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Torquay Surf Life Saving Club president Noel Dubberly proudly holds up the Victorian Club of the Year trophies, which were awarded to the club over the weekend.
Torquay SLSC named Victorian Club of the Year
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THE Torquay Surf Life Saving Club has been recognised as the best in the state, with the organisation taking out several major awards at the annual Life Saving Victoria Awards of Excellence Evening over the weekend. Torquay SLSC was named Club of the Year and local life saver Dr Bill Johnson was announced as Volunteer of the Year and Competition Official of the Year. The Awards of Excellence celebrated the achievements and contributions volunteer members and staff make
towards lifesaving and water safety in the 2013/2014 season. Torquay SLSC club president Noel Dubberly said the club’s volunteers were overwhelmed to receive such a high accolade. “We were rapt. It’s something we nominated for but we weren’t really sure of our chances. “We’ve put a lot of effort into developing the club and our culture, and it seems like it’s all coming together now so we’re really excited to be recognised for that.” Mr Dubberly said the club had
undergone a series of major changes over the past few years that contributed to the win, including an increase in community engagement and the development of a new constitution, which includes new issues such as technology. Membership has expanded across all categories and home events such as the Jim Wall Ironman have been completely revamped. The club’s building is also being extended and they have acquired a new shelter, inflatable rescue boat, tent and defibrillator. The club has funded all new
developments and upgrades through sponsorship, fundraisers and donations without government assistance. Mr Dubberly said equal praise was due for Torquay SLSC volunteer and club member Dr Bill Johnson for taking home two well-deserved prestigious awards. “Bill is one of the most respected members within the state, and the recognition that Bill has received from Life Saving Victoria highlights his commitment to not just the club but the organisation statewide. “Bill has volunteered for over 50 years at the club and his service is invaluable,
he’s always got time for everyone and he’s such a reliable volunteer; he always knows what’s going on and he just gets the job done.” The club is now looking to upgrade and double the size of their nippers area, make their first aid area larger and more accessible, and complete a new canteen area that will be more visible to the public. Several other Surf Coast and Bellarine clubs took out awards, including Fairhaven SLSC for Outstanding Achievement of the Year and Jan Juc SLSC’s Geoffrey Thompstone was inducted into the ranks of LSV Life Membership.
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Third community meeting held on Eco Park BY JAMES TAYLOR COMMUNITY concern about the Torquay Eco Park shows no sign of abating, with even more people attending the latest information session about the proposal. At least 120 people came to last Thursday’s session at the council chambers in Torquay, which was the third hosted by the Surf Coast Shire since details of the 50-hectare park came to light. Much of the discussion on the night revolved around the impact on traffic, the possibility that the 700 cabins and caravan sites be licensed or leased, and a fear that the park would become a “schoolies magnet”. Applicants BCR Asset Management
had three representatives at the meeting, and Cameron Gray from St Quentin Consulting opened the meeting with a presentation addressing many of the previously-raised questions about the proposal. Although stays were expected to last no longer than eight weeks, Mr Gray said the individual sites might ultimately be licensed or leased. “We’re not proposing that, but we don’t want to rule out that possibility. “The most important thing is that the use of them as permanent sites be prohibited and that a length of stay is nominated and enforced. “In a planning context, it doesn’t matter if I own it and lease it, or if anybody else does, or the owner owns them all, the important thing is
how it’s used.” Several questions drew applause from the crowd, with the last question of the night from one resident who lives near the proposed site drawing the loudest response of all. “We like that amenity, we’re surrounded by low-density development, we can deal with a bit of traffic growth on Coombes Road, but you go and stick in a big schoolies magnet like that, and we’re going to lose that amenity.” A hearing of submissions meeting will be held on Tuesday at the council chambers at 6pm, and the council is scheduled to consider the matter at its meeting on August 26. For more information on the park, head to surfcoast.vic.gov.au/News_ Directory/Caravan_Park_Application.
Cameron Gray (left) speaks at the community meeting, watched by Essential Economics’ John Henshall, Cardno’s Tim McKinley and Surf Coast Shire planning and development manager Brydon King. Photo: JAMES TAYLOR
Shire releases its economic snapshot BY JAMES TAYLOR THE Surf Coast Shire has packaged all of its economic indicators in one document for the first time to better promote the municipality’s potential to businesses and governments. At their meeting this month, councillors endorsed the 2014 Surf Coast Economic Snapshot. The statistics in the publication show what components and industry sectors are driving the shire’s economy and the long-term trends associated with those drivers.
The snapshot also benchmarks Surf Coast Shire against other municipalities and regions. Notable statistics include: • The shire’s gross regional product is expected to hit $1 billion by the end of 2016 and has grown almost four times faster than regional Victoria over the past 15 years • More than $2.5 billion of commercial and residential construction has taken place in the shire over the past 10 years, with $1.5 billion in Torquay/Jan Juc alone • Tourism, construction and retail trade represents
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Several councillors spoke approvingly of the snapshot at the meeting. Cr Libby Coker said the shire’s population swelled to more than 85,000 during peak visitation periods, which gave weight to the arguments for more state and federal government support. “You can’t just provide funding for that from a population of 28,000. “It’s a very important figure, and one we can use.” See also ‘Shire keeps pushing its election priorities’, page 23.
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GREEN THE COAST COLUMN
Combined forces see conservation win A PARTNERSHIP between Geelong Gordon Institute of TAFE students and a local environmental volunteer group has resulted in multiple benefits, including the removal of thousands of invasive weeds and the development of positive, ongoing relationships. Anglesea, Aireys Inlet Society for the protection of Flora and Fauna (ANGAIR) united with Gordon Conservation and Land Management students recently to remove sallow wattle and boneseed from Anglesea’s outskirts. The day saw strong relationships formed between the two groups, leading many students to continue to volunteer their time with ANGAIR outside of their studies. The students, inspired by their experience, have been participating in local working bees and assisting with the propagation of indigenous plants. ANGAIR membership secretary Janet Stephens said students developed a great rapport with the volunteers, proving age is no barrier when it comes to conservation. “They were terrific – not only were we able to get a lot of weeding done, but we were also able to pass on our knowledge and experience for the younger generation to take on board,� she said. Gordon course co-ordinator Amanda May said the day was a huge success, with both parties enjoying the benefits of the partnership. “ANGAIR has benefited from the injection of youthful energy, enthusiasm and muscle. “In turn, students have learnt a great deal about weed control, working with volunteers, and planning and running a community event,� Ms May said. In an additional project, Gordon students have also targeted a Bluebell Creeper weed infestation
on private properties within Aireys Inlet. Gordon students Kate Skinner and Rachael Beecham prepared site assessment reports for two Anglesea sites and will now develop a management plan for these selected sites. “Large amounts of the creeper were removed in June, hopefully protecting rare Orchid plants in the future. “The beautiful orchids were almost completely
covered by the Creeper when we first arrived and we were able to make a positive impact, although there is definitely more to be done,� she said. For more information on coastal, environmental volunteering visit gorcc.com.au. ANGAIR is always on the lookout for new faces and there are lots of ways you can contribute to the group’s conservation efforts. For more information visit angair.org.au.
Surf Coast Shire environment officer and ANGAIR committee member Roger Ganley (right) with a grateful landowner who made chocolate snowballs for hardworking volunteers.
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Shire releases its strategy for long vehicles BY JAMES TAYLOR THE Surf Coast Shire has drawn up a Long Vehicle Strategy as it attempts to manage the growing number of coaches, buses, minibuses and motor homes in the municipality. The council asked consultants AECOM in September 2013 to create a strategy that showcased Surf Coast Shire towns as part of the Great Ocean Road as tourist attractions, and enabled the safe and efficient parking and movement of long vehicles. The strategy also aims to maintain the appeal of the shire and the Great Ocean Road for tourists, local residents and local businesses. Four main user groups have been identified:
tour buses, self-guided tourists (caravans or motor homes), minivans related to local tourism business, and public transport vehicles (including school buses). Four associated issues have come to light through the consultation process: lack of long vehicle parking, pressure on existing infrastructure, wayfinding and local business concerns. The strategy also lists problems at 11 ‘hot spots’ across the shire – such as the Surf City precinct in Torquay, Bells Beach, the Anglesea main shopping strip, the Aireys Inlet top shops and the visitor information centre in Winchelsea – and proposes measures to address them. Councillors received and noted the Long Vehicle
Strategy at their meeting last week and referred its high priority actions to future capital works budgets. Cr Libby Coker said the strategy had been a long time coming, and the issues had become much more obvious over the past decade. “The council has to ask itself: where do these vehicles stop, why do they stop, and what are the benefits?” She said the shire’s 1.67 million day and overnight visitors last year spent more than $410 million in the local economy, and better roadside signage would help long vehicles. “People coming through in buses and coaches don’t know where to stop.” To read the strategy, visit surfcoast.vic.gov.au.
Commercial coach operators using Bells Beach, as seen here, is one of the issues raised in the ‘hot spots’ identified in the Surf Coast Shire Long Vehicle Strategy.
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IN BRIEF Woman dies in Great Ocean Road crash A WOMAN died and six people were injured after a tourist bus left the Great Ocean Road and plunged 20 metres down a ravine on Thursday last week. Emergency services were called to the scene near the intersection of the Great Ocean Road and The Boulevard in Princetown about 1.40pm. A female passenger died at the scene and a male passenger was flown to The Alfred hospital with critical injuries. The male bus driver and another passenger were also flown to hospital with serious injuries. Three other passengers received minor injuries and were taken to Geelong Hospital. Anyone with any information should phone Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a confidential report at crimestoppersvic.com.au.
Final community meeting on Aireys dam A FINAL community consultation meeting about the water supply upgrade investigations for Aireys Inlet and Fairhaven will be held on August 9. Barwon Water chief executive officer Michael King and managing director Joe Adamski will attend the meeting, at the Aireys Inlet Community Hall between 10am and 2pm. Campaigners looking to save the town’s dam have reported that Barwon Water has urged the community to accept the construction of a pipeline from Anglesea to Aireys Inlet, as it would be cheaper to build and maintain by about $3 million. The campaigners say they want to keep the dam and its water supply as it is safe, secure and drought proof; the community has invested financially in it; it is not linked to an aquifer or desalination; and retaining it will not lead to the removal of many old growth trees. Barwon Water will make its final decision on August 21.
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Caitlin Reed (centre) and pupils from Qalitu Primary School show off the donated items.
CHRISTIAN College Bellarine pupil Caitlin Bell donated more than $1,200 worth of gifts when she visited a Fiji school during the school holidays. The grade 1 pupil and her family travelled into the hills from Nadi to deliver resources to the 86 disadvantaged children at Qalitu Primary School. Donated items included pens, pencils, pencil sharpeners, crayons, giant chalk, books and muchneeded toothpaste and toothbrushes. Besides necessities, fun items for the pupils were also well received, such as Frisbees, skipping ropes, footballs and basketballs – many of which the children had never seen or used in the school. Caitlin spent the day with the students, who speak Fijian, Hindu and some English. “We are most thankful for Caitlin’s donation,” Qalitu Primary School head teacher Raminesh Jattan said. The school caters for children from kindergarten to grade 6, with many of the students coming from families that work in the local sugar cane fields and walk up to 8 kilometres to and from school each day. “A Fijian government law which does not allow children to work in the cane fields was recently updated to ensure children could not deliver food to family members working in the fields, which has seen our numbers increase recently,” Mr Jattan said. “It doesn’t pay well (working the cane fields), 60 cents an hour; some of children come from poor families, so I use my own money to feed them at school.” Caitlin thanked the Foundation for the Education of Needy Children for organising the visit, the Bellarine community and her friends who donated items to her cause.
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Henderson takes a shine to the RET BY JAMES TAYLOR
Sarah Henderson and Bernard Brussow take a look at a solar panel at the Backwell IXL factory, which makes the mounting clips for the frames. Photo: JAMES TAYLOR
CORANGAMITE federal member Sarah Henderson has backed Australia having a Renewable Energy Target (RET), but has declined to nominate a specific number it should be set at. The federal government’s review of the RET has sparked fears the goal to have 20 per cent of Australia’s electricity from renewable sources by 2020 may be wound back or axed, but Ms Henderson said it should be set at an “operative” level. “There is enormous support for renewable energy and for solar particularly, and I think the RET is a very important part of our future here.” Ms Henderson said RET had driven new investment and new opportunities for companies such as the IXL Group, which is building 100,000 mounting frames for two solar farms in New South Wales, and made last week’s announcement from the Backwell IXL factory in Geelong. Backwell IXL chief executive officer Bernard Brussow said continuing the RET would allow IXL to expand its workforce from 46 – including six in
Geelong – to 150. “We’ve had to look at our traditional business model and find areas that would allow us to diversify and get out of the traditional business that have been under strain in the Geelong area.” Ms Henderson’s support for an RET is at odds with many MPs in her own party, including the Prime Minister, who said earlier this month that the RET was “very significantly driving up power prices”. The Australian Youth Climate Coalition (AYCC) applauded Ms Henderson for her announcement. “It’s so encouraging to see Sarah Henderson standing up for renewable energy and protecting the RET,” AYCC Geelong volunteer Naomi Berry said. “We know that the RET is already creating secure sustainable jobs, and helping Australia transition beyond coal and gas.” She said the federal government should be increasing investment in the renewable energy sector. The review of the RET is expected to be complete by mid-2014.
Draft plan for Bellbrae Hall extension released BY JAMES TAYLOR A DRAFT plan for the extension of the Bellbrae Hall and changes to Bellbrae Picnic Reserve have been opened to public comment. At their meeting last week, Surf Coast Shire councillors endorsed the draft plan, which will involve the demolition of the infrastructure at the reserve. A $211,500 project will expand the hall on School
Road to the north, creating a new community space, storage areas, two shared toilets, and a deck including an outside stage at the west of the building. Meanwhile, between $78,500 and $95,000 will be spent to demolish the old Bellbrae Tennis Club rooms and courts at the reserve – also known as the ‘Heartspace’ – revegetate the space and install a composting toilet. Users of the Heartspace will be relocated to Bellbrae Hall to use the outside stage and community space.
A priority booking system for Bellbrae community groups will also be developed. According to the council report, the tennis club rooms have no toilet and no running water, but its user groups strongly advocated retaining the building and upgrading it. However, councillors were recommended not to pursue this option, as the low existing use of the space – the Surf Coast Energy Group has the only official licence to use it – did not justify the $30,000
cost of bringing potable water to the site. In response to questions from councillors, shire community director Chris Pike said the intent was to “create two useable spaces rather than one”. Winchelsea Ward councillor Heather Wellington said there was some logic in consolidating facilities. “We might have to look at priorities for access (at the expanded hall). I’m not attracted to the idea of a facility with no toilet and no running water.” The plans will be on public display for four weeks.
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Without doubt the big news of the week was the Great Ocean Road Coast Committee (GORCC) press release surrounding the Point Grey Precinct. On seeing the Lorne Aquatic and Angling Club members removing the “Save our Club” signage on their building, it wasn’t difficult to pre-empt what we were about to read. GORCC, at its June meeting, had at long last adopted a “community preferred” outcome to the precinct. In an announcement that was welcomed by the Lorne community, GORCC have instructed their consultants to revisit the draft plan and provide for a two building precinct, retain the northern access road and keep the Lorne Aquatic and Angling Club in its current, or similar location. Although there is still a long way to go, this recent announcement is great news and testament to the community groups who stood side by side to express their strongest concerns to the original planned outcomes. The Friends of Lorne Annual General Meeting was held last Friday evening and in front of a good attendance, Chairman Peter Matthews welcomed as guest speaker GORCC CEO Richard Davies who addressed the gathering on a number of projects, including the Pier Precinct. It was a very informative session with a good exchange of opinions, questions and answers on many of the current GORCC projects. The big mammals of the ocean continue to provide a winter exhibition and last week there was no better site than the big Southern Right Whale delighting the onlookers as it beached and rolled on several occasions. Historically June to October is the period when these amazing animals migrate north from the subAntarctic waters for their breeding season. There was a local incident recently with our local Fire Brigade, which thankfully resulted in a false alarm, but none-the-less our local volunteers were out in force. It was then that I learnt for the first time that we have a new brigade captain. Over the past forty years or so the names Armistead, Hunt or Tank would be the first that were spoken about when the word Captain of the local brigade was tabled. Not this time, but is was fantastic to hear that young Lorne local Fraser Buckle has stepped up to the plate and committed to the roles and responsibilities of arguably the most responsible position within the Lorne Fire Brigade. I wish Fraser all the best in this role and highly commend his commitment to the Brigade and our community at a time when we need our next generation to stand up and help frame our future - great stuff Fraser Buckle!! On behalf of the Committee for Lorne we pass our wishes and thoughts to the Goldsworthy family on the passing of Clive’s father during the past week.
Lorne Aquatic & Angling Club celebrates huge community win The Lorne Aquatic & Angling Club (LAAC) is celebrating a huge community win after the Great Ocean Road Coastal Committee (GORCC) last week agreed to revise the Draft Point Grey Plan. The highly anticipated decision means that the future footprint of the much-loved club is now secure. LAAC Commodore Graeme Norton said that both club members and the Lorne community were delighted with the positive response of the GORCC Committee. “Our fishing forefathers chose this site some 60 years ago, when they first started the development of the LAAC building. They chose it for special reasons, particularly because it is so sheltered, and the site is extremely important to the membership of our club and the entire community,” he said. The GORCC had initially released a proposal plan to consolidate three separate buildings at Point Grey (including the LAAC) into a single new building, which would have seen the demolition of the LAAC, its character and its history. A vigorous 12-month campaign to ‘Save Our Club’ by the LAAC, Committee for Lorne, Lorne Bowls Club and the community at large, received widespread coverage from the media, particularly the Surf Coast Times and The Age. A substantial social media campaign saw Facebook members and supporters increase from just 160 to over 700, which signified a groundswell of younger membership and summer patrons, in addition to 600 traditional members (many of whom do not even have email!) The battle also drew bi-partisan support from Local and State Government, including specific support from local member Hon Terry Mulder, Minister for Transport, Hon Ryan Smith, Minister for Environment,
Hon Matthew Guy, Minister for Planning, Hon Andrew Katos, as well as federal support from Sarah Henderson MP. The campaign also received tremendous backing from the Surf Coast Shire. During the campaign, the GORCC was presented with several alternatives to allow the LAAC to retain its existing location, with a proposal including recommendations for improved parking, plus a wonderful new Maritime Square full of passive recreation areas, playground and BBQ facilities. After a long period of discussions, it was agreed that the LAAC could be retained as a separate building close to the current site, much to the delight of the LAAC committee and wider Lorne community. The LAAC committee particularly expressed its gratitude for the co-operation of the GORC Committee, including CEO Richard Davies and Chair John Carlisle, and their positivity and openness to discussions during the campaign. The decision means that all energies can be put towards designing a building which will fulfil the needs of the Angling Club and the Lorne community. A community consultation period will now fine-tune a master plan for the site, including new clubrooms for the LAAC, which will incorporate various environmentally sustainable elements whilst retaining the aesthetics of the club. The final product will deliver a site that is functional for the community but maintains the character and charm of the original club. Graeme Norton Commodore Lorne Aquatic & Angling Club
Sue’s eyes shine as she remembers coming from the farm at Maryborough to holiday in Lorne at her grandmother’s house. It was one of the first holiday houses built in the 1920s. When she finished school, Sue trialled work in a laboratory at the Alfred Hospital. Not to her liking, she became a receptionist with a Collins Street doctor and stayed for over nine years. She adored her work. During that time she married a chef, moved several times, even living in New Zealand for a spell when they worked for a company selling veterinary products. They had two sons. When the boys reached school age the family moved to Lorne and lived in the beachhouse. A job became available at the school and Sue applied. In the 35 years she was on the administrative staff of the Lorne School, she experienced many changes of staff, school policy, watched hundreds of students graduate and made many friends. Although retired since 2010, she loves recognising past students in the street and hearing about their successes. There’s a positive aura around Sue. She loves almost everything. She admits to being competitive and has always enjoyed sport. She played serious squash and tennis before she married but these days has replaced both with golf. Sue travels to Melbourne once a month to be a volunteer at the Royal Children Hospital. She works at the Lorne Information Centre revelling in the new network of people she has met. She has two grandchildren living in Colac and thoroughly enjoys watching them grow up. CW
LORNE WARD EVENTS CALENDAR AUG UST 2 Lorne vs Irrewarra Beeac football and netball, at Stribling Reserve, juniors matches from 9am, seniors at 2pm. 2
The Black and White Ball, a Lorne Football & Netball Club event, 7:30pm at The View at the Lorne Hotel, $95 for cocktail dinner, 4 hrs of alcohol and DJ, bookings at www.trybooking.com.
