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BY JAMES TAYLOR THE Torquay Bowls Club (TBC) has rolled out its impressive new rooms to the community. The club’s $1.75 million redevelopment was officially opened last week by South Barwon MP Andrew Katos. It includes larger and upgraded clubrooms which can be used for different purposes by community groups, including offices and meeting rooms for the Torquay RSL sub-branch. The redevelopment – designed by Insite Architects – also features improved dining and kitchen facilities, better disabled access, a new outdoor deck with views over the bowling greens, equipment storage, and a modern appearance designed specifically for its coastal location.

TBC president Des Bruhn said the redevelopment was significant to the Torquay region and to the club, which had one of the largest memberships of any Victorian club. “We are very pleased to see the completion of a project which will serve not only our members, but our rapidly expanding community.” The state government invested $1.5 million through its Regional Growth Fund, the club contributed more than $200,000 and the Great Ocean Road Coast Committee (GORCC) committed more than $25,000 of in-kind support. Mr Bruhn said it was exciting to watch a vision become a reality and thanked the organisations involved for their support. “We are proud to have been part of such a beneficial collaboration between community and government and are already enjoying the

impressive new facilities. “We have experienced a steadily increasing demand on our club and we can’t wait to welcome new guests and share our community spaces.” GORCC chief executive officer Richard Davies said GORCC had worked closely with the TBC throughout the project. “We are proud to support a project which has brought such extensive benefits to the club and to the region. It has been a pleasure to work with the TBC and you couldn’t find a more community-minded local organisation.” Mr Katos said the state government was proud to have delivered on its election commitment to provide $1.5 million towards the project. “The redevelopment will meet the needs of this popular club but also the wider community.”

Des Bruhn, Andrew Katos and Richard Davies stand on the new outdoor deck at the Torquay Bowls Club. Photo: JAMES TAYLOR

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Step up and host the Melbourne Cup

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BY JAMES TAYLOR

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THE Melbourne Cup is going on the road again, and towns and cities across Australia have been invited to host the 18-carat gold trophy. Since its inception, the cup has travelled more than 375,000 kilometres, visited more than 270 regional, rural and metropolitan destinations and been seen by hundreds of thousands of people. Community groups, councils, schools, tourism and racing bodies across rural, regional and metropolitan Australia and New Zealand can apply to the Victorian Racing Club (VRC) to be part of the tour in its 12th year. The cup visited Barwon Park in Winchelsea in 2012. It also visited Anglesea in 2011, and the success of the activities organised by Anglesea Lions Club for its arrival led to it being named as the Surf Coast Shire’s Event of the Year.

VRC chief executive David Courtney said the success of the tour was a testament to the destinations and communities the Cup had visited since 2003. “We are proud to share the iconic Emirates Melbourne Cup with the people of Australia and New Zealand and we continue to be overwhelmed by its widespread appeal. “The tour is a community driven initiative that celebrates how the Melbourne Cup has shaped our culture and we look forward to identifying the best tenders and plotting our journey for 2014.” Tender applications must outline a proposed schedule of events and demonstrate how the tour’s visit could stimulate community involvement, promote social inclusion or raise funds for local causes. Organisations must submit applications online at melbournecuptour.com.au by no later than 5pm on April 14.

Melbourne Cup winning trainer Sheila Laxon, artist Pat McKenzie and Andrew Lemon at Anglesea Art House with Melbourne Cup when it visited in 2011. Photo: PETER MARSHALL

Bellbrae zorbing plan keeps rolling BY JAMES TAYLOR

A proposal is in the works to bring zorbing – seen here in Rotorua – to Bellbrae.

THE applicants behind a plan to build a zorbing centre in Bellbrae say it will be a tourism drawcard for the region, particularly in the off-season. The Surf Coast Shire is presently assessing the plan for the outdoor recreation facility at 375 Grossmans Road, which will be the only zorbing facility in Australia. Yolo Group director Cameron Naylor said the idea for the centre was inspired by a trip his family took to the New Zealand town of Rotorua where they tried the activity, which involves rolling down a hill inside a large plastic sphere. “It’s a simple activity and low impact, and everyone participated.”

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WORKS will soon start on a roundabout at the busy Anglesea Road intersection at Bellbrae, with the construction contract awarded to Universal Concrete Constructions Australia. In announcing the contract, South Barwon MP Andrew Katos said the intersection on Anglesea Road with Coombes and Hendy Main roads normally had about 7,000 vehicles passing through it every day, with up to 10,000 vehicles a day in peak seasonal times. “Figures show there have been three serious injury crashes in a recent five year period, two of which occurred when drivers misjudged the gap in traffic when turning at the intersection. This new roundabout will tackle these types of crashes.” Construction is expected to begin in late March with an expected completion of the $2.78 million project towards the end of 2014.

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Mr Naylor said the Bellbrae centre would tie into efforts to promote “experiential tourism” and activities in the region other than surfing. “Torquay is an activity centre, but when the surf’s blown out or it’s cold, people are looking for other things to do on the coast.” The shire’s planning committee is continuing to consider the Yolo Group’s application after the council rejected a motion for it to be “called-in”. Mr Naylor said he was pleased with the council’s endorsement of the project, and added that if all went well, people could be zorbing in Bellbrae by as early as September. He said the centre would remain as Farming Zone land, would not be visible to any of the objectors to the permit, and would make very little noise.

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Birregurra gets great marks from riders

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BIRREGURRA’S hospitality has proven a hit among the cycle circuit, with the town rated the second-most welcoming destination of last year’s Great Victorian Bike Ride (GVBR). Last week, the results of a Bicycle Network post-ride survey were revealed, showing about $2 million was injected into towns along the route between Mount Gambier and Geelong. Bicycle Network chief executive officer Craig Richards said the survey also showed that bike riders appreciated the amount of work townships put in to welcome them. Birregurra’s efforts were rated behind only Gellibrand as the “most welcoming town” of the ride. Pupils from Birregurra Primary School decorated their bikes like tigers to welcome cyclists at the end of day seven, and there was also a twilight market, a display by the Birregurra Historical Society, barefoot bowls, and food and music at the Royal Mail Hotel. Port Fairy was rated as the GVBR’s “most favourite town”, closely followed by Port Campbell. “All communities throughout the ride worked hard to showcase their towns and provide activities for the riders,” Mr Richards said.

Birregurra Primary School pupils wave hello to Great Victorian Bike Ride cyclists last year.

“Without the help, support and efforts of the local councils, community groups, tourism operators and businesses, the ride could not have been so successful.” There were more than 5,000 riders, volunteers and support crew on the 2013 ride, and Mr Richards said 77 per cent of the riders indicated they would like to return to towns or areas they passed through in the next year.

“These return visits will bring further economic benefit to the region. “We are proud that the event has been contributing to regional Victoria for 30 years.” The 2014 GVBR begins on November 29 and will travel 500 kilometres between Albury and Lilydale over nine days. Entries open in May. For more information, head to greatvic.com.au.

TORQUAY’S first “cash mob”, an initiative of Yellow Brick Road Geelong and Torquay, was a great success. The cash mob took place at lunchtime on Friday at Front Beach Cafe, which was selected by popular vote on Facebook. Cash mob organiser Dylan Baker, from Yellow Brick Road, was pleased the event was a great success. “We had around 30 people turn up,” Mr Baker said. “Each spent an average of $25 which bought around an extra $750 in trade to Front Beach. “This is a fantastic kick to any business during the quieter periods.” Front Beach Cafe’s Steve Christou said that the cash mob was a great little boost for the business. “It was great to see increased patronage as a result of Torquay’s first cash mob,” Mr Christou said. “This initiative is good for local business, a great partnership between Yellow Brick Road and local businesses. “Local tradies brought their staff here for lunch, it was great! Locals supporting each other is great to see.” Mr Baker thanked all the businesses and participants involved and said that going forward they would like to hold another cash mob in the winter period. Any interested businesses should contact Dylan on 0417 153 601 or dylan.baker@ybr.com.au.

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Surf Coastâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wonderful women celebrated BY JAMES TAYLOR

Heather Dennis (right) is farewelled by Yvonne Orchard.

Long-time Torquay Guide farewelled BY JAMES TAYLOR THE Torquay Girl Guides are looking for volunteers to take on unit leadership and support roles with the organisation. Last month, the group farewelled unit leader Heather Dennis, who has retired after four years of leadership of the Torquay Girl Guides. She first joined the Girl Guide movement as a Brownie in 1954, went on to be a Queenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Guide and represented Australia at an International Girl Scout Jamboree in The Philippines in 1966. Her interest in the international aspects of the Guide Movement contributed to her future career. She went on to pursue a career as an educator in schools and universities in Australia and overseas, specialising in Linguistics, particularly Australian Aboriginal languages, before retiring to Torquay a few years ago, and volunteering at Torquay Guides. Girl Guides Victoria provides an on-thejob training program for women interested in volunteering as leaders. No particular experience in Guides is required. Girl Guides provides opportunities for girls to have fun, make friends and develop leadership skills through activities of all kinds, including the outdoors. For more information, call Surf Coast Girl Guides district manager Yvonne Orchard on 5267 2630.

SEVEN inspirational Surf Coast women have been recognised at an International Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day celebration held by the Surf Coast Shire. As part of a high tea held at the Surf Coast Civic Centre, mayor Rose Hodge presented awards to Surf Coast women who are inspiring change in seven areas. The awards reflect the 2014 International Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day theme of â&#x20AC;&#x153;inspiring changeâ&#x20AC;?. Along with the awards, each winner was presented with a gift certificate that will help start and support a womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wellness circle in an Australian indigenous community through Oxfam. The circles help women and children build support networks and resilience. The award winners were: â&#x20AC;˘ Non-profit - Carol Baker for her extensive involvement working with a range of Lornebased community groups â&#x20AC;˘ Sport - Janet Smartt for more than 30 years of service volunteering with the Lorne Football and Netball Club â&#x20AC;˘ Health - Julia Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien for her work teaching parents CPR and child resuscitation skills â&#x20AC;˘ Environment - Dorothy Hutton for her work with ANGAIR and efforts in bringing to fruition a walk running around the edge of Anglesea â&#x20AC;˘ Business - Caroline Wood who has run Blazing Saddles in Aireys Inlet for 20 years â&#x20AC;˘ Education - Julie Martin for her extensive service with Anglesea Primary School Council and the Anglesea Primary School Parentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Club, and â&#x20AC;˘ Arts and Culture - Louise Brown for her efforts leading the Deans Marsh-based choir Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Marsh (OMM). Shire mayor Rose Hodge, praised each winner

Six of the seven award winners â&#x20AC;&#x201C; (L-R) Carol Baker, Janet Smartt, Louise Brown Julie Martin Dorothy Hutton and Julia Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien. Caroline Wood was absent on the day. Photo: JAMES TAYLOR

Three local mayors at the high tea - (L-R) Jenny Blake from Golden Plains Shire, Helene Cameron from the Borough of Queenscliffe and Lyn Russell from the Colac Otway Shire.

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change â&#x20AC;&#x201C; in our communities and in the wider world,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Inspiring Change is a great theme for International Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day in 2014 because there is so much work to be done around the world â&#x20AC;&#x201C; not only to achieve gender equality but also on other social issues. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The fact that this council has five female councillors provides a strong example of gender equality at the local level. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everyone in the community can pitch in to make positive change in our backyard and beyond, and one of the great things about the Surf Coast is that so many people do; including our inspirational award winners who Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m pleased to recognise today.â&#x20AC;?

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Golf event improves a home away from home BY JAMES TAYLOR A CHARITY golf event at The Sands Torquay last year has helped the Trevor Barker Foundation give holidays to children and families living with cancer. The 2013 Handbury Classic Golf Day raised more than $35,000 for the foundation, which is using the money to renovate its beachside retreat in the town, not far from the golf course. The works at the Trevor Barker House have given the two-storey property in The Esplanade a major facelift, with the installation of new carpets, furniture, curtains and beds, together with a fresh coat of paint and garden landscaping. The house was purchased in 1998 by the foundation established in memory of late St Kilda footballer Trevor Barker, who died in 1996 from cancer at the age of 39. Foundation spokesperson David Rogers said more than 1,000 families had enjoyed a stay at

a â&#x20AC;&#x153;home away from homeâ&#x20AC;? during their cancer journey. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everything was very 1970s before â&#x20AC;&#x201C; very brown and green â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve worked really hard at getting it right. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve done as much as we can to make it user-friendly.â&#x20AC;? Future works at the house include changing part of the deck on the ground floor into a games room. Paddy and Helen Handbury and the Handbury Foundation have held their golf classic for the past five years at The Sands and have raised more than $160,000 for a variety of charitable causes. Mrs Handbury said the Handbury Foundation was happy to support the operation of the house. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was quite impressed with their passion, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be a good cause for the community.â&#x20AC;? David Rogers, Helen Handbury and Paddy Handbury stand outside the Trevor Barker House in Torquay. Photo: JAMES TAYLOR

Fire management in the Otways discussed BY JAMES TAYLOR A COMMUNITY forum has heard how new research measuring the way ecosystems respond to fire will be included in decisions about fire management in the Otways. Last monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s forum, hosted by the Department of Environment and Primary Industries (DEPI), was held in Winchelsea. The audience included Otways residents and representatives from environmental and

community groups. Dr Julian Di Stefano from the Fire and Biodiversity Research Program at the University of Melbourne â&#x20AC;&#x201C; who also spoke at last monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Burning Countryâ&#x20AC;? forum in Forrest â&#x20AC;&#x201C; outlined his research, which aims to define an appropriate mix of different ages of forest that maximises species diversity. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This can then be used by land managers to assist with decisions on where and when to do planned burns in the future,â&#x20AC;? he said.

