Geelong Indy - 07th December 2018

Friday, 7 December, 2018

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Raising the Shed Damon Smith and Dave Cosma, stars of Sun Rising: The Songs that Made Memphis, help launch the 2019 theatre season of Drysdale's (Reg Ryan) Potato Shed this week.

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A death and dozens of injuries in a week on Geelong roads have prompted a safety call from TAC and police.

TAC road safety director Samantha Cockfield warned motorists to plan journeys, minimise distractions and slow down as the festive season approached.

“Christmas is traditionally a busy, high-risk time on our roads,” she said.

“The holiday season is about spending time with our loved ones and we do not accept that any family needs to face Christmas in grief because of a tragedy on our roads.”

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From page 1 Geelong Highway Patrol Senior Sergeant Gary Wilson echoed the call, urging drivers to avoid fatigued, drug and drink driving.

“Historically our peak trauma times are in the summer period,” he said.

“Any attendance at a traumatic scene has an impact on everybody - we’re members of the community as well.”

The call followed the death of a 63-year-old Ballarat man in a head-on crash of two sedans at Connewarre on Tuesday. A Hyundai collided with a Holden on Barwon Heads Rd at the Lower Duneed Road roundabout around 1.30pm.

The Hyundai driver died at the scene. Paramedics took the male Holden driver to hospital in a stable condition with minor injuries.

Investigators had yet to establish the cause of the crash, a police spokesperson said.

Another head-on crash about 9am the same day seriously injured two people in Geelong.

Police alleged a man, in his 40s, was speeding along Weller Str after a disagreement with friends at a home nearby.

The man pulled out from behind a parked car and collided with a Ford Territory travelling the opposite way, police said.

His vehicle then “ricocheted” into another parked car, Leading Senior Constable Shane Dignan told 9News.

The man would face “serious charges” and police had “good CCTV footage” of the crash, Ld Sen Const Dignan said.

He was flow to Royal Melbourne Hospital with neck and chest injuries. Paramedics took a woman in her 40s to hospital in Geelong s.

Meanwhile, police charged a 21-year-old Grovedale man after a crash at Leopold on Saturday that left an elderly man critically injured.

The 77-year-old Leopold man's condition had improved to stable after he was flown to The Alfred, a spokesperson told the Indy.

Twenty-four people presented to University Hospital Geelong’s emergency department since last Saturday in relation to road accidents.

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Geelong Coast New Homes & Land is free to pick up at hundreds of locations, with all the best in local ideas and products for anyone interested in finding or remodelling their dream home.

Geelong Coast Kids is also available free at hundreds of collection points, with lots of interesting parenting tips and advice as well as Angie Hilton’s Catch-Up interview with inspirational local mum Leah Alstin.

Out next week, Lifestyle magazine Geelong Coast is available from newsagents, while over 1000 copies are delivered as complementary reading in various venues such as cafes, waiting rooms and reception areas.

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Showground camp victim ‘shot, burnt’

By Luke Voogt Two men allegedly shot a 29-year-old woman before burning her body at Geelong Showgrounds early Tuesday morning, one of her family members has told the Indy.

The family member claimed police had two suspects in the alleged murder.

Homicide detectives told the family the woman had allegedly been dead for 24 hours before being burned, her relation said.

“She was shot in another location and (the men) took her to Geelong Showgrounds and burned her.“ But a police spokesperson told the Indy at

3pm yesterday officers were yet to charge any suspects.

The spokesperson declined to confirm or reject any of the family member’s claims.

“Homicide Squad are investigating,” they said.

“At this stage nil further can be released.”

Police released details of the woman’s suburb and age yesterday after receiving an autopsy report.

But the Indy has chosen to withhold her name until police officially confirm her identity.

On Tuesday night CFA crews extinguished a tent blaze, after receiving an emergency

Mourners have farewelled a young mother who died from a gunshot wound to the stomach at Whittington a fortnight ago.

Hundreds of friends and family gathered for the funeral of 31-year-old Emily Miller on Wednesday as homicide detectives continued investigating her death after charging boyfriend Harry Watson, 25, with drug and firearm offences.

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call shortly before 2am, and found human remains.

Police were initially unable to determine the woman’s age or gender because the body was so badly burnt.

Homicide detectives, the arson squad and uniformed officers were at the scene of the fire on Tuesday.

Forensic officers examined the body before the coroner’s officer took it away for an autopsy.

Police urged anyone with information on the fire or the victim to phone Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Local council chiefs will visit Canberra on Monday for “clarification” of priority projects ahead of next year’s federal budget and election, according to the boss of their regional alliance body.

The five CEOs would have a “particular focus” on the Geelong region’s City Deal funding package and Great Ocean Road upgrades, said G21’s Elaine Carbines.

Cabins call Queenscliff’s council could lose $3.5 million in federal funding if it fails to “re-scope” a controversial plan for five-star tourist cabins at Queenscliff Recreation Reserve, Corangamite MP Sarah Henderson has warned.

She reiterated her preference for “camping ground” cabins when announcing yesterday that she had asked council to review its plan, which remained subject to a “binding funding agreement”

Ferry faster Commuters are arriving in Melbourne 10 minutes earlier with a faster Portarlington ferry service, its operator has announced.

The ferry had “achieved” speed increases on Port Phillip Bay and the Yarra River to cut travelling time to 80 minutes, Port Phillip Ferries said.

Mattress ‘success’ A month-long mattress-recycling initiative was a “huge success” in November, according to City Hall.

Residents either dropped-off or arranged collection of 2100 mattresses at costs of $10 and $15 respectively, including more than 560 on the Bellarine Peninsula, the City said.

Students ‘smashed’ An international theatre project is warning Geelong secondary students of underage drinking dangers, organisers have announced.

The Smashed Project’s “powerful live theatre performance and interactive workshop” will play at least two Geelong high schools in Belmont after reaching more than 500,000 youths in 16 countries since 2004, the organisers said.

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$1.7m ‘replacement’ for $7m ward grants Geelong council’s new community grants program will provide $1.7 million this financial year, less than a quarter of a $7.2 million wardfunding scheme it replaced.

Ratepayers Geelong secretary Denis O’Bryan suspected less money went to suburbs outside the city centre under the new system.

“From my point of view, they’re not spending enough in the Bellarine for the rates we’re paying,” he said.

Council’s overall capital works program appeared to favour central Geelong and Arm-

strong Creek, Mr O’Bryan said.

He called for council to break down funding allocations and revenue based on percentages for each ward.

“The problem with Council funding and spending now is its non-transparency,” he said.

“For example, Bellarine ratepayers do not know how much of their rates are spent in their ward.”

