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Tender process begins for Waurn Ponds Hospital

BILL OF HEALTH BY JAMES TAYLOR

THE coming Waurn Ponds Community Hospital reached a significant milestone last week with the state government issuing Registration of Capability documents for the project. The 32-bed hospital will be built next to the Deakin University campus, and construction is expected to start next year. It will include same-day surgery operating theatres with recovery areas and a chemotherapy service to cater to the

needs of cancer patients. There will also be a renal dialysis service. Premier Denis Napthine said the Registration of Capability process would drive the best value outcomes for the community, and would also help identify interested parties that were suitably qualified and experienced to support public health services. “The Coalition government will work closely with the successful registrant to design and build the new hospital and to deliver public health

services to the community. “Our most recent budget committed $50.2 million for this important project, which will help deliver health care services that are required for Geelong’s southern and western growth areas.” Minister for Health David Davis said the hospital would complement the expanded health services already provided or under way for the Geelong community, including the expansion at Geelong Hospital funded in the 2012/13 budget. He said the Registration of Capability

process was another step in delivering the Coalition government’s election commitments to Geelong. “The Coalition government is investing $4.7 billion in health infrastructure across the state so families can continue to have access to the very best health care.” South Barwon MP Andrew Katos welcomed the announcement. “The Waurn Ponds Community Hospital will provide a much needed boost to health services in Geelong’s southern suburbs to accommodate the growing

needs of the Armstrong Creek and the Surf Coast community,” he said. Member for Western Victoria David Koch said the community hospital was important for meeting the needs of Geelong families, particularly as more people choose to make the Geelong region their home. “The announcement will bring more jobs to the Geelong region and more options for care, which will better cater for individual health needs and patients’ preferences for treatment close to home.”

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BARWON COAST UPDATE Barwon Coast, your local Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads coastal foreshore manager, and operator of the Barwon Heads Caravan Park, the Riverview Family Caravan Park, Ocean Grove and the Riverside Camping Area welcomes visitors to the coast for their summer holidays and wish to provide the following information. Playground by the river open Last Saturday, the newly completed playground project at Flinders Parade, Barwon Heads adjacent to the Barwon Heads Bridge was officially opened while hundreds of children ran around using all the new equipment and some of the old favourites like the little yellow boat and the junior flying fox. The $200,000 project coordinated by Barwon Coast was partially funded by a grant from the Barwon River Parkland project and the VicRoads Barwon Heads bridge project. The playground and the adjacent renovated amenity block features facilities to meet the need of persons of all abilities. Dog free beaches Please remember that over the peak summer period, the dog free beaches declaration come into effect with dogs prohibited along the entire Ocean Grove Beach (west of 13W Hodgson Street), and the Barwon River beach from December 18 to January 31. From 13W (Hodgson Street) east towards Collendina, dogs are permitted

under effective control, which means that your dog will respond to your call. Please remember to pick up after your dog so that other users of beaches are not inconvenienced. Barwon Coast promotes and supports the Scoop the Poop campaign with the provision of degradable vegetable starch bags and dispensers along the foreshore. Summer carnival Barwon Coast is pleased to again support the Lions Club of Ocean Grove/Barwon Heads by providing the Barwon Heads foreshore for their summer carnival operation. The Lions Club gains significant funds from the operation of the carnival, which it invests in its local community work.

This year Barwon Coast is again funding lifeguards for the patrolled beach to the east of RAAF’s on the Ocean Grove Spit at access points 18W. This recently introduced patrol provides an option to the Ocean Grove main beach and is particularly focussed on campers in the adjacent Riverside Camping Ground. Remember to never turn your back on your children whilst they are in the surf. No diving/jumping from jetty, promenade or bridge. Tragically serious incidents have occurred in recent summers so it is really important to take personal responsibility for your safety when

near the water – be it at the ocean or the river beaches. Dangerous activities such as jumping or diving off the Barwon Heads jetty, the promenade or the bridge can lead to serious injury, especially back injury. This year we have seen massive movement of sands along the beaches and at low river flows the water depth can be minimal, especially at low tide near the jetty – don’t do it. I encourage you to contact me to discuss any issues related to regional coastal management by phoning 5254 1371. Bob Jordan general manager

Protecting our environment Our coastal beaches exist in a fragile environment and there are a large number of formal beach access points, all identified by a specific yellow beacon number for example, 13W. Please use them and keep off the fragile dunes Play it safe by the water Always swim between the flags at our locally patrolled beaches – Ocean Grove and Thirteenth Beach – where life savers and lifeguards will be on patrol. Take note of the beach safety signs located at all beach access points. These signs provide a wide range of safety messages.

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Committee for Lorne wants closer look at GORCC BY JAMES TAYLOR THE Committee for Lorne is hoping for clarity regarding the accountability of the Great Ocean Road Coast Committee (GORCC) as part of the review of the Victorian Coastal Strategy (VCS). The role of GORCC was put in the spotlight last week, with the state Liberal Party asking the Coalition state government to hand GORCC’s management of 37 kilometres of coastal land to the Surf Coast Shire.

The Committee for Lorne has previously objected to GORCC’s plan for the redevelopment of the Point Grey precinct, but president Ian Stewart said the committee’s submission to the VCS raised a number of issues. He said the land overseen by GORCC was entirely inside the Surf Coast Shire so there was no need for two levels of management. “Something’s got to give – either more resources, or better use of the resources available.” Mr Stewart said he respected the work of GORCC chair John Carlile and the organisation’s

volunteers, but took issue with how GORCC carried out its government-appointed responsibilities. “We certainly have an issue with the interpretation and whether the direction needs to come from above them, which we believe it does.” He said GORCC’s all-volunteer committee was not accountable in the same way the Surf Coast Shire was through its councillors. “Who are GORCC accountable to? “Consultation should involve the entire community, whether it’s someone who lives in the north of the shire or lives locally. “For the wider community stance for things like Urquharts Bluff and Cumberland River, fine; but to not effectively listen to people who live here 365 days a year – it’s a real kick in the guts.” Mr Stewart said the Committee for Lorne had been proactively looking at its options, and had been offered a meeting with Minister for Environment and Climate Change Ryan Smith as a result. Submissions to the draft VCS closed on December 4. The Surf Coast Times received several letters this week regarding GORCC’s role (see pages 26-27).

News in brief Awesome skate tour SURF Coast Shire will open new and upgraded skate parks in Connewarre, Moriac and Winchelsea from this weekend in the Great Skate Park Grand Opening Tour of Awesomeness. The tour – Connewarre on Saturday from 1-3pm, Moriac on Saturday from 4-6pm and Winchelsea on Thursday from 5.30-7.30pm – will feature music and a free barbeque.

Off the track POLICE are investigating the circumstances surrounding the alleged assault of Torquay racing identity Bill Vlahos at his Connewarre property on Sunday night. Mr Vlahos, 48, was assaulted and his ute torched at Grace Park – where BC3 Thoroughbreds is based – in Randles Road at about 8pm. Police, ambulance and firefighting crews attended the scene. Mr Vlahos has since resigned as chairman of BC3, which was placed into voluntary administration earlier this week. The first meeting of creditors will take place on December 19. Mr Vlahos faced NSW court last week regarding his management of an exclusive punters’ club, in which more than $194 million of funds has gone missing.

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GREEN THE COAST COLUMN

Massive migration takes its toll THIS year large numbers of short-tailed Shearwaters, more commonly known as mutton birds, have been found washed up on surf coast beaches. Great Ocean Road Coast Committee coastal reserves manager Rod Goring said stormy weather and strong winds make it difficult for birds if they are already in poor condition from the long migration. “While it is common for large numbers not to survive the migration, it was reported recent bad weather combined with poor food supply in their winter feeding grounds has led to the increased number of birds being sited along our coastline. “We are aware of a large numbers of dead birds being found and have received a number of calls from locals and visitors who are really concerned about this natural event,” he said. The Shearwater is the most abundant Australian seabird. From September to April each year, approximately 23 million short-tailed Shearwaters breed in about 285 colonies in south eastern Australia, with their stronghold located in Bass Strait. After their chicks are large enough to fend for themselves, the adults leave the breeding grounds and migrate north east. The chicks then follow in early May, finding the migratory route without the guidance of the older birds. The birds spend the southern winter at sea in the northern Pacific, off Japan, Siberia and Alaska, feeding on krill, squid and fish.

A short-tailed Shearwater. Photo: NICK TALBOT

The shearwater follows a migratory path that follows a complete figure of eight of the Pacific, starting in Tasmania, touching the northern hemisphere’s Aleutian Islands and on California, before the long journey home, which many don’t survive. Mr Goring said the deceased birds actually play an important role in the natural ecosystem cycles of the beach environment as they decompose quite quickly. “Because it is a natural phenomenon, we generally leave nature to take its own course and so far this has been working with high tides and inclement weather washing

the bodies away. “Our advice is to leave the birds on the beach and importantly, people should avoid the birds and we encourage dog owners to ensure their dogs are under effective control when walking on the beach to prevent them rolling in and eating the dead birds. “However, we will continue to monitor the situation, and as the weather improves, areas of high recreational use along our coast will be cleaned up as required,” he said. Visit birdlife.org.au/bird-profile/shorttailed-shearwater for more information about short-tailed Shearwaters.

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Dry catchment required for Anglesea River recovery BY HAMISH BROOKS THE Surf Coast Shire and Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CMA) will not deepen the Angelsea River mouth in time for the Christmas holidays, preferring to let the water quality improve naturally over time. Last week, representatives of the shire and Corangamite CMA met to discuss the riverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s water, which has become unsuitable for swimming and fish life following run off from the naturally acidic soils in the riverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s catchment. The organisations released a joint statement,

where they said they were supporting Anglesea Riverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s natural recovery. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Anglesea River is currently acidic. To protect public health, council and EPA Victoria advise the public not to eat dead or dying fish and not to swim in the river as this may cause eye or skin irritation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Generally, the river returns to normal naturally as the catchment upstream dries out. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Short term options have been considered to accelerate the riverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s natural recovery including a deep artificial opening of the estuary mouth. â&#x20AC;&#x153;While this may improve the acidic water, there are other impacts that may occur for up to two

months including: significantly less water in the river estuary limiting public recreation opportunities, exposure of large areas of mudflats with prevailing winds blowing odours into the town and an elevated risk of additional fish deaths. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These impacts are considered too high to warrant a deep opening of the river mouth.â&#x20AC;? The Anglesea River Support Action Group had been strongly advocating for an artificial deepening of the mouth in the hope that high tides before Christmas would flush the system and make it safe for swimming. They hoped fish would quickly return to the

system to provide options for summer anglers. The Corangamite CMA said it is reinstating river fish habitat to improve the long term health of the river, a decision informed by the Anglesea Estuary Management Plan 2013â&#x20AC;&#x201C;2020. The plan can be found at ccma.vic.gov.au/Whatwe-do/Water/Estuary-Management/AngleseaRiver.aspx. The shire and Corangamite CMA said public health warning signs at the river will be removed when water quality returns to the national standards for swimming. See Letters, pages 26-27.

Infrastructure projects bolstered with federal funding

The Anglesea River estuary upstream of the Great Ocean Road. INSET: The Anglesea River mouth when it was flushed naturally by king tides and a large swell in April 2011.

THE federal government is pumping $8.15 million into four infrastructure projects in the Geelong region that are expected to create almost 1,000 jobs. The Community Developments Grants funding has been approved by Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Warren Truss, and announced last week by Corangamite federal member Sarah Henderson. The funding includes $3 million for the Geelong Centre for Emerging Infectious Diseases, which will bring together clinicians, researchers and animal health specialists that will stimulate investment and mitigate the economic risk of emerging infectious disease outbreaks. The $12.12 million collaboration between the government, the City of Greater Geelong, Deakin University, Barwon Health, and the CSIRO will create 107 jobs during construction and 30 ongoing positions. The $1.4 million second stage of Banyul Warri Fields in Torquay North will receive $500,000, and will include a regional skate park, district

playground and multi-purpose sports training facility. The other two grants are $4.17 million for the $11.78 million Water Infrastructure in Golden Plains Food Production and Employment Precinct, and $480,000 for the $1.2 million Meredith Integrated Community Hub. Ms Henderson said the federal government was providing certainty by delivering funding for the projects. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The projects will provide a much-needed jobs boost to communities across our region, and much needed community infrastructure. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This diverse range of projects will also provide a host of fantastic new opportunities.â&#x20AC;? She said that under the program, the three recipients â&#x20AC;&#x201C; City of Greater Geelong, Golden Plains Shire and Surf Coast Shire â&#x20AC;&#x201C; had six months to sign their funding agreements. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The four projects are ready to proceed and I am very much looking forward to seeing construction getting underway as soon as possible.â&#x20AC;?

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Protect the coast with a government grant BY JAMES TAYLOR COASTAL conservation Groups in Geelong, the Bellarine Peninsula and the Otways have been invited to apply for their share of $200,000 for projects to protect and enhance Victoria’s coastline. Polwarth MP Terry Mulder and South Barwon MP Andrew Katos said funding from the Coastcare Victoria Community Grants program was now open to volunteer coastal conservation groups to apply for up to $20,000. The program is open to applications that focus on works such as biodiversity and habitat protection, revegetation, weed and pest control, and community engagement. Projects funded in the October round included: • $9,075 to ANGAIR for woody weed control and

revegetation at Soapy Rocks in Anglesea • $12,980 to the Barwon Heads Golf Club Volunteer Group for invasive weed removal from coastal bushland perimeter of golf course and controlled burn site • $11,088 to the Friends of Queens Park to protecting ecological values through weed control at Queens Park in Lorne • $6,534 to Jan Juc Coast Action for controlling woody weeds at Rock Point, Jan Juc • $15,000 to Southern Otway Landcare Network for Sands Road dune rehabilitation • $9,810 to Torquay Coast Action Group for the enhancement and restoration of coastal moonah woodland at Fisherman’s Beach. “Thousands of Victorians do a fantastic job along the coast in volunteer groups such as Coastcare,

Landcare, foreshore committees of management, education providers and environmental groups,” Mr Mulder said. “The Coalition government’s funding towards the Coastcare Victoria Community Grants program helps groups take practical local action to protect and enhance coastal and marine environments.” Mr Katos said along with the $9 million investment into coast care protection, the program ensured the protection of critical habitat, the management of erosion and enhancement of knowledge about coastal protection in coastal communities. “These projects have left lasting benefits for coastal environments beyond the Bellarine and Surf Coast region, so that all Victorians can continue to enjoy their favourite coastal places.”

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St Bernard’s College year 9 student James Berry helps out with an ANGAIR Coastcare project.

