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RSL bid defended

Pokie brawl going ‘legal’

By Luke Voogt Local veterans could be losers from council’s legal bid to oppose 30 extra pokies at Geelong RSL, Community Clubs Victoria has warned.

Not-for-profit clubs, including RSLs, relied on pokies to support their existence and contributed $1 billion socially annually to Victoria, the group’s president Leon Wiegard said.

“It’s a waste of money to throw legal fees at it.“

Often councils neglected the benefits that not-for-profit clubs created for community groups through pokies, Mr Wiegard said.

“The council probably hasn’t looked at it even-handedly. People only see one side of this issue.”

About 35 per cent of the revenue from pokies at not-for-profit venues went to state and local governments while the rest returned to the community, Mr Wiegard said.

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HEARTS RACING: Fashions on the Field winner Briana Murphy and sister Rochelle Barnett cut a colourful picture at (Rebecca Hosking) Wednesday’s Geelong Cup. FULL CUP REPORT PAGE 5 186668

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From page 1 Victoria had strict regulations and caps on pokies, he said.

“Let the people who want to gamble, gamble. The ones who get into trouble are a very small percentage. We want to help them and have a whole range of harm minimisations in place.”

Council on Tuesday announced it would send lawyers to a hearing into the RSL’s application to increase its pokies from 42 to 72.

In September council agreed to make a written submission to Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation (VCGLR) against the application. But on Tuesday Greens councillor Sarah Mansfield also moved for council to allocate its legal team and up to $8000 for external representation to oppose the application.

Council “can and must do everything we can to reduce the harm from problem gambling related to pokies”, she said.

“Historically, a written response to an application to increase pokies has been very unlikely to impact the VCGLR’s decision.”

But recently councils had appeared at hearings via legal representation, resulting in the commission rejecting applications or ordering concessions to prevent community harm, Cr Mansfield said.

Council opposed the application on the grounds that gambling losses would be approximately $2.9 million in the first 12 months. Councillors also cited community objections, the layout of the venue and its proximity to Barwon Health’s Prevention and Recovery Care program and SalvoConnect Women Services.

Greater Geelong has 1292 pokies, the most of any Victorian local government area. Local pokies losses last financial year totalled $118 million.

Extra licenses for local pokies became available after Geelong Football Club divested its 100 machines.

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Our Feed fail Thousands of families could go hungry as cash donations to Feed Geelong fail to reach target, according to organisers.

“To date, donations are considerably lower than we had hoped for,” said Bill Mithen, chief executive officer of Give Where You Live.

The annual October appeal had collected about $20,000, meaning the charity would be unable fund $70,000 in grant applications for food relief around Geelong.

“This will leave many organisations who are working very hard to deliver emergency food relief services without adequate funding,” Mr Mithen said.

Families with children account for half of the thousands of Geelong people receiving food assistance, according to a Give Where You Live study.

At least 63 organisations provided 717,883 meals per year, about 2000 daily, through Geelong’s food assistance system, the Food for Thought study found.

Unemployment and family violence were causing a rise in people requiring food assistance, Mr Mithen said.

“In many respects the magnitude of this issue is staggering.“ The study found that volunteers, 65 per cent of whom were over 61, provided the equivalent of $3.4 million in labour support annually.

Mr Mithen urged Geelong locals to donate or buy tickets to Christ Church Community Lunch on 31 October at feedgeelong.org.au.

“Financial donations are crucial to assisting those organisations that support families who are hungry,” he said.

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IN BRIEF Cats axed The Geelong Cats have delisted forward Daniel Menzel after 136 goals in 73 games despite four knee reconstructions.

The Cats announced Menzel’s axing this week, along with fellow forward Jordan Murdoch, who kicked 73 goals in 108 games.

Violence targeted Family violence’s 59 per cent rise over the past five years in Geelong is targeted in a council plan to improve the health and wellbeing of residents.

Council this week adopted the three-year plan, which also seeks to address concerns over obesity levels and food shortages among cash-strapped members of the community.

Water woe Recent rain has failed to increase the region’s water storage levels as consumption outstrips inflows.

Barwon Water recorded the storages at 62.7 per cent of capacity this week despite 17mm of rain in the seven days to Tuesday as weekly consumption nudged 640 million litres.

Joey saved Police and passers-by have rescued a “small joey” from the pouch of her mother, who died at the intersection of Torquay’s South Beach Rd and Surf Coast Hwy. Police reported on Wednesday that the joey would make a “full recovery” in the care of a wildlife rescue organisation that recovered the animal at the scene.

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Lyons’ ‘recognition edge’ dwarfs rivals

By Luke Voogt Labor faces a battle to retain the seat of Geelong against independent Darryn Lyons' 91 per cent recognition rate, according to a marketing expert The Indy surveyed 55 Geelong-electorate voters this week, finding that 50 could name the former mayor from a photo.

Three of the five people unable to name Mr Lyons recognised him as “the former mayor”.

In contrast, 11 could name incumbent state Labor MP Christine Couzens and two could identify Liberal candidate Freya Fidge. A few could unable to name either recognised they were “politicians“.

The results gave Mr Lyons a significant edge against lesser-known opponents, Deakin University marketing expert Paul Harrison.

“The mere fact that 90 per cent of the people you spoke to knew who he was helps."

Mr Lyons' fame would mostly influence swing voters disengaged with politics, similar to the election of Donald Trump as US president, Dr Harrison said.

Independent Kerryn Phelps had a similar advantage as former Australian Medical As-

LESSER KNOWN: Labor MP Christine Couzens and Liberal candidate Freya Fidge. sociation president over Liberal David Sharma in her recent federal by-election win in New South Wales, he said.

“If you’re not politically-conscious, celebrity will have a greater effect. We like to think we’re very rational in the way we think things through but very few of us are.”

Mr Lyons' business endeavours would also influence voters, Dr Harrison said.

“Like it or not, people often make connections between governing and business.

“If that person seems to be successful in business ... people believe they’ll be able to

transfer that into politics.”

While “not all publicity is good publicity”, Mr Lyons' sacking as mayor in 2016 merely reinforced existing opinions of him and would not sway many voters, Dr Harrison said.

“Unless you have a horrible experience or feeling about him then you’ll be less likely to vote for him.“ Survey participants were starkly divided on Mr Lyons.

Former Sydney resident Ellie (surname withheld) said she knew of Mr Lyons “because of his fake abs” before coming to Geelong.

Rina and Jack Moor recognised Ms Couzens, saying she was “doing a great job” despite not seeing her "in donkeys’ years”.

A State Government spokesperson told the Indy earlier this month that Mr Lyons was “irrelevant” to Labor's plans for Geelong.

But the party had dispatched extra campaigners to Geelong to safeguard the seat, Labor sources told The Australian last week.

The former Liberal member could win a primary vote higher than 10 per cent, sources told the paper, which meant his preferences could decide the outcome if he directed them to Liberal ahead of Labor.

Tough call A local politician facing court for drink driving has called for tougher sentencing for crimes of violence.

State Upper House MP Simon Ramsay has mailed constituents with a flyer calling for “tougher” laws after blowing .191 after a football club function at Barwon Heads in July.

