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Armstrong Creek Times Celebrate RACV Torquay’s first birthday – see pages 10-11 Liberal state and federal MPs Andrew Katos and Sarah Henderson join Geelong mayor Darryn Lyons (centre) in laying a brick at Warralily.

Warralily delivers 1,000th lot and proves itself an economic driver in region

1K WARRALILY BY DEAN WEBSTER

FEDERAL, state and local government officials gathered at Warralily residential development last week to mark delivery of the 1,000th titled lot. They recognised its significance for the region in terms of job creation and economic activity. Federal member for Corangamite Sarah Henderson, state member for South Barwon Andrew Katos and City of Greater Geelong Mayor Darryn Lyons, along with industry and local leaders, attended a briefing session and tour of the

new suburb now home to 1,500 residents. Mr Katos welcomed news of the delivery of the 1000th titled lot at Warralily. “Families will soon enjoy the lifestyle opportunities of a master-planned community at Warralily,” Mr Katos said. “The liveability of Armstrong Creek will be further enhanced by the Coalition government’s commitment of $7.7 million funding towards a Neighbourhood Health and Community Centre to be located along Burvilles Road. “The new health and community centre and sporting pavilion will be a drawcard for families, providing much

needed meeting places and community hubs giving essential services for the new residents of Armstrong Creek. “In addition, the Coalition government is looking to purchase land in Armstrong Creek for a primary school and another special development school,” Mr Katos said. City of Greater Geelong Mayor Darryn Lyons paid tribute to Armstrong Creek developer Warralily as one of the flagship companies driving surging economic activity across the Geelong region. “Warralily’s success is also a major and ongoing factor in the burgeoning economy

of the Geelong region,” Cr Lyons said. “It is a great fit – Warralily is a tremendous operation and its success sits very comfortably with the increasingly strong economic performance of the region as a whole. Domestic building activity across the region is up by around $100 million, with construction of more than 2,000 new homes approved last year across the municipality. “The vigorous growth of Warralily and the whole urban growth area is providing a tremendous stimulus to Geelong’s construction industry and to associated industries.”

Warralily general manager for development Mark Whinfield said achievement of the 1,000th titled lot was a major milestone that brought with it significant contribution to the local economy and delivery of a vibrant and sustainable community. “We estimate that there are 300 to 500 people working on site every day on civil construction, homes and landscaping works and five new families moving into their new homes every week,” Mr Whinfield said. See “Warralily contributes to region’s economic viability”, page 51.

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BARWON COAST UPDATE BARWON Coast your local coastal foreshore manager has the responsibility for the management of 13 kilometres of coastal Crown land from Collendina to Blue Rocks including our beautiful beaches in Ocean Grove, Barwon Heads and 13th Beach. We are also the manager of the Port of Barwon Heads and operate two large coastal caravan parks – Barwon Heads Caravan Park and the Riverview Family Caravan Park, Ocean Grove plus the Riverside Camping area. Our committee members are all local residents from Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads and are appointed by the state government following the public advertising for expressions of interest.

includes a three-year business plan. An application kit can be obtained from the Department of Environment and Primary Industries (DEPI) in Geelong by phoning 5226 4745. Applications close with DEPI on June 13 at 5pm. More information can be obtained from DEPI or from Barwon Coast on 5254 1118.

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Why not join us? Community members are invited to contribute to the effective governance of the coastal reserves along the Barwon Coast on behalf of the Victorian community. Suitably skilled and experienced people will be appointed for up to three years as voluntary members of the Barwon Coast Committee of Management. As a committee member you will attend a monthly meeting, usually a Tuesday night, and be involved in the development of strategic policy development for the management of the coastal Crown land around Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads. Four members will be appointed to join the other four members whose terms have not expired and will be responsible for the development of Barwon Coast’s new three-year Coastal Management Plan for 2015 – 2018 which will build upon the current plan. This plan will eventually be signed off by the Minister for Environment and Climate Change and

When we capture lost dogs and cats from the coastal reserves we first check for micro-chipping information so that we can contact the owners and get them to collect their pets. If the micro-chipping data is not current or in fact nonexistent we have no choice but to hand the animals into the Geelong Animal Welfare Centre in hope that the owners care enough to ring the centre with a view to reclaim their pets. To prevent your pets wandering, ensure they are kept in a secure yard.

Domestic animals – coastal impact Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for our staff to observe domestic animals wandering through the coastal reserves. This has been highlighted by photos taken by remote camera we have placed in the dunes that work on motion detection and infrared. Along with wildlife such as a wallaby, the camera has detected domestic cats, feral cats and foxes.

The committee has approved a range camping and accommodation unit tariffs for 2014/15 that will generate approx $5.1 million revenue – an increase of approx three per cent on last year. The caravan park and camping operations will provide an operating surplus of $2.8 million that will fund our coastal operations ($1.2 million), administration, plant and vehicle operations, education, natural resource protection etc plus the funding for capital works. I encourage you to contact me to discuss any issues related to coastal management in our region by phoning me on 5254 1118. Bob Jordan General Manager Barwon Coast, Ewing Blyth Drive, Barwon Heads office@barwoncoast.com.au barwoncoast.com.au

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An unsuccessful shire attempt to completely remove the remainder of the rock wall in December 2012.

Elephant incident leads to animal circus ban BY JAMES TAYLOR

Shire shifts its position on Anglesea rock wall BY JAMES TAYLOR STRONG feedback from the Anglesea community has led the Surf Coast Shire to modify its plans regarding the rock wall in the mouth of Anglesea River. At Tuesday’s council meeting, councillors were to vote on a motion recommending not removing any more of the rock wall, based on a March report by consultants Water Technology. However, Anglesea ward councillor Margot Smith moved an alternate motion, stating the council would work with the Corangamite

Catchment Management Authority and the Department of Environment and Primary Industries to consult with relevant stakeholders, including the possibility of a deep opening of the river mouth if circumstances permit. There have been several fish kill events in the river in recent years, and the Anglesea River Support Action Group has been calling for some time for artificial openings of the river mouth as a preventative measure. Cr Smith said a listening post about the river run by the council on Saturday had drawn a range of views from people in the community.

“There’s been a lot of angst of late from friends of the river … I think we’ve addressed their concerns. “Hopefully, by engaging some of the other stakeholders, we can get a really good outcome.” Fellow Anglesea ward councillor Libby Coker said there had been some passionate discussion about the issues affecting river and the possible solutions. “The community really believe a deeper opening could work. “Hopefully we can achieve that, and it will bring back good health to the river.”

THE Surf Coast Shire has moved to prevent a repeat of the 2010 outcry about a tethered elephant in Torquay by intending to ban circuses with caged wild animals from performing on council-owned land. At Tuesday’s council meeting, Cr Margot Smith successfully moved the notice of motion, which asked for an investigation into implementing such a policy and called on the Great Ocean Road Coast Committee (GORCC to adopt the same position. Cr Smith said 35 other councils across Australia had supported the RSPCA’s campaign to stop the use of exotic animals such as elephants, large cats and monkeys in circuses as it was not compatible with the animals’ physiological, social and behavioural needs. “It’s not a life worth living. “I believe society’s moved on quite a bit; this is something that is no longer as acceptable as it once was.” She said she was not making any judgements about the wider circus industry. Torquay ward councillor Brian McKiterick was one of several councillors to speak in support of the motion, and recalled the Perry Brothers Circus visit to Torquay in 2010. “The elephant was stuck in the common in Torquay for days on end in 40 degree heat and chained to a spike. The community outrage in the town was completely understandable. “Although it happened on GORCC land, I don’t want to see that happen again.” Although she is a director of the RSPCA, Cr Smith said there was no conflict of interest in her raising the motion as it was a social position, the RSPCA was a charity and there was no benefit she could achieve if the motion was passed.

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Go bush for a major day out THIS September, people of all ages will unite with Bushcare experts to help our precious Australian bushlands thrive. As part of Landcare Australia’s 25th anniversary celebrations, Bushcare’s Major Day Out will be a day of fun activities including walks, planting, weed removal, photography workshops, as well as native plant identification and well-earned morning teas. Don Wilson, founder of Bushcare’s Major Day Out, said the event aimed to raise awareness about Australian bushlands and make Bushcare’s Major Day out a more mainstream activity. “Just as Clean up Australia and Keep Australia Beautiful have made people more litter conscious, we want to raise public awareness and appreciation of our precious little remnants of bushland around our cities and towns.” Over 100 local Bushcare sites across Australia will be involved in the event as part of Landcare week with thousands of volunteers expected to participate. “There is a cross over between about 6,000 Landcare Groups, 1,000 Coastcare groups and 2,000 Bushcare groups including friends of various parks and reserves that are actively involved in protecting Australian bushland,” Mr Wilson said. Mr Wilson said weeds were one of the biggest threats to our native Australian wildlife which now accounted for 15 per cent of the total flora across Australia. “Garden escapees are the worst. Most noxious weeds have been dumped or planted in the bush.

“The general public can help by not dumping rubbish or, as so many well-meaning people have done, planting garden plants in a bush reserve,” Mr Wilson said. “I have seen sites totally covered in weeds and after a few years of Bushcare, the native plants are thriving and the animals are returning to the local area. It’s so rewarding.” Mr Wilson also said joining a Bushcare group not only benefited the environment, but would also present various benefits to your wellbeing.

“I don’t know whether really pleasant people join Bushcare groups or whether the bush just brings out the best in us. The bush is our social club, our gym and our psychiatrist,” he said. To get involved in Bushcare’s Major Day Out 2014, simply register online at bushcaresmajordayout.org. To learn more about weeds lurking in your garden, visit gorcc.com.au or download the Surf Coast Shire’s “Weeds of the Surf Coast Shire” booklet at surfcoast.vic.gov.au.

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Chamber president talks business at breakfast BY JAMES TAYLOR

Les Watson, Kylie Warne and Barrie Sutherland at the TCT business breakfast. Photo: JAMES TAYLOR

GEELONG Chamber of Commerce president Kylie Warne has encouraged small and medium enterprise (SME) business owners to stay optimistic throughout the region’s economic transition during a business breakfast in Torquay on Tuesday. Ms Warne delivered a talk entitled “succeeding in times of change” at the event, hosted by Torquay Commerce and Tourism (TCT) at Sandbah Café. “What I’m passionate about is really ensuring that the engine room of our economy, SMEs – who are people who employ just a handful of people,

sometimes it’s just you – are being recognised and acknowledged for the contribution that they make to our community and to our economy,” she said. She gave a series of tips to the crowd of about 40, including that it was important to invest in themselves as well as their business, and to give people good news. “If you have good things happening in your business, in your organisation, don’t be shy about letting people know about that, because when times are tough and when there’s lots of change going on, I firmly believe people want good news. “And don’t let the haters get you down.”

TCT president Barrie Sutherland welcomed everyone to the business breakfast – the first such event held by the organisation. He said the changes resulting from Torquay being defined as a regional growth centre presented enormous challenges. “How is the community going to react to this change? Will they accept it, or will they reject it? “I believe our role is to provide leadership to the Torquay business community. “If we don’t do that, and we reject change, we will get overrun, and the Torquay character as a small business community won’t exist anymore.”

Geelong jobseekers must Work for the Dole BY JAMES TAYLOR UNEMPLOYED people aged between 18 and 30 throughout the Geelong region will have to take part in Work for the Dole programs from the start of July. The region is one of 18 areas selected under the federal government’s new arrangements for young job seekers. The rules will apply to those unemployed for 12 months or more and receiving Newstart and/ or Youth Allowance in the Geelong Employment Service Area. This includes all of the Bellarine Peninsula, to the south-west past Lorne and to the north-west to take in towns as far north-west as Smythesdale and Pittong. Participants will complete about 15 hours per week for six months in a work-like environment. Work for the Dole places will be sourced in not-for-profit organisations, local councils and federal and state government agencies. The changes will roll out nationally from

July 1 next year, when all job seekers aged 1830 and in receipt of Newstart Allowance and Youth Allowance will be required to undertake Work for the Dole for 25 hours per week when in receipt of payment. Corangamite federal member Sarah Henderson said the changes would “give all participants the chance to have a go”. “The Coalition government firmly believes that all Australians capable of working should be working. They should be earning, learning or Working for the Dole. “Work for the Dole is an important part of the Government’s plan to help young job seekers gain the skills and experience they need to move from welfare to work and make a positive contribution to their local community. “It keeps job seekers engaged and active plus helps avoid a lifetime of welfare dependency.” Ms Henderson said the federal government would appoint a Work for the Dole Co-ordinator for the Geelong Employment Service Area, with tenders to open today.

Nice costume, sir A plethora of princesses, Prince Charmings and several knights (including this one) transformed Bellbrae Primary School into a fairy tale wonderland yesterday morning. More than 70 children from the school’s four foundation classes dressed up for the 2014 Foundation Royal Fairy Tale Ball, where they were introduced to the crowd of parents, relatives and friends, and paraded their costumes down the runway. Foundation teacher Rosa Genitori said the pupils had been studying nursery rhymes and fairy tales since the start of Term 2. “It really brings out their reading and writing skills, and gets their imagination going.”

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Katos in talks to increase Jan Juc SLSC clubhouse funding BY JAMES TAYLOR

SOUTH Barwon MP Andrew Katos has promised to do what he can to increase the $300,000 already committed by the state government to rebuild the Jan Juc SLSC clubhouse. Mr Katos met with club president Wes McDonald on Friday for a tour of the building, which has been renovated or extended seven times over the past 50 years. The club has developed a business case for a redevelopment and extension of the clubhouse, which will cost between $4.5 million and $5 million. Mr McDonald said Jan Juc SLSC would raise half of the necessary funds itself, but was seeking state and federal government support for the other half so the project could start next year. “We’ve got $500,000 in the bank today, philanthropists will raise another $1 million, so we’re looking to raise another $500,000 by the second half of 2015. “It’s very ambitious, but similar to the Fairhaven SLSC project, you do have to be self-sufficient. “Life Saving Victoria is very supportive of a rebuild; a lot of the materials (in the clubhouse) don’t meet design standards today.” He said the club was spending $20,000 to $30,000 each year purely to maintain the building. “That’s just dead money,” he said.

Mr Katos said the $300,000 – which was an election commitment in 2010 – was available whether the club decided to “renovate or detonate”, but he had been in discussions with Minister for Police and Emergency Services Kim Wells and Life Saving Victoria about

pushing the figure higher. “The beach it services do require improved facilities,” Mr Katos said. “It’s not the most treacherous beach in Victoria, but it is getting up there.” Membership at Jan Juc SLSC has surged 60 per cent over the past six

years to nearly 1,000 members. Mr Katos said better facilities at the club would attract more volunteers. “Growth has occurred (in Torquay and Jan Juc) and is still occurring, and we need to be mindful and provide infrastructure for that growth,” he said.

IN BRIEF Get your bike engraved in Torquay this weekend THE local committee of the Torquay Jan Juc Neighbourhood Watch has invited all bicycle owners to have their bike engraved with an identification number this weekend. This will reduce the likelihood of the bike being stolen and will make it easier to get it returned if it does go missing. The service is being provided by Torquay Jan Juc Neighbourhood Watch, Torquay police and volunteers from Torquay’s Men’s Shed. Police suggest people have a family member’s driver’s licence number engraved into their bike, as is a unique number. Free engraving services for bikes are also frequently offered by the police during Safe Cycle Month in October. The service will be provided at the bike shed at St Therese Catholic Primary School, 50 Grossmans Road, Torquay, on Saturday from 10am-1pm. For more information phone Chris on 0438 324 201.

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Wes McDonald and Andrew Katos chat inside the Jan Juc SLSC clubhouse. Photo: JAMES TAYLOR

SURF Coast Shire Council is completing more than $2 million in works to increase waste management standards and increase the capacity at the Anglesea Landfill. The project, funded through Council’s Garbage Charge and supported by Sustainability Victoria, brings the new cell up to EPA best practice requirements for landfills. It includes a new highly engineered liner system designed to capture any run-off from waste and divert this to the sewer, as well as a gas collection system that will be connected to a methane flare; substantially reducing greenhouse emissions. The new cell will provide at least two years’ additional waste capacity at the Anglesea Landfill. There is also funding in council’s 2014/15 draft budget to install solar panels at the Lorne and Winchelsea transfer stations to power their operations and install a groundwater bore at the Anglesea Transfer Station to monitor groundwater quality.

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COMMUNITY PROFILE Some may recall how it was only earlier this year that I reported how great it was to share lifelong friendships and how over the years discussions change from achievements across many fields to various health and personal issues. Well the last couple of months have tested and tried issues across all aspects and more of our earlier conversations. What would go close to the most tumultuous 5 month period of the past four decades to witness multiple close friends with major health issues, car accidents and family suicides makes my recent joint replacement pale into insignificance, and yet part of the journey of life. Since I wrote the article earlier this year, every one of our 9-person group has in some way faced a major personal incident. But every incident without exception has drawn us closer, built respect to new levels and reinforced how fragile we all are. We are so lucky to have not only had each other but also the support of families, friends, work colleagues and local community as we all deal with what we need along our own journeys. It is times like these that reinforce that lifes pace must slow down, mobiles and social media must take a backward step and you must ensure you enjoy and give to what matters most - your family and friends. After undergoing hip surgery earlier this month, I have felt so privileged to experience all as I have written and I am very grateful, but more concerned to ensure that this wisdom is taken on board by others to ensure a similar journey. Whilst my issues are only reconstructive and my scars will heal, others close to me have not been so lucky, what they experience will stay for longer. But one thing will not change and that is the circle of commitment in which we are so lucky to be embraced. Last week I reported on the migration of snapper having begun and good catches have continued, but the breaking news in the ocean has been the magnificent Southern Blue-fin Tuna that are being caught off Apollo Bay. Last weekend saw the “Bay’s” breakwater car park bursting at the seams and catches featuring multiple trophy fish in excess of a 100kg. The Great Ocean Road will see an influx of large trailer boats descending onto the coast over the coming weeks as anglers test their skills against one of the most majestic species in the ocean. Great to see Porsche Australia using Lorne as their base for the launch of their new Porsche Macan. Having leased and redecorated one of our most exclusive beach front properties and filmed on the Great Ocean Road, our region will once again feature on the national stage.

Families of Lorne: the Ridgeways On a balmy autumn evening, I meet with three generations of the Ridgeway family enjoying the Lorne view and a BBQ dinner on the deck of Ian and Jillian Ridgeway’s delightful home. The ambiance is relaxed, the conversation animated and the sausages are delicious. Not surprising considering Ian, also known as “Paddles”, and his Dad Jack were both trained butchers. I ask each family member what they love most about Lorne: the kids say “surfing”, “footy” and “friends”; Tiffany and Kate (two of Ian’s four children) describe Lorne as an easy, relaxed place for families with no traffic, queues, parking and crowds; and Ian sweeps his hand expansively over his seated family and towards the ocean. Almost in unison, the family expounds their love of picturesque Louitt Bay where the Otway ranges meets the ocean; where the main beach is on main street, where the kids at the local school check out the waves from the schoolyard and learning surfing is a standard afterschool activity. When Ian’s father Jack Ridgeway moved from Beeac to Lorne after serving in WWII with his wife Shirl, he dreamt big. Starting as an apprentice for the local butcher George Smith (now Kafé Kaos), he quickly realized that he didn’t want to work for someone else, he wanted his own shop. But Jack didn’t have the money to realize his vision of being a retail owner so he set out to buy his first business working the fishing boats for two years during Lorne’s thriving fishing era. The One Stop Shop was Jack’s first grocer/butcher business. It didn’t take him long to buy up the next shop and expand the family retail business. In 1969, Jack purchased the Four Square supermarket naming it Ridgeways (now Foodworks). Tiffany and Kate pick up the story describing their generous grandpa, father and uncle whose lives revolved around the Lorne supermarket. They gently rib their father: “Dad always looked after the visitors first; every Christmas Day we would open the shop at 7am to serve customers; one year Dad even sold our Christmas dinner!” They lovingly depict their parents, Myrell and Ian, the childhood sweethearts who met at the Lorne school. Each of their tales echoes a recurring theme: they love the breathtaking beauty of Lorne and the thriving community that supports them. “Every time I was away from Lorne, I missed being by the ocean. It is such a great feeling when I first glimpse the Pier

as I drive around Turtle Cove.” Of their childhood and attending Lorne school in the 1970’s: “We had a pretty good upbringing – safe, relaxed, outdoorsy, sporty, social with lots of community support.” The only apparent downside: “You couldn’t get away with anything, without the entire community knowing, even missing one day of school!” The Ridgeway’s are keen to encourage more families to move to Lorne. Tourism has replaced the mills and ﬁshing as the driver for local industry (residential building/retail) so the entire community beneﬁts from a growing population. It is great to have more children at the school, to bring a variety of different people to the town and if you live in Lorne you shop in Lorne. Retail supports the Ridgeway family: Ian’s grandfather Frank was a Stock Agent in Colac and supplied cattle to the Lorne butcher; Jack established the One Stop Shop then ran Ridgeways with his sons; Myrell moved back to Lorne from Colac in 1989 and now run’s Duetto, a high-end women’s fashion boutique where Tiffany works; Kate works at Fresh Hair, a popular Lorne hair salon. To sum up a normal day for Kate and her young children: if the sun is out she walks the dog and the pram to the park in plain view of the ocean. On the way she texts others to join her. Within minutes, other parents, prams and dogs arrive by foot and suddenly kids are laughing and playing, everyone is enjoying the sunshine, the steady crash of waves and an occasional cachophany from the kookaburras perched in the tall eucalypt trees. Lorne is more than a home to the Ridgeway family, it’s a natural, relaxed way of life.

