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TEAM LEADERSHIP COACH

BUSINESS KNOWLEDGE SYSTEM

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SALLY HIGOE - FACILITATOR

BRENDA THOMSON

GARAGE DOORS

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ALL THINGS GEELONG The City of Geelong is one of Victoria’s largest regional capital cities. Geelong had a population of approximately 230,000 as at the 2019 Report which includes 16,000 businesses.

Geelong’s location is in strong growth corridor, making it an ideal location for businesses to explore options outside of the capital city.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The Find Geelong acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands where Geelong now stands, the Wadawuarrung people of the Kulin nation, and pays repect to their Elders - past, present and emerging - and acknowledges the important role Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people continue to play within our community.

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About the Find Geelong

By Warren Strybosch

The Find Geelong is a community paper that aims to support all things Geelong.

We want to provide a place where all NotFor-Profits (NFP), schools, sporting groups and other like organisations can share their news in one place. For instance, submitting up-and-coming events in the Find Geelong for Free.

We do not proclaim to be another newspaper and we will not be aiming to compete with other news outlets. You can obtain your news from other sources. We feel you get enough of this already. We will keep our news topics to a minimum and only provide what we feel is most relevant topics to you each month.

We invite local council and the current council members to participate by submitting information each month so as to keep us informed of any changes that may be of relevance to us, their local constituents.

We will also try and showcase different organisations throughout the year so you, the reader, can learn more about what is on offer in your local area.

To help support the paper, we invite local businesses owners to sponsor the paper and in return we will provide exclusive advertising and opportunities to submit articles about their businesses. As a community we encourage you to support these businesses/columnists.

Without their support, we would not be able to provide this community paper to you.

Lastly, we want to ask you, the local community, to support the fundraising initiatives that we will be developing

and rolling out over the coming years.

Our aim is to help as many NFP and other like organisations to raise much needed funds to help them to keep operating.

Our fundraising initiatives will never simply ask for money from you.

We will also aim to provide something of worth to you before you part with your hard-earned money. The first initiative is the Find Cards and Find Coupons – similar to the Entertainment Book but cheaper and more localised.

Any NFP and similar organisations e.g., schools, sporting clubs, can participate.

Follow us on facebook (https://www. facebook.com/findgeelong) so you keep up to date with what we are doing.

We value your support, The Find Geelong Team.

‘World-first’ travel bubble announced At long last, the trans-Tas-man bubble will open on April 19.

On Tuesday, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern revealed the keenly anticipated date for scrapping the quarantine requirement for Australian travellers, declaring it an ‘exciting day”.

The decision will delight the hundreds of thousands of families separated by the pandemic. It’s also a shot in arm for New Zealand’s ailing tourism industry.

Australia provides more visitors than any other country to New Zealand, and the announcement is expected to start a stampede across the Tasman.

“The trans-Tasman bubble represents the start of a new chapter in our COVID response and recovery.

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison welcomed the bubble.

“One that people have worked so hard for,” she said. I know families, friends and significant part of our economy will become it as I certainly do.”

“It’s something we have been talking about some time (and) the first of many more steps to come, I believed, as we got back to a more normal position,” he said.

As most Australian states have already ditched quarantine for visiting Kiwis, the decision creates the bubble for the first time since it was agreed last May.

“All in the time for Anzac Day which is tremendous to see that occur in the true Anzac spirit of our nations coming together again.”

Ms Ardern defended her government’s tardiness in opening up, saying this was “exactly the right time” to do so.

The New Zealand leader acknowledge those who had suffered due to the necessary border announcements.

“We are now able to take this next step and it is a world-first,” she said.

“One sacrifice that has been particularly hard for many to bear over the past year has been the separation from friends and family who live in Australia,” he said.

“Today’s announcement will be a great relief for many.”

The Australian and NZ border have been shut to almost non-citizens since March last year, with both countries requiring arrivals to spend a fortnight in quarantine before entering the community.

Ms Ardern announced a new traffic lightthemed system to guide Kiwis, saying they may be subjected to prolonged stays in Australia or be required to produce a negative test before jetting off, but that may change. – BEN MCKAY OF AAP

BUBBLE WELCOMED: Prime Minister Scott Morrison could be one of the first to utilize quarantine-free travel, with an Australia-NZ Leaders’ Meeting to be scheduled imminently.

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We go to a game to forget but we need to remember lest we do forget Anzac Day is a national day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand. We remember all of those Australians and New Zealanders who served and died in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations to protect our nations.

Yet, it seems that sacrifice is being forgotten. On the day we are to pause and remember, Victoria and NSW will allow up to 70,000 people to attend a footy match but have restricted the number of people to below 10,000 who can march on ANZAC day around Australia.

On the 25th of April, in 1915, over 620 Australians died. Have we forgotten?

The Australian War Memorial states that of the 416, 809 Australians who enlisted, over 62,000 were killed and over 156,000 were wounded, gassed or taken prisoner in the wars we have taken apart in. Have we forgotten?

Last year there were no marches, and many stood at their driveways to remember. This year, only a few will be able to march. Many will not be able to

march, and it is likely no one will be standing in their driveways but will attend the footy. Have we forgotten?

Let’s hope we don’t forget those who went before us. Let’s hope we are thankful for our freedoms and don’t take them for granted. So many seem to have fallen asleep.

Lest we forget.

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55 Million Scam Calls Busted a New Code Bites The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has today revealed that telcos have blocked 55 million scam calls to Australian phone numbers since new rules requiring telcos to detect, trace and block scam calls were introduced in December 2020.

This number includes nearly 11 million ‘Wangiri’ scam calls, where scammers ring once from an international number, resulting in high premium phone charges for those who call back, and 44 million calls using spoofed or made-up numbers.

The Reducing Scam Calls Code (the code) was developed by the telco industry in response to the ACMA’s Combating Scams Action Plan.

Chair of the ACMA’s Scam Telecommunications Action Taskforce Fiona Cameron said the new data showed the code is beginning to bite.

“Each scam call blocked is one less potential victim and a step towards rebuilding confidence for Australians that it’s safe to answer a ringing phone,” Ms Cameron said.

“I am pleased to see the code having a real impact in its initial months, particularly in busting the ‘one ring’ Wangiri and Calling Line ID spoofing scams.

“However, this isn’t a silver bullet. We are seeing scammers become increasingly sophisticated so it’s important that telcos stay vigilant and keep up the fight.

“We expect to see the number of blocked scam calls increase as telcos enhance their technology and capability to protect their customers.

“Consumers also play their part in stopping scammers. If something sounds too good to be true, it’s probably a scam.

If someone you’ve never heard from is asking for your personal details, it’s probably a scam. The best thing you can do is hang up,” she said.

According to ACCC Scamwatch data, Australians lost over $48 million to scam calls in 2020. Phone scams accounted for 48 per cent of all scams reported.

Phone scams are an ACMA compliance priority, and telcos face penalties of up to $250,000 for breaching ACMA directions to comply with the code.

If you think you’ve been scammed, contact your bank and phone company immediately.

Scams target everyone! For information on how to spot – and stop – phone scams, visit acma.gov.au/scams To report a scam visit Scamwatch.gov.au

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Local Council Pet Owners Registrations Fees Rise Again

By Warren Strybosch

Are you a dog or cat lover? If so, you might be interested to know that local council are benefiting from those who own a pet.

Recently, residents on Facebook were questioning why dog rates had increased from $37 to $54 over a threeyear period and cats from $27 to $44.

So, we decided to dig a little deeper to find out why.

When we spoke to a local Council, we were told that “the state government charges us [the Council] a fee, so the amount goes through to them [Victorian Government]”.

We enquired with the Victorian Government and found that under Part 6 of the Domestic Animals Act (1944), the Victoria Government does indeed charge a levy to local council for each resident who owns either a dog or a cat.

pay. As a pet owner, I have not received any additional benefit from paying these higher fees. I simply pay the fee so that I don’t get fined in the future.

I asked State Government if it was lawful for Local Council to be able to charge such excessive fees to its local residences? They could not answer this question and directed me to ask our local council this question.

Firstly, here is the list of fees charged by one of the local councils in Victoria.

Taken directly from their website:

So, is it lawful? I would like to know. Should pet owners be a revenue source for local council?

Source: Register your pet here in Geelong Council

If you would like to have your say, then write your response to editor@findgeelong. com.au

Here are the Levies the Victorian Government charges local council: Dogs - $3.50 (three dollars and fifty cents)* Cats - $2.50 (two dollars and fifty cents)*

*Each year this levy increases by roughly 2.5%.

So, let’s get this right. Council have increased the pet registration fee by over 20% in a 3-year period, but the levy increased only by 2.5% by State Government each year. The Victorian Government was asked if there were any other levies charged to council that related to dogs and cats. Their response was a categorical “No”.

So, why are council gouging pet owners?

There is a disparity between what Government is charging and what our local council is asking its pet owners to

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Ceasing To Be A Director

By Warren Strybosch

We wanted to let you know of upcoming changes that will affect lodgements you submit with us.

From 18 February 2021, companies can no longer cease the last remaining director on ASIC records.

From 18 February 2021, new requirements will apply when ceasing a company director.

To enforce this, lodgements submitted using a Change to company details, or Form 370 Notification by officeholder of resignation or retirement, to cease the last appointed director without replacing that appointment will be rejected. There are some exceptions to this, including if:

Background.

In February 2020, the Treasury Laws Amendment (Combating Illegal Phoenixing) Act 2020 was passed

by Parliament. Taking effect from 18 February 2021, this legislation introduces new offences and grants additional powers to ASIC and liquidators to help combat illegal phoenixing and avoid systemic fraud.

The amendments aim to prevent illegal phoenix activity by holding directors accountable, preventing them from improperly backdating their resignation or leaving their company with no directors.

What are the changes?

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the last director is deceased the company is being wound up or under external administration; and the officeholder never consented to the appointment.

If you are ceasing a director under any of the above exceptions, you will need to contact us by phone, or submit an online enquiry with your details so we can assist.

In addition to the above changes, if a director’s cessation date is notified to ASIC more than 28 days after the effective date (e.g. director resigned on 1 April 2020, they notify ASIC on 1 November 2020), then the effective date

will be overridden and replaced with the lodgement date (i.e. 1 November 2020).

Late fees still apply to the Change of company details form in this scenario.

Directors can apply to ASIC or the Court to change a resignation date. There will be an application fee for this.

These changes are intended to stop directors deliberately backdating cessations to avoid legal responsibility to creditors.

More information about these changes will be made available on our website in coming weeks.

If you have any questions, please contact us.

Kind regards, Australian Securities and Investments Commission

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Directors ID’s Will Be Mandatory ACCOUNTANT

By Warren Strybosch

It is estimated that 2.5 million directors will be required to apply for a unique director identification number.

using key Australian identity documents e.g., Passport, Birth Certificate, Medicare Card, Driver’s Licence.

Currently directors do not have an identifier which has led to unscrupulous business owners, who owe money to others, to shut down their doors and reopen again the next day under new company structure. This is known as phoenixing and the government is hoping to put a stop to it with this new initiative. The government wants to also stop people using fictitious identities e.g.

Elvis Presley, when setting up companies.

For those who are already directors, you will be given until 30 November 2022 to apply for the DIN, whereas those wanting to become a director for the first time, will have to apply for a DIN when this is all set up. For those who are directors of Indigenous corporations have until 30 November 2023 to apply.

The Treasury has revealed that directors will be required to provide the following details when applying for a DIN under the new Modernising Business Registers (MBR): • • • • • • •

Full Name Former Names Current Address Former Addresses Contact Details Date of Birth TFN (does not have to be supplied but you encouraged to do so).

At the time of registering for the DIN, applicants will have to prove their identity

The MBR program aims to unify the Australian Business Register and 31 business registers administered by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission onto a single platform.

The platform will be administered by the Commonwealth Registrar under legislation and as a separate statutory function of the Australian Taxation Office.

The initiative, whilst needed, has been received with mixed thoughts across the professions. Many agree that there needs to be a way to stop phoenixing, but unfortunately, they don’t believe the MBR will stop it all together. Some believe that the MBR does not address the issue of ‘family members’ becoming directors of the ‘new company’ and that there are

many ‘family members’, more so in certain cultures, who would be willing to have their name ‘used’ in return for some financial support. Often these ‘family members’ have no real understanding of what being a director means and/or the responsibilities that come with it.

Whilst the MBR is a good start, the government needs to somehow address the issue of these ‘family members’ who become pseudo directors on behalf of others.

Doing that will provide more assurances to business owners when dealing with other business owners going in the future.

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Why these 3 key secrets will build Resilience in your workplace at HOW they survive, what makes them so resilient, it’s this; an Ant exhibits trust, they are self-aware and they communicate.

- In our thoughts, actions, beliefs, strengths, how we’re perceived, the affect we have on others.

Got resilience covered in the workplace?

Fantastic! Then you’re surely focusing on these key factors...

Trust, Self-awareness and Communication.... we can do this exactly the same way as an Ant!

(And if you’re not sure but you’re a leader that feels you’re lacking support, have no voice or team connection is minimal ... then this is especially for you)

These are skills that we can develop and master, and I believe THEY are the secret to building resilience. I believe it so much, that I’ve developed an entire system around it, focusing on;

- When we are aware in this way, then we know how and where to focus in order to; obtain a better outcome; grow and improve our skillset, build character, learn to be empathetic and also mindful.