Geelong’s Community Priorities Scheme provided to $600,000 each yearly to 12 ward councillors, totalling $7.2 million, between 2009-10 and 2013-14.

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Local Government Investigations and Compliance Inspectorate investigated the scheme in December 2014, finding “critical flaws” but clearing councillors of any wrongdoing.

Council’s Community Investment and Support Fund replaced the scheme last year and provided $1.6 million in grants during 2017-18.

Council announced on Monday 123 organisations would share in about $1.1 million in the first round of the grants, ranging from $1000 to more than $200,000.

“There are so many clubs and groups doing amazing work for the benefit of our community,” Geelong Mayor Bruce Harwood said.

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FIND ME: The bloke in four ads today.

EARLY BIRD: East Geelong's Laurie Mitchell celebrates his Talkin' Turkey win with grandchildren (Rebecca Hosking) Lilly, 11, and Harry, 8. 188468

Readers gobble up turkeys paramedic daughter, her firefighter husband and their two children.

He looked forward to digging into “all that stuff that you'd normally not have”, like Christmas ham, roast chicken and, of course, the turkey.

“It’s all for the kids. They get a lot of fun out of it and it’s a good chance to meet the rest of the tribe,” he said.

Four more turkeys are hidden in today's advertisements.

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As soon as East Geelong pensioner Laurie Mitchell saw the Indy’s Talkin Turkey competition was on again he began searching for the cheeky birds.

But luckily, and like almost 200 other weekone entrants, he only had to read until page five to spot all four sneaky turkeys.

“Number four was a bit elusive until I discovered the discrepancy at the bottom righthand corner of the ad,” the 75-year-old said.

“Sometimes they’re spread all over the place but that’s all part of the competition, isn’t it?”

Laurie was “pleasantly surprised” to win a turkey in his second year entering the competition.

The turkey would be a “most-welcome” addition over Christmas when Laurie visited his

A $42 million recycled-water plant is yet to produce a drop for Torquay and Armstrong Creek homes five years after opening.

Barwon Water’s Kate Sullivan admitted the plant would miss last year's deadline to supply recycled water to homes this summer.

“We expect there will be sufficient demand to switch the supply on by summer 2019,” the authority’s general manager strategy systems and environment said.

“There are currently 4900 homes in these growth areas, which is not enough demand to run our plant efficiently.

“We are still planning to provide customers in Armstrong Creek and Torquay north with high quality and affordable Class A recycled water through their purple pipes.”

But in August 2017 Barwon Water's thengeneral manager of infrastructure services, Paul Northey, made a similar prediction for this summer.

Providing Class A water to Armstrong Creek and northern Torquay would not be cost efficient until the two growth areas reached 5800 homes, Mr Northey said “This is expected to be reached in time for next summer,” he said at time.

Barwon Water built the $42 million plant at Black Rock in 2013 to provide Class A water for residents in Armstrong Creek and northern Torquay.

Under the relevant planning schemes for Armstrong Creek and northern Torquay, newhomebuilders must pay an extra $1215.54 to install purple pipes for Class A water.

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Barwon Water was currently supplying drinking water to their purple taps at the discounted recycled water rate of $1.34 per thousand litres, Ms Sullivan said.

The authority normally charges homes $1.92 per kilolitre for drinking water, according to its website.

The Black Rock facility was supplying lower grade Class C recycled water to local farms, golf courses and horticultural customers for irrigation, Ms Sullivan said.

The cost of producing Class A was higher than drinking water, Mr Northey told the Indy last year.

“Purple pipe schemes will ensure communities such as Armstrong Creek and Torquay north are well-placed to respond to times of dry conditions when drinking water may be scarce,” he added.

The region’s supplies continued to decline this week with water storage levels at 57.7 per cent yesterday, down on 73 per cent the same time last year.

Local water supplies were secure “well into the future” as Geelong’s population grew, Barwon Water managing director Tracey Slatter told the Indy last month.

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GOOD CLAUS: Encompass CEO Elaine Robb, centre, Sean Neville, Abby Morton, Annabel Fitzgerald and Jordan Ralph get into the festive spirit with a (Rebecca Hosking) wheelbarrow of donated goods. 188210

‘Tub of Love’ seeking donors In past years Encompass had collected donations in-house for its Tub of Love drive, Ms Robb explained.

“Due to the success of the initiative we have chosen to encourage public donations, to help a larger group of vulnerable community members across Geelong and the Bellarine,” she said.

“It is important for people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds to work together as a community, especially during this period that for some can come with uncertainty and added pressure to provide for their families.”

Encompass Community Services is collecting for the drive at its Geelong West offices, Bunnings Warehouse, Leopold, Discount Stationers, Bell Park, and 94.7 The Pulse until 14 December.

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A Geelong disability agency is taking its annual Christmas drive public in a bid to increase festive donations for those in need.

Encompass Community Services chief executive officer Elaine Robb urged locals to donate non-perishable food, toys, games, books and personal hygiene items at one of four locations around Geelong.

“Share the love this Christmas,” she said.

Encompass would distribute the donations to help “take away the pressure“ from vulnerable families and disabled or disadvantaged jobseekers, Ms Robb said.

“Every year, when we give the gifts to families, they are so appreciative of the effort and generosity (of) their community to make sure they have a perfect Christmas Day.”

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TOUCHDOWN: Avalon Airport's first international passenger flight makes contact with the runway on Wednesday, left, before the passengers make their way to the new terminal and customs facility.

First overseas flight lands

By Luke Voogt Geelong’s first international passenger flight landed at Avalon Airport at 8.16am Wednesday, carrying the initial haul of an expected half-million passengers annually.

The AirAsia X flight touched down four minutes early, following months of construction on the airport’s new international terminal.

Airport chief executive officer (CEO) Justin Giddings welcomed High Commissioner to Malaysia Andrew Goledzinowski, airline executives and about 300 passengers into Avalon.

“Walking through (the airport) today I was just incredibly proud of the team that was able to pull this together,” Mr Giddings told a media conference.

Mr Goledzinowski expected the flight to be

popular among the 400,000 Malaysians visiting Australia each year.

“I can tell you from living in Malaysia that Melbourne is their favourite city,” he said.

“There’s about 26,000 Malaysians studying every year in Australia and most of them chose to study here in Melbourne.”

Linfox Airports executive chairman David Fox thanked state and federal governments for their support.

“It’s just an incredible dream come true,” he said.

The landing sealed a 10-year deal between the Malaysian-based airline and Avalon Airport, following more than $48 million dollars of federal and state investment.

AirAsia X group CEO Nadda Buranasiri said the landing signified a new era for his

company in Australia.