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LAAC 4th Winter Competition, lines down after 6am, weigh in at the Lorne Aquatic and Angling Club between 12:15 and 12:30 followed by BBQ lunch. Sponsored by Wallis & Carroll.
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“Returned Soldier” by James Prascevic Book Launch, at 5:30pm at the Lorne Aquatic and Angling Club, hosted by Lorne Beach Books.
29-31 4th Annual Lorne Festival of Performing Arts, Cabaret, dance, circus, comedy, theatre, street performances, spoken word, kids show and more! S E PTE M B E R 14 Amy’s Gran Fondo, long course bike ride from Lorne, Skenes Creek, Deans Marsh & back to Lorne, from 8am.
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Celebrate Red Cross centenary with tons of snags and cakes RED Cross will host a national centenary fundraiser barbecue day at Bunnings stores around Australia on Saturday August 9, to help raise the vital funds needed for Red Cross to continue its everyday work helping Australians in need. Members of the Torquay, Grovedale, Newtown and Lara Red Cross branches will be firing up the burners and sizzling sausages at the Torquay, Waurn Ponds and Geelong North Bunnings stores. The national barbecue is part of the centenary celebrations of Australian Red Cross. “We are delighted to team up with Bunnings to celebrate 100 years of people helping people and we hope the community will come along on the day, have a sausage and learn more about the incredible work of Red Cross in our community and further afield,� local zone chair Bev O’Brien said. “The barbecue is a great way to not only raise much needed funds to ensure we continue helping Australians in need for the next 100 years, but also to build community support and thank all Australians for their contribution to the first one hundred years of Red Cross in Australia. “Red Cross has been actively involved in the Geelong community for 100 years and we are thrilled to add this milestone event to our list of achievements.� The Red Cross centenary fundraiser barbecue day at Bunnings in Torquay on August will also feature a cake stall, with a variety of homemade cakes and slices available for purchase.
Torquay Bunnings is at 1 Beacon Boulevarde; the Waurn Ponds store is at 237 Colac Road; Geelong North is at 5-19 Princes Highway, Norlane.
Keith Fagg wears a sign to illustrate his point at the Torquay Commerce and Tourism business breakfast. Photo: JAMES TAYLOR
Be at the customer’s service, Fagg says BY JAMES TAYLOR
Red Cross volunteers Dorothy O’Donnell and Zara and John Williams prepare for the Red Cross sausage sizzle and cake stall at Bunnings Torquay on August 9.
CUSTOMER service is king and a sure-fire way to keep people coming back, according to Fagg’s Mitre 10 director Keith Fagg. Torquay Commerce and Tourism’s latest business breakfast drew a crowd of about 40 to Front Beach CafĂŠ on Tuesday morning, where Mr Fagg explained his philosophy and principles of customer service at the hardware chain. “The question is: what business are you in? The answer is people – in all walks of life, we’re in the people business.â€? He said Fagg’s Mitre 10 focused on values, attitude and character when it was looking for staff, then trained them for skills. “There’s no way that the quality of customer service can exceed the quality of the people who provide it.â€? Mr Fagg also revealed his company’s SHELLAC philosophy to deliver a “high-quality, consistent
customer service experience�, with each letter of the acronym standing for a different stage in the process. He said he liked to imagine customers were each wearing a sign around their neck that read ‘please make me feel special’. Business should not hate customer complaints, he said, but use them as a learning experience. “We don’t like to receive them, but it’s important we do. We’d rather hear a complaint, which give us an opportunity to fix it; rather than not tell us, go away and tell the next 20 people they see or 5,000 people on Facebook.� Mr Fagg also said there was cause for businesses in the region to remain optimistic. “Times are tough, times have always been tough. Geelong has been through two major recessions and survived them.� The speaker at next month’s Torquay Commerce and Tourism business breakfast will be Rip Curl marketing operations manager Neil Ridgway.
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Residents left in the cold after gas outages BY TIFFANY PILCHER
Surf Coast Shire mayor Rose Hodge cuts the ribbon to officially open Torquay Dance Academy this month.
Dance has a new home in Torquay BY TIFFANY PILCHER TORQUAY Dance Academy opened its doors earlier this month with a huge event featuring celebrities, activities and, of course, plenty of dancing. Surf Coast Shire mayor Rose Hodge attended the event along with two-time Logie award-winner and Dance Academy producer Joanna Werner. “Ms Werner spoke with all the students – who were very star-struck – giving invaluable guidance and contacts,” director Kim Fraser said. “We had giveaways and cake and so many
pink balloons I think I may have created my own childhood dream party. “It was such a party and every little girl’s dream, we had fairies and ballerinas and face painters and a special ballet dance en pointe from Maleficent. “Thank you to everyone who came and shared the celebrations.” Ms Fraser said Torquay now had a training centre for local dancers, whether they were dancing for the love it, for a career, for friendship or exercise. “Torquay Dance Academy opens its doors to everyone.”
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The school offers classes in ballet, pointe, jazz and hip hop, contemporary, B-boying (boys only breakdancing), kinder jazz, adult ballet, adult jazz and a specialist under 5s ballet program, Tinkerballerinas and Tough Boys Dance. Adult classes are also available. “Our ballet school is growing every day and with a staff including specialists in early childhood dance, ex-Australian Ballet dancers, technically trained exam teachers all of whom are parents themselves we have created a dance family here in Torquay,” Ms Fraser said.
SOME Torquay residents are feeling the winter freeze more than others with a number of gas outages occurring over the past few weeks. The first reports of an undersupply began on the evening of July 17, with residents across Torquay unable to use gas appliances, including heaters, or access hot water. The issue has been recurring intermittently since then. Undersupply and increased demand has been the cause sited by several gas retailers and plumbers, and there is speculation the expansion of housing in Torquay and Armstrong Creek may be a contributing factor. Energy company SP AusNet supported this theory, with a spokesperson apologising to local customers who were experiencing a disrupted gas supply. “We are currently working through the approval process to build a secondary high pressure gas supply from Geelong into the Torquay region in the next 12 months,” the spokesperson said. “This will provide an alternate high pressure supply to strengthen the network and cater for the growing population in the Torquay area.” In a statement on their website, Tomlinson Plumbing said Torquay was experiencing low gas pressure issues and suppliers were working to resolve the issue immediately.
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Kate Marshall with her son William Marshall in his great grandfather William Carlin’s jacket. Kate is holding a picture featuring William Carlin (circled, top) and the number 6 crew who fired the first shot of the British Empire in World War I from Point Nepean.
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TORQUAY’S Kate Marshall says she grew up knowing the legend of her grandfather – and in less than a week, so will the rest of the world. Kate’s grandfather William Carlin was part of the number 6 crew at Point Nepean who fired the first shot of the British Empire in World War I. To acknowledge the 100-year anniversary of the firing, Parks Victoria will host a guided tour at Fort Nepean and Gun Emplacement 6 on August 5 for descendants, dignitaries and members of the media, to reflect on its place in Australia’s military history. “I didn’t know him because he died before I was born,” Kate said. “But I grew up knowing the legend of this person, and not just for what he did but for who he was. He was jovial, cheerful, caring, funny – just a decent guy.” Kate said the first shot of the British Empire was a historical event which was common knowledge throughout her family, but not many people knew about it, or that it was fired in Australia. “We have the photo of the first shot sitting on our mantel piece,” she said. “He is legendary in our family.” As well as firing the first shot, William also received a DCM (Distinguished Conduct Medal) for acting for repairing telecommunications lines under fire. Kate said she would take her mum along to the tour, which about 30 of her grandfather’s descendants would be attending. “It will be very special for him to be recognised for this historical event,” she said. “Mum adored him and he was friends with my dad, so I’m always hearing
lovely stories about him.” Kate said her grandfather died at the age of 63 due to bad health after spending eight years in the army, including four years in Australia and four years on the Western Front. Between 2014 and 2018, Australia will commemorate the ANZAC Centenary, marking 100 years since our nation’s involvement in World War I. The event on August 5 is organised by the First Shot Committee, for more information, visit thefirstshot.com.au.
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Here’s cheers to small business BY JAMES TAYLOR
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SMALL business was the order of the day in Geelong last Thursday, with two events applauding the entrepreneurial spirit. The Geelong Small Business Festival, which begins tomorrow, was officially launched at City Hall by state Minister for Small Business Russell Northe and City of Greater Geelong mayor Darryn Lyons. The launch was preceded by a separate forum at Simonds Stadium, featuring federal Small Business Minister Bruce Billson. Speaking at the festival launch, Cr Lyons said small businesses were “local heroes” and made up about 90 per cent of the city’s companies. “Geelong is the small business capital of Victoria – and if we’re not, we’re going to be. “This festival has become a go-to event for anyone starting out in new business locally. “There are plenty of opportunities to learn new skills with more than 40 events to attend, and the
festival provides a rare chance to network with likeminded people.” Mr Northe said small business was something to celebrate. “What we don’t talk about is that we have strong, innovative entrepreneurs in our midst who are doing wonderful things. Small business people put their life on the line and invest all they have to realise their dream, and as customers it’s important we support them to the utmost.” Speaking at the forum organised by Corangamite federal member Sarah Henderson, Mr Billson said the federal government was trying to “rightsize the regulatory environment”. “Improving the government’s cashflow to the detriment of a local business is no solution for anybody.” He also encouraged anyone with any ideas on cutting red tape to contact him. For more information on the Geelong Small Business Festival, which runs until the end of August, head to enterprisegeelong.com.au/gsbf.
Cr Darryn Lyons and Russell Northe were united in their praise of small business at the festival launch. Photo: JAMES TAYLOR
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Wind shifts slightly on existing farm planning permits BY JAMES TAYLOR THE state government has relaxed its restrictions on wind power slightly, allowing minor modifications to existing wind farm permits. Last week, it was revealed that Victoria’s planning laws had been amended to allow wind energy companies to update the technology to become more efficient, such as increased turbine capacity or blade length. Geelong environmental groups, which have been calling for a full repeal of the restrictions, welcomed the announcement but said more needed to be done. “With even more reform we could see huge investment in wind power in the Geelong region,” Geelong Sustainability spokesperson Dan Cowdell said.
“Geelong has been hit hard by job losses in manufacturing in recent times – with the right policies in place, wind power projects could step in and stimulate jobs in this region.” Friends of the Earth claim wind farm projects worth more than $864 million have been lost or scrapped over the past three years because of the restrictions. Friends of the Earth renewable energy spokesperson Leigh Ewbank urged Planning Minister Matthew Guy to exempt communityinitiated projects – such as the one proposed by the Surf Coast Energy Group – from the wind farm ‘no go’ zones. In 2011, the state government allowed residents to veto a wind farm being built within two kilometres of their house and expanded the areas where wind farms were prohibited, which now includes the Bellarine Peninsula and all land within five kilometres of the high-water mark of the Great Ocean Road. “If the Napthine government is serious about creating jobs in regional Victoria, it would repeal Ted Bailllieu's anti-wind farm laws and reestablish a Victorian Renewable Energy Target,” Mr Ewbank said. Shadow planning minister Brian Tee said the decision had come two years too late and “thousands of jobs have been needlessly lost”. “The Napthine government has been a disaster for regional Victoria and has virtually killed the oncebooming renewables industry.”
The $1 billion Macarthur wind farm opened in April near Port Fairy, but the state government has been urged to do more to support wind power.
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Thursday 31 July 2014
Students want help to Change It Up in Geelong BY JAMES TAYLOR
A HANDFUL of Geelong students have put forward their ideas about how to make the region a better place. The six Year 9 students from Oberon High School in Belmont took part in the two-day Change It Up workshop, held at Narana Creations on Monday and Tuesday. The workshop, held in Geelong for the first time, aims to use community organisations to connect young people with their local communities to spark a passion for social change. The group â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Kendra Schmid, James Shanhun, Jaz Fisher, John McQuaid, Sophie Colbrook and Tom Aylmer â&#x20AC;&#x201C; came up with a variety of ideas to be addressed, included preservation of marine parks; a compulsory 15 hours of community service for all year 7, 8 and 9 students; preservation of marine environments; a dedicated room for smokers; and better facilities at the South Barwon Football Club. John, one of the students in the group, said he wanted to reduce the rate of bullying in schools. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bullying is the leading cause of depression in teenagers, so it needs all the help it can get.â&#x20AC;? He suggested anti-bullying classes in schools every six months, with possible assistance from school counsellors and organisations such as beyondblue. The Change It Up session is an initiative of the Foundation for Young Australians (FYA), and was presented in Geelong with the assistance of Warralily,
the City of Greater Geelong and Alcoa. FYA project manager Alex Snow said the students were all very passionate about their ideas. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The first day was about imagining change, thinking creatively, and coming up with a question, and the second day was responding to that question.â&#x20AC;?
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Volunteers needed to help pack birthing kits VOLUNTEERS are needed this weekend to help pack birthing kits, which improve the conditions for women who give birth at home in developing countries. Zonta Club of Geelong in partnership with The Birthing Kit Foundation (Australia) have organised the day to help reduce the mortality rate of mothers and babies. The Birthing Kit Foundation (Australia) estimates 385,000 women die annually in childbirth, many from infections acquired during childbirth, so there is a great need for clean birthing kits. Most women the organisation assists for reasons of isolation, cultural choice or poor transport have little or no assistance during childbirth, and many mothers and babies die from preventable infections. By providing a clean birthing kit and training in how to use it, these mothers will have the resources to reduce infection. The kits are basic and include a plastic sheet, soap, two gloves, a sterile scalpel blade, three cords and five gauze squares, which provide a clean birthing environment. The birthing kit assembly day is at Northern Bay College â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Trade Training Centre, Indianna Avenue, Corio, this Saturday from 9am to 3pm. To volunteer please contact Cheryl Gibbons on 5229 9661 or 0417 033 173.
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Armstrong soon to provide seamless travel to Melbourne VILLAWOOD Properties’ Armstrong community will provide seamless travel to Melbourne for its residents, with a direct connection to Baanip Boulevard and the Geelong Ring Road from inside the community itself. From mid-2015, Armstrong residents will be able to jump straight onto the ring road and be in Melbourne in just 50 minutes – with only one set of traffic lights on the way. Villawood Properties executive director Rory Costelloe said the focus had been on connecting Armstrong to the major arterial from inside the community, to provide maximum accessibility for residents. “We’ve been driving our road north rapidly to ensure that our residents enjoy the convenience of being directly connected to Baanip Boulevard and the Geelong Ring Road. Our residents will have access from within Armstrong itself, with only one set of traffic lights separating them from Melbourne. “Armstrong is also best positioned for access to the new Armstrong Creek train station currently under construction, which will be an easy walk or bike ride for most residents particularly those living in the precinct north of Boundary Road. The 2,200-lot project is now selling into Stage 12 of the Harmony Precinct, with land available from $139,900. The first six stages are now titled, with the first residents expected to move in within the coming weeks. Armstrong’s new display village is also set to open in late September and will showcase 36 homes from Australia’s leading builders. The innovative ‘Green Street’ concept will see each builder deliver a cubby house to sit in the landscaped display village, where children can play in a safe environment while their parents explore the homes.
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Strathouse to help businesses surf along wave of change BUSINESSES on the Surf Coast have a new way of making themselves heard following the launch of a new home for strategic communications in Geelong. The new firm, StratHouse, brings together three highly experienced advisors to help businesses position themselves for competitive advantage at a time when the local economy is undergoing significant change. Government-relations specialist James Baird, marketing professional Karen Cartwright and media expert Michael Cave work collaboratively to offer a range of integrated communications solutions. As well as services in brand marketing, corporate communications, media and lobbying, StratHouse offers ‘Geelong positioning’ as one of its key service lines. “As the local economy goes through transition, the region is firmly in the national spotlight, creating all sorts of opportunities for local businesses,” Mr Baird said. “Our region can compete on the national stage in terms of its enviable mix of access, land availability and lifestyle.” Mr Baird is a registered lobbyist and advocacy specialist who can position clients for influence and gain access at the highest levels of government. “Clients benefit from our knowledge of the local economy, key issues and political context. This local knowledge is a valuable asset that clients leverage to help create competitive advantage.” Ms Cartwright has more than a decade of marketing experience with high-profile brands
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Shire keeps pushing its election priorities BY JAMES TAYLOR THE Surf Coast Shire is continuing its advocacy of its state election priorities, hosting a member of the opposition shadow cabinet this week. Shadow Minister for Regional and Rural Development Jacinta Allan and Labor’s South Barwon candidate Andy Richards met with shire mayor Rose Hodge on Monday to discuss the Surf Coast’s economy and its development requirements.
As well as the shire’s three priorities – the Torquay North children’s hub, upgrading Banyul-Warri Fields, and traffic lights at the intersection of Beach Road and the Surf Coast Highway in Torquay – topics on the agenda included the shire’s recently-released economic snapshot and its high growth rate. Ms Allan said the economic snapshot contained several revealing statistics, including that the Surf Coast had Victoria’s fourth-highest level of regional construction activity over the past 10 years.
She said the shire’s small size but high growth rate presented real challenges. “It’s a quarter of the size of Ballarat or Bendigo, a tenth of the size of Geelong, yet you’ve got that strong activity going on.” Labor has not made any Surf Coast-specific funding commitments ahead of the election, but Ms Allan said the party had already released its jobs plan for the Geelong region and that Mr Richards would be a strong local member for South Barwon.
“His record speaks for itself.” Mr Richards said Ms Allan was the latest member of Labor shadow cabinet to visit the region and learn its issues, following Opposition Leader Daniel Andrews and Shadow Planning Minister Brian Tee, as well as local MPs Lisa Neville and John Eren. Shire mayor Rose Hodge said she had been given great confidence from what she heard on Monday. “It’s good to know they do understand our advocacy points.”
