Armstrong Creek Times January 2, 2014

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If you are enjoying the pristine beaches at Barwon Heads or Torquay this summer and considering a permanent move to this increasingly sought after coastal location, join the many beach goers making a stop at the new Warralily community of Armstrong Creek. Nestled between Geelong and Torquay, the $1.5 billion Warralily development is Geelong’s fastest growing community with over 1000 residents settled in to date. Spanning 386 hectares, it boasts 82 hectares of parkland and open space, and has sold 1000 blocks with 500 homes completed or currently under construction. Warralily satisfies people’s desire for a relaxed, coastal lifestyle while maintaining the convenience of close proximity to community infrastructure and easy access to both Geelong and Melbourne.

and recently becoming the first development in Geelong to receive recognition from EnviroDevelopment for outstanding environmental sensitivity and community development. “This new community appeals to people who are looking for a coastal lifestyle with the convenience of schools, shops, community facilities and sports fields on their doorstep, as well as leading edge technology to provide super-fast broadband and the benefits of recycled water”. He said.

Warralily General Manager for Development Mark Whinfield said that Warralily is setting new standards in urban design and achieving a rate of sale not seen in Geelong in recent times.

The Armstrong Creek will flow through the community’s heart providing a centrepiece for all to enjoy and will be interconnected to homes by 30kms of walking and cycling trails.

“We’ve sold 1000 blocks is just three years, and our consistently high sales is representative of our popularity with purchasers”. said Mark.

“The fast pace of progress at Warralily has further enhanced the development’s success because people can now see the community taking shape”. said Mark.

Warralily has set a high standard for urban living since the Armstrong Creek growth area was officially launched in 2010. The development has led the way and achieved many of the area’s major milestones, including being Geelong’s first master planned development, encompassing the region’s largest display village, being home to the area’s first resident

“If you take a drive through the completed stages of the estate off Barwon Heads Rd you will be greeted by the eye catching landscape and artwork, the first playground, picnic and BBQ area, boardwalks and pathways along the creek and well appointed tree lined streets ”.

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“We welcome all to Warralily this summer to see what the development has to offer and enjoy a stroll through over 50 display homes featuring the latest in home design and decorating ideas”. Mark said he looked forward to the community going from strength to strength as park, landscaping and community infrastructure is delivered, including the $7.7M state funded community centre project.

WARR ALILY SNAP SHOT OF PLANNED FACILITIES RELAX • • • • •

82 hectares of parkland and open space within the precinct 30km’s of hike and bike trails within the precinct Over 5km’s of meandering Armstrong Creek Conservation areas Close proximity to Lake Connewarre and the Surf Coast

LEARN • Five future schools • Planned childcare/kindergarten • Multipurpose health and community centre accommodating three and four year old kinder programs, maternal and child health services, consulting rooms, playgroup space and aged and disability services

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Neighbourhood shopping centre including a supermarket Proposed nearby major shopping centre Cafes, restaurants and W Lounge 60 mins to Melbourne on bypass

PLAY • Regional sporting precinct featuring 3 football ovals, 3 soccer fields, 22 netball courts, 9 tennis courts and pavilions • 4 local sports fields • 2 Bowling greens

DREAM • Home to the Region’s largest range of display homes boasting the latest designs from Victoria’s leading builders

INNOVATION • Recycled water to each home as well as sports fields • Fibre optic cabling (NBN) to every home

WARR ALILY COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT – SPONSORSHIPS Warralily is strengthening support for public art along the Coast by sponsoring Lorne Sculpture Biennale’s ‘Sculpturescape Award’. The award is part of Victoria’s largest and most unique collection of contemporary sculptures. Spanning four weekends in March 2014 (between Sunday 8th- Sunday 30th March 2014) the Lorne shoreline will be transformed into a world leading gallery. The Lorne Sculpture Biennale event will feature over 90 of the most innovative Australian sculptures with artists competing for over $90,000 worth of prizes. Warralily prides itself on its commitment to providing the community with public artwork and is proud to sponsor this award. In conjunction with the award Warralily will be launching the Torquay arm of the Lorne Sculpture Biennale event. Stay tuned for further details of this event soon!

GET THAT HOLIDAY FEELING AT WARRALILY COAST Soon Warralily residents will have ‘that holiday feeling’ every day when new Coast inspired artworks are installed at the estates entrance on the Surf Coast Highway at Warralily Coast. Taking their form from coastal shapes and objects, the sculptures will create the outline of waves, boats, shells, dunes, middens and sand ripples. Renowned local sculptors Glenn Romanis and Mark Trinham were commissioned to create the coast inspired public artworks, following their involvement in the large scale sculptures now on display at the Barwon Heads Rd entrance of the estate in Warralily Promenade. Mark Trinham said the new era of growth in the area makes it more important than ever to capture the natural environment of Warralily’s surroundings and bring a distinctive sense of place to the emerging new community. “The surrounding environment has been integral to the designs which use naturalistic materials to create curvaceous waved lines that change shape and interpretation depending on where the viewer is standing.” “The nature of the space allows the sculptural pieces to be viewed from many different angles and so it is an ever changing landscape of coastal inspiration.” said Mark. Jeremy Minter, Warralily’s Urban Design Manager, said the artworks are a collaboration between Warralily and the artists to bring to life the vision of a distinctly coastal neighbourhood environment at Warralily Coast.

“It’s exciting to see many elements of the urban design coming together as the population at Warralily Coast begins to flourish.” “We have been working on the precincts $1M parkland project on the south side of Coastside Drive in parallel with the artwork commissioning.” said Jeremy. The 1.5ha Park will provide generous community space including architectural picnic shelters, shade structures and BBQ facilities, a kick about area and junior and intermediate playgrounds with expansive climbing nets. Jeremy confirmed that the entrance sculptures and the new Park will be unveiled at Warralily Coast in early 2014 in time for residents to enjoy the long summer evenings outdoors. “As the estate expands you will see a series of themes and interpretations by a range of artists taking inspiration from the natural environment from coastal headlands through to rural farmland.” concluded Jeremy. For more information on current land releases at Warralily Coast visit the Warralily Coast Sales Office at 680 Surf Coast Highway Armstrong Creek or phone 1300 458 193. Along with the coastal feel and proximity to the beach, Warralily Coast also boasts an ideal location close to the future Armstrong Creek major shopping centre precinct, adjacent to existing primary and secondary schooling and with easy access to the Ring Road to Melbourne.

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Thousands of excited fans rush to the stage at the Falls Festival in Lorne over New Year’s Eve. The event, which is one of the biggest on the Surf Coast, attracts some of the biggest and best acts Australia and the world has to offer. Turn to page 7 for more of the action.

Longsword tournament joins Geelong Highland Gathering

EN GARDE BY JAMES TAYLOR

COMPETITORS from across Australia and New Zealand will take part in the first Western Martial Arts Academies of Australia (WMAA) National Longsword Tournament, to be held as part of this year’s Geelong Highland Gathering in March. The tournament will be the premier event of its kind in Australia. The Highland Gathering, at Deakin University’s Waurn Ponds campus, will also host the South West Victoria Highland Pipe Band Championships

and the South Pacific Heavy Games Championships. All the traditional gathering events – Highland dancing competitions, Scottish country dancing displays, a Scottish fair and market, Clan and other Scottish organisation and genealogical tents, the Scottish breeds dog show and expanding children’s features – make for a great family day. More than 30 longswordsmen from schools around Australia and New Zealand will converge on Geelong, including regulars at the gathering from the Victorian Glen Lachlann Estate

College of Arms and the Melbourne Swordplay Guild. Other styles of longsword will also be on display, with competitors in the German, Italian and English styles demonstrating their own unique training systems and finesse. Displays of Highland broadsword and Scottish smallsword will be on show. Competitors in the national tournament will use synthetic longswords made of a specially hardened plastic, generally considered a little safer than steel weapons in a tournament context as well

as providing a level playing field. Tournaments inspired on historical European martial arts are developing an international following and are not choreographed. Strikes are judged on accurate and skilful application of technique, and WMAA is striving to make multi-school events like this national tournament accessible to all schools which teach the longsword. The Geelong Highland Gathering has been nomadic for the past five years after losing its 53-year home at Queens Park, but has now found a new home at

Deakin’s Waurn Ponds campus. It now plans to attempt to regain the Victorian Pipe Band Championships – which it hosted for 10 years – and bid for the Australian Pipe Band Championships, which it had applied for when it lost its long-term home. Last year, the gathering also renewed a 156-year relationship with the Wathaurong Aboriginal community, sharing a Welcome to Country ceremony, a smoking ceremony and including a display of artefacts and showcasing didgeridoo and other Aboriginal musicians on the music stage.

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VISIT GEELONG’S LARGEST DISPLAY VILLAGE 45 DISPLAY HOMES CREATED BY VICTORIA’S LEADING BUILDERS ALL IN THE ONE PLACE Things are moving full-steam ahead at Warralily and we want you to experience it for yourself. Take a look at our 45 display homes from Victoria’s leading builders and choose your dream home. See how close schools, parks, sporting and shopping facilities will be to your new home – not to mention Geelong, Torquay and the Surf Coast. Land starts at $145,000* so come and experience for yourself the thriving community at Warralily. Display Village open 11am–5pm, 7 days 884 Barwon Heads Rd, Armstrong Creek, 3217 Contact us on 1300 661 719 or visit warralily.com.au or follow us on facebook.com/Warralily. *Land prices start from $145,000 to $198,000 and are subject to availability and change.

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MAYOR’S COLUMN Happy New Year Geelong!

I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and a very joyful and safe start to 2014. I thoroughly enjoyed my first Christmas as mayor and in my role was pleased to attend several carols events including Carols by Candlelight on Christmas Eve in Johnstone Park. Thousands attended this family friendly event which I was honoured to open. The city’s mayoress, Elissa, made her public debut in

Geelong singing “Hark the Herald Angels Sing” accompanied by a choir. Lots of great local artists hit the stage including kids’ favourite the Mik Maks, the McGuane family, Soul Sister Swing and Imogen Brough (pictured left) – I know the crowd were pleased and are already looking forward to next year. Christmas was a very special day for me as I not only spent the day with my close family but also helped out at the Geelong Community Christmas Day Dinner. This community event was attended by 240 diners, and I along with many other volunteers assisted in preparing food and took to cleaning duties in the kitchen. It was a memorable, heartwarming way to spend Christmas morning and a day I will treasure. Thank you again to all the volunteers who make this day possible and thanks to St Vincent de Paul Society Victoria for starting such a comforting community celebration. This event means so much to so many in our region, I met some truly outstanding people.

Albion – home of the baggy green Now some of you may be aware that Geelong was listed as a location being considered for the relocation of Albion, the maker of cricket’s baggy green cap. The council has been in talks with Albion to encourage this relocation of the factory from Sydney to Geelong, as it looks to expand its range of high-tech protective gear. These talks have been happening for the past 12-18 months and I will be doing all I can to encourage Albion to move, from a business perspective and especially as a keen cricketer. Geelong is a smart 21st century city, and I will be working closely with Enterprise Geelong to

promote Geelong as a city open for international business. We have the best lifestyle, breathtaking tourism destinations and great infrastructure, and the council will be selling all of these points to big businesses and you’ll soon start to see change.

Playground upgrades Kids will love the new playground upgrades all across Geelong that have just opened in time for the Christmas holidays. Nine playgrounds have been upgraded as part of the City of Greater Geelong’s play strategy. The new playgrounds that have been put in place cost between $20,000 to $75,000, making a significant difference to the previous structure – and kids are going to love the new slides, monkey bars and agility sets brightening up each playground. You can find one of the new playgrounds at the following parks: • Railway Reserve, Kensington Rd, Leopold • Longuehay Reserve, Point Londsdale • Eastern Gardens, Ryrie Street • Waurn Ponds Creek, Waurn Ponds • Nicholson Reserve, Bell Park • Edgecomb Street, Hamlyn Heights • Callender Reserve, St Albans • Konrads Reserve, Belmont • Landy Field, South Geelong Have fun, kids and parents, remember to download the myparx app on the App Store to find local parks and playgrounds near you these holidays. Darryn Lyons City of Greater Geelong mayor Follow me on Twitter: @Geelong_Mayor Like me on Facebook: facebook.com/ GeelongMayor

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Foreshore fire prompts warning BY TIFFANY PILCHER

“We were able to get there quite quickly, within five to 10 minutes but if the conditions were worse or we weren’t alerted as quickly it could have spread much quicker.� He said it was a timely reminder for locals and visitors to be vigilant about fire safety during the hot summer months. “It’s dry out there and it’s only going to get worse. “Everyone needs to be careful, not light any fires outside and take care when having barbecues. “It doesn’t take much to end up with a disaster on your hands.�

A FIRE that burned through shrubbery on the Torquay foreshore in the early hours of Sunday morning was either deliberately lit or caused by carelessness. The Country Fire Authority (CFA) was called to the fire at the corner of The Esplanade and Darian Road around 12.30am on Sunday and was able to contain it within two to three minutes. Torquay CFA captain Phil Campbell said the fire was either lit on purpose or by a discarded cigarette butt. “Someone either lit it or has dropped a cigarette and it has caught on. “It was dry enough and even though it was cool it was windy so something that small could have easily caused it. “We didn’t find any other evidence to attribute it to another cause.� The fire burned through grass and shrubs about the size of standard house block but Mr Campbell said it could have been much worse.

ABOVE: The fire destroyed an area of shrubbery and grass at the corner of The Esplanade and Darian Road. LEFT: CFA firefighters put out embers burning on the Torquay foreshore in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Lease sold on Bunnings in Torquay BY JAMES TAYLOR

Bunnings Warehouse in Torquay opened 18 months ago and is now under a new lease. Photo: JAMES TAYLOR

THE operation of one of the Surf Coast’s largest and most visible commercial retail outlets has changed hands, after the sale of Bunnings Warehouse in Torquay for $11.2 million. A 12-year lease on the store, in the West Coast Business Park on the Surf Coast Highway, was sold by public tender in late December. The new owner, a Melbourne-based investor

group, has a new lease to the Bunnings Group, which is a subsidiary of Wesfarmers Limited. The store, which is nearly 7,000 square metres in size, first opened to customers in June 2012. The lease on the store was being marketed by commercial real estate agent Gross Waddell and its associated office in Geelong, Darcy Jarman. Net income on the store is estimated to be about $730,000 per annum, and the sale was advertised “with favourable net lease structure� and fixed

annual increases of 3 per cent. Gross Waddell director Andrew Waddell said the sale drew 13 tenders from across Australia, and would deliver a 6.5 per cent return on investment. The Bunnings Warehouse was described as being situated on a “substantial and highly exposed corner site of 19,310 square metres� and “located in a rapidly expanding coastal region, about 95 kilometres south west of Melbourne, and about 22 kilometres south of Geelong�.

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mid-November until Easter Monday, with increased daily patrols operating throughout the busiest summer period from December 24 to January 26. Funded with the support of Westpac, the new single engine Squirrel Euro Copter AS350B2 helicopter is equipped to land on any flat open space including beaches, and can travel at speeds of up to 280 kilometres per hour. The helicopter can be tasked to incidents such as shark patrols, static line rescues, search and rescue of lost swimmers, missing boats and fishermen in distress as well as providing support in inland emergencies. On board the helicopter will be a team of dedicated volunteers from Life Saving Victoria and a highly trained pilot.

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Water police issue New year kicks into gear at Falls fines at Barwon Heads BY REBECCA LAUNER WATER police officers issued a few penalty notices during a recent patrol at Barwon Heads. The visit was part of a larger Geelong-based police operation looking at general public order. A police media spokeswoman said the water police officers did not make any arrests or seizures, but issued a few penalty notices. Victoria Police have urged all boat users to always wear an approved life jacket, let someone know where they are going, their point of departure and when they plan to return. Boat users should also make sure their safety equipment is in good working condition, carry a marine radio or mobile phone in a waterproof pouch and carry a registered EPIRB, a personal locator beacon or flares so they can raise the alarm in an emergency.

A recent police patrol in the waters of the Bellarine was part of a larger Geelong-based operation.

BY TIFFANY PILCHER

THE Falls Festival rocked into 2014 the right way with a diverse range of world class performers taking over the Lorne stage for four massive days and nights. International juggernauts Solange, The Roots, Crystal Fighters and MGMT kept the energised crowds in a frenzy for hours on end.

