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Power of people

By Justin Flynn People power looks to have saved the Barwon Heads Library.

Around 400 people attended a rally to save the library on Sunday, where it was announced that Council is likely to abolish its plans to close the library.

Council will meet on 27 June and it was revealed at the rally that it is likely to reverse its decision.

Since Council announced the libraries at Barwon Heads, Chilwell and Highton would close, the community has rallied against the proposals.

Council initially said the libraries would close on 30 June, but granted a three-month extension.

Spokesperson for the rally, Mandy Bridges, said the group was with excited at the prospect of retaining the town’s library.

“We are pleased that we have been listened to and that our views have been heard,“ she told the Voice.

“We are happy with the recommendation of the City of Greater Geelong to continue to operate the Barwon Heads Community Library. We want GRLC and Council to work with us and make changes to properly recognise the value of our community library model and enhance our library

service to ensure that we are not facing closure again next year. We look forward to having an elected councillor to work with and to progressing these issues in the long term interests of our small coastal village.“ More than 1200 signatures have been collected to help save the Barwon Heads library and good old fashioned people power looks to have won the day.

The rally was attended by Federal Member for Corangamite Sarah Henderson, Member for Bellarine Lisa Neville and Member for Western Victoria Simon Ramsay.

All three spoke to the crowd of their willingness for the library to remain open and all were optimistic that Council would overturn its decision on 27 June.

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Grove in mourning for ‘generous’ Matt Ocean Grove is still mourning the loss of local man Matthew Bate.

Matthew, 33, was killed while on holiday with friends in San Francisco during an altercation outside a hotel in the early hours of 2 June.

An outpouring of grief engulfed the town as the tragic news filtered through.

Matthew had graduated from Deakin University and moved to Darwin last year where he had started work as an analytical chemist for SGS Australia.

A memorial service was held in Ocean Grove on 13 June for Matthew.

Matthew was described by those who knew him as a kind and generous young man with a sharp wit. He was also known as a young man would rather walk away from a fight than be involved in one.

“Matty was a fine young man with the world at his feet,” his father Graeme told the Voice.

“He recently started a metallurgy job in Darwin and was looking forward to expanding his knowledge in that field.

Matty lived life to the full and never wasted a minute - he had a devil may care attitude and with his perpetual cheeky grin was loved by all.

“The family would like to thank everyone for their messages of condolence, cards and flowers. These kind gestures made a very difficult time just a little bit easier.”

Matthew attended Bellarine Secondary College and played cricket and football for Ocean Grove. He will be sorely missed.

Much loved Ocean Grover Matthew Bate.

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Day to park it at the pavilion Learn about the latest in Parkinson’s research, Parkinson’s Victoria activities, Light of Day events and socialise with peers at Ocean Grove’s very own Parkies at the Pavilion.

Hear from special guest speakers Associate Professor David Finkelstein, Richard Gimmett from the Light of Day Foundation and Emma Collin.

Associate Professor Finkelstein is a board member with Parkinson’s Victoria and Chair of the World Parkinson’s Day committee.There are 27,000 people living with Parkinson’s in Victoria.

The event is free to attend and is open to people living with Parkinson’s, family members and friends. Afternoon tea will be provided.

Parkies at the Pavilion will be Saturday 22 July, from 2pm to 4pm, at the Ocean Grove Pavilion, corner of Presidents Avenue and The Avenue.

For further information, contact Parkinson’s Victoria via info@parkinsons-vic.org.au or phone 8809 0400.

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Health service hits back at MP’s ‘attack’ Bellarine Community Health (BCH) has defended allegations made to it by Bellarine MP Lisa Neville.

Ms Neville criticised the organisation, claiming that it directly disobeyed a government order not to appoint a new CEO. Shane Dawson was appointed as BCH’s CEO, but Ms Neville said in a media statement that BCH was “instructed by the Minister not to appoint a new CEO” and asked the Minister for Health to “consider options including the transfer of government services and funding to another provider”.

“I would like to assure the community that BCH did not ignore a directive, in fact the Minister and the Department of Health have been aware for months that we have been recruiting a new CEO,” BCH board chair Hazel Ingram said.

BCH said that at no stage, in any meetings with the Minister or the Minister’s advisers was Bellarine Community Health told to not proceed with appointing a CEO. Department of Health advisers were informed at a meeting on Tuesday 23 May that an appointment for the position was imminent.

“We’re confused by Ms Neville’s on-

going attacks,” Ms Ingram said.

“How is not appointing a new CEO and calling for the removal of funding for services in the best interests of our clients who are among the most vulnerable on the Bellarine?”

“Our current CEO John Fendyk is just weeks from retirement. We have a responsibility to the users of our services and our staff to demonstrate good governance and put in place an experienced CEO to lead the organisation going forward. This sort of public commentary is very distressing for our staff and our clients.”

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Annually, 3200 Australian families experience the sudden and unexpected death of a baby or child. Woodlands House will hold a disco in each room of its childcare facility on Red Nose Day, and has been participating in the event since 1998. To find out more about Red Nose Day, see rednose.com.au.

How many of us really stop and look along the swash zone of our beaches?

The swash zone being the turbulent layer of water that washes onto our shores.

Ian, a local Barwon Heads resident did just that and was lucky enough to have stumbled across an unusual find. A southern sawshark was found stranded along the lower section of the Barwon estuary, still alive and struggling.

With assistance from Ian and Barwon Coast staff the fish was quickly transferred to calmer waters of the estuary to maximise its chances of survival.

The southern sawshark (Pristiophorus nudipinnis) is a common endemic species of southern Australia, occurring on the continental shelf to depths of 110 metres, where high concentrations of the species are found in Bass Strait.

This fish swims close to the sea floor using sensory organs to detect its prey, then using its long serrated saw to slash its prey. Females give birth to live young that are born with folded teeth to prevent injury to the mother during birth.

“This was an amazing experience and encouraging being able to give this animal a second chance,” Maddie Glynn from Barwon Coast said.

“Nature truly is dynamic and teaches us so much. What an amazing place we live in, and this is a great example of how together we can make a difference.”

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Plastic is not so fantastic Ocean Grove Coastcare will hold a free movie night to celebrate Plastic-Free July.

The evening will feature the screening of acclaimed documentary Mission Blue and will include a presentation by Tangaroa Blue and door prizes.

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to engage local people in reducing plastic waste.

The event will be held on Thursday 22 June at Piping Hot Chicken Shop and Burger Grill, from 6pm, with drinks and dinner (at bar prices) from 6.45pm.

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Singh's all about the song

By Justin Flynn Former Taxiride front man Jason Singh is about to embark on a tour with iconic band Hanson and is loving life in his new home town of Ocean Grove.

The 43-year-old singer/songwriter moved the Ocean Grove about 12 months ago with his wife and young children.

“We’ve holidayed here the past six or seven years. We still have our holiday house and my wife won’t let me sell it - she adores it,” he said.

“I love everything about living down here. I love the people, we have fantastic neighbours, there’s honestly nothing I don’t love. Everyone is so supportive.”

Singh released his new single ‘Strangers’ on 16 June. It’s a strong power ballad and a definite shift from his usual style.

“This song has pushed me down a new path. It doesn’t matter how it’s received,” he said.

“If it connects with just five people then that’s fine with me.”

Taxiride enjoyed two No 1 albums on the ARIA charts with Imaginate (1999) and Garage Mahal (2002) and Singh doesn’t shy away from his success with the band.

“I’m proud of what we did,” he said.