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OFFERS for kindergarten in the Surf Coast close tomorrow, and the shire has used the occasion to continue its push for the Torquay North Children’s Hub. The first round offers have been sent to families applying for three and four-year-old kindergarten in Torquay, Jan Juc, Anglesea and Lorne for next year. Shire mayor Rose Hodge said there was already a waiting list for three-year-old kinder, and that the council would need to attract an additional $1.6 million in funding to build the children’s hub to guarantee places beyond 2015. “Our current kindergartens all do a great job, but the growing number of young families in our region has been such that we really need the new children’s hub on line as soon as possible so we can provide young families with the services they need.” The facility in Banyul-Warri Fields is expected to provide 88 places for four-year-old kindergarten and 66 places for three-year-old kindergarten, as
well as 90 long day care places and additional maternal and child health services. “We want to be in a position to be able to provide certainty for families who have children that will be going to kindergarten in 2016 and beyond,” Cr Hodge said. “I would urge any parent who will be seeking a kindergarten place in Torquay or Anglesea in future to check out council’s website, surfcoast.vic.gov.au and get involved in the #EveryKidDeservesKinder campaign because together we can demonstrate that our kids matter.” Then-Corangamite federal member Darren Cheeseman promised $3.25 million towards the $8.6 million project in August 2013, but the funding was withdrawn after the federal election. In June, the state government announced $1.6 million towards the project. The council is seeking another $1.6 million in government funding, with the remaining $5.4 million comprised of council funds and Torquay North developer contributions.
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I refer to the letter â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lions to the Rescueâ&#x20AC;? (Letters, July 24) in which Sarah kindly thanks people from the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Drysdale/Clifton Springs Lions Clubâ&#x20AC;? for help given after she accidentally locked her car keys and 21-month old son in her car. In fact, all credit must go to the Clifton Springs Lions Club, which was set up as a newly-chartered club in 2012 under the aegis of the Portarlington/ Drysdale Lions Club. Clifton Springs Lions run a regular sausage sizzle outside Drysdale Woolworths while Portarlington/Drysdale Lions provide a monthly sizzle outside Aldi Drysdale.
Rather than candour about the above issues, we were instead treated to yet more hair splitting. Apparently Alcoa does not agree that the alleged â&#x20AC;&#x153;numerous responsesâ&#x20AC;? to the opaque â&#x20AC;&#x153;expression of interestâ&#x20AC;? process that is secretly under way should be called â&#x20AC;&#x153;due diligenceâ&#x20AC;?. So what? The bottom line is that Alcoa appears intent on presenting Anglesea residents and property owners with a fait accompli once a completely nontransparent sale is already a done deal. Alcoa (and the state government) must start showing the people of Anglesea some basic courtesy and respect by consulting openly with them on the future of the redundant coal-mine and plant. After putting up with Alcoaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s toxic emissions for 45 years to support employment at the Point Henry smelter, this is the bare minimum that people can reasonably expect.
Roger Sanders Secretary Portarlington/Drysdale Lions Club
Andrew Laird Melbourne
Alcoa, give at least the bare minimum response
Cadel cyclists will race past the coal mine
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Dear Editor,
An â&#x20AC;&#x153;In Briefâ&#x20AC;? item in the paper last week (â&#x20AC;&#x153;Alcoa rejects due diligence claimsâ&#x20AC;?) provided Alcoa with a perfect opportunity to publicly and unequivocally rule out three things: 1. Foreign controlled company interest in purchasing the Anglesea brown coal mine and power plant 2. Expansion of the mine further into the fragile National Estate-listed Anglesea Heath, and 3. Coal potentially being dug up and trucked to Geelong for export. Alcoa could have ruled each of these things out, but chose not to do so. Readers can draw their own conclusions about what this may mean for Anglesea, the Surf Coast and the Greater Geelong region.
It was exciting to read in this paper about the inaugural Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race to be held early in the New Year (â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cadel Evans wheels out a great cycle raceâ&#x20AC;?, July 24). Cr Lyonsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; hope that the race will â&#x20AC;&#x153;showcase the Geelong regionâ&#x20AC;? and its scenery will not work in our favour if the Anglesea coal mine is doubled in size (as permitted under the current license agreement) by a new owner. Helicopter media coverage typically used in high profile cycling races will expose this currently publicly-hidden eyesore. The mine and power station needs to be closed on August 2 when Alcoa closes the Point Henry
Lionsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; share of credit where credit is due Dear Editor,
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Stormy Girl gets hooked Dear Editor, Last week a friendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s puppy, Stormy Girl, ended up with a large fishing hook lodged in her cheek at Fishermans Beach. The hook, along with fishing line and sinkers attached, was hidden in a small mound of seaweed. I posted this on the Surf Coast Community Facebook page, and someone posted that two other dogs ended up at the vet last week after picking up hooks at Jan Juc beach. There were suggestions that more fishing waste bins were needed. This helps, I agree, but is not the solution. I proposed that a possible ban of off-thebeach fishing along populated beaches, this post was quickly deleted. I stated the fact that in the 25 years I have been coming to Whites Beach I have only ever seen fishermen pull up seaweed, including my own friends and family. It is a fact that this stretch of the beach is enriched with seaweed, and any amount of waste bins along there would not stop the fishing line and hooks being snagged, snapped off and wrapped in seaweed. Children also play in seaweed. It is only a matter of time before a child is injured, and I would have thought a preventative solution would be the most sensible approach. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an issue that needs to be addressed in the lead up to another busy time along our beaches. Jodie Oliver Torquay
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Having had several cancers burnt off by the use of liquid nitrogen, I was intrigued to see the headline “Liquid nitrogen benefits explained to growers” in this paper (June 24). On reading further I found that they were talking about liquid nitrogen fertilisers, a very different thing! I suggest that having many farmers/growers within the catchment area, it might be important to get things correct!
fluoridation or desalination. Retaining our own water supply will mean no construction of pipeline to Anglesea with the removal of many old-growth trees. In these uncertain times of climate change, it seems illogical to de-commission an excellent water resource – our Aireys reservoir – as more and more people are moving into the Geelong/Torquay area, requiring (obviously!) more water. The next Barwon Water information session will be held at the Aireys Community Hall on August 9 between 10am-2pm. They say they are interested in “community and stakeholder feedback”. Register your objection there and then.
Alan Knott Leopold
Vicki McKay Aireys Inlet
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Paramedics getting a good deal in new offer
Dear Editor,
Dear Editor,
Barwon Water says it is investigating two options to “upgrade” the water supply to Aireys Inlet and Fairhaven as the town’s water treatment plant reaches the end of its operational life. It is very obvious from all written correspondence and information sessions to date, that Barwon Water is intent on a pipeline “solution” as opposed to a new treatment plant – which is the community’s preference. The pipeline from Angelsea would end our use of Aireys Inlet Dam water and put us onto Geelong water/Melbourne grid. Our dam and water supply are safe, secure and drought proof, as proven in the 2006-10 drought. Our community has invested financially in our water supply. In the late 1970s, each resident paid $2,000 to buy land, design and build the dam and its infrastructure. Our water supply is not linked to an aquifer,
The hardline ambulance union is misrepresenting the generous offer made by Ambulance Victoria and the government of a $3,000 sign-on bonus, an upfront wage increase of six per cent, followed by two further increases of three per cent (a total increase of 12 per cent). It has claimed falsely high attrition levels when in fact the latest data shows the attrition rate in the ambulance service is falling, down from 5.2 per cent in 2010/11 to 4.3 per cent in 2012/13 and even further to 3.9 per cent to the end of March last year. They have also disingenuously claimed initiatives to guarantee full coverage across the community as something negative. In fact, with 539 more paramedics and a fair system that would first seek paramedics to voluntarily fill occasional shifts and only when no volunteers were available, requires paramedics to travel up to one hour to fill shifts for up to one month per year.
Fertilising reader interest Dear Editor,
Not too bad when your package exceeds $100,000 and you work 148 days per year – oh, and you have 10 weeks leave annually and the best paramedic super in Australia. David Davis Minister for Health
Operators’ emergency medals are well deserved Dear Editor, It was with great pleasure that I represented the Minister for Police and Emergency Services at Creswick to acknowledge the Triple Zero (000) operators who were working at the Ballarat-based Emergency Services Telecommunications Authority (ESTA) on Black Saturday, February 7, 2009. I was honoured to present 24 National Emergency Medals to those operators for their frontline work on that devastating day. Like many others, I remember the day well. It loomed as a bad fire day and fulfilled its reputation. On my own farm, we prepared and were as fire ready as possible. Given my role at the time with the VFF, I then did what I could to support other landholders that were being impacted by the fires as they swept across Victoria. With blazing 47 degree heat and 100kmh winds, they were conditions not experienced for generations – and they were unforgiving. Emergency service vehicles were criss-crossing the state responding to Triple Zero operators from ESTA. The operators were on the front line taking calls from distressed and highly emotional callers. They dealt with fear, silence and sheer panic – call after call after call. They provided immediate assistance to those in need, and directed emergency vehicles in a calm,
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methodical manner – all the while collecting reports, determining the type of incident and how it should be handled. On that day, Black Saturday, there were 10,619 calls taken by 000 operators in Ballarat. Of them, 4,202 were directly fire related. On any other February day, just 461 fire calls would normally be taken. The Black Saturday fires devastated 78 communities, and 173 people lost their lives. Yet without the professionalism and persistence of the 362 ESTA operators that day, the outcome may have been much worse. Simon Ramsay MP Western Region
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WITH TORQUAY / JAN JUC NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH
Good neighbours Do you have a good neighbour? And are you a good neighbour? Neighbours play an important role in our community and our lives. Having a good relationship with your neighbours can make a big difference to your quality of life. They can make you feel connected in your community. And they can play a major part in keeping your neighbourhood safe. Good neighbours are friendly and considerate, wave to you, take time to talk and smile, and respect your space and privacy. If there are any problems, discuss them in person first. Approach the situation in a pleasant way: “You may not have realised this, but ...” Start here rather than resorting to a nasty note or a call to the police that could permanently strain your relationship. Also, use good judgment in identifying real problems: a party on a special occasion is one thing; a continuous stream of parties that interfere with your sleep on a regular basis is another.
Airline scams SCAMwatch is warning people about automated calls from scammers posing as Qantas or Virgin staff claiming that they’ve won a credit towards their next holiday. Don’t be a victim: protect yourself! If you receive an automated phone call out of the blue claiming to be from Qantas, just hang up. If you have doubts about the identity of
any caller who claims to represent a business, organisation or government department, contact the body directly. Don’t rely on contact details provided by the person – find them through an independent source such as a phone book or online search. You can contact the official Qantas Contact Centre on 13 13 13. Remember that you can still receive scam calls even if you have a private number or have listed your number on the Australian Government’s Do Not Call Register. Scammers can obtain your number fraudulently or from anywhere it has been publicly listed such as in a phone book. Never give your personal, credit card or online account details over the phone unless you made the call and the phone number came from a trusted source. If you think you have provided your account detailsa to a scammer, contact your bank or financial institution immediately. You can report scams to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) via the SCAMwatch “report a scam” page or by calling 1300 795 995. Stay one step ahead of scammers –for further information and good advice, go to accc. gov.au and go to SCAMwatch or direct to scamwatch.gov.au.
Report illegal graffiti A NHW Facebook message from a very frustrated Geelong resident recently highlighted the problem of graffiti in the Geelong area.
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In part, the resident wrote: “Our property has been tagged several times and we are getting fed up. Geelong West is starting to look like a dump and we as a community need to start doing something to get rid of these idiots who are destroying our hard work and community.” There are many resources dedicated to addressing illegal graffiti (see table above). By reporting graffiti offences and graffiti hotspots, Victoria Police and councils have more information to help them target resources and enforcement activities to address the problem. If you see graffiti in progress, you can report it by phoning 000 for Victoria Police attendance. To report graffiti vandalism on your property, contact your local police station. If you have information on illegal graffiti offences, contact your local police station or call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. You can also provide information to Crime Stoppers without giving your details. Surf Coast Shire has a Graffiti Management Plan which is available on the Council website.
Energy Safe Victoria is reminding Victorians never to buy or use unapproved electrical chargers or devices following the recent death of a New South Wales woman. The woman was electrocuted while charging her laptop with an unapproved and non-compliant USB charger. Ensure that every electrical device or appliance you buy is approved and carries the tick symbol. For further information, go to esv.vic.gov.au.
Thefts from cars Remember – lock it, remove it or lose it! For more useful information, please visit police.vic.gov.au/content.asp?a=internetBridgi ngPage&Media_ID=97622.
Have you locked your car? Don’t become a victim of theft from cars. Remove all valuables and lock your car whenever it is unattended – even in your driveway. Watch out for new bin stickers about to appear in the Torquay and Jan Juc area to raise awareness in the community of thefts from cars. This is a great initiative by Torquay Neighbourhood Watch and local police with the support of the Surf Coast Shire.
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The Anxious Bird flies into Spring Creek BY TIFFANY PILCHER MENTAL health first aid instructor and REACH facilitator Jules Haddock presented her first anxiety workshop at Spring Creek Community House on Friday. As the founder of The Anxious Bird, Ms Haddock said anxiety would affect one in four people over a lifetime, and she was committed to destigmatising mental illness. “If I told you this year one in five people would get the common cold, you would accept that. “But if I told you another fact, that this year one in five people in Australia would experience a mental illness, how would you feel about that?” The presentation was attended by 14 women and centred on Ms Haddock’s personal account of experiencing an anxiety disorder and journeying through recovery.
She said changing our thoughts was a major key to recovery, and she shared her own methods of recovery and those of other people experiencing mental illness in her sessions. “The sessions take the fear, the uncertainty, the shame and the isolation away that people who experience a mental illness feel, causing them to often hide behind a mask,” she said. Further sessions are planned for the future, such as “A boys’ night out: men dealing with anxiety”, where male guest presenters will also share their own personal experiences with anxiety, as well as “Big wings little wings: fighting anxiety for mums and daughters”. She also plans to call on local artists within the community to join her in an exhibition of birds, planned for mental health week in October 2015. For more information, email theanxiousbird@ gmail.com or check the community house calendar.
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THE state government has announced that condolence books are now available at all local electorate offices of state members of Parliament for the community to express their sympathies and support following the recent tragedy of Malaysian Airlines flight MH17. Pages of the condolence book in electorate offices will later be added to the official condolence book, which is located within Parliament House. “The condolence book is an opportunity for the community to pay their respects to the lives lost on MH17,” South Barwon MP Andrew Katos said. “All Members of Parliament express their sympathies to the family, friends and colleagues to those lost on MH17, particularly to those Victorians
who lost loved ones,” Bellarine MP Lisa Neville said. Condolence books are available at these electorate offices: • Andrew Katos: 152 High Street, Belmont • Lisa Neville: Shop 1, Newcomb Central, 71 Bellarine Highway, Newcomb • Ian Trezise: 69A Pakington Street, Geelong West • John Eren: 1st Floor, Corio Village Centre, Bacchus Marsh Road, Corio • Western Victoria Region MP David Koch: 69A Gheringhap Street, Geelong • Western Victoria Region MP David O’Brien: 2nd Floor 1 Yarra Street, Geelong • Western Victoria Region MP Gayle Tierney: Ground Floor, 1 Yarra Street, Geelong. The books will be available for two to three weeks, depending on the response from the community.
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EMERGENCY capabilities in the Geelong region have been boosted with the delivery of a new forward command vehicle and gas flare-off unit to the Grovedale CFA station. The 2014 Ford PX Ranger also features a custombuilt body to enable stowage and transportation of equipment. The $56,000 vehicle has been part-funded by the Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program (VESEP) grant, in partnership with the brigade who contributed $19,000. South Barwon MP Andrew Katos officially handed over the keys to the vehicle earlier this month. “Grovedale is a fast growing-area in the South Barwon region which makes it vital that local CFA units are well resourced to protect lives and property,” he said. “I congratulate Grovedale CFA for their significant efforts in helping to deliver this new vehicle for their
brigade which will serve them well into the future. “This new tanker will ensure the brigade is better placed to respond to incidents in all areas.” Grovedale CFA has 63 members who respond to around 170 incidents a year and deliver a variety of community-based fire safety programs. “The Coalition government has always placed a high priority on our volunteers, who are the backbone of our emergency response and generously give their time responding to needs of others in emergencies,” Mr Katos said. “In 2014-15, the Coalition government is equalling last year’s record investment of $12.23 million for the VESEP program which assists emergency services agencies to purchase additional tools and equipment they need to keep the community safe. “In recognition of the significant contribution by emergency service volunteers, since 2010 the Coalition government has invested more than $48 million in the VESEP Program.”
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‘No helmet no ride’ message to promote children’s safety KIDSAFE Victoria has launched its inaugural 'No Helmet No Ride' schools competition. Research indicates that wearing a helmet significantly reduces the risk of moderate, serious and severe head injury by up to 74 per cent in a collision with a vehicle. The recently-launched competition is designed to involve children in learning about and promoting the importance of wearing helmets while riding wheeled devices. Kidsafe Victoria has joined forces with the TAC to raise awareness among children and their parents about the importance of wearing a helmet. “Wearing a helmet can reduce the risk of injury or death when riding a wheeled device,” Kidsafe Victoria president Erica Edmands said. “However, a helmet won't be effective unless it is the right size for the child and is fitted correctly.” The competition invites children from Victorian primary schools to create a video or radio advertisement, or illustrated story, focusing on the theme ‘no helmet no ride’.
Competition entries opened on July 21 and close at 4pm on September 12. There will be a range of prizes awarded to the winners of each category, which will be announced on October 21 as part of National Kidsafe Day celebrations. Ms Edmands said that although the competition was aimed at school children it was still important to remember that adults had a responsibility to role model correct behaviours and always wear a helmet when bike riding or using other wheeled devices. TAC road safety manager Elizabeth Waller said the TAC was pleased to support the initiative under the Community Road Safety Grants Program, which had provided $5 million in support to local communities during the past eight years. “This is a great example of how communities can engage in road safety and in particular with cyclists, encouraging children to wear a helmet from the time they start riding into adulthood. “The Victorian government has also recently announced a new TAC grants program for local councils to improve cycling and pedestrian infrastructure in their communities.” Further information on the grants program can be found at tac.vic.gov.au. For more information about the competition, head to vkidsafevic.com.au/nohelmetnoride. Ella with Kidsafe Victoria program manager Jason Chambers.
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A PUBLIC survey about road rules and safety issues facing cyclists closed last week after a fantastic response, Minister for Roads Terry Mulder said. With days to go, more than 9,000 people had responded to the survey since it went live on June 29. “This confirms the level of public interest in safety and road rules and how they impact on cycling,” Mr Mulder said. “VicRoads had anticipated a few hundred people to participate in the
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knowledge, by both groups, of the rules that apply. “We want to capture the community’s views and understanding of the road rules to ensure any gaps are identified so we can then work towards addressing these as part of this process,” he said. The Cycling Road Rules Review was a comprehensive survey which took around 30 minutes to complete. It gauged people’s knowledge and understanding of the road rules and
sought opinions on a range of issues related to cycling. Mr Mulder said the state government had committed to undertake a review of the cycling-related road rules and legislation as part of Victoria’s Road Safety Action Plan 2013-2016 and Victoria’s cycling strategy, Cycling into the Future 2013-23. This survey is the final component of a larger project being undertaken to review cycling-related road rules, which will report at the end of 2014.