No ifs, no butts in EPA litter crackdown BY JAMES TAYLOR

More than 90 per cent of littering fines issued this year were for cigarette butts. Photo: DARREN NOYES-BROWN

CIGARETTE butts will be the key focus of Environment Protection Authority (EPA) Victoria’s summer litter crackdown, with figures revealing about 25 bushfires in Victoria’s park and forests are caused every year by discarded butts. Launching its new mobile litter reporting site, epa.vic.gov.au/ reportlitter, on the first day of summer, EPA chief executive officer John Merritt revealed more than 90 per cent of the $3.5 million in fines issued for littering this year were for butts thrown from cars. He said the crackdown on litterers would continue over summer, as the fire

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in, supporting the Take 3 campaign that encourages anyone on a beach, waterway or in a coastal area to take three pieces of rubbish away with them when they leave. In the lead up to the campaign’s Surf Coast launch at Bells Beach, the council has placed Take 3 stickers on bins throughout coastal towns, with support from the Great Ocean Road Coast Committee. There is also a social media competition, encouraging school leavers to tag Instagram litter cleaning selfportraits with #take3 to win prizes. To report litterers, visit epa.vic.gov.au/ reportlitter or phone 1300 372 842.

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Property owner defends deck encroachment BY JAMES TAYLOR THE owner of a property with a deck that encroaches onto Anglesea’s Kuarka Dorla Reserve says she would never do anything to damage the environment. As reported in the Surf Coast Times on November 14, the Surf Coast Shire has proposed selling a 37-square metre section of land that adjoins 3/3 River Reserve Road to account for the deck. Property owner Robyn Paterson said the impression that she built the deck illegally and now

wanted to buy the land was inaccurate. “I purchased the property as is in late 2009, and the Section 32 document did not show any illegal buildings. The deck and house were built prior to my purchase. “A subsequent routine land survey conducted by the shire highlighted that the deck encroached onto the reserve. “I subsequently obtained an independent survey which verified the shire plan. “Over the past year I have been working personally with the shire, rather than employing a

solicitor, to resolve this problem.” She said the affected part of the reserve was an isolated portion at the top of a rise and during the time she had owned the property she had only ever seen kangaroos and birds in the area, never people. “The whole matter has upset me terribly as I am the first to defend the beautiful, fragile Anglesea environment and would never do anything to jeopardise what is so unique. “Unfortunately it is not only the deck that is a problem, as the house has been built so close to the reserve that if I am unable to purchase the tiny strip

of land there would be no access to enter the house from the back.” She invited anyone who wanted to view her property to contact her through the Surf Coast Times. Shire chief executive officer Stephen Wall said the planning application to enable the sale drew five objections and thus would be referred to the planning application or the council for a final decision. “Any sale of the land would also require public notification and an independent valuation of the land to be completed to determine an appropriate price.”

GOR works announced for Lorne BY JAMES TAYLOR

Sarah Henderson and Terry Mulder flank now Prime Minister Toby Abbott at the Great Ocean Road funding announcement prior to the federal election.

THE $50 million pledged to upgrade the Great Ocean Road is being rolled out, with works announced for a section of the road near Lorne. Almost two kilometres of road on the eastern outskirts of Lorne between Stony Creek and the roundabout and Deans Marsh Road, will be reconstructed to repair potholes and rough sections of pavement in the $1.2 million works, which are scheduled to begin next year. Corangamite federal member Sarah Henderson said the Great Ocean Road was visited by thousands of tourists from all over the world and it was vitally important that future generations were afforded the same opportunity. “About 5,000 vehicles drive on this road every day, and this number is expected to climb as the road continues to attract tourists from all over the world.

“We have worked with the community and VicRoads to select this location and are looking at other potential sites for road resurfacing works.” State Roads Minister Terry Mulder said both the state and federal governments were committed to the Great Ocean Road and had recognised that greater maintenance was required to address its condition and see it retain its national iconic status. “This location has been constantly pounded by traffic particularly when large events occur such as the Pier to Pub. “It is also a wetter area due to its proximity to the Otways and of course the ocean, which has degraded the road surface. “We are listening to the community and have just finished five community sessions where we asked for input into our planned works for the road. “It was refreshing to hear some great ideas about how we can preserve this road into the future.”

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December is often hailed “the lull before the storm”, but if this is going to be the lull then we’re in for one heck of a storm. The past week in Lorne has been as frantic as any and on the weekend the town played host to a cast of thousands for the Lorne Adventure Race. Now in its ninth year the event is Victoria’s biggest adventure race weekend and includes the Lorne Mini Adventure Race and the Lorne Junior Survivor which was held on the Saturday. The event held in perfect Lorne conditions boasted Olympian Michael Klim, Bondi Rescue lifeguards and array of other Olympic and International competitors but to me it was the participation of the locals that was of greatest interest. Not only to participate but to have outstanding success with a special mention to Alex Cleland and Jamey Kerr who took out 1st place in the male team category of the Lorne Mini Adventure Race on the Saturday. Whilst on successes I take this opportunity to congratulate all Lorne retailers and residents alike who took part in the recent Revitalise Retail – Streetlife project survey. Out of the ten “rural communities” surveyed ,including larger towns like Torquay, Lorne topped the list for the numbers that responded further re-enforcing our commitment to our “sense of place”. The first Annual General Meeting of the Committee for Lorne will be held on Wednesday the 18th of December at 4pm at Level 1, 136 Mountjoy Parade, Lorne. Its amazing how quickly our first year has passed and to ponder over our collective achievements is a great credit to the collaborative approach of the many organizations whose underpinning love of our town see a surging, renewed united direction. I had the pleasure to meet with Kate Sullivan the new Director for Planning and Environment at the Surfcoast Shire along with our local Councillor Clive Goldsworthy and it was a breathe of fresh air to hear her views on improving communication, efficiencies and customer service within the planning department. We wish Kate all the best in her new key role and I share a strong belief that Kate is just the person to make the change that is needed. It is with sadness that we said good bye to two very well known community people over the past week with the passing of Beryl Alsop and Alan Howie. Beryl who was in her 100th year, along with her late husband Bert, were an integral part of creating the fabric that is Lorne today. “Howie”, an iconic Separation Creek resident was a great contributor to the Lorne Football Club. To you both – RIP.

Point Grey Development – Now We Wait Last week, representatives of the Lorne Aquatic and Angling Club and the Committee for Lorne had the opportunity to meet with the committee members of the Great Ocean Road Coast Committee (GORCC) to reiterate concerns in relation to the Draft Plan for the redevelopment of Point Grey and to suggest alternative concepts more consistent with community aspirations. Both the Aquatic Club and Committee for Lorne have restated their concerns with regard to the proposed single building approach and have requested GORCC to consider leaving the Aquatic and Angling Club facilities in relatively the same position as now occupied. The photograph accompanying this article shows a possible concept developed by the Lorne Aquatic and Angling Club and presented to GORCC. It’s an alternative approach to the plan developed by GORCC’s consultants and more suitably addresses a significant community need; specifically, two buildings. There were only 4 of the 11 members of the Committee present for these presentations, which is unfortunate given the significance of this project and its potential impact upon so many people. At the conclusion of presentations, we were not provided with any information regarding what happens next. No next steps, no timeframe. And so we wait. This is now the second time in four years that GORCC had led the community down the path of redevelopment of Point Grey. The first attempt, carried out with much fanfare and the customary “community consultation” did not get further than a weighty document called the “Place Essence Report”. Now we’ve been through it all again. Not sure what GORCC has learnt through all this but the Committee for Lorne has learnt a couple of things: 1. GORCC sees itself as the custodians of the Victorian Coastal Strategy Plan and hides behind this document to justify its actions and decisions. Yet it seems that on many points GORCC is quite selective in its interpretation of this document particularly as to how it deals with the subject of community consultation. The following statements are drawn directly form the Victorian Coastal Strategy Plan: s h#OASTAL COMMUNITIES AND COASTAL BASED groups have a crucial role in coastal planning and management by contributing their time, local knowledge, expertise and being a part of the decision- making process.” s h%NSURE ONGOING AND MEANINGFUL COMMUNITY engagement and active involvement in planning, management and decision making.” We fail to see how the Draft Plan, or the comments

made to us subsequently, when discussing the Plan, reflects an understanding of this responsibility of GORCC 2. GORCC states that when it refers to community, it means the entire Victorian community not just the community of Lorne. We fail to see how addressing the needs of a population in excess of five million people should take precedence over the practical consideration of the use of the Point Grey precinct by the local community and the visitors who actually come to Lorne. There are aspects of the Plan that are just unworkable and demonstrate a lack of understanding of how Point Grey is used. It is frustrating that GORCC do not appear to want to listen and acknowledge these concerns. The Committee for Lorne has taken the step of requesting a meeting with the responsible Minister, Ryan Smith and last week, we articulated our concerns to him. It seems, that we are not alone in our view that having a Management Committee to oversee the management of the 40 or so kilometres of coast, all encompassed with the Surf Coast Shire, is not necessarily the best or most efficient way of achieving positive outcomes. A motion was passed at the recent meeting of the State Liberal Council to the effect that the Coalition government initiate a pilot for a more efficient management model of specific Victorian council reserves under the Coastal Management Act 1995, specifically the coastal corridor now under the management of GORCC. The community of Lorne, the Committee for Lorne which represents so many of Lorne’s community organisations and the Lorne Aquatic and Angling Club have been united in their condemnation of the Draft Plan for Point Grey and in their expression of a desire to see two buildings at Point Grey to more effectively serve the uses of community and visitors alike. We hope that GORCC will respond to the feedback provided and reconsider the current design for Point Grey. We hope they will take into consideration the points made be both Committee for Lorne and the detailed response provided by Lorne Aquatic and Angling Club at last week’s presentation to the Committee (well, 4 of them anyway). We hope they might give consideration to the alternative design presented by the Lorne Aquatic and Angling Club. In the meantime, we wait.

COMMUNITY PROFILE Marion and Barry Church have loved Lorne for a very long time! Barry since he started coming to the Lorne Hotel for family holidays aged 10, and Marion since she fell in love with Barry, with ‘Lorne coming as part of the package’! For the past 30 years their home in Gwynne Avenue has been their haven to be shared with family and friends. Following their retirement from Melbourne Grammar school in 1999, after very long and fulﬁlling careers as P.E teachers, life has become a whirlwind of fabulous fun and adventure – most of which has revolved around their beloved Lorne. Marion ﬁrstly popped up in the Lorne Newsagency with the Belzars for a couple of summers, after which both Marion and Barry moved into a enjoyable ‘new career’ behind the bar at the Lorne Golf Club, with Ro and Jo McDonald. Establishing the very popular Tom’s Bar and Bites’ at the Lorne Surf Club became their next exciting challenge, ensuring that surf club was able to offer wonderful hospitality to members and guests alike. Five years on they ‘retired’ again - only to reinvent themselves with Bunkers Bistro at the Lorne Golf Club, when the need arose for a renewed approach to service at the club. They were the volunteer co-ordinators for the inaugural Lorne Sculpture Exhibition and have remained in that role every second year for all four events. It’s their way of giving back to the town they love, and being involved with such a rich diversity of its people. CW

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Plaque honours town pioneer BY REBECCA LAUNER A PIONEER among the Indented Head community has been recognised for his contribution to the coastal town over many years. A plaque honouring Herbert Hague Lewis, who constructed the Batman Memorial and eight of the first boat sheds in the 1920s and 30s before he died in 1943, was unveiled last month. The plaque recognising Lewis as the builder of the Batman Memorial was unveiled on November 23, and stands adjacent to Batman Memorial. The unveiling came almost seven years after the Indented Head Community Association, on behalf of Herbert’s family, approached the Bellarine Bayside Foreshore Committee to construct the monument. Sadly, Herbert’s daughter Lynette Chambers died

aged 94, just months before the ceremony, but she knew her family’s request had finally been granted. Before she died, Ms Chambers shared some of her first memories of Indented Head, where she grew up on a farm, which ran between The Esplanade, McDonald Street and Ibbotson Street. She recalled her childhood when transport was by horse and cart or by Pigdon’s van – a T-model Ford, and when her parents took her to the beach to watch the Ozone being towed in to Indented Head. “It was a beautiful sight, watching the Ozone, fully outlined in lights, slowly coming towards us, and there was excitement in the crowd,” Ms Chambers recalled. “Suddenly, a storm blew up and the Ozone began to drag anchor, the captain panicked and rowed back out and let her down where she was.”

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The fire twirlers light up the sand. Photos: PETER MARSHALL

Torquay Festival up in flames Mrs Chambers’ family at the unveiling (L-R) Elspeth Chambers, Nicholas Chambers and Marianne Vessey. Photo: MICHAEL CHAMBERS

A SOLID crowd visited Torquay’s foreshore over the weekend for this year’s Torquay Festival, which ran from mid afternoon until dark. The annual event celebrating Torquay’s diverse community, culture, environment and arts didn’t let the hundreds of attendees down,

with the now famous fire twirlers and fireworks show again highlights. A host of musicians performed including the now ubiquitous Imogen Brough. Children’s entertainer Willow Star and comedy, circus and improvisation act Justin Sane also drew big crowds.

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Kiitos comes to Torquay BY TIFFANY PILCHER BARWON Headsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Maria Malakellis has turned another ugly duckling coastal building into a retail swan, opening her second Kiitos Living by Design store. This one is on Bell Street in Torquay. The former dilapidated retail space is now a visual feast of fashion, design, homewares, textiles and gifts for loved ones or yourself that will last a lifetime. The original Kiitos is located in an old Barwon Heads petrol station and Ms Malakellis decided it was time for a sister store in Torquay. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Torquay is more than ready for a store like this,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not just a replica of the Barwon Heads store, everything in here has been hand selected to suit the relaxed Torquay lifestyle.â&#x20AC;?

Kiitos is already stocked to the brim with carefully selected, iconic brands that have endured for decades. In store youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find Salt Water sandals, Marimekko clothing, homewares and textiles, Soludos espadrilles, Orla Kiely homewares and much more. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whatever people buy, whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s clogs, dresses, fabric or even just a mug, they will always get a quality product and a visual treat,â&#x20AC;? Ms Malakellis said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The function of good design is to be beautiful and make us feel good and the quality here is second to none. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re so excited to now be able to offer these products to Torquay.â&#x20AC;? Ms Malakellis is hosting an official opening celebration on December 13 at the store, 30 Bell Street, Torquay between 6pm and 8pm. Everyone is invited to pop in for champagne and some special surprises.

Red and yellow flags are flying at the beach BY JAMES TAYLOR

Maria Malakellis is thrilled to invite customers to her new Kiitos Living by Design store in Bell Street, Torquay.

