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Cost blowouts have delayed and jeopardised major school upgrades across Geelong, according to concerned parents and principals.

Asbestos removal and structural issues had delayed a $7.8 million renovation at Matthew Flinders Girls Secondary College, school president Juliet Williams told parents in an email.

The unexpected costs caused a $300,000 shortfall that delayed a renovation of several aged buildings.

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From page 1 The school received the original funding for the project, scheduled for completion in late 2019, in the 2016/2017 Victorian Budget. “(School) council has asked the government to meet this shortfall, so that the original modest design and classroom space needs can be met,” Ms Williams said.

“The response so far has been to force the school to compromise on plans and cut muchneeded facilities, with very little consultation.”

Ms Williams said the government was not to blame for the unexpected costs but had a responsibility to resolve the issue.

A source at Matthew Flinders, who wanted to remain unidentified, said the school had no other funding for the project.

“What (the government is) saying makes no financial sense and there is no consultation with the school,” they said. “(The renovation) is long overdue. The educational culture here is excellent but the buildings are so shabby it’s ridiculous.”

Asbestos removal and other latent costs had also disrupted a $20.5 million rebuild at Geelong High School, said principal Glenn Davey.

The school would require an additional $3 million to renovate its hall and four other major buildings, Mr Davey said.

He had discussed extra funding with the Victorian School Building Authority (VSBA) and expected a resolution in coming weeks.

Mr Davey was optimistic the Andrews Government, which provided $8.5 million and $12 million for the rebuild in 2014/2015 and 2015/2016 budgets, would provide a solution.

Cost blowouts have also disrupted a $2.4m project at Chilwell Primary School to upgrade facilities and refurbish classrooms in poor condition.

The Indy understands that the VSBA informed the school it would cut parts of the upgrade after estimating it would cost more than double the original figure.

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30 years of community care profit early-years education and care service with a committee of parents, whose children attend, and community members.

The registered charity offered short-term occasional care for up to 15 hours weekly, director Melissa Fisher-Jones said.

“Parents use (the service) for a variety of reasons, including casual, shift or part-time work, respite care, crisis and emergency care, study, shopping or attending appointments.”

Money from fees went toward running and improving the service, Melissa said.

“We pride ourselves on the loving, nurturing environment we’re able to create thanks to our team of loyal, engaged, long-serving educators.”

The 30th anniversary celebration from 10am to 2pm includes an art gallery, children's activities and Dazzling Dan the Magic Man for a $10 family-entry fee.

“We'd love to share our service and celebration with you,” Melissa said.

By Luke Voogt A parent-run child-care service in Geelong will celebrate 30 years of caring for toddlers on Sunday.

Lara mother Kerrie Murray began working at Geelong West Occasional Care 13 years ago when her eldest son was three.

“Working with children is a really rewarding experience - watching them develop and learn,” she said.

“They definitely have great little personalities. They have their own senses of humour and quirkiness. It’s beautiful to watch them grow.”

Kerrie completed a trial at the service after hearing it needed an extra worker.

“The hours of the job are really convenient when you have your own child,” she said.

“A lot of our families come back with younger siblings.”

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IN BRIEF Bay ‘polluted’ Incitec Pivot faces $1.5 million in fines for allegedly polluting Corio Bay with chemicals, the state’s environmental watchdog has revealed.

The Environmental Protection Authority said it laid four charges against the fertiliser manufacturer over two discharges of acidic wastewater from its North Shore premises in May and June last year.

‘Bomb’ crash The bomb squad has detonated a suspicious object inside a sedan involved in head-on crash at Bell Park.

The squad attended the scene after the blue Honda collided with a Hyundai sedan on Wednesday, forcing the closure of Thomson Rd and hospitalising the driver of the first vehicle and a passenger in the second.

Snake ‘bite’ A suspected snake bite has hospitalised a primary school-aged girl from Anakie.

Paramedics ferried the girl to University Hospital Geelong in a stable condition on Wednesday evening with what they believed was a bite to her arm.

‘Renewables’ review State Government will review plans for a $200 million renewable energy hub near Inverleigh amid opposition from residents fearing adverse lifestyle impacts.

Planning Minister Richard Wynne this week called in an application to build a solar plant that would share a substation with a controversially proposed 16-turbine wind farm already under his consideration for approval.

FOWL PLAY: Geelong Mayor Bruce Harwood, Geelong Amateur president Simon Farrell, Graeme Chisholm and KFC's Scott Hosking at the launch of KFC Oval.

History ‘deep-fried for poultry benefit’

By Luke Voogt The renaming of Newtown's Stinton Oval with a fast-food brand has angered its namesake's grandson and a Geelong history advocate.

Geelong’s council failed to consult Frederick Stinton's family before approving the three-year change to KFC Oval, grandson Richard told the Indy.

“I wasn’t aware it actually happened,” he said.

“You’d think (City of Greater Geelong), as custodians of that oval, would have contacted the family - I could have been Googled quite easily.

“The councillor who was in charge should have (found) out who it was named after and sought the (family’s) permission.”

Mr Stinton, a 74-year-old who moved to Queensland’s Sunshine Coast decades ago, criticised council for approving the change.

“It’s just dollars before history.

“That oval was where we used to play football. It’s not ethical to just take a name and rub

it out for money.

“It’s a pity when something like that is commercialised.”

Frederick Stinton was a five-time mayor of City of Newtown and Chilwell.

“He was a mayor for about 12 years, which is pretty much a record,” Richard Stinton said.

“He put a lot back into the Newtown council, if anyone researched it.”

Mr Stinton said his grandfather, along with his father and great-grandfather, also contributed generously to Geelong College and local community groups.

The Stinton family lived in Geelong for more than a century and designed parts of the city, including Kardinia Park, he said.

“If you knew the history you’d know how hard they worked. They did a lot for Geelong.”

Former National Trust Geelong branch president Jennifer Bantow suggested that the oval's new name could be revised to acknowledge both Frederick Stinton and KFC. “I can’t see how one word could affect

(KFC's) marketing, particularly as (the oval) has that much historical significance and is described as one of Geelong’s most-stunning cricket grounds," Ms Bantow said.

“In fact, I think it would enhance the name for the sponsor. It would show they respect the history.”

Council would have been “considerate” to contact Mr Stinton, Ms Bantow said.

Newtown and Chilwell Cricket Club and Geelong Amateur Football and Netball Club officially launched the renaming on Monday following council approval.

“The clubs agreed to a number of standard conditions and their application was approved,” a council spokesperson said.

“This is an option provided to community clubs as an avenue to generate much-needed funding and is in place at a number of ovals.”

The name KFC Oval was for fixturing, marketing and internal club purposes but “the substantive name of Stinton Oval” remained, the spokesperson said.

