Geelong Indy - 03rd August 2018

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Detour High St, says opposition State coalition leader Matthew Guy visited Belmont this week to reveal his election policy for City Hall's controversial proposed bike lanes network.

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Melbourne teens ‘smashed servo’

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Hammer raid bust

Geelong detectives have arrested four Melbourne teenagers who allegedly used hammers to attack a Lara service station last week.

Police alleged that the four smashed their way into the store before stealing cash and cigarettes just before 1.40am last Tuesday.

Police believed that a fifth offender remained in a waiting vehicle, a silver MercedesBenz allegedly stolen during an aggravated burglary in Balwyn North on 22 July.

On Thursday morning Geelong Crime Investigation Unit detectives executed search warrants at addresses in Brookfield, Wyndham Vale, Mill Park and Epping.

The detectives arrested 16-year-olds from Brookfield and Wyndham Vale, and 17-yearolds from Mill Park and Epping.

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Eren, Neville go to ground

By Luke Voogt Geelong MPs Lisa Neville, John Eren and Gayle Tierney have gone to ground following arrests on Thursday morning over Labor’s ‘red shirt’ rorts.

Senior State Government ministers cancelled schedules in the wake of police arresting 17 people over Labor’s alleged misuse of $388,000 in parliamentary funds.

Self-described whistleblower Jake Finnigan, who worked in the offices of Ms Neville and Mr Eren, was among those arrested. He told Melbourne media yesterday he was arrested at home around6am and questioned at police’s West Melbourne headquarters.

In March Victorian Ombudsman Deborah Glass found that 21 MPs, 11 still serving, paid $338,000 to electorate officers to campaign for Labor at the 2014 state election.

Ms Glass found that the MPs had not deliberately broken parliamentary rules.

Labor repaid the funds.

Ms Neville, Mr Eren and Ms Tierney were among the MPs Ms Glass named in her report for either benefitting from the scheme or supplying an electorate officer to work on a colleague’s campaign.

An initial police inquiry ruled that the rorting was below the threshold for a criminal investigation. But a second assessment, following a request from the opposition, found grounds for a police investigation.

Opposition leader Matthew Guy demanded Premier Daniel Andrews sack six ministers including Mr Eren and Ms Tierney.

“This is a crooked, grubby, rorting government, rotting from the head down,” he said.

Ms Neville and Mr Eren failed to return the Indy’s calls for comment before deadline yesterday. A spokesperson for Ms Neville said yesterday afternoon that police had not interviewed any MPs.

Sniffer dogs have made 50 drug “detections” during a brief after-dark operation in central Geelong, according to police.

Saturday night’s operation also had the “immediate effect” of revellers discarding drugs onto the streets after becoming aware of the dogs’ presence, police posted on social media this week.

“The operation was very successful, with over 50 detections by the drug dogs in a short space of time,” police posted.

“Of the 50 detections, four persons were charged with possession of a drug of dependence. Of the persons searched, numerous reported taking drugs prior to attending.

“A drug diversion coordinator was also present and assisted with arranging drug counselling for those persons charged.”

Geelong Divisional Licensing Unit conducted the operation in the vicinity of Home House nightclub and Lamby’s bar, police said.

“With the success of this operation, (more) are planned for the future and will continue in the Geelong area.”

Police also arrrested two people for public dunkeness and issued a penalty notice to a third for refusing to move on when requested.

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From page 1 All the four suspects were male, police said.

Detectives were also yesterday investigating whether the armed robbery was linked to an aggravated burglary in Fairview Avenue, Camberwell, on 25 July.

The teens remained in custody and were assisting police with their enquiries into all three incidents when the Geelong Indy went to press on Thursday.

Police urged anyone with information regarding any of the incidents to phone Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or to submit a confidential report online at crimestoppersvic.com.au.

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Parent ‘alarm’ over private-school cuts

By Luke Voogt Threats of private school funding cuts are creating alarm and uncertainty amongst local parents, according Geelong College principal Peter Miller.

A group of peak independent education bodies on Tuesday wrote to Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull warning private schools could lose $1 billion in funding over a decade.

“It’s a huge problem at the moment,” Dr Miller said.

“Very little is clear about this. We are not getting any indication really at the moment of what the long-term implications will be.”

New methods of calculating socio-economic status (SES) and Gonski 2.0 arrangements could lead to a shift of money to the Catholic sector, Independent Schools Victoria warned.

The body and its NSW and SA counterparts expressed alarm at reports Federal Government is preparing to “appease” Catholic schools at the expense of the independent sector.

Under proposed changes federal Government will calculate its support for private schools based parents’ tax returns rather postcode.

But income did not necessarily translate to wealth, Dr Miller explained.

“We used to have certainty over our SES,” he said.

“We are seeking that certainty so we can plan for programs and resources - which include teachers.”

The changes could lead to funding losses for local private schools like Geelong College and the Commonwealth had failed to provide

possible transition plans, Dr Miller said.

“If there is a loss of funding how will the goalposts move?

“Some areas might do better but some schools might get smashed.

“None of these things have been answered.

It has been put to us that this could be happening next year - which is outrageous.”

Funding shortfalls could force the college to raise fees, reduce programs or take other costcutting measures, Dr Miller said.

“Higher fees is probably the lazy way of doing it but the same time you want to maintain the same high-quality services for children.

“This is very much a community school as well. It’s very much hooked into Geelong - as it has been for the last 150 years.”

IN BRIEF Hotel approved Authorities have approved plans to build Geelong’s largest hotel as part of a $150 million development at 44 Ryrie St, the developer has announced.

Work on the $75 million, 180-bed Holiday Inn Hotel and its accompanying 24 apartments, shops and offices would begin late this year for completion in 2020, Franze Developments said on Thursday.

Lyle thankful Torquay-based professional golfer Jarrod Lyle has thanked fans for their support after he entered palliative care with cancer this week.

The support made him feel like the “luckiest golfer going around”, Lyle said after ceasing treatment for leukaemia amid his third bout of cancer.

Truck stolen A woman has described witnessing a worker leap from the back of a furniture truck as it was stolen outside a Highton home on Monday morning.

Samantha Rasmussen told 3AW she saw the thief jump out of a grey Hilux ute and into the unoccupied Nick Scali truck cabin before driving away with the vehicle and its contents.

July surprise

Umpy job out of bounds for mum of Joeys

Geelong’s July was drier and warmer than average despite “public opinion” that the month was cold and wet, according to a local weatherman.

The month had 40mm of rain compared to the long-term average of 45mm and was .8C warmer than usual, Geelong Weather Service’s Lindsay Smail reported this week.

Great ‘understanding’ A tourism boss wants a “better understanding” of the state coalition’s plan for a new authority to plan the future of the Great Ocean Road.

Great Ocean Road Regional Tourism chair Wayne Kalyer-Thomson said he supported the need for a “new approach” for the iconic route and its surrounding attractions, which were suffering under a “complexity of governance”.

By Luke Voogt Janet Edwards will do almost anything “that needs to be done” for her beloved juniors at St Joseph’s Football Club.

“Anything other than goal umpiring - I won’t do that,” she laughed.

Janet was shocked but honoured when the Indy phoned recently about her nomination for the Club Legend Award.

“Oh god! I feel like there’s hundreds more worthy than I am!” she said.

“You have your Joeys club stalwarts that have been there for years and years. They just love the club.”

Her three boys, who have played at the club from under-nines to under-19s, motivated her to volunteer about a decade ago.

“It’s an awesome sort of community,“ she said.

“I’ve made lifelong friends.“ According to her nomination, Janet is first to a venue and last to leave, washes jumpers, cuts oranges, cooks barbeques, organises fundraisers and more.

“Doing all the different roles throughout the year you get an idea of what needs to get done behind the scenes,” she said.

Janet is in the running to win a share of more than $50,000 in prizes in Viva Energy’s Club Legend Award.

