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BY JAMES TAYLOR THE federal election is four days away, and the leading contenders in Corangamite have turned to the surfing community to secure last-minute votes. Liberal candidate Sarah Henderson was first, attending a rally on Sunday for the proposed Zeally Bay Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC) and promising to support the bid if she won the seat. Mr Cheeseman followed suit, pledging $250,000 extra funding for digital channel MySurf.TV, bringing the government’s support to $500,000. This announcement was made at Bells Beach by Minister Assisting for the Digital Economy, Senator Kate Lundy, Mr Cheeseman and Surfing Australia chief executive Andrew Stark. Mr Cheeseman welcomed the support for the channel, which is scheduled to launch at the end of November. “Torquay is the capital of surfing in Australia. We have the world’s longest running surf competition – the famous Bells Beach Surf competition,” he said. “Many people in Torquay, Jan Juc and the Surf Coast love their surfing or work directly with the industry. “This announcement will bring the
Sarah Henderson (centre) and South Barwon MP Andrew Katos (right) with interested families and the plans for the Zeally Bay SLSC (artist’s impression, main picture).
great Bells Beach action to more people in Australia and across the world through Surfing Australia’s MySurf.TV. “The industry brings jobs to our region and Labor has always supported the industry and the surfing community.” The committee working on the Zeally Bay SLSC bid has identified a parcel of land for a clubhouse near the Torquay Sailing Club. They plan to run a dedicated nipper program within the first year of being established, and believe that the club could eventually have 400 members. Ms Henderson said a life saving club for Zeally Bay was an exciting proposal. “There is obviously an important need for surf life saving patrols at Zeally Bay and Whites Beach. “This 2.7 kilometre stretch of beach is extremely popular with young families. The
committee is to be commended for what it has achieved so far. “The federal Coalition has a very strong commitment to surf life saving and the prevention of drownings. “If elected, I will continue working with the Zeally Bay SLSC committee to help realise their vision for a safer beach and improved community infrastructure.” Ms Henderson also said progress on a pool for Torquay had been far too slow. “If elected, I am determined to join the community to ensure that the construction of an aquatic centre becomes a council priority project.” Last week, Mr Cheeseman pledged money for Lorne Hospital. For more election promises and spending pledges from the two major parties, see page 5.
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Surf Coast first to get the NBN The National Broadband Network being constructed by Labor will bring 100mps fibre connection to houses in Torquay, Jan Juc, Anglesea and Aireys Inlet with construction starting in early 2015. Fibre to the home will transform our community with more people being able to work from home, businesses being able to compete with the rest of the world, health appointments in crystal clear high definition TV and bringing the world into local schools. For those who will be outside the fibre rollout services available on the fixed wireless and satellite platforms will be 25 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload. This is more than the best speeds currently on offer in Melbourne. We will be getting the NBN first in our region under Labor, the Liberal policy is a second rate policy and if the coalition wins you will never see fibre to your home.
Job creation is my number one priority Creating jobs is my number one priority. Labor has been investing to create new jobs and support local industry. From January 1st the National Headquarters of DisabilityCare will be based in Geelong ultimately creating around 420 new jobs and by 2019 managing the outcomes of 460,000 people Australia wide. Deakin University is Geelong’s second biggest employer and Labor has now helped to build Australia’s $103 million Carbon Fibre production plant, invested $21.5 million into the CADET engineering centre and building 311 new student accommodation units employing hundreds of locals.
Labor has announced a $24.5 million structural adjustment fund to help create hundreds of jobs for our region. We will match dollar for dollar projects that will create on-going jobs; this could include Ocean Grove projects. Labor invested $17 million into the Waurn Ponds Epworth Hospital which will create 900 new construction jobs and 700 health and administration jobs when the Hospital opens in 2016. Just last week Labor announced it would establish a $12 million national headquarters for sports technology. Local surf industry and other sport companies will be partnered with Deakin Uni and CSIRO to innovate and create new sporting products. New jobs in Geelong and locally will help to support our community into the future.
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$3.25 million for Torquay North Children’s Hub Our growing community has significant demand for childcare, kindergarten places and maternal health services.
occasional care service, outdoor play areas and maternal and health care rooms.
Labor will invest half the cost of constructing a new children’s hub which will have 90 new community run childcare places, 2 kindergarten rooms,
This project is being funded with a $3.25 million from Labor and funds from State and Surf Coast Council will help meet our community needs.
$1 million for the Jan Juc Surf Life Saving Club Labor will invest $1 million towards the redevelopment of the Jan Juc Surf Life Saving club.
Local families will be able to use these services later in 2014 and I know this will be great news to young families across Torquay and Jan Juc.
$500,000 for Torquay Tigers Netball Labor will provide $500,000 to the Torquay Tigers to build a new pavilion for Netball players and spectators. In addition these funds will be used to construct a playground for children between the Football club and Netball club.
Jan Juc SLSC has over 850 members and around 220 Nippers, most of these are local Torquay and Jan Juc families. The club and all local surf clubs do an amazing job of educating our children about our oceans and waterways and help keep our community safe. The current facility is old and in need of repair, an upgrade will keep the facility modern and up to date. I would like to thank the president and the executive for their advocacy on behalf of the Jan Juc community.
New natural turf pitch for Surf Coast Soccer Pitch Labor will contribute $225,576 to build the Banyul Warri Fields second soccer pitch for Surf Coast Soccer club.
region the centre for Soccer events.
A natural turf soccer pitch with 300 lux night time lighting adjacent to the existing synthetic soccer pitch will make our
The Surf Coast Soccer Club is the fastest growing sports club along the coast and with the support of Labor
Torquay will have two international standard pitches for local children to train on and compete with visiting teams. I look forward to hearing of the next international soccer super star who started their career at Torquay Soccer club.
and the Surf Coast council they will gain an additional field for training and competition. The club is working to attract a Asian powerhouse soccer team to train in Torquay during the Asian Cup in 2015. Having an international standard natural pitch with lighting alongside the synthetic pitch is what we need to attract an international team to Torquay.
At the moment the Netball club uses a small shed with only one toilet and the Spring Creek sporting precinct has no children’s playground. With these funds a modern pavilion with change rooms, a meeting room and proper facilities can be constructed. A brand new children’s playground will provide local families with a place for the kids to play maybe while their older brother plays in the footy team or sister in the netball team.
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Candidates keep the promises coming BY JAMES TAYLOR VOTERS in Corangamite already have a swathe of election pledges and promises to consider from the two major parties, and the search for votes continued in the second-last week of the campaign. Labor’s Darren Cheeseman pledged to provide the missing funding to upgrade the Lorne Community Hospital, while Liberal candidate Sarah Henderson pitched policies relating to seniors, apprentices and dementia research. Mr Cheeseman said a re-elected federal Labor government would invest $215,000 to convert the 1960-era matron’s flat at Lorne hospital into contemporary staff accommodation. The hospital and local business have already contributed $400,000 for the $615,000 project, which will provide affordable short-term accommodation to help meet the seasonal holiday demand. Mr Cheeseman congratulated the community for getting behind the project. “I fought hard to get this upgrade and I’m very happy to see money on the table. By upgrading their
facilities the Lorne Hospital will find it much easier to attract the doctors our community needs. “I am sure once they find out about the amazing views in this new modern facility and the Lorne lifestyle they will have doctors banging the door down to work from the hospital.� Ms Henderson said a Coalition government would index the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card (CSHC), provide $200 million to dementia research and create a HECS-like apprentice loan scheme. “When I talk to seniors, they tell me their number one concern is rising cost of living pressures, particularly the rising costs for health care as well as rising utility bills. That is why the Coalition will scrap the carbon tax, keep fortnightly pension and benefit increases, end Labor’s war on private health insurance and index the CSHC.� She said the $20,000 Trade Support Loans for apprentices would help young apprentices finish their apprenticeship. “We all know that apprentices struggle and that apprenticeship completion rates are far too low.�
(L-R) Dr Peter Atkinson, Lorne Community Hospital director of clinical services Joy Turner, Darren Cheeseman and hospital chief executive officer Kate Gillan.
Flushed acid soils cause Anglesea fish kill BY JAMES TAYLOR
Dozens of dead fish on Anglesea beach last week. Photo: JAMES TAYLOR
THE Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is blaming heavy rain for Tuesday’s outbreak of fish deaths in Anglesea River. Dozens of small dead fish lay on the shore, in the shallows or up against a dune near the mouth of the river. An EPA inspector was checking the riverbanks when the Surf Coast Times visited on Tuesday. EPA south west manager Eve Graham said the fish deaths in the area occurred naturally after heavy
rain in the river catchment flushed acid soils from coal deposits and tea tree marshes in the river, its tributaries and the estuary. “EPA has ruled out pollution as a cause through compliance visits to industries operating along the catchment. This catchment has a history of such events, so it is important to note this natural process, which will be resolved as the catchment dries out.� There have been several fish kill incidents in Anglesea River in recent years. The 2010 kills led to an independent review into water quality
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Tuesday 3 September 2013
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Coast conservation group directory launched A NEW brochure featuring the 22 volunteer groups who dedicate thousands of hours to coastal conservation between Torquay and Lorne each year has been released. The Great Ocean Road Coast Committee (GORCC) is calling on the community and local businesses to display and share the brochure, which details where each group works, what they do and how anyone of any ability can support their work. GORCC conservation officer Georgie Beale said the groups engage in a diverse range of activities which includes everything from revegetation and monitoring native birds to organising nature walks and educating others. “Anyone with a love of the outdoors and a passion for the environment can take part. “You don’t have to be experienced or an expert, there’s plenty of opportunities for new members to grow and learn,” she said. Ms Beale said volunteering is also a great way to get outdoors, get fit and healthy, meet new people and add experience to your resume. “Even if you only have an hour, a day or a weekend to spare, volunteer groups would love to hear from you. “You can become a regular participant, or help out when and where you can,” she said.
The Friends of the Surf Coast Walk is one of more than 22 volunteer groups who protect and preserve the coastline on behalf of the community. Group members are pictured here with GORCC coastal projects manager Mike Bodsworth (back centre) and GORCC conservation officer Georgie Beale (second from right).
GORCC community liaison manager Jane Rowlands said businesses are encouraged to display the brochure in their store or shop front and play their part in supporting environmental conservation on their local coast. “Contact us if you are business who wants to support the protection and enhancement of our iconic coastline by encouraging
participation in and awareness of environmental volunteering. “GORCC works to support local environmental volunteer groups wherever possible and this initiative is one of the actions we are taking to promote the incredible work they do on behalf of the entire community. “The natural environment is the prime value of the GORCC
managed coast and its protection and enhancement is of the highest priority,” she said. The brochure and more details about coastal environmental volunteering can be viewed at gorcc.com.au/volunteering/141/. If you would like to distribute or display some brochures please call on 5220 5055 or email info@gorcc.com.au.
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Sea View Villa owner calls for patience BY JAMES TAYLOR THE owner of Sea View Villa has promised he will return the Torquay property to its former glory. A protest was held outside the property on the corner of Anderson and Pride streets last month about the lack of progress in restoring the building, which dates to the 1890s and is one of the oldest in the town. A heritage overlay was placed on the site in 2009, and the section of the building containing the viewing tower was moved forward on the block last year. The building is now surrounded by a temporary cyclone fence, and the Torquay Historical Society and community members at the August 21 protest called on property owner Mark Casey to hasten
works on the site. In an email to the Surf Coast Times, Mr Casey said he purchased the home with the full intention of returning it to its former glory. “Over the past two years, my company has worked with the council’s heritage adviser and planning department to design the restoration and extension to the property. “The plans have since been approved by the Surf Coast Shire. “Since that time my company has contracted a building company to perform the works and we have been working with that company to source as many original items that we can for the restoration. “The property has been restumped and placed in its correct position on the block. “I have been awaiting final funding
approval to commence the larger works on site as soon as practical. “I realise this property is of significance to Torquay and that's why I wish to return it to its former glory, but people need to appreciate that things of this nature take time to carefully re-create a heritage property.” He said he had received no requests from the Torquay Historical Society before the protest to provide an update on the progress of his plans. “The historical society needs to remember that before I purchased the property and started the planning on its restoration, it had sat idle for over a decade.” Mr Casey said he would welcome any assistance from the historical society to restore Sea View Villa.
The community protest outside Torquay’s Sea View Villa.
Photo: JAMES TAYLOR
Bells tour bus licences extended BY JAMES TAYLOR
The licence system was introduced at Bells Beach to cut down on bus numbers but many unauthorised operators have been seen using the reserve since.
SURF Coast Shire has extended the licences of commercial touring buses using Bells Beach but has held off granting any more permits for the time being. The licences for the eight operators expire on October 31, and councillors reviewed the existing arrangements at their meeting in Winchelsea last week. In an attempt to manage the number of buses using the Bells Beach Surfing Recreation Reserve, the shire authorised the issue of up to 30 licences in May 2012 to visit under
strict conditions, and then awarded five to local tour operators and three to Melbourne-based operators. Another eight operators have since applied for licences. Last week, councillors resolved to grant extensions to the existing licensees and review the entire process after the completion of the work of the newly-established Bells Beach task force. In its report, the council states it has been unable to effectively enforce any unlicensed tour operators visiting Bells Beach to date since the issue of licences.
Local laws officers are unable to issue infringement notices due to a deficiency in the Crown Lands (Reserves) Act 1978 and can only take offending operators to court. Shire chief executive officer Stephen Wall said the council presently did not have the tools to enforce the system it had put in place but proposed changes should provide some answers. “Hopefully out of that, we will get a really clear view on what our position is.” Cr David Bell, who moved the motion, said it made sense to extend
the existing licences in the meantime. “Until we have regulatory framework, we are walking in the dark.” Cr Rod Nockles said he supported the resolution on principle but had concerns that the council was turning away eight operators. “Bells belongs to the entire community, and we need to keep an open mind on that.” The Bells Beach tour operator licences have generated $6,887.30 for the council, comprising $5,102.30 in usage fees and $1,785 in licence application fees.
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WikiLeaks takes it to the streets BY JAMES TAYLOR ALTHOUGH lead candidate Julian Assange remains in the Ecuadorian embassy in London, the WikiLeaks Party is keen to secure the votes of Victorians in the Senate at this weekend’s federal election. Number two Victorian candidate Dr Binoy Kampmark handed out flyers outside the IGA supermarket in Torquay on Tuesday afternoon. He said his party was campaigning on a platform of returning the Senate to its position as a genuine upper house of Parliament. “We’re seeking an end of the dysfunction, there needs to be a house of oversight in the Senate. “That’s the main point, because it most impresses people.” He said there needed to be minor parties in the Senate as a check to the major parties. “It’s a toxic centrist politics – the debate has become toxic, divisive and bland. “Julian is one who promotes an extremely different approach to that. The aim is to have a parliament of leakers. “Victoria has a chance of getting minority
(L-R) James O’Brien, Binoy Kampmark and Jennifer White from the WikiLeaks Party visited Torquay last week. Photo: JAMES TAYLOR
candidates through, New South Wales as well. Queensland could be the political surprise.” If Mr Assange wins but cannot take up his seat, Dr Kampmark will take his place. Dr Kampmark said the party had several options to try to get Mr Assange home if he was elected, and these would not expire until August of next year. Dr Kampmark was originally the third candidate on the Victorian Senate ticket, but was elevated to second place after Leslie Cannold quit last week over concerns about an internal review into a preferencing error. He said the events of last week had not affected the brand of the WikiLeaks Party. “We certainly haven’t seen it at the membership level, there’s been a steady increase.” He said the party now had almost 2,500 members. In Victoria, the WikiLeaks Party is preferencing many of the minor parties such as the Pirate Party and the Animal Justice Party first, the three major parties in the middle, and the Citizens Electoral Council last. For more information, head to wikileaksparty.org.au.
Surf Coast Shire wraps up four-year plan BY JAMES TAYLOR SURF Coast Shire has wrapped up its Council Plan for 2009-13, with more than three-quarters of its strategies being carried over into the next four years. The final progress report on the plan was tabled at last week’s council meeting in Winchelsea. Of the 52 council plan strategies, 11 (21 per cent) were complete and 40 (77 per cent) were ongoing. The one remaining strategy – the shire’s economic
development and tourism strategy – is listed as incomplete, which is explained as a deliberate delay pending the completion of the G21 Regional Growth Strategy. The plan also measured the progress on the council’s 28 key performance indicators (KPIs), and found it had achieved or exceed on 16 (57 per cent), did not meet the target on five (18 per cent) and results were not available on seven (25 per cent). In response to a question about whether the 77 per
cent figure was normal for ongoing strategies, Surf Coast chief executive officer Stephen Wall said it was not unusual. “There is a challenge with having measures in a council plan that do not have a final conclusion point or do not have a ‘smart’ measure. “I don’t think it’s anything councillors should be too worried about. The new council plan will be more definitive.” Cr Brian McKiterick – who was a councillor in the previous term – agreed, and said the introduction
of unknown variables into the four-year plan could change targets quite dramatically. “The council plan is more of a vision thing than the delivery of the KPIs.” Mr Wall said the council plan was a very important accountability mechanism for the shire. “It shows the vast diversity of work that the council is charged with.” Head to surfcoast.vic.gov.au/My_Council/ Reports_Plans_Documents/Plans_Strategies to read the council plan for 2013-17.
