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GROVEDALE residents will be thrilled to know they now live in a “beachside” suburb. That’s the desription by property agent Savills Australia as it spruiks a 3470-square-metre Grovey block for development. Continuing the seaside theme further, Savills says the allotment is sparking interest among local buyers with “off-shore connections”. The agency is also selling a large block at Torquay, somewhat nearer the ocean. Still, what’s 16kg among neighbours - especially when real estate’s up for sale. FROM THE bleeding obvious department comes news that housework is hard work but not
so intellectually rewarding. As reported this week on page 15, that’s the upshot of two studies at Deakin Uni, which opined that housework just doesn’t scrub up as a physical activity with any mental health benefits. The two “unique” studies at Deakin’s Centre for Physical Activity and Nutrition Research (C-PAN) revealed that dusting, vacuuming and scrubbing the bath generated exertion and physical health benefits yet the monotony of the menial work brought little in the way of mental health rewards. That’s your tax dollars at work - research work that is, not housework.
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Email: editorial@geelongindependent.com.au ELSEWHERE in today’s paper, anyone worried about the jobless rate and the need for new industries around Geelong might find the solution under their feet. No, not a new gold rush, more a lava rush. Melbourne University’s Professor Bernie Joyce suggests that geotourism - specifically, volcanoes - could generate a few bob. An eruption could be a “great tourist attraction”, he says, especially a live volcano that kept spluttering for a few years. “There’s already an interest among geotourists and an active volcano would be an attraction to some tourists.” Some of the locals might be less enthusiastic.
Continued from Page 1. He recently addressed 250 students at Newtown’s St Joseph’s College to explain the teachings of Islam. A community barbecue on 12 October would seek to convey the “good message” of Islam, he said. “If someone is wronged by someone then the responsibility does not go from those two individuals to a third person. “If the father has done something wrong, the son will not be punished. If the sister does something wrong, the brother will not be punished - these are the teachings of Islam. “If America or someone does something wrong, what has Australia got to do with that? “We are very clear on that. “We can make Geelong an ideal city in the sense of getting the message across to so many people and seeing that education is being done.”
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GEELONG could become the chicken capital of Victoria if animal husbandry expansion plans come to fruition. Stockfeed company Ridley has announced plans to build a feed mill at Lara to handle an expected growth spurt in poultry and pork production. The company has bought 5.3 hectares from grain handler Riordan Group to produce at least 200,000 tonnes of stockfeed a year, employing up to 20 full-time staff. The development of new intensive agricultural zones nearby in Golden Plains Shire will make a large feed mill critical to the success of the industries as well as local job creation.
Ridley chief financial officer Alan Boyd said the parcel of land was in a strategic position close to major transport routes and the company’s Laverton rendering facility. Mr Boyd said the feed mill would cater to existing Ridley customers, some of whom were planning to increase production. The proposal was contingent on minimum commitments from customers but Ridley considered it a longterm strategic investment, he said. “It’s a highly desirable site and worth taking the risk of getting all the approvals required. There’s strong government support for the area. “It’s also near Geelong’s port, so
there might be opportunities for shipments of grain unsuitable for human consumption. “There aren’t many areas set aside for livestock production and we’ve done quite a bit of market research on the area. “We’re talking to our customers to see what the long-term expansion potential is. We need to make sure we have the capacity for the future.” Golden Plans Shire Mayor Jenny Blake said the shire’s proposed intensive agricultural precinct had already attracted a number of proposals. “There’s definitely a great opportunity to increase the productivity of the whole area between Midland Hwy and
Meredith-Shelford Rd.” Federal Member for Corangamite Sarah Henderson said Ridley’s plans were testament to the strong future for intensive agriculture in the region. “For jobs, farmers and exports, the Golden Plains intensive agriculture precinct presents our region with enormous opportunity,” Ms Henderson said. “The Golden Plains region already produces 21 per cent of Victoria’s eggs, 11 per cent of poultry and five per cent of pigs. Per capita consumption of chicken meat across Australia increased by 25 per cent between 2004 and 2011, presenting a real opportunity for our region.”
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