“This purpose-built, no-frills facility has today become one of the most important international hubs AirAsia flies to outside of Southeast Asia.”

AirAsia X Malaysia CEO Benyamin Ismail addressed Melbourne travellers, after the Indy revealed last week the airline was attempting to win back customers in the city’s northeast.

“For many Melburnians, Melbourne Avalon is much closer than you think and ... more convenient and affordable when factoring in freeway traffic, airport congestion, tolls and offsite parking.

“Importantly, for our Southeast Asia guests, the move provides easy access to the coastal town of Geelong and one of Australia’s number one touring routes, the Great Ocean Road.”

FLYING HIGH: High Commissioner to Malaysia Andrew Goledzinowski, AirAsia X's Nadda Buranasiri and Benyamin Ismail, David Fox, Justin Giddings and airline hostesses celebrate the first international flight.

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Slap fear for graffiti teens Three teens arrested over $70,000 in graffiti damage at Lara deserve more than a “slap on the wrist”, according to local social media users.

Police announced the “significant arrest” on Monday, posting on Facebook that the related incidents dated back to 2016.

“A 17-year-old male from Lara was charged with graffiti offences after causing approximately $60,000 damage to numerous properties in the township,” police said.

“Two other 15-year-old males from Lara were also charged with similar offences for causing approximately $10,000 damage.”

“Great effort by the Lara Police members.”

But comments on the post indicated public concerns that the teens would escape appropriate penalties.

“What will happen to them, a slap on the wrists and told to be good boys,” posted Vicky Reed.

“They should be made to pay for the clean-up.”

Other posters agreed the teens should have to remove their graffiti, possibly with the help of certain legal professionals considered unsympathetic to community sentencing concerns.

“Judges should go and clean it up with the offenders and their families while the police sit back have a beer and watch them,” posted Lesley Sparrow.

“Offenders do the offending, judges don't do anything of significance and the police have to wear it all. Incarceration with the possibility of rehabilitation needs to start happening for all offenders regardless of the crime.”

Bez Michael suggested that the arrests were a long time coming.

“About time the police have finally done something about this crap. But let me guess they’ll get off because they are minors or have mental issues from all those paint fumes.”

Other comments praised the arresting officers.

“Great work by two Lara stalwarts. Admire them greatly,” posted Diane Peter McMaster.

ON SONG: Jack Meredith, Mick Thomas, Chloe Adele Perrett, Adalita Srsen, Bruce Harwood, Callum Marriott, Jarred Pagels, Tommy Doggett Williams, Mark Wilson and Jeb Costin launch this year s Connection Song initiative this week.

Stars in city songs Three famous local musicians will mentor young talent to write and record songs about Geelong.

Magic Dirt’s Adalita Srsen, Weddings Parties Anything’s Mick Thomas and Jet’s Mark Wilson had returned to their home town especially for the Connecting Song initiative, City Hall said.

Each of the stars would work with an assigned emerging local artist or band “to write and record a song that has Geelong as the central theme”.

“Adalita will support Chloe Adele Perrett, Mick Thomas will work with Jack Meredith and Mark Wilson takes on local band Alby Jay (Jeb Costin, Jarred Paggels, Tommy Doggett

Williams and Callum Marriott) as the mentees embark on the journey of learning the craft of song writing,” City Hall said.

Don’t Poke the Bear studio would record each song, with Pulse TV to produce accompanying videos for a laneway debut during Geelong After Dark on 3 May. Ms Srsen was thrilled to be involved.

“I’m so excited and proud to be a part of the Connecting Song mentoring program again.

The talent is just incredible,” she said.

“I’m extremely proud to be mentoring Chloe Adele-Perrett, I think she is going to come up with something truly special!

Mayor Bruce Harwood noted Geelong’s

“great history of producing top musicians”, saying he hoped Connecting Song would help “bring the next wave through”.

“We’re very thankful to Adalita, Mick Thomas and Mark Wilson for getting involved as mentors. They’ve all achieved great things in the industry, and the knowledge and ideas they pass on will be hugely valuable for their mentees,” Cr Harwood said.

“Congratulations to Chloe Adele Perrett, Jack Meredith and the members of Alby Jay for being selected. We look forward to hearing your songs celebrating Geelong, and we hope they launch you all towards a long and successful career in music.”

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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 11 December commencing at 7.00pm. This meeting is open to the public.

Watch council meetings live online at www.geelongaustralia.com.au/meetings

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Each Women in Community Life Award celebrates and acknowledges the extraordinary contribution of women across the Geelong region in their respective category.

CATEGORIES INCLUDE:

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The next meetings of the Planning Committee will be held at the Council Conference and Reception Centre, City Hall, Little Malop Street, Geelong on the dates below:

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The highly anticipated Geelong calendar will be hitting letter boxes this week.

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Women in Community Life Leading Gender Equality in Sport (new for 2019)

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Women in Community Life Leadership in Women’s Health (new for 2019)

The Geelong calendar competition invited local photographers to submit their images of Geelong. This year’s competition received over 700 entries and a public vote was held to determine the ultimate images to be included.

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Wednesday 12 December – 5.00pm Item to be discussed is Planning Permit Application No PP–179–2018 for the Use and Development of a Multi–Level Office Building Including Food and Drink Premises at 50 Mackey Street, North Geelong.

Tuesday 18 December – 6.00pm Item to be discussed is Planning Permit Application No PP–112–2018 for Use and Development of a Retirement Village and Aged Care Facility at 151–169 South Valley Road, Highton.

These meetings are open to the public.

NOMINATE NOW Visit www.bit.ly/WICLAC2019awards. Nominations now open and close Sunday 3 February 2019. Contact Marsha Uppill on 5272 5061 or email muppill@geelongcity.vic.gov.au

COMMUNITY INVESTMENT AND SUPPORT FUND GRANTS SECOND ROUND 2018–19 NOW OPEN We are pleased to announce a second round of a range of grant programs to assist not– for–profit organisations with local projects and events that benefit the wider Geelong community:

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For enquiries contact the City on 5272 5272.

THANK YOU TO THE 2018 GEELONG SENIORS FESTIVAL EVENT HOLDERS The City would like to acknowledge and sincerely thank all the event holders who contributed to the success of this years’ festival. Seniors had the opportunity to experience a fantastic range of events, exhibitions and special offers.

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Fruit in bipolar trial Mangosteen could help treat bipolar disorder, according to Geelong researchers who previously used the tropical fruit to treat schizophrenia.

Geelong mental health researchers completed a pilot study using mangosteen rind to successfully treat some of the symptoms of schizophrenia, coordinator Lucy Saunders said.

“We've seen positive outcomes in our schizophrenia trial,” she said.

