Bellarine Times OG: August 28, 2014

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Thursday 28 August 2014

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GRUBBERS ON THE VERGE The Grubbers’ Travis Gavin lunges for the ball during his side’s defeat of Torquay on the weekend.

The Grubbers will play Geelong Amateur on Saturday for a spot in the grand final. Meanwhile, Barwon Heads’ campaign ended for the year when they lost to Queenscliff. See pages 95 and 99.

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STAGE SET Members vote in favour of Ocean Grove Park performance space

BY TIFFANY PILCHER

OCEAN Grove will have its own dedicated performance space after a vote by the Ocean Grove Park Inc Association saw the vast majority of members remain in favour of the project.

A special general meeting was held on Saturday to allow the association to vote on two motions put forward by a group of members.

The first motion was to put a permanent end to plans to build the proposed $1 million, multipurpose performance space in Ocean Grove Park.

The second motion proposed a rule

forbidding the association’s committee of management from making decisions on projects that would incur a cost of more than $20,000 without members’ endorsement.

A 75 per cent vote was required for the motions to pass. However, they were both rejected, with 99 votes in favour and 212 votes against halting the construction of the performance space, and 99 votes in favour and 211 votes against the rule change.

Association president Colin Atkins said the committee of management would continue to move forward with plans for the building, in accordance with the

wishes of the majority of park members.

“As far as we’re concerned, that’s the end of it,” he said.

“Those in opposition had every opportunity to have their say at the meeting, which we held at their request, and they did, but the motions were clearly defeated. It was a very unusual proposal as there has been a full public consultation and planning process available for such action.

“The rules therefore remain unchanged and the committee of management will continue to fulfil its responsibilities, including progressing the development of the Ocean Grove Park performance space.

“It’s a project that first had its initial concept developed in 1998, has been refined through a well-published consultation process and now has all the necessary permits and funds to commence.”

Ocean Grove Park Inc Association member Christine Brooks called for the special general meeting and put forward the motions with the support of several other association members.

She said she accepted the outcome but was disappointed with the result, which she said jeopardised the future of the park.

“This second-rate facility will be a white elephant. It will drain the park

funds, with an initial outlay of $155,000 and running costs of $40,720 per annum.

“The association must conserve the environmental features of the park to ensure it stays out of council hands and remains under the protection of Trust for Nature ownership. ” Ms Brooks said she found it disturbing that the committee seemed focused on the building and not the environmental features of the park.

The committee of management has opened calls for tenders for the project and Mr Atkins said they will make an announcement regarding the construction of the space in the near future.

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MAYOR’S COLUMN Positioning the City of Greater Geelong as a smart 21st century city This week, I am in South Australia talking at an urban development conference about Geelong’s future as a smart 21st century city. I’ve been asked to speak about our economic future by the Urban Development Institute of Australia.

It’s a great opportunity to promote our region’s many investment opportunities and to highlight how Geelong is transforming itself into a centre for knowledge-based industries.

It’s a great honour to be asked to speak about Greater Geelong, as we are being held up as a model to other regions as to how to develop new industries and new opportunities.

I have positioned the City of Greater Geelong as a smart 21st century city.

This is not a pie-in-the-sky statement – it’s our current and future reality based on our existing capacity in fields such as research, education, bioscience and advanced manufacturing.

We have worked with partner organisations to establish industry clusters that share knowledge and present a united voice when we pitch for public and private funding.

Having a great relationship with a great university is a big factor in our success to date.

Deakin University has been a formidable ally when it comes to developing new industries, led by their outstanding Vice Chancellor Jane Den Hollander.

One of the points of difference for our region is our determination to take academic research and turn it into a commercial venture.

This reflects our longstanding history as a city of inventors and manufacturers.

We are applying existing manufacturing expertise and supply chains to new 21st century

products.

Geelong and the Bellarine is about to launch into an era of historic growth and prosperity – as a smart 21st century city.

Toast to the Coast – early bird tickets on sale now Super early bird tickets are on sale now for Toast to the Coast which is coming up on the 1st and 2nd of November.

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. Act quickly, offer ends 31 August!

Toast to the Coast is one of the best weekends on our events calendar. With more than 30 wineries taking part, it’s going to be huge. A perfect way to spend the Melbourne Cup weekend.

Enter your scenic photos in our calendar competition Show us what you love about our region and you could have your photo appear in the City of Greater Geelong 2015 Calendar!

There are so many stunning photo opportunities on the Bellarine so get snapping and enter your photos in our calendar competition.

I’ll be judging the competition and will be looking for photos that truly capture why our region is the best place to live! #LiveLoveGeelong Enter at geelongaustralia.com.au.

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$3.5 million promise for sports precinct

BY REBECCA LAUNER IT WAS Drysdale’s turn for some good news this week with Labor committing $3.5 million to the town’s sports precinct should it win the November state election.

After a three-year wait, players and club officials joined Member for Bellarine Lisa Neville on Tuesday as she announced funding for Stage 1 of the Drysdale Sports Precinct if elected in November.

Stage 1 of the project will deliver a premier football/ cricket oval, multi-use fields which cater for soccer and other sporting codes, and community use, sports lighting, car parking and a relocatable pavilion, planned to be replaced with a permanent facility in Stage 2.

The announcement comes off the back of Labor’s pledge of $3.15 million last week for Queenscliff’s sport and recreation project.

Drysdale Soccer Club treasurer Paul Rawson welcomed Tuesday’s announcement and said the sports precinct would be a real boost to the club’s senior and junior teams, and would help all clubs involve more young people in local sport.

Drysdale Football Club life member Ross Deeath said he was very excited by the funding news and was

extremely grateful to Ms Neville for leading the way on the project.

“Our community is experiencing continued population growth yet we have had only one oval to cater for over 300 junior footballers,” Mr Deeath said.

Ms Neville said the Drysdale Sports Precinct would become an important community asset, meeting the needs of its local football, soccer and cricket clubs and growing numbers of families in the area.

“Drysdale and Clifton Springs have major shortages of ovals for junior football and other sports, and there is no oval suitable for soccer,” Ms Neville said.

“What they really need is a proper oval for training and playing and this project will provide that.”

Ms Neville said Labor committed to the project at the last election, but the Napthine government had ignored the community and done nothing.

Liberal for Bellarine Ron Nelson said he had been listening to the community and understood that the Drysdale Sports Precinct was a major issue for the region.

“The current Drysdale sports precinct has some growth issues and I will be fighting for the development on Andersons Road, which will serve both nearby schools and the broader community,” Mr Nelson said.

From back left, councillor Rod Macdonald, Rob Malcolm, Member for Bellarine Lisa Neville, Paul Rawson, Bailey Sykes, Declan Gibson and Greg Collier. From front left, Harry Rawson, Tahlia Gill, Ollie Connan and Jaxon Mallett.

Fortifying tourism opportunities in Queenscliff

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Crompton on top with Indigenous art prize win

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YEARS of collecting and manipulating seaweed to create various forms and paintings have paid off for Bellbrae self-taught artist Jenny Crompton.

Over the weekend, she took out the state’s most prestigious Indigenous arts prize, the $30,000 Deadly Art Award at the Victorian Indigenous Art Awards, held at the Art Gallery of Ballarat.

Her winning installation, Gathering at Godocut, is comprised of 25 intricate seaweed forms, up to 1.5 metres in height, representing different Wadawurrung clans and is inspired by the shape of traditional tapping sticks.

The award judges said the deeply personal Gathering at Godocut offers representations of both strength and fragility.

“The judges were impressed by the delicate construction techniques, the sensory elements and the carefully considered installation,” they said.

“The work has a distinct sense of place conveyed through the careful choice of natural materials which have been collected seasonally near the artist’s home.

“The artist has expressed her respect for, and understanding of, the various types of locally available seaweeds and linked this to her growing knowledge of the history of her Wadawurrung culture around the Godocut (Point Addis) area.

“The success of this work is

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evidenced by the fact that each of the three judges independently chose it as the winning piece.”

Ms Crompton said she was overwhelmed to hear she had won the prize after taking great consideration before entering.

“It was such a big thing for me to even enter so I was in shock and it didn’t register. I’ve been incredibly nervous, some of the work was so beautiful and I know the amount of

effort that went into applying for everyone so it was hard to think about actually winning.

“The fact that the judge’s decision was unanimous really made it for me, when you get that sort of acknowledgement it really matters. It’s never been about the money for me, it’s about the recognition and I’m so grateful to have received that.”

Ms Crompton said she would keep working with seaweed after developing

the method to create Gathering at Godocut over an 18 month period.

“I will do a bit more kelp work, the journey continues. I would have kept doing this work had I not won, but it gives me more confidence to enter competitions and to approach different galleries with ideas.”

The Victorian Indigenous Art Awards exhibition is now open at Art Gallery of Ballarat and runs until Sunday October 5.

Surf Coast artist Jenny Crompton won the major prize at the Victorian Indigenous Art Awards over the weekend.

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Funding announcement to help shoulder the road THE Geelong-Portarlington Road has received significant funding to help improve safety for drivers and cyclists along the road.

Member for Western Victoria Region David Koch announced $6.9 million for the works on Tuesday and said the Geelong-Portarlington Road between Moolap and Drysdale had a history of run-off road crashes.

He said the installation of more than 30 kilometres of wire rope safety barrier and six kilometres of guard fence would improve the safety for all road users.

“VicRoads’ crash data indicates that in the last five years there have been 19 recorded run-off road accidents along this section of the GeelongPortarlington Road, including one fatality,” Mr Koch said.

“One death on this road is one death too many, and that’s why the Napthine government has committed $6.9 million of improvements to this busy highway.”

Liberal Candidate for Bellarine Ron Nelson said the new expenditure was in addition to the $1.14 million of improvements already announced for the

Geelong-Portarlington Road between Drakes Road and north of Whitecombes Lane in Drysdale.

“These upgrades will go a long way in making the road safer for locals as well as tourist traffic heading to the Bellarine Peninsula.

“The median and outside shoulders of the GeelongPortarlington Road will also be sealed, providing a safer and more enjoyable ride for the many cyclists that use this road,” Mr Nelson said.

Bike Safe president Barton van Laar said he welcomed any investment that improved road safety

in the area but the announced works weren’t high on the list of Bike Safe’s priorities.

“The roads we are concerned about are the highuse roads that have no shoulders at all.”

He said Drysdale-Portarlington Road, Portarlington-Queenscliff Road and Drysdale High Street had been identified as ‘hazard roads’ by Bike Safe and should be prioritised for funding.

Improvements to the Geelong-Portarlington Road will begin by early 2015 and are expected to take around 12 months to complete.

Leopold tree planting celebrates Red Cross centenary

BY REBECCA LAUNER A TREE planting ceremony at Leopold has marked 100 years of the Australian Red Cross.

About 40 people, including members of the Leopold branch, councillor Rod Macdonald, Leopold men’s shed representatives and local residents, joined at Belcher Park for the planting.

Leopold Red Cross volunteer Phyll Serpell said 93-year-old Violet Davies helped plant the tree last week, which held special meaning for her.

This is because Mrs Davies’ late husband Jack, who was Bellarine Shire

President, planted a tree in the park back in 1974 for World Red Cross Day. Mrs Serpell said Red Cross volunteers then went to Allanvale Preschool following the planting to speak to the children.

MEANWHILE, Australian Red Cross has launched an appeal to help the thousands of people affected by the Ebola virus in West Africa.

More than 1,200 people have died and over 2,240 have been infected by the deadly virus, since the Ebola outbreak surfaced in Guinea, in March.

“Since people first became sick with Ebola, more than 1,500 trained

Red Cross volunteers have been working around the clock to help people understand how they can protect themselves and prevent further spread of the disease,” Australian Red Cross head of international program Peter Walton said.

“The appeal will help Red Cross volunteers, who are doing an incredible job, managing highly infectious dead bodies and helping to trace those who may have come in contact with an infected person.”

Donations to the Ebola Outbreak 2014 Appeal can be made by calling 1800 811 700 or at redcross.org.au.

About 40 people attended a tree planting at Leopold to celebrate the Australian Red Cross centenary.

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Great Ocean Road to reopen tonight VICROADS issued a status update for the Great Ocean Road earlier this week reminding users of the road that it would be closed for essential works until 6pm tonight.

The road has been closed to all through traffic between Wye River and Kennett River since 6pm Sunday August 24.

VicRoads regional director William Tieppo said the road closed on time at 6pm Sunday night with works commencing immediately.

“The final piece of equipment, a big crane had arrived by about 10am Monday morning after navigating its way through the Otway Forrest,” Mr Tieppo said.

“The crew wasted no time for a massive hole to appear in the Great Ocean Road and excavation was completed mid-afternoon Monday.

“They laid some bedding material, compacted it and managed to place the first End-Wall on the ocean side on Monday night. Placement of bedding material will continue followed by lifting the new pipes into position.

“I take this opportunity to remind drivers to plan their journey looking ahead for the most suitable route to get to their destination.

“More than 30 on road message boards remain on roads leading to the Great Ocean Road to ensure drivers are aware of the closure and detour route.”

Mr Tieppo said there was still a bit of work to do before one lane would be open on the road, but works were on track for the road being reopened to traffic on Thursday night.

“Minor traffic delays may be experienced after the closure as we install lane closures and reduced speed limits to complete final surface and guard rail works.

“This is expected to take only a couple of weeks.”

The closure was required to complete essential upgrade works to replace a large drainage pipe under the road and avoid future, longer term impacts.

Term of Bells task force extended

BY JAMES TAYLOR

Crews have worked around the clock on the Great Ocean Road this week to complete essential upgrade works to replace a large drainage pipe under the road.

THE term of the Bells Beach Task Force has been extended to act as consultants to the Surf Coast Shire as it develops a new Coastal Management Plan (CMP) for the iconic surfing reserve.

The 15-member taskforce, appointed in July 2013, was to be disbanded after it presented its final vision and list of matters to be considered to the council next month.

However, councillors voted on Tuesday to alter the task force’s terms of reference to allow it to provide further advice to the shire as it draws up the CMP over the next 12 months.

John Thwaites will also remain as the task force’s independent chair.

Cr Libby Coker said the CMP was at an exciting stage.

“We’ve managed to get consensus on a vision for Bells that everyone can agree with.

“The community really will have a Bells Beach that can be loved into the future.”

During public question time, Andrew Cherubin from the Bells Beach Preservation Society asked the council why the task force was not being disbanded, “as agreed with the community”.

Cr Coker said the task force’s terms of reference did allow for its term to be extended by the council.

“Rather than let all that passion, knowledge and experience go, we’re continuing with them as a reference group.

“I want to assure you we want to work with you to get the best outcome.”

The shire is well aware of the community anxiety about the future of Bells Beach, with the report into the CMP acknowledging the council’s reputation was at risk if the CMP does not have independent input from community representatives.”

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A slow wind blows

BY DEAN WEBSTER

SURF Coast Shire's sustainability icon that was damaged in a wind storm last year, is set to turn again after nearly 12 months of laying idle.

The wind turbine, an Urban Green Energy Vertical Axis Wind Generator designed in the US and made in China has adorned council's five-star civic building on the Surf Coast Highway since construction, but has remained motionless for most of that time.

Council engineers shut the turbine down after the wind damaged a vein.

Council director of infrastructure Chris Cowley said replacement of the damaged wind turbine had been delayed due to the resolution of warranty

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The broken turbine atop the Surf Coast Shire offices.

and insurance issues. “These have now been resolved and a replacement turbine ordered,� Mr Cowley said. “As the turbine is being shipped from overseas it is anticipated that it will be fitted and operational within the next seven to 10 weeks. “Due to the cost of crane hire, the damaged turbine will stay in place until the new one has arrived, when the removal and new installation will occur on the same day.�

The roof-top turbine was to be the prominent sustainability feature of council’s new office, complementing solar panels, re-use water systems and solar efficient building design, which all contribute to the building’s green star energy efficiency rating.

New fishing platforms to land at Spring Creek

Cr David Bell, South Barwon MP Andrew Katos and Cr Rose Hodge look over plans for the Spring Creek Critical Links project. Photo: JAMES TAYLOR

THE state government is looking to further improve the Spring Creek area with the construction of two fishing platforms on the Torquay waterway.

Last week, South Barwon MP Andrew Katos announced the funding for the $60,000 all-abilities access platforms from the 2014/15 Recreational Fishing Grants Program.

The platforms will be part of the $1.3 million Spring Creek Critical Links project, which received a $500,000 investment from the state government’s Regional Growth Fund in April.

Mr Katos said the state government recognised the significant economic, social and cultural benefits of recreational fishing, and was committed to ensuring Victoria remained a top fishing destination for

locals and visitors. “The Spring Creek Critical Links project is another example of the Regional Growth Fund providing much needed funding to ensure important community led projects are completed. “Recreational fishing is enjoyed by thousands of Victorian individuals and families and builds stronger regional economies by supporting local bait and tackle stores, supermarkets, hotels and petrol stations.�

He said more than $3.6 million raised from the sale of fishing licences was being allocated to community projects this year. “The Coalition government believes it is important to invest proceeds from the sale of licences directly back into the pastime fishers enjoy. This includes funding

projects around fishing access and facilities, fish stocking, sustainability and habitat, education, enforcement, and research. “Many of these projects will be carried out in partnership with local organisations that have identified opportunities to improve recreational fishing in their community .�

The Spring Creek Critical Links project will features a pedestrian and bike bridge over the creek between the Ocean Views and Church estates and a path along the Spring Creek corridor to link the Great Ocean Road to Spring Valley Park, which will be redeveloped to include a new play space, shelter and picnic area.

There will also be a natural play space at Spring Creek Reserve, a new picnic area and car park at the end of Aurora Crescent, and installation of new signage.

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Shire turns up pressure on unconventional gas

BY JAMES TAYLOR THE Surf Coast Shire has challenged all major political parties to declare their position on unconventional gas exploration and development before November’s state election.