Multicultural planning “Inclusive planning” will help deliver “greater social cohesion” in Geelong, according to a new City Hall strategy for enhancing multiculturalism across the municipality.

Mayor Peter Murrihy noted that 16 per cent of Geelong residents were born overseas as he launched City Hall’s Multicultural Action Plan 2018-2022, saying “the work we do in this space is vital”.

Man wanted A bottleshop surveillance camera has snapped a man wanted for questioning over a spending spree with a stolen credit card.

Police released an image of the man this week, alleging the card was used at a “number of retail outlets” after a wallet was taken from a car at Ocean Grove on 8 October.

WANTED: The man police want to question over the alleged Ocean Grove credit card theft.

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A $3.1m budget blowout has threatened a “vital” two-storey redevelopment at Chilwell Primary School, according to its council president Phil Joyce.

Mr Joyce accused “Melbourne-based bureaucrats” of revising plans to demolish and replace an aging wing to a refurbishment of the existing building.

Victorian Schools Building Authority (VSBA) had altered the original plans after costs for a two-storey development blew out from $2.4m to $5.5m over a year, Mr Joyce said.

“It’s absolutely gut-wrenching to have built up the expectations of our parents, teachers and kids.“ Replacing the aging and “asbestos-riddled” wing was vital as Chilwell Primary School neared its maximum enrolment of 400 to 425, Mr Joyce said.

“We will reach 400 within the next year or two,” he said.

A few of school’s 393 students had sustained injuries due to the lack of outdoor space, including Mr Joyce’s daughter, he said.

State Government allocated $2.4m its 201718 budget for the school and in July 2017 appointed a Melbourne building company to design a new building.

The Indy has seen the company’s schematics detailing plans to demolish the existing building and build a two-storey wing.

In October school principal Gavan Welsh and Mr Joyce signed off on a project report for a double-storey building, which the Indy has seen.

The document outlines a demolition and two story building, with a total cost of $2,409,967.

In December the school received notification from VSBA and government the project would go 10 per cent over funding, Mr Joyce said.

In March, 2018, VSBA supplied new costings for a double storey redevelopment of $3,683,516 and suggested a refurbishment as an option, he said.

“This was the first time we heard anything about a refurbishment,” he said.

Building cost estimates continued to rise until VSBA advised the school in July the two storey building would cost $5,513,907.

VSBA failed to adequately advise Chilwell Primary School’s council why the costs had risen, Mr Joyce said.

“There is no consultation and no consideration from the people who learn and work at the school every day,” Mr Joyce said.

The July cost estimate, which the Indy has seen, offers only a very basic breakdown of costs.

The school has also obtained a quote from a local building company to build a two storey building within the original budget, which the Indy has seen.

A Department of Education spokesperson said VSBA explored a two-storey building but an assessment of the costs showed it could not be delivered within the available budget.

“As a result, it was determined the project objectives could be met through a complete refurbishment of the learning community building.”

Solar ‘boost’ with rebates The increasing rate of residential solar power installations across Geelong is set quicken as newly subsidised units appear on local rooftops.

Solar Victoria figures show that 1655 units were installed across greater Geelong, Borough of Queenscliff, Torquay and Anglesea in the past financial year.

Households installed 837 units in the first half and 918 in the second, and increase of almost 10 per cent.

The government agency anticipates a further surge this financial year following the introduction of the State Government’s residential rebates for solar power last August.

Households with joint incomes less than $180,000 and homes valued at less than $3 million can claim back half the cost of new solar panels, up to a maximum rebate of $2225.

A four-kilowatt unit could save the “average” household $890 a year, Solar Victoria said. “Those receiving a rebate can expect to repay the cost of the solar panels through savings in about five years.”

Solar Victoria urged householders to act om the program before it closed next June. “Confirmation of your eligibility for a rebate can only be provided by Solar Victoria.

“Residents should ensure they have checked their eligibility for the program, and that of their proposed installer, before signing a contract. Rebates are only available for quality approved products, installed by accredited installers, and all interested residents are encouraged to check the Solar Victoria website if they are contacted about solar deals they don’t trust.”

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Briana, Gai Runaway wins

By Luke Voogt Briana Murphy has won Geelong Cup’s Fashions on the Field in her first attempt modelling her own outfit, after several years entering through her sister.

The Geelong West designer had a clean sweep in the fashion stakes, winning best headwear, Local Lady of Day and the main competition.

“I can’t believe it! I feel selfish taking home all of the prizes,” she said.

Brianna had always designed outfits on the side but after giving birth to her first son 11 months ago she put more time into fashion, she said.

“I’ve wanted to be a designer since before I can remember.“ She sewed the outfit and attended CrossFit to get into shape during maternity leave.

Brianna described stepping out from “behind the scenes” this year as a huge confidence boost, after several attempts with sister Rochelle Barnett modelling her outfits.

“I was a bit nervous to go out, wear my outfit and promote myself,” she said.

Brianna won in her outfit combining modern asymmetry and scuba knit with a traditional long skirt and waistline. She was surprised to win, especially with Rochelle wearing another of her outfits, she said.

“I was like, ‘my sister has won this for sure’.“ Runaway won the big race in yet another local success story. Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott trained the horse, from Rosemont Stud just west of Geelong.

“That’s just a great racing story,” Geelong Racing Club president Peter Murrihy said.

“I knew a lot of people involved in the horse and how much it meant to them to win their local cup.“ About 13,000 people attended, with police arresting one person for intoxication and evicting two others from Geelong Racecourse.

“Overall we are very pleased with the behaviour of all patrons who attended,” Geelong Acting Inspector Shane Madigan said.

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IN THE MONEY: Labor Member for Geelong Christine Couzens celebrates the Pako Festa funding with supporters including Diversitat boss Michael Martinez, at back left.

Grants pulse to Diversitat Geelong’s Diversitat has secured $1.36 million in State Government grants after warning in July it could close the city’s community radio station over the costs of a defamation claim.

The government this week announced $600,000 in “new-grant” funding for the multicultural services provider to stage Pako Festa over the next four years.

The money would help make the annual celebration of multiculturalism “bigger and better than ever”, the government said.

Last Friday the government announced it would give Diversitat $760,000 to provide job training “pathways” for “high needs learners”.

The Reconnect program would affect 107 students in greater Geelong, Borough of Queenscliffe and the shires of Surf Coast, Golden Plains and Colac Otway.

The grants followed Diversitat settling a legal stoush with former mayor Darryn Lyons, which the organisation initially depicted as a financial threat to the survival of The Pulse.

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future looks grim and is now calling for support from community members, organisations and businesses to rally behind them and raise funds to prevent closing its doors for good,” Diversitat said on its website in August.

The issue reached the floor of state parliament later the same month when Labor Member for Geelong Christine Couzens said she was “shocked” Mr Lyons would threaten to sue as a self-described “champion on free speech”.

But in September Mr Lyons and Diversitat released a joint statement settling his claim, with an admission he was defamed.

The statement also confirmed The Pulse would remain open, “contrary to some media reports”.

Diversitat operates the station after branching out in recent years from its initial role providing settlement assistance to Geelong’s ethnic communities. The organisation now competes with other providers to deliver a variety of community services including job training, aged care, community programs, and youth and disability services.