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Lorne’s Reward! Lots of hard work and lobbying by the Lorne Community has seen some outstanding results over recent months for the Lorne Ward. But it hasn’t just been the financial contributions that have been welcomed, it has also been the gradual building of relationships with our Government Agency Partners that has begun to gather encouraging momentum. To have a much anticipated starting point from which we can successfully launch our future, is most satisfying. The State Government, through Terry Mulder MP, recently delivered $500,000 for the Great Ocean Road National Heritage Centre at the Lorne Visitor Information Centre, $220,000 for the upgrade to the Swing Bridge, and Victorian Arts Minister Heidi Victoria MP committed $75,000 to the Lorne Sculpture Biennale – all massive financial contributions. The work of GORCC through CEO Richard Davies must also be acknowledged for strategically planning and lobbying, as well as contributing $180,000, for the much needed structural work on our iconic Lorne Bridge, while Lorne’s Councilor Clive Goldsworthy continues his great work with the Surf Coast Shire as they contributed $75,000 to the project. Let’s hope we can all walk the bridge again by Christmas! On a sad note our condolences are with the Riordan family on the sad passing of one of Lorne’s most respected gentlemen Mr Peter Riordan, our warmest thoughts are with you all. GORCC chairman John Carlisle has been a regular visitor to Lorne of recent months and I have valued the opportunity to meet and speak at length with him. The much anticipated vision of the Point Grey precinct will be delivered by the GORCC team on the 4th of September and the outcomes are anxiously awaited by the entire Lorne Community. I must pass a massive “pat on the back” to Simon Daly and his team for the initiation and organization of “A Show for Casey”. Local Falls Festival organizer Simon, has called on his twenty plus years in the music industry to call on and pull together some of Australia’s biggest and best musical acts on the 29th of September at Simonds Stadium to raise money for Casey. For tickets to the event go to www.caseytutungi.com.au. A very, very big conveyance of support to the Lorne Dolphins Senior and Reserve Football sides as they contest Grand Finals at Colac’s Central Reserve on Saturday. An even more biased message of support as Lorne U/15 pocket rocket netballers play for a Premiership. With six of their nine girl team having played in last year’s U/13 winning Premiership, these girls continue to take all before them, and we hope Saturday in no exception – Go Dolphins!
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Great Lorne Sports! The season for the Lorne Football and Netball Club is quickly coming to an end and it would be remiss not to pause for a moment to reflect and congratulate everyone involved in what has been quite simply, an outstanding year by all involved. A year that has tested everyone with exceptional circumstances both on and off the field – but our Club can stand proud! As we march towards Saturday’s year ending Grand Final, the Dolphins’ senior and reserves sides have booked a place, and with the U/14 ½ team being in last weekend’s preliminary final, the on-field success of this great club has never been better. Add to this the Lorne’s dynamic pocket rockets (U/15 girl netballers) who blasted their way into the Grand Final with a 25 goal victory over Otway Districts, Saturday the 7th of September at Colac’s Central Reserve will be a blaze of black and white. The performance of all the club’s teams across our six netball and three football sides has been brilliant and the work and effort from all those behind the scenes in supporting roles, well and truly rewarded. People like Ange Quinn who tirelessly, and always with smile, have been so committed to our netballers over a long period of time, quite often go unnoticed by many. But Ange, like many others, are there week in/week out, hail or shine to support the Lorne girls as they hit the court. It will be just reward for her super input that this week Ange (and Kev) will be proud parents courtside cheering on Bridget and her teammates as they play for the U/15 premiership. Individual efforts have been as equally impressive as the team performances that will elevate 2013 as a stellar year in our proud club’s history. Only last week, Lorne’s Lewis Hollmer won the Colac and District Football League (CDFNL) senior best and fairest award and Harley Davies runner up in the reserve grade league best and fairest. On the back of young star Riley Dwyer being runner up in the under 14 ½ competition, Luke Norton also took out the CDFNL league
leading goalkicker award while Brock Shiels and Sean Smart both represented the club in the CDFNL representative side. This year the Dolphins also tastefully hosted a reunion of their 1980 Premiership sides in style as they go out of their way to continue to build on the history of the past. Having played in all four of those premierships (and more) it was a further great honor for Geoffrey Balderas, and the Lorne Club, to have Geoff be awarded Life Membership of the CDFNL – another great Lorne achievement. One does not need to be a Rhode Scholar to acknowledge that the on field performance of the whole club has been absolutely awesome, but it doesn’t stop there. The values and culture that exist and continue to be built on within our Club are to me the noticeable key drivers to the continued on and off field success of the Dolphins. To many of our community that haven’t been a strong part of our Club, I urge you to get closer as the strength and direction is one of the leading lights in our town. To see the way the Club did and continues to respond in support, after Casey Tutungi’s horrific on field accident, has been exemplary. From former team mates supplying wood for the family business, players, wives, girlfriends, members and children selling raffle tickets and running fundraisers, the clubinitiated hybrid jumper and just “being there for each other”, an absolute stand out. Then to hear President Michael Balderas announce that in excess of $65,000 has been raised by the Club for Casey – remarkable. In this final week of CDFNL football and netball make sure you all don the Black and White and head to Central Reserve in Colac to be part of the Dolphins Super Pod. Get there early for the U/15 netball game which normally starts 10.00am and barrack like “there’s no tomorrow” as we all add our support behind arguably the biggest year in the Club’s history!! IAN STEWART
COMMUNITY PROFILE The Norton family arrived in Lorne in 1921 when my grandfather, James Bowden Norton and his three eldest boys, one being my father Bob, set up a tent home on the banks of the Erskine River near the current supermarket. During the next two years they built the family home on an acre of land in Howard Street. I was born in 1949, went to school in Lorne until Year 7 and travelled by school bus to Geelong for the next five years. I calculated that approximately 150,000km were travelled in the old Trans Otway school bus. I attended Geelong Teachers’ College and after graduating, I taught in rural primary schools near Colac. My teaching career spanned 32 years, including time spent in Werribee, Corio West and Highton, after which, I started a property maintenance business. This operates between Geelong and Lorne. My business currently sponsors the LAAC and the LFNC. My wife Helen and I have two daughters and we now proudly boast 5 grandchildren. Helen and I, with the help of my late dad and cousin John, built our holiday home in 1983 which fortunately survived Ash Wednesday. During my association with Lorne, I have been a member of the LSLC, LFNC, the Lorne Country Club and the LAAC. I have fishing in my blood and I do enjoy the time I spend on the water seeking all species of piscatorial delicacies. In 2012, I accepted the position of Commodore of the LAAC. I feel privileged to hold this position and I do look forward to the future redevelopment of Pt Grey. GN
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News in brief Return your postal votes PEOPLE casting a postal vote in the federal election have been urged to return their completed ballot papers to the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) as soon as possible. Electoral commissioner Ed Killesteyn said postal voters should complete their ballot papers, sign the envelope and have it witnessed, and mail it before Saturday. “Both your House of Representatives and Senate ballot papers must be returned sealed inside the provided blue envelope to the AEC for your vote to count. At the end of last week we had processed more than 1.2 million postal vote applications, but so far the AEC has only received 472,000 completed postal votes back from electors.”
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Developers to pay more for infrastructure BY JAMES TAYLOR DEVELOPERS of land on the Surf Coast will have to spend more on open space and required community infrastructure following recent changes to the council’s planning scheme. Amendment C57 to the planning scheme was formally gazetted at the start of last month. It requires developers to contribute five per cent of the cost of open space and new infrastructure and 10 per cent in growth areas like Torquay-Jan Juc and Winchelsea. The Surf Coast Shire says the policy provides for better development that includes necessary infrastructure, without passing on the
cost to ratepayers. The amendment was first exhibited in early 2010, and was adopted by Surf Coast Shire in May 2011. Shire mayor Libby Coker said the amendment was an important part of ensuring ratepayers did not carry the whole cost of future development. “It is important that any new development on the Surf Coast has the necessary infrastructure including open space, roads, paths and drainage. “This planning amendment will ensure the infrastructure is provided in a way that is financially responsible and does not become a burden for current residents and ratepayers. “The amendment has been formally approved by
the Planning Minister (Matthew Guy) and signed off in the Government Gazette, which means this planning policy is now active and will be used in future subdivision and development.” Surf Coast Shire has listed 45 necessary infrastructure projects for Torquay and Jan Juc in its Development Contribution Plan. These include road projects, community and indoor recreation, outdoor active and passive recreation, and on and off road pathways (for pedestrians and cyclists). Head to surfcoast.vic.gov.au/My_Property/ Building_Planning/Planning/Planning_Scheme_ Amendments/amendment_C57 for more information.
Water plant to grow sustainable future ARMSTRONG Creek and North Torquay residents will soon save millions of litres of water each year with the opening of the Black Rock recycled water plant on Tuesday. The $42 million, state-of-the-art plant will provide Class A recycled water to residents for non-drinking purposes such as washing cars, watering gardens and flushing toilets from early next year. Up to 2,750 million litres of drinking water is expected to be saved per year through the project and the plant will also produce Class C water for commercial use. Member for Corangamite Darren Cheeseman joined Minister for Water Peter Walsh at Black Rock for the opening where Mr Walsh said the new plant is an important step towards a more sustainable
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Recreational fishers casting for better policies BY JAMES TAYLOR FISHING advocacy groups have called on the major parties to change their attitudes towards the Australian recreational fishing community if they come to power at the weekend. Keep Australia Fishing (KAF) and the Australian Recreational Fishing Foundation have been campaigning for better fishing rights. KAF chairman Neil Patrick said his group was seeking a government that: • understood and supported recreational fishers • would not indiscriminately lock recreational fishers out of marine parks • would not allow super trawlers or other industrial fishing operations to degrade fisheries • recognised Australia’s recreational fishers for their significant contribution to the economy, environment and the social fabric of the community. “We ask all recreational fishers to consider these issues before they cast their vote on September 7.” He said there was a clear divergence between
Labor and the Liberals, as Opposition Leader Tony Abbott had recently reaffirmed his pledge to hold an independent scientific review of the marine parks. “We are still seeking a clear statement from both parties on the super trawler issue.” Australian Recreational Fishing Foundation managing director Allan Hansard commended Mr Abbott for responding to the media campaign. At a candidates’ forum in Point Lonsdale last week, Liberal candidate for Corangamite Sarah Henderson said the Coalition was against the new marine national parks proposed by the federal government. “We opposed that as we felt it was excessive and wasn’t based on scientific data and did not have proper merit.” Greens candidate Lloyd Davies disagreed. “It actually has been remarkably well scientifically researched to protect nurseries and protect fishers, so that where you are allowed to fish there is an abundance of fish.” He said a good example was off Point Lonsdale, which saw many fishers casting lines along the edge of the Port Phillip Heads Marine National Park.
Rex Hunt addresses an anti-marine parks fishers rally in Torquay in early June. Photo: PETER MARSHALL
Aged care organisations want the real story BY JAMES TAYLOR VICTORIA’S largest peak body for aged and community care has called on all levels of government to tell the real story about what is happening in aged care. Leading Aged Services Australia (LASA) held a meeting with aged care providers from the Barwon region in Geelong last week. The main theme of the meeting, attended by providers from Geelong, Bellarine Peninsula and
the Surf Coast, was the changes experienced by the aged care sector due to the federal government’s Living Longer, Living Better (LLLB) reforms. About $3.7 billion has been committed to the reforms over five years. LASA chief executive officer John Begg said the community had not yet been able to fully understand LLLB because the government would not come out and “tell the real story” about what the reforms meant for the industry, providers
and those receiving care. He said the time had come for all Australians to be informed and educated about the impacts the funding crisis in aged care would have on them, their loved ones and their communities. “We will all grow old, this is a fact. “If this generation doesn’t plan to fund our care now, who will pay for us in years to come? “As concerns grow in particular about the sustainability of rural aged care and the broader impact on rural health, organisations within
the sector – who are charged with this social responsibility – have agreed ‘enough is enough’.” LASA is also behind the 3 Million Reasons community awareness campaign, which represents the number of Australians aged 65 and older. The campaign estimates that the new residential sector will grow by 40 per cent in the next 10 years and will require $25 billion in capital to build new places and rebuild existing homes. For more information, head to 3millionreasons. com.au.
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See the sunny side of election energy BY JAMES TAYLOR ENVIRONMENTALLY savvy voters in Corangamite can see the candidates’ positions on solar power and renewable energy at a glance, thanks to the Surf Coast Energy Group (SCEG). Community organisation 100% Renewable has set up the Solar Scorecard to list what political hopefuls across the country will do about wind and solar power should they win office.
The scorecard has eight measures: • signing the solar pledge • building big solar • the renewable energy target • an expanded 2030 renewable energy target • the Australian Renewable Energy Agency • the national price on carbon • the Community Renewable Fund • a wildcard to cover support/opposition of other solar issues.
Candidates receive a sun symbol for supporting a measure, an emerging sun for ambiguous/conditional support, a cloud for opposition, and a question mark if their position is unknown. In Corangamite, SCEG had responses from seven of the 12 contenders. As of last week, Greens candidate Lloyd Davies and Save the Planet candidate Adrian Whitehead shared equal top place on the scorecard with eight suns each.
Jayden Millard from the Sex Party is close behind, with seven suns and a question mark in the wildcard category. Other candidates on the scorecard are Labor’s Darren Cheeseman, Sarah Henderson from the Liberals and independent Buddy Rojek. The Australian Christian Party’s Alan Barron is in clear last position, with eight clouds. SCEG president Aaron Lewtas said
he was hopeful the remaining five candidates would respond before the September 7 poll. “When Jon Faine had his broadcast here (on August 26), there were quite a few questions on coal, renewable energy and climate change, so we do think it’s an issue in this electorate. “It is a possibility it will go down to preferences in this seat.” To see the Solar Scorecard, head to solarscorecard.org.au.
Men commended for bravery in beach rescue BY JAMES TAYLOR AIREYS Inlet man Jason Phieler has been commended for his selfless attempts to save several people caught in a rip at Urquhart Bluff last year. Mr Phieler was among four people to receive a Group Bravery Citation for their efforts in this year’s Australian Bravery Awards, announced by GovernorGeneral Quentin Bryce at the weekend. On January 22, 2012, three women and four children were swimming at Urquhart Bluff, where conditions were treacherous with an easterly wind and a heavy swell. There is no life saving service
at the beach, and it is rated seven out of 10 on Surf Life Saving Australia’s general beach hazard rating scale. The seven swimmers were swept out to sea in a strong rip and were in trouble. When the alarm was raised, Mr Phieler and three other men went to assist, entering the water at various times with either a surfboard or a body board. The quartet managed to bring several of the swimmers to shore, and kept others afloat until rescue boats arrived. Six people were rescued, suffering minor injuries and exposure. A 36-year-old woman who was later located by rescue helicopter
was unable to be revived. This year marks the 38th anniversary of the Australian honours system. Ms Bryce said Sunday’s announcement of the national bravery awards recognised the heroic actions of those among us who had placed the safety and lives of others before their own. “We are privileged to have such role models in our society, and it is an honour to be able to recognise their acts of selfless bravery and thank them publicly for their brave actions.” The weekend’s announcement included 21 Bravery Medals, 31 Commendations for Brave Conduct and 10 Group Bravery Citations.
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Shire approves request for swing bridge funds BY JAMES TAYLOR
Surf Coast Shire has now contributed funds to the restoration of the Lorne swing bridge.
SURF Coast Shire has contributed $75,000 towards the Great Ocean Road Coastal Committee’s (GORCC) reconstruction of the Lorne swing bridge but will look to establish a better way of organising any future funding requests. The structural repairs are estimated to cost about $400,000, and GORCC is seeking to have the works completed by Christmas. The state government is providing $220,000, and GORCC wrote to the council last month asking for $75,000 to cover a $100,000 funding shortfall. The council approved the request at its meeting last week, as a similar amount of savings had been
found in the council’s insurance premiums, and to list the $75,000 as a budget variation. Councillors also added a third point to the officer recommendation, resolving to formally establish parameters for the future cooperative and sustainable relationship between GORCC and the council, including parameters for the council to receive funding requests in a timely manner. Cr Clive Goldsworthy, who moved the amended motion, said GORCC was ready to go with tenders. “It is imperative we have the bridge up and running by the start of the holiday period. “This sends a clear message to GORCC that we really want to
work with them.” Several councillors said that while the request had come in after the budget process, helping to restore the bridge was in the public interest. Cr Brian McKiterick said the bridge would not only benefit the Lorne community but the wider community. “The third point will ensure there are no funding requests on the run.” Cr Rod Nockles said he had concerns about the quality of the council’s engagement with GORCC. “This is a request that came late, and there is a case for a much deeper and stronger understanding between the two organisations.”
Members needed for bushfire strategy group BY JAMES TAYLOR MEMBERS of the community have been invited to become part of a group that is taking a new approach to managing bushfires on public land. The Department of Environment and Primary Industries (DEPI) is setting up a Bushfire Strategy Advisory Group (BSAG) for the Barwon Otways Bushfire Risk Landscape area, which stretches from Queenscliff to Port Campbell and as far north as Winchelsea, Cressy and Skipton.
Bushfire planning has traditionally been undertaken on a fire district basis – areas of land defined by administrative boundaries. DEPI believes that undertaking strategic bushfire planning on a bushfire risk landscape basis will allow the development of more effective strategies, through open and transparent discussion about the costs and benefits of different strategy options on bushfire risk reduction, ecological resilience and other matters of
importance to the community. The BSAG will have up to 25 members, preferably with a diversity of interests, knowledge, views, age, and gender. DEPI is seeking expressions of interest from community representatives for the following nine positions: • agriculture • business/commercial • community safety • cultural heritage • environment
• fire behaviour • forestry/plantation • tourism and recreation • wine The remaining spots will be filled by members from relevant agencies. Expressions of interests close on September 17. Members of BSAG will be expected to meet a minimum of three times – October, November and April 2014. For more information, phone Peter Galvin on 5233 5537 or email
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When it comes to recycling, get it right BY JAMES TAYLOR Country Alliance candidate Warren Jackman (left) speaks in Point Lonsdale as Andrew Black (Nationals), Jayden Millard (Sex Party) and Nick Steel (Australian Protectionist Party) look on. Photo: JAMES TAYLOR
Minor candidates could make a major impact BY JAMES TAYLOR WITH less than a week until the September 7 poll, Corangamite residents should be perusing their choices closely as they consider their vote. Some candidates have had more media exposure than others, but the electorate’s razor-thin margin means the order that voters put the less well-known contenders on the ballot paper will be critical. Several of the candidates have already released how to vote cards. Helen Rashleigh is standing for the Rise Up Australia Party, which promotes harmony, freedom and tolerance among Australians but opposes multiculturalism. Head to riseupaustraliaparty.com. The Australian Christians are
being represented by Alan Barron. The party is running on a religioncentric platform, opposing the carbon tax, same-sex marriage and same-sex couples rearing children. Head to australianchristians.com.au/alanbarron-corangamite. Adrian Whitehead is listed as an independent but is standing for Save the Planet, which has called for a rapid 10-year emergency transition to a net negative emission society. Head to voteadrian.com. The Family First Party has endorsed Peter Wray. He is campaigning for more support to the farming community and believes that employment in and around the Geelong region needs more focus, particularly regarding young people applying for apprenticeships. Head to vic-familyfirst.org.au.
