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Thursday 6 February 2014

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A CLIFTON Springs man is spearheading a campaign for a recreational pier at his town’s beach. John Williams, 88, has obtained more than 900 signatures from people who support his idea, which he hopes will attract more visitors to Clifton Springs. But Mr Williams, who has lived in the town for 23 years, admits after a year of campaigning that he is almost at the “end of his tether” and is calling on “someone influential” to give his plan a push.

“I don’t understand the Minister for Tourism. Every newspaper you look at, he is saying we need things to attract people to our region, but we need something to attract them,” Mr Williams said. “There’s a picnic area, a rotunda, the fishing ramp, a place to clean your fish, toilet facilities, a stair case that’s nice and flat – everything is here, except a pier.” Mr Williams, a former engineer, said he wants a pier built somewhere on the Geelong side of the dismantled pier on the western side of the boat harbour.

“You go to the Portarlington or St Leonards piers and people just go for a walk on them for leisure, but you could also fish,” he said. “You could use it for recreation – it would be absolutely ideal.” Mr Williams said he obtained 400 signatures in favour of a pier during just one stroll along the beach, and obtained the rest by placing petition papers at different locations throughout the town. “I was talking to groups of people here and when I went and asked them what they thought they

grabbed the petition to sign it and said ‘oh, that would be wonderful’,” he said. “I then put a sheet for signatures in the chemist, which filled up, and the post office, which also filled up.” While Mr Williams said he had gone as far as he could with his plan, he hoped his idea would be at least considered by the City of Greater Geelong council. “I’m 88 now so and I don’t think I’ll see it, but I would love my kids to one day come down here and be able to see it.”

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PLANNING work is still progressing on the study into the future of the Queenscliff and Point Lonsdale Lighthouse Reserves. Here is an update on the work that has been done so far. In November last year, the community contributed a range of ideas for the lighthouse sites through two ‘Open House’ drop-in sessions and a public survey. There were 79 responses submitted in relation to the Queenscliff Lighthouse Reserve and 259 on the Point Lonsdale Lighthouse Reserve. Although the comments received were varied, there are several consistent themes coming through. This includes the opportunity to enhance the landscape and ecological values of the sites, improve public usability and create long term economic benefits for the Borough of Queenscliffe community. Following that first round of community consultation, the project consultants, Planisphere, have conducted a detailed analysis of each site and undertaken extensive background research on the parameters and restrictions of the sites. This includes a review of previous studies undertaken both locally and by the state government, the Queenscliffe Planning Scheme, lighthouse navigational operations and historical connections. The consultation outcomes and research findings, along with draft principles and a series of preliminary concept plan options for the sites, were presented to the two project reference groups on Monday December 16. While it had been expected that the draft discussion papers would be presented to council at its February meeting, this will now occur at council’s meeting on Wednesday March 26. This

will allow the consultants more time to undertake additional planning and assessment. This is a complex project and given it will create a legacy for many generations to come it’s important that we get this right. These early planning considerations set the foundation for more in-depth analysis later in the project so I ask for the community to be patient as we work meticulously through these important steps. Community members will have the opportunity to review and provide feedback on the draft discussion papers once they are completed. This second round of public consultation is expected to be conducted throughout April, including over the Easter holiday period to capture the views of nonpermanent residents. The next meeting of the project reference groups

will follow, in order to consider the community consultation outcomes and to provide opinion around the preferred concept plans that will be recommended to council. I would like to thank the community and the project reference group members for all the valuable contributions to date, and in anticipation of your further input into this important study. The start of community consultation on the draft discussion papers will be widely promoted through the local media and council’s website. I encourage all residents and ratepayers to review the draft discussion papers once they are available, and to provide feedback as relevant. Cr Helene Cameron Borough of Queenscliffe mayor

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New courts on Bellarine aim to meet growing population BY REBECCA LAUNER INDOOR recreation facilities available on the Bellarine don’t meet the region’s population needs, a draft strategy reveals. The City of Greater Geelong’s (COGG) draft Geelong Indoor Recreation Facilities Strategy found there was currently a deficiency in indoor courts available to the community. “The project team reviewed a range of facility provision demand indicators and determined the COGG had a demand for between 40 to 42 courts now and based on population increases require up to 50 courts by 2021 and up to 58 courts by 2031,” the report states. “Benchmarking against other regional local government areas found that the city had the lowest numbers of useable courts per capita of any of the regional areas reviewed, including Frankston City Council, City of Greater Bendigo and Ballarat City

Council.” In an attempt to tackle this deficiency, the strategy recommends new indoor courts or extensions for the Bellarine Aquatic & Sports Centre, Bellarine Secondary College and Leopold Indoor Neighbourhood Centre. This comes as the city expects to experience significant growth during the next 20 years, with the population set to reach 297,956 by 2031, an increase of 76,609 people of the current population. Figures show Drysdale/Clifton Springs’ population will increase by 7,930 between 2006 and 2031, followed by Leopold with 6,598 and Ocean Grove with 5,062. Other recreation facility recommendations include 11 new courts for the northern region (Lara and Corio) and 17 to 19 new courts for the south (Armstrong Creek). The draft Geelong Indoor Recreation Facilities Strategy is open for public comment for four weeks.

Elijah Evans and Sue Bennett from Bellarine Aquatic and Sports Centre, which has been recommended for a new indoor court, or court extension.

Committee cheered by investment talks BY JAMES TAYLOR THE Committee for Bellarine is optimistic about the progress of its talks with a South Korean business group, which could eventually lead to hundreds of millions of dollars worth of investment in the long term along the peninsula and the Geelong region. A deputation of the investors visited the area in December, are scheduled to visit again later this month, and have expressed interest in supporting several strategic projects advocated by the committee.

These include: • The Portarlington Safe Harbour project, valued at up to $250 million • The installation of tidal turbines and wind turbines off Port Phillip Bay, and • A major waste to energy project. Committee for Bellarine executive director Tom O’Connor said the total value of projects for capital investment was in the vicinity of $1.4 billion, and included the $800 million Eastshore convention centre project and a $70 million agribusiness/

hydroponic facility. He said the committee had been in communication with the South Korean group for between 10-12 months. “We receive either phone calls or emails on an almost regular daily basis, and have nearly completed the list of projects and priorities for their investment analysis. “We now have the chair of the Australian Chamber of Commerce in Korea, Graham Dodds, helping to present and represent our interests in Korea.”

He said the signing of a free trade agreement between Australia and South Korea in December, in which Mr Dodds was closely involved, had driven the negotiations forward. “It’s been a huge help.” He said encouraging the investment was part of the committee’s focus on improving the Bellarine’s food, energy and water security, as well as biodiversity. Talks have widened to include state and federal government bodies, and Mr O’Connor said it was important to have all interested parties on board.

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Hooray for Boorai as centre exceeds expectations Group calls for city-wide BY REBECCA LAUNER OCEAN Grove’s recently-opened integrated children’s centre – the Boorai Centre – is already exceeding expectations. City of Greater Geelong Corio Ward councilor Kylie Fisher said she was very pleased with the way local parents had received the new centre, which is located next to the Bellarine Aquatic and Sports Centre on Shell Road. “The long day care and kindergarten program enrolments at Boorai now total more than 200 on a full-time and sessional basis,” she said.

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“Families are also taking advantage of the centre’s maternal and child health care services.” Cr Fisher, who holds the council’s portfolio for Community Development, said parents had expressed satisfaction at the Boorai facilities, and staff were taking feedback from the parents as part of an ongoing survey aimed at making the facility a model of its kind in the area. “The centre’s operations so far had met and in some cases exceeded council’s expectations,” she said. Meanwhile, Ocean Grove’s Toy Library, which is located at the Boorai Centre, opened its doors on Saturday (see opposite).

BY JAMES TAYLOR PLASTIC bags are not the fashion in Ocean Grove, but a local group has pushed for a wider ban on the disposable items across the City of Greater Geelong (CoGG). Ocean Grove CoastCare has been campaigning to reduce disposable plastic bag use in the town, following the Barwon Head Sustainability Group and its work to make that town plastic bag free. In its submission to CoGG’s draft Environmental Management Strategy 201317, group president John O’Reilly said “this was the moment” to make a local law banning single-use plastic bags from retail outlets. “As a ‘key document for guiding planning, decision making and activities that impact on the Greater Geelong environment and community’, we see the Environment Management Strategy as a prime opportunity for CoGG to demonstrate strong environmental leadership through the reduction of plastic bag availability in the municipality,” he said. “The environmental degradation caused by disposable plastic bags is well documented and thus we do not need to detail it. “However, this is a local issue wherever it occurs.” Mr O’Reilly said other local government authorities had the courage to introduce such a ban. “We hope CoGG will take the opportunity to put itself forward as an innovative and forward thinking council and enact a local law to ban disposable single use plastic bags from retail outlets.”

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PUBLIC EXHIBITION – AMENDMENT C283 DRYSDALE URBAN DESIGN FRAMEWORK NOTICE OF THE PREPARATION OF AN AMENDMENT TO A PLANNING SCHEME AND NOTICE OF AN APPLICATION FOR PLANNING PERMIT - AMENDMENT C283 PLANNING PERMIT APPLICATION 1060/2013 The land affected by the amendment applies to all land in and around the Drysdale town centre within the Drysdale Urban Design Framework study area. The land affected by the application is 97 – 105 Murradoc Road, Drysdale.

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The Amendment proposes to make changes to the Municipal Strategic Statement and apply new zones and overlays in accordance with recommendations of the Drysdale Urban Design Framework.

CONSTRUCTION of Leopold’s new $1.9 million ambulance station will start in the next few weeks. Varcon Constructions is preparing the site, which is located next to Caltex on the Bellarine Highway, before building works begin. An Ambulance Victoria spokeswoman said the new station was expected to be complete by the second half of this year. She said new ambulance crews who would be based in Leopold began operating in the Geelong area on December 23 last year. “We are very much looking forward to having a permanent presence in the Leopold area as soon as

The application if for a permit for buildings and works and new road access in association with a bus depot. The person who requested the amendment is City of Greater Geelong and McHarrys Buslines. The applicant for the permit is McHarrys Buslines. You may inspect the Amendment, the explanatory report about the amendment, the Amendment, the application, and any documents that support the Amendment and the application, including the proposed permit, free of charge, at the following locations: • Drysdale Customer Service - Drysdale Library 18-20 Hancock St Monday to Friday- 9.00am to 5.00pm • Brougham Street Customer Service - 100 Brougham Street, Geelong Monday to Friday- 8.00am to 5.00pm

possible for the benefit of the community,” she said. Minister for Health David Davis said the new station would have room for four response vehicles, contain two rest rooms, a team office and training room, a study room, a kitchen and lounge area – as well as other amenities. “On top of the $1.9 million for the land and buildings, there will also be a further $400,000 for vehicles,” Mr Davis said. “And I’m sure the 11 paramedics who will be based here will appreciate these purpose-built facilities. Mr Davis said the Leopold station would be the seventh in the Greater Geelong area, including the peninsula, and would help cut response times across the region.

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Association puts servo permit under the pump BY JAMES TAYLOR THE City of Greater Geelong (COGG) is seeking feedback on a plan to build another service station in Drysdale, but the Drysdale and Clifton Springs Community Association has challenged the councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s handling of the application process and the proposalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s explanation of how it complies with planning laws. Milemaker Petroleum has applied for a permit to build a service station at 331 Jetty Road, Drysdale, on the wedge of land between Jetty Road to the west and Geelong-Portarlington Road to the east.

The site â&#x20AC;&#x201C; which is just over 2,996 square metres in size â&#x20AC;&#x201C; will include a car refuelling area with six double-sided pumps, a truck refuelling area with two pumps, a 400-square-metre service station building and seven car parks. The application was advertised for public comment on January 21 and closes tomorrow (February 7), but Patrick Hughes from the Drysdale and Clifton Springs Community Association said that only gave people 17 days to lodge their objections. â&#x20AC;&#x153;COGG has invited public comment at precisely the time when a lot of local people are unable to

comment because they are away on holiday. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The council has a lengthy record of doing this â&#x20AC;&#x201C; inviting local people to comment on planning proposals at times when many of us are absent from the area and, therefore, unaware of the proposals.â&#x20AC;? The site is located in a Rural Living Zone (RLZ), but according to Victorian planning law, a service station can be built in an RLZ under a permit if it met certain conditions, such as adjoining a road in a Road Zone and being less than 3,000 square metres. However, Mr Hughes said the application also conflicted with many of the clauses in COGGâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

planning scheme, by not providing concrete evidence of how it conformed. He cited clause 11 (settlement) as an example. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Drysdale has two service stations already; where is the statistical and demographic evidence to show that three service stations would be economically viable?â&#x20AC;? CoGG general manager of planning and tourism Peter Bettess said 14 days was the statutory length for public comment, but the council would accept submissions from the community up to the point a decision was made on the application.

