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Ocean Grove Netball Reserve to be developed into housing

OUT OF COURT BY TIFFANY PILCHER

A LOCAL action group has failed in its bid to halt the residential rezoning of the Ocean Grove Netball Reserve. The reserve, at Draper and Asbury streets, was zoned as public park and recreational land and the City of Greater Geelong voted unanimously to adopt amendment C299, rezoning it to general residential 2 zone at a council meeting on Tuesday night. They also suggested the site now be used for supported housing for adults with a disability. The reserve has two netball courts and

a small clubhouse and covers four blocks of land. It was home to the Ocean Grove Netball Club, prior to new courts being built at the Shell Road sporting precinct early last year. The rezoning was met with opposition from the Friends of the Old Netball Courts Reserve group, who presented a petition with 213 signatures to the council at a meeting last month, and added another 73 signatures at the meeting on Tuesday. The petition asked the council to delay the rezoning until it adopted a new Greater Geelong Open Space Strategy (GGOSS), in the hope that new laws meant the property must remain open space for

passive recreation. Member Evan Hardie said he was disappointed in the outcome. “I’m pretty devastated, most councillors couldn’t fully understand the consequences of their decision. “There are still steps to be taken and there is obviously a reason why they’re creating a whole new open space strategy. If it’s so great why are they redoing it? “They’re selling off land willy-nilly whether or not people are against it.” During the consultation stage, the amendment received 19 submissions, of which 15 objected to the proposal on the grounds that the land should be retained as open space. The council referred the

submissions to an independent panel at which five residents (four objecting, one supporting) made presentations. Beangala Ward councillor Jan Farrell, who moved the motion, said the independent panel’s report supported the rezoning of the land, finding it to be consistent with council’s recreational strategies for Ocean Grove and the Bellarine Peninsula. The report found there was “very adequate” remaining open space to serve surrounding residents, including the 2.4-hectare Memorial Park, containing a sports oval and parkland, opposite the reserve, and the Arthur Powell Reserve,

containing tennis courts and parkland, 100 metres east of the reserve. Cr Farrell said the sports oval at Memorial Park was being used by the Ocean Grove Football Club while their new grounds were being built at Shell Road, after which fencing at the oval would be removed, allowing for public access. She said the council would consider options regarding the sale or retention of the rezoned land at a subsequent meeting, and the amendment would now be sent to the Planning Minister for approval. See “Ocean Grove community land on chopping block”, Letters, page 25.

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

Wildlife on the coast At this time of year we get to see humpback whales that are leaving the summer conditions of the Antarctic to head to Queensland waters to breed. We also see the migration of the Southern Right Whales heading to Warrnambool for the birthing of their calves. This week, three white-faced herons have been observed residing in Norfolk Pine in the Barwon Heads Caravan Park, possibly the same birds that nested in the park in November 2013. We also had the spectacle of a pod of 20-30 dolphins working the mouth of the Barwon River just south of the Orungal wreck.

During salvage work in December 1940 it is believed a spark from cutting equipment ignited fuel oil and the ship was gutted by fire. The fire aboard the ship burnt for several weeks and all that remained was a burnt out hull. The wreck was pounded by seas and by 1945 the ship had almost disappeared. Today all that remains are two large circular shapes that were once the boilers.

Don’t rubbish the coast! Cigarette butts are the most common type of litter on earth. Everyone has seen them – cigarette butts littering our roads, sidewalks, parks, streams and beaches. Cigarette butts are not biodegradable. Most cigarette filters are composed of cellulose acetate, a form of plastic. The white fibres you see in a cigarette filter are not cotton, but a plastic that can persist in the environment as long as other forms of plastic. We encourage all beach users to bring minimal

waste with them when visiting and ensure that you care for our amazing environment by taking your entire rubbish home with you or dispose of it responsibly in the bins provided.

Ocean Grove Coastcare (OGCC) OGCC were successful in receiving a Coastcare Victoria Community Grant of $6,760. The funds will be used to continue the work in removing Bellarine pea from the dunes around 16 - 17W on the Ocean Grove Spit. As part of our support of the local group, we have offered OGCC space to locate a shed funded by another grant to store all their equipment rather than being at the home of volunteers. I encourage you to contact me to discuss any issues related to coastal management in our region by phoning me on 5254 1118 Bob Jordan General Manager

The SS Orungal wreck at Barwon Heads While whale spotting at this time of year, you can easily be deceived into thinking that there are two whales off the Barwon River estuary. However, if observed for a while you will note that the whales have not moved and in fact they are the boilers from the former SS Orungal that ran aground in November 1940 during a major storm.

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Community refuses to take police cuts quietly BY REBECCA LAUNER A MEETING to discuss ways to save police services on the Bellarine has highlighted how determined the community is to not take these changes quietly. About 30 people attended the meeting on Tuesday, including Member for Bellarine Lisa Neville, Coryule ward councilor Lindsay Ellis, and representatives from community associations at Drysdale, Portarlington, Indented Head and St Leonards. Ms Neville said attendees showed overwhelming concern and opposition to the proposed downgrading of police on the Bellarine. “Despite what police management might suggest that the Bellarine will be better off, there was

agreement that counter service (non-operational) for only two days per week (eight hours) at the three stations was not an adequate replacement for having these stations operational with local police available to respond to issues and incidents 16 hours per day,” Ms Neville said. She said from August 10, all current police stationed at the three stations would start their shifts at the Ocean Grove station and would be part of the Geelong roster. “All the representatives spoke of example after example of how local police have played a key role either in preventing crime or in responding quickly to incidents,” Ms Neville said. “For example, the Portarlington Golf Club rely heavily on the local police to provide advice and

assistance when they have ‘high risk’ individuals who go to drink and gamble. “In addition they highlighted the assistance they received from local police in regards to five burglaries they have had. They have still had no response from Geelong detectives.” Ms Neville said the common theme of the meeting was that in regional communities and in towns based on the Bellarine Peninsula, it was critical to have adequate police based in the towns. “The role they play being linked into the community, knowing local issues and local risks is so important in keeping the community safe.” Ms Neville said the group agreed that the next immediate steps were to: a) use local community networks and reach those

who had signed the petition and encourage them to write or email the Chief Commissioner (Ken Lay) and Police Minster (Kim Wells) to outline how important police services were and ask them to not proceed with the changes. A one page contact and information sheet is being sent out to all community groups who will email them to their networks within the next two days, and b) Cr Ellis and Ms Neville will write on behalf of the community organisations seeking a meeting with the Chief Commissioner and the Police Minister so that the community representatives can convey this message directly. Ms Neville said she would reassess what further action might be required in two weeks, depending upon the responses received.

Ann Nichol steps up

Shell pavilion funding formalised THE Assistant Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development and local federal member for Corangamite yesterday announced the formal approval of the federal government’s $3.5 million investment in the development of the multi-use pavilion at Shell Road Reserve in Ocean Grove. Infrastructure Minister Jamie Briggs said funding to the City of Greater Geelong was an example of the government’s commitment to delivering long term improvements and economic infrastructure for communities across Australia. Local Corangamite federal MP Sarah Henderson said the works were based on the Ocean Grove Sporting Infrastructure Plan and involved the construction of 10 change rooms, storage spaces for sporting clubs,

two kiosks, meeting areas, social spaces, a commercial kitchen and a first aid room. “The pavilion will provide significant sporting facilities in the areas of football, soccer, netball and cricket for the entire community to access and use, encouraging a more active and healthy lifestyle,” she said. “The project will create 50 full time positions during construction and another two permanent positions, providing a significant boost to the local economy. “The project is being funded in partnership with the City of Greater Geelong, which contributed $2.5 million.” Construction is under way and Ms Henderson said she hoped the pavilion would be ready for the start of the 2016 winter sports season.

THE Bellarine Community Health Board has rejected an offer from the community to work with them on a future not-for-profit ownership of Ann Nichol House. Bellarine MP Lisa Neville said she was “extremely disappointed” the board declined the offer through a letter despite making positive comments about wanting to work with the community. “As a result the community will be asked to step up their campaign again. ” Ms Neville said a community meeting would enable the community to be informed of where things were up to, to express their views and to determine the next steps in the campaign to save Ann Nichol House as a community aged care facility. The meeting will be at Parks Hall, Portarlington on Sunday August 3 at 1pm.

(L-R) Liberal candidate for Bellarine Ron Nelson, Ocean Grove Football Netball Club (OGFNC) president Geoff Cunningham, Sarah Henderson, OGFNC committee member Phil Emery, Jamie Briggs, Surfside Waves treasurer Michael Kottek, and OGFNC director of netball Gill Hodgson.

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BY TIFFANY PILCHER AFTER months of intense planning and preparation, Ocean Grove elite bowler Matt Flapper is ready to jet off to Glasgow tomorrow to represent Australia at the Commonwealth Games. Flapper, who is an Australian Jackaroos touring team member and the Ocean Grove Bowling Club coach, was selected for the Commonwealth Games team in March but said it’s all just sinking in now. “The journey began about 18 months ago but I had bit of a celebration with family and friends over the weekend and that’s when it finally hit home that it’s really happening. “We’re prepared, we’ve put in a lot of groundwork, going to camps and competitions in the lead up, but it’s really ramped up the last six weeks. “I’ve been putting everything into training and

focusing on my fitness and physical condition; given how big this competition is you want to be at your peak and I feel like I’m ready.” Flapper said the Victorians on the team may have an edge after spending hours training on specially prepared greens. “They created a slower green at Maribyrnong to mimic the greens in Glasgow for us. “It changes everything, because the greens over there are always wet, you have to push the bowl a lot harder and adjust your approach. “If we play how we know we can play we’ve got a shot.” The Australians are world champions but are expected to face tough competition from the home team, New Zealand, South Africa and Malaysia. Flapper will arrive in Ayr, near Glasgow, on the Ocean Grove’s Matt Flapper is heading to Glasgow July 12 for further training before competition starts tomorrow to represent Australia at the Commonwealth on July 24. Games.

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Competitors in the water in Lorne on the second day of the 2014 TRE Motorsport Victorian IRB Champions competition.

OCEAN Grove SLSC put up a fierce competition to finish second in the 2014 TRE Motorsport Victorian IRB Champions competition, held at Barwon Heads and Lorne at the weekend Williamstown SLSC dominated the competition to finish in first place, with South Melbourne LSC also putting up a strong contest to finish in third place. LSV Aquatic Sports Co-ordinator Tom Mitchell said that Ocean Grove SLSC has been a powerful club in IRB competition for a number of years, and just keeps improving

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Drysdale traders have supermarket concerns “If Coles does go ahead, I’m worried it will stop residents from visiting the shops around my pharmacy because it will draw people away from the main centre of business,” Mr Walsh said. “I’m not sure Drysdale really needs another big box supermarket at this point in time and with the current population.” Local business identity Greg Collier said local businesses making submissions to the council process was the only way to have any opportunity to influence the decision. “Small local traders who have built up their community businesses over many years and who contribute to the local community are likely to be impacted in some way. They deserve to have a say and they can do it by submitting a simple letter or

BY REBECCA LAUNER DRYSDALE retailers fear a proposed fourth supermarket in the town will have a negative impact on local traders. They also believe another “big box” national chain would not retain Drysdale’s close-knit community feel and village atmosphere. Retailers gathered last week to discuss the impacts of the proposed Coles development on Murradoc Road ahead of the City of Greater Geelong’s August 4 submission deadline. Local AMCAL pharmacy owner Chris Walsh said he was concerned about the proposed supermarket and the potential foot traffic it would take away from Drysdale’s main centre of business.

Community Information Sessions. “Coles welcomes feedback to ensure we design and build a store that reflects and serves the specific needs of the community in which it operates.” For more information about the proposed development, visit geelongaustralia.com.au/ council/yoursay or submit concerns via email to strategicplanning@geelongcity.vic.gov.au.

Community bus hits speed bump BY REBECCA LAUNER THE City of Greater Geelong Council has stepped in to save a bus service, co-ordinated by volunteers, that runs in several towns on the Bellarine. Bellarine Connections Going Places is a weekly service that transports people who aren’t able to use public transport due to frailty or disability from their home to local appointments or weekly grocery shopping and costs about $9,000 each year to run. But Bellarine Community Health, which has helped with the service since about 2009, has announced that from the start of August it can no longer help fund it. John Turner, chair of the Portarlington Public and Community Transport Group, said he was grateful to the council for stepping in for a couple of months to financially support the service, which helps about 70 people every week. “We will now work hard to come up with some ideas for future funding options,” Mr Turner said. BCH chief executive officer John Fendyk said his organisation had agreed to help fund the service

until the end of July, but it was not a BCH project. “BCH has committed to fund approximately $800 from its own resources funding until the end of July, and it has done so in the past year, as we signed up as a partner to this project. “BCH has, since about 2009, been the funds holder for this initiative and has provided many in-kind hours for the administration and volunteer support and recruitment process required to ensure its sustainability. “This initiative belongs to the communities on the Bellarine, specifically through the community associations to ensure its continuity, as it is a need for the community. BCH will continue to provide the in-kind support as it has over many years to ensure the program is sustainable.” Mr Fendyk said the group needed to look at alternative options to secure the funding required for the projects ongoing sustainability, and BCH would be willing to assist in that process. The community bus operates Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Passengers are picked up from their homes and taken out for social outings or for grocery shopping.

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Liz’s surprise award puts her in the spotlight BY REBECCA LAUNER ELIZABETH Turner is one to always shy away from the spotlight. But she didn’t have a choice when she received a surprise award in recognition of her generous and outstanding service to the Portarlington community. Mrs Turner was unaware of what Portarlington Business Development Association president John Rae had in store for her at last Thursday’s

Annual General Meeting. “She doesn’t like being in the spotlight and I knew we couldn’t of done this if we told her because I knew she wouldn’t have come,” Mr Rae said. “She wasn’t feeling very well and her husband John said he’d accept it for her, but I said that was not acceptable and to put her on the phone. “I said to her we are doing a big thing on the police station and Ann Nichol house and she was like ‘don’t worry, I’ll come down for five minutes’.”

Mr Rae said Mrs Turner was recognised for her work with the Portarlington Email Tree and as a founder of the community building initiative. “Liz arrived in Portarlington eight years ago and she very quickly became involved with the community,” Mr Rae said. “If you want to know what’s going on with any issues like Ann Nichol House or the police station, it’s Liz who alerts everyone and calls a meeting. “She is the prime mover with all the petitions

at the moment and whenever there is a need of a project or interest in Portarlington, Liz is doing it. “She is also absolutely responsible for our directory, she’s not a member of the business association but spends hours and hours on the directory every year, and for that we give her a night out at a restaurant, so that probably means she is working for one cent an hour I reckon!” Along with her award, Mrs Turner will receive a nice meal at Jack Rabbit Vineyard.

Commercial rate changes a no go zone for council BY REBECCA LAUNER

Portarlington Business Development Association president John Rae presents Elizabeth Turner with her community appreciation award.

A COMMITTEE for Bellarine spokesman says he is “extremely concerned” with the council’s unwillingness to consider a simple alternative in relation to commercial rated outlets within farm zones on the Bellarine. Executive director Tom O’Connor said the issue related to commercially rated outlets on farm zoned, and farm rated properties, which had experienced more than a doubling of rates, fire levies and consequently a significant increase in their land tax commitments. Mr O’Connor said the community’s farmers and farm owners would prefer not to be charged commercial rates based on urban retailers. He said the City of Greater Geelong should instead encourage them to add value to their properties and products

by enabling sales at the farm of locally farmed products, by adding or adapting the existing buildings suitable for those sales, thereby employing locals to service those additional sales and keeping the money within the region. Mr O’Connor’s frustrations follow a lengthy chain of discussions and correspondence and a reply from the City of Greater Geelong to a submission requesting the 2014-2015 proposed budget be amended in regards to differential rating. The letter stated that rates were based on land use and this could result in properties having split assessments. “Properties on the Bellarine Peninsula have been reviewed and 12 have been identified as having a mix of farm and commercial components,” the letter said. “Only the portion of land that is used for different land use or other

activities is separated and enables the balance of the property to retain the farm rate and rebate.” Mr O’Connor said the rate and land tax increases were annoying a lot of farmers and destroyed their initiative to add value to their property and the Bellarine farming potential in general. He also feared the very essence of the Bellarine, such as green open spaces with clear water vision and access, was at risk. “We need to be very careful that the cultural and social benefits that locally owned and operated businesses bring to communities, especially here on the Bellarine, are not destroyed by this rating impost,” he said. “We must achieve a breakthrough with the council and need the support of councillors and staff to grasp the importance and relevance of the issue matter.”

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Project gets down in the mud to protect birdlife BY JAMES TAYLOR

A pelican colony on Mud Islands, where the weed removal is taking place.

