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Thursday 31 July 2014

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Flying Brick Cider’s Lyndsay Sharp and visitor information centre volunteers Fred Rieper and Barbara Jackson look on as Geelong mayor Darryn Lyons, with hair dyed the colour of a flying brick (black cockatoo), juggles some apples at the site of the new Flying Brick Cider House, which will also feature a Visitor’s Information Centre. See page 5. Photo: MICHAEL CHAMBERS

Cold weather causes sluggish trade in Barwon Heads, but strong summer eases pressure

SLEEPY HEADS BY TIFFANY PILCHER

TRADE has slowed in Barwon Heads with shoppers deserting the streets due to frosty weather conditions over the past month. Despite a long and strong summer season, the town’s customer base has dried up significantly with tourist numbers down and residents fleeing for holidays in warmer climates. Barwon Heads Traders Association president and owner of Barwon Heads Pharmacy Bernard Napthine said several factors were contributing to the slow period.

“The last couple of weeks have been a lot quieter than we usually see, and that has been reflected in the numbers of people visiting a range of stores in the area,” he said. “Locals are escaping the weather, a lot of retirees like to head north for some sunshine and relaxation, and Australians as a whole are travelling more. “It’s also the quietest time of year as far as tourism goes, so there aren’t the crowds of people coming in to replenish the population.” However, Mr Napthine said while customer spending was lean, there were lots of reasons to remain optimistic.

“It is usually not so bad if we have a good summer because we rely on that peak time to get us through the slower months. “If you have a good winter also then the pressure is off, but we don’t seem to having one of those winters, so we’ll have to watch things more closely and keep an eye on things such as wages until our customers return. “We are lucky that Barwon Heads is still a very active town, a lot of people like to support local businesses, and people always come back so it’s not all bad news. “In the meantime as traders we just have to put in a bit more effort and

tighten things up a little.” The Barwon Heads Traders Association will hold their next bimonthly meeting on August 12 to discuss recent issues facing local traders, including an increase in robberies and unsuitable car parking restrictions in central shopping areas. Mr Napthine said a recent spate of robberies around Barwon Heads and Ocean Grove had rattled a number of shop owners, and the association had called on the City of Greater Geelong to provide more closed circuit televisions in main areas. At present, there is one CCTV camera operating in Hitchcock Avenue.

“Something needs to be done to act as a deterrent and we need clarification on police operating hours also.” The association is also discussing a push to have parking restrictions enforced and increased on and around Hitchcock Avenue. “We need to be attracting as many people as possible, and in summer car parking is gridlocked in the main street. Some customers just leave and others become very frustrated. “We don’t want to see more people being fined, but we do want to increase people’s accessibility to the shops; it’s better for everyone that way.”

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MAYOR’S COLUMN

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

BEACHES all around Australia are in a state of constant change – it’s the natural order of things. Even the tiniest wave that laps up on the shoreline leaves its mark. On the Bellarine, we have the dubious honour of having beaches that can change much more quickly and sometimes dramatically than the average. There are a number of reasons for this. Big waves and storm surges can have a very dramatic effect, and sometimes they can remove sections of beach altogether. This has happened on a number of occasions and at a number of locations around the Bellarine, but particularly along the Peninsula’s northern shoreline, in the Clifton Springs-PortarlingtonPoint Richards area. An extreme storm event in late June, caused by the coincidence of a particularly high tide, strong westerly winds and low atmospheric pressure resulted in a ‘storm tide’ of a magnitude that that is probably experienced only every 10 years or so. The storm breached the primary dune at Ramblers Road, Portarlington, causing further recession of the shoreline, flooding of the foreshore and threatening a number of homes along Ramblers Road. Council’s city services staff were quickly on the job, sand-bagging some Ramblers Road homes and trucking in sand from other beach areas in the region to replace the decimated primary dune. After this rapid and very effective operation to bolster the dune was carried out, a slatted ‘sand fence’ was installed to help reduce further erosion of the shoreline. The effect is that vigorous wave action – particularly during rough weather when sand loss is at its maximum – pushes the water through the gaps in the slatted fence, absorbing much of the wave energy. As the calmer water retreated back through the gaps in the fencing its sand load would be released

and it would begin rebuilding the beach. As summer approaches we’ll be removing sections of the sand fencing to increase access for beach users come the warmer weather. Our coastal environments are among our biggest assets. Preserving these environments in the face of problems such as coastal erosion will always be an ongoing challenge for council, but it’s one that we are determined to win.

Central Geelong Task Force off and running The Central Geelong Task Force, charged with the revitalisation of the heart of our city, has met for the first time. I strongly believe that the economic health of the entire municipality is linked with the health of Central Geelong. If the municipality’s heart beats strongly the benefits will flow right through the municipality. There are some exciting projects already underway, so keep your eyes on this one.

a ‘go-to’ event for anyone starting out in new business locally. There are plenty of opportunities to learn new skills with more than 40 events to attend and the festival provides a rare chance to network with likeminded people. In Geelong, ABN registrations rose from 882 at the start of the year to 1,049 at the end of April – a 19 per cent increase. Small business is clearly big business. The Geelong Small Business Festival is council’s way of easing the load of small business owners and operators and to help equip them with the tools to build a better business. The events making up this festival are all run at a very low cost and some are even free of any charge at all. The festival runs all of August and you can register via, enterprisegeelong.com.au/gsbf. A full range of webinars can be obtained at business.vic.gov.au/webinars. Don’t forget to follow me on Twitter @Geelong_Mayor and on Facebook at Facebook/Geelong_Mayor for all the latest news.

Small Business Festival important for all of us

Darryn Lyons City of Greater Geelong Mayor

Meanwhile, the Geelong Small Business Festival is about to get underway. Small business is the engine-room of our economy and I am urging everyone to take an interest in this festival, which runs right through the month of August. In Geelong, small businesses account for up to 90 per cent of all businesses and the festival is about celebrating this and growing the figures even further. I am pleased to support the Geelong Small Business Festival which has become a major feature on the local business calendar. I firmly believe that this festival has become

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Charity ride kicks off Bellarine Business Women’s celebrations BY REBECCA LAUNER

The networking and business development organisation for women in business has hosted more than 60 events during the past three years, including guest speakers, workshops, business development sessions and more. It has also raised in excess of $7,000 for charity and had more than 270 local business women come to one of the events, while Bellarine Business Women was a finalist in emerging business and best first year entry at the 2014 Geelong Business Excellence Awards. Birthday celebrations will kick off with a local charity ride on Sunday August 10, which asks all riders to come as their inner threeyear-old and bring along their family and friends as well. The ride is only three kilometres and it’s all about having some fun for young girls who in some cases were in sex slavery as

SARAH Valentine is showing the community what it takes to break through your comfort zone by committing to a 500-kilometre bike ride in Thailand next February. The founder of Bellarine Business Women aims to raise more than $20,000 for an orphanage home to young girls rescued from sex slavery. “I am not a bike rider and never have been, in fact I hadn’t ridden a bike in over 20 years when I committed to doing this epic challenge,” Ms Valentine said. “But I’m far more passionate about these girls being given opportunity in life than how my bum may feel over the five days!” Ms Valentine’s promise to take part in the ride comes as Bellarine Business Women turns three.

young as three. Sarah must raise $5,000 to participate in the bike ride in Thailand next year – she has already raised more than that, but her goal is $20,000. So she asks that single riders donate $20, couples donate $35 and families of three or more donate $50 to enter the ride. All donations are tax deductible to Hands Across the Water and every cent will go to t he orphanage. The charity ride is at Drysdale Bellarine Rail Trail Station on Sunday August 10 to start at 11am. To celebrate even more there is a separate networking/social event for all business owners at Leura Park between 3pm and 5pm for wine, music, food and great company. All details can be found at bellarinebusinesswomen.com.au.

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Thursday 31 July 2014

GREEN THE COAST COLUMN

Combined forces see conservation win A PARTNERSHIP between Geelong Gordon Institute of TAFE students and a local environmental volunteer group has resulted in multiple benefits, including the removal of thousands of invasive weeds and the development of positive, ongoing relationships. Anglesea, Aireys Inlet Society for the protection of Flora and Fauna (ANGAIR) united with Gordon Conservation and Land Management students recently to remove sallow wattle and boneseed from Angleseaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s outskirts. The day saw strong relationships formed between the two groups, leading many students to continue to volunteer their time with ANGAIR outside of their studies. The students, inspired by their experience, have been participating in local working bees and assisting with the propagation of indigenous plants. ANGAIR membership secretary Janet Stephens said students developed a great rapport with the volunteers, proving age is no barrier when it comes to conservation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They were terrific â&#x20AC;&#x201C; not only were we able to get a lot of weeding done, but we were also able to pass on our knowledge and experience for the younger generation to take on board,â&#x20AC;? she said. Gordon course co-ordinator Amanda May said the day was a huge success, with both parties enjoying the benefits of the partnership. â&#x20AC;&#x153;ANGAIR has benefited from the injection of youthful energy, enthusiasm and muscle. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In turn, students have learnt a great deal about weed control, working with volunteers, and planning and running a community event,â&#x20AC;? Ms May said. In an additional project, Gordon students have also targeted a Bluebell Creeper weed infestation

on private properties within Aireys Inlet. Gordon students Kate Skinner and Rachael Beecham prepared site assessment reports for two Anglesea sites and will now develop a management plan for these selected sites. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Large amounts of the creeper were removed in June, hopefully protecting rare Orchid plants in the future. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The beautiful orchids were almost completely

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Shire releases its strategy for long vehicles BY JAMES TAYLOR THE Surf Coast Shire has drawn up a Long Vehicle Strategy as it attempts to manage the growing number of coaches, buses, minibuses and motor homes in the municipality. The council asked consultants AECOM in September 2013 to create a strategy that showcased Surf Coast Shire towns as part of the Great Ocean Road as tourist attractions, and enabled the safe and efficient parking and movement of long vehicles. The strategy also aims to maintain the appeal of the shire and the Great Ocean Road for tourists, local residents and local businesses. Four main user groups have been identified:

tour buses, self-guided tourists (caravans or motor homes), minivans related to local tourism business, and public transport vehicles (including school buses). Four associated issues have come to light through the consultation process: lack of long vehicle parking, pressure on existing infrastructure, wayfinding and local business concerns. The strategy also lists problems at 11 ‘hot spots’ across the shire – such as the Surf City precinct in Torquay, Bells Beach, the Anglesea main shopping strip, the Aireys Inlet top shops and the visitor information centre in Winchelsea – and proposes measures to address them. Councillors received and noted the Long Vehicle

Strategy at their meeting last week and referred its high priority actions to future capital works budgets. Cr Libby Coker said the strategy had been a long time coming, and the issues had become much more obvious over the past decade. “The council has to ask itself: where do these vehicles stop, why do they stop, and what are the benefits?” She said the shire’s 1.67 million day and overnight visitors last year spent more than $410 million in the local economy, and better roadside signage would help long vehicles. “People coming through in buses and coaches don’t know where to stop.” To read the strategy, visit surfcoast.vic.gov.au.

Commercial coach operators using Bells Beach, as seen here, is one of the issues raised in the ‘hot spots’ identified in the Surf Coast Shire Long Vehicle Strategy.

IN BRIEF Woman dies in Great Ocean Road crash A WOMAN died and six people were injured after a tourist bus left the Great Ocean Road and plunged 20 metres down a ravine on Thursday last week. Emergency services were called to the scene near the intersection of the Great Ocean Road and The Boulevard in Princetown about 1.40pm. A female passenger died at the scene and a male passenger was flown to The Alfred hospital with critical injuries. The male bus driver and another passenger were also flown to hospital with serious injuries. Three other passengers received minor injuries and were taken to Geelong Hospital. Anyone with any information should phone Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a confidential report at crimestoppersvic.com.au.

Final community meeting on Aireys dam A FINAL community consultation meeting about the water supply upgrade investigations for Aireys Inlet and Fairhaven will be held on August 9. Barwon Water chief executive officer Michael King and managing director Joe Adamski will attend the meeting, at the Aireys Inlet Community Hall between 10am and 2pm. Campaigners looking to save the town’s dam have reported that Barwon Water has urged the community to accept the construction of a pipeline from Anglesea to Aireys Inlet, as it would be cheaper to build and maintain by about $3 million. The campaigners say they want to keep the dam and its water supply as it is safe, secure and drought proof; the community has invested financially in it; it is not linked to an aquifer or desalination; and retaining it will not lead to the removal of many old growth trees. Barwon Water will make its final decision on August 21.

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Pupil brings gifts for all to Fiji school

Caitlin Reed (centre) and pupils from Qalitu Primary School show off the donated items.

CHRISTIAN College Bellarine pupil Caitlin Bell donated more than $1,200 worth of gifts when she visited a Fiji school during the school holidays. The grade 1 pupil and her family travelled into the hills from Nadi to deliver resources to the 86 disadvantaged children at Qalitu Primary School. Donated items included pens, pencils, pencil sharpeners, crayons, giant chalk, books and muchneeded toothpaste and toothbrushes. Besides necessities, fun items for the pupils were also well received, such as Frisbees, skipping ropes, footballs and basketballs – many of which the children had never seen or used in the school. Caitlin spent the day with the students, who speak Fijian, Hindu and some English. “We are most thankful for Caitlin’s donation,” Qalitu Primary School head teacher Raminesh Jattan said. The school caters for children from kindergarten to grade 6, with many of the students coming from families that work in the local sugar cane fields and walk up to 8 kilometres to and from school each day. “A Fijian government law which does not allow children to work in the cane fields was recently updated to ensure children could not deliver food to family members working in the fields, which has seen our numbers increase recently,” Mr Jattan said. “It doesn’t pay well (working the cane fields), 60 cents an hour; some of children come from poor families, so I use my own money to feed them at school.” Caitlin thanked the Foundation for the Education of Needy Children for organising the visit, the Bellarine community and her friends who donated items to her cause.

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Great Ocean Road section to close near Wye River A SECTION of the Great Ocean Road near Wye River will be closed for four days from August 24 to replace a large drainage pipe under the road. The community has been encouraged to attend information sessions over the coming week, where VicRoads representatives will be on hand to answer questions about the work required and the closure. Sessions will be held at the Wye River Surf Lifesaving Club, Great Ocean Road, Wye River on Sunday from 10am-2pm; Apollo Bay Hotel, 95 Great Ocean Road, Apollo Bay on Tuesday from 5–8pm, and next Thursday at the Lorne Senior Citizens Centre, Mountjoy Parade, Lorne from 5-8pm. VicRoads says it is aware this will present a significant challenge for the local community and drivers travelling between Apollo Bay and Lorne. While closing the road is unavoidable, the road authority will be running 24-hour shifts to endeavour work gets done as quickly and as safely as possible.

Input sought for Drysdale road study VICROADS is calling on the community to provide their thoughts on transport in and around the township of Drysdale via a new survey. VicRoads South West regional director William Tieppo said the survey will feed information into a Drysdale Road Network Planning Study. He said the survey will identify what the community considers the main concerns regarding moving people in, around and through Drysdale. The results will be used to prioritise project objectives. The survey can be completed online at vicroads.vic.gov.au. Hard copies will be available from Springdale Neighbourhood Centre, 17-21 High Street, Drysdale. VicRoads staff will be available at the Springdale Community House in Drysdale between 3pm and 6pm on Monday August 4 with copies of the survey and to answer questions from members of the community. The survey will be available until Monday August 11.

Let’s talk about changes to aged care. Aged care should be decided by the person who knows you best – you. That’s why aged care changes from 1 July 2014 give you more choice, more control and more of the services you might need to help you stay independent. New financing arrangements also start. So if you’re getting older and need help, or if you’re caring for someone who does, call My Aged Care or visit the website to find out what you need to know to start planning and talking about aged care with your family and loved ones.

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Praise rains on Port council sandbaggers COUNCIL workers quickly responded to emergency calls from a number of Portarlington beachfront residents when a fierce storm and exceptionally high tide threatened their homes. Local councillor Lindsay Ellis and the City’s Environment Department were on hand at the scenic western end of Ramblers Road after an extreme storm on June 24. The ‘storm tide’ of a severity probably experienced only once every 10 years was caused by the coincidence of a high astronomical tide, very strong westerly winds and low atmospheric pressure. Cr Ellis said the combination of the storm and tide had caused further recession of the foreshore to the extent that the barrier sand dune was breached, allowing high water levels of the storm tide to flood the foreshore and threaten a number of dwellings along Ramblers Road. He said council workers quickly responded to emergency calls, rushing sandbags to the location and creating temporary barriers between the encroaching waters and the boundaries of several of the most threatened homes. The storm and tide-driven seas advanced, but were held back by the sandbags. Ramblers Road resident Rod Needham, a member of a local volunteer group that maintains an unofficial clean-up and maintenance team of local residents, said council’s immediate response to calls for assistance had been greatly appreciated by the locals. He said remedial steps taken by the council in the aftermath of the storm damage had resulted in

the situation improving markedly, although he said there was still work to be done. Mr Needham said fresh sand had been trucked in by the council to rebuild the breached primary dune and restore the barrier between the shoreline

and nearby homes. He said a sand fence erected along the shoreline by council’s environment department in the aftermath of the June storm was now working well and minimising sand loss from the beach.