TEAM LEADERSHIP COACH

By Sally Higoe

The best thing about resilience is that it’s not a trait that you’re born with. (Stick with me!)

It is one that is developed. It is our ability to cope, to push through and even thrive, under challenging conditions.

It is how we adapt and recover.

And we all have the capability to

How are you implementing these key f a c t o r s into your workplace?

Can you pinpoint it?

It truly is one of our most compelling survival skills – in both life AND the workplace.

Charles Darwin wrote – “It is not the strongest of the species that survives... it is the one that is most adaptable to change.”

“But Sally, that’s an Ant!... how exactly do WE develop and build resilience?”

OK... fair question... first, back to the Ant Many of their traits are impossible for the human to develop but if we look closer

- To share our needs, to bring others into our world for connection and support, to show vulnerability, to contribute, to offer feedback- again, to grow.

Resilience in the workplace can ultimately determine success or failure. It’s not a ‘yeah, it would be nice’ thing, it’s imperative this day and age and it helps you to push through inevitable challenges.

cultivate it.

Think of an Ant, the most resilient of creatures – strong in so many ways, yet so small in stature. They can carry 3 times their weight, survive under water, eat ANYTHING, can smell 4-5 times stronger than other insects, and my favourite – the sheer amount of them... they live in colonies and they work together – relying on each other, communicating their survival plan.

Communication

If you need specific ideas or an ultimate plan, email me and we’ll map out some goals together - sally@ team-resilience.com. au.

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Trust - In our self, that we CAN push through, that we have all that we need inside of us to achieve, that we have purpose.

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- In our organisations- leadership and systems- that they will support our needs, believe in our ability and provide opportunity.

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Financial Advice Fear Factors FINANCIAL PLANNER

By Mark Kruger

What are you scared of in life? THE BOOGEYMAN? Your partner getting mad at you? Scoring the marzipan chocolate at Christmas?

The thing with fear is that it is isn’t real – we create it in our mind, except the marzipan…. It often stems from a lack of information or is simply irrational.

For example, flying a plane would be full of fear and risk for most of us. But a pilot knows the nature of the risks. Similarly, I know, that the benefits of financial planning can be massive. I also know that if I can’t make a person better off I don’t take them on. Therefore, I see it as a no-brainer to seek financial advice.

But, you don’t have that perspective from the outside.

To put your mind at ease, here are the top 6 reasons that people DON’T seek financial advice when they actually want to.

1. Cost It’s opaque, I know. You are scared of what you might have to pay. But here’s why you shouldn’t let that stop you: 1. Advisers have an obligation to demonstrate best interests. That means if you are paying x, we need to show you a benefit greater than x. And regardless of that legal obligation, it’s just the right thing to do. Financial advisers may have a bad wrap in the press, but almost ALL advisers I have met are great people going above and beyond for their clients.

2. If I can’t make you better off, we don’t work together.

3. You MAY be able to pay for some/ all of your advice through super. This may change in the future. Speak to an adviser about this upfront.

4. I can’t give you a dollar amount and that doesn’t make us dodgy?

Why not? Well, how much is a car?

How much is a house? That’s why.

Switching a fund/investment/policy might look simple on paper, but there is a lot of work that goes into those recommendations. It just depends on what we are doing for you.

5. Most advisers will give you a free chat first, so just chat, don’t hide.

2. Looking Dumb In my early 40s I became an intern at a Big 4. I was Owen Wilson from The Internship. I was the guy who went ‘on the line’ to find answers. I understand your fear believe me, but I have never heard a dumb question from a client.

3. Getting ripped off I know, it’s an information mismatch.

Someone else holds the cards and we need what they have. It’s a horrible feeling.

So you don’t act out of fear. You lose time. And with less time your chances of success get MUCH harder. Time in the market they say, not market timing.

Again, your best interests are at heart.

4. No time or headspace No, that’s a terrible reason.

5. Embarrassed by lack of wealth There will be reasons for where you are – starting late, taken time of work for family, living it up too much.

Whatever your situation is, I have seen worse. Rest assured that there is NO judgement and it stays PRIVATE. 6. Advice process Easiest to checkout the video series. All our advice gets thoroughly researched and written down and even then you don’t HAVE to do what we say. Most advisers will have a series of meetings and it should all be made clear to you how it works. There’s nothing to be scared off.

Hopefully that has been useful. Get the full picture by signing up to the Fear Factor video series – 1 video per day for 7 days. All free of charge and no obligation.

2020: 262 working days x 8 hour pd = 2,096 hours.

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Divide that by your annual surplus after all expenses (not investment returns but cash added by your labour) and you will probably have a LOW return per hour.

This information is general advice only.

Always see personal advice.

Consider this…

Spend a few hours with a financial adviser...the benefits can easily be in the TENS of thousands of dollars! (depending on your situation of course).

Divide that by those few hours and you get the picture.

I can’t think of a better use of your time.

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7 Reasons to Hire a Professional Painter

PAINTING & DECORATING

By Steve Dahllof

Are your walls that are crying out for a repaint? Repainting yourself can literally be a pain in the neck. From buying the tools to cleaning up, doing a paint job yourself can be a home project that blows out from a weekend to a month, if it gets finished at all!

Save yourself the stress and hire the professionals. Here’s why.

Save Money Hiring a professional painter may seem like a big upfront cost, but you will save money with the result (and the chiropractor bill). Professional painters get discounts, have the equipment they need, can do the job in a fraction of the time it will take you, and won’t mess up. The peace of mind you will get and quality of work will be priceless!

New ideas A professional painter has years of experience and will have fresh ideas for how you can upgrade your living spaces. Painting your home isn’t just about the colour you pick - there’s texture to consider, feature walls, the style of your home, and the latest trends in interior design.

Knowledge There’s nothing like the reality of getting the paint from the pot to the walls to undergo an inner revelation that what you need is a day off! Professional painters aren’t phased by the details involved in a painting job, like preparing the surface, types of paint to choose and how many coats to apply, adjusting to weather conditions, or protecting expensive elements of your home like flooring & furniture.

Reduced Stress There is no terror like trying to clean off a wayward drip of paint from a finished wall. Do you let it roll? Risk smearing it?

Why go through that pain when you can hire a professional to take care of your exterior or interior painting. We have the experience to know how to get it right the first time.

painters know exactly which equipment they need to produce the result you desire. If you haven’t painted a home before, paint can seem like the cheapest item on the shopping list!

Quality of Work A painting job done skillfully will last for years. Good painters prepare the surfaces of your walls properly to achieve the best paint finish. Their skillful job eliminates the need for repainting sooner than necessary and translates into longevity of the paint.

My team offers obligation free quotes at your home so we can take care of your painting job making your home look classy for years to come. If you want a finish that doesn’t compromise on the end results, you should definitely opt for a professional painter, freeing up your time to do the things you love.

Insured Hiring professionals means that they are licensed to do your job. If a problem arises the damage is covered by the contractors themselves and you will be able to relax without worrying about the expenses that would go into repair.

Right Equipment Painting requires more than just paintbrushes and paint. Professional home

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Hiring Your First Employee? Learn About Employment LAWYERS

By John Van Beveren

If you’ve reached the point where you need to add an employee to your business, here’s a quick guide for what you need to know about employment law to get started.

Employment Contracts There is no obligation to have a written contract of employment. However, a written employment contract will create a better working relationship between you and your employee.

At a minimum the employment contract should include: Commencement date • • • • • • • •

Hours of work Probation period Duties and responsibilities Place of work Remuneration Notice Confidentiality, intellectual property rights and post-employment restraints Name of the award if it is applicable.

Before planning a contract, also take into account: Is the role full time, part-time or casual?

Is the role fixed-term or ongoing?

Is the role covered by an award/ enterprise agreement?

of insurance you need when you have employees.

Workers’ compensation insurance is compulsory to cover you and your employees against financial hardship due to an accident or illness.

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Public liability insurance covers you for third party death or injury and is compulsory for certain types of companies.

Awards If the role is covered by an award the employment contract will need to include minimum conditions and entitlements including:

Third-party personal injury insurance is compulsory if you own a motor vehicle and is often part of your vehicle registration fee.

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Types and classifications of employees Minimum pay rates Hours of work and rosters Breaks Allowances Penalty and overtime rates Leave Superannuation.

Use the Fair Work Ombudsman’s Find my award tool to find the relevant award.

Insurance As a minimum, there are three main types

Visit WorkSafe Victoria to find out what your workers’ compensation obligations are in Victoria and speak to an authorised insurer or insurance broker to find out which policies are best for you.

Workplace Safety You are legally obliged to ensure a safe workplace and look after employee health and safety in the office, on-site, from home or on the road, Use the WorkSafe Victoria tools to determine the risks here.

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Penalties apply if you do not meet your Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) obligations.

Tax File Number A Tax File Number (TFN) identifies employees to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). Ask your new employee to complete a tax file number (TFN) declaration before starting employment.

Reporting Obligations When you hire someone, you will have tax and superannuation obligations. You need to report payments made to your employees to the ATO including: Salaries and wages pay as you go (PAYG) withholding tax superannuation guarantee fringe benefits tax (FBT).

You must report and pay the withheld PAYG amounts to the Tax Office regularly, provide each employee with payment summaries, and lodge an annual report with the ATO at the end of each financial year.

Leave Employees can take leave for many reasons, including to go on a holiday, because they are sick or to take care of sick family members.

Minimum leave entitlements for employees come from the National Employment Standards (NES).

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Ending Employment If you do dismiss an employee, they can challenge the dismissal with the Fair Work Commission if they think it was unfair.

Take care not to dismiss an employee if they have already made a complaint to the Fair Work Commission. It is not permitted to dismiss an employee because they have gone to the Fair Work Commission, and dismissing an employee who has made a complaint may be construed this way. If in doubt, get legal advice, which we can help you with.

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10 Questions Benchmarking Can Answer for Your Business Performance benchmarks are most commonly used in business planning and goal setting and in staff performance management.

Examples of performance benchmarks include: • • •

Productivity figures Sales numbers Financial year profits

Functional Benchmarking

BUSINESS KNOWLEDGE SYSTEM

By Brenda Thomson

Have you ever thought about any of these questions?

1. How is my competitor down the road able to charge less than me? (Or able to charge more and still have more customers?)

2. Is my business fully protected against risk?

3. Which forms of marketing should I be using?

4. How much should I be spending on marketing?

5. The marketing strategies I am using aren’t delivering results I expected – am I doing them wrong or are they the wrong strategies or is this “normal”?

6. My sales conversion stats are around 50%, is this normal, low or high for my industry?

7. Are my costs too high? How do I know? What can I do about it?

8. What sorts of technology should I be using in my business?

9. What do I need to do differently to get better results from my staff?

10. Why are some of my franchisees achieving better results than others?

If you have then benchmarking can help provide you with the answers plus the answers to many other burning business questions.

Put simply benchmarking involves comparing one’s business processes and performance metrics to industry bests and best practices from other businesses both inside and outside your industry.

The most successful businesses implement a range of benchmarking strategies on an ongoing basis to ensure that they are operating as profitably and effectively as possible to stay at the top of their industry and niche.

Whether you’re running a hotel chain, a printing franchise, a restaurant, a manufacturing business, a medical practice, a child-care centre, a legal practice or a mortgage brokerage, no business is too large or too small to benefit from the enormous opportunities for improvement that an ongoing benchmarking process can provide.

However not all benchmarking strategies are the same and each comes with its own benefits and challenges.

Internal Benchmarking Internal benchmarking compares business performance and processes either to other similar processes within the same organisation or to historical results and processes.

Typically these fall into three main categories:

Functional benchmarking examines how things are done across different parts of an organisation. Most franchises and many larger businesses with multiple departments or offices undertake some form of functional benchmarking.

Examples of functional benchmarks include: • • • • •

Customer service processes Marketing strategies Use of technology Staff training procedures Customer service systems

Operational Benchmarking Operational benchmarking examines the results or outputs of an individual franchise, office or department’s operations.

Examples of operational benchmarks include: • • • • •

Productivity rates Profit margins Manufacturing or delivery times Staff turnover Customer complaints

Operational benchmarking needs to be examined in the light of functional benchmarking and vice versa. After all it’s not much help knowing that Franchise A is 20% more profitable than Franchise B without understanding what they are doing differently to achieve the greater profitability.

External Benchmarking

Performance Benchmarking

Industry Benchmarking

Performance benchmarking examines a businesses’ own internal results and sets benchmarks based on either average or “best” results for that business.

Performance each month or each year is then measured against these benchmarks.

The first and most commonly understood form of external benchmarking is industry benchmarking. Industry benchmarking enables a business to compare their business performance metrics against publicly available industry benchmarks.

Industry benchmarks can be obtained from the Australian Taxation Office, your

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business or industry association or your business accountant or business consultant.

Examples of industry benchmarking figures include: • • •

Cost of sales as a percentage of turnover Cost of labour as a percentage of turnover Cost of rent as a percentage of turnover

Industry benchmarking is one the easiest forms of benchmarking for most businesses to implement as the numbers are widely available however it is also amongst the least useful as knowing that your business has higher operating costs than a comparable business in your industry doesn’t tell you anything about why, what to do about it, or how to fix it.

Competitive Benchmarking Competitive benchmarking is a direct competitor-to-competitor comparison of a product, service, process, or method.