Warren Jackman is standing for the Country Alliance. The party states it is dedicated solely to the interests of regional communities, and setting policies to address the imbalance that has come about with the influence of “urban greenies”. Head to countryalliance.org. Local fishing identity Garry Kerr (this paper’s fishing columnist) is running for the senate for the Country Alliance. The Australian Protectionist Party is being represented by Nick Steel. The party wants to institute tariff barriers against cheap foreign imports, establish pro-family measures to protect the traditional family unit, and have a sensible immigration program geared towards accepting into Australia people from culturally similar populations. Head to protectionist.net.
THE state government has joined the push to improve recycling rates, and has encouraged people to recycle from every room of the house. The Get It Right On Bin Night regional campaign was launched in Ballarat earlier this month. It aims to help householders increase kerbside recycling rates, while reducing the amount of recyclable material ending up in landfill. Research reveals the equivalent of almost 450,000 wheelie bins of materials suitable for recycling end up in landfill each week. Get it Right on Bin Night is being touted as the largest statewide recycling campaign run in Victoria and will cover regional television, newspaper, radio and online advertising as well as social media. It follows the local Think Recycle pilot campaign, which is being coordinated by the Barwon Regional Waste Management Group. Minister for Environment and Climate Change Ryan Smith said recycling should
not just take place in the kitchen. “What many people don’t realise is that items in the bathroom, laundry, lounge and study can also go into kerbside recycling bins. “CD cases, unwanted books and magazines, aerosol cans, medicine and shampoo bottles and even laundry detergent bottles can all be placed in normal recycling bins to be transformed into new products, such as playground equipment, polar fleece clothing, and even into making recycling bins. “Recycling is one of the simplest ways we can all play a role in contributing to a more sustainable Victoria and improving the legacy we leave for future generations. “By making a few small changes around the house, and looking for recyclables in every room, all of us can help reduce the amount of recyclable material going into landfill.” Get It Right On Bin Night is a partnership between the state government, Sustainability Victoria, the Metropolitan Waste Management Group, the Australian Packaging Covenant and local councils. For more information, head to getitrightbinnight.vic.gov.au.
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Working hard in Winchelsea BY JAMES TAYLOR WORKS are afoot in Winchelsea as the town gears up to be one of the growth hubs of the Surf Coast Shire. Councillors met at the Eastern Reserve clubrooms on Tuesday for their monthly meeting, and considered a report into the infrastructure improvements across the Winchelsea ward. Cr Rod Nockles thanked his fellow councillors for their support for the works. “We do feel fortunate there are a number of
strategic undertakings across the ward. “Winchelsea has had a number of false dawns but I feel it is now set for growth. It has a bright future.� Designs for the upgrade of Mount Moriac Reserve are well under way, including consultation with user groups. The project includes redevelopment of the football/cricket pavilion and netball and tennis courts as well as upgrades to power and the septic systems. Tenders for construction will be advertised early September. Tenders are also being evaluated for the
redevelopment of the Moriac Skate Park and development of a new skate park at Connewarre. The duplication of the Princes Highway is progressing, with the section between Waurn Ponds and Winchelsea now on winter stand down but expected to be finished by November 2014. Drainage and subgrade works on the Lennox Street-Austin Street section will be finished by May 2014, with tenders for the Austin StreetDeans Marsh Road section to be advertised this month. Coming events in the ward include Sunday’s
Moriac Makers and Growers Market at Newling Reserve, and the Trick or Treat Kidz Fest on November 3. Cr Heather Wellington said the ward had many natural and built assets and a fantastic base on which to grow. She mentioned the clubrooms, which were upgraded in 2010 and have become a focal point for community groups. “This facility really epitomises the commitment of the Winchelsea community. “It’s become a real hub.�
Salvos say don’t dump donations BY TIFFANY PILCHER STAFF and volunteers at the Torquay Salvation Army store were disappointed to find a huge pile of dumped donations at the rear of the Gilbert Street shop last week. Torquay Salvation Army captain Catherine Abram said when donations are left outside the store in this manner they are unusable and cause a frustrating problem for the store’s staff and volunteers. “There has been a problem with this in the past and it only started again last week. “The staff found the large pile last Monday morning which was cleaned up and then on Thursday there was a couch, table and cushions left there.� “We want to put a stop to it now.� Ms Abrams said dumped donations get wet and dirty and other people go through them so they
become totally unusable. “We want the staff and volunteers to be able to show up and do their job, it’s not fair that they have to sort through dirty and smelly clothes, and if it happens after the bins have been collected, the dirty clothes sit there for up to a week.� Clothing, furniture and home ware donations are still welcomed during the appropriate hours. Donations are accepted at the rear of the Gilbert Street store on Bristol Road Mondays to Fridays from 8.30am to 4pm and on Saturdays from 8.30am to 1pm. The pile of unusable donations that were dumped at the Torquay Salvation Army store last week.
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include a two course meal, complimentary drink, live music by music teacher Chris Williams and a viewing of the latest Spring Carnival fashion during the parade. The money raised from the night will go towards resurfacing the school’s basketball court and purchasing a cover to open up the space for more learning opportunities. “It will assist us in upgrading the basketball court but it’s also an excellent way to bring the community together in support of the school,” Mr McCoomb said.
STAFF, parents and friends of Bellbrae Primary School are busy primping and preening in the lead up to their modelling debut at the school’s Spring Carnival Fashion Parade on October 17. The event is open to all members of the Surf Coast community and guests will be treated to a red carpet arrival at Wyndham Resort Torquay complete with a professional photographer capturing everyone looking their best. Tickets are $50 each and
Bellbrae Primary School grade 2 teacher Brigit Beggs and vice principal Stuart McCoomb model clothing and millinery from local businesses in the lead up to the school’s Spring Carnival Fashion Parade.
“We’re really pleased to have the support of so many people already and we’re hoping the wider community comes on board too.” A number of local businesses are donating clothing, accessories and their services in makeup, hair styling and spray tanning for the show. The Bellbrae Primary School Spring Carnival Fashion Parade will be held on October 17 at Wyndham Resort Torquay. Tickets are available from the Bellbrae Primary School, Wyndham Resort Torquay and Surf Coast Times offices.
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their communities safer, better informed and more prepared to tackle impact of these hazards.” He said projects funded by Fire Ready Communities over the past two years would continue to be supported by the Resilient Community Program. “For example, programs funded through Fire Ready Communities include Surf Coast Fire Ready Education and Engagement project, Wye River Community Volunteeers project, Weeds to Mulch Communities in Action, Peterborough Tree and Noticeboard Project and Barwon Community Centres – Training and education workshops.” Minister for Regional and Rural Development Peter Ryan
COUNCILS, community groups and business associations have been encouraged to apply for grants of up to $110,000 to tackle hazards including bushfires, floods and storm surges. The state government’s Resilient Community program replaces the Fire Ready Communities Grants. Polwarth MP Terry Mulder announced the program last week, and said it provided funding for community-led projects to assist them to prepare for, withstand and recover from natural disasters and other hazards. “It is local people who know what it takes to make
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said she had been thrilled to receive the funding which will assist to bring more arts to the local area. “We want to make Barwon Heads a hub for all types of art and this will be a big help. “We have to thank councillor Andy Richards for his support in receiving this grant, he is a big supporter of the arts and the arts community and we really appreciate his assistance.” COGG has allocated funding for 138 community organisations through the Councillor Community Grants program for 2012-2013.
THE new Barwon Heads Arts Council was among a number of community groups that received a funding boost from the City of Greater Geelong (COGG) in last quarter of the 2012-13 financial year. It received a major kick start after securing a $4,000 Councillor Community Grant. The grant will be used for start up costs including publicity and administration needs. Barwon Heads Arts Council president Victoria Strachan
The program is for not-forprofit community groups and organisations who can apply for funds to support either ward based or municipal wide activities or events that will benefit the Geelong community. Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre also received $2,000 for the youth art show, Drysdale Leopold Pony Club received $3,000 for show jump equipment and a trailer and the Portarlington Bowls Club received $2,000 for a PA system in community grants in the last quarter.
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The Geelong College students hand out regrets in Federation Square as part of the Melbourne Writers Festival; junior school students Ted and Miles sprint for the finish in the athletics carnival.
THE opportunities for students to challenge themselves and extend their learning are boundless at The Geelong College. Over the past week, Year 9 students have experienced living and learning in the City of Melbourne during the City Week Study Immersion. Programs including street art challenged traditional thinking and stretched creative boundaries. English students worked with renowned writer Lia Hill to explore the horror genre using Melbourne crime, history and politics as a stimulus. The Physical Education students interviewed athletes and personalities for their own World of Sports segment, and Performing Arts students produced short films showing why Melbourne is a great centre for the arts. and Students were wowed by the musical toured backstage, meeting the director, stage team and puppeteers and seeing “Kong” up close. They also visited Old Collegians Ed Curnow and Lachie Henderson at the Carlton Football Club to see the facilities and watch the team train, and explored cutting edge technologies in Engineering, Medicine, Sports Science and Information Technology. In Federation Square, students wrote their personal regrets on pieces of paper and handed them to passersby wearing masks in a moving live installation inspired by the 1,000 Tears exhibition in the Deakin Edge Foyer as part of the 2013 Melbourne Writers Festival. “It was an awesome experience” Mimi said. “Exploring your subject in so many ways is exciting. When I saw King Kong, I didn’t just enjoy it; I really took in all of the special effects, how they work and what they add to the show.” Our Year 10 Students took inspiration from the forthcoming federal election and ran their own election, with media, an electoral commission and parties with leaders, ministers and supporters. Over the two day conference, students were exposed to political experts including Labour MP and Minister for Trade Richard Marles, and ran and vetted campaigns,
wrote and debated policy, negotiated preferences and finally voted for their preferred party. “It is a real life way to really learn about political systems, it’s fun and really interesting to hear everyone’s point of view,” the deputy leader of the students’ Liberal Party, Jock, said. At Junior School the Athletics Carnival was a highlight, with perfect weather and enthusiastic participation. The children completed eight events and demonstrated the running, jumping and throwing skills they have learned throughout the term. We also demonstrated our commitment to the environment on Going Green Day at Middle and Junior Schools, with activities such as cooking, gardening and nature walks. Our snow sports team returned from the Victorian Interschool's Championships held in excellent conditions at Mt Buller. They recorded some outstanding results bringing home one gold, one silver and two bronze medals and will be represented at the Australian Snow Sports Championships from 4 to 8 September by the Division 1 boys’ team of Ben Tyler (Year 11), Harry Welleman (Year 11) and Will Golightly (Year 11) and the Division 2 girls' team of Mollie Fernandez (Year 9) and Mardi Stapleton (Year 9). The Senior School performing arts students have been busy making their final preparations for A Midsummer Night’s Dream which opens on September 4, and musicians from across the College have been in rehearsal for theSeptember 13 Foundation Concert. As you can see learning at The Geelong College is rich, fulfilling and diverse so come and experience learning with us at an Open Morning on Wednesday 23 October from 9.30am. Limited places are available for 2014 and we are now confirming enrolments for 2015. Phone our Registrar on (03) 5226 3190 to book a tour at a time that suits your family or to discuss your child’s learning needs.
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Sustainable credentials on display BY DEAN WEBSTER AS PART of Sustainable House Day this Sunday, local architect Peter Winkler will be opening up one of his recently completed projects to the public at 32 Anderson Street Aireys Inlet, with scheduled tours taking place at 10.30am, 1pm and 3.30pm. Built by John Mercer Builders, the design rationale for the house was for it to sit within its environment rather than to dominate it. “We were commissioned to design a new residential dwelling on a sloping coastal site overlooking Gully Beach in Aireys Inlet. The form of the building is well articulated with material selection and placement enhancing the various elements within the overall building composition. “The materials chosen are earthy, yet sleek and enhance the connection between the dwelling and the site. John Mercer did an outstanding job and his attention to detail went above and beyond,” Mr Winkler said. Sustainable design considerations include the incorporation an in-situ slab on the ground floor for thermal mass, water tanks, instantaneous gas hot water, timber cladding and window frames for carbon sequestration and natural insulative
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properties. The design has used materials that are durable in addition to a considered layout to maximise usable space and enable ease of flow between spaces for occupants; high levels of insulation within the upper floor structure, walls and roof; double glazed low-e glazing; and solar passive design including the use of suitable sized eaves, sunhoods and cross ventilation. Mr Winkler welcomes all those interested in sustainable housing options to come take a look September 8 as part of Sustainable House Day. If you would like to know more about Mr Winkler’s sustainable designs go to peterwinklerarchitect. com.au. For more information on all the Surf Coast Sustainable House Day events – administered by the Surf Coast Energy Group – visit sceg. org.au and for more general information visit sustainablehouseday.com. For more information on the locations featured across the Bellarine visit geelongsustainability. org.au/shd. Both Geelong Sustainability Group and SCEG are running ancillary event across the weekend to coincide with Sustainable House Day. More information is available on their websites above. See “Build Green on the big screen”, page 68.
BY JAMES TAYLOR HUNDREDS of student apartments are being built in Waurn Ponds, part of a joint housing scheme to create tens of thousands more across the country. Last week, Minister for Employment, Skills and Training Brendan O’Connor and Corangamite Federal MP Darren Cheeseman met with local Geelong workers and inspected progress on the 300 apartments at Deakin University’s Waurn Ponds campus. Mr Cheeseman said his government had invested $23 million to build the units through the National Rental Affordability Scheme (NRAS). “This project has created hundreds of jobs for our community and by the first semester next year, students will be moving in. “These units will have high efficiency lighting, including motion detection and daylight sensor controls and on-site renewable energy infrastructure, including solar power, solar boosted gas hot water service, doubleglazing, building automation and vertical screens for sun control.
“More than 570 workers have gone through inductions so far and about 180 workers are on the job today. “The Rudd Labor government is investing $4.5 billion into the NRAS scheme to deliver 50,000 more affordable rental homes across Australia by June 2016, which will allow low and moderate income households to save thousands of dollars every year in rent.” The scheme, which started as a partnership between the federal and state governments in 2008, seeks to address the shortage of affordable rental housing. It offers annual financial incentives to build and rent dwellings to low and moderate income households at a rate that is at least 20 per cent below the market value rent. He said the Rudd government had invested in more than 6,700 homes under the NRAS scheme. Mr O’Connor said Labor was tackling the issue of housing affordability around the country with $31 billion worth of measures to help people with home ownership and affordable rental housing, and to tackle homelessness.
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Cows have it covered BY DEAN WEBSTER
An overhead view of the Colac livestock selling centre, which is to be roofed.
COLAC Otway Shire Council expects the construction of the livestock selling centre roof to begin later next month. Infrastructure and services acting general manager Adam Lehmann said building work would begin in mid to late September, with all sale operations continuing throughout construction. “The structural design for the new roof has now been finalised with additional engineering checks being completed to ensure that the main steel structure is structurally sound,” Mr Lehmann said. “Council is waiting on final building approval and once a building permit has been received our contractor will commence fabrication of the steel structural components immediately.”
When complete, the roof will cover approximately 7,300 square metres and harvest rainfall on-site for use in the operation of the saleyards. Eight preferred contractors tendered for the project, with the tender evaluation panel choosing MKM Constructions as the successful tender for the $1.5 million project. Construction of the saleyard roof follows an independent report completed in 2012 that identified significant advantages through market share in developing infrastructure investment. Colac Otway mayor Lyn Russell said council wanted to position the Colac Livestock Selling Centre as the premium saleyards in western Victoria, and that the roof represented a significant council investment in the future of
agriculture in the shire. Cr Russell said council and the contractors would work together to minimise the impact of construction on saleyards activities. “Sales will continue as scheduled, while there may have to be some minor compromises between saleyards users and contractors, we expect that all the regular functions of the saleyards will continue as normal. “The saleyards generate $23.3 million throughput into the economy per year and inject $4.75 million into Colac’s businesses annually, and it’s imperative that we keep a strong share in this market and continue Colac’s competitiveness in a national market that is getting tougher.” It is estimated that full design and construction will take 26 weeks.
Department declares war on noxious invader BY DEAN WEBSTER THE Department of Environment and Primary Industries (DEPI) is cracking down on serrated tussock after concerns raised by local land protection groups. DEPI biosecurity officer Nicole Garfi said serrated tussock was of particular concern for rural areas and DEPI was using its enforcement powers to support the community’s efforts. “DEPI staff have inspected many properties and where required, issued land management notices to
control serrated tussock,” Ms Garfi said. “Landowners have a legal responsibility to manage pest plants and animals on their property to ensure they don’t adversely affect agricultural production on neighbouring farms or impact on the natural environment.” Ms Garfi said where non-compliance for pest control occurs penalties can apply. “Under the Catchment and Land Protection Act (1994) landowners are liable for fines up to $34,646. “DEPI is supporting local efforts to control
serrated tussock and all members of the local community need to do their bit to help control serrated tussock, when this doesn’t occur DEPI will step in,” she said. The Victorian Serrated Tussock Working Party has been assisting local community groups to build the capacity of landholders to control serrated tussock thanks to Caring for our Country Community Action grants. The Surf Coast and Inland Plains Network (SCIPN) was awarded $5,000, which enabled
them to assist 200 landholders in the Gherang and Moriac communities. Ms Garfi said that they have been getting a clear message from land protection groups that they want DEPI to enforce action on priority species such as serrated tussock and support the community led efforts. Landholders wanting more information about pest plant management can visit the DEPI website depi.vic.gov.au or call 136 186. Visit corangamite.landcarevic.net.au for links to local land care groups like SCIPN.