Coryule Ward Councillor Lindsay Ellis with Ramblers Road resident Rod Needham in front of a sand fence erected by Geelong council to protect the sand beach and combat further erosion caused by wave storm action.

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Carnival boasts great golf and prizes

St Leonards beach gets some work done BY REBECCA LAUNER

BY REBECCA LAUNER THE 17th Annual Carnival of Golf at Portarlington Golf Club is fast approaching and with more than $15,000 worth of prizes, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s well worth entering. There are 10 events on offer during the carnival, which runs from August 30 to September 5, and every hole in one during the tournament wins a 42â&#x20AC;? television. The first Carnival of Golf was held in 1997 at Portarlington Golf Club to showcase the course and facilities on offer, and encourage visitors and sponsors from across the state. From humble beginnings, when golf in Geelong was struggling at the time, the carnival has now grown to be one of the largest golfing events on the Victorian calendar, boasting more than 1,000 golfers from all over Australia. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Carnival of Golf offers events to attract golfers from every level, with the Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 36 Hole Championship, Ladies 27 Hole Championship, as well as stableford and Ambrose events,â&#x20AC;? club chief executive officer Ron Stockdale said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The attractive prizes available as well as our PGA Award winning course make the carnival the popular event it is today.â&#x20AC;? MEANWHILE, in the lead up to the carnival renovations will begin on the clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kitchen. Mr Stockdale said he wanted patrons to be aware that it would be business as usual for the club, with a temporary state of the art kitchen to be utilised during the period. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are additional bonuses for visiting the club over the next following months with member incentives and a huge $2,500 raffle on the August 29,â&#x20AC;? he said.

A SERIES of projects at St Leonards beach will protect and enhance the Bellarine coast. Western Victoria MP David Koch said the state government was delivering the upcoming projects, which included beach renourishment, a new groyne to reduce beach erosion and the reinstatement of a pedestrian bridge over St Leonards Creek. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In April, the St Leonards community expressed support for renourishment of the area during a workshop lead by the Department of Environment and Primary Industries and the Bellarine Bayside Foreshore Committee of Management and these works will action those wishes,â&#x20AC;? Mr Koch said. Liberal candidate for Bellarine Ron Nelson said the decision to reinstate the foreshore pedestrian bridge over St Leonards Creek was made in response to feedback from the community. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Reinstating the bridge will assist with pedestrian movement when the groyne is installed on the beach as part of the renourishment project, and ensures the Bellarine coastal trail is not interrupted at St Leonards. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Funding for the pedestrian bridge is from the Coalition governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Public Safety on Public Land Initiative and is part of a statewide commitment by the Coalition to support land managers, such as Bellarine Bayside Foreshore Committee of Management, that manage significant risks associated with the use of public land.â&#x20AC;? The renourishment will be completed prior to summer 2014/15. For more information on the works go to bbfcom.com.au.

Portarlington Golf Club professional Matt Milne will play at the Annual Carnival of Golf, which has grown to be one of the largest golfing events on the Victorian calendar.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is a great lead up to our carnival and will really get the atmosphere for the golf week started.â&#x20AC;? Portarlington Golf Club looks forward to welcoming golfers with their hospitality to the impressive event on the Bellarine Peninsula. Download an entry form from portarlingtongolf. com.au or call 5259 2492 for more details. Portarlington Golf Club chief executive officer Ron Stockdale wants patrons to be aware that it is business as usual as renovations on the kitchen commence.

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Henderson takes a shine to the RET BY JAMES TAYLOR CORANGAMITE federal member Sarah Henderson has backed Australia having a Renewable Energy Target (RET), but has declined to nominate a specific number it should be set at. The federal government’s review of the RET has sparked fears the goal to have 20 per cent of Australia’s electricity from renewable sources by 2020 may be wound back or axed, but Ms Henderson said it should be set at an “operative” level. “There is enormous support for renewable energy and for solar particularly, and I think the RET is a very important part of our future here.” Ms Henderson said RET had driven new investment and new opportunities for companies such as the IXL Group, which is building 100,000 mounting frames for two solar farms in New South Wales, and made last week’s announcement from the Backwell IXL factory in Geelong. Backwell IXL chief executive officer Bernard

Brussow said continuing the RET would allow IXL to expand its workforce from 46 – including six in Geelong – to 150. “We’ve had to look at our traditional business model and find areas that would allow us to diversify and get out of the traditional business that have been under strain in the Geelong area.” Ms Henderson’s support for an RET is at odds with many MPs in her own party, including the Prime Minister, who said earlier this month that the RET was “very significantly driving up power prices”. The Australian Youth Climate Coalition (AYCC) applauded Ms Henderson for her announcement. “It’s so encouraging to see Sarah Henderson standing up for renewable energy and protecting the RET,” AYCC Geelong volunteer Naomi Berry said. “We know that the RET is already creating secure sustainable jobs, and helping Australia transition beyond coal and gas.” The review of the RET is expected to be complete by mid-2014.

From back left: Hayden McMahon, Lt Peter Hobbs, Ceejay Bassett and Murphy Everett. From front left: Hunter Jervies and Brody Baines.

Students produce movie with a difference Sarah Henderson and Bernard Brussow take a look at a solar panel at the Backwell IXL factory, which makes the mounting clips for the frames. Photo: JAMES TAYLOR

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Kate Marshall with her son William Marshall in his great grandfather William Carlin’s jacket. Kate is holding a picture featuring William Carlin (circled, top) and the number 6 crew who fired the first shot of the British Empire in World War I from Point Nepean.

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TORQUAY’S Kate Marshall says she grew up knowing the legend of her grandfather – and in less than a week, so will the rest of the world. Kate’s grandfather William Carlin was part of the number 6 crew at Point Nepean who fired the first shot of the British Empire in World War I. To acknowledge the 100-year anniversary of the firing, Parks Victoria will host a guided tour at Fort Nepean and Gun Emplacement 6 on August 5 for descendants, dignitaries and members of the media, to reflect on its place in Australia’s military history. “I didn’t know him because he died before I was born,” Kate said. “But I grew up knowing the legend of this person, and not just for what he did but for who he was. He was jovial, cheerful, caring, funny – just a decent guy.” Kate said the first shot of the British Empire was a historical event which was common knowledge throughout her family, but not many people knew about it, or that it was fired in Australia. “We have the photo of the first shot sitting on our mantel piece,” she said. “He is legendary in our family.” As well as firing the first shot, William also received a DCM (Distinguished Conduct Medal) for acting for repairing telecommunications lines under fire. Kate said she would take her mum along to the tour, which about 30 of her grandfather’s descendants would be attending. “It will be very special for him to be recognised for this historical event,” she said. “Mum adored him and he was friends with my dad, so I’m always hearing

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Here’s cheers to small business BY JAMES TAYLOR

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SMALL business was the order of the day in Geelong last Thursday, with two events applauding the entrepreneurial spirit. The Geelong Small Business Festival, which begins tomorrow, was officially launched at City Hall by state Minister for Small Business Russell Northe and City of Greater Geelong mayor Darryn Lyons. The launch was preceded by a separate forum at Simonds Stadium, featuring federal Small Business Minister Bruce Billson. Speaking at the festival launch, Cr Lyons said small businesses were “local heroes” and made up about 90 per cent of the city’s companies. “Geelong is the small business capital of Victoria – and if we’re not, we’re going to be. “This festival has become a go-to event for anyone starting out in new business locally. “There are plenty of opportunities to learn new skills with more than 40 events to attend, and the

festival provides a rare chance to network with likeminded people.” Mr Northe said small business was something to celebrate. “What we don’t talk about is that we have strong, innovative entrepreneurs in our midst who are doing wonderful things. Small business people put their life on the line and invest all they have to realise their dream, and as customers it’s important we support them to the utmost.” Speaking at the forum organised by Corangamite federal member Sarah Henderson, Mr Billson said the federal government was trying to “rightsize the regulatory environment”. “Improving the government’s cashflow to the detriment of a local business is no solution for anybody.” He also encouraged anyone with any ideas on cutting red tape to contact him. For more information on the Geelong Small Business Festival, which runs until the end of August, head to enterprisegeelong.com.au/gsbf.

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Volunteers dig in to help plant trees SCHOOLS, community groups and organisations on the Bellarine got into the spirit of National Tree Day at the weekend. More than 60 people helped dig in 1,200 plants on Sunday with the Bellarine Landcare Group on the Bellarine Rail Trail at the Princess Street entrance in Drysdale. The sun was shining as families, neighbours and friends spent a day having fun and doing their bit for

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Bellarine Bayside staff braved the cold weather to plant indigenous plants at the Lower Bluff Reserve, St Leonards. “Bellarine Bayside is thrilled to have support from St Leonards Primary School, in particular the extra 27 pairs of hands helping us care for the local foreshore,” Bellarine Bayside chief executive officer Kevin Craig said. The planting was part of a broader rehabilitation

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Wind shifts slightly on existing farm planning permits BY JAMES TAYLOR THE state government has relaxed its restrictions on wind power slightly, allowing minor modifications to existing wind farm permits. Last week, it was revealed that Victoria’s planning laws had been amended to allow wind energy companies to update the technology to become more efficient, such as increased turbine capacity or blade length. Geelong environmental groups, which have been calling for a full repeal of the restrictions, welcomed the announcement but said more needed to be done. “With even more reform we could see huge investment in wind power in the Geelong region,” Geelong Sustainability spokesperson Dan Cowdell said.

“Geelong has been hit hard by job losses in manufacturing in recent times – with the right policies in place, wind power projects could step in and stimulate jobs in this region.” Friends of the Earth claim wind farm projects worth more than $864 million have been lost or scrapped over the past three years because of the restrictions. Friends of the Earth renewable energy spokesperson Leigh Ewbank urged Planning Minister Matthew Guy to exempt communityinitiated projects – such as the one proposed by the Surf Coast Energy Group – from the wind farm ‘no go’ zones. In 2011, the state government allowed residents to veto a wind farm being built within two kilometres of their house and expanded the areas where wind farms were prohibited, which now includes the Bellarine Peninsula and all land within five kilometres of the high-water mark of the Great Ocean Road. “If the Napthine government is serious about creating jobs in regional Victoria, it would repeal Ted Bailllieu's anti-wind farm laws and reestablish a Victorian Renewable Energy Target,” Mr Ewbank said. Shadow planning minister Brian Tee said the decision had come two years too late and “thousands of jobs have been needlessly lost”. “The Napthine government has been a disaster for regional Victoria and has virtually killed the oncebooming renewables industry.”

The $1 billion Macarthur wind farm opened in April near Port Fairy, but the state government has been urged to do more to support wind power.

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Students want help to Change It Up in Geelong BY JAMES TAYLOR

A HANDFUL of Geelong students have put forward their ideas about how to make the region a better place. The six Year 9 students from Oberon High School in Belmont took part in the two-day Change It Up workshop, held at Narana Creations on Monday and Tuesday. The workshop, held in Geelong for the first time, aims to use community organisations to connect young people with their local communities to spark a passion for social change. The group – Kendra Schmid, James Shanhun, Jaz Fisher, John McQuaid, Sophie Colbrook and Tom Aylmer – came up with a variety of ideas to be addressed, included preservation of marine parks; a compulsory 15 hours of community service for all year 7, 8 and 9 students; preservation of marine environments; a dedicated room for smokers; and better facilities at the South Barwon Football Club. John, one of the students in the group, said he wanted to reduce the rate of bullying in schools. “Bullying is the leading cause of depression in teenagers, so it needs all the help it can get.” He suggested anti-bullying classes in schools every six months, with possible assistance from school counsellors and organisations such as beyondblue. The Change It Up session is an initiative of the Foundation for Young Australians (FYA), and was presented in Geelong with the assistance of Warralily,

the City of Greater Geelong and Alcoa. FYA project manager Alex Snow said the students were all very passionate about their ideas. “The first day was about imagining change, thinking creatively, and coming up with a question, and the second day was responding to that question.”

He said the ideas raised this week would be considered over the next two weeks, with projects eligible for up to $1,000 of seed funding. “We’ll sit down as a team and we’ll go through the projects and work on what we can connect the students to. We’ve got lots of opportunities for them.”

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Armstrong soon to provide seamless travel to Melbourne VILLAWOOD Properties’ Armstrong community will provide seamless travel to Melbourne for its residents, with a direct connection to Baanip Boulevard and the Geelong Ring Road from inside the community itself. From mid-2015, Armstrong residents will be able to jump straight onto the ring road and be in Melbourne in just 50 minutes – with only one set of traffic lights on the way. Villawood Properties executive director Rory Costelloe said the focus had been on connecting Armstrong to the major arterial from inside the community, to provide maximum accessibility for residents. “We’ve been driving our road north rapidly to ensure that our residents enjoy the convenience of being directly connected to Baanip Boulevard and the Geelong Ring Road. Our residents will have access from within Armstrong itself, with only one set of traffic lights separating them from Melbourne. “Armstrong is also best positioned for access to the new Armstrong Creek train station currently under construction, which will be an easy walk or bike ride for most residents particularly those living in the precinct north of Boundary Road. The 2,200-lot project is now selling into Stage 12 of the Harmony Precinct, with land available from $139,900. The first six stages are now titled, with the first residents expected to move in within the coming weeks. Armstrong’s new display village is also set to open in late September and will showcase 36 homes from Australia’s leading builders. The innovative ‘Green Street’ concept will see each builder deliver a cubby house to sit in the landscaped display village, where children can play in a safe environment while their parents explore the homes.

Strathouse to help businesses surf along wave of change BUSINESSES on the Surf Coast have a new way of making themselves heard following the launch of a new home for strategic communications in Geelong. The new firm, StratHouse, brings together three highly experienced advisors to help businesses position themselves for competitive advantage at a time when the local economy is undergoing significant change. Government-relations specialist James Baird, marketing professional Karen Cartwright and media expert Michael Cave work collaboratively to offer a range of integrated communications solutions. As well as services in brand marketing, corporate communications, media and lobbying, StratHouse offers ‘Geelong positioning’ as one of its key service lines. “As the local economy goes through transition, the region is firmly in the national spotlight, creating all sorts of opportunities for local businesses,” Mr Baird said. “Our region can compete on the national stage in terms of its enviable mix of access, land availability and lifestyle.” Mr Baird is a registered lobbyist and advocacy specialist who can position clients for influence and gain access at the highest levels of government. “Clients benefit from our knowledge of the local economy, key issues and political context. This local knowledge is a valuable asset that clients leverage to help create competitive advantage.” Ms Cartwright has more than a decade of marketing experience with high-profile brands including Nestle and Uncle Tobys, as well as sponsorship management of sporting icons like Kieren Perkins and Ian Thorpe. She said she

Michael Cave, Karen Cartwright and James Baird from new strategic communications firm StratHouse. Photo: BAREFOOT PHOTOGRAPHY

believes the key StratHouse difference is the partners’ ability to offer a fresh strategic approach. “We work in a collaborative manner to take advantage of our unique mix of skills. “This enables us to bring new perspective to client issues and opportunities.” Michael Cave, who was a journalist for 20 years before moving into corporate communications, said now was the time for Geelong businesses to raise their profiles. “The new business environment is truly global

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Shire keeps pushing its election priorities BY JAMES TAYLOR THE Surf Coast Shire is continuing its advocacy of its state election priorities, hosting a member of the opposition shadow cabinet this week. Shadow Minister for Regional and Rural Development Jacinta Allan and Labor’s South Barwon candidate Andy Richards met with shire mayor Rose Hodge on Monday to discuss the Surf Coast’s economy and its development requirements.

As well as the shire’s three priorities – the Torquay North children’s hub, upgrading Banyul-Warri Fields, and traffic lights at the intersection of Beach Road and the Surf Coast Highway in Torquay – topics on the agenda included the shire’s recently-released economic snapshot and its high growth rate. Ms Allan said the economic snapshot contained several revealing statistics, including that the Surf Coast had Victoria’s fourth-highest level of regional construction activity over the past 10 years.

She said the shire’s small size but high growth rate presented real challenges. “It’s a quarter of the size of Ballarat or Bendigo, a tenth of the size of Geelong, yet you’ve got that strong activity going on.” Labor has not made any Surf Coast-specific funding commitments ahead of the election, but Ms Allan said the party had already released its jobs plan for the Geelong region and that Mr Richards would be a strong local member for South Barwon.

“His record speaks for itself.” Mr Richards said Ms Allan was the latest member of Labor shadow cabinet to visit the region and learn its issues, following Opposition Leader Daniel Andrews and Shadow Planning Minister Brian Tee, as well as local MPs Lisa Neville and John Eren. Shire mayor Rose Hodge said she had been given great confidence from what she heard on Monday. “It’s good to know they do understand our advocacy points.”