She hoped to dedicate money to a fund supporting her club’s efforts to lower fees and provide gear for struggling families.

Locally Owned and Operated

Additional rain over the past week has continued an upturn in the region’s water storages, official figures reveal.

Barwon Water recorded 35mm of rain in the catchment during the seven days to Wednesday, with overall storage capacity subsequently increasing 1.3 billion litres to 55.1 per cent.

Men missing Police have appealed for public help to find two men missing separately from Queenscliff and Geelong.

Police said Rodney Martini disappeared from Queenscliff five years ago in his mid-60s, while investigators were “very concerned” about 26-year-old Casey Donovan after his disappearance from Geelong on Monday.

CLUB LEGEND: Janet Edwards with, from left, son Brad and fellow St Joseph's under-17 players Max Lindrea, Lachie Taylor and Ryan Birthisel.

“I get quite upset when I hear that someone’s son or daughter misses out through financial difficulty,” she said.

“You just want kids to be involved.”

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OPTION 1: Bikes and cars share the roadway along High St, removing eight car parks.

OPTION 2A: A two-way separated bike path on the western side of High St.

OPTION 2B: One-way separated bike paths on each side of High St.

OPTION 3: Protected one-way bike paths on each side of High Street, removing all parks.

Libs oppose High St lanes

By Luke Voogt Council’s proposed bike network would detour High St to protect traders under a coalition government, state opposition leader Matthew Guy has vowed.

“No one is against bike paths, we just don’t want them in High St,” he told the Indy on Wednesday.

Mr Guy made the commitment amid fears car parking losses would decimate trade between Roslyn Rd and Mt Pleasant Rd. “All evidence will tell you if you remove on-street parking it will kill the strip,” he said.

Council this week released four designs for the controversial section of the bike network, which it will vote on in October following public consultation.

TAC allocated $4.7 million for council’s planned Principal Bicycle Network after designating the routes with cycling groups.

Recently the authority warned council would lose the funding if it changed the route.

But if elected in November, the coalition would direct TAC to make the funding available regardless, Mr Guy said.

He said Geelong’s council should choose the route, not TAC, and proposed Francis Street as a “common sense” alternative.

He declined to say if he would support ratepayers choosing High Street as a preferred route but described the outcome as unlikely.

Mr Guy said Geelong cycling advocates that argued bike paths would attract more shoppers to the strip were “dreaming”.

He met with about 20 High Street traders including Vincent Albanese, who said the paths posed a risk to elderly shoppers.

“They can easily step onto the bike lanes and bang!”

Cafe owner Marje Rankin described the coalition’s alternate route as a “brilliant idea”.

A few elderly shoppers in High Street approached Mr Guy to show their support, including Bob Treseder, who described the bike plans as “a recipe for disaster”.

South Barwon MP Andrew Katos, who has presented 2735 signatures against the plans to parliament, suggested Church or Thompson Sts as other alternatives.

All options to reduce parks

By Luke Voogt

ALTERNATIVE: Opposition leader Matthew Guy on High St with Liberal candidate Freya Fidge, councillor Ron Nelson, MP Andrew Katos and trader Vince Albanese. (Rebecca Hosking) 183562 In briefing on Tuesday Bruce Harwood indicated council could consider alternative routes.

“At this point in time High Street is the option we have been given by the TAC, that’s sort of where (our) energies are being directed,” he said.

Cr Harwood described the project as a great opportunity to revitalise and beautify the strip.

In a statement on Wednesday Geelong Labor MP Christine Couzens praised coun-

cil for releasing the plans to give ratepayers “their say on the future of the street.”

The Andrews State Government allocated the $4.7 million for the bike network.

“Safe bike paths are a part of any modern city, providing the community with choices on how they commute around their streets,” Ms Couzens said.

“The new bike path will also enable streetscape improvement to High Street providing a more attractive customer experience. ”

Council has unveiled four designs for a controversial High St section of its planned bike network amid fears the shopping strip will lose car parks.

Geelong Mayor Bruce Harwood presented the four plans at a briefing on Tuesday morning following recent meetings with traders.

“Obviously car parking to some traders is not negotiable,” he said.

The majority of traders at the meetings supported the first design, which would cost High St eight car parks for two pedestrian crossings.

The crossings and a 40km/h speed limit would allow cyclists to share the road without significantly impacting traffic congestion, Cr Harwood said. “(Cars) won’t back up for kilometres. Traffic moves very slowly through that part of High Street.”

Motorist would still have opportunities to overtake cyclists riding uphill along the section, stretching from Mt Pleasant Rd to Roslyn Rd, he added.

Two options - a two-lane bike path on the western side or singe-lane paths either side would propose removing 30 of 83 on-street car parks.

A third option with “protected” rather than separated bike paths would require the removal of all 83 parks.

But the 1100 on and off-street car parks between Roslyn Rd and Mount Pleasant Rd were, at most, 66 per cent full on an average weekday, Cr Harwood said.

Residents and traders would adapt to any of the options, Cr Harwood said.

“Over time people come to accept it and they adjust accordingly.

“The world doesn’t stop just because there’s a new bike lane or some new trees.”

Council will hold a series of public consultations and Cr Harwood urged locals to complete a survey on the plans at www.geelongaustralia.com.au/yoursay.

“We want to hear from everyone who uses High Street,” he said.

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Homeless grow ‘10 times’ 2500 stuck in limbo waiting

By Luke Voogt The number of people urgently waiting for public housing in Geelong has increased at least 10 times faster than population growth, according a homeless advocacy group.

Almost 2500 people had lodged applications on the social housing wait list in Geelong, with 1404 being priority status, according to Council to Homeless Persons.

But the charity’s chief executive officer Jenny Smith warned the actual number of people waiting was double that figure, as many applications included partners and children.

Ms Smith said priority applications for Geelong increased by 10 per cent in nine months, from September 2017 to June 2018.

“There is an urgent need for more public and community housing in Geelong, because families, the elderly and single parents have been pushed out of private rental.”

By comparison Geelong’s population grows roughly one to two per cent each year.

The increase in priority applications follows a similar rise state-wide according to Council to Homeless Persons.

The charity’s analysis of the Victorian Housing Register revealed priority applications jumped 10 per cent since the December quarter.

Priority applicants include rough sleepers, and women and children escaping family violence.

Of the nearly 38,000 applications on the waiting list, 18,943 are categorised as an urgent priority.

The overall waiting list grew by nearly 2000 applications in the nine months to June 2018, bringing the total to 37,996.

The increase reflected a decline in affordable private rentals in Victoria, and a more visible and streamlined application process through the new Housing Register, Ms Smith said.

Thousands of children, the elderly and women fleeing violence were languishing in temporary accommodation and on couches because of a lack of social housing, she said.

“While the current Victorian Government has started reinvesting in new social housing, these demand figures indicate the pace of investment needs to be increased.”

“Every Victorian deserves a stable, affordable home so they can raise a family, stay in school, keep a job and achieve their potential.”

With a state election looming, Ms Smith said solving the housing and homelessness crisis should be a priority for all political parties.

“Today’s homelessness crisis is the result of years of neglect and under-investment in social housing, and it’s going to take years of sustained investment to reverse the situation.”

She urged voters to call on their political leaders to take action during Homelessness Week, from 6 to 12 August.

HARD WINTER: A man, originally from Melbourne, who was sleeping rough on Geelong’s Moorabool St recently.

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$2.5m grant to build public housing in city

By Luke Voogt

GRANT: Geelong MP Christine Couzens.

Geelong’s council will build much-needed public housing for the homeless following a recent $2.5 million grant from State Government.

Geelong MP Christine Couzens on Tuesday announced the grant for council to plan new homes for those in need.

“We need to grow social housing in Geelong and I’m delighted the Victorian Government has awarded this grant to assist council to plan for future growth,” she said.

City of Greater Geelong was one of more than 20 councils state-wide to receive a $2.5 million grant from the Social Housing Investment Planning fund.