When Stephen left school in Ballarat in the 70s, he trained as a chef, joined the Hilton Corporation and travelled the world working in their hotels. On his return he made a career switch to Real Estate, bought a house in Lorne, married Judith and moved to Dubai. There he managed a Century 21 Real Estate Office for two and a half years. Since his area covered such a large part of the Central Middle East with the head office in Kuwait, he was required to travel there regularly to deliver reports on land sales. Times were good ensuring such errands were a pleasure. He says what he enjoyed most during his time in Dubai was working with a team comprising people from all over the world. Some of his clients were very high profile indeed. Stephen lists his passions as wine, food and people. This must serve him well in his current positions as President of the Lions Club of Lorne, President of the Lorne Branch of the Liberal Party and of Polwarth. Having fallen in love with Lorne as a teenager while on holidays, he has always wanted to call Lorne home. Now, happily settled in a beachside house that allows him to soak up the view, marvel at the sunrises, breathe crisp clean air and in a community he loves, keeps Stephen energised and puts him exactly where he wants to be. CW

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Lorne vs Otway Districts football and netball, at Stribling Reserve, juniors matches from 9am, seniors at 2pm.

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Lions Foreshore Market, 10am4pm on the Lorne Foreshore Lorne vs Otway Imperials football and netball, at Stribling Reserve, juniors matches from 9am, seniors at 2pm.

Love Lorne Model Boat Regatta (re-scheduled), 10am-12:30pm at the Swing Bridge, sign-up on the day, $5 entry

Launch of the 2014 Lorne Festival of Performing Arts program, 4:30pm at Qdos Arts

Lorne vs Simpson football and netball, at Stribling Reserve, juniors matches from 9am, seniors at 2pm.

J U LY 19

Lorne vs Birregurra football and netball, at Stribling Reserve, juniors matches from 9am, seniors at 2pm.

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Lorne vs Irrewarra Beeac football and netball, at Stribling Reserve, juniors matches from 9am, seniors at 2pm.

29-31 4th Annual Lorne Festival of Performing Arts, Cabaret, dance, circus, comedy, theatre, street performances, spoken word, kids shown and more!

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Roadtrip brings Warbo along for renewables ride BY JAMES TAYLOR THE head of the review into Australia’s Renewable Energy Target (RET) wasn’t in Anglesea last week, but Friends of the Earth made sure his presence was felt during their visit to the town. The life-sized “Where’s Warbo?” cutout of Dick Warburton made an appearance at a meeting between the environmental organisation and Anglesea residents outside the Alcoa coal mine and power station on Thursday. Friends of the Earth are visiting 11 significant locations across Australia on the RET Review Road Trip, and are supportive of calls to switch Anglesea’s power plant from coal to renewable energy. There are fears that many jobs will be lost in the renewables industry if the RET – which presently aims to have 20 per cent of Australia’s electricity generated from renewable sources by 2020 – is wound back or axed. Friends of the Earth renewable energy spokesperson Leigh Ewbank said the RET had already created an $18 billion industry and 30,000 jobs, and would contribute thousands more jobs and billions more in investment if

it remained the same. However, he said Mr Warbuton – who was reportedly invited on the roadtrip but declined – did not have the credentials or the background to review the RET, given he was a former chair of Caltex. “That’s a little bit like putting a bank robber in charge of the bank.” Anglesea resident Regina Gleeson

said people were much more aware of the potential health risks about living near a coal mine. “With the Point Henry smelter closing in a few months, there’s no need or social license for this polluting coal power plant to continue operating,” she said. Senator Richard DiNatale from the Greens also joined the roadtrip in

Anglesea. “We’ve got a government that wants to take us backwards, but we’ve got a community (of) millions of people who want us to look to the future,” he said. “Every time we use electricity from fossil fuels, we put particulate matter into the atmosphere that enters our lungs.”

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Business plan to GROW jobs in Geelong region BY JAMES TAYLOR A NEW business plan funded by G21, the state government and Give Where You Live will look to create jobs for disadvantaged people and support new infrastructure projects and services in Geelong. The G21 Region Opportunities for Work (GROW) project will boost business and job opportunities and improve community connections. Last week, Member for Western Victoria David Koch announced half of the $200,000 cost of the business plan would come from the state government’s Regional Growth Fund. The other $100,000 of cash and inkind funding will be provided by the five G21 councils and Give Where You Live. Mr Koch said GROW’s plan to create sustainable jobs was a way to counteract social disadvantage in the Geelong region. “Joblessness is one of the consistent features of disadvantage in this region and in Australia more generally. “Disadvantage and unemployment go hand in hand with lower levels of education, low skilled occupations and particular population groups. “GROW seeks to address placebased disadvantage to achieve sustainable change in employment

by focusing on developing marketbased schemes, alongside social and people-centred strategies, to cut unemployment.” GROW will specifically focus on increasing: • social procurement (increasing local employment through procurement processes) • small to medium enterprise growth (identifying finance and support needs to increase growth), and • demand-driven employment brokerage (systematically training and supporting people into work from locations of high unemployment). Mr Koch said integrated strategies were needed because just generating jobs would not necessarily lead to opportunities in more disadvantaged locations. “What is required is sustained, systemic intervention into disadvantaged communities to tackle intergenerational unemployment and associated poverty. “G21 and Give Where You Live have significant organisational membership from local government, business, not for profit and community organisations across the five municipalities in the region, and they have strong relationships with state and Commonwealth government agencies.”

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“The CfG is an independent, memberbased organisation committed to leading and influencing long-term outcomes for Geelong. “Our members represent the political spectrum and a breadth of industry by both sector and size, investing with us because they believe in what we do. “We can do what other interest groups are often not in a position to do. “We will continue to advocate and engage at all levels of government and community to progress our strategic objectives.” For more details on the strategic plan, head to committeeforgeelong.com.au/ key-initiatives.

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Geelong pitches its Land 400 bid to global contractors BY JAMES TAYLOR GEELONG has fired another salvo in the fight to secure the Land 400 project, hosting an industry day for five international firms last week. Representatives from Saab Systems, Elbit Systems, General Dynamics Land Systems, IVECO and Lockheed Martin attended the day, which began at the Geelong Town Hall and included a “capability tour” of local advanced manufacturing firms and facilities. City of Greater Geelong mayor Darryn Lyons said the day was about demonstrating to the global defence contractors that Geelong had the infrastructure, the expertise and the work force to serve as the home of Land 400. “This is a mayor who is completely and utterly open for international business,” Mayor Lyons said. He said the Land 400 program was the world’s largest existing armoured vehicle procurement contract. “We’re talking a $10 billion manufacturing contract and another $10 billion in maintenance. This means long-term jobs over decades.

“The full Land 400 program if awarded to Geelong would deliver an estimated 3,740 direct and indirect jobs to Victoria, with some 2,450 of those here in Geelong. “Gross state product is estimated to increase by $490 million annually. “We’ve got the capability, ability and passion to deliver, and we need key decision makers such as the Prime Minister and Industry Minister to recognise Geelong as the logical site for Land 400.” The project is expected to receive “first pass” approval from the federal government in the coming financial year, at which point it will be put out to tender. Corangamite federal member Sarah Henderson said she had asked the Prime Minister to nominate Geelong as Land 400’s preferred home. “That’s a bit tricky for him at the moment, because we need to see the faith of the industry players in the Geelong region,” Ms Henderson. “But I can assure you the Prime Minister and the Industry Minister are incredibly focused on what we as a government have to do to deliver the jobs for the future for our city.”

Darryn Lyons, centre, shows off a robot from Deakin University’s Centre for Intelligent Systems Research as representatives from the visiting firms look on. Photo: JAMES TAYLOR

Country connects on Surf Coast for festival BY HAMISH BROOKS

Jarrah Gittings, 6, Maiya Geekie, 5, and Octavia Geekie, 3, at one of the workshops over the weekend. Photos: PETER MARSHALL

THE organiser of the inaugural Connecting to Country Aboriginal Arts Festival said it could already be counted a success with two days of the event left to run. Katja Nedoluha said attendances had been strong from the opening ceremony at Danawa Community Garden on Friday night, to workshops run over the weekend, to the guided cultural walk from Pt Addis to Bells Beach for the opening of the Indigenous Surfing Titles (see page 107). “It felt like a real achievement for us to arrive at the opening of the titles on the walk as we’d wanted these two events to come together,” Katja said. “The festival has been a beautiful coming together

of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal community members. “There’ve been lots of people grateful that we’ve been putting this on, people saying they’ve been waiting for something like this to happen and they’re grateful to share in it. Collaboration has been the essence of the festival.” Katja said there was a show and tell event at Cosy Corner on today and tomorrow night a closing ceremony would be held at the VACSAL (Victoria Aboriginal Community Services Assocaition Limited) camp in Duffields Road from 6 until 9pm. “It’ll be a real community celebration, a coming together with the sharing of culture and stories.” For more information about the remaining events, visit pozible.com/project/180458.

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Grants support work of coastal champions BY JAMES TAYLOR THE good work of four community groups in protecting the coastal environment has been supported in the latest round of Coastcare grants. Surfers Appreciating Natural Environment ($9,885), Jan Juc Coast Action Group ($9,350) Torquay Coast Action ($7,000) and Ocean Grove Coastcare ($6,760) have been backed through the state government-funded program. Luke Hyland from the Jan Juc Coast Action Group said as well as weed control, the grant would be used to set up an online plant catalogue, where people could easily search and identify the species in their backyards and in their neighbourhoods.

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“It’s very exciting; it’s been a dream of Jan Juc Coast Action for many years. Once the site is set up, other groups along the coast can catalogue their plants.” John O’Reilly from Ocean Grove Coastcare said his club would use the funding on a weed eradication project along the Ocean Grove spit, focusing on removing the invasive species Polygala myrtifolia – also known as Myrtle-leaf Milkwort or Bellarine Pea. “It grows so fast and outgrows others things. The dunes are not very wide, so anything that competes doesn’t last very long. We’ve been at this for three to five years, but it’s still way ahead of us.” South Barwon MP Andrew Katos announced the grants in Jan Juc last week. “These Coastcare grants support local community groups by providing grants to complete on-ground works to conserve and enhance the local environment in the Surf Coast and Bellarine region,” he said. “In the Surf Coast, over $26,000 has been allocated to target environmental projects that maintain and support our native plants and animals. “I congratulate these active community groups on their initiative and commitment to our environment and I encourage others in the electorate to access the range of grants programs offered by the Coalition government in the future.”

South Barwon MP Andrew Katos, Alex Sedger from Torquay Coast Action, John O’Reilly from Ocean Grove Coast Care and Jan Juc Coast Action’s Luke Hyland in Jan Juc. Photo: JAMES TAYLOR

Keep your young family safe around water FAMILIES of plastic ducks will be used to remind parents about the need to be waterwise with small children. Last week, Minister for Police and Emergency Services Kim Wells announced that from July 1, maternal and childcare nurses across Victoria would distribute a family of yellow toy ducks to parents at their child’s 12-month check up. Mr Wells was joined by representatives from Life Saving Victoria, Kidsafe and Channel 9 reporter and new mother Alicia Loxley to launch the initiative. “Parents will receive information about the importance of water safety from their maternal health

nurse along with the toy ducks to reinforce and remind them of the dangers,” Mr Wells said. “As a group, children under four have the secondhighest age-specific fatal-drowning rate. According to Life Saving Victoria, 31 children under four drowned in Australia during 2012-13 and three of them were in Victoria. While that figure is relatively small given Victoria’s population, any death is one too many and no parent or family should have to deal with that kind of tragedy.” About 30,000 families of ducks will be given to children through the state government’s Play It Safe

By The Water campaign. Since 1998, Play It Safe By The Water has helped reduce the number of drowning incidents in Victoria and increased awareness of water safety in the Victorian community. Mr Wells said that for every drowning death involving a child aged under four, there were another 10 non-fatal incidents – many of which resulted in a child receiving permanent brain damage. “It takes just 20 seconds for a toddler to drown but constant vigilance can prevent such a devastating outcome.”

Generation Licence granted Sale process update Alcoa of Australia Limited has been granted an Electricity Generation Licence for the Anglesea power station. The licence was required to allow Alcoa to continue to generate power from Anglesea after 31 July

2014 when Alcoa’s long term electricity agreement with the State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV) expires. Currently the licence responsibility is part of Alcoa’s long term electricity agreement with the SECV. Granting of the licence

by the Victorian Essential Services Commission will enable the Anglesea power station to supply power to the Point Henry Rolling Mill until its closure by year end and to sell excess power into the National Electricity Market once the Point Henry Smelter is closed in August.

Emissions & Health Risk Assessment The Anglesea power station is a very efficient and well maintained facility and complies with state and national air quality standards.

A health risk assessment (HRA) at Anglesea, conducted in 2013, shows emission levels from the Anglesea power station and coal mine are safe The modelled ground level for residents, employees No non-compliances with concentrations (based on and the broader Anglesea the SO2 State Environment conservative settings) from community. the power station and mine Protection Policy (SEPP)/ A copy of the HRA is National Environment are within the national and available on our website, Protection Measure (NEPM) state air quality standards have been recorded in the along with monthly and for sulphur dioxide (SO2) quarterly environment Anglesea township since and fine particulates reports. March 2009. (PM10 and PM2.5) in all residential areas. These findings are consistent with the continuous ambient monitoring of sulphur dioxide at six locations in Anglesea.

Following Alcoa’s decision to close the Point Henry smelter and rolling facilities in 2014, Alcoa announced it is actively seeking a buyer for the Anglesea coal mine, power station and supporting transmission line infrastructure. A formal process is now underway for this. We believe this intregrated facility to be a viable asset in its own right, however without the Point Henry smelter and rolling mill it

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Surf Coast Shire pays tribute to volunteers BY JAMES TAYLOR SURF Coast Shire paid tribute to the efforts of more than 5,300 local residents that volunteer their time and skills during the 25th National Volunteer Week. Census data shows more than one in four Surf Coast residents volunteer their time and skills to help make the Surf Coast a stronger community, which is above the national average. Last week, the shire held lunches and events in Lorne, Fairhaven, Torquay, Anglesea and Winchelsea to recognise the efforts of hundreds of volunteers that support local government services including providing delivered meals and visitor information services. Surf Coast mayor Rose Hodge said there were many services and activities that would not happen without the efforts of volunteers. “Volunteers make so many vital contributions – we see them at our sporting clubs throughout the week, involved in arts and cultural organisations, running important local events and saving lives through emergency services and surf lifesaving clubs. “Council is also very appreciative of the efforts of our volunteers that deliver meals to local residents and provide a friendly face at our visitor

information services. “These people are great ambassadors for our community.” The council and Surf Coast Tourism also recognised years of service milestones for eight long-serving volunteers: • Norma Hay (15 years), Hadyn Rickey and Wendy Hemingway (both 10 years) at the Lorne Visitor Information Centre • Michael McMahon, Kaye Kendall and Noela Olsen for five years’ service at the Anglesea Visitor Information Centre, and • Anne Tresider and Sue Newson for five years’ service at the Torquay Visitor Information Centre. MEANWHILE, the state government is also supporting volunteering, with Polwarth MP Terry Mulder announcing $48,625 to support volunteer programs for five secondary schools in Lorne, Colac and Lavers Hill. Mr Mulder said the Advance program engaged more than 20,000 secondary school students each year to help build local partnerships and support young people to give back to their local communities. “Through volunteering programs, students develop the skills needed beyond education and into their working lives.”

Lorne Spinners Hugo Johnson and Jenna Smyth and Bendigo Bank’s Jeremy Morris present the cheque to Lorne Community Hospital chair Damien Smith, chief executive officer Kate Gillan and board member Garry Fenton. Photo: WARWICK TUCKER

Spinners roll out record fundraising for Lorne hospital BY JAMES TAYLOR LONG-distance cycling has helped raise a record $88,000 for a project at the Lorne Community Hospital. Last week, representatives from Lorne Spinners cycling team in the Murray to Moyne presented the fruits of their labour to hospital chief executive officer Kate Gillan and chair Damien Smith. The Lorne Spinners’ fundraising for the 520 kilometre ride was matched by the Anglesea and District Community Bank, resulting in a final tally of $88,000. The team has raised a total of more than $125,000 over the past six years, but this year’s contribution is its highest single figure. The money raised will be directed towards transforming the lives of young people in the Lorne community through the hospital’s youth e-access project. The goal of the project is to implement a variety of e technologies, including online services, telephone

and video conferencing. This will enable youth workers/health professionals to consult with youth in our community without the need for in-person consultation, breaking down the barrier of distance. Lorne Spinners team leader Hugo Johnson thanked the community for its generous support toward the team’s functions and the personal sponsorship of participating riders. “Great work everyone and thank you to all our sponsors who made this possible.” Ms Gillan said she was grateful not only for the dedication of the riders, but also for the major sponsors and the Community Bank for value matching the funds raised. “The whole community can take pride in this fantastic result.” The Murray to Moyne is an annual cycling event to raise funds for hospitals and health services throughout Victoria. The ride travels from the Murray River in Mildura to the Moyne River in Port Fairy.

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Thursday 29 May 2014

Grant will give disadvantaged kids a break BY REBECCA LAUNER COTTAGE by the Sea will run a camp for 20 disadvantaged children thanks to a $5,000 grant. The organisation will use the money, which comes from Slater & Gordon’s Community Fund, to run a five day “Take a Break” camp for children who come from families affected by domestic violence, emotional trauma and social or economic disadvantage. Slater & Gordon Geelong lawyer Danny Connor said it was great to be able to support a local organisation that helped families in distress. “The Staff Giving Program was set up to provide a way for Slater & Gordon staff to give back to the communities where they work and help improve the lives of people facing a number of challenges.” Cottage by the Sea general manager Tony Featherston said he was thrilled the organisation was one of five successful applicants. “On behalf of the children and their families, I would like to thank Slater & Gordon,” Mr Featherston said.

“Their generous donation will assist us to provide a healthy holiday for children from stressful situations in a safe, relaxed, seaside holiday environment.” Slater & Gordon will accept new applications to the Community Fund after July 1, 2014. For eligibility criteria please contact Suzy Mallett on 9602 6832 or at smallett@slatergordon.com. au. MEANWHILE, Cottage by the Sea was among 63 Victorian community groups to receive funding from the Victorian Government’s Local History Grants Program. The organisation scored $9,875 for conservation and presentation of Cottage by the Sea history. Announcing grants totalling close to $350,000, Minister for the Arts Heidi Victoria said the funding would support projects that worked to preserve and record the state’s history, while sharing it with the community and future generations. A full list of grant recipients and further information on the program can be found at prov.vic.gov.au.

The Portarlington Biggest Afternoon Tea and Lace and Grace Exhibition Committees present a big cheque worth $16,750 to Dala Lim from Cancer Council Victoria. Photo: ELIZABETH TURNER

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“In that period, more than $70,000 has been raised for Cancer Council Victoria – a wonderful contribution from a small community of 3,000 residents.” Ms Pinge said over and above the fundraising success, these two events proved a wonderful way of bringing the community together, both by involving many individuals as volunteers as well as providing most enjoyable outings for many different community groups. “The success of these two events is reliant on the generosity of so many in the community,” she said. “Local traders generously donate vouchers, and an army of volunteers willingly offer their help in a variety

TWO fundraising events in Portarlington have raised $16,750 for Cancer Council Victoria. Coordinator Madge Pinge said the money was raised after a very successful Biggest Afternoon Tea and the Lace and Grace Exhibition. But Ms Pinge said that figure was likely to increase after the Lace and Grace team finished selling remaining trading table goodies at the forthcoming Celtic Festival. “This year was the 10th Biggest Afternoon Tea held in Portarlington,” Ms Pinge said.

