Geelong Indy - 19th January 2018

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2000-plus passengers to bypass Geelong’s waterfront

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One of the biggest cruise ships ever scheduled to dock in Geelong has cancelled its visit, planning to instead stay overnight at Portarlington.

The loss of Norwegian Jewel and its 2000plus passengers leaves Geelong with four scheduled cruise visits this summer, down from a high of nine in 2014.

The vessel was now “too big” for Geelong, a spokesperson told the Indy.

Norwegian Jewel can accommodate a maximum 2376 passengers but the other visiting ships this summer have capacities ranging from 490 to 694.

Seaborn Encore is due in port for eight hours this Friday with a maximum 604 passengers.

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By Luke Voogt A Deakin University study showing ‘baby brain’ is real comes as no surprise to soon-tobe mother-of-two Sarah-Jane Hildreband.

“Only yesterday I forgot my two-year-old’s maternal nurse appointment,” the 28-year-old from Curlewis said.

“Mainly with me I forget words that you would use every day - silly words like car. I’m like, ‘What’s that word I’m thinking of?’

“It’s quite frustrating, I’m normally never like that.”

Deakin University this week released an analysis of 20 studies examining 1230 women, which showed significantly lower concentration and memory during pregnancy.

Sarah-Jane had heard plenty of baby brain stories from family and friends before she fell pregnant.

“Prior to that I just thought it was an excuse to be a bit silly when they were pregnant,” she said.

But her first pregnancy smashed her doubts.

“You’re a bit all over the shop,” she said.

“I felt scattered all the time.”

Sarah-Jane was due to give birth in March and was in her third trimester, a time when baby brain was at its worst, according to Deakin.

She said her first and third trimesters were the most mentally challenging, which she attributed to “an influx of hormones” and exhaustion respectively.

The third trimester of her second pregnancy affected her most, with daughter Millie barely giving Sarah-Jane a chance to put her feet up.

“I’ve been running around after a two year old,” she said.

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NEWS IN BRIEF Flights cancelled Jetstar has abandoned its Hobart flights from Avalon Airport, customers have revealed.

The company has notified customers the flights cease on 25 March, with Jetstar planning to replace most of the Hobart runs with additional Sydney services from Avalon.

Plaque scare City Hall has apologised for “any confusion or upset” after removing without notice a memorial plaque for Lara’s 1969 bushfire victims.

Locals had feared the memorial was “stolen or vandalised” after staff retrieved it to correct the names of three Queensland visitors who died in the fire, City Hall said.

Puncher appeals A thug who left ‘90s Cats player Paul Brown with a brain injury from a coward’s punch in Shepparton is appealing his six-year jail sentence.

Victoria’s Court of Appeal heard this week that Mohammad Al Wahame, 20, deserved a shorter sentence because of an intellectual disability, unidentified at the time of his trial.

Off track Buses will replace trains to allow for maintenance work on the Geelong line to Melbourne this Sunday, V/Line has announced.

Trains would begin running again between Waurn Ponds and Southern Cross stations in time for the morning peak on Monday, said V/ Line’s Larissa Scanlon.

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Snub for traders in plan to cut parking

By Luke Voogt Geelong council failed to consult businesses before designing plans to cut car parks and traffic lanes for a bicycle network, according to a Belmont trader.

Former Belmont Business Association president Vincent Albanese slammed the lack of consultation as “unconscionable“.

“It makes you feel like once again you’re getting walked on,” he said.

The council plans proposed cutting one lane of traffic in each direction and removing car parks in sections of High Street, Belmont.

The plans also proposed cutting lanes and removing car parks in other parts of Geelong.

Mr Albanese warned the planned bike network would harm local businesses.

“You could imagine that - to have no traffic coming in from outside your front door,” he said.

The plans catered to a handful of cyclists who only used High Street “at 10am onwards on Saturday”, Mr Albanese said.

The overwhelming majority of road users were motorists, he said.

“I think it’s typical and out of touch.

“I’ve been here from 8am to 7.30pm onwards

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for the last 18 years. I know how many bloody bike riders are using this road and it ain’t bloody any.”

The plans would disadvantage elderly shoppers, many of who relied on cars to get around, Mr Albanese said.

“There’s a hell a lot of retired people - you’re almost better off making a buggy cart (lane) here.”

City Hall set the routes following consultation with local and state bicycle user groups, a council statement said.

“Do you listen to the bike riders who aren’t given you any money at all or do you listen to the people whose rates you’re screwing with?” Mr Albanese said.

Ten years ago council charged Belmont traders a special levy to build a car park for 70 cars near High Street, Mr Albanese said.

“That new one has only been open for a few years. You can’t charge us for extra parking and then take it away.”

The levy funded a car park “smack bang across the road” from High Street, where Mr Albanese estimated council could remove up to “80 car parks“. He demanded Council refund the special levy.

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“Mum and dad businesses paid $400,000 for that car park,” he said.

Council called for consultation and advertised community meetings last week after announcing the plans in December.

But Mr Albanese was sceptical City Hall would change the planned routes.

“I just feel that it is set in stone,” he said.

“A few people will turn up and it will just get through.”

Geelong Mayor Bruce Harwood said better bike connections were vital.

“With more people living and working in Geelong we need to provide alternative transport options to ease congestion for everyone,” he said.

The RACV’s Dave Jones said the cycling corridors could alleviate traffic congestion and support a more liveable city.

“Geelong will experience significant growth over the coming decades and the promotion of cycling has the potential to lead to positive health and well-being outcomes.”

Council did not consult the RACV before designing and releasing the plans, a spokesperson for the motoring body confirmed.

Former Cats coach Mark 'Bomber' Thompson has flown to the US after police arrested him last week in connection to a drugs raid on his Melbourne home.

Media reports said Mr Thompson travelled overseas to visit his son after police charged two men with bikie connections and a woman with drug offences linked to the earlier raid.

Disease blocked Migratory animals might have less of a role in the global spread of disease than previously thought, according to new Geelong research.

A finding that migratory shorebirds were "exceptionally good at resisting" disease-causing microbes indicated pathogens could have more difficulty hitching rides on animals than expected, said Deakin University's Alice Risely.

Vision funded A Curlewis golf pro-am has raised over $25,000 for a charity named after the deceased sister of St Kilda football legend Nick Reiwoldt.

Football stars including Geelong’s Harry Taylor played the Purple Pro-Am on Sunday to support Maddie Riewoldt’s Vision, funding research into bone marrow failure syndrome.

Caption correction A picture caption on page nine of the 22 December Geelong Indy incorrectly identified Glen McKeeman as principal of St Ignatius College.

He is principal of Christian College.

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By Luke Voogt VicRoads is considering a memorial for about 1500 chickens which died in a truck crash at North Geelong on Monday morning.

Animal rights group PETA proposed the tombstone on Tuesday and said it would pay for its creation, erection and maintenance.

The tombstone would read “In Memory of the Chickens Who Suffered and Died at This Spot: Try Vegan.“ A VicRoads spokesperson on Wednesday confirmed the authority was considering the proposal and declined to rule it out, instead referring the Indy to its memorials policy.

Locals took to social media to ridicule the proposed memorial, with one suggesting KFC build a franchise at the location instead.

Another commenter, Debra Wilson, described the memorial as “absolutely ludicrous and a waste of good money.“ “PETA should think more wisely about where to spend their money otherwise their donors will stop sending money to them,” she posted.

“I still have trouble seeing why there are memorials for human road deaths, what do they want now, memorials for every cat and dog that gets run over too?” Stephen Larcombe said.

“This cannot be real,” Andrei Rotariu said.

“There has to be someone in PETA who is just like us and thinks (this) is just hilarious and is trolling everyone.“ Waurn Ponds Highway Patrol Acting Sergeant Jamie Kahle said the 59-year-old truck Bed Settees

CHOOK SMASH: Crews clear the wreckage from a truck crash in North Geelong and remove dead chickens. (Louisa Jones) 176734 driver from Drysdale would likely face charges for traffic offences.

Police were continuing their investigation of the crash and would interview the driver next week, Sgt Kahle said.

“We’re looking at fatigue and distraction as possible causes.”

The poultry truck rolled over the side at the Princes Highway overpass, North Geelong, at about 10:15am on Monday morning causing major traffic delays.

The Geelong-bound truck lost control and

landed on an embankment beside Corio Quay Road scattering crates of chickens.

Paramedics took the driver to Geelong hospital with minor injuries.

The hospital released him the next day, Sgt Kahle said.

Police closed the all Geelong-bound lanes on the Melbourne Road on Monday afternoon as crews cleaned up the scene.

The truck had been heading towards Turi Foods’ Golden Farms slaughter house in Breakwater before it crashed.

By Luke Voogt Geelong Greens councillor Sarah Mansfield has promised to attend Australia Day events despite a report she could boycott them.

“Although I personally have mixed feelings about 26 January, I will attend events on the day in my role as a councillor,“ she confirmed to the Indy on Thursday.

“Unfortunately, 26 January is a painful day for many Australians. I believe it is important to recognise this and it is good to see that a conversation about this is gaining momentum.“ Geelong’s federal politicians defended the date as the Greens launched a campaign for change, citing offence among Aboriginal Australians.

Labor's Richard Marles and Liberal Sarah Henderson both wanted Australia Day kept on 26 January.

“The First Fleet landing was an incredibly significant moment and it is the beginning of the immigrant nation that Australia has become,” Mr Marles said.

Celebrating indigenous people was an intergral part of Australia Day but Mr Marles was “mindful“ of their concerns, he said. “(The First Fleet) also changed the future of indigenous Australians and there’s a lot of pain associated with that.”

Ms Henderson was “disgusted” that changing the date was “the biggest issue on their agenda” for the Greens.

The Greens had “not said one thing” about a recent investigation finding that Aboriginal women suffered terrible rates of violence, she said.

Ms Henderson believed “very strongly” that 26 January should remain Australians Day but acknowledged that it offended some indigenous people.

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DOUBLE TAKE As Geelong struggles through the aftermath of The Great Chicken Catastrophe, a healer emerges.

From the coastal sands and across the Connewarre wetlands she comes, bringing forth good news of local poultry.

And gathering around their saviour, the townsfolk are uplifted.

For their spirit is restored in the light, and the glory, of ... Flapper, Ocean Grove’s celebrity resident chook.

Overblown fanfare aside, now’s as good a time as any for Geelong to meet Flapper, who’s actually quite famous down the coast.

A regular in the pages of the Ocean Grove Voice, she’s always out with owner Elaine Janes doing anything from breakfast at cafes to modelling specially knitted Cats jumpers, scratching among Remembrance Day poppies or even swimming - yes, swimming - at the beach.

Named for her furious flapping, this bird’s actually quite unflappable. Elaine can leave Flapper sitting in public only to return 15 minutes later to find her not having moved a feather.

Famous Flapper’s even happy to pose for selfies with curious onlookers, which must surely rank as an unlikely tourist attraction.

So dry your tears, Flapper’s flock. The national gaze may have witnessed our tragedy this week but at least we still have something to crow about!