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CCTV ‘safety’ at skate park

You Yangs koalas could be at risk from increasing visitor numbers after international flights arrive at Avalon Airport in December, a tourism operator has warned.

Echidna Walkabout’s Roger Smith called for a wildlife conservation zone on the eastern side of the ranges to protect both koalas and tourism dollars.

“Each koala in the You Yangs is worth $20,000 at least to the local community,” he said.

Parks Victoria would have to carefully manage the precinct after 1200 international travellers a day bolster already increasing visitor numbers, Mr Smith said.

“At the moment it’s just out of control.

"There’s not a day our guides don’t come back saying, ’We can’t find a place for a picnic or we can’t find a car park’.”

From 2014 to 2015 Parks Victoria vehicle sensors detected a 140 per cent increase in You Yangs visitors, from 162,000 to 388,000, Mr Smith said.

Numbers had risen at similar rates each year since due to increased urbanisation in greater Geelong, Wyndham Vale and Werribee, he added.

“There’s a good chance in over a year or so there is going to be a million people coming to the You Yangs.”

Mr Smith described You Yangs infrastructure as “terrible” and well below what “international travellers would expect”.

“The roads are falling apart,” he said.

“The toilets are barely coping.”

He also reported seeing cars narrowly miss hitting koalas.

A wildlife conservation zone would improve koala protection through signage, carefully-managed visitation, watering holes, stricter dog controls and improved tourist facilities, Mr Smith said.

Security cameras will monitor Waurn Ponds’ skate park in response to “safety concerns” among young users, authorities have announced.

The cameras would be among “major safety improvements” after a plan to upgrade the park received a $250,000 grant from Victoria’s Department of Justice and Regulation (DOJR).

Police and skaters joined local politicians to welcome the improvements funding this week.

“Improvements to the facility are expected to help address community safety concerns and follow feedback received from young people who use the park,” City Hall said.

“A number of safety measures were recommended for the site following a Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design Assessment conducted in 2016 by the City, Victoria Police and DOJR. “The partnership produced a number of recommendations to improve safety, including holding more youth events and skate competitions, cleaning up graffiti and developing a skate working group for the park.”

The security improvements in the first stage of the skate park’s landscape plan would be completed in “early 2020”, City Hall said.

“Further upgrades for the park are planned following completion of stage one, including replacement of the skate bowl, more recreation options and relocating the existing public toilet.”

Mayor Peter Murrihy welcomed the funding, calling the skate park “a fantastic community facility”.

“It’s hugely popular with people of all ages, particularly for young people in our community,” he said.

“These improvements will ensure everyone feels safe using this area.

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TOO MUCH TO BEAR: Geelong researcher Hannah Black amid You Yangs koala habitat and, in the inset, one of the park's young marsupials in a treetop.

But already local farmers and volunteers were working to increase habitats, Mr Smith’s partner and koala expert Janine Duffy said.

Ms Duffy is president of Koala Clancy Foundation, which has planted about 5000 trees around the You Yangs.

“It only takes five years for a river red gum tree to grow big enough to hold a koala,” she said.

The foundation’s volunteers also monitored koala populations and removed boneseed weed, which degraded the marsupial's habitat, Ms Duffy said.

She urged anyone wanting to help to register at treesandkoalasevent.eventbrite.com.au for a free information session at Little River on 15 November.

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COMMUNITY FOCUS COUNCIL MEETING

MELBOURNE DESIGN WEEK COMING TO GEELONG IN 2019

NEW DOG CONTROL ORDERS FOR NORTHERN BELLARINE

The next Community Focus Council meeting will be held at the Highton Bowls Club, cnr Roslyn and North Valley Roads, Highton on Tuesday 13 November commencing at 7.00pm. An informal meet and greet with councillors commences at 6.30pm with the meeting at 7.00pm.

How can design shape the future? That’s the question being asked by the team behind Melbourne Design Week who, for the first time, will expand the highly acclaimed program into Geelong in March 2019. From March 14-24, our region’s creative and business community are invited to participate and host their own series of events through workshops, talks, tours and exhibitions, on Geelong soil that celebrates the theme Design Experiments.

The City’s Animal Management team, along with Bellarine Bayside Coastal Management will be hosting pop-up marquees to provide information about the new dog control orders in the area.

The meeting is open to the public.

Online submissions close Thursday 15 November 2018. Apply via the website www.ngv.vic.gov.au/melbourne-design-week/

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Melbourne Design Week is organised by Creative Victoria in partnership with the National Gallery of Victoria. For further information email Nerilee Jones at njones@geelongcity.vic.gov.au

INFORMATION MEETING MONDAY 29 OCTOBER, 6.30PM BECKLEY PARK, BRODERICK ROAD, CORIO Large piles of recycled materials and waste at the Broderick Road recycling facility in Lara are presenting a fire risk leading up to this summer.

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

Hear from representatives from the City of Greater Geelong, Emergency Management Victoria, Environment Protection Authority and CFA. For more information visit www.geelongaustralia.com.au/broderickroad

Come along and have a chat with one of our friendly staff members.

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PUBLIC NOTICE GEELONG YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM 2019 Each year, 20 of the region’s most dynamic young people will be given the opportunity to become fellows of the Geelong Youth Leadership program. Each participant will take part in an intense 10 month program where they are given opportunities to explore and consider key challenges for people living in the City of Greater Geelong and surrounds.

All sessions are theme based and include topics such as health, education, regional development, cultural diversity, inclusive practice, event planning and the partnerships and leadership skills needed to address issues in these topic areas. After each session, the group will provide feedback on each topic area to Council and the mayor including any recommendations.

Young people will be 14–17 years old and will gain entry into the program via a nomination from local school, education program, agency or club. We are seeking young people who may not be traditionally identified as leaders in education or sporting environments.

If you know someone who would benefit from this opportunity, nominate now at www.bit.ly/2yvZQbU

DIWALI FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS 2018 THURSDAY 8 NOVEMBER, 5.45PM-9.00PM Diwali is the Hindu festival of lights, an annual celebration that signifies the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, knowledge over ignorance and hope over despair.

It’s a joyful milestone celebrated by Indian people across the world irrespective of their culture or religion. Diwali represents new beginnings and is a time to come together and experience a moment of rejuvenation and good fortune.

For the past 10 years the Diwali Festival of Lights has been a highlight of the University's calendar Official celebrations at the Deakin University Geelong Waterfront Campus will include cultural performances, a DJ, Indian market stalls, traditional food, henna tattoos, face painting and children's activities followed by a spectacular fireworks display on Geelong's Waterfront.

EVENT TIMES 5.45pm: Cultural performances held at Costa Hall followed by traditional Indian market stalls in the John Hay Courtyard, Level 2 Gallery and Waterfront Kitchen 8.50pm: Fireworks display on the Geelong Waterfront.

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COLOUR IN FOR YOUR CHANCE TO FLICK THE SWITCH ON GEELONG'S FLOATING CHRISTMAS TREE CALLING ALL KIDS 13 YEARS AND UNDER! Download the picture and colour in for your chance to win a chance to flick the switch and turn on Geelong’s Floating Christmas Tree!* Once completed, return this page by mail to Geelong’s Floating Christmas Tree Competition, PO Box 104, Geelong 3220 or scan and email to christmas@geelongcity.vic.gov.au or simply drop it off to any of our customer service centres.