The application for the grant required councils to outline their municipal housing plans and identify land suitable for future social housing projects.

Geelong council’s successful application took into account the unique challenges and opportunities present in the region, Ms Couzens said.

The grants would support more modern, accessible homes for Victorians requiring housing, according to Housing Minister Martin Foley.

“We are giving local governments the help they need to build more modern social housing in their council areas,” he said.

“The quality of the applications we received was very high and I look forward to seeing the impact these projects will have in housing Victorians in their respective communities.”

The funding comes after Corangamite MP Sarah Henderson in March announced a $1 million Federal Government grant to support young people at risk of homelessness.

MacKillop Family Services and Barwon, Child, Youth and Family will receive the funding over five years for their joint Geelong Reconnect project.

The project supports people aged 12 to 18, or up to 21 if from a refugee background, who are thinking of leaving or have left home.

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MEETINGS COMMUNITY FOCUS COUNCIL MEETING – GEELONG WEST TOWN HALL The next Community Focus Council Meeting of the Greater Geelong City Council will be held at the Geelong West Town Hall Supper Room, 153 Pakington Street, Geelong West on Tuesday 14 August.

An informal meet and greet with councillors and the community commences at 6.30pm with the Council Meeting at 7.00pm. The meeting is open to the public.

For more information visit www.geelongaustralia.com.au/cfc/

PUBLIC NOTICE

BECOME A 2018 COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT GRANT REVIEW PANELLIST The City is seeking to appoint three community members for a three year period to help assess applications received under our competitive grant programs, ‘Community Investment and Support Fund’.

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Interested community members are invited to apply for membership to the panel through an expression of interest.

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Applicants will be contacted to discuss the role and appointments will be made by 6 September 2018.

The Terms of Reference, Guidelines and online Expression of Interest Form can be found at www.geelongaustralia.com.au/ grants. For enquires contact Ana Didulica on 5272 5272.

COMMUNITY INVESTMENT AND SUPPORT FUND – NOW OPEN

RATES 2018–19 If you own property in the City of Greater Geelong, you will receive a notice in August with the details of your 2018–19 rates.

For information about the valuation process, how to pay your rates, how to lodge an objection and for details of rates assistance that may be available to you visit www.geelongaustralia.com.au/rates

TRAFFIC CHANGES

We are pleased to announce the availability of a range of grant programs to assist not-for-profit organisations with local projects and events that benefit the wider Geelong community.

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Creative Communities (Arts and Festivals)

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Closing: Monday 13 August at 5.00pm

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EXPRESSION OF INTEREST: 2018–19 ACCESS AND INCLUSION ADVISORY COMMITTEE The City is calling for expressions of interest to fill vacancies on the Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee.

The Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee is an advisory body that provides advice to Council on matters affecting people with a lived experience of disability within the Geelong municipality.

The Committee has functions and responsibilities as set out in Council’s Terms of Reference. Selection will take place to ensure that as far as possible the Committee demonstrates a balanced representation of age, disability, gender, ethnicity and geographic location. The Committee will meet six times a year from 5.00pm to 7.00pm at a central Geelong location.

Expressions of Interest close 5.00pm on Monday 27 August 2018.

For further information or to receive an Expression of Interest and Terms of Reference contact ccadmin@geelongcity. vic.gov.au or call 5272 5096.

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THE GEE-LONGEST KICK ON THE GREEN SPINE SUNDAY 12 AUGUST To ensure the safe conduct of the 2018 The Gee-Longest Kick on the Green Spine, Malop Street between Yarra Street and Moorabool Street will be closed to all traffic from approximately 10.00am to 2.30pm on Sunday 12 August.

The taxi rank on Malop Street will be relocated to the existing taxi rank on Moorabool Street between Malop Street and Little Malop Street.

WHITE NIGHT GEELONG White Night Geelong will be a significant event for our city with a big influx of visitors and considerable changed traffic conditions in Central Geelong. The event precinct features Gheringhap Street as its spine and one block either side.

It is bordered in the south by Ryrie Street and Western Beach Road in the north.

White Night Geelong is a State Government of Victoria initiative that is owned and managed by Visit Victoria and proudly supported by the City of Greater Geelong.

More info coming soon. Keep an eye on Events Geelong at www.eventsgeelong.com.au and follow #EventsGeelong.

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The City received a $4.7 million grant from the TAC’s Safer Pedestrian and Cyclist Fund to create the two cycling connections to make it safer and easier for everyone to ride to work, shops, services and other places.

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO GRANT A LEASE Greater Geelong City Council hereby gives notice under Section 190 of the Local Government Act 1989 (“Act”) of its intention to grant a lease to TBOS Pty Ltd for part of the land at 95 Eastern Beach Road, Geelong on the following terms and conditions: •

the term of the lease shall be for ten years;

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other terms and conditions contained in the lease document.

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO GRANT A LEASE Greater Geelong City Council hereby gives notice under Section 190 of the Local Government Act 1989 (Act) of its intention to grant a lease for part of the building known as ‘Armstrong Creek East Community Hub’ located at 46–70 Central Boulevard, Armstrong Creek as shown on the plan (Premises).

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The survey closes on Friday 7 September 2018.

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Any person requesting to be heard in support of their written submission is entitled to appear in person or by a person acting on their behalf before a committee of Council, the day, time and place of which will be advised.

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Legal action ‘could close radio station’ Former mayor Darryn Lyons’ defamation action could force Geelong’s community radio station to close, according to management.

His decision to sue had “devastated” 94.7 The Pulse, the station said in a media statement.

“The Pulse has proudly served as a core part of the Geelong community for over 30 years, and Mr Lyons’ actions could serve as a potentially fatal blow for our station’s livelihood,” the station said.

“The Pulse has worked to repair our relationship with Mr Lyons over the past 12 months in making a formal apology, suspending the person responsible for the comments, and adhering to any other reasonable steps requested by Mr Lyons’ legal counsel.

“We are extremely disappointed that despite our efforts, Mr Lyons has chosen to move forward with his lawsuit."

“The financial hardship this suit has and will continue to bring may be devastating to our ability to operate. Fundraising campaigns and further sponsorship support may be required.

“It will be an extremely sad day for Geelong and surrounding regions if the station were forced to close our doors, devastating hundreds of volunteers and thousands of listeners.”

The Pulse’s website carries an apology to Mr Lyons, identifying Greg McHenry as responsible for the alleged defamation.

Mr McHenry’s comments referenced licensed venues in which Mr Lyons has an ownership stake, the apology confirms.

“Mr McHenry called Mr Lyons’ establishments in Geelong “drug dens”, the apology says.

“This radio station retracts that comment.

ENDANGERED: Station manager Leo Renkin at The Pulse.

The comment was utterly baseless and should not have been made.

“Mr McHenry also made other derogatory comments about Mr Lyon's character (that) were unfair and unacceptable. His comments do not represent the views of the station.

“We sincerely apologise to Mr Lyons for all of the comments that were made about him during the program.”

Mr Lyons Tweeted from England last Friday that he had “no desire” to close The Pulse.

“I have wanted to resolve this matter for some time without having to issue proceedings, but after many (tries) I wasn’t getting any-

where,” he posted.

“I remain more than happy to talk to the station to try and resolve it. These are the facts.”

In 2013 Mr Lyons successfully obtained apologies from dozens of News Corp and Fairfax newspapers around Australia after launching legal action.

The papers agreed to apologise after publishing a supplied story wrongly claiming that Mr Lyons was bankrupt.

At the time he declined to reveal whether the settlement included financial compensation.

Community services agency Diversitat manages The Pulse.

He’s handy with the footy on the field but star Cat Patrick Dangerfield became something of a political football himself this week.

Patty unwittingly entered the play when he criticised a Melbourne thug who didn’t get even a day in the clink on remand for his widely publicised, unprovoked forearm to the head of a bloke walking in the opposite direction.