Meanwhile, heard-hearted social media users somehow saw fit to poke fun at the poor victims of the overturned chicken freighter.

"New specials at the North Geelong take away - the chicken roll," one heartless wit posted on Facebook.

"It was feather plucking insane," added another.

And so on and so on - until sufficient feathers were ruffled to provoke an online backlash.

"These poor chickens would have suffered," pointed out a Facebooker with a heart.

"No matter what, they don't deserve smartarse comments."

Fair enough, too, although it didn't take long for a realist to identify the shortcoming in the call for compassion in the social media coop.

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PLUCKY: Flapper takes time out in the park from her hectic social schedule. fighters expressed outrage at the "mindless act" as police confirmed an investigation into the apparent theft.

Which was all very justified - and wrong.

Turns out City Hall had removed the plaque for maintenance without thinking to notify anyone.

Whoops!

A statement attributed only to a City "spokesperson" apologised for the confusion, adding that the plaque would be restored soon in a "positive outcome".

With A-grade spin like that, the chicken disaster could have been portrayed as a "positive outcome" for the landfill industry!

"Pretty sure the surviving chickens won’t be on Facebook reading these comments, so they should be alright about it," he responded.

Now that’s keeping your head - unlike the average chicken, of course.

And to conclude in theme, news that Vicroads is actually considering a memorial plaque for the Overpass 1000 (or more) will surprise few - but it wasn't the only plaque-related issue raising a squawk this week.

The disappearance of a plaque for the victims of Lara's 1969 bushfire tragedy also caused a stir.

Reported as the work of "vandals", local fire

From page 1 The 294-metre-long Norweigan Jewel was previously scheduled to dock in Geelong for nine hours on 23 January. The vessel would now anchor off Portarlington’s safe harbour before tendering passengers ashore, the harbour’s spokesman said.

“Our understanding is that the ship will spend the night anchored off Portarlington then travel to Melbourne the next day,” the spokesman said.

“Around 30 per cent of passengers have prebooked tours, so there will be buses waiting to take them to various Bellarine locations and beyond. ” Geelong and the Bellarine Tourism boss Roger Grant said Geelong’s cruise ship mooring area was too shallow for Norwegian Jewel.

Port authorities were responsible for informing cruise lines of access limits but luckily the depth issue was identified early enough to keep the vessel within the Geelong region, Mr Grant said.

He believed that Norwegian Jewel was possibly the largest cruise ship to ever attempt a Geelong visit.

“Yes, we lost the vessel coming into Geelong but there are still plenty people on it who will come into Geelong via coach and as part of touring programs,” he said.

“It’s not that uncommon with cruises that there are changes to the schedule. I’m pleased that as result of this change our region still benefits and they’re still staying.”

The physical limitations of Geelong’s channel widths and depths would always be a challenge for large ships, Mr Grant said, so local tourism authorities were concentrating on smaller cruise liners carrying “big-spenders”.

He nominated a lack of waterfront docking facilities as an ongoing issue, with visiting ships forced to anchor in the bay and ferry passengers ashore on tenders.

The system was ill-suited to elderly and infirm passengers, who comprised much of the market for cruise ships, Mr Grant said.

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City focus in new big deal LETTUCE HELP: Sue Bell, Robert Bell and Shaina Konieczka volunteer at the fruit and veg stall of the Cottage by the Sea Fair. 176790

Fair boost for cottage work Queenscliff's Cottage by the Sea is $70,000 closer to a much-needed revamp following the efforts of generous locals at its annual fair.

The money would go towards making the 80-year-old building more accessible, said the cottage's Lachlan Baulch. “(It allows) more children to benefit from the services that Cottage by the Sea provides to underprivileged children.”

The amount toppled last year’s total and brought the charity’s total funds for the $2.9 million renovation to $900,000, Mr Baulch said.

“The event is largely organised and run by volunteers and 100 per cent of takings from the stalls goes to Cottage by the Sea.” Crowds enjoyed blue skies and spectacular views on the day, especially those enjoying the ever-popular Devonshire tea overlooking The Rip.

“A steady stream of attendees throughout the day ensured that all of the food stalls were kept busy and the coffee machine did not get a break,” Mr Baulch said.

Fruit, veg and plants sold out in “record time“ as fair goers snapped up some fresh bargains, he said.

Mr Baulch thanked the businesses, community groups and volunteers who supported this year’s fair.

“Without the support of the local community, events such as this would not be able to continue,” he said.

Cottage by the Sea is a registered children’s charity in Queenscliff supporting disadvantaged young people in a positive seaside environment.

The cottage runs activities and camps for about 1400 children each year.

Central Geelong could be the big winner of a new “City Deal” to fund local projects, according to a lobby group.

G21 Geelong Region Alliance nominated a convention centre, a waterfront safe harbour and ongoing revitalisation of the city centre as projects it would “like to think” were in line for funding under the deal.

G21 joined Geelong Chamber of Commerce as the first local lobby groups to welcome the deal after PM Malcolm Turnbull and Acting Premier James Merlino signed a memorandum of understanding in the city on Wednesday.

The bipartisan agreement to support Victoria’s first City Deal would be a boon to Geelong, both leaders said in a joint statement.

“The agreement paves the way to establish Victoria’s first City Deal in Geelong, which will involve all three levels of government working with the private sector as part of the Commonwealth’s Smart Cities Plan to grow jobs and boost investment,” their statement said.

G21 chief Elaine Carbines called the agreement “an historic day for the city” that promised delivery of long-awaited projects, particularly in central Geelong.

“It heralds visionary investment of many millions of dollars in major projects across years, driving growth and employment," she said.

“We would like to think a Geelong City Deal would include investment for projects including Geelong convention and exhibition centre, the Shipwreck Coast Master Plan and Great Ocean Road, Geelong CBD revitalisation, Geelong waterfront safe harbour and the continued growth of advanced manufacturing.”

The chamber of commerce also looked for-

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ward to a bonanza for central Geelong.

“I look forward to seeing many of the projects earmarked as part of this deal begin to come to fruition, including the long-awaited Geelong Convention and Exhibition Centre and continued investment in revitalising central Geelong,” said chamber chief Bernadette Uzelac.

Geelong has been pushing for a convention centre since the 1950s, Royal Geelong Yacht Club needs $12 million for the first stage of its safe harbour project, and efforts to revitalise the central city area have been ongoing for over a decade.

Geelong will be the fifth City Deal in Australia, with Townsville, Launceston, Hobart and western Sydney already tapping into the program.

Mr Turnbull also announced on Wednesday a separate package of $20 million for 21 local projects, forecast to deliver 1200 jobs.

Allocations from the Geelong Region Investment Fund included $5 million for a LeMond Composites advanced carbon fibre manufacturing at Deakin University, $3 million for a proposed Cape Otway Road Australia (CORA) elite sports and wellbeing centre at Modewarre, and $2 million for the yacht club's harbour project.

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Geelong small businesses have urged the Federal Government to support a local mentorship program with Commonwealth funding set to run out.

Highton optician Mandy Lovett said the program took the fear out of starting and running a small business.

"I think it's a wonderful tool," the 62-yearold said.

"Before I went into business I didn't know there was so much support available."

Geelong Chamber of Commerce runs the Small Business Smart Business program, which provides mentors, seminars and workshops for local businesses.

"I've done Instagram and Facebook training, websites, business planning and more," Ms Lovett said.

One social media course cost her just $50 and various experts - such as bankers - have coached her through the program.

"If you have to go to a specialist to buy that service or knowledge it costs a fortune," she said.

"I think it's a great opportunity for local business people to take advantage of it and use it because that's what it's there for."

Ms Lovett joined the Chamber after starting her business a decade ago.

"It's pretty scary when you're trying to build a business and you're relying on your own in-

come," she said.

"You've still got to pay your mortgage and bills."

Being divorced was another challenge to starting a business, Ms Lovett said.

"When people have a husband or partner they've got that support but I've had to make all the decisions myself."

The Chamber of Commerce will apply to Small Business Minister Michael McCormack to renew the government's partial funding of the program until 2021.

"The figures will speak for themselves if (he) has a look at them as the program is running courses all around Geelong and they're well-attended," Ms Lovett said.

The Small Business Smart Business program has delivered 140 workshops for 1500 people since it began in 2015.

In 2017 the program's coordinators organised about 70 workshops, with 600 participants, and 520 one-on-one mentoring sessions between industry experts and small business owners.

Chamber chief executive officer Bernadette Uzelac said the program's subsidised support from subject matter experts was invaluable to small businesses.

She praised the program's coordinator Liz Grant.

"These sessions are having a real and lasting impact on small businesses across the region," she said.

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A Grinch with a thirst has stolen a slab of beer left as a Christmas gift for a Geelong business, according to police.

Investigators posted images of the alleged suspect on Facebook, prompting one offended follower to slam him as a “loser”.

Police said the surveillance camera images showed him driving a black Ford Focus, which another viewer identified as now unregistered.

The man first tried to open a locked front door when he arrived at the Latrobe Tce financial services business on 21 December, police said.

“The male then sighted a slab of Corona sitting next to the door, which had been left for staff, and took it before leaving in a vehicle.”

Other Facebook followers criticised the brand choice, labelling Coronoa “worst beer ever”.

“I wouldn’t even steal ‘em,” posted another.

Police alleged that the same vehicle and male were also involved in a theft at Leopold

BOOZE BUST: An image of the man wanted over the alleged beer theft. three days earlier.

Anyone with information should phone Geelong Police’s youth tasking unit on 5225 3100 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, police said. geelongindy.com.au

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CITY VIEW THERE’S ALWAYS TWO SIDES TO EVERY STORY… The City is one of Australia’s largest and most complex local councils, delivering over 126 different community and business services. So no wonder we’re often in the news. But sometimes, you only get half the story. Here you can read the City’s view on topical matters. Go to: www.geelongaustralia.com.au/cityview

EMPLOYMENT

PUBLIC NOTICE

MEET THE TEAM Sarah Mansfield - Councillor Councillor Mansfield wants to help build a healthier, more sustainable, more inclusive Geelong.

Cr Mansfield moved to Geelong in 2011 to be with her husband. She works as a GP and at Deakin University.

She loves living in Geelong and considers it home. “It’s exciting to see it grow, but we need Geelong to be a healthy environment to live and work, with sustainable development and a culture that includes everyone.”

As Councillor, she wants to be accessible to the community, increase cycling and walking routes, ensure we’re working towards a sustainable future and support local arts to create more vibrant communities.

Cr Mansfield loves a lot about Geelong, but one of her favourite things is the sense of community. There is a strength and resilience in our city that means we can face whatever challenges come our way.

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST: M~M2018 CANOE ARTIST The Commission is for the design, construction, rehearsal and overseeing the procession of Canoe along the 80 kilometre walk, including Canoe’s involvement in three ceremonies. Canoe is set on fire during the final ceremony, therefore the materials used to create the

PUBLIC NOTICE

sculpture need to burn without toxic effect on the environment.

GEELONG LITTLE ATHLETICS “TWILIGHT MEET” - FIREWORKS DISPLAY Expressions of Interests must include: THURSDAY 25 JANUARY - JOHN LANDY FIELD, SOUTH GEELONG

WE'RE HIRING Are you interested in working for the City?