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ICON: Geelong's floating Christmas tree.

Floating tree set to ‘grow’ Geelong’s floating Christmas tree could grow “bigger” after councillors this week agreed to spend $2.3 million on keeping it shining for five more years.

Council must now “make the tree better” given its public support and commercial benefit to Geelong, said tourism and events portfolio holder Ron Nelson.

Councillors voted on Tuesday night 9-1 in favour of funding the tree beyond 2018, with Cr Anthony Aitken alone in opposing the motion.

Acting Mayor Peter Murrihy underscored council’s support, saying the tree was “loved by our community“.

Councillors backed the funding commitment after a report to council earlier this year said 165,000 people “flocked” to see the tree on Geelong's waterfront last Christmas season.

The illuminated tree injected $17.3 million into the city’s economy over the two months, the report said.

“In a sign of the tree’s positive impact on the community, face-to-face and online surveys found that 97.3 per cent of visitors rated the tree as important or very important, while 92 per cent agreed or strongly agreed that they felt proud of Central Geelong during the Christmas program,” City Hall said.

“An independent economic impact and cost benefit analysis from 2016 said the tree produced a return-on-investment of 5.4 to one.”

An engineer's report had ticked off the tree to last at least another five years, City Hall said.

Council would now “investigate further opportunities to modify and enhance the tree so it continues to attract high visitor numbers, including possible new mooring sites along the … waterfront”.

Cr Nelson backed the investigation into improvements despite initial misgivings about the tree as one of the councillors who voted in favour of establishing it while serving on Geelong’s previous council.

YES AND NO: Acting Mayor Peter Murrihy and northern suburbs councillor Anthony Aitken.

“I must admit I was concerned when the tree was initially proposed in 2014,” he said.

“But since then the investment has been well and truly justified. The tree has become an icon for Geelong, and gets us recognition on a national level.

“We now need to make sure we continue to make the tree better, whether that’s making it bigger, whether it’s more interactivity - whatever it might be. We should think creatively and stay open to all possibilities.

The tree created an “incredible vibe” for central Geelong, Cr Nelson said.

“I’m looking forward to it continuing for another five years, and I can’t wait for this year’s launch in around three weeks’ time.”

The tree's fate was in doubt after the previous council's sacking in 2016, with subsequently-appointed state administrators launching a review of its funding and future.

The three administrators later approved the previous council's three-year funding package, noting the tree's "significant economic benefits to the region".

However, the tree could have to find a new site along the waterfront next Christmas to make way for a ferry if a trial of regular services to Melbourne is successful. The trial will launch the ferry from an alternative site near Geelong’s Carousel to make way for the tree this Christmas.

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By Luke Voogt

Bowlers best when 'tough'

Epworth Geelong has launched a campaign for Medicare coverage of its MRI scanner six months after a local identity predicted it would become a federal election issue.

Liberal Member for Corangamite Sarah Henderson “strongly backed” the campaign this week, with her government going to the polls no later than 18 May. Her backing followed Hugo Armstrong telling the Indy in April that he expected the government to approve the MRI's Medicare rebates soon before the election as a vote-winner in Corangamite.

“It’s so predictable and so sad,” he said on Tuesday.

“It’s pretty obvious why they’ve announced (the MRI campaign) now. This could've happened a long time ago when Epworth opened (in July 2016)."

Mr Armstrong hit out at the rebates delay after paying over $500 for a scan before urgent surgery earlier this year.

He was shocked the only scanner servicing outpatients in marginally-held Corangamite had no Medicare funding.

“I was able to afford the MRI but what about people who have put every cent they have into private health insurance?

“Thousands of patients have paid full whack for the only MRI in (Ms Henderson’s) electorate.”

Ms Henderson “strongly backed” Epworth's launch last Friday of a campaign for a full MRI licence.

“A Medicare-subsidised MRI will make such a difference to Corangamite residents,” she said.

Epworth Geelong chief Damian Armour urged locals to support the application.

“Without (rebates), patients are faced with a decision to pay full fees or to travel off-site

Bowls is the domain of the mentally-tough and competitive, despite most considering it a game for ladies and gentlemen, according to a Geelong-based researcher.

Fraser Carson, from Deakin University’s sports research centre at Waurn Ponds, discovered elite bowlers peaked under pressure.

“They see pressure as a challenge and thrive on it,” he said.

“Mentally tough individuals remain calm and relaxed, are competitive in many different situations and have lower levels of anxiety.”

Dr Carson made the finding during a study profiling the mental skills used by recreational and elite Australian lawn bowlers through an online survey.

“The key difference between the groups is that elite level performers appear to enjoy continually changing environments, they like the challenge of competition,” he said.

The research also found elite bowlers had higher levels of self-confidence on and off the green.

“Higher scorers have a strong sense of selfbelief and an unshakeable faith that they control their own destiny,” Dr Carson said.

“These individuals can remain relatively unaffected by competition or adversity.”

He recommended players improve their game by finding a repetitive pre-performance routine that worked for them.

“You want to do the same thing every time you bowl,” he said.

He recommended relaxation techniques, noting daily tasks on a phone or notepad before bowling and developing cue words to focus.

Examining a bowl for up to five minutes without being distracted could also help focus on the shot at hand, he said.

Dr Carson will present the findings at Bowls Australia Coaching Conference at Mermaid Beach Bowls Club on 24 to 25 October.

MRI forecast ‘right’

MEDICARE PROMISE: Corangamite MP Sarah Henderson meets with Riley Taylor, whose family paid for an MRI scan after a cycling accident, and his mother Kirby. for essential diagnostic services,” he said.

The family of Bellbrae teen Riley Taylor, who struck his head and cracked his helmet in cycling accident at Anglesea on 28 September, also joined the campaign.

An ambulance took the 14-year-old to Epworth Geelong where an MRI scan confirmed fractures to his back and neck.

“Riley is making a remarkable recovery thanks to his rapid diagnosis and clinical care,” mother Kirby Taylor said.

“Parents should not have to weigh up diagnostic options based on affordability.“ Epworth emergency medicine director Matthew Ryan said greater Geelong was “sig-

nificantly underserviced” for MRI services compared to Bendigo, Ballarat and Warrnambool.

“I see patients daily where a licensed MRI would have made a major difference to their clinical care."

Riley’s family had a difficult choice “between an expensive MRI scan and a cheaper scan“ exposing him “to a significant radiation dose“, Dr Ryan said.

“I find these cases difficult, both as a doctor and as a father.”

Federal Government recently allocated $175 million for 30 subsidised MRI services across Australia, following a similar Labor pledge earlier this year.

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Delivering for Corangamite Upgrading the Great Ocean Road, duplicating the Princes Highway, investing more than $250 million in better rail services, backing local jobs and manufacturing, standing up for traders and tourism, funding 19 mobile base stations, supporting local surf clubs, delivering vital sports and community infrastructure…

I am proud to be delivering for communities across Geelong, the Surf Coast and the Bellarine.

I have also taken a strong stand on many issues including justice for bushfire victims, family violence law reform and ending live sheep export.

And now, I am working hard on your behalf to finalise a City Deal for Geelong and the Great Ocean Road.