THE red and yellow flags have been raised at all patrolled beaches across Victoria with the return of coastal life saving patrols for the 2013/14 summer season. Life Saving Victoria (LSV) manager life saving operations Greg Scott said thousands of life savers were back patrolling just in time for Water Safety Week, which ran from December 1-8. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We ask all beachgoers to take care of themselves and assist our life savers by swimming at the patrolled beaches, between the red and yellow flags. If our life savers canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see you, they canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t save you. While we encourage people to get outdoors and enjoy our coast, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s so important that people realise just how dangerous beaches can be â&#x20AC;&#x201C; even on those days of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;perfectâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; beach weather. Rip currents will occur at all beaches, even in bays. They are extremely dangerous and difficult to spot.â&#x20AC;? People have been urged to plan ahead: â&#x20AC;˘ check the weather conditions, including tides and swells for the beach you are visiting. Look out for any forecasted changes as they can

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Public entertainment called off in Lorne for New Year’s BY JAMES TAYLOR THE Surf Coast Shire has declared Lorne will have a low-key and family-oriented New Year’s Eve, with no public entertainment after the main fireworks are held at 9.30pm. The alcohol-free New Year’s Eve will include a zero-tolerance approach to anti-social behaviour, including drinking in public, taking glass into glass-free areas including the Lorne Foreshore, and illegal fireworks. The 9.30pm fireworks will be family-friendly and visible from most properties in Lorne, with extra security on hand around the Lorne foreshore. Torquay will also have its New Year’s Eve fireworks at 9.30pm. Booze buses and random breath testing will also operate on the Surf Coast over New Year’s Eve. Lorne ward councillor Clive Goldsworthy said the cancellation of public entertainment was

aimed at helping ensure a friendly, low-key New Year’s Eve in the town. “It is important that people can relax and enjoy welcoming in the New Year with family or friends in a safe and friendly atmosphere. “The scaling down of public entertainment is part of efforts from the council and emergency services to minimise any potential for anti-social behaviour and to ensure everyone can enjoy a friendly and peaceful start to 2014. “I also remind pet owners to ensure their animals are safe and secure in preparation for the 9.30pm fireworks and the remainder of the evening.” The lack of public entertainment in Lorne may be a reaction to the events of 2012’s New Year’s Eve, in which a teenage boy was stabbed in the chest at about midnight near the intersection of Mountjoy Parade and Grove Road. The 18-year-old was later flown to the Alfred Hospital.

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WorkCover shift to Geelong supported BY JAMES TAYLOR

Former Surf World directors (L-R) Simon Loone, Jack Finlay, Brett Ince, Melinda Stewart, Brooke Jaworski, and present director Craig Baird cut the cake. Photo: PETER MARSHALL

Celebrating 20 Years of Surfing Culture SURF World Museum in Torquay celebrated its 20th anniversary with the launch last week of a unique exhibition chronicling 20 years of surfing culture. Following the launch, Cr David Bell thanked the local community for its support of Surf World’s growth. “Many local residents have loaned items to Surf World Museum or donated items to help shape its permanent collection. “It was great to have the opportunity to recognise people who have been pivotal in the museum’s founding and operation, including Peter Troy, Vic Tantau and Allen Reed; former directors Jack Findlay, Brett Ince, Melinda Stewart, Brooke

Jaworski, Simon Loone and current director Craig Baird.” Surf Coast mayor Rose Hodge paid tribute to Surf World’s growth and its place as a cultural asset of the community. “Surf World is home to so many stories that are special to international surfing and to the Surf Coast community,” Cr Hodge said. “I encourage local residents to catch the 20 20 exhibition and celebrate this anniversary of our major cultural institution in style.” The 20 20 exhibition at the world’s largest surfing museum will feature material from Australia’s most successful competitive surfers, Layne Beachley and Mark Richards; who are both

multiple world champions. The exhibition also features a tribute to Kelly Slater as well as sections devoted to indigenous surfing, design, history, art and culture and other never before seen artefacts from the museum’s significant permanent collection. More than 14,000 people including thousands of school students visit the museum annually, with more than 40 per cent of visitors coming from overseas countries. The 20 20 exhibition will be on show over summer, finishing during May. Surf World will also run its International Film Festival over the Christmas/New Year period, with the program to be released shortly.

A PLEDGE to move the Victorian WorkCover Authority head office to Geelong now has bipartisan support, with the Opposition supporting last week’s proposal by the Coalition government. About 550 jobs would be relocated to Geelong, mostly in the administration and back office operations of WorkCover such as IT, finance, procurement, legal, payroll and human resources. Last week, Premier Denis Napthine said based on the relocation of other state government offices to regional centres, the shift was expected to generate more than $50 million per year in additional economic benefits for the Geelong region. “The relocation of WorkCover’s head office to Geelong, in combination with the national headquarters of National Disability Insurance Scheme and the TAC, will create a cluster of insurance and disability related services.” Shadow cabinet minister and Lara MP John Eren confirmed that Labor would move WorkCover to Geelong if it won office at next year’s election. Central Geelong Taskforce chair and Brownbill ward councillor Michelle Heagney welcomed news of the relocation. “The WorkCover head office would be a great boost to Central Geelong and build on our already considerable industry strengths and expertise in insurance, health and disability-related services,” she said. “The Central Geelong Taskforce is clear about the need to attract more people to the city centre, and an extra 550 workers would not only be a significant economic boost but help to create the bustle and life that characterises vibrant cities.” The Community and Public Sector Union has criticised the proposal, with secretary Karen Black saying it would force WorkCover employees to choose between their job and their family. “No analysis will have been done on where the workforce resides and experience says 80 per cent will not move and will be forced to take redundancy.”

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Aged care facility planned for Star of the Sea Village CATHOLIC Homes, owners and developers of the highly successful Star of the Sea retirement village in Horseshoe Bend Road in Torquay, have applied to the Surf Coast Shire for a planning permit to develop a 90-bed aged care facility in the south east corner of the site. The strategic direction to allow residents to age in place on the one site is similar to successful projects undertaken by Catholic Homes in Clayton, Pakenham and Bacchus Marsh. Star of the Sea Village sales manager Pip Walker said that some of the residents were reaching the stage where higher levels of care will soon become necessary. This enticing prospect of continuum of care has sparked a strong interest in the village in recent times. A fully integrated aging in place facility provides a wonderful opportunity to village residents to transition from retirement living to aged care as seamlessly as possible. The state-of-the-art, purpose-built Aged Care Facility will also open to the broader community, welcoming all people from diverse cultures, nationalities and faiths. Catholic Homes is very proud to offer this unified approach to retirement living and is pleased that they are able to support the senior community as their care needs increase. Star of the Sea Village is located at 1 Headland Drive, Torquay and is open for inspection seven days a week. For further information please phone village manager Pip Walker on 5264 3600 or visit staroftheseavillage.com.au.

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Residual risk of Fundraising sandtrooper troops through region bushfire falls BY ALI DEANE

BY JAMES TAYLOR THE chance of a major bushfire in the Barwon Otway region is expected to drop to 50 per cent or less over the next two years, according to the latest Victorian Bushfire Risk Profiles. Last week, the state government released details on its fuel management profiles for 2012-13, which contain details on the inherent risk of a bushfire in different places across the state. The residual risk of a bushfire in the Barwon Otway region peaked in the early 1980s at about 90 per cent – and the predictions were proven correct with the Ash Wednesday bushfires – before falling to about 30 per cent in 1984 and steadily rising to hit about 85 per cent in 2002. Planned burning over the past decade appears to have been a great success, with residual risk dropping from about 80 per cent in 2003 to about 60 per cent this year and to less than 50 per cent by 2015 if conditions are favourable. The risk profiles also show that planned burning of highly treatable public land reduces the region’s minimum residual risk to 20 per cent, much lower than other landscapes. This indicates that the highly treatable public land plays an important role in the spread and impacts of major bushfires. Incorporating private land burning could reduce this theoretical minimum to below 10 per cent. Minister for Environment and Climate Change Ryan Smith said the state government was evolving its approach to managing bushfire risk to maximise the safety of Victorian communities. “We’ve now using advanced computer modelling to develop the first Victorian Bushfire Risk Profile report to indicate how much bushfire risk there is in a particular area before and after planned burning and bushfires. “Victorians need to take action to address risks around private property by clearing weeds and removing firewood, rubbish and other fuel.”

FORMER serviceman and Melbourne father Scott Loxley set off on foot in his Sandtrooper Star Wars costume to help sick kids a month ago. After a successful trip around Tasmania, Loxley made his way through Geelong in pelting rain last Thursday, to be greeted by sun on Friday as he walked into Torquay and continued down the Great Ocean Road. Loxley is only at the start of his 18-month solo mission, Storming around Australia, to raise money for the Monash Children’s Hospital, but the driven father of one said he was feeling good and there had been no issues so far. “It’s going slowly, but I did Tassie in under two weeks, so I’m pretty happy with that. I’ll be walking roughly 15,000 kilometres, and usually I stop each day wherever 50 kilometres takes me.” Loxley is pushing a lightweight trolley with supplies including a tent, solar panels and a radio to break the monotony, and expects to go through 15 pairs of runners. He said it was easy after overseas work assignments, where he had to carry a 50 kilogram pack. “It’s simply that I can do it, so I should do it. “I was discharged from the army in 2011, and this was something I was always going to do. It’s been in the works for a couple of years, I didn’t expect it to grow into this, but it’s for the kids in hospital, and I always wanted to give back.” Loxley’s aim is to raise awareness for kids battling illness and raise $100,000 for the Monash Children’s Hospital, which provides care for over 30,000 children every year and is being rebuilt in 2014. “People stop with drinks to help me, and with donations and well wishes. I’m winning straight away, and the hospital’s winning.” Loxley has raised $1,338 so far, and is looking forward to going on a honeymoon with his wife he married the week before he set off, when he completes his mission in approximately 18 months. To support Loxley’s Storming around Australia head to his Everyday Hero page give.everydayhero.com/au/ scott_MCH or his Facebook page for more information.

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Surf Coast Secondary College open for inspection BY ALI DEANE

Assistant principal Nick Lynch (left), principal Scott Diamond (right) and students Cooper and Scarlett in front of the new Surf Coast Secondary College standing in one of the courtyards.

CONSTRUCTION of the new state-of-theart Surf Coast Secondary College in North Torquay is officially complete, and on Monday the keys were handed over, right on schedule. The new campus will cater to approximately 400 students from years 7-12 in 2014, and it is not hard to see why it is being labelled the most contemporary secondary college in Victoria. Modern design, flexible open learning spaces, various specialist wings, theatrettes, wireless infrastructure, student courtyards, an outdoor amphitheatre, gym and sporting facilities, hydronic heating and architecturally designed natural cooling, plus stylish landscaping is what students can look forward to next year. The new school was designed by Suters Architects and was built by construction firm Ireland Brown. Principal Scott Diamond said he was blown away with how special it looked. “The builders, architects and team have done a great job,” Mr Diamond said. “To get it finished on time and looking so good, I’m blown away. “The finish, the design of the spaces, the facilities, the position and the landscaping, we couldn’t ask for a better outcome.” Mr Diamond said the new school was designed with views in mind, and it fits in

really well with the Surf Coast. “We have 14 new staff, 30-35 year 12 students and we have added an extra year 9 class for next year, which is a great sign, and we are still taking enrolments. “The new school can cater to 950, and there is plenty of scope for growth. “We’ve waited a long time for a secondary school in Torquay, so it’s hard to express the significance of this day. “It’s a great setup, we can’t wait to move in, and it will be great to share it with people on the community open night.” Surf Coast Secondary College’s Scarlett von Brandenstein who will be stepping up into year 8 next year said she was very excited about moving over to the new campus. “We’ll feel more mature, and it’s great because it is bigger; it will feel like going to a new school.” Cooper Willingham said he liked the whole idea of the new buildings and more open spaces. Final landscaping works and finishing touches are being completed, and furniture will be going in this week. The new Surf Coast Secondary College will be open for inspection to the community on December 19, 4pm-7pm. For more information or to discuss enrolment phone 5261 6633 or go to surfcoastsecondarycollege.vic.edu.au.

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Good work on prison project recognised BY JAMES TAYLOR A PROJECT in the Geelong region where Indigenous offenders and prisoners helped preserve traditional land has been recognised at this year’s Corrections Victoria Community Work Partnership Awards. The awards recognise the huge range of programs Corrections Victoria undertakes every year across the state to benefit the community. The Wathaurong Traditional Land Environmental Conservation project was the joint winner in the Best Project Involving Diversity, Indigenous and Aged Offenders/Prisoners category and runner-up

in the Educational Institution/Educational Programs category. It encouraged Indigenous offenders and prisoners on community-based orders to work with Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative to help conserve Wurdi Youang, an ancient Aboriginal stone arrangement near Little River. Department of Justice Barwon South West acting regional director Len Norman said Indigenous offenders and prisoners had completed a considerable amount of conservation and land management work. “The offenders completed work such as fencing, and planting vegetation and trees in order to

conserve the traditional site.” Since the project began in 2011, offenders have built three kilometres of fencing, including around the stone arrangement for protection from disturbance, while also eradicating about 365 hectares of weeds. “The project gives Indigenous offenders an opportunity to contribute to the Aboriginal community, as well as obtain qualifications relating to the work undertaken in the project,” Mr Norman said. He said it was a remarkable example of the wider benefits of work partnerships, with broad reaching improvements to the lives of communities

and offenders alike. Other projects and people from the region recognised at this year’s awards were the Borough of Queenscliffe Conservation Program, the GDP Industries Waste Management and Recycling Program, the Building Stronger Corangamite Communities project, and Colin Kelly from the St Vincent de Paul Society. Not-for-profit groups interested in forming a community work partnership should contact their local prison or regional Community Correctional Services Community Work office. For more information, head to corrections.vic.gov.au.

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Lions summer raffle launched

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BY JAMES TAYLOR EVERYONE loves a good raffle over the Christmas break, and the Torquay Lions Club opened the book for its 2013/14 summer raffle earlier this week. Volunteers from the club set up outside the Bendigo Bank branch on Gilbert Street for the first time on Tuesday morning, and had sold about half a dozen tickets when the Surf Coast Times visited half an hour later. Torquay Lions Club member Alan Douglas said ticket sales were originally meant to start on Monday, but heavy rain postponed the start of the annual raffle to the following day. First prize in the raffle is a Weber family barbeque worth $900, including gas bottle, cover and brush set. Second prize is a 21-inch Sharp flatscreen television worth $500. Bendigo Bank Torquay branch manager Robert Harris has hosted the raffle outside his bank for four to five years, and said he always made a point of buying the first ticket every year. Mr Douglas said the raffle typically sold between 3,000-4,000 tickets. The proceeds will be combined with other funds raised by the Lions Club over the year through events such as sausage sizzles, for a total pool of between $30,000-50,000. Mr Douglas said community organisations such as surf life saving clubs and junior football clubs could then make an application for a grant, which could be as much as several thousand dollars. Tickets for the summer raffle – $2 each or three for $5 – will be sold until January 25 and be drawn at Taylor Park, Torquay at 10am on Australia Day, January 26. Head to torquayau.lionwap.org where results will be published.