Our new Careers Portal is live. Subscribe to job alerts, build a profile, and join our Talent Network. Go to: www.geelongaustralia.com.au/employment

Geelong Little Athletics proudly present a fireworks display at the conclusion of their Twilight Athletics Program on Thursday 25 January at approximately 9.30pm. We recommend that pet owners ensure their animals are safe and secure prior to this time. If possible, pets should be kept indoors or in a secure outbuilding during the fireworks display.

For more information please contact the Geelong Little Athletics Association Special Events Coordinator Michelle Murrant on 0434 193 267.

WASTE COLLECTION ON AUSTRALIA DAY

statement of interest specific to the Canoe commission

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preferred medium

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curriculum vitae

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up to 10 images of previous artworks

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two to three reviews and/or examples of media coverage

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budget outline.

Collaborations will also be considered for

NOTIFICATION OF ROAD WORKS

this commission. The commission includes

ORMOND ROAD, EAST GEELONG - COMMENCING MONDAY 29 JANUARY

PUBLIC NOTICE

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mentorship of an emerging Geelong

Ormond Road in East Geelong will be closed between Garden Street and McKillop Street

regional artist(s) and may include two or

for approximately three months for major road upgrade works on the OUTBOUND lanes

three professional development workshops

ONLY (Ormond Road heading towards Bellarine Highway). Please seek alternative routes.

with a small group of professional artists.

The works will consist of reconstruction of a failing pavement, new asphalt seal, drainage There is no change to collection services on Australia Day.

upgrades and fresh line-marking. Detour signage will be in place. Affected property access

Please place your bins out the night before as usual. The Drysdale and Geelong Resource Recovery Centres are opened on Australia Day.

For further information contact John Brown, Project Delivery Officer on 5272 5272.

will be maintained and emergency services access will be provided if required.

The Canoe artist will also lead a workshop with a selected group of Deakin Creative Art students, with one student selected to continue to work with the artist/s in the creation of Canoe.

Expressions of Interest to be received by

HAVE YOUR SAY

15 February 2018 via email: artsculture@geelongcity.vic.gov.au or on USB or hard copy sent to: M~M Project

GEELONG

HELP GEELONG BE HEALTHY AND SAFE - SURVEY EXTENDED TO 31 JANUARY

2018 CALENDAR

We are seeking help from Geelong residents to shape our City’s health and wellbeing priorities for the next three years.

Geelong, VIC 3220.

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Details of M~M2018 can be found on the

By completing the survey residents can share their thoughts on the health and wellbeing priorities for Geelong and how they would like the City to work towards addressing these priorities.

Residents without access to the internet can call Customer Service on 5272 5272 to request a paper based survey to be posted to them.

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TRAFFIC CHANGES CADEL EVANS GREAT OCEAN ROAD RACE - SATURDAY 27 AND SUNDAY 28 JANUARY The City of Greater Geelong is proudly hosting the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 January.

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ELITE ROAD RACES TRAFFIC ALTERATIONS & ROLLING ROAD CLOSURES SATURDAY 27 JAN & SUNDAY 28 JAN

11:00 - 12:00

Eastern Beach Rd > Hearne Pde > Ryrie St > Boundary Rd Fellmongers Rd > Barwon Heads Rd SATURDAY 27 JAN & SUNDAY 28 JAN

11:30 - 12:45

Barwon Heads Rd > Hitchcock Ave > Bridge Rd > Ewing Blythe Dr - Thirteenth Beach Rd > Black Rock Rd Breamlea Rd > Blackgate Rd SATURDAY 27 JAN & SUNDAY 28 JAN

12:00 - 13:15

Horseshoe Bend Rd > The Esplanade > Bell St > Great Ocean Rd > Bells Blvd > Bells Beach Rd > Jarosite Rd SATURDAY 27 JAN & SUNDAY 28 JAN

12:30 - 13:45

12:50 - 14:00

Larcombes Rd > Hendy Main Rd > Cape Otway Rd > Hendy Main Rd SATURDAY 27 JAN & SUNDAY 28 JAN

SUNDAY 28 JAN

13:30 - 15:30

Yarra St > Carr St > Moorabool St > Barrabool Rd SATURDAY 27 JAN SUNDAY 28 JAN

13:45 - 14:45 13:20 - 15:45

Mt Pleasant Rd > Barwon Blvd > Challambra Cres > Westbury Tce > The Ridge > Scenic Rd > Queens Park Rd > Melville Ave > Minerva Rd SATURDAY 27 JAN SUNDAY 28 JAN

14:00 - 15:00 13:25 - 16:00

Church St > Glenleith Ave > The Esplanade > Western Beach Rd > Eastern Beach Rd

Great Ocean Rd > Forest Rd SATURDAY 27 JAN & SUNDAY 28 JAN

GEELONG CIRCUIT

13:10 - 14:30

Barrabool Rd (joins the Geelong circuit at Mt Pleasant Rd)

EVENT DATES DATE

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Swisse People’s Ride Deakin University Elite Women’s Race Elite Men’s UCI WorldTour Race

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GENERAL EVENT TRAFFIC ADVICE

If you are travelling along or across the course as a rolling road closure comes through: •

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You will be stopped by the lead police vehicle and asked to park in a safe area on the side of the road. You will have to wait for the race to pass through; once the race has passed the police tail car will inform you that it is safe to move on. Please be aware that there may be some tail riders still on the road.

It is estimated that you will have to wait for no longer than 15-20 minutes.

times, so please look for any advisory signage situated on the event course prior to parking your vehicle.

Emergency access is a priority and will always take precedence over the event.

Pedestrian access will be maintained at all times during the event via existing footpaths.

Where roads are closed for short periods, access across roads will be via marshalled course crossing points. Due to the large volume of cyclists on the roads during the event you should take extra care when crossing the roads the course travels along.

Residents and businesses located on the course roads have been sent detailed advice regarding access arrangements during the event. If you are located on the course roads and have not received the advice, call the event traffic help line on 0411 811 374.

The rolling road closure will be supported by some fixed road closures to assist in keeping the course roads free of traffic when the race is coming through.

Public transport timetables have been altered across the weekend to avoid the course roads, this includes buses and V-Line. Revised public transport timetables are available from www.ptv.vic.gov.au/events

Temporary changed traffic conditions will be implemented in Geelong, Barwon Heads and Torquay. All major intersections will remain open, other than when the race passes by. For a full listing of road closures refer to the table on the next page or visit www.cadelevansgreatoceanroadrace.com.au or visit www.eventsgeelong.com.au

Disabled Parking permit parking for persons with a disability is available in the car park located at 100 Brougham Street. From Australia Day on Friday 26 to Sunday 28 January. Access to the disabled car parks is from Bellerine Street into Brougham Street.

Parking along the event courses will be restricted to ensure the roads are clear for the races. Parking restrictions will come into effect earlier on race days than the actual race

For further Information relating to changed traffic conditions please contact the event organiser at traffic@cadelevansgreatoceanroadrace.com.au or call the event traffic help line on 0411 811 374. For general event information visit www.cadelevansgreatoceanroadrace.com.au

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Latrobe Terrace (Princes Hwy) in Geelong and the Geelong Ring Road will remain open at all times during the weekend to ensure north/south traffic movements though the City of Greater Geelong are maintained. Rolling road closures will be used to stage the elite races.

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TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURES – LOCAL ACCESS WILL BE MAINTAINED DURING THE TIMES LISTED BELOW

START DATE / TIME

STREET / ROAD

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TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONDITIONS

SECTION OF STREET / ROADS

GEELONG WATERFRONT AREA Tuesday 23 January 10.00am

Eastern Beach Rd

Monday 29 January 5.00pm

Moorabool St to Yarra St

Road closed No on street parking

Wednesday 24 January 6.00am

Yarra St Extension

Monday 29 January 5.00pm

North of Eastern Beach Rd

Road closed No on street parking

Thursday 25 January 6.00am

Yarra Street

Monday 29 January 5.00pm

Brougham St to Eastern Beach Rd

Road closed No on street parking

Brougham St to Eastern Beach Rd

Road closed No on street parking

Ginn St to Moorabool St

Road closed No on street parking

Cunningham Pier access is via Brougham St to cross at Cunningham St, vice versa

Access may be delayed as race passes through

Yarra St to Bellerine St

Road closed No on street parking

Bellerine St to Garden St

Road closed No on street parking

Limeburners Rd to Boundary Rd

Stop and hold 15 minute delays possible

Bluff Rd to Blackrock Rd

Road closed No on street parking

Saturday 27 January 5.00am Sunday 28 January 5.00am

Saturday 27 January 5.00pm

Moorabool St

Sunday 28 January 5.00pm

Saturday 27 January 5.00am

Saturday 27 January 4.00pm Western Beach Rd

Sunday 28 January 9.00am

Sunday 28 January 5.00pm

Saturday 27 January 5.00am

Saturday 27 January 4.00pm Cunningham Pier OPEN

Sunday 28 January 9.00am Saturday 27 January 6.30am Sunday 28 January 10.45am Saturday 27 January 6.30am

Sunday 28 January 5.00pm Saturday 27 January 8.30am

Brougham St

Sunday 28 January 6.00pm

Upper Eastern Beach Rd

Saturday 27 January 8.30am EAST GEELONG AREA

Saturday 27 January 6.45am

Geelong – Portarlington Hwy

Saturday 27 January 12.15pm BARWON HEADS AREA

Saturday 27 January 5.00am

Ewing Blythe Dve Thirteenth Beach Rd

Saturday 27 January 10.30am GEELONG AREA

Sunday 28 January 1.30pm

Yarra St

Brougham St to Carr St

Carr St

Yarra St to Moorabool St

Moorabool St

Sunday 28 January 3.30pm

Road closed No on street parking

Kilgour St and Barwon Tce Barwon Tce to Barrabool Rd (Moorabool Street Bridge NORTHBOUND access only)

Moorabool St

Half road closure

BELMONT AND HIGHTON AREA Saturday 27 January 8.00am Sunday 28 January 11.00am Saturday 27 January 8.00am

Westbury Tce

Sunday 28 January 1.30pm Saturday 27 January 9.30am Sunday 28 January Midday

Sunday 28 January 5.00pm

Challambra Cres to The Ridge

Saturday 27 January 2.30pm The Ridge

Sunday 28 January 1.30pm Saturday 27 January 1.30pm

Saturday 27 January 3.30pm

Barwon Blvd

Challambra Cres

Sunday 28 January 5.00pm Saturday 27 January 2.30pm Sunday 28 January 3.30pm Saturday 27 January 2.30pm Sunday 28 January 3.30pm