In contrast to Labor’s plan which excludes Corangamite from any direct investment, I won’t settle for second best. That’s why I will ensure a City Deal delivers for Corangamite communities.

As your strong local voice, you expect me to fight for you with determination and commitment. And that is what I proudly do, every single day.

Please let me know what’s important to you so that, together, we can build a stronger Corangamite.

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Police hunt petrol bandits

By Luke Voogt Police hunting Geelong petrol bandits have released images from seven unsolved fuel thefts in a bid to track down the culprits.

On 21 April, about 3pm, a woman filled up a black Toyota coupe with stolen registration plates at a Lara service station on Mill Rd. The woman, of Caucasian appearance with long dark hair and wearing dark pants, a dark long-sleeve top and dark shoes, allegedly left without paying.

On 25 June, about 11.20am, a man filled up a car at a Moolap service station on Portarlington Rd and allegedly left without paying.

The man was wearing dark pants, a white t-shirt and dark zip-up hoodie, and police described him as Caucasian and aged in his 20s.

On 20 July, about 7.35am, a man filled up an SUV at a Geelong service station on Sydney Pde before allegedly leaving without paying.

The car had been involved in a number of incidents, displaying the plates YKL 774 and CO 38 RC, police said.

They described the man as Caucasian in appearance, aged in his 30s and wearing dark pants, a dark long-sleeve polo top and sneakers.

On 23 July, about 7.55am, a man filled a silver Great Wall SUV, with NSW registration plates CO38RO at a North Geelong service station on Thompson Rd. The man, of Caucasian appearance and wearing dark clothing, allegedly left without paying.

On 26 July, about 7.15pm, a man filled up a white Toyota Landcruiser with false registration plates at a Lara service station on Mill Rd. The man, of Caucasian appearance, solidlybuilt and wearing a high-visibility jacket, light tracksuit pants, a dark ‘Everlast’ top and cap, allegedly left without paying.

On 28 July, about 4.45pm, a man filled up

Thefts ‘costly’

By Luke Voogt

CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Images from alleged fuel thefts, clockwise from top left, at Geelong on 20 July, Moolap on 25 June, Lara on 26 July and again in Geelong on 22 August.

a dark green Ford sedan with stolen registration plates at a Waurn Ponds service station on South Valley Rd. The man, who was wearing a yellow highvisibility fleece jacket, blue jeans, work boots, a black cap and sunglasses, allegedly left without paying.

Police described him as Caucasian in appearance and aged in his late 30’s with a skinny build.

On 22 August, about 4.50am, a man filled

a white tip truck, with concealed registration plates and no commercial signage, at a Princess Highway service station in Geelong and allegedly left without paying.

The man, of European appearance and in his late 50s with grey hair, was wearing blue jeans, a white t-shirt, an orange high-visibility jacket and brown shoes.

Police urged anyone with information on any of these alleged thefts or the people pictured to phone Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit crimestoppersvic.com.au.

Geelong petrol thefts are costing “mum and dad” operators about $1200 a month, according to APCO service station director Peter Anderson.

“They’re running small businesses working their butts off,” he said.

“I’ve spoken to many, many victims after (thefts) and you really do have to admire them.”

Often franchise operators had no choice but to increase petrol prices to recover costs, Mr Anderson said.

A report quoted by a 2016 Victorian Parliamentary inquiry found that for every 120 extra service station thefts per month in NSW prices rose 10 cents per litre.

“The consumer is the one who has to cover it,” Mr Anderson said.

But a recent police crackdown in Geelong had made inroads into local theft, he said.

“We’re really thrilled about it.”

Under the pilot program, which began in August 2017, police encouraged service station workers to phone triple 0 after fuel thefts.

The increased reporting led to a massive surge in reported drive off offences (171 to 599) but also a decrease in related crime, according to police.

“Some of these people that have done these drive offs are wanted for other things,” Mr Anderson said.

“Victoria Police are going to solve a lot of other crimes.”

While initially increased reporting made Geelong seem like the “drive off capital of Victoria”, other areas of the state had much more petrol theft, Ms Anderson said.

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LETTERS Orderly intake best for needy Many Christian activists would share the opinion of David Clarke (Letters, 19 October) that my views are inhumane and cruel.

But a simplistic response to the needs of 50 million refugees will not help.

Since Germany’s borders were abandoned disorder has prevailed. In contrast, Australia’s controlled immigration allows support for thousands of the most-persecuted, such as the Kareni and Karen people, with whom I have enjoyed fellowship and seen how they industrially embrace opportunities.

I also helped some who had engaged smugglers, discovering they still had property in Iran and were well able to pay for the ride.

Our orderly program enables us to accept the most-needy, not the most-greedy. Opening our borders again would stop this.

Robert McDonald (Letters, 19 October) believes that Christians should shun society because all is lost and that we should avoid becoming “entangled with the affairs of this life”.

Interestingly ‘entanglement’ is one of the great questions in quantum mechanics. It is proven that protons with a common origin are linked though separated by distance, with the experience of one affecting the other.

I believe Jesus is The Great Entangler. He came to share our society and died so that we might share in His Life.

When social evil appears we should oppose.

Pastor Frank Lowry Aberdeen Street Baptist Church

WILD about young equality Women in Local Democracy congratulates Geelong’s council on establishing a junior council.

Young people aged 12 to 17 will elect three members for each of Geelong’s four wards.

BUCKETS & BOUQUETS Bouquets to the wonderful sponsors of Mt Duneed’s annual Blessing of the Animals. The event involves the broader community, whose help is vital to the day’s continued success. Many thanks to Bellarine Veterinary Clinic, Geelong Veterinary Hospital, Best Friends, both Grovedale IGAs and Grovedale Dog Wash.

Anne Bartlett, Grovedale Bouquets to the wonderful people who handed in my wallet intact at ALDI Geelong West. Bouquets also to ALDI for phoning me. I have given a donation of thanks to Cottage by the Sea. Norma, Manifold Heights

This initiative will help develop and sustain the interest of Geelong’s youth in civic participation and local leadership.

Equal numbers of young women and men on council will enhance its legitimacy with Geelong’s youth population, the wider community and council itself.

City of Greater Geelong, along with 72 other Victorian councils, endorses the three principles of the Victorian Local Government Women’s Charter: gender equity, diversity and active citizenship. Council is also finalising a gender equity framework.

These developments are reinforced by State Government’s Gender Equality Strategy and Bill, which set a target of 50:50 female and male councillors by 2025, only two elections away.

The current state-wide gender deficit in women’s representation on councils is 12 per cent.

Buckets to hoons who smashed a wing mirror and damaged duco while my car was legally parked kerbside on Barrands Ln, Drysdale. They lacked the gumption or courtesy to leave their details.

Karma Awaits, East Geelong

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Email: editorial@geelongindependent.com.au 78 Moorabool St, Geelong, 3220 Fax: 5249 6799 because socialist governments ran into the ground the economy of what should be an immensely wealthy country with its massive oil reserves. Our current Federal Government is socialistic enough given it’s eyeing off the Orwellian Chinese social credit/facial recognition system with interest, as it is with the invasive potential of all things digital.

I prefer our system, in which public servants are supposed to be the servant and not the master.