New York’s Vampire Weekend, whose latest album has unanimously been hailed one of the best of 2013 across the globe, took the honours of hosting the midnight countdown on December 31. Proudly representing burgeoning local acts, Chet Faker, Owl Eyes, Flight Facilities, The Rubens Pond and many more easily kept up with their international contemporaries. Surf Coast and Bellarine-born The Murlocs

proved why they’re ones to watch with their rocking garage blues set. While most people look to start fresh in the new year, tens of thousands of revellers dragged themselves out of the famed farm yesterday looking worse for wear but with uniform smiles on their faces. The sold-out event, which began in Lorne, was held simultaneously in Tasmania’s Marion Bay and, for the first time, in Byron Bay.

LEFT: US pop superstar Solange shines during her set. RIGHT: Owl Eyes had everyone wide awake as she performed alongside DJs Flight Facilities. INSET: Michaela from Anglesea goes glittery for the occasion. Photos: WARWICK TUCKER

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Update to the new FireReady app BY JAMES TAYLOR ANYONE who downloaded the original FireReady app will have noticed that it no longer works and have been urged by Fire Services commissioner Craig Lapsley to update to the latest version. The original app was downloaded more than 450,000 times but was shut down on December 23. Mr Lapsley said the app allowed people to see warnings and information from Country Fire Authority (CFA), Department of Environment and Primary Industries (DEPI) and the Metropolitan Fire Brigade (MFB), and the latest version had been downloaded more than 53,000 times. “Victorians like the original FireReady app and many users have already told us they like the new look and design but we’re happy to hear any feedback, and we’ll update the app as needed to make sure we provide the best possible digital

information service to the community.” The new app automatically “pushes” notifications of Severe, Extreme and Code Red fire danger rating days to all users of the app as well as declarations of Total Fire Bans. To receive automatic alerts about incidents and warnings issued, users must set up a watch zone around the area in which they’re interested and choose the incidents they want information about. “Existing and new users need to download the new app and set up watch zones to get local information about the fire risk in any areas you want to monitor such as your own or a family member’s home or workplace,” Mr Lapsley said. The app requires Gingerbread version 2.3.3 and above on Android devices and iOS 5 and above on Apple’s iPhone 4 and above. Mr Lapsley said the FireReady App development team were tracking feedback on the app to make

sure they could address any issues “For example, we’ve told users who receive a ‘registration failed’ message after download to make sure the phone notifications are turned on. “Because the FireReady app uses push

notifications, if the notifications are disabled, it’s unable to register for notifications with Apple and Google.” To download the app, visit justice.vic.gov.au or the iTunes store.

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Keep children away from quad bikes BY JAMES TAYLOR

Quad bikes pose an extra danger to children, who are not physically or mentally capable of riding them safely.

THE Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) have warned parents and carers to keep children away from quad bikes over the summer holidays. A recent Medical Journal of Australia study indicated that children do not have the physical and cognitive capacity to operate quad bikes safely. The study found that children under 14 made up a third of hospital emergency department visits for quad bike-related injuries in Victoria. There have been 18 quad-bike related deaths reported in Australia this year – two of these were

children under 14. The year before, 19 quad bike-related deaths were reported, with children under 14 accounting for five of those deaths. “Quad bikes are especially popular during school holidays when they’re used recreationally but the ACCC is encouraging parents and carers to choose a safer, alternative outdoor activity,” ACCC deputy chair Delia Rickard said. “Uncertainty of terrain and where a child is up to in terms of their development, including their reaction times, increases the risk of accident.” The ACCC has urged parents and carers to follow these three key tips to keep children safe: * never let children ride quad bikes that are

meant for adults – it’s not worth the risk * never let children be passengers on quad bikes * do not ride anywhere near children. Quad biker riders should always wear a helmet, as well as protective clothing and gear such as goggles, long sleeves, long pants, boots and gloves/ hand protection. Quad bikes are not all-terrain vehicles so they cannot go safely on all types of terrain. Ride on familiar tracks, beware of obstacles, and avoid riding on rough terrain or steep slopes. Never ride under the influence of alcohol and drugs. Head to productsafety.gov.au/quadbikes for more information on quad bike safety.

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Demolition begins on Mount Moriac pavilion BY JAMES TAYLOR

Daniel and Nicolaj Christensen, who are visiting the Torquay Sailing Club from Denmark.

Discover the joy of sailing BY JAMES TAYLOR YACHT clubs throughout Victoria will again throw open their doors to the community for the Summer 2014 Discover Sailing Day program in January and February, giving families the opportunity to experience the world of sailing and yacht club life for free. The statewide event will give families the chance to participate in a variety of on and off-water activities at 23 yacht clubs, with 14 yacht clubs hosting their open days on January 12. With the Royal Geelong Yacht Club, Anglesea Motor Yacht Club and Queenscliff Lonsdale Yacht Club involved, Discover Sailing Day allows for people of all ages who may never have sailed before to participate in on and off-water activities. Families will enjoy supervised sails around the bay with an experienced sailor, safety boat rides, club tours and various on-land games. Visitors at several clubs will also enjoy a barbecue lunch as they learn more about the programs and

sailing courses available at their local club. All boats and safety equipment required for the free activities will be supplied by yacht clubs. Visitors require clothing and shoes that are able to get wet – non-marking soles are preferred – as well as sunscreen and a hat. Torquay Sailing Club has also welcomed international sailing coaches, brothers Daniel and Nicolaj Christensen from Denmark, who will help with the club’s two summer youth midweek sailing courses. Aimed at children aged 8 to 14, the five-day courses will run from January 13-17 and January 20-24 between 9am-noon. Cost is $180. For more information, phone Chris Hordern on 0418 543 220 or head to torquaysailingclub.org.au. Meanwhile, at Anglesea Motor Yacht Club, Yachting Victoria’s Mobile Boatshed will be running Tackers – a learn to sail program for children aged 7 to 12 – from January 2-6, and spots are still available. Head to theboatshed.net.au or phone Tom Cotter on 9686 2571.

SURF Coast Shire has started demolition work on the old Mount Moriac Reserve pavilion as part of the reserve’s $1.35 million redevelopment works. Contracts have also been awarded for the upgrade of the tennis courts and netball court, which will feature synthetic surfaces. These courts are scheduled to be finished by the end of February. The new pavilion will include a bigger and better function room, allowing use for a broader range of sporting and community events, as well as an upgraded septic system and power supply. The pavilion is expected to be finished in early May. Winchelsea ward councillors Rod Nockles and Heather Wellington said the redevelopment of the reserve would provide the region with a new

standard in community infrastructure. “This project will turn the pavilion into a multipurpose space that will better serve the needs of clubs and, for the first time, allow for community use for functions and events,” Cr Wellington said. Cr Nockles said the new synthetic surfaces on the tennis and netball courts were also great improvements to the reserve that would benefit clubs and attract more participants in those sports. The projects are funded through $650,000 from the council, $350,000 from Sport and Recreation Victoria’s Community Facilities Funding program – Major Facilities, $300,000 from Regional Development Victoria’s “utting Locals First program and $25,000 each from the Modewarre Cricket Club and Modewarre Football Club. These projects are part of the shire’s $4 million Mount Moriac Reserve masterplan.

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Happy New Year – and let’s hope it’s a great year for you all. Another milestone one for the Community of Lorne as we continue to reunite, rebuild and progress and if we can all make this year even better than last we have all done well. I feel honoured to be part of a town that has such pride in its sense of place and yet obligated to future generations to ensure that we do all we can so that our children’s children can enjoy the same experience. Whilst on the subject of children, and at a time of year when families come together more than any other, today is a day that I have been approaching with mixed emotions. A day when my son Frazer, who has just successfully completed his VCE year of studies, jets out to England to experience a gap year with a placement at a boarding school in Sussex. It is a time when one is not sure to be happy or sad, a time when one needs to restructure what has been such a tight family group, a time that when you reect you realise just how lucky we all are! To me, its these experiences and emotions that make it such an easy commitment to ensuring we maintain and improve our special ongoing sense of place within the Lorne community. At the Committee for Lorne (CfL) AGM in late December I felt honoured to take on the role as Chair for the next twelve months and equally so to have Peter Spring as deputy and Nicky Muxworthy Secretary/Treasurer. Both Nicky and Peter have had their “sleeves rolled upâ€? from the start and the community of Lorne is lucky to have such committed people continuing since the inception of the CfL On Thursday the 9th of January the Committee for Lorne is hosting a lunch at the Lorne Country Club for the entire community. We are hoping to provide an opportunity for our many non-resident property owners to join in on what has been an enormous success in bringing our community together on a regular basis. We will again be having our regular update from our local councillor Clive Goldsworthy and it will be a day when we ofďŹ cially launch the ďŹ rst draft of Lorne’s ďŹ rst plan by its people – Achieving Lorne’s Aspirations! Given the popularity of these past events it is essential that you RSVP by the 6th of January 2014 to nicola. muxworthy@gmail.com at your ďŹ rst opportunity – we would love to see you there. You are invited to be there from 12:00 for a 12:30 start.

IAN STEWART CHAIRMAN COMMITTEE FOR LORNE

Lorne. The More Things Change‌ To complete the headline, “The more things change, the more they remain the sameâ€? - we are now in 2014, and the Committee for Lorne has been established for over a year now. Whilst we will continue to work for and represent the Lorne Community in our approaches to the myriad of Government agencies who shape the future of our town, we thought we would reect on the Lorne of a bygone era and see how much has changed and, how much has remained the same. The following news items have been extracted from the Geelong Advertiser from the Christmas periods of the 1870s and 1880s. Enjoy the read! Lorne – 10 December, 1877 After two or three weeks of rather rough, blowing weather, alternating with cheerful sunshine and cool breezes, we ďŹ nd ourselves in summer at last, the days being exceedingly warm and the temperature agreeable, although on Saturday last it was quite oppressive, until the wind changed after a thunderstorm which broke over the Bay in the forenoon. The track through the forest is in very fair order for travelling with vehicles, as far as concerns the Dean’s Marsh route; but it stands in need of much improvement to render it safe and comfortable for general trafďŹ c. I believe that it is the intention of the Winchelsea Shire Council to make some great alterations and material improvement to the road between here and Silk’s Hill, and that several laborers will be set to work in earnest within the next week to carry out the proposed work. I hope that all said about it may turn out true, for the bad condition of the road at the places referred to has caused a great deal of unparliamentary language and coarse expletives from our modern prophets and other good folks accustomed to travel that bit of country. Shire Councillors and Shire OfďŹ cers were, of course, not forgotten in the “songs of praiseâ€?! The Township is now commencing to wear a lively appearance, and giving signs of preparation for its threatened invasion by the large army of pleasureseekers and health-searchers from Melbourne, Ballarat and elsewhere. Coaches ply daily to and from the Railway Station at Winchelsea, doing the trip in a little over ďŹ ve hours, and private vehicles have been brought into requisition for a jaunt down to the Bay, all of which looks like real business, and is indicative of Christmas and the New Year’s approach. At the approach of summer it is usual to put on suitable attire, so with the buildings here, which are looking all the better for sundry coats of paint, and whitewashed ceilings and walls. In addition to the private dwellings, a neat villa brick residence is now being erected at the Marine Parade, for Mr Beal, of Mount Gellibrand. When built, a charming view of the bay and coast scenery will be obtained from the house. It is rumoured that two or three more cottages are to be erected in the same locality. It is not generally known, even by the owners of the Township allotments at Lorne, that very excellent brick earth may be found in considerable quantities on almost the whole of the town lands.

to defer their visits or go elsewhere, the demand for accommodation being greatly in excess of supply. Poor Accommodation for Police – December 1884 A visit to Lorne was made yesterday by the Superintendant of Police (Mr Toohey), in order to ascertain the requirements of the residents of this picturesque watering place. Some days previously a Mounted Constable was sent to the Township, but he was badly quartered. The Superintendent of Police found the Constable yesterday located in a house near the sea, but his quarters at night were conďŹ ned to a shake-down under the counter of the store room attached to the building. Seeing that the Policeman was sent to the District at the urgent request of the inhabitants, the Superintendent at once, and justly too, came to the conclusion that the OfďŹ cer of the Law ought to receive better attention. The subject was mentioned to Mr Thos F Anderson, landlord of the Grand PaciďŹ c Hotel, and he at once offered better and more convenient quarters at a private boarding house for the Constable. Tons of Fish – December 1884 During the past few days the bay has teemed with ďŹ sh. Sport has been most proliďŹ c and it is no exaggeration to say that several tons of ďŹ sh have been taken out of the water at this place. Visitors Report – January 1885 At the present time despite the fact that the Christmas Holidays have passed over with all their pleasurable incidents, the Township of Lorne is still ďŹ lled with visitors. All of the principal places of resort for people bent on a few weeks outing by the coast are crowded with visitors from Ballarat, Melbourne, Sandhurst, and other places, strangers from far off New Zealand Having been attracted to view the beautiful scenery of this part of the coast. Hotels – December 1885 Nothing can speak in more forcible terms regarding the popularity of Lorne as a seaside watering place than the fact that the place is already full of visitors. The Grand PaciďŹ c Hotel, which is so admirably situated for those who delight in living for a few weeks by the seashore, is completely occupied by boarders, and persons have been refused accommodation there during the Christmas and New Year’s holidays for a lengthened period. There will of course be vacancies available during the next few weeks, but it is encouraging to the people of Lorne to know that the place is increasing in attractiveness to people residing in Melbourne, Ballarat, Sandhurst, Echuca, Castlemaine, and other distant centres of population. The Lorne Hotel, as well as Mr Mountjoy’s extensive private boarding establishment, and also other private stopping places for visitors, are also well ďŹ lled, and accommodation bespoken for the holiday season. With thanks to the Lorne Historical Society for providing access to material.

Lorne has been very much part of Graham’s life since he and wife Mags moved here in 2005 from Ballarat where they had lived on 30 acres at nearby Smythes Creek raising 3 daughters along with cattle, poultry and a sheep. Until 2003, he was a Latin teacher at Ballarat Grammar, less a year on exchange in UK in 1987 at Ardingly College. Massage became an interest in the late 90s after a therapist cured Graham’s tennis elbow no one else could. He undertook two courses in massage before qualifying from Ballarat University as a Massage Therapist in 2002. In 2006 he also became an N.S.T. (Bowen) Therapist. Although Graham says he’s retired, he practises deep tissue therapy and N.S.T. privately from home, and occasionally works in the outback and country towns when he accompanies wife Mags on her midwife locums around Australia. His many interests range from overseas travel, bushwalking and cycling to setting and solving cryptic crosswords. He is a participant in the international peace organization SERVAS which strives to create better global understanding and peace by sharing cultures at grass roots level and hosting members from around the world. Locally Graham is involved in Lornecare, Friends of Queens Park, is a volunteer at the hospital offering complimentary massages to staff and aged residents, and is now a volunteer at the Lorne Information Centre. He is also a self declared “foodie� whose signature dish is seafood risotto. CW

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Summer Golf Competition, Stableford, ladies and gents, everyone with an ofďŹ cial Club handicap welcome, Lorne Country Club – every Wed and Fri through January

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Lorne Holiday Report - 18 December, 1884 The ever charming scenery of Lorne is again attracting the attention of Christmas holiday visitors from Ballarat, Melbourne and other distant PARTS s4HE 4OWNSHIP IS BEGINNING TO WEAR A MORE animated appearance than has been the case for some months past, and the coaches from Birregurra are well ďŹ lled with passengers almost every trip.

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Holiday Visitors – 31 December, 1884 We learn from a gentleman recently returned from Lorne that the number visiting there this Christmas exceeds that of any former year, as many as 366 visitors were accommodated on the night of Sunday last - distributed between the three Hotels and a few cottages let for the summer months. Many had FOLLOW US ON TWITTE R

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Shareholders of Community Bank receive a dividend BY JAMES TAYLOR

SHAREHOLDERS in the Community Banks for Anglesea and Winchelsea have just received their dividend for the year. At its annual general meeting in November, Corangamite Financial Services (CFS) – which manages the two banks – announced that shareholders would see a six cent fully franked dividend payment, which has now been made. As the dividend is fully franked, CFS has already paid the 30 per cent company tax and the majority of shareholders will not have to pay any further tax unless they exceed this tax bracket. Anglesea and Winchelsea Community Bank branch manager Jeremy Morris said the dividend was a terrific return for the banks’ shareholders, especially when compared to present term deposit rates. “This dividend payment equates to a return of

$500,000 in total to our local shareholders, and is on top of the now $1 million we have returned to our community and the $8 million in community assets that we have played a part in advocating to realisation. “These shareholders provided the foundation for our community company – putting up their capital to get our two branches up and running, and they are receiving solid financial returns for their investment. “The majority did not expect returns like this, and were investing in getting a Community Bank for the banking services and the betterment of their community, so to have financial gain to this level is over their expectation.” Mr Morris thanked his staff for their commitment and contribution throughout 2013. “The delivery of personalised professional banking services generates the revenue for us to make the returns to the community and shareholders, following the operational expenses of our business.”