PARKS Victoria and the Corangamite Catchment Management Authority are hacking away the weeds on Mud Islands as part of a national program to protect areas critical for endangered species. The project will protect saltmarsh habitats on the islands, located in Port Phillip Marine National Park to the east of Queenscliff. Mud Islands is a group of three islands surrounding a shallow tidal lagoon in Port Phillip Bay. Parks Victoria ranger Toby Stringer said the islands supported an extensive saltmarsh community and the mud itself was home to a range of invertebrates, including worms and crabs. “These invertebrates are an important food source for migratory bird species and the islands are recognised as an internationally significant Ramsar site.” The works on Mud Island will include removing African Box Thorn, Galenia, Tree Mallow and Fat Hen, both manually and with herbicide. “The works will reduce weed invasion and help strengthen the rare saltmarsh habitats that provide

Steve’s new role fits him to a tee CURLEWIS Golf Club has welcomed Steve Power as its new club manager. Mr Power, who has a strong interest in golf, having started playing as a junior in the 1980s, said he felt Curlewis Golf Club had great potential for growth while the members really enjoyed their club and contributed to a great atmosphere. “The opportunity to work at Curlewis Golf Club was very appealing as the golf course is receiving the recognition it deserves, having been ranked 88th in Golf Australia Magazine’s Top 100 Golf Courses,” he said. Mr Power started his career in golf club

management in 1998 as secretary/manager of the Neangar Park Golf Club, Bendigo. He subsequently undertook the roles of assistant manager at the Kew Golf Club, assistant manager of the London Golf Club (UK), golf and house manager at the Mollymook Golf Club (NSW) and general manager of Clearwater Golf Club (NZ). While employed as the general manager of the Clearwater Golf Club in Christchurch, New Zealand, Mr Power experienced the Christchurch earthquakes of 2010 and 2011 fuelling his desire to return to Australia.

In 2011, Mr Power moved to Geelong working most recently at The Sands Torquay and 13th Beach Golf Links. While Mr Power’s new role won’t provide much time for golf, he hopes to get the odd game in now and then. “I would encourage anyone who hasn’t played Curlewis for a while to book a game to experience the improvements,” he said. Bookings can be made by phoning the club on 5251 2534.

Steve Power is the new club manager at Curlewis Golf Club.

food and shelter for a number of native species, including the critically endangered Orange-Bellied Parrot,” Mr Stringer said. Although most of the sites in the program were quite remote, Mud Islands posed additional access challenges for contractors with specific considerations needed for transporting staff, equipment, chemicals and fuel to and from the islands. “The logistics of completing works on Mud Islands are quite complicated,” Mr Stringer said. “You can't just pull the boat up on the island because it's too shallow and muddy. Everything needs to be carried in from the boat through the water. “It's hard work but the benefits of the project are definitely worth it when you consider the impact it has on protecting the wildlife and their habitat.” The $1.29 million federal government program for revegetation and pest plant and animal control will run over five years. For more information about Mud Islands and Port Phillip Heads Marine National Park, phone 13 19 63 or head to parks.vic.gov.au.

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Grants help grow Coastcare BY TIFFANY PILCHER OCEAN Grove Coastcare (OGCC) recently received two grants that will help them continue protecting and maintaining local coastal environments. They received a $6,760 Coastcare Victoria Community Grant to be used to continue removing Bellarine Pea from the dunes around the beach

between the 16W and 17W access points. The group has been removing the weed since they were first established four years ago, and president John O’Reilly said the funding would be used to hire contractors to remove the large plants. “They grow up to three metres tall, when the contractors come in they can remove the big guys and we’ll do the follow up after that.

“It’s right along the dunes of the south coast so it’s a big job and this way we’ll have a chance at ridding it from our area.” OGCC is now working with Barwon Coast to develop a program that encourages tourists to assist with weed removal programs over the summer period. The group has also received a $3,127 federal government Volunteer Grant to build a new shed

to store equipment they have purchased since their inception. OGCC volunteers have been storing equipment at their homes, and Mr O’Reilly said the new shed will make the group’s work easier logistically. “We won’t have to try to remember where everything is any more and try to arrange for certain tools to be at certain jobs.”

IN BRIEF Early Learning Centre information night BARWON Heads parents are invited to attend an information session about the new Barwon Heads Early Learning Centre on Wednesday night. The centre will offer a range of services for local children and their families, and the session will give people the opportunity to gain more information on services, provide input into service development and ask questions about how the centre will operate. The session will be held at Barwon Heads Primary School on July 16 from 7pm to 8.30pm. RSVP to attend by contacting Chris Wolfe on 5272 5272.

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Though it’s pretty, the Bellarine Pea plagues the local coastline. Ocean Grove Coastcare has received a grant to more efficiently eradicate the species.

THE future of the old Barwon Heads Kindergarten is still up in the air with council delaying a decision on what to do with the site while the new Early Learning Centre is under construction. Buckley Ward councillor Andy Richards said they have not yet made plans for the Clifford Parade property. Barwon Heads Traders and Tourism and Traders Association would like the site used for car parking, and the Barwon Heads Arts Council has said they would like the space to become an arts hub.

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Land 400 bid boss says we can build it here

BY JAMES TAYLOR

THE head of Geelong’s Land 400 bid has urged businesses across the country to get on board as soon as possible to help build the case for an Australianmade solution. About 90 international defence manufacturers, members of the Geelong, Victorian and national business community, state government officials and industry body representatives attended the Australian Industry Conference, held at City Hall this week. Matthew Jones from the Geelong Defence Business Office said the federal government and the DMO believed that the Australian defence

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industry could not provide value for money on the $10 billion project, and it was likely the armoured vehicles would be fully imported and local industry would not be given the opportunity to manufacture them. Mr Jones said that belief was wrong, and that the project would become increasingly politically sensitive as manufacturers such as Ford and Holden shut down for good. “We are pushing very hard, from a Geelong point of view and a Land 400 point of view, to push the message that this is a real opportunity to transition from advanced manufacturing, automotive manufacturing – or components of that industry – across into a new advanced manufacturing future. “Now it’s not going to save everyone, but it is one option the government has in its hand that it can actually bid on. At the moment they’ve resisted, but the temperature on this issue will rise as we get further into this process. “That’s fundamentally the lever, I think, we have available to us – the Australian industry – to put pressure on the government to get more Australian industry involvement in this project. “Try to explain to a worker at Ford why you’re buying an Italian manufactured and delivered completely onto the ground platform when he’s

about to lose his job, and he knows he could build a platform just as good.” Earlier, Corangamite federal member Sarah

Henderson from the Coalition and Labor’s Corio federal member Richard Marles expressed their bipartisan support for Geelong’s Land 400 bid.

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Works to improve disabled access at Geelong station

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The push to build the Yarra Street Pier â&#x20AC;&#x201C; seen above in an artistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s impression â&#x20AC;&#x201C; has found an international backer, with Portuguese cruise line Portuscale signing a letter of intent to run cruises to Geelong if the project goes ahead. City of Greater Geelong mayor Darryn Lyons made the announcement last week as he launched an updated business case for the pier, which would inject more than $61 million into the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s economy and create 430 local jobs. The business case shows a new pier would create 522 new jobs statewide and improve Victoriaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s economy by $80.1 million. Cr Lyons said Geelong had a clear and compelling case for government funding. PHOTO: ARM ARCHITECTURE

WORK has started on a $7.3 million project to improve the disabled accessibility of Geelong railway station. There will be new lifts and stairs on the south end of the platforms and an emergency access ramp at the northern end of the station. Other improvements include modifying the toilets, parking, ticket counters and improving access to a range of other station facilities. The works are expected to be complete in 2015. Minister for Public Transport Terry

station for well over a decade and it was high time something was done. He said it was inconvenient and demeaning for many disabled people to have to call for assistance from station staff to get to and from platforms 2 and 3. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Many passengers arriving into platforms 2 or 3 donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know that thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a bell you have to ring to get the attention of staff in the station office, or where the button is located. Then people who canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t use the stairs have to wait to be escorted across the tracks.â&#x20AC;? Mr Westcott said the works should mean that almost all passengers with a disability would be able to make their way around the station independently.

Colac Otway Shire defends ratings changes in budget BY JAMES TAYLOR COLAC Otway Shire has stood behind its decision to move almost 400 residents into the Colac residential rate in the final version of its 2014/15 budget. Shire mayor Lyn Russell said the rating category change for 376 properties in Elliminyt, Colac east and Colac west represented a more equitable spread of the rating burden. The final 2014-15 budget, adopted on June 25, is framed around a rise in average rates and charges

of 5.1 per cent â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 0.2 per cent less than projected â&#x20AC;&#x201C; achieved through cost cutting measures. Cr Russell said councillors took into account their responsibilities to make decisions on behalf of all ratepayers, not just those affected by the rating category change. She said the council had worked hard to deliver a responsible budget that maintained current services and limited rate rises as much as possible. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We recognise that the shift in rating category, when combined with revaluations, will result in a

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Following the release of the draft budget, the federal governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s freeze on financial assistance grants left a $112,000 deficit. In order to maintain a balanced budget, the council made reductions to several projects for total savings of more than $500,000. The budget includes a $13.97 million capital works program, which includes a footpath improvement program, the completion of the Bluewater Fitness Centre redevelopment, and the staged implementation of improvements to the Colac central business district.

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Armstrong blooms with tree planting VILLAWOOD Propertiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Armstrong estate is in full bloom, with tree planting to the Waters Precinct and Armstrong Boulevard now complete. All trees were supplied by multi-award winning Flemingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nurseries, who has presented at the Royal Horticultural Society Chelsea Flower Show for eight of the past nine years. Flemingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nurseries joined forces with the City of Greater Geelong and MDG Landscape Architects to decide which trees would be best for the Armstrong Creek estate based on a range of criteria including soil type, above-ground architecture, aesthetics and existing flora. Species chosen include Crepe Myrtle, Red Ironbark, Ornamental Pear and Calypso Queen Flowering Gum. Flemingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nurseries general manager Paul Chaproniere said the trees were all grown at the nursery and only released once they had reached a size to best adapt to the Armstrong environment. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If a tree is to fail, it is most likely to do so 12

months after being planted. As such, care of the trees at Armstrong has been entrusted to Flemingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nurseries for the first two years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;With nearly 100 years of tree-growing experience, we know what is best for the trees at Armstrong. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We welcome resident interest in trees and feedback on tree-related issues but tree care, including pruning, should be left to the experts.â&#x20AC;? Villawood Properties executive director Rory Costelloe said the team from Flemingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s had managed the landscaped development of the majority of its communities, and were renowned for both their expertise and the quality of their trees. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want our residents to be proud to live at Armstrong and a big part of that is making sure that the community looks fantastic visually, which is why weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve engaged Flemingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to work their magic again. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve used a combination of public art, playgrounds, wetlands and landscaping to create a truly remarkable public realm for our Armstrong community.â&#x20AC;?

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Tourism conference has a must-see line-up BY JAMES TAYLOR THE story behind how Mushroom Group chair Michael Gudinski got Bruce Springsteen to play at

Hanging Rock is just one of the attractions at next week’s Victorian Tourism Conference. Held at The Pier throughout Monday and Tuesday, the event will offer a diverse program of

local, national and international speakers focused on building profitable and sustainable businesses. On Monday, Tourism Australia managing director John O’Sullivan will share a national perspective of tourism, in one of his first industry presentations in Victoria since his appointment. Conscious Travel’s Anna Pollock will speak about how tourism must be re-invented in order to provide much higher levels of satisfaction to the customer, more net benefit to the host community and sustained yields to shareholders. The following day, three leading ladies from the

Bellarine Peninsula will speak as part of ‘Learning from Extraordinary Entrepreneurs’: Leanne Salmon from Adventure Park, Lorraine Golightly from BIG 4 Beacon Resort and Lyndsay Sharp from Jack Rabbit Vineyard. Other programs on Tuesday include encouraging Victorians to travel in their own state, critical success factors in building tourism experiences, visitability, and game-changing projects in sensitive environments. For tickets and to register for the 2014 Victorian Tourism Conference, head to victourismconference.com.au/register-now.

Geelong mayor touts rise in registered ABNs BY JAMES TAYLOR

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CITY of Greater Geelong mayor Darryn Lyons is taking the credit for a record rise in new businesses that have registered in Greater Geelong in the last quarter. Cr Lyons is claiming his election as mayor directly correlates with a spike in numbers of ABNs registered in Geelong, which included 882 from October to January and 1,049 from January to April. Cr Lyons said the number of new ABNs registered in the city was up 19 per cent since the last quarter.

“This shows confidence in Geelong’s economy and that we are a great place to do business. “Since I released the Smart 21st Century City campaign, the idea has clearly got the attention of the community and they have embraced it.” The industry sectors with the largest number of new registrations were in construction (53 new ABNs), professional, technical and scientific services (101) and administrative and support services (42). “It’s very exciting that Geelong’s industries are growing and the shining lights are on construction, professional, technical and scientific services and administrative/support services,” Cr Lyons said.

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Signal sent on mobile phone black spots CORANGAMITE federal member Sarah Henderson has nominated 19 towns in her electorate as contenders for the $100 million national Mobile Black Spot Program. Last week, Ms Henderson announced she had sent the list of priority areas to Communications Minister Malcolm Turnbull. “The minister was seeking nominations for three

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priority areas in the Corangamite electorate. “However, because of the scale of the problem in Corangamite, I have nominated 19 black spots.” Residents living in and around Birregurra, Dereel and Gellibrand submitted the highest number of concerns about their mobile phone coverage. Other towns in Corangamite to be nominated were Ocean Grove, Rokewood, Deans Marsh, Carlisle River, Beeac, Batesford, Aireys Inlet, Fairhaven, Kawarren, Corindhap, Glenaire (Aire Valley), Barwon Downs, Gherang, Skenes Creek, Barongarook and Shelford. “I have selected these 19 locations because residents in these communities have either poor or no mobile phone coverage,” Ms Henderson said. “So while there will be a competitive selection process, I am fighting hard for a fair share of the fund. “I urge local residents to contact me via my website (sarahhenderson.com.au) if there are any other significant black spots in the Corangamite electorate which haven’t been included on this list.” Black spots can also be reported to the Department of Communications by email to mobilecoverage@communications.gov.au. The program will improve coverage along major transport routes, in small communities and in locations prone to experiencing natural disasters, as well as addressing unique mobile coverage problems. It is expected to provide about 250-300 new or upgraded mobile base stations across Australia, depending on the level of co-contributions that can be attracted. For more information on the Mobile Black Spot Program, head to communications.gov.au/ mobile_services/mobile_black_spot_programme.

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Arnhem Land had suffered a strong wet season and every road had to be rebuilt. As it happened, we were on one of those roads that had not. Finding your precious 2.6 tonnes of fully loaded pride and joy on its side after negotiating a wash out taught me a few more important lessons. Both axles bent and one wheel politely fell off. This gave me 500 kilometres to think about how to rid these design flaws from my trailer while driving back to Darwin on three wheels. The axles were correctly sized, the wheels and tyres were not. Big fat tyres on big wheels just like your juggernaut 4WD, are not what a trailer requires. It all comes down to this thing called leverage. If you want to use anything larger than your standard 15” rim or tyre, then expect your axle rating to be reduced by up to 40 per cent. My 2.6 tonnes of trailer all of a sudden had axles that were way under what was required. Next lesson learnt for $10,000. As always, there is lots more to discuss about the habits of trailers and the things they can do to make life interesting, like skating on mud, where the trailer gracefully decides to waltz sideways and visit the front door. It’s a real thrill, believe me, planting the foot to pull the trailer back in line, then braking when straightened to stop the car doing its own thing. There are solutions for this. What about fitting 5/8” high tensile U-bolts? Just do it! Standard U-bolts don’t like corrugations, they stretch then the axle does exciting thing like moving! A different hitch might help if you are going to attempt any slope, but the suspension is what will get you there. Get that suspension, axle and wheels right first time and you will be ahead by thousands of dollars, with the trip you plan giving you the adventure, rather than you creating the adventure. P.S. If your trailer needs a lid, come in and have a chat about the range of Oztrail Campers. You’ll be pleasantly surprised at what we can do for you. Happy Camping. Geoff. Geoff Chandler owner of Camping Megastore, has spent many years camping around Australia and now enjoys writing about his experiences and sharing advice.

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Photo specialists go photovoltaic INCREASING electricity bills and the impacts of climate change has inspired Arthur Reed Photos to go green. The school photography specialists, who have been in operation for more than 50 years, investigated solar power for their office and laboratory in Marshalltown Road, Grovedale. After completing their research, the management at Arthur Reed Photos selected local solar power installation specialists, City to Surf Solar+ to install a 30kW solar PV system.

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Legislative change may have ramifications CROWE Horwath financial adviser Damian McVilly said a legislative change to the assessment of account-based pensions, may have major ramifications for those receiving age pension entitlements or a concession card. “The change to come into effect on January 1, 2015 may mean it would be advantageous to consider commencing an account-based pension prior to this date,” he said. “If you do so after the legislation comes into effect, deeming (how Centrelink count income from investment assets) will apply on the starting balance and could result in a lower age pension entitlement. “The flow-on effect could be many years of reduced age pension entitlements.” Mr McVilly emphasised that all investors’ circumstances were different and it was important that you do not rely on this general current information and seek professional advice from your local financial adviser.

