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DRYSDALE DONATION Salvation Army officer Lieutenant Peter Hobbs and director of Drysdale Smash Repairs Scott Gainger with the 1958 Hillman Minx Series I, covered in a decoupage of Princess Diana pictures, donated to the Salvo Resto project. See page 6. Photo: REBECCA LAUNER

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PORTARLINGTON Primary School pupils, teachers and parents were highfiving on Tuesday when the Premier visited for a pre-budget announcement of $5.7 million to rebuild the school. Dr Napthine said the school was an important part of the local community, with 158 pupils enrolled this year. “While this school has a fantastic history, with education at Portarlington Primary dating back more than 130 years, the Victorian Coalition government understands the importance of providing modern learning environments to achieve the best results for students.” Dr Napthine said the government

was providing the money so the school could undergo a major refurbishment, while protecting its heritage aspects. Portarlington Primary School principal Lesley-Ann Allbutt said everyone involved with the school was very happy. “It was very overwhelming. There was a range of emotions as a lot of work has been done by people past and present to make the school the best it can be. We’re really excited but also really exhausted as it’s been a long haul for everyone.” Ms Allbutt said no work had been done to properly upgrade the school since 1994 and no capital works funding had been made available for 30 years.

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“We have parents of kids who came here and there’s still the same paint and carpet in the classrooms. But it’s less about paint and carpet and more about the technological change over the years. “Now we’ll have the most up-todate facilities of any school on the Bellarine Peninsula.” Labor Bellarine MP Lisa Neville, who promised $5.5 million for the school should Labor be elected at this year’s state election, welcomed the funding announcement. “It’s fantastic news for the school that they are now going to get the money they need and is just reward for a lot of hard work. It’s unfair that it’s taken three-and-a-half years and it

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was probably our commitment that got them the funding in this budget.” Liberal candidate for Bellarine Ron Nelson said Portarlington Primary School had received statewide recognition for its achievements. “Portarlington Primary School is a great example of the strength of regional education.” Meanwhile, Clifton Springs Primary School heard it would receive $1.1 million in Tuesday’s budget. Dr Napthine said the money for Clifton Springs Primary School would allow an overhaul of the school’s Block A building. “This building consists of classrooms, the school library, gym and music facilities.”

Premier Dennis Napthine and Portarlington Primary School pupils at the budget funding announcement on Tuesday.

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MAYOR’S COLUMN Anzac Day Services This year I had the pleasure of attending all three Anzac Day services in the Borough of Queenscliffe. The crisp autumn morning did not deter people from attending the dawn service at the Ocean View car park. After a moving service I headed to Point Lonsdale to march to the cenotaph alongside community members and holidaymakers. It was here we heard modern wartime stories from mothers and families of local men and women now deployed in military service and peace keeping duties across the globe. I was profoundly moved by this and we honour them best by the way we live our lives, pull together as a community and look after one another. After the wreath laying ceremony I was then honoured to observe several generations of local families join in the march from the Queenscliff Post Office to Fort Queenscliff, followed by a commemorative service. In several moments of quiet contemplation, I thought long and hard about the sacrifice and resilience of the Anzac spirit, the selflessness and willingness to protect us and our way of life. I looked at the sea of faces around me at each of the services and was filled with a wonderful sense of community pride. I extend my sincere thanks to the RSL and all others involved in organising these unique and truly inspiring services. May the spirit of the Anzacs live on. Lest we forget.

Sea of Words This year’s Sea of Words festival promises to deliver an ocean of inspirational ideas.

The annual event is a community celebration of words, the building blocks of civilisation, in a collection of spoken, read, written and performance contexts. It is a wonderful opportunity for us to see and hear many highly regarded authors and historians. This year, the festival will feature a number of visiting authors and writers, who will share their experiences, speak about their books and give insights into their craft. There will also be a host of other literaryrelated events including poetry sessions, reading and book chat meetings, a second hand book sale and a seven-week course on the art of digital storytelling. Sea of Words is designed to capture the imaginations of people of all ages. On Wednesday, May 7, at “The Bookshop” in Queenscliff, former Assistant Police Commissioner Bill Robertson will speak on his book No Witness No Case about the witness protection program. The 2014 Artists in Residence Madeleine Flynn and Tim Humphrey will launch a sound piece “Navigation” to coincide with M~M extreme arts walk event at the viewing platform in Point Lonsdale from noon to 4pm. I encourage you all to come down and experience this sound composition and also welcome the participants of the Extreme Arts walk into the Borough. Kathryn Ledson will speak about her highly successful debut novel Rough Diamond, on Friday May 16 at the Point Lonsdale Golf Club. I will be reading Too Many Elephants in the House by Ursula Dubosarsky on Wednesday May 21 at 11am at the Queenscliff Library as part of the National Simultaneous Storytime, so please bring your little ones down to enjoy.

The Queenscliff’s maritime heritage hasn’t been forgotten, either. Historian John Thompson will deliver “Hell or Melbourne in 60 Days” which details the perils and rigours of travelling from England to Australia under sail in the mid-1800s on Saturday, May 25 at 2pm at the Queenscliffe Maritime Museum. I would urge people of all ages to take part in as many of the various literary events as they can. The Sea of Words will be held between mid-April and mid-June with most events scheduled during May. A full program of events, venues, times and booking requirements appears on the council website queenscliffe.vic. gov.au.

Lighthouse reserves Just a reminder that public submissions on the future of the Queenscliff and Point Lonsdale Lighthouse reserves close on May 16. I urge you to become involved in the discussion, read the document, consider the options and have your say via the feedback form or online survey. These papers can be accessed via the borough website queenscliffe.vic.gov.au, read it at the council offices or at the library.

Council’s next meeting The last Ordinary Meeting of Council was on Wednesday, April 30, and the next will be held on Wednesday, May 28 at Queenscliff Town Hall at 7pm. All welcome.

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Shining a lighthouse on the process BY REBECCA LAUNER MORE than 200 residents had the opportunity to share their views on the future use of the Point Lonsdale and Queenscliff Lighthouse reserves at the weekend. Two open house information sessions proved very popular, with 36 attendees at Queenscliff and 188 attendees at Point Lonsdale. Meanwhile, the Borough of Queenscliffe continues to seek community feedback on the various options. Mayor Helene Cameron said providing the community with the opportunity to genuinely provide feedback and ask questions in an open

and transparent way was an important part of the consultation process. “I am passionate about hearing your thoughts and ideas about exploring the future of these iconic reserves.” The council has prepared a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document based on feedback and in response to requests for additional information. The FAQ and discussion paper that explains the possible uses for both sites remains available for public perusal at the town hall offices, the library or on the Borough of Queenscliffe website. The options proposed conform to a wide range of environmental, heritage, cultural and regulatory overlays.

They also comply with state and municipal guidelines for the development of coastal areas. “Preserving the history and unique environmental and cultural features of each location, together with enhancing the Borough’s reputation as a vibrant coastal tourist destination are central to this process,” Cr Cameron said. “We are listening and I encourage you to speak up, complete a survey and share your ideas for the future.” The council welcomes community comment via the hard copy feedback form or the online survey, which is located on the Borough website. The deadline for public comments and submissions is May 16.

Coles supermarket at Drysdale a step closer BY REBECCA LAUNER

THE City of Greater Geelong will consider a planning application for a new Coles supermarket in Murradoc Road, Drysdale. The council voted to support the preparation and exhibition of Amendment C297 to rezone the proposed site at a recent meeting. Councillor Michelle Heagney said the proposal was in line with the council’s adopted Drysdale Urban Design Framework. Cr Heagney said when taking into consideration the Coles application, the council had to look at the new supermarket’s likely opening date and how this would impact on the nearby Jetty Road Neighbourhood Activity Centre, where

a Woolworths supermarket will be built and operational by April 2015. She said the economic assessment submitted as part of the amendment request concluded that the economic and social benefits from the Coles supermarket significantly outweighed any potential impacts on commercial competitors. But Cr Heagney said the assessment had not factored in the potential effect on the new Jetty Road Centre, and the council had commissioned a private consultant to provide an independent review of the likely impact of the Coles proposal. She said it appeared Coles and Woolworths were well aware of the likely economic challenges facing the competing supermarkets, and the chains remained committed to establishing their

supermarkets in the area as soon as possible. Cr Heagney said the community benefit of the proposed Coles supermarket, particularly in strengthening the role of the Drysdale town centre and improving the level of competition in the local food and grocery sector, would more than compensate for any short to medium-term impacts on the Jetty Road NAC. She said interested parties, including other local business owners and operators in the trade area, were encouraged to make submissions on the proposal. The Drysdale supermarket is part of a growing number of Coles stores in the region, with the chain employing more staff and opening new supermarkets in Torquay, Waurn Ponds and Lara.

JUDD TAKES ON JIMMY BARTEL Cats stars Jimmy Bartel and Jed Bews had a kick with local kids earlier this month, dropping into Ocean Grove Primary School for a special football clinic. The clinic was held for grade 3 and 4 pupils in the final weeks of term one and the hour-long session saw the students work through drills involving kicking, handballing, marking and kicking goals. Pupils also had the chance to ask the players some questions, and they all said they thoroughly enjoyed learning some skills with the AFL players. There may even be some future AFL stars among the pupils, with lots of positive feedback coming from Bews and Bartel as they worked with different groups and provided instructions. The two stars also signed jerseys for their young fans including Judd, pictured above with Bartel.

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BY REBECCA LAUNER FOUR Hooded Plover chicks are flapping their wings after successful breeding at three locations across the Bellarine. Ocean Grove Beach, Thirteenth Beach and Buckley Park Foreshore, in Ocean Grove, are three of only 28 locations throughout Victoria where Hooded Plovers have successfully bred this year. Barwon Heads councillor Andy Richards said it was a positive outcome for the endangered shorebird. “This is a great result for the Hooded Plover and their long-term survival in our region,” Cr Richards said. Unfortunately, three chicks that hatched later in the season failed to survive, one due to an un-leashed dog. Cr Richards said this highlighted how vulnerable Hooded Plovers were and how important the work of volunteers was in ensuring their survival. “Volunteers do an amazing job and without them Hooded Plover breeding efforts would be made much

more difficult,” Cr Richards said. Hooded Plovers are an endangered species in Victoria, and face a tough battle to increase their numbers due to their vulnerable beach nest sites and difficulty raising chicks. The birds breed from August to March on beaches, in simple, shallow nest scrapes. This makes them extremely vulnerable to nest crushing and disturbance by un-leashed dogs and unaware beach users.

You can still see our Hooded Plovers on the coast flocking together in groups; they then separate into pairs around August to start breeding. Local group “Friends of the Hooded Plover” are looking for volunteers for the next summer’s monitoring season. If you would like to help in next year’s efforts please contact BirdLife Australia on 9347 0757 or email hoodedplover@birdlife.org.au.

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Drysdale’s Dayn saddles up for champs Proposal for BY REBECCA LAUNER DRYSDALE’S Dayn Collier says he wouldn’t be where he is today without the help of four-legged team-mate Red. The 23-year-old man, who was introduced to the sport of polocrosse at the age of four, has been selected to represent Victoria at the National Championships in Darwin this July. Collier and Red, who have played together for the past four years, will make the week long drive before they put their skills to the test. Collier said his polocrosse team, which consists of six players, would have their work cut out for them at the championships. “There will be a lot of top polocrosse players out there and the nationals are as good as it gets,” he said. Collier, who travels across Victoria to play in a club competition most weekends, said preparations for the championships were mostly about the horses at this stage. “It’s a long trip to get there and you really want to do what is best for your horse, so when you are ready to go play and all geared up your horse is feeling better than you are really. They are doing most of the work, so we will take our time getting there so the horses are rested and make sure they drink lots of water so they are fit and fresh.” Collier said his grandpa Bill Reid, (who still plays polocrosse) along with all his uncles, originally introduced him

to the sport. “I started going along with grandpa when I was about four and then started playing juniors, then we moved overseas but when we moved back I started playing D Grade and

have been playing every year since,” he said. While polocrosse is a very physical game, Collier said he had escaped with only cuts and grazes so far.

Drysdale depot parked at panel BY REBECCA LAUNER

Dayn Collier and his teammate Red will compete in the 2014 Australian Polocrosse National Championships in July. Photo: REBECCA LAUNER

THREE objections to a new bus depot in Murradoc Road, Drysdale, have forced the council to appoint an independent panel to consider the application. The City of Greater Geelong will ask Planning Minister Matthew Guy to appoint the panel to consider submissions on combined Amendment C283, which implements the Drysdale Urban Design Framework, and a planning permit application from McHarrys Buslines for a new bus depot. The council’s planning portfolio holder, Michelle Heagney, said the combined amendment and planning permit application proposed the introduction of a number of ordinance and zone changes to the planning scheme. “These changes would reflect the recommendations of the adopted Drysdale Urban Design Framework and would enable McHarrys to establish a bus depot on a 1.2 hectare site at 97-105 Murradoc Road in Drysdale. “The amendment updates the Municipal Strategic Statement, introduces Commercial 1 and 2 Zones in Murradoc Road and Collins Street and applies new Design and Development Overlays over

the town centre commercial areas to reflect the recommendations of the UDF.” Cr Heagney said the Drysdale UDF provided a strong policy basis for the rezoning of the land along Murradoc Road to Commercial 2 Zone. She said that over the past 18 months, McHarrys Buslines, with the assistance of council officers, had been seeking a site within the Drysdale township to establish a bus depot for its future operational expansion. Cr Heagney said the site purchased by McHarrys, the public transport provider for the Bellarine Peninsula, fell within the area recommended in the Drysdale UDF for rezoning to Business 4 Zone (now Commercial 2 Zone). She said the proposed Amendment C283 had been placed on exhibition in January and February and resulted in nine submissions being received – six either supporting the proposal or offering no objection, and three submissions objecting. Cr Heagney said that in such circumstances, where objecting submissions were unable to be resolved, council was obliged to refer them to an independent panel appointed by the minister.

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Royal relic creates more drive among youths BY REBECCA LAUNER

PUBLIC NOTICES DOGS ON BEACHES ALERT We continue to receive a high number of complaints from residents about dogs off lead on beaches. The Geelong region is one of the most dog loving areas in Australia with more than 32,000 registered dogs. This is a great thing, but it means all owners need to look after their dogs responsibly. To make sure everyone can safely enjoy our beaches we have a range of designated off-leash and onleash areas. Unfortunately we have consistent reports of dogs off-lead in designated on-lead areas. This is a safety risk and can create annoyance and fear for people who don’t want to be approached by a stray dog. Dog owners, please check signs and: • Have a dog lead with them at all times, and use it when leaving off-lead areas • Keep your dog under effective control at all times in off-lead areas. This means you need to be confident that you can control your dog by voice command or whistle, and be sure the dog won’t rush or approach people and other animals. • Ensure dogs do not chase wildlife or enter areas containing nesting birds.

A PIECE of royalty has taken up residence in Drysdale. Drysdale Smash Repairs has become the new home for a 1958 Hillman Minx Series I car covered with pictures of the late Princess Diana. Bellarine local Matt Lambert, who is a member of the Victorian Rootes Car Club, donated the vehicle to the Salvo Resto project after buying it at an auction. The vehicle was originally on display at the Birdwood Motor Museum in South Australia in the early 2000s after a woman named Felicity Electricity decoupaged the vehicle with newspaper clippings of the late Princess of Wales. Bellarine Salvation Army officer Lieutenant Peter Hobbs said Mr Lambert brought the car with good intentions to restore it, but after hearing about the Salvo Resto project and seeing the progress made on the EK Holden, decided to donate it. Students from Bellarine Secondary College will now restore the Hillman Minx back to its former working order before it’s auctioned off to raise money for the Salvation Army and its projects, with the hope of starting new Salvo Resto projects in different communities. In the Salvo Resto project, The Salvation Army Bellarine Peninsula, led by Lieutenants Diane and Peter Hobbs, are partnering with students from the Bellarine Secondary College and local business Drysdale Smash Repairs to restore an EK Holden that has been donated to

Lieutenant Peter Hobbs and director of Drysdale Smash Repairs Scott Gainger with the 1958 Hillman Minx Series I. Photo: REBECCA LAUNER

the Corps. Lt Hobbs said he hoped students would gain hands on experience and some would go on to become panel beaters or mechanics because of the experience.

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A PARTIAL road closure is expected to take place while workers construct a bike lane along Ewing Blyth Drive in Barwon Heads. City of Greater Geelong general manager of

city services Gary Van Driel said the council was in the preliminary stages of preparation for the construction of the on-road bicycle lane, which will run from Bridge Road to Barwon Heads-Torquay Road. “A number of construction methodology

options have been considered but a decision on the method has not yet been made,” he said. “It will be likely that when construction commences a partial road closure would be put in place to ensure that vehicle and cycling traffic access will be maintained along Ewing Blyth Drive.”

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Ocean Grove family goes off the grid BY REBECCA LAUNER AN Ocean Grove family has finished in second place after participating in a competition aimed at encouraging sustainability. K-Rock and Future Proofing Geelong recently announced the winner of their “Off the Grid” competition, which pitted breakfast announcer Paul “Chicken” Dyer against two families to see who would use the least amount of household energy

over a two-week period. Ocean Grove’s Peter McInerney and Bannockburn’s Sharon Norsworthy and their families used energy saving techniques during the competition, while Chicken and his family did nothing except turn lights off. The Norsworthy’s won the competition using only 34 kWh, while the McInerney’s were next at 51 kWh, and in last place was Chicken and his family with a significantly higher 405 kWh of power used during the two week competition.

City of Greater Geelong Councillor Andy Richards said the results showed how much energy people could save by making small changes “Turning off your television and computer at the wall, using energy efficient light globes and ensuring unused lights are turned off makes a big difference over time,” Cr Richards said. The McInerney family saved energy by limiting lighting to one room, turning the computer off at the switch, boiling water on a gas stove and limiting computer and television use.

The Norsworthy’s took their energy saving techniques a step further using candles, torches and solar lights instead of lighting, boiling water on a gas camping stove and not watching television. For their effort, the Norsworthy’s won a $4,000 solar system provided by City to Surf Solar and the McInerney’s won an energy efficient lighting system upgrade and monitoring system from Future Proofing Geelong. Visit sustainability.vic.gov.au or futureproofinggeelong.com for more information.

New pedestrian bridges to improve trail safety BELLARINE Bayside is planning to improve a foreshore coastal trail which will improve safety for walkers and cyclists. The proposed works to the Coastal Trail, between Seaforth Drive and Calhoun Road in Portarlington, will include constructing timber foot bridges over three stormwater drains and replacing the existing fence. Works will also include maintaining the existing beach access points and re-aligning the shared trail away from the road. Improved access points will allow the City of Greater Geelong to safely maintain the stormwater drains. Bellarine Bayside chief executive officer Kevin Craig said the project was good for walkers and cyclists and was part of the committee’s long term program to improve the foreshore Coastal Trail and ensure it was kept a safe distance from the road. The project is expected to be completed by mid-2014. For more information, contact Senior Project Manager Julia Stanley on 5254 4000.