You compare your performance with that of your direct competitors. Getting the information you need can be a challenge (please stay legal here… we’re not talking about industrial espionage.) but done ethically you can still get great insights into what your competitor is doing to realise the results they are achieving.

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Examples of competitive benchmarking include: •

product oriented reverse engineering where an organisation buys its rival’s products and studies them in order to compare them with its own products

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Service comparisons – many companies employ mystery shoppers in order to experience their competitors service delivery processes

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Price, and features and benefit comparisons. It is very common for businesses to compare pricing and features with their direct competitors in order to be competitive in the market place.

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Production method comparisons

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Best Practice Benchmarking is effective across the full range of generic business operations: branding, marketing, sales, operations, financial management, technology, human resources, risk mitigation and strategic planning.

Strategic Benchmarking Strategic benchmarking involves the examination of global business practice. It differs from Best Practice benchmarking in that it is broader and more future focused. Rather than looking at what is Best Practice now it looks at industry and global trends and attempts to identify what is likely to be Best Practice in the future for strategic or resource planning purposes.

Strategic Benchmarking is used by forward thinking organisations in order to develop a vision for the future of the organisation.

Best Practice Benchmarking Also known as generic or process benchmarking.

As the names suggests Best Practice Benchmarking involves identification of best practices across generic functions, processes or operations, identifying the most effective operating practices from other businesses that perform similar functions.

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Australia joins French-led naval exercise Daniel McCulloch (Australian Associated Press)

Australia has sent two warships to take part in French-led naval training with other members of the so-called Quad – the United States, India and Japan.

The annual three-day event in the Bay of Bengal is the first exercise since the Quad leaders met for a virtual summit last month.

nations and highlight our shared commitment to a stable and secure Indo-Pacific,” Mr Dutton said on Monday.

More than 260 Royal Australian Navy personnel will take part.

“Exercising with other navies strengthens our collective mariner skills and re-affirms

our commitment to maintaining robust working relationships with our partners in the region,” Rear Admiral Mark Hammond said.

“By training together we learn from one another, and we look forward to showing our partner navies what skills we bring to Exercise La Perouse.”

Analysts consider the exercise, known as La Perouse, a portent of things to come as Quad nations look for regional partners to help contain China in the Indo-Pacific.

Defence Minister Peter Dutton said the exercise highlighted the importance of building and maintaining strong relationships in the region.

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Home & Contents Insurance

GENERAL INSURANCE

By Nicole Nelson

It also makes sense to check that your home and contents insurance is up to date. Winter doesn’t just bring increased risks of fire damage, it can also deliver some wild weather.

Most Australians have home building and contents insurance, but many of us don’t have enough cover to protect what may be our most valuable asset – and one that could go hand in hand with a substantial mortgage.

It’s estimated that four out of five Australian homes are underinsured – meaning the property is covered for less than 90% of rebuilding costs. It’s an easy trap to fall into because home owners, understandably, simply don’t know what it would cost to repair or rebuild their homes. Yet that’s exactly what the “sum insured” is supposed to represent. The bottom line is that a lot of people are relying on some very rubbery figures to insure their home.

Playing a guessing game with home insurance can mean finding yourself wildly out of pocket at claim time – something that can be financially and emotionally devastating. Frankly, it’s not worth the risk.

The good news is that a new home insurance calculator is available.

It provides a clear picture of the likely cost to rebuild your home, and it’s based on data from building cost estimator Cordell using the most up to date information to provide real-time cost estimates.

This article provides general information and hasn’t taken your circumstances into account.

It’s important to consider your particular circumstances before deciding what’s right for you. Although the information is from sources considered reliable, we do not guarantee that it is accurate or complete. You should not rely upon it and should seek qualified advice before making any investment decision.

Except where liability under any statute cannot be excluded, we do not accept any liability (whether under contract, tort or otherwise) for any resulting loss or damage of the reader or any other person.

The calculator is worth a look – a colleague put her home to the test and was amazed to see the cost to rebuild her place is double what she expected. It’s a problem that’s easily solved. Paying just a bit more in premiums often buys a lot more cover.

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But it’s also important to have the right policy in place for your needs, and that’s something where people add a lot more value than online calculators.

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Larger companies with an annual payroll of $650,000 or more (gross wages + super + allowances, etc.) are obligated to pay Payroll Tax. The June monthly lodgment reports the annual payroll and calculates how much the annual tax is. The June payment amount is the difference between the annual tax total and what has been paid the previous 11 months. It is important for larger businesses to keep an eye on their total wages for the annual year in case it is creeping towards the $650,000 threshold.

Annual Fair Work Wage Decision Usually, each June Fair Work will deliberate and decide on a wage increase across all awards. Any wage increase handed down will be applied to the first full July pay run (i.e. … if your weekly pay run is on a Friday, this year the first full week is the pay run processed on Friday July 9th).

BOOKKEEPER

By Mary-Clare Switz

There are less than 3 months left in the current Financial Year. Now is the time to do an initial prep for June 30.

Tax Planning session with Accountant Book a time with your Tax Accountant before June 30. A review session prior to the end of the financial year with your accountant is a valuable tool in planning how you move forward into the next year Topics to discuss are a review of how your profit & loss is looking for the year, tax planning, possibility of paying additional superannuation into your super fund, capital purchases prior to June 30 or after.

Fringe Benefits If your business has Fringe Benefits obligations, you accountant will have asked you for information … make sure you return it.

Prepping for Income Tax Whilst the pressure is not on yet, make sure you have copies of all your bank statements and new loan documents.

Ensure your accounting software is up to date and keep it that way.

If you are using a BAS Agent/Bookkeeper to manage your bookkeeping, discuss with them what they need towards the end of the year to complete your bookkeeping.

They will guide you through what they need – if you do not have a BAS Agent yet, make time to contact them.

This will include bank statements, loan documents, any additional instructions for paying additional superannuation for either the business owner(s) or employees.

End of Year Payroll – Single Touch Payroll Finalisation, Workcover, Payroll Tax STP Finalisation is due by July 14th.

Finalisation is the replacement of Payment Summaries (previously Group Certificates). Payroll needs to be reconciled as at June 30th to ensure the correct information is being sent to the ATO. Each year businesses must complete a Workcover Remuneration and estimate telling their Workcover provider what payroll was for in the year just finished and an estimate for the coming year. Your BAS Agent can assist with providing figures and guiding you through completing the remuneration. Please remember that, if you received JobKeeper between July 2020 – March 2021, there is a particular way to record the JobKeeper top up portions. If unsure contact us.

Last June the wage increase was 1.75%. It does vary from year to year. In conjunction with a wage increase this year the superannuation guarantee percentage is scheduled to increase from 9.5% to 10%. The government has not yet officially confirmed the super guarantee increase but will be looking at doing so in the May 2021 budget.

These increases mean that businesses wages costs will increase. The next 3 months is a good time to review cash flow and assess how the increases will impact your business. This is particularly important if you have just come off JobKeeper at the end of March.

Support If you do not have a Tax Accountant and/or a BAS Agent/Bookkeeper on your team yet … now is the time to get them on board. We have made it through a very tough year and come out the other side, but still face challenges … having us on your team will only help your success.

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HELP/HECS DEBT? NO PROBLEM!

SALARY PACKAGING SERVICES

By Dan Nicholls

Many people we speak to think that even though they can salary package because of their employer, there is no benefit because they have a HELP/HECS debt.

This is not true.

The real facts are these; if you have a HELP debt: •

You can still salary package

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The benefit of Salary Packaging may be reduced

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You can pay your HELP debt quicker

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You can use your Salary Packaging structure to pay off your debt

Salary packaging helps to reduce your taxable income, however when calculating the level of your HELP/HECS debt repayment, the salary packaged

amount is considered.

What does this mean?

As a result of salary packaging you may end up starting to make repayments to your debt when you previously weren’t or you may have to make higher repayments to your debt.

Having a HELP/HECS debt should not stop you considering salary packaging.

It may actually help you to repay your debt quicker.

If you have any questions relating to this or any other aspect of salary packaging please do not hesitate to contact us on 03 5229 4200.

Regardless of the amounts, in most cases our customers are saving more money overall than before and therefore salary packaging is definitely something you should consider.

The biggest issue is that many people don’t understand the impact and allow for it. The best tip is to speak to somebody who understands it fully and ‘helps’ you set up your salary packaging so there are no unpleasant surprises at the end of your tax year.

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Secure a Webpage WEB DEVELOPER

By Adam Sims

In 2020 we witnessed significant changes to working environments across the globe.

With an ever growing number of people working remotely from home and cyber security breach instances on the rise, peoples devices, identities and web platforms have never been more at risk.

These changes in workplace activity has created new vulnerabilities for cybercriminals to abuse.

This single article is by no means a complete cybersecurity guide, a very broad subject that would take many articles to cover. Instead we will start with a first but simple step and begin by raising awareness of webpage security, why it is important and where you can begin in your journey to protecting your webpage and from cyber security risks.

How secure is your webpage and why does it matter?

When we think of webpage security breaches and hacking, it conjures images of a cyber thief breaking into your digital property and stealing something.

It’s easy to dismiss this risk in the comfort of “It’s OK if my webpage gets hacked, it doesn’t contain any important information anyway!”, or does it?

What if the hackers goal isn’t to steal your information but identifying information belonging to your prospects and clients?

What if the goal was to not break into your webpage and run away with something, but to infiltrate and covertly take over your web hosting facility so it can be used for nefarious purposes such as distributing scam emails or publishing pornographic content?

Worse still, what if your webpage’s security is breached and you never find out?

1. What is your webpages password security policy?

2. Do you have a cyber security strategy?

3. Can you detect social engineering attempts?

4. In the event of your webpage getting hacked, what is your Plan B? 5. Have you put aside a % to put towards managing these risks?

While cyber security requires specialist knowledge, tools and experience, equipped with a little more knowledge and a bit of discipline, it’s never too late to begin strengthening your businesses and webpages cyber security practices.

Sounds like a far-fetched occurrence, yet over our 10 years of being in business, we have been engaged to audit peoples webpage’s and web hosting accounts and found these scenarios.

These risks when left unmanaged, pose a significant risk to your business and reputation, not to mention the time and costs of evicting hackers from your platforms and closing the security holes.

Here are a handful of cost effective questions to help you begin the journey of strengthening your cyber security.

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Rising Confidence and Jobs to be Tested

Colin Brinsden. AAp Economics and Business Correspondent (Australian Associated Press)

Payroll jobs are now slightly higher than they were a year ago as the economy continues its recovery from last year’s deep recession.

At the same time, consumer confidence has soared to a 16-month high.

But both economic measures will be put to the test in coming weeks as a result of the JobKeeper wage subsidy coming to an end and the Greater Brisbane COVID 19 lockdown.

As well, Wednesday will see the end of the $150 per fortnight coronavirus JobSeeker dole payment subsidy.

Economists will also be looking at a spread of housing-related indicators over the next couple of days to gauge whether the country’s financial regulators may be any closer to tightening lending rules.

Australian Bureau of Statistics payroll jobs figures rose 0.2 per cent in the fortnight to March 13, building on the 0.9 per cent increase in the previous two weeks.

ABS head of labour statistics Bjorn Jarvis said most state and territory payroll jobs had either reached or passed levels of a year ago by mid-March.

The only exceptions were Tasmania and Victoria, remaining 1.1 per cent and 0.7 per cent lower, respectively, for the year.

National Australia Bank economist Taylor Nugent said the report, and other indicators suggest, another strong employment result when the full March labour force report is released next month, although he warns payrolls are subject to substantial revisions.

Tuesday’s data also pre-dates the end of JobKeeper on March 28. “We will have to wait until April to start to gauge the impact,” he said. Treasury estimates up to 150,000 people could be left without a job as a result of the scheme ending.

There is uncertainty about whether the labour market has the momentum to absorb these potential job losses, or whether the steady drop in unemployment will grind to an abrupt halt over the next few months.

Still, other new data suggests Australians have got over their initial anxiety about the end of JobKeeper, a program that successfully provided support during last year’s recession.

The ANZ-Roy Morgan consumer confidence index – a pointer to future

household spending – jumped 1.7 per cent in the past week to its highest level since October 2019. This followed two weeks of consecutive declines as the deadline for the end of JobKeeper approached.

ANZ head of Australian economics David Plank said receding rainfall and floodwaters along Australia’s east coast appears to have lifted the mood of the nation.

However, the survey was taken at the weekend and prior to the announcement of a snap three-day lockdown in Greater Brisbane.

Previous lockdowns across the country have taken their toll on business and consumer confidence, potentially undermining the economic outlook in terms of investment, hiring and spending.

“Sentiment in Queensland may be tested by the emergence of a COVID-19 cluster in Brisbane,” Mr Plank said.

“The rise in overall confidence to almost its long-run average is encouraging and points to the end of JobKeeper being successfully navigated overall, if not without some difficult individual circumstances.”

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You Can Sing… Shayne Lowe… Do It With Pizazz VOCAL PERFORMANCE INSTRUCTOR

By Shayne Lowe

Singing by myself is fun Singing by myself makes me feel Singing by myself is making music In this every-changing world, “normal” and “allowable” activities are constantly changing. But among all the changes, singing in groups remains one activity with continued restrictions. And I get it …

I want everyone to stay safe … … … STILL … … … I miss singing in groups!