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Dear Editor, I am writing on behalf of the many residents of the Bellarine Peninsula who continue to raise questions about the proposed privatisation by Bellarine Community Health Ltd of Ann Nichol House, the 60-bed residential aged care facility in Portarlington. The community continues to ask why Bellarine Community Health Ltd is spending so much money on their media releases, full-page advertisements and letterbox drops trying to justify their decision? These published statements simply do not answer the questions and the community is still puzzled. In view of their 26-year commitment to residential aged care why are they withdrawing from the provision of residential aged care when in their Financial Report 2012/2013 they state: “i. Residential Aged Care Services are an integral part of the service and share its resources”. Bellarine Community Health Ltd have clearly stated they want to withdraw from the provision of residential aged care so why have they not been prepared to negotiate with other not-forprofit operators. We knew some months ago at least one Geelong not-for profit organisation had expressed interest in Ann Nichol House. Recently, the North Bellarine Hostel for the Aged –Ann Nichol House Inc formally requested Bellarine Community Health Ltd open negotiations with other public not-for-profit operators. We are hoping the outcome of these negotiations will facilitate the transfer of the management of Ann Nichol House to a public not-for-profit facility. We are now inviting the community to support the recently formed association by applying for financial membership at an initial cost of $15.00 (application fee $10.00 and annual fee $5.00). Application forms are available from Queensliff,

Springdale and Portarlington Neigbourhood Houses and the Portarlington Community Bank or by phoning 5259 3057, mailing PO Box 270 Portarlington 3223, or emailing anh@portarlingtonoz.com. Ann Nichol House and the Sims Wing were established on Crown land as public residential aged care facilities by generous donations from individuals, community organisations, fundraising activities, sponsorships and philanthropic trusts, as well as federal and state government grants. Significantly, it happened with no initial capital funding from Bellarine Community Health Inc (as it was known before their incorporation was deregistered in 2009 and the name of the organisation changed to Bellarine Community Health Ltd). Ann Nichol OAM Acting Chair North Bellarine Hostel for the Aged – Ann Nichol House Inc

Beach experience creates community wellbeing Dear Editor, I am disappointed that Ms Farmer chose to criticise Torquay again (“Doggone it”, Letters, July 3)! Torquay is a wonderful place to live and one of the reasons is the great people you meet on the beach, while walking your dog. In my experience these people and their dogs have become friends. They always make time to say hello and are always ready to lend a hand, if required. This is particularly welcome for lonely and elderly people who might have few other social interactions. In other words, the beach experience creates community wellbeing.

I’m sorry you saw illegal dogs again! It would be fair to assume that these dogs could belong to visitors to Torquay, such as yourself, who come to walk their dogs on the beach and have nowhere to leave them when they take the kids to the playground. There are and will always be people who disregard laws and regulations in our society, and so forcing further bans won’t change the situation. Walking the dog on the beach is the best relaxation and exercise for people as well as dogs, so please Ms Farmer leave us be, and look at your own town, I’m sure it is not perfect, also. Anna Carroll Torquay

Don’t expect dog-lover sympathy Dear Editor, To Catherine Farmer: Do not expect any sympathy from the dog lovers on the Surf Coast. From my observation, in the “shire of wellbeing”, dogs are a protected species. It is well known that the Surf Coast Shire is the home of the largest dog population in Australia and perhaps further afield. On even restricted beaches one can see dogs wandering. I have never heard of anyone being apprehended or fined. Bylaws are in place but not enforced and dog owners are taking advantage of this. But then I suppose it is not easy to leave the comfort of your car and chase dogs and owners on a warm day. Dirk van Teulingen Torquay

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Counting costs Dear Editor, The Napthine government is claiming to be cutting the cost of living for Victorians at the same time as it raises car registration and stamp duty to record levels, costing Victorian motorists more than ever before. Last week, under Denis Napthine, car registration and stamp duty costs have risen a second time above indexation, taking the total cost of registering a single car to almost $750. For a family with more than one car, like many in suburban Melbourne and regional Victoria, that means one thing – more money taken by the government every time you buy a new car or register your car each year. This is a shameless move at the same time that the Government continues to under invest in roads maintenance. Victorian motorists deserve better. Luke Donnellan MP Shadow Minister for Roads, Road Safety and the TAC

capability and it is vital that the CFA and its members have the facilities, equipment and resources they need to protect lives and property. This is why the Napthine government is providing the CFA and its 55,000 volunteers with record funding, resources and support needed to keep our community safe. The Napthine government has a strong commitment to firefighters and has provided more funding to Victoria’s fire agencies than any previous government. Since coming to office in 2010, the Napthine government has provided the CFA with more than $2.29 billion. This financial year, the CFA Budget is $457 million – $58 million more than Labor’s last budget. In our first term of government, the Coalition has invested over $108 million to purchase more than 275 fire trucks and has allocated $20.5 million to replace respiratory protection equipment. Andrew Katos Member for South Barwon

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Dear Editor, Recently the Napthine government marked a significant milestone for Victoria’s emergency services, with the official opening of the 200th upgraded CFA station. This achievement is part of a $125 million Napthine government commitment to build or upgrade 250 CFA stations across the state by November. We are well on track to deliver this promise. Locally, the upgrade of Bellbrae CFA will provide enhanced working conditions for brigade members and provide our hard-working firefighters with an increased capacity to respond to emergencies locally and across the state. It is great news for our local community. Our emergency services volunteers are the backbone of Victoria’s emergency response

In the late 1990s, the City of Greater Geelong didn’t think saving Ingamels Reserve (now named Ocean Grove Park) in central Ocean Grove was important. Sadly, 15 years on, the council again thinks housing development is more important than preserving and improving the public realm – this time it’s the ex-netball courts reserve land located between Draper and Asbury streets in the ‘old’ Ocean Grove neighbourhood that the council is prepared to sacrifice. Council wants to rezone this community owned land from Public Park and Recreation to General Residential, and offer the land for sale. It considers the land is no longer required for public purposes and there is ample open space land available in this part of the town. What a load of bunkum! Council’s asset disposal obsession and narrow-

minded thinking is ignoring the long term community and informal open space needs and also the ever increasing housing density and redevelopment pressures transforming the character of ‘old’ Ocean Grove. The Memorial Reserve is a good football and cricket ground for the whole region but the council seems to have overlooked that this facility has an active recreation and sports focus. And surely the council doesn’t really believe the small triangular shaped treed reserve located at the busy intersection of Madeley and Asbury streets (to the east of the Ocean Grove Tennis Club courts) is an adequate space or safe haven for a rapidly growing urban population? The 250-plus signatures to the petition presented to the council to save this important parkland asset, together with the numerous formal opposing submissions the council received on the proposed land sale and rezoning planning scheme amendment C299, are living proof that there is significant community interest in keeping this strategic site for a variety of possible future public uses. Has the council forgotten that its own Bellarine Peninsula Recreation & Leisure Needs Study (2005) identified that in Ocean Grove there are distinct gaps in the open space categories of Landscape & Amenity, Linear Link, and Informal Park and there are generally poor connections between existing open space areas? And can the council tell us what action it has taken or is proposing to take to compensate Ocean Grove neighbourhoods for the significant loss of informal public open space at the Shell Road Reserve which has transformed over the last 10 years into an intensively used and constructed sports precinct? The Open Space Strategy that the council has just commenced and the masterplan to be prepared for the Memorial Reserve should both embrace the ex-netball courts land and are timely opportunities for the council to re-engage with the community and seriously assess the public value and benefits of retaining and reusing this special public/community space. Kim McGough and Bernadette Peterson Ocean Grove

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Branches of work in Winchelsea and Lorne The trees along Lorne’s Cypress Avenue will progressively be replaced by the Great Ocean Road Coast Committee.

BY JAMES TAYLOR SURF Coast Shire will be removing five poplar trees next to the Princes Highway bridge in Winchelsea after limbs recently fell from one of the trees. A safety inspection conducted on the trees found that they were in poor health and posed an unacceptable safety risk. Other trees around the poplars will be retained and the area will be revegetated after the removal. The council has also received community feedback about the condition of the trees and concerns about them hanging over the footpath and road. In early July, the council will make the trees safe before removing the trunks and remaining wood during spring.

After this, the area will be replanted with vegetation at the base of the embankment that will not encroach over the road and footpath. Meanwhile, the Great Ocean Road Coast Committee (GORCC) is carrying out heritage tree protection works along Cypress Avenue in Lorne. The avenue is of local significance due to its historical, aesthetic, social and landscape values. The Monterrey Cypress (known as Golden Cypress) trees that line the

avenue are believed to date from 1919. However, they are expected to reach the end of their natural life over the next 10 to 20 years. In recognition of their significance, GORCC has begun a heritage tree replacement project. Young trees are being planted in advance to ensure that by the time the older trees have died, mature trees will be thriving in their place. No existing trees are being removed during this process.

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A new phase in Geelong’s history as a centre of glass TWO events have marked a new phase in Geelong’s history as a centre of glass-related activity. Executive Director of Tourism Greater Geelong and The Bellarine Roger Grant last week launched ‘The Glass Trail’, a unique venture linking 12 glass artists, craftspeople and businesses in the Geelong area in a ‘trail’ for locals and visitors to follow. The Glass Trail is an initiative of the Festival of Glass (FoG) committee and committee member Patrick Hughes has coordinated its creation. “Followers of The Glass Trail will see a wide variety of glass goods, including jewellery, sculpture and household items, most of them handmade locally,” Mr Hughes said. “People can learn how these items are made and may see demonstrations of the intricate techniques that glass workers use to make them.” The launch of The Glass Trail also marked the start of ‘FoG in winter’– a month of glass-related events in the Geelong area. FoG in winter presents 20 glassrelated events, including classes and open studios, run by local glass artists, craftspeople and businesses until August 4. Classes include, glass fusing, photographing glass, basic

beadweaving and glass mosaics; five glass artists will hold open studios and the number is growing. “We want to promote the Geelong area as a centre of glass-related activity,” festival convenor Doug Carson said. “A growing number of glass artists and craftspeople work on the Bellarine Peninsula and several firms in Geelong make glass products. “Together, the Festival of Glass, The Glass Trail and FoG in winter mark a new phase in the area’s links with glass that go back almost 180 years.” Visit the Festival of Glass website at festivalofglass.net.au or on Facebook at facebook.com/pages/Festival-ofGlass.

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A festival of Otway grants BY JAMES TAYLOR COLAC Otway Shire has allocated $66,750 in funding in its annual Festival and Events Support Scheme. The council received 28 submissions from across the shire. Shire mayor Lyn Russell said funding of between $500 and $7,500 per applicant had been allocated to events stretching throughout the region. “Each of these events offers extensive social and economic benefits to our shire; it’s very important we support them as they continue forward. “Festivals like Kana for example really bring a positive focal point for our community.” The successful applicants were subject to review by an advisory committee which made recommendations for funding following the program guidelines. A civic reception will be held at COPACC on July 18 to present the sponsorship cheques to successful applicants in conjunction with the awarding of the Community Funding Program. Some of the larger grants include:

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Surfriders clean up Torquay beach BY JAMES TAYLOR

Wyndham Resort Torquay staff members Jenny Cooper, Laurie Barton, Chamindra Fernando and Penny Hallam contribute some kilometres for their group cycling challenge.

Wyndham staff stay well with cycle challenge BY TIFFANY PILCHER WYNDHAM Resort Torquay staff are staying active this winter with a challenge that will see them cycle the distance equivalent to visiting all Wyndham resorts on mainland Australia. A total of 38 staff members are using stationary bikes in the resort’s gym to cover the distance as a team, and have clocked up 2,270 kilometres of the 12,230-kilometre challenge since starting in April. They are tracking their progress on a map, which is updated weekly, showing where they are on the trip covering each Wyndham resort across Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland and Western Australia. Wyndham Resort Torquay general manager Daniel

Aitken said the cycle challenge was developed in response to the company’s Be Well initiative which promotes a healthy lifestyle to employees through a number of programs and initiatives. “As we were coming into winter we wanted to create an activity for staff that would keep them active as well as keeping their team spirit alive,” he said. “Wyndham has encouraged us to create activities for staff that embrace the overarching Be Well message of living a healthy and active lifestyle. “Our team here has embraced the initiative and their enthusiasm for the cycle challenge has definitely created more team camaraderie.” The tour is expected to take approximately six months to complete.

THE Surf Coast branch of the Surfrider Foundation marked International Surfing Day by collecting almost 24 kilograms of rubbish from Torquay’s surf beach. The group collected the rubbish from the beach and Voss’s carpark areas over a two-hour period on June 21. Much of the rubbish collected included plastic bags, fishing line, random plastic and almost 800 cigarette butts. The group was also surprised to find a large amount of tail pad foam from surfboards that had washed up on the beach, plus wax and wax wrappers. The Surfrider Foundation said it appeared that surfers needed to be more proactive about their own surfing waste on the beach. The collected litter has been counted and the results sent to the Australian Marine Debris

Initiative, where it will go into a national database on litter collected from Australian beaches. Cigarette butts continue to be a major source of litter along Surf Coast beaches and carparks. It is estimated that cigarette butts are the most commonly discarded piece of litter worldwide. The Surfrider Foundation also acknowledged the many local residents who pick up litter from our beaches each day. By picking up beach litter, locals play an important role in keeping our beaches clean and healthy. Each year on June 21, International Surfing Day is celebrated by surfers and beach lovers around the world who unite to celebrate surfing and give thanks and appreciation for the oceans, waves and beaches. From its inception 10 years ago, International Surfing Day has grown into more than 200 events held in more than 30 countries worldwide annually.

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Thursday 10 July 2014

On the beat WITH TORQUAY / JAN JUC NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH

Theft from cars Torquay Police and our local Neighbourhood Watch group have been working hard to address the high occurrence of thefts from motor vehicles in the Torquay and Jan Juc areas. Since the start of this year there have been over 80 reported offences of thefts from cars and unfortunately the large majority of these are occurring on unlocked cars. Groups of youths coming predominantly from outside the Torquay area are targeting unlocked cars in our town overnight and the offenders themselves tell police that it is common knowledge that Torquay residents don’t bother to lock their cars. Cars being targeted are not only those parked in the streets but also in driveways and even carports and open garages. Items stolen include laptop computers, coins, sporting goods such as golf clubs, purses and wallets. Bank Cards from stolen purses and wallets are then being used by offenders to run up thousands of dollars worth of fraudulent purchases over numerous transactions and at various locations throughout the Geelong area. These offences are creating a huge workload for Torquay Police requiring hours of investigation to locate offenders. The frustrating part for police is that these offences can easily be reduced by Torquay residents being responsible and locking their cars every night regardless of where they are parked. In response to this issue Torquay Police, in conjunction with Torquay Neighbourhood Watch, has implemented several initiatives to raise awareness of the problem to Torquay

residents. The Surf Coast Times has assisted police by running several excellent articles warning local residents to lock their cars overnight. An electronic sign will also be placed at the entrance to Torquay on the Surf Coast Highway warning residents to lock up. Neighbourhood Watch is also in the process of organising stickers to be placed on rubbish bins in residential areas with appropriate warnings to residents. Torquay Police has also recently commenced operation ‘LOCKME2’ which will run throughout July. This initiative involves police conducting foot patrols at night of the most heavily targeted residential streets in the Torquay and Jan Juc areas. All visible vehicles parked in the street and driveways are being checked by police with vehicle owners being doorknocked and spoken to when their cars are found unlocked. To date, over 300 cars have been checked with the percentage of unlocked cars located running at about 8 per cent or 1 in every 12 cars checked. It is hoped that this ﬁgure will decrease as our residents become more aware of this issue.

“Marked for Police identiﬁcation” The purpose of this is to reduce the likelihood of theft and also to make it easier for Police to return stolen property . If anyone would like a bike or other property engraved with their ID, they can ring David on 0419 529 210 or Chris on 0438 324 201 to arrange a time. Marking can also be done with an ultraviolet pen. This is more suitable for electronic or delicate items that cannot easily be engraved.

Rodger Licheni Leading Senior Constable Torquay Police

Burglary prevention checklist

Bike marking

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On May 31, St Therese Catholic Primary School hosted a bike marking event. Volunteers from NHW and the Torquay Men’s Shed marked bicycles by engraving an ID number on them and providing a sticker which states that it has been

Preventing burglaries from homes Burglaries are a violation of your privacy and security. The personal impact and loss of irreplaceable items may be even greater than the value of the items stolen. Most burglaries are opportunistic and occur during the day when residents are not at home. The most commonly stolen items include jewellery, cash, computers and other electrical equipment, however, burglars will steal anything they ﬁnd valuable. Use these tips to help protect your home and your personal belongings.

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Lock Up Lock all windows and doors, even when you’re at home. Unlocked side and rear doors and windows are the most common entry points for burglars Install deadlocks on all external doors and windows – remember to disengage deadlocks

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when you are inside to allow easy escape in the event of a ﬁre Install a security screen door Lock your mailbox to prevent the theft of mail and personal documents Keep garden tools and ladders locked away. Your tools may be used by thieves during a burglary to gain entry to your home Keep garages and sheds locked.

Other actions Get to know your neighbours. They may recognise unusual activity when you’re out. Bring in your bins and collect mail regularly so your home looks lived in. Ask a neighbour to bring your bin in if you are away for a while. Make sure your house is visible from the street so passersby and neighbours can detect suspicious activity. Cut overhanging branches/shrubs back from your house to make it harder for burglars to hide. Place packaging from newly purchased expensive items in the recycling bin – leaving boxes on the nature strip lets burglars know what you have inside. Consider having a dog. Install sensor lighting. Install a monitored alarm system. Check the details of any salesperson or workman that comes to your door. Report any suspicious activity to your local police. Consider installing a safe to store valuables. Back-up computer hard drives. Join your local Neighbourhood Watch and be an active part of crime prevention in your community.

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Local region puts hands up for hope BY TIFFANY PILCHER

Surf Coast Mayor Rose Hodge, and members of the Surf Coast and Bellarine communities show their support for asylum seekers at the opening of the Hands of Hope exhibition last month.