Robert Harris and Alan Douglas show off the first prize in this year’s Torquay Lions Club summer raffle. Photo: JAMES TAYLOR

COLAC Otway Shire will speak to the organisers of the Great Victorian Bike Ride after the community expressed concern about traffic management during the event. An event debrief with all stakeholders will occur in the new year and chief executive officer Rob Small said the meeting would be an opportunity to discuss all aspects of the ride, including road safety. Mr Small said the event brought more than 5,000 people to the shire over two days and provided significant economic and tourism benefits. However, he said the community had expressed genuine concerns about road safety, which the council would follow up. “This will be an opportunity to not just talk about the event’s successes, but about how traffic management and safety can be improved when the event returns to the Otway hinterland in six years’ time.”

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Landslide alarm Dear Editor, I have been a resident of Torquay for over 17 years, and have read, with alarm, the Surf Coast Times front page story “Landslide” about the state government’s plan to initiate a pilot with the view of transferring management of the Great Ocean Road Coast Committee (GORCC) to the Surf Coast Shire. To hand over such a beautiful area of our coast to the shire, to my mind, is fraught with danger. When we moved to Torquay we found ourselves members the Save Taylor Park group, as the Surf Coast Shire were contemplating taking over the park for development. The take over attempt was only dropped when the Surf Coast Shire found out that Taylor Park was not theirs to take over in the first place, it being under control of the old foreshore committee, and belonging to the people of Torquay. It does not take any great leap of the imagination to see that if the Surf Coast Shire becomes the new owners of Taylor Park, which is now part of GORCC, that this valuable piece of real estate will become an easy way to make money for the shire. It only takes approval from the state minister for a subdivision to take place and our nightmare will become a reality. Therefore, those who have the oversight of any pilot study, should make sure that legislation is framed in such a way as to make it absolutely impossible for any group to take possession of coastal land. John Adams Torquay

A foolish bit of public policy Dear Editor, The news the Liberal Party wants to abolish the Great Ocean Road Coast Committee (GORCC) and give management of Victoria’s most used coastal area to the shire would be a very foolish bit of public policy in my opinion. While there is no doubt GORCC has not always got things right and sometimes got behind on

projected timetables, the track record overall is in fact impressive, including: • significantly improving the quality of the 37 kilometres of coastal vegetation and reducing weed threats, through the ground-breaking Coastal Conservation and Land Management Plan (that won Victoria’s Premier Coastal Award) • finally getting the public caravan parks in Lorne and Torquay on a sustainable financial footing, including upgrading the utilities infrastructure and amenities blocks • building large sections of the Surf Coast Walk • building the award winning Voss’s car park kiosk • rebuilding the Fishermans Beach facility to include public access • funding the development of the Torquay Yacht Club • development of the Split Point master plan • managing the rebuilding of Lorne Pier • a myriad of improvements to coastal pathways, disability access and beach accesses. Also, securing much greater revenues for coastal works, particularly getting the Erskine House income dedicated to the coast, has been very important. It is perhaps not surprising the initiative to abolish GORCC has been initiated from Lorne, where I agree GORCC’s performance has not been terrific. The foreshore area is overdeveloped without a clear plan, although a tremendous amount of work is going into getting things right at Point Grey. But to the people calling for blood, I’d say careful what you wish for. Would you really substitute the group of passionate and highly skilled people that currently run GORCC (for no financial remuneration) and hand it over to the shire who’s staff and budget is already groaning under enormous “community growth pressures”? I’d stick with a board of management and staff who are totally focused on, and dedicated to, the goal of getting the best for our coast, beaches and caravan parks. This Surf Coast coastline and Great Ocean Road beaches and foreshore need their own management body to make sure this unique coastline is protected. (GORCC founding committee member) Joe Taylor Torquay

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A meeting with GORCC Recently, I attended a meeting with the Great Ocean Road Coast Committee (GORCC) executive regarding the controversial Point Grey Draft Plan. Naively, I imagined that GORCC wanted to learn about the Lorne community’s position and were interested in what we had to offer. This was far from the truth of the matter. Entering the meeting room, I was surprised to see that only four of the 11 members had turned up. The chairman opened proceedings by announcing that we would have to be brief because our allotted time had been curtailed. It soon became clear this exercise was a charade and that GORCC was merely complying with their required need to “consult” with the community as part of their charter. They did not even pretend to be listening to the presentation. For example, one member newly appointed to the committee spent most of the time during the presentation texting her babysitter to say she would be running late. Another member left the room before the presentation was completed. Why? This member had studiously declined to look at the slide show which was part of the presentation as well. So there were two members who appeared to be listening and watching the visual material. And then the chairman tersely interrupted the closing address to put an end to proceedings. This was a slap in the face. The whole exercise was a whitewash, pure and simple. The disdainful attitude and outright rudeness of these people was as unanticipated as it was insulting. Doug Williams Lorne

Ocean Grove Park Dear Editor, Like most people in Ocean Grove, I value the Ocean Grove Park. In fact, I regularly take my three young grandchildren there to play. The park also played a large part in my family life when my four adult sons were much younger. My grandchildren call it the

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coffee park as we normally call in to Napona on the way to pick up a coffee for nan. That said, I have no intention of jeopardising the park as public open space, and I am committed to protect its current usage and environmental value for future generations. Council’s intent to accept ownership of the park from Trust for Nature is based on three premises. Firstly, legal documentation will be in place that protects the park from any future development except those already on foot – the transfer of the cenotaph to the southern side of the park and the construction of the performance space. Secondly, the clearly articulated desire of Trust for Nature to hand over the park to council. And finally, Greater Geelong council’s ability to fund the performance space, which has been the subject of discussions between council, Ocean Grove Park Inc and the wider community for three to four years. Council supported the Ocean Grove Park Association with funding to develop their business case and detailed design some years ago. That work has been completed and the performance space will cost over $1 million to construct. All permits and authorisations are in place. An allocation of $200,000 towards construction of the performance space was made in council’s 2013/14 budget, subject to the park being transferred to council ownership. That funding will be withdrawn if the park does not become a council asset. Other funding has been secured via the state government’s “Putting Locals First” program ($500,000) the Ocean Grove Community Enterprise ($150,000) and the OG Park Association’s own funds. Discussions are on foot with the park’s owners Trust for Nature and the president of Ocean Grove Park Inc Colin Atkins. All parties want to make sure there is a covenant or memorandum of understanding that maintains the park as public open space for future generations. We will continue to negotiate with Trust for Nature in good faith. Matters concerning the members of Ocean Grove Park Inc are an internal matter for them. Cr Jan Farrell Ocean Grove

The river’s needs Dear Editor, The last thing the Anglesea River needs right before summer is a further opening of the mouth (“Inaction could leave acid river sore for summer”, Surf Coast Times, December 5). The river has been flowing out almost constantly since the several openings in winter and is now about 40 or 50 centimetres below its “normal” depth. The acidity and the water table discussion are two separate issues. This constant outflow may have saved our car tyres from getting wet, it may or may not have saved the road from deterioration, but it has not apparently changed the water acidity. Tidal water cannot “flush” the source of the acid input well upstream. The input continues. A further lowering of the outlet will further lower the river level. For summer we need a river, even if it is not a very healthy one. Watching the wide river retreating almost to the jetty has been a worrying sight to daily observers. I ask the responsible authorities to give us a public and detailed explanation in the press of the current state of the river (height and acidity) and the management plan. Let’s hope they can keep enough water at least to look pleasant for our visitors, to allow at least for canoeing, boating and the historic New Year’s Day regatta. Amanda Mitchell Anglesea

‘Twas soggy ever thus Dear Editor, Lea Quail (“Anglesea River Disquiet”, Letters, December 5) has raised the subject of excess water in the Anglesea River and the possibility of the Great Ocean Road washing away and causing road accidents – so far this has not actually happened. The flooding of this area is not connected to the river. Excess water has always been associated with the Anglesea region. The first travellers to this spot

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called it Swampy Creek for that very reason – it was a swamp! All along what is now our grassy riverbank, that stretch of the Great Ocean Road and the properties along its western verge, was swampland. The site where the service station and motel stand now was known as Noble’s Swamp. The swamp continued up into Coogoorah Park and still exists as proof of the true nature of our area. There were springs and watering holes where the Lions Village (Sirovilla) is today – Cobb and Co watered their horses at this location. The backyard of a property in Noble Street subsided dramatically overnight about 40 years ago! Plus there are sink holes opening up all over town and not just near the river. So there’s not much we can do about our soggy environment. It has been forever thus. Melva Stott Anglesea

Spring Creek questions Dear Editor, Regarding “Community support for C66” (Letters, December 5), which I found to be full of emotive, unsupported motherhood statements. How is Spring Creek Valley “rare and unique”? It has been developed, cleared and farmed like much of the land across the shire for 150-plus years. Yes, it probably does provide habitat for many birds and animals, including rabbits, foxes and feral cats. How will stopping the development of this part of Spring Creek valley protect and maintain the unique character of Torquay and the Great Ocean Road when Torquay North tracks on with suburban development, old Torquay disappears under units and 1 Great Ocean Road now has a massive resort? Waterways? There is only Sping Creek in Spring Creek Valley. I believe that any development in the 1K West area would have stormwater and be sewered, unlike Bellbrae which is soon to be subdivided with no stormwater. Here, run off near septic tanks near the head of Spring Creek during very wet winters may be a problem.

As for significant risk to human life as a hot summer approaches, if you choose to live in a high risk area you plan for it and live with the risk. As for sufficient land supply, not everyone wants to live in a on top of their neighbours, some may wish to live on larger blocks with some space, trees, the creek and green areas around them. I believe this is what is planned, should 1K West be developed. David Fredericks Bellbrae

Freedom from fracking Dear Editor, On behalf of Frack Free Geelong/Surf Coast/ Bellarine/Moriac/Deans Marsh, I would like to congratulate both the Surf Coast Shire and Barwon Water for their recent public statements of concern about the negative impacts which they believe the exploration and extraction of unconventional gas will have in our area. The question now remains, how do the City of Greater Geelong Council and Barwon Health view this practice? With this in mind, we have invited representatives from both organisations to a public meeting which will be held at the Trades Hall in Geelong on this Thursday (December 12). This meeting will start at 7pm. Everyone who wants to know more about this potentially destructive industry should attend. Anthony Gleeson Newtown 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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Country risk takers under the microscope NEW Transport Accident Commission (TAC) research has revealed why some young country drivers habitually take risks on regional roads. The study examined the behaviours and attitudes of 92 country drivers with poor driving histories, including repeat speeding offenders, drink drivers and others who had received a licence suspension or disqualification in the past. Among the key findings was that many speed on country roads because they think they know the roads and irresponsibly drink drive when they feel that there is no other way to get home. Risky drivers aged 19 to 35 in three regional municipalities – Cardinia, Mitchell and Golden Plains shires (taking in part of the Ballarat area) – each took part in two focus groups held six months apart. They were questioned about their driving habits and attitudes towards road safety. TAC chief executive officer Janet Dore said the study focussed on regional drivers because vehicle occupants were three times more likely to be killed and 40 per cent more likely to be seriously injured on regional roads than in Melbourne. Ms Dore said the commission regularly conducted research into risky behaviour in order to effectively target public education campaigns and plan road safety programs.

“Unfortunately too many country drivers still feel that they can ignore road safety laws. This research helps the TAC have a better understanding of how we can change these attitudes. “This research was not about determining the extent of risky driving across the state, it was more about talking to the people who we know take risks and finding out what makes them tick.” In the first round of focus groups, 67 per cent of males stated that within the past six months they had driven over the legal alcohol limit. That figure had decreased to 61 per cent when the second session was held in May this year. Females were significantly less likely to drink drive, with 33 per cent saying they had driven under the influence in the six months before the first focus group, decreasing to 19 per cent by May this year. In the first sessions, 49 per cent of all respondents stated they speed in 100 kilometres per hour zones “often”, with 31 per cent saying they did it “occasionally”. By the second focus group speeding had reduced, with 34 per cent doing it often and 53 per cent doing it occasionally. Ms Dore said it was encouraging that the process of discussing the potential consequences

of their risky driving during the first round of focus groups had appeared to result in a decrease in risky behaviour by the second round. “It does demonstrate how encouraging people to think about how their actions can cause serious

injuries or death can work to curtail their risk-taking behaviour,” she said The table below summarises the most common reasons participants gave for risky driving.

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• I know the roads well • Running late

Exceeding Speed limit by 30km/h +

• For fun • Because I drive a high-performance car

Drink driving

• There is no other way to get home • I’m a good driver and in control despite of alcohol consumption

Drug driving

• Because I’m the nominated driver • To stay awake after a late night

Mobile phone use

• It’s the only time I can make phone calls when I’m busy • I don’t want to miss a call

Driving on suspended licence

• Need to get to and from work • Public transport not available

Drive without seatbelt

• Not in the habit • They’re uncomfortable

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ANYONE looking to register their shiny new boat should get in quick or risk missing out in the lead-up to the Christmas holiday period. VicRoads regional director William Tieppo said that in the weeks leading up to Christmas, the VicRoads Customer Service Centres in Geelong, Colac, Warrnambool, Portland and Hamilton always experienced a boom in new registrations of cars, trucks, motorcycles, boats and trailers. “Most locals wouldn’t be aware that our offices take bookings from all over the state. With the increase in demand, we find that at this time of year people need to allow up to two weeks to book an appointment. In the lead up to Christmas registration appointments can double, so our message is book now to avoid disappointment.” While VicRoads sees a significant increase in registrations generally, the real spike is in the registration of boats due to the proximity of offices in south-western Victoria to popular holiday spots on lakes, waterways and the coast.

VicRoads is encouraging new boat owners to register their boat before Christmas.

“Despite the offices’ attempts to accommodate this increase in bookings, this alone does not guarantee a registration appointment,” Mr Tieppo said. “If you plan to hit the water in that new boat or jet ski or take that road trip to visit family, then get in early to make sure it’s registered and able to be

enjoyed over Christmas. “The overwhelming message is ‘make a booking’ as members of the local community can’t assume they’ll be able to register their vehicle simply by turning up to a Customer Service Centre.” To register at VicRoads phone 131 171.