Gary Oraniuk Geelong West

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Gender equality is not only a basic tenet of democracy; good governance is enhanced when the talents, skills, perspectives and experiences of both genders contribute to local decisions.

WILD looks forward to Geelong’s new junior council leading the way in gender equality, with equal representation of young women and men.

Jenny Wills Geelong WILD convenor

Socialists seek servitude Seeing an election flier for a socialist candidate made me wonder who would ever want such a candidate in office.

One only needs look to the example of Venezuela for the answer: no one!

People are leaving that country in droves

Some people don’t like celebrating Halloween.

First, it puts children at unnecessary risk while knocking on strangers’ doors, walking the streets and crossing roads in the evening.

Second, any treats children get are most likely sugar-based, and children usually have too much sugar anyway.

Third, it is an invasion of privacy. People don’t like Halloween visitors the same as they don’t like door-to-door salesmen and religion peddlers.

Fourth, it’s intimidating when a gang of kids rocks up demanding tricks or treats. I barely have enough for my family, let alone hordes of kids I’ve never seen before.

Fifth, Halloween was imported into America and then commercialised.

Sixth, it then spread from America, just like petrol-guzzling SUVs, mega-powerful multinationals, the atomic bomb and fundamentalist Christians, just to name a few.

Seventh, Halloween is a mockery and insult of what was once a revered religious festival called Samhain, which was part of a belief system much older than contemporary systems.

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CHANTEUSE: Cabaret songstress and director Moira Finucane returns to the Potato Shed on Saturday.

Dance Hall’s return Cabaret songstress and director Moira Finucane has travelled the world to perform but still loves coming to the Bellarine Peninsula.

Her show, Finucane & Smith’s Dance Hall, returns to its creative birthplace at the Potato Shed on Saturday for a cabaret extravaganza.

“We’ve taken breathtaking variety, jawdropping dance and irresistible cabaret all over the world but the Bellarine is one of our favourite destinations, hands down, no contest,” she said.

“And this time, our line-up of international stars is joined by your local talent for a knees-

up like no other.

“You’ve got the best food, the best folk and yes, the beautiful belles and beaus of the Bellarine are going to shake their groove thang.”

The ensemble’s several performers often took on the role of callers and “choir leaders“ in the show to get local crowds dancing, Finucane said.

Audience members could enjoy the show from the comfort of their seat or join in festivities when Dance Hall arrived on Saturday, she said.

“From line-dancing to Islander grooves,

rock’n’roll to burlesque, Bellarine’s got talent... grab your valentine, dress up, bring a plate and get ready for a great night and a boogie.“ Finucane developed Dance Hall at the Potato Shed last February, and she and her cast had toured Victoria with the show since.

The show draws inspiration from barn and bush dances, French cabarets and Irish pub concerts.

The Potato Shed attracted 108,444 visits during the 2017-18 financial year, including 69,564 from the general public and 38,880 school students, according to council figures.

One of the World’s most famous creepycrawlies wriggles off the page and onto the stage in a puppet adaptation of iconic book The Very Hungry Caterpillar.

The play features 75 puppets, that faithfully capture the book’s colourful characters, according to its US author-illustrator Eric Carle.

“I hope the performances will be enjoyed by many and that the colourful characters bring comfort and joy to all who see the stories,” he said.

“It’s uplifting to see such beautiful and cheerful works inspired by my characters.

“I hope my books - and this show - will inspire you and your imagination.“ The Very Hungry Caterpillar has delighted young readers since 1969 and sold 43 million copies worldwide.

Carle’s books have captivated readers with his distinctively colourful hand-painted tissue paper illustrations and simple stories.

US-based Victorian writer Jonathan Rockefeller has recreated four of Carle’s stories in the play with a menagerie from New York’s Puppet Kitchen.

The colourful puppets closely resemble original pictures from The Artist Who Painted a Blue Horse, Mister Seahorse, The Very Lonely Firefly and, of course, The Very Hungry Caterpillar.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show has toured five continents and received both Drama Desk and Off-Broadway Alliance nominations.

The show comes to Geelong Performing Arts Centre for three shows at 10am, 12pm and 2.30pm on Saturday.

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SWING SENSATION: In The Mood brings the 40s back to life in Geelong next month.

By Justin Flynn

Mood for swingers After 25 years of entertaining audiences worldwide, US ’40s revue In The Mood comes to Geelong for a big band swing celebration next month.

Featuring a big ensemble and high-energy dancers, the show brings back the classic hits of the ‘40s against the backdrop of war.

Following sell out seasons in 2011, 2013 and 2016, the ’40s party returns for its fourth Australian visit, stopping at Costa Hall on 2 November.

The two-hour show has singers, fine orchestral arrangements and the outfits of the

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Punters at the Hornets’ gig at Ocean Grove tomorrow are in for a double treat.

The Hornets are an all-star cast featuring singer/songwriter Craig Horne together with guitarists Jeff Burstin and Wayne Burt, from Jo Jo Zep and the Falcons and the Black Sorrows, The Badloves' Chris Tabone on drums, and Bruce Haymes on keyboards from the Paul Kelly and Renee Geyer bands.

Horne will play Piping Hot Chicken and Burger Grill while launching his new book Daddy Who, an insider’s view of iconic band Daddy Cool.

Horne said he was looking forward to the Chicken Shop gig.

“It’s one of the best venues I’ve ever played at. It’s a beauty.

“You have a great communication with the audience because they’re right in front of you and it’s friendly. Over the time I’ve played the shop I’ve built an audience and it’s great.

“I enjoy the atmosphere. It has that New Orleans sort of feel, which I love.”

The Hornets have been described as the best blues band in Melbourne.

“It’s a pretty good marketing tool,” Horne laughed.

“Are we strictly a blues band? I think we’re more of a roots band but blues is the foundation of it all.

“We’re one of the longest surviving blues bands in Melbourne.”

Horne said the band appealed to a wider audience than just simply blues afficianados.

“Journalists in the past have said the good thing about the Hornets is that it isn’t the same old blues. We have our own slant on it.

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String of Pearls Big Band Orchestra and various vocalists recreate an era of music that reminded western troops what they were fighting for.

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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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HOUSE THAT: Geelong Historical Society reveals the history of Corio Villa in a special presentation on Sunday. tist 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.

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 cancer fundraiser 7.30pm at The Ballroom, Carey St, Hamlyn Heights.

Entry $20. Bring a plate. Enquiries 0418 584 051.

DANCING - Dancing to Ron Sudden 8-11.30pm at The Globe, 17 Willis St, Winchelsea. Entry $8. Enquiries 0409 253 188.

MONDAY 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.

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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

SUNDAY BOATING - Geelong Dragon Boat Club come-and-try-session 9.45am on the Barwon River. Morning tea afterward.

Enquiries 0428 756 609.

HISTORY - Geelong Museum Association history talk on Corio Villa 2-4pm at National Wool Museum, cnr Brougham and Moorabool Sts, Geelong. Entry by gold coin. Enquiries 0419 546 251.

MARKET - Lions Port Market 9am-4pm at Newcombe St, Portarlington.

MUSIC - Sleepy Hollow Blues Club jam session and guest band Amnesia Blues Band 3-9pm at Geelong Trades Hall basement, Smyth Place, Geelong. Entry $10/members $5. Enquiries 0490 392 676.