A GROUP of canvases covered with messages of hope from local people will be exhibited in Torquay this month, before being sent to encourage refugees seeking asylum in Australia. The Hands of Hope exhibition displays the outlines of hands and handwritten messages collected from the public in June when a number of local businesses and organisations from Ocean Grove to Aireys Inlet hung blank canvases during National Refugee Week, inviting everyone to take part. The project aims to highlight the plight of refugees who have ﬂed their homelands in fear and hope and are now facing an uncertain future, and in some cases ongoing discrimination and violence.

Hands of Hope asked people to extend their own hand of hope through a message inspiring compassion and understanding. An exhibition opening was held at Spring Creek Community House on June 27, attended by around 50 people including Surf Coast Mayor Rose Hodge. Surf Coast Rural Australians for Refugees member Kylie Pollock said she was pleased to see so many people around the region reaching out personally to refugees. “The sentiments from all 27 canvases were inspirational and prove just how compassionate local people are,” she said. The exhibition will be open to the public from July 14 at Spring Creek Community House, 14 Price Street, Torquay, on Mondays to Thursdays between 9am and 3pm.

Social media mavens are great at getting attention BY JAMES TAYLOR THREE Apollo Bay residents are celebrating a milestone after sharing their love of the Great Ocean Road with the world. Trish Goodlet, Cate Thomas and Martin Tunley – who run the website – have reached 10,000 followers on their @greatoceanroad Instagram feed. The three founders of the business say they love to have fun and openly admit their addiction to social media.

“With one photo, we can get up to 900 likes or more; this is incredible exposure for our small operators along the coast,” Mr Tunley said. “We are happy to do shout outs mentioning our local businesses and work together marketing the Great Ocean Road region in a fun, easy and innovative way. “Our social media streams are organic; we’ve not paid for followers, so our customers whether they are in Norway or Northcote, are genuine lovers of our region and actively

involved in being social with us.” The team started their project to increase tourism for the Great Ocean Road two and a half years ago. As well as building the greatoceanroad.com website, they also secured leading social media streams on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and more than 70 other platforms. The team also developed the free iPhone and Android ‘Great Ocean Road’ travel apps, which reached number 2 on the App Store.

Businesses along the entire Great Ocean Road have been supportive of the social media push. “I been really impressed with the enthusiasm and drive of these guys,” Wayne Malady of Apollo Bay bed and breakfast Captains at the Bay said. “They have made it so simple for the traveller to make an online booking through their website and app. I have noticed the bookings coming through their channels – especially through the iPhone app.”

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The Paleo Diet: Were the cavemen on to something? Bec Winkler is a qualified naturopath with 10 years experience. She works at the Chiropractic Centre, Jan Juc. EVERY so often, a new diet comes along and whips up a mad frenzy among the general population. Historically we have seen the low fat diet of the early 90s and the Atkins of the 00s. The latest such diet is the Paleo diet – although technically it’s not new. The Paleo (paleolithic, ie caveman) diet subscribes to the theory that you only consume what you can catch and kill and what grows on a tree/bush. The paleo diet consists of red meat, poultry, ﬁsh/seafood, fruit, vegetables, eggs, nuts and seeds, herbs and spices and good fats. The Paleo diet excludes all reﬁned sugars, grains, potato and dairy. The Paleo diet is high in protein, essential for muscle integrity, immune strength, repair, growth and energy. It is also high in fats. This is where opinions become divided. Historically, we learnt that fat is bad, right? Well, what if there was a lot more to that picture? The notion that fat is

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bad, particularly saturated fats found in animal and coconut products, is now being dramatically challenged. We are now starting to understand that the equation of fat = cholesterol = weight gain = bad is not necessarily the case, and that having a variety of fats in the diet is not only not harmful, but actually beneﬁcial. Over the past 30 years, we have moved away from whole foods. Margarine became a staple, butter was sin binned. Butter has two simple ingredients, margarine about 20. Food became highly processed and packaged. We moved away from practices such as baking, homemade

meals, growing our own produce and eating locally and seasonally. Grains were in, fats were out. Fast forward 30 years to a time and place where obesity, heart disease, diabetes and cancer are in epidemic proportions. This is after three decades of eating the recommended eight serves of grains a day, sugar being a part of the ‘healthy’ food pyramid, which, in part, was put together with the ‘help’ of companies who produce breads and cereals, and avoiding fat like the plague. Go figure. Although the paleo way of eating has some benefits, I still firmly believe in an individualised approach to diet.

There is no one-size-ﬁts-all approach. Be guided by how you feel, your digestion, mental clarity, weight, immunity and hormone balance. These are the best indicators as to whether or not a particular nutritional plan suits your needs and your body. At the end of the day, the principles for good nutrition remain the same: eat organic, local, seasonal; include a good balance of protein, carbohydrate, fats and a variety of essential nutrients; avoid anything processed, packaged or genetically modiﬁed. You really can’t go too far wrong. Now, me must go get club and hunt. PS I'm a vegetarian. More on that next time; always two sides to any coin.

Smooth start to Dry July DRY July, the fundraiser that challenges you to go booze-free for a month to support adults living with cancer, made the world’s biggest smoothie to kick things off last week. To demonstrate the benefits of being hangoverfree, Dry July has embarked on a challenge to break as many records as possible throughout July and has started off by creating a 2,300 litre smoothie. To make the giant smoothie, the recipe called for 3,000 bananas, 750 litres Chobani blueberry yoghurt, 530 litres Beyond Coconut Water, 30 litres V8 purple carrot concentrate and 610 litres water, and nine litres of NatureFirst Organic raw honey. It took just over four hours to make by 25 volunteers and Dry July team members. The smoothie was then served to delighted passersby at Circular Quay. Dry July ambassadors Casey Burgess and ‘Fast’ Ed Halmagyi attended the event along with several representatives from Dry July beneficiary cancer services.

The giant smoothie marked the start of Dry July and was aimed at inspiring and encouraging people to see what they can really accomplish without a hangover. Dry July is encouraging everyone to sign up and set themselves a goal to achieve throughout the month. From fitness tests to whacky challenges, there are world records ranging from the sublime to the ridiculous that people can attempt, and Dry July is encouraging people to rise to the challenge in support for adults living with cancer. Dry July is again supported by a stellar line-up of ambassadors who have pledged to go booze-free in support of adults living with cancer. Media personality Adam Spencer is leading the charge and is again joined by regular DJs (Dry July-ers) Maz Compton, Chris Bath, Danielle Cormack, Justin Langer, Roy Billing, Michala Banas, Jana Pittman, Ed ‘Fast Ed’ Halmagyi and Brendan Cowell. For the first time, these seasoned abstainers are joined by Ben Mingay, Casey

Burgess, Marcus Bondi, Kyran Wheatley, Tony Squires, Ryan Girdler, James Speed and Mark ‘Squinty’ Leonard. Visit dryjuly.com for a full list of beneficiaries in 2014, information on past funds in action, celebrity supporters and fundraising tallies.

Patrick Indo ready to offer cups of the Dry July world-record smoothie to passersby last week. Photo: THOMAS RODER

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A new beginning for Rural Finance BY DEAN WEBSTER THE sale of Rural Finance Corporation of Victoria (Rural Finance) to Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd (Bendigo Bank) was officially completed last week, placing it alongside Rural Bank in Bendigo Bankâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s agricultural financial portfolio. The milestone represents a new beginning for Rural Finance and an opportunity for both Rural Finance and Rural Bank to further support Victorian agriculture long into the future. Rural Bank managing director and chief executive

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Geelong livestock market report THIS week’s yarding of 212 cattle at Geelong saw values for bullocks firm to with the top price realising $1,102.50 or 210 cents per kilogram for bullocks sold on account of R. Cooke of Marshall. Bellbrae farmer Graeme McCartney achieved a great result for his young milk vealer steers topping at 216 cents per kilogram. With an average weight of 340 kilograms, they made $734.40. Good quality cows remained firm selling to $1,169.20 with all classes of veal 6 to 8 cents per kilogram dearer on last sale results.

Steer veal (milk) selling to 216 cents per kilogram

Steer veal (grass) selling to 205 cents per kilogram

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The yarding of 1,640 sheep and lambs saw values for sheep firm and lambs $10 to $12 cheaper. Best prime lambs sold to $132 for a draft of 58 lambs sold on account of Trotter Farm, Anakie.

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Heifer veal (grain) selling to 200 cents per kilogram

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Get happy with Soweto Gospel Choir BY TIFFANY PILCHER HIGHLY acclaimed international joy creators Soweto Gospel Choir has carried its spirit of hope and happiness across the globe and next week, returns to Geelong with its latest show. The Grammy Award-winning South African choir is presenting the show as a celebration of life and in honour of the late Nelson Mandela. Since its formation in 2002, the group has on many occasions performed for, and celebrated with, two of its biggest fans, Archbishop Desmond Tutu and the father of their nation, Mandela. In recognition of the revolutionary former president of South African, Soweto dedicates part of the show to freedom songs and includes some of

Mandela’s favourite hymns. This part of the show flows on from the choir’s participation in services around the world celebrating and commemorating Mandela’s life. These have included the televised memorial service held in Soweto attended by world leaders including Barrack Obama, and a memorial for the Mandela Foundation in New York with Bill Clinton and Morgan Freeman, and most recently, at Westminster Abbey as part of the Queen’s service. Their shoulder-rubbing with some of the world’s biggest celebrities doesn’t end there. Soweto Gospel Choir has also collaborated, recorded and performed with artists including Bono and U2, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder,

Robert Plant, Celine Dion, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Peter Gabriel, Josh Grobin and Andre Rieu. Musical director Kevin Williams says the choir’s appeal is simple. “The way you feel when you come in is not the way you feel when you leave. “It’s our passion and our emotion. We put so much of it into every one of our songs and the audience can feel that. “Being able to do this is indescribable. Singing excites us and we meet so many people with so many problems all over the world, but we have the solution to their problems. “It’s such an amazing feeling to share joy and happiness this way.” Williams said his enthusiasm is shared by the

whole choir, and that is the key to their success. “Its life experience, the more you live it, the more you feel it, and we live it every day. “We all believe it’s how you live your life that matters, it doesn’t matter what you have done or what has happened to you, it’s about choosing to be happy in this moment. “What’s makes us happy is sharing that message with the world.” The choir performs to sell-out crowds in Australia almost every two years, and Williams said it’s a special place for the performers. “We call it our home away from home, we get so much warmth and appreciation here, and the people are always wowed by what they hear. “We can tell by the clapping of hands. It’s always a little louder when we are in Australia.” Soweto Gospel Choir is performing at the Playhouse Theatre, GPAC on Wednesday July 16 at 7.30pm. Tickets are $79 for adults, $69 for full-time students and health care card and aged pension card holders, and $39 for children. For bookings, call GPAC on 5225 1200 or go online to gpac.org.au.

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THE simple, yet significant “Spaghetti Sunday” tradition at the the DiBlasi household inspired sisters Jessi and Jacqueline capture the recipes of a generation of Australian matriarchs for their new book, Nonna to Nana. After beginning with the recipes of their own grandmother, they found more and more people who wanted to document their favourite family recipes from a group of women who shared their love through cooking. Nonna to Nana is a documentary-style cookbook that celebrates the living culinary traditions of 15 Australian grandmothers from diverse cultural backgrounds. Each grandmother invites you into her home to share stories and recipes from her kitchen, and pass on culinary techniques. “It captures the traditions, histories and recipes of a fast-disappearing generation of matriarchs,” Jessi DiBlasi said. “We wanted to honour the love and dedication grandmothers give through the simple gift of making and sharing their food.” Recipes featured include Palak Paneer and chapatti from Indian grandmother, Naanii Ritu; Ross ll-Forn, a Maltese baked rice dish from Nanna Censa, and a sponge cake the CWA would be proud to call their own from Nana Norma. Jessi and Jacqueline DiBlasi will be appearing at The Bookshop at Queenscliff on Sunday July 13 at

1pm for a spaghetti lunch inspired by the women in Nonna to Nana. Tickets are $70 and include a $20 book voucher, and bookings can be made by calling the shop on 5258 4496 or emailing thebookshopatqueenscliff@ gmail.com. Award-winning poet Tim Sheed will present tales of the Australian bush at this year’s Midwinter Words literary weekend.

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PORTARLINTGTON’S annual literary event, Midwinter Words, returns this weekend with a series of events and workshops set to inspire writers and bookworms alike. The event will feature noted poets Brendan Ryan, Jenny Macaulay and Tim Sheed, playwright Christine Middleton and editor Petra Poupa. Their workshops will focus on a range of topics, from getting started in poetry to manuscript assessment and the use of feedback and editing tips. There will also be a special musical performance by bush poet Tim Sheed, who won the Victorian Bush Poetry and Music Association Original section at the 2012 Song/Music Championships for his poem, ‘Mighty Murray River’.

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BARWON Heads’ resident rock star Andy Strachan has released his first EP from his new project, The Pants Collective. Strachan has been perched behind the drums with The Living End for the past 12 years and collaborated with bandmate Scott Owen and Ash Grunwald for Gargantua in 2013. This is his first stint standing centre stage and he said it’s been an eye-opening experience. “It’s so daunting, I’m still well and truly behind the drum kit, it’s my safety blanket. “It’s that own-voice syndrome thing, you know when you hear yourself on voicemail or on a video and it makes you cringe? It’s exactly like that. “I’m glad I’m doing it, it’s a new challenge and it’s fun, that’s what we all strive for in music.” The collective includes producer Woody

Annison and an assembly of Strachan’s friends who have dropped into his “man room” over the past eight years. The result is an assortment of bluesy tunes with influences ranging from reggae to his more familiar rockabilly stylings. “It’s not really a traditional band, the process was very informal,” Strachan said. “I like the idea that it’s a collective, every car needs a driver and I guess that’s me, but really it’s a group of mates jamming and recording. “The intention is for it to continue to grow, I’m not sure which direction it will grow in, but that’s the best part.” Strachan said while nothing is scheduled yet, some local gigs are on the horizon. The Pants Collective EP was recorded at Ocean Grove’s GreenMan studios and is available now on iTunes.

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The old glory of Grenache A FEW weeks ago I tapped into my iPhone for referencing at a later date (and after well over half a bottle I might add), “…Ooh, I think I’m falling in love with Grenache all over again!” having just tasted the most refreshing, lithe and aromatic Grenache from a very small, boutique natural winemaker based in the Adelaide Hills. It got me thinking, of course, it was about time I previewed some of the fascinating new release Grenache red wines emanating out of South Australia, where the old vines run deep in the soils of Barossa and McLaren Vale, two particularly ideal regions for this grape variety to grow. Grenache (pronounced gren-aash/gren-ash) is one of the most widely planted red grape varieties in the world. It tends to ripen late, thus hot, dry conditions well suit the grape that shows a great tolerance to heat and drought. Grenache can sometimes lack acid, tannin and colour, so it is usually blended with other varieties such as Shiraz and Mourvedre, as most famously done in the Rhone Valley in France and here too in Australia. As a single varietal, it’s known for its savoury/ spicy, red fruit/berry flavours (raspberry/strawberry) and softness on the palate and as Grenache ages, the wines tend to take on more leather and tar flavours and a ‘browning’ of colouration as the variety is prone to ‘oxidation’. The ‘big’, high-alcohol examples of yesteryear just don’t suit the variety in my humble opinion. I prefer the lighter, more ‘pinot-like’ styles that highlight the savoury/floral aromatics and thankfully this seems to be the way of the modern era. Here’s some examples for those so inclined.

Jauma ‘Alfred’s’ Clarendon Dry Grown Grenache 2013 ($55) Jauma wines are owned and produced by James and Denise Erskine, who live in the Adelaide Hills and source their fruit from a number of small, bio-dynamically farmed and dry grown vineyards in the Clarendon and Blewitt Springs sub regions of Mclaren Vale. All grapes are hand harvested and they eschew the addition of yeasts, acids, enzymes, tannins or the need for filtration in their wines that are estate bottled with minimal sulphites. Named in honour of the Wood vineyard owners’ dog ‘Alfred’, this wine shows mineral intensity with purple/jubey fruits, spice and bright vibrant florals. Juicy and delicious!

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Call for dance lovers to join workshop, dance A DANCE callers workshop at Drysdale next month will give those who have never called a dance before (and those who have) to learn something. David Rackman, a multi-instrumentalist and a superb dance caller with decades of experience playing a range of instruments, will present the workshop which includes Australian Bush, American Contra and Celtic Ceilidh. Rackman has called dances throughout Australia. Over the years he has presented many workshops on various instruments and dance calling and he will present a workshop at SpringDale Hall, 17 -21 High Street, Drysdale, on Saturday July 12 from 2pm to 4pm. The cost of the Dance Callers Workshop is $5 and for more details or to register your interest phone Dennis on 0419 543 920. The workshop will be followed by a Bush Dance at 7.30pm with Maggie Duncan. Maggie has a great repertoire of dances she can call, often while playing the fiddle and leading the band at the same time, they include bush dances, square dances, contra dances, waltzes and requests. Maggie will be supported by Rackham, who will also call a couple of dances, and the SpringDale Open Dance Band. Bush Dance tickets are $25 for families, $10 for adults, and $5 for students. Free tea, coffee, cordial and chilled water will be available, please BYO light supper to share.