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Don’t forget your letter to Santa BY JAMES TAYLOR IT’S beginning to feel a lot like Christmas, so it’s time for children across Geelong and the Surf Coast to put pen to paper and write their letter to Santa. Last Christmas, Australia Post delivered more than 150,000 letters to Santa, which all received personal replies, and children are again being encouraged to post their Christmas wish lists ahead of his busiest night of the year. Australia Post executive general manager of retail services Christine Corbett, said that like previous years, Australia Post expected a huge number of letters to be sent to Santa in the lead up to Christmas. “Nothing compares to the excitement of a child when they receive a reply from Santa and we love being a part of that connection. “Christmas is our busiest time and Australia Post is committed to ensuring that all letters and deliveries make it to their destination.” Wish lists can be sent to Santa, North Pole, 9999. Don’t forget to put a 60c stamp on the front of the envelope and your name and address on the back so that Santa knows where to send his reply. Letters can be posted at any Australia Post red street posting box or at any Australia Post retail outlet. Parents, teachers and children are also encouraged to check out Australia Post’s Santa Mail website at auspost.com.au/education/ santamail, which includes letter writing tips,

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Christmas education resources, activities and interactive games. Santa and his helpers are getting busy so remember that the sooner you send your letter ahead of Christmas, the sooner Santa can send a response. Australia Post retail outlets throughout Geelong and the Surf Coast have extended trading hours during the week and at weekends right up until Christmas Eve and also stock a wide range of gift ideas.

Join the good work of Operation Santa BY JAMES TAYLOR COMMUNITY welfare agencies are bracing for a huge increase in service demands over the festive period, but people in the Geelong region have been encouraged to help everyone enjoy the holiday through the Uniting Care Christmas Appeal. The non-government service provider estimates that more than 2.6 million people live below the poverty line, including 575,000 children. Uniting Care Victoria and Tasmania director Charles Gibson said many experiencing hardship were worried about basic provisions, making gifts for their children unattainable luxuries. “As we busy ourselves preparing for family gettogethers many are left to fall further through the cracks of our communities. “We launched the Uniting Care Christmas Appeal, Operation Santa, because we believe all children should know a happy Christmas. “This includes a gift so they can feel the same as everyone else.” To help, go to the Operation Santa tree at any Target or Target Country store, take a gift tag from the tree and donate a gift for someone in need. You can also donate a gift card by selecting a dollar amount tag from the tree and taking it to any Target store register, where a team member will organise the donation. In its 22nd year Operation Santa is again set to reach children, teenagers and older people across the country – who, without the support of the community, would not receive a gift this Christmas. Uniting Care and Target have collected more than 1.8 million gifts over that time, with 31,015 gifts and $116,530 worth of gift cards donated at Target and Target Country stores across the country last year. Operation Santa began on November 4 and runs until December 23. Online donations can be made by heading to operationsanta.org.au.

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THE perfect accompaniment to a delicious craft beer is great live music and The Great Australian Beer Festival has both. The festival will be held at Geelong Racecourse on February 1 and organisers have just announced a musical lineup that’s as fresh and Australian as the beer that will be flowing on the day. Sublime singer-songwriter Owl Eyes will be leading the charge with her hugely popular progressive pop tracks. Owl Eyes, also known as Brooke Addamo, hails from Werribee and consistently intrigues audiences with her exceptional ability to walk the fine line between light and shade. Addamo is now unrecognisable from her days as an Australian Idol finalist in 2008 with hit indie singles including “Closure”, “Raiders” and a guest spot on Illy’s “It Can Wait”. She’ll be joined by Triple J Award nominees Tigertown, who are cementing themselves as one of the country’s most exciting new bands. Tigertown’s popularity has exploded with them gaining airplay on Triple J and support shows with Husky, Matt Corby, Founds, Charlie Mayfair and Emma Louise. Soul sensation and leading lady of the ARIA nominated The Bamboos, Kylie Auldist will thrill crowds with her seven-piece funk and soul orchestra, The Glenroy Allstars.

Local artists Murdena, The Evening Cast, The Kite Machine and Spyndrift will also take the stage and Bendigo’s remarkable pop sensation Grim Fawkner rounds out the lineup. These fine musicians will provide the soundtrack to what is sure to be a rollicking summer's day in Australia’s biggest alfresco craft beer garden. As well as the fantastic entertainment, artisan brew fans can indulge in a journey of sipping, sampling and tasting the 150 craft beers and ciders on offer at the festival. Take advantage of the huge range and test out some new local brews or something from the far flung corners of the country. If beer isn’t your thing, there will also be an excellent selection of ciders and wine available. While you’re at it, treat yourself to the region’s best gourmet food on offer and a variety of free seminars ranging from how to taste beer, matching it with cheeses through to everything you ever wanted to learn about home brewing. The Great Australian Beer Festival will be held at Geelong Racecourse on February 1. There are several ticket types on sale to suit everyone from accompanied 13-17 year olds through to group bookings. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit gabfgeelong. com.au.

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Aix marks the spot with Rosé SUMMER is here (kinda), and to celebrate let’s all get on the rosé revolution - viva la Rosé, I say! In fact, I’m starting to think that maybe, just maybe, is rosé becoming the new Sauvignon Blanc? That might sound a little over-optimistic but it’s getting harder to argue against as we see the popularity of this versatile wine style gain a following here over the last few years as more and more wine and food lovers make the pilgrimage to Mediterranean meccas such as Provence in France. From Cannes to St Tropez, they hoover the stuff up especially over lunch, and it’s this idyllic atmosphere and approach that has really struck a chord with people. More and more we are seeing an acceptance of rosé as a drink of choice for wine lovers and with summer in our midst, now is definitely the right time to enjoy a glass or two of a cool, crisp dry rosé as an aperitif, with a light lunch or some seafood. In Australia, rosé wines are generally either red cordial-like in colour, fresh, and fruity, or lean to the other end of the scale where the more food friendly style is dry, pale and savoury. The sweeter styles initially were all the rage but now thankfully as our palates become more sophisticated, we’re seeing a shift towards the more dryer and savoury styles. If you haven’t yet succumbed to the delightful charms of a rosé, then here are some reasonably priced wines from the home of rosé – Provence – that will definitely whet your appetite... oui?

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Fall down The Village’s arty rabbit hole BY TIFFANY PILCHER

THE unsung hero of the Falls Music and Arts Festival is back and wackier than ever. Tucked away behind one of the campsites, The Village is a mini festival within a festival, bursting with its own colourful lineup of fascinating performers, installations and music. Some of the diverse acts and activities this year include hip-hop yoga sessions, biscuit readings, 10 minute dance parties, magic shows and interpretive dance contests. There will even be a Swiss “Latinobilly” cowboy performing country-trash and fake tattooing audiences with a permanent marker attached to a drill. The Falls Fiesta will also be back, with dancing, costumes and a huge parade through the festival with puppets and sculptures created in The Village. The Village curator Iain Pidd spent the last year

scouring the world for the most entertaining and creative performers for the program. “We try to make it somewhere you can chill out and maybe have your mind blown at the same time,” he said. “The Falls community has really embraced it, you aren’t just going to a music concert, you’re going to have a deeper cultural experience.” With such a unique variety of performances and activities on offer, Mr Pidd said it’s something everyone should experience first-hand. “Come and expect the unexpected, come with your eyes open and you’ll see performances that will delight, surprise and sometimes even shock you. “It’s not pristine, it’s not the Opera House and it’s always really, really interesting.” The Falls Music and Arts Festival in Lorne is sold out but there are still tickets available for the Marion Bay event. For more information and the full line-up, head to fallsfestival.com.au.

Domaine Ott Aix en Provence Rosé 2012 ($30) A more serious style for sure: some would even go as far to say that it’s the star of Provence. It’s a great wine that’s definitely true, showing greater clarity, depth of flavour and complexity with bright, fresh fruit compote and a swirling savoury edge to the bouquet, yet it’s the beautiful, weight, purity and texture on the palate that sets this apart from the pack. A classic

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Young rockers on the rise BY ALI DEANE MANY great things begin at high school – first love, career choices, lifelong friendships and sweet bands. The journey of Geelong rockers Where’s Joss? started two years ago, and although its members are still in school, they’ve been hitting every major pub on the Surf Coast and Bellarine this year. Geelong College’s Joss Russell, Harry Booth, James Fitzpatrick and Julian Kenny launched the band at Geelong’s pub venues back in 2011. Despite the workload of year 11, Where’s Joss? has enjoyed a packed schedule through November and this summer is set to be even bigger. From small gigs playing covers to opening for Ross Wilson at Portarlington’s Harvest ‘n’ Graze Festival this summer, a slot on the Heineken Main Stage at the Australian Open and an appearance at St Kilda Festival, the future is looking bright for Where’s Joss?. “When everyone’s dancing we really get into it. We get a few friends come along to some of the venues, but next year when everyone turns 18, it’ll be a lot more packed,” lead singer and keyboardist Joss Russell said. “We played to a huge crowd at Bellarine Estate during Toast to the Coast recently, and every single

person was up dancing, it was such a good time.” Where’s Joss? takes influence from bands like the Foo Fighters, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Pink Floyd, and although they’re known for their party covers, their own material has been receiving widespread local acclaim and airplay on Triple M. “We’ve moved from just hoping to play well, to entertaining. We were so nervous and self-conscious at our first gigs. “We can entertain a lot with covers, especially if the crowd knows the songs. The thing about original work is when you perform it, you’re putting yourself out there, you write a lot about your own experiences. “We made the transition into making our own music, taking elements of the bands we like. “We’re really enjoying it, we’ve gotten good reactions, so it’s been exciting. “This year we focused on our music a lot, we’ll be focused on our Year 12 next year, but that won’t mean less gigs.” Be sure to check out Where’s Joss? this summer at a venue near you. December 26 Joss hits the Lorne Hotel solo, December 29 the full band will be at Grand Pacific Hotel Lorne, and January 1, they play Angasi Portarlington. Head to wheresjoss.angasi.com.au or find them on Facebook for more show dates.

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Settle in and sing out at Lorne carols BY TIFFANY PILCHER IT’S time to warm up your vocal chords and round up the family for Carols on the Lorne on Saturday night. The annual community carols will be held in the grounds of St Cuthbert’s Church, Mountjoy Parade, Lorne from 6.30pm. Geelong’s Tim Edwards will act as MC with Imogen Brough, Lorne Aireys Inlet P-12 College choir and other local and visiting acts performing throughout the evening. There will also be a Lion’s Club sausage sizzle from 6.30 to 7.30, face painting and a live nativity scene. Lorne Lions Club president Stephen Hishon said he is looking forward to bringing families and friends

together for a fun night of singing and celebrations. “The Lions Club and the combined churches have worked very hard again this year to put together a fantastic performance for the whole community to enjoy. “We’re delighted with the calibre of the performers this year and we’re sure everyone will have some fun singing along with the traditional carols as well as a few newer songs. “It’s a great quality event that will lead people into the festive season and get the community thinking about art, carols and the community.” Safety candles will be available for a gold coin donation and those attending are encouraged to bring a picnic rug and their singing voices.

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Creative wares, tunes and taste bud tempting fare BY ALI DEANE

Find the perfect Christmas gift at the Cowrie Market this Sunday on Torquay’s Elephant Walk, like a popular succulent from Fin and Gary Crothall’s stall.

THERE’S always plenty to discover in local talent, creative wares and taste bud tempting fare along Torquay’s Elephant Walk on the third Sunday of the month, when the Cowrie Market rolls out its offerings. Torquay’s foreshore transforms into a hub of entertainment and good vibes as bands and performers play and stalls of all kinds pop up. This weekend, market-goers will be treated to a new set of foot-stomping folk tunes, sea-faring tales and murder ballads by Victorian folk-rockers Zeptepi. Fresh from their hugely successful UK Tour, Zeptepi is on the road to launch their new album, Coming Up For Air. Torquay has become a second home for the band with banjo player CC Thornley based in town and Claire Johnstone up the road in Ceres. Zeptepi fuses elements of postpunk acts like The Pogues and The Waterboys with a hint of Neil Young, all led by the infectious groove of the electric banjo. Frontman Phil Dean said there’s something about Zeptepi and Torquay. “Every time we play here it’s been great, so I’m really looking forward to the Cowrie Market show.”

In recent years the band has played at Port Fairy Folk Festival, National Celtic Festival and Apollo Bay. “We’ve played a number of shows in Torquay in the last couple of years as well as recording parts of the new album here, but this will be our first appearance at the Cowrie.” Zeptepi hits the main stage at 1.15pm. Market-goers will also be able to catch Nice Verdes, Victoriana Gaye, The Bonnie Upwelling, Like Honey and Solid Time. If it’s tantalising food, homegrown produce, quality handcrafted and designed items or gifts you’re after, you’re bound to find something special at the Cowrie. Fin and Gary Crothall’s 14-year connection with the Cowrie Market offers a prime example. Their stall, which started out as a plan to beautify their own garden, features an array of popular, drought tolerant succulents, in a wide variety of pots, tea cups, quirky tea pots and hanging baskets ready to display on your deck or garden. The Crothall’s sell a variety of species in a range of sizes and colours. Fin also produces a range of beautiful indoor handmade mobiles. Cowrie Market is on Sunday at The Esplanade in Torquay between 10am-3pm.

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Summerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s looking sweet at Bird Rock BY ALI DEANE THE institution that is Bird Rock CafĂŠ in Jan Juc, the renowned party place with the chilled out coastal vibe, has just welcomed new additions that will make this summer even better. A brand new summer menu, lunches on weekends, live music and DJâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plus a new coffee and cocktail list â&#x20AC;&#x201C; it couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get much better. Owner Michael Bennett said he was stoked summer was here and invited everyone to come down to enjoy alfresco dining, live music and sample the new menus and drink offerings. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Summerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be big, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve just launched live music night on Thursdays which has been awesome so far,â&#x20AC;? Bennett said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I wanted to support local musos. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve already had Henry Lee Smith, Brayden and Neil from London. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a live session format with three or four artists playing a 45-minute set each. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And on Saturday nights and Sunday late afternoon/evenings weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re having DJs spinning funk, soul, dub, reggae and hip hop including our resident DJ, RJ.â&#x20AC;? Cocktail connoisseurs can celebrate with Bird Rockâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new cocktail list â&#x20AC;&#x201C; featuring four favourites â&#x20AC;&#x201C; espresso martinis, mojitos, daiquiris and caprioscas. The new menu, featuring all the old school favourites, has a mix of entrĂŠes and mains, thanks to head chef Susie. Get in for Mexican specials on Wednesdays, pizza

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Human jukebox bowls into Ocean Grove BY TIFFANY PILCHER MAKE your morning a musical one next Thursday at the Ocean Grove Bowling Club with one of the region’s best cover artists, Don Fisher. Fisher is often referred to as the “human jukebox” for his incredible repertoire that spans more than 600 popular songs. As a seasoned performer, with a well tuned sense of humour, he never leaves audiences disappointed. Fisher is set to perform all the hits from Tom Jones, Elvis and Neil Diamond and more as well as some Christmas songs and carols. He said if there is a song he doesn’t know, it isn’t worth singing. “The jukebox nickname came from a show I was playing at, someone had been listening to me perform and said they thought it was a jukebox playing in the next room. “Everyone will know the words to all of my songs and I also take requests, especially if they’re written on a $50 note,” he laughed. “It’s always a fun show, music is the common language of everyone and I always make sure we all have a good

laugh at some funny stories. Don Fisher will perform at the Ocean Grove Bowling Club’s Musical Mornings on December 19 from 10am to 12 noon.