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Anglesea electricity renewal criticised BY JAMES TAYLOR ALCOA is seeking to renew its licence to generate electricity at its coal fired power plant in Anglesea, but Friends of the Earth say the plant is unnecessary and should be shut down. The company’s electricity supply agreement (ESA) for its Point Henry aluminium smelter expires on July 31, and Alcoa applied in November to the Essential Services Commission (ESC) for a new licence from August 1. The Anglesea plant generates 150 megawatts of electricity, which supplies about 40 per cent of the power needs of the Port Henry smelter. However, Friends of the Earth Yes 2 Renewables coordinator Leigh Ewbank said there was an oversupply of fossil fuel generators in the energy system, and the Anglesea plant was not needed. In its application to the ESC, Alcoa stated not renewing the licence for the Anglesea plant would force Alcoa to source electricity from other generators, “increasing the demand for electricity, increasing prices and making the smelter commercially unviable”. Mr Ewbank said removing 150 megawatts of power was “really a drop in the ocean in terms of power prices”. “The impact of rejecting Alcoa’s generation license on electricity prices would be virtually undetectable. “Retiring the Alcoa coal power station will barely affect power prices, yet will deliver benefits for the local community who are sick of pollution spewing over their community. “It will also deliver sizable carbon emissions savings and help Victorians address climate change.”

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Mr Ewbank also criticised the Coalition government for its restrictions to wind farm development in 2011 and its withdrawal of a $25 million grant to a proposed geothermal energy plant in Anglesea last year. “If the objective is to increase competition via low marginal cost production and decrease prices to consumers, there is no better way than using more renewable energy. “Yet the Coalition is killing renewable energy projects when they should be supporting them.” Environmental groups such as Surf Coast Air Action have urged Alcoa to convert the Anglesea plant to use renewable energy, but Alcoa says no renewable energy sources are available at the price or the scale needed for aluminium smelting.

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Isabella Hayes, 13, and Gabe Hayes, 11 at Fishermans Beach in Torquay in readiness for the Australia Day events. Photo: PETER MARSHALL

Ben Eccles tees off at The Royal Sydney Golf Club. The Torquay teenager won the NSW Amateur Championship.

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JANUARY 1 – The Erskine River estuary was again closed to swimmers after high bacteria levels were detected in the water. The Surf Coast Shire declared the estuary in Lorne unfit for swimming and set up warning signs at the popular swimming spot.

FEBRUARY 5 – Prime Minister Julia Gillard announced the election of all the seats in the House of Representatives and half the seats in the Senate would be held on September 14. This included the seat of Corangamite, held by a margin of only 0.3 per cent.

MARCH 5 – Surf Coast Shire gathered the first rounds of feedback as it worked on the draft of its four-year council plan. More than 30 people came to the first Towards 2017 workshop in Torquay, with similar events held in Moriac, Anglesea and Lorne.

JANUARY 8 – Police and witnesses expressed surprise that noone was seriously hurt in a crash at the Mount Duneed roundabout. The two-car collision sent a column of black smoke into the air, with a four-wheel drive ending up on its side and gutted by fire.

FEBRUARY 12 – Lots across Torquay North were going on the market rapidly, with 458 made available, and another 700 lots close to being finalised. However, there was considerable frustration around the new commercial and shopping centre at the heart of the precinct, with one major developer trapped within the tentacles of the C66 amendment.

MARCH 12 – Tragedy struck at a beach near Lorne when a father drowned trying to save his son from the heavy surf. Sergeant David Cooper of Lorne police rescued a 12-year-old boy at St George River and also helped pull in his 62-year-old father, who unfortunately could not be saved.

JANUARY 15 – Never-before experienced mobile phone and internet congestion gripped the Surf Coast. Locals, tourism operators, those working from home and holidaymakers struggled to get online, make a call and even send a text message. JANUARY 22 – Members of the Torquay Bowls Club’s committee hailed a $1.5 million grant, which will help pay for a new community hall and facilities for the Torquay RSL sub-branch at the clubhouse’s western end. The redevelopment also includes refurbishment of the bar and kitchen, and construction of a new outdoor deck at the eastern end. JANUARY 29 – Uncertainty about the future of housing in Spring Creek did not dissuade a buyer from snapping up 38 hectares in the valley. A sold sticker was slapped on a sign advertising the sale of Lot 2, 130 Great Ocean Road, Jan Juc – also known as the Surf Coast Super Site.

FEBRUARY 19 – Surf Coast Shire councillor David Bell was put on notice by the court after being found guilty of driving while his licence was suspended. Cr Bell appeared in the Geelong Magistrates’ Court, where he was fined $500 without conviction and had his licence suspended again for two months. FEBRUARY 26 – Surf Coast Shire councillor David Bell did not heed a warning from the courts and was reportedly caught driving while his licence was suspended for the second time. The Surf Coast Times exclusively revealed Cr Bell’s two-month driving ban and sources said the Torquay ward councillor was seen behind the wheel of his car – a breach of the suspension ordered by the Geelong Magistrates’ Court – the following week.

MARCH 19 – The Great Ocean Road Coast Committee and environmental volunteer groups gathered at Little Bird Rock in Jan Juc to celebrate the completion of the Natural Values project. About 110 hectares of coastal habitat between Torquay and Lorne went through major weed removal works, with more than 3.5 hectares intensively rehabilitated. MARCH 26 – A feasibility study into the redevelopment of the Anglesea Bowling Club was officially launched at the clubrooms. The $1.5 million project will transform the 1960s clubrooms into a modern community-oriented facility, with function room, multipurpose rooms, a lounge area, an outside barbecue area, services centre and offices..

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The challenge of the Great Ocean and Otway Classic Ride got the thumbs up from this rider. Photo: PETER MARSHALL.

Breast cancer survivors Kylie Taylor, Gail Behr and Belinda Behr at the Torquay Mother’s Day Classic. Photo: PETER MARSHALL

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APRIL 2 – Hawaiian Carissa Moore, 20, claimed the 2013 Rip Curl Women’s Pro Bells Beach in clean three to five foot waves in front of a capacity crowd at Bells Beach. She beat Australian Tyler Wright, 19, to take the lead on the ASP Women’s World Championship Tour ratings for the first time in over a year.

MAY 7 – Victoria’s budget was set to be released and there were hopes it would contain a big increase in funding for maintenance works along the Great Ocean Road. Opposition roads spokesman Luke Donnellan said the tourist landmark had been neglected by Premier Denis Napthine, Roads Minister Terry Mulder and South Barwon MP Andrew Katos, who had failed to provide the required maintenance funding in previous budgets.

JUNE 4 – Liberal candidate for Corangamite Sarah Henderson claimed victory in her campaign for upgrades to Torquay’s post office. Australia Post confirmed a planning application had been lodged with the Surf Coast Shire to expand the post office on the corner of Pearl Street and Bristol Road.

APRIL 9 – State and federal government MPs, the Country Fire Authority and the firefighters’ union promised to work more closely to bring full-time firefighters to Torquay. A public meeting about the issue was held at the Torquay Bowls Club, APRIL 16 – A petition was called on the Surf Coast Shire to protect the hinterland of Bells Beach from being “destroyed” as a result of state government changes to planning zones. Eve Mahlab, who lodged the petition with the shire, called on the council to “do everything it can” to maintain the existing land use controls. APRIL 23 – The Apollo Bay community held the state government to its election promise to refurbish the town’s school. A delegation from the Apollo Bay P-12 College Council met with Education Minister Martin Dixon regarding the redevelopment of the school’s library and general purpose buildings. APRIL 30 – The Surf Coast Shire did not support a unique level of protection from development for the Bells Beach view shed but did raise the idea of including the area in a new category for coastal sites across Victoria.

MAY 14 – The federal Labor member for Corangamite joined the push for a rail link to Torquay and the Bellarine on the back of a state government announcement of $300,000 to determine its viability. MAY 21 – Less than three weeks after a three-car collision, a busy intersection in Torquay was the scene of another crash. Surf Coast Shire considered stepping up its efforts to have traffic lights or a roundabout installed at the intersection of Beach Road and the Surf Coast Highway after a two-car crash there. MAY 28 – The RACV Torquay Resort was almost ready for business and the community was invited to take a look around before the complex officially opened. A community day was held at the $155 million complex, but resort manager Dean Newell said anyone who missed it was still welcome to take a look around.

JUNE 11 – The state government touted its changes for taxis in Geelong and the Surf Coast, with the construction of a dedicated evening taxi rank on The Esplanade in Torquay and the release of its reforms for the industry. JUNE 18 – The deal was done on the plan to redevelop the Torquay Bowls Club, with Geelong firm Lyons Construction and the Torquay Bowls Club signing the contract for the $1.7 million project. Insite Architects drew up the final plans for the redevelopment. JUNE 25 – One of the tenants at Torquay Central is worried that the planned $14 million redevelopment of the site by Coles may squeeze out some of the existing shops. The company lodged a planning application with the Surf Coast Shire for its proposed changes to the 5,308 square metres of buildings on the 1.4 hectare site

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Funnyman Nath Valvo at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow at the Aireys Pub. Photo: WARWICK TUCKER

Gun Surf Coast FC players Cassidy John and Ni Reh at the club’s home ground. Photo: PHOTOGRAPHY BY GSDM.COM.AU.

Sarah Henderson was all smiles at the RACV Torquay Resort after becoming the new federal member for Corangamite.

JULY 2 – The consultants behind a proposal to convert part of The Sands Torquay into an aged care centre moved to dispel fears that residents in the surrounding estate will be kept out of the resort’s facilities.

AUGUST 6 – People interested in the proposed aged care facility at The Sands were encouraged to attend an information session and to submit a response to the planning permit. Surf Coast Shire councillors voted to support an application to Planning Minister Matthew Guy to seek pre-authorisation to amend The Sands’ planning permit.

SEPTEMBER 3 – With the federal election four days away, the leading contenders in Corangamite turned to the surfing community to secure last minute votes. Incumbent Labor MP Darren Cheeseman pledged money for a doctors’ residence in Lorne and Liberal candidate Sarah Henderson promised to support the bid for the proposed Zeally Bay Surf Life Saving Club.

AUGUST 13 – Darren Cheeseman provided an election sweetener to the parents of Corangamite with a pledge of $3.25 million towards the Torquay North Family and Children’s Centre. Early years programs in Torquay and Jan Juc were already at capacity, with waiting lists at many services.

SEPTEMBER 10 – Sarah Henderson said she would be guided by integrity and compassion as she prepared to become the federal member for Corangamite under a Coalition government. The Liberal candidate defeated Labor’s Darren Cheeseman at her second attempt to win the seat.

AUGUST 20 – Community infrastructure in Lorne was on the improve with the announcement of full funding for upgrades of the town’s swing bridge and visitor information centre. The swing bridge, which has been closed since March because of structural issues, was announced to go through a $400,000 restoration.

SEPTEMBER 17 – Acid soils flowing into the Anglesea River spurred the Surf Coast Shire to try again to remove the rock wall buried in the estuary. Following approvals from state government authorities, works were expected to start digging out the 13 metre main remnants of the 1970s-era wall.

AUGUST 27 – Political heavyweights came to the Surf Coast to support their Corangamite candidates in the race to the federal election. Opposition Leader Tony Abbott was the first to arrive in the electorate, visiting Liberal candidate Sarah Henderson in Anglesea and Prime Minister Kevin Rudd followed suit, having a coffee with incumbent MP Darren Cheeseman in Torquay

SEPTEMBER 24 – After 11 years of growth and news on Tuesday, the Surf Coast Times began being published on Thursdays. Changes in the local newspaper landscape combined with the opportunity to provide a great offering to our readers meant the move to Thursday made sense.

JULY 9 – A Surf Coast Shire amendment aimed to lock in its growth plan for Torquay and Jan Juc, and an independent panel was assessing more than 500 submissions to the council’s plan. JULY 16 – The plans for the supermarket Coles intends to build at the Torquay Central shopping centre were revealed. As part of its planning application to the Surf Coast Shire, Coles says there is significant demand for another supermarket in Torquay and its proposal will enhance the commercial viability and vitality of the centre at 41-57 Bristol Road. JULY 23 – Property owners and developers continued to press their case for the Surf Coast Shire’s plan to set the growth boundary at Duffields Road to be dismissed. The independent panel hearing into the council’s Amendment C66 returned to Torquay and heard submissions from residents, community groups and landholders. JULY 30 – The company behind plans to redevelop the Gilbert Street precinct sought to defuse the electrical storm around a computer generated building image for the site.

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Nyall Condon and Russell McGlashan get ready for the Toast To The Coast festival. Photo: MICHAEL CHAMBERS

Djara Williams-McElgunn is pictured during the Indigenous Surfing Titles held at Bells Beach.

Tony Abbott and Sarah Henderson in Anglesea for a Great Ocean Road funding announcement.

OCTOBER 3 – The state government ran out of patience with a local geothermal project, opting not to renew or extend a funding agreement that passed its activation deadline. They withdrew funding support for Greenearth Energy’s Geelong Geothermal Power project due to its inability to attract co-funding from other sources.

NOVEMBER 7 – Torquay’s hugely successful Nightjar Market announced it would begin charging an entry fee for adults as of next year. While in the past entry was by gold coin donation, all adults would be charged a $5 entry fee as of January while entry for children remained free.

OCTOBER 10 – Parcel problems at Torquay’s post office were set to be a thing of the past with the announcement of a $500,000 upgrade to the centre. Australia Post announced the store would be upgraded and enlarged to become a “superstore”.

NOVEMBER 14 – Residents of The Sands against the plan to convert the estate’s hotel into an aged care centre presented a united front when they voiced their objections to the council. Surf Coast Shire received more than 200 submissions to the proposal with an overwhelming majority against.

DECEMBER 5 – A Liberal Party state council in Lorne passed a motion that meant the Great Ocean Road Coastal Committee (GORCC) may be relieved of its responsibilities. The motion was for the Coalition government to initiate a pilot for a more efficient management model of the coastal corridor now under the management of GORCC.

OCTOBER 17 – The Surf Coast Shire scored in its bid to be part of the 2015 Asian Cup with a $100,000 grant from the state government towards its new turf pitch in Torquay. OCTOBER 24 – Surf Coast Shire approved Coles’ plan to develop a supermarket at Torquay Central, subject to a long list of conditions. Objections raised during the planning process included traffic and the impact on the intersection of Bristol and Geelong roads, parking provision and access and the impact of illuminated signs.

NOVEMBER 21 – Schoolies celebrations were set to begin in Torquay and Lorne, and Victoria Police and Red Frogs volunteers urged everyone to celebrate safely and look after each other. Thousands of teenagers were expected to descend on the two coastal towns over the course of the next fortnight, and “toolies” were warned to stay away.

NOVEMBER 28 – The plan to convert the hotel at The Sands estate into a residential aged care facility was sent back to the OCTOBER 31 – Search and rescue capabilities on the Surf Coast drawing board after the Surf Coast Shire voted to abandon the were boosted with the opening of the new headquarters for Torquay’s amendment. St Quentin Consulting requested – on behalf of The State Emergency Services unit. The $900,000 building in Messmate Sands operator the Handbury Group and aged care provider MOC Road includes extra room for fleet and equipment, a communications Developments – a change to the planning scheme to allow the room and training accommodation. conversion.

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DECEMBER 12 – Surf Coast Shire councillors saw red over Amendment C66 and reaffirmed their commitment to keep urban growth out of the Spring Creek valley. About 120 people gathered outside the council chambers ahead of the meeting at which councillors decided on their response to a Planning Panels Victoria report into the amendment. DECEMBER 19 – Prime Minister Tony Abbott marked his 100th day in office with a trip to the Surf Coast and officially opened the RACV Torquay Resort. Mr Abbott joined RACV president and chair Ross Herron to unveil a plaque commemorating the resort’s opening. DECEMBER 26 – The Fairhaven community gained an impressive new building to enjoy all year round with the completion of the town’s new surf life saving club (SLSC). The clubhouse was given a certificate of occupancy and Fairhaven SLSC members immediately began fitting out the building with the aim of opening for patrols and about 600 nippers soon after.