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Group urges council to show its stance on fracking BY JAMES TAYLOR A GROUP opposed to fracking in the Geelong region has called on the City of Greater Geelong to specifically put the brakes on unconventional gas exploration in its new environmental management strategy. The council has put its draft 2013-17 strategy on public exhibition, but it does not mention coal seam gas or its extraction through fracking (also known as hydraulic fracturing). The state government’s Gas Market Taskforce report, released in November, recommended lifting Victoria’s moratorium on fracking if the “highest environmental and safety standards” are met. In its submission to the strategy, Frack Free Geelong argues the council should not allow gas mining in the region until a comprehensive investigation is conducted into the likely effects on public health, the environment, agriculture and food security, local communities and tourism. “In failing to regulate, the council is essentially promoting new, high-risk fossil fuel extraction in Geelong region. This is a blow for Geelong citizens, for the environment, and for the Environment Management Strategy.” Frack Free Geelong spokesman Anthony Gleeson said the council needed to make a clear stand on fracking. “The biggest problem - and perhaps the council is indicative of this - is lack of awareness. “So many people don’t know what fracking is, they don’t know the harm it does, and they don’t know that it could happen right here.” The Surf Coast Shire resolved in November to reaffirm their support for a moratorium, and Mr

Gleeseon commended the council for its stance. “On behalf of Frack Free Geelong I would like to congratulate both the Surf Coast Shire council and Barwon Water for their recent public statements of concern about the negative impacts which they believe the exploration and extraction of unconventional gas will have in our area.

“Now we would like to see the City of Greater Geelong council and Barwon Health make a clear stand against this practice as well.” Submissions on the draft strategy close on February 28. For more information, email environment@geelongcity.vic.gov.au or head to geelongaustralia.com.au/council/yoursay.

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Perry good day for Juc’s Jack JAN Juc’s Jack Perry and Georgia Fish (Flinders) took out the first round of the TOLL Victorian Open Series in pumping four foot waves at Gunnamatta on the weekend. Perry flew under the radar throughout the event, placing in second in heats and dealing with the challenging conditions. “It was pretty hard out there, there was lots of close outs and wash through sets. But when you got on to one they were sick” said the powerful natural footer. With the win, Perry will gain a spot into the 2014 Rip Curl Pro Pre-Trials, which he won last year and gained an entry into the main event eventually facing off against Joel Parkinson and Gabriel Medina. “That was really the main reason for entering. It would be awesome to make it through again, but I’m just happy with winning this comp. It has been awhile since I have won an event.” The women’s division saw a strong battle between WQS warrior Georgia Fish (Flinders) and up and coming junior Zoe Clarke (Jan Juc). Clarke and Fish battled it out in both the semi final and final trading high scores. The final saw Fish dominate with an 8.50 and 8.40 in the final, showing her supreme knowledge of the break. Clarke tallied a 7.67, however, could not find a strong enough back up to challenge the local girl. “The waves were really fun, but there was heaps of duck-diving and paddling!” Fish said. “Last year was a real learning curve for me (on the WQS), but I’m really looking forward to this year and hopefully have a good year. It is a good start.” The Toll Victorian Open Series is presented by Be the Influence and HIF. The next event will be held at Phillip Island, March 1-2.

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Grants can improve Aspiring officers start their training public safety BY JAMES TAYLOR COUNCILS have just over two weeks to apply for funding to improve public safety in their municipality. The state government’s Public Safety Infrastructure Fund provides councils with grants of up to $250,000 to help develop public safety and security infrastructure. Last week, Minister for Crime Prevention Edward O’Donohue said crime prevention initiatives improved safety and confidence in and around public spaces, and had the flow-on benefits of improving liveability and the local economy. “These grants support Victorian councils to make their communities safer by reducing opportunities for crime and anti-social behaviour and developing tailored security solutions to local issues.” Suggested projects for the grants include improved lighting, streetscape and amenity improvements, and CCTV systems in high-risk areas. “More than $5.5 million in funding has already been awarded to councils to fund 47 infrastructure projects under previous rounds of these highly competitive grants. “I encourage all councils to look at how infrastructure projects could make their communities safer and apply for the latest round of grants before applications close.” He said well-lit, well-designed and well-maintained public places that built community confidence were safer and more likely to attract residents and businesses. “The Coalition government recognises that local communities are best placed to develop strategies to address crime problems specific to their local public spaces. “These grants support councils to develop innovative projects that will deter criminals and make a real difference to community safety.” Mr O’Donohue said the government had allocated $35 million to community crime prevention, which included the Community Safety Fund and Graffiti Prevention and Removal Grants. Councils have until February 21 to apply for the Public Safety Infrastructure Grants. For more information, head to crimeprevention.vic. gov.au/infrastructuregrants.

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THREE aspiring officers from Geelong and the Surf Coast have been farewelled by their family and friends and have started their training at the Royal Military College (RMC) in the ACT. Torquay’s Nicolas Piper, Jamie Frisby from Waurn Ponds and Kelly Strickland from Armstrong Creek are among the more than 25 Army candidates from Victoria to begin their training at the college in Duntroon. The RMC is one of the world’s outstanding military officer training institutions. It focuses on bringing out the best qualities and equipping appointees with self-confidence, decision making skills, public speaking, problem solving, and self-motivation as well as the ability to motivate others in any situation. Ms Strickland is among the record five women from Victoria being offered appointments this year at the RMC, who intend to embark on careers in electrical and mechanical engineering, transport and intelligence on completion of their officer training. Last month’s appointment ceremony was marked by Brigadier Simon Welsh, director general of Integrated Soldier Systems, Land Systems Division, who presented the appointees with their official appointment certificates. Victorian candidates make up almost a quarter of the 105 appointees nationwide. Defence Force Recruiting has achieved 100 per cent of the national recruitment target for this intake. RMC is now recruiting for its 2014 mid-year and 2015 intakes. For more information about RMC and a career in the Army, Navy, or Air Force, head to defencejobs. gov.au or call 13 19 01 today. Brigadier Simon Welsh, Director General - Integrated Soldier Systems, Land Systems Division, presents Kelly Strickland with her official appointment certificate. Photo: COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

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Councils endorse major bicycling network BY JAMES TAYLOR COUNCILLORS at the Surf Coast Shire and City of Greater Geelong have supported the idea of identifying, developing and promoting a network of major bicycle routes across the Geelong region. VicRoads, BikeSafe and G21’s Transport Pillar have developed the G21 Principal Bicycle Network (PBN), based on the Melbourne PBN that provides access to major destinations in the Melbourne metropolitan area. The intent of the PBN is to develop a network of strategic, linked roads and sealed bicycle paths which are made safe and encourage commuter and recreational cyclist use. A report prepared for the Surf Coast Shire states

the G21 PBN aligns with the shire’s 2012 pathway strategy, and also identifies several priority cycling routes: • Surf Coast Highway • Anglesea Road • Great Ocean Road • Lorne Deans Marsh Road • Horseshoe Bend Road • Blackgate Road • Coombes Road/Hendy Main Road • Cape Otway Road • Bells Boulevard/Jarosite Road • Duffields Road • South Beach Road • Fischer Street, and • Forest Road

Surf Coast councillors unanimously resolved their support for the PBN at their January meeting. Speaking for the motion, Cr Libby Coker said there were many cyclists in the shire and there had been a number of cyclist deaths over the years, so improvements to cycling routes would be welcome. Cr Eve Fisher agreed. “For anything that can encourage such a sustainable use of transport, we should do everything we can.” The G21 Principal Bicycle Network was also endorsed by City of Greater Geelong councillors at their meeting last month. Horseshoe Bend Road has been identified as one of the major routes in the G21 Principal Bicycle Network.

Include companion animals in fire plan BY DEAN WEBSTER

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THE Department of Environment and Primary Industries (DEPI) is urging the community to plan early for the management of their companion animals and horses in case of a fire emergency. DEPI acting chief veterinary officer Malcolm Ramsay said procedures and escape routes should be pre-planned, with alternate routes well-known in case the planned route is not accessible. “If possible, prearrange a safe location to take your animals to; this may be family or friends, a boarding establishment or the local evacuation centre,” Dr Ramsay said. Ensure all your animals are properly identified, for example, by a collar and tag or microchip. “It is advisable to prepare an animal evacuation

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kit including food, water, bowls, leads, halters, blankets/bedding, cages, relevant documentation and any medication they might require. “Fires are unpredictable and plans can fail, so people need to think and prepare for each possible scenario.” Torquay and Surfcoast Veterinary Clinic principal Kate Gittings said every household should review their fire plan annually. “When making a fire plan we too often forget to include plans for our pets, horses and livestock,” Dr Gittings said. “Panic can easily set in when a fire is approaching and if we at least have an idea of what the plan is, we can put this into place much faster and safer, either taking the animals with us, or for large animals opening gates and providing the largest possible

safe area.” If you plan to leave your animals at home or your evacuation plans fail, with no option other than to leave your animals behind, there are measures you can take to assist their survival. Horses are likely to receive only minimal burns if kept in grazed down paddocks and given plenty of room to move. They will gallop through flames or around their edges, and stand on the blackened, previously burnt area and remain there until the fire has passed. Sand arenas, bare paddocks or similar bare areas can be used for horses in times of fire. . For more information and practical fact sheets to assist people to care for companion animals, livestock and wildlife please go to depi.vic.gov.au/ fire-and-emergencies/animals-in-emergencies.

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Geelong’s future strategy and policy discussed BY JAMES TAYLOR THE Committee for Geelong discussed how the region will develop over the next 20 years at the first meeting of its new strategy and policy committee last week. Representatives from major professional services network Deloitte travelled from Sydney to present the paper ‘Building the Lucky Country - Positioning for Prosperity?’. Invited guests included representatives from diverse local businesses, as well as the community,

government and the not-for-profit sectors, federal and state MPs and Geelong mayor Darryn Lyons. Following the presentation, the forum discussed how the information from the Deloitte presentation could be used to assist Geelong with the further potential structural changes it may face this year. The strategy and policy committee will guide the Committee for Geelong's work with members, leaders, stakeholders and governments to independently advocate for the best overall longterm outcomes for Geelong. This year, the committee will focus on strategic

projects that include: • developing a rail strategy for Geelong that is evidence based and deliverable • actively supporting the development of a Geelong region defence alliance • developing a strong “Second-tier City” policy, and • actively supporting the development of infrastructure projects that advance the prosperity of Geelong (including Avalon Airport, Geelong Port, Vision 2 and cultural infrastructure such as GPAC, the Geelong Gallery and Geelong Football Club).

Committee for Geelong chief executive officer Rebecca Casson said members of the strategy and Policy Committee represented the depth and the breadth of industry both by sector and size. “These local representatives have put themselves forward to engage with the Committee for Geelong because they believe in what we do. “We can do what other interest groups are often not in a position to do.” For more information on the Deloitte presentation, head to deloitte.com/view/en_AU/au/ news-research/index.htm.

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LOCAL surf school Great Ocean Road Surf Tours (GORST) is offering a series of surf clinics to help surfers progress their surfing. The course is designed to help participants understand how to perform basic manoeuvres such as gaining speed, bottom and top turns as well as how to cut back. “The Surf Clinics’ are going to open the eyes of all participants and create a real understanding of surfing,” GORST owner and director Alistair Lawson said. “Throughout these sessions we will break down the moves to show everyone what to do, when to do it and how to do it. Having a good understanding of the biomachanics of each move is vital to a surfer’s success.” Sessions start this Saturday from 6pm-7pm at Great Ocean Road Surf Tours shop at 106 Surf Coast Highway, Torquay and will be based on watching video analysis to break down moves as well as recreating the moves on Streetboardz to simulate the body performing the move. Places are limited and sessions are just $30 or $100 for four weeks. For more details or to book your spot, you can call GORST on 1800 787 353.

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Wanted at car show: tradies and their utes THE Torquay Rotary Motor Show returns this year with new trophies and a new competition for tradies looking to show of their ute, their tools and perhaps, their dog. Rotary’s Peter Hehir said the winner of the Best Tradie’s Ute section would win a trophy specially handcrafted by people at the Torquay Men’s Shed. “We really want to get as many tradies down there as possible. With so many living locally it could be a fantastic division.” Along with the tradies division (tools need to brought as proof of being a tradie), all the old favourites return to the Torquay Rotary Club 2014 Motor Show this year, including the surfer vehicle division. “Over 300 hundred cars will be on show in over 20 categories, covering the spectrum of feature classes.” The winner of each division will win a trophy handcrafted by members of the Torquay Men’s Shed, while the overall winner and celebrity’s choice winner will receive impressive trophies supplied by Freestone’s Roadhaven in Aireys Inlet. Mr Hehir thanked other major sponsors of the motor show: Hayden Real Estate, Bunnings and the RACV. The fundraising event will be held on Sunday on the Torquay Foreshore, gates open at 9am, with award presentations made between 2pm and 3pm. For more information and/or an entry form for your ute or other suitable vehicle, visit torquaymotorshow.com.au.

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Rotary’s John McDonald and Peter Hehir pose with the Toirquay Men’s Shed trophy’s to be presented at the motor show this weekend. INSET: The best surfer vehicle trophy and the best tradies ute trophy, handcrafted by Torquay Men’s Shed members.

