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Thursday 7 November 2013

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Tom, Sarah and Will take a stroll in the vines at Bellarine Estate during the Toast to the Coast festival on the weekend. For more pictures, see pages 18-19. Photo: MICHAEL CHAMBERS

AN APPLICATION to set up a doggy day care facility south of Portarlington has raised fears of the future implications for development along the Bellarine Peninsula. The City of Greater Geelong is considering a planning application for an animal boarding centre and associated signage at 152-190 Church Road, Bellarine. The state government reformed its rural zones in August to support agricultural activity, allow more tourism related uses and support population retention to sustain rural communities. However, the owner of a farm near the proposed doggy day care site said the reforms could have negative consequences for not just their property, but the wider region. “There is a real danger of approval for inappropriate uses on farmland, and the inevitable risk of over development and the loss of the rural amenity and

landscape value of the Bellarine Peninsula,” the farmer said “As most uses – even some very obscure ones – can now be operated within the farming zone, I am afraid that the council or subsequently the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal will let almost anything go through, without proper consideration of the real and long-term effects that this would have. “In 20 years’ time we may all look at the Bellarine, which after losing the aspects that made it special and distinct would more closely resemble the Mornington Peninsula, and wonder what happened.” The farmer said the application seemed like “such a small deal” and would likely be treated as such by the powers that be, but had the potential to be used as an example and a precedent to every development proposal that followed. The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has also been watching the implications of the new rural zones closely.

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In its submission to the state government, the federation stated the reforms would increase certainty and clarity, particularly around agriculturalrelated uses and alterations to existing dwellings. “However, proposals to open up rural zones to nonagricultural uses, including accommodation, restaurants, schools, motor racing tracks and service stations will not. “The VFF is not confident councils have the tools and power to manage nonagricultural developments in farming areas without fit for purpose zones, and without certainty in the planning scheme. “When considering land use planning issues, the VFF is primarily concerned with protecting the right to farm, and ensuring the primary purpose of agricultural land is preserved for food and fibre production. “The most effective way to achieve these goals is through limiting non-agricultural land uses in farming areas.”

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Bellarine Times 95 Beach Road, Torquay VIC 3228 PO Box 714, Torquay, VIC 3228 T 5264 8412 F 5264 8413 Managing Editor Hamish Brooks hamish@surfcoasttimes.com.au Journalist James Taylor james@surfcoasttimes.com.au Journalist Ali Deane ali@surfcoasttimes.com.au Journalist Tiffany Pilcher tiffany@surfcoasttimes.com.au Production Manager Erin Bush erin@surfcoasttimes.com.au Advertising Director Warick Brown warick@surfcoasttimes.com.au 0438 778 266 Advertising Executive Brett Swan brett@surfcoasttimes.com.au 0432 615 388 Advertising Executive Linda Leeman linda@surfcoasttimes.com.au 0428 027 678 Advertising Executive Elise McVilly elise@surfcoasttimes.com.au 0438 559 986 Advertising Executive Maggie Rutherford maggie@bellarinetimes.com.au 0411 254 130

Bike Safe summer campaign launches with new billboards Last Friday, I helped Bike Safe to officially launch their latest billboard campaign. Summer is the busiest time of the year on our roads for both motorists and cyclists, and more people on the roads equals more risk of incidents. The Bellarine Peninsula in particular gets very busy and many visitors to the region may not be familiar with our roads. The new Bike Safe billboard communicates a simple but important message – to share the road and “pass with care”. The city is proud to support Bike Safe in their efforts to create more awareness around cycling safety. We are always looking at ways we can encourage more people to try out cycling, and we recognise that feeling safe on the roads is an important factor in whether or not people choose to ride. The billboard is a great way to remind motorists and cyclists to stay focussed at all times on the road and be aware of who is around you. Keep your eye out for it near the Ryrie Street entrance to Eastern Park this week, and in other locations around Geelong over summer. If everyone pays heed I am certain we can have a fantastic summer free from any serious cycling accidents. Bike Safe “Share the Road” stickers are available from City of Greater Geelong Customer Service Centres. Visit bikesafe.com.au for more information.

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St Leonards Heritage Trail The St Leonards Heritage Trail was unveiled on the weekend. The trail consists of 16 signs that tell significant historical stories chosen by the community and

driven by local historian Peter Munster. The city has been consulting with St Leonards residents since 2011 to develop and provide funding for the Heritage Trail. The signs recount everything from the Holden’s travelling circus era in 1892, to commemorating John Batman’s landing in the town. Other signs mark sites such as settlement, sea change, holiday making, retirement, local industry and development. The St Leonards Heritage Trail replaces the temporary trail which began as corflute boards installed in the township for the St Leonards Festival. The temporary signs received such strong community support it was decided that permanent signage should be installed. You can find where each sign is placed on the reference map which is located in the St Leonards town centre.

Ocean Grove Children’s Centre The Ocean Grove Integrated Children’s Centre is looking fantastic, with landscaping, cladding, painting and car park works being finalised. Inside, joinery and floor surfacing is just about complete. We are now looking forward to getting the centre prepared for it to open the doors for Term 1, 2014. The children’s centre will provide a massive service improvement for Bellarine families, with many important family services located in a “one stop shop”. This includes long day care, maternal and child health, kindergarten programs, a toy library and a range of family support services. Bookings are coming in fast; however, there are still places available in the centre’s four year old kindergarten program. There is an upcoming information session for families keen to know more about the services that will be on offer at the centre. The session will be on Monday November 25 from 1pm – 2.30pm at The

Grove Centre, 66-70 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. To RSVP, email OGICC@geelongcity.vic.gov. au or by phoning 5272 5002.

Grants available for business Energy Assessment Reports The city is calling upon local businesses to apply for a grant to assist with funding for an Energy Assessment Report. These Energy Assessment Reports can determine energy usage and carbon emissions as well as make recommendations to business owners on how energy use can be reduced. Future Proofing Geelong will be funding 50 per cent of the cost of these assessments through its Energy Assessment Grants Program for 2013-2014. This is a great opportunity for business owners and I encourage people to apply as the energy efficiency assessment really helps businesses to see how they can make a big impact without having to make big investments. The Energy Assessment Report can be used to decide what actions to take to improve energy efficiency. It also provides information on how to apply for grants for capital costs and gives people the ability to measure outcomes of any actions taken to improve energy efficiency. Another good reason to take part in the Energy Assessment Report is the ability to market your business as taking action on energy efficiency within the community. For information about how the Future Proofing Geelong team can support your business to address energy efficiency and associated funding opportunities, please call 5272 5077, or visit futureproofinggeelong.com. Bruce Harwood Acting mayor City of Greater Geelong

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A confluence of wetland experts in Queenscliff BY DEAN WEBSTER

A MAJOR international conference on the preservation of wetlands, largely organised by Federation University Australia, is under way at the Vue Grand Hotel in Queenscliff. The Ramsar Conference is being hosted by the Collaborative Research Network into Self-Sustaining Regions. More than 70 delegates have arrived travelling from more than 12 countries and from across Australia. Prior to the conference, convenor professor Peter Gell, who is director of the University’s centre for

environmental management, said that the four-day conference will explore the ecology and overall health of international wetland sites. “Specific attention will be given to Chinese, African, Indian, South American wetlands, as well as those from Queensland and Tasmania,” professor Gell said. “Tours of the Bellarine and Port Phillip wetlands will be arranged. “Australia has 65 wetlands listed under the Ramsar Convention, or the Convention of Wetlands of International Importance, covering over eight million hectares. As a signatory nation we have an obligation to retain our wetlands within particular

condition limits. Interestingly, earth scientists understand that wetlands have changed considerably in the past due to large scale forces, and will continue to change into the future. “The challenge is to accommodate these changes and manage the types of pressures brought on by modern industry, whether it be in urban, rural or natural settings.” Borough of Queenscliffe mayor Helene Cameron said the borough was very proud to be hosting the prestigious international conference. “It’s an ideal opportunity to showcase our beautiful Swan Bay wetlands and local area to an overseas audience,” Cr Cameron said.

“Conference attendees will have a tour of Swan Bay and will be involved in activities at a couple of the historic Queenscliff hotels. “Cr Wasterval is attending the conference and will no doubt gain a great deal of insight into the long term protection of our significant coastal wetlands.” A goal of the meeting is to provide information for the meeting of the 168 Ramsar contracting parties to better understand how wetlands can change and how these changes can be considered under the convention. The meeting also has attracted considerable local support from Parks Victoria and the Corangamite and Glenelg Hopkins catchment management authorities.

Remembering the fallen BY JAMES TAYLOR

Veterans will gather on the Bellarine again next week to mark Remembrance Day. Pictured here are Rob Millen, Graham Christie, Colin Springall, and Allan Went. Photo: MICHAEL CHAMBERS

REMEMBRANCE Day is on Monday, and local ex-service members will again mark the occasion across the Bellarine Peninsula. Australians – and indeed, people across the world – will pause at 11am on the 11th day in November as a mark of respect for those servicemen and servicewomen who died or suffered for the right for peace and freedom in all wars and armed conflicts. Remembrance Day recalls Armistice Day, the end of World War I hostilities at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918. Bill Derham from the Drysdale RSL said the organisation was hoping to honour Drysdale-born Percy Herbert Cherry, who was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross and Military Cross in France in 1917 during World War I. Captain Cherry – who is believed to be one of the highest-decorated soldiers from the Geelong

region – is buried in France and his descendants will hold a reunion on ANZAC Day 2014 and visit his grave on ANZAC Day 2015. A small group of ex-service members will hold a Remembrance Day service at the Cenotaph in Drysdale at 10.40am. The Queenscliff and Point Lonsdale RSL will meet grade 5 and 6 pupils from the Point Lonsdale, St Aloysius and Queenscliff primary schools at the RSL hall from 10.30am. This will be followed by the ringing of handbells at 11am, recitation of For the Fallen and holding a two-minute silence at the centre crossing in Hesse Street and at the pedestrian crossing in Point Lonsdale Road. In Barwon Heads, a service will be held at the Barwon Heads Community Hall in Hitchcock Avenue from 10.50am with John Minotti and pupils from the Barwon Heads Primary School. A service will also be held from 10.50am at the Cenotaph in Hodgson Street, Ocean Grove with Phillip Christian and students from Bellarine Secondary College.

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LOVE is in the air for Hooded Plovers and with their breeding season on local beaches comes a seasonal change in some dog regulations. These endangered beach-nesting birds affectionately known as Hoodies breed between August and March on parts of our most popular beaches including Breamlea Beach, Thirteenth Beach, Point Impossible at beaches between Collendina and Point Lonsdale lighthouse. City of Greater Geelong (COGG) councillor Andy Richards said in order to help protect the birds, signage regarding dog on-leash restrictions have been posted in beach areas. “Dogs off-leash are one of the major threats to successful breeding, but are one threat that we can effectively reduce to give Hoodies the best chance of survival,” he said.

“As Hooded Plovers are endangered in Victoria, we hope to see dog owners doing the right thing by putting their dogs on leads. The birds are part of the local fauna and we want to make sure they don’t become extinct, the coastal environment should be shared – let’s look after the plover this summer. “We appreciate dog owners adapting their behaviour each spring and summer on the few beaches where these birds remain,” said Cr Richards. To spread the word COGG is holding a free Dogs Breakfast on November 10 from 8.30–10am, on the beach at 7W Collendina in Ocean Grove. The event includes a free breakfast and participants can pick up a free dog lead and learn about Hoodies and other beach-nesting birds. Ocean Grove Coastcare will also be present from 10am–2pm with a plant giveaway, barbeque and screen printing activity (weather permitting).

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Lighthouse reserves consultation underway BY DEAN WEBSTER BOROUGH of Queenscliffe council has appointed planning, urban design and landscape consultants Planisphere to undertake a study to plan for the future use of the Queenscliff and Point Lonsdale lighthouse reserves. Last weekend Planisphere facilitated open house drop-in sessions in Point Lonsdale and Queenscliff. The community were invited to come along to learn about the project and contribute to establishing the initial principles and values for the project. Borough of Queenscliffe mayor Helene Cameron said that they had a steady stream of locals and visitors attend the drop in sessions. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Point Lonsdale session was particularly well attended, with strong representation from local residents,â&#x20AC;? she said â&#x20AC;&#x153;The discussions with the project consultants were really constructive, and the feedback received was quite varied and really showed the passion that people have for these sites.â&#x20AC;? In addition to the community consultation

planned for this project, council has established two project reference groups: one focusing on the Queenscliff Lighthouse Reserve and the other on the Point Lonsdale Lighthouse Reserve. The membership of the reference groups includes Borough of Queenscliffe councillors, council officers and community members. Point Lonsdale Civic Associationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jasper Coghlan said that the Lighthouse Reserve is a highly valued feature of Point Lonsdale. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are supportive of the councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s processes to determine the future of the reserve, and we encourage community members to participate in the councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s community consultation actions such as its community survey that needs to be completed by November 15. Importantly, the association is a member of the Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Community Reference Group, and will be seeking the views of its members about the development of the reserve.â&#x20AC;? Council has received a $100,000 in state government funding to undertake the Development Plan and investigate tourism development opportunities for the sites.

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Labor releases its plan for Geelongâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s future BY JAMES TAYLOR THE state Opposition has upped the stakes on plans to improve Geelongâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s economy, promising millions of dollars more in funding if it wins next yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s election. The partyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plan â&#x20AC;&#x201C; A Focus for Geelong â&#x20AC;&#x201C; released last week, features a $12 million pledge to the Geelong Regional Innovation and Investment Fund â&#x20AC;&#x201C; which Labor claims is $7.5 million higher than the commitment made by the Napthine government. Other initiatives in the plan include:

â&#x20AC;˘ $3 million in capital funding to support the development of a new manufacturing hub in Geelong â&#x20AC;˘ $1 million in grant funding to the Victorian Transport Associationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Logistics Cadetship program to support young people looking to pursue a career in Geelongâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s freight and logistics industry â&#x20AC;˘ $4 million to undertake a detailed corridor planning study and determine the alignment required to extend the Geelong Ring Road into the Bellarine Peninsula.