Councillors at the shire, which has supported a moratorium on the practice (also known as fracking) since 2012, unanimously supported Cr Heather Wellington’s notice of motion at their meeting on Tuesday.

The motion expresses the council’s extreme

concern at the potential impact of unconventional gas on the shire’s communities and at the lack of appropriate regulatory framework.

It also calls on all major political parties to widen the moratorium on fracking in Victoria – extended by the state government until July 2015 – to encompass all unconventional gas exploration and development “unless and until there is a clear community mandate to proceed�. “I suspect that will be a very long time indeed,�

Cr Wellington said. “It’s become clear to me there’s not a very clear

understanding of these issues in the community. “There are claims that this is an economically positive activity, but the real economics are not clear.�

Cr Libby Coker called on the state government to be thorough and to host an independent investigation. “The state government is running a state-wide consultation but it’s unlikely we’ll hear about it before the election.�

Cr Eve Fisher said there were grounds for the council to apply for a shire-wide exemption to

Breakfast event has brands on the menu

BY JAMES TAYLOR THE “keeper of the brand� at a famous Torquay surf label has shared some of the secrets behind what he does at Torquay Commerce and Tourism’s latest business breakfast.

Rip Curl International’s group advertising and marketing chairman Neil Ridgway spoke to a crowd of more than 50 people at the Torquay Hotel on Tuesday morning.

Mr Ridgway, whose previous job was in magazine publishing, said his perception of Rip Curl’s brand was already very strong before he joined the company in 2003. “It was very professional and in control, but it was also a place where having fun was fine. They didn’t take themselves or surfing too

seriously; and still don’t.�

He said Rip Curl did not consider itself a retailer or a wholesaler, but a brand marketing company. “The brand comes first.

Everything else, including the quite naturally very important thing of making a profit at the end of the day, will flow behind the brand if you manage your brand and company right.�

He defined a brand as being “built on a feeling or perception that becomes real or tangible through the things it becomes famous for�.

Mr Ridgeway said brands should have a clear vision and values, as this provided consistency as well as allowing for flexibility.

He showed a list of Rip Curl’s 11 brand values – including ‘The Search’, ‘irreverence’, and

‘reliability’ – which are used as a filter for all of the company’s product ideas and messages. “Anyone can make a surfing product... but not everyone can make a Rip Curl product, and these are the things that make it a Rip Curl product or idea. If five of those things attach themselves to that idea and ring true, chances are we’re going to do it.�

The next Torquay Commerce and Tourism business breakfast will feature Liz Price from Great Ocean Road Regional Tourism.

Rip Curl International’s group advertising and marketing chairman Neil Ridgway speaks at Torquay Commerce and Tourism’s latest business breakfast. Photo: JAMES TAYLOR

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Committee member Sue Gurney said the community had pulled together to get the program off the ground. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This has been almost a year of hard work and planning by enthusiastic community members and staff of Bellarine Community Health so we are excited to finally be opening our doors,â&#x20AC;? Ms Gurney said.

The program will be run by volunteers and offer non-perishable foods, which Sue said were still needed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are still seeking donations of food, volunteer time and money,â&#x20AC;? she said.

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Richards listens to education issues

BY JAMES TAYLOR THERE are less than 100 days until the state election, and South Barwon candidate Andy Richards has sought to learn more about the education issues facing the electorate.

An education forum at Waurn Ponds Library last week hosted by Mr Richards canvassed a range of issues, including Reading Recovery, class sizes, teacher numbers and training, school maintenance, TAFE, and early-years education.

Mr Richards said the latter would become increasingly important in the future, as children’s

hubs were a good model but – at between $5 million to $8 million – expensive to build.

“I note with interest that the Surf Coast Shire has been unable to deliver a children’s hub in Torquay; that’s one of their key asks from the state and federal government, to have that funded.

“It’s an important issue for them, and hopefully one the Labor Party can address over the next couple of years.”

At the other end of the scale, he said the assistance packages given to Alcoa workers to re-train at Gordon TAFE could also be improved.

“A real problem with the TAFE system is there’s

no system out there that tells you what you’re getting for how much.

“There’s no website, no book, no office of the state or federal government that helps the workers to determine whether a course is any good, and whether the course that they want to do is going to get them the job that they seek at the end of it.”

In other state election news, the Liberals have chosen Josh Morris to be their new candidate for the Western Victoria Region. Mr Morris is presently the mayor of the City of Ballarat. The 31-year-old was endorsed to stand for the upper house electorate by the Liberals from a field of 12 candidates.

Andy Richards responds to a question at the education forum. Photo: JAMES TAYLOR

Extreme is Juc athlete Gray’s area JAN Juc athlete Peri Gray has been selected to represent Australia in an extreme adventure race.

She will join Matt Duncan and Ben Allen in representing Australia in the Tri Nations Trophy at this year’s Act-BelongCommit Augusta Adventure Fest – the world’s biggest adventure race.

The Tri Nations Trophy is a competition between Australia, New Zealand and South Africa, held as part of the main ActBelong-Commit Augusta Adventure Race.

Each nation has three designated competitors (two male and one female), all of whom compete as individuals and the nation with the lowest cumulative team time is the winner.

The Australian team was selected through a public voting

system.

Over 1,900 people voted, with Allen, Duncan and Gray scoring the highest number of votes.

Gray is no stranger to adventure racing, with a long list of top three results in similar events, including coming first at the Lorne Adventure Fest last year.

“It will be an enormous privilege to represent Australia in a sport that is my passion and to which I have been committed to for many years,” Gray said.

Ben Allen, from North Wollongong NSW, comes from a surf lifesaving background originally but most recently has been focusing on off-road triathlons.

Matt Duncan will have a hometown advantage, being born and bred in Western Australia.

Duncan also has a surf lifesaving

background and is hoping to improve on his third place performance at the Act-BelongCommit Augusta Adventure Race last year. The Tri Nations Trophy was won by the New Zealand team last year and will be fiercely defended by kiwis Olly Shaw, Sam Manson and Emma McCosh.

The South African team is yet to be announced.

The Augusta Adventure Race is a 62-kilometre multidiscipline off-road race with over 1,900 competitors tackling a 12.5-kilometre coastal run, 1.9-kilometre ocean swim, 13-kilometre ocean paddle, 32-kilometre mountain bike and 2.5-kilometre beach run to the finish.

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Uncover the community’s strengths to build a stronger Geelong region

BY JAMES TAYLOR THE answers to the problems facing the Geelong region can be found in the people and businesses that are already here, a forum heard last week.

Social capitalist and self-described “community enthusiast” Peter Kenyon was the guest speaker at the Expansive Learning Network’s latest ‘Reimagining the Region – working together to address regional issues’ event.

Participants at the forum at the Deakin Cats Community Centre discussed the eight characteristics of a healthy, vibrant, resilient and enterprising community and local economy.

These are that it: • practices ongoing dialogue and broad-based community participation • fosters commitment to place • builds connection and collaboration • knows itself and builds on existing assets • shapes its future • acts with idea and opportunity obsession • embraces change and takes responsibility, and • generates leadership.

Mr Kenyon, who is founder of community and economic development consultancy Bank of I.D.E.A.S., said change could and should come from the neighbourhood up, not the top down.

“The greatest resource we have in any region is the set of communities that comprise it.

“Each of us probably belong to 10-20 different types of communities – how do we start to use them as an asset, as a resource?”

Quoting author Margaret Wheatley, he said there was no power for change greater than a community discovering what it cares about.

“I actually think that’s the most important

conversation that needs to be going on in the Geelong region: what do people care about?

“When we start with what people really care about, there is no limit to the commitment that people will take to actually achieve that.”

He said the Community Bank model was an

excellent example of a locally-driven solution to a problem facing a community (in this case, bank branch closures).

Friday’s forum followed the first ‘Re-imagining the Region – learning as a driver for change’ event in June.

Peter Kenyon speaks at the ‘Re-imagining the Region’ forum. Photo: JAMES TAYLOR

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Bellbrae Hall draft plans go on public display

BY JAMES TAYLOR THE Surf Coast Shire has announced the release of draft plans to extend the Bellbrae Hall and consolidate the town’s community facilities in one precinct.

The draft Bellbrae Hall extension and strategic facilities masterplan was developed this year in consultation with the local community, to assess the most appropriate ways to meet the needs for open space and public facilities in the town.

The proposal to consolidate facilities around the Bellbrae Hall and Bellbrae Reserve is consistent with long-term plans including the Bellbrae Structure Plan, developed with the community in 2012. As reported in the Surf Coast Times on July 31, councillors endorsed the draft plan at their July meeting.

The plan proposes to extend the Bellbrae Hall, while removing infrastructure from the Bellbrae Picnic Reserve and replace the area with open space.

Shire mayor Rose Hodge said the proposal aimed to make all facilities easier to use and to ensure facilities met community needs.

“We recognise that there are some great facilities in Bellbrae that are really well used by a number of groups.We need to make sure the facilities are welldesigned and can meet local needs.

“No decision has been made on these plans and any community input will be considered when the final plans come to council, so we encourage people to get involved and have their say.”

Draft plans went on public exhibition last week in hard copy at Bellbrae Hall, Bellbrae Picnic Reserve, Bellbrae Oval, the council’s Torquay office and online at surfcoast.vic.gov.au. Final plans are expected to come before the council’s November meeting.

Feedback marked ‘Bellbrae community facilities draft plans – Feedback’ can be sent to sthomas@surfcoast.vic.gov.au or by post, c/o Sue Thomas, Surf Coast Shire Council, PO Box 350, Torquay, 3228 before September 17.

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Tough animal breeding laws proposed

BY JAMES TAYLOR THE state government has announced new laws to crack down on cruel and illegal dog and cat breeders and force them out of business.

According to the amendment to the Domestic Animals Act introduced to Parliament last week, people with animal cruelty convictions will be banned from owning, managing or registering a domestic animal business for 10 years.

The ban would also apply retrospectively to any person convicted of animal cruelty in the past decade, and would apply to orders made under both Victorian and other state and territory animal cruelty laws.

“The days of people returning to domestic animal businesses after being convicted of an animal cruelty offence will be stamped out,” Minister for Agriculture and Food Security Peter Walsh said.

“This legislation protects animals from cruel breeders, and it also gives Victorians confidence that

the Coalition government is weeding undesirable people out of domestic animal businesses.”

He said the RSPCA now had greater powers to help welfare officers raid and shut down cruel and illegal breeding operations.

“Together with local councils, RSPCA authorised officers play an important role in enforcing Victoria’s animal-cruelty laws and it is important that they have all the powers they need to take strong and swift action when the welfare and safety of vulnerable

animals is at risk.”

The proposed amendment also introduces mandatory record keeping of puppies and kittens for the sale at pet stores.

“The Department of Environment and Primary Industries is preparing to undertake a major review of Victoria’s mandatory Pet Shop Code later this year but these new record keeping requirements will become mandatory as soon as the amendment passes Parliament,” Mr Walsh said.

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The owners of five properties in the street took on the friendly challenge of a neighbour to creatively enhance how they received the mail and unveiled their masterpieces – a series of five unique and creatively designed letter boxes – to the public on Sunday.

One of the participants, Karen MacAdie, said the friendly challenge put to the residents of the semi-rural street was embraced, resulting in works of art that range in size and detail from an intricately detailed miniature stable house through to a life-size Dr Who Tardis – complete with tardis soundtrack and whirling lights when the mail is due to be collected.

“There is a recycled metal cow on an escape mission bursting its way through the fence; an Eiffel Tower, no doubt an attempt at signifying the Paris-end of the road; and the natural driftwood and shell creation representing the proximity to surf and bush.

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Prendergast’s vision leads to victory A WAURN Ponds franchisee has seen victory at a recent industry awards event.

Rowan Prendergast from OPSM Waurn Ponds was awarded Franchisee of the Year, less than two staff at the final regional Franchise Council of Australia’s (FCA) Excellence in Franchising Awards for 2014.

The awards recognised franchising’s best in Victoria and Tasmania.

Mr Prendergast, who runs the optometry side of the business at OPSM Waurn Ponds also tutors in Optometry at Deakin University and writes about eye health for the Surf Coast Times and Bellarine Times.

He said his franchisor was instrumental in making the writing a success.

“The idea with the newspapers was that it would bring people into the store. OPSM was really supportive in terms of providing marketing material for that. They also offered me support with regard to actually getting the editorial into newspapers.

It was a two way thing, they’ve been incredibly supportive.”

Other winners at the event included Rajinder Uppal from OPSM Wendouree who took home the

Franchisee of the Year, two or more staff award.

It was also a big night for Grill’d with Brent and Ann Howard, who have stores in Elsternwick and Carnegie awarded Franchisee Community Responsibility and Contribution, and Matt and Brad Walker who have stores in Camberwell, Knox and Southland winning Multi-unit Franchisee of the Year for the fourth year running.

Brent and Ann Howard of Grill’d Elsternwick and Carnegie said their success came from being aligned with Grill’d’s values.

Ms Uppal, who has been with OPSM since 2008, believed the strength of the network and customer focused service had a major hand in her success.

“The OPSM brand is very well respected throughout Australia.

“Because of that it makes it easier for us to attract customers into the store. A big part of what we do is focus on the OPSM customer journey, to make sure everything we do is customer centric.”

Following their success, all winners have qualified as finalists for the MYOB FCA National Excellence in Franchising Awards to be held on Tuesday October 28.

Rowan Prendergast, OPSM Franchising director Peter Baily and Rajinder Uppal at the awards night.

Volunteers get their gloves ready to plant

Nursery co-ordinators Jacquie Smith and Jill Warneke volunteer for the Narrows revegetation site.

AN UPCOMING community planting day at Queenscliff will help protect Coastal Moonah Woodland.

Bellarine Catchment Network program coordinator Matt Crawley said the sixth annual indigenous planting and maintenance weeding along Lovers Walk would help create a wellfunctioning vegetation system and inform residents of the flora and fauna values in the Narrows.

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Woodland vegetation which is listed as threatened under the Victorian Flora and Fauna Guarantee Act,” Mr Crawley said.

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Swan Bay Environment Association president Roel Wasterval said the vegetation was fragmented and had a lot of weed issues from Polygala to Italian Buckthorn.

The annual Sunday revegetation and weed control activity is on September 7 from 10am to 12.30pm at the Dog Beach Carpark, Queenscliff, access track 6B. For more information contact Matt Crawley on 0417 231 853.

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Local baker loafs to gold medal Torquay SLSC wins Commonwealth grant THE Torquay Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC) has recently been recognised by the Commonwealth Bank with a grant from their 2014 Community Grants program.

The bank has awarded more than $2 million in grants to 238 community organisations across Australia with funds from the bank's staff community fund, which is designed to improve the health and wellbeing of young Australians.

The community grant will support the Torquay SLSC Skills for Life program, which is designed to train young people in lifesaving and surf rescue.

The program aims to build life skills and create

beach safety awareness among the community.

“We are really excited to receive this grant and keen to roll out this training program in the warmer months,” club president Noel Dubberley said.

Commonwealth Bank Torquay branch manager Mark Haslem said: “we recognise the great work our volunteer surf lifesavers provide every year and are pleased that these funds will go toward enriching the lives of young people in the area”.

This grant comes after the club was recently awarded the honour of becoming 2014 Life Saving Victoria Club of Year.

From left: Torquay SLSC club captain David Nankervis, Commonwealth Bank Torquay branch manager Mark Haslem, Torquay SLSC president Noel Dubberley and Torquay SLSC marketing director Kelvin Benson.

A TORQUAY baker has risen to the top by winning a gold medal at the recent Royal Melbourne Fine Food Awards.

Zeally Bay Sourdough’s commitment to baking quality is evident in their Southern Casalinga, which received high scores in the criteria of flavour and aroma; volume and symmetry; bloom; and crust colour and texture to be awarded the gold medal at the awards.

It was the first time Zeally Bay Sourdough had entered.

Zeally Bay Sourdough owner John Farnan said the company was proud of its bakers and the hard work that had gone into perfecting the recipe over 35 years of making certified organic sourdough.

“We are very pleased to have been awarded the highest commendation by the judges in the White Sourdough category for our Southern Casalinga.”

He said the Southern Casalinga is hearth baked and handled using a baker’s peel and made with certified organic flour and certified organic culture.

Zeally Bay Sourdough was also pleased to receive a bronze medal for the soon-to-be-released Spelt Buckwheat and Polenta loaf. It received high scores in volume, symmetry, flavour and aroma.

The Royal Melbourne Fine Food Awards is Australia’s premium fine food event and promotes excellence across the fine-food industry, celebrating boutique producers and regional specialists.

The awards are conducted biannually by the Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria and presents a valuable opportunity for all producers, large and small, to benchmark their products and establish their credentials in the Australian fine-food industry.

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Young Geelong sailors become world champions

Geelong siblings Tom and Sophie Alexander have won the prestigious International Cadet World Championships in Weymouth, United Kingdom.

ROYAL Geelong Yacht Club sailors Tom and Sophie Alexander have taken out the prestigious International Cadet World Championships in the UK. The teenage siblings showed great focus and consistency, achieving a string of first and second places throughout the regatta.

They beat 60 teams from around the world, including Germany, Ukraine and Great Britain.

The World Championships began last Friday, with a total of 12 races being sailed during the regatta.

The Australian team’s other top performers, also from Royal Geelong Yacht Club, were Olivia Neilson and Gabe Nolan who came in at 8th place, and Emily Goodfellow and Emma Kelly who came 11th overall.

Head Coach Tony Bull said this was easily the best performed Australian team in a long time.

Tom and Sophie’s achievement is exactly 40 years after another Geelong brother/sister team, Frank and Addy Bucek, won the Cadet World Championships in Portugal.

Afterwards, Addy went on to represent Australia at the Olympics.