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Whatever the ceremony, Jan Burton will create a service that will exceed your expectations and be remembered as a milestone in your and your family’s life. THE civil celebrant’s belief is that your ceremony is a very personal occasion, so should be structured solely around your requirements. Jan says she specialises in all of your family’s ceremonies – weddings, commitment ceremonies, renewal of vows, naming ceremonies, funeral or any other of your requested ceremonies. “When planning a ceremony, you want it to be trouble-free and memorable,” she says. “To achieve this, you need excellent advice, information and support.” Jan says a wedding, for example, is about ensuring the bride and groom’s special day is perfect and filled with dreams, hopes and plans. “Every couple is different,” she says. “Some couples have some idea of what they

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NOTICE OF PREPARATION OF AMENDMENT AMENDMENT C274 - BATMAN PARK INDENTED HEAD HERITAGE AMENDMENT - PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT ACT 1987 GREATER GEELONG PLANNING SCHEME The City of Greater Geelong Council has prepared Amendment C274 to the Greater Geelong Planning Scheme. In accordance with section 8A(3) of the Planning and Environment Act 1987, the Minister for Planning authorised the Greater Geelong City Council as planning authority to prepare the amendment. The land affected by the amendment is: Batman Park, The Esplanade, Indented Head.

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Plenty hop to it as beer fest bubbles along THOUSANDS of beer lovers went through the gate at the second Great Australian Beer Festival in Geelong on the weekend. It was held in beautiful hot sunshine, with conditions perfected by the south easterlyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gentle caress. Organiser Kieran Blood said he couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be happier with how the day went. Up-and-coming cider company Lucky Dick had to turn the taps off two hours before the festival finished due to the high demand for their easy drinking product. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There were queues 50 metres long all day,â&#x20AC;? Lucky Duck co-owner Shane Capron said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We may have under catered slightly, but it was a great event. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had to rescue our helper Quentin Boan and our mascot Lucky (a wooden duck) from some amorous punters, but it was all good.â&#x20AC;? All other stall holders reported bumper days, with attendees keen to explore the variety on offer. Of the food vendors, Hop Skip and Jump again proved popular with those hankering for a burger. Otway Estateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Farmhouse Ale was one of the many standout beers served, with their lighter Summer Ale also proving very popular. Live music from headliners Owl Eyes, Tigertown, Kylie Auldist and the Glenroy All Stars also kept the festival crowd entertained throughout the day.

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Hot rods drive into Queenscliff BY REBECCA LAUNER HUNDREDS of hot rods were on show at the weekend for the annual Queenscliff Rod Run. The event at Princess Park, organised by the Geelong Street Runners, attracted enthusiast from far and wide, including owners wanting to show off their prized possessions to those wanting to check out the latest trends. Enthusiast Peter Nathan, of New Zealand, described the show as “awesome”. “Shows back home are nothing like this. I have a ‘69 Monaro and I put that on show.” Mr Nathan said car shows had improved slowly in New Zealand during the past five years. “We come over here to take the ideas back.”

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INTERSTATE paddlers were successful in Victoria’s marquee ocean surf ski race, the 2014 Great Ocean Paddle on Saturday. Queensland’s Cory Hill finished first after a great tussle with second placegetter, Greg Tobin of New South Wales, and South Australia’s Sam Myatt, third. With the preferred south-westerlies replaced by a light easterly breeze, the traditional 26 kilometre course from Urquhart Bluff to Fishermans Beach was run in reverse for the first time in the

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Charity cyclist celebrates completion BY JAMES TAYLOR TORQUAY’s Kevin Beale and four other riders have finished their gruelling charity ride between Geelong and Adelaide. Starting in Geelong on January 10, the 810 kilometre trip passed through Mortlake, Casterton, Kingston, Meningie, Strathalbyn and Clarendon and reached Adelaide on January 16. Mr Beale said the Herbalife Family Foundation (HFF) Cycle was “the hardest thing I have ever done in my life thus far” but believed it had raised at least half of its $50,000 target. “Kilometre after kilometre, hill after hill – some felt like mountains – long rough vibrating roads, some lovely and smooth, B-double trucks passing at over 100 kilometres per hour almost knocking us off our bikes.” The 68-year-old said he had to endure not only strong, hot headwinds but also temperatures in the mid to high 40s. “The first few days started at 10 degrees Celsius, quickly rising through the 30s then the 40s. “If that wasn't enough, the salt lakes seemed to last all day long – talk about The group stops for a break at the Kangaroo Inn ruins in South Australia. a thirst!” Mr Beale said the mornings became harder and harder, but he kept reminding himself that the ride was supporting children through HFF CASA Herbalife programs, which help to provide proper nutrition to children in need through more than 90 locations in more than 50 countries. “Our group of five riders and three road crew were absolutely awesome. “We supported and encouraged each other for the duration and as the challenges became bigger each day with tiredness and exorbitant temperatures, we took it pedal by pedal and planned accordingly. “The reception in Adelaide was so inspiring and we expect the ride to become an annual event with more legs to the journey and more riders joining the challenge. “Thank you to all our followers for all the amazing encouragement & support – it truly meant so much to each of us every single day.” Donations are still being accepted. For more information, head to facebook. com/HFFcycle.

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Kids in hot cars warning goes online BY JAMES TAYLOR IN THE wake of the recent heatwave across the state and with temperatures forecast to reach above 30 degrees this week, Kidsafe has turned to social media to increase awareness of the life threatening dangers posed when children are left unattended in cars on hot days. During the recent heatwave in Victoria, where temperatures exceeded 41 degrees on four consecutive days, 53 children were rescued after being left unattended in a car. Tests have found that even on a 29-degree day, the inside of a car can reach 44 degrees within 10 minutes and 60 degrees within 20 minutes. Kidsafe Victoria chief executive officer Melanie Courtney said her organisation was using social media to increase the reach of important and lifesaving information about the dangers of leaving children unattended in cars to parents and the wider community. “Kidsafe is encouraging all parents, carers, community organisations, local governments, schools and companies to share the messages and tips through their social media accounts in order to reach as many parents and carers as possible across the country.” Kidsafe Victoria has a range of resources, including a hot cars graphic and fact sheet which can be shared to help raise community awareness. Tips on the graphic include: • If you have to leave the car, even to run a quick errand – take the children with you • Never use the car as a substitute “babysitter” • Never leave children in a car without adult supervision for any length of time, not even a minute, and • Lock cars and secure keys when at home to prevent children playing inside the car. The Kidsafe Hot Car graphic has already been shared more than 100 times on Facebook by emergency services, community organisations and individuals across Australia. On Monday, Minister for Children and Early Development Wendy Lovell also launched the state government’s “No Exceptions, No Excuses” campaign in response to the recent increase of cases of children being left in hot cars. To download the graphic, search for “Kidsafe Victoria” on Facebook.

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ON THE BEAT Welcome to 2014 NHW Torquay Jan Juc committee wishes all our community members a safe and healthy New Year. Hopefully, most have enjoyed doing what is special for you and your loved ones, including family gettogethers and a time to reflect on the past year. NHW with our local police, will be working on projects this year to keep our community as safe as possible. NHW Volunteers We are always seeking volunteers who love a half to one hour walk to keep fit and at the same time contributing positively to your community by delivering a quarterly NHW Newsletter. Please contact David on 0419 529 210 if available. Tougher penalties for illegal use of mobile phones From 25 November 2013 all drivers faced tougher penalties for illegal use of a mobile phone or interacting with other units that have visual displays while driving (eg. DVD players or tablet computers) that are not driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s aids. The penalties are: â&#x20AC;˘ 4 demerit points â&#x20AC;˘ $433 fine Young drivers are over-represented in serious road crashes so there are particular changes to mobile phone rules for probationary drivers. P1 and P2 drivers must not use a mobile phone (hand-held or hands-free) for any function while driving (including while stationary but not parked). Remember, all probationary drivers who reach 5 demerit points may incur a licence suspension. Research shows that using any mobile phone while driving increases your chance of being involved in a crash or near crash.

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The law: It is illegal in all Australian states and territories to use any function of a hand-held mobile phone while driving or when your vehicle is stationary but not parked e.g. when youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re stopped at traffic lights. B Text Have you registered your mobile phone number for B Text? B Text is a new Neighbourhood Watch message service to inform you of whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s happening in your community, thanks to the expertise of BCC Computers and BCC Betta Home Living, Geelong West. Message â&#x20AC;&#x153;NHW Regâ&#x20AC;? to 0409 129 988 to register. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s that simple. Register today and be informed! SUMMER FIRE SAFETY Am I at risk? See more at cfa.vic.gov.au/planprepare/am-I-at-risk. Victoria is one of the most fire-prone areas in the world. Understanding your level of risk is the first step in developing your Bushfire Survival Plan. Restrictions during the Fire Danger Period The Fire Danger Period is when CFA restricts the use of fire in the community. This is to help prevent fires from starting. CFA declares the Fire Danger Period for each municipality (shire or council) at different times in the lead up to the fire season. It depends on the amount of rain, grassland curing rate and other local conditions. The Fire Danger Period typically remains in place until the fire danger lessens, which could be as late as May. The Fire Danger Period is not the same thing as a total fire ban.

For more information regarding fire restrictions, visit cfa.vic.gov.au/warnings-restrictions/ restrictions-during-the-fire-danger-period.

Crime Information to find out what happens when you call the Crime Stoppers hotline and how to make an online report.

Bushfire arson Bushfire arson has a devastating impact on the community. It has the potential to injure or kill people, cause significant financial loss, and destroy property as well as the environment. Arson is a serious crime and is a bushfire caused by a person intentionally or recklessly. The maximum penalty for arson causing death in Victoria is 25 years imprisonment. The maximum penalty for intentionally or recklessly causing a bushfire is 15 years imprisonment.

How you can help - before the fire Can you identify a person, or vehicle, you observed near the area where a bushfire occurred, or do you know of someone who has been lighting fires? If you believe a person, or vehicle, is behaving in a suspicious manner write down the details. If you record the details straight away the more accurate they are likely to be, and the more helpful the information will be to Police. If you are suspicious of a person or a vehicle, write down the following details. For vehicles: registration, make, model, colour, any damage to vehicle. For individuals: age, height, hair colour, build, facial hair, clothing.

Operation Firesetter Victoria Police, as part of Operation Firesetter, will be conducting highly visible patrols to prevent and apprehend arsonists. Investigations into suspicious fire activity and bushfire arson persons of interest will also be undertaken. Operation Firesetter is a state-wide coordinated initiative that will intensify during periods of high fire danger. If you see something: Victoria Police and Crime Stoppers urge the community to report suspicious behaviour by calling Triple Zero (000). If you know something: People who commit bushfire arson are not always strangers, they often live and work in local communities. If you have concerns about a member of your family, a friend or colleague, they might need help. Say something: If you do know something, say something. You can provide information to Crime Stoppers confidentially on 1800 333 000. Alternatively you can file an online â&#x20AC;&#x153;Information Reportâ&#x20AC;?. Visit the Crime Stoppers section on Report

How You Can Help - After the Fire If a fire affects your neighbourhood, try to: â&#x20AC;˘ Note the description of any people who have entered or left the scene before the fire started. â&#x20AC;˘ Note the description of any vehicles entering or leaving the scene before the fire started â&#x20AC;˘ Note any activity in the area prior to the fire starting, such as camping, firewood collecting, bushwalkers etc. â&#x20AC;˘ Remember the time and location where you first observed the fire. Pass this information onto Police, or anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Victoria Police will be actively patrolling during the bushfire season and will activate Operation Firesetter on days where the fire danger rating is forecast as either severe (at local discretion), extreme or code red.

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No summer holiday for Torquay Lions RATHER than have a break over the summer holidays, Torquay Lions Club members have been busy working at various activities throughout the holiday season and it has paid off. Club President Barry Mackie said working through the summer season helped the Torquay Lions gather thousands of dollars to be distributed where needed in the community through the rest of the year. “During the year our local community is most supportive of the Torquay Lions Club and donates many thousands of dollars to be shared in local, national and even international Lions projects,” he said. “But over the summer season we rely greatly on the generosity of visitors to Torquay to swell our funds to the level where we are able to help more and more needy cases. “First we sold Lions Christmas cakes throughout Torquay and then we sold tickets for the past six weeks for the barbecue raffle drawn at Taylor Park on

Australia Day. “As well, we had a large group working the Lions train and sausage sizzle at Cowrie Market last week and another group worked at the Jan Juc Surf Lifesaving Club during the Bell’s Bash. “Altogether we have raised just on $17,000 from a very generous community,” he said. “And, most importantly, every cent raised we must give back to the community in some form or other, whether it is to help our local community or other national or international Lions clubs projects.” Torquay Lions supports each school in the area, the SES and Torquay Marine Service, Torquay and Jan Juc Lifesaving Clubs, and many individuals. “We provide small scholarships to two students at Bellbrae Primary School, Torquay Primary School, and St Therese School.” The summer raffle winners: Weber barbecue – Ken McDonald of Torquay; Sharp television – Judy Knappe of Templestowe.

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Two Brothers Juice Co. has been selling cold pressed juice in Aireys Inlet over summer.

Brothers squeeze the juice in Aireys BY JAMES TAYLOR A NEW Melbourne juice company is having its first taste of the market here, opening a pop-up store in Aireys Inlet over summer. Brothers Harry and Zander Croft are the founders of Two Brothers Juice Co., which will launch in Melbourne later this year. Harry said their store on the Great Ocean Road was the Surf Coast’s first pop-up cold pressed juice store. “Myself and my brother Zander Croft have been coming to Aireys Inlet for 22 years and couldn’t resist the temptation to launch our business here. “Our juices are cold pressed, which is a method of juicing that slows the oxidization process of nutrients in fruit and vegetables, resulting in fresh juice being better for you and allowing it to last up to 72 hours.”