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Prime Minister opens NDIA HQ BY JAMES TAYLOR THE headquarters of the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) have been officially opened in Geelong. Prime Minister Tony Abbott visited the headquarters in Brougham Street yesterday morning ahead of the launch of the agency, which will implement the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Its role includes holding the funds contributed by the federal, state and territory governments in a single pool, managing scheme funds, administering access to the scheme and approving the payment of individual support packages. The Barwon region is one of four trial sites for the NDIS as it is rolled out across Australia, and many of the participants in the Barwon trial attended the launch at the Four Points Sheraton Hotel. The NDIS is expected to support more than 100,000 eligible Victorians by 2019. Mr Abbott said the federal government welcomed the opening. “The government is fully committed to the

successful rollout of the National Disability Insurance Scheme, and today is a significant milestone in its development.” He thanked the state and federal politicians from both major parties who had played a role in bringing the NDIA to fruition. Premier Denis Napthine said the opening was a wonderful day – “not just for people with a disability, their families and carers nationally, but also for Geelong”. “More than 100 jobs are expected to be created in the national office of the NDIA by the end of 2014. “And around 450 jobs will be created by the combined national NDIA office and the Barwon NDIA office by the time the scheme is fully implemented from July 2016.” Corangamite federal member Sarah Henderson said the opening was wonderful news for the region and was expected to provide a $34 million boost to our local economy once the NDIS is fully rolled out. “I am a passionate supporter of the NDIS and I’m very proud that Geelong is now the home of this scheme which is so important to people with a disability and their families.”

Prime Minister Tony Abbott (right) sits in on a teleconference call at the NDIA headquarters, as Corangamite federal member Sarah Henderson (far left) and Premier Denis Napthine (second from left) look on. Photo: JAMES TAYLOR

Shire reviews dog regulations in Torquay officers identified that a number of new reserves created in Torquay North as part of recent development have not had the benefit of declaration under the existing dog regulation, and that a review of those reserves in that light needed to be undertaken. Cr Eve Fisher said she would support any review of the shire’s dog regulations. She said there was nothing wrong with dogs on leads on beaches, but acknowledged it was a contentious issue. Councillors also adopted the shire’s revised Domestic Animal Management Plan (DAMP) for

2012-16 at last week’s meeting. Cr Margot Smith said that as a director of RSPCA Victoria, she was particularly pleased to see the inclusion of free first registration for animals sourced from pounds. “We should be encouraging our citizens to adopt pets, and specifically discouraging puppy farms.” Cr Heather Wellington said she appreciated measures to improve the education of the community on emergency management planning for animals and pets, and strongly supported the review of the cat curfew across the shire.

Waterman Challenge postponed SATURDAY’s Surf Coast Waterman Challenge has been postponed. Organisers planned to run the inaugural event on May 3 and grow it “to be one of the biggest water events in Victoria”, but said yesterday that “unfortunately our initial event date in May hasn’t had the widespread appeal we were hoping for. Therefore a decision has been made to postpone the event until we can find a more appropriate date”. For more information, head to watermanchallenge.com.au.

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State longboading champs set for Ocean Grove BY TIFFANY PILCHER

THE best longboarders from across Victoria will descend on Ocean Grove this weekend to battle it out in the state titles. The first round of the Be The Influence Victorian Longboard Titles will see the top competitors looking for the points needed to gain a spot in the state team. After the teams are decided, they will head to the Australian Surf Festival in Coffs Harbour this August. Local longboarders competing over the weekend will include reigning

Victorian champ Ben Considine from Barwon Heads, and Andrew Brown, Melanie Renton-Wright, sisters Abbie and Shannen Ferns and Glenn Priddle, all from Ocean Grove. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re up against some tough competition with the oldest surfer in the Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Open division, Kane Tankard from Mount Martha, coming in as finalist in the Over 35 Australian Longboard Titles. Tankardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s consistent dominance in competitive longboarding gives him a strong chance to take out some of the younger competitors.

The Open Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Division will see last years champion Molly Powell from Anglesea in a tough face-off against Morgan Griggs-Kennelly of Aireys Inlet. Round two of the Be the Influence Victorian Longboard Titles will be held two weeks after the Ocean Grove competition at Point Impossible. The Be the Influence Victorian Longboard Titles is presented by HIF and supported by Team Up, Play it Safe by the Water and Surfing Victoria. Heat draws will be released Thursday afternoon at surfingvic.com.

Coastcare continues to kick plastic bags BY TIFFANY PILCHER OCEAN Grove Coastcare is continuing to push for a plastic bagfree Ocean Grove and will be setting up an environmental exhibition at this monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mountain to Mouth extreme arts walk to spread the word. The group held a meeting on Thursday to invite people to become involved in organising their presence at the event. Volunteers will construct a footprint made out of sea-borne rubbish and display it at a stall near the Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club during the event on Saturday May 10. There will be information on how to help Ocean Grove operate totally free of plastic bags as well as general Coastcare information also available at the stall. The group has been working on the campaign since August last year

and garnered much support from local residents, visitors, traders and associations. President John Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Reilly said they are slowly making their way towards their goal. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all kicking along, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a slow process to go from having plastic bags in all stores to having none at all. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had really great feedback from individuals and businesses who support the idea and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very encouraging. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had a presence at the Bellarine Farmerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Market on the weekend and handed out all our jute bags as well as recycling all the green bags that were there and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking to also have monthly presence at the Ocean Grove Rotary Market in the future also.â&#x20AC;? At the meeting, Coastcare also decided on dates for their 2014 winter working bees, anyone interested in helping out is invited to email coastcare@gmail.com for updates.

News in brief OGCA AGM next week THE Ocean Grove Community Associationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (OGCA) annual general meeting will be held on Wednesday night at the Grove Centre (library), Presidents Avenue at 7pm. The association expects to have an updated report on the Town

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The Gordon sets out its strategic plan BY JAMES TAYLOR THE Gordon says it is strengthening its future and cementing its place as a leader in the field of education and training, with the launch of its 20142017 Strategic Plan. Launched last week by Minister for Higher Education and Skills, Nick Wakeling, the plan sets out The Gordon’s strategic direction to realise opportunities and meet challenges in the context of VET policy changes and broader economic conditions. It lists four strategic priorities and 12 strategic objectives to support and guide the work of the vocational trainer in the Geelong and surrounding regions: • Maintain Institute Sustainability – building self-sufficiency in order to reinvest in the communities served • The Gordon’s Value Proposition – maximising the institute’s competitive point of difference in the market • Future Delivery Methodology – providing learners with greater choice of when, where and how they learn, and • The Gordon Way – facilitating a high-performing workforce and a unified foundation for the future. Gordon chief executive officer Lisa Line said the institute remained proactive and agile, with a robust and forward-looking road map for the next

four years. “The Gordon remains committed to continuing to be a commercially focused and financially strong institute. “In developing the plan, we have undertaken a thorough and consultative process to identify key drivers, environmental influences and innovative ideas that will impact on, and contribute to, our success. “A priority focus will be on implementing our Blended Learning Initiative. This initiative is centred on combining the best things about face-toface learning with the power of modern technology to create an exciting and connected educational experience for our students.” Mr Wakeling said The Gordon had been an important education and training provider in Geelong for more than 125 years and was integral to helping locals gain the necessary skills to secure meaningful and long term jobs. “The Geelong region has experienced significant changes to local industry, and The Gordon’s Strategic Plan outlines a clear vision for helping to meet the employment challenges that have arisen. “This plan will ensure The Gordon remains a leading provider of vocational training throughout the region.” To read the Strategic Plan, head to thegordon.edu.au/About/OrgInfo/Pages/ Corporate-Publications.aspx.

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Prince George gets a Rip Curl wetsuit BY JAMES TAYLOR ROYAL baby Prince George has headed home with a swag of gifts from across Australia, including a tiny wetsuit made by Rip Curl from the voters of Corangamite. Last Wednesday, Rip Curl’s Peter Coles presented Corangamite federal member Sarah Henderson with the wetsuit, to take to the parliamentary reception for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge hosted by the Prime Minister at Parliament House the next day. “While protocol dictates that a formal presentation of the size 2 Rip Curl wetsuit won’t be possible, I have no doubt this special gift from the people of Corangamite will make an impact in the royal household,” Ms Henderson said. “This is a great opportunity for our region to win a place in the hearts of the world’s most

famous family. “I think this is a perfect gift. Corangamite is home to some of the world’s best surf beaches and, of course, the Rip Curl Pro at Bells Beach. “Rip Curl has been a local institution since 1969 and is a world leading wetsuit maker. What local product is more iconic than a Rip Curl wetsuit?” As a mother, Ms Henderson said it was also a very practical present when taking a toddler to the beach. “Who knows, maybe one day Prince George will visit Torquay and learn to surf! “I wish to express my thanks to Rip Curl International for donating one of the more than half a million wetsuits it sells each year.” The royal family attended the Anzac Day dawn service in Canberra on Friday before returning home.

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More than a million reasons to buy a Pink Bun BELLARINE Peninsula bakers are rolling up their sleeves to help raise $1.5 million for Breast Cancer Network Australia during this year’s Pink Bun Campaign. The annual fundraising campaign, which runs between April 24 and May14, will see almost 600 bakeries donate 100 per cent of the sale of more than one million Pink Finger Buns to BCNA. Chasing a record-breaking fundraising target in 2014, BCNA are encouraging Bakers Delight customers to buy a bun and help provide much needed support for Australian women and families living with breast cancer. This year the campaign concludes just after Mother’s Day, Sunday May 11. The money raised by Bakers Delight customers

will support BCNA’s information resources provided to Australians affected by breast cancer, such as the My Journey Kit, a free resource for women newly diagnosed with breast cancer. Local Bakers Delight bakeries at Torquay, Ocean Grove and Ocean Grove Marketplace hope to make this the most successful Pink Bun campaign ever, aiming to do their bit to better the $1.2 million raised in 2013. Bakers Delight customers are also encouraged to leave a personal message for women in their community on a “Pink Lady” paper silhouette purchased for a gold coin donation. Messages of support or in memory of a loved one with breast cancer will be displayed in each local bakery during the campaign.

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High Tide a burst of fashion colour on park LOCAL fashion boutique High Tide on the Park has a new location and a new range of clothes in for winter. High Tide’s original store was located in Gilbert Street, Torquay but was closed in March this year in preference for the bright colourful new store on Zeally Bay Road, which has been open since late last year. Owner Kathy Richardson said the new premises were fantastic. “They are light, spacious and have a great view over the park and easy parking. “I try and select clothes for my shop that flatter the figure. There are some classic styles, some a bit quirky, but never ordinary. “Clothes that have the ‘wow’ factor that you will never regret

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Lorne students learn tell-tale sailing signs BY JAMES TAYLOR STUDENTS from the Lorne-Aireys Inlet P12 College and Anglesea Primary Schools have tried their hand at sailing and beach safety activities at Point Roadknight, thanks to some help from members from the Anglesea Motor Yacht Club. Over the course of the four-week Active After Schools Sailing Program, students were given the opportunity to try sailing on a variety of different types of catamarans and to develop basic sailing skills and techniques. They learnt the basics of how to steer, trim sails, and catch waves, and some even attempted hanging out the side of the trapeze while gathering speed along the spectacular coastline between Point Roadknight and Anglesea.

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The Anglesea Motor Yacht Club is a Discover Sailing Centre for the Surf Coast and each year during January the club participates in the National Discover Sailing Day, where club members take members of the community out to try sailing for an afternoon. The club is working with Yachting Victoria’s Mobile Boatshed to deliver learn to sail programs for children in the area. During January, the club ran its first Tackers sailing program at the club, and several students from this program are now crewing on-board club boats during Sunday club races. For more information about learn to sail programs and joining the Anglesea Motor Yacht Club, contact the Anglesea Primary School or Lorne-Aireys Inlet P12 College, or head to amyc.yachting.org.au.

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Students take to the water in the Active After Schools Sailing Program at Point Roadknight.

VICKI Penrice and Kate Walsh are back with a new local market and a new company brand to lead the way with an interesting and innovative event for the Surf Coast region. Under the Coastal Event Management banner they are running the Coastal Boutique Market, a new indoor market at Peppers The Sands Resort, which will be held this Sunday between 9.30am and 2.30pm. The market will bring many new local and regional products together in an upmarket, stunning location, indoors out of the autumn winds. There will be a large range of gorgeous shopping on offer and market stalls which have

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Transfer times improve at Geelong Hospital BY JAMES TAYLOR

December 2012 quarter • Provided a total of 45,543 bed-days to patients in the three months to the end of December – up from 43,208 bed-days for the previous year, and • Admitted 143 neonatal intensive care/special care

nursery babies for the December quarter, up from 130 admissions in the previous three months. Mr Davis said more than half of Victoria’s Category 1, 2 and 3 patients were treated within 11 minutes, an improvement on the 12-minute median in the previous quarter.

THE latest Victorian Health Services Performance data shows significant improvement in ambulance transfer times at Geelong Hospital, according to Health Minister David Davis. Last week, Mr Davis released the data for Barwon Health, and said it showed the recommendations of the Ambulance Transfer Taskforce were being successfully implemented, with 87.1 per cent of transfers completed within 40 minutes. This is up on its 86.9 per cent transfer rate in the September quarter. The report shows Barwon Health was part of the improvement in transfer times, and in a range of other key hospital performance measures. These show that Geelong Hospital: • Admitted 17,402 patients in the December quarter – up from 16,650 admissions in the same period a year earlier • Had a reduction in the number of patients on the elective surgery waiting list – from 2,330 at the end of the December 2012 quarter to 1,979 at the end of December 2013 • Provided operations within the benchmark 30 days for 100 per cent of the hospital’s 428 Category 1 urgent elective surgery patients in the December quarter • Provided operations within the benchmark 365 days for 85 per cent of the hospital’s Category 3 elective surgery patients in the December quarter – up from 81 per cent in the previous three months • Provided treatment to 24,604 outpatients in specialist clinics in the December quarter, up from 22,527 treatments in the Geelong Hospital has improved its performance in several areas over the past three months

More funding tipped in for Home and Community Care BY JAMES TAYLOR SENIORS who need support and younger people with a disability in Corangamite will get extra help to stay in their own homes thanks to a $324,884 boost from the federal and Victorian governments. The extra Home and Community Care (HACC) funding will be distributed among 12 service providers based in the electorate. The funding ranges from $3,337 for South West Do Care, $4,273 for Karingal and $4,634 for the Borough of Queenscliffe; to $94,836 for Bellarine Community Health, $53,813 for Colac Otway Shire and $44,030 for Surf Coast Shire. Corangamite federal member Sarah Henderson said the extra funding would help expand existing services or create new ones in identified priority areas of need in Corangamite to support Victorians who needed help to continue to live at home. “And it will enable people to keep active and involved in their local communities.” The funding is part of $668 million in joint federal and Victorian funding invested in the HACC program to about 470 agencies across the state this financial year. Health Minister David Davis said the state government was helping seniors to live active and healthy lives, and stay connected to their community. “This year HACC services will assist about 300,000 Victorians who need help to live independently at home and participate in community activities. “Victorians accessing HACC services will receive an additional 224,600 hours of care and support. “This includes an extra 29,000 hours of in home services such as domestic assistance, personal care and property maintenance; 44,000 more hours of care planning to ensure clients receive the right care, at the right time; and 50,000 hours of nursing and allied health care such as occupational therapy, physiotherapy and podiatry.”

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Big crowd pays its respects on Anzac Day BY JAMES TAYLOR A HUGE crowd of people paid their respects in Torquay last week to commemorate the 99th anniversary of the Anzac landings in Gallipoli. As many as 10,000 people gathered at Point Danger for the dawn service, including about 100 veterans. Torquay RSL president Ian Gilbank said he was extremely pleased with how the Anzac Day service went. “It’s really hard to tell numbers, but we think it’s bigger than last year.” He said the increasing proximity to next year’s centenary commemoration had led to bigger crowds in recent years. As a result, Torquay RSL introduced a digital sound system and video screens at the back as a test for 2015, and Mr Gilbank said both measures had been a success. Major (ret’d) Bob Elworthy gave an address during Soldiers guard the Anzac memorial at Point Danger in Torquay. Photos: TERRY BROUN JR the service, speaking about the large number of young people at the event and how they were carrying on the Anzac tradition. Mr Gilbank said he agreed with those sentiments. “I’m very proud of our young people – they cop a hiding in the press sometimes but I think we’re in good hands.” In Angelsea, the Anzac Day service by the Anglesea RSL began with a march from the corner of Noble Street and Great Ocean Road, with a following service at the RSL Hall in Murray Street. In Lorne, Cr Clive Goldsworthy, representatives of the Armed Forces, the RSL, Lions Club, CFA and other community groups laid wreaths at the local memorial during a well-attended service. The Surf Coast Times and Bellarine Times Anzac LEFT: Flowers placed at the Anglesea memorial. CENTRE: Lorne Aireys Inlet P-12 College school captains Eve Yorke and Billy Staley lead the march in Lorne. Photo: WARWICK TUCKER. RIGHT: Robbie Cuthill, from the Geelong and District National Servicemen, lays a wreath in Torquay. Day coverage continues on pages 23, 24 and 25.

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Thursday 1 May 2014

ANZAC DAY - LEST WE FORGET

Thousands remember the fallen at Bellarine services MORE than 1,000 people braved the cold to commemorate our diggers at an Anzac Day dawn service at Ocean Grove Park. Ocean Grove Barwon Heads RSL secretary David Gilroy said the chilly five degree weather at 6am failed to deter the crowds, with young and old gathering at the War Memorial to remember Australians who served and died in all wars. “I’m not big on numbers but someone said there were 1,000-plus people there, which is a lot higher than we have ever had,” Mr Gilroy said. “And then at the 10am Ocean Grove service there was 3,000-plus, and at the Barwon Heads service 800-plus.” Mr Gilroy said he had noticed more young people attending Anzac Day ceremonies, especially school aged kids and parents of school aged kids. “I just feel that there are generally more people interested in it,” he said. Mr Gilroy said the service’s new location at Ocean Grove Park worked well and that the lighting created a ghostly soft light on the war memorial, which suited the atmosphere. Services were also held at Portarlington, Drysdale, Queenscliff and Point Lonsdale.

The Portarlington and St Leonards RSL contingent at a Portarlington service. Photos: MICHAEL CHAMBERS

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Thursday 1 May 2014

ANZAC DAY - LEST WE FORGET

Richard and Zoe Evans at the Ocean Grove dawn service.

Tony Tol, of Clifton Springs, gets an Anzac biscuit from Portarlington RSL representative Virginia Gregory at the Ocean Grove dawn service.

Newtown Piper Ron Crease brings in the colours.

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Call for blankets to warm up the needy BY REBECCA LAUNER THE Bellarine Salvos are calling for blanket donations, which they say will not only warm people’s souls, but light up people’s faces too. Bellarine Salvation Army Officer Lieutenant Peter Hobbs said he hoped the Bellarine community would get behind this year’s blanket appeal because the need for donations was getting greater. “Many people simply can’t afford their energy bills so they are switching off and rugging up,” Lt Hobbs said. He said the Salvation Army recognised providing blankets was a bandaid solution, and was working by partnering with businesses to produce a more effective sustainable housing solution for the future. “We hope what’s in the pipeline will be something that really benefits those financially struggling in Australia,” Lt Hobbs said.

Clean blankets can be donated to the friendly staff at either of the Salvos Thrift Shops on the Bellarine at 49 Ash Road, Leopold, or 4/6 Marine Parade, Ocean Grove. They will be distributed by the Bellarine Salvos team to needy families on the Peninsula. If anyone would like to assist The Salvation Army on the Bellarine in their mission, or if anyone desperately needs any blankets lease call Lt Peter Hobbs on 0439 490 658 or email peter.hobbs@aus.salvationarmy.org. Alternatively, if you would like to support the upcoming Red Shield Appeal please call the Bellarine’s Red Shield Appeal Chairman Greg McDonald on 5255 1222. Salvation Army Thrift Shop Ocean Grove manager Linda Velic hands over some blankets to Lieutenant Diane Hobbs for this year’s Blanket Appeal.