The researchers had begun another clinical trial to determine whether mangosteen extract could also reduce the symptoms of depression in people with bipolar, Ms Saunders said.

“This is a treatment add-on to people’s current medications, and will hopefully assist in filling the gap that traditional treatments may leave in terms of recovery.”

Current treatments for bipolar were less effective in the depressive phase of the illness, which could last three times longer than the high-energy manic phase, she explained.

Mangosteen is a common fruit in Southeast Asia, where locals have used it for centuries as a traditional medicine.

Researchers from Deakin University’s mental health centre, based at Barwon Health, were seeking 150 trial participants in Geelong, Melbourne and Brisbane, Ms Saunders said.

Participants must currently have a diagnosis of bipolar, be aged 18 or older and must currently be experiencing a low, she said.

The trial requires participants to consume free capsules, which could contain the mangosteen fruit extract or a placebo, for 24 weeks in addition to their usual treatment.

Researchers did not expect the fruit extract to have any unwanted side effects, Ms Saunders said.

She encouraged those interested in the trial to email mangosteen@barwonhealth.org.au or phone Aswathy Viswambharan on 0402 196 595.

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Novel ‘debut’ at 80

By Luke Voogt It took 80 years for Belmont’s Yvonne Williams to make her first foray into the world of children’s writing, following a poem for her grandchildren.

“I never had any intention to write at all until I wrote a poem about their and my cats,” she told the Indy.

“I love all animals but I just adore cats.”

Yvonne published her book, The Tales of Cleo and Oscar, just in time for her birthday in August, under the penname Nanna Von. “That’s what the grandchildren call me,” she explained.

A former opera singer and conductor of the Geelong branch of Australian Youth Choir, Yvonne began writing poetry in her late seventies.

Her feline verse caught the eye of friends, who encouraged her to keep writing.

Cleo and Oscar sprang from the poem into her book, travelling from Geelong to Queensland, meeting elephants and wicked fairies, and riding in kangaroo pouches.

“The cats get up to lots of mischief,” Yvonne said.

“I think it will appeal to parents - there’s adventure but there’s nothing terrifying.”

Yvonne teamed with Geelong painter John Hughson to bring Cleo and Oscar to life.

“He’s absolutely wonderful - he could draw or paint anything,” she said.

“There are some beautiful illustrations in there.”

Originally Yvonne had planned for her eldest granddaughter to illustrate the book but, sadly, she died of diabetes-related causes at age 22.

“She was a very talented artist - I absolutely adored her,” she said.

“That nearly stopped me writing but I

Labyrinth ‘to calm nerves’ A temporary labyrinth artwork has returned to provide a meditation space on the banks of the Barwon River in Geelong.

Western Height Uniting Church “meditation community” With Intention sprayedpainted the labyrinth on grass at the end of Newtown’s Craigie Rd as “a space to slow down, re-centre and reconnect”, City Hall said.

Visitors who walked the artwork’s outline in recent years had described the experience as “very peaceful”, the City said.

“You are encouraged to take time out from the busy Christmas period to slow down and reconnect with yourself and find meaning in the everyday.”

Councillor Jim Mason recommended visiting the labyrinth, saying that slowing down to “reflect every now and again” was important.

“The labyrinth is a terrific initiative, and has clearly been a source of calm for many people.

I encourage everyone to visit and walk the labyrinth, particularly if you are feeling stressed or need some time for inner reflection.

“In my student days I found that reflection was the best way to improve my memory and selfawareness, so I’ve made time for it ever since.”

AUTHOR AT 80: Yvonne Williams celebrates her new book with illustrator John Hughson at (Rebecca Hosking) Fyansford. 188421 thought, ’no, for her sake I’ll keep going’.”

Yvonne said the “three years of damn hard work” writing the book “was the most difficult and lonely task I’ve ever taken on“.

Her writer friends gave her “honest” and “valuable” feedback that discouraged her at first, she said.

“When the proof came back I looked at all the black marks ... I didn’t want to pick it up for a week,” she said.

A UK publisher showed interest in the draft

but told Yvonne she had to pay $6000 to publish, so she decided to self-publish instead, she said.

The Geelong resident of 42 years had sold almost 200 copies since August and was about to publish another 100 more, she said.

Recently a woman told Yvonne that her granddaughter loved the book and wanted to frame the front cover, she said.

“Things like that make it worth all the worry and the trouble.”

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Oldies get a ‘virtual ride’

By Luke Voogt A “first-of-its-kind” $726,000 driving simulator inside a real car could improve the safety of older drivers, according to Geelong designers.

“You’re actually sitting in a car, in this case a Holden Captiva,” said Deakin University lead designer Associate Professor Ben Horan.

“We cut that in half and then integrated all the technology inside it, so you’ve got the feel of the seats, your seatbelt, pedals, indicators, and we even put feedback into the steering wheel to give a real sensation of driving in different terrain.”

The simulated drive would give older motorists an idea of their performance, by measuring metrics such as reaction time and heartrate, Assoc Prof Horan said.

“It’s great for people who are keen to maintain their independence but also keep an eye on how they’re tracking.

“When you put the headset on you’re driving around the local neighbourhood and you see local landmarks.”

About 50 older people were involved in the development of the simulator, Assoc Prof Horan said.

“They gave feedback on things like acces-

sibility - the car was chosen specifically so the seat was at an easy height to get in and out.

“But we also had to make sure that this technology was something older people were comfortable with using, that it was something relatively familiar and wasn’t too intimidating.”

The prototype could be the start of a fleet of adapted vehicles for driver testing, Assoc Prof Horan said.

“Of course this doesn’t replace the need for an older driver to see their regular GP for accurate testing, but it can be a fun, easy and accessible way to check in initially.”

Researchers hoped licensing bodies could use the technology to test and teach learner drivers, Assoc Prof Horan said.

“For example, it could be an effective update of the current hazards testing used when teenagers sit for their learner’s permit.

“It could also be used to help learners experience dangerous situations that they might not necessarily come across in the course of normal practice.”

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One of Geelong’s greatest former boxers has led eight Geelong secondary school students along the Kokoda Trail for the Centenary of Armistice.

Commonwealth and Australian ex-champion Mick O’Malley joined the Western Heights College year 10 and 11 students to complete the gruelling 96km trek in eight days last month.

College principal Fiona Taylor praised her students’ physical and mental fortitude.

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Some students described the trek as “lifechanging” while others professed their amazement at finishing it, Ms Taylor said.

“The students are enjoying their new-found confidence and appreciation for the simple life that they observed (in) Kokoda communities.

“For many of our students, this was an opportunity to disengage from the busyness of their own lives.”