Opposition Leader Daniel Andrews said the economic downturn and significant regional job losses in Geelong had spurred the creation of a plan that could support traditional sectors and create new jobs in new industries. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Geelong and Surf Coast region can be confident that local businesses, in partnership with government, can create jobs and encourage growth, and keep Geelong strong. â&#x20AC;&#x153;To achieve these objectives, Victorian Labor will back new business opportunities and ideas, while supporting the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s key drivers of growth.â&#x20AC;?

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Equine rescue menagerie BY ALI DEANE WHILE all eyes were on the race that stops a nation this week, it is timely to turn attention to those horses struggling for survival and hope. It may not be in our faces, but there are many creatures out there that are mistreated, neglected and sick. Organisations play a vital part in the work of the RSPCA, often assisting in the rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming of horses and other animals. The Winged Horse Equine Welfare organisation in Portarlington was formed in May to help horses and ponies in Australia. They do this by raising awareness about issues related to animal welfare, rescuing and rehabilitating horses at risk, then rehoming them to caring homes. President Carolyn Bischof cut her teeth working for Project Hope Horse Welfare Victoria, and since May, The

Winged Horse has taken in 13 alpacas, 16 mini horses, five lambs, two geese and a pig. WH Noah, the smallest of mini horses recently had to undergo life saving colic surgery last month, costing The Winged Horse $5,200. “We ended up setting up our own organisation, because sadly, there is a need for it,” Ms Bischof said. “There is a real lack of respecting animals as sentient beings. It is just abhorrent what happens. If folk could just realise, that they have hearts, they wouldn’t do it.” The Winged Horse has a major focus on education as well as rescue, with the woolshed transformed for events like the recent launch of international animal rights activist Melanie Joy’s Australian tour. In the future school groups will have the opportunity to visit the farm, meet the animals and learn about their welfare. “Our main focus is horses, because that’s our passion

and interest area, but we have quite the menagerie here. “Anyone who is interested in coming to look at the animals, to adopt, can do so by appointment, and soon we will be open on weekends, for tours and education sessions. We’ve been building up a really good volunteer base, they’re just fantastic, and we would be happy for more volunteers to get involved.” The Winged Horse welcomes donations and sponsorships, to help pay for animal rehabilitation. To get in touch, find The Winged Horse Equine Welfare on Facebook, head to thewingedhorse.org or phone 0407 533 380. WH Noah – one of the 16 mini horses The Winged Horse Equine Welfare rescued recently – had to undergo $5,200 life saving colic surgery last week. He weighs only 49 kilograms. Sponsorships and donations will help rescue and rehabilitate more horses.

Alcoa goes fishing to help out the Salvos BY JAMES TAYLOR

Alcoa volunteers Charlie Ardenetto, Andrew Scott, Paul Roper and Brian Anthony with Salvo Connect participants at Barwon Heads.

VOLUNTEERS from Alcoa cast their net for a good cause last week, spending a morning fishing at Barwon Heads with men from the Salvo Connect men’s homeless accommodation service. Salvo Connect heads up the Salvation Army’s response to homelessness in Geelong and the Barwon south west region and provides emergency accommodation and counselling services for men in crisis. Last Wednesday’s fishing trip – arranged through Karingal’s BacLinks initiative – provided participants with a chance to experience an outing that was both socially engaging and fun. Salvation Army homeless males networker Damien Bernasconi said 33 single men and four men with seven children were on the wait list for support from Salvo Connect, with more than 522 men seeking support so far this year. He said the men looked forward to the day out as many

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of them were socially disengaged, and in some cases had not been fishing for years or even at all. “It is a great opportunity for male conversation and bonding and a social outing for these men who would traditionally be quite isolated. “We thank Alcoa for their assistance which allows us to continue to provide these important programs.” Alcoa Australia community relations officer Kate Martin said programs such as Salvo Connect relied heavily on volunteers and public assistance to continue their work, and the company was thrilled to be able to help support vulnerable members of the community. Salvo Connect uses the Opening Doors framework, a state government-funded initiative, which provides an integrated and co-ordinated response by having a limited number of designated access points into the homelessness system. With more than 200 family groups awaiting assistance throughout the year, the framework aims to assess needs, prioritise and connect people to the services and resources they require.

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Sixteen signs point to St Leonards heritage THOSE on the trail of St Leonards vibrant history will have their prospects improved by a series of signs unveiled over the weekend. The St Leonards Heritage Trail was officially opened on Saturday and consists of 16 signs that tell significant historical stories chosen by the community and driven by local historian Peter Munster. The City of Greater Geelong has engaged with St Leonards residents since 2011 to develop and provide funding for the Heritage Trail. City of Greater Geelong Coryule ward councillor Lindsay Ellis said the Heritage Trail means visitors and locals alike can now walk through the township and discover more about St Leonards. “The signs are diverse and informative from recounting the Holden’s travelling circus era in 1892, to commemorating John Batman’s landing in the town,” Cr Ellis said. “Other signs mark sites such as settlement, sea change, holiday making, retirement, local industry

and development. I’m sure the locals will take great pride in the new Heritage Trail, a permanent presentation of 175 years of recorded history.” Cr Ellis said the St Leonards Heritage Trail replaces the temporary trail which began as corflute boards installed in the township for the St Leonards Festival. “Originally 13 signs were installed annually for the St Leonards Festival with strong community support, so it’s great to now have lasting monuments that represent the town’s coastal charm. The city’s arts and culture department and historian Peter Munster have done a fantastic job in developing the project and I encourage people to visit St Leonards to learn more about the township’s cultural identity.” You can find where each sign is placed on the reference map which is located in St Leonards town centre. To read more about the stories featuring in the Bellarine Heritage Trail you can read Peter Munster’s book St Leonards: Little of Interest? or contact the Geelong Heritage Centre.

Produce Barn goes regional BY TIFFANY PILCHER

(L-R) Geelong Heritage Centre manager Mark Beasley, COGG arts and culture coordinator Duncan Esler, Cr Lindsay Ellis and historian Peter Munster OAM. Photo: MICHAEL CHAMBERS

DUE to increased demand for quality produce without unnecessary food miles, the Buy Bellarine Produce Barn is expanding its range to include regional as well as local produce. This weekend the barn welcomes new regional producers Barrabool Hills Beef. The family owned and operated property produces premium grass fed cattle raised just outside Geelong. In the past few weeks, customers have also welcomed Meredith Dairy, Spring Creek Organics and Drysdale Cheeses products. This continues organisers’ vision to develop an economically, socially and environmentally sustainable community by providing opportunities to support local and regional producers. Produce Barn committee member Karen Shirley said they are thrilled to link even more

producers to the whole Bellarine region. “The more producers we have on board the more we can increase their market opportunities, which we hope will lead to a growth in local production and more employment opportunities on the Bellarine,” she said, “We also aim to provide the people of the Bellarine with the opportunity to support their local producers while buying fresh, locally grown, healthy produce. We are always on the lookout for new producers and products to ensure we provide variety for our customers.” The barn stocks a wide range of local and regional fruits, vegetables, fish, meat, cheese, honey, wines and beers. Local producers interested in being a part of the produce barn should contact Tom O’Connor on 0452 212 230. The Produce Barn is open on weekends from 9am to 3pm at Becks Road Drysdale.

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Thursday 7 November 2013

Guidelines for tourism in our nature Operation Cadel targets safe cycling

BY JAMES TAYLOR

MOST of the Great Otway National Park is open for nature-based tourism proposals under new guidelines drawn up by the state government. Last week, the Department of Environment and Primary Industries released the Making a Proposal package, which sets out the guidelines for private sector tourism development in Victoriaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s national parks. It highlights several interstate and international examples of what nature-based tourism investment could look like, including the Cradle Mountain Huts in Tasmania, the Valley of the Giants Treetop Walk in Western Australia and Milford Track in New Zealand. The guidelines rule out development in areas classified as wilderness parks, wilderness zones and remote and natural areas under the National Parks Act 1975 or reference areas under the Reference Areas Act 1978 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; which include sections of national park west of Anglesea, west of Lorne and south of Forrest. Proposals will be considered under eight guiding principles, which include: â&#x20AC;˘ Developments should be sensible and sensitive to their setting and support broader visitor enjoyment of national parks â&#x20AC;˘ Proposals must provide the greatest public benefit â&#x20AC;&#x201C; based on environmental, social and economic outcomes â&#x20AC;˘ Investment opportunities must take account of associated risks and give regard to any risk management plans for the proposed settings, such as bushfire and climate variability. Minister for Environment and Climate Change Ryan Smith said the package would guide interested parties through the process of application while safeguarding environmental values.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;We welcome proposals that complement the values of national parks, broaden the appeal of our great natural assets and allow more people to experience these unique places. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All proposals will go through a comprehensive approval process, including a public consultation phase so that we strike the right balance between nature-based tourism and

environmental protection.â&#x20AC;? Meanwhile, organisers estimate 1200 people helped form a human HANDS OFF PARKS! sign at a protest against inappropriate development in national parks, held at Wilsons Promontory on Saturday. To view the Making a Proposal package, head to depi.vic.gov.au/tourism.

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Gas review completed but fracking ban remains BY JAMES TAYLOR A REVIEW of the future of onshore gas in Victoria has been handed down but the moratorium on fracking is still in force. The Gas Market Taskforce delivered its findings last week, but both Labor and the Greens have criticised the state government for its handling of the review. The taskforce, led by former Howard government minister Peter Reith, looked at issues surrounding the eastern Australian gas market, including rising

gas prices and the use of fracking – or hydraulic fracturing – to extract coal seam gas (CSG). Premier Denis Napthine said the state government would respond in due course. “The Coalition government will also consider a wealth of information from a variety of sources in order to gain a full and comprehensive understanding of this issue before moving forward.” He said it was important to take a responsible approach to ensure that Victorian homes and businesses had continued access to affordable energy resources in the long term.

Shadow Minister for Energy Lily D’Ambrosio said the review failed to consult with a number of important stakeholder groups, including environmental scientists, farmers and local communities. “The Napthine government’s review has failed to rule out that fracking would not put at risk the state’s water supplies, food production and tourism industries.” Greens Senator for Victoria Richard Di Natale said regional Victorian communities did not want CSG or unconventional gas mining in the state.

“The sham review by Peter Reith was nothing more than a piece of theatre that was always going to recommend the rapid expansion of CSG in Victoria. “But at the end of the fossil fuel era, and in an age of food insecurity, it would be incredibly shortsighted to be putting our land, water and climate at risk when we have viable, safe renewable alternatives.” Local opposition to fracking and coal seam gas continues, with an information night to be held at the Moriac Community Centre, Hendy Main Road, Moriac on November 13 from 6pm.

Supplier keeps delivering, 50 years on BY JAMES TAYLOR IF YOU play golf in Torquay or football in Lorne, you’ll be back on your game thanks to the work of one Bellarine-based company. Starting from a one truck operation, Newcomb Sand and Soil Supplies is celebrating its 50th anniversary this month. The company has delivered countless truckloads of materials to civil works, construction sites and sporting grounds across the Geelong region, including the resurfacing works at Stribling Reserve in Lorena and 50,000 tonnes to the almostcompleted RACV Torquay Resort golf course. It now has 32 staff, 15 trucks and 70 pieces of plant equipment. General manager David Dunoon said he and his four siblings had built on their parents’ good work, and business had boomed especially over past decade. He attributed this to several factors, including infrastructure investment by utilities such as Barwon Water and local government. “We’re sending 10 trucks a day into

Armstrong Creek.” Newcomb Sand and Soil Supplies is a major supplier for the Victorian turf market, with its recent projects including delivering 80,000 tonnes of soil to Wyndham Vale Shire to build 11 AFL sized football grounds near Werribee. Mr Dunoon said the retail and residential side of the business (based at their Moolap site) was also going from strength to strength, and the continuing involvement of the Dunoon family had been a factor. “We assume because we’ve been here for so long, people know we’re here, which is probably incorrect. “As a family business, people have trust and faith in that. “If someone comes in and wants something, whether it’s a bag of soil or a truck of gravel, he’s actually my customer, he belongs to me and my family – when they spend money, it goes indirectly into our pockets, so you look after them.” Newcomb Sand and Soil Supplies delivered turf sands and aggregate to the recent resurfacing project at Simonds Stadium.

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Thursday 7 November 2013

Riverbank project honoured at national awards BY JAMES TAYLOR SURF Coast Shire has won a national award from Parks and Leisure Australia (PLA) for the Anglesea Riverbank development project. The project was first awarded the PLA Victoria Tasmania Region Award under the Open Space Development Category and then was up against other state finalists when awarded the National Award, presented at PLAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s national awards gala dinner in October. The $780,000 project â&#x20AC;&#x201C; funded by the shire, state government and Anglesea community â&#x20AC;&#x201C; has been well received since its opening in July this year. It includes: â&#x20AC;˘ a multipurpose performance shelter in the Anglesea Lions Park â&#x20AC;˘ three new fishing platforms, one of which includes a canoe launch area â&#x20AC;˘ a natural and sculptural play area with a marine theme and work from local sculptors â&#x20AC;˘ a redeveloped skate park â&#x20AC;˘ a new path linking the river mouth and play space, â&#x20AC;˘ planting along the riverbank, play area, car parks.

The project was designed and developed in collaboration with the Anglesea Riverbank Community Partnership Group, which has advised the council on the works throughout the development and construction process. Anglesea ward councillor and outgoing mayor Libby Coker said the award was welcome recognition for the efforts of the council and the Anglesea Riverbank Community Partnership Group. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This has been a fantastic project that has come about through strong partnerships with the community and state government. The result is infrastructure which fits its sense of place and meets community needs; making the riverbank even more of a focal point for the Anglesea community. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I commend the efforts of all involved in this award winning project and thank Parks and Leisure Australia for this welcome award.â&#x20AC;? Fellow ward councillor Margot Smith said the community had embraced the new facilities. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It has been great to see how well these facilities have been used and received by the local community and visitors alike.â&#x20AC;?