Queenscliff’s Good Friday tradition continues BY TIFFANY PILCHER

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THE Queenscliff Bowling, Tennis and Croquet Club continued the town’s annual tradition of fundraising an exceptional amount of money for the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal with their first Easter Eggstravaganza on April 18. The club prepared a whole day of fun and activities for families, including auctions, market stalls, facepainting, performances by local bands and a huge Easter egg hunt for the children. The event raised $16,000, and combined with the $5,000 raised by the community through donation tins, Queenscliff raised a total of $21,000 for the Appeal. Queenscliff Bowling, Tennis and Croquet Club manager Rod Wayth said he

was overwhelmed by the result. “The whole day went really well, this is the first time we’ve done it and we were overjoyed with the outcome. We were optimistically hoping to raise $10,000 so to hit $16,000 was brilliant.

The Easter Eggstravaganza was organised after the town’s annual Kids Busking for Kids event was cancelled this year and it’s replacement event, The Borough of Queenscliffe’s Mayoral Ball was also cancelled due to poor ticket sales.

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Australia Post issues Anzac stamps BY JAMES TAYLOR AS AUSTRALIANS prepared to commemorate Anzac Day last week, Australia Post released the first stamp issue in a five-year series designed to tell the chronological story of our nation’s involvement in World War I. Between 2014 and 2018 Australia will commemorate 100 years since WWI, a conflict which helped to define our country. As the organisation that helped deliver precious letters between WWI soldiers and home, Australia Post is closely linked to the Anzacs, a connection which it hopes to honour through this commemorative stamp issue. Australia Post philatec manager Michael Zsolt said the company hoped the stamps served as a symbol of appreciation to those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Each of the five stamp issues has been developed in conjunction with the Australian War Memorial to encompass key events, battles and individuals relevant to each year of the centenary. The 2014 stamp issue marks Australia’s involvement in the first months of war, with five domestic base-rate (70c) stamps: • War Declared! – Volunteers queuing to enlist in Sydney • Australians in Action – The seizure of German New Guinea – the first action in which Australians were involved • Troops Depart – The enthusiasm of new recruits as they departed for Europe • Training Mena Camp – Australians with a mascot at Egypt’s Mena Camp, and • Our Boys – Three unknown soldiers in a studio portrait, representing the tens of thousands of

young men who fought in a war half a world away. Australian War Memorial director Dr Brendan Nelson said the centenary stamp issue complemented the War Memorial’s planned centenary activity. “Through our centenary commemorations we hope to encourage Australians, young and old, to reflect upon and learn more about Australia’s military history. “These stamps are a brilliant visual representation of Australia’s involvement in World War I, but more importantly, each tells a significant story that we can learn from and be proud of.” The stamps and associated products are available from participating Australia Post retail outlets, via mail order on 1800 331 794 and online at auspost.com.au/stamps while stocks last. “Our Boys” is one of the first Anzac stamps.

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A blue devil and a weedy seadragon (LEFT) and a plant in the underwater garden in the Point Addis Marine National Park. Photos: ALAN BECKHURST

WHILE most eyes were on the surface of Point Addis Marine National Park over Easter for the Rip Curl Pro, there were some equally spectacular sights underneath the waves of the legendary surfing destination. In line with the culture of respect that surfing has for the ocean, local surfers made a significant contribution to ensure that the Bells Beach Surfing Recreation Reserve was included within the Marine National Park back in 2002. “Protecting this area meant that its extraordinary environment and spectacular marine life, like the Weedy Seadragon, has thrived in a protected environment,” Parks Victoria ranger Nick Alexeyeff said. “Surfing has a minimal impact on the plants

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Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s surf label takes off in Torquay BY TIFFANY PILCHER

U&I directors Jodie Hayes and Emma Backlund celebrate the launch of their label. Photo: PETER MARSHALL

AFTER battling to find swimwear that stayed put during a surf, Torquayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jodi Hayes and Emma Backlund have created their own label with pieces made specifically for female board riders. The pair launched the label, U&I, at Bird Rock Cafe on April 20, where a large crowd came along to check out the first collection. Ms Hayes said they were thrilled to receive such an enormous show of local support for their venture. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a fantastic night, it turned out so much better than we ever thought possible. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We got a lot of great feedback and to have the support of the local community meant a lot to us.â&#x20AC;? With Ms Hayesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; background as a

fashion designer and Ms Backlundâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s as a designer and photographer, the two bonded over their shared love of surf, fashion and design. Together, they created U&I to fill the gap in the female surfwear market, making stylish and simple active wear to be worn from the shaping shed to the surf to yoga and even into the night. The collection has been designed for active women in their 20s and above, who are looking for pieces that deliver on their promise to be appropriate for vigorous exercise. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We saw a gap in the market for fashionable active wear that does what it says it will do, as well as presenting women as strong and independent, rather than just showing off their bodies.â&#x20AC;? U&I is available at Torquayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dos Primos and online at uandilabel.com.au.

Runners flock to Sheepwash Classic BY TIFFANY PILCHER

THE largest ever Sheepwash Classic Fun Run was held over the Easter weekend with record numbers of runners turning up to take part in the Barwon Heads Primary School fundraiser. Numbers were significantly up on last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event with 95 extra people signing up for either the eight kilometre or four kilometre beach run. Final fundraising figures are still being tallied, but the school has expressed its gratitude to all the organisers, volunteers, students, parents, sponsors

and local traders who supported this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event. Profits from the annual run are directed towards improving infrastructure at the school. Major sponsor Barwon Coastâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bob Jordan said it was great to see the event growing despite many changes over the years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It used to be run on the roads throughout Barwon Heads but now it takes in the beaches, the bridge, the caravan parks, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really something different. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are so many fun runs but the Sheepwash is unique and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why more people are joining in

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Report confirms local ads a key ingredient for supermarkets BY DEAN WEBSTER REGIONAL and community newspapers provide supermarkets with an effective vehicle to support national advertising campaigns on a local level according to Adrian Fernandes, from The Newspaper Works. Mr Fernandes said The Newspaper Works’ Local Newspaper Report revealed the battle for shoppers was often fought at a local level, and the main supermarket players competed in regional Australia just as aggressively as they did in the cities. Perceptions of supermarkets change depending on location, according to Enhanced Media Metics Australia (emma) data.

The data revealed German discounter Aldi was perceived to offer the best value for money in Wollongong, while Woolworths took that mantle in Newcastle. Locals in Wollongong felt Woolworths was better located than competitors but Aldi and Coles were seen to be more convenient in Newcastle. These differing attitudes encouraged supermarkets to support national campaigns with local advertising, and regional and community newspapers provided the ideal vehicle. Ryans Supa IGA area manager Frank Gasperic agreed local newspapers are essential to the success of their Torquay supermarket. “Our market is locals, we employ locals, and we

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New simulator for older drivers is put to the test RESEARCHERS are hoping that a new computerbased driving simulation will help lead to accurate, low-cost testing of older drivers’ ability to stay safe on the roads. The University of Adelaide study tests a range of cognitive functions under different conditions. “Most older people are safe drivers with low crash risk – age itself doesn’t determine someone’s fitness to drive, but declining medical, physical and cognitive functions typically associated with ageing have been found to increase crash risk,” Nicole Matas, a PhD student in the university’s School of Psychology, said. “One way to identify drivers at risk is to look at people’s specific abilities. By assessing these through a simulation and quick computerised tests, they can be used to predict whether or not an individual is able to continue driving without risking their own and others’ safety.” Reviews of previous research have identified several cognitive abilities that are related to safe driving performance in older people. “These include visual attention, processing speed, spatial skills, working memory, vision and

mental status.” Using a simulator at the University of Adelaide’s North Terrace campus, older motorists will be asked to “drive” through computer-generated suburban and city areas and respond to hazards along the virtual road. Participants will also undertake a series of cognitive tests aimed at assessing their attention, processing speed, working memory, and peripheral vision processing. “There’s already been a lot of debate in our community about how older drivers should be tested, at what age and how often. Our research is aimed at putting some science into that debate,” Ms Matas said. “At the end of my project, I’ll be producing guidelines on the testing of older drivers. These could be used by authorities to decide on the best and most cost-effective way of helping to keep our roads as safe as possible.” University of Adelaide researchers are hoping that a new computer-based driving simulation will help lead to accurate, low-cost testing of older drivers’ ability to stay safe on the roads.

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STUDENTS returned to school on Tuesday April 22 for the second term of the year, with Minister for Roads Terry Mulder reminding all Victorian drivers to be on alert for school speed zones. “Speed limits will be reduced to either 40km/h or 60km/h outside schools in the morning from 8am to 9.30am and in the afternoon from 2.30pm to 4pm (on school days). School speed zone limits are clearly signposted with permanent speed limit signs, advance warning signs, time based signs or electronic variable signs.” The school speed limits applied from Tuesday April 22 to Thursday April 24 in the first week back and from Monday April

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No mention of illegal Dear Editor, I note the people sending in letters to the editor (Letters, April 24) regarding the federal government’s policy on illegal boat arrivals failed to mention once the word “illegal”. The people writing the letters use the term “asylum seekers”. I reject this term when the people who pay people smugglers large sums of cash to jump the queue are risking their lives and attempting to enter Australia illegally. Over 1,000 of these illegal boat people have drowned including children and many more are missing at the hands of people smugglers, who only see this as a business and there are many more missing believed drowned. Both major parties have now the same policy to “stop the boats”. Only the Greens, who continue to argue that people paying people smugglers to come here illegally be allowed to stay, believe this is going to fix the problem. Since the last federal election, the boats have stopped, people have not drowned and the people smugglers are out of business. I have no problem with people coming to Australia as genuine refugees, but they should go through the established process, not come here illegally. I note a news report recently where a person on one of these boats said to the reporter “if I can pay a people smuggler to get to Australia, the government must accept me”. Well, I have news for him and others, the government will decide who comes to Australia and who stays, not the people smugglers and not minority political parties supported by do-gooders, who would like to see an open borders policy introduced. I fully support the government stopping the boats and saving lives. Go Sarah Henderson! Ray Page Torquay

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Wind an industry of the future Dear Editor, Surf Coast councillor Eve Fisher should be applauded for calling on the state government to remove restrictive anti-wind farm planning laws. Victoria’s wind energy sector has been strangled recently, with a recent Friends of the Earth study estimating Victoria has missed out on 490 construction jobs, 64 ongoing jobs, $864 million in investment and $10.5 million worth of flow on activity to regional economies – think about the benefits of drought proofing for host farmers, community grants, council rates and indirect spending by construction workers. If you add the potential for wind power to lower the price of your electricity bill, we don’t even have to talk about climate change, and it seems that there are good reasons why Australians rate wind second behind solar as their preferred power source. The Australian Medical Association gives wind power the tick of approval and 20 reviews by credible health bodies into wind turbine sickness conclude that wind energy is clean and safe. Political leaders should start the transition away from coal and start thinking seriously about the industries of the future. Aaron Lewtas Surf Coast Energy Group

Turbine trouble

Commitment to transparency and engagement

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positive or negative, and avoid seeking to simply ‘educate’ the community in accordance with our personal views.

Dear Editor, At its April meeting, Surf Coast Shire council received a notice of motion to advocate for exclusion of “community initiated” wind farms from current legislative prohibitions on developments within two kilometres of a dwelling without the owner’s consent, and within five kilometres of the Great Ocean Road. After publication of the notice of motion, many residents contacted councillors, mainly opposing the motion. Interestingly, at an Anglesea community meeting about the coal mine, residents with whom I discussed the proposal strongly objected to removal of the Great Ocean Road exclusion zone. The notice of motion was, appropriately, withdrawn. To advocate against the interests of many of our residents without consultation would be entirely inconsistent with council’s commitment to transparency and engagement. We will need to ensure any future debate is well-informed, listen to community views whether

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Dear Editor, I am writing in response to “Wind farm block claimed to cost millions” in April 17’s edition of the paper. The “wind farm block” or “anti-wind farm laws” this article is referring to is a two kilometre buffer zone of huge industrial-sized very noisy turbines from rural residents homes, not an anti-wind farm law. We lived on a wild headland called Cape Bridgewater on the far south west of the Victorian coast along with wonderful neighbours for many years and in 2006 work began on a wind farm which began turning in 2008. This was well before any publicity of what is now called “wind farm syndrome” and we had no concerns, never entertained the thought of any ill effects, were all quite “green” and happy to be neighbours to this project if the environment would be helped. We were assured by the wind farm company both verbally and several times in writing that we would not be able to hear the turbines. Our house was 1.2 kilometres from the nearest turbine and in some conditions the rhythmic whoosh is loud enough through closed doubleglazed windows to wake you at night and we could feel a vibration at these times in our chest bones every second or so.

After about six months from the turbines turning while having a cup of tea with both my neighbours, we discovered we were all suffering the curious ailment of constantly needing to pee with no real result. This was the first odd thing we noticed and gradually other symptoms (one being migraines) arose. After three years of living near the turbines we moved to Ocean Grove and all symptoms vanished. I went from several migraine headaches a week to none and the peeing came back to normal after three years of pathetic piddles while living near the turbines. From my personal experience I know there is a problem, and until the turbine manufacturers can fix the cause of this “vibration”, (which is what I feel is the cause of problems after long exposure), then the “two kilometre” law should remain. The biggest problem is that we are a very small voice and as the article states, millions of dollars are at stake. Pam Connelly Ocean Grove

The last line of defence Dear Editor, In the April edition of the City of Greater Geelong’s Community Update there is an article about illegal dumping on page 4. On page 7, the mayor promotes plastic water bottles. When the “Mountain to Mouth” extreme arts walk makes its way through Ocean Grove in May, residents will be sculpting environmental footprints out of rubbish collected on the beach, most of which will be plastic bottles. If the mayor wants a “prosperous and sustainable future” he should create a cash for containers scheme rather than adding plastic trash to our ocean that breaks up, gets consumed by marine and birdlife and ultimately ourselves at the end of the food chain. Coastal communities are the last line of defence to stop pollution from entering the ocean. We are trying hard to eliminate single use plastic bags and bottles, while it seems that the city folk are continuing on with the post-World War II, economic-driven throwaway society oblivious to environmental consequences. John Bowman Ocean Grove

SOGPA to hold Grove meeting Dear Editor, On March 2, the Save Ocean Grove Park Again (SOGPA) action group formed after a public meeting about the Park. SOGPA’s aim was to represent community desire to prevent transfer of the park from Trust for Nature to the City of Greater Geelong. When it was announced on March 14 that the transfer talks had ceased, the group arranged a second public meeting to inform the community

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about ownership of the park and status of the performance space building. Shortly thereafter, SOGPA disbanded. At the second meeting, on March 23, there were many questions asked by attendees about the performance space. Some questions were answered by members of the Ocean Grove Park Committee, many of whom attended the meeting. However, there were many outstanding questions, most of which are presumed to be answered by the business case previously developed by the park committee for the performance space. At the meeting, the park committee was asked to respond by posting the business case to their website and addressing the list of questions, which were recorded on a whiteboard. It was agreed by all those in attendance that another meeting was needed to have these questions answered. We understand that the park committee members have now decided that they may not attend the next meeting. However, as the meeting convenors, we will honour our promise to hold a follow-up meeting at the Ocean Grove Primary School Hall at 2pm on Sunday May 4. Everybody is welcome. Stephanie Asher, Rachel Ford, Trevor Hanna, Tony Hudson SOGPA

Buses don’t meet needs Dear Editor, I am a Year 9 student attending Sacred Heart College. I, and many others, have found that there is a lack of buses that accommodate the needs of students travelling out of Geelong. For example, in the morning, I travel from Armstrong Creek to Newtown via the Torquay school bus and the majority of the time, I have to stand. After school is a different story. Students push and shove to get onto the low amount of buses supplied to us, resulting in injuries. After the endeavour to board the bus, we then struggle to find a seat, meaning some of us have to stand even though it’s very dangerous. Those who can’t even find a spot to stand have to catch other schools’ buses despite the constant reminder that we are not welcome. I believe that the current bus situation is unbearable because someone is going to be seriously

injured very soon. The bus stops that these buses pull into are also very unsafe and people have been narrowly missed and even clipped by a bus. This is a result of students shoving to get a limited seat on an already full bus. I have also heard numerous other complaints about the school bus situation. Some of these include the lack of buses to populated areas, overcrowded buses and the concern of safety for themselves, friends and family members. I have also heard teachers state that the bus stops are unsafe and have tried to make it better by patrolling these areas and looking out for inappropriate behaviour. This has helped slightly, but it doesn’t change the fact that there just aren’t enough buses to accommodate for our needs. Holly Kilmartin Armstrong Creek

Misinformation concerns Dear Editor, On March 31, I received an email from the Secretary of the Point Lonsdale Community Association (PLCA) that stated, in part, “a couple of members in recent months observed a drill rig was drilling on the edge of the Point Lonsdale Lighthouse Reserve near the Ocean Road boundary. Vehicles from both Stockland and the Moremac Property Group were observed attending the drilling”. It was further suggested that the alleged drilling was in support of Option 4 in the Discussion Paper (on future use options of the Point Lonsdale Lighthouse Reserve) out for community consultation. At first, I thought the email was an April Fool’s joke! On April 1, I responded to the PLCA Secretary advising that council had no knowledge of any drilling at the reserve and requested the PLCA Secretary provide additional information to allow council to investigate the claim, including details of the people that witnessed the drilling. To date, no information has been received from the PLCA Secretary in response to my request. Council did contact one of the Moremac Directors (the new owners of “The Point” residential development) who advised they do not own any commercial vehicles with identifying signage and were not involved in any works on or near the Point Lonsdale Lighthouse Reserve. Furthermore,

Moremac advised they have no interest in any possible future development at the reserve. At the PLCA meeting held on April 11, the PLCA Secretary indicated it was in fact he who witnessed the drilling approximately six to eight weeks ago and had photographs to support his claim. Again, he was asked to provide the additional information in support of his claims but nothing has been provided to date. Residents and ratepayers will be aware through the recently mailed Lighthouse Reserve bulletin that council is seeking the community’s views on the various options presented for future use of the Point Lonsdale and Queenscliff Lighthouse Reserves. Council is very concerned at the level of misinformation regarding the options related to the Point Lonsdale Lighthouse Reserve. Please take time to consider the Discussion Papers and the Frequently Asked Questions on the council website at queenscliffe.vic.gov.au and complete the feedback form or online survey. Lenny Jenner Borough of Queenscliffe chief executive officer

A driver and a pedestrian Dear Editor, As a driver and pedestrian, I am surprised at the number of drivers who are ignorant of, or simply flout, the law requiring a vehicle turning at any intersection (other than a roundabout) to give way to any pedestrians crossing the road the vehicle is entering. This law applies in every jurisdiction of Australia and is perhaps the least well understood of our road laws. By way of example, a few days ago my wife and I were crossing Horseshoe Bend Road, in Torquay, near the intersection with Pacific Drive when a large four-wheel drive turned from Pacific Drive and almost ran us down. When I remonstrated with the driver he retorted that “it’s not a pedestrian crossing”! If we are serious about road safety, an education and enforcement program to address this issue is long overdue. Con Differding Torquay

Not surprised Dear Editor, I am not surprised that the Abbott government continues to deal with climate change in a halfhearted way. Indeed, I understand that their shortterm gain takes precedence over responsible leadership. I am not surprised the moral high ground is taken by others. World leaders in the USA, China and Europe are finally making way against the pressures of climate change denial, vested interests and those who dream about the earlier success of the dinosaur smokestack industries. This stance is strengthened by the new IPCC report made public this month. The effects of carbon dioxide and other gases produced by fossil fuels are shown to be coming even faster. It is encouraging that so many Australians, despite the leadership vacuum, continue to “think global and act local”. On the Bellarine Peninsula, demand for renewable energy systems has been overwhelming. Home-based wind generation, solar hot water, photo voltaic panels and geothermal heat-pumps are in high demand. I am not surprised either, that smokestack service providers on the Bellarine Peninsula and elsewhere now limit the installation of solar panels, because, they say, there are too many! I wonder about the consequences for these industries when their disgraceful behaviour is more widely understood. Jim Mason Bellarine Peninsula

Bemused and amused Dear Editor, I find myself bemused and amused that some in our community would go to the trouble to use a doggie bag to pick up a warm steamer that their lovely pet has deposited in our well kept reserves on the Surf Coast, and then out of sight to the public drop it just off the path. Use a bin, people! Rob Mac Surf Coast

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Pregnancy diagnosis – are blood tests any good? BY DEAN WEBSTER IN A perfect world you would be able to accurately identify whether insemination or bull mating has been successful, simply, cheaply, quickly and with minimal handling. It would be great if you could get the results of such a test in time to vet check, resynchronise and still get the cow pregnant at the next cycle. And wouldn’t it be nice to know whether the calf was male or female and when it was due? Back in the real world, there are a range of options for pregnancy diagnosis that offer some of these advantages but not all and the challenge is to choose which one is best for your farm and your goals. Pregnancy diagnosis has a number of different functions: • Monitor reproductive success • Identify non-pregnant cows for resubmission, carry over, induction or culling • Calculate due dates to manage dying-off, transition feeding and feed budgeting. Early pregnancy diagnosis allows you to age the pregnancy which is very important information, allowing you to calculate due dates and plan feeding and herd management accordingly. There has been recent interest in a pregnancy blood test based on detection of pregnancy-associated

glycoproteins (PAGs) in blood, according to DEPI’s Sarah Chaplin. “This appears to offer greater convenience than rectal palpation as they can be carried out by farm staff without having to arrange a vet visit,” Ms Chaplin said. “The test costs between $4.60$6.00 per cow, accuracy is good and the turnaround for results is two-three days. “There are a few limitations which need to be considered if you are weighing up whether to use this test. “The PAG blood test can tell you whether or not a cow is pregnant but it can’t age the pregnancy. “This means you won’t know which cows are between four to six weeks and need to be re-checked, and you won’t be able to calculate expected calving dates unless you are combining the test with very accurate joining dates. “On balance, pregnancy diagnosis, either rectal palpation or ultrasound, by an experienced technician represents better value for money. “However, using the pregnancy blood tests may have a role if you are not interested in these additional benefits, if you only want to confirm the pregnancy status of individual cows or where you don’t have access to an experienced pregnancy tester.” For further information, contact your vet or call Sarah Chaplin on 0439 275 896.