Mr O’Malley was proud to share his passion for history after trekking Kokoda 57 times.

“All the students enjoyed the trek and it was great getting to know them all,” he said.

“The kids found it tough at times but they all said it was well worth it in the end. It’ll be an experience they’ll remember forever.”

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LETTERS Employers’ old problem It has been argued that applicants for a job should not need to state their age; that it’s irrelevant if they believe they can do a job.

Really, I do not know of any employer who will take on a person without knowing their age.

Fair dinkum, the reason is quite simple: the older you are the less likely you will be around for any period without any problems, both physical and psychological.

Why incur the expense of training a person when they might well have only months or a very few years on the job?

It is also often much harder to retrain an older worker particularly if they have not kept up to date with technological developments.

The focus must always be on creating sustainable employment opportunities for youth, the next generation, of which over 30 per cent are unemployed in many parts of Daniel Andrews' socialist Victoria.

This is a tragedy, both social and economic, with long-term adverse implications for the state.

Michael J Gamble Belmont

Take the council back As a follow-up to my letter in last week’s Geelong Indy, and because readers might have had sufficient time to think about it, I offer a suggestion.

Our council reels in over $400 million a year, with little of substance to be seen for ratepayers’ input.

Geelong people should consider doing what the people of the Mexican township of Cheran did and oust their council, taking back ownership of municipal services, largely undelivered by our current regime, and voting on whether we want to resume control of these services ourselves.

If locals think back, the amounts harvested by council amount to some $2 billion plus over the past 10 years. This is an extraordinary amount, especially when asked what we see that amounts to $2 billion of municipal improvements to this town.

Given that times are ever-tighter regarding people’s finances, these questions are absolute-

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BUCKETS & BOUQUETS Buckets to mistakes in the GDFL’s 2019 fixture. Also, a 2018 tribunal report says the GDFL had 34 reports, the GFL had 18 and the BFL 22. The GDFL had 12 players suspended for 18 weeks, the GFL had eight for nine and the BFL had seven for 13.

SM, Corio ly relevant. Perhaps the Indy might conduct a poll on whether people support such an idea.

Prior to amalgamation, council matters were not a major issue.

If we go back to the preceding model, maybe they will not be an issue anymore.

Gary Oraniuk Geelong West

Radicals thwart subsidies In response to Peter Rees (Letters, 23 November), both the fossil fuel and renewable industries receive subsidies.

Mr Rees thinks the $1.6 billion in wind farm subsidies is unfair but is silent on the $12 billion for the fossil fuel industry.

Even with the huge disparity, and let’s not forget the cost of fossil fuels’ damage to our planet, renewables are on a downward cost trajectory whereas fossil fuels are on an upward trajectory.

Given the huge capital costs and time to build coal-powered plants, it’s lunacy to invest in them. Banks won’t fund Adani or coal plants because they’re dud assets.

Governments use subsidies to advance public policy, and there’s nothing wrong with that. As a nation, we ratified Copenhagen and Paris, so we subsidised the renewables industry to give it a kick-start and employ thousands of Australia workers.

Unfortunately, radical right Liberals have thwarted policy in this area for decades so Australia has missed out on huge opportunities.

Bouquets to Dr Sally, her nurse, and Jess at Pacific Smiles Leopold for friendly and efficient service.

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As for China and India’s 1000 coal power plants, the argument that if somebody else is doing the wrong thing then it’s okay for us too is just weak.

These countries are entitled to lift their poor out of poverty, but there will be a cost to Earth.

China, however, is in fact already starting to close or limit fossil fuel output and convert to renewable energy, but a lot more needs to be done.

Mark Ruseler Ocean Grove

Alarmists naturally ignorant Derek Lipka treated Svante Arrhenius as "Jurassic" (Letters, 30 November) but he was actually climate alarmists' poster boy.

His theory that CO2 caused global warming was picked up a century later by political activists to give a scientific veneer to their promise of Armageddon if we don't “decarbonise”.

The irony is that Arrhenius expected a gentle warming that fed the hungry and staved off the next ice age but alarmists insist on catastrophic heat.

Mr Lipka told us the last three years were the "hottest on record”. But satellite-based global temperature records show 2016 as .1C hotter than 1998.

Both those years brought strong El Niño's, which effect temperature and have nothing to do with atmospheric CO2. They're a part of natural variability, ignored by catastrophists.

Mr Lipka wrote: "Renewable energy surpassed fossil fuel generation globally in 2018".

The last global figures I saw for 2017 were 1.1 per

cent renewables to over 80 per cent fossil fuels.

Renewables won't bridge that gap in a hurry because they depend on fossil fuels to keep power systems operating.

Mr Lipka mentioned an EASCA report on extreme weather, which was based on a regional European experience. The report differs from other regions and global research.

Australians are used to local extremes. As Dorothea Mackellar reminded us, if it's not drought it's flooding rains.

Whatever the weather, it's part of the web of life, for which neither humans nor life's basis, CO2, are to blame.

Tim Saclier Leopold

It’s not easy beating Greens Most inner-city Greens are in a minority that rules our country’s politics without any idea of life beyond cities.

In Victoria the Greens influenced Daniel Andrews to ban all gas exploration, contributing to a gas shortage and skyrocketing bills.

Then they closed Heyfield’s timber industry because of the Leadbeater’s possum.

They cancelled the East/West Link, costing tax payers $1.3 billion.

Are any Greens employed or need employment for their families? They have every intention of banning the coal industry, the timber industry, all animal farming, the horse-racing industry, the greyhound industry, live-sheep exports, the live-cattle industry, and dams.

Greens waste their lives looking for faults in anything that doesn’t affect their livelihoods and do little to be productive for Australia.

These Greens don’t realise the damage from their bans on tree-clearing around houses and on control burning to reduce bushfire fuel.

Have any of them ever fought or seen a bushfire?

Most inner-city Greens want cars and trucks banned but would they go back to the horse and cart?

I don’t think so because horses fart.

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Ewe beauty: NWM hits 30 More than a million people have visited National Wool Museum since Queen Elizabeth II cut the ribbon to its front door on 21 May 1988.

The Geelong cultural treasure celebrates its 30-year anniversary with a free open day on 21 December.

Museum director Padraic Fisher this week invited visitors to 30-year celebrations, beginning today with a bush animal weaving workshop.

"We're thrilled to be hosting a whole range of activities to celebrate the 30th birthday festivities," he said.

"The National Wool Museum is a hands-on cultural destination - with a national presence and a local heart that is much-loved by visitors and locals alike."

National Wool Museum has brought worldclass exhibitions to Geelong including Wildlife Photographer of the Year, Pharaohs and Antarctica.