“Pathetic human,” Danger Tweeted in response.

Well, in a flash he was drafted by the state Liberals as they set up play for their tough-on-crime premiership campaign.

And, with a goal of scoring political points, the Libs knew just where to play their man.

“It’s plainly clear that Patrick Dangerfield would make a better Attorney General than Martin Pakula,” said Liberal frontbencher Tim Smith, referring to allegedly weak bail laws under Labor.

Just to reinforce his preferred positional change, Smith suggested it in a media statement headlined ‘Patrick Dangerfield or Martin Pakula?’

Hmm. Given that Danger earns around four times the average state MP the Liberals would certainly need to create some salary cap space to recruit Patty.

Meanwhile, another local sports champion is also about to reappear at Kardinia Park.

But this one won’t be in footy boots - he’ll be on a motorbike.

Motocross legend Craig Dack will headline a Legends and Champions Revival as a special feature of the Australian Supercross Championships, arriving at the stadium on 13 October.

Dack will be back in the saddle after retiring from Yamaha Australia’s official motocross team all the way back in 1992.

And the saddle will be something of a veteran, too.

“I’ll be riding my 1992 Yamaha YZ250 in the Legends and Champions Parade, which is my favourite bike in my collection (because) Yamaha gave it to me as a retirement present in my final year of professional racing," he said.

Twenty-six years later - what a reunion of man and motorised beast!

To put it in context, legendary galloper Subzero won the Melbourne Cup in 1992 - but it’s highly doubtful we’ll see jockey Glen Hall riding the big gelding again any time soon.

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By Luke Voogt Litterers illegally dumping items and rubbish at North Geelong Salvos Store will face legal action, council has warned.

The warning comes after Ratepayers Geelong criticised council’s “soft� approach to the dumping hotspot, which costs City Hall $40,000 a year to clean up. “If Geelong council is spending ratepayer money repeatedly cleaning up the crime scene instead of solving the crime, it is failing the ratepayers,� Ratepayers Geelong secretary Denis O’Bryan said.

In January traders told the Indy dumping was the worst they had seen. “Council officers had no answers then,� Mr O’Bryan said. “Now six months later, council issues an insipid press release asking for dumping to stop because it is costing $40,000 per year to clean up.�

Mr O’Bryan urged council to instead get tough on dumping. “Council’s approach has not worked - softly softly, compassionate, educating,� he said. “Our laws are strong and EPA, police and council bylaws officers are available to make arrests and deliver fines. “What has Council been doing in the criminal law area? Is it the same perpetrators or different people? How many fines issued or arrests made? �

Mr O’Bryan suggested expensive tip fees contributed to the dumping, with council charging from $22 for a car boot of rubbish to $228 for tandem trailer. “The problem will not go away until a proper waste management policy is developed,� he said. “Council has reintroduced one free hard rubbish (service). It’s a start, but Ratepayers Geelong expect council to deliver a better ser-

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But since the council statement illegal dumping had notably reduced at the site, according to City Hall planning director Joanne Van Slageren. “It is very encouraging that residents have taken notice of the impact of their actions,� she said. “On the occasion that items have been left illegally, the individuals responsible have been contacted by council and have either returned to collect their items or are now facing legal action.�

Council offered a free drop off for some

electrical equipment, white goods and metal items at its recycling centres, Ms Van Slageren added.

Council officers were monitoring various rubbish hotspots, including certain curbs and nature strips, she said. “We are encouraged by the increase in compliance around this issue and we will continue to monitor the site with our enhanced-technology tools.�

Salvos Store’s Aife O’Loughlin urged people to donate items during working hours or phone 13 72 58 for home collection rather than dumping them in front of op shops.

SOFT CLAIM: Ratepayers representative Denis O'Bryan.

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City's $1.7m 'up for grabs'

TAKE OFF: Richard Marles, Scott Wyatt, Justin Giddings, Thys Heyns and Sarah Henderson at Viva Energy's aviation business launch.

Geelong’s council has urged community groups to apply for their share of roughly $1.7 million in grants over the next financial year.

The current round of Community Investment and Support Fund grants closes on 13 August, Mayor Bruce Harwood said.

“There is still time for people and not-forprofit organisations to submit their application for the next round of community grants.”

Council gave more than $1.75 million in grants to 160 community groups in the past financial year.

The grants delivered cultural events, sports facilities, community infrastructure, environmental and heritage projects and more, Cr Harwood said.

“The diversity of grant categories means people from all walks of life in our community benefit from these community projects and initiatives.”

Geelong Rangers Soccer Club, East Belmont Cricket Club and Geelong Pool Club shared $173,000 for new facilities from the grants.

Geelong Rangers received $105,000 for new lighting to cater for increasing player numbers, especially in women’s and junior soccer.

East Belmont Cricket Club received $60,000 to hard and turf-wicket practice facilities.

Geelong Pool Club received $8000 to plan and design new accessible toilets.

About 150 people compete in local tournaments with the club, while its volunteers also teach pool to students from Nelson Park.

A local comedy used a $6000 grant to attract an audience of more than 300 to The Potato Shed.

Canoeing Victoria received nearly $4000 for three days of family paddling on the Barwon River with Geelong Canoe Club.

City Hall has provided more informaiton about the grants process at geelongaustralia. com.au/grants.

Jets fuel Corio jobs Viva Energy has launched its aviation fuel business to help ensure the long-term future of Corio’s refinery and its 700 associated jobs.

The company rebranded the business at Avalon Airport today after purchasing it from Shell in 2017.

“The Geelong Refinery produces 100 per cent of Avalon Airport’s jet fuel,” said Scott Wyatt, Viva Energy’s chief executive officer.

“In fact, every second flight out of Victoria takes off with our locally-supplied jet fuel which accounts for about 10 per cent of all our refinery’s production.”

Viva Energy is Australia’s largest supplier

by volume, with a presence at 52 airports and airfields.

Over the next two months the company will introduce its brand and product to the airports.

Safe and reliable fuel supply was essential for Australian airlines and regional airports, and important for Geelong’s economy and local jobs, Mr Wyatt said.

“This investment in our aviation business further demonstrates our commitment to growing our business in Australia and supporting our valued airline customers.”

Viva Energy had invested more than $20 million to increase its ability to transport fuel

by pipeline from the refinery by 25 per cent, Mr Wyatt said.

The company completed a $4 million upgrade to its fuel gantry at the refinery to enable the trucking of jet fuel to Avalon, he added.

Viva Energy was building a new jet fuel tank at Newport Terminal which would nearly double storage capacity for jet fuel at the terminal, Mr Wyatt said.

Corangamite MP Sarah Henderson, Corio Richard Marles and Avalon Airport chief Justin Giddings attended the launch.

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On last week’s Letters page in the Geelong, Kerryn Lester-Smith was appalled by the Prime Minister’s comments about ethnic Sudanese gangs in Melbourne.

“It is not based on any type of fact or reflected in crime statistics,” she wrote.

On 25 July ex-police commissioner Kel Glare accused the Andrews Government of allowing Sudanese gang violence to spiral out of control.

On July 26 Victorian Police Commissioner Graham Ashton told radio there was an issue with ethnic African youths, who were “overrepresented” in crime statistics.

“Yeah, you can describe them as gangs,” he commented.

Sudanese born people are 57 times more likely to be charged with aggravated robbery, 33 times more for riot and affray, and have high rates of aggravated burglary, serious assault and car theft.

It seems Ms Lester-Smith has different statistics to the police commissioner.

Multiculturalism Minister Alan Tudge said the same level of crime was not recorded for Sudanese communities in New South Wales and Queensland.

He said Victorian Labor-appointed activist magistrates repeatedly let off gang members who had committed serious crimes with a slap on the wrist.

Coupled with this is the socialist left, which teaches the Sudanese to act like oppressed victims of hateful, white, xenophobic racists rather than to face up to the problems besetting their community.