DEPI monitoring and analysis team leader Tim Gazzard said understanding changes in biodiversity and ecosystems was a key component of how planned burning is being approached across the Otways. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The collaborative work weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re doing with Melbourne University and other researchers and scientists is leading the way in looking at ecosystem resilience in strategic bushfire management. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Measuring how ecosystems respond to fire, as

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How can you help? The Lorne Parent Club is calling on residents and friends of Lorne with an interest in improving the Lorne Aireys-Inlet P-12 College facilities via this playground, to donate money to the school by making a payment online or by sending a cheque. Alternatively, you can buy a stainless steel plaque with an engraving of your family name business logo to be embedded into the playground boardwalk for generations to come. The engraved plaques are available in 3 sizes and will cost $250 for a small one (60x50mm), $750 for a medium sized one (60-110mm) and $1,500 for the largest size (110x110mm). For information about the playground, to place an order for an engraved plaque, or for any donation enquiry please contact Nicky Muxworthy on 0411 711 001 or the school on 5289 1585. Send donation cheques to Lorne-Aireys Inlet P-12 College, 15 Grove Road, Lorne 3232 or transfer directly to Lorne-Aireys Inlet P-12 College, BSB: 063-708, A/C no.: 10008117, and include “Playground” as the reference. Cathryn Hope Marketing Co-ordinator Lorne Parents & Friends Association

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Harri has been selling us theatre tickets at the Lorne Cinema since he arrived in the town. Before “retiring“ with wife, Helen, to Lorne in 2000, he was a secondary teacher/ librarian in Geelong for over 30 years. Although having honeymooned here in 1968, they chose Lorne for retirement because it was a free standing community offering all essential services in a beautiful environment. Besides, living here they thought would feel like being on holidays every day. As practising Christians their ﬁrst contact was with the local Churches. Harri said they were made very welcome and through this network quickly met local people. In no time he was an active member of the Lions Club of Lorne and has been their Treasurer for ten years. He serves on the Committee of The Elderly Citizens Village and with Helen does Meals on Wheels. He has been Circulation Manager for The Lorne Independent since it began. Harri is committed to ﬁtness and rides along the Great Ocean Road three or four times a week. He is a member of the Lorne Spinners who participate in the annual Murray to Moyne Ride raising funds for the Lorne Hospital. He swims in the Pier to Pub every year and until recently was a regular age group place getter in the Mountain to Surf Run. Harri and Helen have three grown daughters living in Darwin, Brisbane and Brunei who have provided them with four grandchildren. When Harri is not doing something for others he loves to do jigsaw puzzles, work in the garden or read. CW

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Providing a safe, fun play area for young children can be both educational and keep them out of mischief. The Parent Club of the Lorne Campus of the Lorne-Aireys Inlet P-12 College recently finalized detailed plans for a nature-based primary school playground with a nautical theme, after receiving input and feedback from the school community. Featuring an ocean weathered sailing boat kindly donated by Barbara Bracken (the mother-in-law of Lisa Bliss, owner and manager of Lorne Greens), the new playground has been designed by Peter Shaw from Great Ocean Landscaping in Anglesea. According to Principal Helen Gaylard, “Our vision is to provide the youngest Lorne College primary school kids with their own nature-based retreat that encourages imaginative play in a safe, contained environment. The new playground will completely transform an area that is currently barren and under-utilised into something visually appealing and entertaining for students”. The central focus will be a jetty, to which the boat will be “moored”. The jetty will wrap around a sand pit, spill out to a cluster of rocks and over a dry creek bed. There will be multi-use areas for large group play and several intimate areas for smaller groups of children to gather, amongst soft plantings. The specific objectives of the playground are to: 1. Create a stimulating learning environment for the children through play 2. Encourage the children to be more physically active during playtimes 3. Reduce behaviours such as mean comments and bullying that may arise from boredom 4. Decrease the level of school-based anxiety In addition, the aesthetic value from a beautifully designed playground is expected to benefit the Lorne community given the visibility of the school grounds from the road. Local residents are hopeful that improvements to the school from the playground may persuade more families to move into their Lorne holiday homes while their children are at school. Attracting new residents to the vibrant Lorne community would be an economic boost to the school and local businesses. Nicky Muxworthy, President of the Lorne Parent Club, is managing this exciting project. “Now that the plans have been finalised, the next step is to raise the $60,000 required to cover the playground cost through a combination of

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We all knew it was going to be a big weekend in Lorne last weekend but I don’t think anyone would have predicted just how big!! With a blast of summer sunshine on Sunday and Monday, the town was alight with activity and looking its absolute best. Our spectacular coastal backdrop showcased what is fast becoming one of Australia’s premier and most exciting sculpture events – Lorne Sculpture Biennale. The event was officially opened on Saturday in front of a packed Mantra convention room audience that included Lorne locals, non-resident property owners, holiday makers, sculptors, event organisers, and local and state government representatives. Great to see Terry Mulder once again being such a great supporter of Lorne in his opening address and equally his recognition for Steve Bracks in his past work as Premier of Victoria and the contributions he made to our part of the world, where he also spends a great deal of time. To me one of the great unsung heroes of this event is Graham Wilkie whose vision and creative juices never cease to amaze. His passion and knowledge of the arts and sculpture being without parallel in this town and what has been created in only the third event is another magnificent demonstration of collaborative drive and passion between a permanent resident and a strong, talented, well networked group of our nonpermanent resident local population. All of Lorne should stand proud behind what has been achieved to date with this magnificent event and a big congratulation to Peter Lamell and his team!! Another milestone for Lorne was when our famous swing bridge was re-instated after a prolonged absence with a very tasteful low key opening and blessing last week. In front of almost a hundred local residents Councillor Clive Goldsworthy greeted the local community while Henry Love delicately sliced the ribbon with a samuri sword and Reverend Linton Wade blessed the bridge for years to come. The corks were then popped and conversation and community spirit flowed like the champagne. While sitting on the beach late on Sunday as my daughter and her friends trained for the upcoming State Lifesaving Championships I was witness to another site that I had never experienced. At 6.45pm and with the lifeguards having finished for the day, still many people on the beach and in the water, and a small wave running on the high tide, I watched a man exit the water with two large coke bottles taped beneath his arm pits. One can only assume that this person was not a good swimmer and that without any “floaties” he had to settle for the next best thing!

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Tourism operators say cheers to networking event BY JAMES TAYLOR TOURISM operators from across Geelong and the Bellarine Peninsula shared stories over a beer at a networking event held last Tuesday. The event, held at the Little Creatures Geelong brewery, was staged by Tourism Greater Geelong and The Bellarine (formerly Geelong Otway Tourism), the Borough of Queenscliffe and Central Geelong Marketing. More than 150 people swapped business cards and learned about each other’s work on the night. Tourism Greater Geelong and The Bellarine executive director Roger Grant said his organisation had a new board and a new focus. “It’s an interesting time in tourism, indeed, and a brave new world for tourism in Greater Geelong and the Bellarine. “Yes, we’re open for business; yes, we have a new start, and we’re really looking forward to that new start.” Central Geelong Marketing chair Paul Whittaker said there were several exciting projects on the go, including the new Central Geelong smart phone app. “With this, you can actually look on your phone and see what businesses are open; where the closest clothing stores are; if you’ve got out of the cinema, you can see what cafes are open and grab a coffee or a glass of wine or whatever.” He said the app also included details on Geelong events and a link to the central Geelong shuttle bus. Mr Grant also interviewed Little Creatures brewery ambassador Mathew Burns about having “the best job

Riding hard against melanoma cancer BY JAMES TAYLOR THE death of his sister Tess to melanoma a year ago is driving Raphael McGowan to ride 1,900 kilometres from Adelaide to Sydney this month to raise awareness against a disease that claims the lives of 1,500 Australians a year. “Tess was just 29 years old when diagnosed and passed away 11 months later from melanoma cancer, leaving a husband and daughter,” Mr McGowan said. “The gift of her incredible voice and spirit will be in my thoughts and in my heart throughout the ride, which I’ve dubbed Cycling to March.” Mr McGowan’s solo ride – which started on February 26 and will pass through Apollo Bay, Lorne, Anglesea, Torquay and Ocean Grove on its way north – has the full endorsement of the Melanoma Institute Australia and the Australian Cancer Research Foundation. “The aim of my ride is twofold - to raise at least $100,000 for the charity and to increase melanoma

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Motor City Music Festival rocks Geelong BY TIFFANY PILCHER

THE inaugural Motor City Music Festival went off with a bang over the long weekend with revellers and organisers hailing it a huge success. Featuring more than 40 acts across five stages, the rock and blues festival also celebrated the 20th anniversary of The Blues Train. Executive producer Hugo T Armstrong said he was thrilled with how the event was received. “We had faith that if we built it, fans would come – and they did!” he said. “The support we received from everyone in the community helped us to get the event up and running and the fans loved every minute. “So many people took the time to approach me over the weekend to tell me how much they loved the event and how keen they are to return next year.” Rock stars including Chocolate Starfish, Nick Barker and the Heartache State and Geelong’s own Diehard Dolls dominated the stage on Friday. Saturday was a huge day of tributes to some of the world’s best acts with The Australian Queen Tribute Show, Shed Zepplin, Appetite for Destruction and more. On The Blues Train stage, Jimi Hocking’s Blues Machine, Geoff Achison and Lloyd Spiegel upped the ante with their duelling guitars. Sunday was family day and finished with the largest fireworks display ever seen at the Geelong Show Grounds. “We are grateful that the Motor City Music Festival has been embraced so enthusiastically by everyone in our community,” Mr Armstrong said. “It belongs to us all and we’ve already got more ideas as to what we’d love to achieve next year and beyond, bring it on!”

CLOCKWISE: Fans give Guns N’ Roses tribute band, Appetite for Destruction, the thumbs up with a bull horns salute; Vocalist Rachel Mamonski of Geelong band, Bound by Hound; Guitarist Greg Dodd gets groovy with the Andrea Marr Band; The enthusiastic crowd during the Appetite for Destruction set. Louis King of Louis King and the Liars Klub brought the blues to the event. Photos: PETER MARSHALL

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Portarlington to host triathlon heat BY REBECCA LAUNER PORTARLINGTON residents will get to see elite athletes swim, cycle and sprint this weekend when their town hosts a heat of the popular Gatorade Triathlon Series. The coastal township will hold the fourth race of the five race, multi-distance stable of events designed to challenge as much as hone the skills of all level of competitors. The Gatorade Triathlon includes an 800 metre, 26 kilometre and 8 kilometre course, which start from 8.30am. The series will also be running again the popular entry level Active Feet Fun Tri Series. This series features swim, run and cycle distances that increase across the season and is a great way to build up strength, stamina, technique and transition skills. The Active Feet Fun Tri includes a 300 metre, 10

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Joint venture in Armstrong Creek BY JAMES TAYLOR VILLAWOOD Properties has announced their fifth development in the Geelong region with the signing of an agreement for 30 hectares of land in Armstrong Creek. The land – off Burvilles Road, next to the Armstrong Creek itself and immediately to the south of the future Armstrong Creek town centre – is expected to comprise more than 450 lots and between 1,200-1,500 residents. It is a joint venture between Villawood and the Green and Draper families (Draper’s Civil Contracting Pty Ltd), who have owned this parcel of land for 16 years. Villawood executive director Rory Costelloe said he was excited about the new development and the boost it would provide for the region. “This brand new development will deliver more local jobs and give the local economy a muchneeded boost – it’s a win-win for everyone. “The Armstrong Creek precinct already has over 300 homes under construction at any one time,

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Sun shines on sold out festivals BY TIFFANY PILCHER

IT WAS sunshine and smiles all around as a bevy of revered national and international acts hit the stages at Golden Plains and the Port Fairy Folk Festival over the long weekend. Crowds at Golden Plains braved the heat and lapped up sets by Los Coronas, Seekae, The Drones and You Am I. Hip hop definitely isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t dead judging by the reaction to headliners Public Enemy, but it was Melbourne electro-pop kings, Cut Copy who had the entire amphitheatre in the palm of their hands. Surf Coast and Bellarine psychedelic garage rockers King Gizzard and the Wizard Lizard

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Students grow their garden knowledge BY TIFFANY PILCHER STUDENTS at Ocean Grove Primary School are learning the process of growing and cooking nutritious food through their new Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden program. The program was implemented three weeks ago and students have already planted herbs and potatoes with plenty more fruits and vegetables to be added in coming weeks. Students in Grade 5 and 6 will be taught how to plant, tend to and harvest the food and how to make other foods such as bread, tortillas and pasta from scratch. They are also learning safe gardening and cooking practices along the way. Teacher Natasha Gower said the program helps

the children learn important real life skills. “They are finding out where food actually comes from and they’re really enjoying it. “Before we started about 10 per cent of them had made pasta at home and now they all know exactly what’s in it and how it is made.” When the food is prepared and cooked, the students sit around a large table and enjoy the spoils of their hard work. Ms Gower said they are already seeing the benefits learning about and eating nutritious foods. “The first week we made salad and a lot of the other kids were saying how yucky salad is. “But by the end of it they were jealous they didn’t get any because the kids in the program had so much fun cutting everything up and eating what they had made.”

LEFT: Ocean Grove Primary School students Ronan, Maisy and Penny tend to and water their edible garden as part of the school’s new Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden program. RIGHT: Stephanie Alexander’s Kitchen Garden program is already being employed in more than 600 school across Australia.

Green Army plan comes under fire BY JAMES TAYLOR

FOUR of the federal government’s new “Green Army” projects will be rolled out in Corangamite, but the program has come under fire after it was revealed participants will be paid less than the minimum wage. Last month, legislation to establish Green Armies was introduced into Parliament. The program has been described as an “opportunity for young people in Corangamite aged 17-24 to gain training and experience in environmental and heritage conservation fields,

and explore careers in conservation management”. Corangamite federal member Sarah Henderson said there would be four Green Armies in her electorate: • Removing weeds and revegetating the banks of Barongarook Creek in Colac and installing heritage and environmental signs • Carrying out works on an old logging tramway track near Point Grey in Lorne to enhance the area’s biodiversity by reducing invasive plants • Rectifying weed infestation and degradation around Queenscliff front beach, and • Enhancing the health of the river system in

Apollo Bay by removing weeds and revegetating the banks of the Barham River. “The application process for new projects will also open shortly and I will be fighting for further projects in Corangamite to be delivered for our community,” she said. The 15,000 participants in Green Armies nationally will work 30 hours a week and be paid a weekly allowance of about $300 to $500. This is less than the minimum wage of $620 per week but higher than the $250.50 single weekly Newstart payment. Australian Council of Trade Unions president Ged Kearney said not only were Green Army workers

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Charity dance honours man who was life of the party BY REBECCA LAUNER A CHARITY dance in Portarlington later this month will pay tribute to a man who was always the life of the party. Along with her family, Lorraine Andrew will hold the dance in memory of her late husband Darryl, who lost his fight with cancer last year. Mrs Andrew said as dancing was her and Darryl’s life, the charity event was a perfect way for the community to help raise money for Relay For Life. Mrs Andrew said she hoped the dance would attract more than 100 people, who didn’t necessarily have to dance on the day, but could just come along and enjoy the music.

Farewell Willma Torquay resident and avid tennis player Willma Taylor has passed away at 95 years of age. Willma’s friend and tennis teammate Judy Dickie said “The Torquay community and the Torquay Friday social tennis group were saddened to hear of the death of Willma Taylor. Willma played tennis every Friday for many years in rain, hail or shine until the grand old age of 95 years. Her tennis skills never left her and she had a mean backhand.” After tennis Willma’s highlight was coffee at Front Beach Cafe where she was well known. Willma was very highly regarded in the Torquay community and will be sadly missed.

Married for 47 years, Lorraine and Darryl were happiest on the dance floor and were so skilled they often taught other couples how to dance. “This dance will be a tribute to dad and a way for his friends to come together to remember him,” Brendan Andrew said. “Dad was always the life of the party.” The event, which is also dedicated to others in the community who lost their final battle, is on Sunday March 23, at Parks Hall, Newcombe Street, from 1.30pm to 5pm. Entry is $10 and all proceeds will go to Cancer Council Victoria. For any more details phone Lorraine on 5259 3968.

Lorraine Andrew, with Brendan Andrew, left, and Rod Bristow. INSET: Lorraine and Darryl Andrew were dance champions.

Friendly bunyip emerges again DRYSDALE’S friendly bunyip is making his yearly pilgrimage from Lake Lorne to one of the local schools and is ready to party! His bright green footprints, which appear throughout Drysdale and Clifton Springs, remind excited kids and adults that The Bunyip Festival is fast approaching. The big event, which has been running for more than 30 years, is the major fundraiser for Drysdale Primary School and Clifton Springs Primary School, who work together to raise funds for their programs and the community. The schools take turns in hosting the event and this year it is at Clifton Springs Primary School on Saturday March 22, between 10am and 3pm. There will be lots of exciting things to do such as kid’s rides, face painting, show bags and a kid’s zone. There will also be market stalls, a major auction, silent auctions and raffles. Various community groups will be represented and

they will be demonstrating their skills. Oh, and don’t forget plenty of yummy food too! Visit the festival’s Facebook page at facebook. com/TheBunyipFestival.

Drysdale Primary School principal Phil Dunlop-Moore, left, and Clifton Springs Primary School principal Brent Richards, along with students Finn, Breanna, Zac and Tijana.