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THE finest music from some of history’s most influential women is coming to Torquay this month with Kelly Auty’s Wild Women show. Auty takes audiences on a journey through the lives, fashion and, most importantly, the music of some of the greatest female singers from the 1920s to the 1970s. Featuring the songs of Bessie Smith, Billie Holiday, Josephine Baker, Edith Piaf, Etta James, Peggy Lee, Patsy Cline, Aretha Franklin and Janis Joplin, it promises to be a varied and powerful experience. The show focuses on the music these women pioneered and their work as writers, painters, wives, mothers and activists. It also provides an insight into what was behind the brilliant legacy they left in their wake and why contemporary artists still draw on work today. Auty and her band have been

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Geelong Gallery draws a crowd BY TIFFANY PILCHER ART lovers are flocking to Geelong Gallery in record numbers, with more than 67,000 visitors last financial year, an increase of 4,000 on the previous 12 months. The gallery, which was established in 1896, hosted 23 exhibitions during the period by local, national and international artists, as well as travelling prize exhibitions. Gallery director Geoffrey Edwards said they have been programming more events such as artist talks, facilitated conversations with exhibition participants and other public and weekend activities that have contributed to the increase in visitation. “The gallery is constantly striving to increase its engagement with both local audiences and visitors. It does this by seeking to maintain balance in its programs across historical, contemporary and new media exhibitions that have a strong narrative basis. “The Impressions of Geelong exhibition was a good case in point – the images told stories about the changing face of the region, its pastoral enterprise, its holiday destinations, its industry – this was a hugely popular initiative and generated attendances of some 14,000.” He said being able to host a several exhibitions at the once means the gallery is able to cater to a wider variety of preferences, something they will expand on when the adjoining library building is complete.

“The gallery is accessible to everyone with free entry and often hosts several exhibitions at the same time, so there is without doubt always something on view that will appeal to all tastes and interests – without pretending that every work on display will be to everyone’s tastes.”

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Geelong Gallery director Geoffrey Edwards with some of the work that is bringing record crowds to the historic gallery. Photo: FERNE MILLEN

ONE of our favourite ingredients at Bellbrae Harvest is black garlic, a garlic typically used in Asian cooking. It has gone through a fermentation process leaving it coloured black with the texture of liquorice and a taste that is part sweet, part savoury and completely unique. We were first drawn to its properties as a superfood as through the fermentation process its natural antioxidants basically double, but we also love that we can use it so easily across entrées, mains and desserts. We have so many wonderful and experimental food lovers who come to dine with us, it was fabulous to throw the black garlic into the mix to keep them guessing at all the secret ingredients that make our food so particularly

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Light of day to shine in Ocean Grove BY TIFFANY PILCHER INTERNATIONAL concert fundraising event Light of Day is coming to Australia for the first time on July 19, thanks to the Piping Hot Chicken and Burger Grill. The event was first held 15 years ago in New Jersey, with Bruce Springsteen making a guest appearance and raised $2,000 for Parkinson’s disease research. It has grown every year since, with events now held in the USA, Canada and Europe, and more than $3 million has been put towards the cause so far.

This year, Ocean Grove is getting on board by hosting a Light of Day concert with a huge line-up including Marshall Okell, Chris Wilson, Rebecca Barnard, Nick Barker, Jackie Marshall, Tim Neal, Sarah Carroll, Sweet Felicia and the Bash Big Band. All musicians are generously donating their time to perform at the event. Piping Hot Chicken and Burger Grill owner Ben Chudoschnik said he was honoured to be able to support such a worthy cause. “To be the first in Australia to host one of these events is pretty special, we were really keen to get on board and support it.

“It’s a really great cause and it’s going to be the biggest event we’ve had with some great musicians who have never played here before. “The calibre of artists is going to be high – maybe the highest we’ve ever had, we can’t wait.” Mr Chudoschnik said there is a limited allocation of 100 tickets available which is selling fast, with all proceeds will be split between Parkinson’s Victoria and the Light of Day Foundation. Tickets are $65 each and available now from the Piping Hot Chicken and Burger Grill.

Blues master Marshall Okell is headlining the first Australian Light of Day concert in Ocean Grove next weekend.

Music appreciators welcome at Torquay Hotel BY TIFFANY PILCHER

Former The Voice favourite, Lakyn Heperi is coming to Torquay Hotel this weekend for a night of covers and a few of his original tracks.

AMATUER skater turned singing sensation Lakyn Heperi will serenade fans at the Torquay Hotel on Saturday night. The Melbourne-based singersongwriter first delved into the world of music after a broken ankle kept him off his skateboard for eight months. Just one year later, Heperi, then

17, was writing his own material and uploading originals and covers to YouTube. “At the time I wasn’t thinking about a career; I just wanted to write,” he said. “I attempted a lot of styles at first, to try and find my own road, my own path.” Through YouTube, he gained enough momentum to grab the attention of The Voice producers, and was asked to

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With his roots still bound to the skating community in Melbourne and Auckland (where he was born and raised), Heperi has spent the last few years, travelling, writing, skating and performing across Australia. Lakyn Heperi is playing two acoustic sets at the Torquay Hotel on Saturday July 12 from 9.30pm. Tickets are $5 each and available on the door.

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NUFFIN like a bit o’ crumpet, eh? I’m not really talking crumpets as we know them, rather the Moroccan version of a yeast pancake – and they are scrumptious! I hope you will indulge me as I revisit Marrakesh for a moment – I’ll take you back to the medina. Join me in the hushed and sumptuous surrounds of the riad where I spent a whole day learning to cook beautiful Berber and Moroccan recipes. This crumpet was one of them. I hadn’t actually eaten any of these lacy crumpets, but I’d seen them on sale in the medina – the tiny shop front of the baker had a range of breads available, and these bourjeje (or beghrir, or, in my phonetic spelling, brou-riaa) were a feature of the display. The bourjeje were huge, about 50 centimetres in diameter! The customer would indicate how much they wanted, a piece was torn off, weighed, wrapped in paper and money exchanged. While in the cooking class, well actually it was just me, the solo student, Sian demonstrated how

easy they are to make. Back home in my own kitchen I have had mixed results, and can only attribute this to the variations that are expected to occur when making any bread-like product – the type of flour, the yeast, the temperature will all impact on the result. So my bourjeje were not as lacy as the ones we made together, but once they are doused with butter and honey, hey, what’s not to like? Julie Le Clerc’s recipe* includes an egg in the mix, and most of my research seems to have an egg – but here’s my hand-written list of ingredients, and method as dictated by Sian. At the cooking class I was given a delightful, small, suede covered notebook to take down all the recipes we covered in a full day of cooking. This recipe is a delightful “all in the blender” recipe, and you can use the batter straight away, although allowing it to stand for half an hour for the yeast to bubble and froth does make for a more airy, lacey crumpet like texture.

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Bourjeje The recipe as recorded in my notes is as follows. Combine together in a blender or food processor: 1 cup water 1 heaped tablspn plain flour 1 heaped teaspn fresh yeast 1 tablspn dried yeast 1/4 teaspn rock salt 1 teaspn sugar 250gm semolina.

METHOD Heat a heavy based pan to a moderate heat, brush or smear with butter and drop large spoonfuls of the mix – it will be quite ‘gloopy’ – onto the pan. They cook in minutes, developing a bubbling surface – and the mix changes from a wet, shiny look to a dry, slightly darker ‘crumpet’. Cook on one side only (a Teflon pan is good, but still use the butter), transfer to a wire cooling rack. They can be frozen. In the riad, we scoffed them down as an afternoon snack – by heating some butter and honey in the pan, and gently coating the brou-riaa – as I called them in my halting Berber accent – in the pan, warming them through and enjoying them of course with Berber ‘whiskey’, otherwise known as mint tea! In Morocco, the bourjeje are a breakfast staple, and on these wintery mornings a little bit of Moroccancrumpet-warmth is perfect to start your day!

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Over the next 13 months, many red-hot Rams will take up a new sport or hobby; start a hot romance; initiate a major creative project; go on a heavenly holiday; or welcome a new addition to the family. But Saturday’s sun/Mars square could be a recipe for trouble, especially if you let your impulsive side take over. So calm down – and cool down – before you blow a fuse.

Have you been worrying about money matters? Jupiter journeys through your money zone for the next 13 months, so make the most of the lucky financial opportunities that come your way. Venus vamps into your sign from July 19 until August 12 so it’s time to improve your physical appearance via beauty treatments and some hot new clothes, plus call in a few old favours.

Laidback Libra – sitting back and letting others make decisions leaves you feeling paralysed and powerless. With Mars marching through your sign, strive to be more self-sufficient, dynamic and decisive. Friendships are favoured over the coming year. And your peer group is set to expand as you become involved with a group, club or organisation involving like-minded souls.

Jupiter expands your domestic horizons. So over the next 13 months you could purchase real estate, move house, get a new housemate, or renovate so you extend your living space. Venus joins Mercury and the sun in your communication zone on Saturday, so it’s a wonderful weekend to socialise with family and friends, plus participate in some stimulating conversations.

With Jupiter moving into your sign until August 2015 it’s time to be the creative and charismatic Cat you were born to be. Confidence is the rocket fuel that will take you places. Power struggles are likely on Saturday – unless you can let a loved one step in and be the boss for a change. The more you try to impose your ideas on others, the more woeful the weekend will be.

OK Scorpio, we all know that Saturn is sauntering through your sign, and sending challenges and obstacles in your direction. Don’t use that as an excuse to sit around sulking though! Take on board the wise words of Nelson Mandela “It is what we make of what we have – not what we are given – that separates one person from another.”

Jupiter jumps into your communication zone so your social media profile gets a boost over the coming year, as you mix and mingle; text and tweet; socialise and circulate to the max. It’s also a terrific time to make the most of your marvelous mind via studying, writing, teaching, travelling or learning another language. Your standing in the local community is also set to soar.

Vigilant Virgos can be worry-warts and workaholics but the coming year is the time to slot some regular relaxation into your busy schedule so you have space to recuperate and regenerate. Saturday’s Mercury/Neptune trine boosts your intuition and imagination, and puts you in the mood to connect with the creative muse within, plus tune into the thoughts and feelings of others.

Jupiter your ruling planet shifts into your travel zone mid-week, so foreign shores beckon over the coming year. It’s also a positive period for ventures involving law, education, publishing, international business, imports and exports. On Thursday you’re bursting with ideas and are keen to help, but don’t disappoint others by promising more than you can deliver.

Wealth planet Jupiter moves into your ‘money-from-others’ zone so over the next 13 months some lucky Capricorns will benefit from an inheritance, loan, financial partnership, divorce settlement, superannuation pay-out or bumper tax return. And with peacemaker Venus shifting into your partnership zone on the weekend, close relationships are set to improve.

Attached Aquarius – plan a romantic holiday with your partner for some time over the next 13 months. Singles – love is likely with someone from another country or culture. On Friday and Saturday you’re more accident prone than usual so pace yourself especially when travelling. Sunday suits taking things at a quieter pace, as you surround yourself with family and friends.

It’s a wonderful week to get the balance right between thinking and feeling, as you communicate your Piscean ideas in creative ways. Be inspired by birthday great Nelson Mandela “A good head and a good heart are always a formidable combination.” But, if your inner voice tells you something – or someone – isn’t the real deal, then make sure you act on that information.

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Due to increased demand for space we are now only accepting not-for-profit organisations and free FORREST community events. Guidelines have been introduced Neighbourhood House to ensure events advertised are not ones purely serving For the complete program and classes please ring or email. business purposes. Emails must be received by Thursday You can access computers & internet, printing, scanning and photocopying, book lending library, AV equipment and even noon the week before the event. some local produce from right here at the hall. Contact Gillian Brew - Co-ordinator Phone: 03 5236 6591. Email: gbrew@swarh.vic.gov.au

AIREYS INLET SUNDAYS Anglican Church

FRESHWATER CREEK 12th July Ballroom Dancing

Saint Aidan’s Church 8.00 am. Holy Communion www.surfcoastanglican.org.au

8pm-midnight at the Freshwater Creek Hall in Dickins Road. Enquiries 5264 5169

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St Davids Lutheran Church

Saint Aidan’s Church 10.30 am. Worship and Fellowship www.surfcoast.unitingchurch.org.au

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

Christian Meetings at Freshwater Creek Hall

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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

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

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

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10th July Annual Meeting 12.30pm in Heyers Road 14th July Lunchtime Grovedale Hotel 24th July Shared afternoon tea 1.30pm in Heyers Road Contact bob 5241 8991 or 0418 241 337 or Jan 0412 821 654

17th July Leopold Dance 7.30pm-10.30pm at the Sportsman’s Club Contact Lorraine 5259 3968

8pm at Cnr Reynolds & Fryers Road Phone 5229 1710

Thursdays 5.30pm 0403 797 973 Child care Mon Tues Wed – Vacancies for 3yr+ available First Aid - Thursday 17th July 9am Games group – Mah jong, scrabble Thursdays 1pm Playgroup – Thursday mornings Lorne Toy Library – call 5289-2972

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

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WEDNESDAYS Portarlington Toy Library 8.45am-10am at the Portarlington Preschool in Newcomb St Enquiries 5253 1960

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TORQUAY Spring Creek Community House For more information phone 5261 2583 or www.springcreekcommunityhouse.org.au School Holiday Closure - Please note Spring Creek Community House will be closed from and including June 29th to July 13th and re-opening on Monday July 14th.

TORQUAY M.A.P (Morning Activity Programme for Kids & Parents) Little da Vinci’s 3-5 years old Mondays – 9:30am-10am Bells & Beats 0-5years old. Tuesdays – 9:30am-10am 10.30am-11am 0-5years old. Romp Stomp and Sing Wednesdays – 9:30am-10am 0-5 years old Music and Movement Thursdays – 9.30am-10am 0-5 years old. Community Art Studio - Acrylics Tuesdays at 1.30-3.30pm Community Art Studio - Watercolours Thursdays 1.30-3.30pm Quirky Craft & Morning Coffee-Wednesdays 10.30-12 noon. Ipad for Beginners – Tues 22nd July, 11am-1pm and 2-4pm. Cert III Business Admin Medical – Tues & Wed Start 22nd July 9am-3pm EBay Buying & Selling – Fridays 1st & 8th Aug, 10am-12.30pm All Things Coffee – Monday 11th Aug 10am-12.30pm Big Concerts for Little People – Friday 5th Sept 1.30-2.30pm

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

WEDNESDAYS Alcoholics Anonymous 8pm at the Spring Creek Community Centre, 14 Price Street Phone 5229 1710

THURSDAYS Free meetings Torquay Philosophy 2pm-4.30pm at The Pear Tree Cafe, Gilbert St. Inquiries: Michael 5264 7484

Philosophy, Mindfulness, Meditation New term starts 17th July 10am-12 noon weekly with U3A in Torquay u3asurfcoast.org.au or Inquire Jean 5264 7484

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

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

SATURDAYS Torquay Esperanto Club 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 Showcasing photographic display of beaches and bathing boxes Open every Sunday by appointment 2pm-4pm Phone Lorraine 0409 212 479 or 5264 7058

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

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

WINCHELSEA Winchelsea Community House 28 Hesse Street. Introduction to MYOB, Online Advertising & Social Media, Ebay, Hare Krishna Cooking, Floristry, Interior Design, Facebook, Indian Cooking, Microsoft Word, Cheesemaking & Web Design. 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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Thursday 10 July 2014

Learner program expands to the Surf Coast Shire BY JAMES TAYLOR

COMMUNITY-based learner driver program L2P is expanding to the Surf Coast and will help five young people gain driving experience and ultimately their probationary licence. The VicRoads-funded program pairs young drivers aged 16-21 who face barriers to gaining driving experience with a licensed and trained volunteer driving mentor. Surf Coast Shire mayor Rose Hodge said the program was great for learner drivers and their families who might benefit from more support to get behind the wheel. “Having taught two sons to drive, I know how demanding it is for parents to ensure their children have enough driving experience before getting behind the wheel independently.

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“It is great that Surf Coast parents will be able to access support through L2P.” Colin Fowler has been a mentor in the program for a year. “I come from a firefighting background, so I’ve seen the consequences of people who lose control of their vehicle,” he said. “I saw this as an opportunity to impart some of that knowledge.” City of Greater Geelong youth portfolio holder Cr Jan Farrell said L2P was an important program and was excited to see it expand. She said the Greater Geelong L2P was the largest in the state and had helped more than 250 learner drivers since 2009. Leading Senior Constable Jeffrey Brough from Torquay police urged the community to support the program and volunteer as a mentor. “It’s a great program for those who are less fortunate than others to receive such assistance to gain independence by getting their licence.”

0(17256 1(('(' HELP KIDS GET BEHIND THE WHEEL This is your opportunity to help young people participate fully in a better community. We are looking for volunteers with driving experience to help our young learner drivers gain on the road experience through our L2P program. All it takes is one hour a week. L2P is a program which provides access to mentors / supervising drivers for young learner drivers who are facing significant barriers to gaining-on-road experience. Such barriers might include no access to a vehicle or a supervising driver. A 4 star ANCAP rated car is provided by the program, all insurances are covered and training is provided. Training will be held in Torquay on the following dates:

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For more information or to register your interest please contact Sarah or April on 5272 4011 or email l2p@geelongcity.vic.gov.au

L2P is looking for fully licensed drivers in the Surf Coast Shire who are willing to spend one hour per week on the road as a mentor. The program provides a 5-star ANCAP rated car, insurance, training and ongoing supervision. Surf Coast training for volunteers will be held in Torquay on July 26 (full day) and July 27 (half day). If you would like to volunteer or for more information, phone Sarah Lewis or April Livesley on 5272 4011 or email l2p@geelongcity.vic.gov.au.

