ken Ballard, Ian Adams and Noel Phyland. Peter Orwin jackpot. Paul Brunt had a rather good day on the course Friday taking out the men’s competition with plus 5. Barbara Young-Harding won the ladies with square. NTPs Lyn Delmenico, Ray Frost and Andy Clark. Bruce Dyer scored an eagle on the 14th and Terry Tayler hit the jackpot. Saturday Ken Scott won A Grade with 42 points. B grade went to Allan Wells with 43 points and Graeme Sharp had 39 points to take out C Grade. The ladies winner Marilyn Young had 36 points. Doug McGregor took out the seniors with 39 points. NTPs Doug Hutchinson, Alec Inglis, Michael McKinnon, Ken Nunn, Heather Dixon, Annette Joyce and Bob Gough. Justin Baker jackpot. Two eagles for the day Andrew Ranner on the 16th and Michael McKinnon the 7th. Sunday winners A Grade Dave McPhail plus 3. B Grade Graham Travers plus 7. NTPs Lidio Ricci and John Sanderson. Wayne Olney jackpot. RACV golf members held their Stableford round on Sunday in perfect Torquay conditions all visitors were impressed with the course and enjoyed the day they cannot wait to return.

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MIDWEEK RESULTS

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Thursday Stableford: No Comp Saturday Stableford: Lynne Hyett took out the first spot with 35 points, runner-up went to Marianne Bridgart also taking out the NTP on the 7th.

Tuesday 9-hole Stableford: Great turn out for the medley today Ray Robison edged out Alan Hartley on a count back with 16 points Sunday 4BBB Medley Stableford: Great conditions for scoring today with Mick Yeats and Gabe Tokolyi pairing together to have a pretty good score of 43 points from Chris Totton and Luke Rayner with 41.

MENS Wednesday Stableford: Poor conditions for golf on this day but it was the Rixon boys taking out the honours with Keith winning with a great score of 38 points who just loves the wet conditions and Scott coming in second with 38 points. NTPs Andrew Stephens 7th and Brian Butterworth 17th. Saturday Stableford: This week we had a field of 101 players making it a three grade event. Mark Eccles picked up from where Ben left off last week with a solid score of 37 points from Billy Mitris 36 points. B Grade with Peter Cox continuing his good form with 38 points on a count back from Ross Millar. C Grade saw the fish David Salmon come in with 35 points just edging out lefty Stan Humphries on 33. NTP this week, Jason Crany on the 5th, Terry Begs on the 17th and Dean Bernasconi 13th. 2 Sands Boulevarde, Torquay Clubhouse: 5264 3333 Pro Shop: 5264 3307

COMING UP Thursday October 24 – Stableford Breast Cancer Day Saturday October 26 –Stableford Sunday October 27– Black Tee Series & Par Tuesday October 29 – 9 Hole Medley. Wednesday October 30 –Stroke

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PORTARLINGTON GOLF CLUB Club championships WITH the final round to be played next week, the Men’s Club Championships are poised for an exciting finish. Round 3 saw a huge tilt at the title by Michael Havelberg, who posted an outstanding 73 to take the lead from last week’s leader, Robbie White by 1 stroke. Barring a miracle, the players in contention next week are: Michael Havelberg, 231, Robbie White, 232, Scott Hennigan, 233, Cameron Gourley, 234, James Harvey, 236 and Sean Rogers, 237. The Men’s Veterans event is led by Terry Powell on 246, from Frank Carter, 247, John Rowe, 249 and Peter Hudson, 252, the winner looking to come from one of these “old-timers�.

Tuesday October 15, Mens Stableford, 149 Players Ken Farnell (31), who achieved a splendid 42 points to not only win D Grade, but the coveted Trophy of the Day. Our A Grade winner was the ever-reliable John Rowe (10) with 40 points, Peter Mastin (15) from Queenscliff enjoyed the change of course to win B Grade with 38 on a count back from the quiet (!!!) Jim Fisher (19). C Grade honours went to Rob Stiglbauer (20) on 36. It was Eagles aplenty as Michael Jennings (6th), Heath Kent (6th), Angelo Ferrara (9th) and Kane McKenzie (13th) were all high-fiving! 130 Hood Road, Portarlington Tel: 5259 2492 Fax: 5259 2959

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Wednesday October16, Ladies Stableford, Committee day, 65 players Appropriately, our Committee ladies dominated proceedings on this annual event when these ladies are spoilt with some lavish attention. Captain Chris Cunningham (24) scored 39 points to win the Trophy of the Day and B Grade, followed by committee member Marg Burchell (22) with 37 points. As if to script, our Vice Captain Donna Utt (21) was the A Grade winner on a count back to Marg Holt (19), both with 35 points. C Grade winner was Colleen Butler (38) on 36 from Barb Kavanagh (35), 34. Donna and treasurer Marg Quick collected the Pro-pins.