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Update from the water world BY HAMISH BROOKS THE region’s reservoir levels were in a strong position coming into the summer peak season with all of Barwon Water’s major storages at least 90 per cent full in late December. Barwon Water general manager infrastructure services Paul Northey said overall, the greater Geelong system is holding 87,722 million litres or 92 per cent of capacity. This time last year, storages were at 91 per cent. “West Barwon Reservoir recorded 68 millimetres of rain in November – slightly below the average of 75 millimetres. But nearby Mt Sabine fared better, receiving 203 millimetres during November, well above the average of 104 millimetres.� This rain saw the West Barwon spill again following several overflows between July and October, 2012. Prior to that, the last time it spilled was July, 2002. The cooler wetter weather in November had a doubly positive impact on water storage levels as it meant water consumption was lower. “About 2,270 million litres was used in November, 2013, compared to 2,654 million litres during the same period last year.� Allen Reservoir at Lorne and Painkalac Reservoir at Aireys Inlet are at 100 per cent capacity, while Apollo Bay’s Marengo Basin is at 96 per cent capacity. Stage 2 water restrictions apply in the coastal townships of Apollo Bay, Marengo and Skenes Creek until April 26. The restrictions ensure the limited capacity of the Marengo supply basin copes with the demand of thousands of holidaymakers over summer. Under stage 2 restrictions, gardens may be watered using a hand-held hose fitted with a trigger

nozzle, bucket or watering can at any time on any day. However, watering of lawns is banned and use of watering systems is only permitted during limited hours on alternate days. Window cleaning, vehicle washing and watering sporting grounds are also restricted. This is expected to be the last time summer restrictions are enforced, with construction of the town’s new 250-million litre water storage expected to be completed in early 2014. Even though the greater Geelong region’s storages are in a healthy position, the region is under a Permanent Water Saving Plan, which outlines sensible rules to prevent water wastage. Information about storage levels, the Permanent Water Saving Plan and water restrictions can be found on Barwon Water’s website barwonwater.vic.gov.au.

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Fishing lobby welcomes marine park review

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BY JAMES TAYLOR THE Australian Recreational Fishing Foundation (ARFF) has praised the federal government for announcing a scientific review of the proposed national network of marine parks. Recreational fishers campaigned in the lead-up to the federal election to overturn the then-Labor government’s marine park legislation, which comes into effect in July next year. This included a public rally outside the Torquay Angling Club in June attended by fishing icon and media personality Rex Hunt. Opponents to the legislation claim it will lock five million recreational fishers out of 1.3 million square kilometres of Australia’s seas. ARFF managing director Allan Hansard said the scientific review would give a sensible balance for Australia’s unique marine environment. “Australia’s recreational fishers should not be locked out of marine reserves unless, after a thorough comparative assessment with other activities such as diving, tourism and defence activities, there is a good scientific reason to do so.” The review is expected to take six months and will also result in the redevelopment of the management plans for the marine reserve system. ARFF says the Labor government fast-tracked the development of the reserve’s management plans, and recreational fishers were not genuinely consulted. “From discussions we have had with the government we are confident that this time we will see genuine consultation and engagement with Australia’s recreational fishers and other key stakeholders when the management plans are redeveloped. The Coalition government has delivered on their promise to Australia’s five million recreational fishers. We look forward to working with the government and other key stakeholder user groups to develop a marine park reserve system that genuinely protects our marine environment that all Australians can be proud of.”

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The national junior surf life saving challenge Wave Warriors is coming to Ocean Grove for the first time on Saturday.

OCEAN Grove beach will be teeming with the iron men and women of the future on Saturday for the Medibank Wave Warriors Junior Challenge. The event was first created by champion ironman Zane Holmes in 2011 and this is the first time it has been held in Victoria. The beach and surf spectacular is open for competitors aged nine to 14 and has been set up to mirror the famous Kellogg’s Ironman series. The challenge will feature events across all surf sports disciplines with individual events such as beach sprint, surf race, board race and iron person. Mr Holmes is the most successful ironman in surf life saving history and began his career as a nipper. “My goal was to create a unique ocean and beach spectacular for junior life savers so they can come together from around Australia to participate in an exciting competition,” he said. The competition is about participation fun and leading Australia’s youngest athletes towards a healthy and active lifestyle. It also aims to encourage nippers to stick with the sport and become future volunteer patrolling life savers at their local surf life saving clubs (SLSC). Wave Warriors will kick off from the Ocean Grove SLSC at 11.30am on January 4. Entries have now closed but those who have entered competitors must register at the Ocean Grove SLSC from 3-5pm on January 3 or on January 4 from 9am to participate.

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Deadline for gas Take extra care when rock fishing tenders extended BY JAMES TAYLOR

BY JAMES TAYLOR THE state government has extended the deadline on the tender process to supply natural gas to country towns such as Winchelsea, following requests from energy companies keen to put forward more sophisticated proposals. Energy companies have shown strong interest in the tender, with all requesting extensions on the December 4 due date. Tenders are now due in the first quarter of 2014. Last week, the state government said the extension would help produce the best possible proposals, and therefore outcomes, for regional communities. Winchelsea was one of the 13 towns slated to get natural gas through the Energy to the Regions program, and a connection by 2016 was announced in June. Construction is expected to start in August next year – $55 million of the tender is for the supply of compressed natural gas (CNG) or liquefied natural gas (LNG) to the remaining Energy for the Regions priority towns – Lakes Entrance, Invermay, Heathcote, Orbost, Warburton, Marong, Terang and Maldon. The other $30 million is for communities on the Murray River. Natural gas costs about a third of the price of the bottled gas that the communities are now using and will encourage more business investment. The bids for the tenders require new partnerships to create a complete supply chain, from sourcing, retailing and supply of natural gas. A key evaluation point of the tender will be the supply of extra regional industries and regional residents, known as “program reach�. Bidding companies will also submit complex designs for extensive gas reticulation networks.

in the coming weeks.� Judge Gray said that the finding delivered by coroner Heather Spooner in April 2011, from the inquest into the deaths of three rock fishers in 2009, identified that these deaths were entirely preventable. “The circumstances highlighted the particular vulnerability of culturally and linguistically diverse communities, who are over-represented in rock fishing related deaths.

“Coroner Spooner identified a number of key issues including the wearing of personal safety floatation devices (lifejackets) and education of non-English speaking communities about the rock fishing safety. “I am immensely pleased to see the significant measures this communications and research campaign is taking to address rock fishing safety.� Head to lifesavingvictoria.com.au/ rockfishing for more information.

THERE have been 12 rock fishing drowning deaths in Victoria over the past three years, and Life Saving Victoria (LSV) and the state coroner have highlighted the importance of safety during the holiday period. The drowning deaths typically involved males, aged between 35-59 years, and from a non-English speaking background, particularly Chinese or Vietnamese. In all cases, the person was not wearing a lifejacket. Last month, judge Ian Gray and LSV communications manager Jennifer Arch launched new road and car park advertising signage, which will be in place this summer in key rock fishing locations, as well as radio and press advertising targeting Chinese and Vietnamese media. Ms Arch said the key message of the advertising was to wear a lifejacket while rock fishing. “Our advertising campaign is underpinned by both surveys and observational research that we have conducted, which tells us that although most rock fishers say that the sport is dangerous and that you should wear a lifejacket, 93 per cent of fishers observed at key locations were not wearing lifejackets. “Signage at key fishing locations, including the Punchbowl (near San Remo) and Pyramid Rock (Phillip Island), Cape Schank and Jump Rock (Lorne) provides clear and simple steps to stay safe while rock fishing – always wear a lifejacket, always fish with a friend and always check the conditions. “This will also be supported by Chinese and Vietnamese press and radio advertising The new rock fishing safety signage has been installed at Lorne’s Jump Rock.

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Liam keeps the cycle of charity rolling BY TIFFANY PILCHER MOST 10-year-old boys couldn’t think of anything better than winning a bike, but Bellbrae resident Liam Leslie did. Liam won a BMX for raising nearly $1,200 for the Heart Foundation through primary school skipathon Jump Rope for Heart and promptly chose to donate his prize to someone less fortunate. As soon as he found out local community support organisation Bethany were collecting Christmas presents through their Giving Tree charity, he wrote to them asking if they could find someone who would like the bike. Bethany gratefully accepted the donation and passed it on to another local child. Liam’s mum Cate Leslie said he was a shy but also a very thoughtful young boy who was always trying to help others. “Bethany were over the moon when we dropped the bike off and said they would make sure they find exactly the right person to give it to. “We walked out the doors and before we even got to the car Liam said ‘I feel really good Mum’ – I think that’s the best part.” Ms Leslie said a family connection and a bit of sibling rivalry helped Liam skip to the win. “We first got into Jump Rope for Heart because my mother and my husband’s uncle have both had heart surgery so it’s very close to home for us. “Liam’s sister did really well fundraising for them a few years ago so there was some incentive Liam Leslie, 10, from Bellbrae, generously donated a BMX for him to out-skip and out-fundraise her, I think.” he won to the Bethany Giving Tree.

Hot weather can bring snakes out into the open. This copperhead was found sunning itself on a driveway in Torquay.

Keep watch for sunbaking snakes BY JAMES TAYLOR AN INCREASE in summer temperatures has brought with it a rise in the number of reported snake sightings from members of the public, according to the City of Greater Geelong. Cr Andy Richards, who holds the council’s Portfolio for the Environment, said it was important for the public to remember that snakes were native wildlife and part of the natural environment, and like all other native wildlife they were protected under the Wildlife Act 1975. He said that if someone encountered a snake they should leave the snake alone and give it the opportunity to move away, at the same time warning any other people nearby that a snake was in the vicinity. Cr Richards said snakes would normally move away from humans and dogs unless they were threatened, and anyone encountering a snake

should not attempt to catch, kill or move the snake. If a snake is encountered on private property, the council suggests that people should phone the Department of Environment and Primary Industry customer call centre on 136 186 (between 8am8pm), where the caller will be given advice and a list of approved snake catchers. The council also suggests phoning Wildpro, which offers a 24-hour statewide emergency snake control service, on 1800 004 744. If a snake is encountered on public land, people have been advised to phone the council on 5272 5272 or the appropriate land manager, if known. The council’s warning follows a complaint by a resident of the Bellarine in mid-November. As reported in the Bellarine Times and Surf Coast Times, the woman spotted a tiger snake on the path to the Clifton Springs boat ramp and made several fruitless phone calls in her attempt to have the snake removed.

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Cancer Council Hon. Terry Mulder, MP appreciates Surf Minister for Public Transport Coast support Minister for Roads Dear Editor, The Surf Coast Cancer Council unit would like to thank all residents of the Surf Coast for their support over the past year, resulting in a most successful year both financially and socially. The unit raised $16,143 which has been sent to Cancer Council Victoria. Monies raised will be used for continuing research into this hideous disease which affects so many lives. The results for our Christmas Raffle were – first prize Rosanne Chisholm, second prize Judi Shears and third prize John Dangerfield. We welcome all new members and I would love to hear from anyone who is interested in joining our group by phoning 5263 3276. Margo Davey Unit leader, Surf Coast Cancer Council

Government strengthens animal welfare Dear Editor,

ANDREW KATOS MP

Member for South Barwon District

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

The Victorian Coalition government has released a revised code of practice for breeding establishments that sets a global benchmark in animal welfare. Victoria now has the strongest regulations for animal welfare in breeding and rearing establishments in the world. The revised Code of Practice for the Operation of Breeding and Rearing Businesses is a mandatory code that prescribes how cats, dogs and their young must be cared for. It follows months of extensive consultation with the community and relevant animal groups to achieve a more detailed and prescriptive code ensuring that all breeding and rearing businesses

meet the needs of the animals in their care. This has been balanced with the community’s expectations on animal welfare. The new code includes breeding limits, staffto-animal ratios, the requirement for health management plans and annual health checks, extra record keeping and a ban on wire cage floors. There are clear rules around euthanasia, including an explicit ban on blunt force trauma. The needs of working dogs are also recognised with a specific set of housing and exercise requirements applicable to working dog breeding establishments. The Coalition government is continuing to deliver on its commitment to crack down on illegal and rogue pet breeders. In 2011 the Coalition government introduced tougher penalties and more substantial fines, and granted the RSPCA extra powers to help investigate and shut down non-compliant breeding operations. This is complemented by the $1.6 million Animal Welfare Fund which is helping non-government, not-for-profit animal care and rescue groups with activities like responsible pet ownership education, pet foster care, relief and emergency services, and subsidised de-sexing programs.

been disregarded in just five weeks. The first being when Governor-General Quentin Bryce commented on political matters when delivering the ABC’s Boyer lecture in November. We also believe that it was highly inappropriate for Australia’s executive head of state to speak on a matter on which her government was at the time involved in a challenge before the High Court. The Australian Monarchist League has no candidate nor indeed any preference on who should be the next governor-general. We only ask that the person selected support, as they must swear to do, Australia’s system of constitutional monarchy and well and truly serve the Queen as Her Majesty’s representative in this country. Philip Benwell National chair, Australian Monarchist League

Thanks for decorating the Christmas tree Dear Editor,

Stop speculating about the Governor-General

Just wanted to say a huge thank you to whoever decorates the tree on the corner of the Surf Coast Highway and Messmate Road. Every year someone takes the time to do this for others to enjoy. That’s the real Christmas spirit in our community.

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The White family

Peter Walsh State Minister for Agriculture and Food Security

It is highly inappropriate for the media to create a commentary on who the next governor-general will be. The office of governor-general is not a political office nor is it a popularity contest and above all it should never be the subject of media speculation, particularly before the Queen, whose representative the governor-general is, has received formal advice from the prime minister. This is the second occasion on which the conventions of the office of governor-general have

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Children have a quality time at Anglesea camp BY JAMES TAYLOR DECEMBER marks exactly 30 years since Camp Quality ran its first camp for children living with cancer, and Anglesea Lions added to the good work by hosting their second Camp Quality weekend at the Anglesea Family Caravan Park. Between December 6-8, 14 families who have a child living with cancer enjoyed a fabulous weekend in the warm weather. They arrived to a welcome barbecue and fun on the Friday evening and moved into the cabins at the caravan park. It was up and go on Saturday morning as the children were treated to the joys of surfing with Go Ride a Wave followed by activities run by camp volunteers, while parents enjoyed some time off with a coffee and cake at Anglesea General Store. After lunch prepared by the Anglesea Lionesses, it was back to the beach, paddle boats on the river and fun and games provided by Bunnings volunteers. Lions provided a hot chicken and salad dinner

and Cancer Council members in Anglesea made cakes and biscuits for dessert. After being entertained by Valanga from Khoza Entertainment, the tired children wandered off to bed. Sunday morning was laid back with families enjoying some free time and the children again enjoying the facilities at the caravan park and the beach before enjoying lunch and heading back to their homes throughout Victoria. Camp coordinator Josh Davis declared the weekend a great success and a wonderful chance for the families to enjoy themselves and be more like normal families. Lea Quail from the Anglesea Lions Club said the camps had a profound impact on all the people involved, including participants and Lions Club members. She said the club was indebted to the Cancer Council members in Anglesea and all of the businesses and individuals who donated time and goods to enable the group of children to enjoy the weekend.

Camp Quality ran its first camp in 1983 and introduced its educational puppets in 1988. The organisation now runs more than 240 camps and fun days each year to an audience of more than 250,000 school children. For more information, head to campquality.org.au.

RESIDENTS in the Geelong region have been encouraged to report litterers this summer and have been backed by a campaign organised by the Barwon Regional Waste Management Group (BRWMG). The campaign aims to significantly increase the reporting of litterers in the Barwon region by 30 per cent. South Barwon MP Andrew Katos launched the campaign with members of the BRWMG last week. He said roadside litter was not only unsightly but was also potentially hazardous and expensive

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Impounded hoon cars could be chopped up BY JAMES TAYLOR SES and CFA members will use the “jaws of life” on forfeited hoon cars to train for road accident rescues. Hoons who refuse to pay their fines and impoundment costs at the expiry of the impoundment period will have their vehicle deemed abandoned and it will become the property of Victoria Police. The Road Safety Act 1986 gives the Chief Commissioner of Police the authority to sell, by public auction or tender, or otherwise dispose of a motor vehicle that is the subject of a forfeiture order. Minister for Police and Emergency Services Kim Wells said forfeited hoon cars would be donated to the CFA and SES to help their members train with the specialist equipment used in road rescue. “For the first time, SES volunteers will have access to an ongoing supply of cars that can be used to simulate the rescue of a person trapped in a car. “Previously the SES had to rely on donations from wreckers and community donations and while gratefully received, these vehicles are not always representative of the more modern types of vehicles that are encountered by Road Rescue.” Mr Wells said Victoria Police will now begin donating forfeited or abandoned vehicles to the SES and increase the number of cars donated to CFA over the coming months, until both emergency

services organisations will begin regularly receiving forfeited vehicles for training purposes. “The Coalition government and Victoria Police have made a commitment to creating a safer road

system in Victoria and we see the removal of these hoon cars from our roads for practical training for our SES and CFA members as a fantastic opportunity.”