Don Fisher, or the human jukebox as he is commonly known, will be performing classic hits at the Ocean Grove Bowling Club on Thursday December 19.

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Rev up for Torquay Motor Show BY TIFFANY PILCHER

CAR enthusiasts and fanatics, start your engines, the Torquay Motor Show will be back again on February 9 and this time the tradies are getting in on the action. The event is organised by the Rotary Club of Torquay and supported by RACV featuring more than 300 brilliantly restored and original design collectors’ cars. There will be trophies up for grabs in more than 20 categories next year including two new sections for trade and commercial vehicles. After the success of the Best Surf Vehicle category last year, the Best Tradies Ute category has been added. Vehicles in this category must have a toolbox to be eligible; however, work dogs are an optional extra. Tradies with vans needn’t feel left out; there will also be a new category for Best Sign Written Vehicle too. Peter Hehir of the Rotary Club of Torquay said organisers are looking forward to seeing something different at the show this year. “It’s a good way to add a bit of creativity to the event and include as much of the

The Torquay Motor Show is coming back to the foreshore with brand new categories designed just for tradies.

community as possible,” he said. “We know there are so many tradies’ utes and commercial vehicles around town and we’re not expecting it to be the Deni Ute Muster but we thought it would be a lot of fun.” The Torquay Motor show will be held at

Elephant Walk on the Torquay Esplanade on February 9. Entry is $15 for a car and driver, $5 for adults and kids under 14 get in free and proceeds will be distributed to community and international projects through Rotary.

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EVERY year, the lead up to Christmas is lined with good intentions isn’t it? Every year, I say I will start a little earlier, be more organised, and now with under two weeks to go, who wants to tackle the shops again? No need, there are so many gobsmacking gourmet gifts that can be made quickly and easily. So bring out that list of the friends and family that you still need “a little something” for and head into the kitchen, via the supermarket. Mini mince tarts are such a treat to enjoy even after Christmas when the socialising continues but at a gentler pace! Chatting with friends over a cuppa springs to mind; in fact it was considered lucky to eat a mince pie on each of the 12 days of Christmas. In Elizabethan times, they were still a mixture of fruit and meat – carrying on from the Middle Eastern ways of cooking which were introduced to England by the Crusaders. They were baked in an oblong shaped pastry, which represented Jesus’ crib. A very quick version for our hectic days is to use store-bought sweet shortcrust pastry (best to roll it out to make it as thin as possible), mini muffin tins and a filling of Robertson’s mince – decorated with little star shapes, a cello bag of half a dozen ‘pies’ is a very worthy gift. The $2 shops are a great source of lovely jars for last minute Christmassy relishes such as spicy cranberry and ginger sauce. Triple the recipe and

pour into small jars, jazzed up with paper and ribbon – voila – a handmade gourmet gift in minutes! Similarly, a quick citrus butter using any combination of lemon, lime or orange juice presented in little jars or shapely glasses will be a treasured gift to help fill the stocking. Melt 280 grams of butter with 900 grams of sugar together with a cup of citrus juice. Reserve the zest from about half the fruit used for juicing, and put the zest into the butter as well. It’s easiest to zest the fruit before squeezing – forgive me if I’m telling you how to suck eggs? Squeeze another cup of juice and add this to 12 eggs, which have been lightly beaten. Once the sugar has melted, remove from the heat and gradually add the egg mixture, stirring well so it doesn’t “scramble”. Mix until smooth and return to the heat over water. Stir often as the mixture warms up, then stir constantly as it thickens to the consistency of runny honey. Pour into sterilised jars, seal and cool before refrigerating. Before you know it – Boxing Day will arrive. In Victorian times this was the day housemaids and servants were allowed off to visit their families. Perhaps this is partly where the tradition of snacking on the left over ham, turkey came from? Left to their own devices m’lord and lady would picnic on the remains of an overload of food from the Christmas table. Jars of chutney, scrumptious relishes and the

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TART UP THE STOCKING WITH CHRISTMAS TREATS cannot-do-without jar of Meredith Goats’ Cheese all come into play now – and again these can easily be bought at delis – a gift of any of these treats is always welcome. In a blink, it will be New Year’s Eve. Getting together with friends? Cheat and buy some really lovely sushi; a jar of salmon roe is a very glam and jewel-like topping on blinis with sour cream; use mini bake-at-home buns filled with rare roast beef, smoked salmon or a chicken filling – all of these are quick and easy to prepare. Bring out the little shortbreads and for fun, packets of fortune cookies! If you are going to make resolutions, at least the decision making just might be more rational if you are snacking on yummy food at the same time? New Year resolutions go back about 4,000 years to when the Babylonians resolved to return any farming equipment to the rightful owners in time for the New Year’s planting. The tradition of starting each year with a clean plate continues in one form or another in that we resolve to “better” the habits of the past! The usual notions of getting fit, drinking less alcohol, getting more organised are some of the old statements we make – but how about considering these ideas. Try out the slow lane; turn off the mobile; read a book a week; use a broom instead of noisy leaf blowers; dine in often enough to make dining out an occasion. Overall, may your Christmas and New Year be especially happy and good health to you!

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bird rock cafe rebecca, bianca & jackie

bird rock cafe archie & miffy

bird rock cafe cathryn, mitchel & julie

bird rock cafe jamie & chalal

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Ocean Grind coffee daily handcrafted BY ALI DEANE

Ocean Grind’s Mark Clatworthy in his element – inspecting a fresh batch of beans at his Jan Juc micro-roastery.

THE aroma of freshly roasted coffee has been popping up in homes around the Surf Coast over the past 12 months. It’s being handcrafted and personally delivered to customers’ doors and if you haven’t yet enjoyed an Ocean Grind coffee, your taste buds will thank you the day you do. Ocean Grind is a combination of its creator Mark Clatworthy’s two main passions – the coast and good coffee. The urge to roast coffee was sparked when backpacking through Central America in 2006. “We came across a café in Nicaragua and they were roasting their own coffee, and I became really intrigued,” Mr Clatworthy said. “When we got home I kept pursuing fresh coffee – and started looking into home roasting. “I ended up getting a small roasting machine and began sharing my coffee with family and friends. I’ve really enjoyed the process of trying beans from different

countries, to seeing the impact of different roast profiles on the beans.” Mr Clatworthy then decided to get serious about roasting and invested in a larger machine from Turkey. Ocean Grind now has a dedicated list of subscribers who love having fresh coffee delivered to their door and the opportunity to experience a range of different bean origins. “People say they have been enjoying the variety. I create blends to appeal to an array of tastes, and it’s a constant refining process. “I’m always working on it and always wanting to get new beans in. I choose the beans carefully, dependent on whether I’m after a certain flavour or characteristic, and experiment with the temperature and length of the roast.” Mr Clatworthy records all his roast data to ensure consistent results. The current Ocean Grind range includes ebb and flow espresso, the organic blend, tranquilla (Swiss water decaf) and an everchanging single origin or blend of the month. Ocean Grind’s business ethos is centred on sustainability borne out of connection to the coastline.

“The coffee bags I use are 100% compostable, as I wanted to avoid adding plastic waste to the environment. “I’m also wary of where the beans come from, whether the estates are using sustainable farming practices and looking after their workers.” Mr Clatworthy expressed his gratitude for a few of the local Surf Coast businesses supporting his product. “A couple of local cafés have started serving my coffee which is really exciting and the feedback from customers has been great.” You can find Ocean Grind coffee at Swell Café in Jan Juc and Elvis Parsley in Ocean Grove. Bags are also available for purchase at those two venues plus Peach’s Torquay and Angahook Café Anglesea. Ocean Grind has launched a website to help make the ordering process easier for the home coffee lover. Why not take your taste buds on a journey with a three-month subscription of freshly roasted Ocean Grind coffee, delivered free to your door? Head to oceangrind.com.au or find Ocean Grind on Facebook.

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Opera under the stars at Thirteenth Beach TWO of Australia’s internationally-based opera stars will perform at a one-off concert at Thirteenth Beach Golf Links next weekend. The Opera@theBeach concert on December 21 will feature award-winning Australian soprano Amy Corkery and tenor Thomas Birch under the stars on the members’ lawn. Thirteenth Beach has an increasing reputation as a first-class events venue where stars are born (and not just in golf), and the concert is open to all. The couple will sing arias and duets by Puccini, Verdi and Donizetti, some favourites from The Merry Widow, a range of traditional Italian songs, and many more. Birch is a former member of The Ten Tenors and has sung the role of Marius from Les Miserables alongside Rob Guest in his Australia-wide concert series. He is a former student of Grovedale secondary and Belmont high schools and played soccer for both Geelong and Country Victoria. It was only after achieving a business degree at La Trobe University in Bendigo that Birch was discovered as a potential star with a natural ability for opera and was offered a place at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, where he was awarded a post-graduate Diploma of Opera in 2012. He also spent four years touring the world with The Ten Tenors and performed at significant events such as Carols in the Domain, the Melbourne Cup,

the Oprah Winfrey Show and various international sporting events. Corkery graduated at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music in November 2012 with a Bachelor of Music in Performance with first class honours, and an Advanced Diploma of Opera following seven years’ study. She quickly distinguished herself internationally as “one of the most amazing young sopranos and artistic personalities”, according to Italian artist director Alberto Triola. She has been a finalist in various Australian national and international singing competitions including the McDonald’s Operatic Aria, the Bel Canto Award, the Italian Opera Award and the Fairfax New York Award. Her operatic credits include as a soloist in the Sydney Opera House with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra and performing the roles of Arminda in Mozart’s La Finta Giardiniera, Rezia in Gluck’s La Rencontre Imprévue and Eurydice in Offenbach’s Orfée aux Enfers. Last year, Corkery understudied the title role of Handel’s Rodelinda with maestro Richard Bonynge and this year took a place in Italy’s Accademia del Belcanto followed by understudying the role of Giovanna in Verdi’s Giovanna D’arco (Joan of Arc) in the famous Festival della Valle d’Itria. Tickets are $50 and can be purchased from the club by phoning 5254 2922.

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Motor city gets ready to rock BY TIFFANY PILCHER GEELONG is gearing up to host a string of bands, musicians and entertainers at the first Motor City Music Festival over Labour Day weekend next year. Over three days and five stages with more than 40 acts, the festival will feature Australian music legends, local performers, tribute bands and a family day on Sunday. There will also be a special celebration for the Blues Train’s 20th Anniversary with a whole stage dedicated Queenscliff’s famous musical ride. Producer Hugo T Armstrong said he created the festival with the Blues Train team to give Geelong it’s very own music event. “We think Geelong needs to rock. “So we’ve created a new three-day music festival on the March long weekend to celebrate our place,

our people and our icons and our music with a kick-arse soundtrack.” Mr Armstrong has carefully chosen the lineup so everyone can have some fun from the seasoned hard rockers to the little ones. Everyone from Daryl Braithwaite, Boom Crash Opera and The Chantoozies to Chocolate Starfish, Nick Barker and the Heartache State and Chris Wilson’s Crown of Thorns will be performing along with many more. Friday night and all day Saturday and Saturday night are exclusively adults-only while Sunday is all about family with entertainers for kids of all ages. The event will wrap up with a huge fireworks display on Sunday night. Weekend tickets as well as single day tickets are available now with prices starting from $25. For the full line-up, tickets and more information, head to motorcitymusicfestival.com.au.

Daryl Braithwaite is one of the top Aussie acts performing at the inaugural Motor City Music Festival in Geelong over the Labour Day weekend in March.

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14. How many inches are there in a yard? 15. Which fictional character rode a horse called Silver? 16. Which sportâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s standard ball is bigger â&#x20AC;&#x201C; golf, squash or table tennis? 17. Name the John Lennon song that was a No 1 hit in Australia for Roxy Music in 1981. 18. With which country would you associate the liqueur Drambuie? 19. Who wrote the composition commonly known as FĂźr Elise? 20. Which dessertâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name is French for â&#x20AC;&#x153;burnt creamâ&#x20AC;??

a coffee shop called Central Perk? 8. What was the name of the computer in the movie 2001: A Space Odyssey? 9. In which year was President Kennedy assassinated and the first episode of Doctor Who screened? 10. What is the popular English name for what the Japanese refer to as the Shinkansen? 11. In which NSW town would you find the main campus of the University of New England? 12. Who famously died at The Battle of Little Bighorn? 13. What was the collective name for the TV characters Tinky Winky, Dipsy, Laa-Laa and Po?

1. The Chihuahua dog is named after a region in which country? 2. Which award winning Australian film from 2001 is named after a noxious weed? 3. Who wrote the poem I Wandered Lonely As A Cloud? 4. How many Test matches had Sachin Tendulkar played when he retired? 5. The Hugh Laurie movie Mr Pip gets its name from a character in which Charles Dickens novel? 6. Which Arthur Miller play was based on the Salem witch trials in Massachusetts? 7. In which TV series did the characters meet in

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Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be too cautious Capricorn â&#x20AC;&#x201C; this week, good luck comes to Goats who hustle! Jupiter forms a fantastic trine to Saturn your ruling planet on Friday, which makes you more ambitious, and more proactive about turning average opportunities into good fortune. Your motto for the moment is from Emily Dickinson born on December 10 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fortune befriends the bold.â&#x20AC;?

Your ability to motivate others is high, as Mars rushes through your partnership zone. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re keen to say whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on your mind but avoid being too blunt and bossy, especially mid-week. Friday is marvelous for making amends with a family member who you may have unintentionally offended. If you eat some humble pie, the relationship will head into positive new territory.

Jupiter gives you a welcome confidence boost, while Saturn provides the impetus to get things done. With energy and application, you can tackle the todo list and still have time for leisure activities. For some smart Crabs â&#x20AC;&#x201C; quick thinking saves the day at work. For others with pressing family problems â&#x20AC;&#x201C; perhaps itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to speak up and say whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really on your mind?

Jupiter and Saturn send professional opportunities your way, but you must have the confidence and work ethic to capitalise on them. Attached Librans â&#x20AC;&#x201C; surprise your partner with an erotic email or a tantalising text. Singles - have you been looking for love in the usual places? Uranus encourages you to think outside the box, as you search for your soul mate in adventurous new places.