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Family day fun for a good cause A FAMILY day at St Leonards this weekend will include fun for all ages while raising money for a good cause.

Bellarine Sharks AFC is hosting the event at Lake Reserve on Saturday, where there will be rolling Mini Roo’s games for young children from 12.30pm and a game of soccer on the main pitch at 2pm.

Drysdale Soccer Club has been invited to this game, along with all Southern Hub clubs, including Torquay, Grovedale, Breakwater, Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads.

There will also be a barbecue, jumping castle and face painting, with all proceeds going

to independent, not-for-profit organisation beyondblue, which works to increase awareness and understanding of anxiety and depression.

President Alison Kooloos said Bellarine Sharks AFC was established in 2004 as the only junior winter sports club in St Leonards.

“In 2014, it is still the only junior winter sports club in St Leonards,” she said.

“We have a strong commitment to being an inclusive environment and welcoming of all cultures and nationalities. We aim to increase participation in sport by providing safe, local and affordable access to soccer for all.”

The family day will run from 12pm to 4pm.

sailing since its inception in 1859 and there are 47 cadet members at the club.

Commodore Ian Murray said he was absolutely thrilled for the whole team.

“Their achievements reflect all of the hard work and dedication put in by our juniors, coach Tony Bull, parents and volunteers at the club,” he said.

“Well done to our team!”

Mayor Darryn Lyons (far left) and Mayoress Elissa Friday (far right) with Geelong Yacht Club sailors (rear L-R) Tom Alexander, Emily Goodfellow, Will Townson, Olivia Neilson and (front L-R) Sophie Alexander, Emma Kelly, Claire Townson and Gabe Nolan.

SES partnership to help veterans THE Geelong Surf Coast Veteran Centre and the Geelong RSL have formed a partnership with the Geelong and Corio SES units to reach out to returned service veterans and ex-service personnel in an exiciting new recruitment initiative.

The program offers the oportunity for younger vets and ex-service personal to utilise the skills they have already acquired, learn new ones and be a part of a team environment again.

By joining the SES, they will be part of an exciting, rewarding network. There are many roles available from administrative to operational, including rapid response and search and rescue.

The SES recrutiment, information and sausage

sizzle event is at 50 Barwon Heads Road, Belmont from 1pm-3pm on Sunday and is sponsored by Geelong RSL. The event will feature a sausage sizzle free to all veterans and their families.

An information evening will also be held on Wednesday September 3 from 7pm (for a 7.30pm start) at the Geelong SES Unit, 4 Wood Street, South Geelong.

The Geelong Surfcoast Veteran Centre assits veterans with welfare and compensation advice and can be contacted on 5222 6003.

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Sea jelly invasion sparks plastic bag reminder

BY REBECCA LAUNER SEA jellies have been washing up on the Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads shores recently due to changes in weather conditions.

And Barwon Coast says this event sparks a timely reminder to beachgoers to dispose of all their litter properly, and minimise or prevent the use of plastic bags.

Community liaison and education manager Maddie Glynn said the Leatherback Turtle was just one marine creature that came to Bass Strait in search of its main food source – the sea jelly.

“Unfortunately, many marine creatures mistake plastic bags for food which eventually leads to the demise of turtles, seabirds and marine mammals through a slow painful death,” she said.

“Do your bit for our coastal and marine environments and ensure you dispose of all litter properly, and minimise or prevent the use of plastic bags.”

BY JAMES TAYLOR

A jelly-like substance has been noticeable along the high tide line on the beaches of Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads recently, and further along the coast in Jan Juc and Fairhaven.

The substance is the remains of sea jellies (jelly fish), which are in fact not a fish but a gelatinous free swimming marine animal consisting of an umbrella-shaped bell and trailing tentacles.

Ocean currents often control where the sea jellies go – floating, drifting and sinking.

When weather conditions change, storm surges have broken down these fragile animals washing their remains on shore.

“Be careful when walking or jogging along the coastline while the remains are present as the gelatinous mass is quite slippery,” Ms Glynn said.

“These remains will disintegrate quickly as sea jellies are made up of 95 per cent water, or be washed back into the ocean and do not pose a health risk to humans or animals.”

The presence of sea jellies brings a timely reminder to ensure you dispose of all litter properly, and minimise or prevent the use of plastic bags.

CVGT Australia has been appointed to co-ordinate the Work for the Dole services in the Geelong region.

The new requirements for jobseekers aged 18-30 in the region began on July 1.

CVGT will serve as the first point of contact for organisations in Geelong wishing to be involved in Work for the Dole and help match job seekers to available places.

CVGT’s Amanda Pugh is one of two Geelongbased Work for the Dole co-ordinators, with the other yet to be appointed.

Geelong is one of 18 regions where Work for the Dole is being rolled out first, and Corangamite federal member Sarah Henderson announced the appointment last week.

“Work for the Dole is such an important initiative in fighting youth employment and helping young people back into work.

“The Work for the Dole program is a key part of the government’s plan to help young job seekers remain active and engaged while looking for work.

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The rules apply to the Geelong Employment Service Area, which includes all of the Bellarine Peninsula, to the south-west past Lorne and as far to the north-west as Smythesdale and Pittong.

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Anglesea Bowling Club’s hub rolls on?

actually step up to the mat by investing in our redevelopment and demonstrate a commitment towards our community and the future.

Dear Editor,

Dear Editor,

Ian Bruce Anglesea resident and ABC member

The conversation surrounding the future of Ann Nichol House has clearly struck a chord in the Bellarine community. No doubt, these have been a challenging few months for all parties concerned.

Bellarine Community Health has striven to be transparent and proactive in consulting with our community and other important stakeholders, and keeping everyone up to date.

In Australia, we are fortunate that we have the ability to freely voice our opinions on a range of topics. This freedom has been evident throughout the discussion around Ann Nichol House.

Bellarine Community Health has actively endeavoured to present all the facts to the community, so that the community is informed of the challenges facing the sustainability of Ann Nichol House.

But, to my dismay, the dialogue around Ann Nichol House has moved beyond balanced discussion of the facts. Detractors now feel it necessary to target me personally.

Specifically, while taking my dog for a walk along the Bellarine Peninsula a couple of weeks ago, I came upon disturbing graffiti targeting me.

Messages including my name, written on public property left me with no choice but to inform police.

This is a cowardly act and is vandalism. It certainly does not help open debate.

There is a well-known saying in Australia: “play the ball, not the man”. In this instance, I respectfully ask the opponents of Ann Nichol House: “play the ball, not the woman”.

As a long-term resident of Anglesea and a member of the Anglesea Bowling Club (ABC) I would like to update the community about the significant progress being made towards building a new sports and community hub in Anglesea.

The ABC has ticked every box in relation to building the hub, which will replace the existing and out-dated clubrooms that were built back in the 1960s.

Community participation is central to the our new hub’s projected outcomes and I would like to thank and acknowledge our local primary schools, YMCA, Men’s Shed, Lions Club, Anglesea School Camps, Anglesea Tennis Club, Anglesea Community House and our local community for fully supporting the redevelopment.

The “Bowl With It Program” in partnership with the YMCA, Bowls Victoria and local schools clearly demonstrates our commitment to community participation involving thousands of children, youth and families in sport and recreation activities.

We have secured $500,000 towards the new building from the Surf Coast Shire and our club, successfully completed costs benefits reports, feasibility studies, final drawings, management plans, demonstrated the many positive social and economic benefits of a new sports and community hub in Anglesea and the list goes on!

The new Anglesea sports and community hub will involve 25,000 people annually in its community participation program, provide for 3,586 Anglesea council ward residents, 265 members, 1,500 social club and non-ABC members who bowl, along with thousands of weekly travellers to the Surf Coast who will use the new community hub.

The Anglesea sports and community hub will be realised when the state and federal governments

Hazel Ingram Bellarine Community Health chair

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Invited to Anglesea Dear Editor, Business and Tourism Anglesea would certainly like to invite Bob Louden of Portarlington (“What does Anglesea have to offer?”, Letters, August 21) to see what our beautiful Anglesea has to offer.

For the privileged people who get to live, work or visit here, they are truly lucky to experience the beauty of our seaside town.

Our popular town, positioned on the Great Ocean Road where the bush that meets the sea, has a plethora of activities on offer. We have several camps in our area that service hundreds of thousands of visitors every year. Our visitors experience all the fun and adventure they can handle – from kayaking in the ocean or hiring a paddle boat to enjoy our pretty river, to mountain biking any of the kilometres and kilometres of tracks that surround Anglesea, to hiking along our stretch of the Surf Coast Walk, especially from Point Addis to Anglesea, it is just beautiful.

We are proud to be a place that creates wonderful memories for all who visit. Visitors to Anglesea can learn to surf, go for a horse ride, fish in our waterways, play golf on our world-famous golf course with the resident kangaroos.

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We are proud to be part of an industry that generated over $600 million for the Surf Coast Shire economy in 2013. Oh, have I mention our stunning scenic surf beaches with clean pristine white sand, especially the beautiful sheltered north facing Point Roadknight beach?

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Credit where it’s due Dear Editor, Many thanks to James Taylor for the article (“Refugee support group forms in Aireys Inlet”, August 14) on the visit of former refugee Tri Nguyen and the formation of a new refugee support group in Aireys Inlet.

It was a heartening story but some credit should also go to the Rev James Lewis and the Anglesea Baptist congregation. James had heard about Tri’s epic walk and took the initiative to invite Tri to come with his family and stay for the weekend and also speak at an ecumenical service in Anglesea. This made it possible for Tri to include the visit to Aireys that led to such a positive outcome. Congratulations to all concerned.

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Louder and Louden Dear Editor, In response to Bob Louden’s letter “What does Anglesea have to offer?” (August 21).

The realisation for people of what Anglesea offers amazes me every day. We are one of the largest group accommodation areas in the state with approximately 40,000 people attending the towns five major camp and conference centres each year.

These people do not go far outside the boundaries of the town because of what is offered. Our groups use the bike track for mountain biking, the river for canoeing, the beaches for games, swimming, surfing, rock pools, and just exploring, and the bush environment for walks.

Our two centres offer activities such as high and low ropes, flying foxes, beach volleyball, initiative courses, orienteering courses, trampolines and climbing walls. These days, there is never a dull moment at camp.

The people that visit us are always amazed at what our town and centres can offer and always go away with a great experience that they never forget. I meet people every day that say they came to camp 20 years ago and still remember the time in Anglesea and at the camp.

I am very open for people to make appointments and come and visit our centres in Anglesea to see what is available to groups.

Come on down to Anglesea, it is a great place to visit.

Geoff Caldwell Director of Camping, Baptist Camping Victoria, Anglesea

Local learning networks Dear Editor, I welcome the Victorian Coalition government’s announcement of $8 million in funding to secure the Local Learning Employment Networks (LLENs) program.

The LLENS program supports vulnerable young people in our community, helping them back into education and training with the aim of getting them into a meaningful job.

It works by forming partnerships with industry, community groups and education providers which engage constructively with young people and get them on the right track.

It’s a program which has previously been jointly funded by state and federal governments, but there has been some uncertainty about the future of LLENs since the Commonwealth withdrew its $11 million funding share.

So I was pleased to learn that the Education

Minister Martin Dixon has just announced the Napthine government will more than triple its funding for LLENs next year to $8 million.

This will provide certainty for the 31 LLENs programs across Victoria and the young people who use their programs.

The funding is on top of the $5.1 million the Napthine government has provided to save the Workplace Learning Coordinators that work with LLENs. This is good news for our community as we work to help vulnerable young people learn and find meaningful employment.

It is further evidence of the Napthine government’s commitment to building a better education system for Victoria.

Andrew Katos Member for South Barwon

From one chef to another Dear Editor, I would like to pass on my sincere congratulations to Ocean Grove resident Ben Shewry and his team at Attica restaurant in Ripponlea for being voted Restaurant of the Year in the 2015 Gourmet Traveller Restaurant Awards on Wednesday in Sydney.

This is an amazing accomplishment and adds to an impressive list of accolades including Attica’s inclusion among the World’s 50 Best Restaurants in the S. Pellegrino awards and Ben receiving The Age Good Food Guide Chef of the Year 2014.

This is no mean feat. Having worked as a chef, I understand the challenges required to source seasonal produce, train and retain staff plus to keep customers satisfied while running a financially viable restaurant.

We should take a leaf out of Ben’s book and realise that such success and happiness can come from balancing work with other important endeavours, such as Ben dedicating his time and skill to support his favourite charity, Helping Hoops, which runs free basketball lessons for disadvantaged young people.

As much as I would love Ben to open a restaurant around the corner from me in Ocean Grove, showcasing the amazing produce and wine of the Bellarine, I understand that even a genius needs quality family time and the opportunity to hit the surf

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at home and unwind.

While congratulating Ben on his well-deserved success, I also acknowledge other regional restaurants Brae at Birregura and Gladioli at Inverleigh that were also award recipients.

Ron Nelson Liberal candidate for Bellarine

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Youth encouraged to go Heywire and tell their story THERE is less than a month left for young people living in regional Australia to join a national project to tell their stories.

The Heywire program gives youth between the ages of 16 and 22 an opportunity to document, in text, video or audio format, life outside major cities in Australia and to address the issues affecting their community.

Senator Scott Ryan, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Education, said winning stories would be professionally produced and featured on ABC radio,

TV and online, and winners would receive a trip to the Heywire Regional Youth Summit in Canberra.

“With more than 9,000 entries from the past 16 years, Heywire represents the diverse experiences of young people growing up in the rural and remote Australia.

“It is important that all young Australians feel they have the opportunity to have their voices heard.

“I strongly encourage any young person who has a good story to tell to get involved in this great

initiative.”

Each February, the Heywire Regional Youth Summit takes place in Canberra and winners come together to share experiences, collaborate with peers, gain leadership skills and develop ideas and projects to improve the lives of young people in regional Australia.

The summit culminates in a public forum in Canberra during the first Parliamentary sitting week for the year, where participants pitch ideas to

politicians, policy makers and funding bodies.

Federal government funding complements the $100,000 provided by the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR) to assist community organisations pilot the ideas raised at the Heywire Summit.

Heywire entrants must live outside Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney.

Entries close on September 16.

For more information, head to abc.net.au/heywire.

Have your say on bushfire management

BY JAMES TAYLOR

The Department of Environment and Primary Industries is calling for feedback on bushfires through a new website.

PEOPLE in the Barwon Otway region have been encouraged to have their say about bushfire management on public land on a new interactive website.

The pilot website will run for 12 months and has been launched by the Department of Environment and Primary Industries (DEPI).

It is asking for feedback on public land in the Surf Coast Shire, City of Greater Geelong, the Borough of Queenscliffe, Colac Otway Shire and Corangamite Shire.

South Barwon MP Andrew Katos said the website was a great place for the community to contribute their thoughts, ideas and priorities for strategic bushfire management.

He said the pilot project aimed to provide a place where people can learn about strategic bushfire management in the Otways and provide

invaluable community feedback.

“Importantly this isn’t just about the delivery of information, it provide site users with innovative ways to engage with DEPI through surveys, quick polls, discussion forums and other tools.”

Minister for Environment and Climate Change Ryan Smith said the online forum to connect with Victorian communities was another example of the state government’s commitment to reduce bushfire risk.

“Since coming to office in 2010, the Coalition government has allocated $358 million to the land and fire management program coordinated through DEPI. “The Coalition government’s planned burning achievements last year reached a 30 year high, and over four years has carried out planned burns on 723,395 hectares on public land.”

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Labor pledges 1,000 defibrillators to sports clubs

BY JAMES TAYLOR THE state opposition hopes to get hearts started with its latest election pledge, promising 1,000 defibrillators to Victorian sporting clubs if it wins November’s poll.

Last week, Labor committed $2.7 million towards the plan to improve survival rates for people who enter cardiac arrest.

During a cardiac arrest, the chance of survival decreases by 10 per cent for every minute without defibrillation. Calling 000 for an ambulance and early use of defibrillators, combined with CPR, are the key steps to survival.

Opposition Leader Daniel Andrews said the devices had been responsible for saving thousands of lives across the country, but more could be done.

“When cardiac arrest strikes, every minute counts.

“Labor will give defibrillators to footy grounds and sports venues, so volunteers, supporters and players can step in if they need to.

“In an emergency, the first thing to do is call 000 – but defibrillators are the best way to keep people alive until an ambulance arrives,” shadow health minister Gavin Jennings said.

“With 14 Victorians going into cardiac arrest every day, Labor’s plan will save lives.”

Defibrillators can work on people of all ages, and provides voice prompts and instructions for operators on how it should be used and advice on when to perform CPR. The placement of defibrillators in accessible public places is supported by The Heart Foundation, St John Ambulance Australia, Australian Resuscitation Council and Defib for Life and Sports Medicine Australia.

State Labor wants to see more defibrillators – like this one being demonstrated by Geelong First Aid’s Colin Jones in Torquay – in sports clubs across Victoria. Photo: JAMES TAYLOR

Grants help businesses improve energy efficiency

BY JAMES TAYLOR BUSINESSES in Winchelsea and Colac have received a collective $43,737 to help them reduce costs and be more environmentally friendly by conserving energy and reducing waste.

The funding is part of the state government’s Smarter Resources Smarter Businesses program, which has allocated 69 Victorian businesses a total of $1.8 million.

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The local recipients are Lyndale Trading in Winchelsea, for the installation of a more energyefficient heating system and upgrade of ventilation fans and control systems in chicken sheds; and Colac’s CTMP, for the installation of variable speed drives on dust extraction systems that offer potentially significant energy savings.

Polwarth MP Terry Mulder said the funding would help the businesses put in place more environmentally-friendly measures that helped

reduce operating costs, boost productivity and reduce their environmental footprint.

