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Start planning volcano action By NOEL MURPHY A VOLCANIC eruption in the Geelong region would expose a serious lack of disaster planning, according to a Melbourne University earth scientist. Professor Bernie Joyce said emergency services were poorly prepared for a volcanic eruption anywhere across the geologically-volatile southwest of Victoria from Geelong to the South Australian border. Recent studies have suggested new volcanic eruptions in the region at any time. Prof Joyce, who has identified Anakie as a likely site, told the Independent an eruption could well be overdue. Scientists this week warned of volcanoes on the western reaches of the Victoria’s Newer Volcanic Precinct (NVP) erupting virtually without warning. Prof Joyce said Geelong was less likely to face an immediate

volcanic threat but he issued a similar caution. “Little warning of an eruption would be expected,” he said. “Minor seismic activity with small earthquakes might precede the eruption by some weeks and there could also be minor uplift or subsidence of the ground surface and perhaps changes in ground temperature and the exhalation of volcanic gases and steam. “Australian volcanologists agree that further eruption is possible and may well be overdue. A future eruption would not be the renewal of activity at an existing volcano but the initiation of a new volcano.” The Geelong and southwest regions feature prominently in the NVP, with 400 volcanoes peppered across the landscape, about a dozen of which have been active in the past 20,000 to 30,000 years. Dormant volcanoes close to Geelong include Mts Duneed, Moriac and Pollock. Prof Joyce said volcanic activ-

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ity might last weeks, months or even years after an eruption. Successive eruptions might occur near an initial eruption site if vents were clustered, affecting a wider area for a longer period. Fume activity and minor gas and ash eruption could continue for many years. Prof Joyce said he had spoken with the State Emergency Service about contingency plans for a volcano eruption but received little response. “The effect on infrastructure would include blocking rivers, cutting railways, electricity, gas supplies – they’d all be affected,” he said. “You’d need to do things that need expertise; there would be fires, new settlements and the whole thing would go on for years and would be disruption but a great tourist attraction. “There’s already an interest among geotourists and an active volcano would be an attraction to some tourists.”

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T1500012 - LANDSCAPING WORKS – AUSTIN PARK, LARA The City invites tenders closing at 2.00pm on Wednesday 15 October 2014 for assistance contact Graeme Kemp on 5272 5033. Tender documents are available from our website www.geelongaustralia.com.au. For website assistance contact Tenderlink on 1800 233 533.

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This School Holidays meet SuperCroc (Sarchosuchus Imperator), ‘flesh crocodile emperor’, the largest crocodilian to ever roam the earth.

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FASTER cancer treatment is set to begin in Geelong with delivery of a high-tech machine to Barwon Health today. Barwon Health said the linear accelerator’s “incredible accuracy” would reduce treatment time. Radiation oncologist Dr Maithum Mathlum said cancer treatment would also become “more accurate”. “The tumour or region be-

ing treated can be visualised by plain X-ray or a special CT scan before or even during the process to help improve accuracy and allow for patient movement or change in position due to breathing” Dr Mathlum said. “The machine allows patients to be treated more quickly, helping ease the burden placed on consumers.” The machine would allow in Geelong treatments previously

only available in Melbourne, Dr Mathlum said. “It means some treatments only take days or a few weeks rather than the more usual six to seven weeks. “This treatment is only suitable for highly selected cases but shows great promise in diseases such as early-stage lung cancer where it appears to be highly effective for patients who cannot undergo surgery.”

Road reconstruction works at Pescott Street are scheduled to commence on Wednesday 24 September and will take approximately four months to complete.

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The appropriate signs will be in place and the traffic controllers on site will provide assistance to minimise any inconvenience. Emergency services and local traffic will be provided access at all times. For enquiries contact our construction department on 5272 4556.

Traffic controllers will assist on site for local residents and emergency access during this period. For enquiries contact our construction department on 5272 4280.

You may look at the application and any documents that support the application at the office of the Responsible Authority or online at

including the EMC Group’s, had already signed up so far, with the aim of distributing 100,000 elephant in the room coasters across the region. “We’d really like to hear from any other venues who’d like to take part in this project. Give us a call, tell us how many coasters you use in a month, and we will put you on the list.” EMC Group director and White Ribbon ambassador Darren Holroyd said using coasters was a unique but effective means of getting the message across. “People might not take immediate notice but because the coasters are everywhere the message will filter through,” Mr Holroyd said.