Westbury Tce to Scenic Rd

Mt Pleasant Rd to Challambra Cres Barwon Blvd to Westbury Tce

Sunday 28 January 1.30pm

Scenic Rd

Sunday 28 January 3.30pm

The Ridge to Buckley Falls Rd

Sunday 28 January 1.30pm

Queens Park Rd

Sunday 28 January 3.30pm

Buckley Falls Rd to Ruthven St

Sunday 28 January 1.30pm

Barrabool Road

Sunday 28 January 3.30pm

Moorabool St to Shannon Ave

Sunday 28 January 1.30pm

Barrabool Road

Sunday 28 January 3.30pm

Shannon Ave to Mt Pleasant Rd

Sunday 28 January 1.30pm

Mt Pleasant Rd

Sunday 28 January 3.30pm

Barrabool Road to Barwon Blvd

Road closed No on street parking

NEWTOWN AREA Sunday 28 January 1.30pm

Melville Ave

Sunday 28 January 3.30pm

Queens Park Rd to Layton Cres

Sunday 28 January 1.30pm

Minerva Rd

Sunday 28 January 3.30pm

Layton Cres to Church St

Road closed No on street parking

HERNE HILL, GEELONG WEST TO THE WATERFRONT Church St Glenleith Ave

Sunday 28 January 3.30pm

Minerva Rd to Melbourne Rd Church St to The Esplanade

Saturday 27 January 1.45pm

Bell Pde

Saturday 27 January 3.00pm

Rippleside Park Dr to The Esplanade

Sunday 28 January 1.30pm

The Esplanade

Sunday 28 January 3.30pm

Bell Pde to The Esplanade South

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EVENTS EXPERIENCE A MEGA EVENT WEEKEND DURING 26 TO 28 JANUARY Not one but two international events will transform our region in what can only be described as a mega weekend in Geelong. We will host both the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race and the 175th Festival of Sails. Elite cycling combines with sailing on the bay plus the massive annual shoreside festival. In their own right, both of these events are significant to the region. Together, they present an events experience opportunity that is unparalleled in Geelong’s history. Visit the Waterfront for one event – experience both!

CADEL EVANS GREAT OCEAN ROAD RACE On Saturday 27 January, see thousands participate in the Swisse People’s Ride. Then, later in the day, cheer on the girls as they battle it out in the Deakin University Elite Women’s Race.

On Sunday 28 January, it’s the boys turn to take to the roads for the Elite Men’s UCI WorldTour Race. In addition to the Waterfront, another awesome location to catch the action of the Cadel Road Race is Montpellier Park in Highton – home of the challenging King of the Mountain Challambra Climb.

FESTIVAL OF SAILS – 175TH ANNIVERSARY EVENT In 2018, the Festival of Sails, one of the nation’s oldest sporting events, celebrate 175 years.

The event is the largest annual keel boat regatta in the Southern Hemisphere with over 3,000 competitors on 300 yachts annually taking part in the sea and land extravaganza.

Running alongside the sailing action, the FREE community Waterfront Festival features numerous acts across three stages and a multitude of stallholders to provide you with fine food and wine, live music, entertainment and roving performers, art and craft market stalls, novelty stalls, an on-water Come and Try Zone and a dedicated family friendly kids zone along our Waterfront, on Transvaal Square and in the Royal Geelong Yacht Club.

TEMPORARY CHANGED TRAFFIC CONDITIONS To ensure the safe conduct of the Festival of Sails event, Eastern Beach Road between Bellerine Street and Yarra Street, Geelong will be closed from approximately 6.00am on Thursday 25 January until 5.00pm on Monday 29 January. Emergency access will be available at all times.

DISCHARGE OF AUSTRALIA DAY FIREWORKS ADVICE A huge fireworks display will light up the sky at Corio Bay on Australia Day (26 January) at approximately 9.15pm. It will be a great way to spend quality time with your family and friends over the Australia Day Long Weekend. We recommend that pet owners ensure that their animals are safe and secure prior to this time. In the interest of public safety Eastern Beach Road between Moorabool Street and Bellerine Street will be closed to motorists on Friday 26 January. For further information on the event program please visit www.festivalofsails.com.au

EVENTS GEELONG We will be there! Come and visit us at the Events Geelong marquee located at Fairnie Park (next to the Royal Geelong Yatch Club) for your chance to win some great prizes!

LARA FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL TICKET GIVEAWAY This year, Lara Food and Wine Festival celebrates 10 fabulous food-filled years at Pirra Homestead. Join the festivities and let your senses guide you, trying an array of food and wine while listening to sound styling by talented local musicians.

GEELONG SKY WHEEL GIVEAWAY

To celebrate the event’s 10th birthday, we have 10 great prizes to giveaway! First prize is a

WIN! Have you ever wondered what Geelong looks like from up high? Here’s your chance

double pass to the event and a hamper to the value of $100. Two runners up also receive

to find out! We have 5 family passes (consisting of 4 tickets each) to ride Geelong’s Giant

a double pass plus a bottle of local wine each. And seven more winners get a double pass!

Sky Wheel to giveaway! Simply sign up during January to receive our new, monthly events

And if that’s not enough, simply by attending the event, you go in the draw to win some

e-newsletter, and you automatically go in the draw to WIN! Sign up now at

awesome door prizes, including a holiday valued at $3,000. Lara Food and Wine Festival is

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on 25 March. To enter visit www.geelongaustralia.com.au/comp/

COMPETITION DETAILS

COMPETITION DETAILS

Entries close: Midday, Wednesday 31 January 2018

Entries close: Midday, Thursday 15 March 2018

Competition drawn: 12.15pm, Thursday 1 February 2018. Winners will be contacted

Competition drawn: 12.15pm, Thursday 15 March 2018. Winners will be contacted

privately via email and announced on the Events Geelong Facebook page. T&C’s apply.

privately and announced on the Events Geelong Facebook page. T&C’s apply.

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Like us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram for more great giveaways and events info. And don’t forget to tag us in your event snaps! #EventsGeelong

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PUBLIC NOTICE ON HOLIDAY IN GEELONG? COLLECT YOUR FREE PET IDENTIFICATION TAG The City of Greater Geelong is offering free identification tags for all pets visiting our region over summer. Help us reunite lost pets with their families by collecting your free tag from one of the locations below.

WHERE Visitor Information Centre, Market Square Shopping Centre, 119 Moorabool Street, Geelong Bellarine Visitor Information Centre, 1251 Bellarine Highway, Wallington Barwon Heads Visitor Information Caravan, Bridge Road, Barwon Heads

DATES Until 29 January (excluding public holidays)

WHEN

TIME

Mondays

2.00pm–4.00pm

BLUE – GREEN ALGAE Very high levels of Toxic Blue-green algae have been detected in : •

Until 31 January

Until 31 January

Everyday

Wednesdays

10.00am–4.00pm

10.00am until midday

McLeods Waterholes, Drysdale

People should avoid contact with the water and should not eat fish caught in contaminated water. Please restrain pets from making contact with the water in these reserves. If skin contact should accidentally occur, wash immediately in fresh water.

Contact with blue-green algae can cause skin rashes, eye and ear infections, vomiting and diarrhoea, mouth ulcers, sore throat and asthma symptoms. Anyone experiencing a reaction should seek medical help.

Warning signs have been erected at the affected waterways. For enquiries contact us on 5272 5272.

NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT - AMENDMENT C327

NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT - AMENDMENT C356

PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT ACT 1987- GREATER GEELONG PLANNING SCHEME

PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT ACT 1987 - GREATER GEELONG PLANNING SCHEME

The Minister for Planning has approved Amendment C327 to the Greater Geelong Planning Scheme. The Amendment came into operation on 21 December 2017 when the notice of approval was published in the Government Gazette.

The Minister for Planning has approved Amendment C356 to the Greater Geelong Planning Scheme. The Amendment came into operation on 21 December 2017 when the notice of approval was published in the Government Gazette.

The amendment rezones approximately 28 hectares of land in Portarlington bounded by Geelong-Portarlington Road, Batman Road, Allens Road and Tower Road from Farming Zone to General Residential Zone Schedule 1, and applies Development Plan Overlay Schedule 36 and Design and Development Overlay Schedule 14 to enable future residential development of the land.

The amendment rezones a portion of the land at 42 – 44 Ponds Drive and 60 Forest Road North, Lara, from Urban Floodway Zone to General Residential Zone Schedule 1, and applies a Special Building Overlay to part of the land.

A copy of the amendment can be inspected, free of charge at the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning website www.delwp.vic.gov.au/planning/publicinspection and at Brougham Street Customer Service, 100 Brougham Street, Geelong.

Matt Cohen - Acting Director State Planning Services, Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning

NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT - AMENDMENT C338 PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT ACT 1987 - GREATER GEELONG PLANNING SCHEME The Minister for Planning has approved Amendment C338 to the Greater Geelong Planning Scheme. The Amendment came into operation on 21 December 2017 when the notice of approval was published in the Government Gazette.

The amendment rezones part of the land at 176 – 194 Thornhill Road, Highton, from Public Use Zone Schedule 1 (Service and Utility) to General Residential Zone Schedule 1, and applies the Design and Development Overlay Schedule 14 to the rezoned portion of land.

The Minister has granted the following permit(s) under Division Five Part 4 of the Act: PERMIT NO.

PP-1418-2015

DESCRIPTION OF LAND:

176–194 Thornhill Rd, Highton

A copy of the amendment can be inspected, free of charge at the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning website www.delwp.vic.gov.au/planning/publicinspection and at Brougham Street Customer Service, 100 Brougham Street, Geelong.

Matt Cohen - Acting Director State Planning Services, Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning

PERMIT NO:

PP-1027/2016

DESCRIPTION OF LAND

42–44 Ponds Dr and 60 Forest Rd North, Lara

A copy of the amendment can be inspected, free of charge at the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning website www.delwp.vic.gov.au/planning/publicinspection and at Brougham Street Customer Service, 100 Brougham Street, Geelong.

Matt Cohen - Acting Director State Planning Services, Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning

NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT - AMENDMENT C358 PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT ACT 1987 - GREATER GEELONG PLANNING SCHEME The Minister for Planning has approved Amendment C358 to the Greater Geelong Planning Scheme. The Amendment came into operation on 21 December 2017 when the notice of approval was published in the Government Gazette.

The amendment introduces a site-specific provision that enables the three existing ground level commercial tenancies at 55, 57 and 59 Kilgour Street, Geelong, to be used for Office, Shop (other than adult sex shop bookshop), and Food and Drink Premises (other than Hotel and Tavern) without a planning permit.

A copy of the amendment can be inspected, free of charge at the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning website www.delwp.vic.gov.au/planning/publicinspection and at Brougham Street Customer Service, 100 Brougham Street, Geelong.

Matt Cohen - Acting Director State Planning Services, Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning

NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT - AMENDMENT C374 PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT ACT 1987 - GREATER GEELONG PLANNING SCHEME

PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT ACT 1987 - GREATER GEELONG PLANNING SCHEME The Minister for Planning has approved Amendment C351 (Part 1) to the Greater Geelong Planning Scheme. The Amendment came into operation on 21 December 2017 when the notice of approval was published in the Government Gazette.

The Minister for Planning has approved Amendment C374 to the Greater Geelong Planning Scheme. The Amendment came into operation on 14 December 2017 when the notice of approval was published in the Government Gazette.