Agriculture Minister Peter Walsh with Aaron Sanderson from Young Agribusiness Professionals and Victorian Young Farmers.

Helping agriculture’s next generation BY DEAN WEBSTER A NEW pilot program will provide a young food and fibre professional with the chance to accompany the Victorian delegation on a Super Trade Mission to South East Asia in June. Minister for Agriculture and Food Security Peter Walsh said the state government’s pilot Travel Support Program was also offering up to $5,000 to the chosen candidate for travel costs. “This program will help the next generation of food and fibre producers and agribusiness professionals to capitalise on Victoria’s growing export markets,” Mr Walsh said. “We know Victoria is well positioned to capture opportunities emerging from

Asia’s growth but there is a real need to ensure the next generation has the right skills and knowledge for Victoria to remain internationally competitive. “By accompanying the Victorian government’s delegation at the next Super Trade Mission, the chosen candidate will gain exposure to export markets while meeting role models in the industry they can learn from. “Depending on the success of the pilot program there may be opportunities in the future for more young food and fibre professionals to attend. “The Victorian Coalition government is committed to supporting the next generation of food and fibre producers. “This support includes The Grow Your Food and Fibre Career initiative which

helps young professionals expand their agriculture knowledge, both here and overseas. “I have set a target for Victoria’s food and fibre producers to double production by 2030, and supporting our next generation will help ensure the industry’s long-term, sustainable growth.” Applications for the Travel Support Program are open until May 16 to all financial members of the Victorian Young Farmers (VYF) or the Young Agribusiness Professionals (YAPs), aged 18 or over. To join VYF or YAPs, visit their respective websites or call the DEPI young farmer coordinator on 9637 9153. Eligible young professionals can also apply by going to depi.vic.gov.au/grow.

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RURAL ROUND-UP

Geelong livestock market report BY DEAN WEBSTER THIS week’s yarding of 390 cattle at Geelong saw values for young cattle firm with the top price realising $1,092 or 210 cents per kilogram for steers sold on account of R. Grinter of Wallington. Livestock agent Will Richardson said that the market was firm with cows selling to $1,041.25 and vealers slightly dearer. Frank Walker from Gheringhap was

pleased with 165 cents per kilo for his pen of five young Angus weaner heifers that averaged 236 kilograms. Frank said that after coming through a tough start to autumn and having to hand feed his cows and calves it was a good result to achieve $390 per head. Graeme McCartney from Bellbrae also achieved a great result with a pen of unjoined Murray Grey cows making up to $1,000 each and a Lim cross cow achieving $1,041.25.

Graeme was rapt with the result and said that the girls had produced some ripping calves but it was time to lighten the load coming into winter. All classes of veal firmed on last sales rates: Steer veal (grain) selling to 190 cents per kilogram Steer veal (milk) selling to 201 cents per kilogram Heifer veal (milk) selling to 210 cents per kilogram Heifer veal (grain) selling to 210 cents per kilogram Heifer veal (grass) selling to 180 cents per kilogram The yarding of 1,923 sheep and lambs saw values for sheep remain firm to $5 cheaper with two tooth and lambs firm. Best prime lambs sold to $160 for a draft of 35 lambs sold on account of Mansfield and Harvey of Fyansford. Other sheep prices: Two Tooth - $150 Cross Bred Ewes - $112 Merino Wethers - $118 Merino Ewes - $115

TOP STOCK PRICES YOUNG CATTLE (Steers) Kgs. Cents per kg. R. Grinter 520 210.0 Fortey Holdings 513 195.0 PMC Park 640 185.0 P. Kemp 520 179.0 YOUNG CATTLE (Heifers) J. & J. Daffy 490 194.0 G. McCartney 565 175.0 A. & S. Mansfield 485 175.0 COWS G. McCartney M. & B. Keary B. Robertson R. Perry L.M. Gourley A. Lozar P. & H. Bogie Boardman & Stray K. Pope

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VEALERS (Steers) S. Baines 220 D. & J. Cutler 250 R.C. Gilbert 350 Boardman & Stray 292 A. Wells 460 D. Simovic 220 J. Bamford 235 J. & J. Daffy 350 Linmor Park 255 P. & C. McGregor 370

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VEALERS (Heifers) G.R. McCartney 320 A. Vella 380 JPM Trust 300 P. & C. McGregor 320 A. McAntyre 475

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VEALERS (Heifers) J. & J. Daffy 355 Boardman & Stray 305

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On the beat WITH TORQUAY / JAN JUC NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH

AT THE area’s local Neighbourhood Watch (NHW) meeting last month, the Police Liaison officer gave us some worrying news. There was big increase of thefts from cars around Torquay outside the holiday period. This is apparently because the kind of people who look for “easy pickings” have noticed that we are still fairly careless about locking our cars. They usually look for the ones that are left unlocked and move on if faced with ones they need to break into. So, here is the Police information again.

Theft from cars – the never-ending story! There are two types of car thieves: the opportunist and the professional. What they have in common though is that they can steal a car in less than a minute. The opportunist is a person who may see your car as a means of transport, a joy ride, or to use in committing another type of crime. Often, when a car has been stolen by an opportunist and is recovered, it is returned to the owner in a damaged condition. Professional car thieves are normally well organised, work in teams and are either after specific car parts or intend to change your car’s identity, to resell it later. If your car is stolen: • Report it to police immediately. • Give police the registration number, make, model and colour of the vehicle. • Notify police of the location and time of disappearance. • Notify your insurance company immediately. • Tips to help you prevent vehicle theft • Cars get stolen all the time so you can never guarantee it will not happen to you. Here are some tips to help prevent would-be thieves.

• Never leave keys in the ignition when your vehicle is unattended. • Close all windows and lock all doors before leaving your car unattended. • Lock your car when paying for fuel. • Do not leave valuables within view, lock them in the boot or take them with you. • Do not leave registration papers, driver’s licence or other papers or cards in an unattended car this could advise a thief that the home address of the owner is unattended at the time. • Do not have your personal address on tags attached to car keys. • Do not hide spare car keys anywhere on the car.

numerous corporate and community partners, will be providing Victorians the opportunity of securing their vehicle number plates with safety screws. The principle of the “one way” screws is that once applied they require a special tool to undo or remove them. It is hoped that such positive measures will see a reduction in the number of number plate thefts. Torquay Jan Juc Neighbourhood Watch will be holding a Safe Plate Day at Bunnings in November.

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Belongings being stolen from cars is arguably one of the most under reported crimes within our community. Victims of this crime invariably: • Are not insured to cover the loss or have an excess attached to their policy which exceeds the value of the loss. • Refuse to lose their no claim bonus by claiming for their loss. Tips to help you prevent theft from your car: • Engrave or mark your accessories and valuables with the letter ‘V’ and your driver’s licence number. • When leaving your valuables in a car, do not hide them upon arrival as thieves could be monitoring the car park. Instead place handbags out of sight prior to parking. • Do not leave loose change within view. Thieves will do hundreds of dollars of damage to steal small amounts of money.

There are a number of products you can install in your car to help prevent car theft. While you can never completely eliminate car theft, taking these measures can help to deter would-be thieves: • Alarm systems • Bonnet locks • Door locks • Immobilisers • Starter ignition fuel system • Ignition shields • Parking barriers • Steering wheel locks • Transmission locks • Vehicle monitoring and tracking devices • Wheel clamps • Window etching To conduct a safety assessment of your car see the Virtual Tours page on the Neighbourhood Watch website. (Courtesy Victoria Police).

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A message from Victorian NHW CEO Gill Metz This year is shaping up to be another very busy year for NHW, with significant projects and partnerships being developed and strengthened. NHW partnered with Crime Stoppers just before Christmas, to support the Bushfire Arson Campaign. The power of partnerships and working together with the community has been very evident in this project. The number of fires this year and the link to the program has seen NHW in the media in many areas of the state increasing our profile of being relevant and active. NHW has also met with Scouts, Guides and Youth Affairs with an aim to better understand opportunities available to partner and work with youth in the crime prevention and community safety sphere. NHW is also getting increased publicity this year, with our monthly radio adverts on 3AW. These adverts are played during the third week of every month for the duration of the week. To date these have covered home, car and online safety. The adverts can also be found on the NHW website. There will be much to share and learn from each other as these projects progress and grow and I encourage you all to share your ideas and get active and proactive.

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BY TIFFANY PILCHER PREPARE to be challenged as the Torquay Theatre Troupe presents their latest high-drama production, Twelve Angry Jurors from May 15. The suspenseful, emotionally charged jury room drama is directed by Geelong Rep’s Geoff Gaskill, and has been adapted by Sherman L. Sergel from the 1954 teleplay Twelve Angry Men by Reginald Rose. In the play, a young man stands accused of fatally stabbing his father, and his fate now lies in the hands of his peers, 12 men and women from all walks of life, each with his or her own agenda, fears and personal demons. A guilty verdict carries the death penalty.

The drama is set with the 12 jurors in a room during one hot summer’s day. The case has lasted six days and each of the jurors hold the life of an (unseen) accused man in their hands, initially it seems the case is open and shut. Then doubt creeps in. The individual personalities of the jurors explode as the issues are presented and debated. As the evidence is painstakingly scrutinised, tensions mount and tempers rise. People who are on this jury bring their opinions, prejudices, concerns, and compassion into the jury room. This is true of all juries, and it is what makes Twelve Angry Jurors a confronting and

fascinating piece of theatre. By the end we are left with the lingering suspicion that though our jury may be unanimous, we, the audience, are not so sure. What is their verdict? The courtroom drama is, and remains, much-loved by writers, filmmakers and audiences. Many serious writers have turned their hands to it at one time or another, including greats such as Agatha Christie and Harper Lee. Torquay Theatre Troupe vice president Gay Bell said the show is shaping up to be one of the most suspenseful they’ve ever produced. “We’re getting down to the nitty gritty now and its coming together very well.

“We’ve had this play at the back of our minds for a while so we’re excited that it’s finally happening. “I think the audience will walk away thinking about human nature and how people act under pressure. “It’s really interesting. The prejudice in these 12 characters is present from the beginning and although it was first written in the 50s, the themes are still incredibly relevant today.” The Torquay Theatre Troupe’s Twelve Angry Jurors is showing at 16 Price Street, Torquay on May 15, 16, 17, 22, 23 and 24 at 8pm. There will also be matinee showings on May 17 and 18 at 2pm. Tickets are $20 for adults and $17 for concession card holders and can be purchased from Surf Sight Optical or by phoning Marie on 5261 9035.

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Traditional Indian cuisine now in Torquay BY TIFFANY PILCHER CHEF Shiv Kumar Mamotra has brought the best of India’s diverse range of flavours and cooking techniques to the Surf Coast with his new restaurant, Sizzling Indian Tandoori. The restaurant opened last month on Bell Street in Torquay, and serves up a huge range of delicious, and traditionally prepared meals originating predominately from Northern India. Specialising in classic dishes tikka masala, tandoori, lamb cutlets and butter chicken, Mr Mamotra brings a wealth of knowledge from his training with five-star chefs in the state’s northeast. Most of his dishes are cooked in the restaurant’s traditional clay tandoor oven, to give them, a distinct and flavoursome taste. “That’s what makes the food so special, it’s the proper way to cook and it adds so much flavour,” he said. “I’ve had such a great response from customers so far, one even said he had been looking for food like this for more than 15 years.” Mr Mamotra had been waiting for the right time to move south and open his restaurant after visiting the Great Ocean Road three years ago in search of excellent quality Indian food. “I couldn’t find it. I thought right away I want to bring great food and what I had learned from some of Victoria’s best chefs here so everyone

can have it. “Now we’re open I’m feeling great, our customers can really tell the difference with our food. “It’s pleasing to see them leaving so happy and coming back again and again.” Mr Mamotra said since moving to Torquay, he has also mastered the perfect butter chicken. “I have made it so much ! “I have never seen it be as popular as it is here, so I have been making it non-stop and have perfected the recipe. “My customers tell me it’s the best they have tasted, and that’s because I put so much passion into my cooking.” Sizzling Indian Tandoori restaurant is open seven nights a week from 5.30pm at 46 Bell Street, Torquay. Their dine-in and take-away menu offers a vast range of dishes including vegetarian options, seafood, flatbreads, children’s meals, desserts, drinks and banquets. BYO is welcome for bottled wine only and the restaurant can cater for parties and weddings. For more information and bookings, call 5261 6269 or 0421 034 273. Sizzling Indian Tandoori chef and owner Shiv Kumar Mamotra (second from right) and his team of Nimish Gupta, Paul Biggs and Tetsuya Ishikawa are pleased to invite the Surf Coast to taste the difference with their traditional Indian dishes.

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Food and wine with European flair at Noble Rot BY TIFFANY PILCHER POINT Lonsdale has a new destination for delicious food and exquisite wines with new restaurant and wine bar Noble Rot. Opened by mother and son team Trish and Jordan Berry in March, Noble Rot combines the pair’s passion for excellent produce, well-crafted wines and great service. Jordan’s broad knowledge of fine wines and Mediterranean foods comes from his experiences working at Randall’s in Geelong, Gladioli and Tulip

Trish Berry out the front of Noble Rot, and, inset, an example of the wine available inside.

as well as studying through the Europeanbased Wine and Spirit Education Trust. Trish has had a longheld dream to open a casual dining venue on the coast and after travelling through Europe, the pair decided to finally take the leap. “It has brought our passions together. We’ve been interested in operating a place like this for a long time and we both wanted to bring something interesting and different to Point Lonsdale,” Trish said. “We offer casual dining that’s accessible to everyone, using good quality products that we source locally wherever possible.” Noble Rot’s wines by the glass are chosen by Jordan and change every few days to give people a chance to test out a range of local and international wines. In keeping with the European theme, Noble Rot is offering traditional paella weekly, which has proven to be extremely popular already. For a new dining and wine experience on the Bellarine, head to Noble Rot at 51 Point Lonsdale Road, Point Lonsdale, open Sunday to Thursday from 11am to 7pm, and Friday and Saturday from 11am to 9pm.

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IF YOU’VE ever watched the movie Sideways, a drama/ comedy based around Miles and his friend Jack’s week long wine, food and golf sojourn in California’s wine country, you’ll be familiar with Mile’s hatred of a muchloved humble grape variety – Merlot. In the oft quoted scene, Mile’s lets fly about Merlot: “No, if anybody orders Merlot, I’m leaving. I am NOT drinking any $%#@ing Merlot!” In the movie, he loved Pinot Noir, and spoke reverently of its haunting glories. His statement’s on Merlot in the movie saw sales of Merlot in the US drop 40 per cent! Sales of Pinot Noir went through the roof. Which leads me to the fact that I’ve been really surprised at the level of interest in Merlot at the moment, more so than usual. Maybe it’s the season? Pinot Noir, too, seems to garner a similar feeling at this time of year; I guess with the onset of autumn, it can make you look for a medium bodied red that’s soft, and comforting. There’s an earthiness and a plushness to these varieties that evokes this change in seasons. Merlot is grown in most parts of the world like Italy, Spain, Argentina, Chile, America, New Zealand and Australia, but its spiritual home is Bordeaux. Two distinct styles seem to define the variety, an international/new world style that is picked late to gain more ripeness and plushness, as opposed to the Bordeaux style where it is harvested earlier to emphasise acidity and structure in the wine. So, without further ado, here’s three Merlot’s to get to know.

Grant Burge “Hillcot” Barossa Merlot 2012 ($23) Grant Burge wines are much celebrated and renowned for their richness and robust flavours that are in keeping with the Barossa’s style, and the vines for this wine were planted back in 1980 so they’ve definitely got maturity on their side. However, I’ll be totally honest with you and

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say that for me, this isn’t my style of Merlot. I know a great many that would love the richness of fruit at play here, with lashings of oak to boot. Big, bold, deep and ripe with definitive dark cherry and plum fruit flavours leading the charge, it’s certainly a substantial red for lovers of the style, showing more grip than softness on the finish.

Coldstream Hills Yarra Valley Merlot 2010 ($30) Merlot comes across as a temperamental variety in the valley, though all the examples I’ve seen over the years have been pretty good I must say. Dense, textured and fleshy yet still showing cool climate elegance and finesse, think briar/cherry fruits with black currant fleshy feel on the palate with a hint of vanilla and a tinge of stalky/ green notes on finish, but overall quite palate filling and flavoursome. Coldstream Hills winery was established in 1985 by James Halliday, yes the one and the same, he foresaw the potential of the Yarra Valley early on, going on to plant Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. All the wines produced are of a very high quality and the merlot is always an interesting wine, this latest vintage continuing the theme… click like.

Irvine ‘Springhill’ Barossa Merlot 2010 ($20) The “King of Merlot” James Irvine specialises in this variety and this “entry level” wine from their Springhill vineyard in Eden Valley is terrific value with tell-tale Barossa dark chocolate and cherry/berry notes on the nose with quite a concentrated, richly fruited palate showing plenty of texture and depth even if a bit one dimensional. However, I left it to watch over three nights and the palate had fleshed out with plump softness and generosity and more complexity.