Access through Ewing Blythe Drive will be restricted to one lane between 7.00am – 5.00pm week days. This may result in delays of up to 15 minutes. During the construction period we recommend that through traffic seek an alternative route where practical to reduce traffic congestion in the area.

To view available positions, apply, obtain a position description or subscribe to our weekly job alerts visit our website www.geelongaustralia.com.au

The application reference number is: 979/2014

November, culminating on White Ribbon Day. “This issue cuts across all areas and sections of society,” Mr Hudson said. “Family violence does occur in our region – our lawyers are kept busy four days a week at court helping women take out intervention orders to try to keep them safe. “But the women that make it to court, or report incidents to the police, are in the minority. “The coasters have details of where to get assistance on the back. People wanting help can easily take a coaster and use the details on it at a later date when it is safe to do so.” Mr Hudson said 65 venues,

Road reconstruction works at Ewing Blythe Drive between Bridge Road and Bluff Road are scheduled to commence Tuesday 23 September and will take approximately nine weeks to complete.

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UP TO 100,000 purple elephants will appear in the room of most of Geelong’s pubs, clubs and cafés during November. But they might not be immediately obvious. Geelong’s elephant in the room is domestic violence and a reminder of that sad fact will be plastered on drink coasters across the region. The coasters are part of a campaign to highlight awareness of violence against women, said Barwon Community Legal Service executive officer Nick Hudson. The Barwon Month of Action runs from 31 October to 25

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Pescott Street will be completely closed to all traffic between Retreat Road and Skene Street between 7.00am – 5.00pm week days. Reduced speed limits will be implemented outside of working hours.

The application is for a permit to: REMOVAL OF RESTRICTIVE COVENANT 1395876 WHICH DOES NOT ALLOW FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF MORE THAN ONE DWELLING.

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Trumpeting message on violence

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SuperCroc is an 11 metre, replica of a 9,000 kilogram a crocodile, a 110 million year old ancient African monster. Arguably the largest crocodilian at 11 metres long – this bus-sized flesh-on-bone replica beast. SuperCroc’s jaws boasted more than 100 teeth, including a row of enlarged bone-crushing incisors. SUPERCROC SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES Roaming Reptiles Petting Zoo: Tuesday 23 and Wednesday 24 September, 10.00am – 4.00pm. Lego building space: To build a dinosaur every day of school holidays, including weekends Storytime: 10:30am weekdays of school holidays, dinosaurs and big cats Craft activities: Weekdays of school holidays, dinosaurs and big cats Poppy making stations: Every day Exhibition runs until 30 November 2014. For more information www.nwm.gov.au

The applications can be viewed during office hours and is free of charge. Any person who may be affected by the granting of the permit may object or make other submissions to the Responsible Authority, City of Greater Geelong, PO Box 104, Geelong VIC 3220. If after viewing the file you wish to discuss the application further please contact the Statutory Planning Department on 5272 4456. An objection must: • be sent to the Responsible Authority in writing • include the reasons for the objection • state how the objector would be affected

Programs are available from Coles Supermarkets, Geelong Regional libraries, City of Greater Geelong Customer Service Centres and Swim Sport and Leisure Centres. Or online at www.geelongaustralia.com.au/seniorsfestival

The Responsible Authority will not decide on the application before: Friday 3 October 2014 If you object, the Responsible Authority will advise you of its decision. Please be aware that copies of objections/ submissions received may be made available to any person for the purpose of consideration as part of the planning process in accordance with the Planning and Environment Act, 1987. Personal information will be used solely by Council in accordance with the Planning and Environment Act, 1987.

CIRCUS ROYALE TICKET GIVEAWAY Roll-up, roll-up! The circus is in town! Here’s your chance to sit under the big top and enjoy Circus Royale. We have two family pass (for two adults and two kids) with grandstand seating valued at $100 each to giveaway! See aerial daredevil John Fossett’s Motorbike Highwire and circus favourites including aerial acts, contortion, juggling, cows, camels, dancing horses and tail wagging dogs! Circus Royale is in Geelong between 18 September and 5 October at Sutcliffe Reserve in Plantation Road. Various show times. COMPETITION NOW OPEN To enter: www.geelongaustralia.com.au/comp/ Entries close: 12.00 noon Tuesday 23 September Competition drawn: 12.15pm Tuesday 23 September. Winners will be contacted privately and announced on the Events Geelong Facebook page.