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Sign up and stamp out littering BY JAMES TAYLOR EPA Victoria has wrapped up a successful summer litter campaign with 4,124 new people signing up across the state to report litterers, but only four of those came from Colac Otway Shire. The campaign, which ran from December 1 last year to the end of April, saw 21 litter reports made to EPA from the shire and 12 infringements issued. EPAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s acting manager in the southwest, Stephen Lansdell, said the results across the region were very

positive, highlighting that locals were fed up with litterers, but he encouraged more residents from Colac Otway Shire to report litter. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A total of 465 reports came in from the City of Geelong and Surf Coast Shire, but only 24 came from Colac Otway Shire and Borough of Queenscliffe. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you are proud of the area you live in, I encourage you to sign up and join the over 50,000 other Victorians taking easy action. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Litter is one of this stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most unnecessary burdens, with a clean-up bill of almost $80 million

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Hectares burnt in planned Anglesea action BY HAMISH BROOKS

A SMALL window of opportunity during mild conditions following early autumn rains meant the Department of Environment and Primary Industries (DEPI) and Parks Victoria had an opportunity to conduct a number of planned burns in the Anglesea area earlier this month. The burns included 118-hectares five kilometres west of Anglesea on Red River Track at the intersection of Red River Track and No. 2 Road; 119 hectares on Woodlands Track at the intersection of Forest Road and Gum Flats Road; 18 hectares on Tea Tree Track one kilometre north of Anglesea; and, 22 hectares on Powerline Track, also one kilometre north of Anglesea. DEPI Otway District manager David Rourke said 120 firefighters worked for four days to complete the 277 hectares of planned burns while weather conditions were favourable. “These planned burns directly north of the Anglesea township provide fuel reduced areas, that when combined with previous years planned burns that will make it easier to control bushfires before they grow and threaten communities, lives and assets. “Planned burning reduces the damage caused by bushfires by slowing them down and making them less intense. Every burn we do now means we are better prepared for future fire seasons. “Combined with community and householder preparedness, planned burning is a very effective way to reduce the threat of severe future bushfires to communities and the environment.” Mr Rourke said showers following the above burns put paid to the idea of anymore planned burns taking place during the winter as the heavier forested areas that would be targeted won’t dry out sufficiently until spring.

Some land near Anglesea burnt during this month’s planned burns. Photo: JAMES TAYLOR

Geelong and Surf Coast get an internet boost MANY residents and businesses in Leopold, Belmont, Ocean Grove, Lorne and Queenscliff could be experiencing faster internet speeds on their ADSL service following infrastructure upgrades in the local area. The internet boost will give people access to services previously unavailable, including digital TV through Telstra’s T-Box and Telstra’s new Digital Office Technology (DOT). Telstra Country Wide area general manager for Geelong and the Surf Coast, Duane Dalton, said Telstra was

investing in local communities across the country to bring faster speeds and improved access to technology. “We want to make sure our customers have the best experience possible when using our network, and so we’ve invested in improved infrastructure into the local area,” Mr Dalton said. “We’ve listened to local residents who want more consistent access to higher internet speeds and the opportunity to use some of our premium products. “The existing infrastructure in the

local exchange was struggling to meet the demand in Geelong and the Surf Coast for fast internet at certain times. “We’re very excited that this upgrade will allow many of our customers to have a more consistent speed experience when using their ADSL service, either at home or at work. “From ready-made entertainment through our Entertainer Bundles, including high-speed broadband, home phone and 11 Foxtel on T-Box channels, to business solutions through DOT, many residents in Leopold,

Belmont, Ocean Grove, Lorne and Queenscliff can expect to see some important benefits from the upgrade.” There may be some individual reasons customers still do not get the internet speeds they expect from their service. These include a customer’s distance from the exchange, their own equipment and whether or not they are served by the specific parts of the exchange that have received an upgrade. If a customer is concerned they can contact Telstra BigPond on 13POND or visit their local Telstra Store.

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Turn your old printer cartridges into roads BY JAMES TAYLOR THE last thing anybody expects when they recycle their printer cartridges is to drive over them, but that’s what’s happening in some Australian neighbourhoods, with the development of a new asphalt product made with used toner powder from recycled toner cartridges. People in the Surf Coast Shire are doing their part for the initiative, with nearly 10,000 cartridges recycled locally last year. TonerPave asphalt, created by Close the Loop and Downer, uses recycled cartridges predominantly from the ‘Cartridges 4 Planet Ark’ program, which aree shredded to separate raw materials for reuse. The toner powder is then further refined to make ann additive called Modified Toner Polymer, which helpss improve the performance of the asphalt, potentiallyy leading to lower whole-of-life costs. Since Cartridges 4 Planet Ark began in 2003, Surff Coast Shire residents and businesses have returnedd 62,816 cartridges. Close the Loop founder Steve Morriss saidd products using recycled materials such as TonerPavee highlighted how the green economy has thee n potential to lead the way in the embattled Australian manufacturing industry. Millions of printer cartridges reach the end of theirr life in Australia every year and, if they are sent too landfill, they can take between 450 to 1000 years too break down. By recycling them through “Cartridges 4 Planett Ark”, the valuable resources they contain are kept outt of landfill and can be put to new uses. As well as toner powder, printer cartridges containn valuable materials such as ferrous metal, stainless steel, aluminium, ink, and many types of plastics, all

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Social media content not beyond these kin A WORKSHOP to empower Geelong small businesses with their social media is being held in Geelong in late June. Belinda Langler and Kylie Lewis, the two digital marketing people behind Content Kin, are running the workshop, which they’ve taken to Sydney and Melbourne. So they thought it was about time they brought it home to Geelong. The women will be holding the workshop in the new Stockroom area at Boom Gallery in Geelong on

Thursday June 26, from 10am to 4pm. Belinda is a Torquay local and Kylie knows the area well thanks to holidays in Jan Juc. They worked together in their first digital roles more than 15 years ago. Two more digital start-ups followed, before they parted ways to gain some invaluable digital and social media experience at some of Australia’s bestknown brands (kikki.K and Yellowpages.com.au respectively). They knew their paths would cross again and

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love sharing our knowledge with small businesses and helping them to promote themselves on a shoestring by tapping into their authenticity and empathy.” The duo launched Content Kin workshops last November in Sydney, and demand is growing all over the country. By the end of 2014, they will have developed an e-course to allow their creative and informative social media insight be more accessible and affordable for small businesses across Australia, and eventually worldwide. There are limited tickets available to the next Content Kin workshop, which is on Thursday June 26 from 10am to 4pm at Boom Gallery, 11 Rutland Street, Newtown. Tickets can be purchased at contentkin.com and cost $495, excluding GST.

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Angler access improved at Wrdiboluc FRESHWATER anglers now have better access to Wurdiboluc Reservoir, near Winchelsea, with the construction of a new all-weather car park off Cape Otway Road. Member for Polwarth Terry Mulder said the car park had been funded by the state government’s $16 million Recreational Fishing Initiative and would give fishers a safe, convenient place to prepare before heading out for a fish. “The Victorian Coalition Government recognises the social and economic contribution recreational fishing makes to the state,” Mr Polwarth said. “Our $16 million Recreational Fishing Initiative is funding access improvement projects, more fish stocking, upgrades of boat launching facilities, new fishing reefs in bays and inlets, more fisheries research and stronger fisheries enforcement and education and has provided $27,389 for construction of the car park. “The car park at Wurdiboluc Reservoir improves access for anglers

by getting them away from the busy road so they can safely prepare themselves prior to fishing. “It has also reduced the chances of vehicles getting bogged in winter when wet conditions have previously hampered access for all but 4WD vehicles.” The Association of Geelong and District Angling Clubs worked with the Surf Coast Shire to build the car park. Mr Mulder said Wurdiboluc Reservoir was popular with freshwater anglers pursuing brown trout and rainbow trout, both of which were stocked annually by Fisheries Victoria to improve fishing opportunities. “Some of the brown trout grow to more than three kilograms. Fly fishers, lure casters and bait fishers from Geelong and Melbourne regularly target these large trout,” Mr Mulder said. “A self-sustaining population of redfin is also resident and some reach a trophy size in the reservoir.” Learn more about the initiative at depi.vic.gov.au/betterfishing.

Funding boost will fix Indented Heads car park LOCALS and visitors of Indented Heads will benefit from a $118,000 boost to upgrade the car park at the town’s launching facility. Member for Western Victoria Region David Koch recently announced the funding which comes through the state government’s Boating Safety and Facilities Program. “I am pleased we are providing nearly $118,000 to the Bellarine Bayside Foreshore Committee of Management to upgrade the car park at Indented Heads,” Mr Koch said.

“The current car park at Indented Heads does not meet the requirements of this launching facility and needs upgrading. The works will include pavement repairs and an asphalt overlay to better service the local community and visitors of this popular spot on the Bellarine Peninsula.” Mr Koch said the funding programs like the Boating Safety and Facilities Program enabled local groups and communities to get vital facility upgrades and safety initiatives off the ground.

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Dear Editor, I am writing to say how much I enjoyed our Torquay Theatre Troupe’s production of Twelve Angry Jurors. It was as good as any Melbourne Theatre Company productions I have seen. This amateur troupe is to be congratulated on their professionalism.

Dear Editor, Scott, who unsurprisingly doesn’t give his surname (“Why shut it down?” Letters, May 22), accuses Surf Coast Air Action (SCAA) of alarmism in their campaign to close the Anglesea coal mine and power station. He supports his argument with selective evidence that ignores the more crucial question – why keep it open? The coal mine and power station were only ever intended to supply electricity to Alcoa’s Pt Henry smelter, which will close in August, with the loss of more than 600 jobs. Alcoa now intends to sell the Anglesea facility to an electricity generator to supply power directly to the National Electricity Market (NEM). This is despite the fact that it is a highly polluting power station (though Scott apparently thinks 35 million kilograms of sulphur dioxide emissions each year qualifies it as an “efficient generator”), the NEM is already dramatically oversupplied (and will become even more saturated with the closure of Pt Henry which consumes 6.4 per cent of Victoria’s total power usage) and a survey of local residents received 85 per cent support for closure. In fact, the only reason for keeping this facility open is the 83 jobs it provides. The question then becomes, how much longer can we justify using a 19th century technology (burning coal to generate power) to overcome 21st century problems (climate change being the most obvious) purely on the basis that it provides jobs? Alcoa has a $14 million bond to rehabilitate the mine when operations cease. This will be a long term project that will create jobs in itself. Finally, I think Scott should talk to the people of Morwell about what sort of firebreak protection an open cut coal mine afforded their town earlier this year.

Dear Editor, The Surf Coast Air Action group calls for the shutdown of the Anglesea Power Station on environmental grounds and have 82 per cent of the residents as agreeing. The 82 per cent is questionable. Perhaps it was 82 per cent of the people who attended the recent meeting. While we speak of environmental grounds, more pollution is generated from solid fuel wood heaters and our own cars in this area. Are these same people walking to the Anglesea shops and are they ditching their wood heaters? I doubt it. Therefore, after living in Anglesea as a fulltime resident for 25 years, I say leave the power station open.

Anne Sushames Torquay

A histrionic travesty Dear Editor, The Torquay Theatre Troupe ‘s production of Twelve Angry Jurors was an outstanding success. This group performs “well above their weight” and this production of a difficult play, which depends entirely on the quality of the actors for its appeal, was amazing. Most country performing groups have perhaps one or two class actors surrounded by triers but over the years, the Torquay Theatre Troupe has acquired an amazing depth of acting talent, which showed out in this production. Meryl Friend was superb as the dissident juror, while Michael Baker gave his usual high powered performance. They were ably backed up by Glen Barton, who I thought at one stage was De Niro and Michael Lambkin as the old man. Great job theatre troupe! The problem with all this talent is that the troupe is forced to perform in shared accommodation. It is a travesty that they have no home. I call upon the Surf Coast Shire to make a performing arts centre a priority and stop hiding behind budgets. Spencer Leighton Torquay

Mark Smith SCAA member Anglesea

Kevin Kelton Anglesea

Contempt shown for future Dear Editor, As an Anglesea resident and father to a 5-year-old son I was appalled at the decision to grant Alcoa a licence to feed electricity into the Victorian energy grid and the contempt shown toward the health and wellbeing of future generations by the Napthine government. The Anglesea brown coal mine and power station has been operating for the last 53 years for the sole purpose of providing around 40 per cent of the power requirements of the soon-to-close Point Henry Aluminium smelter in Geelong. With the closure of the Point Henry facility Victoria’s energy demands will decrease by 6 per cent. Last month, a report commissioned by the Energy Supply Association warned that Australia’s energy market was “chronically oversupplied”, while federal Industry Minister Ian Macfarlane told ABC Radio on April 26 that Australia was “facing an enormous challenge in terms of an excess generating capacity in electricity”

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and that “to be adding large quantities of generation into that situation has to be questioned”. The power station produces three times more sulphur dioxide than Hazelwood, which is 10 times larger and a notorious polluter. In a recent survey, it was found that 82 per cent of local residents support the closure of this old and dirty facility. The mine and power station are just 550 metres from the nearest houses and one kilometre from the local primary school and surrounded by heathland that contains around 25 per cent of all the plants found in Victoria, not to mention it’s close proximity to the Great Ocean Road – one of Victoria’s major tourist attractions. The facts just don’t add up. Aren’t we meant to be transitioning towards cleaner, renewable forms of energy generation? If a polluting, ageing and unnecessary brown coal fired power station can’t be shut down in light of all we are facing in terms of climate change and the health of future generations what hope have we got for a cleaner future? Nick Day Anglesea

A nonsense in a safe democracy Dear Editor, I find it a nonsense when people living in a safe democracy like Australia (and especially in tranquil Torquay) talk with such certainty about asylum seekers needing to possess correct paperwork and waiting in queues before they qualify as genuine and can get to a protected destination (“Another page in the debate”, Ray Page, Letters, May15). The reality is that most of us cannot imagine nor know what we would do faced with the turmoil, fear and threat to life which families in many countries are attempting to escape from. Why as a nation are we so frightened to embrace populations that need a safe place? Do we think that rather than contributing to our lives they will take something away? Are we that fragile?

Are we the people who should determine who is deserving of safety and who is not, because surely history tells us that it is dangerous to do so? I believe the issue of asylum seekers coming to Australia, however, is simple. These are people, men, women and children in need of a safe place to live and work. Let us as a wealthy, peaceful, large country comply with our international obligations and provide that safe place without judgement. Linda Connor Torquay

A dirty four letter “f” word Dear Editor, All ratepayers of the Surf Coast Shire need to be aware that their councillors have set about to divide the community under the guise of fairness in its attempts to squeeze more money out of anyone who owns a holiday house on the Surf Coast. A recent (May 2014) Queensland Supreme Court judgment declared similar actions attempted by the Mackay regional council unlawful. Like the Mackay council, the Surf Coast last year increased rates on undeveloped properties by 200 per cent. This year the Surf Coast council is targeting 700 property owners who rent out their properties to holidaymakers with a whopping 64.35 per cent rate increase. Next year, they will target anyone who has a property that is not classed as their personal place of residence. This is what 30 councils in Queensland have done in recent years and are now faced with having to pay back $180 million dollars in extra rates charged. Guess who is going to pay for that and further legal appeals? As property owners, we have spent $1,000s in the last 10 years with Surf Coast tourism bodies promoting our holiday house which brings holidaymakers to Lorne. We pay land taxes, rates and the neverending property levies that benefit the local community. That dirty four letter word “fair” used by our

“robbing hood” councillors is neither equitable nor legal. Contact your council member and ask them their voting intention. David and Maree Proctor Brighton

Hoary old euphemism not good enough Dear Editor, I would like to comment on the extraordinary lack transparency and the secretive and paternalistic attitude demonstrated by the Committee of the Ocean Grove Park Association in not attending the third public meeting of Save Ocean Grove Park Again. At the second meeting on February 24 many questions about the park remained unanswered due to time constraints, so a third meeting was agreed upon. Because the association did not attend the most recent meeting, many of those questions remain unanswered. That hoary old euphemism “commercial-inconfidence” was given as a reason for not informing members about details, particularly financial ones, of the business plan. “Commercial-in-confidence” is a phrase used by governments or corporations when they feel it unwise to disclose certain matters for strategic or military reasons. I really don’t think Ocean Grove Park Association is in this league. Why is the committee so reluctant to share information with its members? The grants for the building are via organisations that are financed by our rates and taxes. The Ocean Grove Park Association donation of $155,000 was raised by members from the local community at annual fundraising events traditionally held to meet park maintenance costs or enhancements which fell within the passive nature of the park. A $1 million-plus permanent pile of bricks and mortar with proposed uses such as weddings, funerals and commemorations and conferences and forums, does not fall within the environmental and

passive nature of the park. None of the money is private money. Yet the committee decided not to attend the meeting as it had promised, no apology and no reason given. Gail Macrae Ocean Grove Park Association member Ocean Grove

Debate going to the dogs Dear Editor, Regarding Con Differding’ letter “Beach dogs cause reflection” (Letters, May 15). Mr Differding your arrogance is mind boggling and is exactly what makes our society poorer. Where in my letter (“Dogs don’t dominate”, May 8) did I suggest that dog owners like myself have a right to break by-laws regarding dogs on beaches or defend bad behaviour by dog owners? In fact, Mr Differding, I would welcome bylaws officers on the beach over summer to police all the regulations including dogs and the others I mentioned in my letter – smoking on beaches, glass on beaches, littering and restricted sand dunes. Because, Mr Differding, I am a law-abiding and community-minded citizen and will not be affected by council officers handing out fines to the badly behaved. Mr Differding, the next time your wife and yourself take time to reflect perhaps you both might take the time to read what has been written and not twist what others have written. PS. Thank you Robyn Maggs of Ocean Grove (“Prime Minister Fredericks”, Letters, May 15), I accept your nomination. David Fredericks Bellbrae

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Dear Editor, Following release of City of Greater Geelongâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (COGG) latest budget details, a local newspaper sub-heading on May 14 produced the following positive sounding heading â&#x20AC;&#x153;Peninsula projects also win in draftâ&#x20AC;?. However, we then read that â&#x20AC;&#x153;Geelong council turned its focus sharply on the city centre in this weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s draft budgetâ&#x20AC;?. The article merely went on to say â&#x20AC;&#x153;$150,000 would be spent developing the proposed Portarlington Safe harbour Projectâ&#x20AC;?. This safe harbour project was a vision put forward by the state Labor Party in a blaze of positive publicity soon after it came to power in 1999. After a range of plans were submitted by consultants â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and following considerable community consultation â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the plans for this project were announced by our state government representative as finalised in 2009. But here we are in 2014 after another five years of waiting, being told that $150,000 is to be spent by council on developing this plan? Yet we were led to believe that it had been fully developed and finalised in 2009! A further headline in the same paper stated â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bellarine to remain a priorityâ&#x20AC;?. A priority? Really? Sounds positive until you read the detail which states â&#x20AC;&#x153;A report to this weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s council meeting said the strategy was merely a consolidation of existing policies that had all been the subject of individual consultation processesâ&#x20AC;?. So much for positive spin in the headlines, the reality is once again that the interests of the Bellarine Peninsula are being put aside while nearly all of the COGGâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s efforts and thinking go towards the problems of central Geelong, or in the words of the Mayor â&#x20AC;&#x153;revitalising the CBDâ&#x20AC;?. Should we just be thankful for the few crumbs we receive under the present arrangements, while the city of Geelong feasts on our rates? Will the Bellarine Peninsula ever get the council it desperately needs to deal with our planning vacuum? Will we ever get our own council to provide the

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Geelong council needs a fracking position Dear Editor, A recent City of Greater Geelong (COGG) council meeting created concerns among several in attendance when it was revealed the council had no policy regarding Coal Seam Gas (CSG) mining. Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sustainability and Environment portfolio holder (Cr Andy Richards) revealed that although fracking was not mentioned in their Draft Environment Management Strategy 20132017, since its release, â&#x20AC;&#x153;a number of people had highlighted this oversight since submissions closedâ&#x20AC;? last February. Considering the Petroleum Exploration Permit (PEP163) was issued in 2002, it is concerning that the council has preferred to remain uninformed about the dangers of CSG mining over the past 12 years while exploration wells have been drilled throughout Victoria. To his credit, and without prompting, Cr Jock Irvine indicated he was well aware of the dangers CSG posed to the community, and that he would oppose it in council. While Cr Richards and Mayor Darryn Lyons indicated they were personally against CSG mining, there was no indication they were committed to maintaining this position. It is feared that once the drilling rigs begin to arrive in the Geelong region sometime next year to commence fracking, it will happen without any prior warning and will be too late to stop because the community and the council have failed to become informed about the threat CSG poses to their welfare. The time for research, debate and a positional statement is required now councillors! If other

councils have already made their stand against fracking, then why canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t COGG do the same? Alan Manson Grovedale

Dubious honour needs attention Dear Editor, Apparently last year the Geelong area had the dubious honour of being the worst regional area for cases of animal cruelty, up 23 per cent, with 853 reports in the southwest and 474 reports in Geelong. Despite this, not one of the recently resigned Western District RSPCA inspectors was going to be replaced, and yet shamefully these areas were so bad that they previously required two inspectors â&#x20AC;&#x201C; I do not understand it. The RSPCA website also shows that the metropolitan areas continue to attract the most complaints, in particular the eastern suburbs of Melbourne, yet according to RSPCA executive manager of animal services Helen Cocks this huge area â&#x20AC;&#x201C; from Geelong to the South Australian border and everywhere in between will be managed by other officers from the Melbourne area. How does that work? Ballarat or even Melton appear to be our closest inspectors, but what happens if a case is reported and one of these distant inspectors cannot get there for two or three days? The animal in question will most likely die a long, horrifying and agonising death, and the perpetrators will get off scot-free. According to the RSPCA website, there were 19 inspectors. Now there are just 17! Sadly, it sounds like â&#x20AC;&#x153;open seasonâ&#x20AC;? for people hell bent on cruelty, and absolutely horrendous for the helpless animals. For the sake of all animals, animal lovers in Geelong and the Western Districts and all decent people will have to be more vigilant and forthright, and I suppose, if all else fails, call an officer of the Department of Environment and Primary Industries, or even

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the Police. There has been some good news since I sent this letter to the RSPCA for their comment before sending it to the paper. The said there will now be one new inspector for the region, although who knows when and where that will be announced, and how they will cope by themselves.