He said highlights of the Two Brothers menu were the healthy green juice (kale, cucumber, apple, celery, ginger and lemon) as well as the watermelon, mint and strawberry juice, which has been extremely popular on the hot summer days at the beach. “We are passionate about healthy living and about educating people on what goes into the food and drinks they consume. “We have received some great feedback from both the local and holidaying community who seem excited to have a new, healthier option at Aireys Inlet.” He said the pop-up venture would end this month, but the company was excited at the prospect of returning bigger and better next summer. For more information, search “Two Brothers Juice Co.” on Facebook.

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COLAC Otway Shire Council has endorsed a draft rating strategy for 2014-2017 and is now calling for public input. The draft strategy was passed at the council’s January meeting and will be placed on public exhibition for six weeks. The strategy determines how the council will classify land for rating purposes within the municipality. After considering the options, the existing regime with some minor changes was found to be the most appropriate. The proposed changes are to: • Include all residential properties within Colac, Colac East, Colac West and Elliminyt within the residential rating category. This removes the existing inequity where two adjoining residential properties are being rated differently based upon the size of the property. • Include all vacant land assessments of five hectares or less that for town planning purposes are zoned for farming use, in the rural-farm rating

category rather than the residential – balance of shire rating category on the grounds such lots are highly unlikely to be issued with a town planning permit for a dwelling to be built. Colac Otway mayor Lyn Russell said the second change would ensure those properties were correctly valued by recognising a farming use was the highest and best use to which the property may be used, and to subsequently include them in a more appropriate rating category. “This will result in these assessments paying less rates.” She said the shire received 52 per cent of its total revenue by way of property-based rates and waste collection charges. “The development of strategies for our rating base is critically important to both the council and its community. “The rating strategy sets out how the overall rating level is distributed or collected from the community. “The rating levels are set to adequately resource the council’s role, functions and responsibilities.”

Nominations open for Indigenous learning grants INDIGENOUS communities in Corangamite can now nominate for a federal government initiative that helps parents and carers put their children on the path to school success. Corangamite federal member Sarah Henderson welcomed the launch of the process for selecting the locations of the next 25 sites from across Australia for the Home Interaction Program for Parents and Youngsters (HIPPY). The program is a home-based initiative that supports parents and carers with regular visits from tutors to help integrate learning activities and materials into daily family life. “HIPPY provides families with regular in-home support and works with them to help put their kids on the path to school success from an early age,” Ms Henderson said. She said the additional sites, to be operational from early 2015, would focus on supporting Aboriginal

and Torres Strait Islander communities. “The Coalition has a clear commitment to empowering local Indigenous communities through better access to education and setting a solid foundation for future success. “Part of this includes recognising the challenges that isolation poses for many indigenous communities.” Nominations close on February 14. “I strongly encourage Indigenous communities interested in being considered for HIPPY to put forward a nomination,” Ms Henderson said. Minister for Indigenous Affairs Nigel Scullion, said the Brotherhood of St Laurence delivered HIPPY for the federal government, and more than $100 million had been committed to the program. For more information about HIPPY and the community nomination process, phone (02) 6240 7308 or head to education.gov.au/home-interactionprogram-parents-and-youngsters-hippy.

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Sustainability the way of the future THE federal government through the Community Energy Efficiency Program (CEEP) and the City of Greater Geelong have funded the upgrade of three buildings to reduce energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions. Waterworld, Splashdown and the National Wool Museum have all received energy efficient retrofits to their lighting, heating and cooling systems. The outcome of the project has seen a reduction in energy expenditure, improved energy maintenance practices and an overall reduction in the council’s greenhouse gas emissions. From the instillation of energy-efficient lighting Spashdown and Waterworld have seen a significant reduction in electricity use and emissions by 45 per cent and 34 per cent respectively. CEEP was managed within the Future Proofing Geelong team. Future Proofing Geelong is about making Geelong more resilient through the delivery of projects which improve the productivity, liveability and sustainability of Greater Geelong. One of the first projects by Future Proofing Geelong was the production of a Low Carbon Growth Plan, which sets out a series of measures to achieve a positive transition to a low carbon economy. The project has increased the capability of the council to engage with the community and lead by example on energy efficiency. To complement the changes that have already been put in place by Future Proofing Geelong, Geelong will be taking part in the Sustainable Living Festival from February 8 to 23. The festival showcases methods for people to live more sustainably with hundreds of events state wide to raise awareness, inspire and educate people on the issue. Future Proofing Geelong and Innate Ecology will be running Smarter Living Seminars at GPAC where 25 guest speakers will provide an insight into residential retrofitting, local food, sustainability for business and community action. Along with Future Proofing Geelong, community

groups and local Geelong businesses have pulled together more than 50 events in the two week period. GPAC will feature a Sustainability Expo on Saturday February 8 featuring Geelong’s biggest

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Letters Save Grove green space for future generations

The opinions expressed here are the opinions of the letter writers exclusively and do not express the views of the Editor or Surf Coast News Pty Ltd. Letters to the Editor may be submitted to the Surf Coast Times and Bellarine Times by writing to PO Box 714, Torquay, Vic, 3228 or email: editor@surfcoasttimes. com.au or fax: 5264 8413. Your letters should not exceed 250 words.

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Please provide your name, address and telephone number, which may be withheld from publication on request.

Angie Gallagher Ocean Grove

As publication space is limited we may not be able to publish all letters received. We also reserve the right to edit letters that we publish.

Hon. Terry Mulder, MP Minister for Public Transport Minister for Roads

I have forwarded this letter to the Premier, State MPs, and City of Greater Geelong councillors. The state government has committed $500,000 for a building (performance space) to be put on the Ocean Grove Park. People that use the park have been surveyed and about 95 per cent strongly oppose any buildings being put in the park and believe it should be kept as open space. Please read and comment on this letter.

Round ball struggles continue To the writer of “Round ball struggles” (Letters, January 30): I am staggered at your lack of loyalty to our netball club. Those rooms are ours and no one else’s, even though the council paid for them. They are no concern of the Surfside Waves Soccer Club. We hope that the soccer club turns down the rooms, because they should not have been offered them in the first place. They ought to get their own. I am quite prepared, unlike you, to put my name to this letter, I’m proud of my involvement with the club. That reserve belongs to Ocean Grove Football Netball club, end of story.

A fair go for all sports Dear Editor, I read the headline in this week’s Bellarine Times (“Shell Shock”, Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads edition, January 30) and my heart sank. “Shell Shock” the headline read, and shell shocked I was. I was involved with Surfside Waves Soccer Club last year and was very outspoken in my views,

Cath Sattler Kingston

Anglesea’s condition Dear Editor, Over this summer period, Anglesea has suffered from a chronic condition caused by too many cars! We’ve had the usual bumper-to-bumper crawl through town caused by the bottleneck at the bridge. But parking in our streets has also been a major problem this year. As an example, cars have been parked along both sides of Noble Street which means traffic can move only in one direction and in single file. There has been stationary traffic at a stand-still as far up as Camp Wilkin! This is exacerbated by the continuous line of drivers on the Great Ocean Road (GOR) who are unwilling to allow entry to those emerging from sidestreets. In streets like Noble Street, where congestion has become a problem – emergency vehicles would not be able to gain access, or could be caught up in delays. An unbroken yellow line on one side would keep two lanes open. In regard to through-traffic on the GOR, there is nowhere to build another bridge. A second or wider bridge would only lead to a bottleneck further along

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so we’d be no better off. What is needed is a bypass road for those who don’t stop here and so do not contribute to our town. This could turn off the GOR at Coal Mine Road which could be widened; then widen and seal No 2 Track and Distillery Creek Road which would take motorists into Aireys Inlet. In times of crisis, either the GOR or the bypass road could be closed for a time to allow emergency vehicles - ambulance, police, SES, CFA – to have access to the town or any accidents or fires along either route. Now is the time to start thinking about next summer and the consequences of an ever-increasing number of vehicles passing through Anglesea. Action needs to be taken now to avoid a future disaster such as locals needing to evacuate because of extreme heat or the threat of a bushfire. Thankfully we have not faced that situation this summer. Melva Stott Anglesea

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opinions and quotes. Sadly I had to step down from my involvement there. A combination of the backlash I received from those who I believed to be friends, coupled with my employer’s continued unrest and dissatisfaction with my position within the club left me no alternative but to leave. There is a great relationship between the soccer and netball clubs, which is why I am perplexed by the news story. I recall discussions last year where we chatted about sharing the barbecue and kitchen facilities. We talked about sharing the new portable change room if the netball club needed more space for finals etc. The relationship was very cordial. After my heart sank on reading the front page story it then went out to the lovely anonymous netball club member who wrote a letter (“Round ball struggles”, January 30) indicating their support for the soccer club and saying how unfair this is. Whoever you are, you are extremely brave for writing to the paper. I salute you as a fellow community sports activist. I am an advocate for community facilities for all sports at all levels, everyone deserves a fair go. I will always have a very strong passion for soccer. It’s in my blood and I hope that soccer gets its fair go in Ocean Grove. Whether it will or not remains to be seen.

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As Commissioner for Senior Victorians, I would like to thank the many Victorians in the community who have responded to our call to look out for our senior citizens in the recent heat wave conditions. But the challenge is not over. There is an ongoing role we can all play in looking out for our elderly loved ones and neighbours during days of extreme heat this summer. While heat waves do affect us all, there is no doubt that older people in our community can be some of the most vulnerable. We can all make a difference by taking the time to check up on older, sick and frail relatives, friends and neighbours who may need help coping with the heat. Take that few minutes to make a phone call, pop in and visit. There are many simple things we can all do to beat the heat – drink plenty of water, keep cool using wet towels, spend as much time as possible in cool or airconditioned buildings, avoid strenuous activity and stay out of the sun during the hottest part of the day. The community can access a lot of information through the Better Health Channel at betterhealth. vic.gov.au and see my video on seniors online at seniorsonline.vic.gov.au. For health concerns, contact your doctor or nurseon-call on 1300 60 60 24. Gerard Mansour Commissioner for Senior Victorians\

Through the Fund, up to $15 million is available to assist community organisations, education institutions, sporting groups, local councils and the private sector to deliver whole-of-water-cycle projects. This investment is designed to enhance Victoria’s liveability by making better use of local water. The Office of Living Victoria administers the Living Victoria Fund and funding guidelines can be found at livingvictoria.vic.gov.au Applications close 17 March 2014.

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More than 400 older adults from across the Bellarine are taking part in a program which is keeping them fit and social. The Bellarine Aquatic and Sports Centreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Live Well program is for people aged over 55 years and provides strength training classes for its members, many of whom have never been to a gym before. The classes are held in a private circuit room under the guidance of supervised instructors specifically trained in older adults, who provide all the education

and support needed to feel confident. But while the program focuses on fitness training, a centre spokeswoman said many members also enjoyed the social atmosphere. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have many members who live on their own or donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have any family, so they use these sessions as a social outlet,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Some come for the session and then have a coffee afterwards at the centre cafe, or then there are some who organise their own social get-togethers outside the centre.â&#x20AC;? The Live Well program has two programs, the first runs on a Monday, Wednesday and Friday, while the second runs on a Tuesday and Thursday. The classes last for 50 minutes. If you would like to enroll, phone the centre on 5256 2111.

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

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

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Lifestyle options abound at open day In late 2013, Star of the Sea Village hosted a fabulous open day to introduce prospective residents and their families to the wonderful facilities and lifestyle opportunities on offer at the village.

The Star of the Sea Village team spent many weeks tirelessly planning the exciting schedule of events including a fashion parade showcasing the ‘Fashion of the Ages’, a historical exhibit featuring garments and artefacts from as far back as the 1800s, a bowls tournament, live music and a fabulous high tea. The fashion parade was the highlight of the day, with residents, staff and family members modelling wedding gowns from throughout the ages. The gowns were in exceptional condition, with some dating back as far as the 1920s. Amazingly, many of the dresses modelled in the fashion parade were personally designed, sewn and decorated by talented village resident Phyll. Throughout the day, guests were treated to a complimentary high tea with a range of sweet delights and ribbon sandwiches. With a little bit of food under the belt, visitors were encouraged to join in a village tour or simply stroll around the grounds to get a feel for the atmosphere and exceptional village facilities. The open day was an enormous success, resulting in many sales enquiries from prospective residents eager to embark on a new and exciting phase of their lives.

After speaking with so many visitors, it became evident that the village appealed to a broad spectrum of people. With existing residents ranging in age from 50 right up to 90, life at Star at the Sea Village is whatever you choose it to be. For those entering retirement, a vibrant and flexible lifestyle is often a priority. To this group, the village offers an extensive activity schedule, a great range of facilities, a funloving community and the choice to lock up and leave everything safe and securely at the drop of a hat! On the other hand, we often hear people tell us that they are “too old to move into a retirement village”. Moving into Star of the Sea Village offers a sense of security as you settle in your own home, all while knowing that there are others around you. Catholic Homes can help to ease the load by arranging an in-home support package that includes a variety of services including cleaning, personal care, nursing care, allied health services and much more. Star of the Sea Village is located at 1 Headland Drive, Torquay and is open for inspection seven days a week. For more information, phone village manager Pip Walker on 5264 3600 or visit staroftheseavillage.com.au.