The amendment applies Public Acquisition Overlay Schedule 7 to part of the land located at 732-770 Banks Road, Ocean Grove.

The Amendment includes a new Schedule 6 to Clause 42.01 Environmental Significance Overlay (ESO6) on an interim basis until 30 June 2019, and applies the ESO6 to land in two identified locations at Barwon Heads containing significant native vegetation, being the Warrenbeen Court/Saratoga Avenue area and various land areas in the Farming Zone located north of Taits Road.

A copy of the amendment can be inspected, free of charge at the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning website www.delwp.vic.gov.au/planning/publicinspection and at Brougham Street Customer Service, 100 Brougham Street, Geelong.

A copy of the amendment can be inspected, free of charge at the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning website www.delwp.vic.gov.au/planning/publicinspection and at Brougham Street Customer Service, 100 Brougham Street, Geelong.

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By Luke Voogt Respite volunteer Sharon Nolen still remembers the day she met 10-year-old Robert Fisher in 2010.

“From the moment I laid eyes on him I fell in love with him,” she said.

“He just stood there at the door - he was very little and he just had a smile on his face as if he was expecting something good.”

Sharon has looked after Robert one night a month for the last eight years, to give some much-need time off to grandfather Keith.

Keith has raised Robert, who has cerebral palsy, epilepsy and autism, since birth in the absence of his parents.

Now 18, Robert has become like family to Sharon.

“His grandfather said to me about a year ago I was the most important female in his life,” she said.

“That was amazing.“ The Bell Park telecommunications manager applied to Gateway Support Services knowing only that she “wanted to give back”.

“I would have loved to be able to foster a child,” she said. “But because I worked full time I didn’t think I’d be able to give properly.”

She undertook training in epilepsy and the autism spectrum to prepare and for Gateway to make sure she “was the right kind of person“.

“At the end of that they matched me with Robert, and his family and I just got on like a house on fire.”

Gateways recently gave Sharon an award for her years of service and “going above and beyond”, like when she took Robert to Disney World and Graceland in the US last year.

But the young Elvis fan mostly “looked after himself” making the trip easy, she said.

“There have been a couple of times when

he’s had a seizure but with my training I was fine.”

With his grandfather aging Robert moved in with aunt and uncle Leonie and Robin Shirreffs about a year ago, but Sharon continued visiting.

She was recently at his troll-themed 18th birthday.

“He’s grown into a really lovely young man,” she said.

“He wants to work in an old people’s home.

He said, ‘I want to look after grandfather like you do with pop’ (Sharon’s dad) and I was really touched.“ Sharon said some people thought the National Disability Insurance Scheme had decreased the need for volunteers at non-forprofit providers like Gateway.

But the need was still very high, she said.

“We can always do with more volunteers can’t we?

“Somebody might only be able to provide one hour but an hour might make a world of difference to a family.”

Keith thanked Sharon during an outing at the sprint cars in Warrnambool with Robert on Tuesday.

“She goes to a lot of trouble now because Leoni’s in Summerville,” the Lara pensioner said.“I’m 82 now. An old man like me, I need a bit of a break.”

He remembered when “human services came to me and the wife” and picking up Robert, who spent months in hospital after birth, “He only weighed 460 grams - I’ve never seen a baby (that small). But you wouldn’t know it now.”

Robert had his own short but sweet message for Sharon: “She’s special because I love her.”

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I read with interest the comments of former Geelong mayor Stretch Kontelj, who presently works in the UK (Geelong Indy, 12 January).

Mr Kontelj should know that councils operating in an ethical manner have nothing to fear from a monitor.

The monitor is put into councils not to interfere with decisions of the democratically elected councillors but to see that they operate in accordance with the Local Government Act so that ratepayers get a fair and just return for their hardearned rate payments and to justify payments made to contractors, which are sometimes up to three times more at than in the private sector.

On 22 November it was reported that a CEO of a Victorian council had been charged over the alleged misuse of a council credit card 67 times, that council staff had been awarding themselves contract work, and that $730,000 of public funds went missing.

How could this have happened? I’m sure a monitor could have prevented these alleged incidents.

A Council Watch survey recently revealed that 46 per cent of respondents wanted councils abolished and 85 per cent said councils were not spending their money wisely. Enough said Ratepayers Victoria would like to see more monitors in Victorian councils On behalf of Victorian ratepayers, well done, Local Government Minister Marlene Kairouz.

Frank Sullivan Ratepayers Victoria vice-president

Bouquets to Chick’n Ranch for preparing Christmas day orders and for cooking the chooks perfectly. I wish more dining establishments took note and cooked their chicken as good.

Debbie, Grovedale Buckets to a bus driver who was five minutes early at the interchange on a 42C day but wouldn’t open to let me in before taking off again. He hadn’t pulled away from the kerb when I ran to catch his bus, almost slipping in my thongs.

Hot And Bothered, Herne Hill Bouquets to staff on level four east at Epworth Hospital. While I was a patient for nearly four weeks they were always so good, smiling and welcoming all the time. The food was also terrific.

So Pleased, Geelong West

Sod-Off Mr Troll, Belmont

Bouquets to a kind, honest lady who handed in my bag at Woolworths Newcomb before Christmas. It contained a Christmas gift, glasses, a phone, money, credit cards et cetera. I was devastated to find it missing when I arrived home. She didn’t give her name but demonstrated true Christmas spirit.

Faye, East Geelong

Buckets to poseurs who say they want Australia Day moved because the date offends some people.

What about the vast majority who would be just as offended if the date changed? Is our offence of lesser importance? Why do the poseurs hate our culture so?

Keep The Date, Newtown

Cost of Greens’ divisive day out Australia Day is a day of unification for all Australians.

It is a day to recognise and take pride in the way the nation has matured. It celebrates new migrants and our commitment to the history and future of Australia's indigenous people.

Like all nations, Australia has a pitted past of memorable and forgettable events but neither is a reason to dump our national day.

The Greens are deep in dangerous territory of division, derision and animosity by seeking a new date better reflecting the troubled Indigenous experience from 1788. They want to rewrite history.

The Greens Geelong councillor Sarah Mansfield has suggested she might not attend civil duties on that day as a form of protest.

With the greatest respect to Ms Mansfield, I am unsure she will be overtly missed. But doubtless she would be satisfied she had complied with the ugly demands of Greens leader Richard Di Natale.

She is paid to carry out her civic duties, so how will she spend ratepayers’ money that day?

Simon Ramsay MP Member for Western Victoria

Buckets to Live And Let Live (Buckets & Bouquets, 12 January). Who do you think you’re fooling with your self-absorbed, pointless and insulting commentary? You’re just a smarmy troll. Go troll someone of “your ilk”. Donald Trump keeps telling us how tolerant he is, so try him.

Diatribes null against facts Derek Lipka (Letters, 12 January) congratulated Jukka Tuisku for “explaining the science of climate change denial“.

But Mr Tuisku’s diatribe (Letters, 15 December) explained only his conspiracy theory about deniers and their evil backers.

My facts (Letters, 22 December) sketched out what a statistician might term the null hypothesis (NH) of climate change: that most if not all change is natural climatic variation. It is a default position common to most observers.

Replacing the NH with an alternative hypothesis is the way science works. If proponents present catastrophic anthropogenic global warming (CAGW) as an alternative hypothesis they must follow the science by producing the evidence.

We await this with bated breath.

But Geelong Indy readers might be less interested in science than how to pay their power bills, so CAGW enthusiasts should tell us why householders are burdened and industry sent offshore by the costs of replacing cheap, reliable power sources with unreliable, expensive renewables.

78 Moorabool St, Geelong, 3220 Email: editorial@geelongindependent.com.au Facebook.com/GeelongIndependent Fax: 5249 6799 Contributions must be less than 50 words and include the writer’s full name, address and phone number.

As the Indy has been generous with space in these columns, I can only urge the CAGW fraternity to make use of it.

All we want are the facts - the diatribes can be left at home.

Tim Saclier Leopold

Blown on the wind Why Australian governments persist with the folly of renewable energy is hard to understand.

A comparison between the output of all Victorian wind plants and the former Hazelwood coal-fired plant makes clear that renewables don’t cut the mustard.

Hazelwood’s initial nameplate was 1600MW. Fifty-three years later it still managed 86 per cent of the original total.

In the 31 days before its closure Hazelwood averaged daily power generation of 1306MW, giving it an effective capacity factor of 95 per cent.

On the other hand, the total nameplate for all 15 Victorian wind farms, with around 850 tur-

bines, is 1485MW. However that’s assuming they run at maximum efficiency, and we all know that wind does not blow 24/7.

Across Victoria on the same 31 days before Hazelwood closed the average daily generation from all 850 turbines was a miniscule 359MW - a bit more than from just two of Hazelwood’s eight 53-year-old generators.

For about half the money spent on the windfarms we could have built a new HELE-sized Hazelwood station that would have produced reliable power without talk of power blackouts or shortages.

The inconvenient truth is that wind and solar are unsuited for dispatchable power.

A Royal Commission should examine the deleterious effect of renewable energy on energy prices and the reliability of the national power grid.

Alan Barron Geelong Climate Sense Coalition convenor

West’s hole lot of trouble Donald Trump’s alleged comments about Africa were disturbing but perhaps factual.

However, the parlous state of many African countries begs another question.

Africa has seen many, many despots and tyrants in the past four or five decades, my pet hate being Zimbabwe’s Robert Mugabe, a murderous, thieving tyrant who sent his country down the horrible, smelly hole of abject economic destruction.

All the countries Mr Trump allegedly mentioned fell by the wayside because of gross negligence and corruption.

In contrast, Syria was a rich, vibrant, tolerant country until nefarious international forces decided to undermine its government.

The US, Britain and France had no compunction in ousting Muammar Gadaffi, Saddam Hussein and, they hoped, Bashar al-Assad, all leaders of successful countries. Elements from the west undermined and changed the regimes, usually leaving a horrible mess behind.

Where was the West when Idi Amin, Mr Mugabe and other murderous tyrants ruled Africa?

Especially in regard to the Rwandan genocide, where was the UN? Leaving town, that’s where!

Mr Trump might be right about the countries he allegedly chided but his country, the IMF, the World Bank and the usual gang of suspects are largely responsible, the bankers for forcing aidrecipient countries into ruinous economic and agricultural policies.

No one should have to leave their country for fear.

Everyone is entitled to fruitful, happy lives in their native country, as God intended.

Gary Oraniuk Geelong West

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By Luke Voogt Victorian impersonator Paul Hogan is cashing in on Robbie Williams’ latest tour of Australia, with his tribute show in high demand across the state.

“I’ve been doing him for quite a while,” he told the Indy this week.

“But I’ve been doing a lot of Robbie gigs lately - I think him coming out has created a bit of extra work.”

But rather than pinching a bit of the born entertainer’s publicity, Hogan said his shows would get Robbie fans even more pumped for the real thing.

“Let me get you revved up for the real Robbie.”

Hogan performs at White Eagle House on 17 February, a couple of weeks before Williams himself comes to Mount Duneed.