Christmas tree and scale back the $500,000 chief executive officer salary package. Hopefully, common sense and good governance will prevail and council will reinstate the library’s funding so that it can maintain social and cultural services for people of all ages and interest, across COGG.

Tricia Read Torquay

Jennifer Wills Portarlington

Library funding cut doesn’t add up Dear Editor, Why has the City of Greater Geelong (COGG) substantially cut funding to the Geelong Regional Library Corporation, a smart and vibrant community asset that is highly valued by its 104,000 members and other library users? On what basis was this misguided decision taken by council in the 2014-15 budget? Council’s recurrent funding to the library, with its extensive network of branches and services, provides council with the opportunity to clearly demonstrate that its strategic directions and priorities are not confined to the city centre. Such funding would also help council deliver on its commitment to enhance the wellbeing of creative and connected communities, and surely it is essential for council to meet its own specific 2014-15 targets, i.e. for increased library visits, a 3 per cent increase in library memberships and a 5 per cent increase to library e-collections. How is the library, which is funded 80 per cent from council contributions – our rates – expected to meet a shortfall of $203,730? Does council propose co-payments for library users to access this popular and innovative community service, reduced library staff, and/ or closure of the mobile library services? Rather than cut library funding there are of course other funding options for council to consider in the budget review process, e.g. trim the $2 million costs for the

Today’s inactive kids will be tomorrow’s health crisis Dear Editor, A report released this week revealed a shocking fact: Australian children now rank among the least active in the world. VicHealth is extremely concerned the majority of children (80 per cent) don’t get the hour of exercise crucial for good health every day. And only one in five walk or cycle to school. In the 1970s, one in 20 children were obese. Today it’s one in four. By 2025, it’s projected to be one in three. Imagine the implications for the quality of life of our next generation if we allow these trends to continue. A huge contributor to inactive children is worry from parents about the dangers of the outside world. VicHealth is working with the Parenting Research Centre on the biggest-ever survey about “cotton-wool kids” to discover what drives this fear and how to combat it. The results will be released in September, ahead of our statewide Walk to School month in October. We believe that granting children independence to walk to school and explore their neighbourhoods is a critical part of the solution to childhood obesity. Walking reduces body fat, improves fitness and reduces the risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes and some cancers later in life. It also helps to develop motor and coping skills, healthy self-esteem and social skills in children.

As well as the fear of stranger danger, technology, longer working hours of parents, more traffic, less open space, busier lives and our over-reliance on cars are just some of the reasons children are less active. If we can help parents to find strategies to beat these issues and work together to create neighbourhoods that actively encourage children to play and walk, we can begin to turn this problem around. Jerril Rechter VicHealth chief executive officer

Barwon Community Leadership Program Dear Editor, I was delighted to represent the Deputy Premier in Geelong recently to launch the 2014 Barwon Community Leadership Program. The program, first established in 2011 through the Committee for Geelong, is designed to develop the region’s next generation of leaders. The committee has a great working relationship with business and community leaders, stakeholders and all levels of government. Participants in the program come from a wide range of community groups and backgrounds. They share a passion for supporting their communities, with many already very active in community roles or in volunteering. Throughout the 10-month program, participants will develop their leadership skills and meet business and community leaders who have expertise in many fields. Topics covered vary from law and order to arts and culture, with a particular focus on health, education, welfare and rural issues. Participants will also visit the Victorian Parliament later in the year. The program aims to develop strong leaders and advocates who can speak out on behalf of groups within their community.

The Victorian Coalition government is providing $30,000 towards this $94,000 program through the $1 billion Regional Growth Fund. The remaining funds are being provided from Avalon Airport, the Williamson Foundation, numerous community partners and generous philanthropic contributions. My congratulations to the 15 participants of this year’s Barwon Community Leadership Program and to the Committee for Geelong for its overall leadership in the Geelong community and particularly the mentoring of this great and important program. David Koch MP Member for Western Victoria Region

A centenary celebration Dear Editor, Supporters of women’s political equality and local democracy should not miss Geelong’s June 4 centenary celebration of women’s right to stand for Victorian council elections. The Hearing Women’s Voices event will be held at Courthouse Arts, 60 Little Malop Street, from 1012 noon. In 1863, women together with criminals, bankrupts and insane persons were barred as council candidates. Today they represent 34 per cent of councillors, and gender equity campaigns are planned in a leadup to the 2016 council elections. Geelong’s event – the first in Victoria – is hosted by the Geelong Regional Library Corporation, and features a dynamic panel of mayors, councillors and candidates, with a keynote address from former state minister and Collingwood councillor, Caroline Hogg AO. Hearing Women’s Voices is free, but please book with the library to ensure your place for this important historical celebration. Priscilla Pescott Member of Geelong Women in Local Democracy Belmont

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OCEAN Grove Camera and Photo is about to celebrate its first birthday after a successful year full of support from photographically minded people on the Bellarine. Owner Brendan Waites said without a doubt it was locals who had supported his store during its first year of trade. “I always say that my worst nightmare would have been to open this store and have nobody turn up. “Well I can say with great pride that the exact opposite is the case. “So thank you to all of our loyal customers and to those who I know will soon become customers.” Brendan said the photography workshops his store offered had definitely been a big hit. “We have had over 200 people (from as young as 12 to as old as 92) attend our entry level SLR workshop alone and this has driven other workshops to come online. “The workshops are very rewarding – it's still a buzz to see when a customer finally works out just what their camera is capable of. “We have already seen some stunning photos produced by people who have attended a workshop.” Brendan said he had plans for an intermediate level SLR workshop launching in the second half of 2014, along with a further Natural Light Portrait Workshop, a flash workshop and other subjectbased workshops and classes such as macro, weddings, landscape/seascape, long exposure and underwater photography. Brendan said the actual sales and marketing side of the business was something that came

fairly easy to him given his experience in the industry, but he was a bit rusty on the day-to-day running of the business. “The store itself has thrown up numerous challenges, not the least of which is getting people to know you are open for business. “It seems no matter the amount of promotion and advertising, we still get locals asking how long we have been here and why they haven't

heard of us already.” The store will have special offers during the month of June to celebrate its first birthday so make sure you head in there or call the shop to find out more. Ocean Grove Camera and Photo is at Shop 3, Ocean Plaza, The Parade, call 5255 3311, visit cameraandphoto.com.au or like them on Facebook.

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LAST week was FloodSafe Week, and Victoria’s State Emergency Service (SES) used the occasion to warn everyone that floodwater is dangerous, disgusting and should never be entered. Driving through floodwater is the biggest killer of adults in Australian floods. It isn’t just drowning that kills. Flood water also contains a range of dangers – dangers that may harm your kids if they play in it. Floodwater is filthy, toxic and dangerous. By the time water has reached your neighbourhood, it may have picked up all kinds of awful materials including toxic chemicals, animal faeces, decaying animals, garbage, broken glass and twisted metal. Anyone who comes into contact with floodwater may be exposed to E. coli infection, diarrhoea, hepatitis, infections and dermatitis. Floodwater also washes out roads to create slips and sinkholes, so even seemingly shallow water across a familiar road can pose danger. Victoria has a long history of flooding, which costs Victorians over $400 million on average each year and can cause significant damage to homes, businesses and community infrastructure. Victoria SES chief executive officer Stephen Griffin said this year’s focus was on shining a light into the murky contents of floodwater. “Entering floodwater is extremely dangerous. “Drivers, parents and children need to be aware of what’s in that water and ensure they never enter floodwater. “Staying out of floodwater is an important part of keeping you and your family safe. Luckily, there are other ways you can prepare yourself, such as having a home emergency kit, knowing what to do and where to find information in an emergency.” For more information, head to ses.vic.gov.au or facebook.com/vicses.

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Bombora celebrates its first year BESPOKE furniture company Bombora Custom Furniture has celebrated a successful first year of business on the Surf Coast. Luke and Alison Collins credit their early success to the supportive creative community of Torquay and the conscientious purchasing power of

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Powerlifters put their strength to the test BY REBECCA LAUNER NOVICE powerlifters will have the chance to test their strength in competitive conditions at Ocean Grove next month. Heavy Metal Barbell, a fully-equipped freeweight warehouse gym specialising in strength and conditioning development, will host the Novice Competition held by CAPO Powerlifting Australia. Co-owner Rick Jackson said if you ever wanted to test your maxes in competition conditions or just watch and see what the sport was all about then this was the event for you. “Just to answer some general reoccurring questions, no CAPO membership was required, no special equipment was required and no minimum lifts were required,” Jackson said. “You must complete three attempts at each of a squat, bench and deadlift, wraps/no wraps in the squat is at your discretion, the bar in the bench press must be briefly paused on the chest and there are no weight classes as rankings will be determined by Glossbrenner Formula (body weight versus total weight lifted from each lift).” Jackson said whether you were a beginner or experienced, male or female, adolescent, adult or aging, everyone was welcome at the friendly club. “Achieve your goals by learning to move like a human being again by following a well coached, programmed and structured training program to improve your general strength, fitness, flexibility, mobility and balance.” Entry for lifters costs $20 but spectator entry is free. Come and support your friends and family

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Shine a light on council performance LOCAL Government Minister Tim Bull last week announced Victoria would establish Australia’s first standardised system of local government reporting. He said the move would provide Victorian ratepayers with a greater understanding of council decision making and provide unprecedented access to council finances and performance data. At the centre of the government’s accountability reforms will be a userfriendly “My Council” style website allowing Victorians to see how their councils are performing against a range of indicators. “This is the first standardised system of performance reporting for local government in any state or territory in Australia and puts Victoria at the forefront of local government transparency,” Mr Bull said. The new Performance and Reporting framework follows two Victorian AuditorGeneral's Office reports that were critical of a lack of council transparency and accountability. Mr Bull said the reforms would make it easier for people to see where their rates are going and for councils to report on performance. The new framework will provide better information on how each council is performing across key measures, including: • the strength of councils’ financial management • the effectiveness and efficiency of key services like statutory planning, provision of local roads and libraries, and • the quality of governance and processes for good decision-making.

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The Ocean Grove SLSC came second after a nail-biting finish with a score of 66.5. Photos: MICHAEL CHAMBERS

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OCEAN Grove Surf Life Saving Club lost by just half a point during round three of the TRE Victorian Inflatable Rescue Boat competition at the weekend. The event came down to a nail biting finish on Sunday with bayside club Brighton LSC beating locals Ocean Grove SLSC and finishing with a score of 67. Almost 200 teams from 14 clubs across the state from Portland to Lakes Entrance made their way to Ocean Grove for a thrilling day of fast, loud and exciting lifesaving sport. Conditions were perfect with a clean swell rolling

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Beware the invertebrate pest

BY DEAN WEBSTER

THE weather is not the only unknown factor likely to influence this year’s winter crop yields – invertebrate pests could also eat into tonnages and profits. This season’s rain has provided a great start for crops and invertebrates. To assist growers and their advisers in remaining up-to-date with advice on problematic pests, Grains Research and Development Corporation’s (GRDC) National Invertebrate Pest Initiative has designed PestFacts south-eastern, which keeps subscribers up to date with invertebrate pest-related issues and solutions. The electronic news service is useful when pest issues emerge during the growing season and when prompt identification and circulation of advisory information is required. “By subscribing to PestFacts, reports, field observations and the latest research on the occurrence, distribution and management of invertebrate pests across Victoria and New South Wales can be relayed throughout grain-growing areas,” GRDC southern regional panel chair Keith Pengilley said. With a focus on pests of broadacre grain crops and pastures in Victoria and New South Wales, PestFacts south-eastern is co-ordinated by cesar’s Dr Paul Umina and Dr Garry McDonald. The two doctors say that recent heavy rainfall in many areas has promoted establishment pests that are heavily dependent on soil moisture, such as lucerne fleas, slugs, millipedes and slaters. Growers are encouraged to watch out for these pests, as well as earth mite species, bronzed field beetles and weevils. The cesar website, cesaraustralia.com, has a

PestFacts map, an interactive service that allows subscribers to search and view recent and historical pest report locations. The map enables users to search by crop, pest or beneficial invertebrate, and time period of interest and is updated with each issue of the PestFacts newsletter. “To enable cesar to closely track regional pest trends, I encourage growers and advisers to report pest occurrences and unusual incidences to the PestFacts service,” Mr Pengilley said. For more information, to subscribe to PestFacts or to report pest activity, contact co-ordinators Paul Umina or Garry McDonald, phone 9349 4723 or email pestfacts@cesaraustralia.com.

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Speeding up OJD diagnosis BY DEAN WEBSTER AFTER more than a decade of research in Australia and overseas, sheep and cattle producers now have a rapid diagnostic test for Ovine Johne’s Disease. The new Johne’s disease (JD) test reduces waiting times for a diagnosis from three months to one week, decreasing the risk of further disease spread and reducing stress on affected producers. The test, known as the High-ThroughputJohne’s assay (HT-J), was developed by researchers from the University of Sydney and the New South Wales Department of Primary Industries (DPI). The research was part of a five-year, $6.4 million JD project led by Sydney University’s Professor Richard Whittington and funded by the MLA Donor Company in partnership with Animal Health Australia. According to Professor Whittington, the test’s development threw up plenty of challenges for the team. “This test is the culmination of at least a decade of very difficult research here and elsewhere,” he said. “Most animals become infected with JD in the first one to 12 months of life, but don’t show signs of disease for years. “They only shed minuscule amounts of bacteria in their faeces, which makes it very hard to detect, but they are capable of infecting other animals and other properties if sold.

“The challenge for us has been to try and detect the smallest quantity of JD bacteria in faecal samples.” MLA’s animal health and biosecurity project manager, Dr Johann Schröder, said the test allowed affected producers to more quickly adopt corrective/remedial management strategies. “It also reduces stress on producers – they no longer have to wait three months to find out if their property is affected or not.” Professor Whittington emphasised that the new DNA test removed the delays associated with the culture test, but was not foolproof. “Producers must work closely with their relevant veterinary services to interpret test results at a herd/flock level, and then properly deal with Johne’s disease,” he said. For more information, head to depi.vic.gov.au or talk to your local animal health specialist.

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Geelong livestock market report BY DEAN WEBSTER MONDAY’S yarding of 384 cattle saw bullocks dearer with the top price realising $1,107.75 for bullocks sold on account of John Calvert of Freshwater Creek. Livestock agent Will Richardson said that grown steers were 5 to 10 cents dearer with a top price of $2.11 per kilogram, and cows also improved 10 to 12 cents with a top of $1.63 per kilogram. HF Richardson sold a couple of old Lim cows for Geoff and Elizabeth Guinane of “Viewbank” Murgheboluc for 156 and 163 cents per kilogram, the latter weighing in at 880 kilograms and yielding a handy $1,434.40.

Geoff, chuffed with the price, said that the big old girl of French pure bloodline was 14 years old and had pushed out at least 10 calves in her time. Vealer Steers were 10 to 15 cents per kilogram dearer and vealers heifers 5 to 8 cents per kilogram dearer, while young cattle were 8 to 10 cents per kilogram dearer on last sale’s rates. Steer veal (grain) selling to 190.0 cents per kilogram Steer veal (milk) selling to 192.0 cents per kilogram Steer veal (grass) selling to 191.0 cents per kilogram

Heifer veal (milk) selling to 190.0 cents per kilogram Heifer veal (grass) selling to 180.0 cents per kilogram The yarding of 1511 sheep and lambs saw values for sheep remain firm, best heavy lambs $10 to $15 cheaper, medium to light lambs firm and two tooth $5 to $10 cheaper. Best prime lambs sold to $132 for a draft of 8 lambs sold on account of W. Guthrie of Freshwater Creek. Other quotations: Two Tooth - $115 Cross Bred Wethers - $133 Cross Bred Ewes - $101 Merino Ewes - $87

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A new retirement village in Drysdale is launching this year. BELLARINE Springs, a state-of-the-art retirement village for over 55s, will comprise 200 villas on 24 acres of beautiful gardens and parkland. Your retirement is a time when you can choose to do less of what you have to and more of what you want to. When you join the Bellarine Springs community, every day can feel just like being on holiday. Enjoy a completely independent, active life, free from routine responsibilities. Golf courses, cafes, wineries, and beaches surround the village and the shops, medical centres and Geelong are within easy reach. At Bellarine Springs, it’s all about your choices, and our selection of five different high-quality villas is no exception. Each architect designed residence offers all the facilities you need for comfort, convenience and privacy in your home. Choose from two different interior styles plus a range of special features – extra bedroom, bathroom, or a walk-in robe – to suit your lifestyle perfectly. The village landscape and layout is also designed with space and privacy in mind. You will have room to relax and enjoy the beautiful vistas of the surrounding grounds and natural panorama of the magnificent You Yang ranges. The Community Centre will be a state-of-the-art facility for retirees and their guests and the outdoor facilities and views are second to none.

An artist’s impression of Bellarine Springs home.

Bellarine Springs will offer its residents the following: billiards and games room, business centre, cappuccino and latte machine, village bus and boat for community use, computers with broadband, daily newspapers, dining room, bowling green, indoor heated swimming pool, library and board games, lounges with open fireplace, wellness retreat, large screen movie theatre, 24 hour emergency call system, professional suites, group activities: craft group, garden club, tai chi, book club, men’s and ladies’ snooker, film and music nights, modern dancing, a men’s shed and more. It really will bring retirement to life. Moving in to Bellarine Springs does not mean opting out. We are located just 15 minutes from Geelong, giving you access to many facilities and attractions. With a local community of like-minded people, plus the privacy to welcome friends and family into your home, you will never be short of company. Head to bellarinesprings.com.au or attend their retirement living information day on June 12 between 1.30-3.30pm. It’s a free, detailed information and discussion forum, featuring a panel of leading retirement specialists. Whatever your retirement questions might be, you can ask them confidentially and have them answered at this exclusive event, held at the Clifton Springs Golf Course. Afternoon tea provided. RSVP by June 10 via enquiries@bellarinesprings.com.au or phone Leeanne Morrison on 1800 133 711.

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Star of the Sea Village set to expand Catholic Homes is delighted to announce that it has applied for a town planning permit to build a 90-bed aged care facility on their site, Star of the Sea Village on Horseshoe Bend Road, Torquay.

Star of the Sea Village on Horseshoe Bend Road, Torquay is planning to expand its service offering to include a fully integrated ageing in place system.

ONCE approved, Star of the Sea Village will be able to expand its service offering to include a fully integrated ageing in place system. This means that the retirement village and aged care facility will be located on the same site, and supported by Home Care Packages (previously known as CACPS, EACH and EACHD packages). An ageing-in-place system provides a wonderful opportunity to village residents to transition from retirement living to aged care as seamlessly as possible. Catholic Homes is very proud to offer this unified approach to retirement living and is pleased that they are able to support the senior

community as their care needs increase. Given this exciting announcement, there is still time to secure one of the luxurious two or three bedroom units presently under construction. Stages one, two and three sold out very quickly and now with the release of 18 homes in stage four, Catholic Homes is delighted to announce that almost half have been sold off the plan. These homes will be due for completion by early 2015, before moving on to the final stage stage five. Catholic Homes urges interested parties to arrange a commitment-free tour of the village. Independent living is combined with lifestyle

activities and access to first-class facilities including an indoor heated pool, gym, movie theatre, outdoor bowls, billiards, library and hair salon. Catholic Homes management would like to extend their thanks to the local community for their ongoing support and encouragement. Star of the Sea Village welcomes people from diverse cultures, nationalities and faiths. Star of the Sea Village is located at 1 Headland Drive, Torquay and is open for inspection seven days a week. For more information, contact Village Manager Pip Walker on 5264 3600 or head to staroftheseavillage.com.au.