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The other election – toy library A SECOND election on September 7 will decide the future of Torquay’s much-loved toy library, with a change of guard to be chosen. With several long-term committee members resigning, Surf Coast Toy Library needs fresh volunteers to step up and ensure the popular community resource can continue. Over 100 locals presently enjoy access to more than 600 toys, with that number steadily growing as more young families move into the area. Committee member Tanya Hollis said several key roles would need filling as the children of some long-term members moved out of pre-school. “The toy library aims to promote the importance of play in kids from birth to age six, so with many of
our children starting school we really need a change of guard to lead it into the future,” Ms Hollis said. “We are operated entirely by volunteers, so no committee means no toy library.” Roles to be filled include president, vicepresident, treasurer, marketing, rosters and toy purchasing. “So many people enjoy the benefit of the toy library and we are hopeful enough of them will step up to take over the reins.” Committee members are asked to run two borrowing sessions each term and also meet every two months at Torquay Bistro. They also enjoy half price toy library membership as a thank you for their time and support.
The new committee will be elected at the toy library’s annual general meeting on Saturday September 7, 10am, at the Torquay Children’s Hub on Grossman’s Road. Surf Coast Toy Library is a non-profit community group run entirely by parent volunteers. It’s open from 9.30am-11am every Tuesday and Saturday during school terms. For more information contact surfcoasttoylibrary@gmail.com phone 0499 052 321 or friend the toy library on Facebook. Miss Ingrid, Isabel Joseph, 6, Amelia Joseph, 3, and Willow Star entertainer Brooke Leal.
Wattle Day celebrates national icon
The coast is in bloom with wattle flowering.
IN THE last weeks of August the wattle has burst, crowning the coast in corridors of sweet scented flowers. So glorious was and is the wattle, this year it has brushed in on Fathers’ Day, with a day of its own. National Wattle Day and Fathers’ Day were celebrated on Sunday, the first day of spring. Australia is the land of the wattle with more than 1,000 Acacia species evolving over millions of years. Indigenous Australians used it for food and medicinal purposes and for hunting implements and musical instruments and
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to mark seasonal changes. Wattle Day allows Australians to invoke the spirit of the wattle, the gold that lights up our landscape at this time of year, and its power as a symbol of national unity. Wattle has welcomed us all to this land, and its resilience and adaptability remind us that we too need these qualities to prosper. It unites us all in the common endeavour to build an open, egalitarian and caring Australian community. 2013 marks: • 21 years since September 1 was proclaimed National Wattle Day across
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Patagonia warms hearts with Bethany BY TIFFANY PILCHER
Nikki Matthews and Merrin Jokic from Patagonia Torquay donated eight boxes of winter warmers to Julie Stefanoff of Bethany Community Support on Tuesday.
PATAGONIA Torquay joined with the Surf Coast community to assist those in need last week, donating piles of jumpers, warm clothes and blankets to Bethany Community Support. The store also set up four sewing stations and invited volunteers to help mend second hand jumpers to donate on August 21 and 22. Store manager Merrin Jokic said the project was the brainchild of Patagonia Torquay employee Chloe Messener and was a huge success with supporters coming in droves. “We had such a great response, so many people donated items and it’s great to know those much-needed items will stay in our own backyard through Bethany. “It was also an opportunity for people just to mend
their own clothing in an effort to reduce, reuse and recycle as a whole. Bethany development and community relations executive manager Julie Stefanoff gladly accepted the donations on Tuesday. “We were absolutely delighted when Chloe approached us – we know this region has a plethora of great organisations so it’s wonderful to be chosen for this project,” she said. “The people who receive these items will be thrilled. “When it comes to family expenses, high quality, branded clothing often doesn’t make the cut so for people to have access to clothing like this will make a really big difference. “We’d really like to thank Patagonia and the community for their hard work and generous donations.”
Watch out for early swoopers THE Department of Environment and Primary Industries (DEPI) is reminding Victorians that some bird species, including Australian magpies, are already starting to swoop people as part of their normal breeding behaviour. DEPI wildlife officer Melanie Plummer said even though spring has just begun, some magpies have begun protecting their nesting sites by swooping. “As the weather starts to warm up birds start breeding and we want people to keep an eye out for swooping birds,” Ms Plummer said.
“No-one likes to be swooped by a territorial bird, but unfortunately this is just normal bird behaviour and, if possible, the best response is to keep away from the area. “They are swooping to defend their eggs and young and if they perceive you to be a potential threat, they may swoop.” “Some Masked Lapwings (Plover) commenced breeding weeks ago and they are well known for swooping people who come close to their nests. “Australian magpies are just starting to swoop now and that will increase next month. “While the best way to avoid
being swooped is to avoid the area all together, this isn’t always possible. If you do end up in an area where there is a swooping bird, try to protect your head and eyes and move quickly through the area. “Whether you live in the city or the bush, we share our environment with native birds and people must remember not to harm them because they are protected under the Wildlife (Protection) Act.” DEPI is encouraging people to notify others in their local area about swooping birds. Report a swooping incident by
any species of bird to our customer service line (136 186) so it can provide advice to the community on any swooping hotspots throughout Victoria. Reported swooping hotspots will be identified on Victoria’s magpie map. A “Beware, swooping birds in the area” sign is also available in the online “Swoop Off” kit to print from the DEPI website. For more information go to depi. vic.gov.au swoop. Magpies are preparing for their spring assault on innocent passers-by. Photo: DEPI
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Busting to drive in Lorne
Last Monday, the TAC's Wipe off 5 Roadshow took up a position in Gilbert Street 50 metres up the road from where ABC 774 Breakfast was broadcast outside Tapas Café. The life-sized letters were in their final week touring Victoria, a trip that saw the Roadshow stop in around 30 towns across the state. Passersby received free giveaways and were encouraged to sign their road safety pledge on the letters, as the community at large was urged to support the drive to Wipe off 5.
IT'S important for learners to get the right driving experience at the right time, and to make sure that happens, Lorne Community Hospital is hosting a workshop. Hospital health promotion coordinator Heather Ramp said Busting to Drive is an information session open to all 15 to 18 year olds, their parents and anyone else who helps young people get 120 hours of driving practice. After a free barbeque, a VicRoads presenter will give practical information on how to use the learning to drive period, get driving practice and become safe drivers. “The session takes only 60 minutes and there will be plenty of opportunities to ask questions. There will be free door prizes and giveaways, including subsidised driving lessons.” Ms Ramp said you’ll find out:
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• why young drivers are at risk and why driving experience is so important • the importance of learning to drive in stages – from simple tasks on quiet roads to more difficult drives in all sorts of road, weather and traffic conditions • the importance of developing a positive partnership between learners and their parents, including tips for managing stress • working with driving instructors • risks for new drivers. Ms Ramp said Busting to Drive is the first in a series of projects to enhance road safety in local communities and has been organised by the East Otway Road and Community Safety group. This is a newly formed partnership between the Lorne Community Hospital, Lorne police, RoadSafe Barwon, VicRoads, Surf Coast Shire youth development and infrastructure staff, and local community members. “Busting to Drive is partially funded by the Jai Morton Special Purpose Fund which is held in trust by the Lorne Community Hospital. “Young Jai was tragically killed in an accident on the Great Ocean Road several years ago.” Busting to Drive is a free event on September 18 at the ILS building, Lorne/Aireys Inlet P-12 College, Grove Road, Lorne. The barbeque is at 5pm, the talk by a VicRoads presenter is at 5.45pm. RSVP for catering purposes to Lorne Community Hospital, 5289 4300 by September 12.
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LAST week the City of Greater Geelong (COGG) adopted the Geelong Road Safety Strategy 20122017 to provide direction for road safety actions for the next four years. Transport portfolio holder, councillor Andy Richards said the draft strategy had been on public exhibition for eight weeks earlier in the year and 18 submissions were received. “All submissions were considered when the project team finalised the strategy,” Cr Richards said. “And we were happy to incorporate improvements such as the new actions relating to accessibility/ additional needs and an increased focus on cycling. “We see council taking a coordination role to work with other agencies to help reduce the number of road crashes and their severity. “Road trauma is a terrible thing and touches many people in our community. We’re serious about this and are aiming for a 30 per cent reduction in fatal and serious crashes in and around Geelong over the next five years. “The plan to make Geelong a safer place involves a four-pronged approach. Educative actions aim to keep road safety top of mind with drivers, cyclists and pedestrians. We also have a range of engineering actions to ensure our road infrastructure and environment is as safe as it can be. “Our third approach relates to enforcement and we’ll be working closely with Victoria Police, TAC and VicRoads on a variety of actions. The fourth approach – encourage – promotes the use and ownership of safer cars and the need to be responsible road users.” Source data in the Geelong Road Safety Strategy is based on a five year period (2007-2011) which shows 39 people died in road accidents and 848 were seriously injured in the Geelong region. Most crashes took place in the 60km/h speed zone with motorbikes (45 per cent), cars (39 per cent) and trucks (29 per cent) involved. The strategy provides an overview of road safety issues and includes detailed action plans targetting different road user groups and issues such as speeding, driver distraction, fatigue, aggressive driving and driving under the influence.
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Disappointment and disgust Dear Editor, I write to express the disappointment and disgust of the Queenscliff Community Sport Clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 1,200 members with the fact that both Darren Cheeseman and Sarah Henderson have decided that the Queenscliff community does not warrant the same support and commitment they have provided to the rest of the Corangamite district. We, with the Borough of Queenscliffe and supported with a grant from the state government, have just now completed the first stage of new facilities, which will service the whole community, not just the sporting clubs which have been waiting 18 years for them, without any support from the federal politicians. Both Sarah and Darren are aware of the need and importance of the next stage in the upgrade of the Queenscliff Sport and Recreation Precinct, which will encourage both young and old to improve their health and wellbeing, but they are not prepared to support the smallest area of their electorate Bill Comerford OAM Queenscliff Community Sport Club president
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Resignation received with regret Dear Editor, The news last week that Bellarine Bayside chief executive officer Vin McKay is stepping down is received with regret. He is the only approachable person in this organisation and listens to and appears sympathetic to the concerns of the local residents. Judy Bracken, Portarlington
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Dear Editor, We become accustomed to exaggeration during political campaigns, but it is sad when a candidate deliberately misleads the electorate. The G21 group of five councils has called for bipartisan support for a $50 million upgrade to the Great Ocean Road, the lifeblood of the Corangamite economy and a $2.1 billion contributor towards the national economy. The Liberalsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Sarah Henderson has made a $25 million commitment matched by $25 million from the state government. Darren Cheeseman has chosen not to contribute, which is a call one makes in politics. What is
committing their share of funds that the project has escalated in costs by $1.5 million and now requires the final commitment of $3.5 million. In March 2013, Sarah was challenged to publicly criticise the state government for not contributing their share and also have positive dialogue with them to ensure that the $3.5 million was included in the 2013 state budget. This did not occur, creating the concern that if we have federal and state government representatives of the same political party (in this instance the Liberal Party), we will get the same type of unacceptable attitude, where they are too interested in looking after each other, rather than doing what is best for the constituents of Corangamite. Michael Ocean Grove
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Dear Editor, In regards to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Real life experienceâ&#x20AC;? from anonymous (Letters, August 27) having a cheap shot at Sarah Henderson. It is disappointing that people who make personal statements about other people lack the courage to have their names included. I prefer to approach the person and discuss the issues and not use the press to make comments that cannot be verified. I have known Sarah Henderson personally for the past five years and have found her very professional and organised. It requires a great deal of courage to offer yourself for election and be a public person. I believe she will make an excellent federal member for Corangamite if elected on September 7. This region needs strong representation and I have no doubt Sarah will provide this, as for too long we have been ignored. Go Sarah.
Accustomed to exaggeration ANDREW KATOS MP
inexcusable is when Darren makes up a story that â&#x20AC;&#x153;dynamiting cliffsâ&#x20AC;? (ABC Local 20/8) is required for the proposed upgrade. The G21 proposal is for stabilising a road that has been built in difficult geology. It specifies â&#x20AC;&#x153;road surface maintenance, improve roadside cuttings, road pavement rehabilitation, drainage, resurfacingâ&#x20AC;? (G21 website). As someone trained in geology at University of Ballarat, Darren knows full well that to stabilise the road, work is needed in drainage and under the road surface, not in dynamiting the cliffs above. To make dynamiting claims politically is over reaching. To make it as a trained geologist is a cynical exercise in misleading the electorate.
Dear Editor, While Sarah Hendersonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s commitment to clean air on the Surf Coast and interest in minimising toxic emissions from the Alcoa power station is welcomed, her negative stance on wind energy is baffling. Evidence for the health impacts of burning coal is robust while wind energy â&#x20AC;&#x153;negativesâ&#x20AC;? are largely subjective. In Anglesea, we live within one kilometre of a coal fired power station but wind farms must be at least two kilometres from a town. Why? Julie Dingle Via email
Dear Editor, I was extremely pleased to see Sarah Hendersonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recent announcement of the federal coalitionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s commitment of $3.5 million for the Shell Road Reserve Sports Pavilion. However, there were a few details not included in the announcement, including not stating any program as to when the $3.5 million is to be made available. Will it be made available in the governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first term? The announcement highlighted that the project has been delayed and there has been a shortfall in funding. However, what Sarah has not disclosed is that it has been the state Liberal government that has caused these problems. The City of Greater Geelong and the federal Labor government have both committed and expended their agreed contribution of $2 million each. It is due to the state Liberal governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s three year delay in
Define the true person Dear Editor, There are moments in time that define the true person. Peter Costello showed character by walking the Sorry Day Walk when most of todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Coalition wannabees refused to. Ruddâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s poignant Stolen Generation Sorry speech showed that at least he â&#x20AC;&#x153;getsâ&#x20AC;? what humanity sounds like. Gillard, facing possible danger at the Tent Embassy unrest, showed gritty compassion by asking â&#x20AC;&#x153;Is Mr Abbott alright?â&#x20AC;? as he fled. Abbottâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s insensitive speech to grieving mothers was insulting and his public gaffes and inability to speak without a script do not bode well for a national leader. In a Torquay cafĂŠ, when cameras had gone, Julie Bishop entered, with no eye contact or smiles for the locals, and squeezed past an eight month pregnant woman without even an â&#x20AC;&#x153;excuse meâ&#x20AC;?. I see how easy it was for her to offend two of our Asian neighbours who commented on her â&#x20AC;&#x153;arroganceâ&#x20AC;?. Aligning herself with Sarah Henderson is concerning. I hope that, on the off chance of a Coalition win, venomous MPs such as Julie Bishop, Sophie Mirrabella and Christopher Pyne are not given portfolios that require tact, graciousness or compassion. The last six years indicate thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s little chance that an Abbott government will show respect to anyone who opposes Coalition ideas. This election is a conscience vote about the kind of country we want to be. Allison Martland Jan Juc
Our charming Sarah Dear Editor, I was very surprised to read an anonymous letter (â&#x20AC;&#x153;Real life experienceâ&#x20AC;?, Letters, August 27) regarding our charming Sarah Henderson printed in your paper, which I have always held in the highest regard. We would be so lucky in our area to have her represent us. How cowardly is this person to write this nonsense. Are we all to ponder what she is going to do to us? Good luck Sarah, I am looking forward to reading about your win. Moira Hall Ocean Grove
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Tents up at festival for Lorne BY ALI DEANE
THE Circus Oz tent is up, lights, staging and PA systems are being installed in venues across town, and come Friday lovely Lorne will be abuzz with arts and culture action, as over 50 performers pile in for the annual Lorne Festival of Performing Arts. There is much you might not know about the stories behind the program, and the intriguing variety of unique entertainment on offer across the weekend. What would it have been like back in the days where you could wander straight off the sand and into Lorne’s Wild Colonial Club? What inspires the poetry on Lorne coop’s chalkboard? And how do you choose which performances to see? The Opening Night Cabaret could be the answer, where you can catch a taste of all the acts in town such as The Rechords, Mikelangelo, Anna Lumb, Christa Hughes, Wes Snelling, Gypsy Wood, Asher Treleaven, Maude Davey, Gabi Barton, The Tiger and Me, dynamic a cappella quartet The Nymphs, Dislocate and more. Watch out for the Giant Illuminated Jellyfish floating around the Festival Tent transporting you to the deep blue and the life aquatic as they glide through space. Get ready to party as Lorne Goes Wild; a celebration of all things beachnik, and a trip back in time to Lorne’s wild days of the 1950s and 1960s. There’ll be live bands, pop up performances, on the spot dance tuition, a Twist-A-Thon, and vintage imagery, featuring Anna Go Go, Anna Lumb, DJ Emma Peel, Gabi Barton, Randy’s Big 6, Lorne-Aireys Inlet School, Marlene’s School of Jazz (Colac), Lorne Community Members, Lorne Historical Society and much more. Take a stroll along the Lorne Pier on Saturday afternoon, buy some oysters and sip on a glass of bubbles while resident fishermanpoet Christos Raskatos’ recites some of his favourites. Artistic director Monique Harvey anticipates a lot of people down in Lorne, and can’t wait
to watch people’s faces as the acts roll out their performances. “Each year, the Saturday night is at capacity, many remember the Lorne Club, and some are planning a reunion. There’ll be the bands that used to perform, and local community groups are preparing their acts too. “It brings me so much joy. There are tables of people with huge smiles, doubled over, and sometimes a bit shocked, with the burlesque, comedy and dance routines; they’re a bit out there, and it’s just a really fun night out.” The Lorne Festival of Performing Arts features over 25 shows for people of all ages and tastes by performers from Melbourne and Sydney in venues across town this weekend. Ms Harvey encourages everyone in the region to come along, make some new friends and soak in a show you wouldn’t normally see in beautiful Lorne. For tickets and a schedule of events head to lovelornefestival.com.au or call 1300 365 901.
