Geelong Indy - 21st December 2018

Friday 21 December, 2018

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Leopold teenager Olivia Marshall has donated a much-needed Christmas present to local cancer patients, to honour an aunt who died from the disease in 2016.

The Sacred Heart College student donated about 40 bandanas to Andrew Love Cancer Centre.

“When people have chemotherapy, especially women, they can lose their hair. This is what happened to my Auntie Linda,” the 16-year-old said.

“Having a nice bandana made all the difference.

“I thought (she) would love the idea of a small gift consisting of a bandana to be given to those women at their first chemotherapy appointment. “(She) was always giving people presents.”

Olivia made the bandanas for a school project to raise cancer awareness, while providing to support to those in need.

“I got together with my friends to make the bandanas,” she said.

“It’s a small way of saying that we care about you and hopefully make people feel a little better with these bright lovely bandanas.”

Terry Marshall was proud of his daughter’s gesture in honour of his sister.

“It’s lovely to think that your 16-year-old daughter is so thoughtful towards women who are going through what her auntie Linda went through,” he said. “(The bandanas) are almost gone already, so Liv’s having another production run this week.”

Staff at Andrew Love Cancer Centre were thrilled to give the bandanas to give to their patients, a Barwon Health spokesperson said.

CHRISTMAS GIFT: Olivia Marshall donates 40 bandanas to Andrew Love Cancer Centre.

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As the population aged, fewer people wanted to accept retirement and become a “senior citizen”, Mr Kelly said “(They) feel they are in (their) prime, understand their super may not be adequate if they live to 100 and dread the thought of becoming irrelevant.

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From page 1 “Consequently many seniors are now going the self-employment route, and starting new business enterprises.”

Geelong had a growing cohort of baby boomers who felt too young to retire, Mr Kelly said.

“Meaningful paid employment - as we used to know it - is now only a memory for this group.”

Many were instead using a “treasure chest of acquired wisdom and contacts” to monetise hobbies, Mr Kelly said.

“While many profitable hobbies find retail clients at craft markets, the vast majority are unknown to the general public.”

Growing niche markets, such as importing women’s motorbike clothing, allowed seniors “greater flexibility” than the “endless cycle of manufacturing and sales”, Mr Kelly said.

But solo entrepreneurs often struggled with isolation, Mr Kelly said.

“Maybe they’re looking for informed feedback about which business strategies won’t work (or) constructive criticism.”

Mr Kelly urged “modern elders” to join Geelong Seniorpreneurs at Corio Library from 10am to noon every Friday.

“There is always a new app that someone thinks is fabulous, and you can generally find wise counsel if you ask around,” he said.

“To any question, you’ll typically be jotting down in your notebook solutions to issues that might combine visits to Youtube, bulletin boards and TED talks.

“The dream of every solo entrepreneur - or at least those seeking rapid growth - is to offer something quite remarkable.”

Mr Kelly welcomed those interested to phone him on 0414 778 518 or email bernardkellygeelong@gmail.com

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The Geelong Indy is going into its annual Christmas break on a high with an industry award for excellence.

The Indy’s 2017 Geelong Business Excellence Awards wrap-around won Best Advertising Feature for newspapers with circulations over 6000 at the 2018 Victorian Country Press Awards.

“The standard of entries was outstanding, so we’re rapt the judges recognised our business excellence awards feature as the year’s best,” said Indy managing editor Tony Galpin.

“We thank all of the local businesses and organisations whose support made it possible to produce such excellent coverage of the awards.”

Mr Galpin described 2018 as a “great year” for the Indy and sister publications Ocean Grove Voice, Geelong Coast magazine, Geelong Coast Kids, and Geelong Coast New Homes & Land.

“With our associated websites, E-publications and social media platforms, we have built a massive, loyal local audience. We look forward to ongoing strong growth in 2019.”

This will be the last edition of the Geelong Indy until Friday 11 January as the paper goes on a two-week break.

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Bike lanes ‘part of plan to kill High St’

By Luke Voogt Enraged readers have slammed council’s Belmont bike plans after traders revealed to the Indy last week they could take legal action against the project.

The online criticism contradicted a recent council survey of 2611 people that found 63 per cent supported bike lanes of some type.

“It doesn’t matter how many surveys council does, it’s not as if it takes any notice of what ratepayers want anyway,” Nola Bufton commented on the Indy’s Facebook page.