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Jacinta Allan, Andy Richards and Cr Rose Hodge look over the plans for the upgrades to Banyul-Warri Fields. Photo: JAMES TAYLOR

OFFERS for kindergarten in the Surf Coast close tomorrow, and the shire has used the occasion to continue its push for the Torquay North Children’s Hub. The first round offers have been sent to families applying for three and four-year-old kindergarten in Torquay, Jan Juc, Anglesea and Lorne for next year. Shire mayor Rose Hodge said there was already a waiting list for three-year-old kinder, and that the council would need to attract an additional $1.6 million in funding to build the children’s hub to guarantee places beyond 2015. “Our current kindergartens all do a great job, but the growing number of young families in our region has been such that we really need the new children’s hub on line as soon as possible so we can provide young families with the services they need.” The facility in Banyul-Warri Fields is expected to provide 88 places for four-year-old kindergarten and 66 places for three-year-old kindergarten, as

well as 90 long day care places and additional maternal and child health services. “We want to be in a position to be able to provide certainty for families who have children that will be going to kindergarten in 2016 and beyond,” Cr Hodge said. “I would urge any parent who will be seeking a kindergarten place in Torquay or Anglesea in future to check out council’s website, surfcoast.vic.gov.au and get involved in the #EveryKidDeservesKinder campaign because together we can demonstrate that our kids matter.” Then-Corangamite federal member Darren Cheeseman promised $3.25 million towards the $8.6 million project in August 2013, but the funding was withdrawn after the federal election. In June, the state government announced $1.6 million towards the project. The council is seeking another $1.6 million in government funding, with the remaining $5.4 million comprised of council funds and Torquay North developer contributions.

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I refer to the letter â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lions to the Rescueâ&#x20AC;? (Letters, July 24) in which Sarah kindly thanks people from the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Drysdale/Clifton Springs Lions Clubâ&#x20AC;? for help given after she accidentally locked her car keys and 21-month old son in her car. In fact, all credit must go to the Clifton Springs Lions Club, which was set up as a newly-chartered club in 2012 under the aegis of the Portarlington/ Drysdale Lions Club. Clifton Springs Lions run a regular sausage sizzle outside Drysdale Woolworths while Portarlington/Drysdale Lions provide a monthly sizzle outside Aldi Drysdale.

Rather than candour about the above issues, we were instead treated to yet more hair splitting. Apparently Alcoa does not agree that the alleged â&#x20AC;&#x153;numerous responsesâ&#x20AC;? to the opaque â&#x20AC;&#x153;expression of interestâ&#x20AC;? process that is secretly under way should be called â&#x20AC;&#x153;due diligenceâ&#x20AC;?. So what? The bottom line is that Alcoa appears intent on presenting Anglesea residents and property owners with a fait accompli once a completely nontransparent sale is already a done deal. Alcoa (and the state government) must start showing the people of Anglesea some basic courtesy and respect by consulting openly with them on the future of the redundant coal-mine and plant. After putting up with Alcoaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s toxic emissions for 45 years to support employment at the Point Henry smelter, this is the bare minimum that people can reasonably expect.

Roger Sanders Secretary Portarlington/Drysdale Lions Club

Andrew Laird Melbourne

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Cadel cyclists will race past the coal mine

Dear Editor,

An â&#x20AC;&#x153;In Briefâ&#x20AC;? item in the paper last week (â&#x20AC;&#x153;Alcoa rejects due diligence claimsâ&#x20AC;?) provided Alcoa with a perfect opportunity to publicly and unequivocally rule out three things: 1. Foreign controlled company interest in purchasing the Anglesea brown coal mine and power plant 2. Expansion of the mine further into the fragile National Estate-listed Anglesea Heath, and 3. Coal potentially being dug up and trucked to Geelong for export. Alcoa could have ruled each of these things out, but chose not to do so. Readers can draw their own conclusions about what this may mean for Anglesea, the Surf Coast and the Greater Geelong region.

It was exciting to read in this paper about the inaugural Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race to be held early in the New Year (â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cadel Evans wheels out a great cycle raceâ&#x20AC;?, July 24). Cr Lyonsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; hope that the race will â&#x20AC;&#x153;showcase the Geelong regionâ&#x20AC;? and its scenery will not work in our favour if the Anglesea coal mine is doubled in size (as permitted under the current license agreement) by a new owner. Helicopter media coverage typically used in high profile cycling races will expose this currently publicly-hidden eyesore. The mine and power station needs to be closed on August 2 when Alcoa closes the Point Henry

Lionsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; share of credit where credit is due Dear Editor,

Has your old lounge suite had its day?

aluminium smelter, as its production is surplus to Victoriaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s electricity requirements, and it has no social license to operate after this date. Sally Groom Anglesea

Stormy Girl gets hooked Dear Editor, Last week a friendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s puppy, Stormy Girl, ended up with a large fishing hook lodged in her cheek at Fishermans Beach. The hook, along with fishing line and sinkers attached, was hidden in a small mound of seaweed. I posted this on the Surf Coast Community Facebook page, and someone posted that two other dogs ended up at the vet last week after picking up hooks at Jan Juc beach. There were suggestions that more fishing waste bins were needed. This helps, I agree, but is not the solution. I proposed that a possible ban of off-thebeach fishing along populated beaches, this post was quickly deleted. I stated the fact that in the 25 years I have been coming to Whites Beach I have only ever seen fishermen pull up seaweed, including my own friends and family. It is a fact that this stretch of the beach is enriched with seaweed, and any amount of waste bins along there would not stop the fishing line and hooks being snagged, snapped off and wrapped in seaweed. Children also play in seaweed. It is only a matter of time before a child is injured, and I would have thought a preventative solution would be the most sensible approach. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an issue that needs to be addressed in the lead up to another busy time along our beaches. Jodie Oliver Torquay

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Having had several cancers burnt off by the use of liquid nitrogen, I was intrigued to see the headline “Liquid nitrogen benefits explained to growers” in this paper (June 24). On reading further I found that they were talking about liquid nitrogen fertilisers, a very different thing! I suggest that having many farmers/growers within the catchment area, it might be important to get things correct!

fluoridation or desalination. Retaining our own water supply will mean no construction of pipeline to Anglesea with the removal of many old-growth trees. In these uncertain times of climate change, it seems illogical to de-commission an excellent water resource – our Aireys reservoir – as more and more people are moving into the Geelong/Torquay area, requiring (obviously!) more water. The next Barwon Water information session will be held at the Aireys Community Hall on August 9 between 10am-2pm. They say they are interested in “community and stakeholder feedback”. Register your objection there and then.

Alan Knott Leopold

Vicki McKay Aireys Inlet

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Paramedics getting a good deal in new offer

Dear Editor,

Barwon Water says it is investigating two options to “upgrade” the water supply to Aireys Inlet and Fairhaven as the town’s water treatment plant reaches the end of its operational life. It is very obvious from all written correspondence and information sessions to date, that Barwon Water is intent on a pipeline “solution” as opposed to a new treatment plant – which is the community’s preference. The pipeline from Angelsea would end our use of Aireys Inlet Dam water and put us onto Geelong water/Melbourne grid. Our dam and water supply are safe, secure and drought proof, as proven in the 2006-10 drought. Our community has invested financially in our water supply. In the late 1970s, each resident paid $2,000 to buy land, design and build the dam and its infrastructure. Our water supply is not linked to an aquifer,

The hardline ambulance union is misrepresenting the generous offer made by Ambulance Victoria and the government of a $3,000 sign-on bonus, an upfront wage increase of six per cent, followed by two further increases of three per cent (a total increase of 12 per cent). It has claimed falsely high attrition levels when in fact the latest data shows the attrition rate in the ambulance service is falling, down from 5.2 per cent in 2010/11 to 4.3 per cent in 2012/13 and even further to 3.9 per cent to the end of March last year. They have also disingenuously claimed initiatives to guarantee full coverage across the community as something negative. In fact, with 539 more paramedics and a fair system that would first seek paramedics to voluntarily fill occasional shifts and only when no volunteers were available, requires paramedics to travel up to one hour to fill shifts for up to one month per year.

Fertilising reader interest Dear Editor,

Not too bad when your package exceeds $100,000 and you work 148 days per year – oh, and you have 10 weeks leave annually and the best paramedic super in Australia. David Davis Minister for Health

Operators’ emergency medals are well deserved Dear Editor, It was with great pleasure that I represented the Minister for Police and Emergency Services at Creswick to acknowledge the Triple Zero (000) operators who were working at the Ballarat-based Emergency Services Telecommunications Authority (ESTA) on Black Saturday, February 7, 2009. I was honoured to present 24 National Emergency Medals to those operators for their frontline work on that devastating day. Like many others, I remember the day well. It loomed as a bad fire day and fulfilled its reputation. On my own farm, we prepared and were as fire ready as possible. Given my role at the time with the VFF, I then did what I could to support other landholders that were being impacted by the fires as they swept across Victoria. With blazing 47 degree heat and 100kmh winds, they were conditions not experienced for generations – and they were unforgiving. Emergency service vehicles were criss-crossing the state responding to Triple Zero operators from ESTA. The operators were on the front line taking calls from distressed and highly emotional callers. They dealt with fear, silence and sheer panic – call after call after call. They provided immediate assistance to those in need, and directed emergency vehicles in a calm,

methodical manner – all the while collecting reports, determining the type of incident and how it should be handled. On that day, Black Saturday, there were 10,619 calls taken by 000 operators in Ballarat. Of them, 4,202 were directly fire related. On any other February day, just 461 fire calls would normally be taken. The Black Saturday fires devastated 78 communities, and 173 people lost their lives. Yet without the professionalism and persistence of the 362 ESTA operators that day, the outcome may have been much worse. Simon Ramsay MP Western Region

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On the beat WITH TORQUAY / JAN JUC NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH

Good neighbours Do you have a good neighbour? And are you a good neighbour? Neighbours play an important role in our community and our lives. Having a good relationship with your neighbours can make a big difference to your quality of life. They can make you feel connected in your community. And they can play a major part in keeping your neighbourhood safe. Good neighbours are friendly and considerate, wave to you, take time to talk and smile, and respect your space and privacy. If there are any problems, discuss them in person first. Approach the situation in a pleasant way: “You may not have realised this, but ...” Start here rather than resorting to a nasty note or a call to the police that could permanently strain your relationship. Also, use good judgment in identifying real problems: a party on a special occasion is one thing; a continuous stream of parties that interfere with your sleep on a regular basis is another.

Airline scams SCAMwatch is warning people about automated calls from scammers posing as Qantas or Virgin staff claiming that they’ve won a credit towards their next holiday. Don’t be a victim: protect yourself! If you receive an automated phone call out of the blue claiming to be from Qantas, just hang up. If you have doubts about the identity of

any caller who claims to represent a business, organisation or government department, contact the body directly. Don’t rely on contact details provided by the person – find them through an independent source such as a phone book or online search. You can contact the official Qantas Contact Centre on 13 13 13. Remember that you can still receive scam calls even if you have a private number or have listed your number on the Australian Government’s Do Not Call Register. Scammers can obtain your number fraudulently or from anywhere it has been publicly listed such as in a phone book. Never give your personal, credit card or online account details over the phone unless you made the call and the phone number came from a trusted source. If you think you have provided your account detailsa to a scammer, contact your bank or financial institution immediately. You can report scams to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) via the SCAMwatch “report a scam” page or by calling 1300 795 995. Stay one step ahead of scammers –for further information and good advice, go to accc. gov.au and go to SCAMwatch or direct to scamwatch.gov.au.

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In part, the resident wrote: “Our property has been tagged several times and we are getting fed up. Geelong West is starting to look like a dump and we as a community need to start doing something to get rid of these idiots who are destroying our hard work and community.” There are many resources dedicated to addressing illegal graffiti (see table above). By reporting graffiti offences and graffiti hotspots, Victoria Police and councils have more information to help them target resources and enforcement activities to address the problem. If you see graffiti in progress, you can report it by phoning 000 for Victoria Police attendance. To report graffiti vandalism on your property, contact your local police station. If you have information on illegal graffiti offences, contact your local police station or call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. You can also provide information to Crime Stoppers without giving your details. Surf Coast Shire has a Graffiti Management Plan which is available on the Council website.

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The Anxious Bird flies into Spring Creek BY TIFFANY PILCHER MENTAL health first aid instructor and REACH facilitator Jules Haddock presented her first anxiety workshop at Spring Creek Community House on Friday. As the founder of The Anxious Bird, Ms Haddock said anxiety would affect one in four people over a lifetime, and she was committed to destigmatising mental illness. “If I told you this year one in five people would get the common cold, you would accept that. “But if I told you another fact, that this year one in five people in Australia would experience a mental illness, how would you feel about that?” The presentation was attended by 14 women and centred on Ms Haddock’s personal account of experiencing an anxiety disorder and journeying through recovery.

She said changing our thoughts was a major key to recovery, and she shared her own methods of recovery and those of other people experiencing mental illness in her sessions. “The sessions take the fear, the uncertainty, the shame and the isolation away that people who experience a mental illness feel, causing them to often hide behind a mask,” she said. Further sessions are planned for the future, such as “A boys’ night out: men dealing with anxiety”, where male guest presenters will also share their own personal experiences with anxiety, as well as “Big wings little wings: fighting anxiety for mums and daughters”. She also plans to call on local artists within the community to join her in an exhibition of birds, planned for mental health week in October 2015. For more information, email theanxiousbird@ gmail.com or check the community house calendar.

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‘No helmet no ride’ message to promote children’s safety KIDSAFE Victoria has launched its inaugural 'No Helmet No Ride' schools competition. Research indicates that wearing a helmet significantly reduces the risk of moderate, serious and severe head injury by up to 74 per cent in a collision with a vehicle. The recently-launched competition is designed to involve children in learning about and promoting the importance of wearing helmets while riding wheeled devices. Kidsafe Victoria has joined forces with the TAC to raise awareness among children and their parents about the importance of wearing a helmet. “Wearing a helmet can reduce the risk of injury or death when riding a wheeled device,” Kidsafe Victoria president Erica Edmands said. “However, a helmet won't be effective unless it is the right size for the child and is fitted correctly.” The competition invites children from Victorian primary schools to create a video or radio advertisement, or illustrated story, focusing on the theme ‘no helmet no ride’.

Competition entries opened on July 21 and close at 4pm on September 12. There will be a range of prizes awarded to the winners of each category, which will be announced on October 21 as part of National Kidsafe Day celebrations. Ms Edmands said that although the competition was aimed at school children it was still important to remember that adults had a responsibility to role model correct behaviours and always wear a helmet when bike riding or using other wheeled devices. TAC road safety manager Elizabeth Waller said the TAC was pleased to support the initiative under the Community Road Safety Grants Program, which had provided $5 million in support to local communities during the past eight years. “This is a great example of how communities can engage in road safety and in particular with cyclists, encouraging children to wear a helmet from the time they start riding into adulthood. “The Victorian government has also recently announced a new TAC grants program for local councils to improve cycling and pedestrian infrastructure in their communities.” Further information on the grants program can be found at tac.vic.gov.au. For more information about the competition, head to vkidsafevic.com.au/nohelmetnoride. Ella with Kidsafe Victoria program manager Jason Chambers.

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knowledge, by both groups, of the rules that apply. “We want to capture the community’s views and understanding of the road rules to ensure any gaps are identified so we can then work towards addressing these as part of this process,” he said. The Cycling Road Rules Review was a comprehensive survey which took around 30 minutes to complete. It gauged people’s knowledge and understanding of the road rules and

sought opinions on a range of issues related to cycling. Mr Mulder said the state government had committed to undertake a review of the cycling-related road rules and legislation as part of Victoria’s Road Safety Action Plan 2013-2016 and Victoria’s cycling strategy, Cycling into the Future 2013-23. This survey is the final component of a larger project being undertaken to review cycling-related road rules, which will report at the end of 2014.

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MidWest Meats brings the paddock to your plate ONE of Victoria’s oldest and most iconic retail butcher shops has expanded its enthusiasm for all things meat by joining the online community. Colac’s MidWest Meats has recently launched its new Online Home Delivery Butcher Shop, featuring ‘The Butcher Box’, which allows customers to order locally sourced premium meats, poultry, small-goods and just about anything that enhances meat, with the click of a button. MidWest Meats’ refrigerated delivery service, incorporating export quality chiller technology packaging, ensures your fresh produce hamper arrives in perfect condition every time. Sara Cashman, who lives on a sheep farm in Birregurra and owns MidWest Meats with husband Justin, said she wanted online customers to feel like they had just opened a wonderful bouquet of fresh produce with each delivery. Sara loves to include a handwritten letter with tips on how to cook your meat and how to extend its shelf life, along with fantastic savings for your next order. Having locally-sourced product delivered to your door allows more time to enjoy eating with friends and family. “It’s a team venture – we are country butchers that love butchering with only the finest, locally sourced fresh product,” Sara said. The online service is ideal for people with busy lifestyles or even mums who don’t want to take young children into the cold to go shopping and the specially designed packaging means you don’t have to be home for your delivery. “Every time I prepare a new order with herbs from my country garden, I look at it and giggle thinking I want to order off me!” Sara, a country cook and dog lover, has incorporated these passions into the website, with an option to ‘Build Your Own Box’ for

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those with an exact knowledge of their fresh food requirements, a ‘Butcher’s Pantry’ for people who want to dabble in the country arts of preserving and making cheese as well as a ‘Pet’s Pantry’ for our favourite four-legged friends. Sara, whose father, brother and uncle are all butchers, has run MidWest Meats in Murray Street for many years after her family owned a long line of butcher shops in Geelong. She said MidWest Meats sourced and brought its meat direct from only local producers in a bid to

keep the farming region alive. “This is the closest farm produce to the Surf Coast and Geelong, so it makes sense that we support our local region, and why wouldn’t we?” Sara said her family-owned business also offered “ripper” manager’s specials in store and online. “Quality, fresh, local produce should not be a luxury it should be available to all.” MidWest Meats is at 438 Murray Street, Colac. Phone 5231 2907, or if you would like to order fresh quality meat online, head to midwestmeats.com.au.

