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BELLARINE TIMES 95 Beach Road, Torquay VIC 3228 PO Box 714, Torquay, VIC 3228 T 5264 8412 F 5264 8413 Managing Editor Hamish Brooks hamish@surfcoasttimes.com.au Journalist James Taylor james@surfcoasttimes.com.au Journalist Tiffany Pilcher tiffany@surfcoasttimes.com.au Journalist Rebecca Launer rebecca@surfcoasttimes.com.au Production Manager Erin Bush erin@surfcoasttimes.com.au Advertising Director Warick Brown warick@surfcoasttimes.com.au 0438 778 266 Advertising Executive Linda Leeman linda@surfcoasttimes.com.au 0428 027 678 Advertising Executive Maggie Rutherford maggie@bellarinetimes.com.au 0411 254 130 Advertising Executive Katie Sankey katie@bellarinetimes.com.au 0409 720 010 Advertising Executive Colleen Karlich colleen@surfcoasttimes.com.au 0407 925 940

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MAYOR’S COLUMN Local company wins innovation grant Congratulations to local company Australian Seafood Co-products Fertilisers Pty Ltd which was recently awarded a major research and development grant. The company received $25,000 as part of the State Government’s Innovation Voucher Program. Currently ASC produces environmentally sustainable fertilisers from the waste produced from cleaning and filleting of wild-catch finfish. The grant paves the way for a more innovative future for this successful local business and is a real ‘feather in the cap’ of chairman, Dr Ian Knuckey, and his team at ASC.

Point Lonsdale Tree Plan My thanks to everyone who provided feedback to the Point Lonsdale Draft Tree Plan. The standard of input from residents was highly encouraging. The plan contains proposals for the vegetation of the foreshore precinct with a particular emphasis on the use of native trees well suited to the rigours of this seaside location. The public submissions will form a key part of a report to be considered by Council before the project proceeds.

Queenscliff Maritime Weekend Hats off to everyone associated with the recent Queenscliff Maritime Weekend. The event, which pays tribute to our seafaring heritage, was widely hailed “a great success”. Among the highlights was the traditional Blessing of the Fleet ceremony in Queenscliff harbour.

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A piper, members of Nelson’s Navy (a historical re-enactment group) and local scouts added colour to a procession of local clergy passing the assembled fleet of Couta Boats. The event is run by a crew of hard working volunteers from the Queenscliff Maritime Museum who do a wonderful job keeping our maritime past alive.

Winter sports It was great to see our local netballers and footballers in action for the start of the 2014 season. The netball courts were bathed in a sea of red, white and blue at the home games I attended. Our footballers are chasing their fourth successive flag this year and I know everyone wishes them the best. “Carn the Coutas!”

SurfGroms enjoy their day in the sun The annual SurfGroms Big Day Out attracted a large number of budding young board riders. It is a fabulous day on our beach calendar and a great introduction to surfing for the many youngsters who attended. Prior commitments kept me from the Big Day Out but I am looking forward to next year’s event.

However, we were still able to support the hospital in a very meaningful way. A large number of local businesses donated various products and services to a charity auction to be held in conjunction with the ball. These items, so generously given, will go to the Bowls Club for its annual Good Friday Appeal charity auction. Many thanks to all the businesses involved.

Lighthouse Reserves Just a reminder public submissions on the future of the Queenscliffe and Point Lonsdale Lighthouse Reserves close on May 16. The possible future use of both sites is the subject of a discussion paper now available for public perusal and comment. These papers can be accessed via the borough website queenscliffe.vic.gov.au, read it at the council offices or at the library. I urge you to become involved in the discussion, read the document, consider the options and have your say via the Feedback Form or on-line survey.

Easter Again the borough will play host to thousands of visitors during Easter. It is an opportunity for us to show how hospitable and welcoming we can be. I wish you all a happy and safe Easter break.

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BELLARINE Bayside is confident its newly appointed chief executive officer has the

Kevin Craig recently took over the new position of chief executive officer with Bellarine Bayside.

right experience to equip him to meet the challenges of the new role. Kevin Craig recently took over the new position, following the resignation of Margot Stork, who is leaving the Geelong region to take up her new position with the Murray Shire Council. Acting chair Vicki Perrett said the Board had undertaken a thorough recruitment process to ensure it chose the best chief executive officer to take Bellarine Bayside forward. “We are confident that Kevin’s professional profile and extensive postgraduate qualifications will equip him well to meet the challenges of the role as CEO of Bellarine Bayside,” she said. Mr Craig said his new role was a great opportunity to further the important work of Bellarine

Bayside with the Board and its partners to protect and enhance the local foreshore environment. Ms Stork said while she was sad to be leaving Bellarine Bayside she was happy she had been able to contribute to strengthening the organisation’s foundation so the incoming chief executive officer had a strong platform on which to move forward with the organisation. “In a short time the management team and I have been able to achieve a number of organisational outcomes which will contribute to an increased capacity to deliver projects to the community,” she said. “I expect that a number of visible foreshore projects will be achieved by Bellarine Bayside in the last quarter of this financial year.”

A LOCAL cyclist who suffered a heart flutter, causing him to flatline twice, near the Thirteenth Beach Surf Club this month is searching for the life saver who literally saved his life. Keen Torquay cyclist Austin Swain, 64, was riding along Barwon Heads-Torquay Road, near the surf club, with a friend when he collapsed on Tuesday April 1 at around 10am. His friend and an unknown life saver administered CPR and Mr Swain said without the assistance of the life saver, he would have surely died. “It would have been fatal if I didn’t get CPR within five minutes,” he said. “I collapsed and virtually died

on the side of the road, then I was in an ambulance and died again. “My heart was going too fast and my body couldn’t take it.” Mr Swain was placed in an induced coma and held in intensive care for three days following the incident but is now feeling much better. “I’m back on the bike and playing a little bit of golf. I have a heart monitor in place and I pace myself better now. It puts a close perspective on life, I’m going to spend time with the grandkids and head up north for winters now – just do all the things I want to do.” Mr Swain is hoping to make contact and thank the life saver who attended the scene. Anyone with information can contact Mr Swain by emailing austin.swain@yahoo.com.

Torquay cyclist Austin Swain is searching for the life saver who assisted him when he collapsed on Barwon Heads-Torquay Road earlier this month.

Bellarine Bayside prepares the coast for winter

Bellarine Bayside has organised for sand dredged from St Leonards Pier to be moved onto the beach immediately north of the Pier.

BELLARINE Bayside is working hard this autumn to prepare the coastline for the prolonged winter wind that often damages the beaches. Bellarine Bayside recently arranged for sand, which was being dredged from St Leonards Pier, to be deposited on the beach immediately north of the Pier. This large mound of sand will now be dispersed along the beach by the wind and tides over winter. Bellarine Bayside chief executive officer Kevin Craig said the strong partnership between them and Parks Victoria meant they were able to redirect the

dredged sand to the eroding beach, which was a great outcome. Erosion mitigation works will begin shortly at Grassy Point, Portarlington and Batman Park, Indented Head. A sand fence trial will commence at these sites in late May. The sand fence is a permeable timber barrier that will help protect the beach from further erosion and provide the right conditions for the beach to begin to repair. Works will commence shortly at Point Richards

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A DISPLAY of LEGO fans creations will return to Point Lonsdale soon with new, innovative and more interactive exhibits. Queenscliffe Bricks, a display of LEGO models provided by the Melbourne LEGO User Group and organised by the Rotary Club of Queenscliffe, promises to be bigger than ever. About 6,000 people from the Bellarine, Surf Coast, Geelong, Ballarat and surrounding areas have attended the last two events, the first of which in 2012 was awarded the Borough of Queenscliffe’s “Community Event of the Year”. The President of the Rotary Club of Queenscliffe, Marianne Deacon, is excited about the expansion of this year’s event. “This year’s event will be very different to last year with new and innovative displays and it will be more interactive with a LEGO ‘selfies’ photo opportunity stand, a LEGO free-play area and a LEGO retail area managed by Ocean Grove Supertoys/Dizzy Toys of Geelong West,” Ms Deacon said. The LEGO fans display is the Rotary Club of Queenscliffe’s major fundraising event and proceeds have been used for projects such as purchase of a dropdown screen for the Point Lonsdale Primary School Hall, a special wheelchair for the Disabled Surfers Association, funding for the local Riding for

the Disabled Association, and funding a wheelchairfriendly water fountain at the Point Lonsdale Foreshore Revitalisation. Queenscliffe Bricks will be held at the Point Lonsdale Primary School Hall, Bowen Road, on Saturday June 21 between 9.30am and 5pm and Sunday June 22 between 9am and 3pm.

To ensure patrons get tickets in the time slot they want, visitors are encouraged to book online prior to the event through trybooking.com/71506 or via the Rotary Club’s own website queensclifferotary.org.au. Adults cost $10, children 5 to 14 years $6, and under 5 years free.

About 6,000 people from the Bellarine, Surf Coast, Geelong, Ballarat and surrounding areas have attended the last two events.

Kids ready to hunt for yummy chocolate eggs BELLARINE estate will come alive on Sunday to the sound of children scampering for delicious chocolate Easter eggs. Since 2004, children have taken part in the Easter Egg Hunt among the beautiful landscape of the winery, which isn’t complete without a visit from the Easter Bunny and his friend and colleague, Dr Bear. Our Women Our Children Volunteers is again hosting the annual day to help raise funds to buy a Paediatric Imaging Trolley for the Barwon Imaging Department at Geelong Hospital.

Each Easter Egg Hunt is scheduled to different age brackets to keep it fair for all. Children aged one to four start at 12.30pm, ages five to eight at 1.30pm and ages nine to 12 at 2.30pm. The event, which costs $50 per car, invites families to come along for a day of entertainment, including live music from Adventure Playground, and dancing, laser strike, a giant slide, famous crockery smash, face painting, jumping castle, arts and crafts, animal farm, Dazzling Dan the Magic Man, the Country Fire

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Exciting expansion teed up for Portarlington Golf Club BY REBECCA LAUNER A MEMBERS bar, sports bar, function room and alfresco bistro area are on the cards for Portarlington Golf Club. Chief executive officer Ron Stockdale has just lodged plans for stages two to seven of the Portarlington Golf Club Masterplan with the City of Greater Geelong. The expansion is expected to cost $6 million, with the stages to start once funding becomes available. “The development will give the club the ability to attract a lot more customers, where currently in busier periods we do not have the capacity or space to accommodate the tourists and growing population of Portarlington,” Mr Stockdale said. “Having more areas within the facility will not only give our club the ability to increase patronage,

it will allow people to use different areas for their intended purpose. For example golfers will be able to enjoy their own space after a round, while tourists will be able to enjoy their own facilities as well.” Mr Stockdale said stage two of the masterplan involved the Pro Shop moving to the main clubhouse with a much-needed increase to its floor space, as well as sweeping views over the course. “It will definitely be a more aesthetic and welcoming area for golfers who have also outgrown the current facilities in the current Pro Shop.” Stage one of the masterplan, which involves extending and upgrading the club’s kitchen at a cost of $700,000, is due to start in July. “We are looking forward to an exciting expansion and update of our club, which is a A sneak peek of what Portarlington Golf Club’s $6 million expansion will look like. natural progression in alignment with the continuing growth of Portarlington.”

Bellarine health receives $1 million injection

BELLARINE Community Health (BCH) has received a $1 million boost to ensure locals have better access to community health services in a modern, purpose-built facility. The state government will deliver the funding to go towards the redevelopment of BCH’s Drysdale centre. Minister for Health David Davis said the redevelopment would see an extensive refurbishment of the main entry, reception and offices. “A new floor will be added, which will expand

its capacity with minimal disruption to the existing building.” Mr Davis said BCH was among 31 health services to share in $17.5 million of grants from the Rural Capital Support Fund. Member for Western Victoria Region David Koch the existing building was more than 15 years old and the time had come for expansion. “This expansion will ensure that Bellarine Community Health can continue to provide essential services such as physiotherapy, podiatry and the Women’s Clinic.”

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PEPPERS The Sands Resort in Torquay will be put on the market but its owners have stressed it will be business as usual. Resort staff and captains of the golf club were informed earlier this week of the Handbury Group’s decision to offer the resort for sale, along with Peppers Moonah Links on the Mornington

Peninsula. The sale in Torquay will include the golf course on Sands Boulevard, clubhouse, hotel, health club and undeveloped land opposite the clubhouse. Yesterday, Handbury Group chief executive officer Blake Ammit said the resorts would be listed at the end of the month, after the Easter break. “We’re describing it as a portfolio sale – we might sell one, we might sell both.” He said the Handbury Group was looking to

explore opportunities in the agricultural sector. “We’re looking to downsize our commitment to the leisure assets.” He said it would be business as usual at the resort, with the Handbury Group to honour all existing and future commitments. Commercial real estate specialist CBRE has been appointed as agents for the sale, but Mr Ammit declined to discuss a possible asking price.

The Handbury Group had previously announced plans to redevelop the hotel at The Sands into an residential aged care facility, which was met with vocal opposition from some residents in the surrounding estate. The Surf Coast Shire abandoned the Handbury Group’s request to change the shire’s planning scheme to allow for the aged care facility in late November.

No answers given on NBN about-face BY JAMES TAYLOR THE Coalition has again come under fire for its changes to the National Broadband Network (NBN), with Corangamite federal member Sarah Henderson unable to explain why her party has made an aboutface on the issue. On Wednesday, Communications Minister Malcolm Turnbull announced the federal government had given NBN Co a new statement of expectations (SoE) to continue the NBN rollout using the Coalition’s multi-technology mix (MTM) model. However, a cost-benefit analysis (CBA) of the NBN is not expected to be complete until mid-year. In opposition, the Coalition frequently raised the lack of a CBA as one of the major failings of Labor’s fibre to the premises (FTTP) model for the NBN – a criticism repeated by Ms Henderson at a public meeting she hosted in Grovedale on Wednesday. Several technology commentators have heavily criticised the Coalition for issuing the SoE,

describing it as hypocritical and an about-face. Ms Henderson did not answer questions about why the Coalition was going ahead with its MTM model before waiting for the CBA to be completed. It is also still unclear when the NBN will be rolled out widely in Corangamite. In a statement, Ms Henderson said the rollout of the NBN would be prioritised to poorly-served areas identified in the federal government’s Broadband Availability and Quality Report “to the extent it’s commercially and operationally feasible”. “The Strategic Review found that prioritising areas would mean that they would, on average, receive upgrades two years sooner than would otherwise be the case.” At Wednesday’s meeting – also attended by Telstra Country Wide area general manager Duane Dalton – several residents expressed their frustration with the quality of their ADSL internet connections or their inability to connect at all. Ms Henderson said the next announcement of the Sarah Henderson speaks at the meeting at the Grovedale Memorial Hall as Duane Dalton looks on. NBN’s rollout would be “mid to late year”. Photo: JAMES TAYLOR

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Retirement village powers up with solar BY JAMES TAYLOR A GROVEDALE-based business has completed the largest commercial solar power installation in the Geelong region. Earlier this month, City to Surf Solar+ announced it had finished the 75 kilowatt (kW) solar system at Abervale Retirement Village in Grovedale, including 50 kW on community buildings within the village. This is expected to save the retirement village $820,000 over the 25-year lifespan of the system. A 50 kW solar photovoltaic system will produce about 66,000 kilowatt hours each year and reduce carbon emissions by about 85 tonnes - which could be considered the equivalent to keeping 60 cars off the road for a year. In terms of savings, a 50 kW system could run a

medium-sized business. City to Surf Solar+ director Christian Pritchett said Abervale Retirement Village were certainly taking a step in the right direction with their 75 kW system and hoped to inspire the wider community to also take measures to reduce their carbon footprint. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Following the success of this commercial solar project, you can expect to see the commercial solar boom continuing in Geelong. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Solar power is one of those rare things where by spending money, you are actually saving money.â&#x20AC;? City To Surf Solar+ has been installing solar power systems since 2008, and are Clean Energy Council accredited for grid-connect and stand-alone solar power design and installation. The company has carried out more than 600 solar power installations in the greater Geelong area.

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TORQUAY coach Rhonda Just has been named the best community coach in Victoria for her contribution to the Active After-school Communities (AASC) program. Ms Just topped a field of 39 trained community coaches nominated for excelling in the delivery of AASC sessions during term 4 last year, at the Barwon Valley, Whittington, Norlane, Alvie, Deans Marsh and Beeac primary schools. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I feel this award is for all of us who work together to give the children a fun and active after school program,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I know that we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do these things for the recognition, but it is wonderful when itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s acknowledged. I just love the program.â&#x20AC;? AASC southern zone director James Selby said the program relied on high-quality coaching for the successful delivery of sports and physical activity sessions around the state. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This award is one way of recognising coaches like Rhonda who excel in this area. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rhonda is an inspiring coach who has consistently delivered high quality calisthenics programs throughout her involvement with the AASC. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Calisthenics Victoria has also benefited from Rhondaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s involvement and the children have enjoyed themselves and developed new skills under Rhondaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s coaching.â&#x20AC;? The AASC program introduces children to a variety of sports and physical activities in a safe, fun and inclusive environment. Trained community coaches play an important part in encouraging children to join a sporting club and get active for life.

The involvement of the local community is the cornerstone of the AASC program, and coaches play a vital role in connecting schools, sport clubs and the broader community. A federal government initiative delivered by the Australian Sports Commission, AASC is run in more than 3,200 schools and after school care centres in all states and territories, with about 190,000 children participating each semester. For more information, head to ausport.gov. au/aasc.

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Crowd enjoys Endless Summer fundraiser

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Harry Dower (left) and younger brother Oliver chat with Torquay RSL Secretary Kevin Egan about the various Anzac Badges on sale in Torquay until Thursday April 24 to raise funds for veterans’ welfare.

Buy an Anzac badge and help veterans THIS month, RSL members throughout Australia take to the streets to sell Anzac badges and wristbands to raise money for their sub-branches’ Welfare Funds. The funds are used by the RSL to assist veterans, young and old, who may need help and assistance. Torquay RSL volunteers will be selling the badges in the local shopping centre until Anzac Day, (Sunday April 25). According to Torquay’s president Ian Gilbank, funds raised from sale of the badges are shared between the RSL Victorian Branch Patriotic Welfare Fund and the Torquay RSL Sub-Branch. “The Torquay Sub-Branch has its own welfare officers and we also support the Geelong Surf Coast Regional Veterans Centre in Belmont. “The increasing needs of ex-service people and their families require considerable support and our volunteers work to provide them with a good quality of life.

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“Older ex-service people increasingly need help as many can no longer maintain their own homes or get about as much as they used to.” He pointed out that the prime objective of the RSL was to support and assist all ex-service people and their families particularly with pension and welfare assistance. “This is what we are here for. “It is from the sale of the Anzac badges and wristbands and Remembrance Day poppies that we raise money for our welfare fund.” Mr Gilbank said Torquay people were traditionally very generous in buying Anzac badges. “Torquay people remember the sacrifices made by so many during and after conflicts involving Australians – sacrifices made to ensure we enjoy a wonderful way of life. “And once again it is time for us to repay these Australians for their efforts. Buying Anzac badges is an easy but excellent way to do this.”

IT WAS a bumper day at Thirteenth Beach Golf Links on April 6, with the Endless Summer event raising more than $11,300 towards a cure for Parkinson’s disease and creating awareness about the debilitating illness. On a perfect sunny day, 175 people joined in to help raise the funds and find out more about the illness. Tess Diamond, who suffers from Parkinson’s disease, was the inspiration for the first event three years ago. “I’m so proud of our family and friends to come together, have a great day and not only raise money but learn a little bit about what Parkinson’s patients go through,” she said. The Endless Summer event featured a talk by Associate Professor David Finkelstein, a leading authority on Parkinson’s research “It’s not inconceivable that we’ll see a cure for this dreaded disease within the next five to 10 years,” he said. The funds raised this year added to the more than $32,000 raised since the inaugural Endless Summer in 2012, with presenting partner Morris Finance assisting towards a record breaking year for the event. “It’s the support from community-minded businesses and also local supporters keen to make a difference that ensures this event is successful,” event organiser Tim Diamond said. On the day, it was announced that a portion of the funds will go towards setting up a

painting with Parkinson’s class and dancing with Parkinson’s class on the Surf Coast for therapeutical assistance to those suffering from the disease. The majority of the funds will be dedicated to Shake It Up, a Sydney-based organisation that dedicates 100 per cent of their proceeds to Parkinson’s research and are endorsed by the Michael J Fox Foundation. The Endless Summer is now an annual event on the calendar - for more information or to get involved, email tessiesday@gmail.com or phone Amy Spokes on 5277 7384.

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The Gordon’s good work praised BY JAMES TAYLOR THE Gordon has been praised for its role in responding to the state government’s structural changes to the TAFE sector. Last week, the 2013 annual reports of most of Victoria’s TAFE institutes were tabled in Parliament. Minister for Higher Education and Skills Nick Wakeling said the annual reports illustrated a number of key initiatives being led by TAFEs and supported by the state government.