“Bike lanes should be in a quieter street behind High St. Council has turned Malop St into a disaster, it would only do same to High St with bike lanes.”

“I have only seen a couple of bikes use those green lanes in the CBD, nothing but a traffic jam daily,” Greg Keiller said.

TAC set the route through High Street as a condition of providing $4.7 million for council’s bike network.

“Never mind the fact it’s a bloody big hill with lights all the way up it to make it impossible for mere mortals to climb!” Sarah Tanith Anderson said.

A combined 39 per cent supported options 2A and 2B in the survey, both of which would see High St lose 30 car parks for separated bike lanes.

Another 24 per cent supported option 3, which would remove all 83 on-street parks in part of High St for “protected” bike lanes.

But 69 per cent of mobility aid users (26), 61 per cent of business owners (40) and 54 per cent of people over 50 (1071) opposed bike lanes.

“If they take out so many car parks my disabled ass is going to have to walk a block to

Jen’s (Place),” Cosmin Engelsman said online.

“Obviously the council want to kill off trade in High St,” Viv Van Dort said.

“No parks means no customers. Why should the minority, AKA bike riders, get precedence over cars?”

Matt Hines defended the plans citing the 41 per cent of business owners who supported bike lanes in the survey.

Geelong Mayor Bruce Harwood described the project as a chance to beautify High St to draw customers, rather than motorists using the road as throughway.

The survey did not unfairly disadvantage non internet users, given residents could complete it at council consultation stands on High St, Cr Harwood said.

Acting director city services Vicki Shelton said the survey results reflected Geelong’s demographics.

Winners gobbling up last Christmas prizes

By Luke Voogt

Mother bailed A former Geelong woman whose baby washed up dead at Surfers Paradise has won bail on charges linked to the infant’s alleged murder.

Police have charged the 23-year-old’s partner with murder but she secured bail this week despite charges of failing to provide for her child and causing danger of death.

Water reverse The region’s water storages are set to end the year below 60 per cent of capacity despite their first increase in months.

Barwon Water measurements showed that the storages added 361 million litres, or .4 per cent of capacity, over the weekend as recent rain reversed ongoing declines since the end of winter.

Cash found A Good Samaritan has handed in a “substantial” amount of cash that remains unclaimed at Bellarine Police Station.

The owner had yet to come forward with a plausible explanation of the loss and the amount of money involved after the cash arrived at the station on 9 December, police said.

Healthy vendors “Healthy vending machines” will help Geelong tertiary students “make informed decisions about what they eat and drink”, Deakin University has announced.

The university this week unveiled plans to install 88 of the machines at its four campuses, with the vending options to include “at least 50 per cent healthy items”.

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Bell Post Hill pensioners Tony and Heather Mullen are set for culinary Christmas cheer after winning in the Talkin' Turkey competition’s final week.

“It’s the Indy, I think you’ve won a turkey,” Heather called out as she passed her husband the phone.

The former Ford worker was thrilled when the Indy confirmed his win.

“We’re pretty excited!” the 77-year-old said.

“We haven’t won anything for a while.”

“Great!” Heather said in the background.

Heather will cook the turkey before the couple takes it to their family Christmas gathering.

“We’re going to our daughter’s. They’re on a farm at Inverleigh,” Tony said.

“We love getting together with all the family, having a feed and then having a sleep afterwards.”

The celebrations continued in Geelong’s north with pensioner Margaret Mitchell also scoring a turkey.

“I’m astonished,” the 82-year-old said.

“I never win anything. I’m thrilled to bits.”

The Scottish expat and Corio resident of 54 years has already lined up an expert cook for the Christmas treat.

“What a lovely Christmas present,” she said in her mild Scottish accent.

“I’m going to my nieces for Christmas and her husband’s a chef, so he’ll have a little job to do!”

Talkin' Turkey gave away four turkeys each week for the past three weeks. Each weekly winner first went into a random draw after identifying four advertisers with turkey icons.

Two burglars have stolen a credit card from a sleeping household at Newtown then withdrawn $1950 at an ATM on Pakington St, according to police.

The “unknown offenders” entered the house around 4am on 23 November before stealing a purse holding the card and making four withdrawals at the Bank of Queensland, police said.