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MidWest Meats brings the paddock to your plate ONE of Victoria’s oldest and most iconic retail butcher shops has expanded its enthusiasm for all things meat by joining the online community. Colac’s MidWest Meats has recently launched its new Online Home Delivery Butcher Shop, featuring ‘The Butcher Box’, which allows customers to order locally sourced premium meats, poultry, small-goods and just about anything that enhances meat, with the click of a button. MidWest Meats’ refrigerated delivery service, incorporating export quality chiller technology packaging, ensures your fresh produce hamper arrives in perfect condition every time. Sara Cashman, who lives on a sheep farm in Birregurra and owns MidWest Meats with husband Justin, said she wanted online customers to feel like they had just opened a wonderful bouquet of fresh produce with each delivery. Sara loves to include a handwritten letter with tips on how to cook your meat and how to extend its shelf life, along with fantastic savings for your next order. Having locally-sourced product delivered to your door allows more time to enjoy eating with friends and family. “It’s a team venture – we are country butchers that love butchering with only the finest, locally sourced fresh product,” Sara said. The online service is ideal for people with busy lifestyles or even mums who don’t want to take young children into the cold to go shopping and the specially designed packaging means you don’t have to be home for your delivery. “Every time I prepare a new order with herbs from my country garden, I look at it and giggle thinking I want to order off me!” Sara, a country cook and dog lover, has incorporated these passions into the website, with an option to ‘Build Your Own Box’ for
Sara Cashman with butchers Dean Hadley and Dillyn Fedley and husband Justin with one of the orders they can deliver locally.
those with an exact knowledge of their fresh food requirements, a ‘Butcher’s Pantry’ for people who want to dabble in the country arts of preserving and making cheese as well as a ‘Pet’s Pantry’ for our favourite four-legged friends. Sara, whose father, brother and uncle are all butchers, has run MidWest Meats in Murray Street for many years after her family owned a long line of butcher shops in Geelong. She said MidWest Meats sourced and brought its meat direct from only local producers in a bid to
keep the farming region alive. “This is the closest farm produce to the Surf Coast and Geelong, so it makes sense that we support our local region, and why wouldn’t we?” Sara said her family-owned business also offered “ripper” manager’s specials in store and online. “Quality, fresh, local produce should not be a luxury it should be available to all.” MidWest Meats is at 438 Murray Street, Colac. Phone 5231 2907, or if you would like to order fresh quality meat online, head to midwestmeats.com.au.
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City seeks land for green waste facility BY JAMES TAYLOR THE City of Greater Geelong is looking for property owners in the region willing to allow their land to be used for a green waste processing facility. City of Greater Geelong mayor Darryn Lyons said the expression of interest aimed to identify potential sites for the composting of green waste. “We’re keen to hear from property owners with suitable land. “We’re looking for up to 5 hectares of land within 100 kilometres of Geelong and at least one kilometre from houses, schools or hospitals. “Until recently composting was only permitted on industrial zoned land, but changes to the Victorian Planning Provisions now also allow composting on farm land. “This could be a great opportunity to put farming land or industrial land to alternative productive use.” According to the expression of interest, the land will be leased for at least five years and must be zoned Farming, Industrial 1, Industrial 2, Industrial 3 or Special Use that will enable composting. The council’s environment portfolio holder, Cr Andy Richards, said the setting up of composting facilities would help close the loop on the city’s significant waste and recycling efforts. “We collect in excess of 30,000 tonnes of green waste each year, and we’re now looking for a suitable site to host a composting plant. “This will create an additional sustainable and long-term option for the processing of green organics. “The organic material will be used in land rehabilitation and offered for sale into the landscape and agricultural markets.” An information session on the project will be held at the City of Greater Geelong Operations Centre at 299 Anakie Road, Lovely Banks at 5pm on August 13. Expressions of interest close at 2pm on August 22.
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Two-leaf cape tulip program is under way in our region BY DEAN WEBSTER DEPARTMENT of Environment and Primary Industries (DEPI) staff have started property inspections for twoleaf cape tulip in the Geelong area. Two-leaf cape tulip is classified as a regionally prohibited weed in the Corangamite catchment in recognition of its potential impacts on livestock health and farm carrying capacity. Biosecurity area leader Craig Clutterbuck said all parts of the plant were known to be toxic to all types of grazing animals.
“It causes loss of appetite, weakness, depression, blindness, dysentery, scouring, paralysis and even death,” he said. “Stock accustomed to grazing on infested pasture usually avoid eating the plants, resulting in desirable pasture species being replaced by cape tulip due to selective grazing.” Mr Clutterbuck said that in the Geelong area there were only 12 recorded infestations of two-leaf cape tulip. “The focus of this program is to prevent further spread to unaffected
areas and reduce the size and density of current infestations. Without further intervention, two-leaf cape tulip has the potential to spread quickly across the region in contaminated soil, machinery and fodder.” Mr Clutterbuck said DEPI staff wiould visit each of the recorded sites during July and where infestations are identified, landholders will be issued legal notices, requiring control to be undertaken in September prior to plants flowering. Under the Catchment and Land Protection Act 1994, it is the
responsibility of the landowner to take all reasonable steps to eradicate regionally prohibited weeds on their land. Where non-compliance for pest control occurs, penalties under the law can apply and landowners are liable for fines of up to $35,000. For more information, phone the DEPI Customer Service Centre on 136 186 or head to depi.vic.gov.au. DEPI are on the hunt for these two-leaf cape tulip plants.
Keeping the art of grafting alive BY DEAN WEBSTER
Expert grafter Craig Castree shows how the technique is done.
value of keeping heritage varieties going. “This event is a special kind of celebration for this different aspect of the park’s heritage.” The park’s Heritage Orchard group provided root stocks and hundreds of different fruit cuttings for made to order graftings on the day, or to be taken home by fruit growers. Expert grafter Craig Castree was surrounded by a crowd of fascinated observers as he demonstrated the art of the perfect graft. As he worked, he explained how the older, tastier varieties of fruit such as apples were disappearing due to the demand by supermarkets for newer hybrid varieties that stored well. His message to the crowd was that growing your own both preserves heritage varieties and gives the tastiest fruit.
WERRIBEE Park’s Grafting Day has established itself as a major calendar event for the horticultural sector with more than 1,400 visitors coming along to the annual event recently. Most people were there to watch and learn the techniques of successful grafting by observing some grafting gurus at work. The park’s senior horticultural ranger Adam Smith said they were delighted with the success of the day. “It was wonderful to see so many different kinds of people wanting to know more about producing their own fruit. “They were also keen to learn about the
The Werribee orchard group describe the park’s heritage orchard as a bank for old fruit varieties, and are planning to have tasting days in the future to let people discover just how unique and better tasting heritage fruit varieties are. Apart from the grafting sessions, there were also tours of the heritage orchard, apple juice tasting, composting demonstrations and walks and talks in the veggie patch, which has been resurrected to its former productive glory. The restoration is part of the Working Beyond the Boundaries program, and has been done by a group of Karen volunteers of Burmese origin. It now produces a wide range of herbs and vegetables, some of which are used by the restaurant at the mansion.
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Geelong livestock market report LAST week's yarding of 375 cattle saw values for young cattle firm on last sales rates with the top price of $2.11 per kilogram for steers being achieved by 'The Rises' of Little River, Craig Atkinson and Doug Ferguson in the 545 to 565 kilogram range. HF Richardson sold a pen of seven heavier steers averaging 595 kilograms for $2.04 per kilogram, returning the happy owner, Doug Ferguson from Connewarre, a healthy $1,213.80 each. Cows were 3 to 5 cents per kilogram dearer selling to $1,216.25. All classes of veal remained firm on last sales rates.
TOP STOCK PRICES KGS. YOUNG CATTLE (Steers) The Rises 565 Craig Atkinson 560 D W Ferguson 545 Stiles Farm 515
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YOUNG CATTLE (Heifers) Craig Atkinson 205 211.0 Greenwood Park 540 192.0 The Rises 535 178.0 Mrs J M Keys 530 176.0 P S & J E Wells 485 162.0
Steer veal (grain) selling to 208.0 cents per kilogram Steer veal (milk) selling to 210.0 cents per kilogram Steer veal (grass) selling to 198.0 cents per kilogram Heifer veal (grain) selling to 208.0 cents per kilogram Heifer veal (milk) selling to 205.0 cents per kilogram Heifer veal (grass) selling to 205.0 cents per kilogram
COWS West Manna A Bryant Araluen Pastoral Co. L F Williams G & D Brown N McNay
The yarding of 933 sheep and lambs saw values for sheep and lambs remain firm on last sales rates. Best prime lambs sold to $128 for a draft of 19 lambs sold on account of J & L Savage of Stonehaven. Other quotations: Two Tooth - $9 Cross Bred Wethers - $134 Cross Bred Ewes - $117 Merino Ewes - $80
Connewarre farmer Doug Ferguson with his pen of steers, which averaged $1,213.80
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Get ready for outdoor adventures at expo WITH an unrivalled line-up of outdoor activities, demonstrations and celebrities, the 2014 National 4x4 Outdoors Show and Fishing and Boating Expo on August 22-24 promises to be the premier event for outdoor enthusiasts. More than 34,000 square metres at the Melbourne Showgrounds will be dedicated to everything outdoor-related, showcasing the best of the best in the caravan, camping, touring, towing, fishing, boating and 4x4 arenas. Industry icons John ‘Roothy’ Rooth, Peter ‘Spida’ Everitt, Rick O’Brien and Paul Worsteling will be making their only appearances at a Melbourne 4x4 show in Melbourne, along with environmental crusader Chris ‘Brolga’ Barns, aka Kangaroo Dundee. Live from the XXXX Retreat in the Action Arena, Mark Seymour of Hunters and Collectors fame and Ross Wilson, fresh from his national tour as the front
man for Mondo Rock, will be wowing the crowds in exclusive performances at 1pm on the Saturday and Sunday respectively. The aptly named Action Arena will feature Matt Schubring of Crusty Demons fame thrilling the crowd with his FMX talent, while members of the Cross Country Drivers Association will push their skills and their vehicles to the limit in the thrilling 4x4 time trials. Other crowd pleasers in the Arena will be shows and rides from Ragged Edge rock crawlers, Stealth electric bikes, Black Jack the monster truck and ATVs. The new 4WD Proving Ground features a purpose built track where visitors can not only test the latest 4WDs with professional drivers on hand to answer questions, but experience a range of driver education demonstrations ranging from safe towing to recovery and rescue. The action continues nearby with
Paul Worsteling will be among a host of industry icons appearing at the expo.
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Just imagine, you've hiked all day and now you’re lost in the Victorian High Country. It's pouring rain, visibility in the clouds is zero, wind chill is fierce and the temperature plummets on top of a ridge somewhere with light fast fading. You’re exhausted and there is a zero likelihood that a warm dinner is going to arrive via a butler. The ground is rock and setting your tent is going to be hard work. Your thoughts turn to sleep, warmth and that new light will help sort out a landmark from up high to match the map. Eventually you crawl out of the wet gear and into your sleeping bag. Being warm is no longer a ‘nice thing to have’, it’s a necessity. This is when that choice of sleeping bag counts. A true story, where a better sleeping bag would have saved a night of shivering and no sleep. So what is the moral of this story? Take your GPS when hiking? How about knowing which sleeping bag to buy for your next trip? In an ideal world we would have a shed full of sleeping bags to cater for all seasons and occasions, but we know this is not going to happen. Let's look at the key factors that determine which sleeping bag we should look at, regardless of whether we are going hiking, or sleeping on a stretcher with
the heater plugged in at the caravan park. Temperature ratings are a good indicator, but be very careful! There are well known brands that stipulate temperature ratings of 'x' but do not keep you warm at that temperature. How can this be, why is this allowed? Most brands have their bags tested by EN or USA agencies. These tests use probes in dummies and when core temperature cannot be maintained they call it quits and rate the bag. These ratings let us know that a minus 5 degree bag will keep you alive at minus five, but not warm. All your extremities may be blue and numb, but your core will be fine. Not my idea of fun. If zero degrees is likely to be your coldest night, then you need a minus 5 degree bag to ensure your toes and hands stay toasty. So how is it a minus 5 bag might only be a true plus 2 degree bag? How am I going to know that particular brands field test with participants wearing thermals, in uncontrolled
TEMPERATURE RATINGS ARE A GOOD INDICATOR, BUT BE VERY CAREFUL! THERE ARE WELL KNOWN BRANDS THAT STIPULATE TEMPERATURE RATINGS OF ‘X’ BUT DO NOT KEEP YOU WARM AT THAT TEMPERATURE. HOW CAN THIS BE, WHY IS THIS ALLOWED? MOST BRANDS HAVE THEIR BAGS TESTED BY EN OR USA AGENCIES. THESE TESTS USE PROBES IN DUMMIES AND WHEN CORE TEMPERATURE CANNOT BE MAINTAINED, THEY CALL IT QUITS AND RATE THE BAG. settings to determine their rating? This is a tough one. Price can be an indicator, the size of the bag compared to others using the same type of fill, might be another, but ultimately it comes down to the employee knowing and advising. These bags are fine as long as they are matched correctly with the need. Let's look at the shape and size. Sleeping bags come in different widths. An increase in width generally equates to a slight increase in price, but more importantly an enormous increase in sanity, as it allows you to turn in your sleep without the bag wrapping itself in knots. Twisties are potentially a source of food, not something to emulate. A one meter wide bag will be bulkier, but if space in your chariot is not key, then it is well worth it. Alternatively, if room is at a premium and the back pack will only cope with a small bag, be prepared to squeeze into a tight fitting cocoon. Let's cover the mysteries, of the Left Hand (LH) and Right Hand (RH) bag. If you want to marry two bags together, you may need to ensure you have one LH and RH zippered bag. If not, one person will have the hood covering their face, the other with the hood under their head. 'Camper' sleeping bags do not have hoods, so while they might indicate a particular side, any two sleeping like bags will join perfectly. In general, if a sleeping bag has a hood, two degrees will be added to its rating, purely because heat is lost through our head. If you’re going camping in warm weather, then perhaps consider a bag without a hood. There are many features that can make a bag warmer. These include the type of insulation, zip and neck baffles (covers), smaller face enclosures and of course shape. All these contribute to the warmth and the rating of a bag. With shape, a big wide bag may let you toss and turn in relative comfort, but will be less effective in holding in the heat due to the wide entrance.
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Tighter fitting bags are designed to minimise the additional space that can absorb warmth. Something to consider if you want to join bags together and build in some temperature ‘flexibility’. There are like branded sleeping bags that will join with different temperature ratings. If cold, put the warmer bag on top, if one person prefers to sleep with an electric blanket, they can have the warmer half. In a paragraph, let's summarise the materials these bags are made from. Full cotton sleeping bags are great for camping, they're warm, soft, washable, breathe well and are comfortable. Large sleeping bags that rate down to minus 10 can be achieved with synthetic hollow fibres. Where warmth and weight are critical, natural fibres like down come in to their own, but the prices rarely start under $250. Most ‘everyday’ sleeping bags will fit within the $45 to $130 mark depending on the scenario. When talking down, 200g-300g equates to +5/0°C, if high quality down and construction is used for the bag, within a tent on a good thermally resistant mat, by a fit well-fed and dressed person, 350g-550g gets you around 0/-5°C, 600g-800g achieves -5/-15°C and 900g-1,200g -15°C and beyond. We'll leave with another true story. Hypothermia, or being so cold that a person’s core temperature has dipped into the danger zone. Something to consider when two people have to share heat/fit into a
sleeping bbag that an Egyptian mummy wou would call home. You will not fit. Having one set of bags that can be joined together for such a circumstance, as unimaginable as it might be, could one day prove beneficial. On the day in question, one of us had a larger bag and we got the member back from the brink. You don't necessarily need to remember any of this when purchasing a sleeping bag, just come prepared with the answers to two questions, a) what is the intended use and b) what would be the coldest expected temperature? From there the choice is easily narrowed and the various features can be logically worked through. Happy camping and stay warm. Geoff Geoff Chandler, owner of Camping Megastore, has spent many years camping around Australia and now enjoys writing about his experiences and sharing advice.
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Melbourne singersongwriter Dru Chen is taking on the unique Wintersong format at Aireys Pub this weekend.
BY TIFFANY PILCHER ANOTHER outstanding group of local and Melbourne musicians will come together for the fifth annual Wintersong concert in Aireys Inlet this weekend. This year the line-up features singer-songwriters Imogen Brough, Levi Anderson, Jessica Jade and Dru Chen, presenting a range of sounds from ethereal pop to acoustic funk. The Wintersong format is unique in that all artists are on stage together playing in rotation, yet have never met before stepping on stage together. This leads the artists to interact and create together, giving audiences a live experience like no other. This will be the first Surf Coast performance for
Dru Chen, who at 19 decided on a whim to audition for Boston’s revered Berklee College of Music. He was not only successful, but also offered a scholarship to the prestigious school though he promptly turned it down. “I wasn't quite sure what my musical identity was at that stage, and I wanted to tackle the US with full confidence in knowing my ‘sound’,” Chen said. He continued to develop at home in Melbourne and met his goal this year, performing at legendary US venues such as LA’s The House of Blues and The Viper Room as well as getting airplay on KCRW – one of LA's most influential stations. Chen first began piano lessons at 5 and violin lessons at 7, then taught himself how to play guitar, bass, keyboards and drums. “I was inspired by funky, idiosyncratic singer-
songwriters like Stevie Wonder, Prince, Jimi Hendrix and Sly Stone, as well as pop-rock troubadours like Jeff Buckley, Van Morrison and John Mayer,” he said. “My music is a big mix of retro black soul, white blues-rock and that Asian classical-pop upbringing.” His mash-up style and impressive talent has afforded him opportunities to play at music festivals and events across Australia and around the world, performing alongside artists such as Joss Stone and Esperanza Spalding. “Just to be able to hang out and talk shop with incredibly talented people like Kimbra or Dr Fink (from Prince & The Revolution) and see how humble and down to earth they are is amazing,” he said. “They are just as obsessed and nerdy about music as I am, and they go through the same challenges and
struggles that all artists and musicians go through. “It's all very life-affirming and encouraging.” Chen said Wintersong was special because it focused on the songs and the connection between an artist and the audience. “It’s back-to-basics and magic will be created with only a guitar, voice, music and lyrics. “The informal round robin stage set up is also really fun as it allows for some great banter between performers and audience, and we often tell insightful and sometimes embarrassing stories about the songs we're about to play.” Wintersong V is at the Aireys Pub on Saturday from 8pm. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at aireysinlet.com.au, from the venue or by phoning 5289 6804.
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EYEING THE WEEKEND FRIDAY 1/8 Film at Surf World Museum Learn about the impact of waste and local ways to reduce rubbish at the Surf Coast Energy Group film screening of Waste Deep at Surf World Museum. From 7pm, entry by donation, supper included.
SATURDAY 2/8 Op shop day trip to Ballarat Pick up some vintage treasures at the Surf Coast Charity Op Shop day trip to Ballarat. From 8am to 5pm, tickets are $35 per person and available from the Bellbrae Primary School office.