Christos Raskatos is behind Sunset Stories, Oysters and Oratory with Christos on Lorne Pier as part of Lorne’s Festival of Performing Arts, this weekend. Photo: PETER MARSHALL
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In on the act for Anglesea Music Festival BY ALI DEANE THE event that transforms the coastal town of Anglesea each October is on its way, and so are some big names on the music scene. The Anglesea Music Festival (AMF) promises an eclectic array of musical genres, comedy, an open stage, buskers’ competition, youth performers, creative workshops, and market stalls and cuisines
from October 18-20. Local businesses got caught up in the excitement of the lineup announcement last week, dressing up as their favourite music idols for the day. With inspiration from Anglesea Beachfront Family Caravan Park manager Justin Morris, store owners and staff jumped into character as Jake and Elwood Blues, Abba’s Agnetha, Slash, Janis Joplin, Elvis, Stevie Nicks and ACDC’s Angus.
The agglomeration was the Anglesea Beachfront All Stars. Anglesea Hotel, Anglesea Fruitz and Seaside Seconds were all in on the act. Mr Morris said it was great to see other businesses in Anglesea getting into the spirit of the festival. “It was a real laugh. The Anglesea Music Festival is a fantastic initiative for the normally sleepy seaside village of Anglesea on the Great Ocean Road.”
AMF director Karren Stoneham said there were many wonderful people behind the festival from day one. “The support by businesses and organisations is directly responsible for the event’s success.” Early Bird tickets are on sale until September 15 unless sold out. Tickets available through Moshtix and Anglesea Hotel, head to angleseamusicfestival.com.au.
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The film has been referred to as an easy-tounderstand scientific look at some ancient building techniques, with a modern twist. Hosted by SCEG, Sustainable House Day on Sunday includes open houses and gardens in Torquay, Deans Marsh, Aireys Inlet, Bellbrae and Anglesea as well as events at the community gardens in Torquay, Anglesea and Aireys Inlet. Anglesea Fire station is opening its doors to the public to show a range of sustainable features and morning and afternoon bus tours (pre-booking required) will take you to the rural properties on show. The full program and information on the movie is available at sceg.org.au. Geelong Sustainability Group is hosting Sustainable House Day in the Geelong region with 13 homes opening on Sunday from 10am to 4pm. Head to geelongsustainability.org.au for more information. Catch Build Green, SCEG’s monthly movie instalment, at Surfworld Museum, Torquay on Friday night from 7pm.
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BY TIFFANY PILCHER RENOWNED playwright Christine Croyden will bring her widespread arts knowledge and prowess to the Bellarine Peninsula for a workshop on September 15. The Melbourne-based playwright is the director of Melbourne Writers’ Theatre and her plays have been staged in Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide, and most recently off Broadway in New York. She is a long term part-time Barwon Heads resident and will hold the Introductory Theatre Workshop through the Barwon Heads Arts Council to expose the wider community to the benefits of the arts. The workshop will begin with a discussion of character drama and each participant will select a monologue with a view towards performance. Barwon Heads Arts Council president Victoria Strachan said it’s an honour to have Ms Coryden facilitate the organisation’s first workshop. “We’re very excited, she has a fantastic professional background and we’re both hoping this will be the first of many more workshops to come. “There are a number of actors living and working on the peninsula and we’re committed to bringing that community together and creating more local theatre.” The Introductory Theatre Workshop with Chris Croyden will be held on September 15 from 2pm to 4pm at the Barwon Heads Community Arts Garden. Tickets are limited, for further details please email Victoria Strachan at One of Australia’s leading playwrights, Christine or call Croyden will be leading an Introductory Theatre barwonheadsartscouncil@live.com 0427 032 933. Workshop in Barwon Heads on September 15.
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BY TIFFANY PILCHER A NUMBER of people have reported seeing panthers in the Otways but in November thousands will spot Saskwatch at the 17th annual Queenscliff Music Festival. The swinging soulful jazz nine-piece have been festival staples for years, performing at the Meredith Music Festival, Falls Festival and Byron Bay’s Bluesfest among others. In June this year they took on the holy grail of all music festivals at Glastonbury after a booker stumbled across them performing at an expo. “That was pretty incredible,” trumpeter Liam McGorry said. “It was totally different to anything we played before, it’s like seven Big Day Out’s in one – we couldn’t believe it.” Saskwatch first formed when the members were
all studying jazz at the Victorian College of the Arts and Monash University around 2006 and 2007. McGorry said they bonded easily and began performing as an instrumental band before adding the soaring vocals of Nkechi Anele, along with a few others. “It all happened by accident, we were busking a lot at Flinders Street Station a lot at the time and people were joining in here and there. “It got really out of control sometimes, we had up to 15 members for some of the shows but we’re pretty happy to be settled back down to nine.” Since then they’ve built a reputation as one of Melbourne’s most exciting live bands and are set to fill the stage and perform a host of their happy tracks at Queenscliff Music Festival for the first time in November. For tickets, information and the full lineup, head to qmf.net.au.
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THE cheekiest new kid on the Aussie hip hop block is bound for Geelong this weekend but unfortunately, he’s still not travelling via hoverboard. Seth Sentry started making waves in 2009 with the tongue-in-cheek ode “The Waitress Song” and a national tour supporting hip hop heavyweight Pez. Everything changed for Sentry last year with the release of “My Scene”, and “Dear Science”, which took out number 26 in this year’s triple j Hottest 100. Sentry said though he has had most success with his comical tunes, his earlier work was significantly bleaker. “Most of the earlier stuff I have written is actually pretty dark and definitely not funny at all. “That said I’m definitely a motor mouth, joke spitting idiot a lot of the time.” With the success of “Dear Science”, Sentry was suddenly centre stage with his first album debuting at number six on the ARIA chart and his own headline tour. He then took on the US, winning a rap battle at the world’s biggest music conference, SXSW, performing on Jimmy Kimmel Live and playing shows in New York City. “It’s definitely never something that I set out to do – I just like making words rhyme you know?” Sentry said. “The tours back home have been awesome too, it’s so dope to come back and hit up a town I’ve previously played to like 50 people and this time see
it packed out!” Seth Sentry will take the stage with guests Mantra and Grey Ghost at the Wool Exchange on Saturday September 7. Tickets are $28.50 including booking fee and available from oztix.com.au.
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BANDS +EATS / THE ARTS
Bands to put on a show for Casey BY JAMES TAYLOR SOME of Australia’s favourite musicians are banding together later this month in a nine-hour concert to raise money for injured footballer Casey Tutungi. The all-ages A Show For Casey will take over Simonds Stadium, with all proceeds going to the Casey Tutungi Foundation. The concert will be headlined by You Am I, who will be joined on stage by some yet-unannounced special guests to form the You Am I Allstars. Other acts on the bill include Paul Dempsey from Something For Kate, Regurgitator, Lisa Mitchell, Adalita from Magic Dirt, The Bamboos, Dan Sultan and Yacht Club DJs. The lineup was organised by Falls Festival founder Simon Daly, who said he was not surprised at the continuing support for Casey. “In Lorne, we’re a small community and he was so close to everybody. “Casey was the one guy for the past 10 years who put our car parking teams together (for Falls Festival). “When it came to the end, I’d
make 200 tickets and Casey would take it upon himself to get them to the people who had missed out.” Mr Daly said he had initially struggled to lock in a date for the event. “The date had to align with everyone’s diary, because a lot of artists head overseas about now, but I think the lure of the AFL grand final (which will be held the day before) kept a few people at home.” He said there was immense goodwill from not only the musicians – who will play for free – but also the backstage and technical staff. “Ordinarily, an event like this would cost about $750,000. “We’re crunching the numbers, but we think it’ll be more like $70,000. “It means we can get every cent into Casey’s rehab.” A Show For Casey will be held at Simonds Stadium from noon to 10.45pm on September 28. Tickets are $50 (plus booking fee), with children aged 12 and under free, and are available online and at Ghanda stores. Head to ashowforcasey.com for more information.
You Am I are among a swathe of acts performing at A Show For Casey.
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Phoebe’s ocean turns heads BY ALI DEANE AN ART competition calling for works that explored ocean acidification caught the attention of local Surf Coast Secondary College student Phoebe Markoulis. The year 9 student’s love of the ocean goes back
Surf Coast Secondary College’s Phoebe Markoulis with her piece The Ocean, for which she received a special award in the nationwide Ocean Ark Alliance Ocean Acidification Art Challenge.
to a childhood growing up in Santorini, and she set to work last term on her piece The Ocean, which represents not only the beautiful colour and life in the ocean, but also how humans are turning their backs on it. Phoebe was selected as a state finalist in the Ocean Ark Alliance Ocean Acidification Art Challenge, Australia’s largest environmental art show, and received a Highly Commended Award from Minister for Education Mr Martin Dixon at a special awards ceremony in Melbourne last month. “The painting reflected my memories of the ocean; something that has been part of my life for a long time,” Ms Markoulis said. “If it was to go or be irreparably damaged it would be horrible.” According to Ms Markoulis seeing the other pieces in the competition gave her inspiration. “All of the paintings had great meaning. “I entered because I enjoy art and I was just so happy to be selected. I love art as it gives everyone the opportunity to express. “My art teacher Susan Barlow is fantastic and does so much to help the students with their art, I am very thankful to her.”
Elemental exhibition turns ten LORNE gallery Qdos Arts is once again celebrating a unique collaboration between ceramicist and sculptor Graeme Wilkie and Sogetsu teacher Christopher James. This year is the 10th anniversary of the Sogetsu Sculpture Exhibition and to mark the special occasion Consul-General of Japan Hidenobu Sobashima is opening the exhibition. The exhibition comes together with Mr Wilkie developing fluid and beautiful shapes in his ceramics, which Mr James and his students add to them using the medium of Sogetsu Ikebana. Ikebana is the Japanese art of using botanical material as a means of responding to the environment and achieving aesthetic self-expression. In Sogetsu Ikebana, the artists use a diverse range of materials including branches, flowers and twigs that become entwined with the sculptures to present powerful visual statements. Mr Wilkie is based at Qdos in Lorne and has devoted himself to the pursuit of aesthetics. His ceramic works form part of many collections in the art galleries of West Australia, Shepparton,
Bendigo, the Victorian College of the Arts and Monash University. Every year for the past 10 years at Qdos, Mr Wilkie has fired his Japanese anagama, a huge kiln, with a crew of ceramicists and volunteers who maintain a 24-hour vigil over seven days to build up and regulate the heat which fires Mr Wilkie’s sculptures. Surf Coast local Christopher James is highly respected within the Sogetsu Ikebana community. As a teacher he encourages his students to express their individual talents, while at the same time expressing the spirit of the flowers and materials used. Mr James has studied at the Sogetsu headquarters in Tokyo and has participated in numerous demonstrations and exhibitions in Melbourne, regional Victoria, Sydney, and Tokyo. Mr Wilkie and Mr James’ evocative exhibition opens on September 22 at 2pm and closes on October 6. Qdos Arts is located at 35 Allenvale Road, Lorne. Visit qdosarts.com and woodfiredceramics. com.au for more information.
An example of a Sogetsu Ikebana piece featured in Qdos Arts’ annual exhibition.
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Bomboras alan & amele
BANDS +EATS / THE ARTS
Bomboras mark & shelly
rty Bomboras river,hunter, kevin & raffe
Art thrives, breathes in heaven GEELONG Gallery has been All Breathing in Heaven for two weeks and has just under two months of the sweet artistic air left to breathe. The All Breathing in Heaven exhibition is a group exhibition by Gracia Haby, Louise Jennison and Stephen Wickham, which examines the artists’ shared interest in the intersection between the animal and human worlds. Bringing together collage, drawings and photography, the works in the exhibition combine humour with acute observations of both wild and domestic animals while presenting imaginary worlds, highlighting the plight of endangered species, and paying homage to relationships with
domestic animals. Gracia Haby’s whimsical and otherworldly series of over 450 postcard collages depicts a menagerie of wild or endangered animals inhabiting well known and recognisable locations. In Haby’s vintage inspired world, the animal inhabitant may be difficult to spot while others dominate the landscape. Within this formal grid of postcards, a flock of birds and one butterfly created by Louise Jennison give the initial appearance of flight, but on closer inspection, each bird or insect is pinned to the wall like specimen collections of old. Among the array of birds, Jennison’s installation
draws attention to the plight of the region’s hooded plover, an endangered bird that lays its eggs and raises its young on the beaches of Ocean Grove, Barwon Heads and Breamlea. Stephen Wickham’s tableau of colour photographs contemplates the poetics of loss, love and transience within the setting of the Barwon wetlands. Featuring 60 photographs installed from floor to ceiling this series provides an omniscient point of view from moody cloudscapes to the underwater depths of marine life. All Breathing in Heaven — Gracia Haby, Louise Jennison, Stephen Wickham forms part of the Geelong region artists program, which is dedicated
to showcasing artists and groups with a local connection. It opened on August 17. Floortalk will be presented in conjunction with the exhibition on September 15 at 3pm. Gracia Haby, Louise Jennison and Stephen Wickham will have a conversation about their artistic practices and their displayed works. Floortalk is free and no bookings are required. The exhibition runs until October 13. Geelong Gallery in Little Malop Street is open daily 10am-5pm.
Gracia Haby’s Wet whiskers drying, Louise Jennison’s Hooded Plover (Thinornis rubricollis) and Stephen Wickham’s Simple beauty.
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Metropolis Gallery is proud to present an important exhibition of paintings by Ludmilla Meilerts’ (1908 - 1997) focusing on works from the 1960s to the 1980s. Read about the life and art of Ludmilla Meilerts and preview works from the exhibition at www.metropolisgallery.com.au www.facebook.com/metropolisgallerygeelong
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LET me introduce my new, wrinkly, fat, not so pretty friend – celeriac. You’ve probably seen these bulbous creamy white vegetables on the greengrocery shelf and at once would have been compelled to take a second look. Your thought bubble would have been – “Can you eat that?” Your eye and hand would have possibly recoiled from picking up something that is, well, so unattractive. So I dare you to try this subtle flavoured, veggie – favoured especially by the French for its fine texture, especially in a celeriac remoulade. This makes an excellent lunch, side dish or starter for a dinner party – perfect for this time of year when we are seeking more hearty winter fare. The remoulade is made by grating or finely julienne-cutting the celeriac, lightly salting this and after about 20 mins squeezing the excess moisture out. Meantime, make a decadent mayo by combining a good quality mayonnaise with some (unseeded) Dijon mustard, a little cream, a generous squeeze of lemon juice and freshly white ground pepper. Coat the grated celeriac with this “sauce”
and voila you can use this to accompany grilled pork or chicken. Serve it in a nest of rocket or watercress and you have a starter. For an added dimension, you can also combine grated or julienned nashi pear with the celeriac after salting. Or why not dress up some steamed green beans with the remoulade, adding some toasted flaked almonds on top? As with most recipes, you can tweak the ingredients to suit your palate. For example, you could also add a smattering of finely sliced red onion. Garlic in the mayo? Go for it if that’s what you like! But back to my big fat ugly wrinkly friend – celeriac marries well with potato, and in fact many of your favourite potato dishes can have celeriac as a substitute. Try sautéing cubes of celeriac in a little olive oil – just to colour them slightly, and drown them in a mixture of about four tablespoons each of water, tomato paste, lemon juice, a tablespoon of coriander and two teaspoons of ground cumin. Cook gently until soft. For a sublime mash, cook about 500 grams of celeriac in water, drain, and whiz to a puree in food processor with four
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cloves garlic, juice of one lemon, salt and pepper. Still whizzing, add up to one cup olive oil and ½ cup of milk – serve this heavenly creamy mash with grilled tuna, lamb cutlets or any grilled meats. Celeriac has the subtle flavour of celery – its leaves can be added to stocks and stews. Try to select the most approachable looking specimens viz, the least wrinkly ones, as this will make peeling easier. Once cut, celeriac discolours so drop pieces into acidulated water if not popping them straight into the cooking pot. You can make soup, roast, mash or steam celeriac. It is excellent raw in salads and makes yummy chips (crisps), sliced wafer thin and fried. I have combined celeriac with discs of sweet potato and roasted these in a bath of milk, butter and a dash of olive oil. For vegetarian dishes, a celeriac schnitzel crumbed and pan fired, topped with a zingy sauce of semi dried tomatoes, parsley and tiny capers is just scrumptious. So as they say, beauty is only skin deep, underneath that scary exterior the celeriac is a rewarding and generous dining buddy.
Celeriac soup INGREDIENTS 50ml extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) 1 brown onion 2 cloves garlic 2 medium celeriac 2 medium potatoes 1/4 teaspoon chilli flakes 1.2 litres vegetable stock 1 cup milk 1/2 cup cream
METHOD Finely chop onions and garlic and sauté gently in EVOO until translucent. Add roughly chopped potato and skinned and roughly chopped celeriac. Cook a further 3-4 minutes, stirring the vegetables to coat in the oil and brown very slightly. Add stock, chilli flakes and cook until vegetables are tender. Puree in a food processor or stick blender – add milk and cream – reheat gently. Season to taste with freshly ground pepper – serve immediately with crusty bread and a garnish of either finely chopped parsley, or fresh thyme or fresh inner leaves of celery.