The absolute best way to build and develop a singing voice is ensemble singing.

Ensemble singing provides opportunity for you to develop your “musical ear” (being able to match pitch or harmonise), learn balance and phrasing and, of course, form fundamental techniques of singing including breathing, posture and diction (which have many, many physical benefits).

I CANNOT wait until we can get together to do it again!

There is no pressure to sing a solo, everyone is working together to create music, and you are part of a community.

Even for confident or experienced singers, ensemble singing will improve vocal technique and ability.

But … I can’t sing …

Talent or Skill?

One of the biggest barriers to people singing is actually fear. More on that later … let’s talk about the people who say “I can’t sing”.

Honestly, I believe it’s a mixture. Not everyone will be able to sing like Christina Aguilera BUT everyone CAN SING! It’s about exposure, immersion and practice … the more you do it, the better you become.

“I always try to cheer myself up by singing when I get sad. Most of the time, it turns out that my voice is worse than my problems.”

So, is a decent singing voice a toss of the genetic dice or can anyone learn to sing?

“Everyone who can speak can learn to use a singing voice. The quality of the voice is dependent on many factors; however, barring a physical vocal disability, everyone can learn to sing well enough to sing basic songs.”

Joanne Rutkowski, professor of music

education … Penn State University

everyone CAN do it

Think about it … rarely does someone sit at a piano or pick up a guitar and make beautiful music straight away, right?! But they can take lessons and improve and, sometimes, become amazing!

Perhaps because singing is considered an “internal” thing rather than an “external” instrument, it is thought about differently but, in reality, it’s not.

Everyone can sing & everyone can learn to sing better!

“Singing is more of a learned skill than a natural talent … rather than it being a characteristic that either you have or you don’t, it has a lot more to do with how much you do it.”

Demorest, professor of music education … Northwestern University Steven

Even singing in the bathroom will

Seriously … just do it!

Probably the biggest barrier to people singing or joining singing groups is fear.

Fear of being heard, fear of being bad, fear of being judged, fear of being made to sing on their own … being told at any point in your life to “stop that racket” or “stand up the back and mime” or anything similar is massively hurtful.

And that hurt stays … believe me, I know loads of potential singers who are just not ready to risk it … people can become scared to sing in front of others or, even worse, scared to sing at all!

Pizazz singing ensembles are nonauditioned singing groups … this is a purposeful choice we make because the groups are about the people in the groups and what each member can do for one another. They are about working together to create music and joy for everyone … including the crazy choir director standing in front of you, haha!!

Singing can do so much for your emotional wellbeing and your sense of connecting with others … no pressure, fun ensemble singing is a bit like crazy running through the park.

Our ensembles will begin as soon as restrictions allow BUT it is likely numbers will remain limited for some time. SO … call now and get your name on the list to get singing this year (don’t forget about those happy hormones you’ll be creating as well!!)

Shayne Lowe Vocal Performance Instructor Do it with PiZAZZ 0429 08 4343 info@doitwithpizazz.com.au

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3 Helpful Hints For MaintainingYour Garage Doors With Changes In Weather

GARAGE DOORS

By Chantal Djuric

With the COVID19 virus changing our everyday lifestyles, some people are finding it hard to focus on what they can do in a positive way to make their lives easier in these times. Working from home may be a strange way of being productive in the workplace. Schoolkids are having to be educated while at home. Shopping and socialising have changed.

There are a few activities that will require a car – shopping for food, attending medical appointments and possibly keeping to education and work schedules. For these, you will probably still need your car so, with everything that is going on, the last thing that you need is for your garage door or gates not to work.

Garage doors can be made out of many materials. In Australia, steel, aluminum, wood, copper, glass, and vinyl (polyethylene) are the most popular materials. Other materials include corrugated steel and transparent corrugated fibreglass. Some manufacturers incorporate foamed-inplace polyurethane insulation within the monolithic panel and sectional garage doors. With the change in the weather from summer to autumn to winter, and from bushfire dry to the coldest February since 1929 and the wettest March in Melbourne for ten years, these elements your garage door and gates

are made from will react differently to the temperature and humidity. Metal expands in cold weather – your garage door may go up and down but not be as reliably as you would expect.

We at Cruzin Garage Doors have come up with three easy helpful tips to make access to your garages, and the things that you need in it, as stress-free as we can.

1 Look and listen to your garage door and/or gates. If something doesn’t look or sound right or if it is making a noise that is not common, it could have some broken components.

When you think about it, garage doors open and close quite a lot. So a great tip is making sure all the hardware has been tightened – for instance, the brackets and bolts – and follow the manufacturer’s specifications and advice.

If that doesn’t solve the problem, emergency repairs are available for garage doors 24 hours a day. Within thirty minutes of being on site, the repair technician should be able to assess how long it will take to supply replacement parts and, if relevant, explain how to prevent the problem for arising again.

2 Check the garage door’s balance. If the garage door isn’t balanced properly, it is working so much harder. How do you re-balance your garage door? Really, this is best left to the professionals to adjust your garage door so you don’t injury yourself.

3 During the changing weather, it is great to give your garage door tracks a good clean. To clean the tracks, get an old toothbrush and clear the inside of the tracks to dislodge any build-up of grease, grime or dirt. Spray cleaner into the tracks and then wipe out the tracks with a clean rag to remove the cleaner and debris. If you’re in doubt as to what cleaner you should use, ring your garage door repairer who can help you out as advice from the internet is not always reliable.

If Now that we are self-isolating, many people are finding time to do those little jobs they’ve been putting off. Why not give your garage door a health check (and preserve its life span) by cleaning the tracks this month?

If you feel anxious about climbing ladders or you don’t have the right cleaning equipment, Cruzin Garage Doors are here to look after all your garage door needs.

For 24/7 garage door servicing, give Cruzin Garage Doors a call on 0427 894 603 or email us at sales@ cruzingaragedoors.com.au.

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Hope As Australian Environment Fights Back Aaron Bunch (Australian Associated Press)

The Australian environment has started a slow recovery from some of the toughest years on record, a new study has concluded.

Researchers found robust species rebounded in 2020, despite the devastating ecological damage caused by the Black Summer fires, according to Australia’s Environment Report.

“There’s reason to hope that our environment will get a chance to rebuild,” Australian National University environmental scientist Albert van Dijk said on Wednesday.

“The extreme drought and heat conditions of 2019 and previous years eased after February (2020) thanks to increased rainfall, as La Nina climate conditions emerged,” he said.

Prof van Dijk said rainfall across Australia had been about 10 per cent above the 20-year average and replenished dry soils.

Despite the good news, Australia’s environmental conditions in 2020 were still well below average.

“Recovery was patchy and not straightforward in delicate ecosystems that remain in a precarious state,” Prof van Dijk said.

“There was another mass bleaching event in the Great Barrier Reef, while the country’s list of threatened species grew by another 12 species.”

The 2019/20 fire season also brought unprecedented fire activity to southeast Australia, with fires in southern NSW, eastern Victoria and the ACT in January and February.

However, the area burned in NSW, ACT and Victoria in 2020 was less than in 2019, but still 2.2 times the 2000-2019 average.

Continued very dry fuel and hot weather led to the high fire activity in southeast Australia, Prof van Dijk said.

Despite the setbacks, the national environmental condition score for 2020 improved 2.6 points out of ten to reach 3.2 points. Scores improved in all states and territories except Tasmania.

National vegetation condition returned closer to the average, up seven per cent on the previous year.

But there were strong regional differences, with vegetation condition poorest in inland WA and fire-affected areas in southeast Australia.

The strongest improvements occurred in the NSW tablelands. Population growth slowed down in 2020, growing by 188,000, which is 43 per cent below the average 2000-2019 growth rate.

This reduction was due to the effect of COVID-19 border closures on net immigration, Prof van Dijk said.

The coronavirus also caused greenhouse gas emissions to decrease 3.2 per cent from the previous year.

Temperatures were also lower than in the record hot year 2019 but remained well above average and in line with global warming.

The poorest overall environmental conditions occurred in the Northern Territory and Western Australia due to continued drought.

The largest improvements occurred in NSW and Victoria thanks to good rains, reaching above-average conditions.

Conditions in the ACT were affected by large fires in early 2020.

Researchers from ANU worked with the Terrestrial Ecosystem Research Network and analysed data from satellites and on-ground stations.

The environmental condition score is a score between 0 and 10 expressing condition relative to previous years.

It is calculated as the average rankings of component scores, including vegetation growth, soil protection, tree cover and the number of hot days.

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2020 TA ACT COVID-19 Stimulus Package Starting in March 2020, the ACT government has announced a series of measures which provide waivers or deferrals of payroll tax. These waivers and deferrals are an attempt to combat the economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic. Waivers of ACT payroll tax are available for businesses in hospitality, creative arts and entertainment industries. Deferrals are available for other small and medium-sized

Announcement: 22-Mar-2020 Updated: 23-Dec-2020

businesses. Initially lasting 6 months, some of these assistance measures have been extended into 2021.

FBT Exemption for Retraining and Reskilling Proposed An employer may receive a future exemption from fringe benefits tax when providing employees with retraining or reskilling opportunities. This 2020 federal budget announcement will take affect from 2 October 2020, subject to the passing of legislation. The government has also released a consultation

Announcement (6-Oct-2020) Consultation (22-Jan-2021) Introduced

paper with respect to possible changes to the self-education deduction section for individual taxpayers.

Passed

These measures may provide a tax incentive for employees to change careers, in particular if they are

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about to be made redundant.

Date of effect

Reviewing Denied Jobkeeper or Cash Flow Boost Receipts A recent report into the ATO’s administration of JobKeeper and Cash Flow Boost payments has uncovered situations where the ATO has incorrectly denied entities access to the stimulus payments. Some new

Announcement (18-Jan-2021)

businesses were informed that they were ineligible due to not having informed the ATO of any taxable

Updated (20-Jan-2021)

supplies prior to the commencement date of 12 March 2020. However, the report acknowledges that this

Consultation Introduced

was misinterpreted by the ATO. In particular, the modified definition of taxable supply to include financial

Passed

supplies. However, the report also acknowledges that the ATO will not be chasing up businesses who

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may have been incorrectly determined to be ineligible. Any affected clients of yours will need to go

Date of effect

through the objection process, which can be extended if there is a likelihood of success.

Victoria COVID-19 Package for States Taxes Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the Victorian government has announced various assistance for businesses who are required to pay land tax or payroll tax. Assistance has been given in the

Announcement (20-Mar-2020)

form of reductions, refunds and deferrals of these state taxes. However, not all assistance is applied

Updated (3-Feb-2021)

automatically and requires direct application with the State Revenue Office. Most recently, a 12-month

Consultation Introduced

deferral of payroll tax applies to businesses with Victorian taxable wages under $10 million. Also, land

Passed

tax relief has been extended into 2021 for landlords who provide qualifying rental reductions to their

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tenants. The impact statement and letters provide more detailed information for you to correspond with

Date of effect

your clients, to ensure they receive all the assistance they are entitled to.

Simplified Fuel Tax Credits - Reduced Record Keeping A new simplified method of calculating fuel tax credits has been released by the Australian Taxation Office. Provided an entity follows this simplified method in good faith, the Commissioner of Taxation will

Announcement (5-Feb-2021)

administer the law in accordance with this approach. To be eligible to use the simplified method, an

Consultation (5-Feb-2021)

entity’s fuel tax credit claim for an income year should be $10,000 or less. If using this new simplified method, an entity cannot use another simplified method for calculating fuel tax credits, such as auxiliary equipment usage. However, an entity may choose which method best suits them each tax period.

Released (5-Feb-2021) Passed Date of effect

AX UPDATES Temporary Full Expensing of Depreciating Assets The majority of businesses are eligible to claim an outright deduction for the cost and installation of new assets. To qualify for full expensing, the asset must be first held and first used, or installed ready for use, between 7:30pm AEDT 6 October 2020 and 30 June 2022. Unlike prior rules on instant asset write-offs, no limit applies to the cost of an asset under the full expensing rules. That is, an asset of any value may be fully deducted in the appropriate income year. For a business to qualify for the outright deduction, the entity must have an aggregated turnover of less than $5 billion. Certain large entities will have separate

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eligibility criteria.Since the legislation has been enacted, further amendments will be made to the laws

Royal Assent (14-Oct-2020)

to allow businesses a choice in using full expensing or not. In certain situations, it may be beneficial to

Date of effect (6-Oct-2020)

spread out tax deductions over multiple years. The ATO has released a form for early balancers to lodge their full expensing claims for the 2020-21 income year.

Temporary Full Expensing of Depreciating Assets The majority of businesses are eligible to claim an outright deduction for the cost and installation of new assets. To qualify for full expensing, the asset must be first held and first used, or installed ready for use, between 7:30pm AEDT 6 October 2020 and 30 June 2022. Unlike prior rules on instant asset write-offs, no limit applies to the cost of an asset under the full expensing rules. That is, an asset of any value may be fully deducted in the appropriate income year. For a business to qualify for the outright deduction, the entity must have an aggregated turnover of less than $5 billion. Certain large entities will have separate

Announcement (6-Oct-2020) Consultation (6-Oct-2020) Introduced (7-Oct-2020) Passed (9-Oct-2020)

eligibility criteria.Since the legislation has been enacted, further amendments will be made to the laws

Royal Assent (14-Oct-2020)

to allow businesses a choice in using full expensing or not. In certain situations, it may be beneficial to

Date of effect (6-Oct-2020)

spread out tax deductions over multiple years. The ATO has released a form for early balancers to lodge their full expensing claims for the 2020-21 income year.