‘Significant’ arrests Two Newcomb teenagers will front court on a combined 167 offences ranging from burglary and arson through to endangering life.

Police laid the “significant” arrests earlier this week before the 19-year-olds were remanded in custody to appear in Geelong Magistrates Court at a later date.

Storages down The region’s water storages have failed to rise after recording 13mm of rain in the seven days to Wednesday, according to official measurements.

Barwon Water recorded the storages one per cent lower on Wednesday, with levels at 63.2 per cent of overall capacity as run-off from this week’s rain continued flowing toward the dams.

Store ‘closing’ Westfield Geelong’s Roger David store is set to close after the chain retailer went into administration this week.

The 70-year-old company released a statement blaming an influx of international competitors and online shopping for its demise, while administrator KordaMentha announced a national closing-down sale to raise money for staff and creditors.

‘Icon’ headliner An “iconic” rock musician whose last hits were in the 1970s will headline musical entertainment at this summer’s Festival of Sails, organisers have announced.

Russell Morris would join “formidable duo” Vicka & Linda on the bill for the three-day Geelong sailing regatta during the Australia Day long weekend, the organisers said.

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Shoulder risk ‘for tackler’ Elite footy players are more likely to injure their own shoulder than an opponent’s when tackling, according to Geelong research.

Dr Jason Bonacci made the surprising finding while studying the cases of 72 AFL players who had shoulder surgery between 2009 and 2013.

His research at Deakin University’s Waurn Ponds campus shed new light on the causes of shoulder sprains and dislocations, the most common upper-limb injuries in the AFL. “Performing a tackle is so dynamic and unpredictable, it’s instinctive and very hard to train for to prevent injury,” Dr Bonacci explained.

But little was known about managing AFL shoulder injuries despite their prevalence, he said.

“In comparison with other significant AFL injuries, such as anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries, little has been determined about shoulder injuries and their surgical management. Yet shoulder instability injuries occur more frequently and result in only slightly less games missed per season than ACL injuries, according to the 2015 AFL Injury Report.”

The study revealed that the AFL at least managed shoulder injuries better than other sports, Dr Bonacci said.

“The recurrence rate in these AFL players was lower than that previously reported in amateur athletes and other overhead contact sports.

“A high proportion of AFL players returned to their pre-injury sport level, with 90 per cent returning to AFL level and 92 per cent returning to some level of Australian football."

“Nearly all of the players returned to AFL, so the surgical management is working and the recurrence rates are low.”

Dr Bonacci said younger players were at greater risk of re-injury.

“It is possible they just don’t have the mus-

cle strength that a seasoned athlete would have, and the strength of supporting structures of the shoulder joint increases with age.”

“It could be that perhaps they need a bit longer in the system, a bit more rehab and maybe don’t return to AFL level as quickly as more seasoned players.”

Dr Bonacci said sport authorities must pay more attention to managing the injuries of younger athletes.

“Younger age is a key risk factor for ongoing problems and recurrent instability can result in early osteoarthritis or cause premature retirement from the sport.”

Water’s ‘safe’

Pet ‘controls’

All but one of greater Geelong’s public water fountains will reopen after a lead-contamination scare shut them down earlier this year, City Hall has announced.

Department of Health and Human Services had cleared 166 of the council-owned fountains, the City said.

“The sole drinking fountain to be closed is located at Aldershot Reserve in St Albans Park, which showed levels of potential concern to health if large amounts of water were regularly consumed. The department advised that people do not need to be concerned if they have consumed water from the City’s fountains, as drinking water fountains are not a primary source of drinking water.”

The fountains would begin flowing again this month, the City said.

“This will involve a process of reconnecting water supply and flushing each fountain for a period of five minutes.

City Hall advised users to flush the fountains for 30 seconds before drinking.

Dog owners face new restrictions on their pets as population growth clashes with efforts to protect one of the region’s most-endangered birds.

City Hall has released a “first of its kind” draft plan to project the hooded plover, which nests vulnerably on beaches along the Surf Coast and Bellarine Peninsula.

The draft plan suggests the use of “sciencebased data” to protect the plovers with new coastal planning regulations, “for example dog controls”. The plan also considers the impact of predators while going as far as recommending “updated information” for hang-gliders.

Mayor Bruce Harwood nominated an influx of new residents as as one of the pressures on local plover populations.

“There are a range of factors that are affecting hooded plovers, including pest animals, increases in population resulting in more people and dogs on beaches, introduced plant species, and changes in habitat from new developments,” Cr Harwood said.

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MONSTER MADNESS: Son and father Michael and Sam Xuereb prepare to role out their best stunts at Royal Geelong Show. (Louisa Jones) 186463

Fun ‘firsts’ at show

By Luke Voogt Geelong's showgrounds is perfect for a few monster truck “world-firsts“, according to “mechanical mad scientist” Sam Xuereb.

Crazy tricks involving clowns, massive wheelies and a four-metre steel ball containing a Chevrolet V8 engine are all part of Mr Xuereb's monster circus“.

“It’s going to be something different that you haven’t seen before,” he said.

Mr Xuereb and son Michael could drive the four-metre Monster Ball upsidedown or flip it if they accelerated too fast, he said.

“There’s never been anything built like it.

“It gets pretty rough. It will do 80km/h if you’re game enough to drive it that fast.”

Mr Xuereb planned to use every metre of the spacious course at this weekend’s Royal Geelong Show.

“We’re the only ones wheelieing the monster trucks so far,” he said.

Show operations manager Vanessa Wight was excited to see Mr Xuereb and his son roll out new tricks.

This year’s show featured more free family activities than ever, she said.

“It (will) be a bigger show than last year.“ Children could try their hand at circus tricks

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or farm virtual reality, Ms Wight said.

“We want to capture that rural atmosphere and bring that all to Geelong.

“The kids, or adults, can sit on the tractor and it’s basically as if they’re driving around the farm.”

Lions Club volunteers were on the gates yesterday morning for the first day of the show, traditionally a community day for schools and elderly groups.

“It’s amazing the amount of volunteer hours that get the show happening,” Ms Wight said.

The show continues today and this weekend.

A cardboard box fire that damaged three cars after spreading to a neighbouring property has cost a Moolap business a fine of more than $8000.

Super City Concrete Cutting’s blaze also ignited 80 litres of waste oil and “melted some wheelie bins”, said Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA).

EPA south west manager Carolyn Francis slammed the company for “not getting the message” about regulations on burning industrial waste.

“This fire, and the impact to the neighbouring business, was completely irresponsible and avoidable. All the business owner had to do was put the cardboard boxes in a recycling bin instead,” Ms Francis said.

“Thankfully EPA officers were on site and managed to prevent firewater and a significant amount of hydrocarbons from impacting the stormwater system.