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A Hex for Screen It THE Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI) announced ABC TV’s Good Game program hosts Bajo and Hex as ambassadors of Screen It, Australia’s largest competition for school-aged filmmakers, animators and game makers, last week. Since Good Game’s first episode in 2006, Bajo (aka Steven O’Donnell) and Hex (Stephanie Bendixsen) have been championing what is now one of the most popular expressions of the moving image – video game development – to young people all over the country. Speaking on behalf of the hosting duo, Hex said Screen It was an excellent opportunity to be creative and learn technical skills along the way. “We’re stoked to be a part of Screen It,” she said. “Like Screen It, we’re always hoping to discover the next big thing. We can’t wait to see what Screen It uncovers in 2013.” ACMI’s Screen Education manager Christine Evely hopes that Bajo and Hex’s involvement spurs a new generation of moving image makers to enter the national competition. “Screen It is all about getting young people excited about the possibilities of the moving image, much like the way Bajo and Hex excite viewers via television and video game appreciation,” Ms Evely said. Run annually by ACMI, the competition is free to enter and open to all primary or secondary aged people. Students can enter through their school or independently. Entries can be live action films, computer games or animations, but must
ABC 2 TV Good Game’s Bajo and Hex.
respond to this year’s theme, Connect. Students may chose to engage with the theme of Connect in response to global, local, personal, cultural, symbolic or online connection. Teachers registering their students are encouraged to download ACMI’s online education tool, Generator from generator.acmi.net.au. Winners will be presented at a red carpet awards ceremony in December, each receiving a certificate, a trophy and a DVD prize pack courtesy of Madman Entertainment. The primary and secondary school with the Best Overall Entries will each be awarded a state-of-the-art Mitsubishi projector for their school. In addition, the winning entries will be added to the library of the Australian Mediatheque where visitors to ACMI can view moving image works on demand, as well as being exhibited on the ACMI website. Since 2011, ACMI has partnered with Bullying. No Way! – an initiative of all Australian education authorities, to present special Screen It awards. This year, Bullying. No Way! will present awards for the best primary and best secondary entries that address the issue of bullying and how it relates to connectedness. Winners of these categories will receive a $1,000 bursary for their school. Entries for the competition close on September 13. For more information, please visit acmi.net.au/screenit on the ACMI website.
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Saturday, November 23rd
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PORTARLINGTON Portarlington Senior Citizens Centre
Torquay Ladies Probus Club
Well Women’s Clinics Pap Test Phone 5251 2291
Mondays – 10am Exercises. Tuesdays – 9am Table tennis, 7pm Bowls. Wednesdays – 9am Concert practice, 1pm Cards & Bowls, 7pm Bingo. Thursdays – 9am Table tennis, 1pm Bowls. Fridays – 10am Exercises, 1pm Bingo. Saturdays – 9am Line Dance, 1pm Bowls.
This month Graeme Robin talks about travels through the Northern Hemisphere. Every 3rd Monday at 10am at the Senior Citizens Rooms in Price Street. Enquiries to 5261 9001 or 0438 581 862
SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS Buy Bellarine Produce Barn 9am-3pm at Tuckerberry Farm Enquiries 0458 293 695
TUESDAYS The Springdale Toy Library
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Portarlington Neighbourhood House
4pm-5pm at the Neighbourhood Centre in High Street Enquiries to Alison on 0438 224 468
6th September Community Coffee and Chat
WEDNESDAYS Drysdale T.O.W.N. Club Inc
10am at the St Aidan’s Church
9.00 am at the Drysdale Football Club rooms Duke St Drysdale. Contact Lyn on 0417536619 or 52531292
ANGLESEA Anglesea Community House Open Monday-Friday 9.30am-2.30pm Contact 5263 2116 or courses@anglesea.org.au Free Tax Return Preparation from July-October. You must earn under $50,000
TUESDAYS & SATURDAYS Family History Research Library Open from 10.30am to 1pm at 5a McMillan Street. Meets every second Thursday of the month at 10am.
SATURDAYS Anglesea Community Garden
FORREST Neighbourhood House For the complete program and classes please ring or email. You can access computers & internet, printing, scanning and photocopying, book lending library, AV equipment and even some local produce from right here at the hall. Contact Gillian Brew - Co-ordinator Phone: 03 5236 6591. Email: gbrew@swarh.vic.gov.au
SUNDAYS Anglican Service 9.15am at the Church of the Transfiguration, Great Ocean Road.
7th September Ballroom Dancing
Queenscliff Neighbourhood House
LORNE SUNDAYS Display of HISTORIC PHOTOGRAPHS and MEMORABILIA
SATURDAYS Community Market
of Lorne and the Great Ocean Road Open 1 pm to 4 pm FIRST SUNDAY EVERY MONTH. Fig Tree Community House.
BARWON HEADS
3 Tobin Drive next to the Pilot’s Jetty. Phone for a program to be sent to you on 5258 3367. Or email qnhouse@fastmail.fm
ST LEONARDS Bellarine Community Health
OCEAN GROVE
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SUNDAYS Open Mic for youth, under 21’s 3pm-5.30pm on every 2nd month. Barwon Heads Hotel Bristo. Call Jill on 0431 606 476
SATURDAYS Community Market
CLU - Choose It, Lose It, Use It
Prostate Support Group
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Meets every second Thursday at 1.30pm Ocean Grove Community Health Centre For more information contact 5221 8862
Spring Creek Community House
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Last Saturday of the month from 8am-1pm. Community Hall in Hitchcock Avenue. Contact Lila on 0402 642 357.
For more information phone 5261 2583 or www. springcreekcommunityhouse.org.au M.A.P (Morning Activity Programme for Kids & Parents) Mondays – 9:30am-10am Little da Vinci’s 3-5 years old Tuesdays – 9:30am-10am Bells & Beats 0-5years old. 10.30am-11am 0-5years old. Wednesdays – 9:30am-10am Tiny Dancers 3-5 years old Thursdays – 9.30am-10am 0-5 year olds. Music and Movement Quirky Craft & Morning Coffee-Wednesdays 10.30-12 noon. Community Art Studio-Tues at 1.30-3.30pm. Taking Enrolments for New Courses for Term 4 2013: Cert III Business Admin Medical ¬– Starting the week of October 28th Cert III Aged Care-Mondays and Tuesdays 9am-3pm from21st October
DrolKar Buddhist Centre
BELLBRAE SUNDAYS Uniting Church Worship 11am at Uniting Church, Cnr Anglesea and School Road. www.surfcoast.ucaweb.com.au
CLIFTON SPRINGS Clifton Springs Garden Club Meets on the third Monday of the month 7.30pm at the Drysdale Uniting Church, Palmerston Street. Enquiries Lorraine 5251 1660
Buddhist Philosophy classes Mon 7.30pm-8.30pm, Tues 11am-12pm Healing Meditation Tues 1-2pm Meditation Fri 11am-12pm Upcoming events: Calm Abiding Retreat 23rd-25th August Open Day September Sunday 8th 10am-4pm All Welcome Women in Spirit September 22nd 2-8pm Please see website for full program 625 Nortons Road, Paraparap. Closed on total fire ban days drolkarbuddhistcentre@hotmail.com www.drolkarbuddhistcentre.org.au
POINT LONSDALE
Wednesdays & Fridays 10am-12pm. Lower level at Golf Club 0-5yr olds. $25 per term. For more information call 5251 2568.
THURSDAYS Free meetings Torquay Philosophy 2pm-4.30pm at The Pear Tree Cafe, Gilbert St. Inquiries: Michael 52647484
10.30am-12.30pm at Spring Creek Community House , 14 Price Street. Gold coin donation. For more information contact Jean 5264 7484.
FRIDAYS Anglican Church Torquay Op Shop Friday & Saturday mornings from 9am-12 noon. Cnr Pride & Price Streets.
Torquay Playgroup 9.30am-11am at Torquay Christian Fellowship at 25 Grossmans Road Enquiries Kirsty on 0408 719 861
SATURDAYS Torquay Central Farmer’s Market 8:30am-1pm at Torquay Central Car Park.
SUNDAYS Torquay & District Historical Society Open every Sunday throughout winter 2pm-4pm at the old Police Station, 18 Price Street.
Uniting Church Worship 9:30am at Uniting Church, 27 Anderson Street. www.surfcoast.ucaweb.com.au
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
Bells Beach Christian Church 9.30am at the Surf Coast Shire Grant Pavilion Go to www.bbcc.com.au
WINCHELSEA MONDAYS Winchelsea Toy Library 11.30am-1.30pm (no school holidays) Call Carrie on 5267 2028 or email winchelseatoylibrary@ gmail.com
Winchelsea Community House
Bellarine Community Health
Xtreme KidZ Club for primary school aged kids
Annual Art & Photography Show
Well Women’s Clinics Pap Test Phone 5251 2291
3.30-5.30pm at 35 Boston Rd, Torquay www.salvos.org.au/torquay
Entry forms are now available for show to be held on 1st-4th November. Contact Norma on 5267 2243
PORTARLINGTON
Clifton Springs Play Group
Every 4th Tuesday. 7.30pm at the Senior Citizens Rooms Price Street. New members welcome. Phone 5264 7476.
Meets 2nd Monday of each month. 10am at the Lion’s Village, Kooringa Place. Contact Yvonne on 5261 9120
Well Women’s Clinics Pap Test Phone 5251 2291
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Torquay Garden Club
28 Hesse Street. Introduction to Microsoft word, Workplace First Aid, Asthma Training, Cheese Making, Intro to Social Media, Floristry, Hare Krishna Cooking. For all the classes and timetables please ring 5267 2028 or email education@winchhouse.org.au
MONDAYS Combined Probus Club of Torquay Surfcoast
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Youth Club Hall Moore Street 3rd Sunday of every month.
9am-1pm on the Foreshore Visit www.visitotways.com for full events for the month
Meditation and Ways to release stress
Bellarine Community Health
Well Women’s Clinics Pap Test Phone 5251 2291
SUNDAYS Farmers Market
FRIDAYS Port Produce
QUEENSCLIFF
LEOPOLD Bellarine Community Health
APOLLO BAY
Tuesdays & Wednesdays at 35 Boston Road. All enquiries www.salvos.org.au/torquay
9am-1pm meet at the Primary School Community Garden. Cycle option 10am. For more information call 5259 2021
8pm-midnight at the Freshwater Creek Hall Enquiries 5264 5169
TUESDAYS Coastal Sound Youth & Children’s Choir
Monday: Canasta/Bolivia, Family Tree Group, Chair Yoga & Funky Monday Singing Group Tuesday: Card Making, Art Group, One on One Computer Help & Line Dancing for Beginners, Harmonica Wednesday: Music for Parents & Pre-Schoolers, Drawing & Sketching for Fun, Dog Training & Crochet/Knitting Group Thursday: Canasta/Bolivia, Dog Training, DVD Stretching & Tai Chi, Guitar for Primary Students / Guitar for Adults Friday: Back to School for Seniors Fortnightly: Philosophy Cafe Monthly: Book Club, Port Snappers Camera Club, Bird Watching Group & Gardening Group The Portarlington Neighbourhood House, enquiries: 5259 2290 / www.portnh.org.au
SATURDAYS Exploring edible gardens on the Bellarine
FRESHWATER CREEK
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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You’ve got some fabulous ideas but don’t impose them on others. With Venus visiting your career zone, strive to be a cooperative and creative Capricorn at work. Plus employ a lighter touch, as you aim to get the balance right between being personally powerful and professionally inclusive. Attached Goats, have the confidence to give your partner plenty of personal space.
It’s the perfect week to step in and take the initiative with a child, teenager or friend who is facing a problem. If you offer a positive, proactive solution without being bossy or judgmental then they might just accept your advice! Thursday’s new moon stimulates your health and wellbeing zone, and reminds you to find time in your busy life for a regular fitness routine.
Crabs, sidestepping problems is not a recipe for success. This week, Jupiter gives you the confidence to approach challenges with a positive and proactive plan, and the new moon encourages you to talk through issues with the people around you. On the weekend, avoid the temptation to make impulsive purchases in person and online that you later regret.
Don’t be too laidback! The more you connect, network and socialise with like-minded souls, the better your career will be. At the moment, it’s not what you know but who you know! For non-employed Librans, others are keen for you to contribute your talents in a voluntary capacity. Singles, avoid looking for love in the same-old places. Aim to be more adventurous.
Have you got a long list of domestic chores that you’ve been avoiding? Stop procrastinating! With mighty Mars moving through your home zone, it’s time to tackle the to-do list with extra energy and enthusiasm. But it would be wise to handle a feisty family member with an extra dose of diplomacy. Thursday through Sunday is super for travel and entertaining.
Don’t hide your Leo light under a bushel! With Mars charging through your sign until October 15 it’s your time to shine. Public speaking and performing are favoured, as you display your leadership skills or creative talents for all to see. 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.”
Scorpios love to be in control but the week will work best if you wield power from behind the scenes. Being an iron fist in a velvet glove is smarter than scaring people away with your intensity! Looking for employment? Tune into the energy of Mars plus the new moon and strike while the iron is hot! The weekend is wonderful for travel and social networking.
Each new moon indicates a shift of gear in a particular area of life and, this week, it’s a fresh start involving money matters or an intimate relationship. Attached Aquarians, your partner is feeling feisty so, if you push their emotional buttons, you’ll get a fiery response in return. Singles, look for love with an amorous Aries, a lusty Leo or a loveable Libran.
Get your skates on Twins, as you spend the week communicating, conversing, social networking and multi-tasking to the max! It’s also time to “Think global; act local” as you contribute your diverse talents to the local community. Home is where the heart is on Thursday, and the new moon and Mercury encourage you to talk through issues with a stressed loved one.
It’s the best week of the year to update your wardrobe; change your appearance; launch a project; apply for a job or start a new phase of your life; as the new moon lights up your sign. Not sure where to begin? Active imagination and creative visualisation are two fabulous ways to envision your future. Then you can turn your dreams into reality with Virgo vim and vigor.
Between now and October 15 is a terrific time to travel, as Mars activates your adventure zone and your freedom-loving nature. Saturday is your pick of the week as super Sun/Jupiter aspects give you the confidence to be yourself. Your motto for the week is from fellow Sagittarian Jim Morrison “The most important kind of freedom is to be what you really are.”
Hey Pisces, stop procrastinating and instead, start communicating about what you really require in relationships. Don’t expect others to be able to magically read your mind. Be articulate and ask plenty of questions. With mighty Mars stirring up your wellbeing zone, it’s also time to be proactive about your health and fitness as you strive to exercise and eat well.
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Musculoskeletal conditions affect third of population BY ALI DEANE CONTRARY to popular belief, arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions not only affect older people but also impact many younger lives. Around one third of the Australian population live with arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions, more than any other national health priority area such as heart disease, cancer or diabetes, and 58 per cent of sufferers are between 25 and 64. The findings were uncovered in a recent report by Arthritis and Osteoporosis Victoria entitled A Problem Worth Solving, which also found arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions cost the Australian community an estimated $55 billion a year. The rising cost of arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions is predicted to escalate as the population ages. Arthritis and Osteoporosis Victoria chief executive officer Linda Martin said the impact of the illnesses is understated. “People with these conditions often suffer shocking and persistent pain which impacts their ability to work and socialise, their mental health, and often leads to abuse of pain killers. “It’s vital that employers work with employees to find ways to adapt their roles to retain skills and experience. It can often be as simple as providing a little more flexibility. “A significant investment in musculoskeletal health is required. Plus, we urgently need a multidisciplinary approach from industry whereby health professionals such as physiotherapists,
nurses, rheumatologists, orthopaedic surgeons and endocrinologists work together with consumers and policy makers to appropriately address these conditions.” Janine Fisher of Barrabool was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis in 1991 at just 28, and said it affected her in a lot of ways. “It has been a very long journey. I had to change career paths, and had long periods out of work. It is amazing how many young people have had to cope with it. “It is a bit of a roller coaster ride with flare-ups and then it eases off. “Some medications that came out in 2000 made a huge difference to me, by stabilising the condition. But it has been a really, really tough journey.” Ms Fisher has had to undergo two hip replacements, the first at just 35, two knee replacements and major foot surgeries. As an advocate for people with musculoskeletal conditions, and Arthritis and Osteoporosis Victoria’s Geelong Peer Support Group leader, Ms Fisher said it was great that the report was out, as it highlights the prevalence of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and osteoporosis, and the need for a lot more support from the government in developing musculoskeletal networks. Minister for Health and Ageing David Davis said the report provides an insight into the breadth and impact of the issue and the need for all relevant stakeholders to work together with patients and their families to deliver effective and sustainable solutions.
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The Drysdale Hawks soared on the weekend in their BFL semi final, defeating the formidable Queenscliff Coutas, 10.13 (73) to 9.12 (66). The Hawks move directly to the grand final next weekend. This photo shows a sky high tap off the opponent’s shoulders when the Hawks played Modewarre earlier in the season. INSET: The Drysdale Hawks have shown focus is the key – with two straight wins in the finals series, and a grand final berth locked in.
Hawks soar to grand final, Grubbers out BY ALI DEANE ALTHOUGH the Torquay Tigers bowed out in the first week of finals the sun shone down on Torquay’s Spring Creek Reserve for the weekend’s BFL semi finals, and now just three sides remain in the race for the 2013 Premiership. A defiant Drysdale Hawks upset an undefeated Queenscliff Coutas 10.13 (73) to 9.12 (66) on Saturday, and move directly into the grand final, while Ocean Grove lost by six goals to Geelong Amateur, 8.13 (61) – 13.19 (97). Drysdale have the week off to prepare for the grand final, while Queenscliff get
a second chance, facing Geelong Amateur in the preliminary final this weekend. Despite coming off the back of a win over Geelong Amateur last weekend, the Hawks were branded the underdogs, but blasted their way to a five goal lead at the first break. The managed to hold off the 2011 and 2012 premiers as time ticked on, ultimately securing the seven point win. Coach John Fitzgerald said his side knew Queenscliff were not just going to roll over, and they had to keep the pressure on. “They’ve (Queenscliff) been the benchmark for the last three years. But I
them win the premiership in 2009 and 2010? Or can Queenscliff go three in a row? Fitzgerald said going on the year’s results, he expected Queenscliff to play the grand final, but he said Geelong Amateur has had a great year as well. “We’ve just got to take what we get. This week break could be rationalised either way, but in our case it’s been a tough six weeks and the last three weeks have been tight ones.” The 61-97 score line from Sunday’s semi, which saw Geelong Amateur stifle Ocean Grove’s finals hopes, wasn’t an accurate reflection of the game which
think things sometimes fall your way, and you get momentum. We didn’t kick our goals till late in the first, but we got some points early. “It was a great day, the atmosphere, and a great crowd. “Everyone was pretty elated, especially when no one had really backed us. “It’s always good to get through to grand finals; that’s what all teams aim for. “It is very exciting. It’s just great to be part of clubs with good supporter base, great players, and it’s great for the town to be in another grand final.” Has Drysdale found the form that saw
seemed far closer. Having not looked like playing finals early on in the season, the Grubbers will walk away with their heads held high, and be focused on another shot next year. Queenscliff play Geelong Amateur in the preliminary final Saturday from 2.10pm at Drysdale Recreational Reserve. The September 14 Grand Final will be played at Spring Creek Reserve Torquay, and fans are advised there is no alcohol or dogs allowed. Free entry to the reserve during the grand final will not be permitted. See page 91 for finals draw.