With Williams’ show selling out hours after going on sale, Hogan’s tribute could be the only chance for local Robbie fans to experience all his hits live.

“I’ll also be throwing a few swing numbers during the night,” he said.

Hogan said he had performed more as Robbie recently than any time in the last decade.

“When he was really popular back in 2008 and 2009 we were doing Robbie shows every week.”

He was happy to ride on the wave of publicity Robbie’s return had generated and appreciated venues contacting him for extra gigs.

“Why not?” he said. “Robbie just needs some

new hits, that’s all.

“He’s put out new albums but for some reason they haven’t done very well over here.“ People first noticed the resemblance between Hogan and Williams when he studied music at Ballarat in 2003.

“A lot of people used to come up to me when I was singing swing and said you sound a lot like Robbie.”

Hogan, not to be confused with the iconic Australian comedian, said people often thought he was joking when he told them his name.

“They think I’m trying to be smart.

“Well, I am a bit like (Hogan) I guess - I’m a bit whacky at times and we’re both entertainers.”

His Robbie Williams Show has sold out venues of all sizes, and saw him perform at the 2008 Masters Games.

He performed as Robbie with the 100% Kylie Show, the world’s top Kylie Minogue tribute, for the 2015 Grand Opening of Pacific Werribee.

He has also appeared in several advertisements on national TV. When not performing as the bad boy of pop, he headlines tribute bands such as The Australian Beach Boys and Summer Hits Show.

He was keen to get to Geelong next month to pay homage to Williams.

“Let Paul Hogan entertain you!” he said.

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WANDERLUST: Ben Neoh's photo of a Hmong woman, which features in his latest photo exhibition.

The student lived with parents and grandparents, and the family used fire to cook all their meals.

“Some of the children at the school have to walk a several km bare foot and they’re not even seven years old,” he said.

Hmong woman Shu Tan started the Sapa O’Chau to empower locals and make sure tourism money stayed in the area.

“They’re either a tour guides or farmers,” Ben said. “She didn’t want that to be the only option.”

He remembered his surprise when he asked

a class what their dream job was.

“They all said I want to be a tour guide because there is a bit of romanticism about it,” he said.

But he soon discovered a “strong interest” for photography when he started teaching.

Ben himself only discovered the passion recently after completing an analogue photography course.

A class mate suggested the volunteering in Sapa after he booked tickets to Vietnam last year.

“I’d actually just booked the tickets because they were affordable.”

Ben wanted to make a difference and to have an “experience” not a “holiday”.

“My way thinking is seeing the world as a whole,” he said.

“I think it’s our responsibility to create an even playing field.”

Ben’s Wander exhibition opened at Analogue Academy in Geelong on Wednesday and will continue until 1 March. He said the gold coin entry fee would go towards his next volunteering trip to Sapa.

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Lara photographer Ben Neoh will share his memories of Vietnam in a quest to return to the country’s mountainous regions as a volunteer.

“I love the idea of going back and having a sense of purpose,” the 28-year-old said.

The exhibition documents Ben’s journeys through the busy streets of Vietnamese towns and cities while travelling and volunteering for social enterprise Sapa O’Chau.

He spent three weeks in the mountains of Sapa teaching English and photography to the native Hmong hill tribes.

“The people in that area don’t have access to quality education,” he said.

“This school encourages them to come study because it’s free.”

Located in north Vietnam, Sapa is fast becoming a tourist and trekking hotspot due to its picturesque rice terraces and unique Hmong locals.

“It’s (home to) a lot of nomadic cultures that have a separate culture to the Vietnamese people,” Ben said.

“They’re very poor - it’s not part of the tour to go and see someone starving.

“You go there and think ‘this is so different’ but you don’t have to live in those conditions.”

The burgeoning tourism industry came at a cost to local education and culture, Ben said.

“They try to accommodate those tourists and it encourages them not to study.”

“Young normally women are taken out of school early by their parents to sell goods - like the bracelets and things they weave.”

He remembered visiting the home of one of student’s home, which consisted of a dirt floor and very low ceilings.

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SATURDAY BALLROOM - Geelong Ballroom Dance Club dances to Margot from 8pm at The Ballroom, Carey St, Hamlyn Heights. Entry $10. Enquiries 0413 048 301.

DANCE - Ballroom dancing to Ben Constanzo 8-11.30pm at Leopold Hall, 805-809 Bellarine Hwy. Entry $8. Enquiries 0400 500 402.

SUNDAY CONCERT - Traditional Old Style Country Concert 1-5.30pm at Central Bowling Club, 115 Wilsons St, Colac.

SCOUT - Geelong Scout Heritage Centre meets 10am3pm at 56 Russell St, Newtown. Enquiries 0419 591 432.

MARKET - Cowrie Market 10am-3pm on The Esplanade, Torquay. Enquiries cowriemarket@yahoo.com.au.

RAIL - Miniature railway 11am-4pm at Portalington Bayside Family Park, Pt Richards Rd, Portarlington. Enquires 0476 124 598.

WORSHIP - Cafe church worship 5-6.30pm at St Stephen’s Anglican Church, Regent St, Belmont. Enquiries 5243 2557.

CHURCH - Messy Church with craft, Bible stories, singing, prayers 10am at St Stephen’s Church, Regent St, Belmont. Enquiries 5243 2557.

BAPTIST - Anglesea Baptist Church 10.45am at Murch Cres, Anglesea. Enquiries 5263 2744.

By Luke Voogt Cassie Chappell and Josh McGaune are destined to remain apart in a Geelong production of Beauty and the Beast despite being real-life lovers.

The Grovedale actress originally auditioned for the tale as old as time’s heroine Belle while her boyfriend tried out for the arrogant villain Gaston.

But in an ironic role-reversal Josh landed the role of the Beast, while Cassie was cast as one of Gaston’s admirers - AKA silly girl.

“I think it worked out for the best,” she said.

“The girl who’s playing Belle absolutely nails it.”

The 21-year-old was thrilled to snare the role, fawning over Gaston (Vaughn Rae) instead of her real life partner.

“I’ve had absolute ball playing silly girl,” she said. “I get to dance which I’ve loved doing since I was little girl.”

Cassie was content just to be onstage alongside Josh, she said.

“I love performing with him. It’s a great way to spend time together.”

The pair started dating a year ago following a friendship born of drama.

“I’ve known him for six years,” Cassie said.

“We did a musical in Colac together and we’ve been friends ever since.”

The soon-to-be grade 5 teacher performed in her first musical at age 10.

The play was a family affair for Josh, with

PROVINCIAL LIFE: Cassie Chappell (right) joins Rosie Byth and Casey Reid playing three 'silly girls' vying for Gaston's affections in Beauty and the Beast. father Jamie McGaune playing talking clock Cogsworth. “(Jamie) played Gaston a number of years ago in Geelong too,” Cassie said.

Director Alister Smith had stripped the play back to its fairy-tale origins compared to the iconic Disney film, Cassie said.

“I think (he has) taken a much more real story and made it more relatable to the audience.”

Beauty and the Beast opens 7.30pm on Friday at Geelong Performing Arts Centre and runs until 4 February.

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WEDNESDAY BALLROOM - Dancer’s Club Geelong ballroom dance 7.30-10.30pm at Leopold Public Hall, Queenscliff Rd. Cost $5. Enquiries 5250 1937 or 5278 7720.

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THURSDAY DANCING - Life Activities Club dance 2.30-4.30pm at Belmont Pavilion, Barrabool Rd. Entry $5. Enquiries 5251 3529.

PLANTS - Plant sale 10am-3pm at The Heights, 140 Aphrasia St, Newtown. Proceeds to Heights gardens.

HELP - GROW meets to help depressed, lonely, isolated, anxious 7pm at 284 Latrobe Tce, Newtown. Also Friday 12.30pm at Vines Rd Community Centre, Hamlyn Heights.

Enquiries 1800 558 268.

PHILOSOPHY - Philosophy discussion group 10.30am12.30pm at Community Centre, Price St, Torquay and 2-4.30pm at Italo’s, Gilbert St, Torquay. Enquiries 5264 7484.

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PROBUS - Ladies Probus Club meets at Uniting Church hall, Reserve Rd, Grovedale. Enquiries 5243 3670.

LOUNGE - Village Listening Lounge opens 11am-3pm on first floor, Corio Central, Bacchus Marsh Rd, Corio. Also Tuesday-Thursday. Enquiries 5275 5807.

SENIORS - Line dancing 9am-midday at Highton Senior Citizens Club, 84 Barrabool Rd. Also Tuesday, Friday. Carpet bowls 1.15pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday. Tai chi 9.30-10am, bingo 1.15pm Friday. Enquiries 5244 2258.

MUSIC - Bellarine Country Music Group meets 6pm at the Belmont Pavilion, 162 Barrabool Rd. Enquiries bellarinecountrymusicgroup.com.

COMMUNITY - Lara Community Drop In Centre 6-8pm at Lara Uniting Church, 1 Flinders Ave.

TUESDAY DANCING - Geelong Club Dancers square dance at 33 Myers St, Geelong. Children and parents class 6.30-8pm for $5. Mainstream dancers 8-10.30 for $12. Enquiries 0435 091 277.

MEET - Bipolar Support Group meets 6.30-8.30pm at Mind Works, 284 Latrobe Tce, Newtown. Enquiries 5222 5999.

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Tennis: Highlights [s] 10:00 2018 Australian Open 10:00 2018 Australian Open Tennis: Highlights [s] Armytage and David Koch.

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Slam of 2018. With the withdrawal Big name players expected to Tennis: Day 9 [s] – Tennis including powerhouses Novak nis: Day 11 [s] – Other big name the first Grand Slam of 2018 6:00 7Prime News [s] – Breaking of Serena Williams, the field is compete are Grigor Dimitrov, superstars descend on Djokovic, Roger Federer and players expected to compete are including powerhouses Novak news and local and international open for top seeds Wozniakcki, Alexander Zverev and David GofMelbourne Park including powerRafael Nadal. With no Serena Grigor Dimitrov, Alexander Zverev Djokovic, Roger Federer and top stories.

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Australia Day at Rippleside Celebrate Australia Day at Rippleside Park with over 30 free activities and community displays for families and children to enjoy.

For over 55 years this event has been brought to the community by the Geelong Australia Day Committee with the support of the City of Greater Geelong, community groups and volunteers.

The event starts at 11.00 am and concludes at 4.00 pm with the flag-raising and opening address ceremony at 1.00 pm.

The free activities will include activities such as amusement rides, train rides, jumping castles, face painting, animal nursery and more.

Stage Entertainment includes Geelong’s own Dazzling Dan the Magic Man along with the Scottish Dancers and Geelong Memorial Brass Band, Willow Starr Entertainment, Hey Mammoth Singers and much more.

Community displays will include Police vehicles, Girl Guide and Scout Display and Activities, CFA vehicles, Geelong Military Reenactment Group Display and Vintage cars, just to name a few.

To make the day more friendly and easy for families, there is adequate free parking provided on the site.

Visitors to the Rippleside Park site are also encouraged to bring a picnic lunch or there will be food vendor’s onsite at reasonable rates.