“Burning industrial waste can pollute our waterways, harm land and impact the air quality.”

Ms Francis thanked the CFA for extinguishing the fire before it spread to the wider industrial estate.

She also thanked City of Greater Geelong for assisting with the clean-up.

Ms Francis urged businesses to do their homework before taking any actions with environmental implications.

“If any business is in doubt about their environmental obligations, having a quick look at epa.vic.gov.au could save time and money and help us safeguard Victoria’s environmental and public health for future generations,” she said.

Super City Concrete had “the right” to have the $8060 fine reviewed or to fight the EPA charge in court, Ms Francis said.

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NEWS CRUDE PROPOSAL: Torquay locals and Australian Greens leader Richard Di Natale protest at Bells Beach against a proposed oil rig off the coast of South Australia.

Far-off well a ‘spill threat’ An oil spill could swamp local beaches if a proposed rig 327km off the South Australian coast goes ahead, Torquay protesters have warned.

Greater Torquay Alliance’s Damien Cole warned that a major spill at Norwegian company Equinor’s proposed rig in the Great Australian Bight would contaminate most of Australia’s southern coastline.

“I’ve grown up surfing Bells Beach and along the Great Ocean Road, and the thought of our coast being covered in oil is absolutely horrifying,” said Mr Cole, the alliance's state candidate for South Barwon.

“If something went wrong out there in the

bight it would have catastrophic effects, not only for surfing, but for tourism, fishing, and our whole way of life.“ The alliance joined Australian Greens leader Richard Di Natale to draw a line in the Bells Beach sand on Saturday against the plans.

“As a surfer and environmentalist, I know the incredible value of our coastlines,” Dr Di Natale said.

“Sadly, government seems happy to risk it all to help out their mates in the fossil fuel industry.”

The ocean at the proposed site was deeper and rougher than at a Gulf of Mexico rig that spilled in 2010, Dr Di Natale said.

But Australian Petroleum, Production and

Exploration Association external affairs director Matthew Doman accused the Greens of running a baseless scare campaign.

“Stunts such as the Bells Beach protest, and the false and exaggerated claims made, do nothing to inform public debate,” he said.

“It’s not surprising that people in the community get worried when such sensationalist claims are put forward.”

The protesters made “hysterical claims” about a proposal more than 1000km away despite companies already safely drilling for oil at hundreds of wells in close proximity, Mr Doman said.

“It seems odd the Greens protest drilling in the Great Australian Bight on a beach in Bass

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The industry was committed to responding to community concerns and “genuine questions”, Mr Doman said.

An Equinor spokesperson said the company had planned for two years to ensure the rig could operate safely within “Australia’s strict environment and regulatory requirements“.

Equinor would release its own oil spill modelling at a later date but could not comment on other modelling, the spokesperson said.

The rig plus two similar projects would create 1361 full-time jobs during construction and provide $1.7 billion in tax revenue annually, they added.

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Fostering pets ‘addiction’

By Luke Voogt Dogs and cats have been “minutes” from death before Geelong Animal Rescue (GAR) saved them from being “put to sleep“, according to Jane Cooper.

For five years the St Albans Park motherof-three has organised supplies for GAR’s canine and feline foster parents, who save an animal every second day.

“We’d rather them be in a tiny back garden and walked every day than dead,“ she said.

Originally Jane drew pet portraits and donated the proceeds to GAR, but she soon found herself fostering a pup.

“He was a bouncy, happy puppy,“ she said.

The greyhound puppy, Larry, and one his brothers had hernias.

“Unfortunately one passed away before he came to (GAR) - his hernia burst,” Jane said.

But Larry survived surgery and now lived happily in Geelong with his permanent owner, Jane said.

“He’s a very big boy now.“ Jane quickly became “addicted“ to fostering cats and dogs.

“I reckon I’ve fostered 30-something animals.”

She and about 90 volunteers foster tabbies and pooches until GAR can find them a permanent home.

Often the volunteers took breaks, especially when they had a “foster fail” and struggled to say goodbye to a furry friend that had become a family member, she explained.

“I’ve got two of those,” she said.

“Some can be challenging ... and you’re happy to see the back of them, but others are

PUPPY LOVE: Geelong Animal Rescue's Molly Loncar, Jane Cooper and James Graham with cheeky and fun-loving Arnold. (Joe van der Hurk) 186201 really loving and just worm their way into your heart.”

Jane adopted Nessie, who “was supposed

to be a border collie cross kelpie“ but “looks like a corgi“.

“She’s sweet-natured, gentle and gets

along with everyone,“ she said.

“Everyone’s always fascinated with what the hell she is. We wish we knew.”

She also adopted Corky, who had wobbly cat syndrome, from a litter of kittens an owner surrendered to GAR. “She can’t jump fences - she’s a bit special and deaf as post,” she said.

“She goes up to dogs because she’s not scared of anything. We like the ones that have that little something a bit different.”

Jane’s two adult children also adopted pets they fostered through GAR. Foster carers looked after their fur child until GAR found a suitable owner and backup, which could take weeks to years, Jane said.

GAR vetted foster carers, who in turn vetted potential owners, she said.

James Graham, of Jimmy’s Dog Training, helped train and assess dogs for their new owners, she added.

Jane organises beds, kennels, food and other canine and feline necessities for GAR, which has rescued more than 1240 animals.

The group even has “palliative carers“ that look after sick or dying animals before vets euthanise them at home.

“They’re an amazing breed,” Jane said. “(The animals) feel loved to the very end.”

Adoption fees covered half of GAR’s costs while the group relied on fundraisers and donations for the rest, Jane said.

The group had to “think outside of the box“ to secure an occasional government grant, she said.

Recently GAR received a $4700 State Government grant for marquees and promotional material to get much-needed publicity, Jane said.

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White Night ‘big success’ Geelong MPs and council have lauded the city’s first White Night for “captivating” 70,000 revellers with rooftop music, projections and brightly-lit buildings.

The night featured more than 50 projections, installations, performances, exhibitions and live music acts in Geelong streets, laneways and parks.

Major Events Minister John Eren described the night as a “perfect” finale to the White Night program, which 800,000 people attended in Melbourne and regional cities.

“The series of White Nights across Melbourne, Ballarat, Bendigo and now Geelong have driven visitation, filling hotels, bars and restaurants,” he said.

“They’ve showcased the best of each location in creative and exciting ways and we’re already looking forward to 2019.”

The crowds watched as mermaids appeared on yachts sails on Corio Bay, robotic angels walked the streets and colourful projections covered Geelong’s iconic buildings.

A projection on City Hall, The Armistice - Victoria Remembers, honoured the fallen ahead of the centenary of the end of World War I on 11 November.