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Suzanne’s bowls over mixed competition BY TIFFANY PILCHER

Anglesea Community House co-ordinator Alex Leknius and Spring Creek Community House co-ordinator Laura Connor have sealed a deal to bring U3A to the coast with volunteer Candice Warren, project officer Jenny Trezise, committee secretary Gail Rooney and calligraphy tutor Trevor Pickles.

Learn where you live with U3A BY TIFFANY PILCHER AFTER five years of planning, the University of the Third Age (U3A) is returning to Spring Creek Community House (SCCH) and other community venues across the Surf Coast Shire. Now incorporated, registration will be accepted on March 16 at the Price St Community Precinct Open Day between 11am and 3pm. There are many classes on offer, and facilitators and tutors will be on hand at registration to answer any questions and concerns. The return of U3A comes years after Geelong

branch U3A tutor Faye Harrison first began delivering classes at SCCH. SCCH co-ordinator Laura Connor said Faye taught for 12 years and was loved by many. “Laughter would be heard coming from her vibrant classes and at times a crystal bell was used to bring down the volume,” she said. “Mah-jong and Bridge still run in Torquay and many friendships have formed through all of these classes.” In 2012, Ms Connor and Anglesea Community House co-ordinator Alex Leknius applied for a council grant to bring U3A to the five Community

Houses in the Surf Coast Shire. Last year, members of the SCCH Board of Management, encouraged by local Rosemary Faris, committed to forming a working party to turn U3A from a dream in to a reality. With the successful grant they hired project worker Jenny Trezise to form a committee to incorporate U3A and bring local learning to older residents of the Surf Coast. “Nothing beats living and learning locally, nor is it ever too late to learn,” Ms Connor said. For more information on U3A, contact the SCCH or call Jenny Trezise on 0423 153 953.

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TORQUAY lawn bowler Suzanne Lund has made history as the first female winner of the Lou Crameri Award for being the most consistent Saturday pennant player. Ms Lund, who plays for the Torquay Bowls Club and is also the club champion, was presented with the award late last month. Women have only been allowed to play in the Saturday pennant since 2010 after a VCAT ruling disallowed single sex competition in the game. “On Saturday we’re playing predominately against the men so it can be pretty hard, it’s tough competition,” Ms Lund said. “I’ve had a great season personally and with my team so I’m really pleased to have won. “It’s was a pretty interesting win because previously the pennant was male-orientated so it’s great that the hard work has paid off.” Ms Lund only began playing bowls two and a half years ago and has progressed quickly through hard work and dedication to the sport. “It’s just practice, practice and more practice,” she said. “I’ve had some specialist coaching in Melbourne to fix up a few mistakes but aside from that it’s just through getting out there and playing at tournaments and competitions across the state.”

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Have your say on highway duplication BY JAMES TAYLOR VICROADS has urged the community to have their say on the plans for duplication of the Princes Highway between Winchelsea and Colac. Written submissions about the proposed duplication design opened on March 3. VicRoads project director Tony Hedley said the road authority had consulted with landowners living adjacent to the highway. “The design aims to meet the needs of the

community by providing the maximum benefit with the least impact on residents. “This is another opportunity to provide feedback on the plans, including what residents may like or dislike about the project, any suggested changes and any important issues that have not been addressed.” Mr Hedley said the planning process was a way to make sure that the project was delivered in line with the community’s needs and wants. “This process reserves the land required for the duplication by amending the Surf Coast and Colac

Otway Shire Planning Schemes. “Once finalised, this will enable the reservation of land for future road duplication and apply a Public Acquisition Overlay to the land required for the duplication.” An independent panel will make a series of recommendations to VicRoads based on the submissions received. The plans and documents can be inspected at: • Surf Coast Shire, 1 Merrijig Drive, Torquay • Bendigo Bank, 11 Main Street, Winchelsea, and

• Colac Otway Shire, 2-6 Rae Street, Colac They are also online at dpcd.vic.gov.au/ planning/publicinspection. An information display on the project was held in Winchelsea on Tuesday, and another will be held at the Colac Otway Performing Arts Centre today (March 13) between 3-8pm. Submissions must be submitted by April 1 by post or delivery to Princes Highway Project – Winchelsea to Colac Submissions, Director Planning, Level 1, 3 Prospect Hill Road, Camberwell VIC 3124.

Torquay Tinkerbells walk for a cause BY TIFFANY PILCHER

Torquay Tinkerbells Wendy Norris, Raelene Norris, Eileen Williams and Shannon Stanley get some training in with Alvin the pug ahead of the group’s 100 kilometre walk to fundraise for Oxfam in May.

A GROUP of Torquay mums are putting their best foot forward to walk 100 kilometres each to raise money for aid organisation Oxfam. The group, named the Torquay Tinkerbells, will take on the Oxfam Trailwalker challenge from May 2 to 4, trekking the huge distance through the Dandenong Ranges. They have 48 hours to complete the walk, but are aiming walk through the night with little or no sleep and finish within 32 hours. The ladies have reached their first goal of $2,700 and are now calling for support from anyone who has not yet donated to reach their main target of $5,000. “We’ve had so many donations from local businesses, friends and families and we’re really grateful,” group member Wendy Norris said. “We’ve already fundraised through a

mini fashion parade and barbecues and we’re planning to do more so we can hit our target.” The Torquay Tinkerbells have been training for several months, and are now walking 40 kilometres a week individually and together. Ms Norris said they decided to sign up for the event to challenge themselves. “It’s great to have a goal to work towards and also good for our health and fitness. “It’s going to be mentally and physically exhausting but if it can help make a difference in the world of poverty, it’s totally worth it.” The money raised from the Oxfam Trailwalker Challenge will assist the organisation to continue its work delivering projects that support those in need around Australia and the world. To sponsor the group, head to trailwalker. oxfam.org.au/team/home/15997.

Thursday 13 March 2014

Free school buses get seatbelts

STUDENTS travelling to Geelong on dedicated free school buses are set to benefit from a state government initiative to fit school buses with seatbelts, Member for Western Victoria David Koch announced recently. All new dedicated free rural and regional school buses are being fitted with seatbelts as part of the government’s ongoing commitment to improve school bus safety. “I am pleased to announce that local bus operators, McHarry’s Buslines Pty Ltd and Coles Anglesea Pty Ltd will receive replacement school buses as part of this program in 2014,” Mr Koch said. “The Coalition Government’s commitment to

improve school bus safety will mean students on the Meredith-Geelong, Mt Anakie-Geelong, WingeelGeelong, Inverleigh-Geelong and Midland HighwayBell Park routes will soon be benefitting from this initiative on their bus ride to and from school. “The Coalition Government is improving the safety of Victoria’s fleet of dedicated free school buses to build on significant advances already made. “To ensure regional students have safe and modern buses to travel to and from school as soon as possible, Public Transport Victoria will replace 90 dedicated free school buses and retrofit 10 existing buses with seatbelts each year.

“These improvements will be funded by the Coalition Government at no cost to the bus operator and are in addition to the 54 replacement school buses that have been ordered since 2013.” The program will lift the percentage of school buses fitted with seat belts from 43 per cent to 70 per cent within the next five years. Mr Koch said the program was built on the Coalition Government’s existing bus safety initiatives. “We have carried out significant works at bus pickup and drop-off points around the state in order to make them safer for students and pedestrians.” Minister for Public Transport Terry Mulder said

that research had shown students were most at risk when getting on and off school buses. “We have carried out significant works by installing safety fences and student marshalling areas around school bus interchanges. “We have also widened road shoulders to improve visibility for motorists and to allow buses to stop clear from other traffic.” Consultation with the Bus Association of Victoria has commenced to inform operators of the program and advise them of how they can participate in the rollout of seatbelts to dedicated free school buses in regional and rural Victoria.

TAC campaign targets drivers using illicit drugs VICTORIANS who drive under the influence of illicit drugs are being targeted in a TAC campaign that hit the airwaves prior to the Labour Day long weekend. The campaign features a young man sitting in a jail cell reflecting on a tragic night out, as a stark reminder of the consequences of driving while impaired by illegal drugs. Drug driving is on the rise, with the most recent available data revealing 43 per cent of all drivers and riders killed in 2012 had some kind of drug

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present in their system (including prescription medication and other legal drugs). During Victoria Police’s summer operations, one in every 10 drivers tested for illegal drugs returned positive results, prompting a warning from police command on the dangers of impaired driving. TAC chief executive officer Janet Dore said the results showed that too many Victorians were yet to heed the warnings about the link between drug driving and road trauma.

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

Scenes from the TAC’s latest drug driving campaign.

“People are underestimating the harmful effects these drugs have on their ability to drive,” Ms Dore said. The campaign message will be found in unexpected places, including 24 petrol stations across Melbourne and regional Victoria, 200 pubs and clubs and university campuses. Victoria Police Assistant Commissioner for Road Policing Robert Hill said he was disappointed by the number of people driving on illicit drugs, particularly amphetamines.

“These people are taking huge risks on the road, endangering their own lives and the lives of others. Don’t take the risk. “Victoria Police will be out there and we will catch you if you are drink or drug driving.” The most common effects of drugs on driving ability include reduced peripheral vision (meaning tunnel vision), dizziness, blurred vision and loss of concentration. There is also often a false sense of alertness which can lead to over confidence and the inability to make quick and good decisions.

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Thursday 13 March 2014

Armstrong development declared flood-proof BY JAMES TAYLOR VILLAWOOD Properties has welcomed the revocation of flood-prone status from the land covered by its Armstrong development in Mount Duneed. Last month, City of Greater Geelong councillors resolved to revise the flood mapping for existing conditions produced within the development of the Armstrong Creek Urban Growth Development. Cr Lindsay Ellis, who holds the council’s infrastructure portfolio, said the existing flood mapping for the area was subject to revision because of the subdivision and development of 465-585 Torquay Road, 50A Whites Road and 310 Boundary Road, Mount Duneed.

He said that prior to the subdivision, the “parent lot” – which comprises stages 1-6 of Armstrong – was considered to be liable to flooding. “But because of approved internal earthworks, including the reshaping of the Armstrong Creek watercourse, the development site now achieves flood immunity for newly created lots for flood events up to and including the 100-year Average Recurrence Interval (ARI).” He said the earthworks had resulted in any floodwaters resulting from the 100-year ARI event being contained within the boundaries of the Armstrong Creek Reserve. Cr Ellis said the council had a statutory obligation under the Building Regulations to designate land as liable to flooding where they

reasonably knew it to be prone to such an event. “Conversely, there is an obligation to remove the encumbrance of designation from land that is no longer considered to be flood-prone.” Villawood executive director Rory Costelloe said he was thrilled at the council’s decision. “This announcement further cements to residents and our buyers that Armstrong is where they should live within the Armstrong Creek area. “We have delivered on our promise to provide a flood-free community. “Armstrong is the only development in the Armstrong Creek west precinct to have the encumbrance removed the land, and this instils even more confidence in purchasers when looking for land in the region.”

Construction takes place at Villawood’s Armstrong development last year. The area is no longer considered floodprone. Photo: JAMES TAYLOR

Honey bees coastal holiday ensures their survival BY DEAN WEBSTER

Beekeeper Mick Holland talks to landowner Bob Johnson about the birds and the bees.

BENDIGO-based Newbridge Honey Company has ensured their bees survival by relocating them for a coastal holiday away from the extreme inland heat and to utilise pollen from the coastal heath. Newbridge Honey’s Mick Holland said it had only been possible thanks to supportive land owners like Bells Beach’s Bob Johnson. “Without a cooler coastal alterative we would have struggled with keeping the bees healthy and alive,” Mr Holland said. “There’s no pollen left in the heat affected inland parts of Victoria to keep the bees alive let alone produce honey. “We moved our hives down the

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coast some weeks ago to escape the heat. “Without people like Bob, who make their properties available for some respite, we would have been in a very bad way right now.” Mr Holland will now relocate his bees to the sugar gum plantations of Western Victoria around towns like Lismore to wait out the winter until the canola crops come into flower in the spring. “All we need to do now is keep the bees healthy and strong to enable them to survive the winter. “What honey they produce now will be used for the bees own survival until its pollination time in the spring.” Australia is facing a severe honey shortage due to abnormal weather conditions such as excessive heat,

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Thursday 13 March 2014

Aireys Inlet/Fairhaven water supply Dear Editor,

The opinions expressed here are the opinions of the letter writers exclusively and do not express the views of the Editor or Surf Coast News Pty Ltd. Letters to the Editor may be submitted to the Surf Coast Times and Bellarine Times by writing to PO Box 714, Torquay, Vic, 3228 or email: editor@surfcoasttimes. com.au or fax: 5264 8413. Your letters should not exceed 250 words. Please provide your name, address and telephone number, which may be withheld from publication on request. As publication space is limited we may not be able to publish all letters received. We also reserve the right to edit letters that we publish.

I would like to let the Aireys Inlet/Fairhaven community know that Barwon Water are considering [read confirmed] joining Aireys Inlet/ Fairhaven to the Anglesea water supply, which in turn is part of the greater water network. Barwon Water held an information session last Saturday at Aireys Inlet where several Barwon Water managers tried valiantly to answer questions from those community members whom had seen the flyer put in the notice board and in the top shop. It was not put into letter boxes and the wider community don’t know this is proposed. This is an issue that must be opposed by the community. Barwon Water and the Barwon Water Alliance are trying to pull the wool over our eyes in an effort to save money. If Aireys Inlet/Fairhaven residents want to have continued water from the Painkalac dam reservoir, please sign a petition available at the general store to let them know we won’t give up our dam easily. Peter Kaye Aireys Inlet

Hon. Terry Mulder, MP Minister for Public Transport Minister for Roads

A big thank you A big “thank you” to the Bellarine Times for their “Forgotten Foreshore” front page headline of February 13 and accompanying article regarding the condition of drains along the Portarlington foreshore. Congratulations also to resident Judy Bracken for again voicing her concerns, as she and others have done on previous occasions. But one has to ask why it should be necessary for frustrated citizens to write to the newspaper, once again, to try to get some action to deal with this ongoing neglect? Peter Cowden Clifton Springs

bang they get for their buck. Take some time to meet with local businesses. As president, you are the ideal person and have the stripes that command the respect, but waiting for sponsors to come to you, you will be waiting a very long time. Ken Worthington Barwon Heads

C66 amendment – Keep your red shirt

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ANDREW KATOS MP

Member for South Barwon District

Please feel free to contact me to discuss any State Government concerns you may have. Electorate Office: 152 High St Belmont 3216 Phone: 5244 2288 Fax: 5244 2327 Email:andrew.katos@parliament.vic.gov.au Authorised by: A Katos 152 High St Belmont

In reading “Soccer club kicks off fundraising campaign” (Bellarine Times, February 27) about the fundraising for Surfside Waves portable building, I have some good solid advice for Mr Waugh. I am involved at Barwon Heads, and I know how much time and effort we and other sporting organisations put into seeking out sponsorship to raise much needed funds. Pounding the pavement is what you need to do Mr Waugh; that and making numerous phone calls. You need to connect with local businesses. Just putting out a begging letter in the local paper will not miraculously bring in sponsors. Businesses need to feel connected to the club and to know what

Alison Lewis-Nicholson Ocean Grove

Ingamells Park the natural heart of Ocean Grove

Dear Editor, Dear Editor, Alarm bells rose recently when Cr Wellington stated (“Planning starts for Christian College campus”, Surf Coast Times, February 27) the “commonly accepted view” was that the Planning Minister, Matthew Guy, would reject council’s decision to reject the C66 amendment. If true this would mean that the development of the first kilometre past Duffields Road would go ahead expanding Torquay boundaries both north and west. What seems most interesting is, that after contact with Cr Wellington, it appears that all the wise heads have always thought that the panel’s report was so strong that the minister would accept it, and not, the council decision. As a result our council appears to have voted 4:3 (one abstaining) in the knowledge that their vote was largely irrelevant. Surely a council body who genuinely cared and were concerned about the ramifications of this development would have informed the ratepayers that the danger was not over and that the likelihood is that the minister will sell us short. Don’t throw away your red shirts! Dale Tepper Torquay

Have a look, have a say Dear Editor,

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in the right location? The design framework certainly makes interesting reading and there is much to be commended in it but, as in everything the devil is in the detail. Have a look, have a say.