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Explore your funeral options MANY years ago, a funeral would be held in the parlour of someone’s home and everyone attending the service would wear black. Today, funerals have become more of a public event, bringing together a mixture of memories, colours and reflections to personalise the celebration of life. Over the past few years, we have seen a large increase in advertising for funeral insurance products and each year more and more Australians are starting to plan their own funeral. For those seeking some form of funeral planning product it is important to conduct research, as with some insurance plans you can end up paying more in premiums than the value of the cover. A talk with the staff at Tuckers Funeral and Bereavement Service revealed there were more cost

effective options available, such as funeral bonds and prepaid funeral contracts. “At Tuckers we provide a range of funeral planning options, including the facility to pre-plan without a financial commitment,” director of community relations Michele Van Liessum said. “We have a range of options that can be fully explained so people can make an informative decision.” Based in Geelong, Tuckers provides funeral care to the entire Barwon region, including the Surf Coast Shire, the Bellarine Peninsula and the Golden Plains Shire. For more detailed information about planning a funeral, phone Michele or Maree at Tuckers on 5221 4788.

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Retirement living at its finest JAPARA Retirement Living is excited to announce the completion of their new addition to Balmoral Mews Lifestyle Villas at 36 Hollows Court, Grovedale. The new stage consists of five high-quality residential villas that add to the existing 22 units built over the past four years. Another six villas will be built shortly, which will complete the 33 unit village. The village is in a quiet and tranquil setting, with the added advantage of being co-located Michele Van Liessum and Maree East from Tuckers Funeral and Bereavement Service.

with Balmoral Grove Aged Care Facility operated by the highly experienced and well-renowned Aged Care Services Australia Group (ACSAG), which is part of the Japara Group of companies (see page 32). All of the units are spacious and offer comfortable accommodation which our residents are very proud to call home. Should you have any further queries, be interested in a unit or wish to view the property, phone Japara Retirement Living on 1300 674 071.

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A better lifestyle at Sea Views Manor Ocean Grove’s Homestyle Aged Care Sea Views Manor prides itself on offering the best care and a relaxed and home-like environment for older members of the community.

BY TIFFANY PILCHER Residents enjoy high quality personal care as the fully trained and qualified staff recognise their needs during a time of changing social and physiological needs. Quality of life is a priority at Sea Views Manor with an optional activity program designed to engage residents in social events and activities that interest them as well as promoting a sense of community.

Lifestyle co-ordinator Clem Chidzey takes a sip of tea at Sea View Manor’s dress up day last week, as residents and staff look on. Photo: MICHAEL CHAMBERS

Some of the activities include barbecues, picnics, bus trips, library visits, bingo, discussion groups and visiting entertainers. Staff are always willing to assist residents who wish to engage in different social activities including garden clubs, bowling clubs and church among others. All residents’ meals are prepared with fresh ingredients and cooked daily on site by qualified catering staff. The menu rotates every four weeks and is planned to provide a balanced diet with a wide variety of choices. Director of nursing Sharina Lynam said it was important that residents at Sea Views Manor received the best care and enjoyed a comfortable and healthy lifestyle. “It’s a well established facility with excellent staffing ratios. “It’s our aim to give our staff the best of everything and it’s a real community here. “Because most of the residents are local as well, everyone knows everyone and that creates a nice ambience for the residents and the staff, too.” She said the residents loved the chance to participate in different activities such as their daily walking group. “We have a few groups that go out each day and they take morning tea or a trolley with supplies to have a cup of tea by the lake. “They like being able to get out and about and the walking helps to prevent falls so it’s great for their health in many ways.” Resident and walking group member Mariel Derrick agreed Sea Views Manor offered an ideal lifestyle. “The staff are very caring, the food is fantastic and everyone looks after each other, it’s a lovely place to be,” she said. “I’m very happy and at peace here.” For more information, phone Sea Views Manor on 5256 2866.

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Premium care in the heart of Torquay Elouera means “meeting place by the sea”, and our welcoming facility certainly lives up to its name. LOCATED in Kooringa Place, Torquay, Elouera Aged Care offers a choice of 75 places, including low care, high care and dementia specific accommodation. Short stay and unfunded care are also available. Elouera’s manager Kylie Davey is a local who grew up in Geelong and has worked in residential aged care and the health care industry for nearly 25 years. Kylie proudly manages her team of highly trained staff; working closely with Geelong and Surf Coast medical, nursing and community providers and specialists. Kylie is undertaking a master’s degree in health industry management and this, combined with her broad experience working in leading teaching hospitals across Melbourne, has led to her passion for promoting best practice and the highest standards of clinical practice and care. “I am proud to be a part of the ACSAG group,” she said. “And in particular, I look forward to working with the team in enriching the lives of our residents and their families.” Elouera’s aged care services are managed by qualified 24-hour registered nursing care and other highly trained care staff. We focus on person-centred care, ensuring privacy, dignity, and optimum quality of life for each of our residents. Elouera’s leisure and lifestyle program provides innovative, creative and stimulating events that provide residents with a sense of purpose and fulfillment. We offer well-appointed single rooms with private en suite, nutritious and delicious dining and beautiful surroundings with native gardens and walking trails.

Elouera Aged Care in Kooringa Place, Torquay.

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The Simpson Three are jumping into The National Celtic Festival this year with a Dancestravaganza.

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THE National Celtic Festival will kick up its heels this year as it presents the heel-stomping, toe-tapping feat of the feet, The Simpson Three Dancestravaganza. Comprised of some of Australia’s foremost Celtic musicians and dancers, the performance will fuse high-energy Celtic compositions with a contemporary take on traditional Celtic dance styles. Melbourne’s own Irish step dance star, Anthony Street will appear, bringing his international experience as lead in legendary shows such as Lord of the Dance and Celtic Illusion. Street was instantly captivated with Irish dancing after seeing Riverdance on television when he was 14, and after only five years of training, he joined his first overseas production. Soon after he was cast in Michael Flatley’s leading role in a new Lord of the Dance troupe on just the second day of rehearsals. Since then he has toured across more than 20 countries and is the first Australian to perform both leading roles in Lord of the Dance. Street will be joined by Brisbane’s Red Hot Rhythm, who blend modern jazz styles with traditional Irish tap techniques. The group shot to prominence after it made it to the semifinals on Australia’s Got Talent in 2009 and have since been performing their awe-inspiring displays of speed and precision across the country ever since. The Dancestravaganza has been coordinated by National Celtic Festival favourites The Simpson Three, who will take the stage performing refined arrangements of traditional and contemporary tunes. Featuring siblings Declan, Bec and Clancy Simpson, their line-up includes tenor banjo, mandolin, fiddle, bodhran and guitar, and they said this was one of the first times a show like this would be performed at a festival. “It creates a whole new element and people seem to really love it because it’s so lively,” Declan said. “We’ve played dance shows around Australia for the past few years and we thought why not bring it all together for a festival? “The National Celtic Festival seemed like the perfect place to do it too. We’ve got a great relationship with the festival and we’d been talking with the director about it for a while. “Una (McAlinden) is always so open to new things and we’re really happy with what we’ve come up with, we can’t wait to see how it goes.”

The Dancestravaganza has been coordinated by National Celtic Festival favourites The Simpson Three, who will take the stage performing refined arrangements of trad and contemporary tunes. The trio have been performing together since they were children, taking influence from their parents, who perform in a bush band and their passion for Celtic music. Their most recent album, Runs in the Family, was recorded at the National Celtic Festival in 2011 after they won the Declan Affley Award for Excellence in Traditional Music. The National Celtic Festival will be held in venues across Portarlington from June 6 to 9. Tickets and more information is available at nationalcelticfestival.com.

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SALT Contemporary Art is marking its tenth year of operation with an eclectic rotating exhibition that celebrates 20 of the gallery’s much-loved artists. The exhibition, titled A Taste of Salt, includes all media from sculpture and ceramics, to printmaking and painting from artists, including Craig Parnaby, Eleanor Millard, Rudi Jass, Paul Barton, Nicola Moss and more. All the pieces will be available for purchase and Salt Contemporary Art will donate 10 per cent of the proceeds to the Indigenous Literacy Foundation (ILF). The ILF aims to raise literacy levels and improve the lives and opportunities of Indigenous children living in remote and isolated regions through the delivery of books and literacy resources, publishing, and visits to remote communities.

Gallery director Fiona Kelly said the anniversary was a time for celebration, reflection and giving back. “We’re very proud of our achievements, none more so than the relationships we have forged with both our artists and our clients,” Ms Kelly said. “Without their support and encouragement we would not be celebrating our 10-year anniversary. “We’ve been incredibly fortunate to have established a successful business in this beautiful part of the world and we’re very aware that, for any number of reasons, there are so many others who are not nearly as fortunate as we are. “In supporting causes such as the Indigenous Literacy Foundation or establishing scholarships for local students with a passion for the arts, we’re endeavouring to make a difference for others who aren’t nearly as fortunate as we have been.” A Taste of Salt is on now at Salt Contemporary Art, 33-35 Hesse Street, Queenscliff, until June 15.

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Hola España Beanie festival co-organiser Jan Hale (right) and beanie enthusiasts Elrae Adams and Roz Allen rug up at the 2013 Torquay Beaut Beanie Festival.

Beanie festival to warm up Torquay winter BY TIFFANY PILCHER IT’S that time of year again to cosy up with the Torquay Beaut Beanie Festival’s Celebration of Yarn. The Torquay beanie festival first began in August 2008 with an exhibition of beanies created by knitters who met at Torquay Uniting Church. They donated the beanies to World Vision and then decided to hold an annual beanie festival in the winter months. Now nearly six years on, the Torquay Beaut Beanie Festival is anticipated by hundreds across the region and has a parental blessing from the legendary Alice Springs Beanie Festival. This year the festival will run throughout June and July with the motto “Creativity, Warmth and Generosity” and displays at Kobo Cafe, and others

around Torquay. Also keep an eye out for colourful displays and additions to the scenery around Gilbert Street. Beaut Beanies regularly donates beanies and scarves to Christ Church meals program, and UnitingCare and have also donated to a number of organisations, including Cottage by the Sea, The Andrew Love Centre, The Geelong Outpost for homeless people and the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre. Further afield, they have sent beanies to two Aboriginal communities in the Northern Territory and to an orphanage and school in Tibet. There is time to knit something to add to the festival, for further information on what to knit and how to donate, please email beaut.beanies@yahoo. com.au or phone 5364 3519.

A MATE of mine sent me a text and image on his phone the other day raving about a ripping little $10 Rioja from Spain… Yes, with things the way they are economically over there at present, there have been plenty of these wines washing ashore here in Australia over the last few years – soft, easy, cheap, undemanding, homogenous, sound familiar? One could maybe draw a parallel with our own internationally renowned Jacobs Creek but where’s the interest other than your wallet and maybe the fact that it’s imported? How do you sort the wheat from the chaff so to speak with all these wines, and what are you really looking for, merely a cheap wine for mid-week or a wine that’s interesting and complex with real regional authenticity? I attended a tasting last month of some terrific Spanish wines that definitely leaned to the latter; wines that made you think and ask questions about what’s going on in the glass and their provenance. Here’s a look at some really interesting wines that I thought I’d share with you, so grab some olives, goats cheese, some chorizo, whatever, and off we go – Ola Espana!

Zinio Rioja Tempranillo 2012 ($16) Fresh modern take on Tempranillo that is sleek and simple with bright dark red/purple hues, floral red fruit aromatics, and a relaxed fleshy medium bodied mouth feel rounded out with balancing tannins. Good value.

CVNE (Cune) Rioja Crianza Tempranillo 2010 ($32) Crianza means that this wine has spent at least 12 months in oak, and spends further time in bottle prior to release. CVNE was founded back in 1879 and continues to be integral to the ongoing improvement and evolution of the Rioja region. This wine is a little “old school” in style meaning it’s displaying a more earthy/woody/

savoury/dried herb footnote on the nose and palate, yet it appeals with its surprising freshness, softness and easy dry finish. There’s also a 2005 Imperial Gran Reserva ($110) available, that’s truly amazing and delicious for the price, that’s if you’ve got the cash to splash of course!

Godelia “Viernes” Mencia 2012 ($20) This is a great value, entry level red that’s easy drinking with fresh, dark savoury fruits that are ripe and rounded, full, gentle and soft.

Palacios Remondo “La Montesa” Rioja 2010 ($42) Palacios is one of the top vineyards from the esteemed Baja region within Rioja and this is a much more serious and intense organically made wine using predominantly Garnacha (Grenache), with some Tempranillo. It’s certainly got layers of quite rich (almost “raisined”), dense dark fruits on display, with disarmingly effortless silky tannins that glide and meld on the palate finishing snug, comfy and delicious.

Bodegas Juan Gil “Honoro Vera” Organic Monastrell 2012 ($23) This winery was established in 1961 in the Jumilla wine region in Spain’s southeast where the growing conditions can be quite extreme and rainfall incredibly scarce. The soils are poor and arid, a blend of shallow chalk over a bed of limestone and rock which all means the resulting fruit is very low yielding but aromatic, concentrated and intense as these vines have to struggle! The Monastrell grape (also known as Mourvedre or Mataro) is the signature grape variety of the region and this wine is a fantastic study in the earthy/spicy/crunchy/herby/ minerally/gritty/meaty complexity of the deep dark savoury dry fruit that’s authentic and expressive of its origins.

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Silent film festival shows world wonders BY TIFFANY PILCHER UP-AND-coming filmmakers were celebrated at the launch of The Seven Wonders Silent Film Festival at Geelong’s National Wool Museum on Thursday night. The festival brings together stories under the theme of “The Seven Wonders” from the local community and across the world with entrants coming from as far away as the US and Puerto Rico. Filmmakers were divided by age group and $5,000 in prizes was awarded by judges on opening night. Lachlan Demasi was the winner in the Under 12 category, Willem Kingma won the Under 19, Yana Barton won the Under 25, and Matt Bonner won the Open category. Axel Bianchi won the Special Prize for a film under one minute and visitors to the festival will vote on and select the People’s Choice Award. City of Greater Geelong councillor Tony Ansett said he hoped the film festival would continue to grow and bring more opportunities to filmmakers. “Congratulations to all the winners and all the filmmakers, this is a wonderful event and a start of something really big. “This is the first time the National Wool Museum has done something like this and I am looking forward to its continued success into the future.” The festival is screening 30 silent films, each less than seven minutes long, at the National Wool Museum until July 27. To learn more about the films, filmmakers and judges or to see the films via the National Wool Museum YouTube channel, visit nwm.vic.gov.au.

The National Wool Museum Seven Wonders Silent Film Festival winners celebrate at the event’s opening on Thursday night.

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Heartthrob Taylor to bring X-factor home to Geelong BY TIFFANY PILCHER DOUBLE platinum artist and television heartthrob Taylor Henderson is returning to his old stomping ground of Geelong next month to perform songs from his first original album. Henderson, 21, from Ceres, first won fans over with his moving vocal ability in 2010 when he auditioned for Australia’s Got Talent with his dad. As a firm fan favourite in the competition, he came in third behind his father who placed second behind Justice Crew. Committed to making it big in the industry, Henderson had another crack at the big time in 2013 when he auditioned for The X Factor Australia. The depth of his development in the three years between the two shows was immediately obvious and he made it to the final and ultimately took out second place. “When I was on Australia’s Got Talent I’d only just learnt to play guitar, but when I went back it was different, I was so focused, there were days when I didn’t see sunlight because I was inside all day just playing guitar. “X Factor taught me how to perform on stage,

touring and how the industry works, I gained so much.” After The X Factor, he was immediately signed to Sony Music and is now ready to release his first original album, Burnt Letters. “The whole album is written in the format of letters,” Henderson said. “I tend to write and sing more heartfelt songs so I focused on making up-tempo songs that still have a sincere message, I’m so excited for people to hear it and get some feedback.” Playing original music for the first time in Geelong with a full band, Henderson said a lot had changed since he was gigging around the region a few years ago. “I used to play some shows and seven people would turn up, it’s a bit different now and it’s definitely more nerve-wracking to perform in front of people who actually know me. “I’ve done some in-store appearances but this time will be more intimate, I can’t wait.” Taylor Henderson is performing at GPAC on Sunday June 1 at 7.30pm. Tickets are $69.70 and can be purchased online at gpac.org.au or by calling 5255 1200.

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Feisty foodies join Extravaganza BY JAMES TAYLOR GEELONG’S Danielle Najda from the latest season of My Kitchen Rules has joined the Kitchen Stage line up at Extravaganza Geelong in July. Known as the “feisty couple” in the most recent series of a popular reality cooking show, Danielle and partner Josh Geard have taken the food world by storm. With a dedicated time slot on the Kitchen Stage at Extravaganza Geelong, the pair will share their unique approach and experiences from the top rating show. After meeting at a work conference two years ago, Josh and Danielle realised their shared love for food. Soon after, the couple left positions as pharmaceutical sales representatives and entered the Channel 7 reality cooking show. With a passion for molecular gastronomy and the sensory experience of food, Josh and Danielle finished in sixth position. Other chefs to appear on the Kitchen Stage – which will be hosted by food writer and author Richard Cornish – will be Leonie Mills (Jack & Jill), Jesse Hughes (Vue Grande) and Will Swinton (Napona). Extravaganza Geelong is a major highlight on the Taste of Central Geelong program for 2014 and is becoming one of the most talked about events in the city. It will be held indoors at Deakin Waterfront Geelong on July 13. For tickets, head to at eatdrinkdiscover.com.au. For an event schedule and more information, head to extravaganzageelong.com.au, follow @ ExtravaganzaG on Twitter or head to Facebook.

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Young filmmakers put in the spotlight BY TIFFANY PILCHER EMERGING filmmakers, animators and game makers can grow their talents with upcoming workshop and competition opportunities with The Australian Centre for the Moving Image. Animators in years 10 to 12 are invited to apply for Hothouse, a week-long, intensive program aimed at nurturing creativity and moving image skills. Ten successful applicants from around Australia will be guided by local artist, director and animator, David Pennay, and spend the week in Melbourne gaining exclusive industry experience and knowledge about obtaining access to animation courses at tertiary institutions. To coincide with ACMI's world premiere DreamWorks Animation: The Exhibition, students will witness animator Anthony Lucas and the Designing Dreams participants pitching their ideas to the DreamWorks team in LA via video conference. The program takes place over one week in the July school holidays and is free for selected participants and support is available for those living outside of metropolitan Melbourne.

Student filmmakers, animators and game makers are invited to get their foot in the door with The Australian Centre for the Moving Image’s annual workshop and competition. Photo: MARK GAMBINO

Applications are free and now open for Hothouse 2014 until June 11 2014. For more information and to apply, visit acmi.net.au/hothouse. Registrations are also open for ACMI’s Screen It 2014 competition. The competition is open to

filmmakers, animators and game makers in primary and secondary schools around Australia with productions under the theme ‘Reflection’. Students may interpret the theme in any way and enter as an individual, in groups, or as a class.

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LEGO movie attracts more interest for upcoming Queenscliff Bricks BY REBECCA LAUNER

The Quidditch Pitch from the Harry Potter universe took Jen Sasson 18 months to build.

THE LEGO movie has rekindled major interest in next month’s Queenscliffe Bricks display at Point Lonsdale. The event will feature an award-winning Quidditch Pitch, a huge Sydney Harbour Bridge and a LEGO movie standee that children can have their photo taken in. The Quidditch Pitch from the Harry Potter universe was Jen Sasson’s first LEGO project, not having had LEGO as a child. It took her 18 months to build, finishing in 2012 and received third Best in Show at Brickvention 2012, Melbourne’s top LEGO exhibition.The number of pieces in the Quidditch Pitch is unknown but there are 500 students in the stadium and about 100 professors and guests in the towers and it takes around six hours to set up. The Sydney Harbour Bridge by Ross Crawford was built for an exhibition at the Museum of Sydney to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the landmark’s opening. The most technically difficult parts of the bridge are the support hinges which are almost hidden inside the end pylons and carry the entire weight of the arch.

No glue was used but the structure is very strong and the only non-LEGO parts are the Australian and New South Wales flags at the top. Rotary Club of Queenscliffe president Marianne Deacon said these were just three of the many LEGO models to be provided by the Melbourne LEGO User Group (MUGs). Additional new inclusions will be LEGO free-play areas, a retail zone and a LEGO prize to be won at each of the 18 sessions during the two days. Organised by the Rotary Club of Queenscliffe, the event will be held at the Point Lonsdale Primary School Hall, Bowen Road, on Saturday June 21 from 9.30am to 5pm and Sunday June 22 from 9am to 3pm. All net proceeds from Queenscliffe Bricks will be spent on Rotary community projects locally, nationally and internationally. To ensure patrons get tickets in the time slot they want, visitors are encouraged to book online prior to the event through trybooking.com/71506 or via the Rotary Club’s own website queensclifferotary. org.au. Entry for adults cost $10, children 5-14 $6 and kids under five years are free.