SES attends as many as 1,200 road rescues every year. Vehicles used for training will be disposed of sustainably.

SES volunteers use the jaws of life to dismantle a car at a demonstration in Southbank last year. Photo: STATE EMERGENCY SERVICE

Victorians urged to keep road toll low BY JAMES TAYLOR

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

PREMIER Denis Napthine and members of the Victorian Ministerial Road Safety Council have made an impassioned plea to all road users to stay alert and stay alive while travelling during the holiday road toll period. Speaking at the Victorian launch of the national Operation Crossroads campaign, Dr Napthine said Victoria was headed towards its lowest annual road toll on record but motorists must remain vigilant. “As of midnight last night, Victoria’s road toll stood at 238, which is 35 fewer than the corresponding day in 2012. “Victoria’s road toll is on track for another historic low and a sixth consecutive drop, but even one fatality on our road network is one too many. “We know that the coming days between now and the weekend after new year represent the most dangerous period on our roads because there are hundreds of thousands of people travelling to family functions and other festivities. “My plea to all Victorians is to be safe this

holiday season, be extra cautious on our roads, stay within the speed limits, make sure you are well rested before getting behind the wheel and never drink and drive.” The start of Operation Crossroads also marked the start of the official holiday road toll period, which will run between December 23 and January 3. Chief commissioner Ken Lay said Victoria Police would be out in force over the next 11 days detecting and removing drivers engaging in risky behaviour such as speeding, drink and drug driving, using mobile phones and not wearing seat belts. “Everyone has the right to travel on the roads safely, and those drivers who believe that it’s acceptable to break speed limits in order to get where they want to go just a few minutes sooner are kidding themselves.” Victorians have been encouraged to help their loved ones get home safely this festive season by gifting them a TAC designated driver voucher. “Everyone wants to see their loved ones get home safely, so offering to act as a personal chauffeur for a friend or family member is a fantastic gift for the

festive season,” Dr Napthine said. The vouchers are available online at tac.vic.gov.au, or people can share them with friends from the TAC’s Facebook page.

People can give a friend or a family member a Designated Driver Voucher for Christmas.

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Lyle the headline act at Clifton Springs BY REBECCA LAUNER INSPIRATIONAL golfer Jarrod Lyle will headline two big events at Clifton Springs Golf Club next month. The talented Lyle, who has just returned to the course following a second battle with leukaemia, will lead a quality panel at a Sportsman’s Night on January 11, and headline a field of around 60 professionals vying for a prize pool of $10,000 during the Parker’s Steakhouse Clifton Springs ProAm on January 12. Media personality and racing identity Rob Gaylard will host the Sportsman’s Night and be joined by former Geelong captain and NFL punter Ben Graham, triple premiership winning Cat and 2013 All-Australian, Andrew Mackie and AFL Grand Final umpire “Razor” Ray Chamberlain. The winner of this year’s Pro-Am, Josh Younger, will return to defend his title after carding an impressive 4-under 67. But he will have to contend with local duo Steve Jones and Brad Lamb, as well as Australasian tour players David Brandson and David McKenzie. The Pro-Am will also have a strong celebrity contingent, with Graham joining Geelong stars Harry Taylor, Mathew Stokes, Mitch Duncan, Taylor Hunt and Jackson Thurlow, along with Cats assistant coach Blake Caracella, in the field. As an added incentive for the professionals, Clifton Springs and Curlewis, which will hold its Pro-Am the following day, have offered up a bonus pool of $3,000. The professional with the best combined score over the two days will pocket $2,000, while the next best score will take home $1,000. The Pro-Am will feature two shotgun starts – 7.30am and 12.30pm.

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CLIFTON Springs photographer Tim Pescott is again showing off his skill with an exhibition of coastline images taken around Geelong and the Bellarine Peninsula. The photographs, to be shown in Portarlington from next week, will be mostly of Geelong and the Bellarine Peninsula’s stunning coastline with an edition of inner Geelong’s icons and hidden treasures. There will be many framed and unframed photographs, prints on canvas and Pescott’s popular cards. Pescott began his photographic career 14 years ago, and now sells his work at local markets, exhibitions in Geelong and Portarlington, and at his

small home gallery. “The coastline is so beautiful and diverse from the magnificent bays of Corio, Port Phillip and Swan to the rugged open beaches of Point Lonsdale to Barwon Heads,” he said. “I consider myself so fortunate to be able to admire the daily view I get from my house across Corio Bay towards the You Yangs and Avalon.” Pescott’s exhibition, Geelong and the Bellarine Peninsula’s Coastline, will go on display at the Bendigo Bank Community Room (behind the Bendigo Bank branch), Newcomb Street, Portarlington, between 9am-5pm on January 11-12. Entry is free. For more information on Pescott’s work, head to timpescottphotographs.com.au, phone 5253 1269 or 0408 877 433.

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Stump up for repairs ST PAUL’S Anglican Church in Dudley Parade, St Leonards is the second oldest building in the town – the oldest being the kiosk on the pier. The building was moved there by horse and cart from Church Road, Bellarine in 1914, but 100 years later is in need of serious maintenance. The parishioners are fundraising for works that are expected to cost at least $10,000 and are holding a three-day secondhand book sale in the church and hall from January 9-11 as part of their efforts.

When funds are available, the works will look at why the church is pulling away from the adjoining hall. Parishioners suspect that the stumps under the church are rotting, causing the church to lean. Head to the sale, pick up some holiday reading and support the appeal for the cost of the remedial work on an iconic building. St Paul’s Secondhand Book Sale, Dudley Parade, St Leonards runs 10am-4pm daily January 9-11. Inquiries can be made to Helen on 5257 2294.

Students to showcase sister school BY REBECCA LAUNER STUDENTS at Drysdale will soon combine their creative, digital and intercultural skills to capture what makes their overseas sister school program stand out. Christian College will receive a $5,000 grant to produce digital case studies to showcase the benefits of building an overseas sister school relationship. Member for Western Victoria David Koch said last week that the successful schools, whose partnerships have been in place for at least three years, demonstrated best practice in Victoria. “Christian College has a long standing language-based sister school partnership with Naga High School in Japan, established in 1993, and the partnership encompasses reciprocal visits and long term student exchanges,” Mr Koch said. He said case studies showed an incredible insight into how connecting with students,

teachers and families overseas broadened the horizons of Victorian students. “Importantly, the case studies will encourage more schools across the state to start laying the groundwork for their own international partnerships,” Mr Koch said. “Sister school partnerships can lead to lasting friendships, but also make a lasting difference when it comes to improving students’ intercultural and language skills, and preparing them to be active and engaged citizens of the world.” Many projects will be presented as video documentaries of study tours and exchanges, while others will present the bonds between schools using animation and photography. The case studies will be available to school communities through a range of digital channels, and many will be showcased around the state and overseas. Mr Koch said the grants scheme formed part of the Coalition’s $300,000 election commitment to strengthen sister schools in Victoria.

Firefighting aircraft are standing by BY JAMES TAYLOR

The second oldest church on the Bellarine is in need of repair.

WHILE Victorians were busying themselves preparing for the festive season, Victoria’s emergency services are busying themselves preparing the state for the fire season. By Christmas, all 42 of Victoria’s firefighting aircraft were on standby at airfields across the state in readiness for bush and grassfires. This year’s fleet includes 13 fixed-wing firebombers, six of which are located in the west of the state in Hamilton, Casterton and Stawell. Department of Environment and Primary Industries (DEPI) chief fire officer Alan Goodwin said the aircraft going on standby would be a welcome Christmas gift for communities. “Each year, DEPI and the CFA have an extensive fleet of aircraft on hand to assist our response in the event of a fire. Though

many people are familiar with the large orange helicopters we use to fight fires, they may not realise the importance of fixed wing firebombers. “While we regularly use helicopters to protect life and property on the fringes of cities, we use aircraft such as Dromaders and Air Tractors to strategically drop foam and retardant onto and ahead of fires. Dropping retardant can be particularly valuable when tackling an ongoing forest fire, as it continues to inhibit fuels from burning even after the water mixed with it evaporates. Fixed wing firebombers have proven very effective in previous years, where we have used them to contain grasslands and cereal crop fires, and forest fires in the Grampians and north eastern alpine areas.” Mr Goodwin said it was important for the DEPI to have a mix of aircraft for different fire situations.

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Nipper season in full swing BY TIFFANY PILCHER BEACH weather is finally here so there’s no better time to get the kids involved in Life Saving Victoria’s (LSV) swim and surf safety program Nippers. The Junior Development programs are underway at Anglesea, Apollo Bay, Torquay, Jan Juc, Fairhaven, Lorne, Ocean Grove and Point Lonsdale. The Barwon Heads program will start on Saturday. Nippers was created to give children the chance to make friends, be active and enjoy the beach in a safe environment. There are more than 8,000 nippers in Victoria aged between 6 and 13 years hitting beaches as part of the Junior Development program each summer. This equates to approximately 32 per cent of LSV’s total membership and is continuing to grow steadily. The national program is structured specifically to children’s ages and abilities and gradually teaches them basic life saving skills required to be safe around an aquatic environment. It also teaches them to develop their skills to compete in surf sports. As the nippers program is designed to learn about life saving skills and safety around the beach, LSV strongly encourages all parents of children with limited swimming ability to enrole them in swimming lessons first. The minimum age for children to participate in junior activities in Victoria is five years up to a maximum age of 13 years as of midnight on September 30 2013. A child cannot be involved in a nippers program until they turn five years old, for example if a child turns five on November 1, they cannot join in or partake in any activities until November 1. The competitive nipper season also kicked off last month with the first Junior State Carnival in

Ocean Grove on December 7. In top weather conditions, junior life savers aged from under nine to under 14 competed in an array of events including wading, beach sprints, beach flags and board relays. Mentone Life Surf Saving Club (SLSC) was the overall winner followed by Half Moon Bay SLSC and Torquay SLSC close

behind in third. LSV’s aquatic sport coordinator for junior sport, Luke Gavin, praised our future life savers for their great efforts. “The Junior State Carnival was a fantastic day for nippers and their families and a great start to the upcoming summer of life saving sport,” he said. With the first carnival nerves out of the way,

athletes are now busy preparing for round two which will be held in the new year. The popular Cosy Corner Carnival will be held tomorrow for junior athletes and the second round of the Summer Surf Series will be at Anglesea SLSC on Sunday. For the dates and contact details for your local nippers program, head to lifesavingvictoria.com.au.

Anglesea SLSC nippers hit the water over summer last year. This season’s nippers programs are getting under way across the Surf Coast and Bellarine.

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Playgrounds open for fun BY REBECCA LAUNER A NEW playground upgrade in Point Lonsdale has just opened in time for the summer holidays and comes not long after the official opening of the upgraded playground in Flinders Parade in Barwon Heads. The playground at Longuehay Reserve, Point Londsdale, is among nine which were upgraded as part of the City of Greater Geelong’s play strategy. City of Greater Geelong councillor Lindsay Ellis said playground upgrades were implemented all over Geelong from Point Lonsdale to Bell Park. “Some equipment upgrades cost about $75,000, making a significant difference to the previous playground structure,” Cr Ellis said. “While the weather is heating up why not take your children out to one of these new playgrounds, they will have endless amounts of fun.” The Flinders Parade playground’s $200,000 upgrade was funded with support from VicRoads, Parks Victoria and Barwon Coast.

A good crowd at last year’s contest. INSET: Denzil, Ainsley and Jarrod with their scuba diver sand sculpture at last year’s contest. Photo: MICHAEL CHAMBER

Contest to cook up sandy seafood BY REBECCA LAUNER MORE than 300 people part in this year’s Sand Queenscliff. The event, organised Neighbourhood House, and holidaying families

are expected to take Sculpture Contest at by the Queenscliffe encourages local to come along and

have some fun. This year’s special category is seafood with Gabriel Gate as celebrity judge. The Queenscliffe Neighbourhood House Annual Sand Sculpture Contest, which in its 16th year, demonstrates practical, enjoyable and safe use of our natural resources. The contest is on January 5 at Queenscliff

beach, next to the Pilot’s Jetty, from 9.30am to 11.30am. There are age categories for singles and groups – ages eight years and under, ages nine to 12 years, ages 13 to 16 years, adult, group (mixed ages). Entry fees are $5 for singles and $10 for groups. Come for breakfast as there will be a sausage sizzle and coffee van nearby.

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Plenty on at Potato Shed BY TIFFANY PILCHER WHY not spend these school holidays cruising with some blues or playing with Pinocchio at the Potato Shed? Their Blues Boot Camp is kicking off from January 7 for two days of tuition with some of the best in the business and culminates in a public performance on the third day. Children will work with revered blues maestro Wayne Jury, Sarah Carroll, Chris Wilson and a host of other industry professionals. It’s set to be a fun and challenging workshop, where participants gain theoretical and practical music industry skills from trained and experienced industry professionals. Places are strictly limited to 30 for the workshops and all are welcome to view the public performance at the Potato Shed on January 9, entry is $10 per person.

For more information visit bluesbootcamp. waynejury.com.au. If theatre is more your thing you’re still in luck. Enjoy an old fairy tale with a modern twist when Theatre 3triple2 for Kids presents Pinocchio at the Potato Shed. Come along and meet Geppetto, Pinocchio, the Fairy, the Donkey, the school boy and the lolly seller this January. The production is filled with catchy songs, colourful characters and great adventures. Matinee and evening performances of Pinocchio will show daily from January 14 to 17 at the Potato Shed Peninsula Drive, Drysdale. Tickets are $27 for any combination of four tickets and single children’s tickets are $8 each and can be pre-purchased by calling 5251 1998. Online surveys about the future use of the Potato Shed are still open. Visit geelongaustralia.com.au/ potatoshed for more information.

Fun activities at the museum these holidays BY REBECCA LAUNER JOIN in the fun at the National Wool Museum these school holidays. During the first week, from January 13 to 17, activities will focus on waves and water, such as making your own mobile. The second week, from January 20 to 24, will include perception deception themed activities such as making old time toys and optical illusions.

The summer school holidays drop-in craft activities on offer are no extra charge each Monday to Friday from 10am to 2pm. In addition, there will also be self-guided craft activities on offer every day throughout the holidays as part of the Perception Deception exhibition, as well as a self-guided activity trail through the museum. Bookings are not required for any activities. The National Wool Museum is at 26-32 Moorabool Street, Geelong.

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Explore the outdoors with Junior Rangers WITH the warm weather upon us, there is no better time for kids to get out and explore our local parks and discover the wildlife species that inhabit them. They can do all of this and more with the Parks Victoria’s Junior Ranger which is back again for the summer. The Junior Ranger program is aimed at kids aged between 6 and 12 and there is a range of self-guided and ranger led activities to choose from in Queenscliff, the Great Otway National Park and several other locations. Junior Ranger program coordinator Elle Wolfhagen said children are entertained and inspired by a program that celebrates play in the great outdoors. “Kids who take part in the Junior Ranger program have fun whilst learning about the importance of preserving parks for the future, and what they can do

to do help,” she said. Children can choose from a range of activities including Rockpool Ramble – a hands-on exploration of rock pools led by rangers and Bush Detective where children become wildlife detectives using their senses to search for and identify clues left behind by Indigenous animals. There is also the Ponding activity where children learn about water health and conservation or Fired Into Life where children learn firsthand about the role rangers play in fighting bushfires. For the full list of activities, dates, times, locations and more information, head to juniorrangers.com.au. Kids must be accompanied by an adult and those taking part are reminded to bring sun protection and sturdy footwear on the day.

The Parks Victoria Junior Ranger program is back again offering kids a variety guided and self-guided outdoor activities to take part in over the summer.