I am writing to encourage local residents to take a look at the draft Ocean Grove Town Centre Urban Design framework. You probably received a letter from the City of Greater Geelong (COGG) about it. This can be viewed at the library or geelongaustralia.com.au/council/yoursay. Submissions can easily made in response but must be made by Monday March 31. There is no point in grumbling after the event. I for one value the Ocean Grove Park and often walk my dog there, safely, because it is fenced in. I always see people with young children enjoying the playground away from the fear of running into the street. In the plan it looks as if it is recommended that the fence be removed to enable angle parking on street/park boundary very near that play park. Is this actually what we want? As well as the option of three-storey buildings in residential streets nearby? Is the proposed performance space

I am writing to clearly and firmly state my support for Ocean Grove Park, (Ingamells Park), to remain unchanged and under the ownership and control of the Trust for Nature. I do not want a sound shell/town hall or performance space constructed on this, our community park. While I believe that there is a real community need for a performance space, Ingamells Park is not the place to build such a facility. Would you allow such a community building to be built on your property and then sign over the title of your land to council for the privilege? I think not. But the proposal is akin to this! Council have a responsibility to all ratepayers and residents to provide a quality community facility, but on their land! The park was purchased by the community many years ago and has been managed and maintained by the dedicated Ocean Grove Park Association. We as a community should be grateful and respectful of this. While there may be difference of opinion within the current committee of the association about how best to proceed, the park remains a community asset. Ingamells Park’s future must be decided upon by all members of the community! I believe that council have offered $200,000 as a “contribution” to the building of a proposed sound shell in “exchange” for the title of the land of the park. This proposal is both insulting and absurd. There are many people who would be delighted to pay such a pittance for the land that is clearly worth at least 10 times this amount. In addition, I believe it is council’s responsibility to provide such a facility but on their land, without any community assets being exchanged! The council has much land at “our” disposal including other parks already owned by council, old netball courts and the huge open space at Shell Road to name a few. It is outrageous and insulting that there has been no clear community consultation regarding this important issue and there is a ground swell of clearly disgruntled community members who will be taking positive, coordinated action to ensure that Ingamells Park remains with the Trust for Nature and is kept as it is, an open community space for all to enjoy – unchanged, a community asset and the natural heart of Ocean Grove. Rob Evans Ocean Grove

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Thursday 13 March 2014

Trash tips – no butts Dear Editor, Hi, my name is Lexi. I participated in the St Therese Primary School Clean-up Australia Day event. It was on Friday February 28. We cleaned up the area around the Torquay front beach. I was very disappointed at the amount of cigarette butts our school had discovered. Between our 3/4 classes, we picked up over 4,000 cigarette butts. The cigarette butts were counted by Matilda and George. The teachers and students were shocked and irritated at how many they had found. Our school would like the general public to stop dropping cigarette butts on the ground. I am not just talking about cigarette butts. I am talking about all kinds of rubbish. People should stop being careless and lazy and get up and try to find a bin. Cigarette butts and rubbish is ruining our lovely community. So stop dropping rubbish on the ground and help the environment! Lexi Grade 4, St Therese Torquay

We have a young family and our sons are scared of dogs. Collendina is a dogs off-lead beach and we don’t go there. When are we going to get a section of Ocean Grove beach dog free year round so my family can enjoy the beach without a dog running up to us? Michael Ocean Grove

Disabled access to Winchelsea Post Office Dear Editor, It is pleasing to see Australia Post has teamed up with seven organisations, in communities of Geelong and Surf Coast, with one focus being people with disabilities. Maybe disabled access to the Winchelsea Post Office might be on the program. I believe local disabled wheel chair bound residents have been lobbying for 10 years for access to the post office. David Loone Winchelsea

Dogs on lead please On Tuesday March 4, my family went for a walk from the Barwon Heads Bridge to Barwon Bluff. From 7-7.30pm on the beach on both sides of the river we saw 13 dogs off lead. Every access point to the beach has a council sign stating that dogs must be on lead on the beach until the end of April. Every dog owner we saw had their dog off lead! That is a 100 per cent failure rate of complying with council regulations. That coupled with the eight dogs I saw off lead on Ocean Grove’s beaches earlier that day at 10.30am. In summary, I saw 21 dogs on beaches that day and every single one was off lead in an on-lead area and this is not a one off occurrence! We need greater enforcement of these laws because a lot of dog owners just don’t seem to care.

Show societies across regional Victoria are sharing in $265,830 from the Victorian Coalition Government to help them improve and update facilities for the benefit of their local communities. Regional and rural show days provide a boost to local economies and an opportunity for communities to come together, while showcasing the area’s agriculture to both locals and visitors. The government recognises the important role that agricultural and pastoral shows play in their local communities and is committed to supporting them into the future. Under the 2013-14 Agricultural and Pastoral Society Grants Program, 45 show societies have

Dear Editor,

Denis Napthine’s proposal to relax roadworthy checks will see more dangerous vehicles on our roads. Under the changes some vehicles will not receive a road worthy check until they have travelled over 100,000 kilometres. New cars are not immune to defects, and the current roadworthy system makes sure all cars on our roads are safe, protecting Victorian motorists and their families. Removing roadworthy requirements, increasing vehicle registration costs and cutting staff positions at VicRoads, just shows Napthine’s contempt for the safety of Victorians. Luke Donnellan MP Shadow Minister for Roads, Road Safety and the TAC

Hon Terry Mulder MP Member for Polwarth

Peter Walsh MLA Minister Agriculture and Food Security

Dear Editor,

Welcome announcement I write to welcome the state government’s recently announced $1 million Apprenticeship Travel Allowance Scheme pilot which provides support for local regional apprentices to undertake their off-thejob training away from home. For the first time regional apprentices who travel more than 100 kilometres to undertake their classroom training for three or more consecutive days will be eligible to directly apply for up to $200 a year to help cover their travel costs such as accommodation, meals and transport. This will help thousands of regional apprentices and is just another example of the government making vocational training more accessible in the regions to support young people and adult learners gain skills where the jobs are and where the jobs are needed. Our apprentices are vital to the ongoing delivery of essential services across Victoria which is why in 2012 the government has increased the subsidy for every apprenticeship course by an average of 20 per cent. More recently the government has doubled the bonus subsidy for regional training, meaning vocational training providers, including TAFEs, have received an additional $20 million for delivering training in regional Victoria. These changes are supporting more regional vocational students than ever with close to an extra 60 per cent more subsidised enrolments across regional Victoria since coming to government. These record figures are supported by the Victorian Government’s record investment of $1.2 billion in the training system as we work towards building a skilled workforce for the future of Victoria. Apprentices can visit education.vic.gov.au/ training for more information on the Apprenticeship Travel Allowance Scheme.

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received grants to help them to continue their great work. This includes funding for upgrades such as installing air-conditioning, purchasing new poultry cages, sealing access roads and installing toilets. Each year, the grants program provides grants of up to $10,000 for improving facilities that promote agriculture and arts and crafts. The program also offers grants of up to $8,000 to install or upgrade showground amenities and up to $5,000 for business activities such as workshops, planning and surveys. The grants are conditional on show societies providing $1 for every $2 contributed by the state government. Since 2000 the program has provided more than $2 million for a range of projects including upgrading pavilions and display facilities, installing new power facilities and building new fences and livestock yards. For more information on the Agricultural and Pastoral Society Grants program go to depi.vic.gov. au/grants-and-funding.

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Surf views for new Rocky Point Lookout Huntsman spiders spend more time indoors as the weather cools off.

Huntsman spiders move with the season AS THE weather begins to cool off slightly, you’ll spend more time in your home and car. The huntsman spider is also starting to spend more time indoors as it hunts for insects before their food starts to hibernate. In Victoria at the moment, keep an eye out for the Mountain Huntsman which is grey with black marks on its abdomen, the Shield or Badge Huntsman which is brown and very flat, the Social Huntsman which is brown and often hangs out in large groups, and the Giant Huntsman. Foundation for National Parks and Wildlife chief executive officer Susanna Bradshaw said the huntsman is well known to many Australian households and not necessarily in a positive way “This infamy is probably a result of

the great sizes - they can grow to up to 15 centimetres in some species! And the unfortunate habit they have of hiding in cars and the corners of rooms. “However, while they may look intimidating with their hairy legs and large pincers, they’re actually not at all dangerous to humans and are very timid. Even so, most people will have their horror stories of an unfortunate huntsman encounter they were not expecting. “The reason you might find one hiding behind your sun visor in the car is because they love hiding behind tree bark in their natural environment outside. “You’ll spot them on the ceiling because that’s where they find other insects, which are a perfect dinner for

the huntsman. “Huntsmans are easily disturbed and can move very fast, which is not a good combination for people scared of spiders.” “Huntsman spiders are actually very handy to have in your garden because they will work to keep the insect numbers down. “The huntsman spiders are lone hunters and stalk all sorts of creepy crawlies that you won’t want in your property, such as cockroaches, other spiders and even mosquitoes.” If you discover that you have a friendly neighbourhood huntsman spider in your house or car, the best thing you can do is remain calm. A huntsman cannot seriously hurt you, and they are also scared of you.

THE Great Ocean Road Coast Committee surfers ride there. (GORCC) is set to replace and improve “Standing on the western platform, the Rocky Point Lookout thanks to a visitors will be able to see along the coast $200,000 donation from the RACV towards Bells.” Torquay Resort. Interpretive materials will be installed GORCC chief executive officer Richard at the lookout to explain how the rock Davies said the existing, ageing facility layers of the “Bird Rock Dome” create had reached the end of its service life and the perfectly shelving reefs that shape reef required replacement. breaks from Bird Rock to Winkipop. “The new structure will offer enhanced The path from Spring Creek to the accessibility and a richer, higher quality lookout will also be redeveloped to visitor experience. improve access. “A feature of the new lookout will be “The plans are currently on display on its organic shape which is inspired by the GORCC website for four weeks and the waves that wrap around the Point,” are open for comment during this time.” he said. Construction is scheduled for May 2014 GORCC project manager Mike and the lookout will be closed during Bodsworth said the site featured construction. The pathways between breathtaking views over several of the Torquay and Jan Juc will remain open. region’s favourite surf breaks. For more information or to comment “On big, clean days, the new Rocky on the proposal, visit gorcc.com.au, call Point lookout will provide one of the best 5220 5055 or email info@gorcc.com.au. surf viewing vantage points on the coast,” he said. Mr Bodsworth said the eastern platform will overlook Torquay Point and the surf beach. “As visitors watch lines of swell wrap around the point they’ll be able to learn where and how those swells are generated, and what it is about Rocky Point that shapes the waves The Rocky Point lookout site plan.

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Colac Otway Shire wants an end to mobile blackspots BY JAMES TAYLOR COLAC Otway Shire is pushing strongly for better mobile phone coverage in the municipality, and has made a submission to a federal government investigation into the issue. Last month, the council endorsed a submission by chief executive officer Rob Small and mayor Lyn Russell to the Minister for Communications Malcolm Turnbull, calling on improved coverage in areas suffering from poor or non-existent mobile phone access.

Mr Small said the council was honour-bound to ensure that notable mobile coverage black spots in the shire were amended. “Indeed, the black spots are so extensive that it would be more appropriate to call them black expanses.” He said critical areas which continued to suffer from gaps in coverage were Cororooke, Gellibrand, Kawarren, Carlisle River, Beeac, Birregurra, Gerangamete and Yeo, and the Cape Otway region. “There are also seasonal loads on coastal

communities during summer which can virtually block out business web contacts in peak summer periods. “And there are at least 13 areas of more than two kilometres along the Great Ocean Road that have no mobile telephone coverage.” Mr Small said the issue related directly to community safety, viability of business enterprises and social connectedness. The council’s submission has been made to the Mobile Coverage Programme Discussion Paper, which has committed $80 million to a mobile

network expansion project and $20 million to address mobile black spots. “We have major concerns when it comes to mobile black spots – not least of which includes the ability to communicate in our bush areas during fire danger periods; but also individuals’ ability to access medical aid, and social connectedness,” Mr Small said. Submissions to the programme have closed, but the discussion paper can be read at communications.gov.au/mobile_services/mobile_ coverage_programme.

Smart plans to upgrade handsets annually AFTER years of getting stuck with the same device for at least two years, mobile phone users now have the opportunity to upgrade their handset annually with Telstra. Telstra customers can pay $10 per month on top of their plan (minimum cost $120 plus plan and handset costs) and return their existing phone undamaged and in good working order to trade up to a new model on a new two year handset plan. Telstra Country Wide Area general manager for Geelong and the Surf Coast Duane Dalton said the research showed the new option was a welcome addition for residents. “Surf Coast residents love keeping connected, and increasingly we’re seeing people upgrade more frequently because they want the latest technology.

“We know lots of Surf Coast residents really look forward to getting their hands on the latest smartphone technology and we want to give them the chance to experience that ‘new phone feeling’ more frequently.” Endota Day Spa Torquay owner Fran Forde said the new plans will assist her to run her business more effectively. “I think it’s a great initiative, I’m really excited. “People are always smashing their screens and we all want to be as up to date as possible. “Having the latest technology is really important to me as a business owner also. We use our phones for everything from communication to updating our social networks so we need to be able to evolve our work practices alongside developments in technology.” Customers can register their interest in the new plans by visiting telstra.com/newphonefeeling.

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Life’s a picnic at Warralily BY TIFFANY PILCHER

WARRALILY was the place to be for free family fun last Saturday as they hosted a Teddy Bears Picnic and Pantomime in the Park. More than 1,000 people and just as many teddies attended the event with music by children’s entertainers the Mik Maks, illusions by Dazzling Dan the Magic Man and Theatre 3222’s hilarious performance of Goldilocks and the Three Bears. Craft activities, a barbecue, ice cream and fairy floss rounded out the afternoon of fun-filled activities. Warralily community development officer Kylie Pollock said it was a great way to showcase that a strong community is a draw card for many moving

to Warralily. “The team at Warralily understands the importance of community and has established a dedicated community development manager on site to facilitate community connections through events and community groups including play group, mothers group and environmental groups.” The event was held at the Warralily Parkland off Barwon Heads Road, which has been the site for many community events this summer. Recently the new T Park was also opened at Warralily Coast. At completion, Warralily will include 30 kilometres of interconnected walking and cycling paths and over 82 hectares of open space for the community to enjoy.

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Register now for Premierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Active April MEMBER for Western Victoria David Koch encouraged residents on the Bellarine and Surf Coast to commit to a month of increased activity with the launch of a physical activity campaign, Premierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Active April. In response to rising obesity rates, the new-look campaign encourages all Victorians to challenge themselves to do 30 minutes of physical activity each day during April. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Premierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Active April is a great place to start getting more active, more often â&#x20AC;&#x201C; all it takes are a few minor changes to your lifestyle â&#x20AC;&#x201C; choose the stairs, walk the kids to school or get out in the garden,â&#x20AC;? Mr Koch said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Victoria is renowned for its good weather in the month of April and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the perfect time to get outside and use our fantastic parks and recreational facilities throughout the state. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The new Premierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Active April mobile website and app will suit people already on the go as well as those needing some encouragement. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The new online activity tracker is great to challenge your family and friends and chart your progress together,â&#x20AC;? said Mr Koch. Mr Koch said the state government was committed to finding solutions to the rising levels of sedentary lifestyles and obesity rates.