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Explore your funeral options Many years ago a funeral would be held in the parlour of someone’s home and everyone attending the service would wear black. Today, funerals are a public event bringing together a mixture of memories, colours and reflections to personalise the celebration of life. Each year more and more Australians are planning their own celebration of life. For those seeking some form of funeral planning product, it is important to conduct research as under some funeral insurance plans you can end up paying more in premiums than the value of the cover. There are more cost-effective options available for example, prepaid funerals and funeral bonds. Local company Tuckers Funeral and Bereavement

Service is educating the community about the options available. “When it comes to planning ahead, we have a range of options that can be fully explained so people can make an informative decision,” Tuckers director of community relations Michele Van Liessum said. “At Tuckers we provide a range of funeral planning options, including the facility to pre-plan without a financial commitment.” Tuckers provide detailed options, giving you the right information to suit your individual needs. Based in Geelong, Victoria, Tuckers provides funeral care to the entire Barwon region, including the City of Greater Geelong, the Golden Plains Shire, the Surf Coast Shire, the Bellarine Peninsula and the western suburbs of Melbourne. The company also provides services to families in the Central Highlands and Western Districts of Victoria. For more information, phone Michele at Tuckers on 5221 4788 or head to tuckers.com.au.

Alyson Burchell and Michele Van Liessum from Tuckers.

Van rolls out aged care training across the state

Two nurses try out the Simulation Training Van at its launch in Melbourne.

A NEW van to assist with the training of clinical staff will improve the skills of workers at aged and community care centres across the state. Victoria’s peak body for aged and community care officially launched the first Simulation Training Van last month, which will directly support the skills growth of the age services workforce. Leading Age Services Australia Victoria (LASA Victoria) president Ingrid Williams said the van would enable delivery of high-quality and innovative clinical training. “Rather than develop a fixed simulation training room, our Training Division saw an opportunity to provide simulation training to age services facilities

by way of a modified mobile van. “Through the van, LASA Victoria will be directly contributing to the critical need for clinical experience with the long term view of building the capacity and capability of the age services workforce. “This flexible, onsite delivery of basic clinical training can also assist aged care staff manage the increasing complexity of residents’ care needs; potentially preventing Emergency Department admissions.” Ms Williams said the van was made possible through funding from Health Workforce Australia (HWA), which has predicted Australia will face a shortage of 109,000 registered and enrolled nurses

across the healthcare system by 2025. “This concerning statistic demonstrates the vital importance of investing in, and ensuring the growth of, Australia’s healthcare workforce over the coming decades – this is especially critical in aged care due to the ageing population and increased complex care needs of the elderly in our care. “LASA Victoria viewed the availability of the HWA funding as an exceptional opportunity to provide a Simulation Training Venue to assist the clinical practice of aged care staff.” The Simulation Training Van will now start onsite training visits across Victoria. Any providers interested in the service can phone LASA Victoria on 9805 9400.

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A place that feels like home the moment you move in OUR thinking starts with the wellbeing of our residents. Geelong Grove along with all our other villages is tailored to that purpose. We don’t just offer accommodation but a holistic range of health, lifestyle and care services that integrates well with the amenities that cater to the individual and changing needs of residents. Geelong Grove is conveniently located five kilometres south east of the Geelong CBD off the Surf Coast Highway on Barwarre Road, Grovedale and is a 60-minute drive to Melbourne. Geelong Grove is fully developed and offers a wide range of architecturally designed independent living units intended for residents who wish to keep active and remain independent. As a resident, you will not only enjoy the use of the village’s facilities, surrounded by a warm and vibrant community of like-minded people. Living in the village also gives you the advantage of being with and enjoying the company of friends, with the peace of mind that your privacy is respected and that you can be as independent as you wish. At Australian Unity Retirement Living enhancing

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WHAT’S ON AT GEELONG GROVE? Ever wondered how much that heirloom or collectible item you’ve been keeping for years is worth? They may be items you’ve picked up at op shops or personal treasures that have been handed down through generations. Get the independent antique experts to take a closer look at these pieces for free and find out if these valuables are indeed priceless treasures!

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Funeral planning – know your options Many consumers who take out so-called “funeral insurance” policies find themselves trapped with escalating premiums that must be paid continuously until their death. A 2010 Rice Warner report found that a person who takes up funeral insurance at age 60 for a $6,000 funeral will pay: • Over $7,000 in total by age 70 • Over $14,000 by age 75 • Over $28,000 by age 80 • Over $85,000 by age 90 Kings Funerals offer a range of options to plan for your funeral and reduce the financial pressure on your family. In addition to Fixed Price Funeral Plans and Prepaid Bonds by Instalment, you can now access a new product. Ezicover Funeral Advantage: • Is available to people aged between 35 and 70 • Provides coverage between $5,000 and $15,000 • Cover is for accidental death in the first 12 months • Once cover begins, premiums do not increase with age, and • Once your premiums paid reaches the benefit amount, you pay no more. Phone Kings Funerals on 5248 3444 to discuss your options or to receive information on how to apply for Ezicover Funeral Advantage.

Cook up a storm after hours BY JAMES TAYLOR THE SpringDale Neighbourhood Centre has a range of courses starting soon for people who are looking to expand their recipe repertoire or getting to know their digital camera. Interested in making your own cheese? Cheese Making With Corinne is a very relaxed way to spend a day. This session will include haloumi, sour cream and ricotta. You will be asked to bring some kitchen equipment. Bring lunch to share and make new friends. It will be held on March 22 from 10am-4pm. Cost is $80. Another course will teach a variety of skills for making jams and preserves, including hot chilli jam, double baked tomato sauce and citrus tomato jam. Take home a number of jars of the condiments to be used for dipping, in sandwiches, on a pizza base or even a cheese platter. The course will be held on March 1 from 9amnoon. Cost is $80. If you’ve always wanted to make your own Italian tomato, now you can learn how at a passata workshop. Take home a number of jars of tomato

sauce to turn into a great Italian meal. The course will be held on February 15 from 8.30am-10.30am. Cost is $80. Italy is beautiful in the Northern Hemisphere’s spring if you are planning to go from Easter onwards, so now is the time to learn the language. The two-day course will cover be basic conversational Italian, and tutor Agata Commisso is a native Italian speaker. The course will be held on February 8 and 22 from 10.30am-noon. Cost is $30. Confused by all the settings on your new digital camera? Learn how to get great results from qualified teacher and master photographer George Stawicki at the Digital Photography Doctor workshop. Understand shutter speeds, ISO, aperture, different file formats, downloading images, red eye reduction and lighting techniques. The four-session workshop will be held on Tuesdays from February 11 to March 4 from 7-9pm. Cost is $100/$92 concession. For more information on the courses at SpringDale Neighbourhood Centre, phone 5251 1960 or head to springdale.org.au.

Stretch out with yoga in Anglesea BY JAMES TAYLOR THE Anglesea Community House has reopened for the year, and there are several yoga and fitness classes for people to try in the latest course guide. Yuva Yoga is a new course this year, and is a yoga and wellbeing program for teenagers. Classes incorporate fun and challenging yoga poses to make bodies super strong and healthy, relaxation techniques and study techniques to help when teenagers return to high school, nutritional advice and healthy recipe ideas to try at home. Classes are held on Wednesdays between 5-6pm, and cost $15 per class. Phone Carly on 0488 443 089. Enjoy the benefits of correct posture, building muscle strength and awareness of your breath at Great Ocean Yoga with Evelyn Switajewski. This class aims to leave you feeling relaxed and more aware of your body. Classes are on Mondays from 7-8.30pm and on Tuesdays from 9.30–11am during school

terms, and are $12 per session. Phone Evelyn on 0423 768 979 for more information. Improve your fitness with NICFIT, a feelgood class that includes cardio and resistance training, boxing, fitball and circuit work. Have fun while improving your mental and physical wellbeing. Suitable for all levels of fitness. Bring a bottle of water and towel/ mat. Classes are held at the Anglesea Memorial Hall in McMillan Street on Tuesdays at 7pm and Saturdays at 8.30am, and there is also a new outdoor class on the riverbank on Thursdays at 7pm. Cost is 10 classes for $100 or $12 casual. Bookings essential, phone Nicky on 0403 779 084. Shane Lewis is tutoring beginner and general yoga classes at the Aireys Inlet Community Hall on Mondays from 6-7.30pm. Cost is $10 per week/$8 concession. For more information, phone Shane on 5289 6862. To download a copy of the 2014 course guide, head to anglesea.org.au.

BY TIFFANY PILCHER

Vikki Thorn and Donna Simpson of The Waifs are getting back to their roots at the Port Fairy Folk Festival as The Stray Sisters in March.

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PERSONALLY and professionally, The Waifs sisters Donna Simpson and Vikki Thorn have experienced incredible highs and overwhelming lows over their 22 year career. Despite their rough ride and the fact that there’s half a world separating the two now, they’re more connected than ever before and performing again as The Stray Sisters. Their set at the Port Fairy Folk Festival in March will be the first time they will play at their well-worn stomping ground without their Waifs band mate Josh Cunningham. It will be a big change for their legions of fans that have followed the trio’s roots-inspired folk music through many incarnations from indie to verging on country pop. “He is on a different journey now and we just aren’t a part of that journey,” Simpson said. “He’s very invested in his Christian faith, which we both completely respect, but we’re going in different directions musically.” Even losing Cunningham couldn’t stop the pair from taking to the Port Fairy stage, which Simpson said had been an arena showcasing their ups and downs over the years. “It’s where we met our drummer, Dave, and back when we were starting out the crowd there really dug our songs,” she said. “I also had one of the worst performances of my life there, I was off partying with my friends then I realised I had to go on stage, I forgot what I was there for. “The band had a massive fight about it and it was awful, it was really, really awful. “I was really ashamed of myself afterwards and I was absolutely devastated.” That performance was four years ago when Simpson was facing personal issues

that resulted in the end of her marriage and time spent in rehab. Both sisters were living in the US at the time but Simpson has recently returned to her roots in Western Australia while Thorn remains in Utah. “I am so glad to be out of America, so, so glad,” she said with palpable relief. “I’m just an Aussie, that’s all there is to it. “I missed the ocean and the skies and the colour blue, I missed it so much I came home and called my son Blue. “I think that’s why I can write again, I’m where I’m supposed to be.” It’s been three years since Simpson and Thorn have played, performed or written together, which is the longest stretch since they first realised they could harmonise as teenagers. Simpson said the combination of being home and with Thorn while she was visiting recently was the only cure. “I hadn’t written a song in five years, my guitar had been packed away and I haven’t even cleaned it; the strings are still dusty. “Every time I would pick it up I’d play the same chords over and over but something happened when Vik was here and now songs are pouring out of me.” While many sisters have strong ties, theirs is impenetrable, and in some cases endearingly bizarre. “We’re weird, we’re the exact same,” Simpson said. “We both married American guys and we toured together for 20 years so we totally synched up. “We fell pregnant with our first babies on the same night, we had the exact same due date, and now we both have three boys each. “It’s crazy but it’s always been like that, I love it.” The Port Fairy Music Festival will be held from March 7 to 10. For tickets, more information and the full line-up, head to portfairyfolkfestival. com.

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Aireys goes back to the Mic It’s back! The now legendary Aireys Inlet Open Mic Music Festival is heading for its seventh year – so if you have a musical itch you want to scratch, why not register to be part of all the action? THE annual Open Mic Festival celebrates music, the people who make it and the people who love to experience it live. Organiser Marty Maher said he was always on the lookout for great musicians to get involved. “This year’s festival will run from Friday 14 to Sunday 16 March and will once again take over the beautiful coastal town of Aireys Inlet, with nine indoor and outdoor stages hosting music from over 160 artists. “The Festival is open to acts big and small, so whether you’re a seasoned gigger or an up-andcoming muso looking for a chance to play in front of an appreciative audience, this is the weekend for you! “The good folk of Aireys (and surrounds) love a good time and love great music, so there’s sure to be bumper crowds of eager fans. “And you can say you got to play on the same

bill as an Aussie music legend, as the festival is well known for producing an awesome special mystery guest each year.” So far Colin Hay, Dan Sultan, Tim Rogers and Mark Seymour have performed on the festivals main stage in the marquee adjacent to the pub – who knows what organisers have in store this year? To get involved log onto aireysinlet.com.au and get all the details. There are more than 150 places available but over half are already subscribed. “We’ll need a description of your act and any links to your website, video or soundtrack,” Mr Maher said. “But get in quick before all the performance slots fill up.” Last year’s Aireys Open Mic Festival special mystery guest Mark Seymour belted out his Hunters and Collectors’ and solo hits. Photo: PETER MARSHALL

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One step beyond FROM time to time, I come across wines that, for whatever reason, totally change my preconceptions and expectations. So it happened the other night when I was treated to a tasting of the wines from the Beresford and Step Rd labels, originally established in 1985. I had tasted these wines some years ago under different owners and while they were good honest wines, I must admit they didn’t set my world on fire. But things have changed a great deal over the ensuing years in many aspects with VOK Beverages now in ownership – a fast growing multi beverage company that owns an impressive array of reinvigorated brands across their diverse drinks portfolio. With heavy investment in new winery equipment, premium McLaren Vale vineyards in the famed Blewitt Springs sub-region, and the appointment of an experienced senior winemaker in Chris Dix, whose resume includes successful stints working with Jim Barry Wines, Fox Creek Wines, d’Arenberg, Southcorp and Katnook Estate, things are certainly starting to happen, creating an intoxicating environment of positivity and passion. With many labels under his control (as the company has a huge export focus), Chris is able to really flex his winemaking skills with two brands in particular in the portfolio – Step Rd and Beresford. The Step Rd Winery is located in the Langhorne Creek region of South Australia, renowned for producing richly flavoured and robust reds. Step Rd has built up a core group of half a dozen quality growers in the region, working with them and sourcing fruit to produce a stylish and elegant range of terrific value red wines alongside fruit sourced from growers in the cool, crisp and very fine Adelaide Hills region, for their white wines. So, the old adage “Never judge a book by its cover” certainly rings true again. These wines being a case in point!

earth but the highlight is the softness of the fruit and the overall elegance… this is a good wine, and quite unexpected I must admit.