Local performers played on four stages, while Garage Band 1 rocked Gheringhap Street from the roof of Busport Carpark with a 6m spaceman behind them.

White Night artistic director David Atkins congratulated local artists for their tributes to Geelong’s waterfront and maritime history, and creating a family-friendly night.

“The artists and performers in Geelong delivered an exceptional display that had audiences captivated throughout the evening,” he said.

Geelong Mayor Bruce Harwood showcased the city to Malaysian media and Air Asia delegations as central Geelong came “to life in spectacular fashion“.

“White Night provided an incredible opportunity to showcase what our city is all about,’’ he said.

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MEETINGS COUNCIL MEETING The next meeting of the Greater Geelong City Council will be held at the Council Conference and Reception Centre, City Hall, Little Malop Street, Geelong on Tuesday 23 October commencing at 7.00pm. This meeting is open to the public.

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LARA FUN RUN SUNDAY 28 OCTOBER 2018 To ensure the safe conduct of the Lara Fun Run, stop and hold along with a speed reduction to 40km/h will be in place on a section of Windermere Road, Lara from approximately 8.00am-11.00am on Sunday 28 October 2018.

Nominations are now open for the Greater Geelong Youth Council – our region’s new voice for young people.

If you have ideas about where Geelong’s headed, or there’s something about our city you’d like to change… this is your chance to be heard.

Emergency access will be maintained at all times.

It’s open to everyone aged 12 to 17 – with meetings to begin early in 2019.

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You’ll have a say on important issues such as mental health and wellbeing, education, employment, social and community connections, and more.

Large piles of recycled materials and waste at the Broderick Road recyclin g facility in Lara are presenting a fire risk leading up to this summer.

So if you’re passionate and you want to make a difference, we want you involved.

Come along to be informed about fire prevention measures being taken on site and what you should do if a fire is to occur.

Nominations close 15 November 2018.

Hear from representatives from the City of Greater Geelong, EMV, EPA and CFA. For more information visit www.geelongaustralia.com.au/broderickroad

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WEDNESDAY 24 OCTOBER 2018 To ensure the safe conduct of the 2018 Geelong Cup, the following roads will be closed between approximately 3.00pm7.00pm on Wednesday 24 October.

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PARKING ON PUBLIC HOLIDAYS FREE PARKING ON GEELONG CUP DAY On-street car parking in Geelong will be free on Wednesday 24 October, due to the Geelong Cup public holiday.

Business and shop opening hours may vary on Geelong Cup, so check with individual businesses.

Emergency access and local residence access will be available at all times during the road closure.

For further details contact Daniel Salter at the Geelong Racing Club on 5229 4414.

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PUBLIC DRINKING FOUNTAINS TO BE REOPENED

Melbourne Cup day on Tuesday 6 November is not a public holiday in Geelong so parking fees will apply as normal.

After extensive and independent testing and analysis, all except one of our public drinking fountains will be recommissioned.

If you’re heading to the Central Geelong Shopping Festival and Sidewalk Sales, you can park from 10.00am–4.00pm for free at Upper Hearne Parade and catch the free shuttle service to Central Geelong. The shuttle bus will operate every 30 minutes.

The Department of Health and Human Services has advised that 166 out of 167 drinking fountains are safe for reopening.

The single drinking fountain to be closed is located at Aldershot Reserve in St Albans Park.

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The fountains will be recommissioned over the coming two weeks. Each will be flushed for five minutes to clear stagnant water.

It is good practice to flush drinking fountains for about 30 seconds before drinking to draw fresh water to the outlet.

You do not need to be concerned if you have previously consumed water from a drinking fountain, as they are not a primary source of water.

After an extremely thorough investigation process, the community can resume drinking from public drinking fountains safely.

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

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NEW CHAPTER: Geelong Regional Library Corporation chief Patti Manolis, Borough of Queenscliffe mayor Susan Salter and Queenscliffe Maritime Museum president John Barrett launch the partnership to expand access to the museum's book collection. (Mike Dugdale)

Public boost for sea tales Over 1800 books documenting the region’s rich maritime heritage will be available to more readers than ever under a new partnership, according to its signatories.

Queenscliffe Maritime Museum will share its collection with Geelong Regional Libraries for the first time after launching the partnership during History Week 2018, which concluded on Sunday.

Queenscliff Library made the collection’s “highlights” available after officially opening a dedicated maritime heritage section last week.

The entire collection would “eventually” be fully integrated into Geelong Regional Libraries’ online catalogue, the service said.

“The collection has been developed by the museum over many decades and includes a range of titles on a variety of subjects including lighthouses, shipwrecks, shipping, lifeboats, maritime heritage and boat building.”

Geelong Regional Libraries board chair Ron Nelson said the project was “evidence of the power of community partnerships”.

“Geelong Regional Libraries is delighted to have partnered with the Queenscliffe Maritime Museum on this project to enable greater public access to this collection, which will be of particular interest to many in the local community,” Cr Nelson said.

“It is wonderful to be able to share and celebrate this valuable history with our library users.”

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Borough of Queenscliffe councillor and libraries board member Ross Ebbels welcomed the partnership was a boost for the municipality’s “cultural life”.

“Both the Queenscliff Library and the Queenscliffe Maritime Museum are great cultural assets for the local community,” he said.

“By bringing together the resources and skills at both organisations we have achieved a great result for local people now and into the future.”

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How to win on pokies BUCKETS & BOUQUETS

Geelong RSL wants more pokies (Geelong Indy, 28 September) but councillor and GP Sarah Mansfield says problem gambling is linked to poor mental health and suicide, drug and alcohol problems, homelessness, crime, family violence, family breakdowns and unemployment.

But another councillor claims the RSL needs the money to serve veterans.

I have a simple solution.

First, get a mathematician to work out how much the problems listed by Cr Mansfield cost the government.

Second, dump the pokies at the waste depot.

Third, use the money saved to fund services to support veterans.

Everyone wins, unlike at the pokies.

C Bates Norlane

Buckets to inconsiderate motorists who continually park in a no-standing zone on a Newtown corner so they can run into a shop for their morning coffee. It’s a no-standing zone for a reason: to prevent the blocking of driveways. The thoughtless illegal parkers need some respect for others.

Wake Up To Yourselves, Newtown Bouquets to all involved with the recent Inverleigh Primary School concert at Costa Hall. It was a great night’s entertainment that was enjoyed by all. Well done team. Keep them coming.

Still Smiling, Geelong West

Be Christian to refugees I am surprised that, as a Christian, Pastor Frank Lowry (Letters, 5 October) defends the Federal Government’s harsh and inhumane treatment of refugees.

In contrast, many Christian groups are highly concerned about the plight of refugees and have condemned the turning back of boats and the use of offshore detention centres. They have called for the centres’ closure and an increase in our refugee intake.