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Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why the campaign has evolved from the Premierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Active Families Challenge, to now focus on all Victorians. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sixty-one per cent of Victorians are now either overweight or obese. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to convert our passion for sport into real physical activity. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re encouraging Victorians to embrace this opportunity to improve the long-term health and wellbeing of not only themselves but also their family and friends. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Active April is a great chance to introduce physical activity into your daily routine and enjoy yourself along the way. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is a serious reason for getting active and

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What messages are you sending yourself? Creating a “message in a bottle” is one of the art-journaling activities students complete in the School of Modern Psychology’s online course.

BY BARBARA GRACE I’M WONDERING how many people reading this article have wanted to improve the way things are done at home, at work or in the way people communicate? Many believe they could improve the way things are done, yet bite their tongue because their ideas may be shot down in flames, thought stupid or mocked in some way. My guess is many people limit involvement because it’s easier to stay quiet and not be seen as vulnerable – heaven forbid – that may be seen as a weakness! Yet, are you being authentically involved or just giving a half-hearted watered-down extract of yourself in order to fly below the radar? If you’re agreeing and been in situations like this – what have you done about it? Because sucking it up and doing nothing will leave you feeling diminished, unworthy and not good enough. Somewhere along the path

from childhood to adulthood some of us received the message that being vulnerable equalled being weak. Ditch this idea. We all feel vulnerable when taking a risk – no matter whether you’re running a multi-million dollar company, working for wages or raising a family. It takes guts to step up and present an idea that may not be accepted. In my world, I call it being audacious and having the courage to expose yourself knowing there are many “cheap seats” in this world occupied by those who love to throw stones at anyone who puts themselves out there. There’s only one question to ask yourself: “What have the people who are more willing to shoot ideas down in flames done themselves?” If the answer is nothing, then don’t listen or give any consideration because it takes guts, audacity and courage to move out of your comfort zone and do something different.

And who knows, doing this may lead to the next idea which was even bigger and better just because you took the chance. Barbara Grace is the director of the School of Modern Psychology.

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Trim your cancer risk with exercise DURING the month of March, Cancer Council Victoria is setting a fitness challenge to Geelong and Surf Coast families. “Regular physical exercise is a fantastic way to reduce your cancer risk,” Cancer Council Victoria prevention division director Craig Sinclair said. “Up to one hour of moderate activity or 30 minutes of vigorous activity daily can cut your risk of cancer. “We want to encourage families in the region to get active and show us how you exercise together – whether it’s racing your kids around the garden or bike riding in the park. “Post a photo or video of your family getting active on our Facebook page to be in the running to win our Fit Fam Challenge.” Research shows that 69.5 per cent of females and 66.3 per cent of males in the Surf Coast Shire met the physical activity guidelines, which recommends at least 30 minutes of moderate intensity activity on most, preferably all days. “Moderate intensity activity” is anything causing a slight but noticeable increase in breathing and heart rate (like brisk walking, mowing the lawn, medium-paced swimming or cycling). “Vigorous activity” makes you huff and puff. It can be defined as exercise at 70 per cent to 85 per cent of your maximum heart rate and includes activities like football, squash, netball, basketball, aerobics, circuit training, jogging, fast

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Get checked: Check for unusual changes (coughs that won’t go away, unexplained weight loss, a mole or skin spot that changes colour, changes in bowel motions) and have regular cancer screening tests (breast, cervical, bowel).

Limit alcohol intake. If you choose to drink alcohol, Cancer Council recommends limiting consumption to no more than two standard drinks per day and to have at least one or two alcoholfree days every week.

Eat a healthy diet (recommendation is five serves of vegetables and two serves of fruit per day)

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More funds to protect rural land BY DEAN WEBSTER ANOTHER round of the successful Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CMA) environmental tender programs is now available to eligible landowners under a $650,000 funding packed recently announced by the state government. These programs focus on protecting and restoring native vegetation, particularly high value habitat for threatened species through strong partnerships. Corangamite CMA chief executive officer Gareth Smith said the funding would allow Corangamite CMA to work with landholders to improve the quality and extent of native vegetation in the catchment. “The funding provided will support us to deliver our Corangamite Conservation Tender project. The project will target areas including the Bellarine Peninsula, Greater Otway region and Heytesbury districts south of the Princess Highway.”

The CMA will work directly with landholders who are looking to make a lasting change to the environment to ensure its resilience and diversity. Corangamite CMA project coordinator Jannes Demetrious said expressions of interest for the Corangamite Conservation Tender were now open. “We’re looking forward to hearing from a variety of landholders about their environmental projects,” Mr Demetrious said. “The best thing about these projects is seeing the communities’ enthusiasm to improve the environment.” The project will provide funding for landholders to undertake a range of actions, including managing environmental weeds, controlling pest animals, fencing sensitive areas for stock control and the establishment of revegetation projects. For further information, visit the Corangamite CMA website, ccma.vic.gov.au, or contact Polly Matthews on 0407 341 350 between 9am and 5pm Monday to Thursday.

State member for Polwarth Terry Mulder announcing project funding with Corangamite CMA project officer Jannes Demetrious and board member Marie Thornton.

Children still being locked in hot cars despite warnings BY JAMES TAYLOR AMBULANCE Victoria paramedics are disappointed that many parents are ignoring the dangers of leaving children unattended in cars. Paramedics were called to 620 cases of people locked in cars in the five month period between September 2013 and January 2014. Of those, 99 people needed treatment by paramedics, with 24 taken to hospital. The cases include two each in Torquay, Newcomb

and Highton, and one in each of Grovedale, Waurn Ponds, Highton, Leopold, Apollo Bay and Colac. Almost two-thirds of the 620 triple zero calls reporting someone locked in a car involved a child aged under 13. Surprisingly, it is estimated one third of calls involved an adult locked in a car. These include the elderly and people with conditions which prevent them letting themselves out of the car. Although summer is over, Ambulance Victoria

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Geelong and Surf Coast band Altitude will take the stage at the Aireys Inlet Open Mic Music Festival, fresh off an appearance at the Big Day Out.

BY TIFFANY PILCHER THOUSANDS of music fans are expected to flock to the Surf Coast as the Aireys Inlet Open Mic Music Festival kicks off this weekend. The annual event has 168 scheduled performances and will feature 67 acts from across the country including the highly anticipated special mystery guest who will close the show on Sunday. Previous mystery guests have included Colin Hay, Dan Sultan, Tim Rogers and Mark Seymour. Organiser Marty Maher said across the board, the standard of artists this year was outstanding. “The festival is quite unique because it caters well for artists who are not necessarily making a full time living from music, but are exceptional musicians just the same,” he said. “Imogen Brough, I always love.

“Altitude and Audemia both played at the Big day Out this year and are very polished acts.” Some of the other acts include Famous Will, Nicolette Forte and Friends, Sarah Carnegie and San Rae. Mr Maher wouldn’t be drawn on the mystery guest, however, but did assure everyone that whoever it is, they won’t disappoint. “Let’s just say it will be a massive sound experience,” he said. The festival has tripled in size since its inception seven years ago and is now one of the largest annual events in Aireys Inlet. Entry to the festival is free with attendees asked to simply pay what they think the experience is worth. Mr Maher said the grassroots event not only offers entertainment for residents and visitors to Aireys Inlet but it also brings the community together in a

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held from Friday March 14 to Sunday March 16 at venues across town. For the full line-up, program and more information, visit aireysinlet.com.au/music.

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TORQUAY Hotel is hosting something of a mini festival on Saturday with three very different acts bringing a wide range of sounds to the stage as part of the national Mi Casa Su Casa tour. The night is set to be a showcase of the next crop of promising independent artists, giving audiences a sneak peek of what’s coming up next for Australian music. Tales in Space are a collage of elctro, disco and rock. With only two members, they use a montage of samples, loops, radios, keyboards and triggers while still maintaining a solid foundation of traditional drums and guitars. Since forming in 2009, the Sydney duo has taken their powerful live show to venues and festivals across Australia, LA and New York. Closer to home, Melbourne twins The Pierce brothers have just returned from a successful tour of the UK. The guys are fast carving out a reputation around the country as an incredible live act and equally successful independent recorders. Their latest single “Tallest Teepee in Town” shows The Pierce Brothers’ captivating fusion

of foot stomping indie folk pop and pushes the boundaries of their music. The release follows a big year for the duo, which included sold out shows and support slots with The Beards, BONJAH and The Bamboos. Melbourne alt-country pop singer-songwriter Gena Rose Bruce is already on the path to stardom after winning the Telstra Road to Discovery competition at the Tamworth Country Music Festival last year. The prize included a trip to Nashville where she performed as part of the Sounds Australia contingent of homegrown acts at the Americana Music Festival. Bruce has also performed at festivals in Anglesea, Queenscliff, Aireys Inlet, Apollo Bay and Port Fairy. Andrew Routley of the Torquay Hotel said it’s going to be a unique night of entertainment. “It’s exciting to see three of Australia’s emerging acts on the one bill coming to Torquay. “They’re all really promising performers so it’s sure to be a great night to kick back and check out some new music.” The Mi Casa Su Casa tour will hit the Torquay Hotel at 8pm on Saturday March 15. Pre-sale tickets are available from oztix.com.au.

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5264 7881

Fisherman’s beach kiosk open from 7:30am 7 days for great coffee, food and view.

14, 15 & 16 MARCH YOUR GUIDE TO THIS YEAR’S FESTIVAL

• We have three workshops this year, Songwriting, Didgeridoo and African Drumming. See side panel for details.

This year’s festival will be amazing:

• We have a Busker’s Stage outside Skinny Legs cafe (see map) that is unscheduled and open to both registered and unregistered acts. It is only suitable for solo or duo acoustic acts. • Turn over for full program. Most acts have a weblink on the Artists page of the website.

168 scheduled performances on 9 stages from 145 indivdual acts including 67 bands. • Our Special Mystery Guest this year will close the festival on Sunday at 5.30pm on the Aireys Pub Marquee stage.

Pulse FM will be broadcasting live from the festival this year on the Sunday, so if you can’t make the festival you will be able to tune into 94.7 FM

Turn over for full program.

WORKSHOPS Songwriting Venue: Aireys Pub When: Sunday at 10.30am Cost: $10 Sarah Carnegie is a prolific songwriter and stunning vocalist. Every musician has a go at writing songs at some time in their career and construction styles vary from person to person, Sarah will show you how she does it. It should be a fun and interesting workshop. Sponsored by Aireys Inlet Holiday Park

African Drumming Venue: Music Workshop Marquee When: Sunday at 10.30am Cost: $10

Venues

The festival has expanded to nine stages and each will provide a different experience for both artist and festival goer. Here is a summary of the stages available this year:

Aireys Pub Marquee

Situated in the Beer Garden at the Inlet Hotel.

Aireys Pub Back Room

This stage is in the large back room of the hotel.

Music Workshop Marquee

Set in the beautiful open space of the Aireys Inlet Skate Park.

Truffles

The popular eatery at the Top Shops will again host an acoustic stage this year.

Great Ocean Properties Set in the Bottom Shops carpark.

Sunny’s Pizza

Acoustic stage, Sunnys Pizza is in the heart of the Bottom Shops .

Lighthouse Stage

This stage is at Willows Tea House close to the Lighthouse

Mr T and Me

A popular new eatery with a beautiful rear deck area. It is located in the top shops next to the Post Office.

Skinny Legs Buskers Stage

This is an unscheduled stage suitable for acoustic performers.

Campbell

Foundation

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What you need to know: Jacqui Dreessens from Wild Moves will teach you all the basics of African Drumming. She is passionate about this style of music and you will be too after this great workshop. It is important to remember to bring a chair and that the class is limited to 30. You can't book so get there early to secure your spot. Sponsored by: Eagles Nest Gallery

Didgeridoo Venue: Great Ocean Properties Stage When: Saturday at 5.30pm Cost: $10 Dave Johnson from DidgEra will host our first Didgeridoo playing workshop. It is suitable for all standards including those who have never played before. Bring your own Didgeridoo or use one that will be available on the day. Dont be scared to have a go. Didgeridoo instructors are not common on the Surfcoast! Sponsored by: Greene Plumbing

PROGRAM 14,15 & 16 MARCH Aireys Pub Marquee 5.50 6.00 6.40 7.20 8.00 8.40 9.20 10.00

Welcome Relatively Speaking Sundanze Kid Blues Band Wild Moves The Larson Effect Amadeus Wolf Morning after Morning Culzean

Aireys Pub Back Room 6.30 7.00 7.30 8.00 8.30 9.00 9.40 10.20 11.00 11.40

Gavin Wright Jessey Jackson Jordon Walker Barbarella San Rae Great John Himself Mo Cheeks Trailhead Aireys Allstars The Attics

Session 2 Saturday Afternoon Aireys Pub Marquee 12.00 12.40 1.20 2.00 2.40 3.20 4.00 4.40 5.20

Children of the Sun John Castellain & Friends Saltiare Trouser Party Breakout Blues Band Amber Isles Famous Will RDZJB The Kite Machine

Music Workshop Band Marquee 12.00 12.40 1.20 2.00 2.40 3.20 4.00 4.40

DePorsal Princess Planet and the Perfect Gentleman Brother James The Blueliners Surge Whitewater & The Filthy Left Rat vs Rabbit The Ray Guns Its all Fun Until Someone Loses An Eye

Truffles 12.00 12.30 1.00 1.30 2.00 2.30 3.00 3.30 4.00 4.30

The Cutting Willnko Turtle and Fox Bethany Lyall-Green Pete Janes Sonia Moloney Francis Tait Trio Jam Tarts Trio Steve Thew Zadie Jane

Great Ocean Properties Marquee

Aireys Pub Back Room

12.00 12.40 1.20 2.00 2.40 3.20 4.00 4.40 5.30

6.30 7.00 7.30 8.00 8.30 9.00 9.40 10.20 11.00 12.00

Hoopla The Bangs The OFarrells 6 Foot Over The Fromp Rachael Brennan Velvet Bow Flawed Peace Didgeridoo Workshop

Jessica-Jade The Bean Project IRIS Hide and Seek DidgEra The Spinset Sons of May Berlin Postmark Altitude Carlos Danger

Sunny’s Pizza 1.00

Session 4 Sunday Afternoon 10.30 12.00 12.40 1.20 2.00 2.40 3.20 4.00 4.40

Lighthouse Stage

5.30

12.30 1.00 1.30 2.00 2.30 3.00 3.30 4.00 4.30

Music Workshop Band Marquee

Mr T and Me 11.00 11.30 12.00 12.30 1.00 1.30 2.00 2.30 3.00 3.30

Gavin Wright Acoustic Foxx Lachlan Duthie Nick Simson Jan Bentley Bird n Bush Jessica-Jade David Corbet Barbarella Damian Platt

Session 3 Saturday Evening Aireys Pub Marquee 6.00 6.40 7.20 8.00 8.40 9.20

Return to Youth The Temporary We disappear The McQueens Funktronix Audemia

12.00 12.30 1.00 1.30 2.00 2.30 3.00 3.30 4.00

Angelic Stains Liam Tench Quiv Kingston and the Nugman Express Keith Grumpy Herbert Sam Fletcher Karlos Lachlan Duthie The Dutch Nuts Spots available see owners

Lighthouse Stage

Matt Bourke and Rory Walker 1.30 Willnko 2.00 Mark and Dave 2.30 Dan Myles 3.00 Karl Cosser and Laura Caciagli 3.30 Bird N Bush 4.00 The Cutting 4.30 Acoustic Foxx 5.00 The Bean Project 5.30 Damien Platt 6.00 Audemia 6.30+ Spots available see owners

David Corbet Davo and Frankie Zadie Jane The Bean Project Jan Bentley Sarah Eida Bethany Lyall-Green Willnko Turtle and Fox

Sunny’s Pizza

Aireys Pub Marquee

10.30 12.00 12.40 1.20 2.00 2.40 3.20 4.00

Songwriting workshop The Riddleans Mission Brown Kyle Taylor The Escapades Goofyfooter IRIS Doc Halibut Nicolette Forte and Friends SPECIAL MYSTERY GUEST

African Drumming Workshop Corisande Mood Swing Choir Revolution Electric Sunkings Two Dogs The Vacant Smiles Hunted Crow

Truffles 12.00 12.30 1.00 1.30 2.00 2.30 3.00 3.30

Alexandra Pye Matt Bourke and Rory Walker Rohan Souter Scott Boyd Serena Moon Kyle Taylor Georgia Hughes Lynton Wade

Great Ocean Properties Marquee 12.00 12.30 1.00 1.30 2.00 2.40 3.20

Imogen Brough Peny Bohan and Carl Dunai Sarah Carnegie My Sisters Boyfriend AfroMo The Cannon Empire We Disappear

12.00 12.30 1.00 1.30 2.00 2.30 3.00 3.30

Tom Cat Nick Simson Steve Thew 4 Letter Lies Lilting Alex Pye Jasmin Bade-Boon Quiv Kinston and the Nugman Express

Mr T and Me 11.00 11.30 12.00 12.30 1.00 1.30 2.00

Philip Hill Libby and Wayne Shane Walters A into G Willnko Imogen Brough Teknia

Pulse FM Outside Broadcast 1.15 1.30 1.45 2.15 2.30 2.45 3.15 3.30 3.45 4.15 4.30 4.45 5.00 5.30

The Spinset Jasmin Bade-Boon Lachlan Duthie Audemia Sarah Carnegie Shane Walters Nicolette Forte San Rae Kyle Taylor Imogen Brough Serena Moon My Sisters Boyfriend Peny Bohan and Carl Dunai Special Mystery Guest

Skinny Legs Cafe Busker’s Stage Walk up format and unscheduled. All artists welcome both Saturday and Sunday.