These included The Gordon’s lead role in the Skilling the Bay project, which is identifying education and training initiatives to address reskilling challenges in the Geelong region. The project, which has completed its first threeyear stage at a cost of $1.8 million, has identified priority actions to support increased education attainment and workforce participation, and supported the growth of existing and emerging industries through targeted demonstration projects. Mr Wakeling said it was pleasing to see TAFEs

forging new partnerships with other education providers to deliver training across Victoria, interstate and overseas, while also working to ensure training was focused in areas of skills shortages and key skills in demand by the Victorian economy. “Victoria’s TAFE sector is in the middle of an exciting transformation to help ensure it continues to deliver high-quality training that leads to better outcomes for students, employers and industry.” He said training data for 2013 released last week showed Victoria’s stand-alone TAFE

sector had maintained enrolment numbers in a competitive market. “There has been significant growth achieved at some TAFEs with more students training in areas of skills shortage and key skills needed in the economy.” The state government is supporting TAFEs in this transformation process with the $200 million TAFE Structural Adjustment Fund, which is designed to strengthen the TAFE system and make it better equipped to provide training for the skills in demand.

Torquay’s beach boxes are back on show BY TIFFANY PILCHER STEP back in time with the Torquay Historical Society’s new exhibition, Beach and Boxes. The exhibition features a series of striking images of Torquay’s esplanade from as early as the 1920s, showing rows of beach boxes lining the sand. The boxes were installed as early as the 1880s as a place for people to change discreetly, however they were all removed by 1956 when they went out of fashion. Other images in the series show Torquay in a bygone era, with swimmers wearing neck to knee costumers or full attire including hats and buildings that have long since been demolished. The exhibition has been compiled by Cheryl Baulch with assistance from the Historical Society secretary Lorraine Marshall and president Spencer Leighton. Ms Marshall said she was thrilled to present the new images for residents and visitors to Torquay to see. “A lot of them have never been seen before, we had some people find old rolls of film and

negatives and bring them in to us and it’s terrific to see such a different side of Torquay. “We’re really excited to have these last minute donations, they’re showing a part of Torquay’s history a lot of people don’t know about.” Beach and Boxes is showing on Sundays staring Easter Sunday (April 20) from 2pm to 4pm at The Torquay Historical Society, 18 Price Street, Torquay. Entry is free and scones with jam and cream will be available this Sunday to celebrate Easter.

Organisers are hoping for calmer conditions in June for the rescheduled Model Boat Regatta, such as those experienced for the launch of the reconstructed Lorne Swing Bridge. Photo: WARWICK TUCKER

New date set for model boat regatta BY JAMES TAYLOR

Torquay Historical Society president Spencer Leighton and secretary Lorraine Marshall are proud to present a new exhibition showing Torquay’s beach boxes at the turn of the century.

WILD weather forced the abandonment of last Sunday’s Love Lorne Model Boat Regatta, but the event has been rescheduled for the Queen’s Birthday weekend. The weather gods did not look kindly upon the event at the newly-reconstructed Lorne swing bridge, with an easterly producing very high, gusty winds and rainsqualls that kept coming.

The decision was taken to abandon the event and notify the registered. Organisers apologised for any inconvenience, but said the weather was such that they did not think the conditions were suitable for children to be sailing boats. On Monday, it was announced the event had been rescheduled to the morning of June 8. For more information, head to lovelorne.com or follow Love Lorne at facebook.com/welovelorne.

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Festivus off to a good start in Grove ABOUT 400 people celebrated music and art in Ocean Grove at the weekend during the inaugural Festivus. Music director Tim Neal said he was very happy with Saturday’s turn out and how the festival ran on the day. “It’s not bad for a first go considering we were working on a shoestring budget of $25,000,” Mr Neal said. “We wanted to see how the

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Anzac spirit is alive in Anglesea BY JAMES TAYLOR

ANZAC Day draws closer, and the pupils and students at Anglesea Primary School and LorneAireys Inlet P-12 College are getting ready again to take part in services along the Surf Coast. The schools are in a community partnership with the Anglesea RSL and have developed an education program that reflects the importance of the Anzac story in Australia’s history. Anglesea Primary School teacher Karren Stoneham said she had been inspired by her pupils’ dedication, motivation and engagement over the years, and proud to see those who had moved on to secondary school return to be part of the event. “The focus is to create an awareness and appreciation of the Anzacs and to assist with the continued development of the Australian cultural heritage, and the importance of pursuing lives of peace. “Students study the Anzac qualities of mateship, courage, leadership, resilience and excellence which are great qualities for students to learn about.

“The students take pride in the many varied roles that are offered from the Anglesea RSL and this is very much an exercise of partnering in learning.” The roles include the school captains presenting the Young Person’s Acknowledgement speech, flag bearers assisting with raising the flags, laying the wreath, and guiding the singing for the national anthems. Ms Stoneham said fewer and fewer soldiers marched each year, and there was a fear that the relevance of Anzac Day would diminish. “However, this has not been the case due to the Anglesea RSL’s strong belief to involve and to be part of the bigger picture of educating the students. “Anzac Day crowds over recent years have reached record numbers, and Anzac Day appears to be in no danger of fading from importance. “More and more, it is the students, children and grandchildren of those who are no longer able to march, who march in their place. “Medals that their grandparents earned are pinned on their chest, while they march proudly in the ranks of their former comrades.”

Some of the pupils from Anglesea Primary School are marching in place of their grandparents.

Chocolate and Peppa a winning combo for kids BY TIFFANY PILCHER IT TOOK three chefs, more than 100 kilograms of chocolate and 50 hours, but there is now a 1.3 metre, surfing Peppa Pig sculpture standing in the RACV Torquay Resort. Gordon chef Brendan Hill, RACV Torquay Resort food and beverage manager Andre Smaniotto and apprentice Georgette Bellears created the confectionary at The Gordon Culinary Gordon Chef Brendan Hill and RACV Torquay Resort School last week. food and beverage manager Andre Smaniotto put The sculpture, complete with a familiar bell the finishing touches on their chocolate surfing Peppa Pig sculpture. trophy, will be on display at the resort until April

22 and then be donated to the Geelong Hospital Children’s Ward for the children to enjoy. Brendan and Andre have known each other for more than 15 years, and it’s their love of chocolate and pushing creative boundaries which have brought them together again. “The idea to create Peppa Pig surfing a wave seemed like a great idea with the Rip Curl Pro running over Easter, and we chose Peppa because we thought she would really appeal to the kids in the Geelong Hospital Children’s Ward,” Mr Hill said. “It took 50 hours, maybe even a little more, and

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Aged care beds put in the spotlight Event to take vintage

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AGED care has emerged as a sore point between one union and the state government, with claims and counter-claims being made about the continued operation of aged care beds in Victoria. On April 7, the Victorian branch of the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Foundation (ANMF) said more than $70 million was in danger of being stripped from regional hospital funding by the state government, which could force the closure of thousands of beds. The union claims the mention of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;temporary or permanent closureâ&#x20AC;? of aged care beds in the Victorian Health Policy and Funding Guidelines 2013-14 reveals the state governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s intentions to withdraw its share of funding for regional and rural aged care facilities, which are also funded by the federal government. â&#x20AC;&#x153;(Health) Minister (David) Davis, while not selling off these beds, is leaving individual health services with no choice but to sell or close,â&#x20AC;? ANMF Victoria assistant secretary Paul Gilbert said. On the same day, Mr Davis described the

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Stay safe on the water this weekend BY JAMES TAYLOR

AHEAD of the Easter long weekend, Transport Safety Victoria (TSV) has reminded boat operators to take ownership for the safety of their vessel and everyone on board. TSV incident statistics reveal a horror period on Victorian waters last Easter, with 25 reported recreational boating incidents between March 29 and April 1. There was also one tragic fatality after a boat capsized off Mallacoota. Paul Corkill, spokesperson for the maritime safety regulator, said that operating a boat involved a great deal of responsibility and it was up to the boat’s master to ensure everyone had a safe weekend on the water. “If you are the master of the boat, you

must remember at all times that you are responsible for everyone onboard the vessel. This means taking reasonable care for your own safety and the safety of people who may be affected by your actions. “Make sure you adequately prepare for the trip by checking the weather before and during boating. Before you leave, don’t forget to tell someone where you’re going and when you expect to be back. “Ensure you have appropriate safety equipment, such as life jackets, and that the equipment is in good working condition. “You should also ensure that your boat is fit for purpose, and that the condition of the vessel is well maintained and safe. This includes checking the fuel and electrical systems

to reduce the risk of fire.” TSV’s Maritime Safety Officers will be at key locations across the state over the long weekend to ensure boaters are doing the right thing and following the rules. “You must follow the speed and distance rules which include not exceeding 5 knots when within 50 metres of a swimmer or another vessel,” Mr Corkill said. “You must also maintain a proper lookout at all times to reduce the likelihood of collision with other vessels. This is particularly important in restricted visibility, such as when operating in darkness.” For more information about safe boating, visit the TSV website This jetskier (concealed by the spray his speeding vessel is raising) on the Barwon River near Barwon Heads was issued a penalty notice for exceeding the speed limit in January. at transportsafety.vic.gov.au.

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Greens take a shine to the solar vote BY JAMES TAYLOR THE Victorian Greens have made a pitch to the 10 per cent of voters with solar panels ahead of November’s state election. Last week, leader Greg Barber saying those voters could affect the outcome of the election if they all changed their vote on the basis of support for solar energy. Opening the Solar Energy Industries Association conference in Ballarat, Mr Barber announced Greens policies to capture the “solar vote”. He also released data on the growing number of solar households in each Victorian electorate. “There are over 207,000 households in Victoria with solar PV and the Greens are the only party that stands behind them. “Premier Denis Napthine has sided with energy companies against the interests of solar voters; they are a sleeping giant in the political landscape. “The Greens are committed to helping homes and businesses cut their electricity bills with three initiatives to ensure a fair go for solar savers.” The three policies are: • Support for the continuation of existing feed-intariffs that pay a fair price for solar and all future installations in Victoria will earn the owner a guaranteed minimum price, equivalent to the price they pay for energy • the introduction of a law for the right to connect solar to the grid, and • the establishment of a clean energy fund for solar panels, which will mean no upfront costs and households can pay through their bills or at low interest.

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Wind farm block claimed to cost millions BY JAMES TAYLOR THE Friends of the Earth (FoE) have claimed Victoria’s restrictions on wind farms have cost the Polwarth electorate tens of millions of dollars in lost investment and income. Last week, FoE released a report detailing the economic and environmental costs of the state’s wind farm policies, introduced by former premier Ted Baillieu. In Polwarth, it is claimed the restrictions have prevented two large wind farm developments comprising 33 turbines and combined capacity of 72 megawatts, which has led to the loss of: • $132 million of regional investment associated with construction • 68 construction jobs and 11 ongoing maintenance and service positions, as well flow-on economic benefit of $1,725,600 • $359,000 in drought-proof income per year to farmers and $116,473 per annum to Polwarth’s local councils • the removal of about 226,744 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions per year, and • $112,000 in funding per annum flowing from these investments to community projects. The report claims that across Victoria, projects worth more than $864 million in the past three years

alone have been lost or scrapped. FoE Yes 2 Renewables spokesperson Leigh Ewbank said Dr Napthine – whose electorate of South-West Coast has the southern hemisphere’s biggest wind farm project – had benefited more from wind energy than any other state MP.

“By showing leadership and scrapping the anti-wind laws, he can unleash investment and create jobs throughout Victoria.” He said voters would be paying close attention to where the parties stand on renewable energy. “All available polling shows

Victorians want more wind farms. The government’s anti-wind farm laws are an electoral liability. “The Labor party has already pledged to rip up the Baillieu antiwind laws. Will Premier Napthine and Terry Mulder act to restore fair laws for wind farms before it’s too late?”

The Macarthur wind farm is in the Premier’s electorate, and he has been urged to change the state’s wind farm laws.

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The competition window for stop three on the ASP World Championship Tour (WCT), the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach, opened yesterday, with the winners to be decided by the time it closes on April 27.

WELCOME TO THE 2014 RIP CURL PRO I would like to welcome everyone to the 2014 Rip Curl Pro at Bells Beach. Surfing Victoria is stoked to see the oldest running surf event in the world continue its tradition at one of the most famous breaks in the world for the 53rd year. Surfing Victoria have co-owned and managed this hallmark event since its inception, and with the change in ownership of the ASP there are some incredible changes for the fans and behind the scenes. There are new public grandstands to improve the viewing for spectators along with a host of other improvements to the event site. Behind the scenes there is a massive increase in international staff in both broadcasting and management. I urge everyone to make them welcome and show them what a great town and state we live in. Although there will be a host of changes, all of our key sport and community development initiatives will still be in place, including a Victorian Wildcard into the main event and the Play it Safe by the Water Junior Challenge.

THE final stop on the Australian leg of professional surfing’s elite tour is one of the most prestigious and the world’s best surfers are turning their attention to Bells Beach, eager to begin their respective campaigns in Victoria. Bells is home to the longest-running professional surfing contest in the world and has been taking place each year since its inception in 1973. “Ringing the bell”, or winning at Bells, is one of the most coveted awards on the surfing calendar and a crucial part of the ASP World Title race for both the ASP Top 34 and Top 17. The natural amphitheatre and unique break ensure an amazing show each year.

The event is mobile with Johanna and Winkipop offering alternatives if necessary, but the big swells and offshore winds common at Easter help show off Bells at its best. Eleven-time ASP World Champion Kelly Slater has earned the right to ring the bell four separate times, Gold Coast talent Joel Parkinson notched his third Bells victory in 2011 and, last year, Adriano de Souza became the first Brazilian man to ring the Bell. Five-time ASP Women’s World Champion and reigning ASP WCT No. 1 Stephanie Gilmore has been victorious at Bells three times. Sally Fitzgibbons posted back-to-back wins in 2011 and 2012, and reigning two-time

ASP Women’s World Champion and ASP WCT No. 1 (tied with Gilmore) Carissa Moore is the defending event winner. “As far as events go, Bells is one of the most important,” De Souza said. “The list of people who have won here is so prestigious and it’s an honour to be listed among them. It’s a special place and I look forward to returning.” The Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach will run until April 27 and will be webcast live at aspworldtour.com. Alejo Muniz has withdrawn from the competition due to an ongoing injury and has returned to Brazil. ASP replacement surfer Glenn Hall, from Ireland, will compete in his place.

A big thankyou needs to go out to Rip Curl, the state government, Samsung Galaxy, the ASP and the Surf Coast Shire, who are all key partners in the event and help put it all together. I encourage everyone to come down and check out the event. Rest assured that the same relaxed and friendly staff and surfers will greet you. Hopefully we get the chance to see the best surfers in the world in a pumping Bells Bowl! Max Wells Surfing Victoria chief executive officer

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A thrilling final day in Western Australia saw Michel Bourez crowned winner of the Drug Aware Margaret River Pro, the second stop on the 2014 Samsung Galaxy ASP World Championship Tour (WCT). THE Tahitian powerhouse secured his first WCT win by defeating Australia’s Josh Kerr in an exciting final on Sunday. Bourez previously dispatched 11-time ASP world champion Kelly Slater in the semi-finals and Nat Young in the quarter-finals. The victory sees Bourez heading into the Rip Curl Pro at No. 4 in the ASP World Rankings, and Kerr at No. 3. Both Bourez and Kerr took to the water in the final searching for their first career ASP WCT wins. The bout got off to a slow start, but Bourez eventually lit up two consecutive

waves, scoring 6.33 and 7.57 with his patented forehand power. Kerr answered back, delivering a full-fledged attack on the main break rights but Bourez continued to build momentum, adding an 8.33 to his score line to secure victory at the Drug Aware Margaret River Pro. Kerr finished as runner-up for the second year in a row. “It’s such a good feeling to win, it’s a dream come true,” Bourez said. “Making the final here and surfing against such an amazing person was wonderful. It was such a tough heat out there because you don’t know what to

expect from Kerr. “The semi-final was like a final. Surfing against Kelly Slater was a tough one so I had to really push my level up. That 9.37 I got came out of nowhere. Kelly’s still the greatest surfer ever so to beat him was wonderful. “It’s a long year and there are still nine contests to go so I need to focus on the next one and relax. I can’t wait for Bells now, I have always liked that wave.” Kerr said he tried to relax going into the final. “It was a rough heat but I wanted to put a show on for everyone. It hurt last

year getting runner-up and it hurts even more this year. I made a few errors at the start of the heat by falling on the inside and I definitely didn’t choose the right waves. The heat came down to strategy and things didn’t go my way. “It’s pretty annoying to make the final and surf really badly. I’m stoked with the result, though; the West has been good to me and I enjoy being here. I’m happy we have a WCT event here and it was great to surf at The Box. I’m going to take the year event by event and I’m excited to move on to the next one.” Slater dominated from the outset

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AT MARGARET RIVER Reigning two-time ASP Women’s World Champion and reigning Bells Beach Rip Curl Pro champion Carissa Moore was victorious at the Drug Aware Margaret River Women’s Pro on April, defending her event title in an electric day of competition. SHE’LL be looking to do the same at Bells Beach in the coming days. Moore battled against 2013 ASP women’s runner-up Tyler Wright in what proved to be a thrilling final for the second stop on the 2014 Samsung Galaxy ASP Women’s World Championship Tour. The final was a rematch of 2013 and a seesaw battle at Main Break. The pair also met in last year’s Rip Curl Pro final at Bells, with Moore taking the honours in that duel too. At Margaret River last week, it was Wright who struck first, logging a mid-range score but the Hawaiian answered back, belting a series of forehand turns for a 7.50, overtaking Wright for the lead. Following a lull, Wright delivered an explosive two-turn combination, netting an 8.00 to regain the lead at the halfway mark in the heat. Moore took the lead again following an additional exchange, netting a 6.87 to Wright’s 6.10 and immediately extended her lead with the highest score of the heat, an 8.23 for a powerful two-turn combination, securing her second consecutive Drug

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RIP Curl Pro fever is spreading across the Surf Coast with 26 local businesses and venues displaying live feeds of the surfing action from Bells Beach. The Rip Curl Pro live sites will spread the magic of Bells throughout Torquay and the Surf Coast from April 16 until April 27, including over the Easter weekend. • • • • Surf World Museum and the Torquay Visitor Information Centre • • Rip Curl shop • Sticks and Stones Café • Bombora’s Café Bar • Bubba Pizza and Pasta • Sandbah Café • Surfcoast Images Gallery • Westpac Bank Bell Street Printworks and Gallery •

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Surfing Victoria is also offering free entry to all 3228 residents who show ID at the gate. Outside Torquay, the Anglesea Hotel, Aireys Inlet Hotel and Lorne’s Grand Pacific Hotel and Apartments will also broadcast the action. Surf Coast Shire mayor Rose Hodge said the live sites ensured more people could enjoy the action. “The Rip Curl Pro is a world-class event that celebrates our surfing culture and brings the world’s best surfers to one of surfing’s spiritual homes. “It is an important part of Torquay and it is great to see venues all over town getting involved in the event to ensure more locals and visitors alike can enjoy this special time – in town or at Bells.”

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The unique fit out and no fuss approach to over branding and fancy signage has made the Whiteroom store feel like a well kept secret among locals. Talented Jan Juc artist Myles Maddock has put his stamp on the new Whiteroom building with a unique wall mural that showcases his take on Aussie snow culture. The owners of Whiteroom wanted to pay homage to the building’s 44-year surfing history and understood that so many local surfing identities had spent time in the building when it was Moonlight Laminating

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WHAT was once an empty block on Baines Crescent is now the industrious and inviting cafe The Usual Suspects Coffee Co. With its ethos being creative and sustainable, The Usual Suspects Coffee Co. brings something unique. “We have always roasted our own coffee in our previous cafe, T.U.S., but wanted to relocate so that we can do free-hand roasting under our own roof,” owners and husband-and-wife team Ross and Ange Berlyn said. “We want to share with our customers the craftsmanship

of coffee and have a bit of fun teaching them about the different origins.” The contemporary interior of the cafe has been built from the ground up by talented local tradies and is fitted with reclaimed timber that makes for a warm and eco-friendly space. “Everything from the benches to the lighting has been hand crafted,” Ross said. “Sustainability matters, so we have taken steps such as lining the roof with solar power panels. “When it comes to food options, all produce is locally sourced and features exciting menu options.”

The coffee itself is The Usual Suspects Coffee Co.’s signature blends. This month, they feature the Baines Superlative Edition. Next time you’re in Baines Crescent, look out for the intriguing interior and the warm aroma of coffee beans roasting. The cafe even has an outdoor shower around the back so you can have a quick rinse-off after a surf. The Usual Suspects Coffee Co. is located at 4 Baines Crescent, Torquay and is open seven days a week.