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Lights out for NightBus BY TIFFANY PILCHER THE Central Geelong NightBus will cease operation after the last service this weekend due to lessened demand. The bus service, which operates between 1am and 4am on Sunday mornings, has run for over nine years and serviced the Surf Coast and Bellarine but was cancelled following low numbers of patrons using the service on a regular basis. City of Greater Geelong’s Steve Bentley said the service began operation after it was identified that the wait for a taxi in central Geelong on a Sunday morning between 1am and 4am was longer than 30 minutes. “This wait period highlighted the importance and demand for a supplementary safe and reliable means to travel home from central Geelong, which led to the initial development of the service,” Mr Bentley said. Mr Bentley said NightBus passenger usage had decreased over the last two years due to an increase in popularity of Safe Taxi Rank use and the wait time for a taxi had also decreased. “The Geelong Taxi Network has informed us they are looking at a Shared Ride Maxi Taxi system that will allow groups of people to travel together at a reduced price if they are going to a common destination.” Surf Coast residents can also pre-book the Ride The Wave Surf Coast Shuttle for trips to and from Geelong by phoning 0459 149 447.

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SCEG goes wild for nature film BY TIFFANY PILCHER THE next screening in the Surf Coast Energy Group’s (SCEG) 2014 film season is set to have viewers reassessing the amount of time their children spend roaming the great outdoors. David Bond’s created the film Project Wild Thing when he realised the marketing departments of Apple, Disney and Mattel controlled his children better than he could. He found they were hooked on screens, iPads and television and didn’t want to go outdoors, they just wanted and plastic toys. Determined to get them up and out, Bond appointed himself as the marketing director for nature. With the help of branding and outdoor experts, he developed and launched a nationwide marketing campaign to get British children outside, but the competition is not going to lie down and let some upstart with a free product steal their market. Project Wild Thing is the hilarious story of one man's determination to get children out and enjoying the ultimate, free wonder-product: nature. Members of SCEG and Danawa Community Garden are supporting the Project Wild Thing movement by screening the film on Friday June 13 at Surf World Museum, Torquay, at 7pm. To involve children and parents further, they

are holding a competition for one child to win a microscope. To win, email info@sceg.org.au on or before June 13 with a sentence describing your child’s best time in nature. The film night will also involve a panel of teachers who will provide strategies on connecting kids more fully to nature. Entry is by donation at Surf World Museum, for more information, visit sceg.org.au or projectwildthing.com.

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Film hopes to shed light on why asylum seekers flee A QUEENSCLIFF refugee and asylum-seeker advocacy and support organisation will soon screen a film that reveals the raw truth of war crimes. Queenscliff Rural Australians for Refugees will hold the screening of award-winning film No Fire Zone - The Killing Fields of Sri Lanka in Queenscliff on Sunday June 1. No Fire Zone is a documentary investigation, a film of record and

incredible personal stories. The film reveals the raw truth of the war crimes and crimes against humanity which characterised the final weeks of the Sri Lankan civil war in 2009. Sue Longmore from Queenscliff RAR said the organisation was fortunate to have Tamil Eelam Independence Activist and founder of the Tamil Refugee Council Aran Mylvaganam coming to introduce

the film and afterwards would answer any questions. Aran, who came to Australia as a refugee in 1997, fled Sri Lanka and speaks passionately from his firsthand experiences. He is working with refugees in detention and on bridging visas. “While this film is sobering, it will bring you great understanding of why Tamils fled and continue to flee from Sri Lanka to seek asylum in other

countries, including Australia,” Ms Longmore said. “Widespread persecution of Tamils living in Sri Lanka remains a reality despite the official end to the horrific civil war.” The film screening is on Sunday June 1 at 2pm in the Bay Room, Uniting Church, corner of Hesse and Stokes streets, Queenscliff. Entry is free and afternoon tea is provided. You must be over 18 years.

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IF I were to ask you what “soup” means to you, there would be as many and varied answers as there are recipes for soup! Soup is a bowl of nourishment, it is comfort food par excellence, it’s a simmering pot of memories, it’s a defining statement of differing cultures, it’s a yard stick of socio-economic position, it’s a reviver to restore health and warmth for a flagging body or spirit. It’s a cure-all, a pick-me-up and it can grace the table of haute cuisine, laid with finest damask, silver and crystal; or be just as equally precious and treasured served out of a battered old thermos in the paddock. Soups fall broadly into two categories: the clear, light flavoursome consommés or broths; and the heartier, thickened, creamy or pureed soups. This second category can encompass veloute, potages, or soups made from dried beans, peas or lentils. Some soups can be a meal in themselves, but generally if they are to be part of a meal I would suggest that the flavour and type of soup should be like the overture to an opera – leading and teasing the palate into the courses that are to follow. A bright and cheery consommé is a great way to start a meal – a simple tomato consommé tricked up with the addition of a splash of brandy, and a hint of cloves makes

an excellent starter – perhaps even served in tiny demi tasse cups – with a fine julienne of some fresh basil? All-time favourites such as pea and ham soup, or a chicken and vegetable soup to which you have added some noodles, or fine pasta such as rissoni – would be perfect whilst cheering on the local team on a Saturday. Some good crusty bread – and you won’t be wanting for anything much else until beero’clock (except for a winning score). One of the oddest-sounding recipes I have for soup is from my much-thumbed recipe book produced by many generous cooks who submitted their favourites to a book compiled as a fundraiser for McKillop Family Services. We were then known as Mercy’s Angels – hence Jan Madden’s contribution of My Favourite Soup to the cookbook - “Angel Food”. It combines an onion, an apple, a banana, a potato and a stick of celery... Trust me it’s delicious. Simply peel and chop the vegetables/fruit, simmer them in chicken stock, adding salt and pepper to taste. When tender, puree the soup, add a scant teaspoon of curry powder and a little butter. Heat through without boiling, add a cup of cream and garnish with chopped chives. Try it soon. Those clever girls who’ve produced the best-selling book

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A SOUP OF SOUPS of dishes all created from four ingredients have some quick ideas for soups. Am I jealous? Of course! But good luck to them. Some of their recipes are not what would make my taste buds tingle but I will make one suggestion for anyone who’s about to make the ever popular pumpkin soup in all its myriad guises. I believe a much tastier result is achieved if you sauté the roughly chopped onion and chunks of skinned pumpkin, browning the veggies just a little, before adding only just enough stock or water to cover the vegetables. If only cooking the pumpkin in water – I reckon you end up with a less flavoursome result. Once pureed, you can then adjust the thickness by adding more stock or water, even cream. Pumpkin soup marries well with red curry pastes, sweet potato and even cumin – to give three variations of flavour. So get that soup pot on now – surely winter is just round the corner? The below light and invigorating soup originates from Thailand. It’s best served at the beginning of a meal. Hot spices and chillies are good for the respiratory system by helping to relieve congestion. Chillies encourage the brain to release endorphins, which increase the sensation of pleasure, and so they have been described as aphrodisiacs.

Hot and sour soup INGREDIENTS 2 carrots 900ml vegetable stock 2 red chillies, seeded and finely sliced 2 lemongrass stalks, outer leaves removed – cut each stalk into 3 pieces 4 kaffir lime leaves 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 4 spring onions, finely sliced 1 teaspn sugar Juice of 1 lime 3 tablspn chopped fresh coriander Salt 130g tofu – sliced

METHOD Dice carrots very finely. Pour the stock into a large saucepan. Reserve 1/2 teaspn chillies and add rest to stock with lemon grass, lime leaves, garlic and half the spring onions. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer 20 mins. Strain the stock and discard the flavourings. Return stock to the pan, add the reserved chillies and spring onions, the sugar, lime juice, coriander and salt to taste. Simmer for five minutes, then add carrot and tofu and cook a further two minutes until the carrot is just tender. Serve hot – serves four as a starter.

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Due to increased demand for space we are now TUESDAYS only accepting not-for-profit organisations and free The Springdale Toy Library 4pm-5pm at the Neighbourhood Centre in High Street community events. Guidelines have been introduced Enquiries 5253 1960 to ensure events advertised are not ones purely serving business purposes. Emails must be received by Thursday FORREST noon the week before the event. Neighbourhood House

AIREYS INLET SUNDAYS Uniting Church Service Sunday worship at St Aidan’s Anglican Church - all welcome! 8.00am. Anglican Holy Communion. 10.30am. Uniting Church Service. www.surfcoastunitingchurch.org.au.

ANGLESEA

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

FRESHWATER CREEK 31st May Ballroom Dancing 8pm-midnight at the Freshwater Creek Hall Enquiries to 5264 5169

29th May Trip to Cottage by the Sea Queenscliff Call Pat 5263 1377

2nd, 9th, 23rd & 30th June Angair Environmental Care Working Bee 9.25am-11am Contact Carl on 5263 2193 or Janet on 0417 325 971

St Davids Lutheran Church

LEOPOLD Free Bellarine Community Health

Contact 5253 3968 or www.bellarineregister.org.au Well Women’s Clinics Pap Test Phone 5258 0812

LORNE 5289-2972 fig.tree@bigpond.com

Yoga Tuesday 6.00-7.30pm 27th May – 1st July Call 0415 888 604

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

BARWON HEADS Seachange Quilters of Barwon Heads At the Community hall in Hitchcock Avenue

Bellarine Police Community Support Register

Preschool dance classes – Friday mornings Call 0415 719 033 Fitness training Thursdays 5.30pm 0403 797 973 Child care Mon Tues Wed – Vacancies for 3yr+ available First Aid - Thursday 17th July 9am

Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA)- 2nd June Games group – Mah jong, scrabble Thursdays 1pm Playgroup – Thursday mornings Lorne Toy Library – call 5289-2972

Contact 5253 3968 or www.bellarineregister.org.au.

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St Wilfrid’s Church 30th May Singing for Fun with Lucy O’Grady

Cnr Lower Duneed Rd and Surf Coast Highway Enquiries 0412 191 971

6pm-8pm at the Bellbrae Hall Queries bellbraesingforfun@yahoo.com.au or 0408 102 542

Contact 5253 3968 or www.bellarineregister.org.au

Bellarine Police Community Support Register Contact 5253 3968 or www.bellarineregister.org.au

Clifton Springs Garden Club Meets 7.30pm on the third Monday of the month Drysdale Uniting Church Call Lorraine 5251 1660

Free Bellarine Community Health Well Women’s Clinics Pap Test Phone 5258 0812

Bellarine Police Community Support Register Contact 5253 3968 or www.bellarineregister.org.au

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PORTARLINGTON Bellarine Police Community Support Register Contact 5253 3968 or www.bellarineregister.org.au

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Meets every third Monday 10am at the Senior Citizens Rooms in Price Street. Enquiries to Helen 5261 9001 or 0438 581 862

Enquiries 5253 1960

Combined Probus Club of Torquay Surfcoast Meets 2nd Monday of each month. 10am at the Lion’s Village, Kooringa Place. Contact Wendy 52613 674

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

11th June Chasing Ice Film Night

Philosophy, Mindfulness, Meditation for Beginners Starting May 1. 10-12 Weekly with U3A in Torquay u3asurfcoast.org.au or Inquire Jean 52627282

7.30pm at the Queenscliff Uniting Church

Bellarine Police Community Support Register Contact 5253 3968 or www.bellarineregister.org.au

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3 Tobin Drive next to the Pilot’s Jetty. Courses include Mosaics, French and Italian classes, Art, iPads, Computers, Drumming, Ukulele, Yoga, Mahjong and Men’s Shed. New on offer this term are: Digital Storytelling; make a movie of your experiences, Vegan/Raw food cooking, No-dig Gardening, Composting and a course for people who have Android or Windows based tablets. Volunteers needed to assist with the preparation, running and packing up of the Second-hand Book Sale from Friday May 23rd (set up) to Sunday May 25th (pack up after 4pm). Phone to have a full program sent to you: 5258 3367 or email: qnhouse@fastmail.fm

ST LEONARDS Bellarine Police Community Support Register Contact 5253 3968 or www.bellarineregister.org.au

Free Bellarine Community Health Well Women’s Clinics Pap Test Phone 5258 0812

TORQUAY 20th June High Tea Fundraiser

9.30am-11am at 25 Grossmans Road Enquiries Kirsty on 0408 719 861

SUNDAYS Torquay & District Historical Society Open every Sunday by appointment 2pm-4pm Phone Lorraine 0409 212 479 or 5264 7058

Torquay Christian Fellowship and Youth Hub 10am at 25 Grossmans Road Phone 5261 6831 or www.torquaybaptist.com

WINCHELSEA Winchelsea Community House 28 Hesse Street. Cert III in Aged Care and Home & Community Care Cert III in Bus Admin (Medical) Cert IV in Mental Health & Alcohol and Other Drugs Cert IV in Community Services Responsible Service of alcohol (RSA) Intro to computers Intro to MYOB Intro to Microsoft Word Online Advertising & Social Media for Small Business Introduction to buying & selling on EBay Drag & Drop Websites Web Design Introduction to floristry Volunteer Skills Training and much more! Winchelsea Toy Library is open on Monday\’s from 9am-12pm - Toys are new! For all the classes and timetables please ring 5267 2028 or email education@winchhouse.org.au

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7.30pm-9pm at Torquay Salvos Contact 5261 5675 or www.salvos.org.au/torquay

Spring Creek Community House

Quirky Craft & Morning Coffee-

Healing Meditation Tuesdays 1-2pm / Fridays 11am-12pm

Wednesdays 10.30-12 noon. Community Art Studio-Tues at 1.30-3.30pm. Community Art Studio-Tues at 1.30-3.30pm.

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FRIDAYS Bingo 1.30pm at the Senior Citizens Hall at 16 Price Street.

Well Women’s Clinics Pap Test Phone 5258 0812

Meditation classes by donation

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Dutch for Beginners – Tuesdays from 29th April 8pm – 9.30pm OR Saturdays from 3rd May 12pm – 1.30pm French for Beginners – Tuesdays from 29th April 6.30pm – 8pm OR Saturdays from 3rd May 10.30am – 12pm New Tricks for 50s Chicks – Thursdays from May 8th 10.30am-12pm Cert III in Education Support – Wednesdays and Thursdays from May 14th 9am-3pm Cert III in Education Support – Tuesdays and Fridays from May 13th 9am-3pm Personal Power for Kids – Thursdays from May 15th 4pm-5pm

Portarlington Toy Library 8.45am-10am at the Portarlington Preschool in Newcomb St

DrolKar Buddhist Centre

Meets every second Thursday at 7.30pm Ocean Grove Community Health Centre For more information contact 5221 8862

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MONDAYS Torquay Ladies Probus Club

For more information phone 5261 2583 or www.springcreekcommunityhouse.org.au M.A.P (Morning Activity Programme for Kids & Parents) Mondays – 9:30am-10am Little da Vinci’s 3-5 years old Tuesdays – 9:30am-10am Bells & Beats 0-5years old. 10.30am-11am 0-5years old. Wednesdays – 9:30am-10am Tiny Dancers 3-5 years old Thursdays – 9.30am-10am 0-5 year olds. Music and Movement

Prostate Support Group

Computer essentials for Beginners – Thursdays from May 22nd 1.30-4pm Responsible Service of Alcohol – Saturday 31st May 1pm-5pm Awareness Through Movement – Fridays from 6th June 2pm-3pm

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Queenscliff Neighbourhood House

Fig Tree Community House

SATURDAYS Community Market

Contact 5253 3968 or www.bellarineregister.org.au

10am-4pm at the Queenscliff Uniting Church Enquiries 5258 2854

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

Youth Club Hall Moore Street 3rd Sunday of every month.

Bellarine Police Community Support Register

Christian Meetings at Freshwater Creek Hall

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SUNDAYS Farmers Market

“Navigation” a sound piece created by Sound Artists - heard daily at the change of tide. At the viewing platform, Point Lonsdale Village

7th-8th June World Wide Knit in Public

Sundays 3.30pm-4.30pm and Tuesdays 7.30pm Enquiries to 0428 661 579

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11am third Sunday of the Month Ph. Pastor Tom Pietsch 52415141

SATURDAYS Anglesea Community Garden

APOLLO BAY

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Do you struggle with your weight? Are you female and over the age of 18? All participants go in the draw to win one of three $100 gift vouchers (Coles/Myers, Amazon or iTunes)! To complete a 30 minute, anonymous and voluntary survey run by Carmel Harrison from the Australian National University please go to the following link: http://bit.ly/1agLN4J Or contact Carmel on overeatingstudy@gmail.com

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COASTAL QUIZ 1. Which supermodel was once the wife of actor Richard Gere? 2. Dry ice is another name for which solidified gas? 3. Who famously said ‘The lady’s not for turning’? 4. What fruit is used to flavour Earl Grey tea? 5. Who played Mrs Robinson in the 1967 movie The Graduate? 6. How many feet in a fathom? 7. Which English Premier League team plays its home games at Anfield? 8. What is a sequoia – a fish, a dance, a tree or a hat?

9. Which rock singer performed with a band called The Blackhearts? 10. Who described England as ‘a nation of shopkeepers’? 11. Which individual has won the most Academy Awards? 12. What type of animal at Sydney’s Taronga Zoo was named after baby Prince George? 13. How many players are needed for the traditional Chinese board game of mahjong? 14. Which horse finished second in the 2011 and 2013 Melbourne Cup?

15. Who wrote a series of books featuring the CIA analyst Jack Ryan? 16. Which singer/songwriter recorded albums called Tea For The Tillerman and Teaser And The Firecat? 17. Which golf course is home to the sport’s rulemaking body, the Royal and Ancient Golf Club? 18. The active volcano Mt Etna is on which island? 19. Who were the leaders of the USA and the Soviet Union at the time of the 1962 Cuban Missile crisis? 20. Mt Meharry is the highest peak in which Australian state?

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MAY 29 - JUNE 5 2014 © Joanne Madeline Moore 2014

Attached Aries – prepare to be at your sexy best, as Mars charges through your partnership zone. So it’s time to up the sizzle factor and make your neglected spouse feel extra special. Single Rams - don’t sit around passively waiting for your soul mate to magically appear. You need to be passionately proactive as you go out on the prowl, looking for love.

Don’t let nebulous self-doubts drag you down. Stressing about something that may happen in the future is not the sensible way to go. Use your common sense to work on practical projects so you can move forwards in a positive new direction. No side-stepping Crabs! If you have to make a big decision on the weekend, trust your instincts and let your intuition be your guide.

Mighty Mars is moving through your sign until July 26 so strive to get the balance right between cool independence and cosy togetherness. Pooling individual ideas leads to exciting and unexpected joint ventures, as you dare to be different and break a few rules. Wednesday is wonderful for romance; while Friday is a fabulous day to go on a grand adventure.

Wednesday’s all about love and romance, as you cuddle up close with your partner – or lock eyes with someone special across a crowded room. Friday’s unpredictable, so keep your adaptability muscles wellflexed. If you’re a clever Goat, you’ll handle fractious family members with kid gloves on the weekend, as Mercury starts reversing through your relationship zone.

Have you been running around like a busy Bull on steroids? It’s time to slow down, as you re-discover your inner child and throw yourself into creative projects that make your heart sing. But with Mercury going retrograde on the weekend, make sure you check and double-check all social events and travel plans. Otherwise there’ll be major mix-ups and misunderstandings.

With Venus vamping through your career zone until June 23 your professional life is about to become extremely interesting. Some lucky Lions can expect a promotion or improved conditions, while others will just be very busy. Single Cats – love and work could also combine in romantic and totally unexpected ways. Is that Cupid I see hiding behind your desk?

With peacemaker Venus visiting your relationship zone, you’re in a generous mood as you offer emotional support to those around you. Communication and consultation are the keys. Scorpios are serious planners and master strategists but it’s a wonderful week to step outside your usual routine and do something that’s adventurous, spontaneous and frivolous fun.

Wednesday’s stars highlight your creative and humanitarian side. Friday’s sun/Uranus hook-up is all about shaking up your usual routine, taking some adventurous risks, and expressing your individuality in innovative and unexpected ways. Draw inspiration from fellow Aquarian, Bob Marley “Open your eyes, look within. Are you satisfied with the life you’re living?”

Twins are terrific talkers. But, when it comes to a friendship, fledgling romance, hobby or sporting activity, stop talking about what you want and instead start doing. Being proactive will put a pep in your step and a smile on your dial. Mercury reverses through your finance zone on the weekend, so resist the temptation to be impulsive with cash and irresponsible with credit.

Virgos are usually thrifty shoppers and very good savers. But, with Mars and Uranus both moving through your money zones and Mercury your ruling planet about to go retrograde, your impulsive side could take over. So steer clear of internet sales, dodgy deals and spontaneous spending sprees. “The art is not in making money, but in keeping it.”