Mr Lowry should read his church’s Baptist Care Australia policy, Asylum Seekers - a Christian Response, and the Australian Churches Refugee Taskforce’s policy on refugees.

Mr Lowry said many refugees had arrived illegally. This was incorrect and perpetuated negativity toward refugees.

It is not a crime to enter Australia without authorisation for the purposes of seeking asylum under Article 31 of the United Nations Refugee Convention, of which Australia is a signatory).

I hosted a refugee for six months. If Mr Lowry did the same I'm sure he would not want them sent back.

Let’s welcome refugees, not turn our backs on them.

If Australia has the most generous of welfare systems, which Mr Lowry said we have, then surely there’s room at the inn.

I'm sure that’s what Jesus would have wanted.

David Charles Newtown

Politician, not Christian Apparently neither Scott Morrison nor Frank Lowry read the book by which they claim to live their lives.

If they did Mr Morrison would not be involved in the fruitless endeavours of politics, and Mr Lowry would not foolishly anticipate the return of God’s blessing on this nation simply because a Baptist was in parliament.

Perhaps Mr Morrison hasn’t read the scriptures about those who would be good soldiers for Christ avoiding becoming “entangled with the affairs of this life“.

It appears the vast majority of modern Christians have chosen to disregard the scriptures’ vivid description of how the world order will sink before the imminent return of Christ.

The Bible speaks of the collapse of financial institutions and the moral decline of society, likening it to Sodom and Gomorrah before Christ’s second coming.

The Bible also speaks in great detail of the

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battle of Armageddon, the final world war that will need the intervention of God to stop mankind’s self-destruction. Has Armageddon become just another catchcry when tensions boil between nations, to be put back in the cupboard when things settle down?

Will Mr Morrison stand by his Christian values and repeal laws passed by his government granting marriage to same-sex couples, which the Bible describes as “an abomination“?

How could any professing Christian lead a party that imposed such unrighteous laws!

I can’t see much blessing on this nation before Christ’s return, even with a churchgoing Prime Minister.

Robert McDonald Highton

Classic rat control Dispersing the mall rats from Geelong’s CBD seems to have been dumped in the too-hard box again.

However, there's an inexpensive form of deterrent that's worth a try: simply install a sound system to flood the area with classical music.

That should cause them to flee faster than from a sinking ship.

Melva Stott Anglesea

A wish for independence The sad, lonely death of a woman on the floor of her Geelong unit begged the question: where was her family?

They were obviously not checking on the 89-year-old but leaving her to the care of strangers.

I too live in an independent living retirement village and would be horrified if management checked on me every day. If that was the case I would may as well go live in an aged care facility and have my life mapped out for me.

Independence means taking responsibility for oneself.

Few of us at our village have weekly enquiries from our families as to how we are getting on, much less daily.

Within our communities we each try to keep an eye on our neighbours without interference. The woman who died reportedly told the office of her fears, and only then could staff invite themselves into her unit.

The caring management of my village is al-

Buckets to an older couple who made a half-hour scene at a Geelong West restaurant. Their behaviour was uncalled for and embarrassing to witness. They were obviously intoxicated because their argument was senseless. By the end of their rant staff were in tears. Big deal if you’re professionals Shocked Onlooker, Bell Post Hill

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ways available for a chat, if I wish.

Plenty of activities are available to me, if I wish.

If I can’t be bothered cooking on Fridays, weekly dinners are available in our community centre, if I wish.

The same goes for lunches, if I wish.

I do wish to do lots around the village, but if my family are on the on the ball they will be aware if I am no longer making sensible decisions and obtain a doctor’s letter to present to my solicitor to activate their powers of attorney.

Elizabeth Cross St Albans Park

A capital idea Australia is a wonderful country but reality must be considered regarding the population expansion taking place.

For many years we have been building on the arable land that supplies our food. This should not continue because we will need more arable land as the population expands.

Our politicians and community leaders seem to have lost their way on this issue. We need a long-term, visionary approach.

The centre of Australia is a vast, virtually unused area that could be turned into a huge benefit with some practical thinking.

We should create a major city in the centre of Australia, around the location of Alice Springs.

The city should have an extensive manufacturing capacity that could supply goods to all of the state capital.

Let us put our current investment in coping with the expansion of Melbourne and Sydney instead into more-productive development that would expand the use of Australia generally without the negative outcomes of a population concentration.

Having fast rail from a central major productive city to all the state capitals would be productive on multiple fronts for all the states.

The political and economic leaders of state and federal parliaments should come together and develop a good outcome for all of Australia and its present and future populations by investing resources in a productive future development.

Graham J Bradbury North Geelong

Some say we should shield our children from the brutality and realities of life by not allowing them to watch the sometimes graphic news on TV. I beg to differ. Such a policy is unproductive and arguably injurious to the best long term interests of our offspring.

How can they identify and defend themselves against the dangers facing them in life if those dangers are hidden from them?

Michael J Gamble Belmont

Forum promoted nonsense Last week I attended a Climate Change and Sustainability Forum promoted by Geelong InterChurch Social Justice Network.

It turned out to be a propaganda meeting for man-made global warming dogma. No contrary view was permitted.

The claims that oceans would become acidified and that 97 per cent of scientists agreed about climate change were typical of the alarmist nonsense promoted.

Oceans can never become acidic. Any extra CO2 dissolved in seawater reacts with the abundant calcium, forming insoluble calcium carbonate that precipitates to the ocean floor.

The 97 per cent claim is a fiction bordering on fraud.

It came from a survey of 10,247 scientists, of whom 3146 responded and only 77 had their answers accepted. Seventy-five answers said ‘yes’ to questions about CO2 causing climate change, which is how the authors claimed the 97 per cent figure.

This survey has become gospel for warmists and uncritical media. Doubters can easily Google the facts.

Apart from naturally occurring El Ninos, there has been no significant warming now for 20 years despite a 10 per cent rise in atmospheric CO2.

The hoax is over - get over it.

Lindsay Brown Grovedale

Feel the heat of reality First RACV urged members to accept a special Powecor deal offering a free smart air-conditioner controller to reduce power use.

Then Energy Australia wanted me to reduce power consumption on hot days this summer to “help the grid”.

Our power system is apparently failing because new renewable energy generation cannot replace the output of the old Hazelwood station, despite massive investment.

Given that the system is now barely coping, it certainly won’t in four years when Australia plans to have brought in over one million extra people.

It’s high time the obsession with renewable energy was called out. Because of this folly we are now called upon to avoid using power on hot days.

This is sheer madness!

Energy Australia and AGL and other power providers should come to their senses and stop deluding themselves that renewables energy can replace coal.