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TO HANG WITH FANS THIS EASTER Throw shakas and play ping pong with some world class surfers when they visit Torquay this Easter. STRAPPER Surf Torquay and Hurley have teamed up to bring their world class team in to store today, April 17, for an athlete signing and barbecue. A number of Hurley's surfers will be there including John John Florence, two-time world champ Carissa Moore, Drug Aware Margaret's Pro Champion Michel Bourez, ASP's Rookie of the year Nat Young, ASP's new young threat on tour Mitch Crews and Lakey Peterson, who is continually pushing women's surfing to new boundaries. They will be at Strapper Surf, 106 Surf Coast between 4pm and 5pm. Next up, head to the BLUNT Store at Surf City Plaza Torquay on Easter Saturday to catch O’Neill surfer Jordy Smith. The big South African finished fourth in 2013 on the World Championship Tour and continues to build his 2014 world title campaign coming into the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach. Coming in hot from a Quarter Final finish at the Margaret River Pro last week, Smith will be among the favourites to claim the event win at Bells. Meet

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him between 3pm and 4pm. And finally, check out the Rusty versus Strapper Ping Pong Battle royal on Easter Saturday at Strapper Torquay, Surf Coast Highway. World number 3 Josh Kerr is hitting Bells after a huge second place finish in the Margaret River Masters and wants to play you in ping pong – and he plays table tennis like he surfs, so beware! Kerr will be down at the store signing autographs and playing pong from 4pm. There are stacks of prizes to be won, including a Rusty surfboard for one lucky person. The word on the street is that a few other pro tour surfers will be in attendance with a rumoured cash purse on the line for the top two ping ponging pros.

james taylor LOCAL surfers Cahill Bell-Warren and Zoe Clarke have gained wildcards into the Rip Curl Pro after taking out the Building a Healthier Victoria Trials in small waves at Bells Beach. The wildcard will pit the best Victorian surfers against the top seeds in the main draw. Bell-Warren used his intricate local knowledge at the break to take down former WCT surfer Glyndyn Ringrose in the final. With a total heat score of 16.50 to Ringrose’s 12.10, the Bells Beach local was proud to have gained the wildcard in front of his friends and family. “I am so stoked to win at my home break and in front of all my friends and family,” he said. “I have grown up surfing and competing at Bells Beach from Torquay Boardriders and Surfing Victoria domestic events now through to the highest level of competition in the world, it’s an amazing feeling.

“Coming up against the top seeds will be fun. They are at the top for a reason and you can learn a lot from them just by surfing against them. All you can do is worry about yourself and the waves you catch.” On the women’s side of the draw, 17-year-old Clarke from Jan Juc took down Georgia Fish, Cali McDonagh and Ella Williams to gain the wildcard spot in the main draw. She will come up against reigning ASP World Champion Carissa Moore in round one. “It hasn’t really sunk in yet,” Clarke said. “I guess once the competition starts it will probably hit me a bit more! The high tide helped with the waves but there were only really five decent ones in the heat; I was lucky to get two good waves early. “I’m just taking this event for the experience it is and I am just hoping to learn as much as possible coming up against the best in the world.” Under 16 ISA World Junior Champion 2012 and Margaret River resident Jacob Willcox gained the Rip Curl Event Wildcard for the second year in a row.

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Dr Thomas Lyons is noted for his expertise in entrepreneurship in regional economies.

A WORLD-leading expert on developing rural entrepreneurs will visit Waurn Ponds in May to help students understand and identify opportunities for growth in their local areas. American-based professor, researcher and author Dr Thomas Lyons will come to Geelong as a guest of Marcus Oldham Collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s EntruBIZ program, which helps people in regional areas to develop and realise innovative ideas. An expert in entrepreneurship and its role in community and regional economic development, Dr Lyons is Professor of Management at Baruch College, City University of New York; the Lawrence N. Field Chair in Entrepreneurship; and the author of 10 books and many articles on entrepreneurship, enterprise development, and state and local economic development. Marcus Oldham Collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dr Yasmin Chambers said regional Victorian businesses were facing a

number of challenges, such as the rising costs of production, the unpredictability of our climate, and a population shift away from rural areas to more urban coastal strips. â&#x20AC;&#x153;However, emerging opportunities also exist for growth and profitability. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dr Lyons is the ideal expert to help excite, inspire and educate the next generation of local business people about how they can innovate to capitalise on these opportunities to build, better or expand a business.â&#x20AC;? While in Geelong, Dr Lyons will facilitate workshop sessions with Agribusiness and Farm Management students, meet with staff and students, and go on a bus tour of regional businesses. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Having someone of Dr Lyonsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; calibre and expertise to learn from is such an opportunity for our students,â&#x20AC;? Dr Chalmers said. Launched last year, the three-year $1 million EntruBIZ program aims to develop entrepreneurship and business skills in people based in rural areas.

Get equipped for your local youth event YOUNG people have been encouraged to gear up, with support from a state government grant program, to get involved in their local community. Councils and community organisations can now apply for the Local Equip Grants of up to $5,000 for equipment such as electronic equipment, educational resources and recreational equipment. Polwarth MP Terry Mulder said the program would support young people outside of metropolitan areas. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We know that local groups in rural and regional areas have great ideas to get young

people more involved in their community, but sometimes need a helping hand. â&#x20AC;&#x153;With these grants, groups can apply for funding for equipment such as a projector for youth movie nights, a laptop for youth council meetings or a PA system for youth events.â&#x20AC;? Minister for Youth Affairs Ryan Smith said it was important that young people were supported to get involved in their local community. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Young people across Victoria play a significant role in shaping their local communities and the Victorian Coalition government is committed to supporting all young people.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Equip Grant program is part of the Coalition governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s $3.2 million Shape It! strategy, which supports young people in rural and regional Victoria to participate in local decision-making and their community.â&#x20AC;? The program will be delivered through the Youth Affairs Council of Victoriaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Victorian Rural Youth Services initiative, which promotes research, training and policy development to support young people living in rural areas. Applications are open until May 16. To apply for Equip grant funding, head to youthcentral.vic.gov.au.

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Speak up in the Mission Australia Youth Survey

BY JAMES TAYLOR

YOUNG people across Australia are being encouraged to make their voices heard during National Youth Week by taking part in the nation’s biggest annual poll of Australian youth. Community organisation Mission Australia last week launched its 13th annual Youth Survey, aimed at providing an opportunity for 15-19 year olds to share their concerns and hopes for the future. Mission Australia chief executive officer Catherine Yeomans said there had never been a more important time for the country to listen to the views of young Australians. “Our youth are facing incredible challenges as they chart their way into adulthood. “Youth unemployment is twice that of the general

population, while home ownership among young Australians is at historic lows. “While more young people are completing school, many are ill-prepared for the workforce and struggle to gain experience and get a break.” She said mental health and family conflicts were placing increasing pressures on young Australians. “And with significant decisions pending on issues impacting on young people through the Commission of Audit and Federal Budget process, our youth are eager to speak out about the kind of nation they want for their future. “Mission Australia’s annual youth survey has evolved into an agenda-setting piece of research; providing governments, policy makers and community organisations with valuable insight into the minds of young Australians.”

Ms Yeomans said the 2014 survey included new questions on key issues such as employment and housing. “Last year’s survey found young Australians were concerned about their chances of getting a job in their local community, as the economy and financial matters continued to weigh heavily on their minds. “It was clear from the results that Australian youth are all too aware about the challenges

that lie ahead of them as they make their way from school and further education into employment. “In the 2014 survey, we want to better understand what young people believe will influence their careers and study opportunities, and how confident they are about achieving their goals.” Head to missionaustralia.com.au/youthsurvey before July 20 to take part.

More funds to break the cycle of violence BEHAVIOUR change programs aimed at stopping men from being violent will expand by more than 20 per cent across Victoria with a $2.1 million funding boost from the state government. More than 1,000 additional places will be created over four years in behaviour change programs for men who use violence, with the aim of breaking the cycle of violence and reducing recidivism. Services are being expanded where there is a high incidence of family violence, where the incidence is increasing, and/or where there are high rates of substantiated child neglect and abuse. It includes $301,000 over four years to Children and Family Services Ballarat, which will cover areas including Golden Plains Shire and Moorabool Shire. Minister for Community Services Mary Wooldridge said the programs were delivered

according to the “No To Violence” minimum standards for running men's behaviour change programs. Places in the program are offered to appropriate participants who show a genuine desire for change. The program includes group work, as well as individual counselling, advocacy and support. “Men’s Behaviour Change Programs are a key initiative of Victoria’s Action Plan to Address Violence Against Women and Children 20122015,” Ms Wooldridge said. “The Coalition has invested more than $90 million this year toward preventing family violence. “The action plan guides this investment, and outlines the Coalition’s commitment to preventing family violence occurring, to intervening earlier when it does occur, and to holding perpetrators to account.”

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A BELLARINE winery’s quirky decor and list of good drops has earned it a prestigious award. Oakdene Vineyards Restaurant and Cellar Door has been awarded Star Cellar Door for the Geelong region for Gourmet Traveller Wine magazine’s Australia’s Best Cellar Door Awards. A team of experts criss-crossed the country visiting hundreds of cellar doors to determine the standouts in every region, with the best large and small operations, wines to try, delicious food offerings and other must-do activities awarded in the April/May issue of Gourmet Traveller Wine. Writer Jeni Port said it was hard for her to decide what was more outrageous, the upside-down house that operates as a cellar door or the interpretative sculpture junk tree in the driveway fused together

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Terindah Estate winery gets ready for Easter AWARD winning Bellarine winery Terindah Estate is preparing for a busy Easter. Combined with last year’s Shiraz trophy win at the National Wine Show of Australia, Terindah was last week awarded the Cellar Door with the Best Food in the Geelong wine region by Gourmet Traveller Wine magazine. “It’s fantastic news, I am so proud of our team,” Terindah Estate owner Peter Slattery said. The winery is home to The Shed @ Terindah, which last year was rated as one of the top five Victorian regional restaurants to visit by Tourism Victoria. This Easter will see The Shed open for weekend breakfast from 9am as well as à la carte lunch daily.

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A first for Terindah, The Event Venue – which usually hosts special occasions and corporate events – will open its doors for the Easter Sunday family roast, beginning at noon. Open seven days a week, Terindah is the ideal venue for a relaxed gathering of friends and family. Guests can watch the mussel farmers in the local waters, soak in the water views and admire the stunning architectural buildings all while dining on beautifully-crafted, award-winning food and wine. For bookings, phone 5251 5536. Terindah chef John King and an example of the delicious breakfasts available at the winery. Photos: MICHAEL CHAMBERS

Planned burns concerns allayed BY DEAN WEBSTER SMOKE and fire has being causing some concern for non-rural residents of the region who are unfamiliar with the practice. Autumn is prime time for controlled burning of crop stubble for farmers, and both ecological and fuel reduction for DEPI and Parks Victoria. Farmers and land managers have a short window of opportunity to undertake controlled burns between summer, where it is too risky to burn, and the autumn break where it becomes too wet. For farmers, the burns are a useful management tool to reduce previous crop or pasture residue in preparation for cultivating or direct drilling of new crop or pasture. With bare earth ploughed or graded into firebreaks around the perimeter of the paddocks to be burnt, along with suitable weather conditions and fire fighting equipment, these burns are relatively safe. Even if a controlled burn jumps a farmer’s break, the conditions allow for quick quelling of the fire. Freshwater Creek CFA captain Adam Steel said the burns are a part of rural life.

“The community, although still needing to be vigilant of fire, need understand that in these milder weather conditions farmers and land managers will be making the most of the safe burning window,” Mr Steel said. “If people call Vic Fire and the burn is registered they will be asked if they think it’s a controlled burn. If that looks to be so and there are people in attendance then observers need to put a bit of faith in the people in charge of the burn, especially this time of year.” A farmers recent controlled stubble burn at Mt Duneed that raised concern.

DEPI is reducing fuel near communities to help reduce the intensity and impact of bushfires, but when they burn depends on weather and other conditions. Land managers need to take opportunities to burn when they can and work closely with the Bureau of Meteorology to decide when to burn and ensure burns are done only when the weather is suitable. For locations and dates of upcoming burns visit depi.vic.gov.au/burnsmap or call 1800 240 667.

People travelled from Albury, Ballarat, Bendigo, Warrnambool and Melbourne to attend the dance.

Charity dance raises more than $3,100 A CHARITY dance in Portarlington last month raised more than $3,100 for cancer research. Lorraine Andrew and her family held the dance in memory of her husband Darryl, and others in the community who lost their fight with cancer, to raise money for Relay for Life. “It was a great success with

people coming from Albury, Ballarat, Bendigo, Warrnambool and Melbourne, and the locals of course,” Mrs Andrew said. “I would like to thank all the Portarlington business people, Portarlington Community Dance Group and friends for their support and donation towards this dance.”

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Punctuality improves for Geelong trains BY JAMES TAYLOR THE state government has touted better punctuality figures for regional trains, with services on the Geelong line on time 13 per cent more than they were four years ago. Last week, Minister for Public Transport Terry Mulder said the March 2014 performance results demonstrated the state government’s investment in the network was delivering more reliable and ontime services for customers. He said while V/Line did not meet punctuality and reliability thresholds on some lines, overall performance continued to improve under the Coalition. “Punctuality across the V/Line network has risen from 80 per cent in March 2010, to 85 per cent in March 2014. “There has also been a significant improvement

on a line by line basis since March 2010, with the Geelong line improving from 75 per cent to 88 per cent, the Bendigo line from 79 to 85 per cent, and the Shepparton line from 83 to 91 per cent. “Through continued investment in the public transport network, such as projects like the $2-$2.5 billion Cranbourne/Pakenham upgrade, Regional Rail Link and the purchase of 25 next generation trains, trams and signalling systems, we will continue to improve the delivery of services across the state.” He said Metro had achieved punctuality above 90 per cent for the 23rd consecutive month, with 92.2 per cent of services delivered on time. “The record investment we are making in public transport has seen Metro’s punctuality performance increase from 81 per cent in March 2010, to more than 92 per cent in just four years.” Punctuality for services between Southern Cross Station and Geelong stations has improved. Photo: BIDGEE

Regional growth will make Victoria more liveable VICTORIA’S peak employer body says the state government must prioritise regional growth and infrastructure in the coming budget to make Victoria more liveable. Earlier this month, the Victorian Employers Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VECCI) announced its priorities for building a more liveable state. VECCI chief executive officer Mark Stone said liveability was crucial to a strong economy.

“The focus must be on initiatives that strengthen this, including employment and infrastructure, the quality of our built environment, urban design and amenity, transport, planning and community participation. “It is expected Melbourne will grow by an additional one million people over the next decade, so effective, whole-of-state planning and adequate investment is necessary to ensure Victoria remains the most liveable state.” VECCI believes regional Victoria will play a major part in this, and welcomed the state government’s pledges to relocate the

Victorian WorkCover Authority to Geelong and VicRoads to Ballarat. The chamber’s recommendations are: • Assist Victoria’s small towns to adapt to industry restructuring and changes in agricultural practices and technologies and generate new business opportunities • Support infrastructure development in Melbourne’s high population growth interface areas by creating a dedicated fund, similar to the Regional Growth Fund • Investigate the scope to even further decentralise key state government departments and/or

agencies to regional locations in order to improve regional stakeholder access to these agencies and support regional employment, with a 5-10 year reform timetable, and • Address outstanding regional infrastructure and related major projects. Mr Stone’s comments followed the release of VECCI’s 2014-15 state budget submission, “Accelerating Growth and Building Business Success”. To read the submission, head to vecci.org.au/policy-and-advocacy/statebudget-summary.

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Beach privatisation loophole closed BY JAMES TAYLOR VICTORIA’S planning rules have been amended so that development on beaches covered by a Public Conservation and Resource (PCR) Zone can only proceed with agreement by the state government. This will cover a loophole that until now has allowed those who own private land within this zone the right to build permanent structures. The loophole – which covers everything from fences and signs to decks and verandahs – was highlighted earlier this year when it was revealed trucking magnate Lindsay Fox planned to build on a

stretch of Portsea beach. Planning Minister Matthew Guy announced the gazetting of Amendment VC115 earlier this month. “PCR zones will now be safe from private development,” he said. “The Victorian Coalition government will not allow public accessed beaches to be built on, where the land is technically held in private ownership. “The Coalition Government has moved quickly to close this loophole and give certainty to beach goers and further is examining legislative options around the clarification of title boundaries along Port Phillip Bay.” The amendments to PCR zones will ensure that

no use or development can occur on the land without a planning permit, which must have the consent of the secretary of the Department of Environment and Primary Industries. Permit applications will be assessed by the local planning authority, which in most cases will be the local council. “This reform is important to ensure that areas for public conservation are subject to public oversight, ensuring their enjoyment by future generations of Victorians,” Mr Guy said. “With this change, any permit application to use or develop land within this zone will require consent. “This is wide-ranging and includes fences, signs,

outdoor furniture, shade sails, flag-poles, sheds, pergolas, verandahs and decks. “Until the reforms, building these structures on private land in this zone did not require a planning permit. “This is an appropriate planning response while the government works on the complex legal process of resolving the issue involving defining a boundary such as the high water mark. “This change to the PCR zone will ensure proper management of beaches. It will prevent inappropriate development and construction from occurring. “Beaches will remain accessible for everyone in this state – as they should be.”

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long car trip, and a great way to test family knowledge on first aid. As well as the first aid app, Red Cross has also launched a new animation – ‘Band-Aids can’t fix everything’ in its continuing campaign to get people to sign up for a first aid course. The animation shows how Betty tries – and mostly fails – to fix the world’s problems with the humble Band-Aid. It is the follow-up to last year’s ‘Paperclips can be dangerous’ animation, which has been viewed nearly 60,000 times on YouTube. The Red Cross First Aid app supports both Apple and Android tablets and phones, and can be downloaded free of charge from iTunes and Google Play. For more information on first aid courses or to find a course near you, head to redcross.org.au/first-aid/aspx.

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Police operation targeted high-risk road users BY JAMES TAYLOR

Dodgy drivers, rogue cyclists and errant pedestrians were given a much-needed wake-up call when police took Operation Amulet to the roads. During the seven-week operation police detected a staggering 2,248 offences – more than 300 each week. The operation, run in eight key Police Service Areas, aimed to promote the safety of vulnerable road users, including motorcyclists, cyclists and pedestrians traditionally overrepresented in road trauma. During that time, police detected: • 1,669 car and truck offences • 301 bicycle offences • 241 motorcycle offences, and • 37 pedestrian offences. Mobile phone use was also particularly high with 317 drivers fined for using their mobile phones while behind the wheel. Meanwhile, 92 motorcyclists were caught illegally riding in bicycle lanes and 85 cyclists were

fined for disobeying traffic lights. Sergeant Arty Lavos from the State Bicycle and Vulnerable Road Users Co-ordination Unit said the results were disappointing. “This operation was run in areas known to be high-risk for vulnerable road users. “It was disturbing to find that a minority of people appeared to think that the road rules didn’t apply to them and took risks, not only to their own safety but the safety of others.” Sgt Lavos said police would continue to run similar operations in the coming months to promote safety and respect among all road users. “We’re all in this together. “Whether you’re a driver, a cyclist, a motorcyclist or a pedestrian, everyone is entitled to travel safely on our roads. We’re all part of the same community and we need to work together to make the roads safer for everyone.” Operation Amulet ran from February 12 until April 6. Throughout April, May and June, police will saturate the state with a number of large scale operations Operation Amulet aimed to promote the safety of vulnerable road users.

Working together towards zero BY JAMES TAYLOR

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

VICTORIAN business and community leaders will all play a part in the state’s efforts to stamp out road trauma at an Australian-first event in Melbourne next month. The Towards Zero Symposium will enlist the support of the leaders of more than 100 of Victoria’s biggest and most influential organisations, in a bid to drastically reduce death and serious injury on Victorian roads. The May 1 event is modelled on a similar initiative in Sweden, which consistently has one of the world’s lowest road tolls. Transport Accident Commission (TAC) chief executive officer Janet Dore said community leaders had an important role to play in reducing road trauma. “Right now we have the know-how and the technology to significantly reduce the 6,000

serious injuries we see each year. “Not that long ago having nobody killed or seriously injured on our roads seemed impossible, but now we know, that within our lifetime, we can achieve this. “In the countries with the lowest road tolls, such as Sweden, leadership symposiums are held regularly to help spread the road safety culture throughout the community. “The Towards Zero Symposium will show Victoria’s leaders that we have the same tools available as these countries to reduce road trauma; but we need help to put them into practice. “We’ll meet international experts, hear Victorian success stories and give leading organisations the knowledge to start with their workplaces in reducing road trauma.” Those invited include Chief Executive Officers of all local governments across Victoria

and heads of major corporate organisations. The Towards Zero Symposium on May 1-2 is hosted by Victoria’s road safety partners: the TAC, Victoria Police, VicRoads and the Department of Justice and is co-ordinated by the TAC. Assistant Treasurer Gordon Rich-Phillips will officially host the Towards Zero Awards Dinner and present the inaugural Road Safety Awards, which will be attended by international and Victorian road safety experts. The awards will recognise the best work to address Safer Roads, Safer Speeds, Safer People and Safer Vehicles, as well as a Road Safety Media Award. Working in closer partnership with the people of Victoria is a key goal of the state government’s Road Safety Strategy 2013-2022. To find out more, head to roadsafety.vic.gov.au.