Angela Corrie and Kate Maffett from the Anglesea Riverbank Community Partnership Group (centre) with Surf Coast Shire councillors Margot Smith and Libby Coker.

NBN rollout projections removed from map BY JAMES TAYLOR THOUSANDS of homes in the Geelong region have been left in the dark about when they will connect to the National Broadband Network (NBN) after the rollout maps were updated last week. Areas expected to connect to the NBN in the next year and three years have been removed from the online map, leaving only areas that are already connected or where construction has begun. Anglesea, Aireys Inlet, Fairhaven and

Winchelsea were among the places where the NBN was to be connected within three years, but this is no longer shown. Apart from the areas where the NBN is already live, the only other areas shown are the â&#x20AC;&#x153;build commencedâ&#x20AC;? sites, which are all in greenfields developments: â&#x20AC;˘ Surf View in Torquay â&#x20AC;˘ The Dunes in Torquay North â&#x20AC;˘ Warralily Coast in Armstrong Creek â&#x20AC;˘ Goandra and Kingston Downs estates in Ocean Grove

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Man’s best friend offers fivefold return on investment BY DEAN WEBSTER WORKING dogs make a considerable financial contribution to Australia’s rural sector, providing an impressive fivefold return on investment. This is one of the insights into working dogs that were presented at the inaugural Australian Working Dog Conference held recently at the University of Sydney. The conference brought together working dog breeders, trainers, veterinarians, research scientists, advocacy groups and government representatives from Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and America. Conference cofounder professor Paul McGreevy, from the university’s faculty of veterinary science, said that they aimed to improve

A working dog in action.

communication and collaboration between scientific researchers and industry professionals. “We know we can get even more out of working dogs, and best of all, in the process, give the dogs a better life,” professor McGreevy said. Research presentations from the faculty included a study on the economic impact of farm dogs, using data from over 800 farmers, the study estimated the value of the typical Australian herding dog. Researchers found the median cost involved in owning a herding dog is $7,763 over the period of its working life, with work performed by the dog throughout this time having an estimated median value of $40,000. Herding dogs typically provided their owners with a 5.2 fold return on investment.

Interestingly, given the value of their work, the median amount owners would consider spending on veterinary care for their most valued working dogs was between $1,000 and $2,000 the study confirmed. Researcher and vet Liz Arnott said that by detailing the value of the typical herding dog, they hope to equip producers with information that may be used to improve on-farm labour efficiency and profitability. The university’s faculty of veterinary science has also developed a tool to assess a dog’s emotional state. The research on working dogs was supported by the Working Kelpie Council of Australia, the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation and Meat and Livestock Australia.

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Sands spring eternal just in time for summer BY HAMISH BROOKS CLIFTON Springs beach will have more sand in time for summer thanks to works scheduled to begin this week. The beach is set to benefit from the state government’s beach renourishment works which are funded through the $9.4 million Protection of Port Phillip Bay and Beaches renourishment program. Member for Western Victoria David Koch said the work includes upgrading the central rock groyne to help minimise sand loss. “Around 14,000 cubic metres of sand will also be delivered to the beach early next year to complete the project and further enhance the northern Bellarine coastline. “This project will create a wider, more stable beach that will act as an important buffer to help stabilise nearby cliffs. “Public amenities will also be improved to enable pedestrian access along the front of the beach. “I would like to thank the community in advance for their cooperation during the changed conditions and ask that everyone observes the safety signs. Part one of the works will take approximately six weeks to complete and a traffic management plan will be in place. “We are fortunate to have some fantastic beaches around the bay, particularly at Clifton Springs, and it’s great to get them looking their best in time for summer,” Mr Koch said.

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Dear Editor, I would like to take the opportunity to congratulate Rose Hodge on her recent mayoral appointment. I would also like to remind Rose that her recent reelection to council was in large part because of her commitment and support of the council decision to not develop Spring Creek. I hope that both she and the other members of council at the time, namely Brian McKiterick and Libby Coker recall Roseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s impassioned and at times heart wrenching speech she made in support of the communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s position on growth in Spring Creek. It is also important to remind other councillors that the ward system is designed to better reflect local issues in their communities. I therefore ask them to support the Torquay communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s clearly stated position to not develop Spring Creek. After all, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what their communities would expect of them. Rodney Foord Torquay

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Looks like we have another master plan coming our way as the Great Ocean Road Coast Committee (GORCC) get stuck into the second stage of consultation giving us all opportunities to participate in their vision for the Erskine River precinct. Presumably the usual focus group will be called upon for their wish list which will no doubt include yet another skate park. It seems a bit unfair to be constantly invoking the pupils of the Lorne School to give their opinions on what is to be perpetrated by GORCC. After all, they do need time to focus on their scholastic pursuits as well. Another update from GORCC concerns the Swing Bridge. To re-read a time line advertised by them over the last month or two is interesting. On September 5, GORCC blithely announced in their works update that work on the Swing Bridge would commence in two weeks time and be completed by the end of November. Great, you would think, this would have the bridge re-opened well before Christmas.

On September 18, another works update was posted announcing that works were to commence with demolition on September 30, and a completion date, as before, of November 30. Again, good news, everything at this stage was still on track. However, after these two positive announcements, things go decidedly pear-shaped in the works update of September 25. Apparently, by September 25, the project is taking longer than anticipated and is to be re-scheduled. The inference is that the shire is to blame, at least according to GORCC, because detailed drawings are required by the Surf Coast Shire as part of their planning process. Goodness me, who would have thought! The 12 weeks completion period advised by the contractor cannot commence until the planning permit has been received. So, no detailed drawings, no planning permit and then oh, no! they expect us to get a demolition permit as well before we commence. GORCC appears to have been utterly unaware of the need for permits of any kind and yet they have issued tender documents and accepted a price to do these works all without the contractor seeing the detailed drawings as required by the local authority prior to issuing a planning permit. How on earth do these people get away with this level of incompetence? How could the tenderers arrive at a price without these drawings? To quote the catchphrase of an old cartoon character, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Oh Magoo, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve done it again!â&#x20AC;? I do hope that they know they are required to have a building permit before they start. Doug Williams Via email

respect and dignity at the Torquay library. Perhaps you might examine your own approach, I find if you treat the world with respect, in return it treats you well too. Florence Evans Torquay

Boxing on at the library Dear Editor, In reply to the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Library wishesâ&#x20AC;? (Letters, October 31). Life is strange isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t it? You stand in the middle of a library and go â&#x20AC;&#x201C; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Aaaaagghhhhâ&#x20AC;? and everyone shushes at you. But you do the same thing on an airplane, everyone joins in. Anne Box Torquay

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Wishing well at the library Dear Editor, In response to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Library wishesâ&#x20AC;? from Laura (Letters, October 31). I am 91 years old and I can be a bit of a nuisance, rather like your son. Like you, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m a member of the library. I am a little deaf so I might talk loudly, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m slow so I can block the doorways and the aisles, I read way too many books so I always have books on order. It can take me quite some time to complete my business. But unlike you I have only been treated with

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Bike Safe summer campaign launches LOCAL community group Bike Safe has launched its summer campaign with a roadside billboard to be installed at key locations around the region. With the support of the City of Greater Geelong (COGG) and Victoria Police, the billboard reminds road users to share the road and “pass with care”. “Summer is the busiest time of the year on our roads for both motorists and cyclists,” said Bike Safe president Barton van Laar. “With more people on the road, including visitors who are not used to our roads, the risk of incidents between cyclists and motorists increases. I hope our new billboard will remind motorists and cyclists to give space and show courtesy to all road users.” COGG acting mayor Bruce Harwood said the billboard was communicating a simple but important message.

“The city is proud to support Bike Safe in their efforts to create more awareness around cycling safety. Cycling is a healthy and environmentallyfriendly way to get around, not to mention a great way to see the sights of our region. Council is always looking at ways we can encourage more people to try out cycling, and we recognise that feeling safe on the roads is an important factor in whether or not people choose to ride. “This billboard is a great way to remind motorists and cyclists to stay focussed at all times on the road and be aware of who is around you. If everyone pays heed I am certain we can have a fantastic summer free from any serious cycling accidents.” Bike Safe Share the Road stickers are available from City of Greater Geelong customer service centres. Visit bikesafe.com.au for more information.

Acting Geelong mayor Bruce Harwood and senior sergeant Shane Madigan with the Bike Safe’s roadside billboard in the background. Photo: MICHAEL CHAMBERS

RACV ride takes in Ocean Road and Otways BY HAMISH BROOKS

Cyclists approach the famous hairpin bend on the Great Ocean Road near Lorne.

WHILE the RACV Great Victorian Bike Ride goes for nine days, a three day option is available for those wanting a shorter event closer to home. The last three days of the 30th anniversary event are branded the RACV Great Vic Getaway and will take in the Otways and Great Ocean Road. Bicycle Network chief executive officer Craig Richards said while most choose the nine day ride,

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Otway National Park and a ride along the Great Ocean Road past Lorne. The RACV Great Victorian Bike Ride starts in Mount Gambier on November 23 with overnight stops planned for: Nelson (23rd), Portland (24th), Port Fairy (25th), Port Campbell (2 nights 26th and 27th), Gellibrand (28th), Birregurra (29th) and Torquay (30th) and with a finish in Geelong. For those who after a taste of the event, the One Day RACV Great Vic Community Ride from Torquay to Geelong on December 1 offers it.

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The coast’s hairy, happy Halloween BY TIFFANY PILCHER THE spookiest and scariest characters from all over the Surf Coast and Bellarine came out from the dark to celebrate a terrifically terrifying Halloween on Thursday. Creepy creatures big and small came out in force for the massive Willow Star Halloween party in Torquay on Thursday afternoon. A gruesome group of 50 children dressed up as skeletons, pirates, witches, vampires and more and enjoyed piñatas, face painting, games and live entertainment by Willow Star’s Brooke Leal. With tricks and treats around every corner, Ms Leal

said she is looking forward to planning the next party already. Ocean Grove Primary School students were haunting the halls on the most frightening night of the year at their annual art show and Halloween parade. Visual arts teacher Robyn Jones said this is the eighth year the school has celebrated the occasion with an art show and it’s getting bigger each year. “It’s a fun night for the kids as you can see from all the smiles and their parents love helping them dress up and all coming together too.” Hundreds of student’s work was on display for the show and the school band took to the stage while everyone paraded their hair-raising costumes.

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Drysdale residents (L-R) Kia, Marlies and Mel came to Leura Park Estate to enjoy the sun.

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It’s the Toast with the most BY JAMES TAYLOR HUNDREDS of people raised their glasses over the weekend as they enjoyed the best of the Geelong region’s wine and food. Toast to the Coast, which marked its 12th anniversary this year, took place in 19 wineries along the Bellarine, the Surf Coast and the Moorabool Valley. Acting City of Greater Geelong mayor Bruce Harwood officially opened the festival at Leura Park Estate on Saturday with a bottle of the Bellbrae Estate assistant winemaker Marcus Trinchini pours a tasting of his winery’s 2012 “Boobs” Chardonnay. winery’s award winning Vintage Grand Sparkling

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Blanc de Blanc. Organisers said the two-day event drew huge crows and was expected to be the biggest Toast to date. Organised by the Geelong Winegrowers Association, Toast to the Coast showcases Geelong’s premium cool climate wines and local produce. Over its 12 years, the festival has grown to become a signature event on the Victorian tourism calendar. The festival has consistently gained momentum since moving to its multi-venue format and had more than 30 wineries participating.

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High fives for Happy Feet Fitness BY ALI DEANE A PROGRAM that has been teaching children how to be fit and healthy is creating positive waves around the country and has just landed at Surf Coast schools. Happy Feet Fitness, a fun, interactive and entertaining series of classes has been embraced by children across Geelong and the Surf Coast and last month the new Healthy Heart school program was launched. Director Donna McColl was also just announced as the Telstra Business Woman of the Year award for her home state of Western Australia. Ms McColl launched Happy Feet Fitness in WA in 2008 to inspire and motivate young children. It combines more than 100 original songs with choreography, costumes and magic tricks into an educational fitness program. Ms McColl wants to make a difference in young children’s health and wellbeing and hopes to turn Australia’s obesity statistics around. Just over a year ago Happy Feet Fitness arrived in Victoria, and according to manager Andrea Rayner the feedback so far has been amazing.

“We started with three instructors, and today we have 11 in Geelong, Surf Coast, Ballarat and Melbourne. “We include magic, music, dance, and teach healthy messages in a fun way. “We’ve had amazing feedback, particularly on food types, with parents telling us their children are eating more veggies and fruit. “Our goal is for all Happy Feet Fitness children to leave the class feeling proud of themselves and their achievements. “We pride ourselves on delivering educational content, creative movement and social development skills that will last a lifetime. “We have just finished the two following incursions Multiculture and Healthy Body for kindergarten and preps. And next year we’ll be taking the program into more early learning centres and schools in Geelong and the Surf Coast. “We are extremely proud of Donna winning the Telstra Business of the Year award. It is wonderful recognition for creating such an outstanding program that we have such joy teaching weekly.” Keep an eye out for the Happy Feet Fitness crew at your kinder or school.

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Coastal guardians celebrate the year BY JAMES TAYLOR YEAR 9 students from four schools in the Geelong region joined special guests at a coastal forum in Torquay last week to celebrate a year of coastal conservation achievements. About 90 students from Lorne Aireys P-12 College, Geelong Lutheran College, Surf Coast Secondary College and Northern Bay College attended the forum, held each year as part of the Great Ocean Road Coast Committee (GORCC) Coast Guardians program. GORCC community liaison manager Jane Rowlands said the forum celebrated the significant contribution the students had made over the past Phil Armato shows a wobbegong shark jaw to Lorne year to the local coastal environment. P-12 College student James Wainwright.