“Businesses receiving funding are located across Victoria and come from a range of sectors including manufacturing, retail, food and beverage, agriculture, tourism and aged care and it’s great to see local business receiving a boost from these sustainability grants.”

He said the Smarter Resources Smarter Business Capital Funding program was a tangible example of how the state government was supporting practical action to improve energy efficiency and waste management.

“The Napthine government is committed to helping businesses manage these costs through using resources more wisely.

Minister for Environment and Climate Change Ryan Smith said the 69 recipients would save a combined $2.3 million a year in their operating costs, and 143 projects funded across all three rounds of the Smart Resources Smarter Businesss program will save about $4.7 million a year.

“This grants program has helped businesses save $10.5 million over five years, which is a significant investment in the long-term economic and environmental sustainability of Victoria.

“Across the three rounds of Smarter Resources Smarter Businesses grants, the Coalition government has invested over $3.8 million to help Victorian businesses operate in a modern economy, while reducing environmental impacts.”

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Livestock market report THIS week’s yarding of 431 cattle at Ballarat was significantly up by 229 head on last sale.

Buoyant prices were the order of the day in a larger offering of cattle that were yarded for the small field of buyers.

It was a mixed quality yarding, comprising of 113 steers, 185 heifers, 93 cows and 40 bulls.

Prices were generally 10 to 15 cents higher for cows and grown heifers but grown steers were only slightly dearer.

Some plain quality 1 score cows were up around 20 cents per kilogram higher and young cattle sold mainly 5 to 10 cents better with the plainer quality closer to unchanged.

The C2 and C3 yearlings made from 174 to 182 cents to processors, plus a vealer at 194 cents, but prices were from 175 to 221 cents to restockers

with a top sale of light weight steers to a grazier for 246 cents per kilogram.

Most D2 yearlings sold from 146 to 167 cents with restockers paying to 177 cents per kilogram.

There were quite a few very good quality grown heifers penned with the C3 and C4 grades sold from 179 to 185 cents and the C2s at 170 to 180 cents, the D2s sold from 152 to 160 cents per kilogram.

The handful of C3 grown steers made 180 to 186 cents, while the D2 manufacturing grades were at 164 to 175 cents per kilogram.

Only three to four processors and some restocker inquiry competed for cows, demand, however, was stronger, pushed by one exporter in particular.

A run of 2 to 4 score cows lifted to an estimated

average cost of 335 cents per kilogram carcase weight.

Most 3 to 5 score cows made between 170 and 180 cents with restockers paying to 181 cents per kilogram.

Last week’s yarding of 314 cattle at Colac was up by 75 head on the previous sale with prices similar to dearer for young cattle, and export grades were also all higher in the generally average to good quality increased yarding that was offered to the small field of buyers.

The penning comprised of 21 grown steers, 48 grown heifers, 76 young cattle, 153 cows and 16 bulls.

A run of C2 and C3 young cattle to processors and restockers were mainly from 165 to 192 cents with vealers to processors up to 200 cents

per kilogram. These prices were unchanged to mostly 5 cents and up to 10 cents dearer, but the few D2 grades sold at unchanged levels and made between 135 and 160 cents per kilogram.

The one C3 heavy steer made 198 cents, while the handful of C3 bullocks sold from 181 to 185 cents per kilogram in another small yarding of grown steers.

There were some very good C3 and C4 grown heifers this week and they made from 175 to 186 cents per kilogram, along with the D2 grades, that all sold at 160 cents. Prices averaged up to 15 cents per kilogram dearer.

The cow market was also dearer with prices from the start 5 to 10 cents per kilogram higher for all but the poor one score cows which remained unchanged.

Restockers competed with processors to pay up to 246 cents per kilogram for yearlings at Ballarat.

Fergus the blackbuck creates a stir

BY DEAN WEBSTER A SINGLE male blackbuck antelope has been successfully captured and transported to its new home at the Mansfield Zoo after being found in Victoria’s south-west.

Department of Environment and Primary Industries (DEPI) biosecurity operations manager Mark Watt said that the successful operation was a team effort between DEPI, a private vet and the Mansfield Zoo. “The blackbuck antelope antelope (Antilope cervicapra) is native to parts of India, Pakistan and Nepal and could potentially have serious impacts on agricultural production, and biodiversity in Victoria.

“This particular antelope was found on a farm in the Western District.

The plan to rehouse the antelope was negotiated by DEPI and was based on the animals welfare and the

availability of suitable, permitted facilities.” Mr Watt said that the Mansfield Zoo is now responsible for the recovery and keeping of the antelope, which has been named Fergus by staff.

“Fergus is recovering well and will soon be joining fellow antelopes in the public viewing enclosure.

“Blackbucks are a declared pest animal in Victoria under the Catchment and Land Protection Act 1994 and they can’t be kept without the appropriate authority from DEPI. The illegal keeping and trading of exotic animals poses one of the greatest risks of new pest animals establishing in Victoria and Australia.”

Mr Watt said high-risk invasive animals include non-indigenous species of reptiles, amphibians, mammals and birds.

For more, head to depi.vic.gov.au/environmentand-wildlife/weeds-and-pests.

Fergus the blackbuck antelope is now at home in the Mansfield Zoo.

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Ginny offers individual consultations for practitioners in Jan Juc and runs one day workshops in Geelong, Sydney, Melbourne & Brisbane on ‘Spirit in Business’. Filled with fun, soul and business planning skills, the next Geelong Workshop is on Saturday September 13th at Yoga Dojo. As a special gift, the first caller will receive a buy one ticket, get one free. Ginny West 0413596784 or visit www. ginnywest.eventbrite.com.au for full event details.

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Embrace your imperfections BY BARBARA GRACE PROCRASTINATION and perfectionism are twin shields we often wear to protect ourselves from facing issues we may be burying.

On a recent online course we had hundreds of people from across Australia, New Zealand, the UK and Canada sharing their heartfelt needs - and the one thing that united everyone was their fear of failure, of feeling guilty and of not being good

enough. It’s only in groups like these, that we can raise issues and finally realise that we’re not alone – that the fears we face about rejection and of not meeting inflated expectations are what we have in common – no matter where we live, what our experiences have been, how much we earn or what title we label ourselves with.

These fears seem part of the human condition.

Yet why is this? It’s because most of us grew up with the belief that exposing our vulnerability and showing our imperfections are signs of weakness.

With this false knowledge, millions of people hide behind the mask of fierce and stoic selfdenial, which ultimately leads to keeping our fears and inadequacies deeply hidden.

This wouldn’t be a problem if it didn’t translate into a sense of worthlessness, sadness and

dissatisfaction with the life being led. Essentially, there are only two ways to change this. One is embracing vulnerability as a strength, the other is valuing our imperfections because aiming for perfection may sound lofty – but in reality not one of us can ever achieve it.

Bettering ourselves, improving our skills and aiming for goals – yes – as long as they’re approached with a healthy assessment of what’s required and how you can work towards your aspirations.

Perfectionism though is a movable feast – similar to playing a game of football where the goal posts keep shifting – it’s unwinnable.

If you feel you’re shrinking behind either procrastination or perfectionism consider what’s holding you back from getting what you

want... and in the process, practice a little selfcompassion.

Barbara Grace is the director of the School of Modern Psychology and can be contacted via barbara@schoolofmodernpsychology.com.au.

Creative journaling can help release our stories while building self-compassion

If you’re not coping, help is available WE PLACE an enormous amount of pressure on ourselves to be the best at work, home and play.

But what happens when our best isn’t good enough? What happens when the pressure gets too much? When you feel like it’s too hard?

Today's lifestyle is fast-paced. The “keeping up with the Joneses” has now become the “surpassing of the Joneses”.

But is this to our detriment? We are working harder and longer hours. When asked “how Dr Erin Coffey is an osteopath at The Health are you going?”, when was the last time you answered the question truly, rather than the Creation Centre in standard “fine thanks”?

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With the choice made by Robin Williams to end his life rather than continuing the ongoing battle that life offered him, it is a stark reminder that a smile on the outside doesn't necessarily mirror what's going on inside.

Suicide in Australia has hit a 10-year record, and is the leading cause of death for people between the ages of 15 to 44.

In 2012, suicide reported deaths numbered 2,535.

Mental illness is the leading cause of disability adjusted life years (DALYs) worldwide, amounting to 37 per cent of healthy years lost. Depression accounts for

one third of this total. In 2010, mental illness globally cost almost $2.5 trillion, and is forecast to reach $6 trillion by 2030.

To put this into perspective, the global health spending in 2009 was less than $1 trillion. Mental health is the largest single economic health burden; greater than cardiovascualar disease, diabetes, and cancer treatments combined.

And the thing that needs to be realised is that it should be seen as a preventable cost.

The government acknowledges this and is spending money on preventative measures such as offering $200 vouchers for marriage counselling.

Mental health plans are a Medicare initiative and your GP can refer you for six sessions to a psychologist.

Coping strategies can be found. Anxiety, fear and self loathing can be subdued and replaced with life-affirming values – hope, forgiveness and love.

Not surprisingly, religious faith and practices help some people to cope, but in today's increasingly secular world, fewer people are listening.

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This rapidly expanding week-long sale for people wishing to take a cruise sees a whole raft of specials released by all the major cruise lines.

Designed to tempt you into taking that step to booking your floating holiday, these offers may include, among other things, discounts of already attractive fares, additional On Board Spending Credits to help pay that end-of-cruise bar tab, or free upgrades on cabin types.

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Nominations open for Good Sports Awards

BY JAMES TAYLOR NOMINATIONS are now open for this year’s Good Sports Awards, which celebrate community clubs that promote healthy behaviours to tackle alcohol, obesity and mental health through sport.

More than 6,500 clubs across the country are part of the Australian Drug Foundation’s Good Sports program and thus eligible to win.

Australian Drug Foundation head of community programs Maree Sidey said the awards celebrated

the positive impact the program has had on clubs and local communities across Australia.

“Community sport has the power to be a real lever for social change.

“Good Sports works with 6,500 local clubs across 70 codes nation-wide, so the impact of this program cannot be understated.

“The Good Sports Awards reward everyday club champions and players who have a dream of a better future for their local community, one based on healthy behaviours in and around the game.”

There is $16,500 up for grabs in the awards this year.

Clubs can nominate to be Good Sports Club of the Year, which will go to an accredited club that has achieved outstanding results with the program.

State finalists and winners will be recognised with $500 and $1,000 prizes, while the national winner will receive $2,000.

The other award is the Good Sports Club Champion of the Year, which will recognise a club volunteer that has demonstrated leadership and

promoted the values of the Good Sports program among their peers and local community. The winner of this award will receive $1,000 for their club.

Nominations close at 5pm on September 11.

Good Sports works in communities to make clubs safe and healthy through the responsible management of alcohol.

The program also includes initiatives for mental health and nutrition through Good Sports Healthy Minds and Good Sports Healthy Eating.

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Victoria’s camera system hailed VICTORIA’S road safety camera network has been deemed “first class” by the Road Safety Camera Commissioner.

Minister for Police and Emergency Services Kim Wells welcomed the release of the Road Safety Camera Commissioner’s Annual Report from Gordon Lewis AM, saying the findings from the independent watchdog are a testament to the Napthine government’s commitment to cutting the road toll.

“This report confirms something we have worked hard to achieve, a road safety camera system that is first class and saving lives every day.”

Mr Wells said 157 fixed digital road safety camera sites throughout Victoria were monitored throughout the year by the commissioner, and there was no evidence of a malfunctioning or inaccurate road safety camera.

“The commissioner also found that the majority of motorists understand why road safety cameras are vital.

“People understand that road safety is paramount, speed limits are there to keep people alive, and we need sanctions to enforce those speed limits.”

Mr Wells said the ability of cameras to catch all speeding road users was paramount and will be addressed by the latest road safety technology, which

will replace Victoria Police’s mobile camera program.

“A new tender was released at the end of July that flowed from the Napthine government’s funding of $17.1 million to upgrade road safety technology. We have now gone to market to source advances in road safety equipment.

“Technology in this area is advancing rapidly and we will explore all options to make Victoria’s road safety camera network as strong as it can be.

“We are looking at everything the market has to offer, including the potential to capture front and rear licence plates and speeding vehicles across multiple lanes.”

He also applauded Mr Lewis’ work since being appointed to his role by the Napthine government.

“Mr Lewis has carried out his responsibilities with vigour in a completely impartial manner.

“It is a credit to those within the Department of Justice responsible for building and maintaining road safety cameras that Mr Lewis has high praise for their efforts.

“Road safety cameras are an integral part of our road safety strategy and have played a significant part in driving down the road toll to record lows.”

Mr Wells said the government would consider the commissioner’s recommendations.

Victoria has a comprehensive road safety camera network including fixed, mobile and point-to-point cameras for detecting speed. The system can also capture unregistered drivers and those who run red lights.

The Road Safety Camera Commissioner has found Victoria’s speed cameras are working well.

Works to improve safety on Great Ocean Road THIS YEAR

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

BY JAMES TAYLOR MORE than $1.85 million will be spent by the state government to upgrade three sections of the Great Ocean Road between Fairhaven and Lorne to improve safety for drivers.

The Safer Roads Infrastructure funding is in addition to the $50 million committed by the state and federal governments to upgrade the road.

Polwarth MP Terry Mulder said the sections had a history of run-off road crashes.

“Up to 8,000 vehicles use this section of the road during summer, and in the last five years there have

been 37 crashes through this section. More than seven million people visit the Great Ocean Road each year so these works will help make the road safer for everyone visiting this iconic attraction.”

He said improvements would include a new road surface, safety barriers and warning signs.

“Resurfacing the road will improve vehicle traction, while new guide posts and warning signs together with a reduced speed limit of 60km/h at two locations will boost safety.

“We are also installing safety barriers and clearing vegetation to improve sight distance and reduce the impact of a run-off road crash.”

VicRoads will be working with the community and stakeholders to minimise impacts associated with works along the Great Ocean Road wherever possible, and will schedule improvements to avoid peak holiday times.

Works are expected to begin early next year after the school holiday period, when weather conditions are warmer and the road is dry; and are expected to be completed by late 2015.

Mr Mulder said more than 188 projects had been announced since 2013 as part of the Safer Roads Infrastructure program at a cost of more than $199 million.

Burlesque empress Moira Finucane is preparing to blow the imaginations of the uninitiated at the Lorne Festival of Performing Arts this weekend.

Stage set for a weird, wild and wonderful Lorne Festival

BY TIFFANY PILCHER ROLL up, roll up, the big top is in town and so is a plethora of marvellous and mind-boggling entertainers for the 2014 Lorne Festival of Performing Arts.

The festival opens tomorrow night with a huge show sampling what’s ahead, followed by a jam-packed weekend of acts, performances and encounters at various venues and on the streets of Lorne.

One of the greatest drawcards this year is Australia’s reigning queen of burlesque, Moira Finucane.

Now renowned the world over for dredging up some of the deepest underground performance art to present to the mainstream, Finucane made the substantial leap from a career in environmental science to burlesque 10 years ago.

She began dabbling in alternative theatre out of curiosity and it wasn’t long before she hung up the long white coat for good and stepped into a red velvet bikini.

“I have always been interested in how the natural world works,” she said.

“That’s the core of science and also where my inspiration comes from for my performances.

“Travelling across the world, I come across so many different cultures and people, and it’s all about what makes them tick, what’s going to make their eyes pop.”

At the festival, Finucane will present two vastly different shows that will change the way audiences look at balloons and international cuisine forever.

Her iconic show Glory Box is an extension of the original piece she first presented a decade ago.

Combining circus and live art exotica, the award-winning show features Finucane alongside six envelope-pushing dancers and artists hand-picked from across the globe.

Part showgirls, part gothic spectacle, and totally unforgettable, expect beyond the unexpected at Glory Box. Finucane’s next performance, The Feast of La Gypsy Argentina is a gastronomic masterpiece.

The Latin American flavoured show includes sangria and dinner, prepared with local ingredients sourced from local producers.

Aiming for a complete sensory overload, the show features daring dancing, spellbinding costumes and hilarious storytelling combined with a

banquet fit for a king.

“It’s such a privilege to be able to present both shows. It’s like cooking a beautiful sponge cake one day then switching it up to black forest the next,” Finucane said.

“I want to take my audiences on an incredible rollercoaster ride.

“There are two things I always ask myself: what do I want to explore? And, how will my audience feel while they experience this exploration?

“The result is a completely overproofed cocktail of sideshow, circus, chanteuse, old variety and much more.

“The whole festival is going to be such a delectable feast of treats, it’s going to be incredible.”

The Lorne Festival of Performing Arts officially gets under way tomorrow night with the Opening Night Cabaret Spectacular, followed by individual performances throughout the weekend.

The festival is suitable for all ages and includes shows for children and famililies. Several ticket options are available and tickets may be available on the door. For the full schedule and to book tickets, visit lovelornefestival. com. Tickets for the food component of The Feast La Gypsy Argentina must be purchased in advance.

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Have the night of your life with The Four Seasons tribute show FROM the dazzling lights of Las Vegas to the big stage in Geelong, the critically-acclaimed tribute to Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, Oh What a Night! promises and delivers an incredible evening of entertainment.

The show features a talented group of performers who look, act and sound just like the 60s stars they pay homage to and after a three-month, 54-date, sellout tour of Australia in 2011, the group bringing the magic back to our shores again.

Whether you want to relive the magic of the boys from Jersey, or enjoy it for the very first time, Oh What a Night! will have you singing along to all the hits including “Walk Like A Man”, “Oh What A Night”, “Can't Take My Eyes Off Of You”, “Sherry”,

and plenty more.

This musical has been thrilling audiences worldwide with classic choreography, boundless energy, humour and, of course, the instantly recognisable classic pop songs.

Written by independent Motown producer and creative consultant George Solomon and awardwinning producer and director Michael Chapman with choreography by the esteemed Paul Holmquist, the end result is a show as fresh and relevant today as it is nostalgic for the purists.