Unless Australia builds a new HELE coalfired power station immediately this sort of nonsense will only get worse.

It’s time for a reality check.

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By Luke Voogt Cat cafes, leaf blowers and political correctness - it's all on Chopper's hit list when he comes to Corio for new show Bogan Jesus.

"It's all the stupid things humans do," said Heath Franklin last Friday, on inspiration for his long-time alter ego's many targets.

"If you keep your eyes open long enough something comes along and you think, 'what the hell is that?!'"

After running for Prime Minister of Anzakistan - New Zealand and Australia without the "s**t bits" - Chopper returns for a go at an even bigger challenge.

"I think at that point we'd had five or six prime ministers," Franklin said.

"I thought, 'look, no one else is going to do this right, so I might as well.' This it's time religion."

With new "divine powers" Chopper goes through his ten commandments to harden up.

Franklin, 37, has impersonated Mark 'Chopper' Read for more than a decade based on Eric Banner's film portrayal of the notorious criminal in 2000.

"The things that came across in the Eric Banner film for me was the fact that he was quite likable ... and a total psycho," he said.

"I've managed to tone the psycho down for comedic purposes."

Franklin uses the hard-nut persona of Chopper to go after political correctness.

"I think he has a knack for simplifying things that don't need to be overly complicated," he said.

"I try to rip the piss out of people for the decisions they make, not who they are - if you've decided to buy a leaf blower I think you're a dickhead."

Chopper was more three dimensional on stage compared to his three-minute TV spots on the Ronnie Johns Half Hour, Franklin said.

Franklin won the comedian's choice award at the Melbourne Comedy Festival this year for Bogan Jesus.

He had put more work into Chopper over the years than any other show, he said.

"Anyone with a face hopefully will enjoy this show, obviously it will contain a bit of swearing," he said.

"I think if you don't enjoy it ... I don't know how to help you."

Nearly every audience he played to had someone with a Chopper anecdote up their sleeve, he said.

"If anyone has ever met Chopper in any shape or form, they'll tell me about it.

"Everyone has a neighbour's mum's friend's boyfriend's dog that has met Chopper."

Franklin has two children who are both too young for Chopper's antics.

But they have seen their father on stage for a kids show alongside fellow comic Harley Breene.

"If you asked my kids what I do for a living, they would probably say I'm a happy pirate," Franklin said.

"Whereas if you asked anyone else they'd probably say I'm the guy who swears a lot."

Bogan Jesus comes to Gateway Hotel on 27 October as part of Franklin's Resurrection tour.

"Come on down to the show or I'll come around to your house and put Lego in your pet's eyes," he said.

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By Luke Voogt Blackadder Goes Forth with a "cunning plan" in a Geelong onstage adaptation next month, including a special show for the Centenary of Armistice.

Leopold actor Scott Beaton is busily growing a "horrific" moustache to play Captain Edmund Blackadder in the whacky theatre interpretation of the all-time great British sitcom.

"I'm taking one for the team," the 43-yearold father-of-two laughed.

"Everyone thinks I'm getting a run on for Movember."

The biggest challenge for Beaton playing Blackadder will likely be keeping a straight face throughout the hilarity.

"All around me all the characters are bonkers," he said.

"While all that craziness is going on I've got to be the one in control with the dry wit.

"We had an enormous riot of fun last night rehearsing and falling about laughing because the material is that funny."

The play would closely follow season four of Blackadder, set on the Western Front, with a cappella songs and some theatrical flair thrown in, Beaton said.

"It's right in front of you rather than (on TV). It's like you're right there in the trenches with Blackadder, Baldric, George and Darling."

The "rapier wit" of writers Ben Elton and Richard Curtis and excellent casting made Blackadder a timeless classic that many people still quoted, Beaton said.

"Even people that have never watched the show would have used sayings like, 'I have a cunning plan'."

Beaton admired the writers' gallows humour and ability to have viewers in tears of

SILLY BUGGERS: Scott Beaton plays Captain Blackadder in a Geelong version of Blackadder Goes Forth. laughter and grief.

"This is very strongly an anti-war show and that's very hard to do with a laugh-out-loud show," he said.

"It's so silly and so funny but then the last ten minutes are so ... poignant."

Beaton has acted in or directed about 25 shows and met wife Rebecca during a local play in 2008.

"We completed each other," he said.

"We're public servants in our day jobs and we're community theatre lovers and actors in our nightlife."

The "star-crossed lovers" got married a few years later.

"We announced our first child when we did Romeo and Juliet," he said.

"It's a pretty crazy life being a community theatre person because it's such a big commitment - you have to be a little bit nuts."

Already the theatre genes are showing up in their children, aged 1 and 5.

"They're going to be very theatrical - we can see that - they're putting on little plays and concerts for us already," Beaton said.

His wife was taking a break from acting but

would bring the kids to see Blackadder, he said.

"They'll be able to see their dad and his friends in action! I'm pleased they will be able to see this one even though it's got some very adult themes."

Skin Of Our Teeth productions presents Blackadder Goes Forth at Shenton Performing Arts Centre from 2 to 17 November, including a Centenary of Armistice tribute on 11 November.

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SATURDAY DANCE - Ballroom dancing 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 Puff 8-11pm at The Ballroom, Carey St, Hamlyn Heights.

Entry $10. Bring a plate. Enquiries 0418 584 051.

SUNDAY SCOUTS - Scout Heritage Centre meets 10am-3pm at 56 Russell St, Newtown. Enquiries 0419 591 432.

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

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.

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

MONDAY LADIES - Combined Probus Club of Grovedale East meets 10am at Uniting Church hall, Reserve Rd, Grovedale. Enquiries 0405 449 716.

THURSDAY DANCE - West Coast Seekers Club dances to Newsound 8-11pm at The Ballroom, 1 Carey St, Hamlyn Heights. Enquiries 5843 8603.

JEWELLERY - U3A basic jewellery making and repairs 12.45-2.45pm at Cobbin Farm, Grove Rd, Grovedale. Enquiries 0458 312 789, U3ageelong.org.au ELECTRONICS - Geelong Radio and Electronics Society meets 8pm at rear of Belmont Community Youth Centre, 237a High St, Belmont. Enquiries 5243 2737.

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 248 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.

WIDER ROLE: Barwon Health will briefly shift focus from treating the region's ill and injured next week to host a talk on "advancing" the treaty process in Victoria.

FRIDAY ART - South Barwon Community Centre Art group meets 1-3pm at South Barwon Community Centre. Cost $2. Enquiries 5243 8388.

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 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

TUESDAY BIPOLAR - Bipolar Support Group meets 6.30-8.30pm at Mindworks, 284 Latrobe Tce, Newtown. Enquiries 5222 5999.