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Comedians to crack up Beach Hotel BY TIFFANY PILCHER A COMEDIC triple treat is coming to The Beach Hotel, Jan Juc this weekend with top acts Des Dowling, Tom Siegert and Troy Kinne set to perform three hilarious routines. Dowling left a television reporting career in 1997 to take up comedy and after quickly gathering a strong following, he never looked back. He has worked in breakfast and talkback radio at major metropolitan stations and recently appeared on ABC TV’s comedy hit, Agony Uncles.

Kinne has established himself as one of the most exciting young talents on the circuit today. He has gigged around the country and ventured as far as New York where he performed at world famous venues like Stand Up New York and the Gotham Comedy Club. Another exciting young gun of Australian comedy, Tom Siegert has a hilarious wide-eyed style all his own. Off stage, he has created two comedy pilots for Channel 7 and works as a writer for The Footy Show on Channel 9. The trio perform together regularly and Dowling said they’ve built up chemistry

as a troublemaking triple headline act. “We perform individually but I think we complement each other because – dare I say – we’re all pretty strong acts. We’ve all been doing this for 10 or 15 years or more. “We’re looking forward to it. The show will be fun and a little bit naughty – not filthy – but definitely a little bit naughty.” Comedy Night at The Beach Hotel is on Saturday May 3 at 7.30 for an 8pm start. Tickets are $60 each and include the show and a two course dinner. Bookings are essential, to book, phone Kirsty on 5261 5111.

Comedian Des Downing is bringing the laughs to The Beach Hotel, Jan Juc this weekend with fellow funny men Tom Siegert and Troy Kinne.

Flowers’ art blooms across the bay BY TIFFANY PILCHER

Bellarine artist, Jane Flowers’ work Boats Floating – Blue was one of four of her pieces featured at the Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron Easter Art Show last month.

BELLARINE artist Jane Flowers was featured in prominent Mornington Peninsula exhibition, the Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron Easter Art Show over Easter weekend. Flowers, who is known for painting distinctive colours, patterns and textures, created four pieces for the show, focusing on yachting in Port Phillip Bay. As a keen sailor herself, she said being out on the water provides endless inspiration for her work. “The freedom of being out at sea and the

camaraderie of working as a team is a great source of inspiration for me. “I aimed to capture the spirit of man versus sea, the difference between the open ocean and the work we put in sailing across it. “I often spend time sailing around Queenscliff and Sorrento so the paintings show images of both sides of the bay.” Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron past commodore and art show committee member Jenni Maclean said the show was an overall success and having Flowers contribute this year was a drawcard for

many art lovers. “The fifth Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron Easter Art Show was an outstanding success. “Over 1,000 people visited the show and 100 art works were sold which were both 50 per cent up on the 2013 Art Show results. “Jane Flowers’ passion for yachting is vividly captured in her canvasses and of great appeal to art show visitors.” Flowers’ next solo exhibition will be held at Queenscliff’s Seaview Gallery from July 5 with opening drinks on the same day from 2pm to 4pm.

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Celtic quartet to pull on Port’s heartstrings BY TIFFANY PILCHER ONE of the greatest Celtic supergroups to come out of Ireland, The Heartstring Quartet, are touring Australia for the first time and will take the stage in Portarlington as part of the National Celtic Festival next month. The quartet is comprised of established solo artists and sisters, Maire Ni Chathasaigh and Nollaig Casey and their husbands, Chris Newman and Arty McGlynn, respectively. With an extraordinary amount of talent between them as well as their close family ties, they inevitably began collaborating in 2008. “It was a natural progression for us to work together. We’re always improvising and coming up with new things to do musically so to come together as a group was simply a formality,” Ni Chathasaigh said. “Quartets tend to be soloists with back-up musicians but we’re lucky that the four of us are able to support each other equally. It’s a true quartet. “Musically, working together allows us to create more complex arrangements and harmonies and doing that with the people who are closest to me makes me feel alive.” Each member of The Heartstring Quartet is

individually renowned in their area of speciality. As a teenager in Co Cork in the early 1970s, Ni Chathasaigh invented an entirely new style of playing harp that quickly caught on with her contemporaries and the younger generation of harpers. A multiple All-Ireland and Pan-Celtic winner, she also received Irish music’s most prestigious award, Traditional Musician of the Year in 2001. Casey has graced two of Ireland’s most groundbreaking bands, Planxty and Coolfin. She made her Carnegie Hall Debut in 2006 as a soloist, toured the world with the hit show Riverdance and performed at the 2003 Special Olympics Opening Ceremony. A soloist in over 20 feature films, she’s recorded with Enya, Van Morrison, Sinead O’Connor, Rod Stewart, and many more. Newman is a prolific composer, arranger and record producer and has played with luminaries of many musical worlds including folk, jazz and comedy, while McGlynn has been touring professionally from the age of 15 and was lead guitarist in Van Morrison’s band for many years. The National Celtic Festival will be held in Portarlington from June 6 to 9. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit nationalcelticfestival.com.

At The Heads Restaurant A fresh and exciƟng new year is unfolding at Barwon Heads’ iconic waterfront venue ‘At The Heads.’ Situated on the water’s edge at the mouth of the Barwon River, Just over an hour from Melbourne CBD, ‘At The Heads’ is a very unique place. With full panoramic views from Barwon Bluī to Port Phillip Heads and beyond, ‘At The Heads’ is an ideal natural seƫng for your special occasion, wedding, romanƟc dinner or casual day at the beach. Our modern contemporary menu will be sure to impress, from Įsh & chips, to seafood plaƩer for two or a delicious anƟpasto plaƩer. Enjoy a barista made coīee on the couch or a cold beer on the deck. reservaƟons suggested At The Heads Restaurant, JeƩy Road, Barwon Heads d͗ (03) 5254 1277 ͗ aƩheheads@ozemail.com ǁǁǁ͘ĂƩ ŚĞŚĞĂĚƐ͘ĐŽŵ͘ĂƵ

Ireland’s Chris Newman, Nollaig Casey, Arty McGlynn and Maire Ni Chathasaigh of The Heartstrings Quartet are heading to Portarlington for the National Celtic Festival.

Sea of Words – an ocean of ideas THIS year’s Sea of Words festival at Queenscliff promises to deliver an ocean of inspirational ideas. The annual event is a community celebration of words, the building blocks of civilisation, in a myriad of spoken, read, written and performance contexts. It will feature a number of visiting authors and writers, who will share their experiences, speak about their books and give insights into their craft. There will also be a host of other literary-related events including poetry sessions, reading and book chat meetings, a second hand book sale and a sevenweek course on the art of digital storytelling. Sea of Words is designed to capture the imaginations of people of all ages. Queenscliffe mayor Helene Cameron described the festival as a unique and highly worthwhile event. “It is a wonderful opportunity for us to see and hear many highly regarded authors and historians,” Cr Cameron said. “I would urge people of all ages to take part in as many of the various literary events as they can.” Appropriately, it will begin at the Queenscliff Library with “Military Memories – 100 Years

since the start of World War I”, which will feature the photographs and written recollections of exservicemen and women. Also on a military theme will be talks by local writers David Millie and Bruce Davies who will speak on their experiences during the Vietnam War. Queenscliff’s maritime heritage hasn’t been forgotten either. Historian John Thompson will deliver “Hell or Melbourne in 60 Days” which details the perils and rigours of travelling from England to Australia under sail in the mid-1800s. The presentation “Unfinished Journeys” will feature the stories of the mysterious disappearances of the Ships Madagascar and SS Waratah that vanished with trace while en route from Melbourne to the UK. The Sea of Words will be held between mid-April and mid-June with most events scheduled during May. A full program of events, venues, times and booking requirements appears on the council website queenscliffe.vic.gov.au.

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surf wor ld civi c rece ptio n eve & ros e

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Hatband to relive the folk years BY TIFFANY PILCHER TAKE a trip back in time to the glory years of folk music with the Drop of a Hat Band as they present their latest show at the Potato Shed on Tuesday. The concert, The Folk Years, will be part of the

Drop of a Hatband are set to perform the greatest and most significant folk songs from the 60s and 70s at the Potato Shed on Tuesday morning.

Potato Shed’s Morning Showtimes program and features tributes to 60s and 70s folk greats Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, The Seekers, Byrds and more. Drop of a Hatband contains some of our region’s finest talents including singer and guitarist Geoff Sinnbeck, folk diva Shirley Power, ace bassist Sandy Brady, multi-instrumentalist Matiss Schubert and MC Colin Mockett’s quirky blend of harmony, humour and history. Together, they will transport the audience back to the time of peace, love and exquisite music. Mr Mockett said he will give short introduction to each song, giving an explanation of its significance in a time of great social change. “The music evokes that time of change – the flower-power folk music era. “Songs from artists like Dylan and Baez started, and then fuelled a wave of folk songs that actually made a difference – they were instrumental in that (then) youthful surge of protest that brought an end to the Vietnam War. “They also opened many doors for the artists of today.” Drop of a Hatband will perform The Folk Years at Drysdale’s Potato Shed on Tuesday May 6 at 10.30am. There will be a free morning tea and interval refreshments from Drysdale’s Bakers Delight. Tickets are on sale now for $15 each, to book, phone the Potato Shed box office on 5251 1998.

surf wor ld civi c rece ptio kirs tin, scott & ma x n

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Score some of Jeff’s best from Boom Gallery BY TIFFANY PILCHER A RARE opportunity to own a piece of the coast’s pop culture history has presented itself, with local artist Jeff Raglus putting many of his original band and t-shirt prints up for sale at Boom Gallery this month. The Aireys Inlet artist has been doing posters for bands as far back as he can remember, in fact, it’s what launched his artistic career. Posters and t-shirt designs were the foundations for a career that would become much bigger. This exhibition specifically focuses on some of his local output from the last 20 years he has spent living on the Surf Coast. Included are graphics for cult surf label Mambo, original logos and parts of Schnorky the play, posters for gigs in Lorne, Torquay, Geelong and more. After failing art twice in high school, Raglus left early, bought an airbrush and spray painted surfboards before joining iconic graphic design company Mambo. He worked there for most of the 90s and honed his “surf folk pop” style. He has also worked as a graphic artist for Swatch watches, the Sydney Olympics, the Arena Theatre Co, Apollo Bay and Queenscliff Music Festivals and much more. Raglus is one of a unique group of contemporary artists who divide their practice equally between music and the visual arts.

A wide range of iconic t-shirt and poster prints by Jeff Raglus are on display and for sale at Boom Gallery this month.

Encompassing all that is pop, Jeff’s work constantly blurs the boundaries between fine and graphic art. Jeff Raglus – Graphics and Original Poster Work 1994-2014 is showing from today to May 24 at Boom Gallery, 11 Rutland Street, Newtown.For more information, visit boomgallery.com.au or jeffraglus.com.

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WELL I’ll be pickled! Talk about an over abundance of produce from harvesting the veggie patch. Just what was I going to do with all that zucchini, not to mention the last basketfuls of tomatoes and leeks? This last little burst of mild weather seemed to give the plants one more shot in the arm to give up every last growth spurt, and frankly I thought my preserving days had truly finished at the end of March? But I couldn’t bear not to use what I had at hand and besides I just love the sound of the word piccalilli? This word brings to mind thrifty housewives, Grandmas, countrywomen, cardigans, British ploughman’s lunches and gentle times of yesteryear? Don’t you think it quite nostalgic? The Brits love their piccalilli in much the same way as many of us Aussies pine for vegemite when we’re away from home! It is thought that the recipe derived from a recipe of 1758 of “paco-lilla” or Indian pickle – turmeric is a characteristic ingredient which creates the usually bright yellow colouring. British piccalilli is made from various vegetables, mostly cauliflower and marrow, seasoned with mustard. It is widely used as an accompaniment for sausages, bacon, eggs, toast, cheese, and tomatoes, or with cold meats such as ham.

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Another “quaint” term is “chow-chow” an American pickled relish – reportedly based on the French word chou for cabbage, or it is possible the name derives from the ingredient chayote, which is itself known as chow chow in India. We know “chayote” as chokos – the green gourd or melon-cucumber-like vegetable. Chow Chow is made from green and red tomatoes, cabbage, onions, carrots and beans. Sometimes cauliflower and peas are used and as a relish, it is served with burgers, hotdogs and fish cakes. The zucchini had grown just a little too large for me to enjoy as a vegetable and so making a pickle seemed the answer. I referred to the lovely handwritten recipe recently given to me by Helene, with the instruction to firstly slice the zucchini. The batch of relish I made was still quite “firm” after the prescribed cooking time, but with longer cooking a consistency more like “chutney” will result. Bottle when slightly cooled into sterilised jars – this is scrumptious with good strong tasty cheese or cold meats. Store in the pantry, but refrigerate jar once opened. Making piccalilli is almost a “meditative” project, with the various stages of slicing, standing, waiting, bottling – it has a rhythm and tempo that suits the autumn days, don’t you think?

PICKLED ZUCCHINI Ingredients 3kg zucchini 2 brown onions 1/4 cup salt 2 cups white wine vinegar 2 cups A1 sugar 1-2 teaspoons caraway seeds 1-2 teaspoons ground turmeric 2 teaspoons mustard seeds

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Potato Shed to host Argentinian feast ACCLAIMED performance artist Moira Finucane is making a whirlwind visit to the Bellarine this week to present a very limited run of her sensational new show, The Feast of La Gypsy Argentina. For three nights only on May 1, 2 and 3, the Potato Shed will be transformed into a wild cantina festooned in twinkling lights, coloured lanterns, velvet roses, chequered tablecloths, carafes of wine and a sizzling barbecue. Finucane’s riot of sumptuous food, fantastical stories, exotic tango, audience dancing and fabulous local produce is something to behold. The Feast of La Gypsy Argentina is one of Finucane’s most celebrated creations. It’s an outrageous Latin adventure featuring internationally renowned gypsy musician Jessica

Guille, king of salsa Paul Cordiero and Parisian dance siren Holly Durant. The outrageous, poetic and sensual tales, wild Latin dancing, sangria sipping, taste sensations, fabulous frocks, cha cha dancing (they’ll teach you!) and laughter will create an unforgettable adventure for the whole community. The Feast of La Gypsy Argentina will hit Drysdale’s Potato Shed at 8pm on Thursday May 1, Friday May 2 and Saturday May 3. The performance runs for 2 hours including a 20 minute interval. Tickets are $36 for adults, $32 for concession card holders or $28 for groups of 10 or more and Potato Shed VIPs. To book, call 5251 1998.

Moira Finucane performs in The Feast of La Gypsy Argentina.

Gallaher brings a little love to Musical Mornings BY TIFFANY PILCHER TENOR Simon Gallaher is returning to GPAC’s Musical Mornings program this year with a new show paying tribute to the great composers of the 20th Century on May 7 and 8. The show, Secret Love, will include classic love songs such as “Unchained Melody”, “Night and Day”, “Embraceable You” and “You’ll Never Walk Alone”. Audiences are invited to sit back and enjoy Gallaher’s incredible tenor voice and musical accompaniment by Kevin Hocking on piano.

Gallaher is a theatrical star, singer, musician, pianist, hit song-writer, and most recently a respected theatrical producer and entrepreneur. Born in Brisbane, Gallaher is one of Australia’s best known performers, having had his own television program in early 1980s and performed in numerous stage productions around the country. Only months after his successful concert debut in 1977, Gallaher’s career was launched nationally through a song contest on television’s The Mike Walsh Show, which won him his first recording contract. This was followed by a tour across Australia

with Hollywood legend Debbie Reynolds and a 37year career in the thick of local and international show business. Simon is on the Board of Trustees to the Queensland Performing Arts Centre, has recently been appointed Chair of Harvest Rain and is also on the board of the Queensland Theatre Company. Simon Gallaher will perform Secret Love at GPAC on May 7 and 8 at 10.30am, with free morning tea before the show. Tickets are on sale for all shows at $20 each from the GPAC box office or online at gpac.org.au.

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A favourite with locals for its creative menu and friendly service, lunches are healthy and always in high demand. This Mothers Day the Kobo team has prepared plenty to help you celebrate in style, with delicious treats. Your family will enjoy a crafted breakfast, using only the best of local produce. Select from our specially designed lunches or chill out in the afternoon with tapas, wine and music. For the ultimate indulgence, choose from a selection of decadent, house made cakes and pastries and a glass of bubbles or a signature strawberry sunrise.

To the mansion for a musical treat for Mothers Day IF YOU are looking for a different musical experience for your mother to enjoy on her special day, head out to Barwon Park Mansion in Winchelsea on Sunday May 11 at 2.30pm for Musical Treats for Mothers. The Mother’s Day concert features the 30-strong Geelong Welsh Ladies Choir, with an appearance by special guest, Geelong flautist Sian Williams. The Geelong Welsh Ladies Choir brings together women of all ages and nationalities, to enjoy singing and music and help maintain and further Welsh culture and heritage. The group has toured both New Zealand and Wales, and they will be touring New Zealand again this October.

Flautist Sian Williams, who attended Belmont High School, went on to study music at Melbourne University. She performs as a soloist and also teaches at Geelong schools and her skill and passion for the flute and music always shines through. Conductor of this special Mothers Day concert is Jeanette John and accompanist is Kristine Mellens. Tickets are $25 adult, $22.50 concession, students $18 and Under 13 free. Entry includes viewing the mansion before the concert, and scones and bubbly afterwards. Bookings are essential, contact Kristine on 5244 3280 to make one. A couple of the special treats available from Kobo’s food and drink menus.

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Spoil mum with beachfront pampering this Mother’s Day MUMS are wonderful at looking after others, but that often means they don’t get much time to look after themselves. If you are looking for a truly memorable present this Mothers Day, why not give her the gift of rest and relaxation, in beautiful surroundings. Wyndham Resort Torquay is the area’s premier beach resort, and the perfect haven for a day of indulgence with mum. She will love the blissful serenity of the onsite day spa, which boasts a range of customised treatments to rejuvenate the complexion, and massages to relieve tired muscles. Why not let mum sample the best of the spa

menu, with a 90-minute Mothers Day special that includes a full body exfoliation and wrap, followed by an Aroma-Swedish relaxation massage. Even the most discerning women will love the day spa’s range of Eminence Organic skin care products, handmade in Hungary from organically grown herbs, vegetables, fruits and flowers. The treatments are natural yet effective, ensuring complete rejuvenation of the body, mind and spirit. After a decadent session at the day spa, why not thank mum for being a wonderful cook with a leisurely lunch at the resort’s onsite restaurant, Latitude-38. This year the restaurant is once again offering its

very popular Mothers Day lunch, which includes three delectable courses for just $49 per person, plus gourmet chocolates and a rose for mum. With sweeping views over stunning Zeally Bay, and a warm, stylish ambience, the restaurant is the perfect place for the whole family to get together and enjoy this special day. Finish off with a relaxing drink at the Sand Bar, the resort’s alfresco cocktail lounge boasting an extensive menu including a wide range of imported beers. Spaces are filling quickly so book now and spoil mum this Mothers Day at Wyndham Resort Torquay.