SERVICES - Gospel services 7pm at Aberdeen Street Bap-

TUESDAY 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.

WEDNESDAY ANCESTRY - Geelong Family History Group meets 7.30pm at Belmont Library, High St. Speaker Judith Oke. Details geelongfhg.com.

LECTURE - Barwon Health lecture Palliative Care - What’s out There? 1-2.30pm on ground floor, St Mary’s Library and Research Centre, 190 Myers St, Geelong. Enquiries 4215 0481.

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 Fran-

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FRIDAY EXHIBITION - Art and clock exhibition by local artists and clock hobbyist 6.30pm at 81 Bailey St, Belmont. Entry by gold coin. Enquiries 0352 433 825.

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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Improving a car’s power by up to 30 per cent while actually improving fuel economy sounds like a big ask for a Land Rover, BMW, Mini or Jaguar or other European marques.

Not so, says Hunter Cuthill director Adam Hunter.

It’s readily achievable by using top-line Autologic technology, he advises, adding that it’s also a sound way of ensuring efficiency performance in a more-sustainable fashion.

Hunter Cuthill, in Geelong West’s Autumn St, specialises in quality independent servicing and repairs to all BMWs, Land Rover, Mini and Jaguars - as per factory schedules and directives and with full book service.

The business also services car makes including Peugeot, Renault and Citroen.

It is the only service centre in Geelong outside of direct dealers with the software and diagnostic equipment for these brands.

“We utilise state of the art diagnostic equipment from Autologic, the world’s leading independent vehicle diagnostic software,” Adam says. “It’s the only independent tool that can program control units. Autologic also offer software power upgrades for diesel and some petrol engines, giving 30 per cent more power while improving fuel economy.”

Hunter Cuthill is also right across the best battery choices to meet the energy demands of European cars.

VARTA batteries, powered by AGM technology, feature advanced equipment such as start-stop technologies and regenerative braking systems.

“This is a battery that delivers optimal performance, faster conductivity and reliable starting power, even when the charge is low,” Adam says.

“AGM batteries deliver up to eight times the cyclic stability of conventional flooded batteries resulting in a longer battery life.”

Hunter Cuthill is at 9 Autumn St, Geelong West, phone 5229 4299 or visit huntercuthill. com.au.

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The German Automotive team has the latest equipment and specialises in European brands, specifically Volkswagen, Mercedes Benz, Audi, Skoda and Porsche.

"We're set up to dealer standard for these brands and take great pride in meeting the needs of our customers who have come to rely on us over the years," Ben said.

"We've invested heavily in both training and state-of-the-art equipment and two of our staff recently returned from training overseas.

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The team at German Automotive uses genuine parts sourced from European suppliers and seeks customer authorisation before proceeding with any major repairs.

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By Derek Ogden Hyundai’s Santa Fe can carry up to seven people in relative comfort along with enough kit for everyone in the back.

And the fourth-generation MY19 version, is replete with the latest active safety features while remaining as family-friendly as ever.

Added to this is Hyundai’s new, advanced all-wheel-drive system that gives Santa Fe a go-places capability for the active family.

As usual for Hyundai, the new Santa Fe benefits from local workouts to include handling and steering of the type preferred by Australian drivers.

Santa Fe is offered in three trim levels: Active, Elite and Highlander.

The Active comes with either a 2.4-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine mated with a six-speed automatic transmission, or 2.2-litre turbo-diesel motor matched to a new eightspeed auto.

Upper-level Elite and Highlander, the test vehicle, take on the 2.2-litre turbo-diesel and eight-speed tranny.

Prices range from $43,000 plus on-road costs for the Active and up to $60,000 for the Highlander diesel.

The 2019 Santa Fe shows off Hyundai’s SUV-family face with the new brand-signature Cascading Grille with a special carbon effect finish and eye-catching split lighting, positioning the LED daytime running lights above the headlights.

Out back, Highlander’s sharp LED tail lights, dual mufflers with twin tips for diesel and a stand-out rear bumper design show the 21st Century way for followers.

Elite and Highlander bring additional depth to the defining front grille with a special carbon effect finish. Highlander features 19-inch Dark Hyper Silver 10-spoke alloy wheels.

The remodelled cabin has a high level of luxury, with quality of materials and craftsmanship, such as double stitching on upholstery.

The sophisticated LED interior lighting complements a versatile interior with more luggage space when the third row’s up.

A floating, central multimedia touchscreen presents a clear overview of infotainment functions without deviating too far from the driver’s line of sight.

Highlander features a satellite navigation system with an eight-inch display, while a seven-inch colour TFT LCD cluster is centred on the instrument panel showing trip computer information as well as system status and visual alerts from SmartSense and other safety systems.

A head-up display can be positioned on the windscreen.

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Santa Fe’s smart computer to a mobile phone via Bluetooth allowing owners to keep track of vehicle data, including real-time diagnostics, tyre pressure monitoring, driving history statistics, parking management, easy service scheduling and automatic access to roadside assistance.

Highlander has a wireless inductive charging pad (Qi standard) for compatible mobile phones, with an indicator lamp displaying the phone’s charging status.

The 2.2-litre CRDi turbo-diesel engine is available across all three Santa Fe trim grades.

It delivers 147kW at 3800rpm.

With an electronically controlled variable geometry turbocharger, it produces 440 Nm from 1750rpm to 2750rpm.

Hyundai’s SmartSense suite included in all three Santa Fe variants. From the Active version up, Santa Fe occupants are protected by forward collision-avoidance assist, smart cruise control with stop and go, blind-spot collision avoidance assist and rear cross-traffic collision avoidance assist, as well as driver attention warning, high beam assist and lane keeping assist.

Six airbags are fitted, including two curtain airbags that cover the entire side window area.

A new one-touch switch on the kerb side negates the need to manually flip and slide the second-row seatback for easy access to the third row.

A power release switch in the cargo bay allows one-touch folding of the second-row seatbacks.

Hyundai’s Smart Power Tailgate opens automatically when it detects the smart key. It can also be opened and closed at the press of the smart key button, or by pressing buttons on the tailgate.

The Santa Fe is now larger and more flexible inside, with increased luggage space with the third row up. The second-row seat bases slide through 30mm more than before.

Hyundai says the quiet turbo-diesel engine offers combined urban/highway fuel consumption of 7.5lt per 100km with Euro 5 carbon dioxide emissions. The test vehicle turned in figures of 10lt per 100km in the city snarl and 6.2 on the motorway.

Hyundai’s HTRAC AWD system optimises traction to increase comfort, stability, acceleration and fuel efficiency.

In Sport mode it delivers improved acceleration by distributing up to 50 per cent of torque to the rear wheels. In Comfort mode, the system provides improved stability with up to 35 per cent of torque distributed to the rear wheels, while in Eco it sends the majority of torque to the front wheels to increase fuel efficiency.

The Santa Fe stands as testament to the advances made by South Korean carmakers over the years and, at 60 grand, it’s a steal.

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Swans’ ‘rabbit’ risk LOCAL CRICKET Jim Timberlake Rain hampered many games around the state last weekend, and Geelong Cricket Club wasn’t immune, with its first, second and fourth 11s washed out.