Oh What a Night will be at GPAC’s Playhouse Theatre on Sunday August 31 at 7.30pm. Tickets are available from the GPAC box office, online at gpac.org.au, or by phoning 5225 1200.

The stars of the Franki Valli and The Four Season’s tribute show, Oh What a Night! are coming to GPAC stage this weekend.

Food Truck Friday to return DUE to high community demand, Food Truck Friday will return on the first Friday of every month for six months.

Geelong Mayor Darryn Lyons said he couldn’t wait for Food Truck Friday to become a regular monthly treat starting on Friday October 3.

“The vibe Food Truck Friday brings into Central Geelong is amazing. You can smell the barbecue, hear the music and try different things, it’s a whole new experience for the city,” Mr Lyons said.

“This time around, eight food trucks will be part of the six month program with half of the trucks expected to be local food vendors.”

People were surveyed over the last Food Truck Friday’s and results showed 47 per cent of participants would almost never or only occasionally have lunch in the CBD.

Mr Lyons said Food Truck Friday had a substantial economic impact on surrounding Central Geelong businesses.

“Council estimated that the three previous Food Truck Friday’s had an economic impact of more than $65,000 on CBD businesses, which is a huge help to local traders.

“There are 21,000 workers in the CBD and I want that amount to grow to 30,000 over the next six years.

“It’s initiatives like Food Truck Friday that will entice workers and employers to Central Geelong.”

“Food trucks are also an easy lunch option for Deakin University students studying just down the road.”

Food trucks will be serving food between 11.30am to 2.30pm.

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Buy local, drink ‘Locale’ CLYDE Park winery has been quietly going about its business producing outstanding cool-climate wines out there in the Moorabool Valley since 1979.

It’s a picturesque spot for a weekend long lunch and their outdoor wood-fired pizzas certainly bring the people out in droves. However, it’s the wines that are the true stars that capture everyone’s attention and rightly so as they’ve been consistent performers for some time and been duly recognised in James Halliday’s ratings as a 5-star winery.

Over the last 5-10 years especially, their wines have gone to another level and this has been reflected in the awards they’ve won and the high scores they’ve attained which is definitely a feather in their cap for all the hard work that owner Terry Jongebloed and his team have been putting in.

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The ‘Locale’ wines are all made similarly to the other wines. Obviously only the best parcels of fruit from the best sites make it into their estate and premium wines, however, the quality of fruit used in the ‘Locale’ wines is not inferior. On the contrary, they’ve been able to source quality fruit from the surrounding district and other areas within the Geelong zone, and I must say, they make a compelling case for value-for-money drinking at the sub-$20 price point.

The new labeling is minimalist and easy on the eye yet striking in its simplicity. It resonates with the wine inside – as they’re all quite simple, but very honest depictions that show varietal and regional integrity.

If you’re thinking of trying the wines, maybe book a table one weekend and settle in with a gourmet pizza or two, it’s not such a bad way to spend an afternoon now is it?

Clyde Park ‘Locale’ Pinot Grigio 2011 ($20 or ‘2 for $35’)

The vintage is well known as a wet and difficult year, however, these wines have suffered little and are actually quite aromatic and fragrant. Typically, this is a little leaner in style but let’s celebrate that as it shows some delicate florals alongside the savoury mineral elements and pear and spice notes, making for a worthy accompaniment with any seafood dish or white meats.

Clyde Park ‘Locale’ Chardonnay 2011 ($20 or ‘2 for $35’) Again, a more restrained style of Chardonnay that reflects the delicate nature of the vintage. This triumphs with good textural stone-fruit characters, mineral complexity and cleansing acidity.

Clyde Park ‘Locale’ Pinot Noir 2013 ($20 or ‘2 for $35’) I’ve actually tried this on quite a few occasions now as it’s readily found on wine lists in and around the region and I’ve always enjoyed its easy approachability. Soft and inviting, this (always) offers up ripe floral/strawberry scents and cherry fruit, with plump plums and subdued spice fleshing out the mid palate. It will only get better over the next 2-3 years, great value!

Clyde Park ‘Locale’ Shiraz 2013 ($20 or ‘2 for $35’) Geelong Shiraz has that certain level of spiciness and racy dark fruits that I think makes it stand out from other more profiled regions and this should be held in high(er) regard than what I presume it is at present. Thankfully, great little wines like this at the entry level end will hopefully entice more people to discover our regions fine spoils of spicy, cool climate Shiraz. This wine is still young, with medium bodied raspberry/blackberry fruits, white pepper and a sliver of meaty spice showing, but given a little time this should flesh out and develop a little more complexity.

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SATURDAY 30/8

BY TIFFANY PILCHER

Catch bluesman Ash Grunwald at the Torquay Hotel before he embarks on a promising new international career. Doors open at 8pm, tickets are available at oztix.com.au.

JAN Juc singing sensation Wendy Grose is back due to popular demand, performing a deliciously wicked Winter in Aireys show with pianist Anna BreenClarke on Saturday night.

The pair will present Le Grand Dictionnaire de Cuisine, a riotous musical comedy with words by famed French writer Alexandre Dumas and music by Michael Easton.

The show will accompany a two-course feast and detail a variety of foods from the book from which the performance takes its name.

“The Le Grand Dictionnaire de Cuisine is the food bible in France and the performance is a very curious piece,” Grose said.

“It’s light and fluffy and there are lots of different colours, it all depends on which delicious ingredient I am discussing at the time.

“Anna’s parts are very beautiful. It’s going be a varied and interesting show and some of it is very, very funny.

“It’s totally different from my last

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The Piping Hot Chicken and Burger Grill is presenting a huge night of music with The Happy Accidents featuring Andy Strachan, Simon Dawe and Tim Neal Archie, as well as outstanding vocalist Marina Brown and Barwon Heads’ Last Coast. Doors open 7.30pm, tickets are $15 and available in store.

Multi-instrumentalist Andy Pobjoy is taking the stage with his eight-piece band at the Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Dinner and show tickets and show only tickets are available from the club’s reception or by phoning 5255 1540.

SUNDAY 31/8 Get the kids laughing at a hilarious theatre adaptation of the much-loved Australian children’s book, Pete the Sheep. It’s on at 12pm and 2.30pm at the Geelong Performing Arts Centre. Tickets are available at gpac.org.au or from the box office.

Winter in Aireys show and it’s going to be a great night.”

Grose is a seasoned musician and actress, having performed all over Europe where she is well known and highly regarded, including performances with The Royal Opera, Covent Garden, Welsh National Opera, Opera de Lyon, London Modern Music Theatre Troupe, and more.

She has also featured on television shows Kath and Kim, Sea Change, Neighbours, Blue Heelers, and Marshall Law. Wendy Grose and Anna Breen-Clarke will present Le Grand Dictionnaire de Cuisine at Aireys Pub on Saturday August 30 from 7pm.

Tickets are $60 per person, including a two-course meal and the show and bookings are essential.

Bookings can be made through the venue and by calling 5289 6804.

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Atlanta recognised for exceptional body of work

BY TIFFANY PILCHER

EXPERIMENTAL Jan Juc choreographer Atlanta Eke is in the spotlight after winning a major new Australian dance award.

Eke was named the winner of the inaugural Keir Choreographic Award and presented

with the $30,000 prize after performing at a ceremony for the four finalists in Melbourne last month.

Blending dance with visual arts and technology, her piece, Body of Work, explores the paradox of how the present is a point of transition from the past to the future

Atlanta Eke performing her winning piece, Body of Work, at the Keir Choreographic Award ceremony last month.

as well as a place for the permanent rewriting of both past and future.

It does this through exploring the tension between a performance and the documentation of a performance, by making them one in the same using multiple screens and video cameras.

Award founder and philanthropist Phillip Keir said of Eke’s work: “it’s a remarkable piece of choreography that moves between the body and images of the body; between the human and the machine.

“It is a dynamic work that shows references ranging widely from Boris Karloff to the rock band Devo and from Jean Cocteau’s Beauty and the Beast to 1970s US performance art.”

Eke said she was surprised by the win and is now looking forward to developing the 20-minute piece into a full-length performance, which she will present in Melbourne later this year.

“A lot of the competitions lean more towards the commercial or audience-friendly side of things, but this award was really open to more interpretive, experimental styles which I loved,” she said.

“This felt like a germ of an idea that I can now explore further and flesh out and I’m excited to see where I can push it now.”

Awards rain on Anglesea Anglesea Performing Arts Inc kept it local and almost swept the awards ceremony at the Anglesea One Act Play Festival earlier this month. Their production of Daniel Keene’s heart-wrenching holocaust piece The Rain (actor Iris Walshe-Howling pictured performing above) took out three awards including Best Production, Best Visual Design and Best Supporting Male Actor, while another Anglesea production, The Hotel, had a win with Best Female Actor. Geelong company Skin Of Our Teeth Productions and Melbourne’s Adelphi Players also picked up awards. The Anglesea One Act Play Festival will return next year to celebrate its 25th anniversary from August 29-30. For further information visit angleseaperformers.org.au.

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Grunwald brings gratitude to Torquay show

BY TIFFANY PILCHER ASH Grunwald is returning to Torquay triumphant and reinvigorated this weekend after a massive tour of the US with Xavier Rudd.

The booming blues artist and former Jan Juc resident travelled across the country, performing on some of the world’s most famed stages, from The Fillmore to the Brooklyn Bowl and everywhere in between.

Gathering hordes of new fans along the way, he has cemented himself as one to watch by picking up the LA Music Critics Award for Best International Act. “I’m under the hammer to do something good so this was that push to get out there more and I received a lot of encouragement,” Grunwald said.

“It’s so hard to crack the market over there but I feel like I’m getting a foot in the door.

“Xavier hooked me up so much, I never take anything for granted, but he may have just shouted me a career.”

Grunwald is back to writing again after releasing his latest album, Gargantua, with The Living End’s upright bassist Scott Owen and drummer Andy Scrachan last year.

He said the tour has given him a new perspective on his future in music and since returning in July,

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he’s been more inspired than ever before.

“I’m really motivated. Instead of frothing on surfing and just enjoying playing music I’m frothing on music and surfing when I can.

“It’s like magic, my focus just switched.

“Although I wouldn’t change my last decade because surfing and travelling has been a huge part of my life, the change in my music is pretty clear.

“I can’t put my guitar down at the moment. I feel like so much has changed, like I’m getting so much better.”

Grunwald will be supported by Ian Collard at the Torquay show.

The two have been working together sporadically since 2001 and Grunwald is encouraging anyone who can to come along early to catch his set.

“I’m stoked to have him with me. He’s one of the best musicians I know, if you’re coming to the show you won’t want to miss him.”

Ash Grunwald is performing at the Torquay Hotel on Saturday August 30, with Ian Collard opening from 8pm.

Tickets are available from oztix.com.au or from the venue.

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Whisk away mistakes with fun

LIKE so many of us this time of year, my daughter has been home suffering from a virus. She has had plenty of rest and warm soup. To cheer her up I decided to clean and fill her car with fuel – for what else are fathers useful?

As always, I had a few things going on and mistakenly put petrol instead of diesel in the car. What a dumb thing to do! Not only was the car not cleaned, it had to be towed away to have the fuel drained and filters replaced.

When I mentioned what a dill I had been to the tow truck driver, he said it happens all the time. Like locking your keys in the car or putting too much salt in a dish – common mistakes.

The goddess of cooking in America in the 60s and 70s, Julia Child, was liberated by her mistakes in the kitchen. She was never critical of her own cooking. As she said, “I was devaluing both my cooking and myself. It is an opportunity to learn and act gracefully in the face of failure. Mistakes happen in the kitchen all the time. In fact, lots of cooking is one failure after another.”

Years ago, I was poaching a whole salmon and dropped it on the bench as I was sliding it onto the serving platter. It was completely ruined as the buffet centerpiece so I flaked the fish and made salmon mousse instead. The client was overjoyed and told me she had never tasted better.

If you curdle a béarnaise sauce, throw some crushed ice into the mix and whisk quickly – the sauce will magically fix itself. In fact the whisk is one kitchen implement which can overcome many mistakes. I always use a whisk in preference to a wooden spoon when making a béchamel sauce.

In modern cooking shows, chefs never make mistakes. They are edited to make it seem like everything turns out perfectly all the time. Like Julia Child, I think these shows can do a tremendous disservice to the audience.

In her later years, when asked for a piece of advice, she would always say: “Learn how to cook. Try new recipes, learn from your mistakes, be fearless, and above all, have fun.”

I couldn’t agree more – try this pea and ham soup recipe my daughter has been eating all week and have fun.

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Film to show cities how to grow

BY TIFFANY PILCHER

THE Surf Coast Energy Group’s (SCEG) next film night will feature a documentary which examines the role of urban farming in America and asks how much power it has to revitalise cities and change the way we eat.

Growing Cities shows ordinary people creatively finding solutions for growing food within urban deserts and regaining control over the supply and quality of their food.

Filmmakers Dan Susman and Andrew Monbouquette take a road trip in their search for answers, and meet the men and women who are challenging the way the USA grows and

distributes its food, one vacant city lot, rooftop garden, and backyard chicken coop at a time.

They discover that good food isn’t the only crop these urban visionaries are harvesting, they’re producing stronger and more vibrant communities too.

Growing Cities will be screened on September 5 from 7pm at Surf World Museum, Beach Road, Torquay, entry is by gold coin donation and supper will be available.

SCEG would like to thank their film night sponsors Zeally Bay Sourdough, Patagonia, Not Just Fruit, Hotondo Homes and Surf Coast Shire for supporting the event.

Pea and ham soup INGREDIENTS 1 cup yellow and one cup green split peas 4 organic carrots, chopped 5 sprigs of thyme 1 Ham Hock for Torquay Farm Foods

2 brown onions, chopped 3 bay leaves 2 teaspoons dried basil

METHOD Place the peas in a large bowl and cover with cold water. Soak overnight.

Next day, drain peas and transfer to a large stockpot. Add onion, carrot, herbs and cover with water. Stir to combine, and then add the ham hock. Bring to the boil, skimming any scum that may appear on the surface. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for about an hour and a half, stirring occasionally. Remove bay leaves and the ham hock and set aside. Allow the soup to cool slightly, then puree in batches.

Season with salt and pepper and add shredded ham from the cooked hock.

A still from the documentary Growing Cities. SCEG is screening the film on September 5 to educate Surf Coast residents on urban farming.

STOP PRESS Speaking of fun, Torquay Farm Foods will participate in the Ice Bucket Challenge either Friday or Saturday this week. We are hoping to have a celebrity “ice water tipper”. See us in store for further details. We are participating to raise money and awareness for Motor Neurone Disease (MND). The Victorian MND do an amazing job supporting patients and their families. MND Victoria web address is mnd.asn.au.

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Film screening to assist local animal shelter AN AWARD-winning documentary highlighting the ongoing issues surrounding captive wildlife will screen exclusively in Geelong next week to raise money for a local animal sanctuary.

Freshwater Creek’s Willowite Animal Sanctuary is presenting The Ghosts in our Machine, a consciousness-raising documentary that gently reveals one of the most haunting moral dilemmas of our modern world.

While the provocative film Blackfish made waves for exposing the consequences of keeping orcas in captivity, The Ghosts in our Machine illuminates the plight of many other animals rescued from and living within the machine of our modern world, from captive foxes to rescued dairy cows.

Filmmaker Liz Marshall directs this visually arresting documentary through the lens of photojournalist Jo-Anne McArthur.

The film follows McArthur over the course of a year as she documents several animal stories in parts of Canada, the US and in Europe.

Each story and photograph is a window into global animal industries of food, fashion, entertainment and biomedical research.

Willowite Animal Sanctuary has been a local refuge for animals in need since 2006.

The private sanctuary is now home to more than

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120 furry residents and 50 feathered residents, and is a haven for sick, injured and abandoned farm animals as well as domestic animals.

The Ghosts in our Machine will screen at Grovedale College, Wingarra Drive, Grovedale on Friday September 5, guests are asked to arrive at 6.45 for a 7pm start.

Tickets are $10 per person and available at the door.

For more information on Willowite Animal Sanctuary, visit facebook.com/willowite2006.

Photojournalist Jo-Anne McArthur with Orlando during the filming of The Ghosts in our Machine. The documentary will screen next Friday in Grovedale to raise money for the Willowite Animal Sanctuary.

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by Brooke Davis

There is a lot of buzz around Brooke Davisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; quirky debut novel Lost and Found â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and we on the Surf Coast are particularly proud given its author grew up in Bellbrae!

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a road trip story with a difference given the three main characters on the trip are a sevenyear-old girl, an 82-year-old widower and an 87-year-old escapee from a nursing home.

All three are lost in their own way and all three have been affected by death, but in this touching tale, they all find that life is worth living.

The book does explore themes of life, love and death but in such a charming, heart-warming way that it is an easy and entertaining read (and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only later that you think more deeply about it).

With section headings such as: â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;A Fact About the World Millie Knows for Sureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; or â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s What Karl Knows About Funeralsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, you will have a little smile to yourself even though youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re following the tale of a child who has been abandoned by her mother after the death of her father.

The action canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be taken too seriously either (as the three friends outwit authorities at every turn and attempt to make their way across the country), but the sentiment and the beautifully created characters deserve serious attention.

Published by Hachette RRP: $26.99 Review by Andi Lawson-Moore @ greatescapebooks

This House of Grief: The Story of a Murder Trial I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t imagine there is anyone reading this unaware of the tragic case of the three young Farquharson boys, who drowned in a Winchelsea dam on Fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day 2005 after the car their father was driving came off the road. Even to those who didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know the family, the event was a nightmare and one whose circumstances had people divided â&#x20AC;&#x201C; was it a terrible accident or a case of revenge?