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If you would like to know more about your child’s dental health, please attend our free information evening later this month, where we will cover topics such as: • Normal eruption patterns • Childhood dental trauma • Decay progression • Oral hygiene • Healthy eating, and • The first dental visit. The two speakers on the night will be dentists Dr Tiana Melo Howard BSc BDSc (Hons) and Dr ABOVE: Dr Tiana Melo Howard and (below) Dr Andrew Sproll will be the guest speakers on the night. Andrew Sproll BHSc (Dent) MDent (LTU). Roslyn 38 Exceptional Dentistry opened its doors in December 2012, with Dr Michelle Courtnay and her team relocating from Newtown Dental in Pakington Street. The site was previously a medical centre and has been renovated into a modern, spacious dental clinic with bright and elegant rooms. Dr Michelle Courtnay leads a team of five experienced and caring dentists and auxiliary staff to create a friendly environment with a strong emphasis on family and cosmetic dentistry including implants, porcelain crowns, veneers and teeth whitening. The information evening will be held at Roslyn 38 Exceptional Dentistry, 38 Roslyn Road, Belmont on April 29 from 7.30pm. Light refreshments will be provided. Call our friendly reception staff on 5222 6411 before 4pm on April 25 for more information, to reserve your seat and go in the draw to win an electric toothbrush.

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Do the right thing with Easter rubbish BY JAMES TAYLOR AS SURF Coast Shire residents prepare for the Easter holiday, the National Packaging Covenant Industry Association (NPCIA) has urged them not to let their good recycling habits slip and to “do the right thing”. With many residents on the road and having

picnics over the holidays, the NPCIA is making a plea to locals to keep Australia’s roadsides beautiful this Easter. Association chief executive officer Stan Moore said that while recycling had become a way of life for most Australians, the latest findings from the Keep Australia Beautiful National Litter Index found that Australians dump 49 litter items on

Wags are raffle winners Torquay Rotary Club Dog’s Breakfast raffle winner Jess Fort – with her son, Levi, and pooch, Basil – collects her prize from Torquay Animal House recently. The raffle was part of the Surf Coast Dog Walk and Torquay Rotary Club Dog’s Breakfast held on March 30 which saw hundreds of people and their dogs gather at Torquay Common.

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beaches per 1000 sqm, and 25 litter items per 1000 sqm in recreational parks. “While research shows Australians want to do the right thing when it comes to recycling and reducing litter, public spaces like parks and beaches, where friends and families meet for picnics and barbeques, can become more littered during holiday periods. “Surf Coast Shire residents should think about taking a container or bag along with them if they’re planning to go somewhere there may not be an appropriate bin available. “This will allow them to take their rubbish and recycling home to dispose of correctly. “Doing the right thing and remembering to place our rubbish in the right bin, whether we’re at home or out and about, helps recycling and reduces littering.” The NCPIA also have some handy recycling tips: • Easter egg foil is recyclable but some wrappers can be too light to recycle on their own, so collect them and make them into a ball to place into your kerbside bin • Throw waste such as egg shells into your garden, instead of the rubbish. Crushed eggshells break down more quickly and will provide nutrients for the garden and help reduce your water usage. Avoid composting eggs that have been decorated with paints, stickers or glitter • If you are hosting guests over the long weekend, strategically place cardboard boxes around your home or backyard for guests to dispose of their empty drink containers • Help to ensure recyclable items aren’t placed in the wrong bin due to an overflowing recycling bin, by folding and flattening Easter egg boxes.

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Get on the menu of Restaurant Australia Great South Coast promotion BY JAMES TAYLOR

Tourism Australia has issued a ‘Rally Cry’ for businesses and industry along the Great Ocean Road and the Bellarine to share the stories behind their food and wine experience as part of a new campaign push to put Australia at the top of the menu for international visitors. The next stage of the agency’s ‘There’s nothing like Australia’ campaign aims to tap the growing demand globally for food and wine experiences as part of the travel experience, and is based on the idea of Australia being the world’s greatest restaurant experience, ‘Restaurant Australia’. Starting from last week, industry can share stories of their food, wine or beverage experience at australia.com/restaurantaustralia. By submitting stories, businesses, operators or

people directly involved in Australia’s food and wine industries can be listed on the website, which will be unveiled on May 7. Tourism Australia’s chief marketing officer Nick Baker said the agency wanted to rally Australia’s food and wine industries to get involved so that international visitors might be further inspired to come and indulge themselves. “Restaurant Australia is all about bringing together passionate locals, breathtaking landscapes and the freshest of produce to demonstrate to the world what makes Australia’s food and wine experiences so unique and distinctive. “Our regions have an abundance of incredible stories to share where quite literally, every second of every day, unique and brilliant food and wine experiences are being served-up in remarkable and awe-inspiring locations.

“That’s why we’re asking the entire industry to get behind the campaign in promoting their own experiences and joining in the online conversation for the rest of the world to see and hear what they could be enjoying by holidaying in Australia.” Contributors will be listed on the website with a link back to their product website, have the chance to have their story or product profiled in a feature article and also may potentially be included in the international media familiarisations hosted for Restaurant Australia. As a guide, the kinds of experiences highlighted in the campaign will be around Australia’s seafood, restaurants, produce, people, food events, food trails and its wine story. For more information, head to australia.com/restaurantaustralia.com. A screenshot of the ‘Restaurant Australia’ homepage.

THE “Because… it’s a better life” campaign, designed to attract new residents, investment and workers to Victoria’s Great South Coast, was launched last week at the Regional Victoria Living Expo in Melbourne. Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional and Rural Development Peter Ryan was on hand to launch the innovative campaign, which formed part of the Live Work Invest – Great South Coast project. Mr Ryan said the $280,000 Live Work Invest – Great South Coast project had received $140,000 in support from the state government’s $1 billion Regional Growth Fund. “The ‘Because… it’s a better life’ campaign ties together all the great things about living in this region. “The project will promote the appeal of living, working and investing in the Great South Coast area and has been designed to address skill gaps that might exist.” Mr Ryan said the campaign would cover the six local government areas that made up the Great South Coast – Colac Otway, Corangamite, Moyne, Southern Grampians, Glenelg and Warrnambool City – as well as West Wimmera Shire Council. Telstra contributed $130,000 towards the project as part of the $200,000 it gifted the region following a major outage in 2012, and the seven local councils jointly contributed $10,000 between them. Mr Ryan said initiatives developed as part of the campaign included: • radio advertising in Melbourne • websites highlighting the Great South Coast towns, communities and employment opportunities, and • promotional online videos.

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Ocean Grove volunteers ready to answer the call Dear Editor, I wish to state that members of the Ocean Grove Park Inc Committee and volunteers have repeatedly been praised and thanked for their wonderful and consistent efforts over the years with maintenance, general upkeep, improvements, together with many hours organising fundraising events held annually. I personally wrote one such thank-you and acknowledgement to be read out at the Carols evening and the Park Committee treasurer has a copy on file. My daily routine consists of picking up litter in and around the park and I see others doing the same. Membership forms give people the opportunity to volunteer their time in a variety of ways, for example – working bees, Tranquility Fair, car boot sales and letterbox drops. There are dozens of locals like myself waiting to get the phone call to assist: rest assured, there are volunteers ready to help. Wendy Cover Member, Ocean Grove Park

Dogs dominate our beaches Dear Editor, I would like to support the views of Kathryn (Surf Coast Times, April 3) in asking for more permanent dog-free sections of beach. In Torquay and Jan Juc, dogs dominate our beaches! Those of us who are uncomfortable around dogs have only one small section of the front beach that we can use, while dogs and their owners have kilometres of beach including Jan Juc and Torquay surf beaches and all the coastline from Fishermans Beach to Whites Beach and beyond. If the council is considering a petition to allow dogs on Fishermans Beach all year round, why not also consider making Torquay and Jan Juc beach

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dog-free all year round, or at least dog-free between 9am and 4 pm. Having dogs on swimming beaches over summer is a potential health hazard for those who are forced to share the water and sand with them. By restricting the off-leash area to one beach it would keep the pollution contained. There is no reason why dogs should spend the whole day on the beach as they do at present. Anne Torquay

Planned burns need better planning Dear Editor, As one of the people affected by the smoke and smell of the “planned burns” by farmers last Monday and Tuesday nights, I write with some concerns. It seems that this method of preparing the ground for the next crop, is now outdated. Many environmentally aware farmers recognise the value of maintaining the nutrients and humus contained in the stubble. Rather than burn it, creating more pollution, they plant back into the previous year’s residual crop. That many nearby Armstrong Creek housing developments were startled by these burns raises other questions. The significant new numbers of residents in this area is already having an impact on the farming properties in the area. Clearly this is an example of the tensions that will continue to be felt between the two groups. How this co-existence is managed in the future by the local government officials will be a challenge. Perhaps negotiating buffer zones would be one useful response. If these “planned burns” are indeed needed, then at least the timing of them needs to be clearly communicated with local residents. Bruce Wilson Armstrong Creek

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Relocated farmer’s market has lost its charm Dear Editor, As I normally do, I went to the farmers’ market the Saturday before we went away for a couple of weeks. I bought Jo’s bread, local sweet almonds, local free-range eggs, local olive oil, vegetable tarts then went off to have a coffee with a group of friends. That was my Saturday routine, as it was with many others. How truly sad that this vibrant market has been reduced to an out-of-town upstairs/downstairs affair, where you can still get a decent coffee, but there’s not a seat in sight. I know this is not a permanent site, but the next place is not much better – it’s still out of town. One can be forgiven for thinking that this market could have been given a little more support, by those able to, than has occurred to date. Robin Irwin Torquay

An open letter Dear Editor, This is an open letter to federal Corangamite MP Sarah Henderson: It was with dismay that I read your letter “Border protection underpinned by compassion” (Letters, April 10). I remember noting during the election campaign how hard you were working for a spot in the federal parliament and the chance to represent me and the rest of Corangamite residents. I could see great potential in your energy and spirit, and here you are, trotting out a cynical party line, scoring cheap political points, and making a mockery of the true meaning of compassion. I am urging you, Sarah, do the right thing by the desperate people seeking asylum in Australia. You have the chance to make a difference. Use your

energies and your position to bring about a change from the current cruel policies to an alternative that truly has compassion as its basis. This is not political, it is about humanity, it is about generosity and kindness and decency. It won’t cost more, and potentially will cost dramatically less, than the more than $1 billion cost of maintaining off-shore detention centres. You describe your policies as ‘tried and tested’; but they were found wanting. You describe your policies as ‘strong’; there is nothing good about standing strong if you are standing in the wrong place. Sally Fitts Freshwater Creek

Audit the finances of Ann Nichol House Dear Editor, Bellarine Community Health (BCH) consistently denied the sale of Ann Nichol House would take place even though it appears it is happening (ignoring the wishes of the community and the fact that the community raised $700,000 towards the building in 1996). They claim that the facility has lost about $200,000 and functions at a loss. They also said Coorabin had lost a similar figure. Aged care facilities have to have 80-100 beds to be viable, which if well managed will make a small profit. Prior to the sale of Coorabin at Point Lonsdale, BCH managed 100 beds (40 at Coorabin and 60 at Ann Nichol House). In 2010, BCH put in place a staff restructure which had been recommended by a consultant brought by BCH from Canberra. This restructure put one co-ordinator over the two facilities and the staff were required to work in both facilities thus effectively joining them together, therefore, for the past four years if the aged care finances had been managed correctly there should not have been these losses. As a past member of staff and speaking from personal experience, staffing at both facilities was

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always at the bare minimum. When new equipment was needed for residents, such as air mattresses, TVs for common areas, hi/ low beds these were provided by the Friends of Ann Nichol House and not from BCH. This begs the question: “Where did the money go?” There should be a complete audit carried out for the past five years and a lot of questions answered. If the sale is completed, the money must come back to the community that raised it and not be frittered away on nebulous schemes from BCH. The staff are currently doing a wonderful job in caring and reassuring the residents but why should our elders be put through such stress. To reach the point of being unable to care for oneself is bad enough but then to find that your ‘home’ is to be sold over your head without any consultation defies belief, especially when you helped raise the money to build the same. This sale must be stopped. E.J. Morgan Portarlington

Misinformation circulates about Anglesea mine Dear Editor, As a resident of Anglesea for the past 30 years I welcome the campaign by Surf Coast Air Action to close the Anglesea power station and coal mine. This is an old and dirty fossil fuel generator that was never designed to feed directly into the Victorian power grid, as Alcoa is now applying to the state government to do. However, there is a lot of misinformation circulating in the Anglesea community about the power station – as witnessed by an anonymous person putting up signs, next to the Shut It Down posters, saying “If you use electricity, don’t bother”. The fact is that this power station has never fed into the grid. Further, according to Annabel Hepworth in The Australian (February 24) the Victorian energy market “is awash with power” and the closure of Point Henry, which uses 6.4 per cent of the state’s power, will only exacerbate the situation. Anglesea is only capable of supplying 160 megawatts, a minuscule amount in an already saturated market. Healthy debate on issues like this is good for the community and it shouldn’t be sidetracked by uninformed opinion. Mark Smith Anglesea

Forget the tree, welcome the refugees I suggest an alternative to the proposed spending of $500,000 by Mayor Lyons for a Christmas tree in Corio Bay. In June 2002, the City of Greater Geelong declared Geelong as a Refugee Welcome Zone. This declaration is based on the commitment of council to welcome refugees into our community and to reaffirm the City of Greater Geelong’s

ongoing commitment to cultural diversity and humanitarianism. Over recent years, refugees have been re-settled in Geelong and are supported by Diversitat and other community service organisations. Perhaps the mayor would consider a special event to celebrate Refugee Week in June and continue the Geelong tradition of welcoming people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities. Geelong has seen significant social, economic and cultural benefit from diversity. A celebration initiated by the mayor would ensure the City of Greater Geelong continues to actively ensure its services to the community reflect and respond to cultural diversity.

he was immediately operated on as there was an internal bleeding. Walter is now “spleen-less”, his collapsed lung has nearly recovered and we’ll just have to be patient until his eight broken ribs have healed. He is still in a revalidation centre in Geelong, but all will be well eventually. We are so very impressed with our emergency services and count ourselves lucky that we live in this great country. We are very new to the lovely town of Portarlington and only know the neighbours from saying hello over the fence, but our thanks go to them too as they were immediately there to offer help and sympathy.

Yvonne Adami Geelong West

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Sharing an Anzac story from the UK

Labor can’t criticise cuts to health funding

Dear Editor, April 25 is Anzac Day in Australia, New Zealand, and Peterborough in Cambridgeshire, England. In 2003, as Surf Coast town criers, Stan and I were invited to attend the only Anzac Day service held in the UK. In 1916, an Australian Digger, severely wounded in France, was being taken to a military hospital in Yorkshire. However, to shorten the long train journey he was transferred to the Peterborough Infirmary. He died two days later. The local newspaper reported the story and the townspeople took him to heart. He was buried with civil and military honours, attended by the mayor and dignitaries, and farewelled by hundreds of mourners as he was laid to rest in Peterborough cemetery. Local subscriptions allowed a fine stone monument to be erected in his memory. His name was Sergeant Thomas Hunter of the 10th Battalion Australian Imperial Force. Born in Ireland in 1880, he was living in New South Wales when he enlisted. The Anzac Day services began in 1918 so we were there for the 86th commemoration. It’s regarded officially by the Australian military forces and a serving representative attends to lay a wreath. In 2003, it was an airman from Colac, not far from Anglesea. The mayor and mace bearer attend the impressive service with other city officials, as well as exservice personnel and cadets. This is just one of many stories that will be told in 2014; 100 years after the start of the Great War.

Dear Editor, The Victorian Labor Opposition has been making a lot of noise recently about funding cuts to Victoria’s hospitals. Daniel Andrews should be embarrassed because the figures he is quoting are the cuts that the Rudd and Gillard governments wanted to make to our hospitals. Even worse, when the Gillard and Rudd governments wanted to rip $475 million from Victorian hospitals, Daniel Andrews’ party actually voted to support it! In other words, the Leader of the Opposition put his loyalty to his Labor mates in Canberra before the welfare of Victorian patients. It was the Victorian Coalition Government that fought these Labor cuts. Fortunately we got some of that money back, but no thanks to Daniel Andrews and his Labor Opposition. The Coalition government is investing a record $14.3 billion in our health system, which is $2 billion more than Labor did in its last year of office. We are also spending more than $4.5 billion on health infrastructure, including $93.3 million on the Geelong Hospital and $52 million on the Waurn Ponds Community Hospital. The federal Labor government cut funding to Barwon Health by $16.5 million whereas the Coalition increased funding by $77.5 million. We have put on an additional 465 paramedics across Victoria, including 50 more in the Barwon South West region which covers our area, and increased funding for Ambulance Victoria to a record $662 million; an increase of almost $100 million on Labor’s last budget. There are 10 new ambulance stations across Victoria and construction works on a new $1.9 million ambulance station in Leopold started in October last year which will be the seventh ambulance station in the Greater Geelong area. There are also 10 new MICA Single responder ambulances across the state. I am pleased to be part of the Coalition government that is putting record funding into Victoria’s health services. Victoria can’t afford to risk our health system with Daniel Andrews and Labor again.

Melva Stott Anglesea

Thanks to ambulance officers for their help Dear Editor, Walter and I would like to express our heartfelt thanks, first to the ambulance officers who arrived very quickly and stabilised Walter after a serious fall and then to the rescue helicopter personnel who took him to the Royal Melbourne Hospital where

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RURAL ROUND-UP

Confidence in the rural sector firms BY DEAN WEBSTER VICTORIAN farmers have recorded the most positive sentiment in the nation for the sixth consecutive quarter, the latest Rabobank Rural Confidence Survey has found. The results are largely underpinned by continuing positive sentiment in the dairy sector and a rebound in confidence among the state’s grain growers due to an above-average crop last year. Completed late last month, the latest survey found while net farmer confidence eased slightly from last quarter (down from 22 per cent to 20 per cent), the state’s farmers were still the most positive in the country with eight in ten Victorian farmers expecting conditions to either improve or remain similar to last year. More than a third of the state’s farmers (37 per cent) expect conditions in the agricultural economy to improve in the next year, up from 33 per cent last quarter.Those expecting conditions to worsen, however, also increased (from 10 per cent to 17 per cent) while 43 per cent held a stable outlook (down from 54 per cent last quarter). A comprehensive monitor of the outlook and sentiment in Australian rural industries, the survey questions an average of 1,000 primary producers across a range of commodities and geographical areas across Australia on a quarterly basis. Rabobank state manager for

Victoria Todd Charteris said that confidence among Victorian grain growers had rebounded from last quarter with 25 per cent expecting improved conditions in the next year, up from 11 per cent last quarter. “While last year’s grain harvest didn’t realise its potential, the state still binned an above-average crop, which was coupled with good grain prices,” Mr Charteris said. “Farmers are in a better position this year and are now waiting for the break in the season, which we hope to see anytime now.” The survey showed confidence among livestock producers had moderated with poor weather conditions the likely factor. “Conditions are particularly tough for cattle producers at the moment with many feeding to try and hang onto their stock in anticipation of a change in market conditions. It all hangs on the season in the north with Queensland’s record kill rate not likely to abate until there is significant rain relief. “Sheep producers are also trying to maintain their numbers until the autumn break, although they are in a better position with stock and wool prices maintaining a reasonable level.” The commodity price outlook remained the primary driver of confidence across industry sectors with 44 per cent of Victorian farmers expecting prices to improve over the next 12 months.

Junior Landcare garden grants up for grabs BY DEAN WEBSTER ONE hundred schools, kindergartens, childcare centres and community groups across Australia will have the chance to get much-needed funding to set up a garden or extend and improve an existing one. The “centenary round” of the Coles Junior Landcare Garden Grants program builds on close to 2,000 grants awarded to schools and community groups since the program was established in 2008. It comes as Coles celebrates 100 years as an Australian-owned company.

Projects last year ranged from wholeof-school curriculum gardens and organic fruit orchards for children with special needs to green walls – vertical gardens using discarded PET bottles as the base. Landcare Australia chief executive officer Tessa Jakszewicz said she was impressed by the range of projects undertaken during last year’s Coles Junior Landcare Garden Grants program. “We have been inspired and impressed by the creativity, diversity and also the commitment of our Junior Landcarers,” Ms Jakszewicz said. “Whether they be pre-schoolers

Students from St Patrick’s Primary School Geelong West were 2013 grant recipients.

learning about ‘worm tea’ for compost or high school students undertaking a more involved research project, the outcomes are great. “People who are not young keen green thumbs can also make a difference by buying a Coles Junior Landcare green shopping bag – since every time they purchase one of these reusable bags, they are making a donation to Junior Landcare to fund even more gardens.” Coles’ community and sustainability manager Majella Clarke said that Coles had a long history of supporting the communities in which it operated. “Our partnership with Landcare Australia has meant we’ve been able to support kindergartens, childcare centres and schools with their garden projects,” Ms Clarke said. “This not only educates young people about growing food and creating and sustaining a garden, but ultimately become a source of pride and provides an engaging outdoor venue for events and celebrations. “We’re proud of our program and encourage schools and community groups to apply for a grant to create or rejuvenate a garden and make their environment greener and healthier for everyone.” Applications for the Coles Centenary Round of Garden Grants close on May 2. For information on how to apply, go to juniorlandcare.com.au/grants-2/ coles-grant.