Special Mystery Guest 5.30 at the Aireys Pub on Sunday! This schedule is subject to change.

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barwon heads hotel elaine & maree

The sculpted coast – Lorne Sculpture Biennale launched THE Lorne Sculpture Biennale was officially launched on the weekend. The three-week event spans four weekends and showcases an outdoor sculpture trail with 41 major, permanent sculptures presented along the beautiful coastline from the Lorne Pier to the Erskine River. A large collection of small indoor sculptures are also spotted throughout the township, and the biennale features workshops, sculpture works and more. Lorne Sculpture Biennale curator Julie Collins said the 2014 event will celebrate sculptures reflective of both contemporary ideas and the landscape of Lorne.

“As curator, I have selected artists whose practice occupies or utilises the 3D, achieving high levels of artistic integrity, quality and above all innovation; artists who respond or react to the Lorne environment. I looked for artists who have a story to tell or tell a story that needs to be told. “This event offers multiple layers of experiences which will help grow audiences, expand opportunities for Australian sculptors and help build a reflective, creative and intuitive society. “But most of all it’s a wonderful opportunity to show off the beautiful township of Lorne.” More than 100 of Australia’s most innovative sculptors are participating this year. For details on the event, visit lornesculpture.com. The event runs until Sunday March 30.

Some of the sculptures on display as part of the 2014 Lorne Sculpture Biennale. Photos: WARWICK TUCKER

SEAFOOD NIGHT

LAMB SHANK NIGHT

Fresh Seafood Platter with a complimentary house wine, tap beer or soft drink. Normal menu also available.

Your choice of four lamb shank specials, complimentary glass of house wine or tap beer

Every Monday Night

For 1 - 35.00 For 2 - 60.00

Every Tuesday Night

STEAK NIGHT Wednesday & Sunday Nights

All steak specials come with a complimentary glass of tap beer or house wine

$25.00 Aged rump marinated in chives, thyme, garlic

$25.00

Layered over a rustic potato mash, with a green pea puree. Finished with a roasted capsicum, shallot & horseradish jus

Lamb shank Italiano Slow braised & twice baked lamb shank, in a rich tomato, onion & fennel broth. Layered over roasted fennel, parsnip & turnip.

Lamb shank and green pea mash Twice baked lamb shank, with a mild chilli & honey soy glaze, layered over a green pea puree & parmesan mash.

Home style Aussie lamb shank Twice baked lamb shank, in a rustic vegetable ragu, with a rich tomato & onion broth & a side of sweet potato chips.

Emerald Valley Yearling Porterhouse Tender yearling porterhouse, lightly seared & wrapped in prosciutto. Served over a pan fried curried chickpea stir-fry & finished with an onion & pepper relish.

Chefs Aussie Rolled Kangaroo Back Strap Kangaroo back strap, lightly dusted in chefs special dukkah. Seared quickly & layered over house made sweet potato chips, oven baked baby beetroot & finished with a mixed herb salad and a mild chilli & tomato relish.

Growlers Lamb shank pasta Slow braised lamb shank. Tossed with chilli, garlic, onion & tomato, finished with house sugo, peas and drizzled with olive oil & topped with shaved parmesan.

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BROUGHT TO YOU BY

JON HELMER

Bin there done good THIS March sees the release of the long anticipated “Icon” releases from Bests winery up in the Great Western region of Victoria. This winery is one of Victoria’s highly regarded producers of outstanding wines especially reds, and has been in the region producing wines since the late 1860s. Their cellar door reeks of history and is definitely worth a visit if you’re out and about touring around the area. The last 5 – 10 years have seen some mighty achievements from the winery with Viv Thomson involved in his 50th consecutive vintage and former winemaker Adam Wadewitz and Viv jointly nominated as Gourmet Traveller WINE magazine’s Winemaker of the Year. Also, in 2012, the Best’s Great Western 2011 Bin 1 Shiraz won the Jimmy Watson Memorial Trophy at the Royal Melbourne Wine Show and last year picked up the Fine Wine Partners Trophy for Australia’s Wine of the Year 2013 at the Royal Sydney Wine Show. So things have been on a high for quite some time and the latest 2012 releases of their Bin ‘O’ Shiraz and the Thomson’s Family Reserve Shiraz look set to consolidate the successes thus far achieved. These two wines are mighty wines indeed in any given vintage, such is their pedigree and quality. So when an outstanding vintage such as the 2012 year comes along, red wine lovers’ appetites are whet indeed. But to really understand the region and why it produces such outstanding red wine – Shiraz in particular – we need to look at the ‘terroir’, ie the soil, surrounds and the climate. The soils in the Great Western vineyard tend to be silt overlaying clay and varying friable clay loams. A positive is the fact that the soils and therefore the vineyards are low yielding, but are able to retain moisture quite well, which is imperative in a region that struggles with limited rainfall while the nearby altitude of the beautiful Grampians region impacts Great Western by helping

to produce lower than average temperatures of other Central Victorian wine regions. The climate is regarded as being similar to a Mediterranean type, with the proximity to the Southern Ocean – approx 100-200 kilometres – providing a cooling influence during summer. Yes, the summer days during the growing season can be quite warm to hot, but the nights tend to be cool, even cold on occasion thus helping to temper the outcome. Autumn of course is mild with consistent pleasant weather, thus perfect for evenly ripening grapes which is especially well suited to varieties like Shiraz. It’s no surprise, I’m sure, that this region is obviously a favourite of mine, and if you have the chance to taste these wines I’ve featured below, then I’m sure you’ll join in the chorus!

Bests Great Western Bin ‘O’ Shiraz 2012 ($70) A ripping Bin ‘O’ that speaks volumes for the richness and boldness of the quality of fruit produced from the vintage. Seamless and effortless on the palate, the amalgam of blackberry fruits, cinnamon, liquorice, spice, plum, and interwoven savoury oak really works and that’s just a small snippet really as there’s quite a bit going on. However, the overall picture is one of harmony and superb structure.

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at the heads sean & chais

Bannon back with new exhibit BY TIFFANY PILCHER

AFTER spending the last decade in New York, awardwinning artist Arthur Bannon has returned to Geelong and is holding a new exhibition at Boom Gallery. Bannon, whose real name is James Price, predominantly uses charcoal and pastel in his contemporary drawings. His exhibition, Vital End, shows portraits designed to represent the frailties and confusions of life in our modern world. “I’m trying to create characters that are stuck between the awareness of the miracle of their own existence, and the terrifying reality of the natural world’s absolute indifference towards them,” Bannon said. “I like drawing as a medium as it lacks the certainty and pretence of painting, and in that way it parallels the types of personalities I like to capture.” Bannon has spent several years travelling the world working for some of the world’s most dominant brands including Nike, MTV, Ray-Ban, Sony, Adidas, the BBC and Coca-Cola. He said he is now settled back in Australia and doing what he loves. “I returned home to Victoria, changed my name, and decided to focus on my true passion – making art that explored the peculiarities of being alive today.” Vital End runs from March 13 to 29 and the exhibition opening is on Friday March 14 from

5.30 to 8pm. In conjunction with the opening, the gallery is also hosting a Lunch with the Artist event on Friday with food by Rue Cler Market Catering. Tickets will be limited and bookings made through the Gallery at $55 a head. For more information, visit boomgallery.com.au.

Works from Arthur Bannon’s new Boom Gallery exhibition, Vital End.

Bests Great Western Thomson Family Reserve Shiraz 2012 ($160) Deep and defining, this is a testament to the fine work that the team at Bests has been doing over the journey. The aromatics and depth of flavours are concentrated, multi layered and incredibly complex with super dense dark fruits, exotic spices and fine acid, and tannin structure all beautifully woven together to produce a silky smooth finish. One for the cellar, but equally enjoyable in its youth.

Calling all

Surf Coast Artists! Registration is open now! Artists who wish to be involved in the August 2014 trail can find registration forms online at www.surfcoast.vic.gov.au

Registrations close 14 April. Updates on Facebook.

For more information – jdyer@surfcoast.vic.gov.au

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Lorne to feature food, music and sculpture BY TIFFANY PILCHER THE Melbourne Food and Wine Festival is making its way to the Surf Coast again this year with the Lorne Twilight Picnic this Saturday, March 15. The rustic experience will be held under the stars by the pond at Qdos Arts with delicious picnic boxes provided by local artisan caterers, Cater & Co. The picnic boxes will include locally sourced and prepared produce. Diners will feast on Zeally Bay Sourdough breads, Otway Lamb cold cuts prepared in a traditional Argentinian asador charcoal, Babenorek Track olives, local wild rocket, roasted Joe’s Organic vegetables, L’Artisan cheeses, Torta de Santiago, local berries and more. The picnic is a licensed event and Yarrabank Sparkling wine, wines from Yering Station and Little Creatures beer will be served throughout the evening. Latin and classical guitarist Sergio Ercole will provide entertainment during the picnic. Born in Florence, Italy, Ercole moved to Melbourne with his family in 1980 and it wasn’t long after arriving in Australia that he fell in love with the guitar. Ercole’s passion for guitar has seen him explore

a range of genres including pop, cabaret, rock, big band and acid jazz. His talents are well respected within the music industry and he regularly collaborates with The Cat Empire, Lief and Hollywood film writer and musician, Tim Davies. After the picnic, guests will be taken on an afterdark torch tour of the Lorne Sculpture Biennale trail along the Lorne foreshore. Organiser Penny Whitehead of Love Lorne said bringing together local businesses and organisations will showcase all that the town has to offer. “It’s going to be a lovely evening of music, art and food. We’re looking forward to showing off our local produce from the hinterland behind Lorne and the music from Sergio Ecole will create a really nice atmosphere. “It’s a community-run event which will stimulate tourism and help us profile Lorne as a food destination.” Love Lorne are running a free return shuttle bus from the Lorne Visitor Information Centre on Mountjoy Parade to Qdos Arts from 6pm onwards. Guests will be returned to central Lorne or be transported to the sculpture tour at 9pm. Picnic boxes are $60 for individuals, $120 for two people and $25 for those under 12 years old. To book, visit lovelornefood.com.au.

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farm food AT HOME with Tony Le Deux

Time moves quickly in longest lunch TIME moves on so quickly. My daughter, who is studying event management at William Angliss, worked at the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival World’s Longest Lunch last week. When I catered for my first Longest Lunch she was four. She may remember because we worked until 2am the night before and parked a refrigerated truck outside her bedroom. It was on all night; she probably slept as badly as me. This year’s menu was designed by the formidable culinary trio of Adam D’Sylva, Stephano de Pieri and Jacques Reymond. It was a huge success and despite it being hard work, my daughter thoroughly enjoyed the experience. There are so many events on offer at this year’s festival. Our “own local” Richard Cornish is the regional program consultant. It is worth going to the website and searching events of the Great Ocean Road. Most are scheduled for the weekend of 14-15 March and include the Corangamite Foodies’ Feast, a twilight bush picnic at Qdos in Lorne and several long lunches. The website is melbournefoodandwine. com.au. In other foodie news you will be delighted to learn that veal is back and available at Torquay Farm Foods. The flavour is delicate and milky and it is pale pink in colour. Scaloppine is my favourite way of enjoying veal. It’s quick, simple and delicious. I always finish the dish with a squeeze of lemon and some chopped parsley.

Veal Scaloppine INGREDIENTS 4 “scallops” (thinly sliced) veal Plain flour for dusting 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 small brown onion diced 125g mushrooms sliced 250ml cup dry white wine 125ml cup chicken stock 2 tablespoons tomato paste 125ml cream Cater and Co is providing locally sourced and prepared food for the Lorne Twilight Picnic including Otway Lamb cold cuts prepared in a traditional Argentinian asador.

METHOD Dust veal lightly in flour. Heat butter and oil together (the oil stops the butter from burning). Brown the veal pieces on high heat and set aside. Add mushrooms and onion to pan and cook for a couple of minutes, until onion is softened and slightly browned. Mix together the wine, stock and tomato paste and pour over mushrooms and onions. Add browned veal and cook for 2 – 3 minutes, until very hot, but not boiling. Stir in cream and reduce to desired thickness. Don’t forget the squeeze of lemon and parsley to serve.

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Red Tepee coming to Cowrie THIS weekend’s Cowrie Market will host the first showing of community arts project The Red Tepee. The idea was born in Torquay, and includes works from 29 local artists from the Surf Coast Shire and Geelong region in an installation of the art work of 90 women artists. The art has been created by women ranging from 13-73 years old. The Red Tepee is an 18-foot red canvas tepee, within which the inner liner is composed of 90 depictions from women of all ages reflecting on their relationship to their womb. The art work is sewn together to form the inner lining of the tepee in an insightful expression of the many faces of a woman, including motherhood and menstruation. Michelle Buggy, founder of InformEmotion and creator of The Red Tepee, said the installation celebrates a woman’s feminine qualities. “It also informs woman’s health by offering expressions of harder, less romanticised experiences women traverse in a non-confrontational form. “The Red Tepee aims to give a voice to women about intimate subjects; including body awareness, social and mental health, menstruation and the like, using art therapy as a tool for self-reflection and understanding.” As well as this new addition to the monthly Cowrie Market, the much-loved musical performances continue with a line-up featuring Upon Serendipity, who will perform at 1pm. Market organiser Mark Trinham said Upon Serendipity is a duo that has a lot of potential and is getting rave comments from audiences. Upon Serendipity is made up of Rachael Ball from Torquay, on vocals and acoustic guitar, and

Johanna Hull, from Leopold, who also sings and plays keyboard. Johanna and Rachael met in a music course at Oxygen College in Geelong, where they said they were drawn together by their mutual love for alternative music and the sound that was created when they sang together. “The Cowrie Market means a lot to us, as it marks the event of our very first gig together outside of Oxygen. “We are always greeted by encouraging, beautiful audiences who are generous in their compliments of us. “The Cowrie Market is a great place for grassroots artists to get out there and show their stuff and we are very grateful to be a part of it.” Others performing on the main stage are – Marcus Hayden, M E Baird, Like Honey, and The Swells. On the buskers stage are Short Black, Deporsal, Flawed Peace, Ice Cream Burritos and Carlo Munce. The Cowrie Market is on Sunday March 16 on The Esplanade between Gilbert and Anderson streets between 10am and 3pm.