Loss Carry-back Available for Companies For three income years, many corporate tax entities will be eligible to claim a refundable tax offset when they incur a taxable loss. This optional offset is available only to business and is a recoupment of prior year income tax paid, but only available for recent income years. The loss carry-back is available to businesses with turnover under $5 billion. Any refundable tax offset is limited to prior year tax paid

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and the balance of the franking account. An ATO form is now available for companies who are early

Royal Assent (14-Oct-2020)

balancers under a substituted accounting period.

Date of effect (1-Jul-2021)

New Guidance for Allocation of Professional Firm’s Profits New guidance has been released to assist a professional firm determine whether the allocation of their profits is appropriate with respect to alienation of income. In this draft guidance, the ATO has stated that compliance resources will not be allocated to firms that: * pass through 2 ‘gateways’​relating to genuine partnership arrangements, and *are low risk in terms of a specified risk assessment framework.

Arrangements outside the low risk rating will generally be considered to be at risk of giving rise to an inappropriate tax outcome. Professional firms will be required to self-assess their risk profile, with

Announcement (2-Mar-2021) Consultation (26-Mar-2020) Released

an understanding that any compliance review will start with contemporaneous documentation that substantiates the partnership agreement.

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How Cities Work - Colour Geelong Personalise your own map of Geelong by colouring the illustrated city map by book illustrator James Gulliver Hancock.

Use your creativity to add colour to this fun illustration and bring your masterpiece to the Museum during the school holidays and receive FREE ENTRY! You can even choose to add your artwork to the Gallery display!

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How Cities Work Exhibition Discover something exciting on every corner at the How Cities Work interactive family exhibition at the National Wool Museum.

From skyscrapers to underground networks, this interactive family exhibition reveals the secret workings of our busy urban centres.

Enter an immersive cityscape full of tactile and sensory activities. Peek inside buildings, duck underground, see and hear the city come to life with playful animations, bustling sounds and something new to uncover on every street corner. It’s the city as you’ve never experienced it before.

How Cities Work brings to life the best-selling book of the same name, published by Lonely Planet Kids, and is developed in collaboration with the book’s illustrator and city fanatic, James Gulliver Hancock.

Visitors big and small will traverse a spectacular cityscape full of tactile and sensory activities, including a lively hands-on construction site, a futuristic design station and a towering 2-metrehigh cityscape, perfect for Godzilla impersonators and happy-snappers.

How Cities Work is a travelling exhibition

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Creating a people-friendly hospitality precinct A new initiative to be trialled by the City of Greater Geelong will aim to help Little Malop Street’s hospitality precinct become a safer and even more vibrant destination for visitors and outdoor diners.

Under the 12-month trial, Little Malop Street will close to vehicles between Dennys Place and Moorabool Street daily from 10am until 4am the following morning.

This will create a safe zone for pedestrians and increase the available space for outdoor dining and other activation.

The timing of the restrictions will allow vehicle access between 4am and 10am, while giving pedestrians and diners priority during the busy lunchtime, evening and night hospitality periods.

In approving the initiative, the Council also asked staff to explore the possibility of a permanent vehicle-free zone on Little Malop Street – between Shorts Place and McLarty Place and/or Shorts Place and Dennys Place – in the future.

Mayor Stephanie Asher said the trial arrangement aimed to encourage business activity and expand the street’s visitor appeal.

“This is a step towards a bigger picture aim for councillors to create a permanent al fresco area in part of Little Malop Street that would be free of vehicles 24 hours a day,” Mayor Asher said.

“The growth of the precinct has been really exciting in recent years and we need to keep that momentum going by taking action to encourage more people to visit, dine and enjoy what’s on offer.”

Vehicle access will be controlled via automatic rising bollards, with business and property owners still able to enter during restricted times through a code system.

Usage data will be collected throughout the trial to help determine its success. An exact start date is still to be confirmed.

Councillor Eddy Kontelj, Chair of the Arts, Live Entertainment & Hospitality portfolio, said the aim is for the precinct to be a vibrant, inviting and safe place to spend time.

“The trial is a pleasing step forward towards fully activating the Little Malop Street hospitality precinct and addressing the safety issues we have with vehicles driving through, particularly on busy nights,” Cr Kontelj said.

“The next step is to use this trial period to examine if there are options that would allow us to permanently close off sections of Little Malop Street, in order to create a permanent al fresco zone and improve the area even further for hospitality and entertainment.”

In addition, the Council has requested an urban design review examining how to best activate the broader precinct, including Little Malop Street Central (between Moorabool and Yarra Streets).

The review will consider the potential closure of Little Malop Street to vehicles between Moorabool Street and Rock O’Cashel Lane.

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THE MUSIC OF BON JOVI AT PIANO BAR GEELONG Geelong’s favourite party band are back! After 9 sold out shows at Piano Bar, the Good Faces 4 Radio team are bringing their much loved tribute to ‘The Music of Bon Jovi’ show to Piano Bar Geelong.

Date: 13th May 2021

Expect to hear all the big hits, including Livin’ on a Prayer, You Give Love a Bad Name and Bed of Roses and well as old school favourite like Blood on Blood and Bad Medicine. These shows will sell out quickly, so grab your tickets while they last.

Location: Piano Bar, 90-92 Little Malop Street

Doors open at 6pm and shows from 7:30pm. Food and drinks are available at bar prices.

For tickets, head to pianobar.com.au/geelongbookings

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Bake ANZAC biscuits, craft a poppy, make a wreath or read poetry.

Take the kids on a virtual tour through the Australian War Memorial’s Museum.

Given ANZAC Day is on Sunday this year, consider ways you can commemorate the day at home. Here are some ideas from The Department of Veterans Affairs.

Support our troops Send an email to express your support and thoughts to our troops. Emails are very much appreciated by Australian Defence Force members on operations.

Use the address defence.gov.au

supportthetroops@

Trace your family heritage Consider researching your family’s military history. One way to do this is to explore the individual stories of veterans. You might find out when they enlisted and at what age, where they served, and how their service has been commemorated.

Discover our history On Sunday 25 April, Greater Geelong will honour the sacrifice of our service men and women by proudly commemorating ANZAC Day in person.

In our own way, we will pause and reflect on the service and sacrifice of those who have served in our country’s defence, and those who continue to serve today.

This year, we are urged by the RSL to do three simple things on ANZAC Day: Honour, Commemorate, and Donate.

Ways we are marking ANZAC Day in Geelong

Tune in The traditional Dawn Service and Commemorative Services will also be held with smaller numbers in partnership with the Shrine of Remembrance, and live streamed for all Victorians to watch at www.facebook.com/rslvic

About ANZAC Day

At 6am, residents might like to join the RSL’s Light Up the Dawn driveway service by walking outside, standing in the driveway, front yard or on the balcony and observing a minute of silence.

Anzac Day – one of our most important national days – began as a commemoration of the landing of Australian and New Zealand forces at Gallipoli in 1915 during World War One. It has grown to become a reflection on the service and sacrifice of all Australians who have served in conflict or on peacekeeping operations.

Buy a badge or support the Appeal

ANZAC Day events in Geelong

Donations to the ANZAC Appeal go a long way towards helping our brave service men and women who need it most. Make a difference and donate to change a veterans life today!

There will be a number of events to choose from that are close to home, providing a meaningful and COVIDSafe way to remember those who served.

Here’s how you can participate in ANZAC Day this year

Visit the Australian War Memorial and Department of Veterans Affairs Anzac Portal.

Driveway service

The City of Greater Geelong will install commemorative banners across the region and will lower flags and turn the catenary lights (intersection of Moorabool and Malop Streets) red on the day.

A list of the various events to be staged in the Geelong region will be listed here.

Learn more about Australia’s veteran history, take virtual tours and listen to stories from our servicemen and servicewomen.

The RSL will be selling badges to raise funds for their members. The Geelong RSL Sub-Branch are also urging people to donate to the ANZAC Appeal

Share your experience Show how you will mark the day by using #AnzacDay2021 on social media.

Involve the kids

When 25 April 2021 Where Various locations - Greater Geelong Cost This is a free event Facilities Children’s activities Contact Email: events@geelongcity.vic.gov.au Phone: 5272 5272 Associated organisation: RSL Geelong APRIL 2021 | FIND GEELONG

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Storyfest is back this holidays!

Storyfest is Central Geelong’s children’s festival full of fun adventures and creative experiences for children aged 3-16 years.

It’s 17 days of stories, live performances, hands on workshops, Easter activities, competitions and exhibitions hosted by Central Geelong businesses and Central Geelong Marketing.

Friday 2 April to Sunday 18 April 2021

For more information

[Vic] 18th April 2021 – Geelong All Ford Day April 18 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm AEST

$25 - $30

New Venue!!!

Venue Map If you want to display with the club then purchase your ticket here and then register below.

Venue Eastern Park Geelong Eastern Park Geelong, Victoria 3220 Australia

Event registration and payment must be completed by the 8th April.

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There is only one judging category for us this year: 8 – Best Falcon, AU

Website:

(If you are planning to attend but do not wish to display with the club, you should enter here)

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Geelong Offshore Superboats Offshore powerboats are returning to Corio Bay! Feel the high-octane action as these impressive crafts compete over two days in Geelong - part of Round Two of the national series.

Racing commences around 11.30am on Saturday 10 April and 11.30am on Sunday 11 April for approximately 1.5 hours.

Following the on-water racing, the boats will be on display at Steampacket Gardens. This is a great opportunity to get a bird’s eye view of the boats while also being able to chat with participants.

When Daily from 09 April 2021 to 11 April 2021 Where Steampacket Gardens Eastern Beach Road, Geelong 3220 Contact AOPC - www.aopc.com.au Website: http://superboat.com.au

Geelong Half Marathon Cost: • Adult: $66.00 • Concession: $46.00

With a scenic flat course around the Barwon River trail, the Geelong Half Marathon attracts up to 1,000 runners every year, with the introduction of a 7km run option.

The event is consistently one of the most popular in the state.

The Barwon River running track boasts one of the most beautiful courses on a flat fast surface.

This event is delivered and organised by local runners for runners.

Funds raised from the event are donated to the Andrew Love Cancer Centre.

When: 11 April 2021, 07:30 AM - 10:30 AM Where: Barwon River Trail

Facilities • Change room facilities Nearby public toilets & Belmont Park Pavilion • First Aid available Hired personnel on-site and roving patrols • Parking available Adjacent to Belmont Park Pavilion & Belmont Common • Toilets available Public toilets located on-site plus hired mobile toilets • Wheelchair accessible Area is all flat with no steps Contact Kevin McNulty Email: kevinmcnulty@bigpond.com Phone: 0409 476 416 Associated organisation: Geelong Cross Country Club Website: www.gccc.asn.au Facebook: www.facebook.com/GeelongCrossCountryClub APRIL 2021 | FIND GEELONG

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Easter Bunny Speacials (train rides) Hop on-board for some great family fun including: • • • • •

A scenic 45-minute return train ride ‘Bunny Spotto’ activity Easter Bonnet comp judged by the Easter Bunny Egg and Spoon Trail for children Photo op’s with the Easter Bunny!

We highly recommend booking early, as this family special sells out each year.

When Daily from 03 April 2021 to 04 April 2021 Where Bellarine Railway Contact Associated organisation: Bellarine Railway Website: bellarinerailway.com.au/easterweekend-2021/

Our Heritage Our Collection The National Wool Museum has launched Our Heritage, Our Collection a digital exhibition that celebrates the City of Greater Geelong’s Heritage in 50 objects.

The virtual Our Heritage, Our Collection exhibition features 50 items selected from the themes: War, Wool and Work.

The objects have been handpicked from the City’s expansive heritage collection and honours ANZAC Day commemorations this year. Of the 50 featured items, 11 have wartime connections - including military pins, personal stories, audio recordings, memorials and monuments.

The exhibition adds to our existing suite of online collections and follows Council’s adoption of the Our Heritage, Our Collection report on 14 April 2020.

The report, which was funded by the Australian Government’s Building Better Regions Fund, brings together the City’s heritage collection of 12,000 moveable artworks, objects and artefacts valued at close to $28 million in total. The National Wool Museum Collection features prominently in the new exhibition.

Our Heritage, Our Collection was a major project delivered by the National WoolMuseum and the Arts & Culture Department of the City of Greater Geelong.

The online collection will continue to host exhibitions and communitycurated themes online, with a vision to accompany further displays in the future.

When: Daily from 24 April 2020 to 25 April 2021 Email: lkeogh@geelongcity.vic.gov.au Phone: 5272 5272 Website: www.geelongaustralia.com. au/nwm/default.aspx Facebook: facebook.com/ nationalwoolmuseum Twitter: twitter.com/ nationalwoolmuseum

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Rone in Geelong

Over the last two decades, Geelongborn artist Rone has built an exceptional reputation for large-scale wall paintings and immersive installations that explore concepts of beauty and decay.

Rone’s latest site-specific installation will transform Geelong Gallery’s rooms in response to the architecture and history of the building, and the Gallery’s collection.

The first comprehensive survey of Rone’s career to date will also be presented, charting the artist’s practice from early stencil works and street art, to photographs documenting major installations that have transformed abandoned spaces.