Book early for Summer by the Sea

THE state government has opened bookings for the popular Summer by the Sea program which includes more than 300 free coastal and marine activities across Victoria’s coast between January 2–26 . Member for South Barwon Andrew Katos invited the Geelong community to take part in the many activities available in the Bellarine and Surf Coast region that offers something for everyone. “Summer by the Sea is a great opportunity for Victorians to get outdoors, learn more about our magnificent coastline and get better acquainted with our precious marine environments. “There’s something for everyone either living near the Bellarine and Surf Coast or visiting over summer. We have Rockpool Rambles, Junior Ranger activities for kids, kayaking and adventure safaris.” Local highlights for the Bellarine and Surf Coast region include Junior Ranger Beachcombing at Barwon Bluff Marine Sanctuary, a Fossil Safari at Point Addis Marine National Park, Anglesea,

and a Rockpool Ramble at Point Danger Marine Sanctuary, Torquay. Minister for Environment and Climate Ryan Smith said that he encouraged people from the Geelong region to book early as places are limited and many activities fill up quickly. “This is a great opportunity to get outdoors and enjoy Victoria’s beautiful coastal and marine environments which support a wide variety of species and habitats. “These environments face many challenges, including population growth and coastal erosion, and we all need to work together to help conserve our coastal areas for the future.” Summer by the Sea is run by the Department of Environment and Primary Industries, Parks Victoria and Corangamite Catchment Management Authority with the support of Coastcare Victoria, and local volunteers and experts. For information about activities and to book visit depi.vic.gov.au and search for Summer by the Sea.

Ocean Grove’s Lachie Osborne gets bubbly with vendor Jason at last year’s Tranquility Fair. Photo: MICHAEL CHAMBERS

BY TIFFANY PILCHER WHETHER you need to wind down from a big Christmas and New Year’s Eve or just prefer to lead a calmer lifestyle, Ocean Grove Park’s Tranquility Fair is the place to be this weekend. Spend the day chilling out with non-stop entertainment, stalls, rides, food and activities designed to nourish the body and mind. The annual fair will be bigger and better than ever this year with each exhibitor being carefully selected to encourage serenity and community involvement. This year will also see double the music with a second stage added to provide ongoing entertainment. The star of the show is set to be Wedding Parties Anything founder and vocalist, Mick Thomas. The Aussie music icon began performing in his hometown of Geelong before climbing the charts with huge hits like “Father’s Day” and “Monday’s Experts”. The Chris Wilson Band and the Cartridge

Family are also on the main bill. The new FReeZa stage has been created to promote up and coming talent and will feature Tex Miller and Sam Morrisey, Tiny Giants, Alister Turrill, Murdena and a Hoopfusion workshop and demonstration. There will be more than 100 stalls selling jewellery, crystals, art and crafts, clothing, Earth medicines, temporary tattoos, body care products and more. Don’t forget to bring the kids because there will be plenty of activities for them to enjoy including camel rides, kite flying, inflatable playgrounds and face painting. There will also be jumping castles, a cup and saucer ride, an animal farm and train rides. Ocean Grove Park Association president Colin Atkins said the group has been working hard to bring the best available entertainment and stallholders to this year’s fair. “We’re constantly looking to improve the festival and the biggest change this year is that there will be two stages.

“It not only gives us the chance to showcase up and coming acts, but it also means the entertainment doesn’t stop. “There used to be a period of waiting between bands as they set up and packed down but now you can move around and enjoy the music all day.” He said the event has been designed for the whole family to enjoy. “So many people apply to be a part of it which gives us the chance to pick and choose the best acts and stalls. “It also means we can have something for everyone. “The fair is growing each year and we’re really looking forward to giving the community a fantastic day out.” The Tranquility Fair will be held at Ocean Grove Park on January 4 from 10am to 4pm. Entry is $3 per person and children under 12 can get in with just a friendly smile. Proceeds from the event will go towards community facilities within the park.

Wedding Parties Anything vocalist Mick Thomas is set to perform at the fair this year.

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The Surf Coast Times and Bellarine Times has two double passes to Harvest ‘n’ Graze to give away. For your chance to win, email your name and phone number to tiffany@surfcoasttimes.com. au before 9am on January 6. Winners will be drawn and notified on the same day. Kingston Crown is bringing their funky sound to the Bellarine for Harvest ‘n’ Graze.

GET ready to boogie on the Bellarine when Harvest ‘n’ Graze rolls back into town for a day of great entertainment, food and fun. The festival will be back at Bellarine Estate on January 18 with Mr Eagle Rock, Ross Wilson, Kingston Crown, Peter Chapman and local band Where’s Joss? There will be an abundance of gourmet produce from the state’s finest producers, boutique beers, ciders and wine, artisan delicacies and an assortment of ready-to-eat delights. The family friendly festival will also have a host of free children’s entertainment including the Dreaming Space, a jumping castle, face painting and all day activities. Melbourne’s funk and soul act Kingston Crown have become a huge drawcard for the festival and has toured with them four times before. “It’s got such a good vibe everyone loves to spend a day in the sun with good food and great music,� drummer Rick Berry said.

“It’s pretty hard to not love playing there, everyone gets into the music and we’ve met so many cool people, it seems to attract a really friendly, happy crowd.� The five-piece only formed at the beginning of 2013 and are fast gathering a dedicated following with their sunny tunes. “You can’t hate this type of music!� Berry said. “When we were starting out it came together because we all like the same style, (lead singer) Kenny loves Stevie Wonder with all his heart so we do try to play up to that. “It’s going alright for us so far, we’re having fun and it seems like the audience is too, that’s what we’re always aiming for.� Kingston Crown launched their debut EP at Cherry Bar in Melbourne in August and is writing their first album. Tickets to Harvest ‘n’ Graze are $25 when pre-purchased or $29 at the gate and entry is free for kids under 18. Head to harvestngraze.com for tickets and more information.

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It’s clear festival is all glass BY REBECCA LAUNER IT’S crystal clear where art lovers will be in February – the fourth annual Festival of Glass in Drysdale. Each year, the festival attracts thousands of visitors and the 2014 festival adds two new attractions to its popular regular features. The heart of the Festival of Glass is a glass expo, which features stalls by about 50 local and interstate artists, craftspeople and companies; demonstrations of glass working techniques; the prize winners of the annual Drysdale Glass Awards; and an hourly chance to win glass collectibles donated by exhibitors. The 2014 expo’s first new attraction is Glass on Film – a festival of short films presenting the art, craft and industry of glass and its second new attraction is a series of workshops run by festival

exhibitors, several of whom have won awards for their work. A Bottleneck Guitar evening will let glass lovers eat and drink to the sounds of blues band Mr Black and Blue; and consider making a bid in an auction of glass collectibles. The Festival of Glass is on February 16 at Christian College, 40 Collins Street, Drysdale, between 10am and 4pm. Entry is free. The Bottleneck Guitar evening is on February 15, at the Harvester Moon restaurant, 2,320 Portarlington Road, Bellarine. For bookings and inquiries call 5259 3200. Places and dates for the workshops are yet to be announced. The Festival of Glass is an initiative of the Drysdale Some of the pieces exhibited in previous year’s Festival of Glass. and Clifton Springs Community Association.

Council cancels Next Wave of young musicians BY TIFFANY PILCHER

Upcoming musician Alister Turrill has successfully used the FReeZa Next Wave competition in Apollo Bay to raise his profile in the industry. Performers will not have this opportunity this year after the event was cancelled. Photo: MICHAEL CHAMBERS

APOLLO Bay has lost its only youth music event with the Colac Otway Shire axing the Next Wave competition after a stoush with joint organisers in December. The FReeZa event is held in conjunction with the Apollo Bay Music Festival and council said it was blindsided by the festival’s decision to change its dates this year. Colac Otway Shire chief executive officer Rob Small said the festival changed the date of its event from the end of April to the end of February without any consultation with council.

“The Apollo Bay Music Festival chose the same date as the Gellibrand Blues and Blueberry Festival, without any consultation with that event,” he said. Council and the Gellibrand Blues and Blueberry Festival organisers are concerned that the date clash may have a detrimental effect on both events. Apollo Bay Music Festival president Tony James said the decision to cancel Next Wave had destroyed opportunities for young musicians in the region. “We’re disappointed that despite presenting the Colac Otway Shire with other options and offers of help, they still consider this to be the best outcome. “This decision has removed the opportunity to give

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Time for a treat CHRISTMAS has come and gone again, as has New Year’s Eve, but many of us are on holiday (moi not included!) and this is the time to treat yourself, your family and friends as a reminder that life’s to short to drink bad wine! Here’s a small selection of some great wines that we’ve looked at over the last 12 months that are all about rewarding yourself for all the hard work and hardships you have to put up with during the year and standing back for a moment and taking in the world around you, savouring the moment and smelling the roses for once. It’s a great time of year, so let’s celebrate and enjoy what we’ve got… (hopefully with a glass in hand filled with one of the following wines of course!). Happy new year to all. Here’s wishing everyone a fantastic 2014! Cheers!

Pommery Champagne Brut Royal NV ($65) A mouth-filling expression of freshness and finesse made for immediate enjoyment. The assemblage is made up of 35 per cent Chardonnay, 35 per cent Pinot Noir and 30 per cent Pinot Meunier, giving the wine a complex balance of light citrus acidity alongside the more textured flavours of creamy brioche and baked apple. Just marvellous.

confident and definitive example of the variety, the winery and the region, in short the consummate summation of Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon at its very best.

The hall is decked with tables of books for the St James secondhand book sale this weekend.

Drysdale church building on books THE fundraising to pay back the cost of the refurbishment of St James Church Hall in Collins Street Drysdale continues with a secondhand book sale this weekend. The hall was refurbished last year at a cost of $750,000 and is now a very popular local venue available to the community for hire. The parishioners are working hard to pay off the $78,000 remaining of the building loan and one of their major fundraisers is their annual secondhand book sale, held on the first weekend of the new year. Old and new books, fiction and non-fiction, old book and early editions, hard covers, paperbacks and large print books – not school or university textbooks and no encyclopedias – are available. According to one of the sale’s organisers, Pauline Cline, up-to-date, special interest magazines featuring hobbies such as collecting,

home, fashion, cookery and gardening, comics and even old sheet music in good condition prove very popular. “If you have never attended one of these book sales, you might be impressed by the scale of the operation. “As you can see, it is quite an exercise, with all books individually priced inside the front cover and laid out in categories. “There is also a special children’s section with low seating so they can browse safely while the adults search their own areas of interest. “The event is well worth a visit.” The St James secondhand book sale will be held in the Drysdale Community Activity Centre, Collins Street, Drysdale on January 4-5; Saturday 9am5pm, Sunday 10am-4pm. Phone 5251 2594 or visit bellarineparish.org for more information.

Chant Du Midi Rosé Provence 2012 (2 for $30) There are four things that make this wine a winner on all fronts: the look, the style, the quality, and of course, the price. A no-brainer in my opinion and the timing is perfect as we head into prime summer time weather. The colour is salmon pink, the aromatics display plenty of bright raspberry and strawberry aromas, complemented by subtle savoury hints and floral notes. Think lunch, think seafood, think whatever, in fact don’t think. If it’s a sunny day, then this has to be on the menu too! Ripping value.

Shaw & Smith Adelaide Hills M3 Chardonnay 2012 ($48) Released a little earlier than usual due to the shortfall in the previous 2011 vintage, this 2012 wine is an absolute cracker, as expected, with richness, creaminess, minerality and texture all combining in harmony and balance.

Dinny Goonan Shiraz 2012 ($22) Incredible lifted dark bramble/raspberry fruits and spice leap out on the nose with those northern Rhone like aromatics of white pepper and savouriness leading the charge. On the palate it’s just a gorgeous and harmonious balance of richness, density, savoury complexity and elegance. For the price, this is probably one of the best example’s of cool climate Shiraz from the region and I urge anyone even remotely interested in our reds to get on board. Stunning stuff.

2010 Wynns Estate Coonawarra “John Riddoch” Cabernet Sauvignon ($120) Wow, what a wine. The colour is very dark, but importantly again, its not about the volumes of density or fruit weight, but rather more preferably about structure, elegance and superb tannin definition that is the crux of this wine and the vintage. Everything about this wine is superlative – from its beautiful, seamless pure fruit qualities to the amazing structure, balance, elegance, concentration and intensity, it’s all there. It hasn’t been trumped up to meet expectation; rather, it’s a culmination of hard work both in the vineyard and winery, matched with local knowledge, talent, and experience. In summing up, this is a supremely

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Romance and realism LOCAL artists Moyra Le Blanc Smith and Margaret Torney will be holding an exhibition of their latest artworks at the Eagles Nest Fine Art Gallery at Aireys Inlet on the Great Ocean Road. The exhibition, Romance and Realism, will run for the month of February. The artists said they are excited to be able to showcase their diverse styles of painting in their first exhibition together. Ms Torney has exhibited at the Eagles Nest gallery for some years and gallery curator and owner Nadia Rocchi said she was pleased to exhibit their art. Ms Le Blanc Smith paints in oils in a traditional realist style. She said she loves natural subjects, especially gum trees and flowers. She has travelled around Australia and loves the outback scenes with

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Barbecue an instrument of tradition AT THIS time of year everyone seems to have deadlines. At a time when we are supposed to be relaxing, most of us are running around endlessly. Summer holidays to me as a child were long, hot and wonderful. I hope the children of today have the same experience I did. We can all relate to deadlines. For such a common word, its origins are a bit grey. In publishing terms, it was used to describe a line on a printing plate. Every word must fit above the line. Rather more dramatically, the term was used in US military prisons. A line was designated inside the prison boundaries. Guards were instructed to shoot prisoners inside this line. Dead indeed. Holiday tradition dictates firing up the barbecue to roast, grill, or fry your particular favourite. It may be steak, fish, chicken, chops or even the humble snag. At Farm Foods Torquay we stock specialty meats and fish for your summer barbecue.

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Pokey to rock at Port Fairy Folky BY TIFFANY PILCHER FULL blown Americana is not an act of novelty or false patriotism for Pokey LaFarge, it’s a lifestyle. The 30-year-old American musician won’t settle for anything less than total authenticity, which is exactly what audiences can expect when he performs at the Port Fairy Folk Festival in March. He said from the first moment he heard the distinctive and traditional style he was hooked. “It was a shot straight to the heart. “The truth and the honesty and the unadulterated integrity of the artists stuck me like nothing had before,” he said. LaFarge, born Andrew Heissler, hitchhiked to California at 17 from his middle American hometown to bring his mix of jazz, string ragtime, country blues and western swing to the masses. He is widely respected in the states as a master of the style and has the endorsement of the king of American rock himself, Jack White. White initiated the partnership by calling LaFarge after hearing him on the radio one day. He then went on to produce LaFarge’s album Chittlin’ Cookin’ Time in Cheatham County and LaFarge returned the favour by collaborating on White’s album Blunderbuss and supporting him on

the subsequent tour. LaFarge said they connected over a voracious need to live through their music. “He’s really just a regular dude who wants to make great music so he dedicates so much of every day to that, I guess we clicked on that level. “This music is a way of life, it comes from being in tune with what you represent – I mean if you’re not you’re really just faking it all aren’t you?” The Port Fairy Folk Festival is being held over the Labour Day long weekend from March 7 to 10. The festival has just announced another batch of top notch performers including international acts The Greencards, Justin Johnson and Pieta Brown. Local folk heroes and US expats Donna Simpson and Vicki Thorn of The Waifs have also been announced to perform as The Stray Sisters. Joining them are other Aussie acts including Celia Pavey, Quarry Mountain Dead Rats, Recycled String Band, The Flying Emus and more. Head to portfairyfolkfestival.com for the full line-up and tickets. US performer Pokey LaFarge is ready to shower the Port Fairy Folk Festival with stars and stripes in March.

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Thursday’s Mars/Jupiter connection activates your gregarious gene, and gets your impatient, impulsive side going. So pace yourself, and don’t promise more than you can actually deliver. Concentrate on completing tasks and getting the nuts and bolts right, before you launch new ventures. If you are organised with your goals for the future, then you’ll make fabulous progress in 2014.

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Your mercurial mind is hungry for a stimulating workout so why not tackle a cryptic crossword puzzle; play chess; or dip into a detective novel or murder mystery? It’s also a wonderful week to nurture contacts within your local community. But rather than obsessing about a problem in private, talk things over with a trusted friend. You may find you’ve been worrying unnecessarily.

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With Venus reversing through your lust and loot zone, sexual politics and financial matters are a minefield at the moment so tread carefully. Don’t assume anything. Whether you are attached or single, jumping to conclusions without checking the facts first is a recipe for trouble. And don’t borrow money or lend cash without investigating all the available options thoroughly.