This year’s guest speakers and special guests included: • Wathaurung elder Bryon Powell • Phil Armato, manager of marine and freshwater discovery centre for Fisheries Victoria • Dr Kate Charlton-Robb, founding director and principal researcher at the Australian Marine Mammal Conservation Foundation. The GORCC Coast Guardians program sees four schools take ownership of the rehabilitation and conservation of four sites. “This is a long term program where students, mainly year 9s, look after a specific site between Torquay and Lorne over five years,” Ms Rowlands said. “The Coast Guardians program aims to relate work undertaken on the ground to the school

curriculum, linking to subjects such as science, outdoor education and community volunteering.” Last week’s forum was designed to increase and extend understanding on topics students have covered over the past 12 months, including Aboriginal culture, coastal animals and plants and threats to and management of, the natural coastal environment. “We hope that these Coast Guardians will now graduate to become ongoing ambassadors for our beautiful and fragile coast,” Ms Rowlands said. Students received thankyou gift packs donated by Quiksilver and spot prizes donated by other local businesses. For more information on the Coast Guardians program, head to gorcc.com.au.

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Water restrictions reintroduced early to three coastal towns BY JAMES TAYLOR STAGE two water restrictions have been reintroduced in Apollo Bay, Skenes Creek and Marengo ahead of summer. Restrictions began on Sunday and will apply until April 26 next year. Although local water storages are above 90 per cent, Barwon Water says the restrictions will ensure the limited capacity of the Marengo basin copes with the summer influx of holidaymakers. The new Apollo Bay water storage is on track for completion in 2014. Barwon Water expects this period of restriction to be the last time summer restrictions were enforced in the three coastal towns. Under stage two restrictions, lawn watering is prohibited, but residents can water new drought resistant turf or warm season grasses for 28 days after lodging an exemption request. Gardens can be watered with a handheld hose fitted with a trigger nozzle, watering can or bucket at any time, on any day.

Watering systems are permitted between 6-8am and 6-8pm on alternate days. Water may not be used to clean driveways, paths, timber decking, concrete, other paved areas, windows or building façades except in cases of emergency or where a safety hazard exists. A high-pressure water cleaner may be used for construction or renovation works. Fountains and water features may not be filled or topped-up, but can operate if they recirculate water. Vehicles can be cleaned at home using a handheld hose, high pressure hose, watering can or bucket filled directly from a tap. Public and commercial lawns may not be watered at any time, but public and commercial gardens may be watered at any time on any day using a hand-held hose fitted with a trigger nozzle, a watering can, or a bucket. The water authority thanked its customers in Apollo Bay, Skenes Creek and Marengo for their continued co-operation. Head to barwonwater.vic.gov.au/residential/ restrictions/stage-2 for more information.

Forest and park tracks reopen for visitors BY JAMES TAYLOR HUNDREDS of forest and park tracks and roads across Victoria reopened last week, just in time for the Melbourne Cup weekend. Recreation tracks around Forrest are among those now open for visitors after the winter weather. Department of Environment and Primary Industries (DEPI) statewide roading and bridges planning manager Tony Dowler said roads and tracks were closed temporarily to protect them from damage during the wetter months every year as part of DEPI and Parks Victoria’s seasonal road closure program. “These roads and tracks were closed over winter and spring for public safety and to protect track surfaces as well as water quality and the forest environment. “While most of the closed roads and tracks which we are re-opening are part of the regular seasonal closures, there are also some being opened following the completion of repairs to damage caused by storms and flooding. “Some roads may remain closed because of ongoing works following last year’s bushfires.” Parks Victoria general manager of regional services Chris Rose said many

of the state’s parks and forests had been affected by significant rainfall and wind damage in recent weeks, and urged drivers to take care. “Some tracks around the state will remain closed a little longer as they dry out. “While we have made every effort to ensure visitors have access for the opening weekend, drivers need to be prepared to come across fallen trees and other debris in some places. “DEPI and Parks Victoria thank the many Four Wheel Drive Victoria volunteers who put in hundreds of hours of work to assist with the maintenance and promotion of seasonal road closures for the ongoing protection of Victoria’s parks and forests. “It’s great to see volunteers so committed to working in partnership for the betterment of Victoria’s natural spaces.” Visitors are encouraged to obtain the most up-to-date information on access into forest and park areas before they travel. For more information about road closures and changes of conditions, head to parkweb.vic.gov.au, or check the public access map on the DEPI website at depi.vic.gov.au/forestryand-land-use/visiting-parks-andforests for any prolonged closures.

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Healthy habits can start with a Walk to School BY JAMES TAYLOR FAMILIES have been invited to sign up for this year’s Walk to School campaign, when primary school kids across the state will walk to and from school every day during November. This annual event is led by the Victorian Health Promotion Foundation (VicHealth) and aims to get more Victorian families active. A free Walk to School app is now available for Apple and Android devices to help families keep track of how far and how often children have walked. VicHealth chief executive officer Jerril Rechter said the children who take part will build healthy habits and relationships for life. “The majority of children in Victoria do not walk to school every day and with childhood obesity on the rise, we need to turn this trend around. “Parents tell us that time constraints, concern about traffic, road safety, stranger danger and their child’s road sense all get in the way of kids walking to and from school. “The good news is that once parents make the decision to walk with their children, they tend to realise that these fears are unwarranted and walking can be a wonderful activity. “Last year around 11,500 primary school children walked more than 240,000 kilometres – that’s six times around the circumference of the Earth. “This year we hope it will be even bigger.” Polwarth MP Terry Mulder said Walk to School raised awareness of the need for children to make walking part of their daily routine to improve fitness, friendships, the environment and their confidence. “I would like to see as many children as possible across my electorate participate in this campaign.” Children who register to take part in VicHealth’s Walk to School have the opportunity to win fantastic prizes, and corporate sponsor Cotton On Kids has come on board this year to offer discounts at their Victorian stores. For more information, head to walktoschool.vic.gov.au.

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ANZAC centenary funding has increased BY JAMES TAYLOR FUNDING for local events honouring the 100th anniversary of ANZAC Day has been lifted to $125,000. Eligible events include traditional dawn services and marches of veterans, reenactments of recruiting marches, school-based education programs, refurbishing of memorials and honour boards, and the establishment of new places of commemoration and reflection. Corangamite federal MP Sarah Henderson announced the increase to the ANZAC centenary Local Grants program last week. “The centenary of ANZAC will be the most significant national period of commemoration in our nation’s history, and the ANZAC centenary Local Grants program is an integral part of the Coalition government’s commitment to local commemorations in Corangamite. “The Coalition government has increased funding available for Corangamite by $25,000, ensuring that the local community will have up to $125,000 available to commemorate the centenary of ANZAC.” She said the increase would ensure that community-based events were at the heart of Australia’s commemorative activities. “It is important that our community works together to ensure that we pay appropriate tribute to those locals who answered the call to serve their nation, along with many who made the ultimate sacrifice in defence of our values and beliefs.” The ANZAC centenary Community Grants Committee for Corangamite will assess applications

The federal government is providing funding for groups in Corangamite to help mark the ANZAC centenary next year. Photo: PETER MARSHALL

for funding and make recommendations to Ms Henderson about projects to be submitted to the Department of Veterans’ Affairs for consideration. The closing date to receive funding applications has been extended, and applications must be received by the Department of Veterans Affairs no later than May 30, 2014. Ms Henderson said she would ask the committee to do everything it could to ensure that the allocated

funding was shared between as many groups and commemorative events as possible. “I look forward to working with the community to deliver commemorations that will honour our nation’s centenary of service, and mark the nationdefining events of the centenary of ANZAC in ways that we can all be proud of.” Head to anzaccentenary.gov.au/grants for more information.

Karingal welcomes funding for Kommercial KARINGAL board and management expressed delight with a state government funding announcement for the construction of a new Kommercial facility that will offer a range of employment opportunities including jobs for people with a disability. The state government, through the Geelong Advancement Fund, is contributing $650,000 and the Karingal board, earlier this year, agreed to inject $4 million funding into the project. Karingal chief executive officer Daryl Starkey said the facility will be a fit-for-purpose building, designed to be completely accessible, where staff and supported employees will be proud to work.

“Karingal’s mission is to support and foster a fully inclusive community where people with a disability live the life they choose. “This new facility ticks all those boxes for us. “Currently Kommercial employs 40 staff and 120 supported employees. This facility will offer opportunities to employ more people with a disability to do valued work across of range of industries and tasks. Kommercial can now employ more people with a disability following the lifting of capped places by the government for Australian disability enterprises.” “Karingal is committed to providing opportunities for people with a disability and to enrich their lives

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Minister to simplify planning process BY DEAN WEBSTER MINISTER for Planning Matthew Guy has introduced more changes to the state’s Planning and Environment Act with the recent approval of state planning amendment VC102. The amendment implements the second group of legislative changes passed by Parliament in February this year through the approval of the Planning and Environment (General) Bill. This recent amendment follows the Coalition’s election commitment to reform, update and improve the state’s planning system. One of the key reforms is the introduction of a streamlined planning scheme amendment process. A new category of planning scheme amendments will remove red tape, cost, time and better direct resources to help councils and the government to make streamlined decisions. Mr Guy said planning should be about commonsense thinking. “About one third of planning scheme amendments involve a straightforward, technical amendment, correction or minor update and councils should be able to make these minor amendments quickly and simply,” Mr Guy said. Both Surf Coast Shire and City of Greater Geelong Council officers will review the recent changes to the planning scheme and report back to council on their implications. A copy of the act can be downloaded at legislation.vic.gov.au.

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Talk to the experts PLANNING for a funeral is an important step in retirement planning. More and more Australians are making their own funeral plans, but as consumers we don’t have a good understanding of the funeral products we are buying according to an ASIC research report. ASIC released a report last year that shows most of us settle with the first product we find, trying to avoid being a burden on others. The report found consumers are less likely to pick the best product for their circumstances or take value for money and long term costs into account. Local funeral company Tuckers Funeral and Bereavement Service helps find the right information. Alyson and Michele from Tuckers are educating

the Geelong community by showing all the funeral planning options available in Australia. “When planning ahead, it is important to find the best option suited to your needs. “There are many options and gaining the right information can save money or prevent an expensive mistake. “We provide a range of different funeral plan options, including the facility to preplan without a financial commitment,” Alyson said. “Planning ahead can help to ease the emotional and financial burdens otherwise left to family.” Community talks are being held throughout the Geelong Region in November, to find out more contact Tuckers on 5221 4788. Obligation free appointments are also available.

Alyson and Michele from Tuckers are educating the Geelong community by showing all the funeral planning options available in Australia.

Fit Club in Mount Duneed hits Torquay BY ALI DEANE

Andrew Burchell and Renee Willmott are behind the new fun, free community fitness group – Fit Club, in Mount Duneed.

A MOVEMENT that started up on Santa Monica beach in California is making its way across the world, and has landed at Mount Duneed. Fit Club is a free fitness group that aims to increase health and fitness, as well as building a sense of community and culture. Fit Club Torquay was launched one month ago by sports kinesiologist Andrew Burchell and fitness coach Renee Willmott. The pair has been leading two variety-filled workouts per week in their Mount Duneed gym and outdoors. According to Mr Burchell, Fit Club

participants can train as gently or push as hard as they want. “We cater to level 10, and we tailor exercises to your ability. We mix it up, with training in the gym and outside. “Fit Club can be any healthy lifestyle activity; we play a variety of active games, boxing, running drills, core exercises, weights, instability training, combination training and stretching. “We cater to all, we like to keep the group involvement going and include a lot of variety to the sessions. “We just want to get the message out on healthy, active living, and that’s why we wanted to provide free community fitness.” Whether you are a first time

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Join the Month of Action to stop violence against women BY JAMES TAYLOR A MONTH of events and activities to help stop violence against women has begun across the Geelong region. The G21 Month of Action was launched on October 25 with the Reclaim the Night: Women Speak Out event at Market Square, and associated activities will continue until November 25. The month includes a wide range of events such as walks, a high tea, a violence prevention

forum, a mother-daughter pamper session, a play (and panel session), a twilight planting along the Barwon River, a river walk, a Zonta Club dinner with guest speaker, and breakfasts – including the White Ribbon Day Breakfast at Simonds Stadium. The Month of Action is organised by a range of individuals and organisations committed to stopping violence against women in the region. G21 chief executive officer Elaine Carbines said it was appalling that a woman was killed almost

every week by a partner or ex-partner. “In 2011-12 for every 100,000 people in the Barwon south west region, there were 865 reports of family violence to authorities. That’s a significant increase from the 569 reports in 2008-09 and is very concerning when you realise family violence largely focuses on women. “The G21 region sees examples of violence against women regularly, and in so many forms. “Domestic violence, sexual assault and rape,

workplace harassment, intimate homicide and stalking, to mention a few. “The international battle to stamp out violence against women, no matter what type of violence, can only be won if every community tackles the problem in its own backyard.” For more information about the Month of Action, head to monthofaction.com.au or G21.com.au/ freedom-from-violence, search for G21 Month of Action on Facebook or follow @G21MOA on Twitter.

Law bikes ridden in throughout Lorne LORNE police have welcomed the addition of two mountain bikes to their fleet of vehicles. Senior constable Russell Harrup said Lorne police would like to acknowledge both Lorne Lions Club, and the Lorne Community and Hospital Auxiliary – opportunity shop – for donating the bikes, which will be used for bike patrols in Lorne. “These bikes will complement the two bikes already being utilised by police within the Surf Coast. We’ve welcomed the opportunity to form partnerships with these two community organisations both of whom play very significant behindthe-scenes roles within Lorne. “Speaking with these groups has given us a greater appreciation of the level of funding and resources that they contribute to the Lorne community

year in, year out, and have done so for decades.” Senior constable Harrup said the bikes will be utilised year round, but in particular during peak periods over schoolies week, summer and Easter holidays. “We believe that regular bike patrols will benefit Lorne on a number of levels.” These included an increase in community contact and engagement; a decrease in road accidents and road trauma due to an increased ability to enforce road safety during peak traffic periods; an increased search and rescue capability; a decrease in assaults and anti-social behaviour in and around foreshores, public spaces, and caravan parks; and, an increase in visible police presence.