Local talent at Aireys Pub Catch four great local talents facing off at Wintersong V at Aireys Pub. From 8pm, tickets are $25.00 per person and can be purchased at aireysinlet.com.au, from the venue or by phoning 5289 6804.
SUNDAY 3/8 Torquay Bowls Club music Experience the finest in Australian folk with Neil Murray and Damian Neil at the Torquay Bowls Club. From 3pm, tickets available at trybooking.com/FADJ or on the door.
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Local artist collects award nomination BY TIFFANY PILCHER BELLBRAE artist Jenny Crompton’s journey into her past has been rewarded with a nomination for the Victorian Indigenous Art Awards. Her piece, “Gathering at Godocut”, is comprised of 25 seaweed forms, up to 1.5 metres in height, representing different Wadawurrung clans and is inspired by the shape of tapping sticks. It took Ms Crompton countless hours over 18 months to develop the method for creating the forms, and she said it is an extension of her earlier work in painting, watercolour, photography and pressing. “I only learned of my ancestry five years ago,” she said. “It all fell into place. I looked through my years of work and it is all there, the colours, the textures, the forms – once I found out it just all made sense. “Knowing that I too am living and walking where my ancestors once walked lets me reinterpret who I am, where I have come from and what is around me.” The self-taught artist said since turning to seaweed, she has found a way to explore her
history and hasn’t been able to work with any other medium. “Collecting it before it completely disintegrates has a resonance to what happened to Wadawurrung cultural life. “To experience the process of gathering, preparing, and combining the plants into objects of utility and identity is to acquaint myself with activities that have been happening for thousands of years on this coast.” The 2014 Victorian Indigenous Art Awards winners will be announced on August 23. An exhibition of all shortlisted works will be held at the Art Gallery of Ballarat from August 23 to October 5.
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Food and wine with European flair at Noble Rot BY TIFFANY PILCHER
POINT Lonsdale has a new destination for delicious food and exquisite wines with restaurant and wine bar Noble Rot. Opened by mother and son team Trish and Jordan Berry in March, Noble Rot combines the pair’s passion for excellent produce, well-crafted wines and great service. Jordan’s broad knowledge of fine wines and Mediterranean foods comes from his experiences working at Randall’s in Geelong, Gladioli and Tulip as well as studying through the European-based Wine and Spirit Education Trust. Trish has had a long-held dream to open a casual
dining venue on the coast and after travelling through Europe, the pair decided to finally take the leap. Noble Rot’s wines by the glass are chosen by Jordan, and change every few days to give people a chance to test out a range of local and international wines. In keeping with the European theme, the menu at Noble Rot presently features coq au vin, a lamb tagine and Spanish and French cheeses. For a new dining and wine experience on the Bellarine, head to Noble Rot at 51 Point Lonsdale Road, Point Lonsdale . Open Tuesday and Wednesday from 4-8pm and from Thursday-Sunday from 11am-9pm.
Noble Rot’s wines by the glass change every few days to give people a chance to test out a range of local and international wines.
Vue Grand has Australia’s best beer list THE Vue Grand will be toasting its success after being judged to have the best beer list of all the bars in the nation. The Queenscliff venue received the honour in this year’s Australia’s Wine List of the Year Awards, announced on Monday night at Sydney’s Ivy Ballroom. More than 370 restaurants, clubs, pubs, hotels and brasseries, entered this year’s awards with 94
achieving the highest rating of three glasses, 149 were awarded two glasses and 121 achieved one glass. The top award, Australia’s Wine List of the Year, was an unprecedented tie between Lake House at Daylesford and Rockpool Bar & Grill in Perth. Full results are online at winelistoftheyear.com. au/winners and will be published in the August/ September edition of Gourmet Traveller WINE magazine.
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Rose ‘Bushing Queen’ Kentish has gifts OVER the last five years, I’ve been watching the progression of winemaker Rose Kentish from Ulithorne wines since meeting her and tasting her wines on a trip to McLaren Vale back in 2009. Fast-forward to the present, and Rose has certainly packed a lot into these last few years. I caught up with her last week to look at her new wines from McLaren Vale, Provence and Corsica (yes, Corsica!). Much water has passed under the bridge since Rose became only the second female to be crowned ‘Bushing Queen’, better known as the McLaren Vale Winemaker of the Year back in 2008. The big news for 2014 is Rose’s nomination for the 2014 Gourmet Wine Traveller Winemaker of the Year. This is certainly high praise and well-deserved recognition for all her hard work. Stepping back to 2009, Ulithorne experienced a total vintage wipeout due to the extreme heat, and so having set upon her idea and dream of making wines in Europe, Rose was able to convince her family what a great experience it would be to make wine in France. With a shortlist of wineries and people to approach, Rose was able to charm her way into working with some of the top producers in Provence and Corsica. It wasn’t without its initial challenges, but she was able to produce a pale, dry rosé from Provence, and a crisp, fresh Vermentino from the island of Corsica. Having been back and forth now many times over the last four vintages, she’s been able to gain the locals trust, respect and familiarity while adding to her portfolio. Rose’s wines – be they McLaren Vale or European – all convey a certain obvious femininity of lightness, purity, restraint, fragrance, finesse, prettiness and importantly, a real sense of ‘place’. Here’s a small selection you should seek out.
Ulithorne ‘Epoch’ AOC Cotes de Provence Rosé 2013 ($34) A 50/50 blend of Cinsault and Grenache, the colour is very pale/salmon with an attractive bouquet of fresh floral scents including rose-petal and strawberry, with
a slight savoury fragrance also present. The palate feel is succulent and soft, with a delicious strawberries and cream flavour sitting just atop the crisp acidity that underlines the bone-dry finish. Super delightful.
Ulithorne ‘Dona’ McLaren Vale Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre 2013 ($25) Deliberately designed as an easy, drink-me-now/bistro style that’s even had a small percentage of fruit that’s seen carbonic maceration as they do with Beaujolais, to deliver and push those plush, bright, ripe fruit characters and lifted aromatics. Sounds simple enough, but again, Rose is able to work in extra layers of dark fruit and spice complexities to lift the quality versus value ratio well above its quite modest price point. Also, with every bottle sold, a percentage is donated to charity, hence the Latin name of ‘Dona’ as in ‘Gift’. Rose is determined to drive philanthropy and build this into her business and life, with the view that eventually a foundation will be set up to help contribute funds to people doing incredible things specifically in the wine and food trade. So, help yourself to a great red while helping others at the same time.
Ulithorne ‘Immortelle’ Corsican Red Blend 2012 ($65 - Limited) This would have to be my standout wine of the portfolio, as it’s simply so beautiful and complete in every way. The feel and weight on the palate is so lithe and utterly fascinating, drawing you back again, and again as you delve further. The blend comprises syrah, plus three indigenous Corsican red grape varieties – Minustellu, Nielluciu and Carcaghjolo nero – neatly balancing the wild savoury Corsican inflections with the structure and dark fruits/spice nuance of the syrah, all combining to produce a silky smooth finish. Almost Italianate in its fine grace and purity, yet unique, this is simply amazing and very stylish, and aptly named too I might add.
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Time for a cheeky winter cheek SOME people are destined to become part of our lives. Have you ever had the experience that a particular person appears at seemingly unrelated times and places? This is so for our new manager of Torquay Farm Foods, Tim Grigg and me. We met many years ago and have kept in touch in one way or another since. He would bump into me and I would see him usually in his professional capacity at a restaurant or beautiful food store. We kept in touch with each other’s careers and it seemed fate would have us working together.
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Super early birds get cheap toast SUPER early bird discount tickets are on sale for Geelong’s major annual wine, food and music festival. To celebrate the 13th annual Toast to the Coast, held on Melbourne Cup weekend, November 1 and 2, a limited number of 500 heavily discounted super early bird tickets have been released by event organisers. Normally $40, a super early bird $30 weekend pass includes a $10 commemorative Geelong wine glass – your entry to all host vineyards and passport to free wine tastings throughout the weekend. Patrons are advised to act quickly – numbers are strictly limited and the super early bird $30 offer ends August 31. Super early bird tickets are a great opportunity for wine and food lovers to secure discounted tickets to a signature Victorian event. With more than 30 wineries on board this year, the 2014 Toast to the Coast Festival is already shaping up to be a huge and spectacular event – and once people attend for the first time, they are hooked. Toast to the Coast is a true community celebration of all that is wonderful about the Geelong Wine region’s premium wines, fabulous local produce and talented entertainers. Across the Bellarine, Moorabool Valley and Surf Coast, wineries will be pulling out all stops to showcase the Geelong winery ‘experience’ in a weekend of sensational wine, food, music and fun.
Toast to the Coast is one of the biggest events of the year for the Geelong region attracting thousands of wine lovers, locals and tourists alike. Wineries, local tourism authorities, producers, providores, accommodation providers and entertainers work together to showcase the multifaceted bounty of our great region. Geelong wines are firmly established as among the best in Australia – the Toast to the Coast weekend is definitely a time to be proud of the Geelong region and all that it offers. Super early bird tickets can be purchased via GPAC at gpac.org.au. Event information, touring maps and shuttle bus details online at toasttothecoast.com.au.
This sounds like some warped, foodie version of “You’ve Got Mail”! Like me, Tim has spent his working life involved with food. He was manager at Harrys at Queenscliff when that restaurant was “flying”. We worked together at the World’s Longest Lunch in 2005. He also managed the Farm Foods store in Queenscliff many years ago. Most recently, Tim worked at At The Heads restaurant in Barwon Heads where he created an environment where customers returned with confidence. His knowledge of wines is prodigious and has a wonderful rapport with many local vignerons. There is no doubting Tim’s enthusiasm for quality food and wine. He is an important acquisition to our team and welcomes the opportunity to be of service. Tim’s favourite recipe at the moment is slow cooked beef cheeks which are now available at Torquay Farm Foods. Accompanied by a glass of local Shiraz, it is the perfect meal for our wintery weather.
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INGREDIENTS 1.5 kgs beef cheek 1 litre stock 300ml red wine (port for a richer flavour) 3 carrots roughly chopped 2 stalks celery including leaves 6 shallots 6 sprigs fresh thyme Salt and pepper to taste
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Dinner at Day Trippers at Front Beach BY TIFFANY PILCHER
ENJOY a side of comedy with your meal next month when Front Beach Cafe and the Torquay Theatre Troupe present a one act play during dinner service. Day Trippers is a short comedy written by Jean McConnell and will be showing on Tuesday August 12 and Thursday August 14. It is set on a beach during a work outing for employees, when two female colleagues, one confident, one prudish, are enjoying a quiet chat. During their discussion, they find out a lot more than they intended about themselves and some of their co-workers. The play takes a number of surprising twists and turns, and comes from McConnell’s popular Deckchairs series. The much-loved series has been recreated around the world and is based on real events and experiences from the British writer’s life. As well as her many plays, McConnell has written for film, television, radio and numerous fiction stories for women's magazines.
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Maryanne Doolan plays the part of Bev and Karen Long plays the part of Doris, both colourful and animated characters. The seaside play offers delicate observations on life that are sometimes humorous, sometimes touching and always compassionate. “The audience can expect to be entertained by a light-hearted comedy in between courses of excellent Front Beach food,” director Gay Bell said. Front Beach Cafe’s Steve Christou said the combination of great food and entertaining theatre draws large crowds each year. “We’ve done it the past few years and it’s always a hit. It’s a great, fun-filled night.” The Torquay Theatre Troupe is presenting Day Trippers at Front Beach Cafe, 16 The Esplanade, Torquay on August 12 and 14. A set menu will be provided. The August 12 ticket allocation is already exhausted, but there are still seats available for the August 14 show. Tickets are $40 per person for dinner and the show, to book, call 5261 9752 or visit the venue.
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Tex to swing by for Music to a Tee
BY TIFFANY PILCHER
TWO bonafide Australian music legends are taking to the local greens when Music to a Tee is returns to 13th Beach Golf Links on August 15. The chameleonic Tex Perkins will be joined by master guitarist Charlie Owen for an intimate show to raise money to assist people in the region with an acquired brain injury. Perkins career has spanned indie rock, experimental mid-80s punk, dark country and
hard edged pub rock.Through his original work as a solo artist and with bands The Cruel Sea, Beasts of Bourbon, The Dark Horses, Tex Perkins and his Ladyboyz and TNT, Perkins has heralded the emergence of an entirely original yet archetypal Australian sound. Charlie Owen is indisputably one of Australia’s greatest guitarists and has worked with powerhouses such as Divinyls, Paul Kelly and Don Walker among many others. He has been writing, recording and performing regularly with Perkins since 1992,
accompanying him on solo records and as part of Tex Don & Charlie and Beasts of Bourbon. Music to a Tee is presented by the Karingal Foundation and all profits from the evening will contribute to the building of the new, fully accessible Acquired Brain Injury Club House program. The concert will be held at 13th Beach Golf Links on Friday August 15. Dinner nd show tickets are $85, show only tickets are $40 plus booking fee, book now at trybooking.com/FHYR.
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Jazmine and Jemma covered in pre-loved items all ready for Leopold Kindergarten’s community fete on August 31. Photo: REBECCA LAUNER
LEOPOLD Kindergarten’s biggest fundraiser of the year is on the search for some stall holders who want to sell their second-hand or pre-loved items. The Leopold Kindergarten Community Fete is fast approaching so now is the time to have that early spring clean out and book yourself a stall, which costs just $25, before it’s too late. The fete promises to offer something for everyone, with wonderful business
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Tex Perkins is taking on Music to a Tee at 13th Beach Golf Links on August 15 alongside accomplished guitarist Charlie Owen.
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Melody pools resources at Harvester BY TIFFANY PILCHER EMERGING folk singer-songwriter Melody Pool is co-headlining a performance with country artist Marlon Williams at Harvester Moon on August 15. Pool’s debut album The Hurting Scene has catapulted her onto the world stage and she spent the past year touring the US, UK and Europe with Californian duo, The Milk Carton Kids. Hailing from Kurri Kurri in New South Wales, Pool was born into music as the daughter of country artist Alby Pool and at just nine years old, she was performing solo. “I still didn’t think I’d be a musician though, I wanted to be a lawyer because lawyers got to wear power suits and that was very exotic to me, music was boring! “That obviously didn’t work out as
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It is the middle of winter. Seven friends travel to a remote beach house off the Great Ocean Roadâ&#x20AC;Ś This is the start of the blurb on the back of Melbourne author Wayne Macauleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new novel Demons. It is the middle of winter and in my house off the Great Ocean Road, I settle in to read it and become so enthralled that I finish it in less time than the weekend the seven friends spend together. The title and set up of this bitingly honest book make it sound like itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be a ghost story â&#x20AC;&#x201C; seven friends, a stormy night, a remote location, no phones â&#x20AC;&#x201C; but it is demons of a different kind that are explored and the horror here is not the supernatural but our very ordinary selves. The friends have come together for a weekend away without phones, computers or television. The idea is that theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll cook some food, drink some wine and each tell a story. And theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have a chance to take time out of life to reflect â&#x20AC;&#x201C; though they might not like what the reader sees in Macauleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sharp social observation. Demons is a compelling, canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t-put-it-down book. Not because of any thrilling action, but because of its ordinary, troubled characters, their ordinary everyday struggles and the stories they tell. In a way the novel is like a collection of short stories, although every one of them leads us to understand more about the teller and the listeners as they start to hit uncomfortably close to home. Each story and how it is told offers fascinating insight into human nature in a humorous, yet sharp critique of contemporary society and its many flaws
Help for the Haunted is a recent novel by American writer John Searles. Unlike Wayne Macauleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Demons (reviewed left), this is actually a book about demons and a couple who assist in bringing them out of people. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a thriller of sorts, although its main strength is as a story about families. Sylvie, 14, lives with her older sister Rose after the murder of their parents. Her sister and guardian is just out of school and home life, with its icy poles for dinner and no proper clothes to wear, is not that of the typical American teenager. But then even when Sylvieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parents were alive, theirs was far from a traditional family. The Masons ran a service offering â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;help to the hauntedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, exorcising demons through prayer and gaining fame on the speaking circuit. When they are killed it is presumed to be because of their practices, but could it be more than that? Told through the eyes of the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;good daughterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Sylvie, Help for the Haunted is in part a murder mystery that does come to a thrilling climax. But it offers a lot more than that. You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need to be interested in books about the supernatural or like a good murder to get into this story, which above all is a look at families and relationships. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about truth, faith and betrayal â&#x20AC;&#x201C; so I guess itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about life! Searlesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; previous novels are Boy Still Missing and Strange But True.
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Word for Word no imaginary figment THE inaugural national non-fiction festival Word for Word will be held in Geelong from August 15 to 17 at the Deakin Waterfront campus. The festival of non-fiction literature, writing and ideas features more than 60 presenters including best-selling author Tara Moss, Classic FM breakfast presenter Emma Ayres and food blogger Billy Law. City of Greater Geelong mayor Darryn
Lyons said Word for Word is an exciting new addition to Geelong’s event calendar. “Word for Word will be the largest non-fiction festival in Australia and I’m thrilled that Geelong Major Events has contributed $30,000 to get it off and running.” Arts and Culture Portfolio Councillor Andy Richards, who is also Chair of the Regional Library Board, said Word for Word would boost Geelong’s
cultural offerings. “I’m thrilled that the Word for Word Festival has got off the ground. It’s going to be a fascinating three days of ideas and discussions. “Friday’s program of workshops is well worth looking at for people who work in the creative and corporate writing space, as well as the many people who aspire to make a living out of their writing. “There are many jewels in the Word
for Word program but one of the highlights for me will be the Saturday afternoon session ‘Interpreting History’ with a talented panel chaired by broadcaster Derek Guille, with Dr Clare Wright, Shane Howard and the selftitled ‘elf’ from the BBC TV program QI Molly Oldfield.” “I can’t think of a better way to spend a winter’s weekend than in conversation about books, writing and ideas.”
The festival was initiated by Deakin University’s School of Communication and Creative Arts in partnership with the City of Greater Geelong and Geelong Regional Library Corporation with support from Regional Development Victoria. Word for Word will be held from August 15 to 17. Details of the full program are available at the festival website wordforwordfestival.com.au.
Anglesea plays with one act format THE Anglesea One Act Play Festival is returning for its 24th year on August 16 and 17. The annual theatrical event attracts theatre groups from across Victoria, who will explore the short play format through 17 individual performances at the Anglesea Community Hall. Audiences can expect a lucky dip into an exciting range of theatrical works, from traditional one act plays through to original scripts being debuted at the festival. “Variety is the name of the game, you really never know
what you’re going to get at this festival, but you’ll always find a real gem in any session,” Anglesea Performing Arts president Kirstin Honey said. As the host company, Anglesea will be entering three individual Australian works at the festival, including a moving poetic piece about WWII and a biting satirical comedy. Joining them will be theatre companies travelling from Torquay, Geelong, Ararat, Gisborne, and Melbourne. The first session will kick off on Saturday at 1pm, followed by
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Many people won’t promote their ideas for fear of what others will say or think. Yet failure is just one step towards a solution – it’s never the end unless you choose it to be. By exercising your creative brain you learn how to adapt to change more readily and think more flexibly.