Ms Lester-Smith also wrote that “our Sudanese friends are being ostracized and victimised”.

I suggest she direct her sympathies to the victims of these violent gangs rather than the community of the perpetrators.

Peter Rees Bell Park

Bouquets to the supporters of bike lanes on High St, aiming to make it more pleasant and safer for shoppers, diners, drivers and cyclists.

Reduce High St Congestion, East Geelong Bouquets to a lovely lady at Millears Cafe, with whom we chatted about our dog, Milly. Before leaving she bought us a gift card for making her day.

She made our day, too. We hope to meet again to thank her personally.

Margaret and John, Lara Bouquets to Neck of the Woods for providing such a vibrant, happy cafe with something for everyone.

J and B, Belmont

Fight with army, not letters I write in response to Elly Phillips, of St Albans Park (Letters, 13 July).

If the grey army wants to hit home to politicians of both major parties, we would need to vote en masse for an independent.

Sure, I admit that this would not advance our complaints but neither main party candidate would get in, which would hit home harder than letters to the editor.

Second, Ms Phillips must remember that a politician’s super and pension are indexedlinked, so they would keep pace with inflation.

Ms Phillips’ pension, like mine, does not have that luxury and we would be lucky to get an increase of $10 per fortnight a year.

Dave Robinson Armstrong Creek

Labor plays Californication Bill Shorten wants to up the Renewable Energy Target (RET) to 50 per cent, which is a recipe for disaster on a monumental scale.

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Email: editorial@geelongindependent.com.au 78 Moorabool St, Geelong, 3220 Fax: 5249 6799 789mW of natural gas generation in recent years.

California has intentionally shut off energy sources essential to meeting demand in order to reach green energy targets.

State and federal Labor want to play out the same scenario.

Be afraid, very afraid, of increasing the RET. Alan Barron Geelong Climate Sense Coalition convenor

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Voters should be aware of what is happening in California, where promises of independence from fossil-fuel energy has caused serious problems.

Californian energy operators are now asking customers to use as little power as possible during peak hours in order to keep the grid from collapsing.

Energy needs in California are quickly outpacing the green supply. The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) has warned that California faces a significant risk of operating reserve shortfalls.

On 24 July California’s power demand was expected to outstrip its available generating capacity by 5000mW as people used air-conditioning in the summer heat.

What the bureaucrats don’t tell Californians is that trying to eliminate fossil-fuel energy in favour of wind and solar has resulted in a serious shortage of despatchable power and the state doesn’t produce enough supply to meet demand.

In addition, California has retired about

The most inspiring event of the past weeks was the rescue of the 12 boys and their coach from the cave in Thailand.

Nine Australians were honoured, with Dr Richard Harris and Craig Challen rightly given the Star of Courage.

The gratitude of the Thai people for the rescue was expressed by their Buddhist ceremonies, including the ordination of the rescued boys into the Buddhist Temple.

I wish to give some accreditation in a different direction.

In his book depicting the great revolution in science, Voyaging in Strange Seas, Professor David Knight, former president of the British Society for the History of Medicine, made His case that “the scientific revolution was based on the foundation of belief in a God who was the guarantor of law and order”.

On Prof Knight’s reckoning, this scientific revolution coincides with what historian’s call ‘The Long Reformation’, which goes from Martin Luther to John Wesley.

This emphasis of Biblical Christianity gave the rational approach to science, followed by believers like Galileo, Newton and Linnaeus.

Without the ability to use western science to rescue the team, there is no doubt the result would be tragically different.

Credit is due not to Buddhist philosophy but to the beneficial effects of the Christian gospel.

Pastor Frank Lowry Aberdeen Street Baptist Church

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By Luke Voogt A few months after serenading Geelong with husband Adam Eckersley, Brooke McClymont returns to rock the Gateway Hotel with sisters Sam and Mollie.

But the show with her sisters would be more upbeat and lively than her sit-down sesh with Eckersley, McClymont promised.

“It’s gonna be pumping,” she said.

“I’m going to have to get fit again so I can get on stage and rock out.”

McClymont spoke to the Indy as she prepared to board a plane with her sisters on their latest tour.

“It starts today!” she said last Friday before flying to Shoalhaven Heads, NSW. “When you start a new tour you always get a bit nervous but we’re excited.”

The McClymonts have won thirteen Golden Guitars and two ARIA awards in more than a decade of performing.

The sisters come to Corio on 24 August in the latest leg of a national tour celebrating their latest album Endless.

The album earned them three Golden Guitars at this year’s Australian Country Music Awards.

“People are still digging what we’re doing - that’s why we called the album Endless,” McClymont said.

“We work really hard to make sure we’re making good music. It’s been our only job for

the last 12 years.”

The McClymonts took a break from touring together earlier this year as Sam had her first child while Mollie gave birth to her second.

During the pregnancies Brooke toured with Eckersley, who will now get some “daddy-daughter” time with their five-year-old at home as the sisters hit the road together again.

Their daughter was already showing some of her parents’ musical flare, McClymont said.

“She loves to play the piano and the harmonica.”

McClymont looked forward to playing for rowdy country fans down in Geelong.

“There’s thousands of you down that way they get so into it,” she said.

“It’s a real pleasure to get down there and play - I can’t wait.”

After a dozen years in the business the sisters were still going hard, McClymont said.

“We like to think we’re still young, we can stay up late with the hipsters and all that.”

Younger sister Mollie was keen to get back on stage too.

“We’re so excited to head off around Australia to play the Like We Used To tour together,” she said.

“It will be a high-energy show packed with all of the favourites. It has been a while since we hit the road and we can’t wait to see you all soon!”

ROCKIN' SISTERS: Mollie, Brooke and Sam McClymont come to the Gateway Hotel this month.

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Chick-hunt at GPAC A family comedy based on an ancient aboriginal hunting tradition kicks off Geelong’s theatre season next Thursday.

Tasmanian playwright Nathan Maynard wrote The Season based on his 20 years of hunting mutton bird chicks on Big Dog Island in Bass Strait.

“It’s one of the places we’ve been going for hundreds of years,” he said in an interview about the play for Sydney Festival 2017.

“Mutton birding is a very important part of our culture. It’s one of the things that white fellas haven’t taken away from us.

“We all jump in a plane in the end of March.

(We) jump in a little tinny and head over to Big Dog Island for the season.”

The hunt was a family tradition and Maynard’s Dad and ’Nan’ had gone to the island every year, he said.

“We’ve been harvesting these birds sustainably since the beginning of time.”

The play won three Helpmann awards and tells the tale of the Duncan family’s return to the island to hunt the birds.

Amid the threat of snakes and Pop’s explosive temper, the Duncans reunite with their culture.

“When people watch The Season on stage I hope they take away the fact that Tassie black fellas have got a really strong culture,” Maynard said. “(I hope) they walk away with a sore belly from laughing.”

The Season comes to Geelong Performing Arts Centre (GPAC) for four performances from 9 to 11 August.

The seven-member cast features of some of the nation’s most distinguished Aboriginal actors including Trevor Jamieson.

CULTURE: Trevor Jamieson features in The Season, which comes to Geelong in August.

Bach in town Classical collides with contemporary when the B Sharp Big band comes Bach to Geelong this month.

Australian tenor Bradley Daley and soprano Alison Jones join the band for Bach to Broadway at Geelong Performing Arts Centre (GPAC).

Equally at home in famous European opera houses and on stage, Bradley Daley has won praise for some of opera’s most expansive tenor roles.

Since making his debut with the English National Opera as Rodolfo in La bohème, Bradley has worked with a variety of companies in the UK and Europe.

Gippsland-born Alison Jones honed her opera career while spending many years based in the UK and France.

Since returning to Australia she has become a favourite of crowds at Geelong’s Musical Mornings.

Together the two talented singers will take audiences on a journey with songs spanning opera to musicals, folk to jazz, plus Broadway classics.