“We didn’t talk for 10 years and we’ve mended all the bridges. I don’t want to shake it off because you can’t change where you come from. It’s been very liberating for me as a performer and writer. But as a songwriter you can step out more on your

own. People will still hear a lot Taxiride because I was in the band and I wrote the songs.”

Singh’s tour with Hanson, which is most famous for its 1997 hit ‘MMMBop’, but still enjoys success today, kicked off on 15 June in Perth and takes in Adelaide, two shows in both Melbourne and Sydney, Gold Coast and Brisbane.

“People still look at them as these kids from Hanson, but they’ve really developed into quality musicians in their own right,” Singh said.

“It’s a perfect fit. Musically, we’re not that far apart and we’ve evolved and moved in a similar direction. I’m driving to Adelaide and up to Sydney. I’m keeping it real and not getting ahead of myself. I’m looking forward to getting in the car and driving to a gig for a change.”

For Singh, the future is about stepping out of his comfort zone, starting with ‘Strangers’, which he wrote and recorded at home in Ocean Grove.

“It’s a huge step for me especially after the six singles I released last year,” he said.

“I just feel comfortable in my own skin and age. I put a mantra above my computer at home that says ‘Be completely vulnerable’.

I think it’s a good mantra going into my forties to be completely honest with myself. It’s where I’m at right now. It’s (‘Strangers’) a story about love and everyone knows what that feels like. It’s always a bit of a journey to do a ballad. The mask is off.

It’s just the piano and my voice.”

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Saddled up for new trials

By Justin Flynn Tamaryn Stevens is relaxed and confident about her chances in the upcoming World Transplant Games.

Home at Ocean Grove for the long weekend, Tamaryn told the Voice she will head to the games at Malaga, Spain, on the very same day 12 years since she received her new kidney from mother, Amy. “I’m really looking forward to it,” Tamaryn said.

“There’s lot of joy, a little bit of nerves, but I’ve met so many wonderful people along the way and had so many great experiences.”

Tamaryn, 25, will compete in the 30km road race, the 5km time trial and the 20km time trial at the games and has her sights set high.

“I would love to win the road race,” she said.

“I’d also like to win the time trials, but the road race is more my thing. I think I’ve learned a lot since the last time I did a time trial, though.

I feel like I’ve done all I can in the lead up. I feel like I’m in a good spot.”

The World Transplant Games is for athletes who have had an organ transplant. There will be more than 2500 participants in Malaga from 55 countries. Tamaryn received her kidney transplant after suffering from focal segmental glomerular sclerosis. She won two gold medals at last year’s Australian Transplant Games in the 5km time trial and the 30km road race. She recorded personal best times in both events - less than 10 minutes in the 5km time trial and less than 57 minutes in the 30km road race.

“Organ donation gives someone their life back,” she said.

“I wouldn’t have had any of the chances I’ve had without it. I struggled to walk.”

Tamaryn said the moment she realised she was ready was on a training ride up to the summit of Mt Buller recently.

“We were heading up and we stopped and I looked around and said 'how good is this? I am riding up Mt Buller’,” she said.

“I would never have dreamed I’d ever be able to ride up Mt Buller.”

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It’s Mila’s turn to shine Ocean Grove’s Mila Blyth is the best female gymnast under 14 years of age in the state.

Mila, 13, won the Victorian State Titles at the State Hockey and Netball Centre in Melbourne.

She finished first in the floor, beam and vault and was runner-up on the uneven bars.

Mila also won a gold medal with the Victorian team and was ninth overall in Australia in the Junior under-14 international division at the National Championships held earlier.

Mila made the apparatus finals for the vault and the floor.

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Sizzling among the vines Jack Rabbit Vineyard has announced its annual winter ‘Fireside Series’ with four fabulous evenings of brilliant entertainment and fine dining.

First up (and back each year by popular demand!) is ‘Fireside ABBA’ with Bjorn to be Wild featuring the amazing voices of Angie Hilton and Sam Cocking on Saturday 8 July. Collectively providing decades of professional performance experience, Fireside ABBA - Bjorn to be Wild guarantees to re-ignite the soul, fun and music of this legendary group, which successfully crossed as many genres as it has generations. With every song a memory, everybody will be singing along and who knows, you might just discover your Inner Dancing Queen.

Following is a collective of the best jazz musicians in the business, set to perform in the Jack Rabbit Vineyard Fireside Jazz Series 2017.

Three wonderful evenings will respectively feature Miss Georgia Brooks, Hot Club Swing and Kissing Harriet.

On Saturday 15 July, much loved Miss Georgia Brooks will take to the floor to seduce guests with her distinctive vintage grace and upbeat style.

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Super popular Kissing Harriet will cap off the Fireside Jazz series on Saturday 19 August.

A jazz tribute to modern love, Harriet explores what it takes to find love in the 21st century in a captivating evening of classic, cool and modern jazz.

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Sunny days bring birds at play Winter has well and truly arrived on the Bellarine, but it’s still been sunny and pleasant enough to allow some lovely outdoor activity.

I’m writing this early on a glorious, sunny Tuesday morning and have just spotted a spiny-cheeked honeyeater in my garden, which has made my day already.

I had an hour to kill on my way down to Melbourne so I had a quick drive to Avalon Beach, where I spotted two red-kneed dotterels, which are always very cute. The red-kneed dotterel is a small wading bird, and a member of the plover group of birds. The birds have long legs, red knobbly knees, a black cap which covers the eye, and a black breast-band which contrasts with a white chin and throat band. The upperparts of the bird are greenish brown and the underparts are white. Plovers are waders that have short bills. They feed mainly on insects, worms or other invertebrates which are obtained by using sight rather than probing with their beaks, unlike other waders that have varying lengths of beak to obtain their food. I also saw a few swamp harriers and whistling kites near the Western Treatment Plant and I’m still trying to take a decent photo of a swamp harrier, but they just won’t pose for me.

I also had another drive to Inverleigh via Lethbridge. I have discovered a back road where I have spotted many kestrels and brown falcons and flame robins and pipits and it’s just a lovely. I have also driven a few times down Coriyule Road, Curlewis, where the new estate is expanding before my eyes and the pipits and raptors will have to find a new home very soon.

I saw a lovely male flame robin on a fence post in Curlewis this week and he was eating a caterpillar that was half his size in length, which must have

Flame robin eating large caterpillar.

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The Bellarine Birdlife Group had an outing last week to various places around the Bellarine Penisula, and while bird spotting in The Rip due east of the Lonsdale lighthouse they saw a petrel, which is a large seabird, which had a large white bill. Denis Sleep took some photos of the bird. It took a while to identify the bird and to differentiate it from other petrel species including black, westland and white-chinned petrels. Peter Bright posted a photo of the bird on the Bird ID site on Facebook (Facebook is good for some things) and the consensus is that the bird was a juvenile southern giant petrel. Wow - how fantastic! Thanks Denis for al-

lowing me to include his photo with this article.

I also noted on Birdline Victoria that a lucky person saw a white-bellied sea eagle at Swan Bay pier. What a sight that must have been. I’ve been to Swan Bay pier countless times and have never seen a sea eagle there. You just need to be lucky and in the right place at the right time.

If you are interested in organised birdwatching trips (where you might see a petrel), you can access the calendar of events run by Bellarine Birdlife at www.birdlife.org.au/locations/ birdlife-bellarine-peninsula.