Staff growth Spending $8580,000 on extra staff is “the first step” to improving City Hall’s planning services, according to Mayor Bruce Harwood.

The increase, which council approved last week, would help planning department officers keep up with population growth and the consequent expansion of residential estates around Geelong, Cr Harwood said.

Summer lovin’ Geelong is number seven in Australia for adultery in summer, according to a website helping users arrange affairs.

The website described Geelong’s ranking, based on a survey of users last summer, as “possibly a surprising finding”.

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Police are hunting two men who “convinced” an elderly woman to pay for repairs never undertaken on her Rippleside home.

Police released images of two men wanted for questioning over the alleged fraud, saying the older of the pair possibly spoke with an Irish accent.

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Senior safety Older bodies find it more difficult to regulate heat as efficiently as we they were young, advises Home Instead Senior Care Geelong.

Consequently, the elderly should take precautions in summer to ensure they safely enjoy the warmer weather.

Home Instead firstly advises seniors to stay hydrated.

Dehydration can be “very serious, especially for the elderly”, the company says.

“In order to combat this, individuals should drink a minimum two litres of water daily.”

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“Regardless of whether you plan on being out in the Sun for long periods of time, it is important to apply sunscreen,” Home Instead says.

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Indoor activites are a safe option during hot summer days.

WINNER: Renee O'Neill shows off her $100 Market Square Shopping Centre gift card, one of 10 the Geelong Indy gave away to lucky readers before Christmas. (Luke Voogt)

Whittington’s ‘top’ Whittington has emerged as one of Australia’s top 100 suburbs in a national list by an investment magazine.

Your Property Investment named the suburb alongside Belmont, Geelong West, Grovedale, Herne Hill and Highton in its 100 Top Places to Invest in 2019.

Whittington has a median house price of $346,750, with buyers snapping up properties after an average of 23 days on the market.

“With 41.3 per cent of residents renting their homes, landlords can rest assured that their properties are unlikely to be empty for long,” the magazine’s Jeremy Sheppard said.

“Indeed, the vacancy rate is just 0.3 per cent.”

But buyers had to be quick to invest in the suburb, Mr Sheppard said.

“Combine quick selling times with an average discount of only 1.35 per cent and it’s clear that buyers can’t be fussy in this market.

“Sellers will turn their noses up at anything except a very strong offer.”

Whittington experienced 20 per cent capital growth over the past 12 months.

Geelong was one of the strongest markets in Australia at the moment, according the magazine’s Nerida Conisbee.

“That’s going to continue for the foreseeable future given what we’re seeing with regard to both buyer and rental demand,” she said.

“There’s been a lot of investment in Geelong into improving the road infrastructure to Melbourne, making it a high-demand area.”

Geelong West was leading the charge locally, Ms Conisbee said.

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Christmas 104 for Brenda

By Luke Voogt As Brenda Mullins prepares for her 104th Christmas she still remembers her third in England, while World War I raged, as if it were yesterday.

“I was on my dad’s shoulders and we were just coming home from a relative’s party,” the 103-year-old told the Indy.

“I can remember the frost and him saying, ‘look, there’s a zeppelin’. It didn’t mean anything to me because I didn’t know what it was.”

The Grovedale resident remembers childhood Christmas gatherings and playing games like Ludo.

“You’d probably laugh at the games nowadays,” she said.

“They were real family affairs back then.

There were no motor cars - so everyone lived close to mum and dad.”

The first gift she remembers was a miniature shop, with “eight tiny little jars on the shelf” containing a lolly each.

“I remember how thrilled I was: ’my god, a shop!’” she said.

She moved with husband Reginald and their 7-year-old son to Australia in 1947 for “a few hundred pounds”, before the post-war migration really picked up.

“It was freezing and my husband and I sat at lunch and said, ‘let’s migrate’,” she said.

“The year after that they were coming out for 10 pounds!“ After months living in hotels they received the key to their new Box Hill home, just a fortnight before their first Australian Christmas.

This Christmas the great grandmother will see one of her elderly sons and his family.

“I like what (Christmas) represents - we are churchgoing people - and all the extra effort people put into it to make it nice,” she said.

“And I’ve got wonderful friends that will

DEFT HANDS: Brenda Mullins plays a carol as she prepares for her 104th Christmas. (Rebecca Hosking) 188880 take me out for a meal.”