Images reproduced courtesy of the artist.

When Daily from 05 April 2021 to 16 May 2021 Where Geelong Gallery 55 Little Malop St, Geelong VIC 3220 Contact Phone: 03 5229 3645 Associated organisation: Geelong Gallery

Website: www.geelonggallery.org.au

Bringing Up Great Kids - the first 1000 days The first 1,000 days of life is a program for parents with children aged under 12months and designed to nurture parents as they embark on their journey.

It provides parents with a knowledge about brain development and an understanding of how children grow and what they need.

The centrality of family relationships and opportunities for parents to reflect on their own childhood and how to connect with their children are all explored.

Register online now!

When Every Wednesday of every week from 31 March 2021 to 05 May 2021 Where Online via zoom Cost This is a FREE event Contact Regional Parenting Service Email: rps@geelongcity.vic.gov.au Phone: 03 5272 4741 APRIL 2021 | FIND GEELONG

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Play School Live in Concert Let’s Play Together Join the fun of new discoveries, delightful games to play, songs to sing and stories to enjoy.

When 10 April 2021 Where Geelong West Town Hall 153 Pakington Street, Geelong West 3218 Kids Promotions in association with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) is excited to announce everyone’s favourite children’s television program is heading on a national concert tour in 2021 with their brand new show “Let’s Play Together”.

In 2020 our tour was cut short with the new show but we will be resuming the tour in 2021. The tour will commence in MARCH in Victoria and make its way around the country.

The brand new concert is all about fun and games with friends. As with the television program, there are songs to move to, as well as quiet times to just watch and listen. The concert is presented by two Play School presenters,

along with everyone’s favourite Play School toys. The familiarity of the material and the presenters combined, totally engage the young audience and encourage lots of audience participation.

Set in the Play School games room, the two Presenters and helpful Toys discover different coloured boxes are filled with surprises.

With familiar toys Big Ted, Little Ted, Jemima and Humpty and introducing two new toys on their tour debut Joey and Kiya.

Filled with the adventures of imagination the show will take children across the sea, up in the sky and over the moon.

Cost • • •

Adult: $22.00 Child: $22.00 Other/More Information: $0.00 under 12 months of age

Contact Phone: 1300 788 028 Associated organisation: Kid’s Promotions Website: www.kidspromotions.com.au Facebook: www.facebook.com/ kidspromotionslive Twitter: www.twitter.com/kidspromotions

Jeff Martin - Set in Stone Australian Tour | Workers Geelong THU APR 08 2021 AT 09:00 PM TO FRI APR 09 2021 AT 12:30 AM UTC+11:00 Workers Geelong | Geelong Jeff Martin (The Tea Party) will step out on his 27 date Australian tour to celebrate the release of “Set in Stone” – presented

by The Music, Jeff will be taking in some of the greatest live music rooms across the land, and creating some new stomping grounds along the way.

Promising to be a whole new live experience, the tour will feature songs from Jeff’s upcoming solo release, including single “Set in Stone”, as well as crowd favourites for good measure.

Listen to the new single “Set in Stone” now as a free download exclusively from www. jeffmartinofficial.com (limited time only) Workers Geelong, Geelong, Australia

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Key Event Details When: Friday 23 April | 12 - 4pm Where: Captain’s Room, Geelong Football Club What: Enjoy a two course meal and drinks while overlooking the oval at the Geelong Football Club.

Join us for an afternoon of exceptional local food and wine to support people in Geelong and surrounding regions in their fight against cancer.

Love Red Lunch promises to be a fabulous day out, with special performances by Piano Bar Geelong and comedians Luke Massey, Tim Young and Tosh Walker!

Be entertained by special entertainment

by Piano Bar Geelong and comedians Luke Massey, Tim Young and Tosh Walker.

PLUS our wine wall is back by popular demand, along with a collection of fabulous items to bid on through our silent auction.

Tickets: $120 per person, tickets include a two course meal and beverages.

RSVP: Friday 16 April 2021

Purchase Tickets For all enquiries regarding Love Red Lunch Geelong please contact Gail Smaniotto via email or on 0433 022 528

jokes and what happened next would change his life forever. He straight up killed... like murdered, even harder than he usually does with jokes so killer that he had to become a fugitive.

V E R V E P R O M O T I O N S P R E S E N T S

So don’t miss out on seeing this absolute renegade, before he gets locked up, because in 2021, Luke Kidgell is On The Run.

GEELONG - Fri 23rd April - ALL AGES. ON THE RUN... AGAIN TOUR Fri 23 Apr 2021 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM AEST Shenton Performing Arts centre, Cnr Ryrie Street and, Garden St, VIC

THIS SHOW IS ALL AGES Show starts at 8pm With 3 National Tours under his belt Luke Kidgell has amassed, over 500,000 fans online, has two of the most popular comedy podcasts in the country and a special on Amazon Prime. It’s almost unfair that his body is a work of art. And

now this weapon is coming to Geelong.

It is simply undeniable that Luke Kidgell is one of the most physically elite and humble comedians in the country. He is also pretty funny too. But most people just know him for his mouth watering rig.

When Luke returned to comedy after lockdown his life was turned upside down. He went and tried out some new

REFUND GUARANTEE. If the show is affected for any reason, you will receive your money back.

This show is COVID-Safe and is operating under the guidelines of the Australian Federal and State Governments. If this show is unable to continue due COVID-19, you will receive a refund.

LOCATION Shenton Performing Arts centre, Cnr Ryrie Street and, Garden St, VIC

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Sing Out Geelong

2021 Sing Out Session What: Please join song leader Ceridwyn Gordon on Mondays every second week for fun, informal community singing.

When: Monday evenings 7.30 – 9.00 pm Where: Geelong West Community Hub (in West Park), 89 Autumn Street, Geelong West VIC Cost: $5.00 per session.

Group singing Covid Safe: The Geelong West Neighbourhood House manages this venue, and in line with their advice we will be observing the 2 square metre rule, and based on this the venue can hold a maximum of 54 people. We will provide hand sanitizer, a QR code sign in, as well as sign-in sheet.

Please note: Masks are no longer mandatory but are recommended when it is impossible to maintain physical distance. Covid and choir information is available at: www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/entertainment-and-culture#can-i-go-to-a-rehearsal-or-lesson-for-singing-or-music

Easter Weekend at Mt Duneed Estate EVENT DETAILS Visit the Geelong winery and cafe this Easter long weekend (Friday, 2 – Sunday, 4 April 2021). All activities are FREE to guests dining on the day, so kick back and relax with wine, great food and a fun Easter vibe.

Friday & Saturday – FREE Kids mini Easter egg hunt with the Easter Bunny making a feature appearance to entertain the little ones.

Friday, Saturday & Sunday – Live music and kids colouring competition with three prizes up for grabs.

Free wine tasting all weekend!

TIME april 2 (Friday) - 4 (Sunday) LOCATION Mt Duneed Estate 65 Pettavel Road, Waurn Ponds, Victoria 3216

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Alli Sinclair - The Codebreakers In-conversation with Heritage Centre Manager, Mark Beasley A compelling story about tenacity and friendship, inspired by the real codebreaking women of Australia’s top-secret Central Bureau in WWII. An Australian Heritage Festival event.

1943, Brisbane: The war continues to devastate and the battle for the Pacific threatens Australian shores. For Ellie O’Sullivan, helping the war effort means utilising her engineering skills for Qantas as they evacuate civilians and deliver supplies to armed forces overseas. Her exceptional logic and integrity attract the attention of the Central Bureau-an intelligence organisation working with England’s Bletchley Park codebreakers.

But joining the Central Bureau means signing a lifetime secrecy contract.

Breaking it is treason.

As Ellie struggles with the magnitude of the promise she’s made to her country, a wedge grows between her and those she holds dear. When the man she loves

asks questions she’s forbidden to answer, how will she prevent the double life she’s leading from unravelling?

Geelong-based author Alli Sinclair has won multiple awards for her writing.

Alli’s books explore history, culture, love and grief, and relationships between family, friends and lovers. She captures the romance and thrill of discovering old and new worlds, and loves taking readers on a journey of discovery.

When 22 April 2021, 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM Where Geelong Library and Heritage Centre Email: events@grlc.vic.gov.au Associated organisation: Geelong Regional Libraries Website: events.grlc.vic.gov.au/ event/4855040

Join The Mik Maks at Geelong Arts Centre as part of the @[150748401621075:274:Love Central Geelong] Family Magic 2021 program!

This award-winning band of brothers and lovable friend Drums the Panda have been streamed over 1, 000, 000, 000 times globally. But the real magic occurs at their 40 minute live shows targeted towards children aged 2-8 years of age.

In 2019, The Mik Maks performed 150 live shows across 6 states of Australia and performed their Musical Adventures tour show to sold out audiences. There’s something for everyone at a Mik Mak show. Don’t miss the opportunity to discover them today!

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Story Book Nature Trails Once upon a nature walk ...

Join Tania from Nurture in Nature as she leads us through the Geelong Botanic Gardens on a Story Book Nature Trail where stories and a love of nature come to life. Let your imagination run wild! There will be four 30 minute guided sessions with the feature story of Scribbly Gum Secrets.

Story Book Nature Trails combine reading, physical activity and nature connection to engage communities in reading children’s books together outdoors.

A Story Book Nature Trail features a series of signs/panels with pages from a children’s picture book, spread through outdoor (or indoor spaces) allowing a reader to follow along with a story whilst walking and enjoying nature.

They incorporate fun, accessible and interactive nature activities and are designed to encourage a love of reading, support early literacy, promote opportunities for physical activity and nurture environmental stewardship.

While in the Geelong Botanic Gardens take the opportunity take your own Story Book Walk with the Forest Wonder book and search for the hidden lonely nature books and Grab it and GO Nature Cards cards to take home and share with friends.

Free event for pre-school children. Limit total of 20 participants (adults and children) per session.

Bookings essential - book online now

COVID-19 Safe measures will be in place for the event.

Please do not attend the event if you or your child are unwell or have been instructed to isolate or quarantine.

Maintain at least 1.5 metres physical distance between other adults at all times.

Face covering to be worn (dependent on Government restrictions), observe cough etiquette and personal hygiene measures.

Attendee details will be collected to facilitate contact tracing.

When 20 April 2021 Upcoming dates 20 April 2021, 01:00 PM - 01:30 PM 20 April 2021, 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM 20 April 2021, 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM 20 April 2021, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Where Botanic Gardens 1-49 Garden Street, East Geelong 3219

Cost This is a free event

Facilities • Change room facilities • First Aid available • Parking available • Toilets available • Wheelchair accessible Contact Angela Baum Email: abaum@geelongcity.vic.gov.au Phone: 03 5272 4816 Associated organisation: City of Greater Geelong Website: www.geelongaustralia.com.au

This event is for Ninjas aged from 6 years - 15 years.

Age Categories are (determined by your birth date on the 1st of January, 2021): Date And Time Sun., 18 April 2021 9:00 am – 2:00 pm AEST Location 32 -34 Raptor Place 32 Raptor Place South Geelong, VIC 3220 GBOT Ninjas are excited to be hosting the ANG Kids National Qualifier, at our venue in Geelong, Victoria.

Refund Policy No Refunds

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Geelong Waterfront Makers & Growers Market Geelong Waterfront Makers & Growers Market is held on the lawns of Steampacket Gardens on the first Sunday of each month.

The market offers local produce tasty gourmet treats beautiful art and hand crafts from regional makers and growers in a stunning setting.

There is also local live music and tasty hot food on offer.

The market is coordinated by the Geelong Central Rotary Club and proudly sponsored by Central Geelong Marketing.

Proceeds from The Geelong Waterfront Makers and Growers Market assists the Geelong Central Rotary Club in supporting a number of community projects local interstate and overseas.

The market has been run by The Rotary Club of Geelong Central for the past 23 years. It has been very successful in raising funds for the local communities.

The Central Geelong Farmers Market and the Steampacket Arts & Craft Market have merged to form the Geelong Waterfront Makers and Growers Market.

For more information on how to become a stallholder please contact the Geelong Rotary Club.

Sunday 2nd May 2021 View Upcoming Dates 10am - 2pm (til 3pm in Summer) Steampacket Gardens Geelong Event: 5227 0270 | 5229 0764 Venue: City of Geelong 03 5272 5272

YMCA School Holiday Activities

TUE APR 13 2021 AT 11:00 AM TO THU APR 15 2021 AT 02:00 PM UTC+10:00 Market Square SC | Geelong

YMCA Geelong is a charitable, not for profit association. Through their programs children, teens and adults of all abilities are provided the opportunity to be happier, healthier and connected.

With multiple locations around the Greater Geelong region and the Golden Plans Shire, we have an activity to suit every age and ability. Get out and get active this year and join in the fun at the Y here https://geelong.ymca.org.au/

Activity 1: Rookie Sports. Rookie Sports is a multi-sport program designed for 3.5 - 6 year olds. It has a focus on teaching the foundations of ball sports, teamwork and sportsmanship(winning/losing) Sports offered include football, soccer cricket and basketball.

Activity 2 : Gymnastics Sports. The gymnastics program is designed for 1years to school age children. It’s play base is learning while engaging their physical development and social skills.