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Juniors play it up on the big stage GSODA are excited to present the Geelong premier of 'Shrek - The Musical' by their talented Junior Players, to premier in June.

To become a member of this unique youth theatre company, GSODA is inviting individuals aged between 10 and 14 (on January 2, 2018) to audition for the opportunity to participate in its 2018 Musical Theatre Workshop.

Many former Junior Players have gone on to careers in opera, musical theatre, TV, film and cabaret, as well as production roles. Names include Peter Coleman-Wright, Martin Croft, Sophia Katos, Andre Jewson and Guy Pearce.

GSODA has been the launching pad for some well-known talent.

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For over 12 years, Antoinette of Allegro Dance School has worked hard to provide a fun unique experience for dance in Geelong, having classes in three different locations to publicise and circulate her method of dance.

The one-hour funky jazz, street funk and hip-hop classes range from ages three to adults and are available in the suburbs of Lara, Bannockburn and Norlane.

Allegro Dance School now competes in Geelong Eisteddfods, allowing students to finish their successful year with an amazing concert. Families are invited to bring dinner and drinks and watch the show 'cabaret style'.

For their concert, Antoinette provides a full service of hair and make-up, completed by a supportive crew for her dancers. She also has a professional dressmaker who personally measures every dancer and designs and creates modern costumes. This allows families to feel stress-free and organised.

Dancers perform to the latest tunes and the wonderful event finishes with awarding each

Dance instruction at Allegro Dance School focuses on balancing exercises, fun technique, co-ordination exercises and fitness exercises. and every dancer with their own trophy.

Antoinette's dance method focuses on balancing exercises, fun technique, coordination exercises and fitness exercises. She trains at a high and intense level in order to help her dancers become the best they can be.

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Infinite’s Studio 310 includes two fullyequipped studios, a kitchenette, toilets and change rooms, for students.

The Palpation Clinic Myotherapy Service next door can help dancers stay on top and prevent injury.

Christie thanks the wonderful families that have supported Infinite for the past 12 years.

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Infinite Dance Studios’ new director Christie Walter has always had a passion for movement.

“Apparently I was always moving so my mum just enrolled me in a dance class,” the 32-year-old from East Geelong says.

“I was a very hyperactive child.”

Christie directed the studio’s end-of-year concert IDANCE 17 for the first time last year.

Infinite’s elite dancers, who represent the studio in national competition, helped choreograph the event.

“They blew us away with our creativity,” Christie says.

Infinite Dance Studios prides itself on nurturing learning, individuality and self-confidence.

“It’s amazing seeing our srudents grow as dancers and we get to see them grow as people too,” Christie says.

Christie joined the studio as a 20-year-old student under then-director Fiona LucaKingsbury.

She started teaching for Fiona in her second year, taking on more challenges each year.

“It’s been amazing seeing her success as I’ve been right there beside her the whole time,” she says.

The jazz and tap teacher took over for Fiona last year.

“She just wanted to step back from the business side and be more of a creative teacher.”

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By Ewan Kennedy Holden has added an all-new vehicle to the already crowded family SUV Australian sales race in 2018, the Equinox LTZ. Though it’s similar in size to the ageing Captiva Holden tells us the Equinox isn’t a direct successor. In fact, some Captiva models will be sharing showrooms with the Equinox. We don’t anticipate that situation to last, but Holden is keeping its plans to itself.

Equinox is certainly a far more modern vehicle than the Captiva in style, technology and safety. A five-seat vehicle, the Equinox will be complemented by a larger SUV, the Holden Acadia, that’s offered with seven seats and is coming later this year.

The frontal look uses the global GM double-deck theme and it’s big, bold and certainly make a statement. We like the clever way the shut lines of the bonnet are shapely swages that almost disguise there’s an opening there.

The C-pillar has a clever slope that takes the visual boxiness out of the Equinox, yet the Dpillar is actually not far off vertical. This gives the best of both worlds - a voluminous load area in a vehicle that doesn’t look like a van at the back.

Even the lost cost model, the Equinox LS, communicates through Holden’s comprehensive MyLink system with a 7.0-inch colour touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

The LS+ adds a leather steering wheel, Holden Eye with autonomous emergency braking and other safety systems that alert drivers they aren’t paying attention.

Equinox LT has an 8.0-inch screen and adds satellite navigation. Moving up to Equinox LTZ gets you DAB+.

There are four USB connectors, two front, two rear.

Currently, Equinox power comes from one of two turbo-petrol engines, a turbo-diesel is scheduled for later in the year.

The smaller petrol unit is a 1.5-litre that produces 127 kW of power and 275 Nm of torque. The 2.0-litre turbo-petrol is virtually the same unit we will see in the ZB Commodore in a few weeks time. With 188 kW and 353 Nm it has plenty of useful grunt.

The 1.5-litre engine is the only one offered with a manual gearbox, a six-speed unit. We feel most buyers will opt to pay the added $2000 for a six-speed automatic.

The 2.0-litre Equinox benefits from a ninespeed automatic transmission.

Power is taken to either the front wheels or to all four wheels depending on model and engine. See the full list in our At a Glance section.

All models have a five star ANCAP safety rating.

Holden Eye, not fitted till you get an Equinox LS+ (the second lowset-cost model) and above has a multitude of features: Autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, lane departure warning, following distance indicator, forward collision alert, rear crossing alert and automatic headlights with auto highlow beam.

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to their stupidity by vibrations in the driver’s seat. We don’t particularly like the feel of this - which is probably a good thing as drivers can avoid the Holden wriggling their bums by watching where they’re going.

IsoFix child-seat mountings are fitted to the two outboard rear seats.

Getting in and out is simple due to the height of the seats from the ground. The front seats are large but we didn’t find them especially comfortable, feeling them too firm and not particularly well shaped. Obviously we are all different in shape and likes/dislikes, but may we suggest you try for yourself early in your pre-purchase stage.

The rear area can carry tall two adults in comfort even if the pair in front have their seats well back. A third adult in the back won’t be too squeezed. Three kids in the back is simple.

Luggage space is impressive and the area is nicely squared off and easy to load. The rear seat has a 60:40 split and can be lowered either by using the controls just inside the rear of the cargo area or from levers on the seatback.

There is a significant amount of extra space underneath the boot floor due to the fitment of a space-saver wheel. The standard floor can be removed to give added height.

Australian engineers worked on the Equinox in this country and the USA from the earliest design stages. Much of this concentrated on the steering, suspension and general road feel of the SUV to give it what keen Aussie drivers demand.

The result is a vehicle that handles almost like a sedan, though the steering feel is rather light in the straight ahead portion for our tastes. And obviously the higher centre of gravity means it cannot corner as hard.

Rough Australian backroads roll under its wheels for mile after mile without creating much disturbance in the cabin.

Noise intrusion it kept to a minimum and combined with comfort levels make this an excellent long distance tourer.

Fuel consumption during our test period was in the seven to eight litres per hundred kilometres range on motorways and easygoing country trips. It rose to nine to twelve litres around town. Both figures are acceptable for a petrol SUV in this class.

Holden Equinox is a bold looking SUV that should take plenty of sales in this crowded market segment thanks to its big offering of models and a price list that begins at just $27,990.

AT A GLANCE MODEL RANGE LS 1.5-litre turbo-petrol 2WD five-door wagon: $27,990 (manual), $29,990 (automatic) ** LS+ 1.5-litre turbo-petrol 2WD five-door wagon: $32,990 (automatic) LT 2.0-litre turbo-petrol 2WD five-door wagon: $36,990 (automatic) LTZ 2.0-litre turbo-petrol 2WD five-door wagon: $39,990 (automatic) LTZ 2.0-litre turbo-petrol AWD five-door wagon: $44,290 (automatic) LTZ-V 2.0-litre turbo-petrol AWD five-door wagon: $46,290 (automatic)

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By Ewan Kennedy Small car master, Suzuki knows a thing or two about building hot machines at modest prices.

We won’t get into talking about Suzuki motorcycles here, we’ll leave that for our bike guys Peter Thoeming and Stuart Woodbury.

What we are reporting on is the latest version of a car that first delighted hot-car lovers on a limited budget - the Suzuki Swift GTi - over thirty years back. In recent generations it has been given the title of Swift Sport Turbo.

The term ‘pocket rocket’ has been used many times over the years, and every generation of this hot little Suzuki certainly deserves it. Now comes the latest and greatest, the 2018 Swift Sport Turbo. While it has grown in size exceptional engineering means it is lighter, weighing in at just 975 kg. It also has more power and better tuned suspension than ever before.

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With a price tag of just $24,990 for the sixspeed manual, and $26,990 for a six-speed auto, you get a lot of bang for your bucks.

In an interesting manner Suzuki Queensland took us to the Norwell performance driving centre (these days tagged the Motorplex) about midway between Brisbane and the Gold Coast. There we were able to push the little Suzies to their limit on the skidpan and circuit, with competitions involving slaloms bringing out the usual competitive instincts of the boys and girls competing.

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Great looks, more power and nicely sorted suspension - meet the new Suzuki Swift Sport Turbo. from its little 1.4-litre powerplant, the gearshift in the manual is light and positive and the auto is less boring to sit behind than you might think.

Road grip is impressive and even on watersoaked concrete the Swift hung on beautifully and it was simple to correct understeer and oversteer with the throttle and steering.

A track car? Well, with similar cars, yes, why not? After all there have been sporty Suzuki Swifts in Australia on and off in the past.

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note of the driving pattern and issues a warning if the vehicle appears to be wandering such as through mobile phone usage or driver drowsiness.

It even has automatically dimming headlights.

Huge fun factor is the biggest feature of the new Swift Sport Turbo. It’s likely to appeal to a surprising number of buyers: keen youngsters, dads and mums who love driving and can afford a second car and - probably most surprisingly of all - to parents who want to get their kids into one of the safest cars of all for the price.

Caravans & Trailers

JAYCO 2010 Poptop Caravan.

Excellent condition, has not been used too much and has always been kept under a carport with a cover on. Toilet never used, shower, large fridge, complete annex, including flooring, stow away room, outdoor shower, reversing camera, level rides. $37,500. Phone: 0434 566 117.

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JAYCO EAGLE 2003 Camper.

Very good condition. Sleeps 6.

Easy to tow, interior features: Queen bed, double bed & drop down table for single bed. Cafe seating turns into another bed.

2 way fridge, electric & gas cooking. Built in microwave.

Exterior features: full annexe with poles & pegs, external flys at each end, large gas bottle & electric brakes, registered (P90-684) til April 2018. $12,000. Phone: 0458 060 616.

ROYAL FLAIR VAN ROYCE 2003 16FT. Like new owned by mature owners. Full annexe, seating capacity 4, double bed, with new roll out roof, sun awnings all round $1200 new. power rollers "Purple Line" with 1100 deep cycle battery, cost $4000 new including fitting, bike carrier on draw bar, 2 spare wheels on rear, 2 gas cylinders 4.5 litre, TV bracket, flush mounted on roof adjusted from inside, wall mounted air conditioner with heating, porta potty, freezer storage with opening door on side of van, fit 40 litre waceo freezer on ball bearing sliders, cook top and grill with oven, water filter with electric pump, fitted to tank under van, RM440 refrig 3 way, all galvanised under caravan with independent suspension, Caravan stored under carport. Registration (P50-457). $18,500. Phone: 0419 538 599. Bell Post Hill.