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Ocean Grove Surf Beach Complex: In mid-April the Barwon Coast Committee of Management (BCCM) called for tenders for a new 21-year lease at the Dune Café site of the Ocean Grove Surf Beach complex.

Barwon Coast Committee General Manager Gary McPike said: “As a publicly-owned building on Crown land it is essential that all interested parties have the opportunity to tender for this lease.”

“The timing is perfect as the successful tenderer will have the opportunity to have input into the detailed design phase of the project, ensuring it is built to their requirements. Probity is paramount throughout the tender process, and all interested parties will be afforded open, transparent and equitable opportunities to participate.

Barwon Coast is a Committee of Management appointed by the State Government with responsibility for the Barwon Coast is a Committee of Management appointed by the State Government with responsibility for the management of 13km of coastal crown land from 7W Collendina to 42W Blue Rocks, Barwon Heads covering our beautiful beaches in Ocean Grove, Barwon Heads and 13thBeach.

“BCCM expects the open and public tender process will deliver the best value for money outcome with direct benefits for all Victorians who use and enjoy the coast,” he said.

Our Committee members are local residents appointed with consideration of the skills and experience that they have to offer in the management of this important piece of coastline.

BCCM is working closely with the Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club to develop plans for the new Surf Beach Complex building, which is funded by BCCM, the Victorian Government and the Commonwealth Government.

OUR ENVIRONMENT A Sawfish visits our coast How many of us really stop and look along the swash zone of our beaches? The swash zone being the turbulent layer of water that washes onto our shores.

Ian, a local Barwon Heads resident did just that and was lucky enough recently to have stumbled across an unusual find. A Southern Sawshark was found stranded along the lower section of the Barwon estuary, still alive and struggling.

With the assistance from Ian and Barwon Coast staff the fish was quickly transferred to calmer waters of the estuary to maximise its chances of survival.

The tender has attracted strong interest, with the outcome of the tender expected by late June.

Mr McPike said, “The Ocean Grove foreshore and Surf Beach Complex provide significant economic, social, recreational and environmental values to the local community and all visitors to the site.”

“Redeveloping the Complex to provide increased levels of service for current and future generations is crucial and is broadly supported. It is envisaged that significant improvements will be made to the facilities available for the lessee and patrons of the café facility.

The community will have the opportunity to comment on the proposed new building during the advertising period for the Planning Permit application.

Maddie Glynn from Barwon Coast said; “this was an amazing experience and encouraging being able to give this animal a second chance. Nature truly is dynamic and teaches us so much. What an amazing place we live in, and this is a great example of how together we can make a difference”.

Dogs On Public Land Dogs off leash are continuing to cause concerns throughout out coastal reserves. We are experiencing reports of children being harassed and intimidated by dogs at large whilst they are recreating along the beach with their families.

We must all be mindful that although you may be allowed to have your dog off leash, it must be close to you and be under voice control. A dog must be under EFFECTIVE CONTROL, and not rush up to another person or animal, it is in fact an offence to do so under the Domestic Animals Act 1994 and a fine of up to $600 can be applied.

More recently it has been brought to our attention of people exercising their dogs off leash through the caravan parks. Both the Barwon Heads Caravan Park and Riverview Family Caravan Park do not allow dogs off leash at any time. Of concern was the visual evidence of a dog off leash in one of the parks near a Ringtail Possum. Please be respectful when recreating throughout our reserves with your dogs and obey the rules. The rules exist to ensure everybody gets a fair go.

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Switch off and tune in If ever there was a time that we wanted people to spend fewer hours in front of televisions and electronic devices, it’s now.

Wouldn’t it be terrific if more people were to wander into a library and remember the magic of books?

Some may forget what wonderful places they are - treasure troves of the unexpected - places of learning and whimsy for young minds and those stretching the decades.

Forget the broody, silent libraries of old. These days, they are places of colour and revelation ex-

panding beyond bookshelves and books.

It beggars belief, then, that the City of Greater Geelong wants to close three libraries - Chilwell, Highton and Barwon Heads.

I appreciate they come at a cost - the Barwon Heads library creates a $57,000 a year bill.

Yet these seems almost irrelevant when the same organisation sees fit to build a $45 million library and history facility in Geelong. It is a marvellous thing - no doubt about it.

But should it come at the expense of smaller, localised and much-loved facilities in the extremities of the shire? They may not be flashy - but they do support learning, community connections

Out in the still of dawn A Voice reader sent us this picture of sunrise over the Barwon Heads Bridge. Up early for a run, the reader said the mercury was hovering around six degrees.

and a service for those who perhaps cannot get to the Geelong HQ. The Barwon Heads facility in particular is special due to its physical connection to the Barwon Heads Primary School which uses, and staffs, the library during school hours.

I am sure there is a simple solution to this problem. It will involve talking, listening and understanding.

The council is capable of all these things. It is capable of reversing its decision.

Simon Ramsay MP, Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Rural and Regional Transport.

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WinterWild is coming.

The Voice guide to arts and entertainment

Bay at one with the elements Embrace the elements of the southern Otways when a new after-dark festival sparks up next month: the first WinterWild will revel in the untamed side of Apollo Bay. Don’t look away.

Inspired by the elements of earth, water, air and fire - and informed by the history of Apollo Bay - the age 18-plus festival takes place over four weekends to highlight various art forms: music, street theatre, film and storytelling.

Water (July 1-2): Mick Turner (Dirty Three), Sand Pebbles, screening of cult '90s surf film Litmus with soundtrack performance by director Andrew Kidman.

Earth (July 15-16): Butoh performer Yumi Umiumare, Tek Tek Ensemble, Tosca by Cut Opera.

Air (July 29-30): Programmed by the Apollo Bay Writer’s Festival, including Michael Leunig, Clementine Ford, Arnold Zable and Emilie Zoey Baker.

Fire (Aug 12-13):

Massed choir of 100 singers, ritual burning of festival sculpture, live music.

When the sun-seeking, shell-collecting crowds have deserted the place where the forest meets the sea, Apollo Bay is “less Summer Bay, more Deadwood”, said festival director Roderick Poole.

“If you’re going to have a festival in Apollo Bay in winter there is no point hiding from the elements. We like it dark and wild, a little bit dirty,” he said. “We’re not afraid to face the wind, the rain, the big waves and the mud.”

As one of Victoria’s most visited tourist regions, Colac Otway Shire is taking the aftermath of destruction and transforming it into creation. After the 2015 Christmas Day fires burnt a light on the horizon, the Great Ocean Road was closed and the economies of its coastal communities ground to a halt.

Out of the support offered by Regional Development Victoria to boost

the economy, the shire will rise from the ashes - building a winter festival that showcases the best Apollo Bay has to offer.

Each of the four Saturday nights of the festival will kick off around a large bonfire on the beach contained within room-sized, artist-built braziers.

The night’s main festivities then move into the Mechanics Hall, but the town will buzz around it with roving performers, outdoor film projections, bands in pubs and jams around the bonfire.

Local cafes and restaurants - including Steve Earl’s La Bimba, arguably one of the best seafood restaurants in the country - will serve up special festival menus using local produce and Sunday morning will offer a recovery session to recuperate from the night’s revelries.

Embrace the elements of the southern Otways.

“This festival won’t be for the faint-hearted,” said Poole. “It is very much aimed at adventurous spirits ready to take on a challenge; to embrace the harsh environment and celebrate the beauty of the elements

at their extremes.”