Saturday October19, Mens Stroke, 174 players Grade winners were: A: Brian Kelly (10), 68; B: Matthew Kelly (17) 66; C: Chris Hyland (20) 72; and D: Dennis Kelly (27) 72. If Ned Kelly was around, he probably would have won C Grade! (Or are you a bushranger,Chris?)

Ladies Stableford, 28 players Karen Thomas had her day out with an outstanding 41 points to win the ladies event from her playing partner, Judy Said on 38 points. Karen’s consistency over the past three weeks also gave her victory in the 54 hole Stableford Aggregate with 105 points. Pro Shop: 5259 3361 Email: info@portarlingtongolf.com.au Web: www.portarlingtongolf.com.au

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Thursday 24 October 2013

Bragging rights on line at Surf Fest BY ALI DEANE EXCITEMENT is building and whispers starting about who might be at this year’s Surf Fest at Jan Juc, the team surfing challenge where participants ride a variety of craft. Over the years, the community surf event has lured former champion surfers like Martin Potter, Simon Anderson and Mark Richards, and last year saw the addition of a women’s division. The event was conceived eight years ago by local surfer and sport teacher Stui Hawken and will see teams of three compete in a tag-team format on a shortboard, longboard and retro surfboard. SEDA’s surf program students are behind organising the event in conjunction with Surfworld Museum and the Quiksilver Foundation. According to Nicky Smith, who is taking care of marketing management, Surf Fest is really a fun day, with a competition on the side. “Teams will be competing for fun and bragging

rights, but most of all it’s an opportunity to get out and have fun, and raise money for a good cause.” Last year, proceeds from Surf Fest saw disadvantaged children participate in learn-to-surf programs, giving them the opportunity to enjoy the beach, catch waves and learn about surf culture. This year, students are trying to get as many entries as possible, and their goal is to raise $2,000 for the Quiksilver Foundation to support more disadvantaged youth projects. Doors open at 5.30pm and films start at 6.30pm, on Friday November 15. Surf Fest kicks off at Jan Juc beach Saturday November 16 from 8am. Entry forms are now available from the Surf World Museum at Surf City Plaza, Beach Road, Torquay, or at surfworld.com.au. Find Surf Fest on Facebook for all event updates. Got any surf stories or photos – funny, serious, quirky or otherwise – you’d like to share from a session along our beautiful stretch of coast or even beyond? Email ali@surfcoasttimes.com.au.

Grayme “Gally” Galbraith and Ray McIntosh at Surf Fest in 2011. The teams surfing challenge is just a couple of weeks away, calling for teams of three on a range of craft.

Sport in brief

Surf with girls this summer WORLD Tour surfer Bec Woods is returning to Victoria to join forces with Phillip Island’s Jess Laing and India Payne to share their surfing skills with girls across the state as part of Surfing Victoria’s Surfing for Girls program. Following the Ghanda Girls Surf Off on November 23, the Surfing

for Girls tour kicks off at Ocean Grove on November 24 before heading off to Portland, Warrnambool and other locations along the Victorian coastline. The skill development program aims to help surfers be more competent in the open ocean and become better surfers. “It is great to give women exposure to the ocean and surfing in a safe environment and introduce them to something that has shaped my life from a young age,” Woods said. Head to surfingvic.com to register or call 5261 2907.