Utilise your intuition and imagination to find creative solutions to pressing problems. Attached Bulls â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Saturnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s aspects are perfect for cementing your commitment to your partner, while Jupiter helps you find spontaneous ways to show your affection. Singles â&#x20AC;&#x201C; give superficial suitors a wide berth. Look for lasting love with a soulful Scorpio or a conscientious Capricorn.

Wednesday is wonderful for lightning flashes of inspiration; while Thursday is terrific for fraternising with local and international friends. Putting off domestic chores might seem like a good idea now, but youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll pay the price further down the track. This weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Saturn/Jupiter trine helps you sort out your priorities and face your family responsibilities with a sunny smile.

Focus on pet projects that require plenty of short-term sweat for long-term gain, as Jupiter trines Saturn in Scorpio. Plus clarify and consolidate your aspirations and ambitions for the future. But are you being too stubborn or suspicious about a relationship issue? Compromise and trust are required, if you want to steer a romance or friendship into calmer waters.

Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re trying to persuade someone to do something - but are they ready for your unconventional Aquarian approach? With charm and a convincing argument you can get them onside, as positive Mercury/Uranus aspects boost your communication skills. And is it time to contribute your innovative ideas to a group, club or organisation within your local community?

Are you troubled by a rickety relationship? A completely fresh approach will blow away the cobwebs and get things moving in a positive direction again. Clever communication is the key. When it comes to business matters, if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve done the hard work required then youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be able to capitalise on the lucky breaks that come your way. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all in the preparation and timing.

Avoid being cynical and over-critical. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got a lot on your plate and family, friends and colleagues are happy to help â&#x20AC;&#x201C; if you let them. When you pool your talents with like-minded souls, magical things happen! Uranus gives you a welcome jolt of electric energy so make the most of it. With Virgo vim and vigour plus creative communication youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have a productive week.

Jupiter forms a fabulous trine with Saturn on Friday. Opportunity meets preparation and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve done the work required then lucky opportunities will come your way. But you must grab good fortune when it appears, or it will just pass you by. Be inspired by birthday great Emily Dickinson - â&#x20AC;&#x153;Luck is not chance, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s toil; fortuneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s expensive smile is earned.â&#x20AC;?

Artistic inspiration is high but donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t waste the week with chaotic thinking and constant daydreaming. The Jupiter/Saturn trine encourages you to have the confidence and discipline to turn your creative thoughts into tangible form. But remember thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a fine line between communicating your ideas with plenty of Piscean passion and being completely misunderstood.

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

ANGLESEA

FORREST Neighbourhood House For the complete program and classes please ring or email. You can access computers & internet, printing, scanning and photocopying, book lending library, AV equipment and even some local produce from right here at the hall. Contact Gillian Brew - Co-ordinator Phone: 03 5236 6591. Email: gbrew@swarh.vic.gov.au

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

LORNE 14th December Carols On the Lorne 6.30pm at the St Cuthbert’s Church in Mountjoy Parade Enquiries to Pam 0419 108 501

Lorne Anglican-Uniting Church

23 Cameron Road, Anglesea Painting every day 10am - 4pm. Cost from $5. Canvas, bollards,porcelain, plaster moulds, wooden shapes, mosaics, etc. Enquiries: Pat 0418 179554

Service 10 am each Sunday All Saints or St Cuthbert’s Contact Lynton : 0418 831 703 OR 03 5289 5220 for other services

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

APOLLO BAY SUNDAYS Farmers Market Youth Club Hall Moore Street 3rd Sunday of every month.

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

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

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

DRYSDALE 4th & 5th January The Bellarine Woodworkers Annual Exhibition

TORQUAY Coastal Sound Youth & Children’s Chior

3rd -5th January Landscapes of Tea Cosies & More

Tuesdays & Wednesdays at 35 Boston Road. All enquiries www.salvors.org.au/torquay

Queenscliff Uniting Church

5th January Queenscliffe Neighbourhood House Sand Sculpture Contest 9.30am at the front beach near the Pilot’s Jetty. Enquiries to Carolyn 5258 3367

Light up a Life appeal Queenscliff Uniting Church is raising money to bring joy to local refugees this Christmas - $40 will fund a holiday for refugee women in Queenscliff, $20 will go towards a helmet to go with bikes up-cycled by the Men’s Shed. Contact Heather 5258-2854 for details.

Fig Tree Community House 5289-2972 fig.tree@bigpond.com Lorne Laughter Yoga Mondays 6pm Games Group Thursday from 1pm Toy Library – NOW OPEN Playgroup Thursdays 9.30am January Child care – Book Now Carols on the Lorne - December

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Well Women’s Clinics Pap Test Phone 5251 2291

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

ST LEONARDS

PARAPARAP DrolKar Buddhist Centre Summer calendar for 2013-2014 Meditation Dec. 13th 11-12noon Mindfulness Meditation Dec. 14th 9.30-12.30 January Wednesdays 10am Philosophy 11am Meditation Re-opens February 2nd 2014 Please see website for full program 625 Nortons Road, Paraparap. Closed on total fire ban days drolkarbuddhistcentre@hotmail.com www.drolkarbuddhistcentre.org.au

POINT LONSDALE

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

Meditation and Ways to release stress 10.30am-12.30pm at Spring Creek Community House , 14 Price Street. Gold coin donation. For more information contact Jean 5264 7484.

TORQUAY Sunday 15th December TORQUAY COWRIE MARKET

FRIDAYS Anglican Church Torquay Op Shop

Torquay Esplanade, 10am-3pm Contact: cowriemarket@yahoo.com.au

Friday & Saturday mornings from 9am-12 noon. Tuesdays 10am-1pm Cnr Pride & Price Streets.

Charity raising money for our local children with cancer If you can get sponsored to lose weight or get fit Then CLU needs YOU! www.facebook.com/CluGeelong

Every 3rd Saturday of the month 9am-1pm at the Ocean Grove Park, cnr Draper & Presidents Enquiries Sally 0418 141 208

Wednesdays at 35 Boston Rd, Torquay Grades 1-4 3.45 to 4.25pm Years 5-8 4.30 to 5.15pm www.salvos.org.au/torquay

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SATURDAYS Bellarine Community Farmer’s Market

WEDNESDAYS Coastal Sound Children’s & Youth Choir

Bellarine Community Health

Well Women’s Clinics Pap Test Phone 5251 2291

Meets every second Thursday at 1.30pm Ocean Grove Community Health Centre For more information contact 5221 8862

Every 4th Tuesday. 7.30pm at the Senior Citizens Rooms Price Street. New members welcome. Phone 5264 7476.

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

Bellarine Community Health

Prostate Support Group

Torquay Garden Club

THURSDAYS Meditation and Philosophy

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Queenscliff Neighbourhood House

ANGLESEA ART HOUSE – “KIDS ART BASH”

SATURDAYS Anglesea Community Garden

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

Spring Creek Community House 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 now for 2014: Certificate III in Education Support Certificate III in Business Admin (medical) Certificate IV in Youth Work Spring Creek Community House is closing for the holidays on Friday 20th December until January 20th but we still have a lot of great courses available over the summer.

SATURDAYS Torquay Central Farmer’s Market

MONDAYS Combined Probus Club of Torquay Surfcoast

10am at 25 Grossmans Road Phone 5261 6831 or www.torquaybaptist.com

Meets 2nd Monday of each month. 10am at the Lion’s Village, Kooringa Place. Contact Yvonne on 5261 9120

Bells Beach Christian Church

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

SUNDAYS Torquay & District Historical Society Open every Sunday throughout winter 2pm-4pm at the old Police Station, 18 Price Street.

Uniting Church Worship 9:30am at Uniting Church, 27 Anderson Street. www.surfcoast.ucaweb.com.au

Torquay Salvos Christian Church 10.30am at 35 Boston Road Torquay For more information go to www.salvos.org.au/torquay

Torquay Christian Fellowship and Youth Hub

Grant Pavilion Go to www.bbcc.com.au

Enquiries 5251 5253

Bellarine Community Health

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Bellarine Community Health

Well Women’s Clinics Pap Test Phone 5251 2291

3.30-5.30pm at 35 Boston Rd, Torquay www.salvos.org.au/torquay

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8.15pm at the Torquay Improvement Association Hall in Price Street Enquiries to Jessica 0428 881 254

11.30am-1.30pm (no school holidays) Call Carrie on 5267 2028 or email winchelseatoylibrary@ gmail.com

SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS Buy Bellarine Produce Barn 9am-3pm at Tuckerberry Farm www.buybellarine.com.au

TUESDAYS The Springdale Toy Library 4pm-5pm at the Neighbourhood Centre in High Street Enquiries to Alison on 0438 224 468

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Portarlington Senior Citizens Centre 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.

WINCHELSEA

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Friday & Saturday mornings from 9am-12 noon. Tuesdays 9am-12 noon Cnr Pride & Price Streets.

28 Hesse Street. For all the classes and timetables please ring 5267 2028 or email education@winchhouse.org.au

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Dangerous Christmas toys crushed BY JAMES TAYLOR THOUSANDS of dangerous toys were crushed last week by Consumer Affairs Victoria (CAV) as part of an extensive inspection program of retailers and wholesalers across the state. Minister for Consumer Affairs Heidi Victoria said the toys were seized by CAV due to hazards that could lead to choking, eye injuries or lead poisoning. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The toys being destroyed today failed to meet the safety standards that exist for a very good reason â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the health and wellbeing of Victorian children. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is a priority of CAV to remove any products that put consumers at risk. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This should send a clear warning to manufacturers and retailers that unsafe goods will not be tolerated.â&#x20AC;? More than 26,500 toys were removed from sale in the lead-up to Christmas, including: â&#x20AC;˘ toys for children under three years old, which can break into small parts and potentially choke a child â&#x20AC;˘ projectile toys, which can injure childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eyes â&#x20AC;˘ toy-like novelty cigarette lighters â&#x20AC;˘ toys that contain lead and other elements that could cause poisoning. The toy crush was part of CAVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual preChristmas toy survey inspections, which aim to remove from sale as many unsafe products as possible. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Toy sales skyrocket at this time of year so it is vital that anyone purchasing toys ensures that products suitable for childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ages comply with safety standards. We will continue to monitor traders for any toys that breach safety standards and pursue individuals and companies who trade in unsafe toys, to ensure that they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t put children at risk,â&#x20AC;? Ms Victoria said. Under Australian Consumer Law, a supplier who fails to comply with a mandatory safety standard can face fines of up to $220,000 for individuals and $1.1 million for a body corporate. Anyone with concerns phone CAV on 1300 558 181 or head to consumer.vic.gov.au.

Experienced local optometrist Carol Hinch has joined OPSM Waurn Ponds.

Accomplished optometrist sharpens focus at OPSM Waurn Ponds THE team at OPSM Waurn Ponds is excited to welcome experienced local optometrist Carol Hinch to their eye care team. Ms Hinch has more than 10 years experience as an optometrist and joins OPSM having practiced with Pettit and Mallett Optometrists in Ryrie Street for many years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are so glad to have Carol joining our practice,â&#x20AC;? principal optometrist Rowan Prendergast said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Her experience in eye care is a great enhancement to the breadth of services we already offer.â&#x20AC;? Born and raised in Geelong, Ms Hinch earned her Bachelor of Optometry degree from Melbourne University.

As a mother to two young children, Ms Hinch is caring and empathetic, especially with little ones having their first eye check. In addition, Ms Hinch is a clinical tutor at Deakin University, working as a mentor for the optometry students in their Bachelor of Vision Science course. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Besides my work with patients of all ages, I find it extremely rewarding to teach optometry. Sharing my knowledge and experience with upcoming young optometrists also keeps me up to date on new developments in eye care.â&#x20AC;? A believer in serving her community, Ms Hinch regularly performs diabetic eye disease screenings and other eye health or vision checks for the public. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As diabetes continues to rise, public awareness

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Torquay fields two under 18 footy sides FOLLOWING on from a successful year for the under 18s, the Torquay Football Club recently announced that a second under 18 team will be introduced in 2014. The club has appointed Marty Lanyon to be the coach of the second under 18 team. He and David McCormick, who has been reappointed in his role as under 18 coach in 2014, will work together to develop and prepare the under 18s for senior football. Tigers football committee member Luke Hayward said that the club was looking forward to continuing

the development of the under 18s in 2014, and said that with quite a few players moving up from under 16 level at the end of 2013, it was important that the club created a second team in 2014. Luke said that the club would like to give the young kids the opportunity to continue to develop, improve and play football and more importantly see them play football at Torquay. The under 18s are hoping to have a few training sessions before Christmas and will commence on December 11 at 5pm at North Torquay.

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Peri good Gray wins adventure fest AN ANGLESEA local triumphed in the 9th Lorne Adventure Fest in the women’s division on Sunday, while a New Zealander took out the men’s event. Peri Gray was ecstatic to come away with a win in 4:44:20 after four previous attempts. “It definitely helped being on home turf,” she said. “I’ve been training on the course the last few weeks to try and get stronger after my knee surgery, and I’m glad I could do it for the locals. “This is my fifth time racing and I’ve never had a win, so today I raced possessed and worked hard; I’m really happy.” The Dornom sisters, Bernadette and Elizabeth, came in second and third in times of 4:50:29 and 5:01:31 respectively. New Zealander Braden Currie won the men’s event, making it three wins in a row there. Currie once again bolted around the course, this time in a time of 3:39:34. Fresh from his recent win at the Swiss Mark Webber Challenge in Tasmania, Currie also took the crown at Lorne’s sister race, the Augusta Adventure Race in WA last month. “I was struggling today because of last week’s Webber Challenge,” Currie said. “I really enjoyed the run course with the awesome single track, coastal tracks and waterfalls.” Currie’s fast running saw him catch super-fast youngster Jack Hansen after the paddle and swim. “Jack had such an awesome swim and paddle and I was a bit worried when I saw how good he looked on the paddle. “But I caught up to him after a few kilometres on the run leg and just kept going.” Elite level adventure racer Jarad Kohlar used local knowledge to his advantage to finish in second place, seven minutes behind in a time of 3:46:10, followed by Paul Patrick in 3:54:18.

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A REMINDER to all – Christmas is fast approaching – so don’t forget Sunday December 15 is the Club’s Christmas Break-up commencing with a game of mixed drawn triples at 1pm followed by high tea and kindly sponsored by our members Heather Chalmers and Jim Reed.

Triples for Triers Once again, all the entry forms for the annual Twilight Triples for Triers were quickly filled. The first round commences on Thursday January 9. So there’s plenty of time for teams to start practicing. This year the club is urging all players to arrive early to register, select bowls and participate in a free sausage in bread served from 5-6.30pm. The evening concludes with a snack and presentation of awards.

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Men’s winner Braden Currie streets the field in the run leg.