Date: Tuesday 13th April – Thursday 15th April Time: 11.00 am – 2.00 pm Daily Location: In front of EB Games, Market Square Booking: Pre -Bookings are not required, however you will need to sign in on the day Market Square SC, Cnr Malop & Moorabool Streets, Geelong, Australia

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Explore RONE in Geelong to find out more about the making of the exhibition.

School holiday kids’ tours A family friendly tour before the Gallery opens to the public.

Visitors are asked to adhere to Geelong Gallery’s COVID safety procedures and are required to check-in upon arrival. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Image: RONE. I’ve seen fire and I’ve seen rain 2016 (from the Empty series). archival pigment print on Canson platine fibre rag. Geelong Gallery. Purchased with funds generously provided by Geelong Contemporary, 2019 Thu., 15 April 2021 9:15 am – 9:45 am AEST Geelong Gallery 55 Little Malop Street, Geelong, VIC 3220

INDIGENOUS WEAVING

Learn traditional Indigenous weaving techniques and create your own unique work using a variety of materials. You will be learning from local artists and proud Gunditjmara Keerray Woorroong sisters Kelsey and Tarryn Love.

Our workshops are free to attend, but places are limited to 15. Please email hello@platformarts.org.au if you are no longer able to make your booked session, and your ticket will be made available to the waitlist.

Cost: Free Bookings: https://www.eventbrite. com.au/e/indigenous-weavingtickets-142463101973

60 Little Malop St is wheelchair accessible.

Please contact hello@platformarts.org. au for any enquiries. This workshop is generously supported by Central Geelong Marketing.

This workshop is for participants aged between 10-25 years. Instructions and guidance will be provided during the session, and any additional materials will be provided.

Kelsey and Tarryn Love are proud Gunditjmara Keerray Woorroong women from Western Victoria. They created Koorroyarr Arts to encompass the idea of being sisters and Gunditjmara women

continually learning and seeking knowledge of their culture, while using art to channel this connection. ‘Koorroyarr’ means ‘granddaughter’ in Keerray Woorroong dialect. Kelsey and Tarryn use a variety of mediums and techniques in their art practice including painting, wood burning and weaving. From 20202021, they were artists in residence for the Platform LAB program.

Date: 13th Apr 2021 Time: 1.30pm-2.30pm Location: Platform Arts, 60 Lt Malop St www.eventbrite.com.au/e/indigenousweaving-tickets-142463101973

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7. Johnstone Park

ARTS AND CULTURE WALKING TRAIL Wander the walking trail to discover The Carousel, public art, the Baywalk Bollards, historical buildings, museums and galleries.

is a favourite haven for shoppers, workers and students. Once a swamp, then a dam, the area was transformed into a park in 1872, the idea of Mayor Robert de Bruce Johnstone.

8. Geelong Gallery

1. Eastern Beach Art Deco Bathing Complex was constructed between 1928 and 1939. The bathing complex was fully restored during the 1990’s as the first part the Waterfront precinct rejuvenation.

Individual promenade planks were purchased by the people of Geelong to assist with the cost of the restoration.

2. The Baywalk Bollards tell a story of the people and events associated with Geelong’s history. There are 111 scattered along the Waterfront.

3. Paving Splats are splattered around the Waterfront as pavement inlays. Made of stainless steel with cast inlays depicting imported and locally made objects.

4. Customs Park Cargo Boxes are a series of brass and glass boxes containing sculptures and artefacts recognised early imports into Geelong.

Each box features the name of the vessel which carried the goods and the dates the vessel operated.

was established in 1896. The Gallery has amassed a magnificent collection of 19th and 20th century Australian and European paintings, decorative arts and sculpture. The collection includes Eugene von Guerard’s View of Geelong (1856) and Frederick McCubbin’s A bush burial (1890).

9. North by Mark Stoner (2000)

incorporates a barcode from a Geelong iconic product: Noddy’s Soft Drink. The barcode is reproduced on the stainless steel panels of the feature.

consists of seven randomly placed cement objects resembling sails or fins.

No two fins are positioned on the same plane and by moving around the sculpture the profiles change quite dramatically.

6. National Wool Museum

10. The Carousel

is housed in a bluestone wool store built in 1872. Showcasing the story of wool, from the sheep’s back to the clothes rack as well as operating a calendar of contemporary exhibitions.

pavilion houses a rare and beautifully restored c. 1892 Armitage - Herschell steam driven carousel and an 1898 Gavioli Band Organ.

5. Barcode Fountain

SURF APNEA - GEELONG VICTORIA 24 APRIL 2021 Learn breath holding and breathing techniques to develop adaptations to better deal with “Intense Situations” like surfing hold downs. This course is suitable for any skill level from chargers to absolute beginners and non surfers providing many skills transferable across all walks of life.

Instructor : Jason Rice USE THE EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT CODE : SAAGEE21 AND GET $50.00 OFF THE TICKETS PRICE IF YOU REGISTER BEFORE 10 APRIL 2021. 245.00 + DISCOUNT= $195.00 This is a full day (0830-1530) face to face course. The theory and land based practical followed by and pool practical will be held at the Geelong Aquatic Centre.

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High Tea @ Café Bear & Scoobs 11 April 2021 1st Sunday of every month - bookings essential.

A delightful selection of home-made scones, sausage rolls and a traditional High Tea including barista coffee & tea and a piccolo of sparkling wine or sparkling water.

Special dietary requirements catered for but please let us know in advance.

Please enter a single group booking name for everyone on the same table (e.g. the first name of one person) to make sure you are on a table together.

We might be able to overbook depending on numbers so call us or drop in to enquire.

Date and time Sun 11th Apr 2021, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm AEST Location Café Bear & Scoobs 8-14 Thompson Rd, North Geelong VIC 3215, Australia

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*IN-PERSON* Newspaper Structures This fun construction workshop will have you building an incredible and environmentally friendly geometric structure with newspaper. Ages 8+ Bookings essential as places are strictly limited.

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All family members over 12 months of age require a separate booking, including adults.

Where possible, please limit your family/group to one adult plus children, so that as many of our community as possible can attend these sessions.

Please follow the current government directives regarding face coverings.

Families are asked to follow library staff directions and practice physical distancing.

Please cancel your booking if anyone in their group is unwell on the day of the program.

Bookings close one day prior to the session. If you require assistance to make a booking or cancellation, please contact library staff.

This hands-on construction workshop will have you building an incredible geometric structure with newspaper.

Please be sure to cancel your booking if you cannot attend. Ages 8+

Tuesday, April 06 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Geelong West Library

Enjoy 3 hours of drinking wine, laughing with friends and trying to paint like Picasso!

PAINT AND SIP WITH PINOT & PICASSO Pinot & Picasso is Australia’s #1 Paint and Sip Experience! We allow you to take on some of the basic (and some more advanced) techniques of painting on canvas, in a hassle-free, approachable and collaborative setting.

Enjoy a night of BYO wine and painting as our expert Pinot and Picasso hosts deliver each session with comprehensive step by step instruction with plenty room left for your inner-Picasso to run wild. By the end of the night, even all you ‘non-creatives’ will be taking home your very own Picasso!

Sessions from April 8, 2021 - May 9, 2021

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Kids Foundation Fundraiser Dessert Evening I want to help the KIDS Foundation run camps in bush-fire affected areas for young people impacted by life-changing burns, harm, injury and trauma.

I have been fortunate to have been able to volunteer with the kids foundation for 14 years. Over this time I have met some amazing friends who have overcome some extreme challenges in life. Together the kids family have grown and helped each other to become inspirational individuals and an awesome team.

Looking forward to our future and helping others to achieve their goals.

Leanne McPherson Date and time Sat 17th Apr 2021, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm AEST Location Café Bear & Scoobs 8-14 Thompson Rd, North Geelong VIC 3215, Australia

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Bop till you Drop GEELONG WEST School Holiday Performance Workshop (2 days) Our Performing Arts Workshops run over two days and incorporate a combination of activities for children to meet new friends, learn new skills and be active.

Our workshops are suitable for boys and girls and are focused on developing a variety of performing arts skills, while gaining self- confidence. Our aim is to provide a fun, but educational experience for children. We encourage the children to be part of the creative process allowing them to feel important and proud of who they are.

In doing so, the children learn faster and enjoy their classes more when they feel their opinion in valued.

For more infomation visit www.boptillyoudrop.com.au or phone 1300 130 313.

Date And Time Thu., 15/04/2021, 9:00 am – Fri., 16/04/2021, 5:00 pm AEST Location Ashby Primary School 1 Waratah Street Geelong West, VIC 3218, Australia

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Geelong Energy Futures Forum Date Wed., 21 April 2021 Time 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm AEST Location Geelong West Town Hall 153 Pakington Street Geelong West, VIC 3218 Australia Refund Policy

Hear how Geelong can transition to clean, cheap, and reliable energy, while creating new jobs and vibrant industries for our region.

Refunds up to 1 day before event Eventbrite’s fee is nonrefundable.

1850s Geelong Outdoor Performance A must see once off performance transporting the audience back in time to Geelong 1850s with talented local actors and storytellers and entwined Wadawurrung contexts by Traditional Owners Melinda Kennedy and the talented performer Barry Gilson.

Cost This is a free event

This interactive live performance takes place in Johnstone park where the audience is entertained through 4 scenes within the park space; Corio Bay, The Bush Inn, Western Gully and Goal.

Contact Heather Threadgold

Hear true tales of grit, life in squalor, bushranger activities, the wild frontier and historical fun facts of Geelong.

This fun performance is brought to you

by MURRI : YUL Consultants (Heather Threadgold and Melinda Kennedy) as awarded by the AIC grant and based upon the successful concept by Threading Gold Walking Tours.

Facilities • Parking available • Toilets available • Wheelchair accessible

Email: murriyul@hotmail.com Phone: +448616355 Associated organisation: MURRI : YUL Consultants & Threading Gold Walking Tours Website: www.murriyul.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/murriyulconsultants

**Bring a chair or rug to sit on as we move to each scene**

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5-7yrs April School Holiday Program Apr 15 at 9:00 AM – Apr 16 at 2:00 PM UTC+10 Next Week Artworx Geelong 122 Ryrie Street, Geelong, VIC, Australia 3220

Geelong Cats - Season 2021 Let’s go blue and white! Stand proud and support our boys as they take on the 2021 AFL season.

“We are Geelong, the greatest team of all!”

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Geelong Cats V Essendon - AAMI Community Series Game starts 7.10pm.

To keep supporters safe on game day, the traffic conditions around GMHBA Stadium will change from 6.00pm. Please refer to Major Event ‘Game Day’ Changes to Traffic Conditions below.

2021 Season (home games at GMHBA Stadium): •

Round 2: Friday 26 March Geelong Cats v Brisbane Lions, 7:20pm

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Round 5: Sunday 18 April Geelong Cats v Melbourne, 4.40pm

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Round 6: Saturday 24 April Geelong Cats v West Coast, 2.45pm

The following dates are TENTATIVE - as part of the COVID Safe rollout of the 2021 AFL season •

Round 10: Saturday 22 May Geelong Cats v Gold Coast Suns, 1pm More games

When Various dates from 26 March 2021 to 21 August 2021 Upcoming dates 18 April 2021 24 April 2021 22 May 2021

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Where GMHBA Stadium 370 Moorabool Street, Geelong 3220

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2021 Kyokushin Karate State Finals This is the premier, not to be missed event, for Kyokushin Karate in Victoria. The event, hosted at The Arena in Geelong, will showcase the skills and spirit of competitors from across the State and indeed across Australia.

When 18 April 2021, 09:00 AM - 02:30 PM

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

Cost • Adult: $25.00 • Child: $10.00 • Companion Card • Family: $50.00

Please note competitors are not required to purchase a ticket but must register for the event at https://www.shihancho. com/entry-forms Secure your tickets now or for any other information please contact shihancho@ vic.chariot.net.au or call 03 5229 5229 / 0418 347 088 Social distance rules apply and seating capacities exist per bay in grandstands.

You must socially distance 1 seat between groups in your row.

No Box Office is planned on the day All tickets purchased online prior to the event

Where The Arena 110 Victoria Street, North Geelong 3215

2 x Adults & 2 x Children

Contact Gary Viccars

Email: shihancho@vic.chariot.net.au Phone: 0418 347 088 Associated organisation: The Victorian Kyokushin Karate Association (VKKA) Website: www.shihancho.com/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/ VictorianKyokushinKarateAssociation/

NBL1 Round 3 Geelong Supercats v Waverley Falcons Kicking off the long awaited 2021 season in Geelong, this is a game you don’t want to miss.

TIP OFF NBL1 Women 5:00pm NBL1 Men 7:00pm

Its time to see red, join the Supercats family as they battle the Waverley Falcons at the Geelong Arena, the home of elite basketball in Geelong.

While the Supercats team are at the Arena stadium on game days, phones are often unmanned and we cannot guarantee that messages regarding game tickets will be received on the day.

Bring the family, enjoy the fun and entertainment of game day.

Seating capacities exist per bay. Social distance rules apply.

You must sit within purchased bay. You must socially distance 1 seat between groups in your row. **Please note Accessible Seating, Courtside Boxes & Companion Cards must be purchased by contacting Lukas at Geelong United Basketball on 5277 1388 during business hours or emailing admin@geelongunitedbasketball.com. au - Companion Cards are accepted.