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

L2P mentor Paul Watson, Leading Senior Constable Cathy Hastie from Torquay police, Cr Rose Hodge and L2P mentor Colin Fowler with one of the L2P cars outside the Surf Coast Shire’s council chambers. Photo: JAMES TAYLOR

Teen footpath cycling debate rolls onward BY JAMES TAYLOR

A SURVEY proposing possible changes to the rules about teenagers riding bicycles on footpaths has been criticised by walking and blindness advocates. Last month, VicRoads launched its Cycling Road Rules Survey, which is calling for feedback on the state’s cycling-related road legislation. Presently, only children younger than 12 years old can ride on footpaths, and cycling groups such as Bicycle Network are campaigning for the age limit to be raised to 16 years in Victoria and three other states. The survey asks people if they would support the age limit being raised to 16, a move that Victoria Walks executive officer Dr Ben Rossiter described as “very, very concerning”. “We know that walking and cycling are not a good mix for our most vulnerable road users,” he said. “A survey of 1,128 seniors found 39 per cent rated bicycle riders on shared paths as a moderate or major constraint to their walking.” Vision Australia’s Maryanne Diamond said interaction with cyclists was a big issue for walkers with a vision impairment, with a 2012 study finding more than 24 per cent of collisions and near collisions were with cyclists. Last week, Victoria Walks released its ‘Footpaths are for Feet’ position statement. It claims that international studies show cyclists have a 1.8 to 16 times higher risk of injury on footpaths than on roads. Bicycle Victoria launched its Raise Ages/ Ride Footpaths campaign in March. The advocacy group claims research has shown children up to the age of 16 are much more likely to take risks adults wouldn’t when riding on the roads, thus making footpaths the best place for younger riders. The Cycling Road Rules Survey closes on July 27. To complete it, head to roadsafety. vic.gov.au.

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Tigers claw out win BY JAMES TAYLOR TORQUAY has held onto second spot on the BFL ladder after holding off Barwon Heads by two goals in round 13. Perhaps inspired by the ‘Before the Game’ function with Swans star Warwick Capper, the Tigers withstood a charge by the Seagulls, who trailed by 43 points at the last change but kicked seven goals to two in the last quarter. After a tight first term, Anglesea pulled away from Modewarre and went onto win by 27 points

at Community Bank Oval. Ryan Dahlhaus kicked three goals for the Roos. Geelong Amateur kept Queenscliff at arm’s length for most of the day, kicking seven goals to three after three-quarter time to record a 56-point win over the reigning premiers. Damien Zaparenkov and Riley Ferguson each kicked three goals for the Ammos, while Coutas forwards Stephen Owen and Daniel Degois each slotted four. Portarlington led at quarter-time against thirdplaced Ocean Grove but couldn’t stay with the

visitors, eventually losing by 66 points. Andrew Higgins and Kelly Williams each kicked three for the Grubbers. Drysdale is the latest team to inflict a massive defeat on Newcomb, hammering the bottomof-the-table side by 235 points. Hawks forward Thomas Dewey’s 11 goals was only judged as his team’s second-best performance, while Mitchell O’Dowd (five goals), Jacob Wilson and Paul Davis (four each) also shared in the spoils. For fixtures and full results, head to aflbarwon.com.au.

Warwick Capper (centre) hangs out with Steve Dunstan and Tim Carson from the Torquay Tigers at the ‘Before the Game’ function at Spring Creek Reserve. Photo: TOMMY RITCHIE

Grubbers upset Port in netball clash OCEAN Grove caused the upset of the round, beating Portarlington 41-34. The Grubbers took their opportunities over the Demons, who were weakened by the absence of key defenders Lisa Dyer and Tania Du Plessis. Goaler Alexandra Lee stepped up in scoring an impressive 35 goals, while perennial favourite Candice Parker notched yet another three votes. Port are clinging to fourth spot on the ladder with three teams now sitting on seven wins. Ocean Grove will be looking to leap-frog into the top four when they face Barwon Heads next week in the second “Battle of the Bridge”. Torquay made short work of the Seagulls, cruising to an easy 48-25 win. The Tigers’ goaling duo of Joanne Warnes and Amy Vogels continues

to impress, while Sophie Masek was awarded best on court for her efforts. Torquay will face thirdplaced Anglesea next week which will be a tough hit-out between two of the top sides in the league. Anglesea handed Modewarre yet another loss and the Warriors, last years’ runners-up, sit behind Ocean Grove in fifth place. Hannah Vam Gemst put away a huge 42 of the Roos’ 47 goals and was given the best on court nod for her performance. Defender Tess Rice also had another solid game for the Roos. Modda will face Newcomb next week and hopefully gain some momentum heading into finals. Newcomb Power suffered yet another loss, going down to Drysdale 83-16. Milli Leahy starred for the Hawks, scoring more than half

the team’s total score and the young goaler was also awarded three votes. The win will allow Drysdale to take some confidence into their match against undefeated ladder leaders Geelong Amateur next week. The Ammos put in another polished performance, despatching Queenscliff 59-19. Trialling some new midcourt combinations, the Ammos’ defensive pressure all over the court strangled the Coutas’ offence. The Ammos goalers were particularly impressive, with Jenni Garner shooting at 91 per cent with 20 from 22 and Mickayla Ward at 85 per cent with 39 from 49. Defender Tess Upstill was the shining light for Queenscliff who took a number of great intercepts.

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WITH ANGLESEA BOWLING CLUB While the winter weather persists in Anglesea, you may be heartened to learn of the exotic and warm destinations that some of the Anglesea Bowling Club members have fled to. For example, Port Douglas, Bowen, Coolum, Darwin and even a European river cruise. We look forward to their safe return and hearing first hand of their adventures. On the home front, unfortunately we have a few members having a battle with their health. John Emery and Geoff Kendall suffered falls (on the bowling green!). Alice Jones and Len Oliver had a short sojourn in hospital while Glenyce Murphy and President Kaye Kendall are both coping with their ongoing treatments. We wish them (and others) a very speedy recovery. But the spirit of the club continues, as does the bowling opportunities as listed below.

Winter bowls program The Anglesea Bowling Club members invite visiting bowlers to join with them during the off season/winter period (weather permitting). Scheduled mixed social matches will be held each: Monday commencing at 12.30pm Tuesday commencing at 10.30am (BYO lunch) Saturday commencing at 12.30pm Dress code is neat casual. Contact the club, either in person or phone 5263 1229 by 9.30 am on the day to register your name.

Happy hour Are you looking for something to do on a wintery Friday afternoon? Come and join in the fun and frivolity at the Anglesea Bowling Club for a happy hour or two from 4.30pm onwards. You will be made most welcome.

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Vic Country girls and boys in action during the championship, which concludes on Saturday.

THIS week, 280 of Australia’s most talented junior basketballers at the Under 16 level have landed in Geelong for the Australian Junior National Championships. The competition started on Saturday July 5 and concludes this Saturday at the Geelong Arena; 124 games will have been played over eight days by the time the competition ends. The competition is fierce between the 14 teams, with New South Wales and Victoria being strong contenders for medal games, ranking high in their pool games.

With crossovers starting this morning, the competition is only expected to intensify in the run for a medal. Local Geelong Supercat juniors are represented well with five players in the championship, with four boys in the Victoria Country team (Matthew Johns, Kyle Meyer, Lukas Essenwanger and Marko Vekic) and captain of the Victoria Country girls team (Carly Sanders). Victoria Country secured their first win of the championship taking the scalp of New South Wales Country in a tight match that Victoria Country came from behind to win and upsetting the undefeated run of New South Wales.

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FISHING REPORT ANGLESEA Salmon still to be caught off most local beaches Those rock fishing are still reporting salmon and trevally.

APOLLO BAY Salmon still continue to be caught off Wild Dog The harbour back wall continues to produce salmon Reports of some small tuna being caught offshore Marengo has salmon and still the odd whiting to be caught Reports of some mako shark as well offshore. For all your bait and tackle in Apollo Bay, contact Steve or Jen. They will be more than pleased to help you, phone 5237 6434.

BARWON HEADS Still salmon around off local beaches The river is still producing some trevally and salmon.

TORQUAY Salmon continue to be caught off Jan Juc and other local beaches Still Bream to be caught in Spring Creek with reports of the mouth opening helping. Remember Torquay Tackle and Sports. For all the best available advice in Torquay on tackle and bait, drop in and see Gareth and Jonathan. They will do their best to ensure you get the most up-to-date information available, phone 5264 8207.

QUEENSCLIFF St Leonards still has reports of some good-size whiting being caught Indented Heads continues to produce some nice-size flathead The White Lady still has some whiting being caught Point Lonsdale has a few salmon as well as Trevally at night The creek continues to produce some nice size Trevally and some salmon as well.

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MANY of us have at some time or another taken holidays along the Murray River and dreamed of catching that elusive Murray cod. It appears that the new bag limits are trying to help fishers have a better chance of doing that by protecting the breeding stock. But for all those who have a greater knowledge of Murray cod than I do, it may be worth reading the following and sending in a submission either in support or if you wish outlining your concerns on this special fishery.

New Murray cod limits proposed to improve fishery

Freshwater anglers have 60 days to provide Victorian fisheries managers with feedback about proposed changes to Murray cod size limits that are designed to significantly improve stocks. Fisheries Victoria executive director Ross McGowan said more than two decades of fisheries science and some of Victoria’s best Murray cod anglers had recently reviewed catch limits. Mr McGowan said comprehensive modelling had informed the review and suggested Murray cod populations, and stocks available to anglers for harvest, would be much better off under a new “slot limit” of 50 centimetres to 70 centimetres and a reduced daily bag limit of one fish in rivers. “Narrow slot limits are increasingly used around the world to improve the sustainability of longlived fish and the quality of fishing for anglers,” Mr McGowan said. “The current 60 centimetre to 100 centimetre slot limit has improved Murray cod populations over recent years, but scientifically-based fine tuning could do even more. “A slot limit of 50 centimetre to 70 centimetre would prohibit the harvest of Murray cod larger than 70 centimetres while allowing the limited take of smaller fish between 50 centimetres and 70 centimetres. “The research suggests that over 15 years, this would significantly improve the sustainability of the fishery, the number of harvestable Murray cod and the number of trophy fish longer than one metre. “Murray cod take around 10 years to grow from 60 centimetres to 100 centimetres. Under current regulations they remain vulnerable to harvest for this period. “However, Murray cod grow faster when young, taking around three years to grow from 50 centimetre to 70 centimetre, so are vulnerable to

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NETBALL SCORES ROUND 13 - A GRADE

Heads: N Gray, S Chapman, M Ford.

Drysdale 83 v Newcomb 16

Modewarre 45 v Anglesea 57

GOALS, Drysdale: M Leahy 43, M Deeath 21, H Rundell 19. Newcomb: S Vernon 7, T Cooper-Gorham 4, K Degoldi 3, S Chivers 2. BEST, Drysdale: M Leahy, D Flynn, M Leahy. Newcomb: B Jones, T Andrew, S Chivers.

Portarlington 19 v Ocean Grove 35

Torquay 48 v Barwon Heads 25 GOALS, Torquay: J Warnes 23, A Vogels 18, A Young 7. Barwon Heads: S Rowbottom 10, O Young 9, S Howard 6. BEST, Torquay: S Masek, K Carracher, J Warnes. Barwon Heads: A Walters, O Young, J Mitchell.

Modewarre 33 v Anglesea 47 GOALS, Modewarre: S Fisher 15, R Thompson 14, AJ Logan 4. Anglesea: H Van Gemst 42, B Caldwell 5. BEST, Modewarre: N/A. Anglesea: H Van Gemst, T Rice, B Dangerfield.

GOALS, Modewarre: AJ Logan 30, S Otto 15. Anglesea: H Van Gemst 37, S Benney 17, M Galpin 3. BEST, Modewarre: Anglesea: R Matthews, B Orr, S Benney.

GOALS, Drysdale: C Rabich 18, M Neilson 13. Newcomb: C Marshall 5, R Hotchin 3, B Masterton 1. BEST, Drysdale: M Ritchie, A Holloway, L Mallett. Newcomb: N/A

Geelong Amateur 42 v Queenscliff 31

GOALS, Torquay: R Burns 22, C Bigum 3, C Gangell 3. Barwon Heads: L Snookes 10, C Joseph 6. BEST, Torquay: R Burns, D Wright, L Cole. Barwon Heads: L Dean, M Bennett, D Pegus.

GOALS, Geelong Amateur: J Brkic 28, C Giuffrida 9, S Lipari 5. Queenscliff: H Stephens 18, L Dreher 13. BEST, Geelong Amateur: M McGurk, S Garner, H Shaw. Queenscliff: S Jenson, L Dreher, T Vakidis.

C GRADE

GOALS, Portarlington: C Bull 19, J Barns 15. Ocean Grove: A Lee 35, L Bell 6. BEST, Portarlington: L Mccombe, C Munday. Ocean Grove: C Parker, R Friend, K Boswell.

GOALS, Drysdale: B Elliston 24, K Daley 13. Newcomb: M Mahoney 15, S Clee 6. BEST, Drysdale: J Mcguire, T Mcguire, N Bonner. Newcomb: N/A.

Geelong Amateur 59 v Queenscliff 19

Torquay 35 v Barwon Heads 12

GOALS, Geelong Amateur: M Ward 39, J Gardner 20. Queenscliff: L Dick 11, M Clifton 8. BEST, Geelong Amateur: C Post, M Ward, S Ford. Queenscliff: T Upstill, L Hedley, L Dick.

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GOALS,Torquay: S Bach 29, C Altimari 6. Barwon Heads: T Mckibbin 8, B Roberts 2, A Sinclair 2. BEST, Torquay: R Baulch, C Mckay, C Altimari. Barwon Heads: M Ford, A Sinclair.

Modewarre 18 v Anglesea 18

Drysdale 39 v Newcomb 19 GOALS, Drysdale: B O’Dowd 14, I Searle 14, S Gravener 8, I Crole 3. Newcomb: C Ritchie 8, S Clee 7, J French 4. BEST, Drysdale: E Taylor, B O’Dowd, P Laws. Newcomb: D Robertson, T Andrew, M Hart.

Torquay 55 v Barwon Heads 37 GOALS, Torquay: E Moerenhout 43, P Lewis 11, S Mcdonald 1. Barwon Heads: M Adams 31, S Wallace 3, G Ryan 3. BEST, Torquay: E Moerenhout, C Mcbain, K Shepherd. Barwon

D GRADE Drysdale 31 v Newcomb 9

GOALS, Portarlington: N Nicholls 13, C McDowell 6. Ocean Grove: E Whorlow 25, M Goodger 10. BEST, Portarlington: L Brayshaw, M Snell, T Paul. Ocean Grove: P Birch, T Sinnott, V Rischitelli.

Drysdale 37 v Newcomb 21

Portarlington 34 v Ocean Grove 41

GOALS, Geelong Amateur: L McAuley 33, S Mallett 6. Queenscliff: C Downs 4, B Heard 4, R Bullock 1. BEST, Geelong Amateur: L Harwood, L McAuley, K Fagan. Queenscliff: L Sheehan, M Dick, L Tait.

GOALS, Modewarre: E Noble 10, A Dean 8. Anglesea: S Williamson 10, R Dangerfield 6, S Moore 2. BEST, Modewarre: A Dean, H Dunn, DJ Hovey. Anglesea: S Williamson, B Norman, O Whitford. Portarlington 9 v Ocean Grove 35 GOALS, Portarlington: N/A. Ocean Grove: F Needham 18, E Bolton 10, K Carroll 7. BEST, Portarlington: N/A. Ocean Grove: F Needham, A Binns, K Collett.

Geelong Amateur 39 v Queenscliff 9

Torquay 28 v Barwon Heads 16

Modewarre 18 v Anglesea 9 GOALS, Modewarre: J Worthington 13, A Davey 3, J Anderson 2. Anglesea: A Van Berkel 5, E Sedgwick 2, R Alldis 2. BEST, Modewarre: S Dean, J Worthington, A Otto. Anglesea: R Caulfield, R Alldis, J Smith.

Portarlington 13 v Ocean Grove 34 GOALS, Portarlington: C Mckenzie 9, D Baker 3, N Voigt 1. Ocean Grove: K Mason 26, A Gibbs 8. BEST, Portarlington: T Andrew, E Dungey, J Salisbury. Ocean Grove: J Gorfine, E Moran, K Burden. GOALS, Geelong Amateur: J Bish 12, E Crompton 10, S Bell 6. Queenscliff: M Higgins 5, A Coltish 3, E Holahan 3. BEST, Geelong Amateur: S Bell, B Alexander, A Morrison. Queenscliff: S Clarke, S Seraiocco, F O’Shea.