Step Rd Langhorne Creek Shiraz 2010 ($18) Again, the richness of the fruit, the fleshy feel on the palate and the elegant feel impress making this a really approachable drink now wine that will go with a variety of foods.

Beresford McLaren Vale Shiraz 2012 ($25) Straightaway, the bright and expressive aromatics are loaded with intense dark fruit aroma’s that say loud and clear – this is McLaren Vale Shiraz, with a palate that’s well structured with superb balance for a wine at this price point… there’s a richness of fruit that one expects from the region, but there’s also an elegance to the weight of the wine that was unexpected but very welcome… a flourish of savoury spice characters add further complexity and dimension to the overall picture and the oak treatment is beautifully integrated.

Beresford McLaren Vale Sparkling Shiraz NV ($25) A new addition to the Beresford range and probably one of the best value sparkling reds on the market at this point in time in my humble opinion. The base wine used in the production is from the ripping 2008 vintage Shiraz, giving a solid foundation of richness, texture and complexity to the wine. Lovely and fresh, this is bright and intense, with a great depth of rich blackcurrant, raspberry, and fruitcake flavours. Terrific.

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Moriac set for Crocodile Rock BY TIFFANY PILCHER ELTON John fans, get excited – this Valentine’s Day one of Australia’s best impressionists, Crocodile Rocket is coming to the Moriac Hotel. The show promises lots of laughs, sing-alongs and a performance so close to the original that Crocodile Rocket has been accused of lip-synching to a recording many times before. The Melbourne-based performer, whose real name is Brenton Edgecombe, has been doing Elton John impressions for about 20 years and has performed all over the world. He has performed accompanied by the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, played for drunken revelers in St Tropez and thrilled crowds on many luxury cruise ships. Another of his highlights was being the guest performer for the 2011 royal wedding celebrations at the exclusive Australian Club in Melbourne. Edgecombe will be playing all the hits including everything from “Candle in the Wind” and “Your Song” to “Daniel” of course “Crocodile Rock”, and the list goes on. Moriac Hotel manager Hubert Tuechler said it’s sure to be a highly entertaining show. “It’s going to be a great night for couples and friends on Valentine’s Day,” he said. “We’ve had a great response to this particular

show and we’re expecting it to sell out.” Crocodile Rocket is coming to the Moriac Hotel on Friday February 14. Tickets for a two-course dinner and the show are $50 and tickets to the show only are $30. For more information and to book, head into the hotel at 1,115 Princes Highway, Mount Moriac or call 5266 1372.

Top Elton John impressionist, Brenton Edgecombe, is performing his Crocodile Rocket Show at the Moriac Hotel on Valentine’s Day.

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Step Rd Adelaide Hills Pinot Gris 2013 ($20) Fresh, clean and bright with varietal pear nuance but the overall balance and texture of the wine make this very drinkable with a real mouth-watering feel to the palate.

Step Rd Langhorne Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 ($20) Oak in the background, typical Langhorne Creek richness and depth of flavour mulberries/blackcurrant/

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Something for everyone at glass expo BY REBECCA LAUNER MORE than 50 exhibitors are set to display a range of glass art and craft and demonstrate various glassworking techniques. Visitors to the 2014 Festival of Glass next weekend can become glass workers themselves through exhibitors’ workshops in kiln-forming

glass, making glass beads, bead weaving and glass decorating. A rolling program of short films about the art, craft and industry of glass will run throughout the glass expo, with sections on glass and art, glass and music, glass and architecture - there’s something to interest everyone. During the 2014 Drysdale Art Glass Awards

Interesting glass items of every imaginable variety will be on display at the 2014 Festival of Glass.

there will be three categories: ‘Wearable Glass Art’, ‘Nonwearable Glass Art’ and ‘Glass-related photography’. Winners will be announced at the glass expo and judges include Geelong mayor Darryn Lyons, Bead Society president Ruth Davis and Mark Edwards from Wathaurong Glass. Workshops run throughout the day on Saturday

February 15 between 10am and 4pm, followed by an evening of bottleneck at Harvester Moon cafe, Portarlington Road from 7pm to 10pm. The Glass Expo is on Sunday February 16 at Christian College, 40 Collins Street, Drysdale between 10am and 4pm. Visit festivalofglass.net.au for more information.

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Literary lights to shine in Aireys BY JAMES TAYLOR A LIGHT will shine on the written, spoken and performed word in Aireys Inlet in April at this year’s Lighthouse Literary Fest. The three-day event at the Fairhaven SLSC not only features some of Australia’s most highly regarded established and emerging authors, screenwriters and playwrights, intellectuals, thinkers and presenters, but also some of the country’s most well-known actors performing pieces from books, film and plays along with musical accompaniment. After writing workshops on April 24, the festival sits down to an intimate lunch on April 25 with actors Steve Bisley and Sigrid Thornton and screenwriter David Roach, with Caroline Baum as MC. Another highlight of Friday’s program will be John Clarke’s Top 8. The writer and satirist will be in conversation with The Wheeler Centre’s Michael Williams about the writing that has influenced his life, with selected readings by Sigrid Thornton and Steve Bisley. On April 26, Sian Prior moderates a forum about the line between fact and fiction, Amanda Smith asks what makes us sick,

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and feature event “Coast” will include readings and performances by Bruce Pascoe, Robert Drewe, Favel Parrett and local authors, accompanied by music by cellist Michelle John and clarinet player Jason Day. April 27’s sessions are about France, memoirs, risking friendship for a story, sport and red wine. For a full program, tickets and more information, head to lighthouseliteraryfest.com.au or phone 5289 7052.

BY TIFFANY PILCHER PREPARE your ears for an onslaught of heavy rolling riffs when Cleveland Blues performs at the Anglesea Hotel this weekend. Made up of Cleveland Blues (Ihaia Pirere) and BamBam (Andrea Norden), the pair creates a unique style of new age, old time and rocked up blues. It’s set to be a high energy show filled with the unique sounds of a dobro, a resonator and cigar-box guitars alongside thumping drums. With miles of road travelled behind them, these two live music fans are dedicated to bringing their self-described “dirty swamp blues rock” to the masses. They played more than 60 shows including five festivals at the end of 2013 and they’re nowhere near ready to stop yet. Cleveland Blues will be supported by the Surf Coast’s very own one-woman band, Jessey Jackson. With unique and powerful vocals backed by electric guitar, slide guitar and the driving beat of electronic drums, Jessey Jackson is an impressive solo

Sigrid Thornton is one of the big names appearing at this year’s Lighthouse Literary Fest. Photo: EVA RINALDI

package. She will perform her emotive original blues, folk and soul tunes as well as her all time favourites from artists such as Janis Joplin, Elvis Presley and Stevie Nicks. After five months of blood, sweat, tears and marathon stints in front of

the computer Jackson’s latest album, Deliver Me, is finally finished and will be available soon. Cleveland Blues are performing at the Anglesea Hotel on Friday February 7 from 9pm with support for Jessey Jackson, tickets are available on the door.

Ihaia Pirere and Andrea Norden are set to blast the Surf Coast with their gritty blues when they perform at the Anglesea Hotel tomorrow night.

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Beans – broad, green, french, runner, yellow, snake – so many types and even more ways to enjoy them. We are spoilt these days in being able to buy beans all year round, and sometimes they seem to scream at you from the greengrocer’s shelf “buy me – I’m so fresh!” And if we are to do our bit about being green then jump onto the bean – bag some now! The cost of food is increasing – so to keep the bean counters in your household happy! At least you can take the view that there is virtually no wastage with beans – simply trim the end which has attached the bean to the plant. I think leaving their curly “tail” adds to the visual appeal on the plate! Here’s a few ways to enjoy them as we make simple, fresh meals on hot summer nights. I personally never tire of beans and get all overcome with nostalgia when I use the Krisk to slice them into slender ribbons that require only a few minutes cooking in rapidly boiling water. Together with baby chats and Dutch carrots, these veggies simply dressed in melted butter and loads of parsley take me straight back to the times when Mrs Mac – the stocky and thrifty Scottish cook –

used to prepare our meals when we were growing up in the pub. She would regularly dish up “well cooked” (read grey) vegetables alongside grilled chops. No garnishes or colour – the parsley was absent – far too exotic for the 60s! We used to be transfixed by the length of ash hanging off the fag perched in her mouth, anxious lest it should drop into the saucepan, as she vigorously drained off the water from the aforementioned vegies! But I digress. Here’s a few ideas to get you started into making beans, the main event on your plate. Firstly, buy beans in small quantities so you are using them within 2-3 days. I actually use the mesh “smalls” bag (for washing knickers and hosiery) to keep beans neat and tidy in the crisper drawer. Best not to store them in a plastic bag – they need to breathe. Or you can bundle them together with an elastic band if a bit of bondage of the bean is more your speed? Beans need only 3-4 minutes cooking in a generous amount of fast boiling water (or they can be steamed) to really reserve colour and nutrients. Cook until just tender, drain them and plunge them in icy

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water for a few minutes. (OK, you can be canny and reserve this water for the pot plants! Mrs Mac would be proud!) Toss them in a shimmer of olive oil, just a smidgen healthier than butter. Now, you can “dress” the beans in a myriad of different coatings or flavours. Try a dash of soy, a few drops of sesame oil and toasted almond slivers – add fine strips of red capsicum – all served at room temperature. Beans marry very well with garlicky sourdough breadcrumbs, or crispy slivers of bacon; throw in a few sliced mushrooms and a slurp of black bean sauce – oooh, yum – a side dish with an Asian slant. Just the merest of cooking times in a pan or wok, some steamed rice and you are basically there with a tasty and colourful meal in a flash. Or be patriotic and go green and gold – using a medley of butter and green beans. Finely chopped (raw) beans make a great visual and textural addition to homemade Thai fish cakes – or the more pedestrian tuna patties for Friday night’s dinner. For beans that zing – toss a little onion in a pan – trick this up with garlic, ginger, cumin seeds and a hint of cayenne! Bean me up, Scotty!

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Let’s do the time warp again SHARPEN your stilettos, get ready to say “Damn it Janet” and re-open your Valentine heart to the funny, fickle Frank N Furter! It’s the 40th anniversary of Richard O’Brien’s musical and novel Rocky Horror Show and the Potato Shed is celebrating with a screening of the classic 1970s movie, which began life as a humorous tribute to the science fiction and horror B movies of the 1940s. Who can forget the naïve and stranded Janet Weiss and Brad Majors or Frank’s peculiar handyman Riff Raff and sister Magenta? To commemorate this fantastic night of cheeky

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fun, the team at the Potato Shed is also offering a door prize to the “best dressed” on the night, so fish out your fishnet and bring back your basque! As is customary with Rocky Horror Picture Show showings, fans are also allowed to bring their own props (rice, confetti, newspaper, torches etc) to the screening. If the candlelit dinner for two isn’t for you, this is one Valentine’s night that will see you shiver with anticipation! The Rocky Horror Picture Show will screen on Friday February 14 at 8pm at the Potato Shed. All tickets are $15.

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The collaboration between Mike McLean and Morgan Connoley (Colour and Skulls) which features in Response Collaborations exhibition, which opens at Courthouse Arts Meraki Gallery on Valentine’s Day.

A TORQUAY artist has brought 10 Surf Coast artists together to create an exhibition celebrating and responding to female beauty. Mike McLean painted 10 female faces onto canvases and gave them to artists to do whatever they wanted to. The results have been diverse and stunning with Aboriginal artists, poets, graffiti artists and illustrators being involved. Mr McLean is inviting anyone who is interested to join him and the other artists at the Courthouse Arts Meraki Gallery on Friday February 14 (Valentine’s Day) from 6-8pm for the opening night. “It’s about the artists exploring the concept of and responding to female beauty,” Mr McLean said. “A really broad range of artists are involved and the results are pretty amazing.” The exhibition runs until March 27 at Meraki Gallery at Courthouse Arts, located at the corner of Gheringhap and Little Malop streets.

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COASTAL QUIZ 1. Which famous group contained brothers called Brian, Carl and Dennis Wilson? 2. How many teams are there in the A-League? 3. Phileas Fogg is the main character in which classic novel? 4. In which country would you be affected by a cold wind called the ‘mistral’? 5. A ‘pulmonary’ disease affects which part of the body? 6. Nicosia is the capital of which country? 7. What was the name of the first artificial satellite?

8. Mycology is the study of what? 9. Which animals feature in the annual Iditarod race, held in March? 10. What position does George Brandis hold in the Federal Parliament? 11. Which disease is also known as infantile paralysis? 12. What did the Warren Commission investigate? 13. Who partnered Lleyton Hewitt in the men’s doubles at this year’s Australian Open? 14. In which city would you find Grassmarket and the Royal Mile?