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FISHING REPORT ANGLESEA Still reports of some whiting caught close in shore Pinkies are still around with some trevally being caught off the rocks Salmon continue to be caught along the coast with some reports of early snapper. For all the latest fishing news and all the right advice, drop by and see us and we will do our best to get you out there, fishing productively with the right gear and the right bait. Yes, we still sell fishing licences. The Great Ocean Road Outdoor Centre, Anglesea, phone 5263 2330.
APOLLO BAY Salmon off the beaches on both lures and bait Grass and King George whiting in the harbour Still bream and mullet being caught in the river systems. For all your bait and tackle in Apollo Bay, contact Steve or Jen, who will be more then pleased to help you, phone 5237 6434.
BARWON HEADS Barwon River is producing some trevally and bream Still some nice salmon to be caught off the beaches.
TORQUAY Salmon continue to be caught off local beaches Reports of some early snapper being taken Spring Creek continues to produce some bream. Remember Torquay Tackle and Sports. For all the best available advice in Torquay on tackle and bait, drop in and see Gareth and Jonathan. They will do their best to ensure you get the most current information available, phone 5264 8207.
QUEENSCLIFF St Leonards still has whiting, the odd squid, plus gummy sharks out deeper Swan Bay has plenty of garfish as well as leather jackets to be caught Point Lonsdale has a few salmon as well as garfish The White Lady still has whiting and squid in the evening, as well as some salmon The creek remains consistent with trevally and a few salmon.
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IT WAS back to the wrong future for Anglesea River again last week, with another major fish death event. I’m sure all of us can remember the major fish kill that took place in the Anglesea River in 2009/2010 and the impact this had not only on the community and visitors to Anglesea but upon the local businesses as well. A review was done at the time into what had taken place but no real actions were taken to ensure that if the event was to occur again it could be minimised as much as possible. Two weeks, ago I wrote about how great the Anglesea River was and how snapper where in the river in numbers. This week I find myself writing once again about dead fish. I also warned the shire two weeks ago that the last thing this community needed to see was dead fish, especially snapper floating belly up in the Anglesea River and that the stone wall which we consider to be a contributing factor in fish not being able to escape the river needed to be removed. The council agreed to this well over 12 months ago, yet the stone wall still remains. The Anglesea River Support Action Group This two kilogram mullet was one of many that did not survive the fish death event in the Anglesea River last has been working with Fisheries Victoria and week. Corangamite Catchment Management Authority to improve the Anglesea River and its habitat for all for solid recruitment of fish species into the system they are prepared to do for not only the people of post the 2010 fish kill. Anglesea but for all of us who reside on the Surf the fish species in the system. An opening now, would allow the system to settle Coast as well. It was hoped these works, if finished by We need a long term solution to this issue and Christmas, would provide a real boost for the local down before the summer period and hopefully help community and economy by ensuring the river was in recruitment of new fish into the system for the whatever it may take, not just ongoing observations, holiday periods. that have minimal effect on helping maintain the operating at its best. During the 2009/2010 period, the impact on the system’s integrity. Instead, we face the possibility of another wipe out of the Anglesea River. It is up to the responsible town and small businesses in Anglesea was extreme Thankyou of the week: This week I received a authorities to take what action is needed immediately and no reasonable person would want a repeat of nice thankyou from Katherine and Bernard for this situation again nor to see the Anglesea River at my mention of sea eagles in my column. In their to address these problems. We believe the system needs a good flush and less than its best when thousands and thousands of message they included this link sea-eaglecam.org, if this involves a much larger opening of the river tourists not only descend upon Anglesea but also the a camera on a nest in Sydney. It is interesting to observe the adults bring fish, mouth due to the impact observed, (if confirmed by Great Ocean Road for summer holidays. Council signage saying the river is basically eels and at times seagulls back to the nest. a fish survey) then there would be no real reason to delay removing the rock wall and at the same time closed is not a good look for the community. It is also up to whichever government department Photos: If you have some real catches you want to providing a real flush to the system as soon as the responsible to clean up the river and remove all the send in, please forward them to the email address tides permit. below, with type of fish, weight, length, location This would be similar to what previously occurred dead fish that remain, as soon as possible. At the moment we face a federal election and and your name. I am more than happy to place your in the Easter period of 2011 when waves where seen travelling up the river system after a substantial I have put the issue to both Labor and Liberal photos in My Big Catch or online. Email photos to opening occurred and allowed, within a few months, candidates for Corangamite. I wait to see what mybigcatch@bigpond.com.
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NETBALL SCORES PRELIMINARY FINALS
5. BEST Geelong Amateur: J Bish, A Morrison, B Alexander. Ocean Grove: E Mercer, K Sing, K Collett.
A GRADE Anglesea 38 V Torquay 42 GOALS Anglesea: J Weichert 33, B Caldwell 4, R Trennery 1. Torquay: A Vogels 26, J Warnes 16. BEST Anglesea: B Walters, R Trennery, J Weichert. Torquay: G Brown, A Masek, L Berridge.
UNDER 19 Queenscliff 32 V Geelong Amateur 16 GOALS Queenscliff: H Stephens 14, R McDonald 13, E Saunders 5. Geelong Amateur: S Mallett 14, S Bell 2. BEST Queenscliff: M Main, L Hedley, E Saunders. Geelong Amateur: M Cowell, S Mallett, A King.
B GRADE Anglesea 33 V Drysdale 36
UNDER 17 SECTION ONE
GOALS Anglesea: H Van Gemst 31, B Orr 2. Drysdale: H Rundell 27, M Deeath 9. BEST Anglesea: C Callagher, H Van Gemst, E Larkin. Drysdale: H Rundell, M Deeath, D Deeath.
GOALS Ocean Grove: Z Woods 27, M Goodger 5, M Babb 2. Drysdale: H Rundell 14, M Searle 8, B Connally 5. BEST Ocean Grove: M Badrock, C Praud,
C GRADE GOALS Ocean Grove: F Needham 14, C Nash 7. Geelong Amateur: L McAuley 18, C Giuffrida 4, L Duff 2. BEST Ocean Grove: T Sinnott, P Birch, K Sykes. Geelong Amateur: N Gray, L McAuley, C Giuffrida.
UNDER 17 SECTION TWO Drysdale 31 V Anglesea 14 GOALS Drysdale: K Trewin 23, M Richardson 6, M Wiffen 2. Anglesea: E Walters 8, R Serong 4, E Traynor 2. BEST Drysdale: J Mannix, K Watson, J Reed. Anglesea: A Callagher, K Takle, E Walters.
D GRADE Geelong Amateur 17 V Ocean Grove 23 GOALS Geelong Amateur: J Bish 12, E Crompton 4, L Morrison 1. Ocean Grove: E Mercer 18, J Lucas
Heads: J Koster, C Joseph, M Gray. Queenscliff: T
UNDER 15 SECTION ONE Barwon Heads 32 V Queenscliff 27 GOALS Barwon Heads: G Ryan 18, C Joseph 14.
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Ocean Grove 34 V Drysdale 27
A Nolan. Drysdale: H Rundell, T Havelberg, A Willie.
Ocean Grove 21 V Geelong Amateur 24
Queenscliff: M Clifton 19, D Chiller 8. BEST Barwon
UNDER 13 SECTION ONE Ocean Grove 37 V Drysdale 14 GOALS Ocean Grove: C Britt 22, I Jones 15. Drysdale: P Mcgrath 8, S Martin 5, E Tabakovic 1. BEST Ocean Grove: C Britt, I Hackett, L Doyle. Drysdale: C Leahy, S Martin, E Tabakovic.
UNDER 13 SECTION TWO Ocean Grove 13 V Barwon Heads 16 GOALS Ocean Grove: M Dodds 7, S Thebes 6. Barwon Heads: L Irving 12, J Honeywell 4. BEST Ocean Grove: G Bell, P Drinkwater, A McElligott. Barwon Heads: T Rawson, L Irving, S Davis.
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WITH the arrival of spring, and a slight improvement in the weather temperature, the number of bowlers on the green at the Anglesea Bowling Club is also rising. This of course could reflect the gradual return from the north of several members, and also the desire to get pre-pennant practice before the selectors assess their current performance!
PROGRAM The Anglesea Bowling Club invites experienced bowlers to participate in its program (weather permitting) on MONDAY Men commencing at 12.30 pm TUESDAY Mixed commencing at 10.30 am BYO lunch SATURDAY Mixed commencing at 12.30 pm Contact the Club by 9.30am on 5263 1229 to register your name. Dress is “neat casual”.
RESULTS Congratulations to the following winners: Saturday: Moira Donohoe, Peter Sharp and Ken Bunning Monday: Helmet Klein, John Emery and Ron Murray Tuesday: Clyde Boseley, Harry Mann and Heather Chalmers
WINTER LUNCHEONS Let’s get together at the Anglesea Golf Club on Wednesday 11 September at 12 noon for the final
winter get together. Come along for the food, fun, fellowship and lots of laughs.
BAREFOOT BOWLS For those wishing to come and try bowling, contact the club on 5263 1229 or 0499 856 613 to arrange a suitable time. Bowls will be supplied by the club together with some coaching at a cost of $10 per player for two hours (wear flat sole shoes).
HAPPY HOUR Come and join in the fun and frivolity at the Anglesea Bowling Club for a happy hour or two from 4.30pm onwards, every Friday. You will be made most welcome. Also the members draw resumed in September but you must be in attendance to claim your prize.
DIARY DATES Sunday September 15 Opening Day Bowls 12.30pm followed by dinner at 6pm Friday September 20 The Bowls Shoppe Essendon, with Mark Jacobsen coaching, followed by a barbeque Tuesday October 1 Open Day tournament. Contact f-w-price@ bigpond.com to register a team of four. Sunday October 6 Seniors Week Community Dinner, guest speaker Frank Costa – 6pm.
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ANGLESEA GOLF CLUB THE ladies hosted their Charity Day on Thursday and the highlight for the many visitors were the all the joeys, poking their little heads out of their mothers pouches, and stretching their thin little legs and attempting to jump. Spring is a great time at the golf course. Saturday was the final of the Nick O’Donohue and the Red Markers trophies and they had the best weather of the week. In a desperate effort to ensure I spelt Bryan James name right last weekend, I got Barry James name wrong – apologies to Barry. Barry teamed up with Graeme Mills to make the final of the Nick O’Donohue, but unfortunately they lost to Nigel Forsythe and Seamus Sushames 2/1. In the ladies, Veronica Shaw and her partner Robyn Schepers won their match 4/3 against Sue French and Ann Stokes.
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2 scores out of 4 counting on every hole. The winning team of member Margaret De Vries, and visitors Ainsley McCallum, Jill Chick and Dee Mathers, scored 79 points. Runners up on 76 points were members Margot Parton and Brenda Balderstone and visitors Vicky Lloyd and Sophie Holloway.
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Wednesday was a Stableford event for the men. The best score was from John Edmanson with 40 points in B grade. Kent Taylor won A grade with 38 points, Denis Croaker won C grade with 36 points and Eddie Brenner won the seniors with 34 points. The Phil Lewtas Perpetual Trophy was also decided on the day and that went to Captain David Lewis with 79 points over two rounds. Charity Day on Thursday raised over $1,800 with more visitors than members playing. The format was a very simple Irish teams event with
It was Stableford again for players on Saturday and a day to get out the summer gear. Ken McLennan had the best score of the day with 40 points winning B grade. Miller Gelic won A grade with 37 points on a count-back from Kent Taylor, Howard Cross won C grade with 36 points and Sue Bowler won the ladies with 34 points. We had a small field for Father’s Day on Sunday clearly those that didn’t have a luncheon to go to. Winners were Mark Couzens with 1 up and Margot Parton with 1 down. I hope everyone has noticed the great work that had been done by our “superstar” mechanic Wayne Milner on the driveway to the clubhouse. Wayne has raised the height of the fence and cleared the bracken on the course side of the fence – and would have certainly found a lot of balls during this clearing. Thanks Wayne. Enjoy your golf and the start of spring.
It was nice to see more of the ladies back playing golf this Tuesday and for Kathy Simson it was a very good comeback as she took out A grade with 38 points. Sue Barnes with 33 points won B grade and for C grade Sandra Martin triumphed with 34 point. NTPs Joan Thomson, Gillian Strickland and Bernadette Oliver. Wendy Johnson hit the jackpot. Rick McNamara scored 58 nett to win A grade for the men on Wednesday and that was the best score of the day. B grade winner Ken Nunn had 59 nett another fine effort. Ward Szymczak had 63 nett to take out C grade and for D grade with 59 nett Wes Matthews was triumphant. Bill Bingham with 36 points got the win for the seniors. NTPs David Strickland, Ian Sandner, Daryl Sceney, Mark Thompson and Bob Gough. Joe Magliano held onto the jackpot with a good shot early on in the day. Michael Lunney and Ray Fitzgerald scored an eagle on the 7th. Friday Bruce Dyer had 39 points to win the men’s Stableford while for the ladies Barbara Young-Harding won with a very good score 39 points. NTPs Rob Hawkins, Wayne Bent, June Laidler and Barbara Young-Harding. Bruce Dyer
had an eagle on the 11th and Wayne Bent hit the jackpot. Saturday the sun was shining and with the course now starting to look a lot dryer the field headed out to what seemed to be a very good scoring day. David Brown with +4 finished on top for A grade. Rob Young had a solid +5 to take out B grade. Theo Reyntjes also with +4 won C grade and for D grade Peter Phillips had the score of the day with +6. Don Jennings had +3 to win the seniors. Ainsley McCallum won the ladies scoring +4. NTPs Leigh Pickering, Ward Szymczak, Wes Bumstead, Peter Gorfine and Ainsley McCallum and Don Jennings. Errol Morris was very happy to take out the jackpot. Father’s day was a cracker day weather wise and it seemed a lot of the dad’s were taken out for lunch as both of our dining areas were full. Some dads got to play golf first off and there were some good scores posted early before the wind took hold. Ron Fish finished on top for A grade with 42 points. B grade winner Tony Strahan scored well with 41 points. Bernadette Oliver shot 35 points to take out the ladies. NTPs Tony Strahan, Bernadette Oliver and Claire Dowley. David Rae shot an eagle on the 11th and visitor Malcolm Brown (Corowa GC) with a very close shot got the jackpot. But the day really belonged to Rob Schofield shooting a hole in one on the lovely 12th hole.
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THURSDAY: The ladies field was double last weeks with 16 players taking to the course to play Stableford. The winner of the day was Linda Turner with 35 points from Kathryn Simson with 34 points. Nearest the pin was Christine Brackin on the 7th and Kathryn Simson on the 17th. Saturday Stableford: Paulette Payne stepped back into the winners circle today with 31 points to win narrowly from Christine Brackin with 30 points. While Sarah Tokolyi took out the NTP on the 7th.
Tuesday 9 Hole Stableford: Mark Klunder was the winner with 18 points on a count-back from Alan Hartley also with 18 points. Sunday Par: In windy conditions the winner was Marina Johnson with a score of 1 up from Jan Selvay with 2 down on a count-back from Paul Azzopardi who also had 2 down.
Wednesday Stableford: The best score of the day was 39 points. But it wasAllan Marsh who took the chocolates on a count-back from Richard Hammett who has been in good form now for a couple of weeks. The NTP on the 5th went to John Ramsey and Bob Brackin won the NTP on the 13th. Saturday 4BBB: In absolutely glorious spring conditions Peter Gray and Peter Cox were the winners with 7 up on a count-back from Michael Yates and Jason Draper also with 7 up. The NTPs went to Hayden Coles on the 5th, Alex McMahon on the 13th and Allan Marsh on the 17th. 2 Sands Boulevarde, Torquay Clubhouse: 5264 3333 Pro Shop: 5264 3307
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AS you are reading this, our Carnival of Golf will be well underway, with a large contingent of entries from all over the State competing for 150 trophies valued at over $15,000.
Saturday August 24, Men’s Stroke, 147 players When Mum’s a Club Champion, young men such as Max Edmanson (31) have some pressure on them to emulate such feats. Well done Max, with a Trophy of the Day and the D grade top prize, scoring a nett 68 – he won’t be in D grade for long! Dave Gray (28) was runner up on 72 from Ian Thomson (25) on 73. A grade winner was Josh Kent (4) with a 70 on a count-back from Lee McMurrich (8), then Glenn Hinch (11) on 71. Doug Hill (15) had a good day to win B grade on 69, edging out Col Evans (17) on 71 and Russell Allen (14) on 73. Our C grade winner was Leigh Wilson (21) with a 69 from Ian Flanders (21) and Len Elder (21), both on 71. Pin Shots were won by Mick Troop (2nd), Glenn Hinch (5th) and Matt Salter (17th) and Lee McMurrich collected the Pro Pin cash on the 18th.
Barnett (23) with a 76 from Sharon Powell (12) on 78. Jeanette Barclay won the Pro Pin on the 2nd. With 28 putts, Jenny Pearson was the putter of the day, and Bec Waldron had best gross with 84.