This week’s stars encourage being impulsive in love which is a Sagittarian specialty! Amorous Archers are experts at falling in and out of love very quickly, and are notorious for hasty hookups, rushed and romantic elopements, shotgun weddings, sudden separations and dramatic divorces. A little less haste in all your relationships will lead to fewer long-term regrets.

With Venus and Saturn in your neighbourhood and international zones, there are long-term, far-reaching benefits to be gained through nurturing contacts within your local community. So your current motto is “Think global, act local”. There’ll also be plenty of opportunities to exchange news but be careful about passing on information from unreliable sources.

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BOOK REVIEW WITH GREAT ESCAPE BOOKS Irene

by Pierre Lemaitre

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This is gritty French fiction, populated by the most fabulous team of detectives who all have their foibles and charms. For their chief, Commandant Verhoeven, life while at the precinct has its trials. His home life is beyond his expectations â&#x20AC;&#x201C; with a talented, beautiful wife who is expecting their first child. She is his haven, his sanctuary from the darkness of the daily rigours of dealing with Parisian homicide. Surrounding him is a quirky team of loyal detectives, from Maleval who is a flamboyant gambling womaniser, to the highly polished young and wealthy Louis, the chronically stingy Armand, to the computer nerd, Cob, who surrounds himself with four computers that can hack into anything. Into their daily routine, a crime is presented that is so savage in its intensity and intricate in its planning that it completely floors the hardened team of detectives. It soon becomes apparent that the killer â&#x20AC;&#x201C; dubbed The Novelist â&#x20AC;&#x201C; is recreating scenes from cult crime novels, such as James Ellroyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s book, The Black Dahlia (be warned â&#x20AC;&#x201C; some scenes are exceptionally violent). However, one of the delights of this novel is that Pierre Lemaitre also pays reverential homage to some of the finest crime novels ever written, which may lead you to discovering some hidden gems, long out of print in many contemporary bookshops. Crime connoisseurs will be delighted with Irene. The prequel to his only other novel, Alex, the winner of the coveted International â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Golden Dagger Awardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, this should be as a stand-alone novel.

Published by Quercus Publishing and Hachette Australia RRP: $29.99 Review by Nicole Maher @ Great Escape Books

Shy: A Memoir

by Sian Prior

The highly talented and well-known journalist and broadcaster Sian Prior appears on radio and stage as an accomplished presenter. Highly intelligent and beautiful, with an amazing operatic voice, she appears to have a near perfect life with her partner Tom, one of Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most well known musicians. However, this is â&#x20AC;&#x153;Professional Sianâ&#x20AC;?, or â&#x20AC;&#x153;Social Butterfly Sianâ&#x20AC;? or â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hold The Fort Sianâ&#x20AC;? as she refers to herself in various guises throughout her memoir. In her inner life, she is â&#x20AC;&#x153;Shy Sianâ&#x20AC;?, who has all her life suffered from excruciating social anxiety or shyness. She has a multitude of defence mechanisms that she can erect to cover from public view her condition, but a particularly claustrophobic social event triggers her to flee in a state of crippling panic without her partner. She decides to tackle her pain and research the phenomenon of shyness. This is a fascinating read for many of us who suffer from some degree of social phobia, particularly so as Sianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life has evolved from what appears to be a relatively idyllic childhood â&#x20AC;&#x201C; she had highly supportive parents, loving siblings, a great career, a charismatic partner and yet still she suffered from paralysing shyness. In her own words: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Where did it come from, this fear? Was shyness born or bred, or both? Were their advantages to being shy? Did shyness ever magically disappear? Why was I still fighting this battle after all these years? And why did it matter to me so much?â&#x20AC;? A fascinating, illuminating read. Sian Prior was a guest at the 2014 Lighthouse Literary Fest, lighthouseliteraryfest.com.au.

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Diabetes has it in for the eyes A SURVEY commissioned by Vision 2020 Australia has revealed Greater Geelong residents are failing to make the connection between diabetes and eye disease, despite 11 per cent of people surveyed saying they have diabetes. The survey found that only 1.6 per cent of residents believed good diabetes management such as maintaining healthy blood glucose, cholesterol and blood pressure were important for looking after one’s eyesight. Vision 2020 Australia chief executive officer Jennifer Gersbeck said that the failure of Geelong residents to make the link between diabetes and eye disease was a major concern. “Diabetes can increase the risk of vision loss and blindness but the vast majority of those surveyed failed to make the link,” Ms Gersbeck said. In addition, the survey found that only a small number of residents believed that not smoking was one of the best ways to look after their eyesight. “Smoking increases the risk of eye conditions such as age-related macular degeneration and cataracts.” According to Ms Gersbeck, another risk factor for Geelong residents is simply age. “Around 80 per cent of vision loss is caused by just five conditions, all of which become more common as we get older. This is why it is important for anyone over the age of 40 to regularly get their eyes tested,” Ms Gersbeck said. “The good news is that around 75 per cent of vision loss is preventable or treatable, so having regular eye tests and detecting eye disease early could save your sight.” In 2014 and 2015, Vision 2020 Australia will deliver an eye health pilot project as part of the Vision Initiative in the Geelong area. The project aims to prevent avoidable blindness and address the impact of vision impairment in the Geelong community. For more information on the Vision Initiative, or the pilot projects, visit visioninitiative.org.au.

Barwon Health at the forefront of care AS PART of National Palliative Care Week, federal Corangamite MP Sarah Henderson last week officially launched Barwon Health’s new palliative care consulting rooms within De Forest House at the McKellar Centre. The consulting rooms were built after Barwon Health’s Palliative Program successfully applied for the Local Palliative Care Grants Program and the previous government funded approximately $165,000 towards the development. Barwon Health regional director palliative care Associate Professor Peter Martin said the new clinical space would allow more palliative care clients to be seen by multidisciplinary palliative care specialists and effectively manage the increase in demand for palliative care services. “Patients and carers are given more choice in where they wish to interact with a wide range of health professionals and services in a purpose built environment,” Prof Martin said. “This has allowed us to expand our range of services in an innovative, team-based, patient-centred approach, “This is also a reflection of the international trend of care delivery in clinics that is often more convenient

for patients and carers. “It will also allow us to link with other health professionals involved in the patient’s care across the region.” The growth of Barwon Health’s Palliative Care Program is evident through the various clinics available. The service delivery of palliative care is often presumed to only take

place in the home or in a hospice; however, the Palliative Care Program at Barwon Health encompasses ambulatory care through clinics such as the Cachexia Service, Breathlessness Clinic, Nurse Clinic for low and stable patients, Palliative Care Consultant and Registrar Clinics, Psychology Clinic, Psycho-

oncology Clinic, Psychiatry Clinic as well as Nurse Practitioner Candidate Oncology Palliative Care Clinic. “The wide range of specialised palliative care clinics available demonstrates that our Palliative Care Program is at the forefront of the palliative care service provision,” Prof Martin said.

Peter Martin, Sarah Henderson, Barwon Health Board chair Dr John Stekelenburg and Barwon Health Community Health and Rehabilitation Services executive director Robyn Hales.

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Kick the drink, Dry July is back DRY July, the fundraiser that challenges you to go booze-free for a month to support adults living with cancer, is back and open for 2014 sign-ups. Dry July is again supporting a range of cancer services across Melbourne and Victoria. Giving up booze is a real opportunity to focus on being healthy and achieving something for yourself, while at the same time raising funds for an important cause. St Vincent’s patient, Wendy Benson, knows the importance of a nice environment while undergoing treatment for cancer, having benefitted from changes made at St Vincent’s. “The centre really is beautiful, including the new mural and courtyard garden funded through Dry July,” she said. “The magazines and the iPads that were purchased as well – it is often the little things that

make a huge difference during your treatment. “They do everything to make it feel as much like a home and a comfortable environment as possible.” Royal Melbourne Hospital’s cancer day centre nurse unit manager Emily Dawson said little things can count for a lot for those battling cancer. “As one of Victoria's largest cancer services, every cent donated through Dry July can make a world of difference to our cancer patients right now. “Since 2009, over $880,000 has been raised by our generous Dry July-ers which has allowed us to make some wonderful improvements for our patients.” Dry July improves the wellbeing of adult cancer patients by providing funds to create better services and environments for them and their families.

In the six Dry July campaigns to date, 65,000plus participants have collectively raised over $15 million, which has helped support 37 different cancer services across Australia and New Zealand. This year Dry July is supporting 40 beneficiaries across Australia and New Zealand. Dry July co-founder Brett Macdonald said he was excited it was almost time to go booze-free again. “You don’t often get the chance to raise money for charity by not doing something. “Dry July is a challenge of determination, which gives you the chance to also focus on yourself – notice your own drinking habits and the value of a healthy, balanced lifestyle.” Visit dryjuly.com to sign up, for a full list of beneficiaries in 2014, information on past funds in action, celebrity supporters and fundraising tallies.

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Some safe remedies to build kids’ immunity

Bec Winkler is a qualified naturopath with 10 years experience. She works at the Chiropractic Centre, Jan Juc.

IT IS inevitable, even important to some degree, that kids get sick every now and then. However, if your child seems to pick up one thing after another, there are some easy, safe natural remedies and dietary inclusions that may improve your child’s immunity, particularly in the coming winter months. As with everything, the strength of a child’s immunity is multi-faceted. Diet, family history, environmental exposure, germy siblings climbing on them, day care, school and just general day-to-day activities that kids partake in, expose them to a myriad of bugs and germs. Our immune system mounts an attack

against anything perceived as foreign, and in most cases, wards off or at least minimises symptoms of various tummy and respiratory infections. Interestingly, conditions like eczema, allergies and hay fever are all signs of an overloaded, impaired immune system. Not only do recurrent infections and allergies affect your cherub’s energy and immunity, but can also affect mood, sleep and growth. To a greater extent, kids miss more kinder/ school and mum and dad may have to miss work. Firstly, look after your children’s gut; 80 per cent of our immune function comes

from our gut, which means poor diet and low levels of good bacteria have a huge impact of our immunity. Single or repeated antibiotic use can kill off our good bacteria. Probitics can be a fabulous daily addition to your children’s diet. Bifidobacterium, a strain of good bacteria, has been clinically proven to reduce the frequency and severity of colds and reduce absent days from school or child care. Another good infection-fighting supplement is Cod Liver oil, an excellent source of vitamin A and D, important for immunity. Vitamin C is a powerhouse for our immune system. Eat lots of strawberries, kiwi

fruit, cherries and citrus. Orange veg such as pumpkin and carrot provide precursors to vitamin A production. Include lots of ginger, lemon, raw honey, two-three pieces of fresh fruit and five serves of vegetables daily. Avoid sugar! The biggest deficiency I see in children in clinical practice is iron. Children who are low in iron will be vulnerable to infection, present as pale, tired, irritable and generally have a poor appetite. Always get this checked with a GP if you suspect low iron in your child. And don’t forget adequate sunshine, fresh air activity and promoting and encouraging activities and hobbies.

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Surf’s up for new trail marathon

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A recently launched trail marathon will shine the spotlight on Victoria’s stunning Surf Coast Walk, with runners being enticed off road by a course that takes in impressive coastal scenery, including a short run along world-famous Bells Beach. THE inaugural Surf Coast Trail Marathon will take place on Saturday June 28 with marathon runners starting at Torquay, an hour south west of Melbourne, and finishing 42.2 kilometres further west on the beaches of Fairhaven, located on the world-renowned Great Ocean Road. There is also a half marathon course being offered, beginning from Point Addis, and a relay team option allowing two runners to complete half of the marathon course each. Anglesea-based trail running company Tour de Trails will manage the event with support from Torquay-based operator, Adventure Host. “This is the perfect event for any kind of runner eyeing off one of the two quintessential running distances,” Tour de Trails’ Chris Ord said. “For road marathoners, it offers a first taste of what trail running is about, without being intimidating as it is a relatively non-technical, non-remote, nonmountainous course.

“For experienced trail-ites, the route still features stunning wilderness with coastal viewpoints and it represents a truly go-fast course with plenty of twists and singletrack turns.” The event is expected to attract both the trail running and road running fraternity along with Ironman/woman and triathlete competitors looking for a target run in their off-season. “This is an inclusive run where the inspiration is more about participation and enjoyment than winning, per se. “It’s all about celebrating the trail running lifestyle and the fact that we are lucky enough to have such beautiful trails at our doorstep to run on.” From iconic Bells Beach to the clifftops of Point Addis and Anglesea and on to Split Point Lighthouse at Aireys Inlet, Ord believes that the course will become renowned for the sheer experience of journeying through the unique Surf Coast environment.

“We thought that a run along the Surf Coast Walk, encapsulating its entire length from Torquay to Fairhaven, was a good way to highlight just how good the walk itself is. “Hopefully runners and their supporters will come back to the coast to enjoy it again and again.” Ord believes his home region offers up some of the best non-alpine trail running in the state and notes that the Surf Coast has already been put on the trail running map by established trail running events the likes of the Surf Coast Century Ultra, Bells Bash, Tim Gates Memorial Run and the Roo Run in Anglesea. The Surf Coast Trail Marathon will benefit local organisations with a percentage of each entry fee going towards three Surf Coast beneficiaries, including the Fairhaven Surf Lifesaving Club, where the event finishes, and the Anglesea Primary School. “I wanted to ensure locals benefited,” Ord said. “My daughter goes to the Anglesea Primary

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School and they are constantly having to put on fundraisers to pay for things like teachers aides, school garden food programs and the like. I wanted to do my bit. “And the Fairhaven Surf Lifesaving Club has been kind enough to host us at the finish line, and they do amazing work keeping the beaches safe in summer – they deserve to be supported, too.” Some funds will also go back into supporting the trail and environs via the Great Ocean Road Coast Committee. Entries have opened for the Surf Coast Trail Marathon and can be purchased through ticketing partner Eventbrite at surfcoasttrailmarathon. com.au. Runners can stay in touch on Facebook at facebook.com/surfcoasttrailmarathon. The Surf Coast Trail Marathon is supported by the Surf Coast Shire, Patagonia, The Running Company (Geelong), Runners Kitchen, Kongo Industries, Lisa Tamati Bespoke Jewellery and Eventbrite.

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Indigenous surfing champion Otis miles ahead SYDNEYSIDER Otis Carey was crowned Australian Indigenous Surfing Champion at Bells Beach on Tuesday after taking down former Australian Champion Russell Molony, from New South Walesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Central Coast in small but clean waves. The well-known natural footer wowed the crowds with an incredible display of progressive surfing mixed with powerful carves. Carey was dominant all event taking out the top four heat totals over the two days and four of the top five wave scores. In the final, Carey blasted his way to

a 16.80 heat total, including an event high 9.8, to best Molonyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 10.63. Queenslanders James Mercy and Simon Knox finished in third and fourth respectively. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve always wanted to win this contest so Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m really happy,â&#x20AC;? an elated Carey said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Last year I was not riding great boards but this year my boards are really good and I feel a lot more healthy this year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I really just came down to catch up with everyone and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the attitude I had coming into the event. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard to explain winning this

competition. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s such a special thing for all the indigenous surfers to get together and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s probably the most special thing about the contest.â&#x20AC;? Carey will now gain a wildcard into the Open Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s division at the Australian Surf Festival along with an all expenses paid trip to the Surfing Australia Hurley High Performance Centre. The Open Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s final was again taken out by Gold Coast surfer Amber Mercy who relished in the small waves at Bells Beach. Mercy was able to find a great wave at the start of the heat, which set her

up for the victory over Danielle Page from Coffs Harbour. Shannon Dabono and Amber Harrison finished in third and fourth respectively. Former Pipe Master and World Tour competitor Robbie Page from Central Coast took out the Masters Division for the third year running. Showing he has not aged a bit, Page was dominant in his heats with his trademark style and flair. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is such an awesome competition to see all the communities come together in such a special place.â&#x20AC;? Results at indigenous.prosurfinglive. com.

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WITH ANGLESEA BOWLING CLUB WHILE the exodus of bowlers heading north for warmer weather has commenced, the Anglesea Bowling Club has continued to be a hive of activity. The club was pleased to have its facilities utilised again by the Surf Coast Anglesea Cancer Unit for their Biggest Morning Tea function. In excess of 100 people attended representing all sectors of the community. The fellowship and scrumptious food was enjoyed by all. The substantial amount of money raised at this event will assist with further cancer research. Congratulations to all the organisers for an outstanding day. On the social scene, the club held another successful dinner â&#x20AC;&#x201C; again under the guidance of Estie Wines (Director) and Doreen Leeman and a great team of hands on workers. Thank you all for your efforts, they are much appreciated. The ever popular Happy Hour continues each Friday night from 5pm. Watch the noticeboard for details of the next meal to be held in the clubrooms.

Active April and Bowl With It Programs The club was delighted to be host to 40 Anglesea and Aireys Inlet Primary students and teachers who all fully participated in the healthy activities delivered by YMCA staff from the Anglesea Sport and Recreation Camp and Anglesea Bowling Club members. It was such a beautiful day and all the teachers, students, members, leaders and the broader community really enjoyed the fun activities and barbecue, fresh fruit and refreshments. Special thanks to Paul from Bowls Victoria, Vicki and her amazing group of leaders from the YMCA, Anglesea and Aireys Inlet Schools, ABC Members for welcoming the students and teachers and providing the barbecue and all involved with Active April and the Bowl With It Program.

Winter bowls program

Otis Carey is chaired up the beach after he took out the Australian Indigenous Surfing Titles at Bells Beach. INSET: Indigenous title winners Robbie Page, Otis Carey and Amber Mercy (top), and Otis Carey in action. Photos: LIAM ROBERTSON/NIKON

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MY BIG CATCH WITH GARRY KERR

FISHING REPORT ANGLESEA Salmon are still being taken off the beaches Some pinkie snapper have been caught offshore and the odd gummy shark has also been taken Some whiting have been caught Rock fishing is still producing salmon and some trevally.

APOLLO BAY Some decent tuna have been caught off Cape Otway Nice salmon are being caught off wild dog and the harbour wall Flathead are being caught by those out in boats. For all your bait and tackle in Apollo Bay, contact Steve or Jen. They will be more than pleased to help you, phone 5237 6434.

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THE Surf Coast Shire and Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CMA) held a listening post in Anglesea over the weekend to hear the concerns residents have regarding the Anglesea River. Along with other members of the Anglesea River Support Action Group (ARSAG) I attended the listening post. ARSAG members approached shire staff and Corangamite CMA representatives about actions that the group believes they have failed to take in addressing the issues the river faces. A Corangamite CMA representative said there were a number of reports to be considered when dealing with the rivers problems, but when asked could only refer to the three-year-old Maher report and one completed in April 2012, which is still to be made public. As far as ARSAG are aware, neither of the

reports have answers to why the fish kill events are happening so frequently in the Anglesea River. No one as yet has addressed the underground water extraction issue. At a recent meeting in Colac, Professor Richard Bush and Associate Professor Phil Hirst, of the Southern Cross University’s Geoscience Faculty, said that underground water extraction should not take place in a peat field area as it dries peat fields, which causes sulphuric acid generation. The Maher report also called for further studies be undertaken on this area but this has yet to occur. The shire’s commitment to remove the stone wall also seems to no longer be a commitment. They cite a new water technology consultant’s report suggesting there is no need to remove the remainder of the wall. This report, however, is by the same organisation that claimed originally the

wall did not even exist. Senior shire staff listened to those present and said they were prepared to consider a number of proposals put forward to them and to work with the community. I believe they should be given a chance to deliver on these discussions. But I hope the message they received from those in attendance was clear. The community wants action on their river and they want it now.

PHOTOS I would like to remind readers that if you have some real catches you want to send in, please forward them to the email address below, with type of fish, weight, length, location and your name. I am more than happy to place your photos in My Big Catch or online. Email your photos to mybigcatch@ bigpond.com.

BARWON HEADS Reports continue of the odd pinkie and gummy being caught offshore Salmon are still being caught off local beaches Some trevally continue to be caught in the river.

TORQUAY Salmon being taken off Jan Juc beaches Reports of some gummy shark and school shark being caught offshore Still bream being caught in Spring Creek. Remember Torquay Tackle and Sports. For all the best available advice in Torquay on tackle and bait, drop in and see Gareth and Jonathan. They will do their best to ensure you get the most up-to-date information available, phone 5264 8207.

A portion of the rock wall removed from the Anglesea River mouth last year.

QUEENSCLIFF St Leonards whiting, flathead and some nice calamari being caught Indented heads has calamari and flathead being caught Still a few whiting on the grass being caught as well as some calamari The White Lady is producing a few whiting and calamari Pt Lonsdale has reports of a few salmon The cut continues to produce trevally and small salmon.