TREATY - Barwon Health lecture on Advancing the Treaty Process in Victoria 1-2pm on ground floor, St Mary’s Library and Research Centre, 190 Myers St, Geelong. Enquiries 4215 0481.

SQUARE - Geelong Club Dancers square dance class for children and parents 6.30-8pm for $5, mainstream dancers 8-10.30pm for $12, 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, 276282 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 Road, Hamlyn Heights. Enquiries 4215 3476, healthpromotion@barwonhealth.org.au.

WEDNESDAY ART - U3A recreational drawing and painting 1-3.30pm at Drysdale Tennis Club. New members welcome. Enquiries 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, sajajayoga.com.au

SHOP - Country Women’s Association Galena branch twilight op-shop 4.30-7.30pm at CWA club rooms, 174 Boundary Rd, East Geelong.

BOOKS - Book Sale 10am-2pm at Grovedale Uniting Church, cnr Reserve and Torquay Rds, Grovedale. Books $1. Proceeds to Uniting Care Barwon.

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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GARDENS - Rotary seeks professionally designed local gardens for fund-raising public open days as part of state-wide biennial Garden DesignFest from 10-11 November. Proceeds to End Trachoma by 2020. Enquiries b.sheehan@optusnet.com.au, gardendesignfest.com.au.

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

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The ‘LT’ in the name stands for Longtail and it follows on from the three previous LT models, the legendary Le Mans winning F1 GTR, the 675LT and 675LT Spider.

The big physical difference between the 600LT and the 570S and one of the biggest talking points are the exhaust pipes that sit at the top of the rear panel adjacent to the rearmounted engine. This means that the pipes are much shorter and so contribute to the extra 30kW of power over the 570S. Their location also frees up space at the lower rear allowing for a larger diffuser which further improves the car’s aerodynamics.

Weight reduction is a key feature of the new 600LT with up to 96kg being trimmed from the already-lightweight 570S on a range of components to allow it to hit the scales at just 1247kg.

These include carbon fibre bodywork, forged aluminium double-wishbone suspension, hollowed-out anti-roll bars, lighter wheels and brakes, thinner glass, optional seats taken from the McLaren Senna and the aforementioned shorter exhaust pipes.

Power from the 3.8-litre twin-turbo V8 peaks at 441 kW, or 600 horsepower - hence the name, and torque at 620 Nm. This combination of reduced weight and extra grunt allows the 600LT to accelerate from zero to 100km/h in 2.9 seconds. Then with its McLaren Senna brake boosters it can drop from 200km/h to standstill in 177m.

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ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK: The new McLaren 600LT is the ideal car for cruising Ritchie Boulevard this summer. in Sydney will be followed from next month when full production will begin at the McLaren factory in Woking, Surrey. While there is no production limit, it will only be built for a total of 12 months.

Australians who already have placed their orders, and parted with some of the $455,000 plus on-roads sale price, can expect delivery by the end of this year.

The chances of getting a McLaren 600LT for our usual week-long test are negligible. How-

ever, the good news is that there are currently three Australian McLaren dealerships, one in Sydney, one in Melbourne and the third at Southport on Gold Coast, where our northern testing team is based.

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The father-of-two started the family-owned business in North Geelong 19 years ago with his wife after 10 years w orking at a Mitsubishi dealership.

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By Ewan Kennedy The all-wheel-drive Forester SUV was Subaru’s biggest seller in 2017 - and this year it’s bigger than ever.

Not content to rest on its laurels, the company has made its fifth generation Forester larger in all dimensions: 15mm longer, at 4625mm; 20mm wider, at 1815mm; and has a 30mm more wheelbase, at 2770mm.

Also, the new Forester’s ground clearance almost puts it in the 4WD class, with the 220mm complemented by an 18.7 degree approach angle, a 19.6 degree break-over angle, and a 24.6 degree departure angle.

Styling is strong, with blunt angles reminiscent of the latest very-practical Volvo XC series.

Forester’s cargo area design is therefore big and easy to load. Compared to the superseded Forester, the floor width of 1585mm is up 58mm.

Width between wheel housings is up 27mm to 1100mm, while cargo floor length when the rear seats are folded is up 290mm to 1856amm and up from 35mm to 908mm when not folded.

The cargo area itself is up 78 litres to 498lt.

Inside, the cabin has interesting sharp angles on the dash area that give a feeling of solidity and practicality.

Digital radio (DAB+) is installed for the first time and Apple CarPlay and Google Android Auto connectivity is included.

Subaru’s EyeSight driver assist system is now standard across the entire Forester range.

If the Forester thinks you’re getting sleepy or otherwise driving incorrectly the Driver Recognition, Driver Monitoring System gives a message to pay attention.

Gen-five Forester has slightly more engine performance with reduced fuel consumption and lower emissions. The 2.5-litre boxer flatfour engine now produces 136kW of power

and 239Nm of torque.

The CVT has a seven-speed manual mode to give a sportier sound and more response.

We carried out an extensive drive program in western Victoria’s Grampians area. Keen on demonstrating the ability of the Forester off sealed roads, Subaru had close to 70 per cent of the run on dirt roads.

On the road, we found good interior space for four adults and a child, five adults with a big of a squeeze across the back. The load area is impressively large and could easily cope with five lots of luggage.

Ride comfort is pretty good and noise and vibration levels are kept to the sort of levels that normally are found only in large sedans.

However, there was some light wind whistle from the lower corner of the front windows, possibly from the shape of the windscreen.

Handling is very competent thanks to the all-wheel-drive system. Only when really hassling the Forester at speeds did the driver assist system intervene to get things back on line again.

Engine performance is good but nothing special. A higher performance model may come later but Subaru Australia isn’t commenting on this.

The CVT auto works nicely and seldom had to resort to the pretend fixed gears, thus picking efficiency over engine sound.

Subaru has been a leader in the SUV allwheel-drive field for many years and the fifth generation Forester should certainly sit high on any shortlist for buyers who want to get reasonably serious about driving away from sealed roads.

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Cats eye Greenvale LOCAL CRICKET Jim Timberlake Geelong Cricket Club enjoyed a mixed bag of results last weekend, going down to St Kilda on Saturday before bouncing back with a solid win against Monash Tigers on Sunday.

The Cats were bolstered by the return of Jake Reed on Saturday. Despite the star paceman returning the disappointing figures of 0/79, he’ll no doubt be better for the run.

St Kilda batted first and posted 4/252, and at 3/107 in reply Geelong looked well-placed to go two from two. But a middle-order collapse left the Cats all out for just 204, Angus Boyd the only shining light with 47.

On Sunday the side regrouped. Batting first, the Cats put on a very competitive 9/272, thanks mainly to Eamonn Vines (69) and Tim Ludeman (64).