Robert Farquharson was charged with murder, found guilty, successfully appealed the verdict, was retried and found guilty again, unsuccessfully sought leave to appeal this guilty verdict and is now serving a minimum 33 years in jail. Author Helen Garner followed the trial â&#x20AC;&#x201C; in fact she became consumed with it for seven years â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and it is the subject of her latest book This House of Grief.

You may think you know this story well. After two Supreme Court trials the case was extensively reported and it had never appeared to contain any great mystery. But This House of Grief is not really about what happened on that fateful Fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day, instead it is a compelling look at our legal system from Garnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s seat in the court â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the personalities, the court room antics, the tragedy of both victims and accused, the way evidence is presented to a jury (with so much left unexplained), the way words are twisted and the effect such a trial has on everyone involved. This is a not a book that will change your view of the events in question, but it will give you fascinating insight into the process of seeking justice.

by Helen Garneri

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The War Cry is the newspaper of which organisation?

16. Who co-wrote We Are The World with Michael Jackson?

17. Which TV show takes place in the town of Springfield?

18. Name the best-selling author who is married to Today host Lisa Wilkinson.

19. What type of food is a Queensland Blue?

20. Which word can come before arm, man, work and place to make new words?

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Rambunctious Rams approach life in a direct and straight-forward way but all is not as it appears this week, so a more subtle approach is required. You’re keen to pursue personal projects but don’t neglect the needs of others, clear communication is the key. Venus shifts into your wellbeing zone so look after your health and choose an exercise program you enjoy, with plenty of variety.

Trust is a big issue in a romantic or platonic relationship this week Crabs. Avoid the temptation to stew over perceived slights and hold onto grudges. Find room in your heart to forgive and forget. The moon and Saturn are at odds on Sunday, which sets your frustration levels on high. If something’s not working, leave it for another day – and move on to a less complicated project..

Mercury moves into your sign which is terrific for talking, texting and tweeting but resist the urge to be indecisive.

Money matters are on your mind as you weigh up the pros and cons of spending verses saving. Librans appreciate the finer things in life; you’re a happy hedonist but, in the current economic climate, strive to reign in your love of luxury and learn to live on less.

This week, many Capricorns will be given the chance to heal an old emotional wound or patch up a long-standing relationship problem, courtesy of the powerful sun/Pluto trine. Accept the opportunity gratefully, with outstretched hands and an open heart. Don’t let false pride stop you from taking a massive leap forward when it comes to love, family, forgiveness and personal transformation.

You’ll have to dig deeper if you want to decipher what’s really going on – especially when it comes to a child, teenager or friend. Make sure you focus on verified facts, rather than vague fantasies. If you have set ideas about the way the weekend should proceed, then the Aquarian moon will turn your expectations upside down. So strive to be more flexible, and go with the flow.

Your recuperative powers are strong as you rejuvenate mind, body and spirit. Mid-week is the time to initiate professional projects and make financial decisions, as Pluto boosts your business acumen. With Jupiter in your sign, you’re ready to shine! Be inspired by birthday great Freddie Mercury “I always knew I was a star. And now, the rest of the world seems to agree with me.

With mighty Mars moving through your sign until September 14 it’s time to get some firm direction as you tackle projects with courage, confidence – and plenty of Scorpio chutzpah. Plus, Pluto power boosts your ability to affect others deeply via a social media blitz; a local community project; or an international initiative. Don’t waste the opportunity to make a real difference.

Being cool and detached, your usual modus operandi, won’t work this week. With Jupiter jumping through your relationship zone, passion and enthusiasm are what’s required when it comes to romance. Singles – be proactive and go looking for love! You’ll feel at home this weekend, as the moon moves through Aquarius and you mix with creative friends and bohemian colleagues.

Your daily job or routine chores may feel like one step forwards and two steps back. Saturn and Mars encourage you to persevere and keep your motivation levels high. As birthday great Lily Tomlin said “The road to success is always under construction.” Venus visits your domestic zone from September 6-30 so strive to make your home a haven of peace, love and domestic harmony!

Car problems need to be attended to ASAP. Being a super-perfectionist is fraught with frustrations though, so try to take things in your stride. On the weekend, it will be hard for others to resist your voluptuous Virgo charms.

So ask your partner for the moon and the stars, and they might just deliver. Looking for your soul mate? Send out the appropriate signals – and then go after them.

Work and business get a welcome boost from the sun/ Pluto trine, as others sit up and listen to what you have to say. But don’t even think about cutting corners. If you are slap-dash and take short-cuts, it will only backfire and you’ll just end up having to do everything twice. If you are organised and focused, then you can move mountains and still have time for fun and games!

If you’re planning a business trip or heavenly holiday then don’t leave things until the last minute. Now is the time to do your homework, go through your itinerary and organise your paperwork. With Venus moving through your relationship zone from September 6-30, aim to be more positive about partnerships Pisces. If things aren’t going well, a dash of diplomacy will help

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SATURDAYS and SUNDAYS

Free Bellarine Community Health

29th & 30th November

Buy Bellarine Produce Barn

Well Women’s Clinics Pap Test Phone 5258 0812

Entries are invited for the Aireys Inlet Christmas Tree Festival

9am-3pm at Tuckerberry Farm www.buybellarine.com.au

Prostate Support Group

MONDAYS

Contact Joan on 5289 7415 or download entry form surfcoast.unitingchurch.org.au

Drysdale Tennis Club

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

For more information phone 5261 2583 or www.springcreekcommunityhouse.org.au M.A.P (Morning Activity Programme for Kids & Parents) Mondays – 9:30am-10am Little da Vinci’s 3-5 years old Tuesdays – 9:30am-10am Bells & Beats 0-5years old.

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Wednesdays – 9:30am-10am Romp Stomp & Sing 0-5 years Thursdays – 9.30am-10am 0-5 year olds. Music & Movement Community Art Studio - Acrylics Tuesdays at 1.30-3.30pm Community Art Studio - Watercolours Thursdays 1.30-3.30pm Quirky Craft & Morning Coffee-Wednesdays 10.30-12 noon.

EBay Buying & Selling – Fridays 5th & 12th Sept, 10am12.30pm.

Big Concerts for Little People – Friday 5th Sept 1.30-2.30pm Food Handling – Saturday 6th Sept, 9:00am-4:00pm.

RSA (Responsible Service of Alcohol) – Saturday 13th Sept, 9:30am-1:30pm.

WEDNESDAYS

MONDAY, WEDNESDAY & THURSDAYS

Alcoholics Anonymous

Fitcamp Torquay-Free Community Sessions

Due to increased demand for space we are now only accepting not-for-profit organisations and free community events. Guidelines have been introduced to ensure events advertised are not ones purely serving business purposes. Emails must be received by Thursday noon the week before the event.

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

Free Bellarine Community Health Well Women’s Clinics Pap Test Phone 5258 0812

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SUNDAYS

9.30am-11am at the Tennis Club Contact Robyn 5253 1898

Anglican Church

TUESDAYs

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

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

The Springdale Toy Library 4pm-5pm at the Neighbourhood Centre in High Street Enquiries 5253 1960

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

8pm at St Peters Hall, Cnr Draper & Hodgson Streets Phone 5229 1710

THURSDAY

Ocean Grove Coastcare

FORREST

Meet at 7pm every last Thursday of the month at the Surf Lifesaving Club Phone John 0439 930 399

Neighbourhood House

ANGLESEA 3rd September

Anglesea & Aireys Inlet Senior Citizens Club AGM 1.30pm at the club rooms Anglesea Community House Open Monday-Friday 9.30am-2.30pm Contact 5263 2116 or courses@anglesea.org.au Free tax help if you earn less than $50,000 per year Bookings ring 5263 2116 or admin@anglesea.org.au

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Anglesea Community Garden 10am every Saturday and working bee every 1st Saturday of the month. Community Hub, McMillan Street.

Contact Winsome on 0413 946 343

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Wednesday -Tai Chi 6.30-8pm $10/$8conc Thursday-Gentle Exercise 10-11am followed by Morning Tea $2-Mind Games 11-12noon. $2.-Community Lunch 12.30-2pm. Hungry? You won’t be after a generous serve of wholesome homemade vego fare with dessert for just $6 Food Co-op 3-6pm Quality Organic bulk dry goods Friday-Dip/Cert IV Visual Arts -10am-4pm For the complete program and classes please ring or email.

You can access computers & internet, printing, scanning and photocopying, book lending library, AV equipment and even some local produce from right here at the hall.

Contact Gillian Brew - Co-ordinator Phone: 03 5236 6591.

Email: gbrew@swarh.vic.gov.au

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APOLLO BAY MONDAYS & FRIDAYS

Alcoholics Anonymous 7pm at the Catholic Church hall on Crn Nelson & Trafalgar St Phone 5229 1710

PARAPARAP DrolKar Buddhist Centre 625 Nortons Road Paraparap Ph. 03 52661788 www.drolkarbuddhistcentre.org.au

August Calendar Regular Weekly Meditation and Philosophy classes

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PORTARLINGTON

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

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

Bayview Room Newcombe St Phone 0488 333 478

Torquay Playgroup

Bellarine Police Community Support Register

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

Contact 5253 3968 or www.bellarineregister.org.au

GEELONG

GROVEDALE 28th August 1.30 Afternoon tea & entertainer Terry Fielding Contact Bob 5241 8991 or 0418 241 337 or Jan 0412 821 654

8pm at Cnr Reynolds & Fryers Road Phone 5229 1710 2.30pm-4.30pm at the Belmont Pavilion in Barrabool Road.

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CLIFTON SPRINGS Clifton Springs Garden Club Meets 7.30pm on the third Monday of the month Drysdale Uniting Church. Call Lorraine 5251 1660.

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LORNE 7.30pm at the St Cuthberts Church Hall, 86 Mountjoy Pde. Phone 5229 1710 or 0423 228 136

Fig Tree Community House 5289-2972 fig.tree@bigpond.com Preschool dance classes – Friday mornings Call 0415 719 033 Fitness training Thursdays 5.30pm 0403 797 973 Child care Mon Tues Wed – Vacancies for 3yr+ available Games group – Mah jong, scrabble Thursdays 1pm Playgroup – Thursday mornings Lorne Toy Library – call 5289-2972

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Alcoholics Anonymous

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SUNDAYS

Alcoholics Anonymous

Well Women’s Clinics Pap Test Phone 5258 0812

Alcoholics Anonymous

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

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Grovedale Senior Citizens Group

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BELMONT

FRIDAYS

St Davids Lutheran Church

FRIDAYS

6pm-8pm at the Bellbrae Hall Enquiries to bellbraesingforfun@yahoo.com.au or 0438 015 893

Free meetings Torquay Philosophy

Bingo

11am-3pm at East Geelong Uniting Church The Bay Room

Singing for Fun

THURSDAYS

Introduction to Wellness-Information session

SATURDAYS

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

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WEDNESDAYS

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WEDNESDAYS

10am-12 noon weekly with U3A in Torquay u3asurfcoast.org.au or Inquire Jean 5264 7484

Stoke Awareness Day

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

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

Philosophy, Mindfulness, Meditation

3rd Sunday of every month.

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BARWON HEADS

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

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9th September

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

Torquay Ladies Probus Club

2pm-4.30pm at The Pear Tree Cafe, Gilbert St. Inquiries: Michael 5264 7484

Farmers Market Youth Club Hall Moore Street Community Market

MONDAYS

Contact 5253 3968 or www.bellarineregister.org.au

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SUNDAYS

Contact Gail 0418 334 917

Free Bellarine Community Health Queenscliff Neighbourhood House 3 Tobin Drive next to the Pilot’s Jetty.

Courses include Mosaics, French and Italian classes, Art, iPads, Computers, Drumming, Ukulele, Yoga, Mahjong and Men’s Shed. Phone to have a full program sent to you: 5258 3367 or email: qnhouse@fastmail.fm Volunteer needed to work one Friday morning every 3 weeks. Contact the office.

Torquay & District Historical Society Showcasing photographic display of beaches and bathing boxes. Open every Sunday by appointment 2pm-4pm Phone Lorraine 0409 212 479 or 5264 7058

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

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

WINCHELSEA Winchelsea Community House 28 Hesse Street. Introduction to MYOB, Online Advertising & Social Media, Ebay, Hare Krishna Cooking, Floristry, Interior Design, Facebook, Indian Cooking, Microsoft Word, Cheesemaking & Web Design. Winchelsea Toy Library is open on Mondays from 9am-12pm - Toys are new!

For all the classes and timetables please phone 5267 2028 or email education@winchhouse.org.au

ST LEONARDS

ALL AREAS

Bellarine Police Community Support Register

CHRISTIAN SINGLES

Contact 5253 3968 or www.bellarineregister.org.au

Free Bellarine Community Health Well Women’s Clinics Pap Test Phone 5258 0812

– Dinner at White Eagle House, Breakwater on Saturday September 13. Book by September 11. Phone 5243 3156 or 0418 672 570.

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JAMES TAYLOR @notthatjt

Surf Coast Times resident tweeter and information junkie James Taylor casts his eye over what’s been happening on Twitter.

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Hope you’ve all got your pins ready for tomorrow #DaffodilDay @CancerVic 4:48 PM - 21 Aug 2014

YAHTZEE CROSHAW

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“Please do not overcook”. What a polite little can of minestrone. WELL SINCE YOU ASKED SO NICELY 2:07 PM - 22 Aug 2014

JAMES TAYLOR

@notthatjt

On the subject of @cattaneo_hernan, why oh why does his only Melbourne gig have to be on Grand Final Day??? #dilemma 3:45 PM - 22 Aug 2014

JAMES TAYLOR

@notthatjt

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LATIKA BOURKE

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Australia finally catches up with the US in allowing phones and tablets to be kept ON during flights: http://latika.me/VOxdQD 7:41 AM - 26 Aug 2014

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BFL semi-finals preview WITH PADDY SLACK

Semi-final 2 Geelong Amateur (1st) vs. Ocean Grove (3rd) @ Portarlington Recreation Reserve, Saturday 2.10pm Ocean Grove comes off an intense 14-point victory over Torquay, while Geelong Amateur will go in fresh after having the week off. Ocean Grove has lost its past three consecutive semi finals but a win today will place the Grubbers in its first grand final since 2007.

In Round 8 Ammos ran out 27-point winners against Ocean Grove. Power forward Damien Zaparenkov booted six majors that day, while at the other end, Travis Gavin kicked four. With both players in impressive form it is expected that they will find the goals again on Saturday.

When they met again in round 15, Geelong Amateur trailed at all three breaks but a five goal to one final term got them over the line by 14 points. The two also squared off in last year’s semi-final where Ammos enjoyed a 36-point victory in a heated encounter.

Chris Kangars proved last year that he takes his game to another level in finals; the ruckman has been among Ammos best in the past three meetings with Ocean Grove and will need to shine again on Saturday for Geelong to make its first grand final appearance since 2011.

Geelong Amateur co-coaches Andrew Lovick and Cory Bauer will have a tough task at the selection table this week due to having a full list to pick from for the first time this year. Returning

for Ammos this weekend could be Brad King, Richy Kangars, Sam Allen, Nick Elliott, Jarrod Westwood and Baden Dodd.

Players’ to watch Geelong Amateur’s Baden Dodd: The spearhead returns for his first game since round 14.

He is arguably one of the best players in the competition; his ability to win contested possessions will make a huge impact for Ammos.

Ocean Grove’s Liam Rock: The veteran stood up when they needed him most last week. He was also imposing in last year’s semi-final against Ammos.

Prediction: Geelong Amateur by 28 points.

Semi-final 1 Torquay (2nd) vs. Queenscliff (4th) @ Portarlington Recreation Reserve, Sunday 2.10pm Queenscliff ran out 35-point winners over Barwon Heads last week, while Torquay endured a 14-point loss to Ocean Grove. Following a 10-game winning streak Torquay has lost its past two consecutive matches and on the verge of going out in straight sets, while a win for the Coutas will place them one step closer to a record-equaling fourth consecutive premiership.

Merely two weeks ago Queenscliff proved they’re a genuine premiership contender after prevailing by 20 points over the Tigers. Torquay’s inaccuracy cost them, booting 19 behinds along with their four majors. Last week wasn’t much different for the Tigers who were again unable

convert in front of goal. Former Sydney Swan Luke Vogels was missing from the lineup last week, if up for selection this week he may be the answer to Torquay’s inaccuracy up forward.

Steve Owen starred with his run off the half backline and was named the Coutas best in the round 18 meeting. Young gun David Allitt was Torquay’s best player that day, however last week suffered a lower-leg injury in the opening quarter which kept him on the sidelines for the majority of the match. In Round 7 the Coutas prevailed by 27 points after a 7.3 to 0.2 first quarter closed the door on the Tigers. Daniel DeGois kicked six majors for Queenscliff that day, currently sitting on 98 goals for the season he will most likely reach triple figures on Sunday.

Players’ to watch Torquay’s Andre Lister: The ruckman will have a big task ahead of him this Sunday. He hasn’t had a stand-out performance since earlier this season and is due for a big game.

Queenscliff’s Roscoe Holmes: The star midfielder bagged six goals last week in just his fifth match of the season, expect him to find plenty of the ball on Sunday.

Prediction: Queenscliff by 5 points.

Follow Paddy Slack on Twitter @PaddySlack1 and visit krockfootball.com.au for more regional football coverage.

SEE PAGE 99 FOR THIS WEEKEND’S FINALS FIXTURE

Queenscliff tackled Barwon Heads in the elimination final and came away winners, much to the delight of their fans Matilda Kidd, 8, and Gracey Butler, 10 (inset). Photos: MICHAEL CHAMBERS

Ammos confirm place in grand final with bruising defeat of Torquay GEELONG Amateur has booked a spot in the BFL grand final after they beat Torquay in a bruising encounter for the second time in three weeks on the weekend.