Brenda also plans to put her deft hands to the piano keys to play carols for fellow residents at Belmont Grange.

“We’ll probably have some today,” she said.

A music teacher in England, Brenda started

her “musical life” in her 40s after her children grew up, playing for major Australian opera and ballet companies.

She learnt piano after hearing her older brother play a hymn.

“When I was 5 I said, ‘how do you play

that?’” she said.

“I was so thrilled with that that I kept it up.”

As for the secret of living to see 104 Christmases, Brenda said: “I wish I knew because I’d make a fortune!”

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Animals’ MP ‘farm threat’

By Luke Voogt

IT IS WRITTEN: Ian Duckworth with his new book and Bookgrove's Stacey Moore.

Spotlighting pain of suicide

By Justin Flynn Ian Duckworth’s new book was spawned from a passion about helping mental illness sufferers.

‘Ducky’ wrote Barwon Grove, the River the Sea, it’s in our Soul because he was alarmed at the rate of youth suicide.

“Hopefully it’s a way of bringing the spotlight onto youth suicide,” the Ocean Grove local says.

“The current statistics of suicide in Victoria in 2017 was 3128. The road toll for the same period was 198 people.”

The book is a scrapbook of everything Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads.

It’s 120 pages of surfing history with general history of Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads with a huge spread of old and new photos.

“Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads has become a hot spot for suicide, not only for

youths, but for all age groups,” Ian says.

“In the back of the book there’s a brutal testimony from a lady who lost her son, David, to suicide.

“The devastation and destruction that is left behind is incomprehensible and to talk to a parent who has lost a family member is soul destroying.”

The book also contains poetry about mental illness among some of the contributions from locals.

Ian has written two other books in support of Beyond Blue, Ocean Grove Surfing in the '60s and Poems of the Point.

Profits from Barwon Grove, the River the Sea, it’s in our Soul, available at Ocean Grove's Bookgrove, go to Beyond Blue.

Anyone with mental health issues can phone Beyond Blue 1300 224 636, Lifeline 131 114 and suicide call-back service 1300 659 467.

Otway coalition MP Richard Riordan has taken aim at Animal Justice Party (AJP) following the election of its first parliamentarian Andy Meddick.

The Torquay animal activist would be one of “three left-leaning votes“ giving the Andrews Government “easy passage of legislation“, Mr Riordan said.

“I have great concerns around how this new party will negotiate with Daniel Andrews’ new parliament.”

The Liberal MP accused AJP of seeking to abolish livestock production, phase out southwest Victoria’s dairy industry and cease controlling feral animals.

The party’s “weird and wacky policy directions” could influence State Government, after Mr Meddick became its first upper house member with 2.7 per cent of the vote, Mr Riordan said.

“The possibility of (the Andrews State Government) selling out our western Victorian farming communities for short-term political gain is live and real.”

Mr Riordan accused Animal Justice Party of misleading voters of its “real intentions“.

“They spruiked concern for cats and dogs, while keeping very quiet on their real desire to close down our dairy, lamb, beef and chicken industries across rural Victoria,” he said.

But Mr Meddick hit back at “a clearly rattled” Mr Riordan, describing his attack “as at times (an) almost panicked, hysterical rant”.

Mr Riordan had failed to understand the message Victorians had sent the Liberal Party, Mr Meddick said.

BITTER RIVALS: Richard Riordan has taken aim at Andy Meddick, who recently became Animal Justice Party's first parliamentarian.

The party’s spreading of fear and division saw them become “irrelevant“ in the lower house and lose an upper house member in western Victoria, he said.

“No amount of tantrum throwing or continued fear mongering is going to alter that,” the new Member for Western Victoria said. “(Mr Riordan’s) statements are both childish and unbefitting an elected representative.”

AJP volunteers acted with “honesty, truth and integrity at all times“, Mr Meddick said.

“Something the Liberal Party might do well to emulate, given the negative campaign they ran, full of their own lies and misinformation.”

Mr Meddick was “ready and willing” to work with “a Government that clearly understands what the vast majority of Victorians want”, he said.

“I look forward to working with all representatives, NGO’s and lobby groups to deliver not only better lives for Victoria’s non-human animals, but greater investment and delivery of much-needed infrastructure and services for rural communities in western Victoria.”