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CELEBRITY TIPPING COMPETITION South Barwon MP Andrew Katos Geelong, Richmond, Collingwood, Hawthorn, Gold Coast, Carlton Total = 57

G21 chief executive officer Elaine Carbines Geelong, Richmond, Collingwood, Port Adelaide, Gold Coast, Adelaide Total = 52

Winchelsea Community House manager Wendy Greaves Geelong, GWS, Collingwood, Port Adelaide, Gold Coast, Carlton Total = 50

Bellarine Property managing director Christian Bartley Geelong, GWS, Collingwood, Port Adelaide, Gold Coast, Adelaide Total = 56

City of Greater Geelong mayor Darryn Lyons Geelong, Richmond, Collingwood, Port Adelaide, Gold Coast, Adelaide Total = 52

Committee for Lorne chairman Ian Stewart Geelong, Richmond, Collingwood, Port Adelaide, Gold Coast, Adelaide Total = 49

Anglesea and Winchelsea Community Bank senior manager Jeremy Morris Geelong, Rich, West Coast, Hawthorn, Gold Coast, Adelaide Total = 52

Corangamite federal member Sarah Henderson Geelong, Richmond, Collingwood, Port Adelaide, Gold Coast, Adelaide Total = 54

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Surf Coast Times and Bellarine Times editor Hamish Brooks North Melb, GWS, Hawthorn, Collingwood, Gold Coast, Adelaide Total = 48

The Blues Train founder Hugo T. Armstrong Geelong, GWS, Collingwood, Port Adelaide, Gold Coast, Carlton Total = 46

Villawood Properties executive director Rory Costelloe North Melb, Richmond, West Coast, Hawthorn, W. Bulldogs, Adelaide Total = 45

The Kiss of Death Geelong, GWS, Collingwood, Port Adelaide, Gold Coast, Adelaide Total = 45

Surf Coast Shire mayor Rose Hodge Geelong, Richmond, Collingwood, Port Adelaide, Gold Coast, Adelaide Total = 48

Surf Coast FC women’s teams winning round LAST weekend saw Surf Coast FC’s women’s teams deliver some impressive wins, lead by the senior women’s state league team defeating Truganina 8 goals to nil; the senior women’s Geelong league team winning 5-1; and the Under 14 Girls downing Barwon SC 2-0. The state league women showed their winning form with the defenders and midfielders taking control of the game, switching play at every chance and exposing Truganina’s defence. It was Aimee Wescombes’ powerful shot on goal that set the tone for the match, with talented 15-yearold Caitlin Pickett notching up 3 of the team’s 8 notable goals. In the Geelong League, the women won impressively with 5 goals to 1 against Barwon SC (White), making amends to their loss the previous week to Barwon SC (Blue) team.

All five goals were scored in the first half, with Tyra Brown scoring a hat trick, and one each to Ashlee Stavenuiter and Sophie Razmara. The team showed great composure on the ball to cement their well deserved win. Surf Coast’s Under 14 Girls Blue team also played Barwon SC, downing them by 2 goals to nil. The Under 13 boys followed suit winning 1-0 with a goal to Mylton Bailey in the last three minutes beating Elcho Park. It was a fantastic team effort with a number of the boys putting in their best games of the year notably Nick Vandenberg, Jack Beckworth and Lucas Berry. It was great to see the club’s female teams shine this round, but their male counterparts unfortunately did not all have the same outcome. Surf Coast senior men went down to

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Altona 0-1; the Under 15 boys lost to a tall and skillful Geelong Rangers team 3-6 (goals to Bryan Innis 1, and Kyle Hymans 2); and the Under 12 boys played ladder leaders Bell Park with 10 players, losing a tough 1-12 with Luis Hodgkins scoring his first goal of the year.

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Surf Coast FC state league senior women in action against Truganina, whom they beat 8-0.

The Surf Coast FC invites you to support the club at their home games this weekend. Games are played at Banyul Warri Reserve, Torquay. The canteen will be open, and the Cocktail Party is being held at the club function room from 6:30pm Saturday - $20 on the door (includes finger food and arrival cocktail). All welcome (Dress: Cocktail).

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ANGLESEA GOLF CLUB IT SEEMS that the pennant ladies in their new green shirts have been nicknamed the “Green Army” by those in the soft chairs on Friday evenings – so perhaps we can expect them to be taking up gardening when pennant finishes. We only have one more round to go and prospects for a flag have improved for Division 2. After a 3/2 win against The Sands at Curlewis, they have the same points as two others on the top of the ladder and need a big win for the last round – not outside the realms of possibility. Meanwhile Division 3 finish their last round with a bye, and after a 2/3 loss against The Sands at Torquay, they are not completely safe from relegation – although there would need to be some alignment of the planets. Division 4 suffered a 1/4 loss against Colac at Colac, and Division 6 had the same result against Portarlington at East Geelong – neither of these teams is in contention now for the flag or relegation. The Sunday ladies finished their season with a 1/4 loss against Clifton Springs at Curlewis on Sunday and were placed midway on their ladder.

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Norm Stewart. Conditions were perfect for the ladies stableford competition on Thursday. Jan Stewart had the best score of the day with 40 points winning Division 1. Both Pam Jones in Division 2, and Estie Vines in Division 3, scored 36 points to win their Divisions. NTP winners were Barb Cook, Nancye Warhurst and Jan Stewart.

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The men played an aggregate stableford teams event on Wednesday. Winners were Alan Hendrie and Mick Hayward with 76 points, with Jim James and Cyril Leith runners up with 75 points, and in the seniors Alan Parton and Eddie Brenner were winners combining to score 75 points as well. NTP winners were Peter Thompson, Tom Leeds, Victor Lee and

Our local footballers took advantage of their bye to hold their annual Golf Day on Saturday. It was a full field with over 130 players and a full pub for the presentations afterwards. The Stokes family featured in the winning teams with Ann’s little brother and his team winning and Bernie’s team runners-up. There was lots of money raised and a few others from the golf club were winners. The weather threatened on Sunday but it ended up balmy. Marion Atherden clearly enjoyed the conditions with a runaway win in the ladies. Winners in the men’s grades were: Justin McCusker in A Grade with 6 up, Wally Karnilowicz in B Grade with 4 up, and Tim Walker in C Grade with 3 up. NTP winners were Peter Hester, Tony Speed, your scribe, and Chris Molan. We have another Roo Twilights event in June with the Eddi Reader Quartet playing on Saturday June 21. Details are on the website. Enjoy your golf.

SATURDAY, a crowd gathered outside to watch the final A Grade players finish on the 18th all in anticipation, who was going to be the champion? Alas it was not to be as Tyson Gill and Danny Willersdorf after 18 holes finished square. So back again Saturday for round two. Good luck to both players. Members are encouraged to come along and support both players. We are able to announce for now all other champions for 2014, congratulations goes to Gary Taylor taking out the B Grade title. C Grade champion winning by 7 strokes was Mark Franklin. Ward Szymczak was victorious in D Grade by 13 shots. Ian Colwell for the Inaugural Resort championship takes 1st place. Captain Ross Duff goes back to back for the seniors. Andrew Groom takes out the Nett. Congratulations to the ladies champion Mandy Buckley putting together consistent rounds once again to remain champion. Gail Richards won the Audrey McKenzie Salver, The Helen Walker Memorial and the Carter Cup some memorable trophy’s to have won and quite a handful of trophy’s to carry home. Captain Sally Torney came 1st in The Alma Robertson Trophy by one shot. Tuesday, Chris Rudd shot 69 to win A Grade. Mary Sweet in good form took out B Grade with 71. Gail Rooney with 36 points won C Grade. NTPs Inge Oliver, Gillian Strickland, June Carter

and Trish Morris. Cheryl Mostyn won the jackpot. Wednesday Wayne Nitschke had 3 to win A Grade as did Greg Dennis to win B Grade. Barry Leith put together a solid round of 5 to win C Grade and D Grade winner Ray Gogill also hit 5. Ken Herald played some great golf shooting 8 to win the Resort. NTPs Ron Campbell, Doug Young, Donald Lyne, Graeme Sharp and Bill Brushfiled. Greg Miller hit the jackpot. Friday, Andrew Waddell (The Sands) had 42 points to win the men’s and for the ladies Ronnie Beacom hit 41 points. Ron Hedley with 43 points took out the Resort competition. NTPs John Corcoran and Marg Joyner. Wayne Bent took home the jackpot win. Saturday, Matt Carboon shot 66 to win A Grade. Visitor Adrian Ondracek also with 66 won B Grade. Ian Sweet had the score of the day with 64 to win C Grade. Alan Tompkin had 40 points to take out the Resort. Wanda Paterson with 73 won the ladies. NTPs Nick Ivens, Greg Baeck, Ken Scott, Max Ellis, Ian Colwell, Inge Oliver and Sue Booth. Sean Taylor won the jackpot. Sunday Doug Thomas came home with 40 points to win for A Grade and in B Grade Darrel Brewin also scored 40 points to win. Bernadette Oliver with 35 points finished on top for the ladies. NTPs Stuart Hillier (Kew GC), Paul Cranage (Kew GC) and Kaylene Potter. David Hughes hit a close shot to win the jackpot.

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MIDWEEK RESULTS

THE SANDS TORQUAY MEN Wednesday Par: It was a beautiful day for golf as we continue to get treated to some unseasonable niceties. The play was solid with lots of great scores turned in. The winner in a count back was the always steady Brett Balloch, who posted a red hot +4. Runner-up with the same score was Keith Rixon. NTP honours went to Bob Newton on the 5th and Brett Balloch on the 13th, completing a masterful performance. Saturday Stableford: We had a 3 grade field and the day called for some good scoring. In the A Grade we had Rod Carroll put up a great round of 40 to win by two over runner up Phil Coulter. In B grade it was the ever improving Calem Hoffman with 40 points who was able to fend off Hayden Coles by 1 point. In the C Grade we had Brett King win again with 38 points, this time a 1 point win over runner-up Geoff Cox who also earned NTP honours on the 5th. Other NTPs went to Jason Cranny on the 13th and Peter Anderson on the 17th. Also noteworthy was Gavin Sheahan who holed out for eagle from 180 meters with a sweet shot that looked in from the moment it was struck.

WEEKEND RESULTS

FROM THE MEMBERS’ ROOM the ladies for lovely Thursday outing, the scoring was hot along with the unseasonal weather. Beverly Dimmick played some excellent golf and carded 39 points to take the winnings from Christine Bracken who also had a great score of 37 points. NTPs went to Beverly Dimmick on the 7th hole and Heather Smith on the 17th hole. Saturday Stableford: Linda Turner ceased the day with an impressive 38 points, running out to the early lead and never looking back. Runner up with a steady 35 points was Gail Richards. NTP went to Betty Downey on the 7th.

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Thursday Stableford: Nice condition greeted

Tuesday Stableford Medley: The Tuesday 9 hole medley was highly competitive once again we had several bunched atop the leaderboard. In the end Bob Brackin won again as he continues his great play, on this day scoring 16 points. The runner-up was Tim Bradley from the Howlong GC. Sunday Stableford Medley: We were greeted with good old Victorian weather today 4 seasons in one day with some light breeze. The greens were rolling well with the course in good playing condition. Coming out in front was an early entry by visitor Richard Pearce with 38 points. Runner up in a count back was Robyn Boyd with 37.

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PORTARLINGTON GOLF CLUB PLAYING members will have noticed some new work around the 11th green towards the 12th tee. The original greenside bunker has been filled in as its position and level prevented it from being properly drained, due to its proximity to the table drain in Hood Road. Some mounding and undulations, together with some new fairway bunkers are being constructed which will add some “interest” and new challenges for us – not that we need any more challenges! It’s lookin’ good!

Tuesday May 20, Men’s Stableford

WITH ROB CASEY

Well done Joyce Livermore on her 37 points to win Trophy of the Day and C Grade from Judy Patton on 34. A Grade went to Angela Royal, in a hot spell lately with 33 points from Val Tither on 32, and Wendy Quill won the B Grade prize with 33 points from Jean Pardy on 32. NTPs were scored by Chris Cunningham and Marg Holt, and ProPins went to Jenny Champion and Cheryl Johnstone.

Saturday May 24, Men’s and Ladies’ Stroke

Wednesday May 21, Ladies Stableford

Playing off a handicap of 3 and scoring a nett 67 is fantastic golf, and Sean Rogers did just this to deservedly win Trophy of the Day and A Grade from Michael Wheat, only 2 shots behind off the same handicap. Lynton Barmby’s 72 was enough to get him the B Grade award from Rick Korb on 73, and Jason Wilson’s 70 beat my score by 2 shots to win C Grade. D Grade went to Len Elder with a 70 from Bill Reid on 72. NTPs were won by Paul Connelly (2nd & 5th) and Sean Rodwell, and Kane McKenzie won the ProPin. The Ladies event and B Grade was clearly won by Vicki Ross with an outstanding nett 64, while Jenny Edmanson won A Grade with a 72 from Sharon Powell on 74. NTPs went to Jacky Rowe and Jeanette Barclay, who also won the putting with 25, while Sue Hazell won the ProPin.

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One hundred and forty nine entries with 40 players who did not complete their round tells the story of the day – a very heavy downpour gave some players little choice! However, of the 109 who did finish, veteran Murray Bond was the standout with a great 43 points to win Trophy of the day and D Grade from Keith Potter on 41. Captain Peter Hahn collected the A Grade prize with his 40 points from Eric Burchell on 38, while B Grade went to Don English with 37 on a count back from Peter Butcher. Paul Brewin’s 40 points got him the C Grade award from Rob Parry on 38. NTPs went to Ken Foxcroft, Don McKenzie and Peter Hudson.

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BELLARINE FOOTBAL LEAGUE SCORES UNDER 16 DIVISION 1 ROUND 3

Drysdale 1 Anglesea

5.2 1.0

5.4 4.4

6.6 4.5

9.11 5.8

(65) (38)

Inverleigh Barwon Hawks

4.4 1.0

5.8 1.0

6.6 1.1

11.14 15.18 19.20 (134) 1.2 1.3 4.5 (29)

Bell Park 1 South Barwon 1

1.6 0.3

5.7 1.5

10.11 14.14 2.6 3.10

(98) (28)

Barwon Heads 1 1.2 North Shore 1.2

5.4 4.3

11.5 6.3

16.8 7.6

(104) (48)

Bell Park 2 Torquay Coles

Colac St Joseph’s 1

4.1 2.0

6.4 5.2

11.7 5.3

13.9 8.4

(87) (52)

Queenscliff St Mary’s 2

5.3 0.0

7.3 2.3

10.5 4.5

16.8 4.6

(104) (30)

Geelong Amateur 2 2.0 B/burn/St Albans 2 1.2

Leopold 1 1.3 Torquay Papworth 0.0

3.8 1.0

6.13 3.2

9.14 6.6

(68) (42)

Geelong Amateur 1 4.4 Anakie 0.1

8.6 2.2

10.7 3.4

14.9 7.4

(93) (46)

St Mary’s 1 Grovedale 1

10.11 15.18 22.24 (156) 2.1 2.1 2.1 (13)

3.6 1.1

UNDER 16 DIVISION 2 Lara 1 St Albans

1.4 0.0

3.10 4.13 2.0 3.0

6.17 4.1

N&C 1 Gwsp

1.1 2.0

5.3 3.2

8.7 4.2

13.9 5.2

Ocean Grove 1 Modewarre

3.3 2.3

7.8 3.3

11.11 12.11 3.4 8.6

(53) (25) (87) (32) (83) (54)

UNDER 16 DIVISION 3 Winchelsea Torquay Jones

4.5 1.1

7.8 2.2

8.8 4.5

10.9 4.5

(69) (29)

UNDER 16 DIVISION 4

3.3 2.2

11.12 16.17 (113) 1.0 1.1 (7)

5.5 3.4

8.8 5.7

(56) (37)

3.7 0.2

3.9 0.2

4.10 1.2

(41) (23)

Geelong Amateur 1 4.1 Barwon Heads 1 0.1

4.1 1.3

8.3 2.3

12.3 2.6

(75) (18)

UNDER 14 DIVISION 3 18.11 (119) 3.2 (20)

(34) (8)

St Mary’s 2 St Albans 1

1.4 0.1

4.5 2.2

6.9 2.3

10.11 5.3

(71) (33)

St Joseph’s 2 1.0 Torquay Dunstan 2.0

5.1 3.1

7.2 4.3

9.2 7.4

(56) (46)

7.3 7.5

9.5 7.7

(59) (49)

St Joseph’s 1 South Barwon 1

1.3 1.0

6.5 2.0

9.8 2.0

14.10 2.1

(94) (13)

St Joseph’s 2 South Barwon 2

2.2 0.0

4.6 0.3

7.10 0.3

11.11 0.7

(77) (7)

N&C 1 Grovedale 1

2.1 1.3

4.4 1.6

5.6 1.6

5.8 2.7

(38) (19)

Bell Park 1 GWSP 1

0.0 2.1

1.4 2.2

4.5 3.6

8.6 6.7

(54) (43)

UNDER 14 DIVISION 2

UNDER 16 DIVISION 5

6.5 3.5

11.7 3.2

3.2 6.2

12.8 15.12 18.15 (123) 0.1 1.2 3.2 (20)

4.5 3.5

9.4 1.2

1.0 3.2

6.5 0.1

2.3 2.5

5.3 0.0

Portarlington Grovedale 2

North Geelong Leopold 2

1.1 0.1

Queenscliff GWSP 2

UNDER 14 DIVISION 1 St Mary’s 1 1.4 Torquay B’stead 0.1

OGCC 1 Geelong West

St Mary’s 3 Grovedale 3

4.3 0.0

5.5 1.0

9.7 1.1

13.8 4.2

(86) (26)

Drysdale 1 Colac

2.0 3.4

4.4 4.5

8.5 5.8

10.5 7.11

(65) (53)

Ocean Grove 2 Lara 2

4.2 1.0

4.4 1.0

5.7 1.3

7.8 1.3

(50) (9)

Leopold 1 Lara 1

5.2 0.1

9.2 0.2

11.2 1.3

11.4 3.3

(70) (21)

UNDER 14 DIVISION 4 North Geelong OGCC 2

1.3 2.1

5.5 3.2

5.6 5.3

8.8 6.7

(56) (43)

Bannockburn Belmont Lions

3.4 0.0

5.6 0.0

7.12 1.1

10.15 3.1

(75) (19)

Corio N&C 2

1.3 1.2

6.4 2.3

9.7 3.6

11.9 6.7

(75) (43)

UNDER 14 DIVISION 5 South Barwon 2

0.0

0.4

3.6

3.9

(27)

Drysdale 2

1.1

3.1

(19)

North Shore Torquay Nairn

3.0 2.0

6.1 4.0

7.3 4.0

7.6 6.0

(48) (36)

Bell Park 2 2.4 Geelong Amateur 2 1.0

4.4 2.1

5.5 5.2

5.7 5.3

(37) (33)

UNDER 14 DIVISION 6 Anglesea East Geelong

2.3 0.0

4.8 0.0

5.12 0.0

7.12 0.2

(54) (2)

St Mary’s 3 Lara 2

5.3 0.0

8.7 0.1

10.7 1.5

12.10 2.7

(82) (19)

St Joseph’s 3 Grovedale 2

4.2 0.0

8.3 1.0

13.4 2.1

16.6 2.3

(102) (15)

UNDER 14 DIVISION 7 Drysdale 3 Newcomb

0.7 1.0

4.12 7.16 1.1 1.1

11.17 2.5

(83) (17)

GWSP 3 OGCC 3

1.0 3.2

2.1 3.5

5.3 3.5

5.4 3.6

(34) (24)

Grovedale 3 South Barwon 3

0.0 1.1

1.5 2.2

3.5 3.5

5.5 3.5

(35) (23)

Torquay Pyers St Albans 2

0.1 0.2

4.3 0.2

7.5 0.3

11.6 0.4

(72) (4)

Miles Kerr, 5, dodges and weaves in Torquay.

Luke Brooks, 4, practices handballing in Torquay with the help of Lee Fitzgerald.

Collendina Auskickers enjoy a traditional halftime orange.

Auskickers play on

Poppy McColl, 6, flies for a mark at Torquay Tigers Auskick.

Barwon Heads Auskickers express their love of the game on Friday night.

THE interleague games across the state meant there were no senior BFL games over the weekend, but Auskickers across the region pulled the boots on for their regular weekend hit outs. Hundreds of kids are participating in the junior football programs across the region. Here, photographers Peter Marshall and Michael Chambers capture some of the action.

BFL ROUND 8 ACTION

TORQUAY TIGERS v NEWCOMB POWER S P O N S O R

O F

T H E

W E E K

Saturday 31st May from 2.10pm at Grinter Reserve, Newcomb

TORQUAY FOOTBALL CLUB

it’s footy it’s local and it’s fun

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2 ,00 Lot 5527, 50 4m $185

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STA G E 1D

2 ,00 0* Lot 1620, 396m $175

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Pricing excludes landscaping

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LOT 903 Frontage size: 16m Land size: 512m 2

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