The Cats’ bowlers then did their job to dismiss the Tigers for 252, Brenton McDonald proving the difference with 4/44.

The Cats’ next assignment is a two-day game over the next two Saturdays at Greenvale, which has yet to win a game - something Geelong will want to ensure continues.

Geelong Cricket Association also reverts to the two-day format this round, and in what looms as a crucial fixture Lara hosts North Geelong as both teams wait to register a win for the season.

North Geelong does have three points to its name, thanks to a round-one tie with Leopold after a game the Magpies were lucky to take anything away from after a pressure finish proved too much for Leopold.

Lara, though, has lost both of its games so far, so a win here is so important if it doesn’t want to fall too far from the pack.

The Cats lost by over 100 runs last week as they came up against a rampant Richie Oliver, who proved why he is one of the best in the business with an amazing 155 not-out.

North Geelong didn’t fare much better, though, losing a game that was within its grasp against South Barwon. Chasing down the Swans 175, North Geelong were 6/163 and seemingly home before disaster struck as they lost 4/7 to finished five runs short.

Both sides will be keen to put their first two weeks’ performance behind them and, while they both have some genuine stars in their teams, they will be looking for an even contribution from the entire 11 to ensure they snag a win before it’s too late.

Selections: Lara v NORTH GEELONG, NEWTOWN & CHILWELL v Geelong City, EAST BELMONT v St Josephs, LEOPOLD v Bell Post Hill, South Barwon v GROVEDALE In division two, Murgheboluc has taken its demotion from division one in the best possible fashion, winning both games thus far. With a huge game scheduled against Bell Park this round, Murgheboluc will be looking to really show it’s going to be a force this season.

The Frogs didn’t have it all their own way last round against St Peters but in the end a solid 45run win on the back of 79 and 2/4 Michael Groz-

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On the other hand, Bell Park lowered its colours to Torquay in the grand final rematch.

With both Michael and Shane Lymer unavailable, the Dragons would have hoped to prove that their much-touted depth was all that it was cracked up to be. However, the Tigers thrashed them, posting 209 batting first before making short work of a disappointing Bell Park batting line-up, all out for just 134.

With the Lymers due back this week, expect a better showing, although Murgheboluc would probably prefer testing itself against the reigning premier at full strength.

Selections: TORQUAY v St Peters, HIGHTON v Thomson, Bell Park v MURGHEBOLUC, MARSHALL v Manifold Heights.

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Geelong has failed to achieve a trade of Tim Kelly to West Coast before the AFL’s trade deadline.

Kelly had requested the move but Geelong played hard ball until the end of trading on Wednesday night.

Kelly’s was the only major deal left uncompleted.

The first-year midfielder finished equal runner-up in the Cats’ best and fairest after Geelong drafted him at number 24 as a mature-aged recruit.

Kelly’s homesick partner and three young children were behind his bid for a Perth homecoming.

Geelong demanded two first-round draft picks from the Eagles but the reigning premier was unable to comply.

Geelong delcined the Eagles offer of picks 20 and 22, producing the trade stalemate.

Geelong list manager Stephen Wells said West Coast was professional but the potential deal was a “long shot” all along.

Wells said the Cats had engaged with Fremantle for a potential Kelly swap but his manager, Anthony van der Wielen, maintained that the Eagles were the Cats’ desired destination.

“Unfortunately, we weren’t able to come to an agreement with the Cats. It wasn’t through lack of trying,” said West Coast list manager Brady Rawlings.

“We went really hard from day one. Unfortunately, the Cats rate us just as highly as we do and didn’t want to give him up.”

Kelly will now have to honour the second and final year of his contract at GMHBA Stadium before again seeking a trade to the west next year.

Meanwhile, Geelong traded George HorlinSmith and Jackson Thurlow during the latter stages of the trade period.

The Cats received pick 59 from Gold Coast for the 25-year-old Horlin-Smith, while Thurlow was traded to Sydney for pick 70.

Horlin-Smith was originally drafted with pick 37 in 2010 but struggled to cement a regular spot in the Cats’ side, playing 51 games in seven seasons.

Thurlow was drafted at 16 in the 2012 draft, managing 38 games at Geelong.

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on turf after a tumultuous couple of years in the wilderness.

Neither side had it their own way, though, Bannockburn having to do it the hard way against Waurn Ponds-Deakin, defending a paltry 110 by dismissing the hosts for just 73.

Meanwhile over at Newcomb & District, Teesdale showed great maturity to chase down the Dinos’ 193 thanks to a superb opening stand from Jayden Brady (48) and Marcus Campbell (49).

Tomorrow Teesdale hosts a turf club for the first time, with Guild Saints travelling out there in a game where the home side will be regarded as the favourite.

Selections: TEESDALE v Guild Saints, GEELONG WEST v Corio, ST ALBANS BREAKWATER v Modewarre, ALEXANDER THOMSON v Waurn Ponds-Deakin, Newcomb & District v BANNOCKBURN.

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Snapper fishing continued to be a priority for most anglers over the past week.

Corio Bay’s inner-harbour area known as the ‘spoil grounds’ produced fish to 6kg on bait. Other anglers even found fish to 4kg while drifting and casting soft plastics.

The channel off Clifton Springs was again productive, especially around the bend, with squid, silver whiting and pilchards all used as bait.

Massive schools of salmon were present throughout the bay. Boat anglers found them feeding over the weekend out the front of Point Wilson, where casting metal lures and soft plastics into the commotion accounted for salmon to 1kg.

Pinkies were caught in the inner-harbour around the waterfront. Areas like the outside of

GRASSED: Peri Stavropoulos with a brown trout from a creek near Apollo Bay. the yacht club or Eastern Beach’s promenade held fish to 40cm, with soft plastics and baits like pilchard chunks or bluebait working well.

Silver trevally, pinkies and small salmon were caught in Queenscliff Harbour, especially along the section known as ‘The Cut’. Fishing an hour either side of a slack tide made things easier, while soft plastics and baits like squid strips or pippies worked well.

The squid fishing was still on fire, with quality bags taken from the weed beds off Clifton springs right around to Queenscliff.

Artificial jigs in natural whiting and plain white colours were successful, although Point Lonsdale Bight continued to produce the much bigger models and mostly on baited jigs weighted to manage the deeper water.

The Great Ocean Road continued fishing well, not only for salmon off the beaches and rock platforms but for bream and trout in the estuaries as well. Painkalac Creek, at Airey’s Inlet, produced bream on small pieces of prawn or scrubworms, while bigger fish are often caught using small freshwater yabbies.

Further along the coast, Peri Stavropoulos and friend Owen fished the small creeks surrounding Apollo Bay for a catch of estuary perch, bream and brown trout on unweighted scrubworms. geelongindy.com.au