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ULTIMATE ELITE 2009 Camper Off Road. Our camper has all standard features of the Ultimate Elite plus extras (over $11,000 worth) which include: hot water system which includes fitted shower and sink, main awning 2.5 x 4 m (incl ropes, poles, pegs & bags), under bed annex kit (two walls plus bumper skirt), side wall of annex (fits any side), premium sound system - CD/MP3/ Radio, Porta Potti 335 (never been used), shower tent, new deep/cycle battery 110 Ah, Dometic RM2355 smart fridge upgrade (auto source) with brushed s /steel panel. CTek smart battery charger, LED bed lamps and lighting throughout including reverse light and boot upgrade, swing up jockey wheel. Spare wheel cover, solar jack & regulator, upgrade 16" alloy wheels (new BFG A/T285/16 tyres), new gas Koni shockers, double jerrycan holder in boot, drawbar level gauge, three 240 volt power board combos (in locker & adjacent to fridge), Granite benchtop and table top. $43,700. Phone: 0418 104 203.

JAYCO Heritage 2002 caravan, full rear ensuite and front kitchen, L shaped dinette and couch, 3 way 150Ltr fridge, venetian blinds, modern CD radio and TV/DVD player, brand new awning and side panels, diesel heater, twin tub washer (wired and plumbed in), 80W solar panel, LED lighting, 200 Ltrs water with filtre and quick fill, 2AGM batteries = 230amps, 2 spare wheels mounted on bumper with covers, raised suspension, new brakes, VGC, $27,500ono. Contact 0407 835 731 or 0447 873 763.

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JAYCO Expanda, 2005, tandem van, full ensuite, 2 double beds plus couch, reverse cycle aircon, fridge, microwave, gas electric stove top, TV, slide out awning plus full annexe, EC. $28,000.

0418 567 331.

ROADSTAR 2001 Vacationer Poptop, single beds with innerspring mattresses, 12 volt battery system, antenna, 3 way fridge, as new LT tyres, radio & fans at bed ends, plenty of cupboards, 2 x 4.5kg gas bottles, lots of room inside, toilet at rear left hand side, annexe at rear integrates with side roll out awning is as new, registered, very good condition. $12,999.

Phone: 0401 657 479.

CUSTOM BUILT MAJESTIC 2012 Single Beds, 3 way Fridge, 12v battery pack, shockers, external entertainment pack, wineguard antenna, 12/240 volt TV, mircowave, reverse cycle Air Con, awning, Hayman Reece tow pack, level riders, registered til April 2018 (U80-570). Mint condition. $32,000. Phone: 0427 043 722

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Motor Vehicles

DISCOVERY 4 Land Rover, Coris Grey with black pack. Extras include: Side steps, 20 inch black wheels, cruise control, satellite navigation, blind spot monitoring, seven seats, LED lights, never been off road, very good condition, full service history, definitely worth a look if you are in the market for this type of vehicle. Perfect family car, registration (1alarm). $66,500.

Phone: 0417 384 787

FORD AU 2000, auto, RWC, factory gas. $2,000 spent on engine, very reliable. VGC. ZYN-414. $3,950.

Phone 0417 154 783.

FORD 2007, BFII, Fairmont Ghia, 6 cylinder, auto sedan, silver, 1 owner, immaculate condition, 129,000kms, Ford history, just serviced, Pirelli tyres, reg until 07/18, UUR-238. $7,700. 0413 990 350.

FORD Falcon, 2006, auto, sedan, 137,000kms, lots of extras, good tyres, no RWC, reg until 04/18, GC. 1JY-2QL. $7,500ono. 0401 254 330.

ROYAL FLAIR 18 ft Caravan. This caravan is in good condition, and comes with a full length annex, air con, shower and toilet combo. Tool box on the back.

Dual axle, registration (U98-389). $23,000. Phone: 0429 850 820.

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SPORT

Geelong on target for Magpies chase Local Cricket, by Jim Timberlake Geelong Cricket Club will resume its match against Camberwell Magpies tomorrow with revised conditions after the majority of the first day's play was washed out due to persistent rain.

The Magpies won the toss and elected to bat, a decision that may play out in Geelong's favour depending on how the umpires calculate the match conditions for the second day's play.

In the 29.1 overs that were possible on day one, Dom McGlinchey and Luke Guest both picked up a wicket to see the hosts at 2/75 when stumps were called.

Camberwell will be allocated a certain amount of overs left to bat before the Cats can attempt a run chase, and the fact that they will at least know their target should be of benefit.

Geelong Cricket Association also suffered at the hands of the weather, with some games managing to see a result, other games petering out to draws, while some did not even commence.

In division one, East Belmont was able to gain a win and a valuable six points, while most of the other teams could only take the three for a draw, a result that could prove critical when the ladder is finally settled at the end of the home and away season.

South Barwon was asked to bat first, and looked in ominous form early, reaching 2/122 before a significant rain delay halted all its momentum.

They eventually reached 8/176 from 42 overs after losing 8 overs from their original 50.

Jim Timberlake In reply, East Belmont batted through a series of showers and delays, before eventually reaching the required 21 overs to constitute an official match, and because their run rate was superior, they emerged with a fortunate win.

They play Murgheboluc at home this game in a match they will be expected to play well in. Meanwhile, Grovedale host North Geelong, while Lara travel to Geelong City. With all of these teams so tightly bunched at the top of the ladder, this round is extremely important for the finals aspirations of all teams, and should see some cracking cricket played.

Selections: EAST BELMONT v Murgheboluc, Leopold v SOUTH BARWON, St Josephs v NEWTOWN & CHILWELL, Grovedale v NORTH GEELONG, GEELONG CITY v Lara.

In division two, Bell Post Hill also benefit-

More than just kings ON THE BITE Chris Pitman

ted from winning their game last week, while other teams around them on the ladder could only manage a draw.

Highton also had a very important win over Torquay, while the match between Marshall and Bell Park was eventually washed out, although both teams would have been confident of winning from the position they were in prior to the heavens opening just one too many times.

Most of this weeks games are the top teams pitted against the bottom teams, which means the ladder might see a bit of separation, although cricket is a funny game, and letting your guard down at just the wrong time could come back to bite someone later on.

Selections: MARSHALL v Newcomb & District, St Peters v BELL PARK, BELL POST HILL v Torquay, Manifold Heights v HIGHTON. And in division three, Modewarre have leapfrogged Thomson to currently sit atop the table, although they play St Albans Breakwater this round in a game the Saints will desperately want to win to consolidate their spot in the top four.

Alexander Thomson are clinging to fifth spot though, and simply won't go away. The Vikings play Guild Saints tomorrow in a very winnable game, which means there is definitely some twists and turns left in this division for the remainder of the season.

Selections: MODEWARRE v St Albans Breakwater, Guild Saints v ALEXANDER THOMSON, Corio v WAURN PONDS DEAKIN, Geelong West v THOMSON.

DECORATED: Robert Allenby will add his experience to the field at this year's Oates Vic Open.

Greats Allenby, Lonard join Oates chase Two of Australia's most decorated golfers Robert Allenby and Peter Lonard will tee off at the 2018 Oates Vic Open next month.

The experienced duo add further depth to the men's field in 2018 which boasts the last five male champions and the biggest names from the ISPS Handa PGA Tour of Australasia.

Allenby is heading back to 13th Beach Golf Links for the second year straight as he continues his hunt for a second Oates Vic Open crown.

Lonard, a nine-time winner on the tour, joins the OatesVic Open field for the first time since 2015. geelongindy.com.au

"I think the Vic Open where the girls play and the boys play together is a good concept, it makes sense to me," Lonard told Golf Victoria.

"I think the actual concept of putting everyone together and perhaps appealing to a wider range of people is a great idea.

"For me, it's really interesting to see the way the girls practise, the way they approach the game."

In recent weeks Lonard has been sharpening his own game at his home club in Sydney, the notoriously breezy The Lakes Golf Club.

"Through my career I suppose my bet-

ter golf has been played on firmer, bouncier courses with wind, it just suits the way I like to fly the ball," said Lonard.

"I think 13th Beach sets up really well and it's a really good test of golf, particularly when the wind blows."

Allenby adds to the list of former champions in the 2018 field.

The Victorian remains the only male amateur winner in the tournament's history after his 1991 triumph at Woodlands Golf Club as a 20-year-old.

Anglers targeted more than just kingfish over the past week, with a wide variety of species on offer.

Point Richards though to Indented Heads had excellent numbers of whiting devouring pippies. Finding a patch of sand in 5m to 6m of water not far from a weed or reef patch was the best tactic, with anglers fishing late afternoon and into the evening boating the best bags.

Some thumping big flathead were taken as a by catch.

Snapper to 6kg hung along the Point Richards channel but persistence was needed.

The reefs dotted along Indented Heads made for fun squid fishing on size three artificial jigs. Bag-limit captures were possible when the wind backed off.

St Leonards Pier was great for casting squid jigs near the pier lights at night, while the ever-reliable Bourke St area nearby was still a hot spot for boating King George whiting to 44cm.

Queenscliff the Harbour fished well for silver trevally, Australian salmon and, at the entrance, some great land-based whiting. A paternoster rig with pippies or squid worked best on all species, especially on the slower-running tides.

Plenty of anglers tried their luck on the kingfish outside the harbour. Trolling white occy skirts with a strip of squid was productive but knife-jigging produced the biggest, some over 8kg.

Kingfish also erupted among salmon schools off Barwon Heads. Casting soft plastics like gulp 7” Jerk Shads worked well when allowed to sink below the salmon.

Trolling in close to Ocean Grove with occy skirts also resulted in kingfish.

Some impressive snapper and gummy shark were taken offshore in 30m, with fresh salmon the number-one bait.

The Barwon River estuary provided small salmon, whiting and silver trevally. The Sheepwash fished well on the incoming tides.

A few bluefin tuna were taken off Port Fairy on small skirted lures.

On the freshwater front, Lake Bullen Merri was hit and miss but produced numerous Chinook salmon over 10lb when firing. Deep-trolled Tassie Devils or hard-body lures worked well, with depths around 12m fishing best.

Lake Purrumbete was consistent for trout and redfin. The east bank and the section just out from the boat ramp gave up fish to anglers casting hard-body lures such as Daiwa Double Clutches.

The Barwon River fished well for redfin from Breakwater to Queen’s Park.

Small hard-body lures and soft plastics worked a treat.

The hot weather should really fire up the river’s larger redfin, too, while plenty of carp are cruising around for corn on a running sinker rig.

Next week, anglers should keep St Leonards Pier in mind for squid at night, while kingfish should keep holding in The RIP and offshore. Freshwater anglers could try Lake Bullen Merri.

LAST YEAR: Michael Moore's monster 22kg kingfish caught off Barwon Heads.

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