Upon Serendipity members Rachael Ball and Johanna Hull.

The Tepee and example of the artwork on display inside it.

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DRYSDALE

Bellarine Police Community Support Register

Mainly Music pre-school program

Contact 5253 3968 or www.bellarineregister.org.au

9am-4pm at the St James Hall

Bellarine Community Health

1.30pm-2.30pm at 35 Boston Rd Bookings essential-www.salvos.org.au/torquay

Bellarine Police Community Support Register

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

Well Women’s Clinics Pap Test Phone 5251 2291

PORTARLINGTON 23rd March Charity Dance in Memory of Darryl & Others

28th March Bellarine International Women’s Group 3 Day Trip to Warrnambool

Wednesdays at 35 Boston Rd, Torquay Grades 1-4 3.45 to 4.25pm Years 5-8 4.30 to 5.15pm www.salvos.org.au/torquay

Bookings ring Pauline 5259 1208 or Rita 0413 574 930

10.30am at St Aidan’s church:(See church notice boards). Anglican Holy Communion on 1st, 3rd and alternate 5th Sundays. Uniting Church service on 2nd, 4th & alternate 5th Sundays www.surfcoastunitingchurch.org.au

2nd Sunday of the month-January 12th-April 13th Stall Holders welcome Phone 0418 379 245

Contact 5253 3968 or www.bellarineregister.org.au

24th March Angair Environmental Care Working Bees Contact Carl 5263 2193 or Janet 5263 3369

20th March Anglesea Senior Citizens Cruise around Corio Bay Enquiries 5263 1377

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

APOLLO BAY SUNDAYS Farmers Market

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

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

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

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SATURDAYS Community Market

16th March Torquay Cowrie Market

Bellarine Community Health Well Women’s Clinics Pap Test Phone 5251 2291

10am-3pm on the Esplanade Contact cowriemarket@yahoo.com.au

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

5289-2972 fig.tree@bigpond.com Certificate IV in Mental Health, Alcohol & Other drugs – Starting March RSA – June Games Group, Maj Jong, Scrabble Thursday from 1pm Playgroup Toy Library Thursdays 9.30am Intro to fitness and resistance training 5.30pm Commencing 27th Feb

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

Spring Creek Community House

21st March Singing for Fun

Contact 5253 3968 or www.bellarineregister.org.au

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.

6pm-8pm at the Bellbrae Hall Enquiries bleebraesingforfun@yahoo.com.au or 0408 102 542

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CLIFTON SPRINGS Saturday 22nd March, 10am-3pm Annual Bunyip Festival Clifton Springs Primary School

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

Bellarine Community Health Well Women’s Clinics Pap Test Phone 5251 2291

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

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

FRIDAYS BCNA (Breast Cancer Support Group) Meets on the last Friday of the month at the Zebra Bar 1-3pm for casual lunch Contact Julie 0435 362 573 or julesrodg@gmail.com

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Price Street Community Precinct Open Day Free Children’s Activities, Craft and Art Group Expo, Historical Society display , Men’s Shed BBQ and choir, Theatre Troupe costumes, Senior’s Ploughman’s Lunch, tea and cakes, plants, books, Tai Chi and Boot Scooting demo, R.A.R- Rural Australians for Refugees, S.C.E.G-sustainable Stall and Car Boot sale (book your spot!) New Courses for Term 1 2014: Introduction to MYOB – Mon and Tue 6.30-9pm from 17th Mar Cert III in Business Admin Medical – Mondays and Tuesdays 9am-3pm from 17th March Workplace First Aid Level II – Tue 25th and Thurs 27th March Candlewicking for Beginners– Wednesday 19th and 26th March 10.30am-12pm

DrolKar Buddhist Centre Summer calendar for 2013-2014 January Wednesdays 10am Philosophy 11am Meditation Re-opens February 2nd 2014 Please see website for full program 625 Nortons Road, Paraparap. Closed on total fire ban days drolkarbuddhistcentre@hotmail.com www.drolkarbuddhistcentre.org.au

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

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SATURDAYS Torquay Central Farmer’s Market

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SUNDAYS The Bellarine Railway Car Boot Sale

TUESDAYS The Springdale Toy Library

TUESDAYS Torquay Art History Book Club for Artists

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Due to increased demand for space we are now Contact 5253 3968 or www.bellarineregister.org.au only accepting not-for-profit organisations and free community events. Guidelines have been introduced Bellarine Community Health Women’s Clinics Pap Test to ensure events advertised are not ones purely serving Well Phone 5251 2291 business purposes. Emails must be received by Thursday SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS noon the week before the event. Buy Bellarine Produce Barn

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MONDAYS Torquay Ladies Probus Club Meets every third Monday 10am at the Senior Citizens Rooms in Price Street. AGM 17th March

Xtreme KidZ Club for primary school aged kids 3.30-5.30pm at 35 Boston Rd, Torquay www.salvos.org.au/torquay

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 Surfcoast Shire Grant Pavilion, Merrijig Drive Go to www.bbcc.com.au

WINCHELSEA 15th & 16th March Dahlia Festival 9.30am-4pm at 195 Mathison Road Phone Jenny 5267 2389

29th March Uniting Church Annual Auction Goods received Friday 28th 9am-7pm Enquiries to 0417 059 683 or 0409 418 766

MONDAYS Winchelsea Toy Library 11.30am-1.30pm (no school holidays) Call Carrie on 5267 2028 or email winchelseatoylibrary@gmail.com

Winchelsea Community House 28 Hesse Street. Fri. 28th March March Food Handling. Sat 29th March Intro to Digital Photography (happy snap camera’s - no SLR)

Sat 29th March Cheese Making!!! BLUE CHEESE!!! Limited spots available!!

Sat 5th April Hare Krishna Cooking Workshop. Tue 29th April Anaphylaxis and Asthma training Intro to Social Media and Advertising on Social Media for small business Mon 19th May Intro to computers (x 6 sessions each Monday) Intro to MYOB - coming soon, need expressions of interest Intro to Floristry - coming soon, need expressions of interest For all the classes and timetables please ring 5267 2028 or email education@winchhouse.org.au

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7. How many medals did Australia win at the Sochi Winter Olympic Games? 8. What type of instrument is a bodhrán? 9. Who was known as ‘the lady with the lamp’? 10. Which actress starred opposite Julia Roberts in My Best Friend’s Wedding? 11. Quito is the capital of which South American country? 12. What is the name of the racetrack where the Kentucky Derby is run? 13. In economic terms what does GDP stand for? 14. At what age did Amy Winehouse, Kurt Cobain,

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Are you feeling restless and ready for adventure? The full moon indicates travel or study are coming up over the next nine months. So start planning and researching your options ASAP. When it comes to a work matter, it may seem as if things are going backwards but you just have to be patient. Communicating with others can be creative or confusing this weekend. It’s up to you.

Busy Rams - have you been burning the candle at both ends? You’ve been running on empty so make sure you eat well and exercise, plus slot some regular relaxation into your daily routine otherwise your health may suffer. Don’t accept things at face value – look a little deeper. If you tune into what people are doing behind the scenes, you’ll uncover some fascinating information.

You may feel pulled in four different directions as personal, professional, domestic and relationship responsibilities pile up. Pace yourself, and take things one careful step at a time. Clever Crabs will schmooze up a storm at work, as Venus and Uranus activate your career zone. The more you consult and cooperate with professional colleagues, the more successful you’ll be.

Romance is in the air this week. Attached Librans – dazzle your partner with a super special surprise. Singles – look for love with an amorous Aries or an avant-garde Aquarian. On the weekend, it’s time to explore what’s going on within your local community. So, whether it’s a market, art show, music concert or school fete, make the most of your neighborhood connections.

Venus/Uranus aspects promise a positive week, as you connect with family, friends and colleagues. Self-discipline is at an all-time low – and the need to pursue pleasure is at an all-time high. Venus is in Aquarius, which encourages you to be more adventurous and rebellious. So your motto for the moment is from fellow Taurean, Katharine Hepburn “If you obey all the rules, you miss all the fun.”

Have you been responsible with money? The full moon fires up your finance zones, and encourages your tendency to be careless with cash. But impulse buys now will lead to trouble later on. Compromise and consultation are the current buzz words for wise Lions. If you want your close relationships to improve, then you’re the one who’ll have to hold out the olive branch of peace.

All types of social events and group activities are favoured this week, as you mix and mingle with an eclectic range of people from outside your usual circle of friends and acquaintances. Discover ways to make your home life happier and more harmonious. This may involve resolving issues with relatives; or re-organising your domestic space so it better suits your needs.

Attached Aquarians – the full moon’s in your intimacy zone, so it’s time to pump up the passion with your partner. Singles – look for love with a lusty Leo or a gregarious Gemini. Wednesday’s super Venus/Uranus aspects mean it’s your day to shine and express your quirky individuality. Use your innovative energy to explore new interests and initiate exciting projects.

The full moon’s in your domestic sector, so get your house in order and tackle Gemini jobs with gusto. But, with Mercury moving into your career zone where it hooks up with Neptune work issues look confusing. Creativity and inspiration are high, but so is delusion and self-doubt. So – before you make any important decisions – get a second opinion from someone you trust.

Take a chill pill Virgo! The stars encourage you to prioritise tasks, and then power through urgent projects. The more you multi-task and pace yourself the less stressful the week will be. Loved ones are demanding your attention but the full moon urges you to take time out for yourself. If you indulge your interests and passions, then you’ll have more to offer those around you.

You’re full of ideas and are in the mood for some spontaneous shenanigans but don’t rush in and overlook important details. Domestic circumstances keep changing so avoid burning bridges with loved ones by being too hasty, as you blurt things out first, and regret later. The more proactive and positive you are and the more support you give family and friends the better.

Mercury moves into your sign, which favours all types of creative expression; from poetry and painting to craft, cooking and music. You’ve got plenty of Piscean plans that may be thwarted by nagging doubts but don’t let negative self-talk drag you down. There’s a fine line between illusion and delusion so make sure you use your active imagination in positive, productive ways.

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What’s on at lorne this weekend? The sculpture biennale of course. Check it out http://www.lornesculpture.com/ A slice or arts heaven! 9:57 AM - 8 Mar 2014

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JAMES TAYLOR

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BANG! Lightning cracking right overhead just killed the power at the Surf Coast Times office. Back on now, but that rattled some nerves. 4:09 PM - 11 Mar 2014

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REMEMBER when the only way to record music was to sit and wait for your favourite song on the radio, have a tape loaded into your trusty tape recorder and get ready to press “play” and “record” at the same time? Now it’s as easy as clicking on a download at the Apple Store, listening for free on Spotify or downloading the Pandora app to listen to and rate songs. iTunes is everyone’s favourite for downloading, playing and storing their music. Now we have access to iTunes Radio, which is free (add supported) and has more than 100 radio stations that play music based upon whichever genre your into. It has the ability to learn over time and tailor music to your personal taste.

Spotify is a music streaming service that is free to listen to on your mobile devices. Spotify lets you choose the artists that you like but not the actual songs. It will play these in shuffle mode or even play your own playlists but there are certain guidelines to follow. Consult their website for specifics. More like a personalised radio station, Pandora allows you to make a playlist with a few songs you like and then Pandora will play similar songs chosen from its million plus user base. Pandora will ask you to rate them with thumbs up or thumbs down and build your station customised to your personal taste. You can create up to 100 different stations, just like a radio station on steroids. Google Play has the ability to stream your own song collection so you can listen to your own music from different sources. Great if you have been slowly building your collection over the years. Happy listening!

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Torquay finish on top in South Australia BY HARRY WILKS

WITH the SA/VIC Jim Beam Surftag title being held in South Australia for the first time in 13 years, Torquay Boardriders have gone back-toback and won their sixth title. The competition was held on Saturday in a 4-6 foot swell. The victorious team consisted of Harry Mann, Nic Muscroft, Todd Rosewell, Tom Wright and Brendan Garreau who scored a team total of 86.0 in the final. “Today showed the depth in our club. It seems every year we have a different team but we can still get good results,” Mann said. “It was an awesome win today. We spent a lot of money getting over here so we’re stoked to get the $1,500 cheque for winning. We weren’t going to send a team because we had a few people pull out but last minute we filled those spots and decided to come over on Thursday night.” South Australia’s South Coast A came in second place and Seaford rounded out the top three with scores of 74.77 and 55.73 respectively. With Mann coming out first and dominating the opposition scoring a 24.33, Muscroft scoring a 22.2 and Roswell with an 18.5 the boys from Torquay were in a commanding position to take home the title. “Last year’s final we came from behind and won, so we said before the heat we need a quick start. I was the first surfer and I wanted to be

The Torquay team celebrates victory. Photo: CHRIS LAUGHT

good with time and get a solid score. The first three of us got good scores but we were over on time so it came down to our last two guys to get us in before the hooter. They nailed it for us,” Mann said. Mann’s standout performance in the final saw him awarded the Tee Ink Man of the Match title. Mann is the sixth and last surfer confirmed to be surfing in the Tee Ink Tee Off at the Jim Beam Surftag Australian Championships. This event is unique as it will see each surfer

allowed to catch just the one wave in a 15 minute heat. With Torquay, South Coast and Seaford placing in the top three of the Surftag title, they have now advanced through to the Australian Championships which will be held at Durunbah Beach on the Gold Coast, on March 27-29. The top 32 clubs from around the country will compete in the national title with the winner taking home $15,000 plus five spots on a 7-day boat trip through the Maldives.

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WITH TORQUAY BOWLS CLUB WITH the official opening with its attendant dignitaries and protocol now a thing of the past, the club can begin to feel at home in the swish new premises. The opening last Friday by Member of South Barwon Andrew Katos and club chairman Des Bruhn went off with all the style expected. The impressive list of dignitaries included representatives from the state government, Surf Coast Shire and RSL leaders, as well as a healthy turn-out of club members. Now, it is on to making the most of the place with the Bistro On The Green also opening last Friday. The bistro is certain to become a fixture on the Torquay dining scene with great food and fabulous views from the club and the deck out the front. Word of warning though, make a booking to avoid disappointment. While all of that has been happening, the Division 1 and Division 9 Saturday squads made their way into preliminary finals on Saturday with mixed results. The Division 9 team were unfortunately overpowered by a strong Belmont combination, but much better came from the Division 1s who toppled Highton and now play in the Grand Final on Saturday. This was an impressive performance after going down twice to Highton in the home-and-away rounds but coming out on top after a tight struggle late in the match that really mattered. This Sunday the Division 1s take on Lara again for the flag. Lara deserve to be the hot favourites after winning both home-and-away clashes and the qualifying final but every day is different in bowls and the Torquay team is now back close to full strength after illnesses and injury have caused plenty of problems for the selectors. See you at the greens by the beach!