No Box Office is planned on the day All tickets purchased online prior to the event TICKETS ON SALE NOW CLICK HERE

Supercats office hours are at AWA stadium from 10:00am until 5:00pm Monday to Friday.

Tickets available future games selling 2 weeks ahead of time.

Stay tuned with the Geelong Supercats Facebook page for updates or call Geelong Supercats 03 5227 1388 When 01 May 2021 Upcoming dates 01 May 2021, 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM 01 May 2021, 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM Where The Arena 110 Victoria Street, North Geelong 3215

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VIRTUAL TIN RATTLE

GIVE N O W BELLARINE SES VOLUNTEERS NEED YOUR SUPPORT TO PURCHASE A NEW RESPONSE VIHICLE PLEASE DONATE NOW AT www.bellarineses.org.au/donate www.givenow.com.au/bellarineses

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Victoria State Emergency Service Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES) is the control agency for flood, storm, tsunami and earthquake in Victoria, managing responses to these emergencies and helping communities to prepare through planning and education. VICSES also operates the largest road crash rescue response network in the state and also provides a support role to other emergency service agencies.

VICSES Bellarine Unit The VICSES Bellarine Unit is one of 24 units located in the South West region and is made up entirely of volunteers. It is supported by professional staff both from state headquarters and the South West regional office. The units LHQ (local headquarters) is located on Grubb Road on the outskirts of Drysdale and its members reside in all corners of the peninsula.

The response area for the unit covers the entire Bellarine Peninsula and includes the towns of Clifton Springs, Curlewis, Drysdale, Indented Head, Leopold, Ocean Grove, Point Lonsdale, Portarlington, Queenscliff, St Leonards, Wallington and all areas in between.

In addition, our members may be deployed to other regions of the state to assist with large-scale operations such as major storms, floods or fires. We have even had members from our unit deployed across Australia to assist our interstate counterparts.

VICSES Bellarine Unit typically receives over 200 requests for assistance each year and we rely upon local volunteers to help in both operational and support roles.

Volunteers from VICSES Bellarine Unit come from all walks of life, all backgrounds and all professions. In fact, the main thing we have in common is a desire to make a contribution within our community.

“Each year we normally hold a tin rattle to raise much needed funds, however as with many other activities, we have been unable to do so, and don’t expect we will be able to in the near future. We have a number of Unit Vehicles that are due for replacement in the short term, and need to start planning for it now to ensure we have the necessary monies to be able to do so.

Given that we have been unable to have our annual tin rattle during these times, we are looking for support in a different way.

We have partnered with a Not-for-Profit organization that specializes in assisting organizations like ours with online donations.

The Unit would be humbled for any support that the community that we live in would be able to give us, so that we can be there for you, in your time of need.

Please head over to our Give Now page, and donate to a cause that directly supports your local community. All donations over $2 are Tax Deductible”.

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Dealing with Adversity Some years ago some American scientists developed the largest artificial environment ever built as a research project, called Biosphere 2. Everything grew well and much was learnt for scientific purposes. But one of the indirect findings was that although the trees had grown well and seemingly healthily, the limbs were weak. After a few years most of the branches of the trees broke off under their own weight. They had grown up easily and quickly but without wind resistance they hadn’t developed an inner strength to remain standing.

This is fascinating. The parallels for us humans and for our children in particular are huge. In a similar way, if we grow up without a certain amount of difficulty and hardship, we too are liable to be weak without the strength to stand strong, when adversity inevitably comes our way.

Adversity and difficulties aren’t necessarily bad in themselves. In this world they are unavoidable. It’s how we deal with them and grow through them that counts.

The Covid crisis was as hard on young families as it was on anyone. Parents reading this article are to be congratulated on navigating those difficult times so well. Good work guys. My encouragement is that by working through these difficult times we potentially can become stronger people in the long run and our children too, if handled well, should become more resilient and better developed individuals.

Some of the greatest achievements and works have come in the midst of turmoil and pain.

Beethoven composed his greatest works while he was almost totally deaf and experiencing great sadness. There are many stories of heroism in the midst of adversity.

A few suggestions that may be helpful as you push through challenging days:

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All the Best, Rob, LPS Chaplain

Robert.Hunter@education.vic.gov.au

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APRIL THEMED GUIDED WALK

Friends of Geelong Botanic Gardens

DISCOVER EASTERN PARK Eastern Park has a diverse collection of trees including several with heritage status, heritage structures, a statue and a wellwatered garden. It also has a missing statue that reflects the attitudes of the local community. As the walk is 3-4 km, mostly on paths, please wear suitable shoes and bring rain gear if showers are forecast.

When: Time: Where: Cost:

Sunday 11 April 2021 2.00 pm Meet your Guide at the front steps of the GBG Gold coin donation appreciated www.friendsgbg.org.au ph (03) 5222 6053 APRIL 2021 | FIND GEELONG

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Guided Walk: Discover Eastern Park Eastern Park has a diverse collection of trees including several with heritage status, heritage structures, a statue and a well-watered garden. It also has a missing statue that reflects the attitudes of the local community. As the walk is 3-4 km, mostly on paths, please wear suitable shoes and bring rain gear if showers are forecast.

When: Sunday 11 April 2021 Time: 2.00 pm Where: Meet your Guide at the front steps of the GBG Cost: Gold coin donation appreciated

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volunteering geelong is an independent not-for-profit organisation that is committed to enhancing the quality of life in the community, through the promotion and support of volunteering.

Volunteering Geelong also provides a referral service for volunteers looking for volunteer roles and organisations looking for volunteers.

Volunteering Geelong has relocated to the St Mary’s Terrace Community Hub (192 Myers St). The Hub was recently developed by Common Equity Housing Limited. Volunteering Geelong manages the space located in central Geelong.

It provides community organisations, commercial businesses and individuals with meeting, training and event spaces for hire at a low cost. Check out our brochure for more information.

There are spaces for workshops, seminars, talks and meetings accommodating up to 50 people. There is also a consultation room for private meetings, interviews or one on one catch ups.

Contact Volunteering Geelong 0352211377 manager@volunteeringgeelong.org.au St. Mary’s Terrace Community Hub 192 Myers St. Geelong 3220 Opening hours 10am - 4pm (Tuesday to Friday) or by appointment

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Geelong Competition APRIL 2021

WIN a $50 Gift Voucher • Simply send us a picture of yourself in your AFL colours to have a chance at winning a $50 Gift Voucher every month during footy season.

• We will place the best photos in the May edition of the Find Geelong.

• This month you only have to be wearing the colours. Next month, you have to be wearing the colors and either be watching the game or attending an actual match.

• We look forward to seeing your colourful and creative photos.

Conditions Apply: 1. Take a photo of yourself displaying your team colors 2. Email the photo to editor@findgeelong.com.au 3. Like and Follow us on Facebook.

Go Geelong!!

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Located in the heart of the city, Westfield Geelong is your one-stop hub for shopping, food, fun and relaxation.

Geelong’s premier shopping destination for fashion and beauty.

Home to some of Australia’s best-known retailers including Myer, Big W, Target and Coles as well more than 160 specialty stores.

A great range of cafes, restaurants and lunch options.

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Why is Retirement so Difficult?

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Retirement is difficult for most of us. The root cause is that there is no roadmap.

We are the first generation who can expect to remain active and healthy well into our later years. Consequently we are pioneers, and there are no signposts to show us the way.

We peer into the fog, and try to see a pathway forward.

LIFESTYLE EXPECTATIONS As children, we had our parents to guide us.

Then at school and college, we were students learning from our elders.

REMAINING RELEVANT To maintain relevant, the goal is to maintain progress in the general direction of achieving and maintaining connections.

So while we might still feel that we’re a young and vigorous and aged just 65, in reality our body is telling us that we’re 75, or even older.

But this means creating new relationships.

Which can be an effort.

But no one ever told us to expect this – retirement is difficult because we’re the first cohort to be here in substantial numbers.

Retirement can be so difficult.

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CHARLES LAMB – 1825

Retirement is difficult if we worry about it.

It’s all about the anguish of being retired, and losing the routine of work, and losing the connections with his former workmates.

The solution is to ignore the concept entirely – ask yourself why self-employed professionals (for example race horse trainers and surgeons) don’t retire.

BIOLOGY OF AGING

They remain engaged, and appear to be able to live longer lives, better.

It was the same during our careers – we were following an established pathway, and the boss told us about expectations and achievements.

From around our mid 40s, when our body accepts the reality that the creation of new cells is falling behind the death of older cells, we start to age.

But now that we are retired, we each have to teach ourselves how plan for the next 25-30 years, and plot an individual route.

Which explains why older people look, well, old. It’s inevitable that we age over time.

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BY VAL FEBBO Despite a quick 53-day turnaround between the most recent Bowls Premier League and the impending BPL13 at Brisbane’s Club Pine Rivers, four team changes have been made in preparation form April 20-23, 2021.

The Perth Suns, Adelaide Pioneers, Murray Steamers and the Brisbane Pirates have all announced alterations to their squads for the second of three BPL tournaments this year.

As previously revealed, Perth will bring in Cody Packer and Kristina Krstic to replace Lee Schraner and Genevieve Delves, with Ray Pearse remaining from Moama.

After finishing as runner-up last time out, the Pioneers have added Katelyn Inch to their roster, alongside reigning MVP Scott Thulborn and BCiB Jackaroo Wayne Ruediger, with Rebecca Van Asch stepping aside for this edition.

Inch’s BPL12 team, the Murray Steamers, have filled her spot with Natasha Van Eldik, who will join stalwarts Ryan Bester and Michael Walker in the two-time champions’ squad.

The host team’s Brisbane Pirates have regained the experienced head of Kelsey Cottrell, who replaces young superstar Kira Bourke.

Jeremy Henry and Aaron Hewson will round out the Pirates camp, who will aim to get back into the finals, after narrowly missing out on the Murray.

The defending champions Tweed Heads, three-time winners Sydney Lions and both Melbourne franchises, the Pulse and the Roys, go into BPL13 with an unchanged line-up.

Aaron Teys, Chloe Stewart and Corey Wedlock will return for the Ospreys, while Aron Sherriff, Ben Twist and Karen Murphy complete the famous Sydney Lions trio.

The top of the table Pulse retain Gary Kelly, Barrie Lester and Ellen Ryan, while the Roys will continue its quest for a maiden title with familiar combatants Matthew Flapper, Aaron Wilson and Carla Krizanic.

Teams (#BPL13) Adelaide Pioneers: Scott Thulborn, Wayne Ruediger, Katelyn Inch (Coach – Les Carter) Brisbane Pirates: Jeremy Henry, Aaron Hewson, Kelsey Cottrell (Coach – Michael Breen) Melbourne Pulse: Barrie Lester, Gary Kelly, Ellen Ryan (Coach – Mark Casey) Melbourne Roys: Aaron Wilson, Matthew Flapper, Carla Krizanic (Coach – Ian Ewing) Murray Steamers: Ryan Bester, Michael Walker, Natasha Van Eldik (Coach – Kevin Anderson) Perth Suns: Cody Packer, Ray Pearse, Kristina Krstic (Coach – Pieter Harris) Sydney Lions: Ben Twist, Aron Sherriff, Karen Murphy (Coach – Steve Glasson) Tweed Heads Ospreys: Aaron Teys, Corey Wedlock, Chloe Stewart (Coach – Wayne Turley) Stay tuned to the Bowls Australia website for further updates regarding BPL13, beginning in just 27-days.

NATIONAL BOWLS CENTRE – EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

BY AIDAN DAVIS The establishment of a National Bowls Centre (NBC) will become a major priority for Bowls Australia over the coming years, the organisation’s Board and Executive have declared in announcing an Expression of Interest (EOI) for potential venues.

The national body has developed a comprehensive NBC Strategy, in consultation with external sports consultants, that will guide the future direction and process for the creation of the NBC, which aims to be much broader in scope than a traditional Centre of Excellence model.

Rather than focus solely on High Performance athlete support, the NBC will be a headquarters for HP and events staff, an environment to support daily performance of national and state/territory-level bowlers, a hub for bowls coach learning and development, a venue for competitions, corporate functions and schools/community programs, a centre for bowls research, and the home for the Hall of Fame and Bowls Museum, amongst other initiatives (identified on page 9 of the Strategy).

Bowls Australia CEO Neil Dalrymple said the NBC was an important initiative for the sport and called on clubs who meet the criteria and are interested in being a potential venue to submit an EOI. “The creation of a National Bowls Centre is an extremely exciting venture which will not only cater for our elite bowlers but also provide numerous other benefits including improved player pathways, talent identification, coach and official development, team building (Bowls and non-bowls), competitions and will act as a hub for other local, state, national and international Bowls and sporting organisations to enhance their performance,” CEO Neil Dalrymple outlined in the strategy.

“This is a major piece of development with wide ranging benefits for the sport, so it’s critically important that we identify the most appropriate site for the construction of the facility.

“We’ve developed a public form to canvass Expressions of Interest from potential bowls clubs, and I encourage any club that has a willingness to become the home of the NBC to review the Strategy, submit their expression or reach out for further discussion.”

The NBC EOI will close on May 31, 2021, after which, Bowls Australia’s Advisory Group will provide oversight and shortlisting of candidate venues, followed by further discussions and more detailed assessments of potential sites.

Enquiries for further information or discussion should be directed to Bowls Australia’s CEO Neil Dalrymple at ndalrymple@ bowls.com.au.

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