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Due to increased demand for space we are now Well Women’s Clinics Pap Test Phone 5258 0812 only accepting not-for-profit organisations and free community events. Guidelines have been introduced SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS to ensure events advertised are not ones purely serving Buy Bellarine Produce Barn 9am-3pm at Tuckerberry Farm business purposes. Emails must be received by Thursday www.buybellarine.com.au noon the week before the event. TUESDAYS The Springdale Toy Library

4pm-5pm at the Neighbourhood Centre in High Street Enquiries 5253 1960

AIREYS INLET 15th May Bus trip to Daylesford Leaves 8.30am Seniors Citizens club rooms Contact 5263 1943

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

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

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ANGLESEA 5th, 19th & 26th May Angair Environmental Care Working Bees

3rd May Ballroom Dancing

Contact Carl on 5263 2193 or Janet 52633369

8pm-midnight at the Freshwater Creek Hall Enquiries 5264 5169

7th May Anglesea Senior Citizens Club Birthday Party

St Davids Lutheran Church

1.30pm phone 5263 1943 or put your name on the noticeboard

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

Anglesea Art House

Christian Meetings at Freshwater Creek Hall

Weekly classes for painting, printing, glass fusing etc Contact 5263 3216 or www.angleseaarthouse.com.au

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

SATURDAYS Anglesea Community Garden

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

APOLLO BAY SUNDAYS Farmers Market

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

BARWON HEADS Seachange Quilters of Barwon Heads

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

OCEAN GROVE 3rd May Ocean Grove Park Car Boot Sale 8.30am-12 noon in Presidents Avenue Phone to book a site 5255 2302

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Prostate Support Group Meets 7.30pm on the third Monday of the month Drysdale Uniting Church Call Lorraine 5251 1660

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

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

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TORQUAY Cert III in Education Support – Wednesdays and Thursdays from May 14th 9am-3pm Cert III in Education Support – Tuesdays and Fridays from May 13th 9am-3pm Personal Power for Kids – Thursdays from May 15th 4pm-5pm

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

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

2nd-4th May Sacred Edge Festival

THURSDAYS Free meetings Torquay Philosophy

Queenscliff Uniting Church is now taking sessional registrations Enquiries to Heather 5258 2854

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

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Philosophy, Mindfulness, Meditation for Beginners

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Starting May 1. 10-12 Weekly with U3A in Torquay u3asurfcoast.org.au or Inquire Jean 52627282

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

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

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

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

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

Torquay Esperanto Club

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Meet First Saturday of every month, 1-3pm Feb to Nov, The Coffee Club Torquay Central. Beginners Welcome Ph 5261 2899

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

Uniting Church Worship

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15th, 16th, 17th, 22nd, 23rd & 24th May Torquay Theatre Trouple-Twelve Angry Jurors 8pm at 16 Price Street Phone Marie on 5261 9035 or go to Surf Sight Optical 17th & 18th 2pm Matinee

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

Spring Creek Community House

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

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Portarlington Senior Citizens Centre

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For more information phone 5261 2583 or www.springcreekcommunityhouse.org.au M.A.P (Morning Activity Programme for Kids & Parents) Mondays – 9:30am-10am Little da Vinci’s 3-5 years old Tuesdays – 9:30am-10am Bells & Beats 0-5years old. 10.30am-11am 0-5years old. Wednesdays – 9:30am-10am Tiny Dancers 3-5 years old Thursdays – 9.30am-10am 0-5 year olds. Music and Movement Quirky Craft & Morning Coffee-Wednesdays 10.30-12 noon. Community Art Studio-Tues at 1.30-3.30pm. New Courses for Term 2 2014: Dutch for Beginners – Tuesdays from 29th April 8pm – 9.30pm OR Saturdays from 3rd May 12pm – 1.30pm French for Beginners – Tuesdays from 29th April 6.30pm – 8pm OR Saturdays from 3rd May 10.30am – 12pm New Tricks for 50s Chicks – Thursdays from May 8th 10.30am12pm

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

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

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

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Commissioner appointed to hear mental health complaints BY JAMES TAYLOR THE state government has touted the appointment of Victoriaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first Mental Health Complaints Commissioner as a landmark in the delivery of public mental health services. Lynne Coulson Barr was announced as the holder of the position last week, and will take office on July 1 when Victoriaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new Mental Health Act 2014 comes into effect. She said her initial priorities would be to establish practices that responded to the extensive feedback

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MOORE WEEKLY STARS Personal relations and money matters are in the firing line this week Rams, as you have a disagreement with a loved one; or experience some difficulty with a joint financial arrangement. With Mars your ruling planet still reversing through your relationship zone, it will take a touch of tact and oodles of diplomacy (not your strong suit!) to get things back on track again.

Wednesday’s stern aspects are likely to put cranky Crabs into hyper-sensitive mode. So be super selective about who you mix with, as you’re liable to misread signals and misunderstand motives. There’s some respite on Saturday which is super for working and socialising but process information carefully on Sunday. If you respond too quickly, you’re likely to over-react.

Venus and Mars face off on the weekend, which sends ripples of discontent through a major relationship. Attached Taureans – your love life looks problematic, as you and your partner seem to be heading in opposite directions. Take the time to re-connect and find some middle ground. Single Bulls – you’re looking for love but are you sending out the wrong message?

You’re very focused on professional projects at the moment but don’t put all your eggs in the one work basket. Diversify your interests, expand your contacts, experiment with creative ideas and keep your options open. Avoid making important decisions on Sunday, when your Cat confidence takes a dive and you’re inclined to negative self-talk and gloomy thinking.

Mercury moves into your sign mid-week so you’re in the mood to mix and mingle, socialise and circulate, email, post, text and tweet. Plus let others know that you also need the time to tackle individual projects. On Sunday, don’t jump to conclusions about a child, teenager or friend. If you look into the situation more deeply, then you’ll see things from a broader perspective.

Mercury moves into your career zone so strengthen the lines of communication with colleagues, clients or customers. You’re at your versatile Virgo best on Saturday when you’re in the mood to work, analyse, study, clean, tidy, solve tricky problems and multi-task to the max. On Sunday, things become confusing and disorganised as nebulous Neptune scrambles signals.

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Your ambitious goals may seem unreachable but don’t be discouraged. With plenty of planning and persistence, you can make your dreams come true. You’re keen to work hard this weekend but don’t let your perfectionist streak get out of control. Consider the wise words of birthday great Salvador Dali: “Mistakes are almost always of a sacred nature. Never try to correct them.”

This week is fabulous for taking a complicated situation and examining it under your forensic microscope. You’ll impress others with what you discover! But on Sunday the sun opposes Saturn, which increases your tendency to be critical of yourself and others. Strive to keep your Scorpio sting under control, otherwise it will be a long and draining day – for everyone!

You have an eclectic array of talents but they won’t truly blossom until you nurture them with the help of a teacher or mentor. And when will they appear? When the student is ready! Expect some communication problems on Sunday but don’t worry about living up to the expectations of others. You’ll never fit the mold of what they think you should be. Enjoy being uniquely Aquarian.

On Tuesday, the sun and Jupiter activate your adventurous gene so it’s time to experiment and explore, as you seize the day. Mercury then marches through your relationship zone, from May 8-29. Attached Archers – get talking with your spouse. Singles – look beyond the exterior package that a potential partner presents. If you can’t communicate well, then it’s not going to last.

When it comes to money, avoid making impulsive decisions that land you deeper in debt. What looks like a divine deal now could end up being a financial fiasco further down the track. Sunday is super for artists, actors, writers and musicians, as your creativity takes flight. Be inspired by fellow Fish the great Albert Einstein: “Imagination is more important than knowledge.”

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Jongewaard wins fifth giant odyssey Anglesea netballers flying CHRIS Jongewaard has continued his reign over the 100 kilometre Giant Odyssey mountain bike marathon in Forrest Victoria with another win on the weekend, his fifth title at the event. Jongewaard took a strong lead right from the start and the chasers couldn’t make up enough ground on him. He finished five minutes in front. It was a hot contest for second place with Shaun Lewis (Maverick Series leader) and Adrian Jackson jostling the whole way around the course. In the end, it was Lewis who was victorious in a photo finish. Jongewaard, from South Australia, finished in 4:27:19. Lewis from ACT and Jackson from Ivanhoe, Victoria finished in 4:32:32. “The trails are unbelievable,” Jongewaard said. “Towards the end I knew I was losing time but I just had to hold on and I’m pretty happy with the result.” Rebecca Locke won convincingly in the women’s event. She finished almost seven minutes, ahead of Jo Bennett and Naomi Williams. Locke, from Northcote Victoria, finished in a time of 5:23:51. The eighth edition of the Giant Odyssey confirmed its status as one of the most

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challenging and respected mountain bike marathons in Australia, courtesy of the spectacular single track and tough climbs that Forrest is famous for. More than 1,300 riders enjoyed perfect riding conditions with a crisp start to the day followed by perfect blue skies and mild temperatures in the afternoon. Riders came from near and far for the event with every state and territory in Australia represented, as well as competitors from the UK, the Philippines and New Zealand. Full results from the competition are available at multisportaustralia.com.au.

ANGLESEA has continued its flying start to the season and remains unbeaten after Round 4 with a comfortable victory over Queenscliff at home in BFNL A Grade. The Roos won 66-30 with Justine Weichert scoring a phenomenal 49 goals. Anglesea will look to extend their winning streak and remain ladder leaders when they face the new-look and also undefeated Geelong Amateurs in Round 5. The Ammos racked up a convincing 10-goal win over Modewarre at Queens Park, looking strong all over the court and producing some very impressive patterns of play. Their tall timber defenders caused all kinds of problems for Modda, who tried several different combinations but to no avail. Torquay shut down Ocean Grove’s winning start to the season with a convincing 49-36 win. The reigning premiers now sit just outside the top four and will be looking for a way back in when they take on Portarlington next week. Portarlington knocked Drysdale over 59-21 on home turf and sit third on the ladder. Barwon Heads made short work of Newcomb winning 47-31. See page 103 for more results.

Giant Odyssey mountain bike marathon winners Chris Jongewaard and Rebecca Locke.

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FISHING REPORT ANGLESEA Plenty of salmon have been caught off the beach in good numbers Gummy shark have been caught by those out in boats and off the beaches More shark being taken off the beaches have been reported Still trevally, salmon and pinkies being caught off the rocks Some King George whiting have been caught in close on inshore reefs. 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 Fishing has been good with lots of salmon being caught off the beach Fishing has been good with lots of salmon Those out in boats are doing quite well on whiting and trevally Rivers are producing some bream. For all your bait and tackle in Apollo Bay, contact Steve or Jen. They will be more than pleased to help you, phone 5237 6434.

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A ROSEBUD angler has had his boat seized and risks a $10,000 fine or six months’ jail for allegedly fishing while on a prohibition order for prior offences. Fisheries officers seized a vessel and fishing equipment at Sorrento after intercepting a 38-year-old man allegedly fishing off Blairgowrie while on a 12-month prohibition order earlier this month. Fisheries Victoria acting director of education and enforcement Ian Parks said the rules regarding fishing when on a prohibition order were clear. “Under section 130AA of the Fisheries Act, he is prohibited from taking or attempting to take fish from any Victorian waters, and from possessing or using recreational fishing equipment in, on or next to Victorian waters. “The alleged offender was placed on that order by magistrate Rodney Crisp on November 14 last year when he appeared in Frankston court and was

convicted of taking fish for sale and exceeding the catch limit. “Bag limits and licence restrictions are in place to protect the sustainability of Victoria’s fisheries and ensure these resources are appropriately shared among users. “The alleged offender’s actions show a blatant and unconscionable disregard both for fisheries rules and regulations and the courts. “The ramifications for such rampant behaviour are serious. By breaching his prohibition order, he has risked a $10,000.00 fine or six months’ jail.” Fishermen have also allegedly been caught red-handed with illegal setlines. A report from the community has led to a number of infringement notices for the use of commercial fishing equipment being issued to fish on northern waters this Easter period. DEPI regional fisheries manager Mike Hosking said it was another example of the 13FISH hotline working and providing the public with a means

to report illegal fishing activity. “Fisheries officers conducted surveillance following the anonymous tip-off and allegedly witnessed the retrieval and setting of setlines, classified as commercial fishing equipment. “Individual infringement notices to the value of $722 were issued relating to the possession and use of commercial fishing equipment. “The maximum penalty for using commercial fishing equipment without authority is $14,400 or six months imprisonment or both under Section 36 of the Fisheries Act 1995. “It is also highlighted in the Recreational Fishing Guide that such equipment is not to be used in Victorian waters. “This equipment is heavily regulated and enforced due to the detrimental effect it can have on a wide variety of fish and other non-target species such as tortoise, platypus and a wide variety of water birds.

“It is illegal to use commercial fishing equipment and those caught doing so will be heavily penalised.” Fisheries officers will continue to be out in force as part of Operation Radius. The enforcement and regulation of bag and size limits plus the type of equipment used, ensures the sustainable distribution and the protection of fish populations for all recreational fishers. Report those who break the fishing regulations to 13FISH (phone 13 3474), a statewide 24/7 fisheries offence reporting line.

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

BARWON HEADS Salmon are being caught off the beaches Reports of whiting, bream and trevally being caught in the river.

TORQUAY King George whiting continue on inshore reefs Salmon are being caught off the beach in good numbers Some elephant fish have also been taken off the beach and in boats Some nice bream being caught in Spring Creek. Remember Torquay Tackle and Sports. For all the best available advice in Torquay on tackle and bait, drop in and see Gareth and Jonathan. They will do their best to ensure you get the most up-to-date information available, phone 5264 8207.

QUEENSCLIFF Off St Leonards, squid, whiting and flathead continue to be caught White Lady is still producing whiting and calamari Point Lonsdale is seeing some nice salmon being caught off the jetty Clifton Springs is producing pinkies and whiting Swan Bay is seeing some garfish, whiting, and some nice flathead near the entrance. Sisters Helene and Juliette with their catch out of Painkalac Creek a little while back.

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ROUND 4 SENIORS Drysdale 5.3 12.6 17.12 23.17 (155) Portarlington 1.2 2.3 3.4 3.5 (23) GOALS: Drysdale: J. Chandler 4, B. Carmichael 4, J. Hildebrand 3, P. Davis 3, J. Inglis 2, J. Wilson 1, R. Holwell 1, D. Gage 1, T. Dewey 1, M. McGuire 1, J. Wilson 1, E. Hill 1. Portarlington: B. Williamson 1, P. Rutherford 1, J. Trezise 1. BEST: Drysdale: J. Hopgood, M. McGuire, J. Wilson, S. Bensted, J. Inglis, T. Dewey. Portarlington: D. Iudica, S. Ward, B. Williamson, M. McNeill, J. Muscat, N. Daniele. Queenscliff 5.2 7.6 10.8 12.11 (83) Anglesea 5.2 8.4 10.7 11.8 (74) GOALS: Queenscliff: D. DeGois 5, C. Mason 4, E. Grout 1, B. Ridings 1, T. Limb 1. Anglesea: B. Cunningham 3, J. Bouwman 2, B. Vermeulen 2, L. Norton 2, D. Kerr 1, D. Bell-Warren 1. BEST: Queenscliff: C. Goullet, Z. Henderson, C. Cashin, L. Orvis, D. DeGois, B. Ridings. Anglesea: D. Kerr, J. Nolan, A. Caldwell, S. Dangerfield, D. Bell-Warren, B. Vermeulen. Barwon Heads 6.9 11.19 17.24 28.34 (202) Newcomb Power 3.2 5.2 6.3 7.3 (45) GOALS: Barwon Heads: B. Backwell 8, D. Hovey 8, E. Mitchell 3, C. Martin 3, N. Hill 1, R. Wallace 1, J. Read 1, D. Holland 1, P. Swinton 1, T. Wight 1. Newcomb Power: C. Tillson 4, S. Grant 2, W. Adams 1. BEST: Barwon Heads: B. Backwell, T. Wight, X. Everett, C. Martin, D. Hovey, D. Holland. Newcomb Power: J. Turnley, S. Anderton, J. Wilkie, P. Gordyn, T. Fleming, M. Di-Giusto. Geelong Amateur 9.4 13.8 22.9 25.12 (162) Modewarre 1.0 1.5 2.7 7.9 (51) GOALS: Geelong Amateur: R. McSparron 6, R. Ferguson 5, T. Balding 5, D. Zaparenkov 4, B. Dodd 2, M. Grant 1, B. Adams 1, T. Clark 1. Modewarre: J. O’Hanlon 2, J. Finch 1, J. Harper 1, T. Anderson 1, D. McCaskill 1, J. Ollis 1. BEST: Geelong Amateur: M. Grant, B. Dodd, R. Kangars, B. Lavars, R. Ferguson, C. Kangars. Modewarre: J. Finch, J. Ollis, B. O’Hanlon, D. McCaskill, D. Lester, S. Driscoll. Ocean Grove 5.3 10.7 15.9 18.11 (119) Torquay 4.0 8.2 10.3 14.8 (92) GOALS: Ocean Grove: T. Gavin 4, M. Rooke 4, D. Freeman 3, B. Warren 3, A. Bottomley 2, D. Maloney 1, R. O’Callaghan 1. Torquay: M. Sleep-Dalton 5, I. Baker 5, P. Bennett 1, J. Carracher 1, A. Gleeson 1, J. Darke 1. BEST: Ocean Grove: B. Poulter, K. Long, A. Bottomley, R. O’Callaghan, L. Rock, A. Higgins. Torquay: A. Lister, J. Darke, P. Bennett, D. Taylor, I. Baker, M. Sleep-Dalton.

RESERVES Drysdale

5.0

11.4 14.6

18.12 (120)

Portarlington 1.3 2.6 4.8 6.8 (44) GOALS: Drysdale: S. Scott 6, J. Simons 5, S. Reyment 2, K. Taylor 2, L. Sharrock 1, J. Jenkins 1, X. Wilson 1. Portarlington: N. Merrett 2, S. Vagg 1, S. Paul 1, B. Harvey 1, N. Rutherford 1. BEST: Drysdale: K. Taylor, S. Scott, K. Carr, S. Reyment, C. Clayton, J. Jenkins. Portarlington: J. Geoghegan, A. Bradley, J. Glew, N. Merrett, D. Perrine - Du Buisson, G. Morton. Queenscliff 2.3 4.6 7.7 10.8 (68) Anglesea 0.1 1.2 4.4 7.7 (49) GOALS: Queenscliff: D. Jubb 4, G. Burgoyne 3, S. Nicholson 1, L. Naylor 1, S. Ferrier 1. Anglesea: T. Norman 3, S. Herben 2, R. Eddy 1, K. Dans 1. BEST: Queenscliff: D. Jubb, M. Toohey, D. Caddy, S. Nicholson, J. Monahan, J. Reid. Anglesea: M. Bews, S. Herben, T. Norman, S. Gray, M. Kelly. Barwon Heads 7.10 12.16 19.20 25.24 (174) Newcomb Power 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.0 (6) GOALS: Barwon Heads: W. Newton 6, J. Taylor 6, C. Swan 4, T. Ollis 2, M. Speechley 1, T. Pocock 1, R. Pascoe 1, K. Atkins 1, M. Rheese 1, N. Peter 1, S. O’Leary 1. Newcomb Power: T. Thompson 1. BEST: Barwon Heads: W. Newton, R. Pascoe, J. Taylor, W. Pelham, T. Ollis, K. Johannesen. Newcomb

Geelong Amateur 2.3 5.6 9.12 13.15 (93) Modewarre 1.3 4.4 4.5 6.7 (43) GOALS: Geelong Amateur: A. Coulter 5, C. Boulton 3, T. McArlein 2, N. Wines 2, J. Tunchon 1. Modewarre: M. Llewellyn 2, R. Peart 1, A. Leggett 1, N. Hogan 1, S. Hovey 1. BEST: Geelong Amateur: I. Crawley, W. Hicks, D. Mulgrew, S. Little, A. Coulter. Modewarre: A. Leslie, S. Hovey, J. Watson, A. Leggett, L. Nilon, D. Tennant. Torquay 3.1 7.2 13.4 17.9 (111) Ocean Grove 1.2 1.5 2.6 3.6 (24) GOALS: Torquay: J. Graham 4, P. MacDonald 3, B. Clarke 3, L. Edwards 2, J. Bienefelt 2, B. Marshall 1, H. Thompson 1, A. Giglio 1. Ocean Grove: C. Buxton 2, W. Piec 1. BEST: Torquay: J. Graham, A. Giglio, R. Ganz, S. Rau, B. Clarke, B. Marshall. Ocean Grove: J. Hinkley, L. Sinnott, A. Lowson, B. Hancock, W. Piec, C. Kavaliunas.