That means the scheduled two-day game against Greenvale away will now revert to a oneday game this Saturday.

Geelong Cricket Association was also hit hard, with only a few games starting last week.

In division one, South Barwon’s wicket was deemed fit to play. After winning the toss the Swans asked Grovedale to bat first on a wicket that looked like offering the bowlers a fair bit of assistance.

And so it proved as Joel Davies (5/47) and English import Lewis Sharp (4/50) ripped through the Tigers’ batting line up, at one stage reducing the visitors to 6/22.

Grovedale was never going to go down without a fight, though, and Skipper Barry Tsitas (27) and 16-year-old second-gamer Lachlan Hornibrook (30) ensured the Tigers at least reached three figures to be eventually out for 111.

South Barwon still had to face 30 overs on the dicey wicket itself, and when Davies fell early for a duck the game was well and truly up for grabs.

Phil Lang made a valuable 20, though, and despite being dismissed shortly before stumps had left his side in a strong position at 3/47.

With much-better conditions expected this weekend, South Barwon will be expected to cruise to victory. However, Grovedale has been known to pull a rabbit out of a hat at times, and Saturday might just be one of those days.

In division two, a pair of one-day games were completed while the other two were washed out.

Thomson pulled off a thrilling victory over Highton in a game decided by run rate after the rain hampered the Tigers’ run chase in the second innings.

Meanwhile, Torquay continued its good form, defeating the struggling St Peters by 69 runs at Spring Creek Reserve.

Saturday features another round of one-day games, with each looking like it could go either way. With only eight teams in this division, every game is so important, and the likes of Manifold Heights and St Peters will be desperate to beat Torquay and Marshall respectively or their seasons could slip away before the end of October.

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SO CLOSE: South Barwon's Jack Spence drops what would have been a magnificent outfield catch last weekend.

Peters v MARSHALL, Thomson v BELL PARK, MURGHEBOLUC v Highton.

And in division three, four of the five games started, with all reaching various stages of play before the rain finally won out.

Corio look well-placed against Geelong West after the Devils posted a very competitive 188 on the back of 58 to Dylan Shelley. The Rams batted late on day to reach 1/24 by stumps.

Geelong West has enjoyed plenty of success over recent years but this could be a great chance

for Anthony Grace and his boys to send a statement that Corio will no longer be an easy-beat.

In the other game that got plenty of play in, Guild Saints found the conversion to hard wicket cricket tough at first, dismissed for just 139. But with plenty of overs remaining to complete the first days play, the team fought back to reduce Teesdale to 9/123 at stumps.

With 17 runs still to get, Saturday’s first half hour of play will be as tense as it gets.

Geelong grabs ‘ball magnet’ in AFLW draft Geelong selected Nina Morrison with its number one pick in the AFLW draft on Tuesday.

Morrison, described as a "ball magnet", had a superb season for the Geelong Falcons at under-18 level and was rewarded with being the first name called out in the AFLW’s third draft.

The 17-year-old claimed nearly every award possible this year, as joint winner of the AFLW Under 18 Championships MVP and TAC Cup Girls Best and Fairest along with Vic Metro onballer Maddie Prespakis, who was drafted by Carlton at pick three.

The Cats selected Sophie Van De Heuvel with pick number two.

Van De Heuvel, who is also a gun cricketer, is a speedy half forward who can also play in the midfield.

The Cats, who will field a side in their inaugural AFLW season next year, selected Rebecca Webster with their third pick, and seventh pick overall in the draft.

Webster turned 18 the day before the draft and spent the season with the Murray Bushrangers, where she was captain.

Webster is an aggressive defender who is also a good intercept mark.

Olivia Purcell was picked up with Geelong’s fourth pick and number 14 overall.

The local Geelong Falcons midfielder will provide Geelong with elite endurance running and a furious work rate.

Speedy midfielder/forward Denby Taylor was taken at pick 20.

Taylor is also a product of the Geelong Falcons and is good overhead. She was best afield for the Falcons in the TAC Cup grand final.

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FIRST PIC: Nina Morrison is joining the Cats after an outstanding season with the Falcons.

Key defender Georgia Clarke was pick number 24 and the sixth name read out by the Cats.

The 177cm Clarke is strong in one-on-one contests and will be given time to develop.

Rene Caris was picked up at number 35 and will also be given time to develop. The 184cm Caris is a ruck who possesses excellent endurance.

Geelong’s VFLW best and fairest runnerup Maighan Fogas was chosen by the Cats at number 47 overall.

Fogas is a midfielder who finds plenty of the ball.

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Elise Coventry had a good season with Geelong’s VFLW side and was rewarded with a spot on the AFLW list after being selected at number 55.

Coventry played 17 games this season to go with 13 in 2017 at VFLW level. She is the greatgranddaughter of 1897 Cats player Jim Flynn.

The final player selected by Geelong, and number 60 overall, was Madeline Keryk.

Keryk has played AFLW with Carlton and was the club’s inaugural vice-captain, but the mature-age recruit was delisted and has now been given a lifeline by Geelong.

Pinkies were the drawcard over the past week, with a number of locations in Corio Bay holding fish to around the 2kg mark.

Trelly’s Geelong’s Chris Pitman and Daniel Baden fished around Alcoa Pier over the weekend, catching a number of pinkies, pike, salmon and flathead while casting soft plastics.

Nearby, the spoil grounds produced pinkies for anglers drifting baits or casting plastics. Pike were taken too, especially on diving hard-body lures.

Geelong’s waterfront remained a hot spot for land-based anglers casting soft plastics for pinkies and flathead. Bait anglers should try bluebait chunks fished on the bottom.

Snapper reports declined but the odd big fish was still caught off Clifton Springs and inside the bay’s inner-harbour.

Salmon schools continued providing entertainment. The area from the Point Wilson Spit as far as the grammar school lagoon was productive, with metal lures or soft plastics catching fish to 1.5kg.

Reports of barrel bluefin tuna in excess of 100kg began coming in fom Apollo Bay to Portland. Anglers with heavy gear might want to blow the dust off it and plan a trip west.

Fishing the high tide slack water at the Queenscliff marina, I managed salmon, pinkies and trevally. Casting out from the entrance of the channel with Turtleback worms on 1/4oz jig heads was most effective.

It was a big week for freshwater fishing, with the ANSA Purrumbete convention run by Melton Sportfishing Club held over the weekend. Many standout captures from a number of lakes across the west were recorded.

Maia Pawlak caught a 1.6kg brown trout on a pink Tassie Devil at Lake Elingamite, while Lake Bullen Merri was on fire for Phil Callahan who managed a 2.2kg Australian bass on a trolled bibbed lure. Another bass of 2.3kg was also caught, with both taken in five to 10m of water at Potters Point.

Other captures included Jim Robertson’s Chinook salmon of 1.6kg and rainbow trout of 1kg, and Kevin Hunter’s 1.3kg rainbow and 700g Chinook. Daniel Sparks caught a healthy 3.45kg brown trout on a clown-coloured Tassie Devil at Lake Purrumbete, while rainbow trout to 1.8kg were taken from the bank on Powerbait at Lake Tooliorook.

FLAT OUT: Twelve-yeard-old Jesse with a 37cm flathead he caught on bait in the inner-harbour. geelongindy.com.au