For those wishing to come and try bowling, contact the club on 5263 1229 or 0499 856 613 to arrange a suitable time. Bowls will be supplied by the club together with some coaching at a cost of $10 per player for two hours (wear flat sole shoes). Perhaps incorporate a meal at the bistro afterwards.

“It’s such a fantastic course with perfect weather for racing today. “Although the wind was up in the kayak, I hope everyone managed to finish and not get blown to Tasmania.” Kohlar said. The Lorne Adventure Race attracted over 800 participants as individuals and relay teams. The race included a 1.9 kilometre ocean swim, 13 kilometre paddle, 14 kilometre trail run, 18 kilometre mountain bike and a 1.2 kilometre beach run to finish. Visit rapidascent.com.au for more results.

Results Saturday’s mixed social bowls winners were Ray Murphy, Edna Gleeson, Wilma Jones and Len Cockerill. Monday’s men’s pairs winners were Barry Mason and Les Hocking.

Bowls program For those bowlers not wishing to play pennant, there are organised games on MONDAY Men commencing at 12.30pm TUESDAY Mixed commencing at 10.30 am BYO lunch SATURDAY Mixed commencing at 12.30pm Any experienced bowlers holidaying in the area will be made most welcome. Contact the Club by 9.30am on 5263 1229 to register your name. Dress is “neat casual”.

Happy hour Everyone is invited to the Anglesea Bowling Club for a happy hour or two from 4.30pm onwards every Friday. Also the members draw (now jackpotted to a sizeable amount) will be held at 6pm but you must be in attendance to claim your prize.

Bistro – New hours The Anglesea Bowling Club bistro - Double B – meaning bistro and bowls – will be open Friday and Saturday evenings from 6-8pm. Also from 8.30am to noon Sundays for breakfast. Trading hours will increase in late December and all of January. Bookings preferred. Telephone 0412 481 711 to make a reservation. Come along and try out this family friendly venue.

Christmas Day lunch Why bother cooking on Christmas Day? Come to the Double B bistro at the Anglesea Bowling Club for a three-course lunch served to your table: $30 per adult; kids under 14 half price, and under 10 negotiable. Prior reservations absolutely necessary, phone 0412 481 711.

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FISHING REPORT ANGLESEA

Still snapper being caught offshore as well as seven gills and some gummy sharks There are still salmon begin caught off most beaches along our coast as well as some trevally Reports of whiting close on inshore reefs continue. 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.

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Salmon continue being caught off local beaches Large schools of bait fish, being sighted off back beach near Marengo Offshore fishing still producing snapper and gummy shark as well as schoolies Harbour is producing some couta and grass whiting and squid being caught The odd bream in Barham River Aire River fishing well for bream mullet and small salmon. 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.

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MANY of us use the fish cleaning tables at boat ramps, we do so without even giving it a second thought. However, sometimes the waste left behind, such as carcasses, does not get washed out till the next high tide arrives. Most other scraps are cleaned up by sea creatures such as rays. It’s amazing to watch the way the rays effortlessly glide over the sand in search of food, the vacuums of the sea, making the recycling of fish waste a most environmentally friendly method. However, it does not always work out this way with some of the fish waste. Occasionally, I receive complaints from other beach users because of unsightly remains left near fish cleaning tables often in their belief that the these remains may attract other species to the area to

feed on the waste. Recently, it has become clear it can be just as dangerous to go into the water under normal circumstances let alone when fishers are cleaning their fish. However, as fishers, we can try and help ease the mind of those members of the public who feel this way. Cleaning of fish can take place at sea where and when appropriate, rather than back on shore or we may even want to take home the fish waste and turn it into burley, otherwise, all we can try is to do our best to make sure that fish carcasses left behind are washed back out to sea on the next high tide. So if you show a bit more care when getting rid of your fish waste, others I am sure will appreciate it . Just remember we do share our beaches

and it’s up to all of us to work together, rather than against each other, to maintain them. This week’s photo highlights the ongoing problems with the Anglesea River. Thomas, 7, came into our store on the weekend with his dad Steve. Thomas asked me when I thought he could catch a fish from the Anglesea River again, but unfortunately it is unclear when fish might return to the river. All I could tell Thomas was we are hoping the mouth will be opened shortly and that this might help the fish come back. Then Steve showed me a picture of the last fish Thomas caught in the river and Thomas said he just wants to catch more like this one (see photo).

BARWON HEADS

Still some bream being caught Some nice trevally have also been caught in the river Snapper are being taken offshore Reports of some gummy shark as well.

TORQUAY Snapper continue offshore A few gummy shark have also been taken Still a few flathead being caught Salmon off most local beaches continue The odd bream is still being 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.

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St Leonards has snapper being taken out wide as well as the odd gummy shark with whiting and squid in close Swan Bay has nice garfish with the odd flathead showing up as well Point Lonsdale still has reports of the odd snapper being caught off the pier as well as garfish and salmon The White Lady continues to produce whiting and calamari The creek is fishing well with some good trevally being caught, salmon and mullet.

FRIDAY 27 DECEMBER 2013 8KM – 4KM –1.6KM EVENTS ANGLESEA, VICTORIA

Thomas, 7, with the last fish he caught in the Anglesea River prior to the fish kill.

Anglesea Motor Yacht Club and local community groups present the inaugural ROO RUN.

5.30PM, FRIDAY 27 DECEMBER A recreational run taking in beautiful Pt. Roadknight and Anglesea’s spectacular cliff-tops and beaches. A category to suit every runner: 8KM ROO RUN (the main event) 4KM ROO RUN (a friendly jog) 1.6KM GROMMET GALLOP (for under 12 yrs) ROO RUN is a twilight event & precludes the traditional Rock to Ramp swim which takes place the following morning.

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ANGLESEA GOLF CLUB IT SEEMS we are getting a slow start to summer and while we still welcome a little rain to ward off the bushfire threat, a bit more sunshine would help the fairway renovations and allow the summer wardrobe to get a decent airing. Again the men had the best of the weather this week, while the ladies had the wet weather gear and warm winter layers for Thursday. The Independence Cup was decided on Sunday after the nominated three rounds of stableford. Our winners were Aileen Morton for the ladies with rounds of 40 and 34 points, and Frank Tait for the men with two rounds of 40 points each.

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opted for coffee and cake in the clubhouse. Winners were Suellen Eskrigge and Judy Talbot with 70.5, and Barb Hinton and Helen Stewart were runners up with 71.25. Friday was the Pro Shop VIP day and fundraiser. Winners were Peter Atherden and Dee Mathieson, who both scored 40 points, and $1,900 was raised for Binandapur Village.

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Wednesday was a Stableford round for the men and their medal of medalist round. The rain held off and the scores were good. Andrew Ohlson won A grade with the 44 points â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the best score for the day. Other winners were David Cook in B grade with 41 points, Denis Croaker in C grade with 43 points, Cyril Leith in the seniors with 38 points and Ian Burgess won the medal of medalists. Special mention should be made of Cyril â&#x20AC;&#x201C; he is 85 and has just been fitted out with a new set of clubs. Wednesday was the first day of play with them and he won. NTP winners: Ian Lewtas, Brent McDonald, John Mooney and Keith Turner. Barry Coleman started his round with an eagle on the first. Fortunately, Thursday was a team event with twoperson Ambrose, otherwise a few of us would have

It was a par event on Saturday and it seems like the men are taking advantage of the long winter handicaps. Peter Richardson was the winner in A grade with 9 up and Brett Balloch was runner-up with 7 up off his handicap of 2. In the other grades Ian Treloar won B grade with 5 up and Graeme Mills won C grade with 3 up on a countback from Denis Croaker. For the ladies, the winner was Liz Lee with square on a countback from Robyn Schepers. NTP winners: Keith Turner, David Lewis, John Keeble and Mark Hannan. Sunday was the last round of the Independence Cup and we had warm conditions for play. Brenda Balderstone won the ladies with a tidy 40 points and Lyn McVean was runner-up with 36 points. In the menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grades, our winners were John Keeble in A grade with 40 points, Dick Fowlston in B grade with 41 points and Frank Tait in C grade with 40 points. NTP winners: Paul Brown, Don Callahan, Mary Funder and Frank Tait. Enjoy your golf.

AS WE near the end of the year, summer is once again upon us so we have a timely reminder to all members and guests on the course that not only do we need to slip, slop and slap alas we also must take the fly repellant as we are attacked by those pesky flies the minute we walk out the door. It is just another item to carry in our already bulging golf bags. Snakes are yet another peril but there are no sprays for them, unfortunately. As we wander into the rough, though, a keen eye should be on the lookout at all times. On Tuesday the ladies played stroke and Jenni Cottrill with a superb 64 took out A grade and the medal. B grade winner Sue Barnes had 72 and for C grade Sandra Martin scored 74. NTPs: L. Grebe, K. Grayling, T. Morris and R. Soulsby. S. Duff won the jackpot. On Wednesday, Max Ellis had a solid round of +7 to take out A grade. Ron Campbell with +5 won B grade. Alan Scholten had the round of the day with +8 and for D grade James Hobill shot +2. David Dickson, enjoying the seniors a little too much, had a very impressive +9 to win. NTPs: F. Dean, B. Hewitt, A. Moore, R. Hughes and R. Waters. R. Kenny hit the jackpot. On Friday, Steve May with 42 points won A grade for the men, while B grade winner Clive Smith had a great day out with 46 points. Barbara

Young-Harding won the ladies with 34 points. NTPs: S. May, B. Hayles and B. Young-Harding. W. Rau hit the jackpot. On Saturday, Ron Haeberle won A grade with 66. B grade winner John Vale had 64. Alan Scholten took out C grade with 66 and Rod Ryan won D grade with 64. Don Jennings won the seniors with 44 points. The ladies went to Marilyn Young with 67. NTPs: B. Higgins, C.T. Fitzgerald, R. Brown, S. Chandley, D. Dickson and R. Beacom. M. Gannon scored an eagle on the 11th and R. Brown hit the jackpot. Tim Sinnott had the best gross with 74 and Eric Black won the November medal. December medal will be a playoff. On Sunday, the morning competition winner was Andrew Knox with +5. NTPs: N.Kerby and D.Miloshis, and A.Carr won the jackpot. In the afternoon, the members had their Christmas party and played a mixed 4BBB competition, and with 49 points Cheryl and John Brunt took the honors. NTPs: R. Soulsby, D. McOhail, K. Caldwell, J. Burton, K Bourke, G.Lamont, M.Buckley, A. Moore and T. Mensch. B.Booth won the jackpot. Junior members Tom Powell and Alana Yates successfully competed in the Primary School Golf Tournament at Curlewis on November 22. Alana finished third with a score of 59 and progressed to the state final, held at Kooringal Golf Club on December 2.

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THE SANDS TORQUAY LADIES Thursday Irish 3 Ball: The conditions were less than ideal but that didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stop the ladies from completing this team event. The comp went down to the wire, with the team of Judy Hodgkins, Carol McDonald and Sue Morris squeaking out a win in a countback. Saturday Stroke: It was a lovely day out at The Sands and the conditions were good for scoring. Carol McDonald decided this was as good a day as any to absolutely shoot the lights out as she posted an outstanding nett 63. Merle Whitnall was second with a score of nett 74, with Lynn Hyett again winning NTP honours on the 17th.

MENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S Wednesday Stableford: There was a solid turnout by the men ensuring another full grade one field and we saw some great results. Russell Quick was able to catch fire, scoring 43 points to distance himself from the pack, with Paul Martonhelyi finishing second with a great score of 41 points. NTPs to Luke Rayner on the 7th and Frank Kevric on the 17th. Saturday Stroke: Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s competition was a two-grade event, and we were able to see plenty of good scoring in both. 2 Sands Boulevarde, Torquay Clubhouse: 5264 3333 Pro Shop: 5264 3307

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FROM THE MEMBERSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; ROOM Graham Altmann scored 68 points to beat Charlie Celi in a countback in A grade, with John Eddington scoring a 69 to beat Paul Barrett by 1 in B grade. NTPs to Stephen Andrews on 5, Paddy Handbury on the 7th and Tony Spence on 13. This Saturday also marked the medal of medallists comp, where Billy Mitris was able to secure the win against this prestigious field with a score of 70.

MEDLEYS Tuesday Stableford: it was crowded at the top as we saw plenty of great scores in the Tuesday medley, which was once again well attended and continues to be the fastest growing comp at The Sands. Graham Wise was able to win in a countback over two others with a score of 19 proving the importance of a strong finish. Sunday Stableford: The conditions were comfortable for the Sunday Medley and were obviously to Ron Hendersonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s liking as he was out early and posted a score of 42 points to win by 3 over the field.

PORTARLINGTON GOLF CLUB IT IS very interesting to see the new Slope system course ratings now completed and published, ready to commence on January 23, 2014. The intention of this is to level out the handicap system for when club members play on various courses, including their own. With a neutral slope rating of 113, our menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rating is 128 off the white markers, and ladies are 130 off the red. This means that a man off, say 18.3 under our existing system will go out to 20.7 on our course, but if he plays at Barwon Heads with a rating of 124, would play off 20.0. Similarly, a lady off 18.3 will play off 21.0 on our course and 19.9 at Clifton Springs (CR of 123). The good news - you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to work these out for yourselves (although itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not hard to do so if you have a calculator handy).

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countback from Leigh Wilson (19), both on 38. Peter Ward (25) with 39 points got in by one shot over Will Pressnell (26) to win D grade.

WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 4 Our ladies enjoyed a 9-hole festive season novelty game so results are irrelevant, with certain members assigned to sabotage their games. Pity about the weather. Ladies, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget that if you miss your regular Wednesday game for whatever reason, you are most welcome to play in the mixed comps on Thursdays, Saturdays (7 day members only) and Sundays.

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Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Stableford: Our annual Christmas break-up day was held with 152 men ready for some golf, and more importantly, good food and fun to boot. Club president Tony Meagher (21) seems to come good on the special days, and this was no exception as he compiled an outstanding 43 points to win C grade and Trophy of the Day. Gordon Atkins (22) was just behind Tony with a very credible 42. A grade winner was Mark Schreuder (13) on 42 from Michael Wheat (4) with 38, Paul Smelter (16) took out B grade on a

Jack and Pat Taylor Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ambrose: This annually staged event, open to other clubs, was enjoyed by 168 players, including teams from Anglesea, Heidelberg, Elcho Park, Latrobe, Bannockburn, 13th Beach and Castlemaine. The weather was superb, lending itself to some outstanding scores, none moreso than local winners Barry Lincoln (24), Troy Gundry (15), Jason Wilson (20) and David Mikelsons (16) who carded eight birdies and only one bogey to have a nett 55â&#x2026;?. Runners-up were Greg Vagg (20), Phil Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor (20), Perry Gourley (17) and Dave Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor (26) with 57â&#x2026;&#x203A;, who had seven birdies and two bogeys.

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