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Torquay 22 v Barwon Heads 21 Modewarre 12 v Anglesea 40 Portarlington 13 v Ocean Grove 31 Geelong Amateur 18 v Queenscliff 11

UNDER 17 SECTION 2 Drysdale 35 v Newcomb Power 8 Torquay 28 v Barwon Heads 11 Portarlington 6 v Ocean Grove 15 Geelong Amateur 28 v Queenscliff 11

UNDER 15 SECTION 1 Drysdale 42 v Newcomb 6 Torquay 17 v Barwon Heads 16 Modewarre 16 v Anglesea 32 Portarlington 9 v Ocean Grove 35 Geelong Amateur 9 v Queenscliff 37

UNDER 15 SECTION 2 Torquay 24 v Barwon Heads 7 Modewarre 18 v Anglesea 10 Portarlington 6 v Ocean Grove 27 Geelong Amateur 12 v Queenscliff 30

UNDER 13 SECTION 1

Geelong Amateur 28 v Queenscliff 11

Drysdale 26 v Newcomb 19 Torquay 30 v Barwon Heads 6 Modewarre 9 v Anglesea 26 Portarlington 32 v Ocean Grove 20 Geelong Amateur 20 v Queenscliff 20

UNDER 17 SECTION 1

Drysdale 26 v Newcomb 8 Torquay 11 v Barwon Heads 7 Modewarre 6 v Anglesea 33 Portarlington 2 v Ocean Grove 41 Geelong Amateur 17 v Queenscliff 15

UNDER 13 SECTION 2 Drysdale 30 v Newcomb 11 Torquay 7 v Barwon Heads 9 Portarlington 9 v Ocean Grove 15 Geelong Amateur 4 v Queenscliff 17

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Surf Coast under 14 girls challenge top teams

The Surf Coast under 14 girls in action against Kardinia.

THE Surf Coast FC under 14 girls (Blue) team has continued to show great form as they hit the halfway point of the season. They have constantly challenged the top teams in the league with several close games where a number of under 12 and under 14 Geelong regional players are present on the opposing teams.

This season has seen the girls beat the then undefeated Golden Plains 1-0, and offer a strong challenge against last year’s premiers Kardinia in which Surf Coast were unlucky to come home with a 1-0 loss. Surf Coast FC, with an obviously younger squad, is very happy with the performance of its young brigade, which is sitting

comfortably in third place on the ladder. The club’s development policy is showing real rewards, with multiple girls selected in talented player programs, and Surf Coast FC showcasing a bright future of women’s football in the region. Meanwhile, the club’s Under 13 boy’s team continued their unbeaten

streak with a 2-0 win over Barwon Soccer Club. The highlight goal was a succession of passes to set up Thomas Gaspari who lobbed the keeper which saw the boys celebrate with the entire team piling on top of Thomas. The boys continue to work as a team and sit top of the ladder in the Geelong league.

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ANGLESEA GOLF CLUB

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Heathcote. The winners were: A Grade, Andrew Daffy, 2 up; B Grade, Ray Heathcote, 2 up; C Grade, Ian Martin, 1 down. NTPs: John Mooney 13th, Scott Saunders 6th and 16th, Tony Talbot 3rd. On Sunday Anne Mangan won with 2 down, on count back from Rachel Kane. For the men, John McGibbony won with 1 up on count back from Desmond Clark. NTPs: Graeme Mills the 13th, Hugh Pearce the 16th, Stuart Leigh the 3rd and Daryl Britnell the 6th.

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WEEKEND RESULTS

COMING EVENTS:

Saturday July 13 –Stableford and 1st Round President’s Trophy Sunday July 14 - 4BBB Stableford Wednesday July 16 – Par Thursday July 18 – Par

THIS week we would like to congratulate one of our lady members, Margaret Ganly, who has been a Torquay Golf Club member for 46 years. Marg’s grandfather built a house in Torquay in 1891 and Marg and her husband retired to Torquay in 1976 and made it the family home, which she still lives in to this day. Marg’s cousins all played at Torquay as members so it was a real family affair. One of Marg’s special honours was winning the C Grade championships. Marg enjoys playing 9 holes of golf every Tuesday and still walks the course for her round. Marg will celebrate her 99th Birthday on July 7 and from everyone at the club we wish Marg a very happy birthday. We hear she will be celebrating with dinner and champagne. Tuesday, Ainsley McCallum shot 91 to win for A Grade. In B Grade, Maureen Stuart put in a solid round to win B Grade and take out the Medal with 69 nett. Resort winner Norma Veale had 36 points. NTPs Jeanette Langan, Carole Mayne, Dee Matheson, Judith Hobill and Barbara White. Sue Booth hit a close shot to take out the jackpot. Wednesday, Greg Baeck scored one of his finer rounds posting 43 points to win for A Grade. B Grade winner Rick McNamara back to playing some good golf had 42 points. Theo Reyntjes with 38 points took out C Grade and with 39 points Ed Robertson had the winning score for D Grade. Don Jennings took out the resort with 38 points.

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MIDWEEK RESULTS

Wednesday: Stableford - A Grade winner was Calvin Robbins with 41 points on count back from Val Kalezic. B Grade winner was Hank Moerenhout with 39 points, on count back from D Speechley and the C Grade winner was Christian Robertson with 44 points. Seniors winner was Eddie Brenner with 36 points. NTPs were Calvin Robbins the 13th, Roger Trevaskis the 3rd,Tom Stevens the 6th and Allan Smith winning the 16th jackpot hole. Thursday: Stroke and Monthly Medal. The women had the pick of the days, a relief after last week’s wintry conditions. There will be a playoff for the July medal between Jill Emerson and Marita Murrie. A Grade was won by Vida Brenner with 78 nett, B grade by Jill Emerson with 77 nett and C Grade by Marita Murrie with 77 nett. Vida Brenner had the best gross score of the day with 93. NTPs were Maralyn Cross the 13th, Judy Talbot the 16th, Vida Brenner the 3rd and Suellen Eskrigge the 6th. On Saturday, Vida Brenner was the winner for the women with 2 down, on count back from Janice Pekin. For the men, it was Par and Monthly Medal. There will be a play off for the July monthly medal between Andrew Daffy and Ray

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Wednesday Par: As expected in the winter months, the conditions were challenging for the field and called for a great level of concentration. John Eddington was able to separate himself from the field with a great score of +2. Runnerup in a count back was Luke Vassallo (taking the 4th leg of the winter classic in the process) with a score of +1. NTP honours went to Gavan Clark on the 5th and Richard Hammett on the 13th. Saturday Mixed 4BBB Stableford: It was a great day for the Handbury Classic with a great turn out and lots of great results in the always popular 4BBB format. In the men’s, we had Jason Cranny and Keith Rixon run away from the competition, winning by four with a 47. The runners-up were Tom Nelson and Jim Demetrious. In the mixed comp, we had a much tighter race with several groups bunched atop the leader board. In the end it was the duo of Josephine and Alex emerging victorious by way of a count back over Rod Bray and Linda Turner, with each group scoring 40 points. NTP honours went to Tom Nelson on the 5th, Stephanie Nolan on the 7th, Adam Noble on the 13th and Gabe Tokolyi on the 17th. 2 Sands Boulevarde, Torquay Clubhouse: 5264 3333 Pro Shop: 5264 3307

BISTRO

The Golf Club Bistro has reopened for business under the new catering team headed by the Swiss born and trained Bruno Malzacher. The regular roast nights will return on Tuesday July 15. Bookings are now open for the president’s and captains’ dinner on Saturday August 2 where a five-course degustation menu will be served. Enjoy your golf.

FROM THE MEMBERS’ ROOM

LADIES

Thursday Stableford Medal: It was a fantastic day for golf, conditions were perfect, the course was still a bit heavy under foot in some areas but has dried out pretty well. The scoring was not so hot though, but it was Sharron Stewart who ground her way to a winning score of 32 points taking out the medal on a count back from Marg Hales. NTP went to Marj Bayard nearly holing out on 7 and the skipper Carol McDonald on 13.

MEDLEY

Tuesday Stableford: A brave few made it out on Tuesday for the 9 hole event, and it came down to the wire. Dot Tattersall won with 16 points, beating runner-up Judy Campbell-Stewart by one. Sunday Par Medley: The day saw patches of cruel conditions surrounded by much more tolerable ones. The field seemed to take it all in stride as we saw some great results. Tim Newson cruised around in +3 to win by 1 over runner up Tim Wilson.

COMING EVENTS

Thursday July 10 – Par Saturday July 12 – Stableford-Medal / Stableford Ladies Challenge Sunday July 13 – Stableford Golf Memberships: 5264 3303 Email: sands@peppers.com.au Web: www.thesandstorquay.com

FROM THE GOLF SHOP

NTPs Greg Miller, Trevor Bell, Greg Baeck, David Steed and Leslie Grayling. Gary Watson played with a good shot into 17 won the jackpot. Friday, Warren Harris managed his round very well to win the men’s competition with +5. Barbara Young-Harding had the best score for the ladies with -3 and the Resort win went to Tom Lock with +2. NTPs Steve May, Andy Clark and June Laidler. Well done to Mary Sweet on taking out the jackpot. Saturday Ron Haeberle shot 68 to have the winning score for A Grade. Geoff Grayling took out B Grade with 69. C Grade winner Gary Rogers carded 65 and took out July’s Medal four shots ahead of the rest of the field. Congratulations to Dominic Condon on winning June’s Medal in a playoff. NTPs Ron Haeberle, Garry Fletcher, Ross Forbes, Glenn Mifsud, Don Jennings, Ronnie Beacom and Inge Oliver. Fred Pyke, finding a new lease on golf playing off the Resort markers, once again had a good round to finish on top with 40 points. Heather Dixon played a consistent game shooting 73 to win and also takes home the ladies Medal. Sunday John Potter not only won the mixed competition with 43 points but was very happy to take the money from his fellow players much to their dismay. Ted Fitzpatrick was the only player to win an NTP and Rex Dale with a good shot won the jackpot. Email: golf_torquay@racv.com.au Web: www.torquaygolfclub.com.au

PORTARLINGTON GOLF CLUB

WITH ROB CASEY

AS I sit in my caravan up here in Bargara on the Central Coast of Queensland in my t-shirt and shorts to write this report, with warm bright sunshine outside, it is hard for me to imagine what you must all be enduring on the golf course these last few weeks. It takes something special (some may call it madness!) to get out on the course – perhaps it also tells us what a great game golf is that we would even contemplate playing for 4½ hours in these often unpleasant weather conditions– but we do, don’t we?!

The final round of the 4BBB Par aggregate was played, with 60 ladies taking part. The day belonged to Heather Spry and Christine Watson, with their 5 up edging out Colleen Butler and Chris Cunningham on a count back, with Jeanette Barclay & Val Tither in 3rd place on +4. However, consistency paid off for Jeanette and Val, who were overall winners of the 54hole event with a total of 9 up over the 3 rounds. NTPs went to Jacqui Murrihy and Mary Higginbotham, and the ProPins went to Marg Burchell and Helen Davey.

Tuesday July 1, Men’s Stableford

Saturday July 5, Men’s and Ladies’ Stroke

With many of our regular Tuesday players starved of some golf in recent weeks, 127 of them took to the course and fought the elements! For Steve Janson, his 36 points won him Trophy of the Day, B Grade and he scored an NTP along the way. John Bowman was a shot away in 2nd place. A Grade winner was the consistent Kane McKenzie with 33 points on a count back from Brian Hazell, while big George Jacimovic won C Grade on a count back from Colin Doyle, both with 33 points. Our resident nightingale, Adrian Higginbotham had a good one with his 35 to beat Ian Pardy by a shot for the D Grade honours. Other NTPs went to Ken Foxcroft and Colin Isbell; 29 points to win a ball told me something!

Wednesday July 2, Ladies’ 4BBB Par

A tough day at the office for 159 men and ladies, but Rob Stiglbauer was rewarded for some consistent play in recent weeks by securing the Monthly Medal and C Grade with his nett 70, well ahead of 2nd placed Shane Cahill on 75. Terry Powell edged out Gavin Whyley on a count back for A Grade honours with their 72s, and Matt McQueen got the B Grade voucher with his 73 by two shots from John Pearson. D Grade went to Darrell Clarke with his nett 73 from Nick Trezise on 74. Louise Blomley took out the Ladies event with her nett 78 on a count back from Helen Powe, both a shot clear of Carmel Scarff. Barbie Schwarz and Gweneth Barnett won the Pinshots, Joy Francis got the ProPin and Joyce Livermore was best on the greens with 30 putts.

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BELLARINE FOOTBAL LEAGUE SCORES ROUND 13 SENIORS

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Reserves

Drysdale 12.6 19.11 30.20 39.24 (258) Newcomb Power 0.1 2.4 2.4 3.5 (23) GOALS: Drysdale: T. Dewey 11, M. O’Dowd 5, J. Wilson 4, P. Davis 4, R. Holwell 2, J. Simons 2, J. Inglis 2, J. Hildebrand 2, K. Taylor 2, J. Chandler 1, E. Hill 1, J. Ristevski 1, S. Bensted 1, J. Jenkins 1. Newcomb Power: P. Gordyn 1, J. McFarlane 1, J. Hobbs 1. BEST: Drysdale: J. Simons, T. Dewey, E. Hill, J. Wilson, J. Collins, M. O’Dowd. Newcomb Power: M. Etheridge, R. Smith, S. Grant, J. McFarlane, A. Noonan, J. Hobbs.

Drysdale 16.4 25.9 40.14 48.23 (311) Newcomb Power 0.0 0.2 0.2 0.3 (3) GOALS: Drysdale: X. Wilson 12, B. Lynch 5, L. Matthews 5, J. Wilson 5, S. Scott 4, J. Kennedy 4, K. Carr 3, T. Willis 3, J. Lockman 2, J. Kenny 2, D. Tester 1, M. Gordon 1, S. Gordon 1. Newcomb Power: BEST: Drysdale: L. Matthews, B. Lynch, D. Tester, X. Wilson, J. Kennedy, J. Kenny. Newcomb Power: B. Fleet, C. Robinson, B. Carpentier, A. MacKenzie, J. Finn, D. Anastasopoulos.

Torquay 3.6 7.8 12.14 14.18 (102) Barwon Heads 1.2 5.6 6.7 13.12 (90) GOALS: Torquay: I. Baker 2, D. Allitt 2, M. Johnston 2, J. Day 1, B. Ross 1, R. Ganz 1, T. Carty 1, J. Darke 1, C. McCaughan 1, J. Gray 1, P. Bennett 1. Barwon Heads: N. Hill 3, M. Wight 2, T. Wight 1, S. Schaller 1, R. Wallace 1, A. Walsgott 1, N. Talarico 1, D. Hovey 1, P. Swinton 1, J. Todd 1. BEST: Torquay: A. Gleeson, M. Stanley, T. Lovell, J. Gray, A. Nesbitt, C. McCaughan. Barwon Heads: N. Hill, T. Cashin, W. Newton, N. Talarico, P. Swinton, C. O’Leary.

Torquay 2.4 4.10 10.12 14.15 (99) Barwon Heads 2.2 3.2 5.2 7.3 (45) GOALS: Torquay: P. MacDonald 3, L. Dawson 3, J. Bienefelt 2, M. Sleep-Dalton 2, D. Thornton 1, L. Cormack 1, S. Hill 1, J. Taylor 1. Barwon Heads: M. Boothey 2, M. Ryan 1, K. Johannesen 1, A. Rodgers 1, M. Speechley 1, T. Saltalamacchia 1. BEST: Torquay: L. Priest, M. Burns, J. Dawson, J. Powell, J. Grossman, L. Cormack. Barwon Heads: S. O’Leary, D. Johnston, S. Wight, S. Everett, T. Ollis.

Anglesea 3.5 4.11 9.17 10.20 (80) Modewarre 2.1 3.1 5.5 7.11 (53) GOALS: Anglesea: R. Dahlhaus 3, J. Bouwman 2, J. Nolan 1, S. Horne 1, J. Pashley 1, B. Cunningham 1, N. Baddeley 1. Modewarre: J. Moorfoot 1, D. Lester 1, J. Clark 1, J. Lockyer 1, S. Lobb 1, T. Anderson 1, J. Ritchie 1. BEST: Anglesea: R. Dahlhaus, B. Robbins, T. Midolo, D. Kerr, B. Cunningham, J. Bouwman. Modewarre: J. Ritchie, J. Clark, J. Finch, M. Llewellyn, T. Wemyss, B. O’Hanlon. Ocean Grove 2.2 7.10 11.13 17.18 (120) Portarlington 3.2 4.6 5.8 7.12 (54) GOALS: Ocean Grove: K. Williams 3, A. Higgins 3, M. Rooke 2, S. Jack 2, J. Rawlings 2, A. O’Callaghan 2, C. Walter 1, M. Kellett 1, D. Maloney 1. Portarlington: D. Weir 2, T. Biggs 2, T. Shanley 2, M. McNeill 1. BEST: Ocean Grove: J. Rawlings, A. Higgins, L. Rock, S. Fairway, M. Laidler, S. Rankin. Portarlington: J. Foot, B. Williamson, D. Weir, T. Morgan, C. Gourley, M. Davis. Geelong Amateur 3.0 7.5 10.8 17.10 (112) Queenscliff 1.2 2.3 7.5 10.6 (66) GOALS: Geelong Amateur: R. Ferguson 3, D. Zaparenkov 3, R. Mattner 2, B. Lavars 2, C. Vince 2, T. McArlein 2, B. Adams 1, B. Dodd 1, N. Elliott 1. Queenscliff: S. Owen 4, D. DeGois 4, A. Jones 1, N. Eddy 1. BEST: Geelong Amateur: B. Dodd, C. Kangars, T. McArlein, M. O’Donohue, M. Grant, N. Elliott. Queenscliff: C. Goullet, L. Orvis, S. Owen, J.