Nippers return home after competition in Warrnambool BY HARRY WILKS ALL the Surf Coast Nippers are returning home after competing in Warrnambool for the Junior Surf Lifesaving championships. After two days of vigorous competition, Bayside club Mentone LSC finished on top going back to back with 391 points for the weekend. Half Moon Bay SLSC finished second and Jan Juc SLSC rounded out the top three scoring 319 and 293 points respectively. Torquay finished 5th on 196 with Lorne closely behind on 189. Anglesea and Ocean Grove came in

8th and 9th on 146 and 137. Shae Straw-McMahon from Ocean Grove SLSC did incredibly well over the weekend taking home both awards in her age group with the U/14 female beach and water champion. She also won the major individual award over the two days and was named the Fred Westfield Nipper Champion. The atmosphere was amazing with over 1,500 nippers, parents and supporters packing the beach at Warrnambool to conclude the nippers’ season. Life Saving Victoria’s junior sports co-ordinator for aquatic sports Luke Gavin said the championship was a great success.

“Many races were highly contested and several of the Surf Coast clubs have achieved fantastic individual and team results, including Jan Juc SLSC placing third overall. “The nippers program is designed to provide an introduction to lifesaving skills in a fun environment, where they can develop their skills, make friends, be active and enjoy the beach. Competing in lifesaving sport encourages kids to develop their skills in a friendly sense of competition. “This year we have seen some great skills and results, which will help develop our future lifesavers.”

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FISHING REPORT ANGLESEA

Thursday 13 March 2014

Corangamite CMA’s Denis Lovric is tracking the fish using the fishway in the Barwon River.

Tony with an eel caught in Spring Creek.

Still some sweep being taken by those fishing off the rocks with reports of salmon and the odd pinkie also being caught Offshore, the odd gummy shark is still being caught, with some pinkies every now and then Plenty of Salmon still to be caught off the beaches. 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 Occasional couta in the harbour Still King George whiting and grass whiting in the harbour plus some squid Plenty of salmon to be had both of the end of the pier at the entrance of the breakwater and of the beaches Those out in boats catching some gummy shark, pinkies and flathead. For all your bait and tackle in Apollo Bay, contact Steve or Jen, who will be more than pleased to help you, phone 5237 6434.

BARWON HEADS Pinkies are still being caught offshore The Barwon River continues to produce some whiting, trevally, salmon and bream.

TORQUAY Still some whiting in close on the reefs as well as a few pinkies Good size salmon are being caught off the beaches A few gummies have also been caught offshore A few flathead as well have been taken offshore Plenty of bream still being caught in Spring Creek as well as eels. Remember Torquay Tackle and Sports. For all the best available advice in Torquay on tackle and bait, drop in and see Gareth and Jonathan. They will do their best to ensure you get the most up-to-date information available, phone 5264 8207.

QUEENSCLIFF St Leonards, whiting, squid and snapper are still being caught Swan Bay, still some good flathead and some King George whiting to be had Salmon and kingfish being caught in the rip Point Lonsdale pier producing some nice salmon and some small trevally The White Lady still seeing a few squid and whiting being caught The creek has trevally, salmon and mullet being caught Some mako and thresher sharks are being caught outside the heads.

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IN SOME good news on the river health front, fish are migrating up the Barwon River in their thousands each day via a new fish freeway. More than a million fish have gained entry to the Barwon River in the last six months thanks to a specially engineered fish passage at the lower end of the river. Scientists have monitored fish movement on the river since the Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CMA) installed a vertical slot fishway at the lower tidal barrage last year.

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The fishway cuts through the river bank to bypass the barrage, which previously presented a barrier to fish migration. Arthur Rylah Institute scientists have recorded 16 different fish species since September, including the nationally threatened Australian grayling. Arthur Rylah Institute’s Justin O’Connor said the majority of these fish were juvenile common galaxias moving upstream from the sea to freshwater. “But we estimate that over 10,000 Tupong and 2,000 Australian Grayling

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Queenscliff and Barwon Heads cause upsets BY JAMES TAYLOR DRYSDALE have had their first loss for the season in shocking fashion, bundled out of the BPCA semifinals by a jubilant Queenscliff. The home side scored 177 on Saturday, thanks to 58 from Wade Arnott and 28 from Jason Malcolm. Toby Smith took three wickets for Queenscliff. In response, 59 from Luke Orbis got the visitors off to a great start on Sunday, and good batting from Tom Dorman (33) and Greg Scarpa (30) saw Queenscliff reach the total for the loss of five wickets. Barwon Heads also caused an upset in the other semi-final, defending their total of 301 against second-placed Barrabool. Sent in to bat on Saturday, Barwon Heads had strong contributions from Billy Pelham (72), Tom Hobbs (63), and Craig Biddiscombe (53). Barrabool’s James Fisher, Kane Pickering and Tom Smith each picked up three wickets. Barrabool started badly in their run chase, slumping to 4/79 before James Fisher strode to the crease. Despite scoring an undefeated 129, his defiant batting was not enough and Barrabool finished its 75 overs at 8/241. Barwon Heads will play Queenscliff in the grand final this weekend at Jan Juc. For full results of semi-finals for all grades, head to mycricket.cricket.com.au and search for “Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association”.

Barwon Heads keeper Simon Seignior holds onto the catch, and the slip cordon celebrates the dismissal of Barrabool opener Michael Rogers. Photos: TOMMY RITCHIE

TOP LEFT: Barwon Heads’ Pat Lowery bowls to Barrabool’s Kane Pickering. BOTTOM LEFT: Drysdale bowler Scott Jervies puts his back into it. RIGHT: Queenscliff’s Luke Orbis punches a shot past the fielder and sets off for a run.

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Junior Family Fun Day Sunday 23 March 2014, 10am–12pm Spring Creek Football Ground U10 & U12 Teams announced. Meet the Junior Coaches. Jumping Castles, Games, Boot swap and much more!

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ANGLESEA GOLF CLUB Anglesea members featured amongst the winners in the Ocean Spray Classic on Monday. The Club doesn’t enter a team but members will often represent their second club. The winning team from Yarra Valley featured our members Gaye Keeble and June Washington, and Divisional winners included June and Noelene Dumbrell, playing for Karingal. The highlight of the day was Beatrice Stephens’s assault on a snake on the sixth hole – despatched swiftly with a rake and providing a good story for the clubhouse. Friday was the Pro-am and it was our first damp day for many years. Fortunately the scores didn’t suffer and our Pro winner with 7 under was Kris Mueck. Amateur winners were: John Mooney in A Grade with 40 points, Mats Marklund in B Grade with 36 points and Sue Bowler in the ladies with 33 points. We had lots of other winners, but the biggest winner for the day was the charity, Strive to Thrive, with over $4,000 raised. Thanks to all that supported the day, especially the volunteers. Otway Pennant was also played on Friday with the ladies travelling to East Geelong. They lost to Apollo Bay 3/2 with the interesting addition of a new player – Aileen McMaster! The men’s vets have also been playing and have won two of their four rounds to date.

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round. The winner was James Lee with a nett 69 winning B Grade, and that was on a count back from C Grade winner Peter Wanless. Barry Coleman won A Grade with nett 70, and Ted Donohue won the seniors with the same score. The ladies had two medals to decide on Thursday with the playoff for the February medal as well. Jan Stewart won the March medal and Division 2 with nett 70 and your reporter won the February medal and Division 1 with nett 74. Snake slayer Beatrice Stephens won Division 3 with nett 76. NTP winners were Dianne Williams, Vida Brenner, Sue Britnell and Stefi Bates, putting queen was Suellen Eskrigge with 30 putts and the best gross score was from Valda Connelly with 88.

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It was midweek medals for both the men and the ladies this week, with the men starting with a stroke

Saturday was a full field and we saw some exceptional scores. David McGuane made full use of a drifting handicap and good form to score 9 up winning B Grade. Miller Gelic won A Grade with 7 up, Marcus Smith won C Grade with 6 up and Caroline Fowlston won the ladies with 3 up. NTP winners were Colin Favre, Phil Warne, Terry Knapp, and Peter Richardson. We have some dates for your diary with more Roo Twilight events. Joe Camilleri & The Black Sorrows play on Saturday March 29 and Jack Howard & The Ambassadors of Love present The Look of Love on Saturday May 24th. Details are on the website.

TUESDAY for the ladies was stroke and taking out the A Grade gross was Mandy Buckley with 86. B Grade went to Chris Barr with 95 and for C Grade Gail Hilton shot 106. Noel Orwin proved to be too good in the resort course taking out the win with 40 points. NTPs Dee Matheson, Noel Orwin, Lyndsey Dunstan, Teneile Loucher and Sue Booth. Cheryl Brunt hit the jackpot. The March medal will be a playoff. Wednesday with the two-person Ambrose win up for grabs the cream rose to the top as winners Cam Gill and Jack Diamond scored well snatching victory with 62.25 from fellow competitors Brett Duyvestyn and Matt Carboon on 63.25. The resort honors with 66.5 were Leslie Grayling and Don Jennings. NTPs Gary Watson, Jim Newton, Paul French, Colin Spinks and Barrie Joyner. The very healthy jackpot went to Ross Forbes. Friday, the morning field battled it out in the stableford competition, Chris Oliver scored well finishing with 45 points to win for the men while June Laidler had 36 points to take out the ladies. NTPs Bernard Convery, Des Frawley, Ann Milligan and John Brunt once again on his favourite hole won the jackpot. Saturday, conditions were a little hard as easterly winds whipped around the course.

Still, the scoring was hot like John Brunt who took out A Grade with 40 points. B Grade winner John Laidlaw had 43 points. C Grade went to visitor Rofe Barry (Tweed Heads GC) with the best score of the day 45 points and for D Grade Howard Randall scored 42 points. Jim Newton won for the resort course with 43 points and for the ladies Ronnie Beacom had a solid round of 37 points to win. NTPs Ian Sheldon, Kevin Mitchell, Jason Richards, Barry McNeill, Dee Matheson and Cheryl Brunt. Peter Hehir hit a good shot on 17 to win the jackpot. Sunday, crowds of golfers filled up the course with weather conditions being perfect it was a great day to be out. Visitors and members played in a strong field once again for the stableford competition. One of our newest members, Tom Butler, had the round of the day with 47 points to take out A Grade. B Grade winner Peter Fox had rather good day on the course scoring 45 points. NTPs Jeff Hunter and Paul Harding. Andrew Carr won the jackpot. Members, just a reminder for you Guest Day is on March 16 so get your entry form in as names are filling fast. The ladies guest day is on March 25 so start looking for those partners.

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MIDWEEK RESULTS

THE SANDS TORQUAY LADIES Thursday – Nett Monthly Medal: It was a big day for the ladies, and many rose to the occasion. Coming in from the last group we had an outstanding result from Judy Hodgkins who posted a nett 71 to win the medal and beat the clubhouse leader Lyndsey Dunstan by 2. NTP went to Dot Tattersall on the 7th. Saturday Stableford: It was a great day for golf and the ladies were able to put up some good numbers. Gabrielle Tokolyi kept up her torrid pace as her handicap continues to plummet after posting a 41 to win by two from second place Marianne Bridgart. NTP went to Linda Turner on 17.

MEN’S Saturday Stableford: The field was large and the conditions were good for scoring, and that’s just what the men did in the three Grade comp. In A Grade we had Phil Coulter post a 39 to win by 1 over Geoff Caddy. In B Grade, it was Peter Barton, also scoring 39, to win by two over Tony Spence. In C Grade, we had Brian Fitzpatrick squeak out a one point win with a 38, second place going to Brett King. NTP went to Brent Kahle on 5, Peter Morris on 7 and Darrell 2 Sands Boulevarde, Torquay Clubhouse: 5264 3333 Pro Shop: 5264 3307

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Thursday March 13 – Ladies Guest Day Saturday March 15 – Par Sunday March 16 – Stableford

OUR annual Barwon Cleaning Supplies ProAm has now been and gone, and what a huge day it was for the Portarlington Golf Club. Staged on a glorious day on our superb course with a full field, those who participated, regardless of their result, were all saying what a great day they had. Pro Michael Choi showed everyone how to play our course with a sizzling course record of 62, while Mark Montgomery and Angela Foott won the amateur events. Tuesday March 4, Men’s Stableford Dave McKeon has proven once again that his recent run of good form is no fluke, picking up Trophy of the Day and C Grade with his 42 points from Bob Hamilton on 40. Frank Carter also collected 42 points to win A Grade from John Rowe 41, and B Grade winner was Chris Vakidis with 40 from Rob Stiglbauer on 37. Gordon Mainsbridge was the D Grade winner on a count back from Herb Picker, both with 37 points. The pinshots were won by Michael Jennings, Leighton Hamblin and Geoff McGarry. Friday March 7, Ladies Strableford With the course closed on Wednesday in preparation for the ProAm, the ladies got together on Friday, and Marg Quick was more than happy to win B Grade and Trophy of thr Day with her 39 points on a count

back from Jocie Mather. Gweneth Barnett was the leading A Grader with her 36 points on a count back from Angela Royal. Saturday March 1 – Mens Stableford Another huge field of 210 golfers turned out for a lovely day on the course, and a hole in one on the 17th to Scott Hopgood topped the highlight reel as he took home the $300 cheque from NH Abbey, together with all the other associated prizes for this feat. Congratulations Scott. Our Trophy of the Day winner was Barry Leonard with a sensational 45 points, and Digby Issell could feel justifiably cranky that his 44 didn’t even win him the D Grade voucher. Robin Burns topped the A Graders with his 41 by a shot over Sean Rogers, and Reece Geary, visiting from Yarrawonga, scored an impressive 41 points to take out B Grade by a shot from Lloyd Shepherd. Classy Clive Allinson was pleasantly surprised to win C Grade with his 36 points on a count back from Greg Wood. The Ladies stableford and B Grade was won by Barbie Schwarz with 39 points from Carmel Scarff on 34, while the A Grade winner was Jenny Pearson on a count back from Angela Kiely, both with 36 points. Jeanette Barclay took home the ProPin and NTP on the 17th, while Robyn Whitehead got the other NTP.

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Nash on 13. Wednesday Pro: It was a tough day with the wind playing up but the men were able to persevere. When the day was done it was Craig Hunter who was able to best navigate the conditions, posting a +1 to win by two over Charlie Sharplin and Brian Fitzpatrick. Hopefully it’s a bit nicer next week! Medleys Tuesday 9 hole Stableford: It was a hotly contested affair, and in the end it was Lynn Hyett winning in a count back over Ray Robison, each player scoring 18 points. Sunday Par – The conditions were outstanding and the competition saw some of the best scores we’ve seen this season. The top of the leaderboard was full of terrific scores, and Jai Edhouse was able to squeak out a win with +8, which normally walks away with it. This time it was good for a point win over Louise Bogie. Black Tee Challenge – From all the way back on the Black Tees it was Shane McGrath that came out victorious scoring 33 to win by 4 over runner up Rowan Currie.

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ROAD CLOSURE NOTIFICATION RACV GREAT OCEAN & OTWAY CLASSIC RIDE Saturday 22nd March, 2014

3,000 cyclists will complete a 145km cycling event throughout Surf Coast Shire and Colac Otway Shire on Saturday 22nd March 2014. Starting in Torquay, cyclists will ride through Moriac, Deans Marsh, Lorne and return to Torquay. A 60km event of 500 riders will start in Torquay and ride to Moriac, returning to Torquay via Forest Road.

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No other road closures will occur throughout the course however please be aware that there are a number of speed restrictions and other traffic measures in place to ensure a safe event. Apologies for any inconvenience that these delays may present.

FOR MORE INFORMATION www.supersprint.com.au or 0448 813 433