Team TBC (L-R) Neil Bell-Warren, Tristan Forras, Dave Matthews, Dyson Bell-Warren and Cahill BellWarren – won the Team Up and Be the Influence Charity Challenge in perfect three foot waves at Bells Beach on Saturday with a massive total score of 64.81 points. The team donated their $1,000 firstplace cheque to the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia. “This was such a sick event, any time you get to surf Bells Beach with only three other guys out is a win regardless of the result. Having a history of prostate cancer in our family, it was a no brainer to donate to the foundation. Hopefully this event gets bigger each year,” Cahill Bell-Warren said. Photo: ROBERTSON/SURFING VICTORIA

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Barwon Heads’ Chris Welsford pulls across the line against Barrabool. Photos: TOMMY RITCHIE

Drysdale is tops after two from two BY JAMES TAYLOR DRYSDALE sits undefeated atop the BPCA division 1 ladder after accounting for Queenscliff at the weekend in round two. Defending 300 at home, Drysdale took wickets regularly throughout the day and dismissed Queenscliff for 182, with B Harding taking 5/42 off 17 overs. D Mair was Queenscliff’s top scorer and the second-last man out for 95. Barrabool sits in second spot, recovering from 4/74 on the first day to successfully chase down the 156 set by Barwon Heads on RT Fuller Oval. The visitors eventually posted 196, thanks to 71 from opener K Pickering. Collendina were set 177 to win by

Wallington, but racked up the weekend’s biggest total of 9/355 off 80 overs on the back of 135 from opener J Rock and L Keast’s 63. D Biemands took 5/71 for Wallington. Another century – 117 by first drop P McGrath – helped Portarlington easily account for Jan Juc at Jan Juc Park, passing the hosts two wickets down and ending on 7/316. Anglesea narrowly defended their 217 at home against Ocean Grove, with J Lynch taking 7/75 to restrict Ocean Grove to 197. Newcomb had the bye, and will host Drysdale at Ervin Reserve this Saturday. For the ladder, detailed scores and a fixture, head to mycricket.cricket.com.au and search Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association.

Jamie Brennan sends one down – and appears to have clipped the stumps with his foot – for Collendina.

FIRST things first. Congratulations to our Karen Harrington for her amazing performance in the Australian Masters Games, which were staged recently in Geelong. Karen teamed with Jan Walter from Barwon Heads to take out the over-35 pairs title. And back to the home front, things are warming up under the Big Top. With the temperatures gradually climbing to summery levels – except for the Mid-Week pennant hailstorms last week and this week’s rain – there is a genuine feeling that the bowls season is really upon us. The pennant and solo practice sessions seem to be gaining a new sense of urgency as the more serious members look to the events calendar and realise that club championship events are on now! The Mid-Week competition teams are having a hectic time, with two games a week at present to make up for the Masters Games disruption, and for some it is proving a struggle. However, our division 2 team is on top of the ladder while the three lower-division squads are still finding their feet. In Saturday pennant, the division 1 side is holding third place at present. While the division 5 and division 10 groups are also in the top four of their sections. The other three teams need to lift their game as they are struggling to keep up the pace. The Twilighters’hierarchy reports that the first week of play went off well, with Wednesday night a delight but Thursday’s conditions proving to be somewhat a test of resilience. While the greens are fully booked for both nights, there is a need for emergencies who can fill in for players who are unable to play on any given week. Anyone interested in getting a game should call Gillian Pritchard on 0466 237 765 to enrol. Also, members and friends are reminded that the club’s Happy Hour continues in the salubrious surroundings of the Big Top every Friday night from 4.30. The Hocking Stuart members’ lucky draw is held then. And on the progress of the redevelopment of what is now the mere shell of the former clubhouse, there are assurances that all is going well and on schedule. We now are the proud owners of a roof that won’t leak on barman Willy, and plans are still afoot for being back into our home early in the new year.

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Furnish your home from range of lounges, Furniture recliners and our coffee tables, plus all the recliners and coffee tables,mattresses, as well as dining, home majors Brands of Quality ensembles, office and bedroom furniture. Quality mattresses, quilts, pillows and bed linen are important for a ensembles, quilts, pillows and bed linen are restful night’s important for a sleep. restful night’s sleep. Complete your bathroom with bath towels and mats.

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Home Appliances Choose the best kitchen, cleaning, cooling and heating appliances for your home. Fit your kitchen with appliances like a freestanding oven, microwave, cooktop, fridge, freezer and coffee machine. Tackle chores with vacuum cleaners, washing machines and clothes dryers. Stay comfortable with air conditioning and look your best with personal grooming products.

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Choose the convenience of digital compact your decision when choosing a lounge to suit your cameras, take your photography to the next level home’s décor. Whether it’s a leather lounge suite with a DSLR camera, or grab footage using a video or chase lounge, Harvey Norman trained staff can camera. carrythe a range of camera help youWe select perfect style foraccessories your home. too, from carry bags to camera lenses, plus digital photo frames to display your images.

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