MOORE WEEKLY STARS Your Valentine’s Day stars encourage impulsiveness in relationships. Some singles will fall in love at first sight – while attached Aries are in the mood for spontaneous displays of affection. Saturday’s fiery full moon and sun/Mars trine are a combustible combination so avoid the temptation to overreact, and blurt out things that you later regret. This week certainly won’t be boring!

Cash-strapped Crabs – avoid going on a spending spree or lending money to others, as you’re liable to make decisions based purely on your emotions which are fluctuating wildly under this week’s full moonbeams. With Saturn in your romance zone, your quote for Valentine’s Day is from William Barclay “Love always involves responsibility, and love always involves sacrifice.”

With Saturn in your relationship zone, don’t take your partner or potential partner for granted. “Love doesn’t just sit there like a stone. It has to be made like bread, remade all the time, made new” - Ursula Le Guin. You’ve got so much on your professional plate that the last thing you need is domestic drama but that’s what you’ll get on Saturday, when the full moon heats up your home zone.

This week’s fiery Leo full moon boosts your energy levels and gets your creative Cat juices flowing. So strive to be gregarious and generous rather than pompous and pushy as you do something special that brings joy to others, and makes your heart sing. Your motto this week is from French writer George Sand: “There is only one happiness in life; to love and be loved.”

Gregarious Geminis love to chat but you need to stop talking long enough to hear what your partner has to say. So, on Valentine’s Day, heed the wise advice of Paul Tillich “The first duty of love is to listen.” Singles, you may feel a surprisingly intense attraction to an amorous Aries or a sexy Sagittarian. The weekend is a wonderful time to take an impromptu trip or learn something new.

Your days are organised with military precision, as you squeeze every last drop out of the time available. But this week, the full moon tosses your timetable out the window and shakes up your usual routine. Romance is in the air on Friday but the energy is behind the scenes, suggesting a private and passionate Valentine’s Day. Singles – amazing signs and synchronicities will lead you to love.

15. Which is the only state of Australia that has never had a female Premier? 16. Which band produced an album called Willy And The Poor Boys? 17. The Blue Danube was written by which famous composer? 18. What word is given to the edible lining of a cow’s stomach and also means ‘nonsense’? 19. What movie is based on the true story of the FBI’s ABSCAM operation? 20. Name the author who created the lady detective Precious Ramotswe.

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It’s a fabulous week to set goals for the future as the full moon highlights your hopes, dreams and wishes zone. But expect the unexpected on Valentine’s Day, when Uranus shakes up relationships. Attached Librans – take your partner for granted at your peril. Singles – your love life continues to be unpredictable, and the person you have your eye on won’t be the one you end up with.

Singles, love and work are linked this week, so make sure you dress to impress. Attached Scorpios – it’s time to surprise your partner with a night on the town. Saturday’s full moon sees you swing between being dramatic and demanding; sexy and secretive; passionate and possessive. You could also be thrust into the public spotlight hopefully for all the right reasons!

You’re keen to catch up on current news, but resist the urge to be the neighborhood nosey-parker. If you pass on gratuitous gossip, you could end up in hot water! Plus be extra careful when emailing, texting and tweeting, as it will be very easy to unintentionally send the wrong message to the wrong person! Saturday’s full moon sets the stage for a holiday before October.

With Venus visiting your sign, prepare for a romantic, stylish and sexy Valentine’s Day. But expect dramatic developments involving the big two – sex and money – on the weekend, when the full moon stimulates your lust and loot zones. If you’re a clever Capricorn, you’ll resist the urge to control everything and everyone around you. Cool compromise is the smart way to go.

This Valentine’s Day holds deep significance, as Venus visits your spiritual zone. “Two people who love each other are in a place more holy than a church” – William Lyon Phelps. Saturday’s full moon amplifies your unpredictable Aquarian nature, so you’re in the mood to shake up a close relationship. But are you ready for the long-term consequences of your actions?

Attached Pisceans, this Valentine’s Day, find a dream you can share together. Single Fish, a firm friendship could suddenly turn into a romantic relationship. Saturday’s full moon lights up your reflection zone so you’re keen to reminisce about the past, ponder the present and peer into the future. But, if you overdo helping others, you’ll end up overworked and underappreciated.

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AIREYS INLET SUNDAYS Uniting Church Service 10.30am at St Aidan’s church:(See church notice boards). Anglican Holy Communion on 1st, 3rd and alternate 5th Sundays. Uniting Church service on 2nd, 4th & alternate 5th Sundays www.surfcoastunitingchurch.org.au

ANGLESEA 4th March The Surf Coast Family History Society Special session with Lady Teviot 2pm-4.30pm at the Anglesea Senior Citizens More information http://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 Sunday Worship at St Aidan’s Church 1st & 3rd Sunday Anglican Service. Other Sundays Uniting Service

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

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

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

DEANS MARSH Deans Marsh Community Cottage For an up to date program email deansmarshcottage@ bigpond.com For more information go to www.deansmarsh.org.au or phone 5236 3388.

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SUNDAYS The Bellarine Railway Car Boot Sale 2nd Sunday of the month-January 12th-April 13th Stall Holders welcome Phone 0418 379 245

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

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

FRESHWATER CREEK 8th February Ballroom Dancing 8pm-12pm at the Freshwater Creek Hall Enquiries 5264 5169

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MONDAYS Torquay Ladies Probus Club Meets every third Monday 10am at the Senior Citizens Rooms in Price Street. 17th February come and help celebrate our 25th Anniversary.

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

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FRIDAYS Port Produce 8:30am-11:30am at Portarlington Primary School. For more information contact Helen 0432 518 014.

Bellarine Community Health Well Women’s Clinics Pap Test Phone 5251 2291 3 Tobin Drive next to the Pilot’s Jetty. Phone for a program to be sent to you on 5258 3367. Or email qnhouse@fastmail.fm

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

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

FRIDAYS BCNA (Breast Cancer Support Group) Meets on the last Friday of the month at the Zebra Bar 1-3pm for casual lunch Contact Julie 0435 362 573 or julesrodg@gmail.com

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

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

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Spring Creek Community House For more information phone 5261 2583 or www. springcreekcommunityhouse.org.au M.A.P (Morning Activity Programme for Kids & Parents) Mondays – 9:30am-10am Little da Vinci’s 3-5 years old Tuesdays – 9:30am-10am Bells & Beats 0-5years old. 10.30am-11am 0-5years old. Wednesdays – 9:30am-10am Tiny Dancers 3-5 years old Thursdays – 9.30am-10am 0-5 year olds. Music and Movement Quirky Craft & Morning Coffee-Wednesdays 10.30-12 noon. Community Art Studio-Tues at 1.30-3.30pm. Taking enrolments now for 2014: Cert III in Education Support– Mondays and Wednesdays from 17th February 9am-3pm Mummy’s Aid Baby and Child Resuscitation – Saturday 15th February 10am-12pm Cert IV in Youth Work – Tuesdays and Thursdays from 18th February 9am-3pm Sewing for pleasure and Purpose – Fridays 10am-12pm from 21st February Mastering Microsoft – Thursdays from 27th February 6.30-9pm

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

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

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Bringing healthy back to Geelong BY REBECCA LAUNER A FREE 13-week challenge giving more than 350 people from across Geelong the motivation to lose weight started this week. Glenn Gattellaro, owner of Athletes with Attitude Supplements, came up with the concept to inspire those who wanted to live a healthier life, but didn’t know where to start. “Firstly, we needed to make it 100 per cent doable and long term, so we made it 100 per cent free,” Mr Gattellaro said. “We are offering free support throughout the challenge, our time to offer weigh-ins and measurements, along with educating people on eating foods.” Mr Gattellaro said he was also offering 20 free bootcamps, had gyms offering free access, discounts from fruit and vegetable shops and beauty

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salon discounts. “We believe it is the first 13 weeks of the rest of your life and some have already changed their lifestyle habits,” he said. “We have had varied interest from 18 to 60 year olds, and people who are 50 kilograms to 200 kilograms. “Everyone is equal, not judged and we are all here to work together, chasing our goal weight.” Mr Gattellaro said although it would have been better business for him to get everyone on shakes and bars, instead of food, it was not worth his integrity and conscience. “There is no quick fix – no shakes to replace all foods,” he said. “I personally believe they are supplements, not replacements.” Athletes with Attitude Supplements is at 102 Ryrie Street, Geelong.

Port woman forms perfect invention BY TIFFANY PILCHER IN A world first, Portarlington breast cancer survivor Julie Brand has created lightweight, customised breast forms for women who’ve had a mastectomy. Having undergone a mastectomy herself, Ms Brand found the existing, weighted and ready-made breast forms on the market were simply too unbearable to tolerate every day. Along with her technical wizard

partner Franco, she designed an inventive way to make breast forms and Perfect Again was born. The pair started making breast forms in their garage with Julie taking a plaster cast of a woman’s chest and from the hollow of the remaining breast would create an exact replica. After receiving an overwhelming response they rented a Portarlington factory and purchased a high-tech, Italian prostheses machine. The machine takes away the need

for a messy plaster cast and instead scans the woman’s chest in just three minutes. With around 6,000 women having mastectomies in Australia each year, Perfect Again can make a huge and importance difference in the lives of thousands. Ms Brand is launching Perfect Again on Friday February 7 at the Perfect Again offices, Factory 2, 3 Rajah Court, Portarlington from 5pm to 7pm. Delicious canapés and

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Sally stands up to new challenge BY TIFFANY PILCHER SALLY Louise of Sanctuary Yoga Studio has floated to new heights in her personal practice, mastering poses on a stand up paddleboard (SUP). When the conditions are right, you might spot Sally balancing upside down on her board at Cosy Corner or Spring Creek. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I love the feeling of peace and serenity being on the water brings,â&#x20AC;? Sally said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It helps me to cultivate these energies on the inside to bring to everyday life, especially to my son, my partner and my students.â&#x20AC;? Yoga classes assist in building strength and flexibility in the body and taking your practice on to the SUP board increases the work on the muscles by 30 to 40 per cent, so the benefits are significant. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is important, however, to have a solid yoga practice on the mat first otherwise you may spend a lot of time in the water!â&#x20AC;? she said. She advised itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best to consult your yoga teacher before heading out on the water. Sally runs regular classes at Sanctuary Yoga Studio in Jan Juc with two new six week courses beginning soon. One will run on Thursdays, beginning February 20

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Surf Coast surf boats head to Newcastle BY JAMES TAYLOR

SURF Coast surf boats will be rowing out against the best in this weekend’s Navy Australian Surf Rowers League (ASRL) Open in Newcastle. The final event for the year will see more than 300 crews from 100 Surf Life Saving Clubs across Australia racing off Stockton beach. With a race distance of 400 metres and good size surf predicted, it’s expected to be a nail-biting competition with plenty of spills and tight finishes. There will also be an interstate series on Saturday, with representative crews from each state racing against each other. Lorne SLSC boat captain Geoff Matthews said the Navy series was run over December and January, and this weekend’s Australian Open was the pinnacle event of the year. Lorne is sending eight crews – two Open Men, two Reserve Men and four Open Women – to the Navy ASRL Open. The Surf Coast will also be represented by crews from Jan Juc and Anglesea Mr Matthews said his club had gone through a rebuilding phase in recent years but was now in good form. “We’d be the strongest Victorian side. “Our open men’s and women’s crews raced in Manly at the Australian team trails, so they’re highly competitive.”

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THE annual Australia Day Pairs Play Fours event was another fantastic bowling and social experience. Winners: Merle Wapling and Len Cockerill. Runners-up: Heather Boyd and Laurie Jacobs. Consolation winners: Doris Wendler and Gerard Morrison. Closest to the Ditch: Carmen Koster and George Schulze. At the completion of play, a typical Aussie style barbecue steak and salads complemented by sweets of a creamed lamington and strawberry was enjoyed by all. Thanks to the sponsorship of life member Len Cockerill and family and the other club members who assisted in various ways.

Final round tonight - Thursday February 6 at 6.30pm. Everyone eagerly awaits the announcement of the five week aggregate winner of the best red and the best blue team, plus the person with the highest number of “touchers”.

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Night Tigers step out early in 2014 THE Tigers will have the chance to show off the lights at Spring Creek Reserve early in the season, according to the just-released fixture for this year’s Bellarine Football League. Torquay is scheduled to play three out of the first four games at home under lights, including the season opener against Geelong Amateur on April 5. The remaining two games will be against

Modewarre in round 3, and against Ocean Grove in round 4. Fans looking to experience night football should take note of these dates, as they will be the only night games of the season. The first round of the 2014 BFL season also sees Newcomb play Ocean Grove, Queenscliff play Drysdale, Portarlington play Barwon Heads and Anglesea host Modewarre. The interleague game, in which the Bellarine FNL

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will play the Casey Cardinia FNL, is scheduled for May 24 (between rounds 7 and 8) at a venue to be determined. There will be a league bye on July 12, and Round 14 the following week has been designated as the EJ Whitten Rivalry Round. In other Tigers news, Torquay is believed have further improved its stocks for 2014 by signing former AFL defender Ty Zantuck to their list. Zantuck, who racked up 77 games for Richmond

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FISHING REPORT ANGLESEA

Some Pinkies still being caught offshore Gummy shark catches continues both from those out in boats and those fishing from the beach Leatherjackets and salmon off Point Roadknight Salmon are still being caught off most local beaches Some small whiting have been caught on local inshore reefs Painkalac Creek continues to produce some nice bream Reports of the odd Mulloway continue of the beaches. For all the latest fishing news and all the right advice, drop by and see us and we will do our best to get you out there, fishing productively with the right gear and the right bait. Yes, we still sell fishing licences. The Great Ocean Road Outdoor Centre, Anglesea, phone 5263 2330.