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Geelong livestock market report BY DEAN WEBSTER After a late kick-off to the Geelong cattle sales this week due to the large numbers at Ballarat, the yarding of 240 cattle saw values for young cattle 5 to 8 cents per kilogram dearer with the top price realising $1,232.20 or 202 cents per

kilogram for steers sold on account of G.P & E. Guinane of Murgheboluc. HF Richardson livestock agent David Webb said that the job was very strong due to a lack of numbers and cows were 10-15 cents per kilogram dearer as a result. HF Richardson sold a pen of three pig fat

cows for Sharon Speirs of Shelford, with the biggest in the pen making $1,140.00. Sharon was pleased with the result and explained she had spoiled them on fruit, vegetables and hay, making them the fattest cows in the market. All classes of veal firmed on last sales rates: Steer veal (milk) selling to 190.0 cents per kilogram. Steer veal (grass) selling to 200.0 cents per kilogram. Heifer veal (milk) selling to 194.0 cents per kilogram. Heifer veal (grass) selling to 175.0 cents per kilogram. Heifer veal (grain) selling to 205.0 cents per kilogram. The yarding of 1,729 sheep and lambs saw values for sheep $20 to $25 dearer and lambs $10 to $15 dearer. Best prime lambs sold to $163 for a draft of 62 lambs sold on account of Bryara from Meredith. Other sheep prices: Two Tooth - $140 Cross Bred Wethers - $158 Cross Bred Ewes – $138 Merino Wethers - $137.

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Couples with grown children who are finding the now empty family home cumbersome and too much hard work, are considering retirement villages as a wonderful option to free them from the never ending maintenance of the home and gardens. Well-designed and considered retirement villages, with the right facilities, can extend enjoyment of life by offering vibrant communities that include physical, emotional and spiritual opportunities without the baggage. Geelong’s newest retirement village, Barwarre Gardens Retirement Village, offers all of these things and more. The village community centre is under construction and will be completed later this year. The beautiful architect-designed centre will be a hub of activities, as well as a comfortable meeting place for residents and will feature large windows and spectacular garden views allowing natural light in winter. It will include a cosy lounge area with open fireplace, a café style dining area, a library, cinema, sports bar with billiards table, craft room, gym, hair salon, barbecue and deck area. There will also be a designated parking area for caravans in the village. “Moving into a retirement village allows residents the freedom to socialise

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BY TIFFANY PILCHER IT’S going to be a huge Easter weekend again this year with a stack of gigs lined up right across the coast. Torquay hotel is kicking things off on Friday with Sydney urban electro artist and Bra Boy, Kid Mac. Kid Mac, whose real name is Macario De Souza, is known for his captivating lyrics, catchy melodies, dance floor beats and fine-tuned live presence. It’s been a fast-moving ride for Kid Mac since released his 2013 album Head Noise, with performances at LA’s famed House of Blues, SXSW and alongside Snoop Lion, formerly known as Snoop Dogg. He has also hit the road to headline his own tour and made appearances at Playground Weekender and Ripe Festivals as well as pocketing a MusicOz

award for Best Urban Artist. On Saturday, Torquay Hotel is featuring gypsyska rockers Caravana Sun. Having released their new independent album, Aya in November last year, Caravana Sun has been playing festivals and shows across the country almost non-stop and they supported Fat Freddy’s Drop on their west coast tour. Having long been praised for the raw energy and emotion injected into their live shows, Caravana Sun purposefully went into the studio aiming to capture the essence of a live performance. This will be the Surf Coast’s last chance to catch the boys before they head off to take Aya to their European fans. Crowd-favourite rock trio, Calling All Cars are taking the stage on Sunday. Having released their new album, Raise The

People on March 7, the Melbourne-based rockers are making their way across Australia on a massive tour to treat the masses to their most fist-pump worthy material yet. With two radio singles - “Werewolves” and “Standing In The Ocean” - from the album already saturating the airwaves, Raise The People is being touted as their best offering yet. In the past, the band has toured with a line-up of rock heroes like AC/DC, Queens Of The Stone Age and Foo Fighters, so it's no wonder their live show has a notorious reputation as one of the best in the country. The Anglesea Hotel also has a full entertainment roster with Test Pilot Molly performing on Saturday and the Craig Sayer and Rick McGillvray duo playing on Sunday. Test Pilot Molly is widely regarded as the local region’s ultimate party band.

With more than nine years experience playing together, they have mastered everyone’s favourite party tracks with their stellar musicianship and always present an energy-filled stage show. For the past five years, Test Pilot Molly has been the opening act for Geelong’s New Year On The Waterfront, warming the night up for Australia’s biggest bands including Evermore, Thirsty Merc, Something For Kate, The Living End and Eskimo Joe. Growlers is also offering up some great live music with Craig Sayer and Pete Chapman performing acoustic sets on Friday and Saturday night respectively. For more information, contact Torquay Hotel on 5261 2001, Anglesea Hotel on 5263 1210, or Growlers on 5264 8455. Tickets to the Torquay Hotel shows are available online from oztix.com.au.

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Lions Easter art show opens tonight BY TIFFANY PILCHER THE iconic Lions Club of Lorne Easter Art Show will be held for the 43rd year over the Easter weekend, and its set to be one of their biggest ever. With just under 300 works from 105 artists on show, there will more art on display than in any previous year. The official opening and announcement

of the winners in each category (excluding People’s Choice) will take place tonight. For the first time, a guest artist has been appointed and the inaugural honouree will be prominent Surf Coast painter Jan Dick. Ms Dick first began exhibiting at the Anglesea Art Show and the Anglesea Art House 25 years ago, and she teaches acrylic and watercolour painting to adults in Anglesea and Torquay.

Currently her main medium is acrylic and she draws inspiration for her work from the beach, she also does commissions which include houses and animals. She also has a great sense of humour. “If you look on the back of each painting it says ‘cartoonist Jeff Hook’s trademark was a hook in his drawings’. “My name is Jan Dick, find my trademark,” she said.

Ms Dick will be in attendance on opening night and will hold a demonstration session on Good Friday. The Lions Club of Lorne Easter Art Show opening will be held tonight at 7pm at the Lorne Senior Citizens Centre, tickets are available on the door. The show will then be open daily from 10am to 4.30pm at the same location until April 20.

Jan Dick is the guest artist at this year’s Lions Club of Lorne Easter Art Show.

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A LOCAL coffee company has ground out a bronze medal win at a national fine food show. Jan Juc’s Ocean Grind coffee company’s Ebb & Flow blend won the medal at the 2014 Sydney Royal Fine Food Show - Coffee Competition. Company owner and roaster Mark Clatworthy said he had been meticulously refining the blend for some time, so for it to be recognised on the national scene is a great result. “It was nice to have it benchmarked against some of the country’s top roasters, just to see where you stand. “There’s many more exciting beans and blends I’m working on though.”

Ocean Grind’s Ebb & Flow blend took out bronze in the milk-based (Cappuccino) category. Mr Clatworthy said the competition, established in 1998 and held in February every year as part of the Summer Fine Food Show, is one of Australia’s leading coffee competitions. It receives around 250 entries from coffee makers around Australia. Ebb & Flow is the blend presently served at Swell Café (Jan Juc), Elvis Parsley (Ocean Grove) and the Ocean Grind coffee stall at the Torquay Farmer’s Market. For more information, visit oceangrind.com.au.

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Cowrie Market wraps up for the season BY TIFFANY PILCHER THE Cowrie Market is having one last hurrah on Saturday before taking their annual winter break. The seaside market will yet again feature a huge range of stalls selling unique, handmade crafts, clothing, arts, gifts and more. The jam-packed entertainment line-up, featuring Irish songstress Aine Tyrell, Rachael Brennan, Conscious Monster, Surfusion, Demir and Mark and more, is set to have audiences celebrating the end of the season with a bang. Tyrrell’s lyrical songs smell of the saltiness from her home in the West Coast of Ireland. She grew up sitting amongst Irish music royalty, learning early the craft of storytelling through song from her father. She is now living in Ocean Grove and quickly establishing herself as an artist to watch on the Australian music scene with her live performances full of honesty and passion for her music, and her ability to connect and interact with her audience. Tyrrell said she loves being a part of the Cowrie Market and has settled in to the Australian coastal lifestyle perfectly. “We had never travelled to Australia but were surfers in Ireland so had heard of all the great spots here. “We got as far as Ocean Grove in search of waves, loved the town and settled there. “We have been welcomed with open arms by the community and have found the Bellarine and

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Justice Crew bring Jai to Geelong BY TIFFANY PILCHER

Irish singer turned Ocean Grove local Aine Tyrrell is bringing her much-loved music the last Cowrie Market for the season on Sunday.

AMID rumours one of their leading men has left for good, the all-singing, all-dancing hip hop and pop phenomenon Justice Crew is heading to Geelong this weekend. With Emmanuel Rodriguez, known as E-Man vanishing from the line-up lately to look after his young family, there are murmurs he may not return but that is not stopping the remaining six crew members from touring a massive new show. It’s set to be one of their best yet, and this time, they’re bringing Justin Beiber-endorsed Jai Waetford with them. Forming in 2009, Justice Crew was made up of members from different dance crews, many of whom were coming from broken homes and financial hardship, including being homeless at different times, and living rough while they trained to hone their dancing skills.

They finally caught a break when they won Australia’s Got Talent in 2010, and that was just the beginning. They went on to sign with Sony Music and achieved multi-platinum status for their single “Boom Boom”, which also gave the guys their first number one ARIA single. “‘Boom Boom’ took us to the next level as artists. It made people here and overseas really stand up and take notice,” crew member Lenny Pearce said. It also helped the Justice Crew get signed to superstar rapper Pitbull’s own label in the US. The guys continue to focus on being examples to the younger generation, showing that you can overcome hardship and negativity to realise your goals and potential. Justice Crew is performing at Geelong Arena on Saturday April 19 at 7.30pm. Tickets are from $59 and are available from ticketek.com.au.

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Exhibition celebrates new Hydrophilic art space BY TIFFANY PILCHER A NEW Torquay gallery is celebrating its opening with an exhibition featuring eight original and diverse local artists. Board and print workshop, Hydrophilic, is introducing its new art space with the exhibition, 8 Minds 8 Hands 8 Artists. The participating artists from around the local region are Nick Morris, Tina Mose, Xavier Davies, Luke Hallam, Darren Love, Jamie Bedell, Chloe Flemming and Ayrlie Lane. The industrial setting of hardware stores and surf industry headquarters creates the perfect backdrop to a collaboration that’s about creative expression, conformity, and established art. The art on display comes from eight

different hands, the ideas were fostered in eight different minds and the works represent eight very diverse artists. The fascinating works range from graphic pop art prints over quirky illustrations on paper to paintings on unusual surfaces such as surf fins. Hydrophilic normally houses board shapers, screen printers and a coffee shop and the owners are thrilled to be holding exhibitions alongside handmade skateboards, surfboards, clothing, books and surf accessories. 8 Minds 8 Hands 8 Artists kicks off tonight with an opening event at Hydrophilic, 1c Baines Crescent, Torquay from 5 to 9pm. There will be a chance to meet the artists, drinks, a barbecue and live music by Dean Todarovski. The exhibition will run from April 17 to 21.

Exhibition organiser Angela King with artists Chloe Flemming, Xavier Davies, Tina Mose and Jamie Bedell at Hydrophilic. Photo: ANDERS LINDEGAARD JENSEN

Surf and songs at Sunday O’Suns BY TIFFANY PILCHER THIS year, you can take in the Rip Curl Pro with a huge range of craft beers, delicious food and live music at Odyssey Tavern and Brewery’s inaugural Sunday O’Suns. Held on Easter Sunday (April 20), Sunday O’Suns will feature music from 2pm to 7pm with talented artists Andy Ellis, Cal Young, Ben Dew, Guy Perkins, Sam Fletcher and Popular local musician Cal Young is one of Jessey Jackson. six performers on the line-up for Odyssey’s You won’t miss any of the action in the water Sunday O’Suns.

either, with the Rip Curl Pro live streaming on the big screen along with surf films by George Greenough and Marcus Baker. The entertainment is set to be non-stop and some of the highlights will be in-demand musician Cal Young as well as Ocean Grove’s Ben Dew. Influenced by a variety of acts from Jack Johnson to NOFX, Dew’s music combines a subtle mix of acoustic rock, roots and reggae styles which he comfortably makes his own. As a solo artist Dew creates rhythm, melody and dynamics using his acoustic guitar, stomp box,

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Queenscliff set for an Easter Eggstravaganza BY TIFFANY PILCHER QUEENSCLIFF will continue its generous Good Friday Appeal tradition this year with Queenscliff Bowling Tennis and Croquet Club’s first ever Easter Eggstravaganza. With fun activities planned for the whole family, there will something for everyone to enjoy and all money raised will go to the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal. Settle in for an afternoon of live music, auctions, raffles and delicious coffee and food including freshly cooked seafood.

There will also be a variety of market stalls filled with candy, toys, kids clothing, jewellery, local produce, olive oil, scarves, and more. Make sure you bring the kids for an Easter egg hunt, jumping castle and face-painting. Club manager Rod Wayth said it’s shaping up to be a wonderful day out for families. “A lot of us at the club have young families and we wanted to put something fun together for the community as well as continue the local tradition of fundraising

for the Good Friday Appeal. “There’s going to be a raft of activities for people and it’s going to be a lot bigger than we had ever expected. We’ve got a great site here so this is a good way to take advantage of it and invite everyone to come along and enjoy a great day out.” The Queenscliff Bowling Tennis and Croquet Club Easter Eggstravaganza is on Good Friday (April 18) at 118 Hesse Street, Queenscliff, from noon. Entry is by gold coin donation. For more information, call 5258 1773 or visit queenscliffbowling.com.au.

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The Easter bunny is ready to hop on down to the Queenscliff Bowling Tennis and Croquet Club’s Easter Eggstravaganza and help raise funds for the Good Friday Appeal.

Rosie Borella is set to launch her first novel, The One and Only Jack Chant. Photo: GEORGE STAWICKI

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A BELLARINE author will launch her first novel in Ocean Grove this month. Rosie Borella is set to release The One and Only Jack Chant, following on from her “Eternity” in the Tales from the Tower collection, which has garnered rave reviews. Special guest Isobelle Carmody, who describes this book as raw and potent, will launch the book

for Ms Borella at Bookgrove, 1/73 The Terrace, on Thursday April 24 at 7pm. Who is Jack Chant? And why is he hanging around her nursing home? These are the questions 16-yearold Amber finds herself faced with as she’s swept out of her normal life and into mystery, romance, and ultimately discovering who she really is.

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Enjoy the Easter feast EASTER is a great time to be on the coast, what with the Rip Curl Pro at Bells Beach on our doorstep and the holiday period in full swing. For wine lovers, it’s also a great chance to take advantage of the break and wind down and explore a winery or two, enjoy a long lunch or hearty dinner, all washed down with some great wines from exciting producers, whether they be local or imported. With such a plethora of fantastic wines around, I’ve waded my way through a miasma of new releases and chosen a select bunch that would be perfect for enjoying this Easter, or anytime for that matter, as they all possess that little bit of “x” factor when it comes to quality and value. Enjoy your Easter feast my friends!

Luke Lambert Yarra Valley Chardonnay 2012 ($35) A stellar wine that we just can’t get enough of at present! Some of you may err at the $35 price tag and that’s understandable but I reckon this is seriously under the odds, drinking more like a wine that you would expect to pay much more for. But the price shouldn’t even come into the equation here as there’s so much to like about this wine. The superlative nature certainly shows in the poise, the nervy precise minerality, depth of flavour and texture that’s built into the wine through whole-bunch pressing, use of wild yeasts, no fining or filtration, the use of old oak and minimal sulphur. It all adds up to a fascinating wine of exceptional style, purity and soul. Luke works closely with his hand-picked team of growers and the fruit for this wine is 100 per cent sourced from the highly acclaimed Tibooburra vineyard, located up in the cool climes of the Yarra near Gembrook. If you think you’re into Chardonnay, then this should be on your must have list. Considering this is only his second offering of Chardonnay, I suggest this label is definitely one to watch.

Chateau La Gordonne Vérité du Terroir Rosé AOC Cotes de Provence 2013 ($20) Ok, I’ll put my hand up here and confess that the setting when I tried this wine was certainly idyllic, imprinting a positive spin on my psyche even before I’d put wine to lips. The day was a beautifully languid sun drenched Melbourne afternoon, spent relaxing outside a trendy hotel brasserie in one of the city’s more up-market addresses – as I said, quite idyllic. Be that as it may, this rosé makes perfect sense anytime, come rain, hail or shine. As I’ve mentioned ad nauseum over the last couple of years, the popularity of Rosé is growing all the time. Wines such as this that show delicacy, freshness, elegance and finesse with typical pale, dry, savoury overtures, ripe fragrant red berry aromatics and a smooth easy textural presence on the palate will always make for a perfect match with most foods, seafood in particular, or will be equally inviting drinking as an aperitif. Effortless and delightful Provence Rosé, Oui?

Mount Langi Ghiran “Cliff Edge” Shiraz 2012 ($30) I’ve been waiting on the release of this wine for some time now, having adored the 2010 release that was brimful of all those wonderfully rich dark berry fruit flavours and regional spice/white pepper complexities that are associated with the Grampians region. The superb quality of the 2012 vintage is well heralded here, there, and everywhere and the results in regards to this wine are testament to all the excitement. It shows all the brightness, expressiveness and racy feel of a wine that seamlessly shows great balance, structure, fine tannins, complex regional fruits, spice and earth components finishing with super fresh acidity. You’ll love it.

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Gags and giggles at Torquay Footy Club BY TIFFANY PILCHER THE Torquay Footy Club will become a comedy club on Easter Saturday with funny man Marty Fields performing before the Torquay vs Modewarre match. Fields began his stand-up career in 1987 and enjoyed a four year run on Hey, Hey, It’s Saturday, was resident comedian on the game show Blankety Blanks and a regular guest on Battle of the Sexes. He recently returned from the United States where he performed at the famous Improv in LA and Las Vegas, and at the New York Comedy Club. It’s Marty’s ability to adapt to suit the taste of his audience that resulted in him being nominated for a prestigious "MO" award as the best stand up comedian in Australia. Organiser Tim Carson said he’s looking forward to a different kind of entertainment before the Easter clash this year. “We normally have a league footballer speak before this game each year but we thought we’d change it up a bit this time. “Marty is renowned, he’s been doing comedy for years and he certainly has local footy close to his heart so we’re looking forward to a great night.” A Night With Marty Fields is at the Torquay Football Club Social Rooms on Saturday

April 19 from 5pm to 7pm. Tickets are $50 per person, including gate entry to the game, entertainment and finger food, drinks are at bar prices. Places are limited, book in advance by calling Tim Carson on 0434 690 930 or Luke Hayward on 0418 165 010, any remaining tickets will be available on the door.

Renowned comedian Marty Fields is performing stand-up before the Torquay Tigers vs Modewarre clash on Saturday.

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Top acts line up for Celtic Festival BY TIFFANY PILCHER PORTARLINGTON’S National Celtic Festival is firing up again with the first line-up announcement coming out this week. The festival, which is the largest celebration of Celtic culture in the Southern Hemisphere, is rolling out some big names including Barrule, The Druids, Heartstring Quartet, Fèis Rois, Mairead Hurley and Fiona Ross. They have also selected some of the best Celtic acts from across Australia, including Sasta, The Borderers, Catherine Fraser and Duncan Smith, Tolka, Claymore, Melbourne Scottish Fiddle Club, and Señor Cabrales. The range of performances by community and dance groups is set to be another festival highlight, with Christian College Ceilidh Band, Geelong Scottish Dance, Melbourne Claddagh Irish Set Dancers, Ceffyl Gwyn Welsh Dancers, O'Shea-Ryan Irish Dancers and Cathie’s Celtic Dance groups all taking the stage. A standout feature of this year's event is the international collaborations fostered with Celtic cultural organisations globally – allowing the National Celtic Festival to introduce an individual program of Celtic acts to Australian audiences. These collaborations have produced cultural exchanges with Fèis Rois, the Celtic Colours Festival and the Irish World Academy of Music and Dance. One of the highlights is the partnership with

Culture Vannin, the Manx Heritage Foundation based on the Isle of Man. This will introduce Australia to Manx music,

which is regarded as Celtic music's best kept secret. The National Celtic Festival is on from Friday June 6 to Monday June 9.