The museum's home, a bluestone building that was formerly Dennys, Lascelles Ltd Wool Store, has stood since 1872.

Originally comprising of three galleries, National Wool Museum now houses four gallery spaces with contemporary exhibitions running alongside its core wool-based collections.

The museum holds more than 7500 objects and 1000 photographs within its collection.

Geelong Mayor Bruce Harwood congratulated National Wool Museum on its 30th Anniversary.

"Since 1988, the National Wool Museum has told the timeless Australian story of wool, fibre and textiles," he said.

"Established as part of the Australian bicentennial celebrations, the museum has now cemented itself as a leading national cultural institution - integral to the cultural life of Geelong."

WOOLLY WONDERS: Fascinated National Wool Museum visitors watch as local shearer Lachlan Bryant gives a sheep a haircut. (Cormac Hanrahan) Festivities kick off today with master weaver and award-winning contemporary artist Aunty Bronwyn Razem hosting a bush animal workshop.

Razem will share her knowledge of traditional weaving, from her Gunditjmara family heritage, to show visitors how to create a bush animal using hay and wool.

demonstrations and guided tours all day.

Next year the museum will host sand-filled interactive beach experience Sand in the City, Wildlife Photographer of the Year, from London's Natural History Museum, and a new Playschool exhibition.

National Wool Museum will also update its core galleries next year.

On Sunday illustrator Judy Horacek comes to the museum with her children's book Where is the Green Sheep? for a special birthday interactive story.

Then, on 21 December, the museum will open its doors to the public for a free 30th anniversary open day.

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Films for free on waterfront Two family movies will screen free on Geelong’s waterfront, City hall has announced.

Steampacket Gardens would host an audience for Cats from 6.30pm tonight before screening Mickey’s Magical Christmas as the same time next Friday.

“People can bring a picnic or grab a bite to eat from traders and settle in on the grass for the films,” City Hall said.

“The Cars screening welcomes a special appearance from a life-size Mack the Truck from the film. Special pre-entertainment from the Mik Maks as well as craft activities and face painting are scheduled for 5.30pm prior to the screening of Mickey’s Magical Christmas on 14 December.”

City Hall was running the screenings with youth volunteer group Fluke after previously showing free movies at Steampacket Gardens and central Geelong’s Lt Malop St precinct.

Mayor Bruce Harwood urged families to attend the screenings while also taking in other council activities around central Geelong during the festive season.

“This is a great chance for our community to celebrate Christmas in a fun and relaxed, family-friendly setting on our beautiful waterfront,” he said.

“The two movies being screened are both family favourites, and there will be lots of other activities for kids, including craft, face painting and live music.

“And don’t forget our famous floating Christmas tree right nearby, with its spectacular light show every 15 minutes from 8.30pm.

Best of all, it’s a free event, so I encourage everyone to head along and enjoy this great time of year together.”

CHRISTMAS COAL: Santa will hop aboard the volunteer-run Bellarine Railway next weekend.

Santa catches train Mr and Mrs Claus will hop aboard nine special Christmas trains on the Bellarine Peninsula next weekend to celebrate the festive season.

The 45-minute ride along Swan Bay features Christmas stories from Mrs Claus, carols with Santa’s elves and the jolly man himself handing out early presents.

The steam engine leaves Queenscliff at 10am, 11am, 12pm and 1pm on 15 and 16 December, plus another service at 2pm on the Sunday.

The train ride features Christmas-themed face-painting and a colour-in competition.

Families will also have a chance to win a

pass to a Day Out With Thomas, the next big event on The Bellarine Railway’s calendar.

Thomas the Tank Engine will chug up and down the railway on 19 and 20 January, with Sir Topham Hatt and Henry joining in the fun.

The day features stories, a jumping castle, a children’s maze, Thomas the Tank merchandise and more to keep the kids entertained.

Youngsters will also get a free activity bag complete with a ’junior engineer certificate’, a Thomas tattoo and more.

Heritage trains depart from Queenscliff and Drysdale stations on most Sundays through-

out the year and on extra days during school holidays.

The Bellarine Railway’s 11 steam engines and fleet of diesel trains, running between the two towns, date back as early as 1909.

Since 1970 Geelong Steam Preservation Society has kept the trains running to give locals and visitors a glimpse into yesteryear.

The railway pays tribute to the Queenscliff line, which opened on 21 May, 1879 and closed on 6 November, 1976.

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The huge New York inspired pizzas feature three times more cheese than Domino’s standard pizzas and slices so big customers can fold them.

Domino’s Geelong franchisee Kade Seaman said the range is ideal for feeding a crowd and is the perfect social sharing food in the lead up to the festive season.

“These aren’t your usual Domino’s pizzas - our authentic New Yorker pizzas are loaded with cheese, consist of softer dough and include slices so big, you need to fold them before taking a bite,” Mr Seaman said.

Domino’s has recently added a new pizza to the range, The Big Philly Cheese Steak - a huge pie cut into eight extra-large slices topped with tender Philly steak, mushrooms, red onion and capsicum on a tasty American style cheddar sauce base.

The range also includes The Big Pepperoni, The Big Cheese, The Big Ham and Pineapple, The Big Pepperoni and Sausage, The Big Three Meats, The Big Pepperoni, Sausage and Mushroom, as well as a Half n’ Half option.

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The Kieser method is designed to help clients of all ages reduce pain and increase strength with its combination of physiotherapy and strength training.

Kieser Geelong centre manager Rob Osborne says the method begins with a physiotherapist conducting an initial assessment to screen for musculoskeletal or pre-existing health conditions. “The physiotherapist then maps out an appropriate treatment plan and works with degree qualified exercise scientists or exercise physiologists to develop an evidence-based strength training program,” Rob says.

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Clients can undertake Kieser’s hip and knee osteoarthritis program at any of the 14 centres, including in Geelong and Torquay.

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Floral arranging is just one of the activities residents enjoy taking part in as part of Star of the Sea’s innovative approach to supporting people as they age.

The 96-bed aged-care residence uses the Montessori principles for dementia and ageing, which empowers individuals to remain as independent as possible and enjoy meaningful activities around their unique interests, talents and abilities.

One in 10 Australians aged over 65 are living with dementia and residential aged care plays an essential role in supporting older people to enjoy a good quality of life.

Star of the Sea staff have received Montessori training to ensure everyone is working towards the same goal: to support each resident to live the fullest life possible.

Montessori in aged care requires carers to have a good understanding of the individual’s history, their interests, physical abilities and emotional needs.

Star of the Sea uses these Montessori principles in its lifestyle program. The program’s activities include an art and craft group, gardening and a walking group.

The program continues to evolve to meet the interests of residents.