Ticket sales open May 17 at winterwildapollobay.com.au For festival and ticketing details call 0447 966 914 or email info@ winterwild.com.au

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what’s ON MUSIC/LIVE EVENTS

Buy Bellarine Produce Barn

Piping Hot Chicken Shop

■ Tuckerberry Farm, Saturdays and Sundays, 9am-3pm.

■ Lloyd Spiegel, Friday 23 June, $25.

■ Check www.pipinghotchickenshop.com.au/ upcoming_gigs.html for upcoming gigs.

Barwon Heads Hotel ■ Grinspoon, Saturday 24 June.

■ Check barwonheadshotel.com.au/Live_ Music.php for upcoming gigs.

■ Wednesdays, Master of Dartness and Poker, from 7pm.

■ Thursdays, Trivia Night, 7.30pm.

■ Friday Happy Hour, 5pm-7pm, raffle, live music.

■ Live acoustic covers in Bakbar Fridays, 10pm-1am.

■ DJs Saturdays, 10pm-1am.

Drysdale Senior Citizens Hall ■ Making waves music/poetry arvo every fourth Sunday of the month, from 2pm5.30pm.

Maggie’s Bar ■ Thursday 22 June, Acoustic Jam. ■ Friday 23 June, Marks Bros.

■ Saturday 24 June, Leigh Keast.

Ocean Grove Bowling Club ■ June 24, Don Fisher, $25.

■ Happy hour, 5pm-6pm weekdays (excluding public holidays).

Barwon Heads Community Hall

for all ages and abilities. Ph: 0435 481 920.

Ocean Grove Scout Hall, The Avenue Ocean Grove

■ Monthly market, last Saturday of the month, 9am-1pm.

■ Wednesday 7pm, 1st/2nd Ocean Grove Scout Group.

Leura Park Estate

Yoga classes in Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads

■ Sundays 12.30pm-4.30pm, live music, sensational food and wine. Phone: 5253 3180.

McGlashan’s Wallington Estate, Swan Bay Road, Wallington ■ Open weekends and public holidays, 11am5pm, new release wines, gourmet platters and classic car displays. Phone: 5250 5760.

GET ACTIVE Ocean Grove Callisthenics, Ocean Grove Recreation Hall ■ Calisthenics classes incorporating dance, song, ballet and gymnastics with strength and creativity. 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove Recreation Hall. Contact oceangrovecalisthenics@gmail.com

Senior Citizens Hall Ocean Grove ■ Monday 9.15am, gentle exercises to music for 55-plus; 10.15am, gentle exercises to music for 65-plus. Call Marg 5255 1335.

■ Thursday 1pm, Craft Group.

■ Beginners, Hatha, Vinyas and Svaroopa Yoga. Ph: 0413 955 331 or kerryn@bluewateryoga.org.au ■ Yoga classes. Tuesdays 6pm-7pm, The Pavilion (corner The Avenue and Presidents Avenue), Hatha fusion, beginners welcome.

Contact Charlotte for a free class at info@ theyogabud.com.au, 0431 110 085.

■ Barwon Heads Yoga, classes are across Barwon Heads and Ocean Grove and all under-18s are free. Website: www.barwonheadsyoga.com.au. Contact Rache on 0430 515 424.

Ocean Grove Walkers ■ Tuesdays 9.30am, meet at the shelter in Ocean Grove Park except when taking bus, train or ferry trips. For further information contact Stan 5256 3920 or Helen 0411 534 899.

Koombahla Equestrian Park

Uniting Church Hall Ocean Grove

■ Tuesday to Friday, after school riding programs special school holiday courses available. Ph: 5256 2742.

■ First Thursday of every month, 10.45am, Morning Melodies.

■ Wednesdays 9am, Volleyball, 9.30am exercises to music for all ages. Contact Marg on 5255 1335.

Bellarine Church of Christ Hall, 17 Tareeda Way, Ocean Grove

Cafe Maritana

Queenscliff RSL Hall

Ocean Grove Hotel

■ Live acoustic music Friday nights, open mic nights Wednesday and Thursday nights. Inquiries 5254 1188. Wednesday to Saturday from 5pm.

MARKETS AND FAIRS Bellarine Community Farmers’ Market ■ Third Saturday of month, 9am-1pm, Ocean Grove Park.

■ Mondays 1.30pm, exercises using chairs for all ages. Contact Marg on 5255 1335.

■ Last Wednesday of month, chatroom, gentle fun activities, make new friends, afternoon tea. Free event from 1.30pm-3.30pm. Inquiries to Neville on 5255 2837.

Leopold Hall, Bellarine Highway

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■ Yoga and dance with Tara Lynch. Classes

■ Classes on Tuesday 6.15pm, Wednesday 9.30am, 11am and 6.30pm, Saturday 8am. Meditation class Thursday 6.30pm.

Satya Centre, 100 The Terrace, Ocean Grove. T. Kabir 0428 673 077 or Mirabhai 0423 691 168.

Tuesdays

Wednesdays

■ Tuesdays 7.45pm-10pm, Scottish Country Dance (formerly Ocean Grove). Ph: 5251 3393.

Barwon Heads Community Hall

READING AND WRITING Ocean Grove Library, corner Presidents Avenue and The Avenue ■ Wednesdays 10.30am - Toddlertime.

■ Thursdays 11.30am, Babytime - Nursery Verses.

■ Mondays 10.30am - Preschool Storytime.

■ Third Tuesday of month 2.30pm-3.30pm, book chat for adults. Visit www.geelonglibraries.vic.gov.au

Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre ■ Program with a range of courses, classes and fun activities. Ph: 5255 4294.

HEALTH AND WELL-BEING Ocean Grove Hotel ■ Last Friday of every month 1pm-3pm, Breast Cancer Support Group (lunch and nibbles). Details Julie Rodger 0435 362 573.

Well Women’s Clinics at Ocean Grove, Portarlington and Point Lonsdale ■ Staffed by qualified registered nurses: pap tests, breast health advice and checks, menopause and contraception advice. Appointments (free) phone 5258 0812.

■ Tuesday 6.15pm, Wednesday 9.30am, 11am, 6.30pm, Saturday 8am.

- Meditation class: Thursday 6.30pm, Satya Centre, 100 The Terrace, Ocean Grove. T. Kabir 0428 673 077 or Mirabhai 0423 691 168.

Chant Program ■ First Saturday of every month, 2pm-4pm at the Satya Centre, 100 The Terrace, Ocean Grove. All are welcome to attend monthly chant program and experience the uplifting and calming benefits of chanting on the soul.

Refreshments served. Gold coin donation.

For more information contact Kabir on 0428 673 077.

What’s On: phone 5255 3233 or email newsdesk@voicegroup.com.au

Clubs meet Mondays Ocean Grove Bridge Club, 1pm, Marcus Hill Hall, Bellarine Highway end of Banks Road.

Also Wednesdays and Fridays, 1pm. Phone Marg 5256 2550.

Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 7pm-9pm, (juniors/seniors) at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Phone Ian 5256 2242 or Peter 0400 093 831.

Ocean Grove and District Men’s Shed - Monday, Tuesday and Friday, 9am to 3pm - and Wednesday, 9am to noon, 17 Smithton Grove.

Phone Ted Price 5255 2595.

Jujitsu, 6.30pm juniors, 7.30pm adults, Surfside Centre. Phone Steve 0438 019 991.

Soft tennis, 1.30pm to 3.30pm at Memorial Hall. A social soft tennis gathering for women over 55. Phone Jeanette 5256 1633.

First Tuesday of each month

Bellarine Fly Fishing Association, 7.30pm, Shannon Park, Shannon Avenue, Newtown.