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You’re keen to communicate and converse with a wide range of people this week Scorpio. Social networking and interstate travel are also favoured. But hidden resentments could rise to the surface via sharp words, a succinct text or a long email. So be careful you don’t respond in a hasty fashion that you later regret. On the weekend, you need to give a little in order to get a lot.

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You’re feeling fiery early in the week, but don’t let temper tantrums come between you and others. It’s time for Cats to cool down and recalibrate! Your restlessness eases as the week progresses, but what about your stubborn attitude towards a loved one? Be more philosophical and think of ways you can compromise, as you strive to find a win-win solution that satisfies both of you.

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Strive to be a super tactful Taurean with family and friends – there are always two sides to every story. And with love-planet Venus in retrograde motion don’t let the green-eyed monster raise its ugly head this week. Jealousy and possessiveness are so unbecoming and green is definitely not your best colour. Your motto for the next seven days? “If you love someone, set them free…”

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Love-struck Librans are an amorous lot but have you lost your mojo? With Venus your ruling planet moving backwards until February 1, it’s one step forward, two steps back, especially when it comes to love, romance and creative projects. Be patient. Good things come to Librans who wait! It’s a good week to review and repair a fractured family relationship with some extra TLC.

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The focus is on relationships this week, Crabs, from long-term love to recent romance to family and friends. Compassionate feelings, creative projects and volunteer efforts are all in the mix on Thursday, as the moon and Neptune make beautiful music together. Holiday fun in the sun is favoured on Friday and Saturday, as Jupiter and Venus promise plenty of playful joie de vivre.

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Does a partnership problem really exist, or is it just a figment of your overactive imagination? If you jump to hasty, half-baked conclusions, then you could find yourself with a rickety relationship that’s hard to repair. Single Rams, physical attraction isn’t enough. Look for a lover who is also a friend. Sunday is super for group activities, so roll up your sleeves and join in..

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With Venus moving backwards through your sign and Jupiter jumping through your relationship zone strive to be scrupulously honest and transparent in all your dealings Capricorn. If you are careless with the truth, it will just come back and bite you on the bum. As birthday great Elvis Presley declared “Truth is like the sun. You can shut it out for a time, but it ain’t going away.”

Aquarians are capricious creatures and you’ll find your changeable emotions run the gamut from A to Z, as you wrestle with your inner demons. Early in the week, you’ll long for some quality time in your own private fantasy world. Invitation only! Sunday is all about expressing your ideas and having stimulating conversations with a wide range of people, as Mercury moves into your sign.

With five planets in your hopes and wishes zone, have you formulated your goals and dreams for 2014? Don’t procrastinate Pisces, get on with it. Be inspired by Carl Sandburg born on January 6 “Nothing happens unless first a dream”. The weekend is wonderful for local community functions and family get-togethers. Pay close attention to your dreams, especially on Sunday.

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

DRYSDALE 4th & 5th January St James 2nd Hand Book Sale Drysdale Community Activity Centre Enquiries 5251 2594

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

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

5th January - 10th January Seasise Safari-Scripture Union Phone Lauren 0413 422 142

11th January Uniting Church Fete 8.00am in Murch Crescent Phone 5263 1148

Anglesea Art House - “Kids Art Bash” 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

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

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

Clifton Springs Play Group Fridays 10am - 12pm Drysdale Community Church, 276 Jetty Road For more information call Caitrin on 0402 488 163 or Malory on 0425 825 023

DRYSDALE 4th & 5th January The Bellarine Woodworkers Annual Exhibition Enquiries 5251 5253

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

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Tuesdays & Wednesdays at 35 Boston Road.

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

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Torquay Garden Club

5th January Queenscliffe Neighbourhood House Sand Sculpture Contest

WEDNESDAYS Coastal Sound Children’s & Youth Choir

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.

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

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

Senior Citizens 101 The Terrace, Ocean Grove Mondays - Hairdressing by appointment, 1pm Crazy Whist Tuesdays - 1.15pm Indoor Bowls and Snooker Thursdays - 1pm Card Games and Snooker Thursdays - 1pm Card Games and Snooker As well as many other monthly activities. For more information phone 5255 2996

SATURDAYS Bellarine Community Farmer’s Market Every 3rd Saturday of the month 9am-1pm at the Ocean Grove Park, cnr Draper & Presidents Enquiries Sally 0418 141 208

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

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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.

FRIDAYS Anglican Church Torquay Op Shop

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

Saturday 11th January St Luke’s Church Fete 9am-12.30pm on the corner Pride and Price Streets For enquiries call John 5261 7222

SATURDAYS Torquay Central Farmer’s Market

CLU - Choose It, Lose It, Use It

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

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

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

Spring Creek Community House For more information phone 5261 2583 or www.springcreekcommunityhouse.org.au

Uniting Church Worship

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

Combined Probus Club of Torquay Surfcoast Meets 2nd Monday of each month 10am at the Lion’s Village, Kooringa Place Contact Yvonne on 5261 9120

Xtreme KidZ Club for primary school aged kids 3.30-5.30pm at 35 Boston Rd, Torquay www.salvos.org.au/torquay

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

Bells Beach Christian Church Grant Pavilion Go to www.bbcc.com.au No service on the 29th December, Next service 6th January

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

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Toddlers at higher risk of sunburn under shade structures A JOINT study by the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA) and Cancer Council Victoria has found that shade structures available over toddler wade pools at outdoor swimming pools in Melbourne provide only partial sun protection. Lead researcher, ARPANSA’s Dr Peter Gies, said the research highlighted the amount of protection provided by shade structures varied considerably from a protection factor (PF) of just 2 to 16. “Only substantial shade structures provide sufficient sun protection, which is defined as PF 15. Very few shade structures in this study achieved this level of sun protection. The data also shows that the PF provided by a single shade structure varies, depending on where you stand beneath the structure.� Dr Gies said the closer someone was to the water, the less UV protection was provided. Adolescence and childhood are critical periods during which exposure to UV radiation is more likely to contribute to skin cancer in later life. SunSmart manager Jen Makin said staying under shade could reduce overall exposure to UV by up to 75 per cent. “However, this means 25 per cent or more of UV still reaches you, from reflection off the sky or surrounding surfaces. The most effective shade occurs when exposure to the sky is eliminated, such as in dense forest or low wide overhanging structures. “As a rule of thumb, if you can see the sky, you are less than fully protected. “Always use a combination of sun protection measures including sunscreen, broad brimmed hats, rashies and sunglasses together with available shade.� For more information about sun protection, head to sunsmart.com.au.

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Great Ocean Road pharmacies praised for compliance BY JAMES TAYLOR

PHARMACIES along the Great Ocean Road have been highlighted as some of the best in the country in terms of their obligations towards their staff. A Fair Work Ombudsman campaign found that 75 per cent of pharmacies in the coastal region were fully compliant with workplace laws and paying workers correctly. This is the same as the national average. Acting Fair Work Ombudsman Michael Campbell said the compliance rate was evidence that efforts

to increase awareness of workplace laws among employers in the pharmacy industry were having an impact. “We have an excellent range of free online tools and resources specifically tailored to pharmacy operators and they are really helping employers in this sector comply with their obligations.� As part of the campaign, the Fair Work Ombudsman wrote to more than 8,000 pharmacies nationally to promote the range of free resources available at fairwork.gov.au/pharmacy. Key stakeholders, including employer and employee groups, assisted in promoting the

campaign to their members. In response to a large number of complaints from pharmacy workers, Fair Work Inspectors selected hundreds of privately owned community pharmacies - those not connected to hospitals - for audit early last year. There was a focus on ensuring sales staff, pharmacy assistants, trainees and pharmacists were being paid their full entitlements. Of the 523 audits completed, 391 (75 per cent) were found to be complying with workplace laws, while 132 (25 per cent) had non-compliance issues. Of those with issues, 98 businesses had underpaid

599 employees a total of $280,912, while others had only pay slip, record keeping and technical breaches. Common non-compliance issues nationally included underpayment of penalty rates and casual loading, failing to include sufficient detail on pay slips, not keeping accurate records of hours staff worked, non-payment or underpayment of staff uniform allowances and failure to provide minimum shift hours. Employers and employees seeking assistance can visit fairwork.gov.au/pharmacy or call the Fair Work Infoline on 13 13 94.

Statewide snake bite guidelines released BY JAMES TAYLOR HOSPITALS in Victoria are better prepared than ever to treat life threatening snake bites, with the release of clinical guidelines for their treatment in emergency departments. Health Minister David Davis said the guidelines will assist frontline clinicians to deliver evidencebased treatment that was consistent right across the state, significantly reducing the risk of serious mortality and morbidity caused by snake bites. Each year in Australia about 600 people are bitten by snakes, with between 200 and 500 of these people needing treatment with anti-venom. Deaths are very rare. In Victoria, the most venomous snakes are the brown and tiger snakes.

Mr Davis, who launched the new guidelines last month, said the Emergency Care Clinical Network brought together an expert reference group made up of local and national experts in the fields of clinical toxicology, toxinology and emergency medicine. “The guidelines provide standards and instructions for clinically assessing snake bites, evaluating symptoms, and quickly and effectively deciding upon the best treatment,� Mr Davis said. “They also cover how to get expert advice if required.� The Emergency Care Clinical Network and the Victorian Poison Information Centre will make the new clinical pathways accessible to relevant clinicians and health services throughout the state. Victorian Poisons Information Centre medical director Dr Shaun Greene said this was the first time

in Victoria that a consensus evidence-based clinical pathway had been developed. “In particular, the guidelines suggest a rational use of venom detection kits, and provide an update on the evidence-based best initial use of anti-venom in Victoria. “The clinical pathways will provide health care providers with an evidence-based, safe and efficient approach to a potentially life threatening event. “They will allow local health providers to ensure that they have the correct resources, and are able to provide the correct staff training to ensure snake bites in Victoria are managed safely and effectively.� In the event of a snake bite, seek immediate medical help by phoning 000 or going to your nearest emergency department or urgent care centre for treatment.

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More operations funded at Barwon Health BY JAMES TAYLOR BARWON Health has received nearly $2 million to provide more operations as part of a continuing state government initiative to tackle waiting times. The Competitive Elective Surgery Funding Initiative, announced last week, has provided a $15 million pool of funding for stage three to enable public and private hospitals to make contestable bids to boost the number of public patients receiving

elective surgery, particularly during the quieter months. It follows on from the first two stages of the initiative last year, including $77 million to public hospitals to boost their surgery sessions, and $9 million to be shared between public and private hospitals. Barwon Health received $1.95 million in stage three, following $5.044 million and $1.06 million in earlier stages. South Barwon MP Andrew Katos said patients at

Barwon Health were benefiting from the initiatives. “Because it is over and above their normal surgery lists, the hospitals can provide this extra surgery at a competitive and efficient cost. “This means more operations, and more people having their elective surgery,” Mr Katos said. The first two stages enabled Victoria’s hospitals to provide almost 17,000 extra operations as part of the boost. Health Minister David Davis said the $15 million will be shared between public and private hospitals

and surgery centres which have partnered with the public hospitals. Stage three will deliver an estimated 2,235 operations, almost 200 more than would have been provided through standard hospital budget allocations. The first two stages provided funding for 16,960 operations, about 1,470 more patients treated than through standard hospital funding. “The contestable funding pool has enabled public and private hospitals to submit competitive bids for extra funding for surgery,” Mr Davis said.

Australia trails the world on health indicators BY JAMES TAYLOR DESPITE Australia’s reputation around the world as a land of keen sports players and healthy outdoor living, a new global survey has revealed the country is far behind many other nations on a number of important health issues, including exercise, weight, healthy eating and alcohol consumption. Questioning more than 4,000 residents of the UK, US, China, Japan, Germany, Italy, France and Australia, the Medibank Generation Better research also found Australians give more excuses than any other country as to why they aren’t healthy; with tiredness (37 per cent) and not having enough time (33 per cent) being the top two cited reasons. The survey also showed an extreme divide between healthy and unhealthy Australians, with one in 10 doing at least 30 minutes of intense exercise every day of the week. Medibank medical director Dr Ian Boyd said it was disappointing to see Australia trail behind other countries in terms of these health indicators. “This research also tells us that Australians aren’t realising that it doesn’t have to be all or nothing – and in fact it shouldn’t be.

“You don’t need to be an ironman. “Walking the dog, eating extra vegetables with dinner, taking a weekend break and making sure you are getting enough sleep, are also important to wellbeing and long-term health.” Australians are the most likely to think they are overweight or very overweight, with a quarter claiming to be in this category. One possible reason for this could be lack of exercise, as apart from the French, Australia has the largest proportion of people who never exercise, with a quarter never breaking a sweat compared to just two per cent in Italy. Food and drink see similar results. Despite “5 a day” being so widely talked about, less than 15 per cent of Australians eat at least two servings of fruit and veg every day. This is significantly less than in the UK, US, China, Italy and France. Dr Boyd said he believed good health was attainable for everyone – all people needed was a positive attitude and support from the people around them. “So we’re encouraging Australians to support each other and share their own individual health habits and goals via #GenBetter. It’s amazing to see so many people get involved.”

Medibank has encouraged all Australians to become more active, like these pupils at Anglesea Primary School. Photo: JAMES TAYLOR

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Swimmers show strength at Anglesea BY REBECCA LAUNER MORE than 850 swimmers showed their strength when they took part in the Rock2Ramp at Anglesea on Saturday. Participants of all ages took part in the 1.2 kilometre and 2.5 kilometre open water swims at Point Roadknight Beach. The day kicked off with 91 competitors in the 2.5 kilometre swim who vied for the Porthole Cup, which promotes and supports awareness of prostate cancer and the Prostate Cancer Research Organisation. The winner was Petar Shelev from the open 18-29 age group with a time of 30:31 minutes. The next two best times were Matt Gilling, from

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FISHING REPORT This week’s report is a bit different than normal. Due to the restraints placed on this column to meet the holiday deadline, it is a forecast rather than a report. ANGLESEA APOLLO BAY BARWON HEADS TORQUAY QUEENSCLIFF At this time of the year , there should still be some snapper showing up as well as some flathead and whiting Gummy sharks should be around as well as blues, school and mako sharks Thresher shark should also be around Cotta may also make an appearance Off the beaches there should be still some salmon and mullet Off the rocks you should be looking for a variety of species including leatherjackets, trevally and sweep and the good old wrasse Harbours and jetties should be seeing whiting, squid and trevally Most of our estuary systems should be producing bream and maybe some estuary perch. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank those contributors and local tackle stores who support my report, and to all my readers who keep sending in photos of your big catch for publishing in this column. 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. For all your bait and tackle in Apollo Bay, contact Steve or Jen. They will be more then pleased to help you, phone 5237 6434. 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. Remember when in Torquay, Anglesea and Apollo Bay, support these tackle stores who support this column and help provide the best information along our coast to help you and yours get the best out of your fishing.

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Piping Hot Surf Festival fires up BY JAMES TAYLOR BELLS Beach will play host to the Piping Hot Surf Festival from Friday, which will begin the Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) 2014 season. The festival, which runs for five days, will feature men’s and women’s 1-Star ASP World Tour divisions and men’s and women’s 1-Star ASP Australasia Pro Junior Series divisions. Hosting 1-Star events allows up and coming surfers to better their ranking so that they can compete for higher ranking competitions and better prize money. Piping Hot managing director Mark Johannsen already has an eye to the future and said he had big plans to grow the festival into one of Australia’s premiere surfing events. “Our vision for the Piping Hot Surf Festival is to progressively grow the star ratings of the event to cement its mark annually on the ASP World Tour.� Cahill Bell-Warren, ASP World Tour campaigner and third place finisher at the 2013 Toll IPEC Victorian Open Series after his recent event win at

Bells Beach, is looking forward to competing for ASP World Ranking points at his home break. “It’s really good for Victorian surfers to have an event like this,� he said. “It’s a good opportunity to have local guys surf against a mix of Australia’s best and International surfers at home. It’s also a great warm up for the Aussie events throughout the first half of the year. “We get a lot more sneaky Bells sessions at that time of year than people think; there’s a good chance we will get waves. “I’m expecting a good mix of older guys who used to compete a lot like Jack Perry, and the younger guys who are coming up through the ranks like Cody Robinson and Tristan Forras.� Surfing Victoria chief executive officer Max Wells said it was great to have another ASP event in Victoria. “This is will provide some excellent opportunities for Victorian surfers to get some valuable ratings points on the ASP World Tour. Surfers have been calling out for more ASP Star and Pro Junior events in the region and Piping Hot must be congratulated for stepping up to the plate.�

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Ling launches Lorne Pier to Pub BY JAMES TAYLOR

THE world’s largest open water swim – the Lorne Pier to Pub - was launched on Monday by former Geelong footballer Cameron Ling. The 1.2 kilometre swim on January 11 attracts 5,000 swimmers aged from 12 to 90. It is preceded the morning before with a gruelling but picturesque run, the 8 kilometre Lorne Mountain to Surf, which attracts 8,000 runners. Ling has competed in both the run and swim for many years. He’s passionate about the contribution it makes to the local community. “It’s my favourite event of the year – well, maybe except for AFL Grand Final,� he quipped. While Ling claims he is not an accomplished

swimmer he is “happy to roll the arm� over. “Participation is the key. “Don’t talk about times!� The weekend of community activities attract up to 20,000 people to Lorne. “It’s a great fun event with a carnival atmosphere – even better if you get a chance to compete. And surf life saving is a great cause. Beaches all over Australia are indebted to life savers.� Entries for the GMHBA Lorne Pier to Pub, in its 34th year, are by ballot. The 1.2 kilometre swim from the Lorne pier to the foreshore in front of the Lorne Surf Life Saving Club and Lorne Hotel is run by volunteers. For more information, head to lornesurfclub.com.au.