City seeks land for green waste facility BY JAMES TAYLOR THE City of Greater Geelong is looking for property owners in the region willing to allow their land to be used for a green waste processing facility. City of Greater Geelong mayor Darryn Lyons said the expression of interest aimed to identify potential sites for the composting of green waste. “We’re keen to hear from property owners with suitable land. “We’re looking for up to 5 hectares of land within 100 kilometres of Geelong and at least one kilometre from houses, schools or hospitals. “Until recently composting was only permitted on industrial zoned land, but changes to the Victorian Planning Provisions now also allow composting on farm land. “This could be a great opportunity to put farming land or industrial land to alternative productive use.” According to the expression of interest, the land will be leased for at least five years and must be zoned Farming, Industrial 1, Industrial 2, Industrial 3 or Special Use that will enable composting. The council’s environment portfolio holder, Cr Andy Richards, said the setting up of composting facilities would help close the loop on the city’s significant waste and recycling efforts. “We collect in excess of 30,000 tonnes of green waste each year, and we’re now looking for a suitable site to host a composting plant. “This will create an additional sustainable and long-term option for the processing of green organics. “The organic material will be used in land rehabilitation and offered for sale into the landscape and agricultural markets.” An information session on the project will be held at the City of Greater Geelong Operations Centre at 299 Anakie Road, Lovely Banks at 5pm on August 13. Expressions of interest close at 2pm on August 22.

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Two-leaf cape tulip program is under way in our region BY DEAN WEBSTER DEPARTMENT of Environment and Primary Industries (DEPI) staff have started property inspections for twoleaf cape tulip in the Geelong area. Two-leaf cape tulip is classified as a regionally prohibited weed in the Corangamite catchment in recognition of its potential impacts on livestock health and farm carrying capacity. Biosecurity area leader Craig Clutterbuck said all parts of the plant were known to be toxic to all types of grazing animals.

“It causes loss of appetite, weakness, depression, blindness, dysentery, scouring, paralysis and even death,” he said. “Stock accustomed to grazing on infested pasture usually avoid eating the plants, resulting in desirable pasture species being replaced by cape tulip due to selective grazing.” Mr Clutterbuck said that in the Geelong area there were only 12 recorded infestations of two-leaf cape tulip. “The focus of this program is to prevent further spread to unaffected

areas and reduce the size and density of current infestations. Without further intervention, two-leaf cape tulip has the potential to spread quickly across the region in contaminated soil, machinery and fodder.” Mr Clutterbuck said DEPI staff wiould visit each of the recorded sites during July and where infestations are identified, landholders will be issued legal notices, requiring control to be undertaken in September prior to plants flowering. Under the Catchment and Land Protection Act 1994, it is the

responsibility of the landowner to take all reasonable steps to eradicate regionally prohibited weeds on their land. Where non-compliance for pest control occurs, penalties under the law can apply and landowners are liable for fines of up to $35,000. For more information, phone the DEPI Customer Service Centre on 136 186 or head to depi.vic.gov.au. DEPI are on the hunt for these two-leaf cape tulip plants.

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value of keeping heritage varieties going. “This event is a special kind of celebration for this different aspect of the park’s heritage.” The park’s Heritage Orchard group provided root stocks and hundreds of different fruit cuttings for made to order graftings on the day, or to be taken home by fruit growers. Expert grafter Craig Castree was surrounded by a crowd of fascinated observers as he demonstrated the art of the perfect graft. As he worked, he explained how the older, tastier varieties of fruit such as apples were disappearing due to the demand by supermarkets for newer hybrid varieties that stored well. His message to the crowd was that growing your own both preserves heritage varieties and gives the tastiest fruit.

WERRIBEE Park’s Grafting Day has established itself as a major calendar event for the horticultural sector with more than 1,400 visitors coming along to the annual event recently. Most people were there to watch and learn the techniques of successful grafting by observing some grafting gurus at work. The park’s senior horticultural ranger Adam Smith said they were delighted with the success of the day. “It was wonderful to see so many different kinds of people wanting to know more about producing their own fruit. “They were also keen to learn about the

The Werribee orchard group describe the park’s heritage orchard as a bank for old fruit varieties, and are planning to have tasting days in the future to let people discover just how unique and better tasting heritage fruit varieties are. Apart from the grafting sessions, there were also tours of the heritage orchard, apple juice tasting, composting demonstrations and walks and talks in the veggie patch, which has been resurrected to its former productive glory. The restoration is part of the Working Beyond the Boundaries program, and has been done by a group of Karen volunteers of Burmese origin. It now produces a wide range of herbs and vegetables, some of which are used by the restaurant at the mansion.

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Geelong livestock market report LAST week's yarding of 375 cattle saw values for young cattle firm on last sales rates with the top price of $2.11 per kilogram for steers being achieved by 'The Rises' of Little River, Craig Atkinson and Doug Ferguson in the 545 to 565 kilogram range. HF Richardson sold a pen of seven heavier steers averaging 595 kilograms for $2.04 per kilogram, returning the happy owner, Doug Ferguson from Connewarre, a healthy $1,213.80 each. Cows were 3 to 5 cents per kilogram dearer selling to $1,216.25. All classes of veal remained firm on last sales rates.

TOP STOCK PRICES KGS. YOUNG CATTLE (Steers) The Rises 565 Craig Atkinson 560 D W Ferguson 545 Stiles Farm 515

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Steer veal (grain) selling to 208.0 cents per kilogram Steer veal (milk) selling to 210.0 cents per kilogram Steer veal (grass) selling to 198.0 cents per kilogram Heifer veal (grain) selling to 208.0 cents per kilogram Heifer veal (milk) selling to 205.0 cents per kilogram Heifer veal (grass) selling to 205.0 cents per kilogram

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The yarding of 933 sheep and lambs saw values for sheep and lambs remain firm on last sales rates. Best prime lambs sold to $128 for a draft of 19 lambs sold on account of J & L Savage of Stonehaven. Other quotations: Two Tooth - $9 Cross Bred Wethers - $134 Cross Bred Ewes - $117 Merino Ewes - $80

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Get ready for outdoor adventures at expo WITH an unrivalled line-up of outdoor activities, demonstrations and celebrities, the 2014 National 4x4 Outdoors Show and Fishing and Boating Expo on August 22-24 promises to be the premier event for outdoor enthusiasts. More than 34,000 square metres at the Melbourne Showgrounds will be dedicated to everything outdoor-related, showcasing the best of the best in the caravan, camping, touring, towing, fishing, boating and 4x4 arenas. Industry icons John ‘Roothy’ Rooth, Peter ‘Spida’ Everitt, Rick O’Brien and Paul Worsteling will be making their only appearances at a Melbourne 4x4 show in Melbourne, along with environmental crusader Chris ‘Brolga’ Barns, aka Kangaroo Dundee. Live from the XXXX Retreat in the Action Arena, Mark Seymour of Hunters and Collectors fame and Ross Wilson, fresh from his national tour as the front

man for Mondo Rock, will be wowing the crowds in exclusive performances at 1pm on the Saturday and Sunday respectively. The aptly named Action Arena will feature Matt Schubring of Crusty Demons fame thrilling the crowd with his FMX talent, while members of the Cross Country Drivers Association will push their skills and their vehicles to the limit in the thrilling 4x4 time trials. Other crowd pleasers in the Arena will be shows and rides from Ragged Edge rock crawlers, Stealth electric bikes, Black Jack the monster truck and ATVs. The new 4WD Proving Ground features a purpose built track where visitors can not only test the latest 4WDs with professional drivers on hand to answer questions, but experience a range of driver education demonstrations ranging from safe towing to recovery and rescue. The action continues nearby with

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With Geoff Chandlegarstore from Camping Me

Just imagine, you've hiked all day and now you’re lost in the Victorian High Country. It's pouring rain, visibility in the clouds is zero, wind chill is fierce and the temperature plummets on top of a ridge somewhere with light fast fading. You’re exhausted and there is a zero likelihood that a warm dinner is going to arrive via a butler. The ground is rock and setting your tent is going to be hard work. Your thoughts turn to sleep, warmth and that new light will help sort out a landmark from up high to match the map. Eventually you crawl out of the wet gear and into your sleeping bag. Being warm is no longer a ‘nice thing to have’, it’s a necessity. This is when that choice of sleeping bag counts. A true story, where a better sleeping bag would have saved a night of shivering and no sleep. So what is the moral of this story? Take your GPS when hiking? How about knowing which sleeping bag to buy for your next trip? In an ideal world we would have a shed full of sleeping bags to cater for all seasons and occasions, but we know this is not going to happen. Let's look at the key factors that determine which sleeping bag we should look at, regardless of whether we are going hiking, or sleeping on a stretcher with

the heater plugged in at the caravan park. Temperature ratings are a good indicator, but be very careful! There are well known brands that stipulate temperature ratings of 'x' but do not keep you warm at that temperature. How can this be, why is this allowed? Most brands have their bags tested by EN or USA agencies. These tests use probes in dummies and when core temperature cannot be maintained they call it quits and rate the bag. These ratings let us know that a minus 5 degree bag will keep you alive at minus five, but not warm. All your extremities may be blue and numb, but your core will be fine. Not my idea of fun. If zero degrees is likely to be your coldest night, then you need a minus 5 degree bag to ensure your toes and hands stay toasty. So how is it a minus 5 bag might only be a true plus 2 degree bag? How am I going to know that particular brands field test with participants wearing thermals, in uncontrolled

TEMPERATURE RATINGS ARE A GOOD INDICATOR, BUT BE VERY CAREFUL! THERE ARE WELL KNOWN BRANDS THAT STIPULATE TEMPERATURE RATINGS OF ‘X’ BUT DO NOT KEEP YOU WARM AT THAT TEMPERATURE. HOW CAN THIS BE, WHY IS THIS ALLOWED? MOST BRANDS HAVE THEIR BAGS TESTED BY EN OR USA AGENCIES. THESE TESTS USE PROBES IN DUMMIES AND WHEN CORE TEMPERATURE CANNOT BE MAINTAINED, THEY CALL IT QUITS AND RATE THE BAG. settings to determine their rating? This is a tough one. Price can be an indicator, the size of the bag compared to others using the same type of fill, might be another, but ultimately it comes down to the employee knowing and advising. These bags are fine as long as they are matched correctly with the need. Let's look at the shape and size. Sleeping bags come in different widths. An increase in width generally equates to a slight increase in price, but more importantly an enormous increase in sanity, as it allows you to turn in your sleep without the bag wrapping itself in knots. Twisties are potentially a source of food, not something to emulate. A one meter wide bag will be bulkier, but if space in your chariot is not key, then it is well worth it. Alternatively, if room is at a premium and the back pack will only cope with a small bag, be prepared to squeeze into a tight fitting cocoon. Let's cover the mysteries, of the Left Hand (LH) and Right Hand (RH) bag. If you want to marry two bags together, you may need to ensure you have one LH and RH zippered bag. If not, one person will have the hood covering their face, the other with the hood under their head. 'Camper' sleeping bags do not have hoods, so while they might indicate a particular side, any two sleeping like bags will join perfectly. In general, if a sleeping bag has a hood, two degrees will be added to its rating, purely because heat is lost through our head. If you’re going camping in warm weather, then perhaps consider a bag without a hood. There are many features that can make a bag warmer. These include the type of insulation, zip and neck baffles (covers), smaller face enclosures and of course shape. All these contribute to the warmth and the rating of a bag. With shape, a big wide bag may let you toss and turn in relative comfort, but will be less effective in holding in the heat due to the wide entrance.

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Some sleeping bags can be e y so snug an Egyptian mummy might call them home..

Tighter fitting bags are designed to minimise the additional space that can absorb warmth. Something to consider if you want to join bags together and build in some temperature ‘flexibility’. There are like branded sleeping bags that will join with different temperature ratings. If cold, put the warmer bag on top, if one person prefers to sleep with an electric blanket, they can have the warmer half. In a paragraph, let's summarise the materials these bags are made from. Full cotton sleeping bags are great for camping, they're warm, soft, washable, breathe well and are comfortable. Large sleeping bags that rate down to minus 10 can be achieved with synthetic hollow fibres. Where warmth and weight are critical, natural fibres like down come in to their own, but the prices rarely start under $250. Most ‘everyday’ sleeping bags will fit within the $45 to $130 mark depending on the scenario. When talking down, 200g-300g equates to +5/0°C, if high quality down and construction is used for the bag, within a tent on a good thermally resistant mat, by a fit well-fed and dressed person, 350g-550g gets you around 0/-5°C, 600g-800g achieves -5/-15°C and 900g-1,200g -15°C and beyond. We'll leave with another true story. Hypothermia, or being so cold that a person’s core temperature has dipped into the danger zone. Something to consider when two people have to share heat/fit into a

sleeping bbag that an Egyptian mummy wou would call home. You will not fit. Having one set of bags that can be joined together for such a circumstance, as unimaginable as it might be, could one day prove beneficial. On the day in question, one of us had a larger bag and we got the member back from the brink. You don't necessarily need to remember any of this when purchasing a sleeping bag, just come prepared with the answers to two questions, a) what is the intended use and b) what would be the coldest expected temperature? From there the choice is easily narrowed and the various features can be logically worked through. Happy camping and stay warm. 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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Melbourne singersongwriter Dru Chen is taking on the unique Wintersong format at Aireys Pub this weekend.

BY TIFFANY PILCHER ANOTHER outstanding group of local and Melbourne musicians will come together for the fifth annual Wintersong concert in Aireys Inlet this weekend. This year the line-up features singer-songwriters Imogen Brough, Levi Anderson, Jessica Jade and Dru Chen, presenting a range of sounds from ethereal pop to acoustic funk. The Wintersong format is unique in that all artists are on stage together playing in rotation, yet have never met before stepping on stage together. This leads the artists to interact and create together, giving audiences a live experience like no other. This will be the first Surf Coast performance for

Dru Chen, who at 19 decided on a whim to audition for Boston’s revered Berklee College of Music. He was not only successful, but also offered a scholarship to the prestigious school though he promptly turned it down. “I wasn’t quite sure what my musical identity was at that stage, and I wanted to tackle the US with full confidence in knowing my ‘sound’,” Chen said. He continued to develop at home in Melbourne and met his goal this year, performing at legendary US venues such as LA’s The House of Blues and The Viper Room as well as getting airplay on KCRW – one of LA’s most influential stations. Chen first began piano lessons at 5 and violin lessons at 7, then taught himself how to play guitar, bass, keyboards and drums. “I was inspired by funky, idiosyncratic singer-

songwriters like Stevie Wonder, Prince, Jimi Hendrix and Sly Stone, as well as pop-rock troubadours like Jeff Buckley, Van Morrison and John Mayer,” he said. “My music is a big mix of retro black soul, white blues-rock and that Asian classical-pop upbringing.” His mash-up style and impressive talent has afforded him opportunities to play at music festivals and events across Australia and around the world, performing alongside artists such as Joss Stone and Esperanza Spalding. “Just to be able to hang out and talk shop with incredibly talented people like Kimbra or Dr Fink (from Prince & The Revolution) and see how humble and down to earth they are is amazing,” he said. “They are just as obsessed and nerdy about music as I am, and they go through the same challenges and

struggles that all artists and musicians go through. “It’s all very life-affirming and encouraging.” Chen said Wintersong was special because it focused on the songs and the connection between an artist and the audience. “It’s back-to-basics and magic will be created with only a guitar, voice, music and lyrics. “The informal round robin stage set up is also really fun as it allows for some great banter between performers and audience, and we often tell insightful and sometimes embarrassing stories about the songs we’re about to play.” Wintersong V is at the Aireys Pub on Saturday from 8pm. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at aireysinlet.com.au, from the venue or by phoning 5289 6804.

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EYEING THE WEEKEND FRIDAY 1/8 Film at Surf World Museum Learn about the impact of waste and local ways to reduce rubbish at the Surf Coast Energy Group film screening of Waste Deep at Surf World Museum. From 7pm, entry by donation, supper included.

SATURDAY 2/8 Op shop day trip to Ballarat Pick up some vintage treasures at the Surf Coast Charity Op Shop day trip to Ballarat. From 8am to 5pm, tickets are $35 per person and available from the Bellbrae Primary School office.

Local talent at Aireys Pub Catch four great local talents facing off at Wintersong V at Aireys Pub. From 8pm, tickets are $25.00 per person and can be purchased at aireysinlet.com.au, from the venue or by phoning 5289 6804.

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Local artist collects award nomination BY TIFFANY PILCHER BELLBRAE artist Jenny Crompton’s journey into her past has been rewarded with a nomination for the Victorian Indigenous Art Awards. Her piece, “Gathering at Godocut”, is comprised of 25 seaweed forms, up to 1.5 metres in height, representing different Wadawurrung clans and is inspired by the shape of tapping sticks. It took Ms Crompton countless hours over 18 months to develop the method for creating the forms, and she said it is an extension of her earlier work in painting, watercolour, photography and pressing. “I only learned of my ancestry five years ago,” she said. “It all fell into place. I looked through my years of work and it is all there, the colours, the textures, the forms – once I found out it just all made sense. “Knowing that I too am living and walking where my ancestors once walked lets me reinterpret who I am, where I have come from and what is around me.” The self-taught artist said since turning to seaweed, she has found a way to explore her

history and hasn’t been able to work with any other medium. “Collecting it before it completely disintegrates has a resonance to what happened to Wadawurrung cultural life. “To experience the process of gathering, preparing, and combining the plants into objects of utility and identity is to acquaint myself with activities that have been happening for thousands of years on this coast.” The 2014 Victorian Indigenous Art Awards winners will be announced on August 23. An exhibition of all shortlisted works will be held at the Art Gallery of Ballarat from August 23 to October 5.