Phone Pat on 0414 959 248 or Bruce on 0407 361 319 or email bffa@hotmail.com Legacy Laurel Group of Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads, 1.30pm, at St Peter’s Church Hall, Draper Street. Details 5255 2820 or 5154 2873.

If you are new to the area, or would just like to enjoy some time with other people, we invite you to join us at our Meet ‘n’ Greet morning tea. Venue is Springdale Neighbourhood Centre and we get together the first Tuesday of the month at 10.15am to enjoy a cuppa and a chat. There is no charge for this. Further details contact Jackie on 0439 473 244 or just come along on the day.

Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 10am to noon (adults only) at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Phone Ian 5256 2242 or Peter 0400 093 831.

Bellarine TOWN, 5.30pm, Uniting Church Hall, Eggleston Street. Phone Doreen on 5255 2856.

Ocean Grove Senior Citizens Club, The Terrace Tuesday 1pm. Also Thursday and Friday 1.30pm. Phone Dianne on 5255 2996.

Rotary Club of Ocean Grove, 6pm, Club Grove.

Phone 0457 315 900.

Barwon Heads Chorale, 7.30pm, at the Anglican Church Barwon Heads. All abilities welcome for a sing and a laugh. Phone Jo 5254 2670.

Third Monday of every month

Second Tuesday of month

Ocean Grove RSL, 2.30pm, Club Grove. Committee meets at 1.30pm, The Terrace.

Ocean Grove Garden Club, 1.30pm, Uniting Church Hall, Eggleston Street. Phone Dianne 0422 134 810.

Ocean Grove-Surfside Mixed Probus Club, 10.30am, Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Fun, fellowship, friendship. Visitors welcome, phone 5255 2074, surfsideprobus.org.au Bellarine Fly Fishing Association, 7.30pm, Shannon Park, Shannon Avenue, Newtown.

Phone Pat 0414 959 248 or Bruce 0407 361 319 or bffa@hotmail.com

National Seniors Bellarine Peninsula Branch meets at St James Church Hall, Collins Street, Drysdale, 2pm-4pm. Guest speaker on varying subjects related to seniors at each meeting. If you are over 50 and would like to make new friends you are welcome to join in.

Contact Jackie on 0439 473 244 for info.

Fourth Monday of every month

Bellarine for Refugees, Barwon Heads Community Garden, Barwon Heads, at 3.45pm.

New members always welcome. Any inquiries, Margaret 0419 323 166.

First Monday of every month

Combined Probus Club of Ocean Grove, 10am, Shell Road Sports Pavilion. Phone Bryan Olsen 5255 1821.

First and Third Tuesday of every month Ocean Grove Barwon Heads Lions Club, 7pm, Moorfield Park, Grubb Road. New Lions most welcome. Phone 0418 524 873.

Last Tuesday of every month.

Ocean Grove and District Men’s Shed, 9am to 1pm, 17 Smithton Grove. Phone 0475 418 377. After hours Bruce Ward 5255 8827.

Chord Club - meet to make music: first and third Wednesday of the month, 4pm, at 101 The Terrace, Ocean Grove.

Jujitsu, 6.30pm juniors, 7.30pm adults, Surfside Centre. Phone Steve 0438 019 991.

First Wednesday of every month Bellarine Business Women, from 7pm, Suma Park Winery, Bellarine Highway. For details contact info@bellarinebusinesswomen.com. au or 0412 199 467.

U3A Art Group: Drysdale meets every Wednesday, at 1.15pm, at Drysdale Tennis Club. Tutor is Dr Ted Reilly who usually gives a short talk on a technical topic such as ‘Fifty Shades of Red’ or on a lesser-known Australian artist like Dorrit Black, before members follow their own projects for two hours. Enrol by visiting on Wednesday, or by contacting the U3A office at Cobbin Farm, Grovedale, on 5244 5114 or mail@u3ageelong.org.au

Second Wednesday of every month Bellarine (Ocean Grove) Parkinson’s Support Group, Church of Christ Hall, Tareeda Way, 1pm-2pm Parkinsong, 2.30pm-4pm Support Group with guest speakers. Phone Pam 5255 5152.

Third Wednesday of every month Ocean Grove on Barwon Probus Club, 9.45am, St Peter’s Church Hall.

Fourth Wednesday of every month Ocean Grove Angling Club, 7.30pm, Minerva Close sporting oval clubhouse. Phone Peter 0419 782 629.

Ocean Grove Evening VIEW Club, 6.30pm, Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Phone June Hansen 0422 142 882 for information.

Ocean Grove Stamp Club, 10am, Senior Citizens Hall, 101 The Terrace. Phone Dianne 5255 1372.

Last Wednesday of every month Cancer Support Group, 10am, call Jean 0447

853 442 or Graeme 5255 3435.

Thursdays Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 10am to noon, at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Phone Ian 5256 2242 or Peter 0400 093 831.

First Thursday of every month Ocean Grove Nightlights CWA, 8pm, Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Visitors welcome. Phone Faye 5255 4430.

Last Thursday of every month Ocean Grove Coastcare, 7pm, Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Environmental activities to protect our coastline. Phone Fran 0429 237 661.

Fridays Barwon Branch of the Association of Independent Retirees, third Friday of each month from 10am to noon (except December and January) at function room of Waurn Ponds Hotel. Retirees from Geelong, Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast are invited to the monthly meetings with a lunch afterwards.

Visitors are welcome. Inquiries to 5258 3435 or 5278 9796.

Queenscliff Croquet Club, 'Introduction to Croquet’ sessions on Fridays from 1.30pm to 3pm. For bookings, contact Ann 5278 3480 or Gail 5258 2270.

Saturdays Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 3pm-5pm, Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue. Phone Ian 5256 2242 or Peter 0400 093 831.

Coasters Social group. Social events for people of working age. Dining out, movies, trivia, bands/trivia nights. Details at www.groupspaces.com/coasters-social-group or phone 0411 952 598.

Sundays Bellarine Peninsula Church of Christ meets each Sunday at 10.30am at 17 Tareeda Way, Ocean Grove.

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The Ocean Grove Malay-Asian grocery really is your one-stop shop for doit-yourself Asian cooking.

And if you don’t feel like doing it all yourself, don’t worry - Curry Pot Thursdays are there to help. Pre-order on Facebook, bring in your own pot and let the chef tailor make a dish to suit you and your family.

Owner Lynne Wilson takes pride in delivering the peninsula an authentic Asian grocery experience.

“I was standing in the supermarket and saw all these packaged foods and thought ‘where is the real food’?” she said.

“I feel like we’ve gotten lost and disconnected from that.”

You can bring your own recipe book in and Lime Leaf will have that ingredient that you simply cannot get. Whether it’s a small handful of that spice you can’t find or if it’s a large order - it doesn’t matter.

“Many people like to cook, but it’s daunting if you have a recipe list that has items you are struggling to find,” Lynne said.

“We encourage people to bring their recipe books in and we can put together the ingredients.”

“We also keep meal packs in the fridge so people can come in grab a

Caitlin preparing the orders. 169563 pack for dinner.”

Curry Pot Thursdays serve four people and are $20 for vegetarian, $25 for chicken and $30 for beef or lamb. Preorder on www.facebook.com/LimeLeafMalayAsianGrocery/, bring your pot in and any day up to Thursday morning and

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What should I consider when buying or starting a new business?

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Congratulations on your new home, it’s an exciting time and you’re probably getting lots of different opinions on what you should be doing, so let’s break down the facts.