Anyone wanting more information about Star of the Sea or its Montessori practice for dementia and ageing can phone 8593 8444.

Star of the Sea is under the umbrella of Villa Maria Catholic Homes (VMCH), which emphasises its “passion and commitment to everyday people”.

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Christmas film free Kings Funerals screens White Christmas for free next week.

Geelong seniors can enjoy a free screening of a classic Christmas movie next week.

Kings Funerals will screen White Christmas to delight its audience with one of Hollywood’s most-popular festive-season movies.

The 1954 musical romance comedy features legendary stars Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney and Vera-Ellen in some of their best-known roles.

The four appear as a group of singers scheduled to perform a Christmas show in

the USA’s rural Vermont.

After arriving they run into the former World War II commander of Crosby’s and Kaye’s characters, who reveales to them his financial difficulties and failing country inn.

The four performers rally to the commander’s cause, planning a musical extravaganza to put his venue back in the black.

Along the way the foursome performs some of composer Irving Berlin’s greatest movie songs, including The Old Man, The Best Things Happen While You’re Dancing

and, of course, White Christmas.

The movie famously concludes with the four lead characters pairing off and declaring their love for each other as a background of falling snow is revealed.

“May your days be merry and bright, and may all of your Christmases be white,” sings all on screen as glasses are raised in a finale toast.

The movie screens from 9am to 11am next Wedesday, followed by morning tea, at Kings Funerals, 130 Bellarine Hwy, Newcomb.

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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 Margot, 8pm at The Ballroom, Carey St, Hamlyn Heights.

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

DANCE - Old-time Christmas Dance to Brian Rush, 8-11.30pm at Wurdale Hall, Wurdale Rd, Winchelsea. $8 entry. Country supper. Enquiries 0415 910 759.

STALL - Royal Children’s Hospital Geelong Auxiliary Christmas Stall, 8.30am-2pm at Highton Village, Bellevue Ave, Highton.

JEWELLERY - U3A basic jewellery making and repairs 12.45-2.45pm at Cobbin Farm, Grove Rd, Grovedale.

Enquiries 0458 312 789, U3ageelong.org.au <http:// 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 $4. 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.

Story buried A Geelong special developmental school has celebrated its first year by burying a piece of history in a time capsule on Sunday.

Geelong council’s acting community life director Robyn Stevens, pictured, helped parents, students and teachers bury the capsule at Hamlyn Views School.

The Hamlyn Heights school opened in term one of this year and has a maximum capacity of 168 students.

SUNDAY RAILWAY - Portarlington Bayside Miniature Railway birthday celebrations 11am-4pm at Boat Rd, Portarlington.

Train rides, food, drinks, ice creams. All costs $2.

CHOIR - Belmont Uniting Church Choir present cantata Bethlehem’s Child 7.30pm at 42 Thomson St, Belmont.

CAROLS - Osborne Park Association and Geelong Memorial Brass Band host Christmas carols 6-8pm at Centenary Hall, 1 Cox Rd, Norlane.

HYDROPONIC - Geelong Hydroponic Gardening meets 9.30am at 18 Beauford Ave, Bell Post Hill. Enquiries 0414 717 698.

CHURCH - 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.

MONDAY VIEW - Geelong Evening VIEW Club dinner meeting 7pm at Waurn Ponds Hotel, Colac Rd, Waurn Ponds. Visitors welcome. Enquiries 0403 778 178.

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 ABC - Geelong ABC Friends meets 1.30pm at South Barwon Community Centre, 33 Mt Pleasant Rd, Belmont. Enquiries 0447 435 923.

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, 276-

282 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 5277 9027, communitykitchens.org.au <http://communitykitchens.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.

FRIDAY SINGLES - Christian Singles Dinner 6.30pm at White Eagle House, Breakwater. Bookings close 12 December.

Ph 0414 232 491.

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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A Lineartronic continuously variable transmission with manual overrides puts power to ground through all four wheels.

Every Forester features the latest generation EyeSight driver assist system. Stereo camera images are in colour and the recognition is optimised, enabling ‘vision’ of multiple items simultaneously.

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For the first time, SI-Drive features in normally aspirated Foresters, in the 2.5i Premium and 2.5i-S variants. It is designed to improve fuel efficiency in ‘I’ mode and increase engine speed in ‘S’ mode, with SI-Drive control enhanced for greater responsiveness.

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As the original compact SUV, the latest Forester debuts Subaru’s driver-monitoring system, tagged Driver Focus. It enables drivers to personalise cabin preferences, which Subaru labels a first for a mainstream brand in Australia.

Further improvements include a moreresponsive and efficient engine and added sportiness to the CVT transmission in manual mode, the roomiest Forester cabin, upgrades to X-Mode for added surefootedness, reverse automatic braking, and digital radio.

Forester also becomes the third Subaru model after Impreza and XV to take on 12-month/12,500km servicing.

Four variants are available: 2.5i, 2.5i-L, 2.5i Premium and 2.5i-S, starting at $33,490 plus on-road costs and rising to $41,490 for the the range-topping 2.5i-S. On test was the latter.

The latest Forester has ground clearance of 220mm, making it a genuine go-almost-anywhere vehicle.Bold styling of bumpers, muscular guards and a shoulder line emphasise the height.

A variation on Subaru’s classic hexagonal grille is joined by C-shaped headlights, repeated in the rear light design. LED lights help reduce power consumption.

All models roll on new design 17 or 18-inch wheels, depending on the variant, while added loopholes in the roof rails of the 2.5i-S enable ropes and straps to be tied down onto the rails.

With all outer dimensions increased, occupants gain room all-round. Cargo space is expanded to 498lt.

The spacious interior is highlighted by rounded design, incorporating high-quality materials, and silver-framed displays and controls. White LED map lights improve nighttime visibility and complement the wide-body interior ambience.

The elevated centre console adds substance to the look, offering plenty of storage space in front of the gear shifter.

A multi-function display is atop the centre of the instrument panel, showing outside temperature and time at all times. The 6.3-inch colour screen can be changed by using the steering wheel control switch.

The widescreen full colour MFD provides a wealth of information, while embedded navigation is available in 2.5i Premium and 2.5i-S models.

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Apple CarPlay and Google Android Auto feature popular apps in the infotainment system via voice recognition. Forester 2.5i-S features Harman Kardon premium audio, with eight speakers, plus subwoofer.

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“When we give a customer’s car back, we give it back cleaner than we got it and running like a dream,” the 42 year old says.

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.

Joining Chris at Auto Express are Gary Krahe, Mark Hill and Wayne Gray, who together have more than a century’s experience working on cars.