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ANGLESEA GOLF CLUB AS WE finish 2013 it is a good time to reflect on our golf and analyse our performance. This year I decided to focus on the nearest the pins and see if anyone can really claim to “own� a hole and for the ladies it is a very close call. We have a few that have shared the spoils among themselves. Margot Parton and Ann Stokes are the best on the 3rd, Dee Stewart joins them on the 6th, Claire Brennan has the 13th outright and on the 16th it is Margot Parton and Ann Stokes again joined by Judy Talbot. Results for the men will be given next week There is more entertainment planned at the club with the James Reyne Trio playing on Saturday February 22nd with special guest Jessey Jackson. Dinner and show is $85 and the show only is $44. Make sure you book early to avoid disappointment.

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WEEKEND RESULTS

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FROM THE GOLF SHOP

With Christmas Day on Wednesday we didn’t have a competition but it does seem that some include a few holes of friendly golf in their Christmas rituals. Competition was back on Thursday, but it would appear that many preferred watching the cricket on the small screen to watching the white ball in the great outdoors. Winners on the day were Tommy Midolo in A grade with 39 points, Peter Wagner in B grade with 41 points, Geoffrey Gill in C grade with 39 points, and Ros Holland in the ladies with 34 points. NTP winners: Tommy Midolo, Chris Bowman, and Sheamus Sushames.

Saturday was a day of changing conditions. Players that started early had to contend with the heat and a strong northerly wind, and then an even stronger south-westerly in the early afternoon dropped the temperature but played havoc with the balls. The conditions didn’t seem to worry the winners, with Brad Eskrigge scoring 9 up to win B grade with Graham Rees runner up scoring 6 up, Paul Lata won A grade with 4 up, and Des Clancy won C grade with 5 up on a countback from Ian Martin. Frances Molan was our lady winner with 3 up. NTP winners: Geordie Thoms, Keith Turner, Paul Lata and Richard Grutzner. The field for the competition on Sunday was full, as well as timeslots before and after, with some probably finishing their rounds in the dark. Winners in the ladies’ event were Sue French in divison 1 with 35 points, Marilyn Armstrong in division 2 with 35 points, and June Washington in division 3 with 39 points. In the men’s event, Paul Taylor had the day’s best score with 44 points winning B grade, Geoffrey Gill scored a second C grade win for the week with 41 points, and James Gowans won A grade on a countback from DJ Wylie with 39 points. James and DJ also shared the eagle’s nest with James scoring on the 18th and DJ on the 8th. NTP winners: Peter Atherden, Valda Connelly, Julie Taylor and Marilyn Armstrong on the jackpot hole. Best wishes for 2014.

WE HOPE that everyone enjoyed Christmas Day and that Santa was good to you all. At the resort it was our first Christmas lunch and it was by all accounts a resounding success. Some incredible feedback was reported, and what more could you ask for than great food, good service, nice music and above all a great view on offer in the upstairs dining area? If you did enjoy Christmas, then we hope you also enjoyed the evening we had planned for New Year’s Eve. All of the above would have been on offer except you would have had the best seat in town for the fireworks display making it an unforgettable evening. Look out for next week’s edition as we recover from the party. Golfing results from December 24 and all competitions days are now open so we had our first men’s field and taking out the win with 44 points was Barry Grigg. For the ladies, Jenni Cottrill scored 41 points. NTPs: Don Miloshis, Rod Brown and June Laidler. Jarred Fox hit the jackpot. On December 27, David Rae had 41 points to win A grade and for B grade Bob Hayles scored 41 points. The ladies’ win went to Ann Staig with 39 points. NTPs: Stuart McKenzie, Robert Tolano and Bernadette Oliver. Wayne Nitschke won the jackpot. December 28 was a day of weather extremes: nice in the morning, hot in the afternoon then

cool and windy in the late afternoon. Just as well us golfers are prepared no matter what Mother Nature throws at us - of course some fared better that others in the heat. The heat was too much for a few; they did not persevere but others soldiered on to finish in cooler but very strong winds. Most of the good scores were scored in the morning as conditions were perfect, such as Bill Higgins who finished with +5 to take out A grade, and Phillip Smith who had the round of the day with +8 to win B grade. Bill Fitzpatrick did play in the afternoon and played well to finish with +5 for C grade, and Sam Coleman had +7 to win D grade. Jenni Cottrill, still in good form, won the ladies with +2 and for the resort course Ian Colwell won with +5. NTPs: Nick Ivens, Glen Mifsud, David Brown, Stuart Robinson, Dee Matheson, Karen Bourke and Ian Colwell. Evan Huebner took out the very large jackpot with a great shot on 17. Ray Furphy eagled the 18th, Max Simson the 4th and Tim Sinnott and Tony Mensch on the 1st. Sunday’s A grade winner visitor Daniel Salpietro had 38 points, B grade went to Rex Dale with 42 points and taking out the ladies Geraldine Iiott with 30 points. NTP: David Cummins, and Wayne Rau hit the jackpot. Have a safe and Happy New Year from all of the golf shop team, and good golfing in 2014.

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MIDWEEK RESULTS

THE SANDS TORQUAY LADIES Saturday Stableford: Gabrielle Tokolyi was a big winner with 36 points from Gaile Kruger with 32 points. The NTP on the 17th went to Betty Downey. MEN Saturday Stableford: The weather did not affect golfers with some great scores returned both in the morning in the heat and in the afternoon in high winds. The winner of A grade was Craig Willian with 35 points from David Mallett with 35 points. In B grade, the winner was Michael Proposch with a massive 45 points from Austin Swain with 38 points. While in C grade, George Richards was the winner with 43 points from Pieter Egberts with 41 points. The NTPs went to Michael Proposch on the 5th, Tim Hester on the 7th and Tony Spence on the 13th.

FROM THE MEMBERS’ ROOM Friday Par: The evergreen Gavin Sheahan, after being narrowly defeated on Tuesday, bounced back to win with +4 ahead of Simon Berry and Matt Sitch. Friday Twilight “Nike Nights� Series: The winner on the front 9 was Gabrielle Tokolyi with 23 points and the winner on the back 9 was Graeme Wiese with 20 points. Sunday Stableford: The winner was Michael McAllum with +3 on a count back from John Giudice also with +3.

THIS year again, on our members’ behalf, the board of the Portarlington Golf Club decided to increase our support of sponsoring two families and join with the Lions Club Portarlington/Drysdale, the Portarlington Mussel Festival and the Portarlington Business Development Association to bring some Christmas cheer to five families who could not otherwise afford such cheer. No one at the golf club knows, nor do we want to know, who the families are. It is sufficient for us to know that we have been able to help bring some Christmas cheer to some families who would otherwise have missed out.

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Ladies’ Stableford With no ladies’ play on Christmas Day, we had 54 men and only 10 ladies front up on Boxing Day – you ladies must have needed a rest day! Gweneth Barnett (22) was up to it, though, with a very respectable 38 points to win from Sue Hazell (17) on 36. Sue also won the NTP on the 17th. Lloyd James (13) won the men’s comp with 40 points on a count back from Graeme Short (16), who also won the pinshot on the 17th.

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The hot conditions, followed by the gale force winds didn’t stop some of our 167 men from having a good day. Norm Evans (14) obviously thrived, winning trophy of the day and B grade with 42 points from Matthew Kelly on 41. Justin McGrath (6) also had a day out, carding 41 points to win A grade on a count back from Ken Hughes (11). C grade honours went to Bernie Duffy (22) with 39 by a shot from Leigh Wilson (18), and Dennis Kelly (25) cleaned up D grade with 38 by 2 shots from John Crossett (26). 29 ladies braved the predicted conditions, with Yvonne Casey (19) obviously enjoying the warmth to have an exceptional 42 points, and Jacky Rowe (17) wasn’t far behind with 39.

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Kevin Hough (26) had the round of the day with 41 points to win D grade and trophy of the day, to just pip Ken Foxcroft (26) on 40. Kevin Crane (10) won A grade on a count back from James Flanagan (11) and Jack Wilson (13), all on 40 points. B grade was topped by Craig Finnimore (15) with 39 on a count back from Ritchie Howells (16), while the C grade winner was Max Gregory (24) with 36 from Dave McKeon (21) on 35. The par 3s were won by Gavan Pitcher, Spencer O’Connor and Jim Collison, and John Bennett cracked an eagle on the 11th.

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Swimmers fight tough conditions in Rip View Swim Classic BY REBECCA LAUNER MORE than 1,400 swimmers fought tough conditions at the Rip View Swim Classic in Point Lonsdale at the weekend. Strong wind and choppy water threatened the running of the 1.4 kilometre event early on Sunday, but organisers decided to go ahead for what was a fantastic day of swimming. The Rip View Swim Classic started from 2pm at the Springs Beach behind the Point Lonsdale Football oval and finished at the Front Beach – a distance of about 1.4 kilometres. Event director Kevin Carland said he had spoken to many competitors who had said this year’s swim was by far the most difficult. Despite the tough conditions, 1,405 swimmers entered the classic, with about 10 competitors making up the 75 and over age group. The swim also attracted hundreds of supporters, who lined the beach’s sand and paths to cheer Corangamite federal member Sarah Henderson with the winners of the girls 12-16 age group. participants on.

Benjamin Droscher jumps from a big rock, while brother Nicholas looks on. Behind them hundreds of people converge around the finish line as swimmers complete the race.

ABOVE: Winners of the 60-64 age group congratulate each other. RIGHT: Point Lonsdale Surf Life Saving Club members (L-R) Nicholas West, Millie Larsen and Eliza Francis. Photo: REBECCA LAUNER

Swimmers race to the water to start the 1.4 kilometre course.

AROUND THE NEIGHBOURHOOD

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JULIE WITH LILAH AND FLINN

RICHELLE WITH LANA

What’s the best thing about Warralily? “The fact that everybody is new here and open and willing to meet their neighbours. Makes for a great community spirit”.

What’s the best thing about Warralily? “It’s location, we are so close to the Coast and Geelong”.

What’s the best thing about Warralily? “We really love the rural feel”.

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• T-Park is located at Warralily Coast 680 Surf Coast Highway, Armstrong Creek 3217 • Warralily Parkland is located at Warralily opposite the Land Sales Office – 844 Barwon Heads Road, Armstrong Creek 3217 • Warralily Coast Display Village is located on Coastside Drive, Warralily Coast 680 Surf Coast Highway, Armstrong Creek 3217

WARRALILY COMMUNITY HUB ON TRACK

• Warralily Display Village is located off Warralily Boulevard, Warralily 844 Barwon Heads Road, Armstrong Creek 3217

Warralily’s ideally planned community infrastructure has been a major drawcard for residents and with the new year upon us delivery of the state-of-the-art community hub at Warralily is a step closer. In June last year the state government announced $7.7 million to fund community infrastructure at the precinct including a $7.1 million neighbourhood health and community centre, as well as a $500,000 sports pavilion located close by.

A City of Greater Geelong spokesperson has confirmed that council is currently working with the State government to deliver the community health and wellbeing complex and adjacent pavilion and recreation reserve at the Precinct, due for completion in 2015-16.

estates development to provide services and employment possibilities to the local community. It is predicted that these facilities will also attract residents from neighbouring areas and will complement infrastructure projects nearby at Grovedale and Waurn Ponds.

The multi-purpose health and community centre will accommodate three and four-year-old kinder programs, maternal and child health services, consulting rooms, playgroup spaces and aged and disability services.

Additionally discussions are being held with the Department of Education for the delivery of School’s at Warralily.

The new community hub will also include adjacent sports and school facilities to maximise convenience for families combining shopping and after school activities with the school run.

With the population set to explode in the coming years, it is great to see these plans coming to fruition so early in the

A BETTER LIFESTYLE… Ideally located between the Geelong city centre and the Surf Coast beaches, Warralily is the perfect ‘home away from home’ over the school holiday periods. As families flock to the beach to enjoy the blue skies and summer weather, the demand for holiday accommodation increases as well as that desire to live just minutes from the water.

“Geelong is quite simply, a great place in which to live, to work and to enjoy. Few, if any, urban centres in Australia offer so much to their residents”.

Warralily’s ideal positioning with close proximity to both the surf coast and the Geelong city centre, give those wishing to make a long term investment to holiday down the coast the ability to affordably do so.

“Combining the benefits of a ‘sea change’ with the variety, energy and sophistication of a vibrant city, Geelong is the perfect destination for families and individuals who want to escape from the congestion of the city and find a more relaxed and rewarding lifestyle”.

Mark Whinfield, Warralily General Manager, said the strong buyer interest in both the Warralily and Warralily Coast precinct is indicative of a growing trend to escape down the coast to gain that sea change feeling. “Demand to live close to the coast is stronger than ever as seen in recently released ABS figures confirming that the Surf Coast continues to experience the fastest growth in the region ”. He said. “Warralily proudly offers sea change seekers or holiday home investors a unique opportunity to purchase a home at an affordable price”. He continued. Mr Whinfield said that Warralily is proud to be able to offer families a sea change in the Geelong region that offers so much to everyone.

“Among the many advantages of living at Warralily is its ideal location. Nestled between the coast and the city of Geelong, Warralily combines the best of a seaside lifestyle with the vibrancy and convenience of city living”. Over the summer months you should visit Warralily with sales offices located at both Warralily (844 Barwon Heads Road) and Warralily Coast (680 Surf Coast Highway) to see what all the fuss is about.

“Demand to live close to the coast is stronger than ever as seen in recently released ABS figures confirming that the Surf Coast continues to experience the fastest growth in the region.” Mark Whinfield, Warralily General Manager for Development

Blue skies are calling

Warralily open 11am–5pm, 7 days 884 Barwon Heads Road, Armstrong Creek 3217 Warralily Coast open 11am–5pm, 7 days 680 Surf Coast Highway, Armstrong Creek 3217 Contact us on 1300 661 719 or visit warralily.com.au or follow us on facebook.com/Warralily.

WARR ALILY COAST DISPLAY VILL AGE SET TO EXPAND FURTHER OVER SUMMER Warralily Coast Display Village is set to add a number of additional homes and builders to their growing collection over the summer months. Warralily is already home to the Geelong region’s largest range of display homes- giving holiday makers and home hunters the best destination for choice and diversity when planning their home. With the Warralily Coast Display Village’s first homes opening in October, the first phase is now underway and set for completion over the summer months adding to the existing 43 homes already on display at Warralily on Barwon Heads Road. When wandering through Warralily Coast Display Village you will be able to have a peek at homes by Metricon and Dennis Family. Palladium, Snowdon, Independent Builders Network, Mosswood Homes, GJ Gardiner and Pivot Homes are all under construction and will be opening in January and February. Warralily Coast Display Village will offer home buyers unprecedented choice with over 53 display homes from 21 different builders when the Display Village is complete around mid-2014. The coast’s million dollar parkland project is well underway which will include over 1.5 hectares of landscaped community leisure space with playgrounds, barbeque pavilion and kick about areas for the kids. If you find yourself with a morning or afternoon free over January pop down to Warralily Coast and experience what it would be like to live there and create the home of your dreams.

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