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The Isle of Man’s Barrule is leading the first National Celtic Festival line-up announcement.

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Geelong Rep presents Amadeus BY TIFFANY PILCHER BELLARINE local Jacqui Connor, formerly of the Peninsula Players in Drysdale, is directing a new production of the much-loved classic, Amadeus. In this timeless tale by Peter Shaffer, we learn of the genius that was Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Although he will become the most brilliant musician the world will ever see, the 18th Century Court of Austria doesn't recognise his talents. Only Antonio Salieri, the court composer does, and he is tortured by what he hears. Seething with rage at the genius of this flippant buffoon, and confronted by his own

mediocrity, Salieri declares war and sets out to destroy the man he sees as God's instrument on earth. Amadeus is a rich, exuberant portrayal of a God-like man among mortals and lives destroyed by envy. Under Ms Connor’s direction is a stellar cast including Jules Hart as Mozart and Charlotte Hukvari as his wife, Constanza. At 89, Order of Australia recipient, Ken Hemmens is playing Giuseppe Bono. He has directed and performed with Geelong Rep over the last 58 years and was Ms Connor's performing arts lecturer at Deakin University. Amadeus runs from April 25 to May 4 at GPAC, tickets at are available through GPAC, by calling 5225 1200 or online at gpac.org.au.

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A TOUGH AND RESOURCEFUL SPIRIT - IN A BISCUIT

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YOU’LL recall that court cases have been fought over the rights to call or describe an item as an ANZAC. The term ANZAC is protected under Australian law and therefore the word should not be used without permission from the Minister for Veterans’ Affairs - misuse can be legally enforced particularly for commercial purposes. That bloke who was known for his helicopter flying can vouch for the hot water he got himself into on this issue. There is a general exemption granted for ANZAC biscuits, as long as these biscuits remain basically true to the original recipe and are both referred to and sold as ANZAC biscuits and never as cookies. Many myths surround the origin of the ANZAC biscuits. One story is that the biscuits were made by Australian and New Zealand women for the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps soldiers during World War I, and that they were reputedly first called “Soldiers’ Biscuits” then renamed “ANZAC Biscuits” after the Gallipoli landing. The recipe was reportedly created to ensure the biscuits would keep well during the long sea voyage to those brave blokes fighting overseas. They were really the ANZAC Tile and were made from entirely different ingredients – notably there was no coconut in them – but were high in protein, tough as boots; a food which provided nourishment and was unlikely to ‘go off’, in that there was no egg or butter in the ingredients. Quite like the strict and orderly observation of

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military rules and protocol, very specific instructions are given as to the dimensions of these ‘biscuits’ made from plain and wholemeal self–raising flours, sugar, milk powder salt and water. They were square and the dough had rows of holes pushed into it before baking – five vertical rows and five horizontal to each tile. The soldiers would grate them – turning them into a type of porridge, or mixed them with a scrap of bacon to make ‘stews’. The addition of exotic coconut only seems to appear in recipes from after 1927. Their shelf life was as remarkable as the courageous young men who served in those fierce battles, and really they were a variation of oatmeal or rolled oats biscuits which were developed in the Scottish-influenced city of Dunedin as a variation of Scottish oat cakes. Research carried out by a culinary anthropologist at New Zealand’s University of Otago revealed that the first time the name “ANZAC” appeared in the name of the biscuit in a recipe book was in 1921 in the renaming of the “oatmeal biscuit” recipe to “ANZAC crispies” in the St Andrews Cookery Book. Subsequent editions renamed this to be “ANZAC Biscuits”. These biscuits were often used as a fundraising item for veterans’ organisations. My version of the biscuit is to combine the ingredients and shape them into giant discs – a reflection of the huge courage of our soldiers – fitting only four to a baking tray.

Anzac Biscuits INGREDIENTS 1 cup plain flour 3/4 cup rolled oats pinch of salt 125gm butter 3/4 cup desiccated coconut 1 tesapoon bi-carb soda 1 tablespoon golden syrup

METHOD Preheat the oven to 160ºC and line baking trays with baking paper or re-usable silicon mats. In a large bowl, blend together flour, sugar and oats. Melt the butter, golden syrup over a low heat. Dissolve the bi-carb soda in 1/4 cup boiling water and add this to the melted butter- syrup – it will foam up. Combine butter mixture with dry ingredients and mix well. The mixture should be quite moist. Use a large kitchen spoon to place four mounds of mixture onto each baking tray and use the palm of your hand to flatten the mixture. Bake for about 20 minutes until golden brown. Allow to cool on the tray for a few minutes before sliding the biscuit onto a wire cooling tray. Store in an airtight container – makes about eight saucer-sized biscuits. Of course you can be dainty and make small biscuits, ideal with a cuppa while we savour the lucky country we live in – thanks to our big, brave soldiers – our ANZACs

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Due to increased demand for space we are now St James Church Garage Sale Fundraiser only accepting not-for-profit organisations and free 8.30am in Collins Street. community events. Guidelines have been introduced 27th April to ensure events advertised are not ones purely serving Coryule Chorus “Music from the Shows” 2pm at the St James Church business purposes. Emails must be received by Thursday Tickets 5253 2322 or 5253 2717 noon the week before the event.

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AIREYS INLET 20th April 4 pm AIDA (Aireys Inlet & District Association) Annual General Meeting 4pm at the Aireys Inlet Community Hall Anne Porter porter48@bigpond.com

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

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Torquay Central Farmer’s Market 8:30am-1pm at Torquay Central Car Park.

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 19th April Lioness Club of Anglesea Car Boot Sale

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

APOLLO BAY 19th & 20th April Apollo Bay Patchwork Quilters Show 10am-4pm at the Senior Citizens Hall in Whelan Street

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

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DRYSDALE 18th April Walk of Witness on Good Friday 11.15am at the St James Anglican Church

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Emerging research into folate absorption ORDINARILY words like genetics, genes and mutation would transport me back to year 12 biology and have me running a mile. Interestingly, recently I have been consumed by the research being conducted into what is essentially a genetic mutation of the enzyme that helps us convert folate. Stay with me here. Specialising in fertility and pregnancy gives me enormous insight into the physical and emotional struggles couples and singles go through on their journey to parenthood. Nothing is more heartbreaking than supporting a patient who may have miscarried or very sadly, given birth to a stillborn baby. This prompted me to delve deeper into the causation of such devastating events, leading me down a windy, convoluted path of genetic discovery. Most of us know that folate is extremely important for the first trimester of pregnancy and thus, women actively trying to conceive should begin folate supplementation three months prior to conception. Folate is vital for DNA replication and prevents a condition called spina bifida in babies, a condition

affecting the brain and spine. What we didn't know, up until very recently, is that up to 10 per cent of the population has a genetic mutation of this meaning that our body loses its ability to convert the folate we get through our food and supplements, into its active form, methyl folate. Meaning even though you may be taking a folate supplement, you may not be converting it properly and ultimately not absorbing it. MTHFR is a gene that acts like a switch, turning various processes in the body either on or off. MTHFR or Methylenetetrahydrofolate Reductase takes folate and methylates it into methylfolate. This may not seem like a big deal, but it is one of the most important functions in the body. This mutation is being implicated in a huge array of conditions ranging from miscarriage, cardiovascular disease, mood disorders and autism. One study with 141 children and adults with autism found that an astounding 98 per cent of participants were found to have this defective gene. This gene is also important for B12 assimilation, important for our nervous system and mood. Studies

Bec Winkler is a qualified naturopath with 10 years experience. She is resuming practice locally at Jan Juc Chiropractic Centre, 1 Stuart Ave, Jan Juc. She specialises in natural fertility support, women’s health, babies and children. She also teaches first and second year medical students at Deakin University’s School of Medicine, Waurn Ponds. She is the mother of two young boys, has lived in Torquay for 20 years and is a believer in “let food be thy medicine”. have also linked this MTHFR gene mutation to debilitating conditions such as chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia. The implications of this research are potentially enormous. It is certainly a “watch this space” area of research. MTHFR genetic testing is relatively inexpensive, approximately $50. And could potentially be underlying a myriad of health concerns. I offer access to this test to applicable patients, alternatively discuss it with your GP, but keep in mind this is an emerging area of research.

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$15 million gift builds on VCCC project BY JAMES TAYLOR

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FEDERAL Health Minister Peter Dutton and Victorian Health Minister David Davis have paid tribute to the generosity of the Ian Potter Foundation for its $15 million gift to the Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre (VCCC) Project. The ministers joined philanthropists from the Ian Potter Foundation last week for a tour of the VCCC Project construction site. “Construction of the world-class $1 billion VCCC Project is on budget and on track to be operational in 2016,” Mr Davis said. Mr Dutton said as more and more Australians are diagnosed with cancer, the national effort to counter the disease must remain a priority. “The VCCC will become a national resource for

research, diagnosis and treatment for people with cancer.” Mr Davis said the facility was being purposebuilt to support Victorians at every stage of their cancer journey, and to support research that improves treatment, and ultimately, find a cure for cancer. “The generosity of Ian Potter Foundation with its $15 million donation to the VCCC is inspirational and is the biggest single gift in the Foundation’s history. The Foundation has led the way and was the first very first donor in the VCCC philanthropic campaign. “The donation will ensure Victoria remains at the cutting edge of medical research and treatment, but more importantly, it will help improve the lives of thousands of Victorians for years to come.” The VCCC will comprise a 13-storey building

bordering Flemington Road, Grattan Street and Elizabeth Street, and the construction of four new floors on top of the existing Royal Melbourne Hospital on the north side of Grattan Street. Mr Davis said the facility - purpose-built for cancer research, treatment, care and education - would provide a new home for the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and new cancer research and clinical service space for Melbourne Health. “It will also provide new cancer research facilities for the University of Melbourne and new education facilities for all of these building partners.” The project is jointly funded by the Victorian and federal governments, with contributions from member organisations, the sale of surplus land and philanthropic donations.

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Parents put boozy sports clubs on the bench NEARLY 90 per cent of parents would be more likely to choose a sports club or code for their child if it manages alcohol responsibly. Research conducted for the Australian Drug Foundation (ADF) asked more than 1,000 Australian mums and dads about athletes and their responsibilities as role models and about how alcohol is managed by professional sporting organisations. The poll also found: • 78 per cent say that professional sports players are important role models for young people • 87 per cent believe that the drinking behaviour of professional sportspeople has an influence on young people • 93 per cent agree that professional sporting organisations have a responsibility to create a sporting culture where alcohol is managed responsibly, and • 94 per cent say professional sporting organisations in Australia have a responsibility to support their players to be positive role models. ADF chief executive officer John Rogerson said the poll results sent a clear message to professional sporting codes and clubs that when

it came to alcohol and sport, they needed to step up to the mark and take responsibility. “For too long some sports clubs and codes have refused to acknowledge boozy culture and the impact and harm that it is having on their own people, and those who look up to them. “Too many Australians will tell you that one of the first times they got drunk was at a sports club.” World champion rower and Olympic medallist Kim Crow said she supported the ADF’s Good Sports program because she felt strongly about reducing the binge drinking toll in the community. “Australia's love affair with booze is no laughing matter. “It’s costing us an estimated $15 billion a year, and far too many of us know someone who has had his or her life irreparably damaged by alcohol, whether it be an alcoholfuelled fight, drink-driving, sexual assault or long-term alcoholism. “We expect our professional sportspeople to behave in a manner conducive to elite performance, and the binge drinking can really no longer be a part of that.”

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MOORE WEEKLY STARS Prepare for a challenging week full of inconvenient disruptions and dramatic surprises. Being a rambunctious or rude Ram will just land you in a heap of trouble, especially with authority figures like your boss or the police. So simmer down, before you say or do something that you later regret. You’ll find cool cooperation will get you a lot further than fiery confrontation.

Avoid using manipulation to force people to do what you think they should be doing. Let others make their own choices and their own mistakes. It’s also time to initiate career and relationship changes, before Uranus and Pluto do it for you! With Jupiter in your sign, draw inspiration from birthday great Shirley Maclaine “Don’t be afraid to go out on a limb. It’s where all the fruit is.”

Mercury moves into your sign from April 23-May 8 so keep two-way communication going Taurus. If you are too stubborn and unyielding in your opinions, then others will just stop listening to what you have to say. Friday’s fabulous Venus/Saturn trine helps you sort out a partnership problem. Single Bulls – look for a long-term lover who has depth and staying-power.

It’s a volatile week so keep your cool Cats! Avoid spreading unsubstantiated gossip and blurting out things that you’ll later regret, take the time to check the facts first. Plus be extra careful when driving. You’re keen to teach or instruct others, but don’t assume you have all the answers. Hot-headed hubris will put others off. The more humble you are, the better the week will be.

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With Mercury your ruling planet moving into fellow earth sign Taurus, you’re keen to tackle practical tasks like cooking, gardening, building and DIY projects. Plus education, study, reading and research are also favoured. You need to keep up to speed with what’s going on in the world. As birthday great Jack Nicholson said “The minute that you’re not learning I believe you’re dead.”

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The more intently you micro-manage close relationships early in the week, the more loved ones will distance themselves from you. Emotional power struggles are likely, unless you can be more cooperative. Friday’s fabulous Venus/Saturn trine boosts your communication skills and your Capricorn charisma. So don’t waste the opportunity to make a memorable impression.

What a dramatic week! Pluto opposes Jupiter; then squares Uranus and Mars. Trying to control others and manipulate outcomes will get you nowhere fast so consider swapping Scorpio sarcasm and temper tantrums for cool, clever compromise. It’s also time to examine your life in forensic detail; keep what’s working, and change what isn’t. The trick is knowing which is which.

Uranus sends disruptions in your direction, plus Pluto demands that you shed your old skin and start afresh. So the only certainty at the moment is change! You’re feeling restless but try to modify your reactions, otherwise it will be a long and tiring week. With Venus visiting your finance zone, the more you respect and conserve money, the more cash will come your way.

Cutting corners could lead to unfortunate consequences. And, if you are less than 100 per cent honest, then the Jupiter/Pluto opposition increases your likelihood of getting caught out. Enthusiasm is high but don’t jump to hasty conclusions, and then pass on incorrect information. Get your facts straight, otherwise serious stuff-ups are likely – especially involving financial matters.

Pliable Pisceans are keen to please others this week but avoid the temptation to say yes to everything, you may find you’ve bitten off more than you can comfortably chew! Sunday should be super as Neptune blesses creative projects, and your intuition helps you find a solution to a long-term problem. Plus put aside time to get lost in a fantasy novel or favourite romantic movie.

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EPA Works Approval Applications

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR PLANNING PERMIT The land affected by the application is located at:

16 TOORAK TERRACE, LORNE LOT: 7 PS: 522132W

Buildings and Works for the The application is for permit to: Construction of a New Dwelling and Variation of a Covenant (Building Envelope) The applicant for the permit is:

Mina Architects Pty Ltd

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You may look at the application and any documents that support the application at the office of the responsible authority

Surf Coast Shire 1 Merrijig Drive Torquay 3228

Please quote this number when making enquiries

Plans may be viewed between the hours of 8.30am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday or online at: www.surfcoast.vic.gov.au > Building & Planning > Planning Services > Planning Permit Applications on Public Notice

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Anzac Day Dawn Service - Torquay Free Park & Ride

Any person who may be affected by the granting of the permit may object or make a submission to the responsible authority. Please forward all correspondence to the Surf Coast Shire Council Offices, PO Box 350, Torquay, Victoria 3228 quoting the application number and property address.

A Free Park & Ride service will operate for the Anzac Day Dawn Service. If travelling to Torquay by car, park at the Spring Creek Reserve and catch the bus directly to the service at Point Danger. With over 6,000 expected, Park & Ride takes the stress out of finding a car park in the dark and avoids a long walk to Pt Danger. Park and Ride will run from 5am to 6am pre service and 7am to 8am post service. A joint initiative of Public Transport Victoria and Council, with excellent support from McHarryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bus Company.

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17-Apr-2014

Fox control Lake Connewarre State Game Reserve, Edwards Point Wildlife Reserve and Breamlea Flora and Fauna Reserve Parks Victoriaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s conservation management includes the control of introduced plant and animal species. As part of an ongoing strategy, notice is hereby given that Parks Victoria will be laying buried baits containing Sodium MonoďŹ&#x201A;uoroacetate (1080 poison) on public land for the control of foxes. Baits containing 1080 poison will be laid from Wednesday 23 April 2014 until Friday 23 May 2014. Baits will be laid at strategic sites and other known areas of fox habitat within the following areas: Lake Connewarre State Game Reserve, Edwards Point Wildlife Reserve and Breamlea Flora and Fauna Reserve. 1080 poison signs will be posted throughout the baited area and members of the public who are living, visiting or working in the above named areas are advised to take particular care not to disturb or interfere with bait stations. Domestic dogs and cats are particularly susceptible to 1080 poison and should be under effective control, muzzled or kept away from the baited areas.

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If you object, the Responsible Authority will tell you its decision.

More information Phone 13 1963 www.parks.vic.gov.au

Road Closures

To ensure pedestrian safety during the Dawn Service, Bell St from Pride St to the Esplanade, will be closed between 4.30am and 8am. The Esplanade from Anderson St to the Bell St roundabout will be closed between 4.30am and 8am. Access will be maintained for residents except during the parade (between 5.45am and 6am). www.surfcoast.vic.gov.au

THE GREAT OCEAN ROAD COAST COMMITTEE (GORCC)

Torquay Angling Clubrooms - Fishermanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Beach Bookings now invited for full clubroom facility The Great Ocean Road Coast Committee wishes to advise that the full Torquay Angling Clubroom facility is now available for community group bookings a minimum of six times per year. BookingsmaybemadethroughtheclubbycontactingCommodore Mr. Steve Burton on 0412 101 225, emailing ďŹ shing@torquayďŹ sh. com.au or mailing to P.O. Box 32 Torquay 3228. The front room of the facility is available for community bookings at any time subject to club activities and catering is available through the Bomboraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kiosk/CafĂŠ next door. Richard Davies Chief Executive

THE GREAT OCEAN ROAD COAST COMMITTEE (GORCC) ERSKINE RIVER PRECINCT (LORNE)

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ZO430313

EPA Victoria has received the following application to issue a works approval or licence which permits work to be undertaken which will result in a discharge of waste to the environment or an increase or alteration in an existing discharge. 1001571 Surf Coast Shire Council, Mount Moriac Recreation Reserve 755 Reservoir Rd Mount Moriac Vic 3240 An upgrade to the existing wastewater treatment system and construction of treated wastewater reuse system - drip irrigation. A copy or a summary of this application, accompanying plans, specifications and other information can be downloaded from our website at www.epa.vic.gov.au under â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Works approval and licence applications open for commentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. Interested persons may, within 21 days of the date of advertisement, comment in writing on the application and may request in writing to be notified if the works approval/licence is issued. Please note that any comments received will usually be made publicly available.

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Tigers feast on Seagulls BY JAMES TAYLOR TORQUAY has squared up its season with a resounding win over Barwon Heads in round 2 of the Bellarine Football League. Playing at Howard Harmer Oval, the Tigers kept the Seagulls scoreless in the first quarter and kicked six goals of their own – only wayward kicking stopped their 44-point lead being larger. The margin kept growing at every quarter break and Torquay ended up 101-point winners, 20.18.138 to 4.13.37. Isaac Baker kicked four goals for the Tigers, and Michael Sleep-Dalton and Timothy Carty chimed in with three each. It was a weekend of smashings elsewhere in the

BFL. Anglesea had the biggest win with a 133-point drubbing of Newcomb Power, thanks to six goals from Ryan Dalhaus. Portarlington were competitive in the first half against Geelong Amateur but were blown away by an 11-goal third quarter at Queens Park, Rowan McSparron bagging five as his side won by 87 points. Ocean Grove charged out of the gate and stayed on top of the ladder with a 10-goal win over 2013 premiers Queenscliff. Drysdale defeated Modewarre at home by 45 points, Thomas Dewey and James Chandler kicking three goals each. For full results and fixtures for all sides, head to aflbarwon.com.au.

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Coming up at the Anglesea Bowling Club April into May A big crowd watches the action at Howard Harmer Oval in Barwon Heads.

Easter Monday, Anniversary Day Triples tournament, drawn, commences 1pm. Enter by 9.30am. Anzac Day Social Bowls, drawn, commences 1pm. Enter by 9.30am. Annual General Meeting Day to be held on Saturday April 26, starts with Social Bowls at 10am, (enter by April 25), BYO lunch. The AGM starts at 3pm and in the evening the Presentation Dinner commences at 6pm to be held in the clubrooms. Each of these activities are sponsored, so make sure you get your entry on the list ASAP.

Recent events

Craig McGaughan (right) leads the race for the ball.

Matthew Boag jumps to take a strong mark.