(L-R) Lorne Community and Hospital Auxiliary representative Heather Rice, Stephen Hishon from the Lorne Lions Club, leading senior constable Colin Paton and senior constable Russell Harrup with the new bikes. Photo: WARWICK TUCKER

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Port Phillip boaters warned about reckless behaviour

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TRANSPORT Safety Victoria (TSV) has warned boaters who flout the law by anchoring in shipping channels or fairways that they will be pursued and may face on the spot fines of $289. Between September 21 and October 21, TSV received reports of a dozen instances of recreational boats anchoring in shipping lanes in Port Phillip Bay. Alarmingly, three of the incidents occurred within a 24-hour period. TSV spokesperson Paul Corkill said this dangerous behaviour has seen a concerning start to the boating season. “Anchoring in shipping channels is downright reckless and dangerous – for yourself, your passengers and for the safe passage of the ship. “Boaters should take a safety first approach to prevent a day on the water ending in tragedy.” Anchoring in a channel that is marked with beacons or buoys is illegal. TSV maritime safety officers, including water police, will be targeting boaters who chose to flout this important navigation law and where applicable issue on the spot fines of $289. “By operating close to ships, you are also putting your life at risk,” Mr Corkill said. “It is very fortunate that the recent incidents did not result in any injuries or fatalities. For your own safety, steer clear of ships and do not anchor in shipping channels or fairways.” Boaters are reminded that: • in shipping channels marked with beacons or buoys, no anchoring is allowed • in the Transit Only Zone in the north of Port Phillip Bay, no anchoring, drifting or fishing is allowed • in the high shipping hazard zone in Port Phillip Bay – from Hovell Pile in the south of the bay to the Transit Only Zone – anchoring, fishing and drifting is strongly discouraged. For more information, head to transportsafety. vic.gov.au.

THE Torquay Sailing Club is starting the formal sailing season this weekend with a come and try session on November 10.

The grand season opening will be at Fishermans Beach at noon, followed by the free session until 2pm. This is a great opportunity to come and have a go at sailing.

The Torquay Sailing Club starts its youth sailing programs later this month.

Members will be on hand to take people out on the easy and safe sailing school Hobie Wave catamarans. Series one of the youth sailing program begins a week later on November 17 and runs until January 19, followed by series two from February 2 to March 23. It is divided into three categories: junior squad (for children aged 7-11), youth squad (aged 10-15) and youth racing squad (aged 12 and above). Adults who would like a more comprehensive lesson have been invited to a training day on November 23 to cover the fundamentals of catamaran sailing. Private lessons will also be available. Boat owners can conveniently store their boats at the club. All gear is for hire – catamarans, SUPs and sea kayaks – and although safety is taken very seriously, the atmosphere is laid back and definitely child friendly. For $450, people can obtain a gold pass and use a Hobie Wave catamaran anytime they like, weather permitting (except when sailing courses are being conducted). This is a great proposition as opposed to the costs of owning a boat, and is available to all family and senior club members. Anyone interested in sailing should drop in at the club, phone Chris Hordern on 0418 543220 or head to torquaysailingclub.org.au. Other local clubs participating in Discover Sailing Day events on November 17 include the Indented Head Yacht Club and the Portarlington Sailing Club. For more information, head to discoversailing.org.au. Discover Sailing Day allows people of all ages, who may never have sailed before, to participate in water sailing activities. Families will enjoy activities including supervised sails with an experienced sailor, safety boat rides, club tours and various on-land games.

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Drinking from the trough to save the river BY DEAN WEBSTER A WATER licence fee reduction for farmers is designed to have a flow-on effect in the health of local waterways. Minister for Water Peter Walsh announced last week that water licence fees have been reduced by up to $2,100 for farmers who fence off Crown land along rivers in partnership with their local Catchment Management Authority (CMA). Mr Walsh said farmers who apply for a new take and use licence for stock water will now be reimbursed for their application fee, have their annual fee waived for three years and will be given a longer licence period. “The Victorian Coalition government is partnering with landholders to improve the health of waterways by managing stock access, but the fee for a take and use licence was preventing some farmers from participating,” Mr Walsh said. “We are encouraging farmers to fence off river frontages on their property to manage livestock

access to the water, which will improve the water quality and river health. “However, this means the stock can no longer access the river water for drinking and an alternative water source must be provided, which requires a take and use licence. “Reducing the cost of obtaining this licence will encourage more farmers with Crown frontages to sign up to works like fencing, revegetation and offstream stock watering. “This not only saves farmers money, but also improves river health. The livestock will also have access to better quality water by using a trough rather than drinking straight from the river.” Mr Walsh said CMAs would pay the cost of the initial application fee back to landholders, while annual fees would be waived for three years by rural water corporations and most licences would be renewed every 15 years rather than the 1-5 years previously adopted by most water corporations. These changes will apply from November 1

and apply to eligible landholders applying for a new licence. Farmers are advised to speak to their local CMA for more information.

A catchment area on a Bellbrae farm fenced off and revegetated under a CMA supported project.

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A free defibrillator training session was held in Barwon Heads recently.

AROUND 20 Barwon Heads community group members attended a free defibrillator training session held by Tom Mitchell from St John Ambulance recently. The Barwon Heads Community Bank has provided defibrillators to the Barwon Heads Cricket Club as well as the Barwon Heads Community Hall. Due to the wide range of people using these facilities, an offer was sent to the various community groups to provide training in the use of the new life saving machines. Representatives from the cricket and soccer clubs as well as the community hall and the Barwon Heads Community bank branch participated in the training.

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New committee established in Wye COLAC Otway Shire will establish a new committee of management for Harrington Memorial Park in Wye River. Harrington Park is a one hectare parcel of public land owned by council, providing parkland for local communities, and is currently being upgraded with pathways, landscaping and a barbeque area. Over the years the community has worked with council to undertake improvements and manage the park, however, more relevant governance was sought by the community to provide long term management and

control of the reserve. Council decided at its October meeting to establish a special committee of council to run the park. “The committee will have responsibility to do everything it feels necessary and proper for the upkeep and improvement of the reserve it manages, including any relevant developments or other improvements on that reserve,” mayor Lyn Russell said. “A committee of this kind will provide direct community ownership of the facilities at Harrington Memorial Park.”

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GIFTED GI IFT FTED E Torquay Torquuayy aartist r ist Bronwy rt Bronwyn yn Raze Razem z m ha hhass ta ake kenn out out a top prize ou priz i e at a the state’ss most prestigious taken Indigenous arts award over the weekend. Ms Razem was announced as the winner of the Victorian Indigenous Art Awards’ University of Ballarat Acquisitive Award in a ceremony at the Art Gallery of Ballarat on Saturday. The coveted award comes with a $5,000 cash prize and recognises the most outstanding work reflecting Victoria’s Western District. Razem’s winning work, a traditionally woven eel trap made of New Zealand flax and emu feathers, will be on display at the gallery along with other finalist’s and winner’s work until December 8. Razem, from the Gunditjmara/Kirrae Whurrong clan from western Victoria, said she was thrilled to have been recognised after being shortlisted in the awards for the third time. “There is such a wide range of good artists and it’s a very professional field each year. “I kind of had a feeling I might win this one this

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k from my m paintings paintinng to my “All of myy work, wove v n pieces ppiiecess stems from my fam a ily.” woven family.” Razzem has an eell trap ap on display d di Ms Razem in C nberra Ca r ’s National Nat a io ionaal Museum Muse Mu seum m and and n another anot Canberra’s three already in the Art Gallery of Ballarat. Minister for the Arts Heidi Victoria, who was at the awards presentation, said the awards are aimed to build the profile of south east Australian Indigenous art and Victoria’s Indigenous artists. Ms Victoria congratulated all winners and finalists and said it’s now the public’s turn to be the judge for the Arts Victoria People’s Choice Award, worth $2,500. “This year’s finalist works celebrate the incredible depth and diversity of Victoria’s Indigenous arts sector and they feature in a stunning exhibition at the Art Gallery of Ballarat. I encourage everyone to visit the exhibition either in person or online via the Arts Victoria website and cast their vote for their favourite,” she said. Head to arts.vic.gov.au/peopleschoice to view the online gallery and vote for the Arts Victoria People’s Choice Award.

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A+E news in brief Artists unite for Young tribute night SIX solo artists and two local bands will unite in the spirit of rock â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; roll to pay homage to one of the greats at the Neil Young tribute night this Saturday at Barwon Heads Hotel. If itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been too long since youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve heard â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rockinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; in the Free Worldâ&#x20AC;?, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cinnamon Girlâ&#x20AC;?, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heart of Goldâ&#x20AC;? or â&#x20AC;&#x153;Down By The Riverâ&#x20AC;? live, then donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t muck around. Doors open at 9pm, so get in early to catch sets by Roy Green, Mark Skelton, Rousa, Red C. Whyte, Tristen Bird, Brandon Davey, the Dave Fazza Band and Surfusion. Entry $10 at the door.

Play reading for interested actors ANGLESEA Performing Arts theatre group is preparing for their 2014 play Kafkaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Metamorphosis an Adaptation, to be directed by Iris Walshe-Howling. There will be a play reading and information night on November 12 for interested actors, musicians (string), designers and technical crew. Head to the Anglesea Hall at 7.30pm. For more phone Iris on 0427 052 838.

Get wild and drum to the groove EACH month the gang at Wild Moves bring international artists to the Surf Coast. This monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Universal Grooves program will see Appiah Annan and Asanti dance theatre teach afternoon workshops in drumming, dancing and acrobatics followed by Power and Passion from Africa. The workshops will run from 1-4pm at Bellbrae Hall. For more details call Jacqui Dreessens 0409 025 062.

Secrets shared in authors talk BUDDING writers will be treated to insights into the tough publishing world thanks to local childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s author Heather Gallagher. The mind behind the 2013 hit Ferret on the Loose, Gallagher will share secrets to her publishing success, after more than 10 years of publisherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rejections. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rejection is part of the process for any writer and the truth is it always hurts â&#x20AC;&#x201C; but you need to develop a thick skin if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to succeed.â&#x20AC;? Ms Gallagher has a second book due out next year. Her talk at Ocean Grove library on November 12; to book phone 5272 6010.

BY TIFFANY PILCHER FRESH from a massive headline tour across the US, Europe and the UK, Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hottest indie pop darlings San Cisco are gearing up for the Queenscliff Music Festival this month. The quartet has won the hearts of music fans across the globe with their catchy, garage pop hits including â&#x20AC;&#x153;Awkwardâ&#x20AC;?, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Wild Thingsâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fred Astaireâ&#x20AC;?. All four members are between 19 and 21 and with three ARIA award nominations, an Unearthed J Award nomination, and three Triple J Hottest 100 songs the group is famous for their talent which extends far beyond their years. Guitarist, keyboardist and vocalist Josh Biondillo said now the band has touched down from the whirlwind tour, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking forward to getting stuck into writing again. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all systems go now, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been listening to a lot of Brian Burtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (Danger Mouse) work as a producer and that seems to be seeping into what Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m writing at the moment a little bit. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He has some really interesting sounds and for me a song will just start with a sound and grow from there.â&#x20AC;? San Cisco are the only Australian band signed to boutique US label Fat Possum records alongside some of the industryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s biggest players including The Black Keys, Spiritualised and Dinosaur Jr. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was really cool when that happened,â&#x20AC;?

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The Foreigner final shows BY ALI DEANE JUST three shows remain of Torquay Theatre Troupe’s hilarious production The Foreigner by Larry Shue and directed by Gay Bell. Michael Baker, Maryanne Doolan, Fred Preston and Stuart Errey are joined by Declan Hodge, Glen Barton and new troupe member Ivana HudjecOrlovic to bring audiences the devilishly funny play set in a Georgian fishing lodge. The extremely shy Charlie Baker has reluctantly followed his friend “Froggy” Le Sueur on a fishing trip in America, but when he discovers they won’t be staying in the lodge alone, he panics, so the pair tells the lodge owner Charlie’s from an exotic country and doesn’t speak a word of English; to remove the pressure of having to make conversation. Safe in the knowledge they won’t be understood,

the other guests discuss their devious plots and dirty secrets in his presence. While initially resenting the situation, Charlie gradually begins to see the opportunity it presents for him to reinvent himself, to expose the villains – and to toy with them a little. “While it is a fantastically funny play, there are no shallow characters,” according to Kristel Rae Barton, who witnessed the final dress rehearsal last week. The dialogue is perfectly timed for both drama and a hearty laugh and the whole show is presented on a wonderfully detailed 1980s-style log cabin set.” The Foreigner is tonight at the Torquay Senior Citizens’ Hall, 16 Price Street, Torquay, Friday night and Saturday night. Start at 8pm. Tickets are available from Surf Sight Optical, Gilbert Street, Torquay or phone Marie on 5261 9035. Adults $20, Concession $15.

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Oh, lardy, nothing left but the oink FRENCH Emperor Napoleon III offered a prize to anyone who could make a satisfactory alternative for butter, suitable for use by his army. His chemists got to work and eventually the production process was refined sufficiently to produce margarine. It was white in colour and when introduced into the American market, the manufacturers provided a yellow dye which was mixed with the margarine to make it look like butter. The production of margarine is an industrial process. Cows produce milk after eating grass. The milk is separated and churned. The result is butter. Which product do you think has more health benefits? I was interested to watch Catalyst last week which investigated the link between dietary fat and cholesterol in heart disease. They interviewed several cardiac specialists in the US, most of whom concluded it’s a misconception that saturated fat and cholesterol are the demons in the diet. They went on to explore what led us to believe saturated fat and cholesterol caused heart disease and reveal why, in their opinion, it’s the biggest myth in medical history. This fear of fat has resulted in us consuming dreadful trans fats and too many refined carbohydrates. Without doubt we are facing an obesity and diabetes epidemic. Another of my food heroes is Rodney Dunn who runs the Agrarian Kitchen outside of Hobart. I have mentioned this wonderful cooking school before which offers an array of courses designed to give people the ability to grow their own food and be discerning in their food choices. The last class I attended was called “the whole hog” where we utilised all the cuts from a Wessex pig and cooked 16 individual dishes with nothing remaining but the oink. One of the recipes was a lardy cake. You may think a cake made with lard would be “heavy”. In actual fact, this traditional English loaf is light and full of fruit. It reminds me of Italian panettone and is delicious served with tea.