COLTS GRADING Anakie 2.3 6.6 6.9 12.13 (85) St Mary’s 2 2.2 3.4 5.4 6.4 (40) GOALS: Anakie: D. Paton 3, A. Edwards 2, B. Goodwin 2, L. Kent 1, J. Paterson 1, L. Cameron 1, C. Walmsley 1, J. Armstrong 1. St Mary’s 2: J. Hamon 1, K. Carnell 1, T. Vaughan 1, H. Mitchell 1, S. Plummer 1, J. Smith 1. BEST: Anakie: L. Cameron, C. Walmsley, A. Edwards, C. Mazzonetto, M. Pope, A. Spiller. St Mary’s 2: S. Plummer, J. Hoare, C. MacDonald, T. Brown, T. Vaughan, R. Brown. N&C 2 3.3 5.6 7.8 9.11 (65) Leopold 2 0.2 1.2 1.10 4.12 (36) GOALS: Newtown & Chilwell 2: M. Chrimes 3, L. Jones 2, I. Rashid 1, J. Byron 1, J. Field 1, J. Love 1. Leopold 2: J. Ricci 1, K. Jafari 1, T. Rose 1, W. Andrews 1. BEST: Newtown & Chilwell 2: M. Chrimes, D. Little, J. Love, R. Taylor, L. Jones, C. Barr. Leopold 2: J. Ricci, A. Drayton, M. Thorpe, M. Nowell, S. Blackwell, H. Howarth. Lara 5.2 10.2 13.6 13.8 (86) North Shore 2.2 4.5 4.9 8.12 (60) GOALS: Lara: J. Goette 5, J. Borchard 2, J. Dover 2, C. Driscoll 2, L. Putland 1, J. Ervacinovic 1. North Shore: C. Ackers 3, S. Harmer 1, A. McKeown 1, H. Purcell 1, J. Love 1, P. Kavenagh 1. BEST: Lara: J. Wilson, L. Daffy, J. Goette, J. Dover, T. Charleson. North Shore: S. Harmer, J. Large, M. Habib, H. Purcell, R. Skene, P. Kavenagh.

GOALS: Grovedale 1: D. McNeel 4, K. Picone 4, K. Brookes 2, B. McPhee 2, D. Harding 2, L. Ellis 2, J. Symmons 1, J. Goonan 1, J. Elford 1. Drysdale: J. Barmby 2, L. Sharrock 1, J. Alderding 1. BEST: Grovedale 1: D. McNeel, L. Ellis, K. Picone, B. Vawdrey, T. Hoffen, M. Ford. Drysdale: D. Badics, D. Mullins, E. Knight, N. Middelkoop, J. Barmby, S. Lockman. Anglesea 5.2 9.7 13.12 16.16 (112) Ocean Grove 2 3.1 3.2 3.3 5.5 (35) GOALS: Anglesea: N. Cooper 4, B. Tekin 3, V. Morrow 3, J. Lengyel 2, D. Maher 1, J. Lynch 1, O. Daffy 1, J. Quick 1. Ocean Grove 2: J. Peers 3, T. Dow 1, A. Hernan 1. BEST: Anglesea: J. Lynch, J. Quick, J. Lengyel, H. Brown, V. Morrow, J. Rice. Ocean Grove 2: B. Sanders, D. Whitley, D. McManus, H. Herman, T. Dow, J. Stirling. Barwon Heads 1.2 2.6 6.6 8.7 (55) Geelong Amateur 1.1 1.3 3.6 5.8 (38) GOALS: Barwon Heads: K. Polley 3, Z. Porter 1, B. Ryan 1, M. Beckwith 1, J. Kinsey 1, Z. Copland 1. Geelong Amateur: D. Grose 1, L. Cogan 1, J. Rossi 1, B. Malone 1, C. Friend 1. BEST: Barwon Heads: B. Michell, M. Philp, D. Davis, K. Polley, T. Jackson, T. Croft. Geelong Amateur: B. Horsham, S. Goodear, C. Friend, D. Grose, L. Cogan, T. Rudolf. Modewarre 2.7 4.11 6.13 7.17 (59) Bell Park 2 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 (6) GOALS: Modewarre: J. Caldow 4, B. Glynn 1, J. Bushby 1, R. Glynn 1. Bell Park 2: C. Elrubaki 1. BEST: Modewarre: R. Glynn, M. Overman, J. Caldow, J. Bushby, A. Collins, B. Glynn. Bell Park 2: H. Lamond, B. Moore, J. DiGiandomenico, B. Reid, G. Gallichan, M. Sheedy. Portarlington 3.2 5.4 8.6 11.10 (76) Belmont Lions 0.1 3.5 5.6 6.6 (42) GOALS: Portarlington: M. Spence 3, M. Trezise 3, L. Vagg 2, L. Vagg 1, L. Lusher 1, N. Cini 1. Belmont Lions: J. Edwards 2, J. Piper 2, H. Perry 1, J. Lyons 1. BEST: Portarlington: L. Lusher, M. Trezise, L. Vagg, B. VanVledder, S. Walton, L. Vagg. Belmont Lions: C. Evans, J. Bell, M. Boal, B. Hassett, J. Lamb.

GOALS: Torquay 1: C. Williamson 2, K. Bienefelt 1, T. Grossman 1, C. Voss 1, J. Flannery 1. Ocean Grove 1: C. Durran 1, N. Holland 1, T. Beasley 1, C. West 1. BEST: Torquay 1: R. Harrison, K. Doyle, M. Robb, T. Grossman, B. McNamara, C. Voss. Ocean Grove 1: C. Habgood, J. Evans, J. Teague, R. Baker-Hutchinson, C. Durran, B. Potter. Grovedale 2 5.4 8.9 13.16 17.17 (119) Winchelsea 1.1 3.3 6.4 8.10 (58) GOALS: Grovedale 2: D. Hunt 4, A. TurleySunderland 3, S. Creighton 3, M. Fama 2, B. Cousins 2, T. Hunt 1, L. Hall 1, M. Cousins 1. Winchelsea: L. Stokes 2, Z. Moules 2, J. Peters 2, K. Berg 2. BEST: Grovedale 2: J. Cobb, R. Cole, L. Womersley, S. Creighton, D. Hunt, M. Fama Winchelsea: J. Lubcke, D. Tenabel, J. Peters, J. Price, Z. Moules, L. Moules.

UNDER 16 GRADING

4.6

6.6

(42)

2.0

5.1

6.2

(38)

St Mary’s 1

1.0

1.3

4.4

6.7

(43)

Bell Park 1

0.0

1.1

1.2

(8)

St Joseph’s 1

5.1

7.3

8.3

10.4

(64)

Torquay Bumpstead 0.0

1.0

2.3

2.4

(16)

St Mary’s 2

2.1

4.3

5.3

(33)

Torquay Dunstan 0.0

0.1

2.3

3.3

(21)

Queenscliff

4.4

5.4

6.8

8.12

(60)

Modewarre

1.0

2.3

2.4

2.5

(17)

St Albans 1

1.4

5.7

11.7

16.8

(104)

Bannockburn

0.0

2.0

(12)

2.7 1.4

8.13 2.4

9.16 4.5

(70) (29)

St Albans Anglesea

4.0 2.2

6.5 3.4

9.6 4.9

10.7 5.10

(67) (40)

South Barwon 2 Lara 2

4.4 0.2

7.6 0.2

10.14 16.14 (110) 0.2 1.3 (9)

St Albans 2

0.0

1.2

1.3

(9)

Inverleigh Seagulls 4.5 St Mary’s 3 0.1

7.6 0.5

7.6 2.5

9.6 2.7

(60) (19)

Drysdale 3

1.1

5.2

6.7

(43)

OGCC 3

2.3

4.7

(31)

St Joseph’s 2 Bell Park 2

2.2 0.0

3.4 3.0

4.8 3.0

9.11 4.2

(65) (26)

Torquay Nairn

3.3

4.6

6.9

9.12

(66)

St Mary’s 2 Grovedale 2

1.1 2.4

3.4 6.4

4.6 8.6

9.9 9.7

(63) (61)

Bell Park 2

0.3

1.4

4.4

(28)

Drysdale 1

0.2

1.3

3.5

7.6

(48)

Torquay Jones Leopold 2

7.5 0.0

9.10 13.11 16.17 (113) 1.0 1.0 1.0 (6)

Barwon Heads 1 2.2

3.2

5.4

6.5

(41)

5.2 3.4

East Geelong

5.1

8.4

12.4

14.10

(94)

Newcomb

0.0

N&C 1

2.5

3.8

5.10

14.12

(96)

Colac

0.1

0.2

0.4

1.4

(10)

Geelong Amateur 2 3.1 Ocean Grove 2 1.1

7.7 4.6

7.8 4.7

(50) (31)

DRYSDALE 2 v. TORQUAY COLES Torquay Coles won by foreit. St Mary’s 1 Colac

7.3 1.0

Drysdale 2

3.1

5.2

5.3

6.4

(40)

North Shore

0.2

1.2

1.4

3.5

(23)

St Joseph’s 3

2.3

4.3

7.5

8.11

(59)

St Mary’s 3

0.2

0.3

(3)

South Barwon 3

2.2

3.5

5.6

8.7

(55)

15.10 (100) 5.6 (36)

South Barwon 1

1.3

4.5

6.5

7.6

(48)

16.13 (109) 5.1 (31)

OGCC 1

2.1

3.3

4.4

4.7

(31)

Geelong Amateur 1 3.2

5.3

6.6

8.9

(57)

Leopold 1

1.2

1.3

2.4

4.4

(28)

OGCC 2

1.1

2.1

3.4

4.7

(31)

N&C 2

2.1

3.4

3.5

4.7

(31)

13.7 3.1

15.9 6.2

(99) (38)

N&C 1 3.5 4.8 8.10 9.10 (64) Leopold 1 2.1 5.4 6.6 6.6 (42) GOALS: Newtown & Chilwell 1: H. Dolley 2, D. Wunungmurra 2, J. Brach 2, J. Buckley 1, J. Wunungmurra 1, J. Flaccavento 1. Leopold 1: M. Patten 2, H. Stannard 1, C. Slotegraaf 1, J. Brew 1, D. Pitcher 1. BEST: Newtown & Chilwell 1: J. Brach, J. Lines, B. Thomas, H. Dolley, L. Meyrich, T. Whitehand. Leopold 1: D. Pitcher, M. Patten, J. Penny, T. Scott, K. O’Connor, D. Sandell.

North Shore North Geelong

4.3 1.1

5.9 1.1

5.13 2.1

9.17 2.1

(71) (13)

Corio 1.3 4.8 10.8 11.11 (77) 7.8 (50) 3.4 4.5 Bannockburn 2.2 GOALS: Corio: A. Grace 3, N. Caldwell 3, U. Lovett 2, K. O’Toole 1, A. Brown 1, C. Brown 1. Bannockburn: B. Vicars 3, B. Biemans 2, B. McIntosh 1, A. Down 1. BEST: Corio: D. Shelley, L. Hayes, U. Lovett, S. Stack, A. Brown, N. Caldwell. Bannockburn: B. McIntosh, L. Mayor, N. Christensen, A. Down, J. Varcoe.

B’burn / St Alb 2 5.8

9.12 10.17 12.18

(90)

Grovedale 3

1.1

1.2

3.6

(24)

South Barwon 1 Leopold 1

1.1 2.2

1.1 3.4

2.3 3.6

5.5 4.7

(35) (31)

N&C1 Drysdale 1

7.3 0.2

10.8 16.14 22.20 (152) 0.3 0.3 0.4 (4)

Bell Park 1 1.3 2.5 4.5 9.6 (60) St Albans 1.2 2.7 7.10 7.13 (55) GOALS: Bell Park 1: R. Soldic 2, J. Love 2, T. Whittington 1, A. Heard 1, A. Costello 1, T. LindleyMullins 1, S. Weber 1. St Albans: Z. Smith 4, L. Bruce 1, J. Hancock 1, W. Armstrong 1. BEST: Bell Park 1: N. Swain, L. Platt, R. Soldic, J. Love, R. Popovski. St Albans: A. Krajnc, Z. Smith, D. McFarlane, B. Smith, T. Caudullo, W. Armstrong.

South Barwon 2 3.5 7.12 12.13 18.17 (125) St Joseph’s 2 2.1 2.1 3.3 3.3 (21) GOALS: South Barwon 2: A. Brough 4, J. McNamara 3, J. Gilmore 2, J. Arnold 2, H. Murrell 2, A. Antony 2, M. Hoare 1, J. Keegan 1, J. Conway 1. St Joseph’s 2: M. Hungerford 2, C. Keenan 1. BEST: South Barwon 2: H. Paulus, H. Murrell, A. Brough, J. Arnold, M. Kent, J. Mayes. St Joseph’s 2: L. Dillon, B. Dixon, J. Flanders, C. Keenan, E. Harvey, H. Kerr.

9.11 5.0

St Mary’s 1 4.5 8.12 13.13 17.17 (119) Colac 0.0 0.1 1.2 1.4 (10) GOALS: St Mary’s 1: N. Connors 3, T. Hobbs 3, J. Lang 2, S. Dempster 2, D. Brice 1, T. Lancaster 1, T. Lang 1, G. Hardiman 1, J. Hayes 1, J. Koroneos 1, T. O’Brien 1. Colac: A. Walters 1. BEST: St Mary’s 1: J. Lang, G. Hardiman, J. Travaglini, M. Helmore, J. Tierney, B. Webb. Colac: L. Inglis, J. Sutherland, T. O’Dwyer, A. Walters, L. Nowell, M. Facey.

South Barwon 1 1.2 7.2 12.6 20.9 (129) St Joseph’s 1 1.1 2.3 3.3 3.3 (21) GOALS: South Barwon 1: E. Baker 9, B. Ritchie 4, B. Verfurth 2, M. McLachlan 2, W. Sexton 1, J. Hogan 1, C. Buller 1. St Joseph’s 1: J. Kirwood 2, N. Balic 1. BEST: South Barwon 1: E. Baker, B. Verfurth, J. Syddall, W. Sexton, C. Babare, B. Mayes St Joseph’s 1: N. Toohey, P. Kelleher, J. Edwards, N. Balic, L. Littore, J. Lamont.

Grovedale 1 Drysdale

Torquay 1 Ocean Grove 1

Geelong Amateur 1 4.3 Winchelsea 0.0

8.7 2.1

12.10 17.12 (114) 3.2 4.3 (27)

Barwon Heads 1 1.0 GWSP 0.6

3.2 2.7

4.3 3.8

4.9 4.8

(33) (32)

UNDER 14 GRADING North Geelong Anglesea

3.0 0.1

6.2 0.1

6.9 0.1

8.9 1.2

(57) (8)

Corio Belmont Lions

3.3 3.1

3.7 5.3

5.11 6.3

7.12 8.3

(54) (51)

Lara 2 Grovedale 2

4.0 1.1

7.3 1.1

9.6 3.4

13.10 4.4

(88) (28)

GWSP 2 Winchelsea

4.2 0.1

8.4 1.1

10.6 3.2

11.6 3.2

(72) (20)

Leopold 2 South Barwon 2

0.5 1.1

2.7 2.1

4.8 2.2

6.8 5.3

(44) (33)

Grovedale 1

0.1

0.3

5.8

6.8

(44)

Torquay Pyers

2.1

5.6

10.8

11.12

(78)

GWSP 3

0.2

1.4

3.4

(22)

BFL LADDERS SENIORS Team

WL D F

GEELONG AMATEUR OCEAN GROVE DRYSDALE ANGLESEA TORQUAY BARWON HEADS PORTARLINGTON QUEENSCLIFF MODEWARRE NEWCOMB POWER

4 4 3 2 2 2 1 1 1 0

241 276 238 272 321 334 471 403 480 788

231.95 16 207.25 16 179.83 12 149.26 8 146.42 8 133.53 8 65.39 4 59.80 4 52.71 4 17.89 0

Team TORQUAY DRYSDALE ANGLESEA GEELONG AMATEUR BARWON HEADS OCEAN GROVE PORTARLINGTON QUEENSCLIFF MODEWARRE NEWCOMB POWER

0 0 1 2 2 2 3 3 3 4

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

559 572 428 406 470 446 308 241 253 141

RESERVES

Pts

4 4 3 3 2 2 1 1 0 0

147 195 129 172 231 253 377 280 394 731

249.66 213.85 355.04 198.26 157.58 103.16 88.59 60.36 44.67 3.01

16 16 12 12 8 8 4 4 0 0

0 0 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

367 417 458 341 364 261 334 169 176 22

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BFL ROUND 5 ACTION

OCEAN GROVE GRUBBERS v MODEWARRE Saturday 3rd May from 2.10pm

AT OCEAN GROVE MEMORIAL OVAL, OCEAN GROVE

Pts

WL D F

OCEAN GROVE

FOOTBALL & NETBALL CLUB

(0)

12.3 13.8 1.1 3.4

9.4 3.1

(42) (32)

3.4

0.0

1.5 0.2

5.3 1.0

6.6 4.8

3.2

Lara 1

Anakie Portarlington

Modewarre Queenscliff

4.4 4.7

Geelong West

(70) (68)

10.7 15.10 19.14 (128) 1.1 2.2 6.2 (38)

1.3 3.5

(35)

10.10 10.8

6.6 0.0

1.1 2.2

5.5

4.4 0.1

St Joseph’s 1 Grovedale 1

19.16 (130) 4.2 (26)

4.4

4.4 0.1

8.9 1.0

15.9 4.2

4.4

4.4 0.1

Bell Park 1 3.3 Torquay Papworth 0.0

9.6 3.1

1.3

Lara 1 Ocean Grove 1

North Geelong 3.4 12.7 16.9 21.11 (137) East Geelong 1.2 1.2 4.2 4.2 (26) GOALS: North Geelong: T. Smith 13, C. Farrell 2, B. Gregg 2, A. Gurlu 1, M. Neilson 1, S. Gilmore 1, M. Govus 1. East Geelong: S. Alford 3, J. West 1. BEST: North Geelong: C. Farrell, C. Ellmer, B. Brockenshire, A. Heaver, T. Smith, L. O’Connor. East Geelong: C. Stanley, J. Timanowicz, J. Vandenberg, D. Cox, J. Mewett, J. Peters.

4.3 2.0

GWSP 1

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ANGLESEA GOLF CLUB EXTRA days of golf at Easter followed by an extra day with Anzac Day – there might have been some that managed to play five days over the past week and good weather for all of them.

WITH MARGOT SMITH

and their guests Barb Black and Agnes Accheni with 88 points. NTPs to members and guests: members were Barb Croaker, Valda Connelly, Maralyn Cross and your scribe, and guests were Deb Hocking, Lyn Merrick, Ainsley McCallum and Barb Gordon.