Gary worked with Ford, Mark worked in the Gary Rogers Motorsport V8 Supercar pit team and Wayne has 40 years’ experience with all makes and models.

They recently welcomed new mechanic Joel Clyne, who has an abundance of experience in four-wheel-drive servicing and fitting bull bars, winches, side rails, lift kits and lighting accessories.

The shop moved to 396 Thompson Road 13 years ago and the fully-equipped workshop has six different scan tools.

The business also operates a mobile service to keep the customer’s car going, Chris says.

“If you’ve had a break down or you’re too busy at work, we come to you, Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm.”

Auto Express has a seniors discount for over 65s, a 12-month, 20,000km warranty on all parts and labour, and a pick-up-drop-off service.

“We offer the whole kit and caboodle, and friendly service,” Chris says.

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Bumper Master fits reversing sensors to help customers overcome fears of backing into objects or even pedestrians.

Reversing sensors help prevent damage to owners’ cars as well as the vehicles of neighbours and other motorists. They can also help when backing out of tight garages and past narrow gateposts. Bumper Master can also help owners improve the appearance of bumpers when selling vehicles.

Bumpers are the first part of any car to incur damage – and first impressions are important when trying to sell. All Bumper Master repairs come with a no-questions-asked warranty to give customers peace of mind.

Best of all, most bumper repairs are done for less than the cost of insurance excesses.

Located behind VicRoads at 3 Dowsett St, South Geelong, Bumper Master has proven experience in providing an alternative repair service to the bumper regions of any car.

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Kingies here, pinkies there ON THE BITE Adam Van der Lugt

TOP SHOT: Grovedale bastman Nick Hyden plays a shot in front of wicket-keeper Aaron Morgan.

Cats host the Dogs after Blues beating LOCAL CRICKET

by Jim Timberlake Geelong Cricket Club lowered its colours to Carlton in a one-day game last Saturday, although with the Cats sitting nicely at five wins and two losses the prospect of finals action this season still looks bright.

Batting first, the Cats struggled to find anyone willing to dig in and play a long innings.

Josh McDonald (52) did his bit at the top of the order, while Hayden Butterworth (37) and Mitch Reid (31) did theirs, too.

Dom McGlinchey (30*) provided a late boost but the side could only manage a disappointing 209.

In reply, Carlton looked in total control, romping to an eight-wicket win in just 37 overs.

Geelong returns to Kardinia Park over the next two Saturdays for a two-dayer against 15th placed Footscray in a game the Cats should win.

In Geelong Cricket Association’s division one match of the round, Grovedale completely dominated Geelong City’s bowling attack to post an imposing 7/324.

Nick Hyden (161) was the star for the Tigers in a masterful batting display, while opening partner Michael Blain (57) figured in a 216-run opening stand.

Luke Ford (45) ensured the good start didn't go to waste, while Jacob McKenzie (3/53) was the leading wicket taker for the Sharks.

As always, Richie Oliver will be the key tomorrow. The star English batsman is easily the classiest player in the Geelong City line-up, although Luke Inglis did make 151 last game, so if he can continue his good run of form this game might go down to the wire.

In division two, Manifold Heights has been set a target of 223 by St Peters for what would be its first win of the season.

On a hot day last Saturday, St Peters batted first. Steve Illingworth (51) top-scored at number five in the order, with help from Ben Miller

(44) at number seven.

For the Sharks Mayuka Perera will hold the key to victory this Saturday. His form has been patchy so far, with four scores between 22 and 32, but he might be due for a big one, so an upset’s on the cards.

And in division three, Alexander Thomson fought back from a disastrous start on day one against St Albans Breakwater to remarkably have first innings points in the bag already.

The Vikings could only manage 140 batting first Dan Harris top-scoring with 42.

Needing a big effort with the ball if they were any chance to defend that, Jack Clapham (6/38) delivered in spades as the Saints were dismissed for an incredible 84 in just 32 overs.

With a 56-run lead, Alexander Thomson will be eyeing off outright points this Saturday, and the side can increase its lead to around 200 in quick time then it might just be able to pile the pressure on and bag 10 points.

As predicted, kingfish appeared offshore over the past week.

Among anglers to catch kingies to 65cm was a client of Gone Fishing Charters’ Chris Vasilevski, boating one while targeting snapper.

Anglers chasing kings offshore should try fresh squid strips as bait or 7” Gulp jerk shads in pearl white on 1oz jig heads to either sink deep or be cast long to the feeding fish on the surface, depending on where they are in the water column.

Salmon to 3kg can be expected as bycatch.

Corio Bay’s inner-harbour fired for flathead, with the grammar school lagoon producing fish to 50cm. Casting soft plastics was effective, while bait anglers had success with bluebait or squid.

Alcoa Pier and the nearby spoil grounds produced pinkie snapper, flathead and pike for anglers drifting in 4m to 6m of water.

Salmon were holding around the pier, although one angler was under-gunned and unable to stop two sizable kingfish after casting a big plastic at them on the surface.

Sam Pitman fished Clifton Springs during an afternoon tide change, catching two snapper around 3kg on squid. By all reports, early mornings and late afternoons aligning with tide changes were ideal for snapper in the bay.

Freshwater fishing was great, with a number of lakes producing brown and rainbow trout.

Lake Tooliorook’s jetty fished well for brown trout to 1.5kg on Powerbait, while Lake Bolac gave up some big rainbows again after being quiet for a while.

Ballarat’s Lake Wendouree was a hot spot for big browns after dark. Casting mudeye flies from the bank accounted for fish around 2kg, although bent-minnow lures and mudeyes fished floats also got results.

Ex-VFL Cat looks forward for opportunities Former VFL midfielder Tom Atkins is eyeing a move forward after snaring a rookie place at Geelong in 2019.

The Cats plucked the bullish 23-year-old with pick 11 in the rookie draft after he played five years in Geelong’s VFL side.

Atkins had developed a reputation as a tackler but told AFL Media that the senior team’s fleet of midfield stars had forced him to look further afield for opportunity.

"If I had to guess, I would probably say a small forward role and maybe helping out in the midfield where needed," Atkins, who stands 180cm, said.

"I played midfield most of this year but might have played as a small half forward a few times, but two or three years ago I pretty much played the whole year in that role.

"From that I have learnt a bit of the craft, but obviously it is a different thing doing it at

AFL level."

Atkins has joined a long list of current and former team senior players with experience in Geelong’s VFL side.

Teammates Tom Stewart and Ryan Abbott both earned their wings in the Cats’ seconds, while others to have starred after a VFL start at Geelong include returning Giant Shane Mumford and now-Melbourne head of development Matthew Egan.

TWO UP: Sam Pitman with his pair of Clifton Springs snapper,

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