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Eureka! Another book event for Punk’s not dead the surf coast G R A P E V I N E BROUGHT TO YOU BY

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AS I listen to the final strains of “Anarchy in the UK” dying away with Johnny Rotten angrily spitting out the words “Anarchist, get p*&$#ed, destrooooyyyyyaarrgh”… just to get my head “in the zone” so to speak, I started asking myself “What is punk and anarchy all about?” Some may just think of punk as a fashion like mohawks, tartan pants, kicker boots, lots of leather, I’m sure you get the drift. Then there are those that relate it to music. The Sex Pistols, obviously, are the first that springs to mind. Then there are the whole political connotations and philosophies, but this column is supposed to be about wine, so I’ll get back on track. But before I do, I guess when I think of punk, it’s more of a feeling, an attitude, an energy if you will and sometimes a burst of creativity to break down conformity and destroy the status quo. Out of the carnage comes a new perspective. Sometimes, we all need to push the parameters, like the recently departed Lou Reed sings, “take a walk on the wild side”, he too was a punk. So too, in wine, there’s many a winemaker prepared to take on “the system” and shove their index finger in the face of traditional winemaking expectations, and so, ladies and gentlemen, I introduce to you Doug Neal, winemaker for the Paradise IV label in the Moorabool Valley, part of the winemaking team out at Del Rios, a French Barrel importer/wholesaler, and an ex teacher of history. He cut his winemaking teeth in the early days with Rick Kinzbrunner at Giaconda in Beechworth whom he still connects with regularly. He’s just released his new 2012 wines from Paradise IV, the “Anarchist” from Del Rios, and a new label from Beechworth – “Hildegard”, and these new wines all have that edge and punk attitude that I’m talking about, so let’s take a look!

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Paradise IV “Dardel” Shiraz 2012 ($50) Highly rated by industry cognoscenti, this 2012 release delivers in spades with dusty, earth notes on the nose alongside wild herb scents, bramble fruits and savoury spice. In the mouth it’s quite voluminous but tempered, with plenty of breadth and depth of flavour delivering complex blue/raspberry fruits, mineral/granite nuance, black olive, tapenade and fresh tangy acidity on the finish. Fantastic.

Hildegard Beechworth Shiraz 2012 ($40) Named in honour of the 12th Century Benedictine abbess, who was a poet, visionary, musician, herbalist, healer, and spiritualist whose work still inspires today with its focus on balance, harmony and her “viriditas” (vital) way of life. This wine seeks to resonate regional purity via a seamless balance of complex dark fruits, spice and seductive palate texture with elegant structure. Think blueberries, intensity, mineral/granite palate grip, silky soft tannins and bright acidity. Awesome.

ANOTHER series of book events arrives on the coast next weekend with the author of The Forgotten Rebels of Eureka appearing in Ocean Grove and Aireys Inlet. Acclaimed author and historian Clare Wright’s latest book reveals the roles of thousands of women in one of Australia’s foundation legends. Ms Wright will be appearing on November 15 at 7pm at bookgrove in Ocean Grove and November 16 at 7pm at Great Escape Books in Aireys Inlet. “Don’t miss this opportunity to come and listen to feminist historian Clare Wright talk about her 10 year research project that has culminated into this 500-page book,” bookgrove owner Stacey Moore said. “Clare is a captivating energetic speaker who leaves no stone unturned to finally give the woman at Eureka a voice.” The Forgotten Rebels of Eureka reveals the stories of many women who worked in the goldfields – how they arrived there, why they came and how they

sustained themselves, but it is in the rebellion itself that the women of Ballarat come into their own in the book. Clare Wright is an historian who has worked as a political speechwriter, university lecturer, historical consultant and radio and television broadcaster. Her first book, Beyond the Ladies Lounge: Australia’s Female Publicans, garnered both critical and popular acclaim. She researched, wrote and presented the ABC television documentary Utopia Girls and is writing a four-part series to commemorate the centenary of WWI for ABC1. She lives in Melbourne with her husband and three children. Bookings are essential for the bookgrove event. Call 5255 5973 or email stacey@bookgrove. com.au. For more information on the Great Escape Books event call 5289 7052 or email myevents@ greatescapebooks.com.au.

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C A F E

BARWON Health and Geelong Hospital staff will return to the world of pantomime later this month with their production of Snow White. Medimime Productions presents a new pantomime in true English tradition every year, with all proceeds donated to Barwon Health to fund new equipment purchases. Last year’s show, King Arthur, raised $12,500 towards the palliative care and geriatric evaluation and management unit at The McKellar Centre, and funds this year will go towards the new special care nursery building project. When Queen Drucilla consults the Magic Mirror and asks “Who is the fairest in the land?” the Mirror

replies, “Snow White”. The show is suitable for the whole family, and features a mix of modern and well-known music such as “You’re So Vain”, “Like It Like That”, “Everybody Talks”, and “One Way or Another”. As with all pantomimes, there is lots of audience participation. Medimime was established in 1974 and has raised nearly $285,000 for Geelong Hospital since its inception. Snow White opens at the Geelong Performing Arts Centre on November 22 and runs until November 30. All tickets are $25. For more information, phone 5225 1200 or head to gpac.org.au.

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Saturday January 25th, 2014

Featuring Australia’s multi award winning band

Norman John “Normie” Rowe was a major male solo performer of Australian pop music in the 1960’s. Known for his bright and edgy tenor voice and dynamic stage presence, many of Rowe’s most successful recordings were produced by Nat Kipner and later by Pat Aulton, house producers for the Sunshine Records label.

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Saturday, November 23rd MEAL & SHOW – Member $45/ Non Member $50:

Backed by his band, The Playboys, Rowe released a string of Australian pop hits on the Sunshine Records label that kept him at the top of the Australian charts and made him the most popular solo performer of the mid-1960’s. Rowe’s double-sided hit “Que Sera Sera” / “Shakin’ All Over” was one of the most successful Australian singles of the 1960’s. A strong favorite of Geelong, Normie always delivers an excellent show and the full crowd always leave feeling great.

SHOW ONLY – Member $25 /Non Member $30 Meals are available from 6pm and the show starts at 8.30pm PLAYING TRIBUTE TO: Johnny Cash, The Eagles, Creedence Clearwater, Allan Jackson, Charlie Daniels Band, The Band, Garth Brooks, Steve Earl, and many more

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Harvest ‘n’ Graze back on Bellarine BY TIFFANY PILCHER FOLLOWING a hugely successful inaugural event this year, Harvest ‘n’ Graze has just announced they will be returning to the Bellarine in 2014. The food, music and wine festival showcases some of the best local produce and there will be entertainment for the whole family with performances and workshops happening all day. Everyone will be up and dancing when festival headliner Daddy Cool and Mondo Rock frontman Ross Wilson takes to the stage to perform a host of classic hits. Wilson will be joined by other great Australian artists including Kingston Crown, Peter Chapman, Where’s Joss and DJ Maloney. There is also plenty of free entertainment for children with a jumping castle, face painting, roving entertainers and storytelling, circus performances, magic shows and workshops in The Dreaming Space. The big kids can kick back and enjoy local beer and wine, cooking demonstrations and delicious gourmet foods. Harvest ‘n’ Graze will be held at Bellarine Estate, 2,270 Portarlington Road on January 18 from 10am to 6pm. Get your tickets before November 20 to take advantage of their fantastic early bird special of two adult tickets for the price of one. General admission is $25 and entry for children under 18 is free, general admission tickets on the gate are $29. Tickets include entry into the event and access to

all entertainment on the day. Head to harvestngraze.com for more information and to buy tickets.

No Lights No Lycra dancers getting their groove on at the Torquay Improvement Association.

Torquay set for dancing in the dark BY TIFFANY PILCHER

Aussie rock superstar Ross Wilson is headlining 2014 Bellarine Harvest ‘n’ Graze.

THE lights are out and the dancing shoes are on as international dance phenomenon, No Lights No Lycra (NLNL) hits Torquay. The casual, free-form dance in the dark was first launched in Melbourne four years ago and after taking the world by storm, the Surf Coast now has its own chapter. The weekly event is open to everyone and there is no light, no lycra, no teacher, no steps to learn and no technique. The aim is to allow dancers to express themselves through free movement for the pure joy of it and shake out the stresses of the week in a friendly, non-threatening, drug and alcohol

free atmosphere. NLNL was started in 2009 by unconventional dance students Alice Glenn and Heidi Barrett. Through word of mouth the night has grown into a global community who share a passion for the unique experience. NLNL now runs in over 30 locations around the world, including Vancouver, Shanghai, London, New York and Berlin. The Torquay NLNL is on Tuesday nights at 8.15pm at the Torquay Improvement Association Hall, Price Street, Torquay. Dancers should dress comfortably and bring a water bottle and $5 for 70 minutes of dancing. Head to facebook.com/nolightsnolycrasurfcoast for updates and events.

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

AIREYS INLET 27th November Lunch to raise funds for the Las Lomas School in Peru 12pm at Geelong Boat House Bookings 5222 2342 or 0431 519 119

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

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

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

SUNDAYS Anglican Service 9.15am at the Church of the Transfiguration, Great Ocean Road.

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

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

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

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

what’s happening DRYSDALE 10th November Drysdale Station Car Boot Sale-The Bellarine Railway 8am-2pm at 2-10 Station Street Call 0418 379 245

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

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

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

FRIDAYS Drysdale Ladies Day VIEW Club Luncheon 10.30am on the fourth Friday of each month at Portarlington Golf Club. For bookings contact Ann on 5259 3594

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

JAN JUC 18th November Jan Juc Preschool AGM Enquiries to 5261 2643

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

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

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

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

Fig Tree Community House 5289-2972 fig.tree@bigpond.com Playgroup Thursdays 9.30am Games Group (Mah Jong,etc) Thursdays 1pm Positive Parenting 7-9pm Computer access weekdays except Thursdays Meeting rooms available Book now for January & Term 1 2014 Childcare

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

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

Senior Citizens 101 The Terrace, Ocean Grove. Mondays – Hairdressing by appointment, 1pm Crazy Whist. Tuesdays – 1:15pm Indoor Bowls and Snooker. Thursdays – 1pm Card Games and snooker. As well as lots of other monthly activities. For more information phone 5255 2996.

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

www.willowstarentertainment.com Insured and working with kids check!

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

Coastal Sound Youth & Children’s Chior

Bellarine Community Health

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

Well Women’s Clinics Pap Test Phone 5251 2291

Torquay Garden Club

Portarlington Senior Citizens Centre

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

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

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WEDNESDAYS Coastal Sound Children’s & Youth Choir Wednesdays at 35 Boston Rd, Torquay Grades 1-4 3.45 to 4.25pm Years 5-8 4.30 to 5.15pm www.salvos.org.au/torquay

Bellarine Community Health

THURSDAYS Meditation and Philosophy

Well Women’s Clinics Pap Test Phone 5251 2291

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

SATURDAYS Queenscliffe Produce Swap

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

3rd Saturday of the month at 10am-12 noon at the Neighbourhood House Phone 5258 3367

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

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

TORQUAY 7th, 8th, 9th November Torquay Theatre Troupe-The Foreigner by Larry Shue Tickets Surf Sight Optical or 5261 9035

CLU - Choose It, Lose It, Use It

For more information phone 5261 2583 or www. springcreekcommunityhouse.org.au M.A.P (Morning Activity Programme for Kids & Parents) Mondays – 9:30am-10am Little da Vinci’s 3-5 years old Tuesdays – 9:30am-10am Bells & Beats 0-5years old. 10.30am-11am 0-5years old. Wednesdays – 9:30am-10am Tiny Dancers 3-5 years old Thursdays – 9.30am-10am 0-5 year olds. Music and Movement Quirky Craft & Morning Coffee-Wednesdays 10.30-12 noon. Community Art Studio-Tues at 1.30-3.30pm. Taking Enrolments for New Courses for Term 4 2013: Cert III Business Admin Medical Mental Health First Aid – Monday 11th and Tuesday 12th November 9-5 Introduction to MYOB – Monday 11th and Tuesday 12th November 6pm-9pm Beginners Computers – Thursdays 1.30pm-4pm from November 14th Microsoft Office Programs – Thursday 6.30pm-9pm from November 14th First Aid Level II –Wednesday 20th and Thursday 21st November 9am-4pmw Responsible Service of Alcohol – Wednesday 4th December 6pm-10pm Follow Workplace Procedures – Thursday 5th December 9am-3pm

TS A H W

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

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

Spring Creek Community House

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Torquay Playgroup

SATURDAYS Torquay Central Farmer’s Market

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

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Contact Brooke for an information package E: brooke@willowstarentertainment.com

TUESDAYS Anglican Church Torquay Op Shop

PORTARLINGTON

Well Women’s Clinics Pap Test Phone 5251 2291

LORNE

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

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Bellarine Community Health

Well Women’s Clinics Pap Test Phone 5251 2291

Xtreme KidZ Club for primary school aged kids

Bellarine Community Health

8am-2pm at 7 Simons Road Enquiries to Phyll on 5250 1461

Bellarine Community Health

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

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PARTIES DRESS UPS FESTIVALS DANCING KINDERS G SINGIN PLAYGROUPS ARTS & CRAFTS

TORQUAY MONDAYS Combined Probus Club of Torquay Surfcoast

DrolKar Buddhist Centre

9th November Leopold Red Cross Garage Sale

Prostate Support Group

BELLBRAE

PARAPARAP

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

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

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

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

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

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

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14. Who is the chief executive of Qantas? 15. Which US President appears on the front of US dollar bill? 16. In which sport would you use foils and épées? 17. The children’s writer Charles Lutwidge Dodgson was better known by what name? 18. Which two letters are each worth 10 in the English version of Scrabble? 19. Who was the singer-songwriter who had a band called The Crickets? 20. What is the third planet from the sun?