Tuesday August 27, Men’s Stableford, 129 players Ron Peacock (21), one of the club’s hardest working volunteers, received a much deserved reward by winning C grade and the Trophy of the Day with 41 points. Close behind him was Peter Kelly (21) on 39. Our best in D grade was Dennis Kelly (28) with 37 points, followed by Brendan Rice (25) on 36. Club Secretary David Bond (16) left his office to win B grade on 39 points, just ahead of Gavan Pitcher (18) with 38. Our A grade winner was John Rowe (9) on a count-back from Peter Kerber (10), both on 35 points.
Wednesday August 28, Ladies Stableford, 64 players
Angela Kiely (27) enjoyed her day by collecting the Trophy of the Day and B grade winner with a nett 75. Rapidly improving Liz Stoward (34) was next on 78. Our top A grader was Gweneth
It was great to see super veteran Sylvia Blegg (42), well into her nineties, win C grade with 33 points. What an inspiration! She just pipped Glennys Jones (37) on a count-back. A grade was won by Judith Webber (20) with 37 points on a count-back from new member Sally Schaller (13), whilst B grade winner was Chris Trezise (24) on 36 from Mary Menzel (29) on 35.
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BELLARINE FOOTBALL LEAGUE SCORES SENIORS FINALS WEEK TWO Drysdale (73) Queenscliff (66)
6.5 1.1
7.5 6.8
9.9
10.13
6.11 9.12
GOALS: Drysdale: T. Dewey 3, M. McGuire 1, J. Chandler 1, J. Inglis 1, R. Holwell 1, M. Scott 1, B. Carmichael 1, J. Simons 1. Queenscliff: E. Grout 3, D. DeGois 2, J. Durran 2, M. O’Neill 1, G. Donovan 1. BEST: Drysdale: B. Taylor, T. Dewey, B. Carmichael, S. Bensted, M. Baden, R. Holwell. Queenscliff: S. Owen, B. Limb, L. Orvis, C. Cashin, D. Measures
RESERVES Torquay (116) Drysdale (68)
3.4 4.1
6.5 7.4
12.6 18.8 8.7
10.8
GOALS: Torquay: J. Graham 3, A. Bladen 3, R. Ganz 3, P. MacDonald 2, D. Sprigg 2, B. Girvan 1, S. Hill 1, S. Diamond 1, B. Clarke 1, J. Leyonhjelm 1. Drysdale: T. Mullane-Grant 6, J. Ristevski 2, D. Biscan 1, X. Wilson 1. BEST: Torquay: J. Graham, T. Butler, R. Ganz, S. Diamond, A. Bladen, L. Priest Drysdale: N. Malcher, J. Ristevski, T. Mullane-Grant, B. Flynn, D. Tester, D. Biscan
COLTS DIVISION 1 South Barwon 2.3 8.4 Leopold 3.2 4.3
10.4 13.5 (83) 7.7 9.8 (62)
Grovedale Tigers 4.4 5.6 7.9 10.9 (69) Newtown/ Chilwell 0.0 2.1 2.3 4.4 (28)
COLTS DIVISION 2 St Joseph’s 4.1
7.1
Barwon Heads 0.22.4
9.2
14.4 (88)
2.10 3.13 (31)
GOALS: St Joseph’s 1: L. Devine 5, J. Hovey 3, T. Atkins 2, B. Hyde 2, C. Breen 1, N. Jones 1. Barwon Heads: D. O’Leary 1, B. Close 1, B. Michell 1. BEST: St Joseph’s
1: B. Verfurth, J. Looker, J. Dumont, L. Devine, J. Hickey, J. Hovey. Barwon Heads: C. O’Leary, T. Bonner, T. Membrey, S. Stanford, B. Eddy, T. Jackson Geelong Amateur 1.3 5.4 9.1013.13 (91) Torquay 1 4.1 6.2 7.2 8.5 (53) GOALS: Geelong Amateur: B. Sutterby 3, R. Dickson 3, J. Jess 2, N. Nott 1, O. LeeLaurie 1, I. Crawley 1, B. Shelley 1, P. Slack 1. Torquay 1: J. Viney 3, L. Hogan 2, D. Thornton 2, R. Harrison 1. BEST: Geelong Amateur: R. Dickson, J. Jess, J. Scholes, A. Widdicombe, H. Kershaw, J. Olliff. Torquay 1: H. Thompson, K. Holroyd, J. Viney, R. Harrison, L. Dawson, M. Ludbrook
COLTS DIVISION 3 Queenscliff 2.4 3.6 St Mary’s 2 1.0 1.4
4.8 2.7
8.9 5.9
(57) (39)
GOALS: Queenscliff: Z. Henderson 3, J. Evans 2, M. Randone 1, J. De Gois 1, N. Cayzer 1. St Mary’s 2: T. Hosking 2, X. Slater 1, S. Hosking 1, S. Dempster 1. BEST: Queenscliff: M. Randone, Z. Henderson, N. Fenby, J. Esler, B. Thompson, J. Lindrea. St Mary’s 2: J. Livermore, J. Kol, S. Hosking, X. Slater, B. Walker, P. Darcy Inverleigh 1.6 4.9 5.9 7.13 (55) Portarlington 0.2 3.2 7.3 8.6 (54) GOALS: Inverleigh: B. Vicars 3, D. Grundell 1, R. Rice 1, B. Van Dreumel 1, J. Pearce 1. Portarlington: M. Trezise 3, L. Vagg 2, T. Shanley 1, M. Spence 1, N. Cini 1. BEST: Inverleigh: J. Brown, L. Battaglia, L. Platt, J. Drew, H. Lamond, B. Vicars. Portarlington: N. Carter, R. Baker-Hutchinson, D. Jeffrey, H. Smith, L. Vagg, A. Wedge
COLTS DIVISION 4 South Barwon 2 2.2 4.4 7.4
9.6
(60)
Anakie 0.1
4.3
(27)
1.1
2.1
UNDER 16 DIVISION 1 South Barwon 2.2 4.8 St Mary’s 1 2.1 4.2
6.12 6.17 (53) 6.4 6.5 (41)
UNDER 16 DIVISION 2 Geelong Amateur 1 0.1 4.4
7.9 7.13 (55)
Ocean Grove 1 0.7 3.7 4.7
4.12 (36)
GOALS: Geelong Amateur 1: X. Seller 2, R. Mulgrew 2, S. Goodear 1, J. Rossi 1, J. Carter 1. Ocean Grove 1: F. Kelly 3, A. Wilkens 1. BEST: Geelong Amateur 1: J. Carter, L. Cogan, X. Seller, S. Goodear, D. George, J. Edwards. Ocean Grove 1: D. Pearson, H. Walker, J. Teague, F. Kelly, R. Maloney, N. Giblin
UNDER 16 DIVISION 3 Corio
4.5
North Shore 0.2
10.6 13.9 17.10 (112) 0.5
4.7
7.10 (52)
UNDER 16 DIVISION 4 Modewarre 1.5
6.8
9.11 13.14 (92)
Winchelsea 3.0
3.0
3.2
3.2
(20)
GOALS: Modewarre: M. Swan 4, C. Joseph 3, M. Mason 2, J. Grossman 1, M. Overman 1, B. O’Hanlon 1, C. Salmon 1. Winchelsea: J. Wojtowicz 2, L. Rose 1. BEST: Modewarre: B. O’Hanlon, M. Swan, M. Overman, J. Lockyer, M. Mason, S. Egberts. Winchelsea: J. Price, C. Babare, A. Parish, H. Kelly, G. Johns, D. Tenabel
UNDER 16 DIVISION 5 N&C Eagles 2 6.2 9.6
14.8 14.11 (95)
Grovedale 2 0.1
3.2
3.2
8.5
(53)
UNDER 16 DIVISION 6 Anakie 2 5.4
7.7
7.13 10.15 (75)
Torquay Jones 0.2 1.8
4.12 7.17 (59)
GOALS: Anakie 2: B. Ettridge 6, B. Sparks 2, M. Staig 1, T. Ralph 1. Torquay Jones: B. Bates 1, N. Schwarz 1, P. Caddaye-Rose 1, M. Dent 1, L. Edwards 1, T. Gough 1, K. Bannister 1. BEST: Anakie 2: B. Ward, B. Ettridge, T. Ralph, K. Eibl, J. Batty, L. Staig. Torquay Jones: L. Howell, B. Tweeddale, P. Caddaye-Rose, N. Schwarz, L. Edwards, L. Brown
93
Sports in brief UNDER 14 DIVISION 1 Grovedale 1.1
5.4
9.5
11.5 (71)
St Mary’s 1 1.1
2.2
2.2
4.4
(28)
UNDER 14 DIVISION 2 Lara 1 1.3
4.5
6.5
10.6 (66)
Leopold 1 3.5
3.6
6.9
7.12 ( 5 4 )
UNDER 14 DIVISION 3 Queenscliff 1.2
4.5
4.6
8.9
(57)
St Mary’s 2 0.5
1.5
3.5
3.5
(23)
GOALS: Queenscliff: J. Bakker 3, O. Karstens 2, S. Allen 2, C. McNearney 1. St Mary’s 2: M. Fraser 1, D. Jones 1, T. Douglas 1. BEST: Queenscliff: J. Lang, A. Naylor, P. Whittakers, F. Richards, S. Allen, J. Bakker. St Mary’s 2: S. Christensen, J. Lay, M. Lyons, T. Moreland, M. Fraser, Z. Zula
UNDER 14 DIVISION 4 Thomson 1.5
2.6
Torquay Dunstan 0.0 (18)
3.13 3.17 (35) 2.2
2.2
2.6
GOALS: Thomson: J. Hartshorne 1, I. Tomlinson 1, B. Dummett 1. Torquay Dunstan: N. Rivalland 1, C. Thompson 1. BEST: Thomson: R. Tomlinson, I. Tomlinson, S. Wolfenden, B. Dummett, D. Bartolo, B. Carroll. Torquay Dunstan: T. Burrage, C. Harrison, H. Pope, S. Barling, W. Tamassy, J. Cook
UNDER 14 DIVISION 5 St Mary’s 3 2.0
6.4
South Barwon 2 2.2
8.5
11.11 (77)
2.2
3.5
3.5 (23)
UNDER 14 DIVISION 6 GWSP 2 1.0
3.5
5.6
11.11 (77)
Belmont Lions 3.3 4.3
6.6
6.6
(42)
UNDER 14 DIVISION 7 Leopold 2 1.2
4.2
6.7
7.8
(50)
St Mary’s 4 0.0
2.4
2.4
5.8
(38)
Entries sought for surf challenge HOW does surfing Bells Beach with no one else out sound? Entries are being sought for a new teams challenge that will take over the world famous break this October 19 and 20, all in the name of charity. Teams must consist of five surfers, each from the 3228 post code, with a combined age of 150 years. There must be at least one surfer who is over 50 and one who is under 20 years of age. The winning team will win $1,000 cash which will be donated on their behalf to either Headspace (National Youth Mental Health Foundation), Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia or Ovarian Cancer Australia. The Team Up and Be the Influence Charity Challenge is supported by VicHealth, Play it Safe by the Water, Surfing Victoria and Torquay Boardriders Club. For more information and to enter your team, download the TeamUp App from teamup.com.au and contact the Surfing Victoria Office on info@surfingvic. com or 5261 2907.
One month to masters ONLY one month remains until the 14th Australian Masters Games hits Geelong for eight huge days of sport across various venues. Over 8,000 competitors will be in town and over 50 sports will be contested from surfing, to athletics, rowing, volleyball, sailing, darts, boxing, gymnastics, football, cycling, equestrian and more. For most sports the only requirement is that competitors are 30 years or older, and entries are still open, so what are you waiting for? You can register to play, officiate, volunteer, and there is a fun-filled social program across the event period. Head to australianmastersgames.com or call 4242 4304 to register or for more information on your sport. If you are part of a team looking for additional players, email amg.admin@unisport. com.au to register your details.
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New National Headquarters For Sports Technolgy Prime Minister Kevin Rudd announced $6 million to establish a new national headquarters for the sports technology industry in Geelong. The Sports Technology Innovation Partnership will partner with the AFL, Tennis Australia, CSIRO, Deakin Uni to create a $12 million national headquarters. Torquay’s surf industry and local sporting manufacturers will be linked with the Australian Future Fibres Research Innovation Centre and Deakin University to innovate and create new world beating products. This investment builds on Labor’s plan for jobs in our region. Adding to the 900 new jobs created with Epworth Hospital construction starting this year and 420 jobs from the new national headquarters of DisabilityCare.
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Vale, Betty Garfoot GRAND FINAL DAY! ONE of the finest servants and most ardent supporters of local tennis, Betty Garfoot (pictured), passed away recently. From the early 70s, right up to 2001, Betty was involved in the local tennis scene as a player and committee person. Moving to Leopold from her Western District home for employment in 1962, she soon became attached to Leopold Tennis Club, being a part of premiership teams in seniors and midweek over a long period. But itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fair to say that Betty left her mark in administration â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and caring â&#x20AC;&#x201C; during her long association with the game, on many committee positions at Leopold, on the grading committee of the association, as a long-time results recorder. Not to mention those early Saturday mornings transporting juniors or canteen duty, or... well thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s so much more. Nothing was too much trouble for Betty. Life membership at Leopold, also on the Coast Association, also on the Geelong Winter Tennis Association, indicates the high regard that Betty was held in. Bettyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s daughters, Jenny, Ann and Lynn all followed in mumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s footsteps in tennis, being involved in the game as players and on various committees as well. Perhaps most importantly of all, Betty was so well liked and held in much esteem by everyone she dealt with in the tennis community and beyond â&#x20AC;&#x201C; quiet, dignified, always wanting to help out â&#x20AC;&#x201C; that was Betty Garfoot, and that is the legacy that Bettyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family and friends can cherish forever. For myself â&#x20AC;&#x201C; I can still remember, all those years back, dropping scoresheets into the Garfoot residence and saying â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hi Bettyâ&#x20AC;?.
Phil
WINTER season in Tennis Geelong concluded on August 24, when grand finalists in 11 senior and 16 junior grades played off for the ultimate prize in local tennis â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the honour, the glory... and the pennant! Fortunately, the rain stayed away (for the most part!) and there were the usual upsets, the cheers and tears and the celebrations that come with it all at seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s end. Check out all the results and scores on the Tennis Geelong website, tennis.com.au/tennisgeelonginc. Tonight (September 3), the annual general meeting of Tennis Geelong will take place at St. Lukeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hall, on the corner of Scenic and Barrabool roads, Highton, with representatives from every club participating in summer competition being asked to attend. Meeting starts at 7.30pm. Starting date for summer competition is Saturday October 12. Drysdale Tennis Club has a junior tournament on Tuesday and Wednesday, September 24 and 25. Ring Kerry for details on 0400 078 337. Good practice for summer â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and a lot of fun too!
Grade 9 grand finalists (L-R) Geelong East â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Rowden, David, Rita, Sandra, George and Dot. Torquay â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Neil, Fiona, Chris, Kenwyn, John and Dale.
Grade 6 junior grand finalists (L-R) Leopold â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Zac, Riley, Edelle, Sarah. Geelong Lawn â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Noah, Lilli, Cara, Ebony, Connor.
Geelongâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s elite ladies of tennis FRIENDS, teammates, practice partners and occasionally rivals, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the busy tennis world for high-level Geelong players Carolyn McGann (left) and Ramona Mataruga (pictured). The girls were a part of the grade 1 ladies team Hepner Place (Centre Court Indoor), which played top level Melbourne pennant, along with Karen Filippou, Kellie Brunger and Abbie Walker â&#x20AC;&#x201C; they had a great season too â&#x20AC;&#x201C; ladder leaders for much of the season, before bowing out in the semi-finals to a strong Kooyong combination. Carolyn started tennis as a four-year-old, with a decided edge, having tennis-playing parents, not to mention a grass court right there in the back yard at the family home in Drysdale, with a lot of help early in the piece from Dad. Later on she was trained by renowned Geelong coach Tony Brushfield for eight years. Juggling school commitments and tennis is an ongoing task for 17-year-old Ramona, who is currently completing her VCE, as well as fitting in tennis training on five days of the week and pennant on the weekend. Ramonaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dad Ray is a big help with training and getting her to playing venues. Thank God for parents! On the career front, Carolyn is a primary school teacher and conducts coaching sessions herself at the indoor centre on three nights of the week, also doing some racquet stringing and playing pennant on weekends. Amazingly, her personal training regime is just a solid hour-long hit-up with Ramona on Thursday evenings. And thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s something really great to watch! Ramona began tennis as an eight-year-old and, like Carolyn, came from a tennis playing family. Early days were at Wandana Heights and Geelong Lawn tennis clubs, before becoming a part of the elite group at the indoor centre. Renowned Geelong coach Don
Cameron was her original coach and mentor. Asked about diet, Carolyn declared that Ramona was â&#x20AC;&#x153;an amazing cookâ&#x20AC;?. Indoor coach David Hicks interrupted to verify Carolynâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s claim - â&#x20AC;&#x153;just fantasticâ&#x20AC;?, said David! Apparently Ramona has shed around 10 kilograms on her super diet. Suffice to say, both girls are remarkably fit. Ramonaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tennis really â&#x20AC;&#x153;took offâ&#x20AC;? at around 12 years of age, competing in Sydney, Brisbane and Perth in the junior nationals (and playing against older girls). Looking at the future, Ramona is still undecided about whether her future career might be in tennis, but at this stage, she is focussing on the possibility of playing in the Australian Open juniors, coming up in January 2014. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll watch that one with interest. Ramonaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s already had a great year, winning the Shepparton Open singles, also taking out the Warrnambool Easter event too, defeating her buddy and teammate Carolyn in the final! Two very busy young lives indeed, with tennis front and centre. Carolyn and Ramona â&#x20AC;&#x201C; your love of the game and passion to succeed is an inspiration to us all!
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