Compered by Christopher McKenna with musical direction by Len Vorster at the piano, Bach to Broadway will delight music fans with its variety and range.

B Sharp Big Band comes to The Playhouse at GPAC for two performances of Bach to Broadway at 10.30am on 22 and 23 August.

The band returns to Geelong following a Musical Mornings concert of classic arrangements from the 30s, 40s and 50 with Tamara Kuldin in July.

“It’s so much fun singing along with them,” Kuldin told the Indy.

“The band features some absolutely incredible musicians.”

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR SINGLES - Bookings close 9 August for Christian Singles dinner at Brunenzo’s Italian, Newcomb, on 11 August. Enquiries 0422 904 562.

RAILWAY - Portarlington Bayside Miniature Railway seeks volunteers. Enquiries 0476 124 598.

WRITERS - Queenscliffe Neighbourhood House Rip Writers Group seeks members. Meets 12.30-3pm second Tuesday monthly at Queenscliffe Neighbourhood House. Includes barbecue lunch. Enquiries 5258 3367, dmain6@bigpond. com.

APPEAL - Volunteers wanted to help in Geelong, Bellarine Peninsula and Surf Coast schools. Enquiries 1800 668 550, edconnectaustralia.org.au.

BREASTSCREEN - Free appointments for 10-minute screening available, BreastScreen, 78 Gheringhap St, Geelong.

Bookings 132 050, breastscreen.org.au.

AA - Alcoholics Anonymous invites enquiries about its service and support on 5229 1710.

U3A - Surf Coast U3A runs 15 weekly classes and occasional talks. Enquiries 0419 578 598.

TUTORS - AMEP Volunteer Tutor Program seeks volunteers 1-2 hours weekly to help newly arrived adult migrants and refugees learn English and about life in Australia. Free training.

Enquiries 9009 7900, wazihr@djerriwarrh.org.

YOUTH - Raise Foundation seeks mentors for high school students for two hours weekly in term three. Enquiries 0406 412 376, email mentorvic@raise.org.au.

SATURDAY EMBROIDERY - Romancing the Stitch embroidery exhibition 1-4pm at Shearers Arms Gallery, 202 Aberdeen St, Geelong West. Finishes Sunday. Entry $2. Afternoon tea $5. Proceeds to The Smith Family.

DANCE - Ballroom dancing to Ben Costanzo 8-11.30pm at Leopold Hall, 805-809 Bellarine Hwy, Leopold. Cost $10 includes supper. Enquiries 0400 500 402.

BALLROOM - Geelong Ballroom Dance Club dances to Margot 8-11pm at The Ballroom, Carey St, Hamlyn Heights. Entry $10. Bring a plate. Enquiries 0418 584 051.

SUNDAY CHORALE - Geelong Chorale presents Faure’s Requiem and Motets 2.30pm at St Paul’s Anglican Church, Latrobe Tce, Geelong. Cost $25/$20. Enquiries 0407 095 408.

DISCUSSION - Group discussion, Iran (Persia) in the Bible, 3.30pm at South Barwon Community Centre, 33 Mt Pleasant Rd, Belmont. Enquiries 0419 363 156.

CANARY - Canary Club meets 10am at Geelong Showgrounds. Enquiries 5276 1416.

GOSPEL - Gospel services 7pm at Aberdeen Street Baptist Church Centre, 7 Aberdeen St, Newtown.

Wilsons Rd, St Albans Park. Cost $2.50 per family. Enquiries 0447 646 364 or 0417 252 832.

COMMUNITY - Vines Road Community Kitchen 9.30am12.30pm at Vines Road Community Centre, 49 Vines Rd, Hamlyn Heights. Enquiries 5277 9027, communitykitchens. org.au.

WEDNESDAY ART - U3A recreational drawing and painting 1-3.30pm at Drysdale Tennis Club. New members welcome. Enquiries www.u3ageelong.org.au, 0421 559 592.

BALLROOM - Dancer’s Club Geelong ballroom dance including old-time, new vogue and Latin 7.30-10.30pm at Leopold Public Hall, Queenscliff Rd. Cost $5. Enquiries 5250 1937, 5278 7720.

ALCOHOLICS - Alcoholics for Christ 12-step program 7.30pm at South Barwon Salvation Army, 176-180 Francis St, Belmont. Enquiries 0420 910 763.

YOGA - Free Sahaja yoga meditation lessons 7-8pm at Vines Road Community Centre. Enquiries 0430 536 280 or sajajayoga.com.au.

THURSDAY ON SONG: Geelong Chorale appears this weekend at St Paul's Anglican Church.

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

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

BINGO - Bell Park Dragons and Raiders Bingo midday at club, Calvert St, Hamlyn Heights. Also Tuesday. Enquiries 5278 9978.

MONDAY FAITH - Geelong Inter-Faith Network meets 5.30-7pm at The Pulse radio station, Market St, Geelong. Enquiries 0412 191 971.

ART - South Barwon Community Centre Art group meets 1-3pm at South Barwon Community Centre. Cost $2. Enquiries 52438388.

BOWLS - Indoor carpet bowls 1-4pm at Portarlington. Cost $3. Enquiries 0431 789 048.

LOUNGE - Village Listening Lounge open 11am-3pm on first floor, Corio Central, Bacchus Marsh Rd, Corio. Also TuesdayThursday. 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 9.3010am, bingo 1.15pm Friday. Enquiries 5244 2258.

ART - Realism to Whimsy Art Exhibition of local artists 9am5pm at Eastern Hub Geelong, 285a McKillop St, East Geelong. Continues Tuesday-Friday, 9am-3pm Saturday until 18 August. Enquiries 52496128.

SUPPORT - Geelong Stroke Support Group meets 1.30pm at Barwon Stroke Support Centre, 22 Richmond Cres, Geelong.

Enquiries 52483045.

SPEAKING - Public speaking meeting 6.45pm. Enquiries 0408 369446, 0418 691709, rostrum.com.au.

PROBUS - Combined Probus Club of Belmont meets 10am at Belmont Masonic Centre, 25 Regent St, Belmont. Enquiries 52434042.

TUESDAY SUPPORT - Geelong ME/CFS/FM/Lyme Support Group meets. Carers/family welcome. Enquiries 0438 010 990, geelonggroupcfsme@hotmail.com.

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

DANCE - Scottish Country Dancing 7.30-10pm at Leopold Hall. Cost $5 includes supper. Enquiries 5250 5540.

MUSIC - Mainly Music program for carers and babies, preschoolers 10-11am at St Albans Uniting Church, 276-282

BOWLING - Mature league 10-pin bowling 1.30pm at Belmont. Enquiries 5221 0826 or 5229 4987.

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

PLANT - 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.

CHESS - Geelong Chess Club meets 7pm at 33 Myer St, Geelong. Enquiries geelongchess.com.au.

PHILOSOPHY - Practical philosophy discussion groups meet 2-4.30pm at Italo’s Pizza Café, Gilbert St, Torquay, and 7-9.30pm at Community House, 14 Price St, Torquay. Enquiries 5264 7484.

FRIDAY BOCCIA - Geelong Boccia Club meets 10am-midday at Geelong Basketball and Netball Centre, 1 Crown St, South Geelong. All ages and abilities. Cost $5. Enquiries bocciageelong@gmail.com.

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

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

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HERE IT COMES: The new Mercedes A Class is set to hit dealerships with a host of new features, including numerous technological upgrades inside.

Merc A Class act unveiled

By Ewan Kennedy A new Mercedes-Benz A-Class will be launched here this month and the importer has provided initial details.

A major feature will be MBUX (MercedesBenz User Experience) with intelligent voice control and natural language comprehension.

This is activated by saying, "Hey, Mercedes” to give you access to infotainment functions, destination input, phone calls, music selection, as well as writing and hearing messages.

MBUX can even anticipate what the user would like next. For instance, if you often telephones your mother on Tuesdays MBUX will give her telephone number as a suggestion on

the display on that day.