Non-Financial Considerations

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•฀฀Structure฀–฀Sometimes฀simple฀is฀best,฀ but consideration should be given to the structure to run the business through.

Company,฀Trust,฀Partnership฀or฀Sole฀ Trader.฀They฀all฀have฀their฀pros฀and฀cons฀ so฀the฀best฀it฀will฀depend฀on฀individual฀ circumstances.

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involved in running small business many business owners

they are compliant with all Government

You can pay your Income Protection through your super fund, it will cover the premium giving you more money in your pocket to pay for other things. This strategy is useful when you are trying to paydown your mortgage as the premium is coming from your superannuation, not your wage, so you can potentially make higher repayments.

in some cases they are required to pay

regulations and relevant Government bodies.

For example, many builders or Tradies in the building industry are not aware that the 9.5% super and provide Workcover for contractors. They are also required to lodge a TPAR report to the Australian Tax Office by the 28th of August each year listing all payments made to contractors.

We provide services for small business such as Tradies, Builders and larger operations that require payroll and job costing, debtors and creditors. We also liaise with clients Accountants at Tax Time and provide all documents required for the preparation of financial reports and tax

Everyone has a superfund and you may have a level of income protection by default, however this policy may not be right for your personal situation so, feel free to grab your super statement and come in for a coffee and a chat to look at the right coverage for you.

returns.

Our clients have the comfort of knowing their financial affairs and obligations are being met while they can carry on

Any advice in this publication is of a general nature only and has not been tailored to your personal circumstances. Please seek personal advice prior to acting on this information.

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There are so many regulations

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Lights shine on Ocean Grove OCEAN GROVE JUNIOR FOOTBALL UNDER 9s OGCC Orange (26) v Torquay McCartney (45) The first night game under lights and what a match it was. All players had a superb game putting up a great fight till the final siren. Led by Lenny Honner who delivered a fantastic handball to teammate Emmett Haxby who got his first goal this season followed by Fletcher Ward, Eddie Clark and Byron Hansford all contributing goals.

Coach Damien Clark made special mention of how proud he is of the boys and the way they are all going about their footy. Awards to Noah Brooks, Fletcher Ward, Tom Teague and Emmett Haxby.

OGCC White (46) v Swans White (37) A very even contest all game set the scene for four super quarters from the Cobra boys who never gave up.

The team play was great to watch and the team song sung loud after a courageous win.

OGCC Blue (32) v Torquay Grossman (19) The OGCC Blue boys entered the second half with one point compared to Torquay’s 19 points. Brilliant team play and a focus on the ball brought an epic victory. Awards to Ned Allen, Zac Dodson, Kye Franken, Thomas McGregor, Harrison Wilde.

OGCC Red (36) v Torquay Ashley (24) A great morning for football and the boys played some really good team football. Fantastic to see the improvement of all players. Award winners Archie Knowles, Sunny Bohnke, Harry Farrell and Hudson Stephenson.

U/10s OGCC Orange (30) v Torquay McMahon (20) An intense and high pressure game with great team work and pressure saw our boys have a great contested win. Captain this week, Tane Napier, showed great leadership and played another solid game. Other award winners

were Slater Hatfield, Joe McGregor, Harrison Wingrave and Tommy Walsh.

OGCC Blue (49) v Torquay Coles (20) Great game against a spirited, skilled and tall opposition. The boys adapted well and early to the chilly conditions at the Quay then settled into doing what they do best - winning contested footy and sharing it around with skills that often belie their age. Awards to Lenny Honner, Tommy Teague, Ben Cirillo, Koby Miller-Burton and Hamish Stow.

OGCC White (27) v Swans Blue (65) The team tried hard all game giving their best and playing some good footy against a strong Swans blue team who kicked away in the third quarter to come home with winners.

U/12s OGCC Orange (56) v St Albans Grinter (45) The first quarter accuracy at goal set up a great contest for the boys who maintained their lead right to the final siren. Hard footy with plenty of goals saw a tough battle yet a gutsy win from the cobra Orange players.

OGCC White (83) v Drysdale Butcher (10) The Snake Pit was the perfect venue for footy today and our boys came to play. The teamwork displayed along with the second efforts was great to see and although an easy win by the Cobras, the opposition put up a great contest. Awards to Kyan Bowers, Billy Hayward, Jobe Lange, Ollie Moran and Caden Walsh.

OGCC Blue (20) v Leopold Brown (34) The Ocean Grove blue boys fought hard to keep Leopold at bay for much of the game. The Leopold boys had plenty of forward entries with our backline working overtime to keep us in the game. Award winners this week were Henry Wright, James Stow, Makani Storey, Elijah Ottosen-I, Felix Robinson and Jackson Stephenson.

U/14s Round 5 OGCC 1 (39) v Drysdale Grigg (10)

Sean Stewart gains possession. 169433 In dewy conditions the Cobras flew out of the blocks with a dominant first quarter and the momentum continued throughout the match restricting the opposition to only one goal for the game. An important team game and win for the boys who are striving for consistent pressure maintained for four quarters. Awards to: Connor Asquith, Nathan Down, Fletcher Keck, Charlie Every, Johnte Lange and Oscar Price.

OGCC 2 (38) v Anglesea (28) It was a battle of one vs two on the ladder in this cracking game of football. The Cobra boys used their trademark fast start to jump out of the blocks in the first half and take a handy lead in the break. It was a tight contest in the last two quarters but the boys prevailed due to their committed team effort and run a carry witch didn’t stop until the final siren. Encouragement awards

Cooper Reilly gets clear of the pack. 169433 to Will Lamb, Joe Doedel, Izaak Terhorst, Max Potter, Austin Derby and Kai Forbes.

OGCC 3 (48) v St Josephs 3 (14) Repeat efforts at the contest was the theme, and the boys delivered in

spades. Keeping their feet, then chasing their own kicks to support team mates, saw Cobras 3 prove too strong.

Awards to Hamish Green, Ned Gray, Flynn Ness, Luke Ewart, Bohdi Hercus and Joshua Bouma.

Waves shaping up as top sports Over the Queen’s Birthday weekend, 11 Surfside Waves Soccer Club players headed to Morwell for the 2017 Victorian Country Championships.

Selected from the region to represent Geelong, these talented young players are building a potential pathway to a higher sporting career.

Over the last few months they and their parents have committed to extra training and travelled throughout the area with all their hard work culminating in the Latrobe Valley.

The excited representative players made their way from the club for a three-day tournament with ages ranging from under-11 boys to under-16 girls.

“It will be a great thrill for all the regional players attending the tournament and to have 11 represent from our club is a wonderful testament to all the hard work these players and they’re coaches have put in.

I am especially pleased by the number of girls teams heading to Morwell,” Waves president Kev Bwoers said before the event.

“It backs up the statistics that female participation in soccer is in great shape.”

PARTICIPANTS Josh Royle, U11 Boys.

Gabe Lunz, U11 Boys.

Jesse Briffa, U12 Girls.

Nyoka Evans, U12 Girls.

Josh Kuipers, U15 Boys.

Noah Broomhead, U16 Boys.

Pat Skuza, U16 Boys.

Grace Hudson, U16 Girls.

Gabby Peacock, U16 Girls.

Ilah Watson, U16 Girls captain.

Ruby Clarke, U16 Girls vice-captain.

Tiani Whyte, U16 Girls assistant coach.