7. In the dish Toad in the Hole, what is a toad? 8. In which James Bond film was one of the girls called Pussy Galore? 9. Who was Hitler’s propaganda chief? 10. What star sign does someone born on Christmas Day have? 11. In which city is the International Court of Justice? 12. What is the name of New Zealand’s highest mountain? 13. Which fortified wine shares its name with the capital of Oman?

1. Which top level tennis player was stabbed in the back during a match in 1993? 2. What job did Ally McBeal do in the TV series of the same name? 3. In the song by The Buggles, what killed the radio star? 4. In the 1968 movie who played The Girl On A Motorcycle? 5. How many strings does a double bass have? 6. What would you be holding if you were practising semaphore?

The sun and Saturn encourage you to redefine your goals for the future, and make them as creative and ambitious as possible. With Venus in your sign, you’re at your charming Capricorn best so it’s also a super week to network and make connections. As birthday great Albert Camus wrote “Charm is the way of getting the answer yes, without having asked any clear question.”

Venus boosts career prospects, professional negotiations and work-place relations. But, if you rush into situations, then you could end up with a real mess on your hands. Time for Rams to slow down and do the planning and research that’s required! Saturday’s Mars/Saturn aspects will help transform your energy and enthusiasm into productive projects. Patience is the key.

With ebullient Jupiter jumping through your sign, you’re keen to enjoy yourself and capitalise on your Cancerian creativity. You need to be patient though, as it will take a while for your talents to be appreciated by others. Passion and persistence will get you there! Be inspired by Joni Mitchell born on November 7, 1943 “I want to have fun, I want to shine like the sun.”

This week, Neptune encourages you to come up with plenty of creative ideas, while Venus helps you present them to others in the best possible light. Romance is also in the air! With Venus your ruling planet visiting your domestic zone, it’s a wonderful weekend to entertain at home. But – with Saturn and retro Mercury stirring up your money zone – keep it simple!

The sun and Saturn join forces in your relationship zone, so you need to tend to relationship problems. Don’t make assumptions. Sort out your expectations and double-check what others expect from you in return. Single Bulls – give superficial and flirtatious suitors the flick. Look for love with someone who is mature, dependable and ready to commit.

The sun links up with serious Saturn on Wednesday, which will limit your Leo liveliness. But it also increases your Cat concentration so it’s time to buckle down to business, as you power through projects and tackle jobs you’ve put in the too-hard basket. Your domestic situation is in a state of flux so the more adaptable you are, the better the outcome will be.

With retrograde Mercury plus the sun/Saturn conjunction in your sign, there’s no escaping the fact that you’re being tested at the moment. Stay strong Scorpio! Stamina, patience and self-belief will see you through. And don’t become obsessed with doing things perfectly. Perfection is a goal, not a destination; and it’s important to enjoy the journey along the way.

Career issues continue to be challenging. Energy and enthusiasm alone won’t win others over, the thing that will impress people is plenty of hard work. So put your head down and get on with your job or looking for a job. Attached Aquarians – avoid keeping important information from your partner. Singles – you may be drawn to someone who has a mysterious past.

Roll up your sleeves and be a disciplined Twin. Re-organise your daily routine so there’s a chance you’ll actually stick to it; prioritise and streamline tasks; then make time for fresh air and exercise in the great outdoors. But with Mercury still in retrograde motion until November 11 avoid making witty wisecracks and insensitive remarks, as people are likely to be offended.

Don’t waste time worrying about things you can’t change. Saturn is asking you to be methodical and measured. If you prioritise and are mentally disciplined, then you’ll complete tasks with less stress and strain. But remember Mercury your ruling planet is still reversing until November 11 so take extra care with cars, computers, contracts and all forms of communication.

Jupiter your ruling planet goes retrograde on Thursday, so the next few months is the time to pace yourself; stay close to home; review major plans; and look within for ideas and inspiration. You’re a Sagittarian so you love to dream big, but it will take plenty of patience to turn your dreams into reality. The weekend is wonderful for getting involved in your local community.

If you are on holiday or planning a business trip, take extra care as Mercury reverses through your travel zone until November 11. Don’t skim over the surface Pisces - the devil is definitely in the detail. So double-check your itinerary, plus expect some delays and disruptions. Friday and Sunday are super for fun, flirting, romance, creativity and all forms of communication.

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Optimising sports performance WITH RICHARD BENNETT FROM OM PSYCHOLOGY IN ALL sports, from local junior club level to elite world class competition, developing your mental game is key for personal best performance and career success. Similar to technical skills, mental skills are also best developed through consistent, quality practice across all possible situations and performance demands. The ideal place to start is with your overall perspective on competition. Perspectives that focus on outcomes and controlling performance are not realistic and so often trigger doubt and anxiety when the intensity is up. Instead ensure your perspective is realistic and centres focus on

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POLICE regions incorporating Geelong, Shepparton, Frankston and Brimbank will be part of a pilot program that will trial cutting edge Victoria Police BlueNet patrol cars. Minister for Police and Emergency Services Kim Wells said the BlueNet vehicle combines the current Automatic Number Plate Recognition, In-Car Video and mobile data technologies into a fully integrated system designed to crack down on illegal drivers. “Cameras mounted on the BlueNet car rapidly scan numberplates and alert police to unregistered vehicles, unlicensed drivers, or stolen vehicles,” Mr Wells said. Victoria police state highway patrol has been using a $75,000 prototype BlueNet vehicle out of the Moorabbin Police Complex since December. During that time, the prototype vehicle detected 17,794 road offences. Mr Wells said the success of the prototype led to last week’s launch of a new pilot program, which would see the additional four vehicles used on patrols during the high-risk summer

holiday period. “BlueNet vehicles are another tool police will use during the Christmas and New Year period to detect and remove those who, for a range of reasons, shouldn’t be our roads,” Mr Wells said. “The technology in these vehicles

dramatically improves police efficiency and drastically increases the number of licence and vehicle checks officers can conduct on the frontline. “It only takes BlueNet half a second to scan a car as it travels past, and in one shift up to 5,000 vehicles can be

checked by the BlueNet system.” The $180,000 pilot program will be subject to a full review and evaluation. “This technology is the future of road patrols and will go a long way towards reducing road trauma during the high-risk summer period,” Mr Wells said.

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Oh Canada, how lovely you are... Spectacular, amazing and absolutely gorgeous are all superlatives which come to mind when I think of my trip to the Rocky Mountains in Canada. BY JEAN ORANIUK ARRIVING in Vancouver, you are struck by the cleanliness and beauty of the city with baskets of flowers everywhere and the picturesque bustling harbour. The Rocky Mountaineer Gold Leaf really is a train experience with the glass dome roof on the upper level and silver service restaurant underneath. From the moment you step on board you are treated to a feast of spectacular

scenery, fantastic food and we were lucky enough to see a bear as well as other wildlife. Staying in the Banff Springs Hotel is like living in a castle with all the luxurious surroundings of a five-star hotel. We travelled up Sulphur Mountain in a gondola, swam in the hot springs and floated down the Bow River in bliss. Chateau Lake Louise is situated on one of the most picturesque lakes I have A train ride is a great way to see some of Canada’s amazing scenery.

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ever seen with the glacier in the distance peaking through the lush green Christmas trees. Visiting the Athabasca Glacier, riding on a snow coach and walking on the ice is an awe-inspiring experience and if you drink the water on the glacier they guarantee you will look 10 years younger... Worth a try! Jasper is a wilderness lodge with everything – stunning lake, immaculate golf course and of course wildlife meandering around the chalets. Travelling from Jasper we stayed at a couple of ski resorts where, being summer, the lifts were running taking mountain bikers up the mountain so they could ride back. No I did not do that one!

Victoria was a lovely place to end our tour. I could have watched the bustling harbour all day with float planes taking off, cruise boats and water taxis but I had to go whale watching. I elected to go in a zodiac. On a rainy day, flying along the waves felt like Chinese water torture for an hour before getting to the pod of whales. They swam right past the boat, so close I could have touched them, it was definitely a highlight of my trip but there were oh so many highlights. For more information on all these highlights and how you can make them your own, give Harvey World Travel a call. A representative from each of their shops has travelled to Canada so they have the inside information. Call Leopold on 5250 1210, Ocean Grove on 5256 1888, and Drysdale on 5251 1125.

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1. The proposed works involve the installation of three (3) new 2.43m long panel antennas to be mounted adjacent to the existing antennas on the existing lattice tower. The proposed works will also involve the installation of additional mounting steel work to support the existing antennas and accommodate the proposed antennas. Additional equipment will be installed inside the existing Telstra equipment shelter located near the base of the existing monopole. The proposed upgrade will improve the Telstra LTE 1800 network within the area.

Applications close COB Frid 15 Nov 2013.

AGM FOR THE TORQUAY FOOTBALL CLUB WILL BE HELD ON

2. Telstra regards the proposed installation as a Low-impact Facility under the Telecommunications (Low-impact Facilities) Determination 1997 (â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Determinationâ&#x20AC;?) based on the description above.

Tuesday 12th November at 7.30pm at the Spring Creek Reserve Club Rooms. The AGM is an important event for the Club and gives everyone in our community an overview of the status of the club, the financial health and will outline the goals for the club in 2014.

3. Further information can be obtained from Esha Banwait at Aurecon (on behalf of Telstra) on 03 9975 3437 or email: esha.banwait@aurecongroup.com and at www.rfnsa.com.au/3228001. 4. Written submissions should be sent to: PO Box 23061, Docklands VIC 8012 by Thursday 21th November 2013.

Come along to the AGM and become involved. You can nominate yourself in a role, provide feedback and gain insight into the future of the Torquay Football Club. There will be the election of the Executive Committee members including:

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Season close to open for local life savers BY ALI DEANE THE thrill of competition, spirit of camaraderie and fun of being part of a surf club is luring surf life savers back to the beach to train in the lead up to the 2013-2014 summer season. The first major carnival for juniors is set for December 7 at Ocean Grove and the first in the Summer Surf Series is locked in for Torquay beach on December 15. But for some of the ultra dedicated, the season never comes to an end. Lorne surf life saver and super fish Tristan Read, who now lives in Torquay, took training up a notch over winter, battling biting onshore wind conditions, often paddling from Kennett River to Anglesea to train. Read was preparing for what was to be his second attempt at the infamous Coolangatta Gold and redemption following a disqualification metres from the finish line at last year’s 41.8 kilometre multi-leg surf race marathon. The long hard yards over winter paid off, as 39-year old Read crossed the line (in the 30-39) 4th, in 4:42:50, behind Brent McKinnon (4:31:34), Tim Jennett and

Boyd Conrick. Fairhaven SLSC’s Bradley Cummins wasn’t far behind with a time of 4:56:37, and sixth place. “The whole race was tough, last year the course seemed shorter, and the toughest bit was when the wind got up for the way back,” Read said. “After unofficially crossing in second last year but being DQ’d on the last leg for a misunderstanding near the finishing chute, I had to give it another crack; that was the drive, but I was another year older, and there are a lot of younger guys. “I’d been training for almost 12 months, but I had a great support crew, and coach in Chris Porter, I really kept my motivation.” Read said he would definitely be back next year, as the younger of the field in the 40-49 division. But first, Read has his eye on the podium at Lorne’s Pier to Pub, and will be one to watch at the Anglesea Rock 2 Ramp and Danger 1000 swims, as defending champ. This weekend local surf boat crews will row for glory at the official launch event of the 2013-14 Navy Australian Surf Rowers League at Surfers Paradise. The Victorian season kicks off with Round One at

Mordialloc, Saturday November 23, and Torquay will host the excitement of Round Two surf boat racing on December 15. The 2013/2014 summer nippers program at local surf life saving clubs is also about to begin, for children between 5-13 years running from December to January. Nippers participate in fun and interactive activities covering surf safety, first aid, sun safety, communication and physical skills including surf swimming, board paddling, beach sprinting providing pathways for participation in both lifesaving and surf sports. For more information on the nippers program and all surf life saving events and activities head to lifesavingvictoria.com.au, phone 9676 6900, or pop in to your local club.

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Surf Brief Groms at the Grove OCEAN Grove main beach will be the place to be if you’re young and love to surf this weekend, for the return of the Wahu Surfer Groms Comp. Both days will be full of beach games and fun surfing competition for surfers under 14. Head down to check out the action and see our youngest rising surf stars do battle. Head to surfingvic.com for more information.

Calling all teams for Surf Fest SHORTBOARDERS, longboarders and retro surfers will unite next Saturday for the annual SEDA Surf Fest at Jan Juc Beach. Entries are open now for the teams surfing charity challenge at Surf World Museum or at surfworld.com.au. Head along to Surf World in Torquay next Friday night (November 15) for the heat draw, raffle, refreshments and surf movie night from 5.30pm. Get your boards waxed and ready for Surf Fest, which kicks off at 8am on November 16. Find Surf Fest on Facebook for all event updates.

Training through the cold winter months has paid off for Lorne SLSC’s Tristan Read – here he is moments from the finish line of the famous Coolangatta Gold where he came fourth.

The thrill and excitement of surf life saving events like surf boat racing is just around the corner with the start of the 2013/2014 season. Photo: EMMA @ PAPER ROSE PHOTOGRAPHY

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Nippers from Anglesea SLSC preparing for an exciting season ahead with pre-season training. Photo: EMMA @ PAPER ROSE PHOTOGRAPHY

Lynch launches Lorne film fest WAYNE Lynch is undeniably one of the most legendary, influential and intriguing surfers and shapers on the planet. The story of his surfing life that began in Lorne has been captured in a feature length documentary, Uncharted Waters, directed by Craig Griffin, premiering next Friday night at the launch of the inaugural Lorne Film Festival, with an appearance by Lynch. Uncharted Waters is also showing at Village Cinemas, Geelong November 18, and selected Melbourne cinemas this month. Head to unchartedwaters.com.au for session times and tickets. Have you snapped an awesome surfing pic? Got a cool surfing story to share? Email ali@surfcoasttimes.com.au.