Victorian Indigenous Art Awards nominee Jenny Crompton at her Bellbrae studio, and her nominated work, “Gathering at Godocut”. Photos: BRETT KITELEY

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Food and wine with European flair at Noble Rot BY TIFFANY PILCHER

POINT Lonsdale has a new destination for delicious food and exquisite wines with restaurant and wine bar Noble Rot. Opened by mother and son team Trish and Jordan Berry in March, Noble Rot combines the pair’s passion for excellent produce, well-crafted wines and great service. Jordan’s broad knowledge of fine wines and Mediterranean foods comes from his experiences working at Randall’s in Geelong, Gladioli and Tulip as well as studying through the European-based Wine and Spirit Education Trust. Trish has had a long-held dream to open a casual

dining venue on the coast and after travelling through Europe, the pair decided to finally take the leap. Noble Rot’s wines by the glass are chosen by Jordan, and change every few days to give people a chance to test out a range of local and international wines. In keeping with the European theme, the menu at Noble Rot presently features coq au vin, a lamb tagine and Spanish and French cheeses. For a new dining and wine experience on the Bellarine, head to Noble Rot at 51 Point Lonsdale Road, Point Lonsdale . Open Tuesday and Wednesday from 4-8pm and from Thursday-Sunday from 11am-9pm.

Noble Rot’s wines by the glass change every few days to give people a chance to test out a range of local and international wines.

Vue Grand has Australia’s best beer list THE Vue Grand will be toasting its success after being judged to have the best beer list of all the bars in the nation. The Queenscliff venue received the honour in this year’s Australia’s Wine List of the Year Awards, announced on Monday night at Sydney’s Ivy Ballroom. More than 370 restaurants, clubs, pubs, hotels and brasseries, entered this year’s awards with 94

achieving the highest rating of three glasses, 149 were awarded two glasses and 121 achieved one glass. The top award, Australia’s Wine List of the Year, was an unprecedented tie between Lake House at Daylesford and Rockpool Bar & Grill in Perth. Full results are online at winelistoftheyear.com. au/winners and will be published in the August/ September edition of Gourmet Traveller WINE magazine.

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Rose ‘Bushing Queen’ Kentish has gifts OVER the last five years, I’ve been watching the progression of winemaker Rose Kentish from Ulithorne wines since meeting her and tasting her wines on a trip to McLaren Vale back in 2009. Fast-forward to the present, and Rose has certainly packed a lot into these last few years. I caught up with her last week to look at her new wines from McLaren Vale, Provence and Corsica (yes, Corsica!). Much water has passed under the bridge since Rose became only the second female to be crowned ‘Bushing Queen’, better known as the McLaren Vale Winemaker of the Year back in 2008. The big news for 2014 is Rose’s nomination for the 2014 Gourmet Wine Traveller Winemaker of the Year. This is certainly high praise and well-deserved recognition for all her hard work. Stepping back to 2009, Ulithorne experienced a total vintage wipeout due to the extreme heat, and so having set upon her idea and dream of making wines in Europe, Rose was able to convince her family what a great experience it would be to make wine in France. With a shortlist of wineries and people to approach, Rose was able to charm her way into working with some of the top producers in Provence and Corsica. It wasn’t without its initial challenges, but she was able to produce a pale, dry rosé from Provence, and a crisp, fresh Vermentino from the island of Corsica. Having been back and forth now many times over the last four vintages, she’s been able to gain the locals trust, respect and familiarity while adding to her portfolio. Rose’s wines – be they McLaren Vale or European – all convey a certain obvious femininity of lightness, purity, restraint, fragrance, finesse, prettiness and importantly, a real sense of ‘place’. Here’s a small selection you should seek out.

Ulithorne ‘Epoch’ AOC Cotes de Provence Rosé 2013 ($34) A 50/50 blend of Cinsault and Grenache, the colour is very pale/salmon with an attractive bouquet of fresh floral scents including rose-petal and strawberry, with

a slight savoury fragrance also present. The palate feel is succulent and soft, with a delicious strawberries and cream flavour sitting just atop the crisp acidity that underlines the bone-dry finish. Super delightful.

Ulithorne ‘Dona’ McLaren Vale Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre 2013 ($25) Deliberately designed as an easy, drink-me-now/bistro style that’s even had a small percentage of fruit that’s seen carbonic maceration as they do with Beaujolais, to deliver and push those plush, bright, ripe fruit characters and lifted aromatics. Sounds simple enough, but again, Rose is able to work in extra layers of dark fruit and spice complexities to lift the quality versus value ratio well above its quite modest price point. Also, with every bottle sold, a percentage is donated to charity, hence the Latin name of ‘Dona’ as in ‘Gift’. Rose is determined to drive philanthropy and build this into her business and life, with the view that eventually a foundation will be set up to help contribute funds to people doing incredible things specifically in the wine and food trade. So, help yourself to a great red while helping others at the same time.

Ulithorne ‘Immortelle’ Corsican Red Blend 2012 ($65 - Limited) This would have to be my standout wine of the portfolio, as it’s simply so beautiful and complete in every way. The feel and weight on the palate is so lithe and utterly fascinating, drawing you back again, and again as you delve further. The blend comprises syrah, plus three indigenous Corsican red grape varieties – Minustellu, Nielluciu and Carcaghjolo nero – neatly balancing the wild savoury Corsican inflections with the structure and dark fruits/spice nuance of the syrah, all combining to produce a silky smooth finish. Almost Italianate in its fine grace and purity, yet unique, this is simply amazing and very stylish, and aptly named too I might add.

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Time for a cheeky winter cheek SOME people are destined to become part of our lives. Have you ever had the experience that a particular person appears at seemingly unrelated times and places? This is so for our new manager of Torquay Farm Foods, Tim Grigg and me. We met many years ago and have kept in touch in one way or another since. He would bump into me and I would see him usually in his professional capacity at a restaurant or beautiful food store. We kept in touch with each other’s careers and it seemed fate would have us working together.

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Super early birds get cheap toast SUPER early bird discount tickets are on sale for Geelong’s major annual wine, food and music festival. To celebrate the 13th annual Toast to the Coast, held on Melbourne Cup weekend, November 1 and 2, a limited number of 500 heavily discounted super early bird tickets have been released by event organisers. Normally $40, a super early bird $30 weekend pass includes a $10 commemorative Geelong wine glass – your entry to all host vineyards and passport to free wine tastings throughout the weekend. Patrons are advised to act quickly – numbers are strictly limited and the super early bird $30 offer ends August 31. Super early bird tickets are a great opportunity for wine and food lovers to secure discounted tickets to a signature Victorian event. With more than 30 wineries on board this year, the 2014 Toast to the Coast Festival is already shaping up to be a huge and spectacular event – and once people attend for the first time, they are hooked. Toast to the Coast is a true community celebration of all that is wonderful about the Geelong Wine region’s premium wines, fabulous local produce and talented entertainers. Across the Bellarine, Moorabool Valley and Surf Coast, wineries will be pulling out all stops to showcase the Geelong winery ‘experience’ in a weekend of sensational wine, food, music and fun.

Toast to the Coast is one of the biggest events of the year for the Geelong region attracting thousands of wine lovers, locals and tourists alike. Wineries, local tourism authorities, producers, providores, accommodation providers and entertainers work together to showcase the multifaceted bounty of our great region. Geelong wines are firmly established as among the best in Australia – the Toast to the Coast weekend is definitely a time to be proud of the Geelong region and all that it offers. Super early bird tickets can be purchased via GPAC at gpac.org.au. Event information, touring maps and shuttle bus details online at toasttothecoast.com.au.

This sounds like some warped, foodie version of “You’ve Got Mail”! Like me, Tim has spent his working life involved with food. He was manager at Harrys at Queenscliff when that restaurant was “flying”. We worked together at the World’s Longest Lunch in 2005. He also managed the Farm Foods store in Queenscliff many years ago. Most recently, Tim worked at At The Heads restaurant in Barwon Heads where he created an environment where customers returned with confidence. His knowledge of wines is prodigious and has a wonderful rapport with many local vignerons. There is no doubting Tim’s enthusiasm for quality food and wine. He is an important acquisition to our team and welcomes the opportunity to be of service. Tim’s favourite recipe at the moment is slow cooked beef cheeks which are now available at Torquay Farm Foods. Accompanied by a glass of local Shiraz, it is the perfect meal for our wintery weather.

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Dinner at Day Trippers at Front Beach BY TIFFANY PILCHER

ENJOY a side of comedy with your meal next month when Front Beach Cafe and the Torquay Theatre Troupe present a one act play during dinner service. Day Trippers is a short comedy written by Jean McConnell and will be showing on Tuesday August 12 and Thursday August 14. It is set on a beach during a work outing for employees, when two female colleagues, one confident, one prudish, are enjoying a quiet chat. During their discussion, they find out a lot more than they intended about themselves and some of their co-workers. The play takes a number of surprising twists and turns, and comes from McConnell’s popular Deckchairs series. The much-loved series has been recreated around the world and is based on real events and experiences from the British writer’s life. As well as her many plays, McConnell has written for film, television, radio and numerous fiction stories for women's magazines.

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Maryanne Doolan plays the part of Bev and Karen Long plays the part of Doris, both colourful and animated characters. The seaside play offers delicate observations on life that are sometimes humorous, sometimes touching and always compassionate. “The audience can expect to be entertained by a light-hearted comedy in between courses of excellent Front Beach food,” director Gay Bell said. Front Beach Cafe’s Steve Christou said the combination of great food and entertaining theatre draws large crowds each year. “We’ve done it the past few years and it’s always a hit. It’s a great, fun-filled night.” The Torquay Theatre Troupe is presenting Day Trippers at Front Beach Cafe, 16 The Esplanade, Torquay on August 12 and 14. A set menu will be provided. The August 12 ticket allocation is already exhausted, but there are still seats available for the August 14 show. Tickets are $40 per person for dinner and the show, to book, call 5261 9752 or visit the venue.

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Tex to swing by for Music to a Tee

BY TIFFANY PILCHER

TWO bonafide Australian music legends are taking to the local greens when Music to a Tee is returns to 13th Beach Golf Links on August 15. The chameleonic Tex Perkins will be joined by master guitarist Charlie Owen for an intimate show to raise money to assist people in the region with an acquired brain injury. Perkins career has spanned indie rock, experimental mid-80s punk, dark country and

hard edged pub rock.Through his original work as a solo artist and with bands The Cruel Sea, Beasts of Bourbon, The Dark Horses, Tex Perkins and his Ladyboyz and TNT, Perkins has heralded the emergence of an entirely original yet archetypal Australian sound. Charlie Owen is indisputably one of Australia’s greatest guitarists and has worked with powerhouses such as Divinyls, Paul Kelly and Don Walker among many others. He has been writing, recording and performing regularly with Perkins since 1992,

accompanying him on solo records and as part of Tex Don & Charlie and Beasts of Bourbon. Music to a Tee is presented by the Karingal Foundation and all profits from the evening will contribute to the building of the new, fully accessible Acquired Brain Injury Club House program. The concert will be held at 13th Beach Golf Links on Friday August 15. Dinner nd show tickets are $85, show only tickets are $40 plus booking fee, book now at trybooking.com/FHYR.

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Jazmine and Jemma covered in pre-loved items all ready for Leopold Kindergarten’s community fete on August 31. Photo: REBECCA LAUNER

LEOPOLD Kindergarten’s biggest fundraiser of the year is on the search for some stall holders who want to sell their second-hand or pre-loved items. The Leopold Kindergarten Community Fete is fast approaching so now is the time to have that early spring clean out and book yourself a stall, which costs just $25, before it’s too late. The fete promises to offer something for everyone, with wonderful business

stalls already booked and fun activities for the kids. The fete is on Sunday August 31 at the LINC at Leopold Primary School between 9am and 1pm. Visit the ‘Leopold Kindergarten Community Fete 2014’ event page on Facebook For enquiries, contact event coordinator Wendi via the Facebook page or by emailing iwhickey@bigpond.net.au.

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It is the middle of winter. Seven friends travel to a remote beach house off the Great Ocean Roadâ&#x20AC;Ś This is the start of the blurb on the back of Melbourne author Wayne Macauleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new novel Demons. It is the middle of winter and in my house off the Great Ocean Road, I settle in to read it and become so enthralled that I finish it in less time than the weekend the seven friends spend together. The title and set up of this bitingly honest book make it sound like itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be a ghost story â&#x20AC;&#x201C; seven friends, a stormy night, a remote location, no phones â&#x20AC;&#x201C; but it is demons of a different kind that are explored and the horror here is not the supernatural but our very ordinary selves. The friends have come together for a weekend away without phones, computers or television. The idea is that theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll cook some food, drink some wine and each tell a story. And theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have a chance to take time out of life to reflect â&#x20AC;&#x201C; though they might not like what the reader sees in Macauleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sharp social observation. Demons is a compelling, canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t-put-it-down book. Not because of any thrilling action, but because of its ordinary, troubled characters, their ordinary everyday struggles and the stories they tell. In a way the novel is like a collection of short stories, although every one of them leads us to understand more about the teller and the listeners as they start to hit uncomfortably close to home. Each story and how it is told offers fascinating insight into human nature in a humorous, yet sharp critique of contemporary society and its many flaws

Help for the Haunted is a recent novel by American writer John Searles. Unlike Wayne Macauleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Demons (reviewed left), this is actually a book about demons and a couple who assist in bringing them out of people. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a thriller of sorts, although its main strength is as a story about families. Sylvie, 14, lives with her older sister Rose after the murder of their parents. Her sister and guardian is just out of school and home life, with its icy poles for dinner and no proper clothes to wear, is not that of the typical American teenager. But then even when Sylvieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parents were alive, theirs was far from a traditional family. The Masons ran a service offering â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;help to the hauntedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, exorcising demons through prayer and gaining fame on the speaking circuit. When they are killed it is presumed to be because of their practices, but could it be more than that? Told through the eyes of the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;good daughterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Sylvie, Help for the Haunted is in part a murder mystery that does come to a thrilling climax. But it offers a lot more than that. You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need to be interested in books about the supernatural or like a good murder to get into this story, which above all is a look at families and relationships. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about truth, faith and betrayal â&#x20AC;&#x201C; so I guess itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about life! Searlesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; previous novels are Boy Still Missing and Strange But True.

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Word for Word no imaginary figment THE inaugural national non-fiction festival Word for Word will be held in Geelong from August 15 to 17 at the Deakin Waterfront campus. The festival of non-fiction literature, writing and ideas features more than 60 presenters including best-selling author Tara Moss, Classic FM breakfast presenter Emma Ayres and food blogger Billy Law. City of Greater Geelong mayor Darryn

Lyons said Word for Word is an exciting new addition to Geelong’s event calendar. “Word for Word will be the largest non-fiction festival in Australia and I’m thrilled that Geelong Major Events has contributed $30,000 to get it off and running.” Arts and Culture Portfolio Councillor Andy Richards, who is also Chair of the Regional Library Board, said Word for Word would boost Geelong’s

cultural offerings. “I’m thrilled that the Word for Word Festival has got off the ground. It’s going to be a fascinating three days of ideas and discussions. “Friday’s program of workshops is well worth looking at for people who work in the creative and corporate writing space, as well as the many people who aspire to make a living out of their writing. “There are many jewels in the Word

for Word program but one of the highlights for me will be the Saturday afternoon session ‘Interpreting History’ with a talented panel chaired by broadcaster Derek Guille, with Dr Clare Wright, Shane Howard and the selftitled ‘elf’ from the BBC TV program QI Molly Oldfield.” “I can’t think of a better way to spend a winter’s weekend than in conversation about books, writing and ideas.”

The festival was initiated by Deakin University’s School of Communication and Creative Arts in partnership with the City of Greater Geelong and Geelong Regional Library Corporation with support from Regional Development Victoria. Word for Word will be held from August 15 to 17. Details of the full program are available at the festival website wordforwordfestival.com.au.

Anglesea plays with one act format THE Anglesea One Act Play Festival is returning for its 24th year on August 16 and 17. The annual theatrical event attracts theatre groups from across Victoria, who will explore the short play format through 17 individual performances at the Anglesea Community Hall. Audiences can expect a lucky dip into an exciting range of theatrical works, from traditional one act plays through to original scripts being debuted at the festival. “Variety is the name of the game, you really never know

what you’re going to get at this festival, but you’ll always find a real gem in any session,” Anglesea Performing Arts president Kirstin Honey said. As the host company, Anglesea will be entering three individual Australian works at the festival, including a moving poetic piece about WWII and a biting satirical comedy. Joining them will be theatre companies travelling from Torquay, Geelong, Ararat, Gisborne, and Melbourne. The first session will kick off on Saturday at 1pm, followed by

an official opening and drinks at 6pm, and the festival will culminate in an awards ceremony following the afternoon session on Sunday. The Anglesea One Act Play Festival is on August 16 to 17 at the Anglesea Community Hall, McMillan Street. Tickets available at the door, $30 for a weekend gold pass or $15 per session. For more information on the event, contact festival convenor Christine Walker on 0408 444 199, or visit angleseaperformers.org.au.