Torquay were out of the blocks early, bolstered by the return of goaler Amy Vogels and player-coach Courtney Cuolohan.

But the pressure of the Ammos defenders

held off the Tigers attack, allowing the undefeated ladder leaders to win 39-32 and enjoy a week off heading into the grand final.

After a goal-for-goal first half, Portarlington held off Anglesea to win 47-39 and will face Torquay in the preliminary final next week.

Goaler Candice Bull provided a strong

target for the Demons, while mid-courter Vanessa Sgambarro took out the three votes.

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MY BIG CATCH WITH GARRY KERR

FISHING REPORT ANGLESEA Local beaches continue to produce salmon There are still salmon and a few trevally being caught off the rocks Also the odd flathead and whiting has been caught offshore.

APOLLO BAY Plenty of salmon being caught off Marengo and the wall at the harbour One local bagged out on some nice size snapper off Cape Otway Grass whiting still being caught in the harbour along with some nice squid.

For all your bait and tackle in Apollo Bay, contact Steve or Jen. They will be more than pleased to help you, phone 5237 6434.

BARWON HEADS Salmon are still being caught off local beaches Plenty of small salmon are still being caught in the river A few bream have also been caught.

TORQUAY Salmon are still being caught off most beaches Reports continue of whiting being caught in close In Spring Creek, the usual bream are there to be caught.

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QUEENSCLIFF St Leonards still has a few small whiting, squid and the odd flathead with some discussions around early snapper appearing.

Indented Heads has some good-size flathead as well as squid In Queenscliff, a few trevally have been taken as well as some squid on the grass In the bight, some squid and outside the heads flathead are still being caught The creek and harbour are still producing the odd trevally and small salmon.

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“This is the third consecutive year of the festival, which is supported by the state government’s $16 million Recreational Fishing Initiative,” Benalla state MP Bill Sykes said.

“The Coalition government recognises the social and economic contribution that recreational fishing makes to Victoria and we want to promote our state’s great fishing opportunities to the community and visitors.”

Highlights of this year’s festival include: • Fireworks on the Friday night; • The release of trout into the Eildon Pondage on the Saturday; • Local experts providing advice about fishing for trout, redfin and native fish; • Free fly fishing lessons; • Children’s entertainment including face painting and a jumping castle; • Fishing tackle and local produce displays; and • Cooking demonstrations.

There will be free guided tours of Fisheries Victoria’s hatchery at Snobs Creek, where fish are grown for the state-wide stocking program.

“On Saturday, guided tours of the Snobs Creek fish hatchery will depart hourly from the Eildon Community Centre,” Dr Sykes said.

“The hatchery is one of Australia’s

most diverse and the free tours are a rare opportunity to get behind the scenes and understand how it’s all done.”

MEANWHILE, the Torquay Angling Club is running a function on Saturday August 30.

They would like to invite all members and the public to head to the club for an exciting event with a safety presentation by the Geelong Boating Centre on boating safety from 7pm.

They will also be a barbecue available from 6pm prior to the presentation.

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Anglesea River update A recent fish survey of the Anglesea River showed that there was minimal recruitment back in the system. The river is once again turning acidic after recent rain. The shire is likely to place warning signs along its banks once again. Though the process may be natural, the event itself is far from it, yet nothing is still being done to

establish why after four years in a row now this event continues to occur and around the same time each year.

This will no doubt have an impact on Anglesea once again leading into the summer holidays.

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

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NETBALL SCORES FINALS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; A GRADE Geelong Amateur 39 v Torquay 32 GOALS, Geelong Amateur: M Ward 22, J Gardner 17. Torquay: J Warnes 16, A Vogels 16. BEST, Geelong Amateur: C Post, A Salter, K Guilmartin. Torquay: O Hobbs, C Cuolahan, A Masek.

Portarlington 47 v Anglesea 39 GOALS, Portarlington: C Bull 30, J Barns 17. Anglesea: H Van Gemst 33, B Caldwell 6. BEST, Portarlington: V Sgambaro, C Bull, T Duplessis. Anglesea: R Trennery, L Kerr, B Dangerfield.

B GRADE Torquay 48 v Geelong Amateur 39 GOALS, Torquay: E Moerenhout 41, P Lewis 5, S Mcdonald 2.

Geelong Amateur: J Brkic 29, C Giuffrida 10. BEST, Torquay: S Bailie-Mace, E Moerenhout, P Lewis. Geelong Amateur: H Shaw, C Giuffrida, E Flynn.

Anglesea 47 v Queenscliff 31

GOALS, Anglesea: E Larkin 27, M Galpin 16, S Benney 4.

Queenscliff: H Stephens 12, R McDonald 10, L Dreher 9. BEST, Anglesea: I Stephens, M Galpin, E Toohey. Queenscliff: M Main, S Jenson, H Stephens.

C GRADE Torquay 19 v Modewarre 20 GOALS, Torquay: N Petran 6, S Bach 6, A Kneebone 4.

Modewarre: E Noble 13, T Williams 3. BEST, Torquay: N/A. Modewarre: E Noble, DJ Hovey, B Butler.

Anglesea 18 v Geelong Amateur 30

1. Barwon Heads: K Babb 16, L Snookes 11. BEST, Geelong Amateur: S Bell, A Morrison, S Herbert Barwon. Heads: C Dykes, T Condon, K Babb.

Torquay 27 v Modewarre 19 GOALS, Torquay: R Burns 22, C Bigum 4, C Gangell 1. Modewarre: G Cameron 8, A Davey 6, J Worthington 4, J Anderson 1. BEST, Torquay: R Burns, L Cole, C Bigum. Modewarre: CS Wrzuszczak, M Farrell, G Cameron.

UNDER 19

GOALS, Anglesea: S Moore 11, S Williamson 5, R Dangerfield 2.

Geelong Amateur: L McAuley 19, R Pullen 10, S Mallett 1. BEST, Anglesea: J Lewis, O Whitford, R Dangerfield. Geelong Amateur: L Harwood, R Pullen, K Fagan.

Anglesea 36 v Geelong Amateur 13 Queenscliff 31 v Portarlington 26

D GRADE

Anglesea 40 v Drysdale 20 Ocean Grove 31 v Barwon Heads 17

Geelong Amateur 19 v Barwon Heads 27 GOALS, Geelong Amateur: J Bish 13, A Kennedy 5, R Mcclure

UNDER 17 SECTION 1

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Hockey women grand finalists are already winners HOCKEY Bellarineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Division one women will play their first grand final this weekend â&#x20AC;&#x201C; but the team feels it has already won.

Coordinator Alison Kooloos said while the ladies were very excited about making the finals during their first season, the main aim of the team was to bring women back in to hockey who had given it up. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We feel like we're already winning as we have attracted 11 women of the 17 qualified, who had stopped playing hockey, plus one more who had never played before,â&#x20AC;? Ms Kooloos said.

She said this was the first season Hockey Bellarine had entered a team in the Division 1 Hockey Geelong local competition, with the average age of women about 40 years old.

The womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s team will play Newtown this Sunday at Stead Park, Corio at 2pm.

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Ocean Grove 24 v Torquay 17 Geelong Amateur 13 v Drysdale 22

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ANGLESEA GOLF CLUB FOUR of our women competed at East Geelong on Friday in the Royal Women’s Hospital SWDLGA Final – Valda Connelly and Helen Stewart had 32 points and Myrell McConachy and Ros Holland had 30 points. All the best to the SWDLGA Country Team players defending the Alice Coltman Cup in Melbourne this week.

Have you noticed the spotted pardalotes flitting in and out of their nest in the bunker wall next to the 8th green?

MIDWEEK RESULTS Wednesday: Stableford – The first round of the Phil Lewtas Perpetual Trophy. A Grade winner was Sam Chisholm with 36 points. B Grade winner was David Calvert with 39 points, and the C grade winner was Mick Hayward with 38 points. Seniors winner was Alan Parton with 37 points. NTPs were Calvin Robbins on the 13th, Ian Lewtas on the 3rd, Jack Power on the 6th and Peter Gannon won the 16th jackpot hole.

Thursday: Modified Stableford, Teams of three – It was a pleasant sunny day. The team of Helen and Dee Stewart and Barbara Cook won with 84 points. Runners-up were Ann Stokes, Veronica Shaw and Vida Brenner with 80 points.

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MONDAY, a strong field of 53 players took to the course for our Vets/Seniors monthly round, the winds were blowing and at times it rained but that did not stop our intrepid bunch.

Leading the way for the men was Geoff Drury scoring 27 points and for the ladies Gill Patten had 26 points, not bad scores considering they only played 12 holes. NTPs Maureen Stuart and Wayne Bodley. As usual the roast beef rolls went down a treat and Bob’s ever funny presentations capped of another great round. The next game will be on September 8 and bookings are open now.

Tuesday was rather a quiet one for our ladies as only 50 players entered the competition as most are still away or are simply avoiding the cold.

Joye Burton put in a solid round to take out A Grade with 38 points and for B Grade Margaret Walsh Shot 40 points. NTPs Judith Hobill, Merle Whittnal, Gillian Strickland, Joye Burton and Lesley Grebe. Judith Hobill hit the jackpot.

Wednesday, David Strickland shot 40 points to win for A Grade. Mark Franklin had 38 points to finish on top for B Grade. Bob Manning with 45 points shot seven pars and one birdie in his round to take out C Grade. D Grade winner Allan Johnston put in a solid round with 40 points. Jim Newton played well to win the Resort with 40 points. NTPs John Bishop, Adam Hicks, David Strickland and Tim Sinnott. Bob Manning hit the jackpot to cap off his great day on the course.

Friday, visitor Brian Foxall won A Grade, putting in a great round to finish with 70. B Grade went to Ted Marsh with an even better 69. Ladies Captain Sally Torney had a relaxing day with the Friday girls, and with 79 she finished on top. Des Frawley scored 36 points to win the Resort. NTPs Steve May, Tony Nicholls and Marg Joyner. Don Forsyth hit the jackpot.

Saturday was back to the Black tees for those men that like a challenge and Mitchell Calnin lived up to expectations taking out A Grade with 40 points. Mark Langlands fared well finishing 1st for B Grade scoring 38 points. For the Blue tees, Rod Ryan was out early posting 37 points which held on to win for A Grade. Darrel Brewin another early player shot 42 points to take out B Grade. David Dickson played well to win the Resort with 45 points and for the ladies once again Deb Shoesmith was at the top of the leaderboard with 37 points. NTPs Steve May, Murray Gannon, Alan Tompkin, Tim Sinnott, Jim Newton, Jenny Gleeson and Annette Joyce. The jackpot went to Terry Dowling with a close shot.

Sunday Richard Drury was the best for A Grade with 38 points. Clive Smith had 44 points to win B Grade and for the ladies it was Eleanor Douglas with 32 points. NTPs Don Miloshis and Lidio Ricci. Andrew Carr was the only name on the jackpot after hitting a close shot early.

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Saturday was stroke. Vida Brenner was the winner for the women with 73 nett. For the men, the winners were: A Grade – Russell Murfitt

THE SANDS TORQUAY MEN Wednesday Stableford: With a few good days of weather the course has dried up well. Conditions were kind to player with sunny skies and light winds. It was a smooth-swinging Colin Chinn returning to form who took out the comp with top score of 37points from hard-hitting Steve Menegazzo on 36 points. NTPs went to Ben Eccles on the 7th and Tom Nelson on the 17th Saturday Stableford: The course was in good condition due to a string of nice days. The wind picked up as the day went on but this wasn’t enough to deter golfers as there was a large field.

Ron Henderson was the A Grade champion of the day with a great score of 40 points followed by Louis McFadden with a very reasonable score of 36. The B Grade champion was Michael Fleming with a great score of 35 closely followed by Pieter Egberts with a score of 33. A special mention goes to local hotshot, Tristan ‘Ace’ Stephens who was on point Saturday getting a hole-in-one on the 7th hole. Another special mention goes to Shane McGrath with a magnificent eagle on the 9th hole.

FROM THE GOLF SHOP

with 73 nett, on count back from Greg Davis; B Grade – Jack Everitt with 65 nett; C Grade – Mike Grossman with 72 nett, on count back from Nobby Forster.

NTPs: Ian Martin 13th, Russell Murfitt 6th, Barbara Howlett the jackpot 16th, Paul Lata 3rd.

Sunday was two-person Ambrose. It was won by David and Jarrod McGuane with 65 ¾.

Runners-up were Milat Gelic and Christian Jacobs with 68 ¼.

Saturday was also the quarter finals of the Nicholas O’Donohue Trophy followed by the semi finals on Sunday. Tom Midolo and Darren Eskrigge will play David Haintz and Syd Mitchell in the final on Saturday August 30.

If you haven’t yet been to the Golf Club Bistro under the new catering team headed by the Swiss born and trained Bruno Malzacher, then give yourselves a treat and try out the delicious offerings on the menu. Roast Nights are on every Tuesday. Enjoy your golf.

WEEKEND RESULTS

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FROM THE MEMBERS’ ROOM players had sunny conditions for the front 9 with no wind to speak of, and overcast conditions for the back 9 but it was nice and mild. Merle Whitnall came home strongly with 20 on the back 9 to win with a good score of 35 points from Lynne Hyett on 33 points.

Saturday Stableford: A small but talented field for the ladies Saturday comp. A fine day for scoring with great conditions and the course dried out. It was sweet-swinging Josie McMahon with a return to form posting 35 points to run out a fivepoint victor over Betty Downey on 30 points.

PORTARLINGTON GOLF CLUB AS I travel around the country and enjoy a game of golf at various clubs and courses on the way, I find it interesting to observe and experience the varying levels of technology being used at these places. Several clubs still take comp entries in handwriting on booking sheets, others have to be done through the pro-shop staff, but only very few have the software to accept entries online.

We are very fortunate at Portarlington that we can enter any time of the day or night via the internet, choose when and with whoever we would like to play, and also cancel our entry if the need be prior to the event.

WITH ROB CASEY

Wednesday August 20, Ladies’ Par A dream round by board member Marilyn Mooney of 6 up won her Trophy of the Day and A Grade from Val Tither on +1. Joy McGregor also enjoyed her day out to win B Grade with +2 from Lynne Kirby on 0, while Marge Wall was our best C Grader with +2 by a shot from Barbie Schwarz.

Saturday August 23

Tuesday August 19, Men’s Stableford

Thursday Stableford: The ladies had great conditions to greet them on this Thursday. The

Tuesday Par: The fastest growing comp at The Sands is the Tuesday 9-hole medley. With good conditions and the course drying out for players it was Billy Mitris who bolted away from the field with a fantastic score of plus 4, the next best was John Eddington on square.

Sunday Stableford: Challenging day for all competitors with the heavy rain overnight and strong winds. Conditions were tough for scoring with light drizzle throughout the day it was Darrell Nash who grinded his way around with a fantastic score of 36 points from a strong finishing Adam Totton who finished in 2nd two shots off the pace.

A brilliant round by one of our “young guns” in Haydn Garner, whose 41 points off a handicap of two really threw a cat among the pigeons. He got Trophy of the Day and A Grade from Angelo Ferrara on 39, and got the pinshot at the 2nd on the way! Nipper Dodds scored 40 points to win B Grade by a shot from Arthur Dimble, while Graeme Wren also scored a 40 to get the C Grade voucher from Ian Pardy on 39. D Grade went to Graeme Sedgmen with his 36 from Gordon Mainsbridge on 34. Other NTPs went to Shane Davidson and Robin Burns.

With 148 men and 33 ladies on the course, there were plenty of good scores coming in, but Robin Burns was the best of them with his nett 68, also pipping James Harvey by a shot for the A Grade voucher. John Cranston showed a return to some good form by taling out the B Grade award with his 71 by a shot from Robert Perry, while Lance Radcliffe’s 69 got him the C Grade honours from Max Boyle on 73. Peter Kelly came in with a 71 to win D Grade from Mark Shone on 73, with NTPs going to Don English, Keith Giles and Leigh Wilson, and Ritchie Howells getting the ProPin. The Ladies’ event was won by Marg Holt with her 72, followed by Val Tither on 76 and Louise Blomley on 77. NTPs were won by Angela Royal and Louise, with Beth Peterson taking out the ProPin and Joyce Livermore the putting with 26 putts.

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FOOTBALL SCORES Finals – Seniors Ocean Grove 5.3 8.4 12.10 14.11 (95) Torquay 1.5 7.10 10.12 11.15 (81) GOALS: Ocean Grove: T. Gavin 4, M. Rooke 4, D. Maloney 2, K. Williams 1, M. Kellett 1, D. Moroney 1, H. Foott 1. Torquay: M. Johnston 3, C. McCaughan 2, B. Ross 1, J. Darke 1, H. Jarrad 1, T. Zantuck 1, D. Orr 1, A. Gleeson 1. BEST: Ocean Grove: M. Laidler, R. O’Callaghan, J. Rawlings, M. Kellett, P. Maloney, L. Rock. Torquay: P. Burchell, T. Bird, T. Lovell, H. Jarrad, J. Darke, M. Johnston.

Queenscliff 3.2 7.6 8.11 13.18 (96) Barwon Heads 2.5 3.8 6.10 8.13 (61) GOALS: Queenscliff: R. Holmes 6, D. DeGois 3, L. Orvis 2, B. Price 1, T. Limb 1. Barwon Heads: B. Backwell 2, S. Schaller 1, J. Taylor 1, M. Wight 1, N. Hill 1, X. Everett 1, C. O’Leary 1. BEST: Queenscliff: C. Goullet, B. Ridings, L. Orvis, R. Holmes, S. Owen, J. Trickey. Barwon Heads: X. Everett, S. Schaller, D. Holland, E. Mitchell, H. Smith, J. Read.