Modewarre 2.3 3.5 6.10 6.10 (46) Anglesea 2.0 4.4 4.4 5.12 (42) GOALS: Modewarre: S. Cunningham 3, H. Williams 1, N. Bath 1, J. Watson 1. Anglesea: R. Eddy 2, K. Holroyd 1, S. Hunter 1, J. Walters 1. BEST: Modewarre: A. Pickering, A. Leslie, S. Mayall, S. Cunningham, T. Dean, C. Mamalis. Anglesea: C. Leeman, S. Hunter, J. Walters, D. Stanford, M. Trotto, K. Dans. Ocean Grove 4.2 8.7 10.7 15.14 (104) Portarlington 4.0 4.0 5.3 5.6 (36) GOALS: Ocean Grove: B. Ricardo 2, H. Foott 2, J. Stapleton 2, C. Buxton 2, R. Aylward 2, M. McCartney 1, M. Hinkley 1, S. Elford 1, M. Awramenko 1, E. Maloney 1. Portarlington: D. Jeffrey 2, J. Hayes 2, M. Cimino 1. BEST: Ocean Grove: M. Davies, E. Maloney, R. Aylward, S. Elford, C. Buxton, L. Giuffrida. Portarlington: D. Jeffrey, J. Geoghegan, M. Cimino, A. Kiss, B. Harvey, D. Perrine - Du Buisson. Geelong Amateur 7.2 12.6 15.14 20.16 (136) Queenscliff 0.2 2.3 2.4 3.5 (23) GOALS: Geelong Amateur: B. Ryan 9, J. Wilson 3, A. Coulter 3, C. Boulton 2, P. Brady 1, M. Stevenson 1, L. Hollis 1. Queenscliff: G. Burgoyne 2, P. Callahan 1. BEST: Geelong Amateur: N. Wines, T. Ryan, L. Willis, W. Hicks, J. Wilson. Queenscliff: R. Grout, J. Durran, N. Allbutt, V. Clementson, M. Toohey, P. Callahan.

Colts Division 1 St Joseph’s 1

4.2

10.7 16.9

22.12 (144)

Bell Park 1 0.0 0.0 0.3 1.3 (9) GOALS: St Joseph’s 1: A. Hutchison 4, T. Doedee 3, J. Kirwood 3, J. Hickey 3, B. Verfurth 2, N. Balic 1, J. Buckley 1, J. Edwards 1, M. Bird 1, S. Leahy 1, S. Threlfall 1. Bell Park 1: T. Whittington 1. BEST: St Joseph’s 1: T. Doedee, B. Verfurth, J. Hickey, N. Balic, B. Threlfall, L. Littore. Bell Park 1: W. Claridge, T. Whittington, R. Soldic, L. Platt, A. Costello, A. Heard. Leopold 1 3.2 3.4 5.8 8.8 (56) Colac 0.3 3.4 5.5 7.7 (49) GOALS: Leopold 1: B. Wray 5, J. Brew 1, D. Brunt 1, N. Cameron 1. Colac: J. Rippon 3, C. Dunne 1, J. Sutherland 1, G. Steven 1, J. Woods 1. BEST: Leopold 1: I. McCabe, S. Quinlan, B. Wray, J. Leamer-Alessi, D. Brunt, J. Ricci. Colac: B. McCarthy, G. Leersen, J. Woods, C. McCrae, T. Mulder, A. Vesey. St Mary’s 1 5.5 6.11 6.14 12.16 (88) St Albans 1.0 1.0 4.2 4.5 (29) GOALS: St Mary’s 1: B. Webb 2, J. Parrot 2, H. Scott 2, D. Hider 1, D. Trevaskis 1, J. McMahon 1, G. Hardiman 1, J. Koroneos 1, T. Hobbs 1. St Albans: T. Caudullo 1, S. Muir 1, J. Spalding 1, D. Jones 1. BEST: St Mary’s 1: B. Webb, J. Tierney, J. McMahon, D. Hider, T. Hobbs, I. Ryan. St Albans: T. Caudullo, D. Palmer, J. WatsonSerle, A. Krajnc, W. Armstrong. South Barwon 1 1.2 4.2 7.3 12.5 (77) Ocean Grove 1 1.1 2.1 2.3 2.4 (16) GOALS: South Barwon 1: E. Baker 4, B. Ritchie 3, D. Hassall 3, C. Buller 1, J. Driver 1. Ocean Grove 1: H. Walker 1, R. Procter 1. BEST: South Barwon 1: D. Hassall, J. Bennett, E. Baker, J. Driver, T. Hicks, R. Brown. Ocean Grove 1: B. Potter, G. Hurley, H. Walker, C. Durran, M. Caldow, J. Evans. N&C1 4.3 8.6 13.6 18.7 (115) Grovedale 1 3.1 3.2 4.5 4.5 (29) GOALS: Newtown & Chilwell 1: O. Doyle 6, J. Flaccavento 3, B. Efthimiou 2, J. Ngawati 2, B. Thomas 2, A. Cincotta 1, J. Brach 1, J. Nicholson 1. Grovedale 1: T. Hoffen 2, B. McPhee 1, D. McNeel 1, J. Symmons 1. BEST: Newtown & Chilwell 1: C. Fowler, B. Efthimiou, J. Ngawati, B. Thomas, O. Doyle, J. Brach. Grovedale 1: A. Wilton, M. Ogle, J. Michell, B. McPhee, L. Womersley, M. Eaton.

Colts Division 2 Lara 2.3 5.8 8.8 15.9 (99) Portarlington 3.4 5.4 7.8 9.8 (62) GOALS: Lara: L. Putland 6, M. Mathieson 5, J. Stone 1, J. Borchard 1, L. Turner 1, J. Recourt 1. Portarlington: M. Trezise 4, N. Cini 2, N. Carter 1, L. Vagg 1, J. Fox 1. BEST: Lara: B. Whiting, L. Scott, L. Putland, J. Stone, L. Daffy, S. Hoffman. Portarlington: N. Carter, N. Cini,

B. Deluca, L. Vagg, B. Morgan, L. Vagg. Anglesea 2.3 2.8 6.10 10.11 (71) North Shore 3.2 3.4 3.6 4.7 (31) GOALS: Anglesea: D. Maher 4, B. Tekin 2, N. Cooper 1, S. Kerr 1, M. Caulfield 1, J. Haintz 1. North Shore: N. Freeman 2, J. Miljevic 1, B. Gerrard 1. BEST: Anglesea: J. Quick, S. Kerr, L. Cruickshank, O. Daffy, M. Caulfield, N. Cooper. North Shore: B. Gerrard, M. Habib, S. Harmer, J. Large, C. Ackers, N. Lodge. Drysdale 3.2 4.3 6.5 7.14 (56) Anakie 2.3 5.4 7.6 8.7 (55) GOALS: Drysdale: N. Middelkoop 1, L. Sharrock 1, J. Barmby 1, D. Badics 1, D. Mullins 1, L. O’Dowd 1, S. Butcher 1. Anakie: B. Goodwin 3, J. Paterson 1, D. Gasper 1, A. Beattie 1, B. Ettridge 1, N. Fairchild 1. BEST: Drysdale: B. Mannix, J. Lowe, D. Humphrey, N. Middelkoop, E. Knight, D. Mannix. Anakie: L. Cameron, A. Edwards, Z. Wood, C. Walmsley, C. Mazzonetto, B. Goodwin. Torquay 1 2.3 5.9 8.9 14.13 (97) Barwon Heads 2.2 3.2 4.6 4.6 (30) GOALS: Torquay 1: D. Welsh 4, C. Williamson 3, C. Dawson 2, J. Flannery 2, B. Ludbrook 2, N. Martin 1. Barwon Heads: B. Ryan 2, J. Ollis 1, B. Michell 1. BEST: Torquay 1: M. Robb, N. Martin, K. Doyle, D. Kingston, K. Bienefelt, T. Grossman. Barwon Heads: T. Membrey, J. Cole, N. Spinks, J. Bradley, M. Beckwith, S. Stanford. Geelong Amateur 1.4 2.11 6.14 11.16 (82) St Mary’s 2 1.0 2.0 2.1 2.2 (14) GOALS: Geelong Amateur: S. Bucovaz 5, S. Duncan 2, L. West 1, L. Orchard 1, D. Grose 1, K. McEwanWalsh 1. St Mary’s 2: X. McKeegan 1, D. O’Keefe 1. BEST: Geelong Amateur: M. Corby, L. West, B. Horsham, X. Seller, S. Bucovaz, K. McEwan-Walsh. St Mary’s 2: C. MacDonald, J. Smith, C. Hyde, T. Brown, D. O’Keefe, G. Bulkoch.

Colts Division 3 Corio 1 3.4 6.7 7.10 10.13 (73) Belmont Lions 1.3 3.3 4.8 5.9 (39) GOALS: Corio 1: A. Grace 4, J. Tabor 1, L. Cornwell 1, D. Shelley 1, J. Humm 1, J. Freer 1, A. Gurlu 1. Belmont Lions: J. Phillips 2, A. Hitchins 1, M. Boal 1, L. Jennings 1. BEST: Corio 1: J. Humm, D. Shelley, J. Wilson, A. Grace, B. Devlin, J. Cowton. Belmont Lions: M. Boal, R. Wylie, J. Lamb, L. Vaughan, J. Phillips. North Geelong 5.1 8.8 13.14 16.16 (112) Grovedale 2 1.0 3.0 4.0 4.1 (25) GOALS: North Geelong: T. Smith 6, B. Gregg 3, C. Farrell 2, B. Podnar 2, B. Brockenshire 1, A. Pont

Marathon on trail of coastal success

INTREPID runners braved dire but thankfully inaccurate weather predictions (for a brief time) on the last weekend in June to take part in the inaugural Surf Coast Trail Marathon. A sell-out field of 500 runners tackled spectacular 42-kilometre and 21-kilometre courses along the Surf Coast Walk from Torquay to Fairhaven. The first man to finish registered a blistering subthree hour run and an inspirational comeback story. Geelong-based Brett Coleman was not expected to survive when he cycled into downed electrical wires while mountain biking in 2013. Sustaining burns to 12 per cent of his body he was put into an induced coma and spent a month in hospital. Despite burns to the soles of his feet, Brett was back on the treadmill and running within three months. His 2 hour 58 minute marathon was registered on a course that all agreed was tough going, and was so fast that event organisers had a tough time keeping ahead of him as they moved checkpoints up the course.

“When I heard that there was to be a marathon along the Surf Coast trails, I was super keen to take part but unsure whether my body would hold up so soon after my accident,” Brett said. “My fitness was good from riding and I added in a few long training runs to see how I’d feel. Amazingly, I felt great and entered.” In the women’s marathon category, it was a ‘Dandenong trail sisters’ act with best friends Kellie Emmerson and Samantha Gash taking first and second. Emmerson, who took the inaugural title in 3 hours 47 minutes, is a rising star on the Australian trail running scene, having been crowned National Trail Champion after winning at the Maroondah Dam 50 kilometre trail event earlier this year. News of next year’s event and entry opening dates will be released via surfcoasttrailmarathon. com.au and via Facebook at facebook.com/ surfcoasttrailmarathon.

Kellie Emerson traverses the scenic route of the inaugural Surf Coast Trail Marathon. Photos: ERWIN JANSEN - DANDYRUNNER.COM.AU

1, A. Heaver 1. Grovedale 2: L. Hall 1, J. TurleySunderland 1, B. Thompson 1, B. Cousins 1. BEST: North Geelong: A. Pont, B. Podnar, A. Heaver, C. Carruthers, J. Scott, M. Smilovic. Grovedale 2: L. Hall, B. Ford, J. Cobb, R. Cole, A. Turley-Sunderland, J. Armytage. Modewarre 0.1 3.5 3.6 9.12 (66) Bannockburn 3.4 4.5 7.9 7.9 (51) GOALS: Modewarre: M. Mason 3, M. Swan 2, K. Bamford 2, B. Glynn 1. Bannockburn: J. Weber 2, B. Vicars 1, N. Christensen 1, B. McIntosh 1, B. Biemans 1, B. Coon 1. BEST: Modewarre: A. Collins, M. Mason, B. Glynn, J. Collins, M. Swan, J. Byrne. Bannockburn: J. Weber, J. Varcoe, L. Mayor, A. Down, B. Coon, J. Robinson.

Colts Division 4 Ocean Grove 2 1.0 4.1 6.2 7.4 (46)Bell Park 2 2.2 3.4 4.5 4.6 (30) GOALS: Ocean Grove 2: S. Sutcliffe 3, A. Wilkens 2, M. Benness 1, J. Peers 1. Bell Park 2: J. Peters 2, R. Law 2. BEST: Ocean Grove 2: D. Whitley, J. McGarry, J. Peers, A. Wilkens, J. Main. Bell Park 2: B. Moore, B. Reid, J. Reid, J. Field, D. Eskridge, T. Evans. Torquay 2 2.4 5.10 9.12 12.14 (86) Leopold 2 2.2 2.2 3.9 5.11 (41) GOALS: Torquay 2: C. Smith 4, F. Guilfoyle 2, J. Wastell 1, L. Paterson 1, J. Barlow 1, P. CaddayeRose 1, M. Petrakos 1, S. Brady 1. Leopold 2: L. McInnes 3, J. Welsh 1, L. Clifton 1. BEST: Torquay 2: M. Hurley, M. Kelly, A. Hagebols, C. Smith, S. Brady, J. Barlow. Leopold 2: B. Mitchell, M. Board, M. Nowell, D. McDonald, T. Rose, L. McInnes. N& C 2 3.2 9.5 14.5 18.10 (118) Corio 2 3.1 3.1 3.4 3.4 (22) GOALS: Newtown & Chilwell 2: L. Jones 7, D. Kiss 3, C. Thomson 2, J. Brown 2, R. Taylor 1, O. Dunipace 1, J. Wilson 1, A. Lamond 1. Corio 2: K. Htoo 2, H. Wah 1. BEST: Newtown & Chilwell 2: A. Lamond, L. Jones, R. Taylor, D. Kiss, N. Flaccavento, D. Little. Corio 2: H. Wah, M. De’Vries, B. Davis, K. Htoo, P. Htoo Kolo, R. Nicholson. Winchelsea 2.0 4.4 8.8 11.15 (81)St Joseph’s 2 0.3 1.4 2.4 2.4 (16) GOALS: Winchelsea: J. Price 4, K. Berg 2, J. Lubcke 2, Z. Moules 1, L. Stokes 1, C. Mirabelli 1. St Joseph’s 2: K. Robertson 1, J. O’Connell 1. BEST: Winchelsea: J. Lubcke, K. Berg, J. Bush, D. Tenabel, D. Witcombe, C. Mirabelli. St Joseph’s 2: J. Owen, N. Alesios, L. Oates, K. Robertson, J. O’Connell, C. Port.

BFL LADDERS SENIORS Team

W L

D F

Pts

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

13 10 10 8 7 7 4 4 2 0

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

656 902 955 876 1131 1052 1179 1312 1539 2939

283.54 187.47 165.97 168.61 122.72 118.35 88.04 80.03 56.79 11.33

52 40 40 32 28 28 16 16 8 0

Team

W L

D F

Pts

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

13 12 10 8 7 5 4 3 3 0

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

351 480 687 793 721 972 1091 1066 1608 2669

516.24 364.79 214.70 130.39 160.33 96.09 76.90 57.97 43.03 4.76

52 48 40 32 28 20 16 12 12 0

0 3 3 5 6 6 9 9 11 13

1860 1691 1585 1477 1388 1245 1038 1050 874 333

RESERVES 0 1 3 5 6 8 9 10 10 13

1812 1751 1475 1034 1156 934 839 618 692 127

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E L A S Y R O T C A F L FINA MUST END SUNDAY 13 JULY

WOOD FIRES HEATS

AS SEEN ON TV!

SQS

90 WAS $36 NOW

3190

CLEANAIR HEATER RANGE

SAVE UP TO

500

SAVE $500 0

SAXON MAHOGANEY + 4M FLUEKIT

HEATS

15 SQS

9 WAS $69 NOW HEATS

MAXIHEAT MANOR 1000

SQS

40 WAS $31 NOW

N NECTRE 15 ON LEGS + 4M FLUEKIT

599

HEATS

1299

SAVE $100

SQS

SAVE $295

2640

SAVE $500

SAXON BLACKWOOD + 4M FLUEKIT

HEATS

SQS

90 WAS $25 NOW

IDE ALL FIRESRIES ACCESSO

SAVE

94 WAS $16 NOW

2390

1494

SAVE $200

MASSIVE SAVINGS ON HEATER + FL U COMBOS E

SAVE $200

ARANBE HEAT 160 RADIANT + 4M FLUEKIT

ARANBE HEAT AT SLC240 + 4M FLUEKIT KIT

HEATS

18 SQS

GAS LOG FIRES NECTRE GAS LOG + FLUEKIT

NOW

2299

FROM

5070

LOPI CYP CYPRESS

SAVE $200

94 WAS $28 NOW

2699

SAVE $195

NECTRE LEGEND + FLUEKIT

99 WAS $24 00 WAS $39 NOW HEATS

3600

SQS

SAVE $300

1 ONLY

50 WAS $34 NOW

HEATS

10 SQS

CANNON FITZROY IBUILT

3199

3250

HEATS

12 SQS

SAVE $200

COONARA HERMITAGE E + FLUEKIT

HUGE RANGE OF FIREPITS DEMO 5 .9 9 3 $ $ M O R F 3998 SAVE $600 NOW

CO COONARA GRANGE FS GR

HEATS

20 SQS

C COONARA GRANGE ROYAL + FLUEKIT R

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