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Are you sitting around berating the world for not being the way you want it to be? It’s time for Rams to ricochet into brand new territory, as you initiate changes in increasingly creative ways. As birthday great Andy Warhol declared “They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change things yourself.” Thursday is a super day to help someone in need..

Don’t assume you have all the answers Crabs. You have much to learn from others – especially the children and teenagers in your life. Listen to the wise words that come out of the mouths of babes! Money matters are on your mind on Sunday so make sure all bills are paid and resist the urge to spend extra cash. Instead, squirrel it away for when times are tight.

Impulse buys now could lead to cash flow problems later on. So avoid making expensive purchases or major money moves, as you’re inclined to view your current financial situation through ridiculously rose-colored glasses. In the present economic climate, slow and steady wins the money race. The weekend stars encourage you to extend your friendship net far and wide..

You think you know how a loved one is feeling but jumping to conclusions without checking the facts first is a recipe for trouble this week. Take the time to talk things through. Attached Taureans – love and duty are linked as you work on a creative solution to a stubborn problem together. For some single Bulls – a platonic friendship gradually turns to romantic love.

Mercury and Uranus stimulate your Cat curiosity and propel you into a brand new adventure … but you may also encounter some road blocks, as Saturn stymies your progress. Hasty actions and half-baked plans will only lead to long-term frustrations. If you can balance dynamic action with a dose of discipline, then you’ll have a stimulating and satisfying week.

You’re thrust into the spotlight this week. The sun, Mercury and Jupiter give you a confidence boost, so polish up your public persona and make sure you’re putting on a good show. Things get serious on Sunday when a family member frustrates you or an authority figure antagonises you. Some Scorpio charm and deft diplomacy will get you through with your reputation intact!

The stars give you a welcome boost this week and help you rediscover your Virgo vim, vigour and verve! So take a break from the madness around you and escape somewhere quiet where you can relax and rejuvenate. The power of imagination is on your side. Ideas and inspiration come from daydreaming and creative visualisation, as you retreat into your own private world.

With the Sun, Mercury and Jupiter all activating your aspirations zone, it’s time to dream big dreams for the future. They won’t materialise overnight though – you need to be patient and persistent. Be inspired by birthday great Barack Obama born on August 4, 1961 “It’s only when you hitch your wagon to something larger than yourself that you realise your true potential.”

Many gregarious Geminis are keen to share information and exchange ideas with family, friends and colleagues. Just make sure your amusing chatter doesn’t denigrate into gratuitous gossip. Saturn steadies your mercurial mind on the weekend, plus Uranus helps you approach a dilemma in a daring new way. And are there new social media platforms you can explore?

Avoid being a lone wolf. If you nurture close relationships and network with colleagues, then you can combine your talents on a creative joint project. You’ll have to be patient though. A relationship with a friend or acquaintance could cool, as responsibilities overtake having fun. If you keep the lines of communication open, then the storm in a tea cup will soon blow over.

Your bohemian side shines brightly this week, as you inspire others with your quicksilver mind and avant-garde spirit. Attached Aquarians – the relationship heads into exciting territory. You enjoy sharing common interests but you’re also keen to pursue personal projects, plus explore new hobbies and adventures. Single Aquarians – love is waiting where you least expect!

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BFL Round 16 preview WITH PADDY SLACK Queenscliff (4th) vs. Ocean Grove (3rd) @ Queenscliff Recreation Reserve, Saturday 2.10pm Ocean Grove defeated the Coutas by 10 goals back in round 2. This weekend they will look to make amends for last weeks narrow 14-point loss to ladder-leader Geelong Amateur. Despite sitting two games short of Ocean Grove, a win for Queenscliff may see them cement a sixth consecutive top-five finish. The Coutas lost their first four home games this season but have bounced back and won their last three by no less than nine goals. Expect a much closer battle on Saturday. Player to watch: Dan Maloney; he was beston-ground for the Grubbers last time these sides met and kicked four goals. Another four-goal performance last week against a quality Geelong Amateur backline will give him confidence heading into the match. Prediction: Ocean Grove by 23 points.

Drysdale (5th) vs. Anglesea (7th) @ Drysdale Recreation Reserve, Saturday 2.10pm It is likely that a victory for Drysdale will see them jump to fourth on the ladder, whereas a loss for Anglesea will make it impossible for them to make finals. The Hawks have only won two of its last six games at Drysdale Recreation Reserve and now sit on equal points with sixth-placed Barwon Heads. Anglesea was competitive in round 7 against Drysdale and was within 3 points at half time, but the Hawks kicked 10 goals to three from that point on to claim a 45-point win. If they are able to play four solid quarters on Saturday then the Hawks should win convincingly. Player to watch: Steve Bensted; the Drysdale star was best-on-ground in this year’s interleague match. The young gun turned heads in an imposing performance last week and will be one to look out for on Saturday. Prediction: Drysdale by 40 points.

Barwon Heads (6th) vs. Geelong Amateur (1st) @ Howard Harmer Oval, Saturday 2.10pm There is much more on the line for Barwon Heads

this weekend. A win against the juggernaut of 2014 will keep its finals hopes alive but a loss will ruin them. Going into the game as heavy favourites, Geelong Amateur will welcome back many big names to the side. Rowan McSparron, Travis Robertson, Ben Lavars and Brenton Adams are all available for selection this week. Barwon Heads were unable to stop Damien Zaparenkov in round 9, the spearhead bagged eight goals in the 95-point hiding at Queens Park. Player to watch: Tim Clark; the veteran has only had one goalless match this season for Ammos, his ability to win contested possessions and his precision when delivering to teammates is phenomenal. Prediction: Geelong Amateur by 64 points.

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Portarlington (9th) vs. Modewarre (8th) @ Portarlington Recreation Reserve, Saturday 2.10pm

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Modewarre’s first home-game victory came in round 9 against Portarlington. The Demons were unable to stop Josh Finch that day. The three-time Ash medallist ran amuck and was best-on-ground in the Warriors 51-point win. Portarlington coach Mathew Sproule will face his former club, who he took to a historic preliminary final in 2012. This match will be the Warriors first game away from Community Bank Oval since round 8, however, the home ground advantage shouldn’t play a part in the end result, with the Demons only managing three wins in front of a home crowd since 2010. Player to watch: Jack Moorfoot; the interleague representative bagged 13 goals for the Warriors a fortnight ago, expect another haul on Saturday. Prediction: Modewarre by 47 points.

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Torquay (2nd) vs. Newcomb Power (10th) @ Spring Creek Reserve, Saturday 2.10pm A guaranteed win today for the Tigers may be a good opportunity to rest players ahead of its finals campaign. Torquay demolished Newcomb by 274 points in round 8. On that day, the Tigers had 13 individual goalkickers and kept the Power scoreless for three quarters. Currently a game clear of Ocean Grove, the Tigers may lock in a percentage-boosting win in front of a home crowd on Saturday. If Isaac Baker is not rested, expect the forward to increase his season tally of 50 goals comprehensively.

Ashley Caldwell (left) and Daniel Gage battle in the ruck when Drysdale and Anglesea met earlier in the season. Drysdale can move to fourth on the ladder with victory on Saturday. Photo: TOMMY RITCHIE

Player to watch: Ty Zantuck; the former Essendon and Richmond defender booted 10 goals for Torquay last time these sides met in round 8. Prediction: Torquay by 150 points.

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Only reports at the moment off the beaches is of salmon Rock fishing is still producing salmon and the odd trevally Bream are back in the river, best reports seem to still average up to 20 centimetres.

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Plenty of salmon being caught off Wild Dog, rocks at Marengo and the wall at the harbour Small couta and salmon are being caught around the harbour area Some whiting have been caught in the harbour Still gummy sharks to be caught both at Wild Dog and Johanna beaches as well as reports of catches offshore Some nice mako sharks have also been caught 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.

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Still plenty of salmon to be had off local beaches Reports from the river include trevally, salmon and small flathead

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Still plenty of salmon to be caught with some nice catches being taken off Jan Juc Some reports of a few nice flathead as well off the beaches Reports of some gummy shark being caught offshore Still the odd snapper is being caught Bream continue in Spring Creek. Remember Torquay Tackle and Sports. For all the best available advice in Torquay on tackle and bait, drop in and see Gareth and Jonathan. They will do their best to ensure you get the most up-to-date information available, phone 5264 8207.

Thursday 31 July 2014

AS WE all know, in Victoria, gummy shark (also known as flake) is a highly sought after species by the recreational fishing sector. No more so than in Torquay and along our coastline from the Bellarine through to Apollo Bay. Gummy sharks can be found on or near the sea bed, generally inhabiting coastal marine waters to a depth of around 80 metres. VRFish advises that gummy shark stocks in Victoria are in excellent condition and the large offshore commercial fishery is closely monitored by Commonwealth fishery scientists and managers. International shark fishery expert Dr Terry Walker said: “Gummy sharks greater than 1.4 meters in total length are breeding females and the bigger they are, the more ‘pups’ they produce”. Looking after the large females will ensure the long term sustainability of the fishery. VRFish general manager Dallas D’Silva said: “Recreational catches are subject to a daily bag limit and possession limit of two fish per person for gummy shark and/or school shark. A minimum size limit of 45cm applies from the rear gill slit to the start or base of the tail fin”. VRFish is the peak recreational fishing body in Victoria and with the help of Fishcare Victoria is working hard to educate fishers about responsible fishing practices. Recreational fishing media personalities Brendan Wing and Charlie Micallef said “We choose to carefully release any large female sharks that we catch because this is good for the fishery in the years ahead.” Dallas D’Silva added: “Recreational fishers had a long history of initiating socially responsible fishing practices for a range of key species such as snapper, Murray cod, elephant shark/fish and dusky flathead.” Continued good management of this fishery will ensure recreational fishers can enjoy catching gummy sharks into the future and the flow of socioeconomic benefits to the Victorian community. For more information contact VRFish via email to info@vrfish.com.au.

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Locals show strength to medal at state champs ELITE Taekwondo Australia is making a name for itself as one of Victoriaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premier Taekwondo organisations with strong results at the Victorian Taekwondo Sate Titles last weekend. Competitors came from all over Victoria and South Australia to participate in an event which saw Elite Taekwondo members win eight gold medals (Victorian state titles), nine silver medals and five bronze. The three local clubs in Geelong, Torquay and Ocean Grove now have Victorian state title holders in their ranks. Torquay gold medallist and

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NETBALL SCORES ROUND 15 - A GRADE Ocean Grove 26 v Geelong Amateur 47

GOALS, Ocean Grove: L Bell 11, A Lee 11, T Birch 4. Geelong Amateur: M Ward 29, J Gardner 18. BEST, Ocean Grove: K Ollis, C Parker, A Durling. Geelong Amateur: C Post, J Gardner, S Ford.

Drysdale 31 v Torquay 45

GOALS, Drysdale: H Rundell 20, M Leahy 11. Torquay: J Warnes 22, A Young 19, E Moerenhout 4. BEST, Drysdale: M Leahy, R Blair, G Macleod. Torquay: S Masek, L Berridge, A Masek.

Modewarre 56 v Queenscliff 21

GOALS, Modewarre: S Fisher 34, J Riddle 22. Queenscliff: L Dick 12, M Clifton 9. BEST, Modewarre: S Gunning, T McCormack, Z Tennant. Queenscliff: T Upstill, E Fahey, R Hand.

Barwon Heads 30 v Portarlington 48

GOALS, Barwon Heads: O Young 15, G Ryan 13, S Howard 2. Portarlington: C Bull 27, J Barns 21. BEST, Barwon Heads: G Ryan, J Mitchell, T Hobbs. Portarlington: J Barns, L Mccombe, P Jones.

Anglesea 72 v Newcomb 16

GOALS, Anglesea: B Caldwell 37, S Benney 26, R Trennery 9. Newcomb: S Vernon 14, B Jones 2. BEST, Anglesea: B Caldwell, B Connolly, B Walters. Newcomb: N/A

B GRADE Ocean Grove 32 v Geelong Amateur 36

GOALS, Ocean Grove: T Birch 19, E Whorlow 13. Geelong

Amateur: C Giuffrida 15, J Brkic 11, J Kennedy 10. BEST, Ocean Grove: T Sinnott, T Birch, V Rischitelli. Geelong Amateur: H Shaw, S Garner, G Kennedy.

A Kneebone 9, C Altimari 3. BEST, Drysdale: N Elliston, A Skurrie, M Henderson. Torquay: C Mckay, A Kneebone, C Altimari.

Drysdale 24 v Torquay 61

Modewarre 41 v Queenscliff 11

GOALS, Drysdale: B O'Dowd 11, I Searle 7, B Connally 5, S Gravener 1. Torquay: E Moerenhout 35, P Lewis 22, S Mcdonald 4. BEST, Drysdale: B O'Dowd, K Mannix, G Percy. Torquay: A Sherman, P Lewis, L Masek. GOALS, Modewarre: AJ Logan 21, S Otto 10. Queenscliff: H Stephens 25, L Dreher 10, R McDonald 6. BEST, Modewarre: A Farrelly, S Otto, M Bannerman. Queenscliff: M Main, H Stephens, S Jenson.

GOALS, Barwon Heads: T Mckibbin 15, L Frew 14. Portarlington: L Ray 12, S Maul 7, D O'Connor 3. BEST, Barwon Heads: T Mckibbin, L Frew, A Sinclair. Portarlington: N/A

Barwon Heads 46 v Portarlington 33

Anglesea 55 v Newcomb 12

GOALS, Barwon Heads: M Adams 41, S Wallace 5. Portarlington: M Pickering 28, C McDowell 5. BEST, Barwon Heads: N Gray, M Adams, S Chapman. Portarlington: C Munday, M Pickering, L Brayshaw.

Anglesea 104 v Newcomb 22

GOALS, Anglesea: H Van Gemst 47, J Weichert 41, M Galpin 16. Newcomb: L Williams 13, S Clee 9. BEST, Anglesea: E Bews, J Weichert, B Orr. Newcomb: L Williams, D Robertson, K Green.

C GRADE GOALS, Ocean Grove: K Carroll 16, E Bolton 1. Geelong Amateur: L McAuley 20, R Pullen 7, A Kennedy 2. BEST, Ocean Grove: B Gavin, S Degenaro, K Carroll. Geelong Amateur: N/A. Drysdale 20 v Torquay 38 GOALS, Drysdale: B Elliston 12, K Daley 8. Torquay: S Bach 16, N Petran 10,

GOALS, Anglesea: S Moore 35, R Dangerfield 20. Newcomb: M Mahoney 12. BEST, Anglesea: J Vaughan, S Moore, J Hyland. Newcomb: J Funston, M Mahoney, T Melotte.

D GRADE Ocean Grove 9 v Geelong Amateur 19

GOALS, Ocean Grove: A Gibbs 8, K Mason 1. Geelong Amateur: J Bish 9, A Kennedy 6, E Crompton 4. BEST, Ocean Grove: K Ferrier, E Moran, K Burden. Geelong Amateur: N/A

Drysdale 6 v Torquay 31

GOALS, Drysdale: C Rabich 5, T Oliver 1. Torquay: C Gangell 22, C Bigum 9. BEST, Drysdale: A Holloway, M Henderson, S Taylor. Torquay: L Cole, C Atkins, MC Pritchard.

Modewarre 18 v Queenscliff 20

GOALS, Modewarre: A Davey 10, G Cameron 5, J Worthington 3. Queenscliff: A Coltish 10, E Holahan 10. BEST, Modewarre: CS Wrzuszczak, G Cameron, J Worthington. Queenscliff: N/A Barwon Heads 44 v Portarlington 16 GOALS, Barwon Heads: K Babb 30, L Dean 14. Portarlington: D Baker 15, C Mckenzie 1. BEST, Barwon Heads: M Bennett, K Babb, R Payne. Portarlington: K Pickering, K Hoskin, C Mckenzie.

Anglesea 38 v Newcomb 8

GOALS, Anglesea: R Caulfield 14, E Sedgwick 11, A Van Berkel 10, M Dangerfield 3. Newcomb: S Ritchie 4, C Marshall 3, R Hotchin 1. BEST, Anglesea: J Smith, J Cole, E Sedgwick. Newcomb: N Vernon, N Piatkowski, S Ritchie.