Geelong Amos 5.3 7.5 11.7 14.10 (94) Drysdale 1.0 2.4 3.6 3.9 (27) GOALS: Geelong Amateur: A. Coulter 3, L. Hollis 2, J. Westwood 2, J. Wilson 1, N. Wines 1, M. Nelson 1, D. Mulgrew 1, J. Scholes 1, T. Goodear 1, P. Kopke 1. Drysdale: S. Reyment 1, B. Lynch 1, J. Kenny 1.

BEST: Geelong Amateur: S. Little, J. Westwood, L. Hollis, P. Kopke, I. Crawley. Drysdale: J. Wilson, J. Kennedy, B. Lynch, B. Dinneen, L. Timmins, J. Jenkins.

Anglesea 0.0 6.3 9.4 12.6 (78) Ocean Grove 3.3 4.3 6.5 8.5 (53) GOALS: Anglesea: N. Baddeley 4, R. Eddy 3, S. Horne 1, M. Bews 1, K. Reed 1, E. Mitchell 1, D. Midolo 1. Ocean Grove: S. Elford 2, E. Taylor 2, J. Stapleton 2, W. Piec 1, L. Sinnott 1. BEST: Anglesea: K. Holroyd, S. Gray, D. Stanford, N. Baddeley, K. Mahoney, M. Bews. Ocean Grove: S. Elford, M. Davies, B. Hancock, L. Sinnott, T. Lundberg, A. McLeish.

Colts Division 1 South Barwon 1 5.3 8.6 14.10 17.12 (114) Bell Park 1 0.0 0.3 1.3 4.3 (27) GOALS: South Barwon 1: B. Blair 6, J. Bennett 5, E. Baker 4, T. Hicks 1, W. Guida 1. Bell Park 1: L. Haygarth 2, J. DiGiandomenico 1, N. Swain 1.

BEST: South Barwon 1: J. Bennett, C. Buchanan, B. Verfurth, T. Hicks, C. Babare, W. Guida. Bell Park 1: B. Moore, B. Staggard, N. Swain, B. Troy, R. Popovski, W. Claridge.

St Joseph’s 1 3.2 7.6 9.10 13.15 (93) Colac 0.1 3.2 9.2 9.3 (57) GOALS: St Joseph’s 1: J. Buckley 3, L. Dillon 2, M. Bird 2, J. Edwards 2, B. Threlfall 1, B. Verfurth 1, T. Doedee 1, N. Balic 1. Colac: L. Nowell 2, A. Walters 2, J. Rippon 2, T. O’Dwyer 1, J. Everett 1, J. Sutherland 1. BEST: St Joseph’s 1: S. Capra, B. Verfurth, J. Hickey, L. Littore, S. Threlfall, N. Jones.

Colac: J. Sutherland, C. Dunne, A. Walters, S. Presani, J. Balcombe, J. Boyd.

St Albans 2.3 3.5 6.13 7.15 (57) Grovedale 1 1.4 4.11 4.12 5.15 (45) GOALS: St Albans: S. Muir 2, T. Caudullo 1, B. Smith 1, K. Bourke 1, D. Jones 1, E. Go 1. Grovedale 1: B. Nelis 1, J. Symmons 1, T. Hoffen 1, B. McPhee 1, J. Elford 1. BEST: St Albans: J. Hancock, E. Go, R.

Cobb, Z. Smith, S. Muir, B. Smith. Grovedale 1: L. Ellis, B. McPhee, J. Symmons, L. Bastin, T. Hoffen, A. McNeel.

Leopold 1 1.5 4.5 8.6 11.7 (73) Ocean Grove 1 0.1 1.7 1.8 2.8 (20) GOALS: Leopold 1: B. Wray 6, M. Gunn 3, W. Norton 1, P. Norton 1. Ocean Grove 1: J. Teague 1, J. Evans 1. BEST: Leopold 1: D. Brunt, T. Scott, K. O’Connor, M. Gunn, B. Wray, S. Quinlan.

Ocean Grove 1: A. Hernan, J. Evans, C. Durran, D. Pearson, B. Potter, H. Hoober.

N&C1 2.8 7.10 11.10 16.13(109)St Mary’s 1 2.0 2.1 3.4 4.5 (29) GOALS: N & C 1: O. Doyle 6, H. Dalton 4, M. Mununggurritj 4, B. Efthimiou 1, R. Marika 1. St Mary’s 1: T. Vaughan 2, N. McGuane 1, B. Biggs 1. BEST: N & C 1: R. Marika, M. Mununggurritj, T. Whitehand, B. Fincham, H. Dalton, O. Doyle. St Mary’s 1: I. Ryan, T. Hobbs, T. Vaughan, N. Connors, K. Higgins, P. Darcy.

Colts Division 2

Purcell, M. Everett, J. O’Donnell.

Torquay 2 1.0 4.0 4.1 4.4 (28) N&C2 0.4 1.5 3.8 3.8 (26) GOALS: Torquay 2: D. Looker 2, J. Tolley 1, S. Brady 1. N & C 2: R. Taylor 1, J. Love 1, L. Jones 1. BEST: Torquay 2: P. Caddaye-Rose, N. Schwarz, M. Kelly, S. Pople, J. Galea, C. Holman. N & C 2: D. Kiss, J. Brown, C. Barr, C. Meldrum, N. Flaccavento, R. Taylor.

Under 16 Division 1 St Joseph’s P’bury 4.2 5.6 10.8 12.10 (82) Colac 1.1 3.5 5.5 8.7 (55) GOALS: St Joseph’s P’bury: S. Holroyd 3, D. Edwards 2, M. Hungerford 2, J. Imbrogno 1, J. Scarlett 1, A. Witherden 1, J. McLachlan 1, J. Nicholls 1. Colac: C. Stephens 3, T. Flanigan 2, L. McCarthy 1, K. Beckett 1, M. Facey 1. BEST: St Joseph’s P’bury: J. McLachlan, S. Alesios, J. Scarlett, T. Denning, T. Erard, A. Witherden. Colac: C. Stephens, B. McDonald, G. Leersen, J. Walters, A. Garner, T. Flanigan.

Under 16 Division 2

Geelong Amateur 1.3 6.7 7.10 11.12 (78) Barwon Heads 2.4 2.5 3.7 4.9 (33) GOALS: Geelong Amateur: K. McEwan-Walsh 3, X. Seller 2, B. Horsham 2, L. West 1, M. Corby 1, S. Bucovaz 1, D. Grose 1. Barwon Heads: J. Kinsey 2, B. Michell 1, T. Membrey 1. BEST: Geelong Amateur: X. Seller, J. Callahan, L. West, K. McEwan-Walsh, L. Cogan, W. Simson. Barwon Heads: J. Cole, C. Balshaw, S. Stanford, M. Beckwith, K. Polley, J. Kinsey.

GWSP 3.2 3.3 5.5 6.7 (43) Modewarre 1.0 2.2 2.3 4.5 (29) GOALS: Gwsp: D. Handley 2, B. Malden 2, L. Birthisel 1, H. Darke 1. Modewarre: C. Joseph 2, M. Mason 1, M. Swan 1. BEST: Gwsp: L. Barnett, R. Moore, F. Toohey, T. Brown, D. Handley, H. Darke. Modewarre: D. French, M. Swan, L. Noble, P. Cunningham, F. Joseph, D. Smith.

Anglesea 1.1 4.3 5.7 7.7 (49) Portarlington 2.3 3.6 4.7 6.8 (44) GOALS: Anglesea: N. Cooper 4, D. Maher 1, L. Cruickshank 1, J. Haintz 1. Portarlington: M. Trezise 3, B. Deluca 2, N. Cini 1. BEST: Anglesea: S. Kerr, L. Cruickshank, N. Cooper, J. Rice, B. Tekin, T. Liddy-Corlett. Portarlington: T. Morgan, S. Walton, B. VanVledder, S. Beeston, A. Wedge, M. Spence.

Colts Division 3

Winchelsea 1.0 3.3 4.5 5.11 (41) North Shore 3.3 4.5 4.7 4.7 (31) GOALS: Winchelsea: C. Brown 1, C. Davis 1, D. Campbell 1, C. Parish 1, T. Berg 1. North Shore: J. Bee 2, J. Peachey 1, L. Thulborn 1. BEST: Winchelsea: H. Jacobs, C. Brown, C. Parish, T. Hergstrom, D. Armstrong, J. Wojtowicz. North Shore: J. Large, L. Thulborn, B. Gerrard, L. Brady, J. Corbett, J. Love.

North Geelong 3.2 6.4 10.5 15.7 (97) Bannockburn 1.3 1.4 2.5 2.5 (17) GOALS: North Geelong: C. Farrell 4, T. Smith 4, B. Podnar 3, C. Ellmer 2, B. O’Toole 1, L. Thompson 1. Bannockburn: BEST: North Geelong: M. Smilovic, C. Farrell, S. Gilmore, C. Ellmer, M. Neilson.

Bannockburn: N/A South Barwon 2 1.0 1.2 2.3 6.4 (40) Grovedale 2 1.2 2.8 3.9 5.9 (39) GOALS: South Barwon 2: A. Hogan 3, J. Gilmore 1, H. Murrell 1, A. Brough 1. Grovedale 2: A. TurleySunderland 3, D. McPhee 1, J. Carter 1. BEST: South Barwon 2: J. Mayes, R. Rush, A. Hogan, J. Conway, B. Collins, J. Arnold. Grovedale 2: J. Walmsley, M. Fama, B. Maynard, S. Creighton, J. Wilson, J. Carter.

Colts Division 4 Ocean Grove 2 5.4 9.6 16.9 22.11(143)St Joseph’s 2 2.4 3.5 3.5 4.10 (34) GOALS: Ocean Grove 2: C. Habgood 12, T. Beasley 2, J. Kent 1, W. Gant 1, A. Wilkens 1, S. Sutcliffe 1, J. Luppino 1, J. Peers 1, A. McPhee 1, M. Benness 1. St Joseph’s 2: C. Port 1, J. Loveday 1, B. Kiss 1, B. Purcell 1. BEST: Ocean Grove 2: C. Habgood, N. Thorley, J. Luppino, D. Whitley, J. McGarry, T. Beasley.

St Joseph’s 2: L. Oates, P. Purcell, C. Keenan, B.

Under 16 Division 3

Under 16 Division 4 North Geelong 2.2 3.2 6.3 7.5 (47) Portarlington 1.0 2.2 3.4 4.6 (30) GOALS: North Geelong: K. O’Toole 2, B. Candler 1, R. Caruso 1, T. Nyak 1, T. Watts 1, T. Humm 1. Portarlington: J. Bowen 1, C. VanDeLaar 1, L. Curavic 1, P. Reid 1. BEST: North Geelong: M. Watts, T. Schwennesen, T. Nyak, P. Davis, T. Watts, B. Candler. Portarlington: L. Poole, J. Ryan, D. Sheard, B. McNamara, B. Morgan, M. Vallance.

Under 16 Division 5

Geelong Amateur 2 1.2 5.2 8.3 11.3 (69) B’burn / St Albans 2 2.4 3.4 4.6 5.11 (41) GOALS: Geelong Amateur 2: M. Synoradzki 4, J. Lindros 1, A. Grose 1, N. Kemp 1, M. Kelynack 1, L. Chalmers 1, M. Deahl 1, N. Imbrogno 1. B’burn / St Albans 2: B. Dwyer 3, J. Jervies 1, J. Jeffrey 1.

BEST: Geelong Amateur 2: L. Chalmers, L. Jelley, M. Synoradzki, R. Lupton, C. Davis, C. Godfrey. B’burn / St Albans 2: B. Dwyer, K. Rollo, E. Collins, J. Jervies, J. Clark, C. Parry.

Under 14 Division 1 N&C1 2.0 3.4 4.4 5.4 (34) St Mary’s 1 1.1 1.1 1.2 1.5 (11) GOALS: N & C 1: N. Pratt 2, P. Sweet 1, W. Erlacher 1, J. Muhor 1. St Mary’s 1:

J. Dunstan 1. BEST: N & C 1: C. Karpala, B. Miletic, F. Bath, M. Hardwick, B. Mensch, A. Reader. St Mary’s 1: J. Larkins, H. Lovell, H. Rowsell, T. Welsh, B. Morton, J. Dahlhaus.

Under 14 Division 2 Barwon Heads 1 1.1 3.2 4.2 6.5 (41) Geelong Amateur 1 1.1 2.2 4.3 4.4 (28) GOALS: Barwon Heads 1: C. Sprague 4, N. Young 1, F. Guina - Stannard 1. Geelong Amateur 1: E. McHenry 2, J. Lee 1, J. Goddard 1. BEST: Barwon Heads 1: N. Sutton, L. Cornes, C. Sprague, J. Green, Z. Copland, O. Irwin. Geelong Amateur 1: E. McHenry, J. Goddard, S. Zitta, F. Sebastian, L. Crichton, Z. Jackson.

Under 14 Division 3 St Joseph’s 2 2.1 2.2 5.3 8.8 (56) St Albans 1 1.1 4.1 5.2 5.3 (33) GOALS: St Joseph’s 2: S. Hazelman 3, J. Bye 2, I. Doroschuk 1, H. Mueller 1, L. Clarke 1. St Albans 1: M. Murdoch 2, J. Lewis 1, J. Saltalamacchia 1, J. Watson 1. BEST: St Joseph’s 2: C. Mackus, R. Armstrong, G. Gallagher, J. Bradaric, S. Hazelman, R. Holroyd. St Albans 1: J. Watson, H. McKeegan, B. MacPherson, J. Terrill, J. Krajnc, J. Graham.

Under 14 Division 4 Modewarre 3.1 5.4 5.5 6.6 (42) OGCC 2 2.0 2.0 3.2 4.2 (26) GOALS: Modewarre: J. Koopman 3, L. McElhinney 2, M. McKim 1. Ogcc 2: J. Hargreaves 3, B. Payne 1. BEST: Modewarre: B. Smith, L. Koopman, J. Paatsch, T. O’Hanlon, M.

McKim, H. McElhinney. Ogcc 2: L. Giblin, L. McEvoy, J. Powe, W. Trevean, H. McManus, J. Lange.

Under 14 Division 5 South Barwon 2 0.0 2.3 2.3 4.7 (31) Drysdale 2 0.1 3.4 3.6 3.6 (24) GOALS: South Barwon 2: M. Hand 1, A. Mueller 1, R. Johnstone 1, L. Holmes 1. Drysdale 2: J. Finley 2, A. Nott 1. BEST: South Barwon 2: B. Lake, S. Curran, M. Hand, A. Mueller, L. Brough, R. Gough.

Drysdale 2: P. Viccars, T. Wiffen, W. Cannon, B. Elliott, J. Finley, D. Ford.

Under 14 Division 6 Leopold 2 1.0 1.1 4.1 6.2 (38) St Mary’s 3 2.1 3.3 4.4 4.6 (30) GOALS: Leopold 2: B. Kelly 4, R. Coghlan 1, M. Walton 1. St Mary’s 3: K. Chan 1, E. Relouw 1, D. Van Arend 1, L. Peck 1. BEST: Leopold 2: S. Case, C. Rodda, B. Kelly, D. Crawley, J. Smale, J. TaylorHewson. St Mary’s 3: C. O’Connor, E. Relouw, C. Travers, T. Biggs, K. Chan, S. Neylan.

Under 14 Division 7 Grovedale 3 1.5 2.5 4.7 7.7 (49) Drysdale 3 0.0 2.1 2.1 4.2 (26) GOALS: Grovedale 3: S. Fonseca-Hateley 2, L. Kelly 1, L. Hood 1, C. Przastek 1, M. Martin 1, C. Smith 1. Drysdale 3: S. Roberts 2, C. Egan 1, B. Sykes 1.

BEST: Grovedale 3: C. Morrissy, L. Hood, L. Kelly, S. Fonseca-Hateley, L. Belfrage, C. Smith. Drysdale 3: S. Roberts, J. Raymer, J. Lenan, W. Kilpatrick, H. Williams, O. Williams.

BFL FOOTBALL FINALS

2nd Semi Finals – Saturday, August 30 TIME

GAME

TEAMS

9.45am 11.50am 2.10pm

Colts Division 2 Reserves Seniors

Torquay v Geelong Amateur Torquay v Geelong Amateur Geelong Amateur v Ocean Grove

1st Semi Finals – Sunday, August 31 TIME

GAME

TEAMS

9.45am 11.50am 2.10pm

Colts Division 2 Reserves Seniors

Barwon Heads v Anglesea Drysdale v Anglesea Torquay v Queenscliff

All football and netball finals played at Portarlington Recreation Reserve, Sproat Street, Portarlington.

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NETBALL FINALS

Preliminary Finals – Saturday, August 30 TIME

GAME

TEAMS

11.35am 12.30pm 1.30pm 3pm

D Grade C Grade B Grade A Grade

Geelong Amateur v Torquay Torquay v Geelong Amateur Geelong Amateur v Anglesea Torquay v Portarlington

Torquay’s littlest footy players score big

A group of Torquay Auskick participants finish up their season at the program’s presentation night on Friday.

THE final game and presentation night for the fast-growing Torquay Auskick was held on Friday night with two players and a coach rewarded for their significant commitment to the program.

Dick Crocker was presented with a trophy for completing seven years as an Auskick coach and players Harrison Saw and Cooper Brown were given trophies for participating in the program for 6 years and 5 years respectively.

There was also a raffle for some Sherrin footballs which were donated by NAB Torquay.

Torquay Auskick co-ordinator Pete Saw said everyone had a great night.

“We had more than 250 kids ranging from kindergarten to Grade 4 attend,” he said.

“They participated in a game to show off the skills they learnt throughout the season before being presented with a medallion

and certificate.”

Torquay Auskick had 320 participants this season and, for the first time, a girls-only group of 20.

Organisers are hoping to gain more interest from girls interested in getting involved in the game, especially with the new Torquay Tigers Youth Girls team starting next season.

For more information on the program, visit torquayauskick.com.

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