Make time to think WITH researchers claiming that creativity training can enhance intelligence through generating novel approaches to solving problems with more creative solutions, here are five ways you can get your creative thinking flowing:
Creativity isn’t like a tap that’s turned on and off at will. To reach a state of ‘creative flow’ requires uninterrupted time and energy. Think of your brain like the engine in a steam train that needs its fuel stoked before reaching top speed. Minimise
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Take small steps Creative thinking doesn’t always result in immediate outcomes or ‘a-ha’ moments – if it did, everyone would be discovering the ‘next big thing’. Instead, it’s the small steps that often piggy back on other creative developments that pave the way for new ideas.
Creative insight Creative opportunities surround us daily – yet mostly we ignore them. It’s in pausing to ask the
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to pop a pill to help alleviate pain or to help feel something, little attention is paid to how our body is held and how this affects how we feel. But hopefully new research can help sway matters away from pharmaceuticals. A recent study of 110 university students compared their energy levels after walking for two minutes in a slumped position, and then after two minutes of skipping (arms and legs swinging). There was a marked increase in energy levels after skipping, but an even more significant decrease in energy (after slumping) in those who had highly self-rated depression scores. Another study had the subjects playing a
WE ALL know that inactivity causes all sorts of body aches and pains, but unfortunately many of us don't have a choice: office workers, students, desk work. A slumped posture has all sorts of repercussions. But have you ever considered how your posture affects your mood? Have a go. Sit in a slumped position looking down to the ground and try to feel happy. Now sit up nice and tall looking up the sky and try to feel sad. Difficult? In today’s society, where we are quick
betting game, half in the slumped, closed, limbs in tight posture and the other half in an open, expansive posture, with limbs taking up a great deal of space. Those in an open posture were more likely to take risks and expressed a greater sense of power and control when rolling the dice. This group also had higher testosterone and lower cortisol (stress) levels while playing. Mind-body relationship is extremely powerful and should be regarded highly. Remember that your posture can influence how you feel, so if you’re feeling a bit down, notice your posture and change it.
‘why’ and ‘how’ questions that allows our creative mind to view problems from different perspectives and explore new options. Make a habit of being mindfully aware of your environment, and look for problems that if you applied creative thinking could improve the way you live and work.
Creative exposure Creativity is more about adaptability than originality. By reading a novel, watching a movie, wandering through a gallery, absorbing a museum’s history or listening to musical improvisations, your creativity receives an intravenous injection of joy and energy. It’s about opening your mental wormholes and dripfeeding a constant supply of inspiration so your mind’s steam train is primed to go. Get started with free creative thinking resources at schoolofmodernpsychology.com.au/certificateof-modern-psychology. Barbara Grace is the director of the School of Modern Psychology.
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Are you sitting around berating the world for not being the way you want it to be? It’s time for Rams to ricochet into brand new territory, as you initiate changes in increasingly creative ways. As birthday great Andy Warhol declared “They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change things yourself.” Thursday is a super day to help someone in need..
Don’t assume you have all the answers Crabs. You have much to learn from others – especially the children and teenagers in your life. Listen to the wise words that come out of the mouths of babes! Money matters are on your mind on Sunday so make sure all bills are paid and resist the urge to spend extra cash. Instead, squirrel it away for when times are tight.
Impulse buys now could lead to cash flow problems later on. So avoid making expensive purchases or major money moves, as you’re inclined to view your current financial situation through ridiculously rose-colored glasses. In the present economic climate, slow and steady wins the money race. The weekend stars encourage you to extend your friendship net far and wide..
You think you know how a loved one is feeling but jumping to conclusions without checking the facts first is a recipe for trouble this week. Take the time to talk things through. Attached Taureans – love and duty are linked as you work on a creative solution to a stubborn problem together. For some single Bulls – a platonic friendship gradually turns to romantic love.
Mercury and Uranus stimulate your Cat curiosity and propel you into a brand new adventure … but you may also encounter some road blocks, as Saturn stymies your progress. Hasty actions and half-baked plans will only lead to long-term frustrations. If you can balance dynamic action with a dose of discipline, then you’ll have a stimulating and satisfying week.
You’re thrust into the spotlight this week. The sun, Mercury and Jupiter give you a confidence boost, so polish up your public persona and make sure you’re putting on a good show. Things get serious on Sunday when a family member frustrates you or an authority figure antagonises you. Some Scorpio charm and deft diplomacy will get you through with your reputation intact!
The stars give you a welcome boost this week and help you rediscover your Virgo vim, vigour and verve! So take a break from the madness around you and escape somewhere quiet where you can relax and rejuvenate. The power of imagination is on your side. Ideas and inspiration come from daydreaming and creative visualisation, as you retreat into your own private world.
With the Sun, Mercury and Jupiter all activating your aspirations zone, it’s time to dream big dreams for the future. They won’t materialise overnight though – you need to be patient and persistent. Be inspired by birthday great Barack Obama born on August 4, 1961 “It’s only when you hitch your wagon to something larger than yourself that you realise your true potential.”
Many gregarious Geminis are keen to share information and exchange ideas with family, friends and colleagues. Just make sure your amusing chatter doesn’t denigrate into gratuitous gossip. Saturn steadies your mercurial mind on the weekend, plus Uranus helps you approach a dilemma in a daring new way. And are there new social media platforms you can explore?
Avoid being a lone wolf. If you nurture close relationships and network with colleagues, then you can combine your talents on a creative joint project. You’ll have to be patient though. A relationship with a friend or acquaintance could cool, as responsibilities overtake having fun. If you keep the lines of communication open, then the storm in a tea cup will soon blow over.
Your bohemian side shines brightly this week, as you inspire others with your quicksilver mind and avant-garde spirit. Attached Aquarians – the relationship heads into exciting territory. You enjoy sharing common interests but you’re also keen to pursue personal projects, plus explore new hobbies and adventures. Single Aquarians – love is waiting where you least expect!
Are you feeling bored to bits with the daily grind? Seek out stimulating people this week Pisces, as you celebrate your versatility; shake up your usual routine; and do something wildly different. It’s also a terrific time to express your Good Samaritan side as you nurse a family member, support a friend in need, do some volunteer work or lend a helping hand in your local community.
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At the Alcoa farewell to Geelong. Very sad - hard to believe. Reminds us how much Alcoa and it’s staff have done for our community 4:57 PM - 24 Jul 2014
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It’s amazing to have the support from everybody. Very proud of my performance this week. Better than I had hoped for. Lots of positives. 10:56 AM - 28 Jul 2014
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Finished XCOM Enemy Unknown. Charlie “Sentinel” Coleman, your noble sacrifice will be remembered. Now, to do it in Ironman mode... #xcom 7:48 AM - 27 Jul 2014
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BFL Round 16 preview WITH PADDY SLACK Queenscliff (4th) vs. Ocean Grove (3rd) @ Queenscliff Recreation Reserve, Saturday 2.10pm Ocean Grove defeated the Coutas by 10 goals back in round 2. This weekend they will look to make amends for last weeks narrow 14-point loss to ladder-leader Geelong Amateur. Despite sitting two games short of Ocean Grove, a win for Queenscliff may see them cement a sixth consecutive top-five finish. The Coutas lost their first four home games this season but have bounced back and won their last three by no less than nine goals. Expect a much closer battle on Saturday. Player to watch: Dan Maloney; he was beston-ground for the Grubbers last time these sides met and kicked four goals. Another four-goal performance last week against a quality Geelong Amateur backline will give him confidence heading into the match. Prediction: Ocean Grove by 23 points.
Drysdale (5th) vs. Anglesea (7th) @ Drysdale Recreation Reserve, Saturday 2.10pm It is likely that a victory for Drysdale will see them jump to fourth on the ladder, whereas a loss for Anglesea will make it impossible for them to make finals. The Hawks have only won two of its last six games at Drysdale Recreation Reserve and now sit on equal points with sixth-placed Barwon Heads. Anglesea was competitive in round 7 against Drysdale and was within 3 points at half time, but the Hawks kicked 10 goals to three from that point on to claim a 45-point win. If they are able to play four solid quarters on Saturday then the Hawks should win convincingly. Player to watch: Steve Bensted; the Drysdale star was best-on-ground in this year’s interleague match. The young gun turned heads in an imposing performance last week and will be one to look out for on Saturday. Prediction: Drysdale by 40 points.
Barwon Heads (6th) vs. Geelong Amateur (1st) @ Howard Harmer Oval, Saturday 2.10pm There is much more on the line for Barwon Heads
this weekend. A win against the juggernaut of 2014 will keep its finals hopes alive but a loss will ruin them. Going into the game as heavy favourites, Geelong Amateur will welcome back many big names to the side. Rowan McSparron, Travis Robertson, Ben Lavars and Brenton Adams are all available for selection this week. Barwon Heads were unable to stop Damien Zaparenkov in round 9, the spearhead bagged eight goals in the 95-point hiding at Queens Park. Player to watch: Tim Clark; the veteran has only had one goalless match this season for Ammos, his ability to win contested possessions and his precision when delivering to teammates is phenomenal. Prediction: Geelong Amateur by 64 points.
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Portarlington (9th) vs. Modewarre (8th) @ Portarlington Recreation Reserve, Saturday 2.10pm
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Modewarre’s first home-game victory came in round 9 against Portarlington. The Demons were unable to stop Josh Finch that day. The three-time Ash medallist ran amuck and was best-on-ground in the Warriors 51-point win. Portarlington coach Mathew Sproule will face his former club, who he took to a historic preliminary final in 2012. This match will be the Warriors first game away from Community Bank Oval since round 8, however, the home ground advantage shouldn’t play a part in the end result, with the Demons only managing three wins in front of a home crowd since 2010. Player to watch: Jack Moorfoot; the interleague representative bagged 13 goals for the Warriors a fortnight ago, expect another haul on Saturday. Prediction: Modewarre by 47 points.
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Torquay (2nd) vs. Newcomb Power (10th) @ Spring Creek Reserve, Saturday 2.10pm A guaranteed win today for the Tigers may be a good opportunity to rest players ahead of its finals campaign. Torquay demolished Newcomb by 274 points in round 8. On that day, the Tigers had 13 individual goalkickers and kept the Power scoreless for three quarters. Currently a game clear of Ocean Grove, the Tigers may lock in a percentage-boosting win in front of a home crowd on Saturday. If Isaac Baker is not rested, expect the forward to increase his season tally of 50 goals comprehensively.
Ashley Caldwell (left) and Daniel Gage battle in the ruck when Drysdale and Anglesea met earlier in the season. Drysdale can move to fourth on the ladder with victory on Saturday. Photo: TOMMY RITCHIE
Player to watch: Ty Zantuck; the former Essendon and Richmond defender booted 10 goals for Torquay last time these sides met in round 8. Prediction: Torquay by 150 points.
Follow Paddy Slack on Twitter @PaddySlack1 and visit krockfootball.com.au for more regional football coverage.
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FISHING REPORT ANGLESEA
Only reports at the moment off the beaches is of salmon Rock fishing is still producing salmon and the odd trevally Bream are back in the river, best reports seem to still average up to 20 centimetres.
APOLLO BAY
Plenty of salmon being caught off Wild Dog, rocks at Marengo and the wall at the harbour Small couta and salmon are being caught around the harbour area Some whiting have been caught in the harbour Still gummy sharks to be caught both at Wild Dog and Johanna beaches as well as reports of catches offshore Some nice mako sharks have also been caught offshore. For all your bait and tackle in Apollo Bay, contact Steve or Jen. They will be more than pleased to help you, phone 5237 6434.
BARWON HEADS
Still plenty of salmon to be had off local beaches Reports from the river include trevally, salmon and small flathead
TORQUAY
Still plenty of salmon to be caught with some nice catches being taken off Jan Juc Some reports of a few nice flathead as well off the beaches Reports of some gummy shark being caught offshore Still the odd snapper is being caught Bream continue in Spring Creek. Remember Torquay Tackle and Sports. For all the best available advice in Torquay on tackle and bait, drop in and see Gareth and Jonathan. They will do their best to ensure you get the most up-to-date information available, phone 5264 8207.
Thursday 31 July 2014
AS WE all know, in Victoria, gummy shark (also known as flake) is a highly sought after species by the recreational fishing sector. No more so than in Torquay and along our coastline from the Bellarine through to Apollo Bay. Gummy sharks can be found on or near the sea bed, generally inhabiting coastal marine waters to a depth of around 80 metres. VRFish advises that gummy shark stocks in Victoria are in excellent condition and the large offshore commercial fishery is closely monitored by Commonwealth fishery scientists and managers. International shark fishery expert Dr Terry Walker said: “Gummy sharks greater than 1.4 meters in total length are breeding females and the bigger they are, the more ‘pups’ they produce”. Looking after the large females will ensure the long term sustainability of the fishery. VRFish general manager Dallas D’Silva said: “Recreational catches are subject to a daily bag limit and possession limit of two fish per person for gummy shark and/or school shark. A minimum size limit of 45cm applies from the rear gill slit to the start or base of the tail fin”. VRFish is the peak recreational fishing body in Victoria and with the help of Fishcare Victoria is working hard to educate fishers about responsible fishing practices. Recreational fishing media personalities Brendan Wing and Charlie Micallef said “We choose to carefully release any large female sharks that we catch because this is good for the fishery in the years ahead.” Dallas D’Silva added: “Recreational fishers had a long history of initiating socially responsible fishing practices for a range of key species such as snapper, Murray cod, elephant shark/fish and dusky flathead.” Continued good management of this fishery will ensure recreational fishers can enjoy catching gummy sharks into the future and the flow of socioeconomic benefits to the Victorian community. For more information contact VRFish via email to info@vrfish.com.au.
Photos If you have some real catches you want to send in, please forward them to the email address below, with type of fish, weight, length, location and your name. I am more than happy to place your photos in My Big Catch or online. Email your photos to mybigcatch@bigpond.com.
Darcy Hindle with a golden eye mullet he caught while on holidays in Pambula.
QUEENSCLIFF
St Leonards reports of 30- to 32-centimetre whiting being caught continue, calamari too Indented Heads continues to see some good-size flathead being caught Point Lonsdale has salmon and trevally on the go Reports of whiting being caught at Queenscliff continue to filter in The creek is still seeing salmon and the odd trevally being caught
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Thursday 31 July 2014
Locals show strength to medal at state champs ELITE Taekwondo Australia is making a name for itself as one of Victoria’s premier Taekwondo organisations with strong results at the Victorian Taekwondo Sate Titles last weekend. Competitors came from all over Victoria and South Australia to participate in an event which saw Elite Taekwondo members win eight gold medals (Victorian state titles), nine silver medals and five bronze. The three local clubs in Geelong, Torquay and Ocean Grove now have Victorian state title holders in their ranks. Torquay gold medallist and
Victorian State Masters Champion Alistair Lawson, who runs Elite Taekwondo’s Torquay branch, was thrilled with another great result. “We have three fantastic clubs with some very experienced coaches in each,” Mr Lawson said. “We not only train hard but make it fun for the kids to get involved and our hard work and friendly environment has really paid off.”
Andrew Katos Christian Bartley Sarah Henderson Darryn Lyons Jeremy Morris Elaine Carbines Rory Costelloe The Kiss of Death Hugo T. Armstrong Rose Hodge Ian Stewart Wendy Greaves Hamish Brooks
NETBALL SCORES ROUND 15 - A GRADE Ocean Grove 26 v Geelong Amateur 47
GOALS, Ocean Grove: L Bell 11, A Lee 11, T Birch 4. Geelong Amateur: M Ward 29, J Gardner 18. BEST, Ocean Grove: K Ollis, C Parker, A Durling. Geelong Amateur: C Post, J Gardner, S Ford.
Drysdale 31 v Torquay 45
GOALS, Drysdale: H Rundell 20, M Leahy 11. Torquay: J Warnes 22, A Young 19, E Moerenhout 4. BEST, Drysdale: M Leahy, R Blair, G Macleod. Torquay: S Masek, L Berridge, A Masek.
Modewarre 56 v Queenscliff 21
GOALS, Modewarre: S Fisher 34, J Riddle 22. Queenscliff: L Dick 12, M Clifton 9. BEST, Modewarre: S Gunning, T McCormack, Z Tennant. Queenscliff: T Upstill, E Fahey, R Hand.
Barwon Heads 30 v Portarlington 48
GOALS, Barwon Heads: O Young 15, G Ryan 13, S Howard 2. Portarlington: C Bull 27, J Barns 21. BEST, Barwon Heads: G Ryan, J Mitchell, T Hobbs. Portarlington: J Barns, L Mccombe, P Jones.
Anglesea 72 v Newcomb 16
GOALS, Anglesea: B Caldwell 37, S Benney 26, R Trennery 9. Newcomb: S Vernon 14, B Jones 2. BEST, Anglesea: B Caldwell, B Connolly, B Walters. Newcomb: N/A
B GRADE Ocean Grove 32 v Geelong Amateur 36
GOALS, Ocean Grove: T Birch 19, E Whorlow 13. Geelong
Amateur: C Giuffrida 15, J Brkic 11, J Kennedy 10. BEST, Ocean Grove: T Sinnott, T Birch, V Rischitelli. Geelong Amateur: H Shaw, S Garner, G Kennedy.
A Kneebone 9, C Altimari 3. BEST, Drysdale: N Elliston, A Skurrie, M Henderson. Torquay: C Mckay, A Kneebone, C Altimari.
Drysdale 24 v Torquay 61
Modewarre 41 v Queenscliff 11
GOALS, Drysdale: B O'Dowd 11, I Searle 7, B Connally 5, S Gravener 1. Torquay: E Moerenhout 35, P Lewis 22, S Mcdonald 4. BEST, Drysdale: B O'Dowd, K Mannix, G Percy. Torquay: A Sherman, P Lewis, L Masek.
Modewarre 31 v Queenscliff 41
GOALS, Modewarre: A Dean 29, T Williams 12. Queenscliff: R Friel 9, R Bullock 2. BEST, Modewarre: B Butler, T Williams, E Noble. Queenscliff: L Sheehan, K Peart, M Canaway.
Barwon Heads 29 v Portarlington 22
GOALS, Modewarre: AJ Logan 21, S Otto 10. Queenscliff: H Stephens 25, L Dreher 10, R McDonald 6. BEST, Modewarre: A Farrelly, S Otto, M Bannerman. Queenscliff: M Main, H Stephens, S Jenson.
GOALS, Barwon Heads: T Mckibbin 15, L Frew 14. Portarlington: L Ray 12, S Maul 7, D O'Connor 3. BEST, Barwon Heads: T Mckibbin, L Frew, A Sinclair. Portarlington: N/A
Barwon Heads 46 v Portarlington 33
Anglesea 55 v Newcomb 12
GOALS, Barwon Heads: M Adams 41, S Wallace 5. Portarlington: M Pickering 28, C McDowell 5. BEST, Barwon Heads: N Gray, M Adams, S Chapman. Portarlington: C Munday, M Pickering, L Brayshaw.
Anglesea 104 v Newcomb 22
GOALS, Anglesea: H Van Gemst 47, J Weichert 41, M Galpin 16. Newcomb: L Williams 13, S Clee 9. BEST, Anglesea: E Bews, J Weichert, B Orr. Newcomb: L Williams, D Robertson, K Green.