UNDER 19

Ocean Grove 20 v Geelong Amateur 26 Drysdale 19 v Torquay 13 Modewarre 9 v Queenscliff 32 Barwon Heads 14 v Portarlington 58 Anglesea 58 v Newcomb 10

UNDER 17 Ocean Grove 48 v Geelong Amateur 2 Drysdale 22 v Torquay 13 Modewarre 36 v Queenscliff 18 Barwon Heads 36 v Portarlington 28

UNDER 17 SECTION 2 Ocean Grove 27 v Geelong Amateur 10

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Drysdale 13 v Torquay 13 Barwon Heads 12 v Portarlington 28 Anglesea 14 v Newcomb Power 16

UNDER 15 Ocean Grove 29 v Geelong Amateur 3 Drysdale 25 v Torquay 21 Modewarre 6 v Queenscliff 42 Barwon Heads 22 v Portarlington 14 Anglesea 21 v Newcomb 16

UNDER 15 SECTION 2 Ocean Grove 33 v Geelong Amateur 7 Drysdale 7 v Torquay 36 Modewarre 19 v Queenscliff 29 Barwon Heads 7 v Portarlington 13

UNDER 13 Ocean Grove 18 v Geelong Amateur 18 Drysdale 9 v Torquay 22 Modewarre 9 v Queenscliff 17 Barwon Heads 32 v Portarlington 3 Anglesea 42 v Newcomb 5

UNDER 13 SECTION 2 Ocean Grove 24 v Geelong Amateur 3 Drysdale 18 v Torquay 14 Barwon Heads 4 v Portarlington 18 Anglesea 19 v Newcomb 10

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ANGLESEA GOLF CLUB THE best description I heard for the course on Sunday was heavy and hard. Those game enough to play are getting a great workout for the upper body as well as the legs. But there is light at the end of the rainbow – the course was better on Sunday after a sunny windy day and if we can have those conditions continue for a few more days, it might be close to enjoyable! We have fairly large contingent of ladies heading north for the Victoria Women’s Country Championships at Yarrawonga this week. You can be guaranteed that they will be having warmer days than those of us staying at home, but they might find the mornings and early starts a bit challenging. Good luck to all those playing.

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WITH MARGOT SMITH

of the ladies played and the scores were very good. The team of Vida Brenner, Sue Britnell, Barb Croaker and Linda Aimers won with nett 67, over a shot ahead of runners up Judy Talbot, Jill Emerson, Janice Calvert and Dianne Williams.

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It wouldn’t be a normal week if the men didn’t have the best of the weather on Wednesday, and they made the most of it with a 4BBB Par event. Winners were Tom Leeds and Tom Steven with 9 up, with David Cook and Ian Treloar runners up with 8 up. In the seniors’ event, Alan Parton and Denis Croaker posted a handy 6 up to win. NTP winners were Tom Leeds, Tony Leeds, Peter Hester and Barry Walker. Sam Chisholm scored a handy eagle on the 8th – but he probably would have preferred to do it on Saturday with stableford points. There was no wind on Thursday, but it drizzled most of the day. With a team Ambrose event, most

Saturday was back to individual golf and no need for the ‘sorrys’. Phil Francis had the best score of the day with 43 points winning C Grade. Pete Griffiths also had a handy score of 42 points to win B Grade and Michael Troup won A Grade with 38 points on a count back from Sam Chisholm. The men made a clean sweep of the NTPs with winners, Colin Foster, Darren Hawkins, Richard Hammett and Damian Withers. Captain David Lewis helped his score along with an eagle on the 10th. In the ladies event, Sandy Taylor was the winner with 31 points and Margot Parton was runner-up with 29 points. Just like last week, Sunday was a little better and the field was a lot smaller. Robin Adamson won the ladies event with a very respectable 33 points, and in the men’s event, Nicholas Berryman had the best score for the day with 39 points winning C Grade, Chris Sawyer won A Grade with 36 points and Ken McLennan won B Grade with 35 points. NTP winners were Ben Nancarrow on two holes, Nicholas Berryman, and David McLaren. Enjoy your golf.

ON August 2 Dominic Condon and Mark Franklin will play off in the final round of the Captains Cup and we wish both players the best of luck. In the Osy Batten Shield, also to be played on August 2, it is still anyone’s game. Three players are in with a chance as only 5 shots separate 1st and 3rd. Good luck for the last round to Danny Willersdorf, Rod Ryan and Dave McPhail. Tuesday, two of our lower handicap lady members took out the two-person Ambrose which was a testament to how well they played. As we know, two low handicaps do not always fare well in competitions as they must play extremely good golf to win. But with a handicap of just 8, Dee Matheson and Lyndsey Dunstan put together a solid round to take out the win with 68. The girls were most excited about their round and of course winning. Runners-up Faye Henry-Davies and Joye Burton finished with 69.25. NTPs Maureen Stuart, Chris Thompson and Lyndsey Dunstan. Elizabeth Mason hit the jackpot. Wednesday, Richard Pekin took out A Grade with 39 points. Dominic Condon, still in good form won B grade with yet another solid round of 44 points and for C Grade Daryl Sceney shot 36 points to win. Bill Brushfield won the Resort with 42 points. NTPs John Berridge, Peter Orwin,

Wayne Bent, Allan Johnston and Don Jennings. Peter Costello was the closest on the 17th to win the jackpot. Friday, six players finished with 37 points but taking the win in the end was Joh Van Engelen. Anne Staig won the ladies with 35 points and for the Resort Ron Hedley shot 37 points. NTPs Don Forsyth, Lidio Ricci and Deb Shoesmith. Terry Tayler took out the jackpot hole. Saturday, Justin Baker moved into 1st place with his score of +6 to win for A Grade finishing two shots ahead of the rest of the field and shooting the best score of the day. B Grade winner Evan Huebner had a solid +2. Ed Featherston posted a round of +5 taking out 1st place for C Grade. Deb Shoesmith came home square and won for the ladies. In the Resort competition Ron Hedley put in a good round to score +3 and win. NTPs Tim Sinnott, Brian Baranski, Rex Hutchins, Max Ellis, Deb Shoesmith and Paul MacColl hit the best shot of the day on 17 to win the jackpot. Sunday in the mixed competition Bill Young took the honor’s with 42 points from Richard Milne on with 40 points. NTPs Trevor Butler, Malcolm Brown (Corowa GC) and Lyn Moore. Rob Stengewis won the jackpot. If you are looking for some wet weather pants this winter then look no further than the golf shop, we have a new line for sale at a great price.

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THE SANDS TORQUAY MEN Wednesday Stableford: Winner Steve Menegazzo 41 points, runner-up Jim Demetrious 38 points, NTP Frank Kevric 7th, Luke Rayner 17th. Saturday 4BBB Par: Winners Robert Bridgart and Mike McAllum +7 on count back, runners up Peter Gray and Mark Eccles +7 on count back. NTPs 7th Chris Burke, 13th Gavin Sheahan, 17th Leighton Bullock.

LADIES Thursday Irish 3 Ball: The light rain didn’t keep the ladies from competing in the three ball. The ladies teed off the gold tees and cut the competition to 15 holes with the rain getting heavier throughout the day. Shirley Peak 32, Judy Campbell- Stewart 24, Ray Rayner 34 took out the event with a total of points 68, Marg Hales with the NTP on the 5th. Saturday Par: Winner Sue Browne -1, Runner-up Karen Lombardi -2, NTP Sue Browne 5th.

WEEKEND RESULTS

in a count back was a steady performance by Ray Rayner with -1. Sunday Stableford: The medley was off the white and red tees, course still very wet under foot with minimal run on the fairways. At sun rise the there was not many clouds about and no wind to greet the morning players, conditions stayed like this throughout the day. It was an extremely tight race with three tied for the lead with 35. In a count back, the winner was Sharon Stewart, with Craig Corker earning runner-up honours.

COMING EVENTS Thursday July 31 – Stableford Saturday August 2 – Stableford – Medal/ Stableford - Ladies Challenge Sunday August 3 – Torquay Tigers Golf Day

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ALL golfers, unless they’ve been hiding under a mushroom, would be familiar with the recent introduction of the slope system in an attempt by Golf Australia to level the playing field for when golfers play on courses of differing difficulty. Knowing that the standard rating is 113, I recently played a course at 1770 Golf Club, Queensland which was rated 94. Expecting a relatively easy course, I couldn’t believe what I saw – tight fairways lined with thick bush, and eight longish par 3s surrounded by traps. The real giveaway was my local playing partner who played off 18, but I’m sure he’d be off about 10-12 at Port! There is no doubt in my mind that the judgement of these ratings is extremely inconsistent at present, and one would hope that GA will recognises this and takes steps to correct it sooner rather than later.

WITH ROB CASEY

Wednesday July 23, Ladies’ Stableford Trophy of the Day went to Maureen Walsh, who carded an excellent 38 points, followed in B Grade by Irene Edmunds with a 34, who also picked up the pinshot on the 17th. Emma Zahl scooped the pool with 37 points to win A Grade, NTP on the 5th and the A ProPin. Jacqui Murrihy won the B Grade with 32 points ahead of Glennys Jones on 29.

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One hundred and nineteen players hit the tees, and Don McKenzie emerged as the number 1 for the day with his outstanding nett 67 to take out A Grade from Glenn Hinch, 69. John Bowman won B grade with his 71 from Ian Fulton on 74, while Arthur McPhee obviously got a special Tuesday leave pass after his win last week to chalk up another one with his 71 to top C Grade from Peter Kelly’s 76. Derek Hunter took out D Grade with 75 from Freddy Aston on 79, and Ian Thomson, Peter Hahn and Alan Sweeney won the pinshots.

One hundred and fifty four men was a good number for this time of the year, with several of us “Grey Nomads” wandering far and wide; 38 points was the score to beat, and Andrew Fletcher did that to win B Grade from Neil Hinkley on 37. Bob Svorinich’s 38 won C Grade on a count back from Graham Vohman, and Phil Watt also got the count back from Len Elder, both on 37 to top the D Graders. Our best A Grader was Ralph Carnavale, whose 37 points got him the count back from Robbie White. NTPs went to Robin Burns, Don English and Scott Hopgood, and Haydn Garner scored the ProPin cash. The Ladies event was won by Jacky Rowe with 34 points on a count back from Marg Mascoll, with Jeanette Barclay, who also won the ProPin, a shot behind. NTPs Marian Keskinen and Kay Williams. Adele Huggard had a big eagles nest win on the 6th.

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FOOTBALL SCORES ROUND 15 Seniors Geelong Amateur 3.2 Ocean Grove 6.2

6.5 11.8 10.3 13.5

16.10 (106) 14.8 (92)

GOALS: Geelong Amateur: T. Clark 3, M. Nelson 2, R. Mattner 2, K. Smith 2, D. Zaparenkov 2, B. Ryan 2, J. Westwood 1, C. Vince 1, B. King 1. Ocean Grove: D. Maloney 4, D. Freeman 2, J. McTaggart 2, L. Rock 1, L. Sinnott 1, B. Warren 1, S. Jack 1, J. Rawlings 1, A. O’Callaghan 1. BEST: Geelong Amateur: M. O’Donohue, A. Elliott, T. Clark, B. King, J. Westwood, C. Kangars. Ocean Grove: M. Laidler, J. Rawlings, C. Walter, S. Jack, B. Poulter, D. Maloney. Torquay Drysdale

2.4 2.0

4.6 7.2

8.6 9.5

10.8 10.6

(68) (66)

GOALS: Torquay: B. Clarke 3, C. McCaughan 2, L. Edwards 1, J. Darke 1, D. Orr 1, T. Zantuck 1, I. Baker 1. Drysdale: T. Dewey 3, D. Badics 2, J. Chandler 2, J. Hildebrand 1, B. Taylor 1, P. Davis 1. BEST: Torquay: M. Stanley, B. Clarke, H. Jarrad, N. Browne, T. Bird , J. Hobbs. Drysdale: B. Taylor, S. Bensted, J. Hopgood, T. Dewey, T. McGuire, J. Inglis. Queenscliff Modewarre

2.4 1.4

7.9 2.6

10.9 4.12

17.11 (113) 4.13 (37)

GOALS: Queenscliff: D. DeGois 7, S. Wayth 2, C. Goullet 2, B. Price 2, N. Eddy 1, Z. Henderson 1, A. Jones 1, S. Ferrier 1. Modewarre: S. Lobb 2, B. O’Hanlon 1, J. Douglas 1. BEST: Queenscliff: L. Orvis, D. DeGois, S. Wayth, J. Durran, J. Hedley, B. Price. Modewarre: T. Anderson, L. Anderson, J. Finch, T. Wemyss, D. McCaskill, J. Ollis. Barwon Heads Portarlington

4.4 0.5

5.9 0.8

10.15 16.24 (120) 2.9 5.12 (42)

GOALS: Barwon Heads: C. Martin 4, J. Taylor 3, M. Wight 2, D. Hovey 1, A. Walsgott 1, W. Newton 1, T. Cashin 1, B. Backwell 1, J. Holland 1, R. Wallace 1. Portarlington: N. Merrett 1, T. Biggs 1, D. Perrine - Du Buisson 1, D. Iudica 1, S. Vagg 1. BEST: Barwon Heads: P. Swinton, A. Walsgott, R. Wallace, T. Wight, J. Heil, D. Holland. Portarlington: T. Biggs. Anglesea 7.5 Newcomb Power 2.1

13.11 20.16 28.20 (188) 3.2 3.5 4.6 (30)

GOALS: Anglesea: L. Norton 6, A. Caldwell 4, S. Horne 4, K. Mahoney 2, B. Robbins 2, M. Kennedy 2, J. Bouwman 2, S. Herben 1, J. Nolan 1, J. Haintz 1, B. Vermeulen 1, R. Dahlhaus 1, H. Ververs 1. Newcomb Power: D. Mallon 2, W. Adams 1, R. Smith 1. BEST: Anglesea: S. Horne, J. Nolan, R. Dahlhaus, B. Vermeulen, A. Caldwell, L. Norton. Newcomb Power: R. Smith, C. Roberts, J. Wilkie, M. Di-Giusto, W. Adams, C. Di-Giusto.

Reserves Geelong Amateur 3.3 Ocean Grove 1.1

7.6 3.1

11.9 3.3

17.10 (112) 5.4 (34)

GOALS: Geelong Amateur: R. McSparron 4, A. Coulter 3, M. Stevenson 2, T. Goodear 1, D. Mulgrew 1, J. Chapman 1, R. Fagan 1, J. Wilson 1, N. Wines 1, R. Saunders 1, C. Boulton 1. Ocean Grove: M. McCartney 2, S. Elford 1, D. Thorley 1, M. Boyle 1. BEST: Geelong Amateur: R. Fagan, D. Mulgrew, M. Stevenson, W. Hicks, Z. Coventry, T. White. Ocean Grove: D. Roddis, J. Hinkley, M. Hinkley, A. McLeish, D. West, M. McCartney. Torquay Drysdale

6.3 1.2

9.7 2.3

10.9 4.6

16.16 (112) 4.6 (30)

Cunningham, D. Tennant, K. Roberts, S. Dellow, D. Morter. Queenscliff: P. Waycott, J. Greenwood, G. Burgoyne, J. Esler, E. Sedlins, D. Caddy. Barwon Heads Portarlington

Anglesea 4.7 Newcomb Power 0.0

Colts Division 1

(86) (20)

GOALS: Modewarre: S. Hovey 3, J. KaylerThomson 3, S. Cunningham 3, S. Dellow 2, R. Werner 1, B. Millard 1. Queenscliff: G. Burgoyne 2, E. Sedlins 1. BEST: Modewarre: S. Hovey, S.

3.4 0.1

4.4 1.3

6.6 2.5

8.10 3.6

(58) (24)

St Albans 2.3 Barwon Heads 1 0.2

5.5 0.7

6.8 0.10

GOALS: Grovedale 2: B. Ford 1, R. Cole 1, D. McPhee 1. BEST: Grovedale 2: J. Cobb, R. Cole, B. Maynard, B. Ford, A. Turley-Sunderland, J. Haines.

GOALS: Barwon Heads 1: T. Croft 1, T. Blair 1. BEST: Barwon Heads 1: T. Wallis, L. Cook, L. Kinsey, T. Croft, D. Hewitt, Z. Walter.

Corio 1 Bannockburn

4.3 2.1

6.6 2.2

8.6 4.7

13.8 4.10

(86) (34)

Geelong Amateur 1 6.5 Anakie 0.0

9.6 1.2

10.12 11.16 2.3 4.5

Belmont Lions East Geelong

2.7 0.0

4.10 9.17 2.2 3.2

10.19 4.4

(79) (28)

Modewarre South Barwon 2

2.4 8.0

11.7 12.7 8.0 12.5

16.11 (107) 14.6 (90)

GOALS: Modewarre: C. Joseph 6, B. Glynn 3, M. Swan 3, J. Collins 2, J. Byrne 1, J. Fisher 1. BEST: Modewarre: A. Collins, S. Egberts, C. Joseph, J. Byrne, B. Glynn, J. Collins.