TORQUAY GOLF CLUB

Easter Monday was a Stableford event and it was a small field. Vida Brenner was the best of the ladies scoring 33 points and Marion Atherden runner up with 32 points. In the men’s field, Ray Quinlan tore up the course with a very tidy 44 points winning B Grade. Other winners were Miller Gelic with 40 points in A grade and David Taylor with 38 points in C Grade. The NTP winners were Sheamus Sushames, James Lavender, Miller Gelic and Gary Cartwright. The men were back out again with par on Wednesday. Winners were, John Edmanson in A Grade with 7 up, Barry Walker in B Grade with 5 up on a count back from Uwe Morzinek, Graeme Compton in C Grade with 4 up, and Alex Sutherland in the seniors with 3 up. NTP winners were Lloyd Fletcher, John Edmanson, Rob Steven and Scott Downey, and Andrew Daffy scored an eagle on the 8th. The ladies had a team Irish 4BBB with their guests on Thursday. It seems a few teams tried to boost their scores by including more results than needed, but fortunately we have some very good checkers in the office. The winners were Ann Stokes and her mother, Sue Hickman, Sue French and her guest Barb Gordon with a handy 91 points. Runnersup were members Vida Brenner and Liz McConchie

WEEKEND RESULTS Anzac Day was par and the winners were Deg Hume in the ladies with 1 up, John McCusker in A Grade with 2 up, Stuart Leigh in B Grade with 2 up and Bernie Stokes in C Grade with 3 up. NTP winners were Darren Eskrigge, Sue Bowler, Ann Stokes and your scribe. Saturday was par again and the winners were, Nancye Warhurst in the ladies with square, Colin Foster in A Grade with 5 up, Geordie Thoms in B grade with 8 up and James Pearson in C Grade with 5 up. NTP winners were Anthony Ivelja, Jamie Reale, Judy Talbot and Jason Bourk. The last of the five days of golf was Stableford. Anne Mangan won for the ladies with 35 points and the men’s winners in grade order were Barry Coleman with 36 points, Ross McKenzie with 41 points and Ian Nancarrow with 38 points. NTP winners were Jackie Pearce, Ken McLennan, Geoff Gill and Vida Brenner. Next time you’re teeing off on the 17th, watch out for the bridge. An errant shot on Thursday bounced off the bridge and ended up back on the 16th green. Luckily the player took a drop – so she didn’t have to worry about her divot!

AS BELLS Beach concluded the surf carnival this week, Torquay Golf Club continued to host many visitors and members on our great course. It has been a huge Easter holiday season for the golf club and resort, and we congratulate our ground staff as it is not easy to maintain the course with full fields every day. Visitors and members alike are still impressed by the condition in which it is maintained. Once again Monday’s field was strong, and with 43 points Dave McPhail won A Grade. Greg Bradley shot 47 points to take out B Grade. Clare Fitzpatrick with 38 points won the ladies. NTP: Andrew Carr, Stephen Curtain and Lyn Brady. Harry Knevitt won the jackpot. On Tuesday, the ladies played 4BBB par. The winning team of Kerry Castleman and Angela Worthy took out first place for Division 1 with +8 and for Division 2 Mary Sweet and Lyn Wilson with +7. NTP Wendy Johnson, Ros Lewis and Inge Oliver. Libby Fuller hit the jackpot. Congratulations to Ladies’ President, Sue Hehir, who shot a hole in one on the 12th: her first. On Wednesday, Darren Looker had 42 points to take out A Grade. Norm Johnson with 42 points won B Grade. Peter Lester also shot 42 points to win C Grade but the score of the day went to D Grade winner Andrew Thompson with a superb 46 points. Alec Hand was the Resort winner with 45 points. NTP: Bill Young, Bill Fitzpatrick, Rob Young and Doug McGregor. Eric Black hit the jackpot.

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MIDWEEK RESULTS

THE SANDS TORQUAY

FROM THE MEMBERS’ ROOM

FRIDAY: ANZAC DAY MEDLEY

Thirty players competed on a beautiful Easter Monday to see the finish of the school holidays. Gavin Sheehan and Chris Burke reigned supreme with a great nett 62.75 over Steve Menegazzo and Luke Rayner on 63.5.

Perfect conditions were presented for Anzac Day with the sun shining and hardly any wind present. Thirty-seven players enjoyed the sun in a Par Medley that saw Gavin Sheehan continue his terrific week of golf with the winning score of +3. Paul Barrett also beat his handicap with +1 to take second place.

ONE of the many great functions held annually at the Portarlington Golf Club is the Annual Mother’s Day lunch. May 11 is the date, and for $36 you will be served up a scrumptious three-course meal with free champagne or soft drink for mum. Family tables are popular and small groups also catered for, so make your booking soon.

SATURDAY: LADIES’ STABLEFORD

APRIL 22: MEN’S STROKE

The competition was played in windy but warm conditions over nine holes with Elita Klunder coming out on top with 22 points and Tony Sitch in second place with a solid 20 points.

WEDNESDAY: MEN’S PAR More fine weather after early rain meant that the men’s competition was a closely-run affair with Alex McMahon triumphant in a count back with Tim Freer on +5. Alex McMahon also claimed the pro comp with Stan Humphreys in 2nd place on +3. Course conditions were praised.

THURSDAY: LADIES’ STABLEFORD Thursday began with wind and rain and what looked to be difficult conditions for the ladies. Many battled to score well but Dot Tattersall came through with a terrific 38 points to take the main prize. Libby Fuller also played a solid round of golf with 36 points in second place; a great effort on a challenging day. 2 Sands Boulevarde, Torquay Clubhouse: 5264 3333 Pro Shop: 5264 3307

Congratulations to Richard Pekin hitting a hole in one on the 3rd. On Anzac Day, after the dawn services, Torquay Golf Club hosts its annual Legacy Day event: an afternoon tradition for returned servicemen and women as well as members and visitors from around the district. Sam Coleman won the Returned Servicemen with 46 points while Leighton Bullock (The Sands) took out the men’s with 43 points. The ladies went to Monique Wylie with 40 points. NTP: Hamish Anderson, Mark Harrison, Gerry Briody, Craig Middlemiss, Alexander Smith, Sandy Harrison, Cheryl Brunt, Mandy Buckley, Angela Widdison and Marg Joyner. Thank you to John Burton once again for organising another successful day. On Saturday, Rod Brown made a great return to golf with +6 to win A Grade. B Grade went to Gary Taylor with +5. Ron Eyles took out C Grade with +4 and Greg Miller, also after a long absence, scored well to win D Grade with +6. Don Jennings won the Resort with +6 and for the ladies Claire Dowley scored +3 to win. NTP: Ross Duff, Ken Scott, John Monro, Greg Miller, Gerry Phillips, Cheryl Brunt and Sue Booth. Paul MacColl won the jackpot with a very close shot. On Sunday, Darrel Brewin won the mixed competition with 38 points. NTP Annette Joyce and Andy Moore. Gary Harbison (Anglesea GC) hit the jackpot. Club Championships start on May 3 for the men and May 6 for the ladies. Email: golf_torquay@racv.com.au Web: www.torquaygolfclub.com.au

PORTARLINGTON GOLF CLUB

MONDAY: 2 PERSON AMBROSE

TUESDAY: STABLEFORD MEDLEY

FROM THE GOLF SHOP

The drizzly conditions scared a few of us away this week, but there were still 94 brave (or silly?) players putting their abilities on the line. John Cranston and Jack Martin came in with wet smiles after recording nett 66s, rightfully thinking they would have a show for the TOD. Not to be! Kevin Dolby’s nett 62 was a freakish result, edging out Jack to win D Grade, while David Bond’s 68 placed him 2nd behind John in B Grade. Sean Rodwell played very well to win A Grade with 68 by 3 shots from Matt Salter, and Gordon Atkins won C Grade with a 67 from Ian Thomson whose NTP on the 2nd helped him to a 70. Other NTPs went to Peter Bauer and Greg Sly.

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Webber’s 37. Helen Davey was also delighted to pick up the B Grade award with her 38 from Chris Trezise on 34, whilst C Grade went to Judy Patton whose 35 points put her one shot ahead of Sue Handley. Helen Boyle and Emma Zahl won the NTPs, while Sonia Dahl and Helen Davey took the ProPins.

APRIL 26: MEN’S AND LADIES’ STABLEFORD

A fine day with slight winds saw the competition with a good solid field of 39 players. The winner was Damian Fiolet on +2 from Craig Schuback from Enybury Golf Club with a great score of +1.

Sixty-eight ladies took part in the annual Audrey Wood Day, with wonderful prizes on offer in memory of this special lady. Sue Hazell had a lovely day, her 39 points giving her the A Grade prize from Judith

A big field of 175 men took to the course, and No. 1 for the day with 42 points was Keith Giles, which also won him C Grade on a count back from Peter Tippett. Great to see one of our up-and-coming youngsters, Spencer O’Connor, winning the A Grade voucher with 40 points from John Bennett on 39. B Grade went to another 42 pointer in Stuart Anderson over Simon Hill’s 39, while John Crossett got the D Grade award with 40 from David Wallis on 39. David Hyslop’s eagle on the 8th netted him the ProPin and the nest, and Terry Powell, Jim Wilson and Ritchie Howells won the pinshots. Marg Mascoll came to the fore in the Ladies with her 40 points to win Trophy of the Day and B Grade from Geraldine Collison on 36, while Yvonne Casey won A Grade on 39 points from Sue Hazell on 37, and also winning the pinshot on the 17th. Sandy Issell got the other NTP on the 5th, while Angela Kiely won the ProPin.

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Marianne Bridgart led the way in blustery conditions with 36 points to take the major prize followed by Marg Hales with a solid 35 points.

SATURDAY: MEN’S STABLEFORD Two grades competed in challenging winds. A Grade was claimed by Tony Spence who posted an early great round of 40 points followed closely by Michael Yates who fired an impressive 38 points of a handicap of 3. B Grade saw Chris Bell play to his handicap and win with 36 points closely contended by Simon Stahan in 2nd with 35. Tony Spence also claimed the Pro Comp with Marianne Bridgart snatching second with 36 points. Well played to all in a strong breeze.

SUNDAY: PAR MEDLEY

APRIL 23: LADIES’ STABLEFORD

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NETBALL SCORES ROUND 4 – A GRADE Drysdale 21 V Portarlington 59 GOALS, Drysdale: M Leahy 16, T Paterson 3, M Deeath 2. Portarlington: C Bull 41, J Barns 18. BEST, Drysdale: M Leahy, G Macleod, R Blair. Portarlington: J Barns, T Duplessis, L Dyer. Anglesea 66 V Queenscliff 30 GOALS, Anglesea: J Weichert 49, B Caldwell 13, R Trennery 4. Queenscliff: M Clifton 17, L Dick 11, E Saunders 2. BEST, Anglesea: L Munro, T Rice, R Trennery. Queenscliff: L Dick, M Clifton, R Hand. Barwon Heads 47 V Newcomb 31 GOALS, Barwon Heads: S Rowbottom 30, S Howard 17. Newcomb: S Vernon 21, T CooperGorham 10. BEST, Barwon Heads: M Lord, I Allan, S Rowbottom. Newcomb: S Vernon, K Degoldi, J Thorburn. Modewarre 35 V Geelong Amateur 45 GOALS, Modewarre: S Fisher 20, R Thompson 12, J Riddle 3. Geelong Amateur: J Gardner 24, M Holmes 21. BEST, Modewarre: J Riddle, S Fisher, T McCormack. Geelong Amateur: M Holmes, J Gardner, C Post. Torquay 49 V Ocean Grove 36 GOALS, Torquay: A Vogels 31, J Warnes 10, A Young 8. Ocean Grove: A Lee 29, L Bell 4, T Birch 3. BEST: Torquay: G Brown, K Carracher, C Cuolahan. Ocean Grove: C Parker, L Ollis, C Praud.

B GRADE

Drysdale 27 V Portarlington 37 GOALS, Drysdale: S Gravener 15, B O’Dowd 7, B Connally 5. Portarlington: C McDowell 19, M Pickering 14, B Harvey 4. BEST, Drysdale: I Searle, K Mannix, G Percy. Portarlington: M Snell, B Harvey, C McDowell. Anglesea 45 V Queenscliff 48

GOALS, Anglesea: H Van Gemst 22, S Benney 14, M Galpin 9. Queenscliff: R McDonald 25, L Dreher 23. BEST, Anglesea: S Benney, I Stephens, C Callagher. Queenscliff: L Dreher, M Main, S Jenson. Barwon Heads 61 v Newcomb 11 GOALS, Barwon Heads: M Adams 58, T Mckibbin 2, S Wallace 1. Newcomb: L Williams 8, C Ritchie 3. BEST, Barwon Heads: S Chapman, N Gray, M Adams. Newcomb: C James, L Wallmeyer, K Mcrandall. Modewarre 47 v Geelong Amateur 50 GOALS, Modewarre: AJ Logan 28, C Rogers 12, E Noble 7. Geelong Amateur: J Brkic 34, C Giuffrida 16. BEST, Modewarre: EK Murnane, D Barr, C Sutcliffe. Geelong Amateur: J Brkic, C Giuffrida, E Flynn. Torquay 51 V Ocean Grove 19 GOALS, Torquay: E Moerenhout 24, S Mcdonald 14, P Lewis 13. Ocean Grove: T Birch 13, M Goodger 3, E Whorlow 3. BEST, Torquay: S Masek, C Mcbain, S Mcdonald. Ocean Grove: L Hood, G Scott, V Rischitelli.

C GRADE

Drysdale 20 V Portarlington 11 GOALS, Drysdale: K Daley 14, J Connally 5, T Mcguire 1. Portarlington: L Ray 9, S Maul 1, D O’Connor 1. BEST, Drysdale: K Daley, M Richardson, T Mcguire. Portarlington: P O’Connor, M Wilkinson. Anglesea 35 V Queenscliff 28 GOALS, Anglesea: S Williamson 22, S Moore 13. Queenscliff: B Heard 22, C Downs 6. BEST, Anglesea: R Dangerfield, S Moore, S Williamson. Queenscliff: M Dick, B Heard, M Canaway. Barwon Heads 23 V Newcomb 20 GOALS, Barwon Heads: L Frew 11, T Mckibbin 9, B Roberts 3. Newcomb: N/A. BEST, Barwon Heads: Z Smith, B Roberts. Newcomb: N/A.

Moewarre 24 V Geelong Amateur 21 GOALS, Modewarre: A Dean 12, S Otto 8, T Williams 4. Geelong Amateur: R Pullen 11, S Mallett 7, L McAuley 3. BEST, Modewarre: M Bannerman, B Butler, G Dunn. Geelong Amateur: C Fagan, L Rau, L Harwood. Torquay 37 V Ocean Grove 18 GOALS, Torquay: N Petran 22, A Kneebone 14, C Altimari 1. Ocean Grove: E Bolton 8, K Carroll 8, M Babb 2. BEST, Torquay: S Cameron, N Petran, R Baulch. Ocean Grove: B Gavin, A Binns, K Carroll. D Grade Drysdale 22 V Portarlington 21 GOALS, Drysdale: C Rabich 18, J Preece 2, J Garner 2. Portarlington: E Dungey 8, E Bylsma 7, D Baker 4 C Mckenzie 2. BEST, Drysdale: T Oliver, C Rabich, L Bergman. Portarlington: A Elliott, M Stephens, E Dungey.

Burns 7, M Mclaren 2. Ocean Grove: K Mason 10, R Mayor 2, A Walker 1. BEST, Torquay: N/A. Ocean Grove: K Sing, A O’Keefe.

UNDER 17 SECTION 1 Drysdale 35 V Portarlington 15 Anglesea 41 V Queenscliff 16 Barwon Heads 65 V Newcomb 2 Modewarre 20 V Geelong Amateur 25 Torquay 15 V Ocean Grove 27

UNDER 17 SECTION 2 Drysdale 16 V Portarlington 12 Anglesea 19 V Queenscliff 23 Torquay 14 V Ocean Grove 18

UNDER 15 SECTION 1 Drysdale 35 V Portarlington 11 Anglesea 21 V Queenscliff 33 Barwon Heads 28 V Newcomb 16 Modewarre 25 V Geelong Amateur 9 Torquay 15 V Ocean Grove 29

Barwon Heads 55 V Newcomb 7 GOALS, Barwon Heads: K Babb 28, L Snookes 27. Newcomb: B Masterton 2, R Hotchin 2, C Marshall 1, S Ritchie 1, G Booley 1. BEST, Barwon Heads: K Babb, K Lumb, M Bassett. Newcomb: S Ritchie, R Hotchin, N Piatkowski.

Drysdale 10 V Portarlington 19 Anglesea 10 V Queenscliff 38 Modewarre 19 V Geelong Amateur 12 Torquay 14 V Ocean Grove 19

Torquay 17 V Ocean Grove 13 GOALS, Torquay: C Gangell 8, R

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UNDER 19 Drysdale 16 V Portarlington 3 Anglesea 29 V Queenscliff 20 Barwon Heads 22 V Newcomb 13 Modewarre 6 V Geelong Amateur 43 Torquay 18 V Ocean Grove 19

Anglesea 24 V Queenscliff 24 GOALS, Anglesea: A Van Berkel 13, M Dangerfield 11. Queenscliff: A Coltish 15, E Holahan 9. BEST, Anglesea: S Pashley, M Dangerfield, A Van Berkel. Queenscliff: L Jensen, M Higgins, R Higgins.

Modewarre 11 V Geelong Amateur 23 GOALS, Modewarre: A Davey 6, J Anderson 4, G Cameron 1. Geelong Amateur: J Bish 15, A Kennedy 8. BEST, Modewarre: S Barry, J Carpenter, A Davey. Geelong Amateur: S Herbert, S Bell, J Bish.

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UNDER 15 SECTION 2

UNDER 13 SECTION 1 Drysdale 1 V Portarlington 37 Anglesea 30 V Queenscliff 12 arwon Heads 51 v Newcomb 2 Modewarre 10 V Geelong Amateur 29 Torquay 16 V Ocean Grove 16

UNDER 13 SECTION 2 Drysdale 10 V Portarlington 11 Anglesea 11 V Queenscliff 22 Barwon Heads 36 V Newcomb 0 Torquay 10 v Ocean Grove 25

WITH ANGLESEA BOWLING CLUB THE Anglesea Bowling Club social night held on April 11 was well attended and enjoyed by all. Members and guests were entertained with Bob Berrill’s original poem – a very amusing ditty about the misfortunes of your opponent using a “bionic arm”! A couple of “old boys” also celebrated their birthday. Many thanks to Estie Wines and her catering team for a superb two course meal. The Anglesea Lions Club sponsored a day of fun social bowls on April 12. More than 40 players participated, including guests from the Lions Club. Winners of the mixed triples were Heather Campbell, John Morrison (Lions Club) and Dorothy Millard. A special thank you to the Lionesses who catered for the occasion. Hopefully this will become an annual event. On Easter Monday, the club held the traditional Anniversary Mixed Triples event and celebrated its 54th birthday. Winners were Everett Greeves, Mary Porter and Clyde Boseley. Runners-up were Graeme Dace (visitor), Gerard Morrison and Karen Bird. Nearest the Spider winners were Rosemary Dace (visitor) and Bob Evans. Thank you to Betty Butterworth and family for again sponsoring this special day.

Winter bowls program The Anglesea Bowling Club are keen for their two synthetic greens to be fully used during the off season/winter period. Visitors most welcome to join us as follows: Monday Tuesday

Men/Mixed Ladies/Mixed

Saturday

Mixed

Contact the club either in person or by phoning 5263 1229 to register your name. Dress code is neat casual.

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x On oﬀer is a comprehensive VCE and VCAL program comprising more than 20 separate subjects all taught on site, allowing every student to pursue their selected ter ary and voca onal pathway;

x The College works ac vely to cater for each individual student’s crea ve interests;

x Classes and programs at Surf Coast Secondary College are speciﬁcally designed to combine theore cal study with real world applica on, thus giving its students the best possible chance of success upon comple on of their secondary studies.

If you are unable to a end on the evening please contact the College on 03 5261 6633 to make an appointment with a member of our enrolment team.

To ﬁnd out more about Surf Coast Secondary College please call 03 5261 6633 surf.coast.sc@edumail.vic.gov.au | 75 White Street, Torquay VIC 3228