Timothy Carty (centre) tries to knock the ball forward. Photos: TOMMY RITCHIE

While our pennant season has been completed there have been a number of competitions held at the club. The Len Christie Memorial Triples event was won by the team of Peter Gordon, Pauline Andrewartha and Don Aitken. Our April Fool’s Day Mixed Triples winners were: Alan Fletcher, Shirley Emery and Rita Mulcahy. The Directors End of Season Bowls Day competition took place on Saturday April 5. There was a good turnout of competitors who fought it out over two games of mixed fours. Four teams managed to win both games, with the winners and runners up being decided through a unique scoring system of four points for the closest bowl, then three, two and one for the next three closest. The winning team turned out to be Barry Mason, Liz McConchie, Angelo Kambouris and Graeme Marks. Runners-up were Heather Campbell, Barb Hinton, Ray Murphy and Noel Johns. On Monday April 7, the club held its inaugural Men’s “Remember a Mate Day”. This idea conceived by club member Lea Quail and was very successful, with novelty prizes, sponsorship and afternoon tea provided by Lea and his wife Beth. The winners of the Triples Competition were Bob Evans, Gerard Morrison and Les Rolls.

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FISHING REPORT ANGLESEA Salmon in good numbers off the beaches Gummy shark are still being taken Reports of trevallay, salmon and pinkies continue off the rocks King George whiting close on the inshore reefs A two-metre bronze whaler was also caught at night off the front beach of Anglesea near the river mouth this past week Remember, our store closes at the end of April and our sale is still on. So come down, call in and pick up a bargain while you still can at The Great Ocean Road Outdoor Centre, Anglesea, phone 5263 2330

APOLLO BAY Salmon from the beaches taking bluebait and lures Whiting in the harbour Couta from the rocks and from the pier Good salmon still being caught off Wild Dog Bream, mullet and small salmon still being caught in the rivers For all your bait and tackle in Apollo Bay, contact Steve or Jen. They will be more than pleased to help you, phone 5237 6434.

BARWON HEADS Salmon still being caught off the beaches Whiting, bream and trevally in the river on the high

TORQUAY Some King George whiting continue to be taken on inshore reefs Some flathead have also been taken Spring Creek is producing some nice bream Remember Torquay Tackle and Sports. For all the best available advice in Torquay on tackle and bait, drop in and see Gareth and Jonathan. They will do their best to ensure you get the most up-to-date information available, phone 5264 8207.

QUEENSCLIFF St Leonards still has squid, whiting and the odd flathead White lady has whiting as well as calamari In Point Lonsdale, salmon and garfish continue to be caught off the jetty Clifton Springs still has some pinkies and whiting Swan Bay has some garfish, whiting, and flathead

Thursday 17 April 2014

COMMERCIAL and recreational fishers along with other stakeholders have been encouraged to share their ideas on the draft Victorian Wild Harvest Abalone Fishery Management Plan, which is now out for public comment. Fisheries Victoria executive director Ross McGowan said the abalone fishery was Victoria’s most valuable commercial fishery, worth around $24 million annually. “The draft Victorian Wild Harvest Abalone Fishery Management Plan aims to rebuild and conserve abalone stocks for commercial and recreational fishers to enjoy and share for years to come. “The draft plan includes proposals that specify objectives, strategies and actions to manage the Victorian abalone fishery in accordance with the requirements of the Fisheries Act 1995.” Proposed actions in the plan include: • Retaining existing management arrangements for the commercial abalone fishery such as Eastern, Central and Western management zones, Total Allowable Commercial Catch and individual transferable quota units • Implementing a stock re-building strategy to increase abalone biomass over the life of the plan • Providing an opportunity to strengthen the management of commercial abalone harvesting at a finer spatial scale, and • Maintaining existing recreational arrangements including the number of open fishing days in central Victorian waters. Mr McGowan said Victoria’s abalone fishery faced many resource management challenges, including illegal take for sale, incursions of marine pests and the previous outbreak of abalone viral ganglioneuritis. Written comment on the Victorian Wild Harvest Abalone Fishery Management Plan is invited until June 9 and should be sent to the Manager, Marine and Estuarine Fisheries, 2A Bellarine Highway, Queenscliff, 3226. For more information or to read the draft plan, head to depi.vic.gov.au/draftabaloneFMP. Rock fishing safety I have long been a advocate for wearing lifejackets when fishing.

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Inflatable lifejackets mean it is comfortable to wear a lifejacket and may save your life. This applies to both boating and rock fishing. On our coast line freak waves can wash people of rocks when they least expect it. The clothing and footwear you wear are also important. Surf Life Saving Victoria is running a survey on rock fishing safety at survey.ipsos.com.au/watersafety. I would ask that you look at this site and complete the survey if you can.

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BELLARINE FOOTBAL LEAGUE SCORES ROUND 2 SENIORS

B. Ryan, P. Kopke, M. Madden, R. Dickson, N. Wines Portarlington: B. Klaassen, B. Foord-Engelsman, N. Merrett, J. Hayes, S. Paul.

Hosking, J. Hayes, H. Kol, I. Ryan, J. Koroneos. South Barwon 1: R. Brown, W. Guida, E. Burns, B. Ritchie, J. Driver, J. Syddall.

Ocean Grove 6.5 7.8 11.11 19.12 (126) Queenscliff 0.4 2.4 6.8 9.11 (65) GOALS: Ocean Grove: D. Maloney 4, D. Freeman 3, B. Warren 3, T. Gavin 3, S. Jack 2, A. O’Callaghan 1, S. Rankin 1, K. Williams 1, M. Rooke 1. Queenscliff: T. Limb 3, C. Mason 2, C. Cashin 1, C. Goullet 1, B. Ridings 1, E. Grout 1. BEST: Ocean Grove: D. Maloney, M. Caldow, J. McTaggart, S. Jack, K. Williams, D. Moroney. Queenscliff: T. Buckland, C. Mason, L. Orvis, C. Cashin, S. Wayth, B. Ridings.

Torquay 2.2 6.3 8.4 12.11 (83) Barwon Heads 2.1 4.1 5.5 8.5 (53) GOALS: Torquay: S. Diamond 2, L. Baker 1, A. Bladen 1, J. Taylor 1, A. Giglio 1, J. Dawson 1, R. Ganz 1, B. Clarke 1, D. Thornton 1, B. Girvan 1, J. Graham 1. Barwon Heads: BEST: Torquay: J. Dawson, M. Colvin, C. Morris, T. Butler, R. Ganz, L. Priest. Barwon Heads:

St Albans 7.2 13.3 17.13 21.22 (148) Drysdale 2.0 3.1 3.1 3.1 (19) GOALS: St Albans: Z. Smith 5, J. Spalding 4, S. Muir 3, J. Hancock 2, J. Mahon 1, L. Connoley 1, J. Harwood 1, L. Carmichael 1, T. Caudullo 1, D. McFarlane 1, A. Krajnc 1. Drysdale: J. Alderding 1, S. Lockman 1, L. Ryan 1. BEST: St Albans: Z. Smith, S. Muir, J. Watson-Serle, W. Armstrong, A. Krajnc, J. Mahon. Drysdale: E. Knight, D. Badics, K. Baden, J. Lowe, S. Lockman, K. Wade.

Geelong Amateur 3.9 7.12 18.13 23.13 (151) Portarlington 1.2 4.5 5.7 9.10 (64) GOALS: Geelong Amateur: R. McSparron 5, B. Dodd 3, T. Clark 3, D. Zaparenkov 3, R. Ferguson 3, B. Lavars 2, L. Souter 1, J. Wilson 1, B. Adams 1, R. Kangars 1. Portarlington: P. Rutherford 2, J. Stewart 2, C. Daniele 2, R. Davis 1, B. Kelly 1, J. Trezise 1. BEST: Geelong Amateur: B. Lavars, B. Dodd, J. Pickering, L. Souter, B. King, M. Grant. Portarlington: C. Daniele, S. Hicks, D. Iudica, J. Foot, N. Daniele, R. Davis. Anglesea 8.6 13.9 21.14 29.14 (188) Newcomb Power 2.1 4.2 4.2 7.3 (45) GOALS: Anglesea: Newcomb Power: C. Tillson 4, S. Grant 1, C. Hodgson 1, J. Hobbs 1. BEST: Anglesea: Newcomb Power: D. Mallon, C. Di-Giusto, T. Barber, J. Wilkie, K. Eldred, J. Davey. Torquay 6.8 11.10 15.16 20.18 (138) Barwon Heads 0.0 2.4 4.6 4.13 (37) GOALS: Torquay: I. Baker 4, T. Carty 3, M. SleepDalton 3, J. Carracher 2, A. Gleeson 2, J. Day 2, H. Jarrad 1, J. Darke 1, M. Boag 1, D. Taylor 1. Barwon Heads: T. Cashin 2, A. Walsgott 1, D. Hovey 1. BEST: Torquay: J. Darke, P. Bennett, J. Johnson, H. Jarrad, D. Taylor, D. Orr. Barwon Heads: J. Holland, B. Backwell, N. Talarico, J. Read, T. Cashin, E. Erftemeyer. Drysdale 6.1 9.6 14.11 17.12 (114) Modewarre 2.2 4.5 5.5 10.9 (69) GOALS: Drysdale: J. Chandler 3, T. Dewey 3, J. Wilson 2, D. Gage 2, A. Robinson 1, E. Hill 1, B. Taylor 1, R. Holwell 1, P. Davis 1, J. Ristevski 1, M. McGuire 1. Modewarre: J. Moorfoot 3, J. Ollis 2, J. Byrne 1, S. Driscoll 1, J. Douglas 1, J. Clark 1, J. Finch 1. BEST: Drysdale: M. McGuire, S. Bensted, T. Dewey, D. Gage, B. Carmichael, J. Wilson. Modewarre: J. Claffey, S. Driscoll, J. Clark, J. Ollis, T. Wemyss, T. Anderson.

RESERVES

Drysdale 3.0 6.0 8.3 12.4 (76) Modewarre 4.1 6.1 8.3 12.3 (75) GOALS: Drysdale: S. Scott 4, X. Wilson 3, J. Kennedy 2, J. Walder 1, B. Ryan 1, J. Hildebrand 1. Modewarre: L. Klug 4, S. Hovey 3, S. Cunningham 3, D. Tennant 1, A. Leslie 1. BEST: Drysdale: S. Scott, J. Kennedy, M. Simons, L. Timmins, S. Reyment, J. Hildebrand. Modewarre: W. Macdonald, A. Leslie, D. Morter, S. Hovey, J. Watson, D. Tennant.

COLTS GRADING St Joseph’s 2 6.12 15.15 20.26 27.30 (192) Bell Park 2 0.1 0.1 0.1 1.2 (8) GOALS: St Joseph’s 2: M. Hungerford 6, J. Buckley 5, H. Kerr 3, B. Purcell 3, C. Port 3, C. Keenan 2, B. Dixon 1, A. Humphrey 1, N. Murphy 1, R. Henry 1, B. Hyde 1. Bell Park 2: B. Spiller 1. BEST: St Joseph’s 2: B. Hyde, M.Hungerford, N. Murphy, P. Purcell, B. Purcell, H. Kerr. Bell Park 2: D. Eskridge, B. Moore, B. Spiller, L. Staggard, T. Alford, L. Wilson. St Joseph’s 1 4.3 11.9 16.9 22.12 (144) Bell Park 1 0.0 0.1 1.1 1.1 (7) GOALS: St Joseph’s 1: J. Hickey 6, K. Robertson 3, P. Kelleher 3, B. Verfurth 2, J. Kirwood 2, X. Carew 1, B. Threlfall 1, J. Buckley 1, N. Alesios 1, A. Hutchison 1, L. Littore 1. Bell Park 1: L. Platt 1. BEST: St Joseph’s 1: J. Hickey, J. Butcher, B. Verfurth, P. Kelleher, N. Toohey, L. Littore Bell Park 1: L. Platt, H. Glenny, A. Vacirca, W. Claridge, N. Swain, A. Costello. Ocean Grove 1 1.4 4.5 6.6 8.7 (55) Colac 2.2 3.4 6.6 6.8 (44) GOALS: Ocean Grove 1: C. Durran 3, B. Potter 1, R. Procter 1, C. West 1, S. Pfeiffer 1, A. Wilkens 1. Colac: J. Woods 2, L. Nowell 1, T. O’Dwyer 1, G. Steven 1, J. Rippon 1. BEST: Ocean Grove 1: H. Hoober, N. Gravener, G. Hurley, C. Durran, J. Evans, H. Walker. Colac: J. Everett, T. O’Dwyer, G. Steven, C. Dunne, J. Woods, J. Boyd.

Ocean Grove 1.3 2.4 5.9 5.11 (41) Queenscliff 3.0 5.1 6.1 6.4 (40) GOALS: Ocean Grove: J. Rawlings 1, J. Stapleton 1, L. Sinnott 1, W. Piec 1, A. McLeish 1. Queenscliff: G. Burgoyne 3, L. Gibbs 1, J. Esler 1, S. Allbutt 1. BEST: Ocean Grove: W. Piec, T. Darker, C. Buxton, K. Long, A. McLeish, J. Rawlings. Queenscliff: S. Allbutt, C. Williamson, G. Burgoyne, J. Reid, A. Gorfine, H. Waddell.

Grovedale 1 3.2 7.3 8.4 11.9 (75) Leopold 1 5.2 7.4 11.4 11.6 (72) GOALS: Grovedale 1: B. McPhee 2, L. Ellis 2, J. Goonan 2, D. McNeel 1, K. Brookes 1, K. Picone 1, D. McPhee 1, A. Wilton 1. Leopold 1: B. Wray 4, J. Drayton 2, D. King 2, M. Nowell 1, T. Scott 1, T. Bonner 1. BEST: Grovedale 1: T. Hoffen, A. Bozkurt, B. McPhee, L. Ellis, J. Michell, A. Jones. Leopold 1: H. Stannard, T. Bonner, D. Pitcher, P. Clifton, B. Mitchell, B. Wray.

Anglesea 7.6 15.11 23.14 31.23 (209) Newcomb Power 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.1 (1) GOALS: Anglesea: T. Barton 13, R. Eddy 6, S. Horne 3, T. Norman 2, M. Kelly 2, D. Kielbaska 1, S. Herben 1, S. Hunter 1, M. Wild 1, O. Mackay 1. Newcomb Power: BEST: Anglesea: D. Mcginness, T. Barton, S. Horne, O. Mackay, T. Norman, D. Cooper. Newcomb Power: B. Middleton, P. Gordyn, B. Lovett, J. Toffoli, T. Wheeler, T. Doyle.

N&C 1 10.4 14.7 21.9 29.13 (187) Lara 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 (0) GOALS: Newtown & Chilwell 1: L. Meyrich 6, K. Collins 4, O. Doyle 3, H. Dalton 3, H. Dolley 3, T. Whitehand 2, M. Garratt 2, B. Efthimiou 2, B. Shelley 1, B. Thomas 1, B. Sutterby 1, J. Buckley 1. Lara: BEST: Newtown & Chilwell 1: B. Spicer, K. Collins, L. Meyrich, H. Dolley, J. Brach, H. Dalton. Lara: L. Daffy, B. Cotter, B. McMaster, M. Mathieson, J. Borchard.

Geelong Amateur 3.5 6.8 14.9 21.17 (143) Portarlington 3.1 4.2 5.3 5.3 (33) GOALS: Geelong Amateur: B. Ryan 7, M. Stevenson 5, A. Coulter 4, P. Kopke 2, P. Brady 1, B. Helling 1, N. Wines 1. Portarlington: B. Klaassen 4, J. Powell 1. BEST: Geelong Amateur: M. Stevenson,

St Mary’s 1 4.2 6.3 11.5 11.6 (72) South Barwon 1 0.1 1.2 2.2 5.5 (35) GOALS: St Mary’s 1: J. Koroneos 3, J. Lang 2, N. Connors 1, T. Hobbs 1, D. Brice 1, D. Hider 1, H. Kol 1, H. McMahon 1. South Barwon 1: B. Blair 3, J. Syddall 1, B. Ritchie 1. BEST: St Mary’s 1: J. Lang, T.

Bannockburn 0.0 4.3 9.3 9.5 (59) Grovedale 2 1.7 2.7 4.10 4.12 (36) GOALS: Bannockburn: S. Munro 3, N. Christensen 2, J. Robinson 1, J. Weber 1, B. Vicars 1, J. Varcoe 1. Grovedale 2: A. Turley-Sunderland 4. BEST: Bannockburn: A. Down, J. Robinson, S. Munro, B. Van Dreumel, T. Donovan, S. Pretorius. Grovedale 2: D. Harding, M. Harding, C. O’Neil, R. Cole, J. Cobb, A. Turley-Sunderland. Portarlington 2.4 6.5 11.5 15.7 (97) Geelong Amateur 4.2 7.5 9.9 12.10 (82) GOALS: Portarlington: N. Cini 3, B. Williamson 3, M. Trezise 2, T. Shanley 2, J. Fox 1, L. Vagg 1, N. Carter 1, B. Deluca 1, B. VanVledder 1. Geelong Amateur: X. Seller 2, S. Bucovaz 2, D. Grose 2, W. Simson 2, S. Duncan 1, K. McEwan-Walsh 1, L. Cogan 1, F. Tucker 1. BEST: Portarlington: T. Shanley, B. Williamson, L. Vagg, J. Fox, L. Vagg, N. Carter. Geelong Amateur: D. Grose, X. Seller, W. Simson, L. Horniblow, L. Cogan, F. Tucker. Torquay 1 4.2 4.4 7.7 8.10 (58) Barwon Heads 1.0 2.1 4.3 7.5 (47) GOALS: Torquay 1: R. Harrison 2, C. Dawson 2, D. Looker 1, J. Hams 1, N. Martin 1, M. Kelly 1. Barwon Heads: J. Kinsey 2, B. Eddy 2, B. Michell 2, B. Ryan 1. BEST: Torquay 1: R. Harrison, P. Binyon, C. Voss, M. Robb, C. Williamson, D. Kingston. Barwon Heads: T. Friswell, S. Stanford, C. Balshaw, K. Polley, C. Lowry, D. Davis. Belmont Lions 3.1 7.6 13.10 16.13 (109) Modewarre 2.2 5.2 6.2 7.2 (44) GOALS: Belmont Lions: M. Boal 5, H. Perry 3, J. Bell 2, J. Phillips 2, L. Jennings 1, C. Evans 1, A. Wylie 1, J. Edwards 1. Modewarre: M. Overman 4, B. Glynn 1, J. Fisher 1, B. O’Hanlon 1. BEST: Belmont Lions: J. Phillips, C. Evans, H. Perry, A. Wylie, R. Wylie, J. Edwards. Modewarre: Z. Wemyss, M. Overman, J. Little, B. O’Hanlon, J. Hoskin, S. Hand. North Geelong 7.4 15.6 23.13 32.14 (206) Winchelsea 2.1 3.2 3.2 4.4 (28) GOALS: North Geelong: T. Smith 10, B. Gregg 7, C. Farrell 5, C. Ellmer 2, Z. Schwennesen 2, A. Giombanco 2, A. Gurlu 2, C. Carruthers 1, B. Brockenshire 1. Winchelsea: J. Price 1, Z. Moules 1, K. Berg 1, J. Lubcke 1. BEST: North Geelong: C. Farrell, B. O’Toole, Z. Schwennesen, C. Carruthers, C. Ellmer, T. Smith. Winchelsea: J. Price, K. Berg, Z. Moules, J. Peters, A. Stokes, J. Lubcke. North Shore 4.1 7.5 9.6 11.7 (73) Corio 1.2 2.3 4.7 7.10 (52) GOALS: North Shore: H. Purcell 4, A. McKeown 2, C. Mahon 1, C. Ackers 1, J. Large 1, P. Kavenagh 1, R. Skene 1. Corio: A. Grace 2, J. Saddington 1, H. Luscombe 1, C. O’Farrell 1, D. Shelley 1, A. Main 1. BEST: North Shore: H. Purcell, C. Mahon, J. Large, S. Harmer, M. Habib, A. McKeown. Corio: M. Robinson, B. Devlin, J. Herewini, J. Wilson, J. Freer, D. Shelley. N&C 2 3.5 5.6 6.6 9.8 (62) Torquay 2 0.2 3.5 5.8 6.10 (46) GOALS: Newtown & Chilwell 2: L. Jones 3, C. Thomson 2, I. Rashid 1, M. Chrimes 1, N. Flaccavento 1. Torquay 2: C. Holman 1, P. Caddaye-Rose 1, J.

Marks 1, C. Smith 1, J. Larkman 1, F. Guilfoyle 1. BEST: Newtown & Chilwell 2: D. Little, J. Walker, J. Flaccavento, N. Flaccavento, L. Jones. Torquay 2: J. Newell, M. Petrakos, N. Schwarz, J. Barlow, C. Holman, R. Benzie.