Colts Division 4 St Joseph’s 2 Bell Park 2

2.2 3.2

5.2 4.2

8.3 5.4

11.5 8.4

(71) (52)

Ocean Grove 2 Leopold 2

3.1 4.0

6.7 5.0

7.9 9.1

15.9 9.2

(99) (56)

Colac South Barwon 1

2.1 1.2

5.2 1.5

6.3 5.8

9.5 7.10

(59) (52)

Bell Park 1 St Albans

2.1 4.4

5.6 6.6

7.7 7.10

9.10 8.12

(64) (60)

St Joseph’s 1 Grovedale 1

0.3 0.3

0.8 1.4

1.9 4.5

5.12 4.7

(42) (31)

N&C1 Leopold 1

2.0 3.0

4.2 5.0

6.7 6.3

8.9 8.6

(57) (54)

N&C2 Winchelsea

GOALS: Leopold 1: M. Gunn 3, B. Wray 3, J. Brew 1, P. Clifton 1. BEST: Leopold 1: T. Scott, D. Pitcher, B. Wray, I. McCabe, S. Quinlan, J. Dowd. St Mary’s 1 Ocean Grove 1

3.3 0.0

5.3 1.3

6.3 4.7

8.10 5.8

(58) (38)

GOALS: St Mary’s 1: J. Travaglini 2, J. Koroneos 2, N. Connors 1, J. Tierney 1, H. Scott 1, J. McMahon 1. Ocean Grove 1: C. West 2, T. Dow 1, S. Pfeiffer 1, N. Gravener 1. BEST: St Mary’s 1: B. Walker, T. Hobbs, N. Connors, J. Travaglini, J. Hayes, J. Koroneos. Ocean Grove 1: C. Durran, C. West, B. Potter, R. Baker-Hutchinson, B. Sanders, J. Evans.

Colts Division 2 Anakie Anglesea

3.2 2.0

7.2 4.4

8.3 6.6

9.5 7.8

(59) (50)

GOALS: Anglesea: D. Maher 3, V. Morrow 2, N. Cooper 2. BEST: Anglesea: J. Quick, J. Lynch, L. Cruickshank, S. Kerr, O. Daffy, T. Veale. Barwon Heads Portarlington

3.2 1.1

4.3 3.3

6.5 4.6

8.8 4.7

(56) (31)

GOALS: Barwon Heads: J. Kinsey 4, A. Lowry 1, Z. Copland 1, J. Bradley 1, M. Philp 1. Portarlington: M. Trezise 2, L. Vagg 1, A. Wedge 1. BEST: Barwon Heads: J. Kinsey, T. Croft, T. Jackson, B. Ryan, S. Stanford. Portarlington: T. Morgan, N. Carter, L. Lusher, B. Williamson, L. Vagg, S. Beeston. Geelong Amateur 8.5 Lara 0.0

12.5 13.14 14.18 (102) 2.4 4.4 5.5 (35)

GOALS: Geelong Amateur: S. Bucovaz 3, L. Cogan 2, D. Grose 2, C. Friend 2, O. Friend 1, J. Callahan 1, K. McEwan-Walsh 1, M. Laidlaw 1, L. West 1. BEST: Geelong Amateur: K. McEwanWalsh, L. West, C. Friend, D. Grose, L. Cogan, S. Bucovaz.

Drysdale St Mary’s 2

13.8 3.2

North Geelong Grovedale 2

GOALS: Ocean Grove 2: C. Habgood 6, S. Sutcliffe 2, J. Peers 1, J. Luppino 1, J. McGarry 1, D. McManus 1, A. McPhee 1, J. Taylor 1, W. Gant 1. Leopold 2: L. McInnes 5, D. King 2, T. Cameron 1, W. Andrews 1. BEST: Ocean Grove 2: C. Habgood, N. Thorley, D. Whitley, D. McManus, H. Main, A. Milich. Leopold 2: H. Stannard, D. Phillips, L. McInnes, H. Howarth, M. Board, T. Rose.

Modewarre Queenscliff

6.7 3.2

11.10 18.15 26.24 (180) 0.1 0.2 0.2 (2)

GOALS: Anglesea: N. Baddeley 9, M. Mastwyk 4, R. Eddy 4, M. Trotto 2, D. Midolo 2, K. Pickett 1, J. Cameron 1, J. Armstrong 1, D. Saliaris 1, M. Kelly 1. Newcomb Power: BEST: Anglesea: J. Cameron, N. Baddeley, E. Mitchell, M. Mastwyk, D. Evans. Newcomb Power: L. Murphy, B. Carpentier, C. Robinson, S. Matheson, S. Davie, S. Nolley.

Torquay 1 North Shore

4.6 2.0

7.10 12.12 19.15 (129) 2.1 3.1 4.2 (26)

GOALS: Barwon Heads: M. Boothey 6, A. Rodgers 3, N. Talarico 3, B. Pretty 2, M. Speechley 1, S. Wight 1, T. Pocock 1, M. Ryan 1, K. Traynor 1. Portarlington: J. O’Connor 1, D. George 1, S. McPherson 1, D. Underwood 1. BEST: Barwon Heads: N. Talarico, S. Wight, M. Speechley, S. O’Leary, R. McAuliffe. Portarlington: M. Holschier, H. Smith, S. McPherson, S. Ward, J. Glew, J. Trezise.

GOALS: Torquay: M. Sleep-Dalton 8, L. Dawson 2, R. Ganz 1, J. Fitzpatrick 1, S. Diamond 1, J. Dawson 1, P. MacDonald 1, T. Butler 1. Drysdale: S. Scott 2, D. Tester 1, J. Kenny 1. BEST: Torquay: D. Ludbrook, L. Dawson, M. Colvin, S. Hill, J. Powell, M. Sleep-Dalton. Drysdale: J. Wilson, D. Tester, B. Lynch, L. Timmins, J. Jenkins, J. Binder. 1.4 2.0

1.5 1.1

Gist, R. Maloney, N. Giblin, R. Symonds, D. Pearson.

Colts Division 3

8.1 0.0

13.6 18.10 24.13 (157) 0.0 2.0 4.1 (25)

GOALS: Torquay 1: D. Welsh 6, D. Ball 5, C. Dawson 3, N. Martin 2, C. Williamson 2, P. Binyon 1, W. Campbell 1, M. Hurley 1, L. Hogan 1, L. BrayLow 1, K. Doyle 1. BEST: Torquay 1: J. Flannery, C. Dawson, D. Ball, L. Hogan, M. Hurley, D. Welsh. 1.0 4.0

4.5 4.0

4.5 7.2

6.10 7.3

(46) (45)

GOALS: Drysdale: J. Alderding 2, S. Lockman 1, N. Wilson 1, B. Mannix 1, E. Knight 1. BEST: Drysdale: T. McLennan, D. Mullins, D. Mannix, J. Alderding, E. Knight, K. Wade.

2.6 2.0

3.8 2.1

9.11 2.1

12.13 5.2

(85) (32)

GOALS: Winchelsea: C. Mirabelli 1, J. Price 1, J. Peters 1, J. Bush 1, A. Stokes 1. BEST: Winchelsea: D. Tenabel, K. Berg, D. Witcombe, C. Mirabelli, E. Fletcher, Z. Moules. MATCH REPORT: TORQUAY 2 v. CORIO 2 Round 11 - 26/07/2014 Torquay 2 Corio 2

4.2 1.2

11.4 16.6 1.2 1.3

21.11 (137) 2.3 (15)

GOALS: Torquay 2: D. Looker 4, J. Tolley 3, S. Brady 2, C. Smith 2, P. Caddaye-Rose 2, J. Wastell 2, M. Kelly 1, A. Hagebols 1, J. Newell 1, J. Galea 1, L. Paterson 1, B. Ludbrook 1. BEST: Torquay 2: D. Looker, C. Smith, P. Caddaye-Rose, M. Kelly, J. Galea, L. Paterson.

Under 16 Division 1 Torquay P’worth 1.2 N&C1 2.0

3.3 4.0

5.5 5.0

7.8 7.2

(50) (44)

GOALS: Torquay Papworth: D. Hollenkamp 3, M. Chafer 3, J. Heathcote 1. BEST: Torquay Papworth: J. Heathcote, D. Hollenkamp, W. Doyle, M. Chafer, M. Dent, N. Gilbert. Bell Park 1 South Barwon 1

5.1 0.0

7.4 1.1

St Mary’s 1 Lara 1

5.3 0.1

11.7 17.10 28.11 (179) 0.3 0.3 1.3 (9)

St Joseph’s P’bury 6.2 Grovedale 1 0.2

12.6 2.1

11.3 12.6 1.4 5.4

15.9 2.2

19.8 6.4

(99) (14)

(122) (40)

GOALS: Grovedale 1: J. Mitchell 2, G. Miers 2, A. McNeel 1, B. Morrissey 1. BEST: Grovedale 1: J. Clark, J. Baker, J. Armytage, A. McNeel, J. Maclean. Colac Leopold 1

0.0 3.3

4.4 5.5

8.5 6.8

8.7 7.10

(55) (52)

GOALS: Leopold 1: G. Alexander 2, M. Waring 1, P. Norton 1, T. Newton 1, D. McDonald 1, N. Lane 1. BEST: Leopold 1: P. Norton, G. Alexander, F. Berry, T. Thompson, L. Cartledge, L. Clifton.

Under 16 Division 2 Modewarre Ocean Grove 1

2.2 3.0

3.4 4.0

4.5 4.4

8.9 6.6

(57) (42)

GOALS: Modewarre: C. Joseph 4, M. Mason 2, M. Swan 1, J. Crapper 1. Ocean Grove 1: B. Taylor 2, F. Kelly 2, J. Hirt 1, R. Maloney 1. BEST: Modewarre: M. Mason, D. French, M. Swan, L. Noble, F. Joseph, J. Crapper. Ocean Grove 1: B.

7.11 2.13

(53) (25)

(82) (29)

GOALS: Geelong Amateur 1: S. Jess 3, B. Barnett 2, T. Page 2, W. Hutchison 1, J. Rossi 1, J. Glover 1, M. Synoradzki 1. BEST: Geelong Amateur 1: J. Rossi, J. Edwards, S. Jess, O. Brownless, J. Glover, T. Page. GWSP Queenscliff

1.5 0.1

4.10 6.13 0.2 1.3

10.14 4.5

(74) (29)

GOALS: Queenscliff: J. Bakker 2, C. Francis 1, C. Whitley 1. BEST: Queenscliff: C. Whitley, W. Knuckey, T. Kidd, C. Francis, J. Lang, P. Whittakers.

Under 16 Division 3 Drysdale 1 Winchelsea

4.0 1.4

4.3 2.6

4.6 3.11

6.8 4.11

(44) (35)

St Mary’s 4 Lara 2

3.1 0.3

5.3 0.8

6.6 0.8

7.6 1.12

(48) (18)

B’burn/St Alb 2 5.4 Geelong Amateur 2 (41)

7.7 0.1

8.13 4.2

11.13 4.4

(79) 6.5

GOALS: Geelong Amateur 2: J. Lindros 4, C. Godfrey 1, Z. Threadgold 1. BEST: Geelong Amateur 2: J. Lindros, L. Chalmers, L. Jelley, D. Storm, C. Lever, C. Godfrey.

Under 14 Division 1 St Joseph’s 1 Grovedale 1

3.2 0.0

4.4 1.0

7.6 1.0

8.9 1.1

(57) (7)

Bell Park 1 Gwsp 1

0.0 1.3

1.2 2.3

1.2 3.3

5.4 4.6

(34) (30)

St Mary’s 1 2.1 Torquay B’stead 2.1

2.2 5.3

5.5 5.3

6.7 5.4

(43) (34

N&C1 South Barwon 1

6.7 0.2

11.10 16.10 (106) 1.2 2.2 (14)

3.3 0.0

Under 14 Division 2

GOALS: Drysdale 1: L. O’Dowd 2, H. Pearce 1, K. Lattarulo 1, A. Krueger 1, L. Henderson 1. Winchelsea: L. Jacobs 1, R. Grant 1, B. Waters 1, J. Wojtowicz 1. BEST: Drysdale 1: A. Skeen, B. Smith, J. Terry, Z. Tarleton, B. Mannix, H. Pearce. Winchelsea: C. Parish, T. Hergstrom, R. Grant, C. Brown, E. Peters, B. Waters.

Barwon Heads 1 1.2 OGCC 1 0.2

3.5 2.2

5.7 2.3

7.7 3.7

(49) (25)

Drysdale 1 Lara 1

2.0 2.2

4.1 2.3

5.1 4.5

7.3 6.6

(45) (42)

Geelong Amateur 1 1.1 Geelong West 1.0

5.2 1.2

5.2 3.3

7.4 3.3

(46) (21)

Anglesea Shore

Colac Leopold 1

3.0 2.3

4.1 3.3

6.1 4.3

(37) (27)

1.0 1.3

4.0 1.4

5.0 3.9

9.2 (56)North 6.11 (47)

GOALS: Anglesea: R. Voss 5, J. Walters 3, B. Haintz 1. BEST: Anglesea: J. Walters, R. Voss, J. Lyon, B. Haintz, S. Brown, E. Ross. St Mary’s 2 Torquay Jones

4.2 0.0

10.3 11.6 0.2 1.3

12.6 4.5

(78) (29)

GOALS: Torquay Jones: K. Kingston 1, B. Ham 1, P. Dickson 1, T. Gough 1. BEST: Torquay Jones: T. Gough, J. Cooney, J. Maas, J. Stanton, P. Dickson, C. Sanderson.

Under 16 Division 4 North Geelong Leopold 2

1.3 1.2

3.4 3.2

7.7 4.3

11.10 5.4

(76) (34)

GOALS: Leopold 2: J. Vallelonga 3, J. Perry 1, L. France 1. BEST: Leopold 2: L. Cameron, J. Vallelonga, L. Prestipino, J. Perry, B. Kahle, L. France. Portarlington Inverleigh

4.3 0.0

8.8 0.0

10.11 17.13 (115) 1.1 1.1 (7)

GOALS: Portarlington: G. Vetma 8, K. Fear 3, L. Curavic 2, W. McNeill 1, J. Ellis 1, C. VanDeLaar 1, M. Vallance 1. BEST: Portarlington: G. Vetma, A. Mallai, K. Fear, J. Ellis, D. Sheard, S. BakerHutchinson. St Joseph’s Hill St Mary’s 3

3.4 0.0

8.6 1.1

13.7 1.1

20.9 1.1

(129) (7)

Grovedale 2 South Barwon 2

2.3 1.0

5.4 3.1

7.9 4.4

11.12 6.4

(78) (40)

GOALS: Grovedale 2: S. Morter 3, B. Looker 3, L. Maiden 2, K. Hay 1, M. Bull 1, K. Pozman 1. BEST: Grovedale 2: B. McCaskill, T. Hughes, K. Hay, K. Pozman, D. Fernandes, T. Lewis.

Under 16 Division 5 Bell Park 2 Barwon Hawks

3.2 1.1

6.2 1.2

10.3 1.2

16.6 1.2

(102) (8)

GOALS: Barwon Hawks: J. Walters 1. BEST: Barwon Hawks: H. Whiting, C. Griffiths, T. Beckwith, M. Walker, N. McMahon, A. Mullins. Torquay Coles Ocean Grove 2

3.2 2.0

6.4 2.2

8.6 3.6

11.6 7.7

(72) (49)

GOALS: Torquay Coles: P. Raksan 3, N. Rivalland 2, L. Frost 1, S. Matthews 1, C. Harrison 1, T. Bishop 1, B. Morris 1, R. Smith 1. Ocean Grove 2: J. Bergman 5, D. Copeland 1, J. Gamble 1. BEST: Torquay Coles: M. Dick, N. Rivalland, P. Raksan, B. Morris, C. Harrison, J. Clark. Ocean Grove 2: J. Bergman, S. Luppino, J. Gamble, J. Priestley, N. Taylor, P. Attard.

2.0 1.2

Under 14 Division 3 St Albans 1 1.2 Torquay Dunstan 0.3

2.5 0.3

3.8 1.3

9.11 2.3

St Joseph’s 2

1.3

5.5

8.5

14.5

(89)

Queenscliff

0.1

1.2

1.6

2.7

(19)

Modewarre N&C 2

0.2 0.1

2.5 0.2

3.8 3.3

5.11 3.3

(41) (21)

Corio North Geelong

1.5 0.2

3.5 0.2

7.11 0.3

10.13 0.3

(73) (3)

OGCC 2 Belmont Lions

2.1 1.2

5.1 2.2

6.2 4.3

8.3 6.4

(51) (40)

GWSP 2 Winchelsea

1.2 0.1

1.2 0.2

4.5 0.2

6.6 1.3

(42) (9)

Under 14 Division 4

Under 14 Division 5 Drysdale 2 Bell Park 2

3.3 0.0

3.4 2.2

5.5 3.3

9.5 4.3

(59) (27)

South Barwon 2 North Shore

3.0 0.0

6.1 1.1

7.2 2.4

8.5 2.7

(53) (19)

Torquay Nairn 3.5 Geelong Amateur 2 0.0

4.5 1.0

6.13 1.0

8.16 1.1

(64) (7)

Under 14 Division 6 St Joseph’s 3 Anglesea

4.6 0.0

6.8 0.1

11.10 14.12 1.1 1.3

(96) (9)

Leopold 2 St Mary’s 3

4.0 0.0

6.2 0.1

8.4 1.1

8.6 1.1

(54) (7)

Lara 2 Grovedale 2

2.1 1.2

3.1 1.2

3.1 2.2

5.2 2.2

(32) (14)

Under 14 Division 7 East Geelong Drysdale 3

3.2 1.0

7.5 2.0

11.7 3.1

16.12 (108) 3.1 (19)

St Albans 2 Grovedale 3

0.1 0.0

1.5 0.0

3.6 2.1

7.7 3.1

(49) (19)

Newcomb OGCC 3

2.6 2.1

4.9 3.3

4.9 3.6

6.11 3.6

(47) (24)

GWSP 3 South Barwon 3

1.1 0.2

2.4 1.2

2.5 3.4

4.6 4.6

(30) (30)

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