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Salmon being caught off local beaches Offshore fishing is producing snapper, pinkies, gummy shark, couta and the odd flathead Still reports from Johanna Beach of gummy shark being caught. Rock fishing providing sweep and King George whiting The harbour continues to produce, some grass whiting, King George whiting, mullet and squid. For all your bait and tackle in Apollo Bay, contact Steve or Jen, who will be more than pleased to help you, phone 5237 6434.

BARWON HEADS

Still bream being caught in the river Trevally are still being reported Some gummy shark are also being caught along with some pinkies.

TORQUAY The odd pinkie is still being taken offshore Reports of some whiting in close on the grass beds Salmon continue to be caught off most local beaches Bream are being caught in Spring Creek. Remember Torquay Tackle and Sports. For all the best available advice in Torquay on tackle and bait, drop in and see Gareth and Jonathan. They will do their best to ensure you get the most up-todate information available, phone 5264 8207.

QUEENSCLIFF

St Leonards has whiting, squid, gummy shark and snapper being reported Swan Bay is still providing plenty of garfish with some flathead also being taken Point Lonsdale is producing some pinkies and salmon Reports of some kingfish at the Rip. The White Lady is producing salmon, whiting and still the odd cuttlefish The creek continues with trevally and small salmon.

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WELL, it’s that time of year again when we at the Great Ocean Road Outdoor Centre carry out fishing clinics to teach young and old alike how to catch a fish. Recently, we had a request from the Darebin Council Youth Services to provide clinics for 57 underprivileged young people over two days. This gave these kids a chance to experience fishing. For many of them, it was the first time they had been fishing. These kids don’t get a chance very often to go fishing, so it was a real treat for them to visit Torquay. They fished Spring Creek with us and learnt the basics of how to fish. Upon their arrival at the first clinic, the teenagers were split in to two separate groups, which enabled the instructors to provide them with more individual advice on how to fish and what they needed to do to improve their chance of catching a fish. This resulted in a few small bream being caught. All fish were returned to the water safely. The facilitators of the family service group advised us that the day or two of fishing was a great way to provide the children with an outlet and engage them in the outdoors. The facilitators thanked us for the time and effort spent in helping the kids. The clinics are open to schools as well as individuals. We provide both river and surf fishing clinics. With more schools and children now wanting to participate in learning how to fish, we are making it affordable to do just that. The clinics are basically run at cost to help facilitate the introduction of young people into recreational fishing. All gear and bait and tackle is provided as well as qualified instructors, who are used to teaching people best practices while fishing. The clinics have now been running successfully for a number of years. We look forward to improving them into the future and helping more people get involved in fishing. We have also provided our support to the Surf Coast council in grant applications to fund more fishing platforms in Spring Creek for public use. If you want to find out more about how to fish, email mybigcatch@bigpond.com for more details.

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innings to wrap up the outright victory. Dean Gills made 119 for Ocean Grove. Lucas Cameron took 10 wickets across the two innings. The Barrabool versus Anglesea game was a high scoring affairwith Barrabool scoring 6/292 in reply to Angleseaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 257. In the other games, Jan Juc comfortably accounted for Collendina and Queenslciff beat Wallington. Barwon Heads had the bye.

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ANGLESEA GOLF CLUB ENTRY forms are out now for the Hardings Hardware Pro-Am 2014. The date is Friday March 7 and entry fee is $70 including dinner. It is a shotgun start at 11am, and a Stableford event with two grades for the men and two prizes for the ladies. It is a great opportunity to play with the professionals and you never know – you might have a game with a future Australian champion!

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FROM THE GOLF SHOP

This week was the last for midweek medley fields with the men and ladies getting back their special days at the start of February. The fields were busy and the conditions were great on both days. Wednesday was a Stableford round and star of the day was Alan Hendrie in the seniors, who blitzed the course scoring 45 points. Other winners for the men were Calvin Robbins in A Grade with 37 points on a count back from Peter Gannon, James Lee in B Grade with 40 points and Doug Marr in C Grade with 42 points. For the ladies, Valda Connelly won with 38 points and Aileen Morton was runner up with 34 points. NTP winners were Uwe Morzinek, Dale Saunders, Peter Gannon and Kent Taylor and Ian Burgess scored an eagle on the 8th. Thursday was par and winners for both the men and ladies scored 5 up. Kate Donkers won the ladies and runner up was Jenny Inman with 1 up on a count back from Suellen Eskrigge. In the men’s event, Neil Daw won with Sam Leeds runner up with 3 up. NTP

Saturday was Stableford and a day for high scores across the board. Margot Parton won the ladies event with 39 points and Ros Holland was runner up with 37 points on a count back from Valda Connelly. In the three grades for the men the winners were, Brent McDonald in A Grade with 40 points, Colin Watson in B Grade with 40 points on a count back from Richard Stark, and Michael Cariss in C Grade with 41 points. NTP winners were Ross Robbins, Damien Withers, Andy Lee and Janet Coombes, and we had two eagles for the day – Tommy Midolo on the 18th and Chris Bowman on the 8th. Sunday was Open Day for the 2014 season and over the years we have had a few washouts, and heat waves to start the season. But this year was almost perfect – the course was in great condition and it wasn’t too hot. The scores were very competitive and you had to beat 63.5 to make the podium. Winners were club president Ian Burgess and Pete Griffiths, who got the last-minute call up saving him from house painting – what would you rather do? They scored a nett 60.75 ahead of runners up, Peter and Lynn Thompson with 62.5 and third place getters, Tim Walker and Justin McCusker with 63. NTP winners were Peter Thompson, Richard Hammett and Jill Emerson.

ON Tuesday the ladies had the challenge of the hot weather and not knowing if they would make it around. Of course, most battled it out until the very end. The beverage cart was kept busy supplying drinks and ice. The golfers found uses for the ice that had never been seen before! Just goes to show it is not just for your drinks. While I leave you to ponder the ways in which it was used, we will get into some of the results for the day. Dee Matheson had 36 solid points to take out the A Grade win and for B Grade Sheena Scholten scored 38 points. A great effort ladies. NTPs to Sheena Scholten, Bernadette Oliver, Tim Radcliffe and Dee Matheson. On Wednesday, the men played Stableford and Barry Grigg, in good form of late, had 44 points to take out A Grade. Richard Pekin had a very impressive 48 points to win B Grade. John Bishop with 45 points finished first for C Grade and Terry Lyons also had a good day on the course scoring 47 points to win D Grade. Jim Newton is once again on top for the resort course shooting 49 points to win. NTPs to John Riordan, John Brunt, Peter Wills, Tyson Gill and Brian Brown. Brian Smith hit the jackpot. Bob Manning played an impressive shot on the 10th for an eagle while Robert Muffett was equally impressed with his on the 1st. On Friday, 74 men played in what was a beautiful sunny day and making the most of the

good conditions was Paul Brunt shooting 47 points to win A Grade. The B Grade winner, the eversolid John Richards, had 49 points and C Grade went to Ross Martin with 47 points. There were four entrants in the resort field and with 43 points. Alec Hand finished on top. The resort course will be open to all competitors in any competition day from now on so make sure you let the golf shop know if you would like to play in it. The ladies’ field was also quite strong this week with 19 players. Deb Shoesmith had a rather good day out scoring 51 points to win. NTPs to John Richards, John Vale and Ronnie Beacom. Rob Hawkins hit a close shot early to claim the jackpot. Saturday’s round was stroke, and taking out the A Grade win was Danny Willersdorf with 63. B Grade went to Garry Lenehan with 60. The medal was taken out by C Grade winner Andrew Crowley with an impressive 59. Ken Ballard won D Grade scoring 61. Bob Gough had 50 points to win the resort. Ainsley McCallum won the ladies with 67. NTPs to John Laidlaw, Rick McNamara, John Fischer, Herb Hertaeg, David Dickson, Ainsley McCallum and Lyndsey Dunstan. Three eagles were scored: Jason Richards on the 18th, Doug Hutchinson on the 1st and Paul Walters on the 7th. Captain Ross Duff was hot on the 17th taking out the huge jackpot win. Opening Day winners will be announced next week.

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MIDWEEK GOLF

THE SANDS TORQUAY LADIES Thursday Irish 3 Ball: It was a ripper day to kick off the start of the ladies’ season and we had a great turn out for a fun three-ball comp. The winners of the day were the team of Lynn Hyett, Heather Smith and Beverly Dimmick, beating out two teams by a single point! Gail Richards won NTP on the 5th and Ritva Harley earned NTP honours on the 13th. Saturday Stroke: In what turned out to be another beautiful day we had a rising-star junior run away with the comp. Gabrielle Tokolyi posted a nett 68 as she continues to improve at a steady rate. Second place went to a guest of the Sands, Tauree Uluave, who posted a nett 70.

MEN Saturday Stroke Medal (Rd 1 Club Championship): It was the first day of the men’s club championship and the conditions were primed for some good scores. The results are in after the first round with the second to be played this coming Saturday. In the Seniors Grade we have a two-way tie at gross 75 between David Mallett and Charlie Celi. A Grade leader is Tim Jarman with 74, in B Grade, two players are tied at 82 and in C Grade Charlie Repcak leads by 2. In the daily medal event we had 2 Sands Boulevarde, Torquay Clubhouse: 5264 3333 Pro Shop: 5264 3307

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WEEKEND RESULTS

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enforced rest. Dianne Roede (24) collected trophy of the day and B Grade with her 40 points, from Helen Davey on 37. C Grade went to Glennys Jones (38) with 37 points by a shot from Kathy Carroll (35). NTP’s went to Jacki Vietri and Joy McGregor, who also collected the other Pro-pin.

Tim Jarman take A Grade in a count back over Alan Hartley with each player scoring net 70. In B Grade, we had the medal winner Bruce Hay winning with a Nett 69 beating Tony Spence by 1. In C Grade, we saw Hamish Anderson run away with it scoring nett 71 winning by five over second place Steve Troon. The NTP honours went to Mike Trickey on the 7th, Darrell Nash on the 13th and Tim Matthews on the 17th. Wednesday Stableford: It was a good turnout by the men as we had a two grade comp for the weekly event. We saw some outstanding scores on the day as both grades ended up having some heated races. In A Grade, we had Russell Tate beat Gavan Clark in a count back with each player scoring a sizzling 41 points. In B Grade, a red-hot George Richards followed up his hole-in-one from the weekend with a 39, for a one point victory over Daryl Griffiths. NTP honours went to Jeff Treloar on the 5th and Richard Metcalf on the 13th.

OUR golf club is very proud of David Kirk, who participated in the 100 holes in a day charity event held at 13th Beach golf course on January 24. His mammoth effort raised $1,590 towards the chosen acquired brain injury charity, a most worthy cause. Well done David! Another reminder to get your entry in for our big Pro Am event on March 6. Places are filling up quickly, entry forms are available on the club website or at the club.

MEDLEYS Monday Stableford –Robert Foster won with 36 defeating Michael Proposch in a count back. Tuesday 9 hole Stableford: Ray Robinson ran away with the comp, scoring an impressive 19 points winning by 6 over second-placed Ritva Harley.

Wednesday January 29, Ladies’ Stableford Sam Jones (12) is making her presence felt at our club with a very solid 39 points to win A Grade from Jacky Rowe (15) on 37, who also won a Propin. It’s great to see Jacky getting back to where she was before some nasty health issues caused her an

Saturday February 1, Men’s Monthly Medal With five players scoring nett 67, it came down to a count back, resulting in Max Boyle (19) taking out the Monthly Medal and C Grade from Dieter Menzel (19). Andy Brough’s (8) 67 won him the A Grade voucher by a shot from David Hyslop (11), with B Grade going to Russell Allen (16), also on 67 on a count back from rapidly improving Christian Hyland (16). Mick Reynolds (29) won D Grade with a nett 68 from Paul Trezise (25) on 69. NTPs went to Gavin Whyley, Mark Tomlinson and Rob Green, and Anthony Mrhar took out the pro pin. Well done to Spencer O’Connor for his eagle on the 15th. The ladies’ Stroke event and B Grade was won by Kay Williams (26) with a nett 70 from Sue Gregory (28) on 75. Jacky Rowe (14) won A Grade with a nett 73 by a shot rom Marg Burchell (22). Jacky also scored a NTP on the 17th and the pro pin. The other NTP went to Angela Royal, and best putter of the day was Sue Gregory with 28 putts.

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Tuesday January 28, Two Person Stableford Multiplier The extremely hot conditions halved the size of our normal field for a Tuesday comp, but it didn’t deter Gordon Mainsbridge and James Flanagan, whose combined score of 88 won them the trophy of the day from Andrew Fitzsimons and Bob Dalton, who put together 78 points. Pinshots were won by Ian Flanders (2nd), Nate Horsfall (5th) and David Robjohns (17th).

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