Josh Royle and Gabe Lunz. 169417

Pat Skuza and Noah Broomhead. 169417 Gabby Peacock, Tiani Whyte, Ruby Clarke and Ilah Watson. 169417

New treasurer for OGCC Grace Hudson. 169417

Jesse Briffa. 169417

Josh Kuipers. 169417

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Ocean Grove Cricket Club held its annual general meeting on Sunday 18 June.

Incumbent Peter Hart will stay on as president for another season.

Clubman John Murphy was appointed the new treasurer.

In other club developments, Ann Bate and Stephen Long were inducted as life members of the Ocean Grove Cricket Club at the AGM. 2017/18 OCEAN GROVE CRICKET CLUB COMMITTEE President - Peter Hart Vice president - Adam Spiby Treasurer - Paul Madden Secretary - John Murphy

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Grove third on the ladder OCEAN GROVE SENIOR NETBALL Ocean Grove’s Premier Division netball side continues to find form and sits third position on the ladder, a game and percentage clear of Torquay.

The team continued with some great form heading into the second half of the season with relentless coverage all over the court.

OCEAN GROVE v ANGLESEA Premier Division - Ocean Grove 60 def Anglesea 34 Best: L. Vercher, E. Heard, E. Howard.

Convincing win with great defensive turnovers and conversion from Lucy Vercher with Elyse Howard feeding into the circle. Great movement by Elley Heard in goals with full court pressure for four quarters. Great practice to lead into this week’s match against Torquay.

Division One - Ocean Grove 61 def Anglesea 38 Best: B. Taylor, S. Hackett, I. Hackett.

Anglesea came out firing but Grove put its foot down in the second quarter and showed what it can do with determination and full court intensity. It was a make or break game to make finals and the girls showed they want to make a finals appearance. Sisters Shelby and Isabel Hackett played extremely well as a duo and Bridget Taylor played her best game of the season. Grove goaling duo found combined form also. Good signs for the Grubbers for the coming weeks.

Division Two - Ocean Grove 22 def by Anglesea 23 Best: K. Hart, P. Birch, K. Titheridge.

Another heartbreak match for Division 2 going down by a goal but some promising junior stars coming through to senior ranks to gain experience.

Great defence work from junior Kim Hart and senior Paula Birch with clever goaling from Kate Titheridge.

Division Three - Ocean Grove 35 def Anglesea 17 Best: S. Cain, M. Crothers.

Div 3 performing in excellent form once again. Outstanding effort from Sam Cain dominating in the centre court, being not only new to the club this year but first year to play netball she has stepped up and played her role for the team. Junior Maddy Crothers also played fantastic in playing out of her preferred position.

19U Grade - Ocean Grove 14 def by Anglesea 26 Best: E. Simpson, A. Gannon, S.

Coach Elyse Howard was one of the best players on the court in Ocean Grove’s Premier Division win against Anglesea. 169640

Goal shooter Abbey Middleton. 169640 Bastiaan.

Grove girls are taking on the challenges in this competition against some more experienced sides and learning versatility and team work. Great work from Emma Simpson, Ali Gannon and Sarah Bastiaan.

OCEAN GROVE vs NEWCOMB Grove took on Newcomb with most teams getting the four points. Good percentage boost for Premier Division with some great ball movement and confident play.

Kelsey Ollis at wing defence. 169640 Premier Division - Ocean Grove 79 def Newcomb 13 Best: E. Howard, E. Heard, L. Vercher.

Smooth play by all against Newcomb. Solid mid court delivery from Elyse Howard to goalers Elley Heard and Abbey Middleton also fantastic defence from Lucy Vercher.

Division One - Ocean Grove 72 def Newcomb 14 Best: Team effort.

Division Two - Ocean Grove 25 def

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Olivia Hobbs patrols the mid court. 169640

Newcomb 21 Best: K. Titheridge, E. Clark, K. Hart.

Division Three - Ocean Grove 52 def Newcomb 1 Best: K. Geerings, T. Sanderson, M. Goodger.

A fantastic team effort. The wet conditions didn’t stop any determination to get the win. After losing last week to Geelong Amateur, Grove found some determination to fight hard to play a great team game. Ka-

tie Geerings starred in the mid court as well as shooting while coach Tam Sanderson dominated in defensive intercepts. Well done to the whole team keeping Newcomb to only one goal for the whole match. This win has now brought Grove back to the top of the ladder over Ammos by only percentage.

19U Grade - Ocean Grove 21 def by Newcomb 30 Best: M. Carr, M. Giblin, R. Mercer.

Undefeated Grubbers sitting pretty OCEAN GROVE JUNIOR NETBALL Round 11 Ocean Grove v Anglesea 17U Section 1: Ocean Grove 48 def Anglesea 4. Best: Madeleine Crothers, Bree Abel, Jessie Allen.

The girls are undefeated and on top of the ladder. Milly Dodds continues to thrive.

17U Section 2: Ocean Grove 22 tied with Anglesea 22. Best: Milly Dodds, Coco Fraser, Alannah McElligott.

Third on the ladder and 10 points clear of fifth placed Queenscliff. A finals appearance is looking more likely with each outing.

15U Section 1: Ocean Grove 32 def Anglesea 13. Best: Zoe Murrells, Jordan Coad, Jorja Connellan.

In an even competition, Grove is fourth on the ladder, but only six points separates it from seventh-placed Portarlington.

15U Section 2: Ocean Grove 41 def Anglesea 1. Best: Charli Duckett, Taia Young, Elli Campbell.

The girls are in top spot on the table with a thumping win, restricting Anglesea to just one goal. Charli Duckett was excellent for the Grubbers.

13U Section 1: Ocean Grove 62 def

The 15U Section 1 girls had a good win against Anglesea. 169639 Pictures: JAMIE CULLUM Keely Reid gets things moving. 169639 Anglesea 3. Best: Charlotte Teague, Abby Richardson, Isabella Jubber.

The team is in third spot and is playing some excellent team netball.

A massive 59-goal win put Grove’s percentage to 181.74, which will be important at the business end of the season.

13U Section 2: Ocean Grove 63 def Anglesea 2. Best: Milla Bell, Tara Sampson, Tia McNaughton.

Second on the ladder with only the

all conquering Barwon Heads above it. A percentage booster was just what Grove needed.

Round 10 Newcomb v Ocean Grove 17U Section 1 and 2, 15U Section 1 and 13U Section 1 teams had a bye.

15U Section 2: Ocean Grove 42 def Newcomb 11. Best: Olivia Jubber, Abbey Stanic, Charli Duckett.

13U Section 2: Ocean Grove 24 def Newcomb 2. Best: Ruby Hildebrandt, Zoe Hildebrandt, Kate Blackman.

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Zoe Murrells was among the best players for Ocean Grove. 169639

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Grubbers set for Torquay

By Mark Heenan Coach Paul Lynch shifted his focus to BFL power Torquay in the aftermath of Ocean Grove’s resounding 89-point win over Anglesea on 17 June.

Speaking in the rooms after a win at Ray Menzies Memorial Oval, Lynch implored his players “to prepare early“ for a top-three clash against Torquay this weekend.

Second-placed Torquay is the form side with an 84-point drubbing of Drysdale on Saturday and disposing of ladder leader Barwon Heads by 89 points on 10 June.

Lynch confirmed the clash would not just be won or lost in midfield.

“We’ve got more problems (to worry) about than their midfield. They have got two extremely good players that play off half-back in (Sam) Wormald and (Zac) Hopper,“ Lynch told the Voice.