C GRADE Ocean Grove 17 v Geelong Amateur 29
GOALS, Ocean Grove: K Carroll 16, E Bolton 1. Geelong Amateur: L McAuley 20, R Pullen 7, A Kennedy 2. BEST, Ocean Grove: B Gavin, S Degenaro, K Carroll. Geelong Amateur: N/A. Drysdale 20 v Torquay 38 GOALS, Drysdale: B Elliston 12, K Daley 8. Torquay: S Bach 16, N Petran 10,
CELEBRITY TIPPING COMPETITION NAME
Local Elite Taekwondo Australia state title medallists Hayley (Ocean Grove, gold), Alistair (Torquay, gold), Nick (Geelong, bronze), and Alan (Geelong, gold).
GOALS, Anglesea: S Moore 35, R Dangerfield 20. Newcomb: M Mahoney 12. BEST, Anglesea: J Vaughan, S Moore, J Hyland. Newcomb: J Funston, M Mahoney, T Melotte.
D GRADE Ocean Grove 9 v Geelong Amateur 19
GOALS, Ocean Grove: A Gibbs 8, K Mason 1. Geelong Amateur: J Bish 9, A Kennedy 6, E Crompton 4. BEST, Ocean Grove: K Ferrier, E Moran, K Burden. Geelong Amateur: N/A
Drysdale 6 v Torquay 31
GOALS, Drysdale: C Rabich 5, T Oliver 1. Torquay: C Gangell 22, C Bigum 9. BEST, Drysdale: A Holloway, M Henderson, S Taylor. Torquay: L Cole, C Atkins, MC Pritchard.
Modewarre 18 v Queenscliff 20
GOALS, Modewarre: A Davey 10, G Cameron 5, J Worthington 3. Queenscliff: A Coltish 10, E Holahan 10. BEST, Modewarre: CS Wrzuszczak, G Cameron, J Worthington. Queenscliff: N/A Barwon Heads 44 v Portarlington 16 GOALS, Barwon Heads: K Babb 30, L Dean 14. Portarlington: D Baker 15, C Mckenzie 1. BEST, Barwon Heads: M Bennett, K Babb, R Payne. Portarlington: K Pickering, K Hoskin, C Mckenzie.
Anglesea 38 v Newcomb 8
GOALS, Anglesea: R Caulfield 14, E Sedgwick 11, A Van Berkel 10, M Dangerfield 3. Newcomb: S Ritchie 4, C Marshall 3, R Hotchin 1. BEST, Anglesea: J Smith, J Cole, E Sedgwick. Newcomb: N Vernon, N Piatkowski, S Ritchie.
UNDER 19
Ocean Grove 20 v Geelong Amateur 26 Drysdale 19 v Torquay 13 Modewarre 9 v Queenscliff 32 Barwon Heads 14 v Portarlington 58 Anglesea 58 v Newcomb 10
UNDER 17 Ocean Grove 48 v Geelong Amateur 2 Drysdale 22 v Torquay 13 Modewarre 36 v Queenscliff 18 Barwon Heads 36 v Portarlington 28
UNDER 17 SECTION 2 Ocean Grove 27 v Geelong Amateur 10
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4 3 5 5 3 5 5 5 5 5 4 3 3
Drysdale 13 v Torquay 13 Barwon Heads 12 v Portarlington 28 Anglesea 14 v Newcomb Power 16
UNDER 15 Ocean Grove 29 v Geelong Amateur 3 Drysdale 25 v Torquay 21 Modewarre 6 v Queenscliff 42 Barwon Heads 22 v Portarlington 14 Anglesea 21 v Newcomb 16
UNDER 15 SECTION 2 Ocean Grove 33 v Geelong Amateur 7 Drysdale 7 v Torquay 36 Modewarre 19 v Queenscliff 29 Barwon Heads 7 v Portarlington 13
UNDER 13 Ocean Grove 18 v Geelong Amateur 18 Drysdale 9 v Torquay 22 Modewarre 9 v Queenscliff 17 Barwon Heads 32 v Portarlington 3 Anglesea 42 v Newcomb 5
UNDER 13 SECTION 2 Ocean Grove 24 v Geelong Amateur 3 Drysdale 18 v Torquay 14 Barwon Heads 4 v Portarlington 18 Anglesea 19 v Newcomb 10
TOTAL
108 105 103 103 102 100 96 96 95 95 95 93 90
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golf
Thursday 31 July 2014
ANGLESEA GOLF CLUB THE best description I heard for the course on Sunday was heavy and hard. Those game enough to play are getting a great workout for the upper body as well as the legs. But there is light at the end of the rainbow – the course was better on Sunday after a sunny windy day and if we can have those conditions continue for a few more days, it might be close to enjoyable! We have fairly large contingent of ladies heading north for the Victoria Women’s Country Championships at Yarrawonga this week. You can be guaranteed that they will be having warmer days than those of us staying at home, but they might find the mornings and early starts a bit challenging. Good luck to all those playing.
TORQUAY GOLF CLUB
WITH MARGOT SMITH
of the ladies played and the scores were very good. The team of Vida Brenner, Sue Britnell, Barb Croaker and Linda Aimers won with nett 67, over a shot ahead of runners up Judy Talbot, Jill Emerson, Janice Calvert and Dianne Williams.
FROM THE GOLF SHOP
It wouldn’t be a normal week if the men didn’t have the best of the weather on Wednesday, and they made the most of it with a 4BBB Par event. Winners were Tom Leeds and Tom Steven with 9 up, with David Cook and Ian Treloar runners up with 8 up. In the seniors’ event, Alan Parton and Denis Croaker posted a handy 6 up to win. NTP winners were Tom Leeds, Tony Leeds, Peter Hester and Barry Walker. Sam Chisholm scored a handy eagle on the 8th – but he probably would have preferred to do it on Saturday with stableford points. There was no wind on Thursday, but it drizzled most of the day. With a team Ambrose event, most
Saturday was back to individual golf and no need for the ‘sorrys’. Phil Francis had the best score of the day with 43 points winning C Grade. Pete Griffiths also had a handy score of 42 points to win B Grade and Michael Troup won A Grade with 38 points on a count back from Sam Chisholm. The men made a clean sweep of the NTPs with winners, Colin Foster, Darren Hawkins, Richard Hammett and Damian Withers. Captain David Lewis helped his score along with an eagle on the 10th. In the ladies event, Sandy Taylor was the winner with 31 points and Margot Parton was runner-up with 29 points. Just like last week, Sunday was a little better and the field was a lot smaller. Robin Adamson won the ladies event with a very respectable 33 points, and in the men’s event, Nicholas Berryman had the best score for the day with 39 points winning C Grade, Chris Sawyer won A Grade with 36 points and Ken McLennan won B Grade with 35 points. NTP winners were Ben Nancarrow on two holes, Nicholas Berryman, and David McLaren. Enjoy your golf.
ON August 2 Dominic Condon and Mark Franklin will play off in the final round of the Captains Cup and we wish both players the best of luck. In the Osy Batten Shield, also to be played on August 2, it is still anyone’s game. Three players are in with a chance as only 5 shots separate 1st and 3rd. Good luck for the last round to Danny Willersdorf, Rod Ryan and Dave McPhail. Tuesday, two of our lower handicap lady members took out the two-person Ambrose which was a testament to how well they played. As we know, two low handicaps do not always fare well in competitions as they must play extremely good golf to win. But with a handicap of just 8, Dee Matheson and Lyndsey Dunstan put together a solid round to take out the win with 68. The girls were most excited about their round and of course winning. Runners-up Faye Henry-Davies and Joye Burton finished with 69.25. NTPs Maureen Stuart, Chris Thompson and Lyndsey Dunstan. Elizabeth Mason hit the jackpot. Wednesday, Richard Pekin took out A Grade with 39 points. Dominic Condon, still in good form won B grade with yet another solid round of 44 points and for C Grade Daryl Sceney shot 36 points to win. Bill Brushfield won the Resort with 42 points. NTPs John Berridge, Peter Orwin,
Wayne Bent, Allan Johnston and Don Jennings. Peter Costello was the closest on the 17th to win the jackpot. Friday, six players finished with 37 points but taking the win in the end was Joh Van Engelen. Anne Staig won the ladies with 35 points and for the Resort Ron Hedley shot 37 points. NTPs Don Forsyth, Lidio Ricci and Deb Shoesmith. Terry Tayler took out the jackpot hole. Saturday, Justin Baker moved into 1st place with his score of +6 to win for A Grade finishing two shots ahead of the rest of the field and shooting the best score of the day. B Grade winner Evan Huebner had a solid +2. Ed Featherston posted a round of +5 taking out 1st place for C Grade. Deb Shoesmith came home square and won for the ladies. In the Resort competition Ron Hedley put in a good round to score +3 and win. NTPs Tim Sinnott, Brian Baranski, Rex Hutchins, Max Ellis, Deb Shoesmith and Paul MacColl hit the best shot of the day on 17 to win the jackpot. Sunday in the mixed competition Bill Young took the honor’s with 42 points from Richard Milne on with 40 points. NTPs Trevor Butler, Malcolm Brown (Corowa GC) and Lyn Moore. Rob Stengewis won the jackpot. If you are looking for some wet weather pants this winter then look no further than the golf shop, we have a new line for sale at a great price.
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MIDWEEK RESULTS
THE SANDS TORQUAY MEN Wednesday Stableford: Winner Steve Menegazzo 41 points, runner-up Jim Demetrious 38 points, NTP Frank Kevric 7th, Luke Rayner 17th. Saturday 4BBB Par: Winners Robert Bridgart and Mike McAllum +7 on count back, runners up Peter Gray and Mark Eccles +7 on count back. NTPs 7th Chris Burke, 13th Gavin Sheahan, 17th Leighton Bullock.
LADIES Thursday Irish 3 Ball: The light rain didn’t keep the ladies from competing in the three ball. The ladies teed off the gold tees and cut the competition to 15 holes with the rain getting heavier throughout the day. Shirley Peak 32, Judy Campbell- Stewart 24, Ray Rayner 34 took out the event with a total of points 68, Marg Hales with the NTP on the 5th. Saturday Par: Winner Sue Browne -1, Runner-up Karen Lombardi -2, NTP Sue Browne 5th.
WEEKEND RESULTS
in a count back was a steady performance by Ray Rayner with -1. Sunday Stableford: The medley was off the white and red tees, course still very wet under foot with minimal run on the fairways. At sun rise the there was not many clouds about and no wind to greet the morning players, conditions stayed like this throughout the day. It was an extremely tight race with three tied for the lead with 35. In a count back, the winner was Sharon Stewart, with Craig Corker earning runner-up honours.
COMING EVENTS Thursday July 31 – Stableford Saturday August 2 – Stableford – Medal/ Stableford - Ladies Challenge Sunday August 3 – Torquay Tigers Golf Day
MEDLEY Tuesday Par: It was a nice crisp winter’s day for the members as they set out for the 9 hole competition. On this day, Rod Carroll was on his A Game, scoring +2 for a 3 point win. Runner-up 2 Sands Boulevarde, Torquay Clubhouse: 5264 3333 Pro Shop: 5264 3307
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ALL golfers, unless they’ve been hiding under a mushroom, would be familiar with the recent introduction of the slope system in an attempt by Golf Australia to level the playing field for when golfers play on courses of differing difficulty. Knowing that the standard rating is 113, I recently played a course at 1770 Golf Club, Queensland which was rated 94. Expecting a relatively easy course, I couldn’t believe what I saw – tight fairways lined with thick bush, and eight longish par 3s surrounded by traps. The real giveaway was my local playing partner who played off 18, but I’m sure he’d be off about 10-12 at Port! There is no doubt in my mind that the judgement of these ratings is extremely inconsistent at present, and one would hope that GA will recognises this and takes steps to correct it sooner rather than later.
WITH ROB CASEY
Wednesday July 23, Ladies’ Stableford Trophy of the Day went to Maureen Walsh, who carded an excellent 38 points, followed in B Grade by Irene Edmunds with a 34, who also picked up the pinshot on the 17th. Emma Zahl scooped the pool with 37 points to win A Grade, NTP on the 5th and the A ProPin. Jacqui Murrihy won the B Grade with 32 points ahead of Glennys Jones on 29.
Saturday July 26, Men’s and Ladies Stableford
One hundred and nineteen players hit the tees, and Don McKenzie emerged as the number 1 for the day with his outstanding nett 67 to take out A Grade from Glenn Hinch, 69. John Bowman won B grade with his 71 from Ian Fulton on 74, while Arthur McPhee obviously got a special Tuesday leave pass after his win last week to chalk up another one with his 71 to top C Grade from Peter Kelly’s 76. Derek Hunter took out D Grade with 75 from Freddy Aston on 79, and Ian Thomson, Peter Hahn and Alan Sweeney won the pinshots.
One hundred and fifty four men was a good number for this time of the year, with several of us “Grey Nomads” wandering far and wide; 38 points was the score to beat, and Andrew Fletcher did that to win B Grade from Neil Hinkley on 37. Bob Svorinich’s 38 won C Grade on a count back from Graham Vohman, and Phil Watt also got the count back from Len Elder, both on 37 to top the D Graders. Our best A Grader was Ralph Carnavale, whose 37 points got him the count back from Robbie White. NTPs went to Robin Burns, Don English and Scott Hopgood, and Haydn Garner scored the ProPin cash. The Ladies event was won by Jacky Rowe with 34 points on a count back from Marg Mascoll, with Jeanette Barclay, who also won the ProPin, a shot behind. NTPs Marian Keskinen and Kay Williams. Adele Huggard had a big eagles nest win on the 6th.
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FOOTBALL SCORES ROUND 15 Seniors Geelong Amateur 3.2 Ocean Grove 6.2
6.5 11.8 10.3 13.5
16.10 (106) 14.8 (92)
GOALS: Geelong Amateur: T. Clark 3, M. Nelson 2, R. Mattner 2, K. Smith 2, D. Zaparenkov 2, B. Ryan 2, J. Westwood 1, C. Vince 1, B. King 1. Ocean Grove: D. Maloney 4, D. Freeman 2, J. McTaggart 2, L. Rock 1, L. Sinnott 1, B. Warren 1, S. Jack 1, J. Rawlings 1, A. O’Callaghan 1. BEST: Geelong Amateur: M. O’Donohue, A. Elliott, T. Clark, B. King, J. Westwood, C. Kangars. Ocean Grove: M. Laidler, J. Rawlings, C. Walter, S. Jack, B. Poulter, D. Maloney. Torquay Drysdale
2.4 2.0
4.6 7.2
8.6 9.5
10.8 10.6
(68) (66)
GOALS: Torquay: B. Clarke 3, C. McCaughan 2, L. Edwards 1, J. Darke 1, D. Orr 1, T. Zantuck 1, I. Baker 1. Drysdale: T. Dewey 3, D. Badics 2, J. Chandler 2, J. Hildebrand 1, B. Taylor 1, P. Davis 1. BEST: Torquay: M. Stanley, B. Clarke, H. Jarrad, N. Browne, T. Bird , J. Hobbs. Drysdale: B. Taylor, S. Bensted, J. Hopgood, T. Dewey, T. McGuire, J. Inglis. Queenscliff Modewarre
2.4 1.4
7.9 2.6
10.9 4.12
17.11 (113) 4.13 (37)
GOALS: Queenscliff: D. DeGois 7, S. Wayth 2, C. Goullet 2, B. Price 2, N. Eddy 1, Z. Henderson 1, A. Jones 1, S. Ferrier 1. Modewarre: S. Lobb 2, B. O’Hanlon 1, J. Douglas 1. BEST: Queenscliff: L. Orvis, D. DeGois, S. Wayth, J. Durran, J. Hedley, B. Price. Modewarre: T. Anderson, L. Anderson, J. Finch, T. Wemyss, D. McCaskill, J. Ollis. Barwon Heads Portarlington
4.4 0.5
5.9 0.8
10.15 16.24 (120) 2.9 5.12 (42)
GOALS: Barwon Heads: C. Martin 4, J. Taylor 3, M. Wight 2, D. Hovey 1, A. Walsgott 1, W. Newton 1, T. Cashin 1, B. Backwell 1, J. Holland 1, R. Wallace 1. Portarlington: N. Merrett 1, T. Biggs 1, D. Perrine - Du Buisson 1, D. Iudica 1, S. Vagg 1. BEST: Barwon Heads: P. Swinton, A. Walsgott, R. Wallace, T. Wight, J. Heil, D. Holland. Portarlington: T. Biggs. Anglesea 7.5 Newcomb Power 2.1
13.11 20.16 28.20 (188) 3.2 3.5 4.6 (30)
GOALS: Anglesea: L. Norton 6, A. Caldwell 4, S. Horne 4, K. Mahoney 2, B. Robbins 2, M. Kennedy 2, J. Bouwman 2, S. Herben 1, J. Nolan 1, J. Haintz 1, B. Vermeulen 1, R. Dahlhaus 1, H. Ververs 1. Newcomb Power: D. Mallon 2, W. Adams 1, R. Smith 1. BEST: Anglesea: S. Horne, J. Nolan, R. Dahlhaus, B. Vermeulen, A. Caldwell, L. Norton. Newcomb Power: R. Smith, C. Roberts, J. Wilkie, M. Di-Giusto, W. Adams, C. Di-Giusto.
Reserves Geelong Amateur 3.3 Ocean Grove 1.1
7.6 3.1
11.9 3.3
17.10 (112) 5.4 (34)
GOALS: Geelong Amateur: R. McSparron 4, A. Coulter 3, M. Stevenson 2, T. Goodear 1, D. Mulgrew 1, J. Chapman 1, R. Fagan 1, J. Wilson 1, N. Wines 1, R. Saunders 1, C. Boulton 1. Ocean Grove: M. McCartney 2, S. Elford 1, D. Thorley 1, M. Boyle 1. BEST: Geelong Amateur: R. Fagan, D. Mulgrew, M. Stevenson, W. Hicks, Z. Coventry, T. White. Ocean Grove: D. Roddis, J. Hinkley, M. Hinkley, A. McLeish, D. West, M. McCartney. Torquay Drysdale
6.3 1.2
9.7 2.3
10.9 4.6
16.16 (112) 4.6 (30)
Cunningham, D. Tennant, K. Roberts, S. Dellow, D. Morter. Queenscliff: P. Waycott, J. Greenwood, G. Burgoyne, J. Esler, E. Sedlins, D. Caddy. Barwon Heads Portarlington
Anglesea 4.7 Newcomb Power 0.0
Colts Division 1
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GOALS: Modewarre: S. Hovey 3, J. KaylerThomson 3, S. Cunningham 3, S. Dellow 2, R. Werner 1, B. Millard 1. Queenscliff: G. Burgoyne 2, E. Sedlins 1. BEST: Modewarre: S. Hovey, S.
3.4 0.1
4.4 1.3
6.6 2.5
8.10 3.6
(58) (24)
St Albans 2.3 Barwon Heads 1 0.2
5.5 0.7
6.8 0.10
GOALS: Grovedale 2: B. Ford 1, R. Cole 1, D. McPhee 1. BEST: Grovedale 2: J. Cobb, R. Cole, B. Maynard, B. Ford, A. Turley-Sunderland, J. Haines.
GOALS: Barwon Heads 1: T. Croft 1, T. Blair 1. BEST: Barwon Heads 1: T. Wallis, L. Cook, L. Kinsey, T. Croft, D. Hewitt, Z. Walter.