Ogcc 1 Corio

Barwon Heads 1 3.4 Modewarre 0.0

6.9 0.0

12.12 16.14 (110) 0.1 1.3 (9)

St Mary’s 2 2.2 5.6 7.9 11.12 (78) Anglesea 4.4 5.5 6.9 7.12 (54) GOALS: St Mary’s 2: J. Smith 3, T. McFarlane 2, N. McGuane 2, T. Vaughan 2, K. Carnell 1, G. Bulkoch 1. Anglesea: N. Cooper 4, J. Lynch 1, P. Kogler 1, B. Tekin 1. BEST: St Mary’s 2: P. Darcy, N. McGuane, A. Kelly, R. Butler, C. Hyde, R. Brown. Anglesea: J. Lynch, J. Rice, J. Quick, N. Cooper, T. Liddy-Corlett.

Bannockburn Anglesea

0.3 0.0

4.5 0.1

9.9 1.1

10.11 2.3

(71) (15)

Queenscliff St Mary’s 2

3.2 0.0

5.3 0.3

6.4 3.5

7.8 5.10

(50) (40)

Torquay Dunstan 2.2 GWSP 2 0.0

5.3 2.2

8.9 2.2

10.10 3.5

(70) (23)

St Albans 1 Belmont Lions

1.1 1.1

4.1 2.2

7.3 3.3

11.4 5.3

(70) (33)

N&C 2 Lara 2

2.5 0.0

5.6 0.0

9.10 0.0

10.12 0.0

(72) (0)

Torquay Nairn St Albans 2

6.1 0.0

10.4 16.8 0.0 0.0

23.9 0.0

(147) (0)

Gwsp 1 1.2 Torquay Bumpstead 1.3

6.4 1.3

6.4 4.5

8.6 5.5

(54) (35)

South Barwon 1 Lara 1

1.5 0.0

1.5 3.1

4.7 3.1

6.7 6.3

(43) (39)

Geelong Amateur 1 1.3 Drysdale 1 2.1

4.6 2.2

4.9 2.3

4.10 2.4

(34) (16)

Leopold 2 North Shore

0.0 1.3

2.1 1.3

4.2 1.3

5.3 2.3

(33) (15)

Bell Park 2 St Joseph’s 3

1.2 1.0

2.4 1.1

6.5 2.3

9.7 2.3

(61) (15)

Anakie 4.2 4.3 7.5 13.6 (84) South Barwon 2 3.0 6.3 8.4 11.5 (71) GOALS: Anakie: D. Paton 3, D. McNamara 3, N. Fairchild 3, J. Kennedy 1, J. Armstrong 1, L. Reed 1, T. Wood 1. South Barwon 2: J. McNamara 4, A. Brough 4, N. Bell 2, S. Wood 1. BEST: Anakie: J. Demunari, C. Walmsley, L. Cameron, N. Fairchild, J. Paterson, M. Pope. South Barwon 2: T. Hicks, J. McNamara, A. Brough, H. Paulus, J. Fleet, J. LaSpada.

UNDER 16 GRADING Torquay Jones South Barwon 2

5.7 0.0

9.10 16.11 22.15 (147) 0.0 0.0 1.0 (6)

1.6 0.1

3.7 0.1

7.10 0.1

9.13 0.1

(67) (1)

St Joseph’s 1 4.4 Torquay Papworth 0.0

5.4 2.1

8.5 2.1

9.6 4.3

(60) (27)

St Mary’s 1 South Barwon 1

6.5 0.0

8.7 0.3

12.10 15.12 (102) 0.3 0.3 (3)

Bell Park 1 Grovedale 1

2.3 0.2

2.8 1.5

4.10 2.9

4.16 2.11

(40) (23)

Geelong Amateur 2 2.5 Grovedale 2 0.0

3.9 0.0

7.12 0.1

9.17 0.1

(71) (1)

Drysdale 2.2 Geelong Amateur 1 1.1

3.5 2.4

4.5 4.8

7.10 5.11

(52) (41)

Drysdale 3 South Barwon 3

0.4 1.0

0.4 1.4

3.4 1.4

6.5 3.4

(41) (22)

Lara 1 N&C 1

2.1 1.1

3.4 3.2

5.7 3.3

9.9 5.4

(63) (34)

St Mary’s 1 N&C 1

2.2 0.2

4.4 2.2

7.7 3.4

7.7 6.4

(49) (40)

Ocean Grove 1 2.0 Barwon Heads 1 2.3

7.4 2.4

11.6 2.6

12.7 4.7

(79) (31)

St Joseph’s 2 South Barwon 2

5.2 0.0

8.3 1.0

10.8 2.1

13.13 2.1

(91) (13)

Winchelsea North Geelong

5.2 1.0

9.4 1.0

14.8 1.0

18.11 (119) 3.0 (18)

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4.4 1.0

6.4 1.3

11.5 1.3

13.7 1.5

(85) (11)

Colac Leopold 1

2.0 1.0

7.3 1.0

8.8 1.1

11.11 1.3

(77) (9)

Gwsp Portarlington

4.1 1.1

11.2 15.2 2.2 2.3

20.9 3.3

(129) (21)

Ogcc 2 Drysdale 2

4.0 3.2

6.3 4.2

11.7 5.2

12.8 5.2

(80) (32)

Queenscliff Anakie

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5.5 5.6 1.10 6.14

9.6 7.15

(60) (57)

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6.3 0.0

9.4 2.1

11.9 2.1

15.10 (100) 4.1 (25)

Modewarre St Albans

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5.2 2.7

7.4 4.10

9.5 5.12

(59) (42)

North Shore Anglesea

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3.7 1.8

6.8 4.11

9.9 7.13

(63) (55)

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5.8 2.5

7.10 2.7

13.13 3.7

(91) (25)

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4.2 0.0

8.7 0.0

11.11 15.14 (104) 0.1 0.1 (1)

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1.3 1.0

2.5 2.0

6.10 3.0

11.14 3.0

(80) (18)

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4.0 3.2

8.3 3.4

12.6 6.4

13.7 11.7

(85) (73)

Grovedale 2 Leopold 2

3.1 2.1

5.2 3.1

9.5 4.3

11.6 7.6

(72) (48)

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2.5 0.0

2.6 1.1

3.6 2.4

3.6 2.6

(24) (18)

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7.1 0.2

8.2 0.2

9.4 2.3

13.7 2.3

(85) (15)

Torquay Pyers OGCC 3

2.0 2.3

2.0 2.4

4.2 2.7

4.4 3.8

(28) (26)

Colac Leopold 1

0.2 0.0

1.5 0.0

2.7 0.4

4.11 1.5

(35) (11)

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ANGLESEA GOLF CLUB

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The men had the worst of the weather this week – and it really wasn’t that bad. Winners on Wednesday were Harry Mann in the seniors with square, Barry Coleman with 5 up in A Grade, Paul Stratham in B Grade with 6 up, and Des Clark in C Grade with 7 up, which also scored him the monthly medal. NTP winners were Andrew Daffy, Geoff Trethowan, Sam Benjamin and Greg Davis. Thursday was matchplay day with the Presidents versus Captains Day. The ladies were allocated to either the President or the Captain for their matches

We had the Men’s Ambrose Championships on Saturday and half the battle is team selection. Best on the day was the team of Mark Couzens, Miller Gelic, Mathew Bagley and Val Kalezic with a score of 56.5, well ahead of the runners up, Calvin Robbins, Darren Hawkins Ray McCann and John Hall. The ladies had three teams contesting and winners by less than a shot were Judy Talbot, Rachel Kane, Sue French and Sue Bowler. NTPs winners were Mark Couzens, Bryan James, Richard Gribben, and Russell Murfitt. Sunday was back to individual par. Maralyn Cross won the ladies event with 1 up and Brenda Balderstone was runner up with square. In the men’s the winners were Peter Gowans in A Grade with 2 up, Bryan James in B Grade with 2 up and Shane Blake in C Grade with 6 up. NTP winners were DJ Wylie on two holes, Barry Coleman and Barb Croaker. We have a few golf events coming up and another Roo Twilights production. The Cancer Challenge Day is on May 4 with a shotgun start at 11am and some great prizes. The Anglesea Football Day is on May 24 with a four person Ambrose event and that night we have Jack Howard and the Ambassadors of Love performing The Look of Love – Songs of Bacharach and David. All the details are on the website. Enjoy your golf.

WELL done to the ladies on Tuesday as they battled their way around the course in the rain not one of them pulled out. They were a sight to see as they entered the golf shop with all the wet weather gear on, some even looking like drowned rats, but they finished and we were suitably impressed. A Grade winner Teneile Louchery was not at all bothered by the rain as she came home with 66. Also with 66 was B Grade winner Chris Thompson – both ladies will play off for monthly medal. C Grade was taken out by Trish Frost with 68. Sheila Currie won the Resort course with 44 points – a great effort considering she is now in her 90s; she is an inspiration to us all. NTPs were Gill Patten, Ainsley McCallum, Cheryl Brunt and Jenny Gleeson. Yvonne Mazylis hit the jackpot. Wednesday par for the men and with +7, Ron Haeberle finished on top for A Grade. B Grade winner John Barnes also shot a great round of +7. Ian Sweet took out C Grade with +5 and for D Grade Bruce Hillbrick also had a good day out with +7. Gerry Phillips conquered all in the Resort course competition carding +9 to win, modest as ever Gerry did not want to brag, but was heard to say he filled his card out before he hit the fairways - hmmm! NTPs were Ian Adams, Jim Fraser, John Barnes, Bob Hayles and James Wood. Tim Sinnott took out the jackpot. Thursday we hosted the annual Lions Club

Charity Event Day and unfortunately Mother Nature was not at her best but that did not deter any of the players as they headed out for the Ambrose competition. Coming home with the winning score and taking out some great prizes was the team of Greg Touzel, Bruce Hillbrick, Bill Bond and Graham Travers with 52. The ladies winners were Barbara White, Gail Hilton, Sheena Sholten and Bev Appleton with 63.5, who also took home some good prizes. NTPs were Andrew Poh, Rod Cottrill, Lyndsey Dunstan and Gail Hilton. Friday Chris Thompson won the par competition for the men with +2. Anne Milligan took out the ladies with square - a really good effort by both players considering the strong winds. NTPs were Ross Martin, Brian Baranski and Marg Joyner. Saturday Ross Bottomley posting some good scores of late had 44 points to win A Grade. David Brown won B Grade with 48 points and with a superb 49 points Peter Phillips took out C Grade. Doug McGregor won the Resort with 40 points and for the ladies Clare Fitzpatrick shot 38 points. NTPs were Garry Lenehan, Philip Smith, Colin Stone, Terry Lee,Claire Dowley and Sue Booth. Don Forsyth hit the jackpot. Sunday Stuart Naughton had 40 points to win A Grade. Peter Garland won B Grade with 44 points and for the ladies Lyn Brady had 42 points. NTPs were Ken Scott, Stuart Naughton and Lyn Moore. Joe Magliano hit the jackpot.

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ANOTHER week and another win. Our Otway Ladies Pennant team had a slow start to the season but finished with a few wins and scored the big win on the Monday coming home with the Otway Shield. Congratulations to the team of Margaret DeVries, Lesley McMaster, Lynn Thompson, Frances Horden and Aileen Morton. Pennant continues for both the men and women. Our Division 1 team for the men scored a squared result against Curlewis at East Geelong this week, following on from a win against East Geelong 4/3 the week before. The Division 2 team lost to Barwon Valley this week 7/0 and to Queenscliff last week 5.5/1.5. In the ladies, Division 2 won 4/1 against Lonsdale at Queens Park, Division 3 lost to East Geelong 4/1 at The Sands, Division 6 lost to Curlewis 3/2 at Queenscliff and Sunday squared with Lonsdale at 13th Beach.

MIDWEEK RESULTS

THE SANDS TORQUAY Tuesday Stableford Medley IT WAS a rainy day at The Sands, but that didn’t dampen the quality of play by the smaller than usual field. Luke Muller was able to run away with a 3 point win, scoring 21 points. Runner up was Rae Rayner who scored 18. Wednesday Men’s Par It was crowded at the top of the leaderboard as we saw lots of competitors break their handicaps. There was a three way tie for first, with Neil Phillips scoring a +4 to win in a countback over Alex McMahon and Darrell Nash. NTP went to Luke Rayner on the 5th, and Ray Hocking on the 13th. Thursday Ladies’ Par It was a good field for the ladies who were playing in less than ideal conditions. The winner was none other than Lynne Hyett who’s been on a run lately, this time winning with a +3 score to win by three over runner up (in a countback) Thelma Dainton. The NTPs went to Beverly Dimmick on the 5th and Kathy Simson on the 13th. Saturday Ladies’ Stableford It was a lovely day for golf at The Sands for the field and a familiar name was once again found atop the leader board. Gabrielle Tokolyi was able to sneak out an impressive one point win with 35 points. Linda 2 Sands Boulevarde, Torquay Clubhouse: 5264 3333 Pro Shop: 5264 3307

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WEEKEND RESULTS

FROM THE MEMBERS’ ROOM

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WITH ROB CASEY

Coming events Thursday April 17 – Stableford Saturday April 19 – Par (Capt vs Vice Capt) Sunday April 20 – Stableford

IT’S all about the ladies this week as they completed their second round of SWDLGA pennant matches. All four teams are off to a solid start with at least one win each and in particular our Division 1 team of Adele Huggard, Johanna Whylie, Jenny Edmanson, Bec Waldron and Ange Foott are undefeated thus far with great wins over Torquay and Barwon Heads (2). Keep up the good work ladies - we look forward to further success. The news wasn’t quite so good for our Senior Men’s teams, who after a win (Div 1) and half (Div 2) in the 1st round, both suffered losses in round 2. Members are invited to come along and support all our pennant teams as they strive to do our club proud. Draws including venues, dates and times can be found on the appropriate websites: golfgeelong.org.au/pennant for the men and swdlga.asn.au/pennant for the ladies. Tuesday April 8, Men’s Stableford After his wife Helen cleaned up last week, it was John Powe’s turn this week after coming home with a wet sail (literally) to chalk up 43 points and win Trophy of the Day, NTP on the 2nd and C Grade from Ken Foxcroft with 38. Newcomer Michael Myatt continues to make great strides as he was victorious in D Grade with his 41 points from Vic Bosworth on 39. “Fabulous” Phil Freeman got the A Grade nod over John Kennedy on a count back,

both with 38 points, while B Grade went to Arthur Dimble with 39 over Ron Moore on 37. Other NTPs went to Ken Paterson and Wayne Hood. Wednesday April 9, Ladies Stroke A wet day greeted our ladies for their 1st round of the Captains Trophy but it didn’t deter Marg Quick, whose nett 71 got her the Trophy of the Day and B Grade from Sue Gregory on 79, while the A Grade star was Emma Zahl with her 74 to win from Bec Waldron with a 75, who also had best gross with 83. ProPins went to Jacky Rowe and Judy Patton and the pinshots were won by Maureen Walsh and Angela Kiely. Sonia Dall’s 28 putts got her the flatstick award. Saturday April 12, Men’s and Ladies Par A damp, slow course greeted the players making conditions quite different to what we have been playing for some time. Bob Gibbs obviously enjoyed these, as his brilliant 6 up won him Trophy of the Day and B Grade from David Dobney with a +4. Our best A Grader was Ralph Carnovale with +3 by a shot from Peter Hudson and Ian Flanders 4 up got him the C Grade voucher by a shot from Stan Hollingsworth. Rodney Allen’s +3 won him D Grade from Alan Kerry on +1. NTPs were won by Peter Tippett, Rob Parry and Rod Allen, while Adam Shawcross got the ProPin cash on the 16th.

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Turner scored a steady 34 points and was able to secure runner up position on her lonesome. Saturday Men’s Stableford It was a two grade field for the men, who enjoyed pleasant conditions accompanied by the usual afternoon breeze. One man knew exactly how to travel around the course and was able to run away with a 3 point win, and that man of course was Gavin Sheahan, scoring an impressive 40 points. Steady Charlie Celi was the runner up in the A grade with 37 points. In the B grade Brett King emerged victorious by the slimmest of margins, scoring 37 points. Runner up Noel Mullen perused closely, scoring 36 points. NTPs went to Liam Buchanan on the 5th, Leighton Bullock on the 13th and Jai McDermott on the 17th. Sunday Par Medley It was guest day at The Sands with plenty of first time competitors playing the course. With the friendly conditions the scores were good and the local knowledge proved the difference as Darrell Nash won on +5 with Paul Zele from 13th beach coming second with +3.

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B GRADE Ocean Grove 21 V Queenscliff 43 GOALS Ocean Grove: T Birch 13 M Goodger 4 E Whorlow 4 Queenscliff: H Stephens 24 L Dreher 19 BEST Ocean Grove: G Scott C Abel M Goodger Queenscliff: S Jenson M Main H Stephens Geelong Amateur 59 V Portarlington 22 GOALS Geelong Amateur: J Brkic 40 J Kennedy 11 C Giuffrida 8 Portarlington: M Pickering 20 L Brayshaw 1 T Laverty 1. BEST Geelong Amateur: J Brkic S Lipari E Flynn Portarlington: M Pickering T Paul Newcomb 15 V Anglesea 92 GOALS Newcomb: L Williams 10 C Ritchie 3 C James 2 Anglesea: H Van Gemst 60 M Galpin 18 S Benney 14 BEST Newcomb: K Mcrandall C James T Linehan-Downes Anglesea: I Stephens H Van Gemst R Casey Barwon Heads 17 V Torquay 44 GOALS Barwon Heads: V Staehr 9 S Wallace 3 G Ryan 3 T Mckibbin 2 Torquay: E Moerenhout 27 P Lewis 17. BEST Barwon Heads: S Wallace V Staehr G Ryan Torquay: L Masek P Lewis S Mcdonald Drysdale 19 V Modewarre 64 GOALS Drysdale: B Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Dowd 9 I Crole 6 M Richardson 4 Modewarre: E Noble 36 C Rogers 28. BEST Drysdale: T Maher K Mannix I Searle Modewarre: B Minne C Sutcliffe L Kaiser

C GRADE Ocean Grove 29 V Queenscliff 18 GOALS Ocean Grove: K Carroll 19 E Bolton 5 F Needham 5 Queenscliff: B Heard 12 R Friel 5 C Downs 1. BEST Ocean Grove: S Degenaro T Splatt K Collett Queenscliff: K Peart L Tait B Heard Geelong Amateur 36 V Portarlington 12 GOALS Geelong Amateur: R Pullen 14 L McAuley 12 S Mallett 10 Portarlington: L Ray 6 N Somers 4 D Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor 2 BEST Geelong Amateur: S Mallett E Tannouri K Fagan Portarlington: M Wilkinson P Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor D Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor Newcomb 14 V Anglesea 24 GOALS Newcomb: M Mahoney 9 S Clee 4 T Melotte 1 Anglesea: S Williamson 16 E Sedgwick 8 BEST Newcomb: J Doyle S Shuttleworth M Mahoney Anglesea: E Vaughan O Whitford A Chisholm Barwon Heads 8 V Torquay 32 GOALS Barwon Heads: B Roberts 4 L Frew 2 K Babb 2 Torquay: S Bach 19 A Kneebone 11 C Altimari 2 BEST Barwon Heads: K Rawson Z Smith B Roberts Torquay: R Baulch E Dunlop S Chafer

Drysdale 17 V Modewarre 33 GOALS Drysdale: B Elliston 9 K Daley 6 T Mcguire 2 Modewarre: A Dean 12 S Otto 12 T Williams 9 BEST Drysdale: N Elliston J Mcguire T Mcguire Modewarre: M Bannerman S Otto G Dunn

D GRADE Ocean Grove 26 V Queenscliff 16 GOALS Ocean Grove A Walker 13 K Mason 10 R Mayor 3 Queenscliff: E Holahan 13 M Higgins 2 A Coltish 1 BEST Ocean Grove: E Moran K Mason R Mayor Queenscliff: S Seraiocco S Clarke M Higgins Geelong Amateur 26 V Portarlington 11 GOALS Geelong Amateur: J Bish 16 S Bell 6 A Kennedy 4 Portarlington: N Voigt 5 D Baker 3 E Bylsma 2 C Mckenzie 1. BEST Geelong Amateur: G Mandic J Bish S Bell Portarlington: C Elliott A Taberner A Elliott Newcomb 7 V Anglesea 45 GOALS Newcomb: S Ritchie 3 B Masterton 2 S Dando 2 Anglesea: E Sedgwick 18 A Van Berkel 18 R Caulfield 9 BEST Newcomb: N Horniblow C Marshall G Booley Anglesea: J Smith E Sedgwick A Currie Barwon Heads 20 V Torquay 15 GOALS Barwon Heads: L Dean 11 L Snookes 9 Torquay: C Bigum 11 C Gangell 4 BEST Barwon Heads: L Dean M Bassett K Lumb Torquay: D Wright R Burns C Bigum Drysdale 9 V Modewarre 39 GOALS Drysdale: C Rabich 8 J Preece 1 Modewarre: G Cameron 22 J Anderson 10 J Worthington 7 BEST Drysdale: S Taylor C Rabich A Holloway Modewarre: M Farrell CS Wrzuszczak G Cameron

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