“They (Wormald and Hopper) got us last time, the two half-back flankers.“ The Tigers smashed the Grubbers by 66 points at Ray Menzies Memorial Oval in Round 3.

The wheel has since turned with the Grubbers marching to their fifth victory in a row on Saturday.

A blistering start in the first half saw Ocean Grove set up victory over a non-competitive and under strength Anglesea.

At half time Ocean Grove led by a whopping 57 points.

“A fast start was a real focus,“ Lynch said.

Dynamic Grubber forward Daniel Maloney jumped out of the blocks booting three of his eight goals in the first term.

“Dan is a confidence player and he admits that himself, it was good for him to get off to a flyer,“ Lynch said.

Dominant midfielders Brent Macleod, who kicked four goals, and James Linton, who kicked three majors, both got on top early.

Co vice-captain Matt Caldow (ankle) and skipper Kelly Williams (groin) did not play.

“Caldow is real sore - he has been carrying an ankle for two weeks,“ he said.

Lynch said Caldow and Williams were still in the frame to play Torquay.

Harry Walker played his first senior game for 2017 after recovering from a broken ankle.

Defender Peter Hardy kept BFL leading goalkicker and Anglesea playing coach Dale Carson, who has kicked 40 goals from 10 games, goalless for only the second time in 2017.

Carson left the ground after half

Travis Gavin has the upper hand and so did the Grubbers, with a thumping win against Anglesea.

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time with an injury.

Ocean Grove’s senior game against Torquay starts at 2.10pm at Spring Creek Reserve on Saturday.

Fletcher Sharrock booted six goals in Ocean Grove’s reserves 110-point win over Anglesea. Final scores Ocean Grove 17.17(119) to Anglesea 1.3(9).

Ocean Grove’s Jack Brew kicked three goals, while Scott Grant, Harry Rawlings and Adam Gerdtz all kicked two majors. The Grubbers have moved into seventh position with a 4-7 record.

In Under 18 Division 2 Colts games, Ocean Grove 1 defeated St Albans defeated by 73 points at St Albans Reserve, 15.15(105) to 5.2(32). Craig Goodger kicked four goals. Ocean Grove 1 is in top spot with 9-2 record.

In Under 18 Division 3 games, Anglesea defeated Ocean Grove 2 by 32 points, 11.7(73) to 6.5(41). Ocean Grove 2 is in eighth spot.

Ocean Grove’s season has taken a turn for the better. The Grubbers defeated Anglesea by 89 points. 169641

SCOREBOARD OCEAN GROVE 20.12(132) defeated ANGLESEA 6.5(41) Ocean Grove Goals: D. Maloney 8, B. Macleod 4, J. Linton 3, J. Carmody 2, T. Gavin, D. Freeman, J. Wills.

Best: J. Linton, R. Hobbs, B. Macleod, D. Maloney, J. Carmody, P. Maloney.

Brent Macleod was one of Ocean Grove’s best players.

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Dan Maloney kicks one of his eight goals for Grove. 169641

Jake Carmody was among Ocean Grove’s best against Anglesea. 169641

Grubbers win four on the trot with an 80-point victory

By Mark Heenan Ocean Grove extended its mid-season winning streak to four games, accounting for Newcomb by 80 points at Grinter Reserve on 11 June.

The victory saw the Grubbers move to third spot on the ladder with a 7-3 record.

Newcomb were far more competitive than the scores reflected.

Grubber coach Paul Lynch conceded his side was beaten at the stoppages.

Grubber onballer Adam Marangon was sidelined early after he sustained a knee injury, while skipper Kelly Williams pulled up with a sore groin.

“Mara (Marangon) had a knee issue, Kelly will come up,“ Ocean Grove director of football Paul Jubber said.

The Power kicked seven second-half goals compared with Ocean Grove’s 10.

Ocean Grove playing assistant coach Brent Macleod was at his dominant best and finished with six goals.

Macleod, a star midfielder, had booted 28 goals after 10 rounds.

Grubber forward Jake Carmody was a focal point with six goals and increased his season’s tally to 32.

Alongside Carmody and Macleod, exciting Grubber James Linton was named among the best players with four goals, while dynamic forward Travis Gavin booted three goals.

In contrast, Newcomb had 10 different goal kickers.

Ocean Grove young tall Ned Thorley made his senior debut and entered the winner’s circle for first time.

Thorley spent most of the game in defence before moving into the ruck after Andrew Jarvis was rested in the final term.

Ocean Grove utility Dylan Moroney notched up his 50th senior game.

In the reserves, Grubber livewire Daniel Freeman booted seven goals in Ocean Grove’s whopping 102-point victory over Newcomb.

Final scores Ocean Grove 17.10 (112) to Newcomb 1.4 (10).

Grubber trio James Wills, Adam Gerdtz and Harry Walker all kicked two goals.

It was Walker’s first game in 2017 after he recovered from a broken ankle while playing cricket for St Joseph’s in the off-season.

In Under 18 Colts Division two matches, Ocean Grove 1 defeated Werribee Centrals by 56 points, 17.9 (111) to 8.7 (55). Tom Ryan and Craig Goodger each kicked four goals.

In Division three matches, North Geelong thrashed Ocean Grove 2 by 122 points, 20.10 (130) to 1.2 (8).

SCOREBOARD OCEAN GROVE 22.19 (151) d NEWCOMB 10.11 (71) Goals: J. Carmody 6, B. Macleod 6, J. Linton 4, T. Gavin 3, P. Maloney, I. Wilkins, P. Hardy.

Best: B. Macleod, J. Carmody, J. Linton, A. Jarvis, P. Maloney, R. Hobbs.

The ball is rushed behind during a contest in the Newcomb goal square.

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Scott’s now a hot shot

By Justin Flynn Shooting has been a part of Scott Kiddle’s life since he can remember, but an astonishing rise to international level means he is now one of Australia’s best benchrest shots.

Kiddle, 36, will head to Slovenia next month for the World Rimfire Air Rifle Benchrest Federation World Cup as one of nine Aussies chosen for the competition, which will attract 142 competitors from 29 countries.

The Ocean Grover only started taking the sport seriously on a competitive level in 2012 and already has a bronze medal from the 2015 World Championships in Brisbane to show.

“I’ve always shot and it’s just a sport I could do that fitted into my lifestyle with a young family - it was pretty hard doing cricket and footy,” he said.

The World Cup will be held in Slovenia’s second-largest city, Maribor, about a 45-minute drive from the capital, Ljubljana.

The journey will involve leaving from Melbourne with stops at Abu Dhabi and Paris on the way. Kiddle said the stopover in the UAE had involved some heavy planning with his equipment.

“It’s harder to get our ammunition out of the country than it is to get our rifles. There are permits to organise and it’s a bit of a logistical nightmare really,” he said.

“At Abu Dhabi, the baggage handlers can’t offload our ammunition and rifles and they have to bring in special people to do that and it involves getting, and paying for, permits.”

Kiddle is confident of success.

“I back myself to come home with a medal, but ideally I’d like to improve on my bronze,” he said.

“Everyone wants to represent their country in their chosen sport so it’s a big honour to be able to represent Australia anywhere.”

Kiddle said the keys to being able to shoot well during competition were: “concentration, being able to read the wind, knowledge of your equipment, good ammo and breathing”.

“Sometimes with the wind, we have to aim off our target to be able to hit it,” he said.

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Scott Kiddle is off to compete for Australia in the World Rimfire Air Rifle Benchrest Federation World Cup in Slovenia. 169316

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