If you routinely switches over to a radio station with news at a certain time also receives this as a suggestion.

And - as they say in the classics - there’s more.

Frankly, we’ve yet to find a voice recognition system that works in anything other than very basic ways, but Mercedes says the new system understands “natural” language and doesn't require you to use set commands.

We certainly hope the system works because it will improve road safety as far too many drivers spend time looking at screens and entering text manually.

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JAYCO FLAMINGO Outback 2010. Excellent condition, great for family getaways, incredibly spacious, Has loads of extra's such as bag awning, annex walls, front storage boot, new microwave oven, 4 burner gas stove /grill, 2 x 9kg gas bottles, 2 under van water tanks, 90lt 3 way fridge, innerspring queen mattress at one end, spare wheel, 12 volt battery pack, hot water service, outside shower and there's more, registration (W29-525). $23,500. Phone: 0490 027 351.

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An entry level model A 180 and an upmarket A250 will be available later this year.

We will be attending the lunch of the new Mercedes-Benz A-Class in early August and will report back to you on MBUX and other features.

Inside, the new A-Class is larger inside that the model it supersedes, with more shoulder room (+9/+22 mm front/rear), elbow room (+35/+36 mm) and headroom (+7/+8 mm).

Easier entry to the rear seats is another feature.

At 370 litres, the boot is 29 litres larger than in the preceding model and is said to be more usable; It goes without saying that new A-Class has a host of standard safety features: nine air bags (front, pelvis side and window bags for driver and front passenger, side bags for rear occupants and knee bag for driver), Active Brake Assist with semi-autonomous braking function, Active Parking Assist, Active Lane Keep Assist, Blind Spot Assist with

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Length 7 meters width 2.250 2 water tanks 80 Ltr each, Dometic fridge 150 ltr. Thretford cassette toilet. Carefree awning 4,800 meters. Suburban hot water gas 240 volt. Gas alarm. 4 burner gas stove with griller and oven. Registration (XUL-547) until January 2019. $27,000 neg.

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JAYCO SONGBIRD 12 foot poptop in VGC, as new annex, new bearings and brake shoes, sleeps 4, registered, A64827. $6,500. Phone 0417 339 688.

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AUST. OFF ROAD CAMPER 2010 Odyssey Export. Excellent condition, reg to 04/19, good towing visibility, indoor room with hard floor, queen bed inner spring mattress, ample storage, large fridge freezer, Porta potti, 2 new 100 AH batteries, solar panel, gas hot water via water pump for kitchen and shower, external slide out kitchen with 3 burner gas cook top, sink, drawer, awning and extra canvas extensions. $31,000 ono Ph: Ian 0413 002 967

FORD FOCUS ST 2012. Immaculate condition in brilliant red with contrast satin black wheels, manual, full service history, 83,000kms, registration (AFV-849) until October 2018. $18,500. Phone: 0409 223 479.

BLUE SKY 21ft Caravan. Full ensuite new annex, one owner excellent condition, washing machine, full length pull out pantry, Queen size bed. Black leather seating, 181 litre 2 door 3 way fridge, tinted windows, metallic venetians, full oven & microwave, LED lighting, radio /CD/DVD player, rear camera TV, roll out awning, solar panel, tunnel boot. 2 x 90 litre water tanks, brand new custom made annex, fits in 4 small storage bags and poles in pole carrier on van. All manuals available. Will not sell van and annex separately.

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TOYOTA CRESSIDA 1990 GLX Sedan, low 188,541kms, one owner, sold with RWC. Registration (EIM-921). $8,990 neg.

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By Derek Ogden The Mazda3 marches on as one of Australia’s most popular cars with upgrades to its lowerend models for modest increases in price.

A range of equipment has been added to Neo, Maxx and Touring grades across hatch and sedan variants.

Buyers of the top-notch SP25 and SP25 GT are the big winners, with drive-away matching the manufacturer’s figure before on-road costs.

The SP25 continues to feature advanced keyless entry, dual-zone climate-control, electric parking brake, headlamps auto on/off and 18-inch alloy wheels, while the range-topping SP25 GT adds colour-active driving display, LED daytime running lights, driver attention alert, adaptive LED headlamps, heated power mirrors, plus traffic sign recognition.

It was the SP25 GT six-speed automatic, selling for $31,990 drive-away, that was on test.

The cabin is positioned toward the rear of the body, creating a sleek side view, rising toward the rear.

A new deeper front grille adds a more aggressive design as do the shaping of the LED headlamps and foglights. The Mazda symbol and number-plate holder are low on the front grille to give the sense of a lower centre of gravity.

Large 18-inch wheels, flared fenders and folding mirrors complete the high-end character.

The control layout focuses on the shift lever, while soft pads with double stitching are fixed to the sides of the console for added comfort. A colour-active driving display registers vehicle speed, information from the navigation system and other information on a clear head-up panel directly in front of the driver.

SLEEK: The Mazda3's looks have won plenty of converts, with the new upgrades sure to win even more.

A head-up style Mazda interface with a high-set full-colour screen helps drivers maintain proper posture, concentrate on the road and drive more safely even while handling larger amounts of information.

Mazda's MZD Connect works in conjunction with a smartphone to provide an internet connection and communication functions.

The system can read email and short messages aloud along with Twitter tweets and Facebook news feed entries while also posting audio messages.

A navigation system with data provided on SD media cards is available in conjunction with MZD Connect.

Lower grades of the Mazda3 make use of the SkyActiv-G 2-litre four-cylinder engine,

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sense, includes everything from hill launch assist to blind spot monitoring and driver-attention alert.

Rounding out the list are radar cruise control, forward obstruction warning and adaptive LED headlights.

Safety and even better handling are provided by Mazda's G-Vectoring, which brings together G-forces when braking, turning and accelerating.

Re-positioned A-pillars and side mirrors, the latter now mounted on the doors, make for much improved visibility.

The range’s base model manual Neo Sport starts at $21,490 but the SP25 GT, at $31,990 on road, is the pick of the bunch.

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putting out a maximum of 114kW and 200Nm. The SP25 GT takes advantage of the 2.5-litre motor, producing 138 kW of power and 250 Nm of torque.

The test vehicle powered trough a six-speed automatic transmission.

Four exhaust pipes from the manifold form pairs then a single pipe, with the greater distance of travel for the gases before merging reducing exhaust resistance, which enables efficient combustion.

In addition, the loop design of the exhaust pipe saves space, allowing the large-capacity catalytic converter to be positioned near the engine, reducing vibration.

A wide range of Mazda’s advanced safety technologies, collectively known as i-Activ-

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04 VOLVO S60 BIG GERMAN: The new Audi A8's conservative lines and size make a real statement on the road.

A handsome ‘big German’

By Ewan Kennedy The all-new fourth-generation of the Audi A8 flagship is now on sale in Australia.

The German machine has handsome, conservative lines that give it a real presence on the road.

The front has the latest iteration of the Audi grille that has been so successful for more than a decade. It’s wider and deeper than ever before and certainly makes a statement.

Much of the rest of the frontal area is taken up with large LED lights and the overall frontal effect is very much one of automotive purpose.

Wheel arches are large to cope with the high-performance rubber they contain, the sides have relatively subtle swages and the rear features the latest Audi design theme of slim full-width lights.

Sold in standard and long wheelbase format, with either four or five seats, new A8 is powered by either a turbo-petrol (250kW / 500Nm) or turbo-diesel (210kW / 600Nm) engine.

New Audi nomenclature sees the models called A 55 TFSI as petrols and A 50 TDI as diesels.

Both engines are 3.0-litre V6 units, although the diesel is a tiny bit smaller, and power all four wheels using Audi’s highly regarded quattro all-wheel-drive system.

A mild hybrid system is used to recover energy when slowing, braking, or coasting downhill and reuse it to get back to speed and / or climb hills again.