Corio 1 Bannockburn
4.3 2.1
6.6 2.2
8.6 4.7
13.8 4.10
(86) (34)
Geelong Amateur 1 6.5 Anakie 0.0
9.6 1.2
10.12 11.16 2.3 4.5
Belmont Lions East Geelong
2.7 0.0
4.10 9.17 2.2 3.2
10.19 4.4
(79) (28)
Modewarre South Barwon 2
2.4 8.0
11.7 12.7 8.0 12.5
16.11 (107) 14.6 (90)
GOALS: Modewarre: C. Joseph 6, B. Glynn 3, M. Swan 3, J. Collins 2, J. Byrne 1, J. Fisher 1. BEST: Modewarre: A. Collins, S. Egberts, C. Joseph, J. Byrne, B. Glynn, J. Collins.
Colts Division 4 St Joseph’s 2 Bell Park 2
2.2 3.2
5.2 4.2
8.3 5.4
11.5 8.4
(71) (52)
Ocean Grove 2 Leopold 2
3.1 4.0
6.7 5.0
7.9 9.1
15.9 9.2
(99) (56)
Colac South Barwon 1
2.1 1.2
5.2 1.5
6.3 5.8
9.5 7.10
(59) (52)
Bell Park 1 St Albans
2.1 4.4
5.6 6.6
7.7 7.10
9.10 8.12
(64) (60)
St Joseph’s 1 Grovedale 1
0.3 0.3
0.8 1.4
1.9 4.5
5.12 4.7
(42) (31)
N&C1 Leopold 1
2.0 3.0
4.2 5.0
6.7 6.3
8.9 8.6
(57) (54)
N&C2 Winchelsea
GOALS: Leopold 1: M. Gunn 3, B. Wray 3, J. Brew 1, P. Clifton 1. BEST: Leopold 1: T. Scott, D. Pitcher, B. Wray, I. McCabe, S. Quinlan, J. Dowd. St Mary’s 1 Ocean Grove 1
3.3 0.0
5.3 1.3
6.3 4.7
8.10 5.8
(58) (38)
GOALS: St Mary’s 1: J. Travaglini 2, J. Koroneos 2, N. Connors 1, J. Tierney 1, H. Scott 1, J. McMahon 1. Ocean Grove 1: C. West 2, T. Dow 1, S. Pfeiffer 1, N. Gravener 1. BEST: St Mary’s 1: B. Walker, T. Hobbs, N. Connors, J. Travaglini, J. Hayes, J. Koroneos. Ocean Grove 1: C. Durran, C. West, B. Potter, R. Baker-Hutchinson, B. Sanders, J. Evans.
Colts Division 2 Anakie Anglesea
3.2 2.0
7.2 4.4
8.3 6.6
9.5 7.8
(59) (50)
GOALS: Anglesea: D. Maher 3, V. Morrow 2, N. Cooper 2. BEST: Anglesea: J. Quick, J. Lynch, L. Cruickshank, S. Kerr, O. Daffy, T. Veale. Barwon Heads Portarlington
3.2 1.1
4.3 3.3
6.5 4.6
8.8 4.7
(56) (31)
GOALS: Barwon Heads: J. Kinsey 4, A. Lowry 1, Z. Copland 1, J. Bradley 1, M. Philp 1. Portarlington: M. Trezise 2, L. Vagg 1, A. Wedge 1. BEST: Barwon Heads: J. Kinsey, T. Croft, T. Jackson, B. Ryan, S. Stanford. Portarlington: T. Morgan, N. Carter, L. Lusher, B. Williamson, L. Vagg, S. Beeston. Geelong Amateur 8.5 Lara 0.0
12.5 13.14 14.18 (102) 2.4 4.4 5.5 (35)
GOALS: Geelong Amateur: S. Bucovaz 3, L. Cogan 2, D. Grose 2, C. Friend 2, O. Friend 1, J. Callahan 1, K. McEwan-Walsh 1, M. Laidlaw 1, L. West 1. BEST: Geelong Amateur: K. McEwanWalsh, L. West, C. Friend, D. Grose, L. Cogan, S. Bucovaz.
Drysdale St Mary’s 2
13.8 3.2
North Geelong Grovedale 2
GOALS: Ocean Grove 2: C. Habgood 6, S. Sutcliffe 2, J. Peers 1, J. Luppino 1, J. McGarry 1, D. McManus 1, A. McPhee 1, J. Taylor 1, W. Gant 1. Leopold 2: L. McInnes 5, D. King 2, T. Cameron 1, W. Andrews 1. BEST: Ocean Grove 2: C. Habgood, N. Thorley, D. Whitley, D. McManus, H. Main, A. Milich. Leopold 2: H. Stannard, D. Phillips, L. McInnes, H. Howarth, M. Board, T. Rose.
Modewarre Queenscliff
6.7 3.2
11.10 18.15 26.24 (180) 0.1 0.2 0.2 (2)
GOALS: Anglesea: N. Baddeley 9, M. Mastwyk 4, R. Eddy 4, M. Trotto 2, D. Midolo 2, K. Pickett 1, J. Cameron 1, J. Armstrong 1, D. Saliaris 1, M. Kelly 1. Newcomb Power: BEST: Anglesea: J. Cameron, N. Baddeley, E. Mitchell, M. Mastwyk, D. Evans. Newcomb Power: L. Murphy, B. Carpentier, C. Robinson, S. Matheson, S. Davie, S. Nolley.
Torquay 1 North Shore
4.6 2.0
7.10 12.12 19.15 (129) 2.1 3.1 4.2 (26)
GOALS: Barwon Heads: M. Boothey 6, A. Rodgers 3, N. Talarico 3, B. Pretty 2, M. Speechley 1, S. Wight 1, T. Pocock 1, M. Ryan 1, K. Traynor 1. Portarlington: J. O’Connor 1, D. George 1, S. McPherson 1, D. Underwood 1. BEST: Barwon Heads: N. Talarico, S. Wight, M. Speechley, S. O’Leary, R. McAuliffe. Portarlington: M. Holschier, H. Smith, S. McPherson, S. Ward, J. Glew, J. Trezise.
GOALS: Torquay: M. Sleep-Dalton 8, L. Dawson 2, R. Ganz 1, J. Fitzpatrick 1, S. Diamond 1, J. Dawson 1, P. MacDonald 1, T. Butler 1. Drysdale: S. Scott 2, D. Tester 1, J. Kenny 1. BEST: Torquay: D. Ludbrook, L. Dawson, M. Colvin, S. Hill, J. Powell, M. Sleep-Dalton. Drysdale: J. Wilson, D. Tester, B. Lynch, L. Timmins, J. Jenkins, J. Binder. 1.4 2.0
1.5 1.1
Gist, R. Maloney, N. Giblin, R. Symonds, D. Pearson.
Colts Division 3
8.1 0.0
13.6 18.10 24.13 (157) 0.0 2.0 4.1 (25)
GOALS: Torquay 1: D. Welsh 6, D. Ball 5, C. Dawson 3, N. Martin 2, C. Williamson 2, P. Binyon 1, W. Campbell 1, M. Hurley 1, L. Hogan 1, L. BrayLow 1, K. Doyle 1. BEST: Torquay 1: J. Flannery, C. Dawson, D. Ball, L. Hogan, M. Hurley, D. Welsh. 1.0 4.0
4.5 4.0
4.5 7.2
6.10 7.3
(46) (45)
GOALS: Drysdale: J. Alderding 2, S. Lockman 1, N. Wilson 1, B. Mannix 1, E. Knight 1. BEST: Drysdale: T. McLennan, D. Mullins, D. Mannix, J. Alderding, E. Knight, K. Wade.
2.6 2.0
3.8 2.1
9.11 2.1
12.13 5.2
(85) (32)
GOALS: Winchelsea: C. Mirabelli 1, J. Price 1, J. Peters 1, J. Bush 1, A. Stokes 1. BEST: Winchelsea: D. Tenabel, K. Berg, D. Witcombe, C. Mirabelli, E. Fletcher, Z. Moules. MATCH REPORT: TORQUAY 2 v. CORIO 2 Round 11 - 26/07/2014 Torquay 2 Corio 2
4.2 1.2
11.4 16.6 1.2 1.3
21.11 (137) 2.3 (15)
GOALS: Torquay 2: D. Looker 4, J. Tolley 3, S. Brady 2, C. Smith 2, P. Caddaye-Rose 2, J. Wastell 2, M. Kelly 1, A. Hagebols 1, J. Newell 1, J. Galea 1, L. Paterson 1, B. Ludbrook 1. BEST: Torquay 2: D. Looker, C. Smith, P. Caddaye-Rose, M. Kelly, J. Galea, L. Paterson.
Under 16 Division 1 Torquay P’worth 1.2 N&C1 2.0
3.3 4.0
5.5 5.0
7.8 7.2
(50) (44)
GOALS: Torquay Papworth: D. Hollenkamp 3, M. Chafer 3, J. Heathcote 1. BEST: Torquay Papworth: J. Heathcote, D. Hollenkamp, W. Doyle, M. Chafer, M. Dent, N. Gilbert. Bell Park 1 South Barwon 1
5.1 0.0
7.4 1.1
St Mary’s 1 Lara 1
5.3 0.1
11.7 17.10 28.11 (179) 0.3 0.3 1.3 (9)
St Joseph’s P’bury 6.2 Grovedale 1 0.2
12.6 2.1
11.3 12.6 1.4 5.4
15.9 2.2
19.8 6.4
(99) (14)
(122) (40)
GOALS: Grovedale 1: J. Mitchell 2, G. Miers 2, A. McNeel 1, B. Morrissey 1. BEST: Grovedale 1: J. Clark, J. Baker, J. Armytage, A. McNeel, J. Maclean. Colac Leopold 1
0.0 3.3
4.4 5.5
8.5 6.8
8.7 7.10
(55) (52)
GOALS: Leopold 1: G. Alexander 2, M. Waring 1, P. Norton 1, T. Newton 1, D. McDonald 1, N. Lane 1. BEST: Leopold 1: P. Norton, G. Alexander, F. Berry, T. Thompson, L. Cartledge, L. Clifton.
Under 16 Division 2 Modewarre Ocean Grove 1
2.2 3.0
3.4 4.0
4.5 4.4
8.9 6.6
(57) (42)
GOALS: Modewarre: C. Joseph 4, M. Mason 2, M. Swan 1, J. Crapper 1. Ocean Grove 1: B. Taylor 2, F. Kelly 2, J. Hirt 1, R. Maloney 1. BEST: Modewarre: M. Mason, D. French, M. Swan, L. Noble, F. Joseph, J. Crapper. Ocean Grove 1: B.
7.11 2.13
(53) (25)
(82) (29)
GOALS: Geelong Amateur 1: S. Jess 3, B. Barnett 2, T. Page 2, W. Hutchison 1, J. Rossi 1, J. Glover 1, M. Synoradzki 1. BEST: Geelong Amateur 1: J. Rossi, J. Edwards, S. Jess, O. Brownless, J. Glover, T. Page. GWSP Queenscliff
1.5 0.1
4.10 6.13 0.2 1.3
10.14 4.5
(74) (29)
GOALS: Queenscliff: J. Bakker 2, C. Francis 1, C. Whitley 1. BEST: Queenscliff: C. Whitley, W. Knuckey, T. Kidd, C. Francis, J. Lang, P. Whittakers.
Under 16 Division 3 Drysdale 1 Winchelsea
4.0 1.4
4.3 2.6
4.6 3.11
6.8 4.11
(44) (35)
St Mary’s 4 Lara 2
3.1 0.3
5.3 0.8
6.6 0.8
7.6 1.12
(48) (18)
B’burn/St Alb 2 5.4 Geelong Amateur 2 (41)
7.7 0.1
8.13 4.2
11.13 4.4
(79) 6.5
GOALS: Geelong Amateur 2: J. Lindros 4, C. Godfrey 1, Z. Threadgold 1. BEST: Geelong Amateur 2: J. Lindros, L. Chalmers, L. Jelley, D. Storm, C. Lever, C. Godfrey.
Under 14 Division 1 St Joseph’s 1 Grovedale 1
3.2 0.0
4.4 1.0
7.6 1.0
8.9 1.1
(57) (7)
Bell Park 1 Gwsp 1
0.0 1.3
1.2 2.3
1.2 3.3
5.4 4.6
(34) (30)
St Mary’s 1 2.1 Torquay B’stead 2.1
2.2 5.3
5.5 5.3
6.7 5.4
(43) (34
N&C1 South Barwon 1
6.7 0.2
11.10 16.10 (106) 1.2 2.2 (14)
3.3 0.0
Under 14 Division 2
GOALS: Drysdale 1: L. O’Dowd 2, H. Pearce 1, K. Lattarulo 1, A. Krueger 1, L. Henderson 1. Winchelsea: L. Jacobs 1, R. Grant 1, B. Waters 1, J. Wojtowicz 1. BEST: Drysdale 1: A. Skeen, B. Smith, J. Terry, Z. Tarleton, B. Mannix, H. Pearce. Winchelsea: C. Parish, T. Hergstrom, R. Grant, C. Brown, E. Peters, B. Waters.
Barwon Heads 1 1.2 OGCC 1 0.2
3.5 2.2
5.7 2.3
7.7 3.7
(49) (25)
Drysdale 1 Lara 1
2.0 2.2
4.1 2.3
5.1 4.5
7.3 6.6
(45) (42)
Geelong Amateur 1 1.1 Geelong West 1.0
5.2 1.2
5.2 3.3
7.4 3.3
(46) (21)
Anglesea Shore
Colac Leopold 1
3.0 2.3
4.1 3.3
6.1 4.3
(37) (27)
1.0 1.3
4.0 1.4
5.0 3.9
9.2 (56)North 6.11 (47)
GOALS: Anglesea: R. Voss 5, J. Walters 3, B. Haintz 1. BEST: Anglesea: J. Walters, R. Voss, J. Lyon, B. Haintz, S. Brown, E. Ross. St Mary’s 2 Torquay Jones
4.2 0.0
10.3 11.6 0.2 1.3
12.6 4.5
(78) (29)
GOALS: Torquay Jones: K. Kingston 1, B. Ham 1, P. Dickson 1, T. Gough 1. BEST: Torquay Jones: T. Gough, J. Cooney, J. Maas, J. Stanton, P. Dickson, C. Sanderson.
Under 16 Division 4 North Geelong Leopold 2
1.3 1.2
3.4 3.2
7.7 4.3
11.10 5.4
(76) (34)
GOALS: Leopold 2: J. Vallelonga 3, J. Perry 1, L. France 1. BEST: Leopold 2: L. Cameron, J. Vallelonga, L. Prestipino, J. Perry, B. Kahle, L. France. Portarlington Inverleigh
4.3 0.0
8.8 0.0
10.11 17.13 (115) 1.1 1.1 (7)
GOALS: Portarlington: G. Vetma 8, K. Fear 3, L. Curavic 2, W. McNeill 1, J. Ellis 1, C. VanDeLaar 1, M. Vallance 1. BEST: Portarlington: G. Vetma, A. Mallai, K. Fear, J. Ellis, D. Sheard, S. BakerHutchinson. St Joseph’s Hill St Mary’s 3
3.4 0.0
8.6 1.1
13.7 1.1
20.9 1.1
(129) (7)
Grovedale 2 South Barwon 2
2.3 1.0
5.4 3.1
7.9 4.4
11.12 6.4
(78) (40)
GOALS: Grovedale 2: S. Morter 3, B. Looker 3, L. Maiden 2, K. Hay 1, M. Bull 1, K. Pozman 1. BEST: Grovedale 2: B. McCaskill, T. Hughes, K. Hay, K. Pozman, D. Fernandes, T. Lewis.
Under 16 Division 5 Bell Park 2 Barwon Hawks
3.2 1.1
6.2 1.2
10.3 1.2
16.6 1.2
(102) (8)
GOALS: Barwon Hawks: J. Walters 1. BEST: Barwon Hawks: H. Whiting, C. Griffiths, T. Beckwith, M. Walker, N. McMahon, A. Mullins. Torquay Coles Ocean Grove 2
3.2 2.0
6.4 2.2
8.6 3.6
11.6 7.7
(72) (49)
GOALS: Torquay Coles: P. Raksan 3, N. Rivalland 2, L. Frost 1, S. Matthews 1, C. Harrison 1, T. Bishop 1, B. Morris 1, R. Smith 1. Ocean Grove 2: J. Bergman 5, D. Copeland 1, J. Gamble 1. BEST: Torquay Coles: M. Dick, N. Rivalland, P. Raksan, B. Morris, C. Harrison, J. Clark. Ocean Grove 2: J. Bergman, S. Luppino, J. Gamble, J. Priestley, N. Taylor, P. Attard.
2.0 1.2
Under 14 Division 3 St Albans 1 1.2 Torquay Dunstan 0.3
2.5 0.3
3.8 1.3
9.11 2.3
St Joseph’s 2
1.3
5.5
8.5
14.5
(89)
Queenscliff
0.1
1.2
1.6
2.7
(19)
Modewarre N&C 2
0.2 0.1
2.5 0.2
3.8 3.3
5.11 3.3
(41) (21)
Corio North Geelong
1.5 0.2
3.5 0.2
7.11 0.3
10.13 0.3
(73) (3)
OGCC 2 Belmont Lions
2.1 1.2
5.1 2.2
6.2 4.3
8.3 6.4
(51) (40)
GWSP 2 Winchelsea
1.2 0.1
1.2 0.2
4.5 0.2
6.6 1.3
(42) (9)
Under 14 Division 4
(65) (15)
Under 14 Division 5 Drysdale 2 Bell Park 2
3.3 0.0
3.4 2.2
5.5 3.3
9.5 4.3
(59) (27)
South Barwon 2 North Shore
3.0 0.0
6.1 1.1
7.2 2.4
8.5 2.7
(53) (19)
Torquay Nairn 3.5 Geelong Amateur 2 0.0
4.5 1.0
6.13 1.0
8.16 1.1
(64) (7)
Under 14 Division 6 St Joseph’s 3 Anglesea
4.6 0.0
6.8 0.1
11.10 14.12 1.1 1.3
(96) (9)
Leopold 2 St Mary’s 3
4.0 0.0
6.2 0.1
8.4 1.1
8.6 1.1
(54) (7)
Lara 2 Grovedale 2
2.1 1.2
3.1 1.2
3.1 2.2
5.2 2.2
(32) (14)
Under 14 Division 7 East Geelong Drysdale 3
3.2 1.0
7.5 2.0
11.7 3.1
16.12 (108) 3.1 (19)
St Albans 2 Grovedale 3
0.1 0.0
1.5 0.0
3.6 2.1
7.7 3.1
(49) (19)
Newcomb OGCC 3
2.6 2.1
4.9 3.3
4.9 3.6
6.11 3.6
(47) (24)
GWSP 3 South Barwon 3
1.1 0.2
2.4 1.2
2.5 3.4
4.6 4.6
(30) (30)
BFL ROUND 16 ACTION
TORQUAY TIGERS v NEWCOMB POWER Saturday 2nd August from 2.10pm at Spring Creek Reserve, Torquay
TORQUAY FOOTBALL CLUB
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