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

APOLLO BAY Salmon continue to make a appearance off most beaches Snapper being caught offshore when fishers can get out The Aire River continues to produce some nice bream and mullet Still Grass whiting being caught in the harbour as well as squid on the weed beds. For all your bait and tackle in Apollo Bay, contact Steve or Jen, who will be more then pleased to help you, phone 5237 6434.

BARWON HEADS Bream and trevally are still being taken in the river Snapper are on the go for those who can get out in boats Some reports of gummy shark.

TORQUAY Snapper continue to be caught offshore Gummy shark have also been reported Some reports of sand flathead being caught as well Salmon off most local beaches Still bream to be had in Spring Creek. Remember Torquay Tackle and Sports. For all the best available advice in Torquay on tackle and bait, drop in and see Gareth and Jonathan. They will do their best to ensure you get the most up-to-date information available, phone 5264 8207.

QUEENSCLIFF St Leonards, still good reports coming in of snapper in deeper water; in close, reports of whiting, calamari and pinkies continue Swan Bay has garfish in numbers with reports of calamari at the front of the bay Point Lonsdale has some garfish, trevally and salmon off the pier The White Lady is producing some whiting and calamari Trevally, salmon and mullet continue in the creek.

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THE board of VRFish, the peak recreational fishing body in Victoria, announced the appointment of Dallas Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Silva to the role of executive officer. Mr Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Silva has held senior department positions in fisheries management and policy for over 15 years in Queensland, Torres Strait, New South Wales and Victoria. Prior to taking on the VRFish role, Mr Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Silva was the industry liaison manager with NSW Fisheries. He was also the executive officer of the Australian Fisheries Managers Forum from 2010-2012. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I would like to take this opportunity to welcome Dallas to this crucial role as we continue to represent the diverse needs and values of Victoriaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recreational fishers,â&#x20AC;? VRFish chair Russell Conway said. Mr Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Silva said he felt privileged to accept the position of executive officer of VRFish and will be working hard to deliver positive outcomes for the Victorian recreational fishing community. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is great to see continued government support for recreational fishing in Victoria and their commitment to fund a peak body consultative structure. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is vital we make best use of the current model that empowers VRFish to be a single, unified voice. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We need to ensure we continue to consult widely and effectively represent inland, estuarine and marine fishers, whether they are young or old, regardless of their cultural background or whether they are regional or metropolitan-based.â&#x20AC;? VRFishâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s immediate priorities include; improving communication within the sector, maintaining robust governance and reporting, improving angler access in coastal and inland waters, with a focus on Port Phillip Bay, actively engaging in the state government marine parks review, advocating for the protection and restoration of fish habitats and developing future leaders in the sector. Meanwhile, a new report gives a glowing endorsement of Commonwealth fisheries and shows management practices continue to improve. Parliamentary secretary to the Minister for Agriculture, Senator Richard Colbeck released the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES) Fishery status reports 2012. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What this report shows us is that our fisheries are undeniably sustainable and our science-based

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ANGLESEA GOLF CLUB HOLES in one must come in packs. Following on from last week we had another flock of eagles this weekend. On Sunday, Peter Wanless and Jeff Harding both scored holes in one on the 16th and Trent Malcolm scored an eagle on the 18th thanks to a very nice tail wind, friendly pin and three perfect shots. On Saturday, Scott Saunders scored an eagle on the 10th. Club Championships have started this week and we are thankful that the rain stopped for the first round. After round one, Janet Coombes and Margot Parton are the frontrunners in the ladies, with Ros Holland and Beatrice Stephens leading B and C grades respectively. In the mens, Brett Balloch leads ahead of Will Kendal, with Brent McDonald leading B Grade and a few in contention in C Grade. You might be able to get a ticket to Renee Geyer on Saturday night if you are quick, but you can certainly get a seat at the AGM on Sunday November 24 and the seats are free. Members should note that there is no elections required this year as nominations matched vacancies. As a result Ian Burgess will be our new president, Alan Nanscawen and Les Cooper will be directors for the next two years, David Lewis is servicing a second two-year term as captain, as is his vice, Geordie Thoms. Congratulations and thanks to them all.

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playing with new clubs), Ian Treloar in C Grade with 1 up on a count back from John Edmanson, and Cyril Leith in the seniors with square. NTP winners were Brian Virtue, Barry Coleman, Doug Green and David Hitchcock. It was fun day for the ladies as they thanked and entertained the outgoing committee. The event was Ambrose with a twist, and with putts blindfolded, backwards and left handed, and drives with putters and on one leg! Winners were Barb Cook, Jill Emerson, Wendy Callahan and Rachel Kane. Ann Wylie was the best driver with a putter and Nancye Warhurst drove best on one leg.

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It was a par event for the men on Wednesday. Winners were Sandy Talbot in A Grade with 4 up, Peter Wanless in C Grade with 4 up as well (apparently

Saturday was stroke with some tough pin placements and the Championship course. Winners in the mens were Nigel Drought in A Grade with nett 69 also winning the medal, Wayne McIntyre in B Grade with nett 73 and Owen Batchelor in C Grade with nett 71. In the ladies Beatrice Stephens won with nett 69 and Maralyn Cross was runner up with nett 73. NTP winners were Stuart Johnston, Pal Taylor, Andrew Daffy and Calvin Robbins. It was back to winter on Sunday with stableford. Winners were Chris Branch in the ladies with 32 points, Ross Duff in A Grade with 40 points, Ray Shaw in B Grade with 34 points and Peter Wanless with those new clubs and the hole in one in C Grade with 37 points. Other NTP winners were Miller Gelic, Ryan Coleman and Peter Gowans. Enjoy your golf.

WELCOME to another new month and hopefully some better weather followed up with some good golfing and then Christmas will be here, oh how the year flies by. Tuesday for the ladies was another windy one but this time we did not get the rain so we had a good field for the stableford round. Finishing on top for A Grade Marilyn Young with 34 points. For B Grade it was Lyn Lucas 33 points and for C Grade our captain Sally Torney scored 31 points. NTPs Ainsley McCallum, Lyn Wilson and Marina Naughton. Dorothy Baker had a welcome return to golf taking out the jackpot hole. Max Ellis scored 41 points to take out the A Grade win on Wednesday. John Bishop had 42 points to win B Grade and Peter Thorsen won C Grade with 41 points. David Dickson another newcomer to the senior’s finished 1st with 45 points. NTPs Herb Hertaeg, Peter Lester and Phillip Brown. Wayne Nitschke hit the jackpot, while Max Simpson scored an eagle on the 16th. The day belonged to Ross Duff as he had a hole in one on the 13th and nothing really tops that. Friday and the Melbourne Cup long weekend is here and in perfect time Mother Nature put on a beautiful sunny day. On the course the competition was hot as Rob Hawkins took out A Grade with 43 points and for B Grade John Nestor scored 37

points. For the ladies Cheryl Brunt took 1st place with 34 points. NTPs Bob Hayles, Darren Locker and June Laidler. Dave Kilmartin won the jackpot. Saturday – the barbecue was once again fired up as the competitors took to the course for monthly medal. Branko Krstevski shot a solid 65 to win A Grade. Eric Black had 64 to take out B Grade. C Grade went to Ross Forbes with 65 and for D Grade Peter Hehir with 64. David Dickson finished on top again for the seniors with 40 points. In good form for the ladies Dee Matheson scored 70 to win and take the ladies medal, no thanks to her lovely new putter of course. NTPs Glenda Clark, Clare Fitzpatrick, Kevin McDonald, Danny Willersdorf, Errol Morris, Mitchell Calnin and Doug Hutchinson. Rod Brown hit the jackpot. Sunday Damian Grigg from the Kooringal GC took out A Grade with 37 points a rather good effort in the howling winds, not mention beating his dad on his own course by quite a few shots. I am sure it will have cost Barry to lose! B Grade went to Craif Schmidt with 31 points. NTPs John Trabert and Doug Thomas. Nathan Kerby took out the jackpot. The vets/seniors game is on again on November 11; don’t forget to get your name down for this fun day.

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MIDWEEK RESULTS

THE SANDS TORQUAY LADIES THIRSDAY: Finally some decent weather on a Thursday. The ladies played Pinehurst Foursomes and it was the team of Bev Dimmick and Sue Morris who won the day narrowly from Wendy Muller and Julie Bottomley. The NTP on the 5th and 13th went to Carol McDonald. Saturday Stableford: Gail Richards with 36 points beat off the field to win narrowly from Paulette Payne with 35 points. The NTP on the 5th went to Marianne Bridgart.

MENS Wednesday Stableford: A good field of 66 players hit the course with high expectations. The best score of the day was 38 points with Austin Swain winning the day on a count back from Russell Tate. The NTP on the 7th went to Ross Millar and on the 17th went to David Mallett. Saturday Stroke: The weather finally turned and gave us a magnificent spring day for golf. The winner of A Grade and the monthly medal was Geoff Caddy with a great score of 66 nett from Rod Bray with a 67 nett. While in B Grade it was Leigh Downey 2 Sands Boulevarde, Torquay Clubhouse: 5264 3333 Pro Shop: 5264 3307

WEEKEND RESULTS

FROM THE MEMBERS’ ROOM taking the honour on a count back from Michael McCallum with both players carding a 70 nett. Also Terry Tobin lit up the 2nd with a great eagle and Geoff Caddy and Ben Eccles showed they have the goods with both carding eagles on the 16th. The NTPs went to Ben Eccles on the 7th, Luke Vassallo on the 13th and Mike Trickey on the 17th.

MEDLEYS Tuesday Stableford: Peter Cox continued his winning ways with 18 points to take the prize from Ray Robison and Elita Klunder both with 14 points. Sunday Par: We had a change in weather conditions with Saturday being near perfect it soon turned nasty for the Sunday players but the winner doing it well with a score of square was visitor Brenton Richmond. Runner up and also recording a respectable score with -2 was Andrew Mirams.

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PORTARLINGTON GOLF CLUB IT’S always great to see the next generation swap their iPhones for a set of golf clubs. The weather, abated, the sun shone, and the ferocious wind calmed just in time for the running of the annual Portarlington Junior Masters on Friday September 27. Thirty-six kids participated, the winner being Cameron Johns (2) from Waverley with a terrific score of 108 to take out the Masters Championship over 27 holes. Our locals were well represented, with Spencer O’Connor (6) on 116 being highly placed in the gross event, and Max Edmanson and Ashleigh Pukk.

Wednesday October 30, Ladies Stableford, 69 players Newly elected ladies president Jan Cogger (21) celebrated in style by accumulating an excellent 40 points on our newly scarified, but tricky greens. A grade runner-up was Jill Barker (16) on 38. B grader of the day was Angela Kiely (24) with 39 points from captain Chris (23) with 38, while the C grade title went to Carmel Scarff (35) with 37 points from Wendy Wood (38) on 33.

Thursday October 31, Mens Stableford, 114 players

WITH ROB CASEY

greens at all, and won the day with a sensational 44 points. Colin Doyle (23) was 2nd in C grade with 39 points. Ken Hughes (11) got his putting woes sorted to win A grade with 37 points on a count back from Andrew Hood (9). The dour Wayne Francis (18) had a good day to win B grade on 39 from Doug Hill (15) on 38. D grade glory went to Kevin Hough (26) with 39 on a count back from Jim Wilson (28).

Saturday November 2, Mens Stroke, 166 players Young Max Edmanson’s (28) handicap keeps tumbling down after taking out the Trophy of the Day and D Grade with 44 points. John Jeffers (27) would have considered himself unlucky to be beaten after accumulating 42 points. Michael Wheat (4) won A grade on a count back from John Kennedy (11), both with 37 points. Peter Nash (16) took out B grade with 41 points from Andrew Fletcher (13), 37. C grade had Ian Fulton (18) edging out Graeme Short (19) on a count back, both with 38 points. Special mention to Joshua Kent, who won the pinshot on the 5th.

Ladies Stableford, 40 players

With the greens being scarified on Monday and Tuesday, the mens regular mid week event was held on Thursday. Ian Thomson (24) didn’t mind the rough

Helen Powe (21) made the most of the beautiful conditions to put together 40 points and take out the chocolates. The consistent Judy Said (27) also did very well to be only 1 point behind Helen.

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Thursday 7 November 2013

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

BY JAMES TAYLOR DRYSDALE continued their good work on day two of round three, inflicting Ocean Grove’s first loss of the season in the BPCA’s B grade. Despite seven scalps from Thomas Kent, Ocean Grove was unable to defend 150 and the visitors finished at 7/157, Gavin Humphrey and Wade Arnott both making 40s. Barwon Heads did a better job of defending their total of 299, Queenscliff scoring 232

thanks to a century from Matthew High and 71 from Cameron Waring. Barwon Heads skipper Conan Roos took five wickets. Jan Juc was always going to struggle defending 114 at home, but did well to dismiss five of Wallington’s batsmen before being overtaken. Wallington’s 8/216 was built on 88 from Marc Occhipinti and 40 from opener Riley Morrison. Good hitting from Anglesea middle-order batsmen Mark Stoneham (87) and Paul Weight

(66) was not enough to reach Portarlington’s 220, their team all out for 197. Daniel Gillett took four wickets for Portarlington. At home, Collendina comfortably defended 285 against Barrabool, Brett Findlay’s 56 the best for the visitors, who were all out for 175. This Saturday in B grade, Portarlington plays Barwon Heads, Anglesea plays Collendina, Queenscliff plays Ocean Grove, Barrabool plays Jan Juc and Wallington plays Drysdale.

Ocean Grove’s Peter Hart has a quick word with incoming batsman David Turner.

Barwon Heads opener Tim Hobbs executes a powerful drive last weekend against Ocean Grove. Photos: TOMMY RITCHIE

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