Adaptive air suspension with electronically-controlled dampers offers four ride height options.

The interior is very upmarket, with high quality materials throughout. Audi cabin designs have been the envy of others for many years, some have attempted to follow the style, but without any real success.

The dash is a model of simplicity. The main instruments are shrouded in a simple, but sporty, binnacle and are large and easy to read.

The remainder of the dash is a wide and uncluttered in a minimalistic approach that we really like. The ventilation outlets are hidden until the ignition is turned on.

Dual touchscreen panels (10.1- and 8.6inch) sit below the centre of the dash.

The front seats are large and comfortable and can be adjusted in a mind-bending number of ways. In the rear there is either a threeseat layout, with a definite emphasis on the two outer seats, or two wide seats with a large centre armrest.

The relaxed, peaceful feel is wonderful inside the big saloon is great and we really enjoyed a cruise out of Sydney and back.

The big Audi handled the winding roads with ease and felt smaller and lighter than it is, always a good sign of suspension engineering.

Both engines have plenty of torque, fast response and the ability to cover miles in near silence while ticking over at speeds usually below 1500rpm to minimise fuel use.

Audi’s latest luxury sedans are masterpieces of modern technology clothed in bodies that are just right in style or their upmarket class.

The range begins with the A8 50 TDI quattro triptronic at $192,000 and extends up to the A8 L 55 TFSI TDI for $210,0000

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“There’s nothing we won’t do for our customers,” she says.

“We’re contactable 24/7 - the desk phone will always divert to my mobile.”

After 23 years managing a family hotel, the Lara local applies the same customer service to managing Enterprise at Avalon, Geelong and Ballarat.

“If they’re happy with their vehicle and the service they’ll recommend us,” she says.

“Our customers keep coming back for our fantastic service.“ The company rents moving trucks, vans, utes, small-to-medium cars and 4WDs for people moving house or getting repairs done, tourism and a range of other needs.

“We’re flexible for pick up and drop off,” she says.

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And Megan’s dedication to her clients seems to paying off with business going “amazing”, she says.

“In 17 months we’ve opened three branches at Avalon, North Geelong and Ballarat.“ Megan plans to open another branch in Bendigo before Christmas and another in Werribee afterwards.

She even has plans to expand along the Surf Coast.

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Bay anglers' bream hauls ON THE BITE Chris Pitman Bream were prevalent across Geelong’s waterfront over the past week, with anglers landing fish from 30cm to 40cm while fishing around boats and structure.

Small yabbies and crabs were standout baits, although some bream took lures as well.

Snotty trevalla were present along the waterfront, with Cunningham Pier a hot spot. Chicken baits suspended under a float and cast close to the pier is always a good tactic.

Garfish were again caught throughout Corio Bay’s inner-harbour on pippie and small bits of squid.

The odd big snapper was also caught in the bay by anglers willing to fish after dark. The key is to fish baits like garfish or squid as lightly as possible because the bay’s snapper can be finicky through winter.

The Barwon River continued producing mulloway. Some fish were even caught from the bank, with lures, live baits like salmon, mullet or squid, and even pilchards worth using.

Queenscliff was good for squid again. Anglers fishing the pier had success on squid to more than 2kg with baited jigs using pilchard.

Nearby, Queenscliff Harbour had silver trevally and salmon on offer.

Offshore anglers reported some fantastic captures of gummy sharks and snapper exceeding 8kg. The stretch between Barwon Heads Bluff through to Torquay, in particular the foul grounds, was the most productive.

Alikz and father Elvio fished Saturday, managing a magnificent snapper caught on salmon. All fresh baits, like salmon fillets and squid, should produce results while fishing at anchor or drifting.

Fishing from rock platforms and beaches right across the coast from Anglesea to Apollo Bay was a good option, with reports suggesting salmon were present in good numbers. Casting metal lures or using pilchards or bluebait should tempt fish to potentially 2kg.

Trout fishing continued to be fantastic across the region, with Lake Bullen Merri one of the better lakes to focus on. Trolling the lake’s edge with pink Tassie Devils or casting Power bait from the bank were both productive.

Anglers after a feed of redfin needed look no further than Lake Purrumbete where reddies remained in plague proportions. Dropping soft plastics into thick schools of fish, once located, worked well.

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Tonight’s match-up between Tom Hawkins and David Astbury looms as one of those individual battles you would travel a long way to see.

Both players are near certainties for the preliminary 40-man All Australian squad.

Hawkins has been on fire for Geelong this season, especially during the past fortnight after demolishing both Melbourne and Brisbane with consecutive seven-goal hauls.

Richmond’s Astbury is one of the AFL’s most underrated defenders. He constantly stops the opposition’s best forward, allowing Alex Rance to roam and play an intercept marking game while also allowing Dylan Grimes to play on the third defender, whether tall or small.

Geelong has won 20 of its past 23 games against Richmond, but the Tigers have a two-game winning streak that began in last year’s qualifying final. Richmond won by 18 points in round 13.

Both clubs have injury concerns with Geelong defender Tom Stewart being cleared of a serious ankle injury, but still unlikely to line up tonight. Richmond midfielder Dion Prestia will miss with a broken rib.

Richmond sits a game and percentage clear of the rest of the competition on the ladder while the Cats are clinging to eighth position, but are only a game outside the top four.

Richmond has won its past 18 games at the MCG, setting a new record.

But Geelong coach Chris Scott believes his side is primed to end the reigning premier’s run at the home of football.

“I don’t see any reason why we can’t be the team that hits a hot streak,” he said after Saturday’s win over Brisbane.

“I’m actually in the camp - it’s a small camp - that believes they can be beaten.

“And why not us?”

To do so, Geelong will probably need to have a handy lead at the final break.

Richmond is the best last-quarter side in the competition having won 14 final quarters, but the Cats are not exactly slow finishers either. They have won 12.

One thing in Geelong’s favour is that Scott Selwood is playing after missing the round 13 encounter. He will most likely apply a hard tag on Dustin Martin. Collingwood’s Levi Greenwood ran with the Brownlow Medallist last Saturday with success, although Martin still booted three goals when he went forward.

Both sides are settled in defence. Richmond concedes an average of 70 points against (ranked second) while the Cats are fourth with 74.

Richmond will have to lose a game at the MCG sooner or later. Chris Scott’s. “Why not us?” comment gives the Cats genuine hope that they can almost sew up a finals spot and push for a top four rank.

But tipping against Richmond at the G is fraught with danger. Richmond by 14 points.

Answering the call is a Warrior’s finest attribute and it’s exactly what North Geelong did against Dandenong City last weekend with a polished 2-0 win at home.

The win boosts the Warriors after two losses and a three-point deduction by the football federation for an on-pitch indiscretion that spilled into the supporter area during round 16.

With all that past, the Warriors can now set their sights on tackling East Lions away on Saturday in another cross-conference fixture.

The Lions are renowned for providing a strong physical contest but also for disrupting the flow of sides, as they did last week against

Moreland Zebras in an away 2-1 win.

The Warriors will need to tame Cameron Neales and Casey Thomas, who have lately formed a partnership likened Darius Madison and Jamie Noggler.

North Geelong will be buoyant after toppling Dandenong City with a steely resolve to hold firm and remain calm when not in possession but also dynamic and swift when going forward.

Ryan Opperman’s selection remains in doubt after he was at the centre of everything in last week’s first half before coming off with hamstring tightness.

The form of forwards Madison and Noggler is continuing to reap rewards, with the latter scoring two goals in either half to seal last

weekend’s victory.

The first goal began with an incisive run where Noggler zipped past three opponents.

His first two strikes were saved but he slammed his third attempt to open the lead.

The second goal followed a counterattack where Madison rolled his opponent but the ball wouldn’t fall for him to strike. Madison then smartly dragged two opponents away from goal, opening the avenue for Noggler to run through and drive it neatly on the inside of the post.

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