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OUT AND ABOUT: A pair of protective hooded plovers escort their recently hatched chicks across the beach at Moggs Creek last weekend. Authorities are appealing to beachgoers to keep clear of the endangered shore birds, which often nest in exposed areas on local beaches.

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Jobs ‘safe’ in tech project Jobs are safe at City Hall despite a “digital transformation project” that promises nearly $34 million in savings, according to a senior executive.

Council voted last week to fund the project, which would cost $20.5 million over four years but deliver a “net benefit” of $19.5 million by 2028.

The project would mean fewer new jobs at City Hall without costing any existing positions, said finance and strategy director Michael Dugina.

“The savings refer to efficiencies that can be gained by using new technology and streamlining our processes.

“This means we won’t need to recruit as many new people each year, while still catering for our growing population.”

The project would “improve processes for our

community and for the organisation,” Mr Dugina said.

“At this early stage of the Digital Transformation we are assessing which services will be part of the program. However, payments and permit applications are natural inclusions.

“A number of our services are very manual for customers and City staff and therefore can be quite time consuming. We are considering what the community expects from council services and working to improve their experience.”

“We will continue to offer alternative options for people without computer or internet access.”

After last week’s vote City Hall released a statement that many of its processes remained “paper-based” while others relied on ageing, outdated technology.

The $20.5 million funding would “replace all

of the City’s core business processes and supporting business applications”.

The program would assess existing online services then “look at” developing automated replacements.

Some of the expected benefits included “an increased level and quality of service for a reduced cost”, the City said.

The project was “very important”, Mayor Bruce Harwood said, “and in a manner that meets the needs of our community and the organisation into the future”.

“The digital transformation will make it much easier for the community to engage and communicate with the City, and will save both time and money for residents and the City itself.”

Finance portfolio-holder Pat Murnane said “innovative finance and technology” was a prior-

ity at City Hall.

“It’s correct to say that our council, like many councils in recent years, has under-invested in technology, Cr Murnane said.

“This investment will change that. And we’re not alone in doing this - other responsible councils have already done it or are planning to do so.

“We recognise that we have some ageing and outdated applications that don’t support online access - an essential service for our community.

“This program will also result in substantial savings over the next 10 years. Whilst an investment of this size is not without risk, the greatest risk for us is to do nothing, or to continue to under-invest and never catch up.”

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LETTERS TOGA on Scholes During the 1970s, Teachers Of Geelong Association (TOGA) committee members often shared monthly meetings at Lunan with ex-officio member Gordon Scholes (Geelong Indy, 14 December).

Even during tumultuous political times he would always tender an apology.

A former Victorian heavyweight boxing champion, train driver and servant at local Government and Trades Hall prior to becoming the MP for Corio, Mr Scholes was a shy and humble man. We at TOGA valued his counsel and support.

He was a fine Australian who placed community, national service and selflessness as his mantra.

He was a beacon and one from whom so many currently in public life could learn so much.

Richard Worland Manifold Heights

More Greens than Nats In answer to Darryl Rowe (Letters, 7 December), the Greens nationally gain a consistent 11 per cent of the vote and the Nationals around six per cent yet they always have far more seats in parliament because their voters dominate regional seats.

That makes the Nationals far more powerful than the Greens for far less of the vote. Is that fair?

Greens voters are in all seats, country and city, whereas Nationals voters hardly exist in big cities. It could be argued they know nothing of city existence yet wield disproportionally too much power for their numbers.

The domestic gas shortage is due to federal government contracts selling too much gas overseas. Not drilling for gas in Victoria has nothing to do with the shortage.

Heyfield’s timber industry shut due to mismanagement and over-cutting native forests when it should have been extracting saw logs from plantations decades ago. The Victorian native timber industry operates at a loss but is kept artificially alive by the Victorian Government, which is afraid of the timber unions.

East West link was cancelled because it was clearly the will of the voters and the $1.3 billion lost was due to the Napthine Liberal government wilfully locking in a contract after an election was called only weeks before the people had spoken. This was unforgivable.

I could answer more of Mr Rowe’s spurious claims about the Greens but quite frankly I have better things to do, like earn a living.

Leigh Adamson Belmont

Other people’s money Daniel Andrews' ALP allegedly ripped off taxpayers and voters in Victoria to the extent of $400,000 via the Red Shirts rort, in which public money was used for naked party-political electioneering purposes.

So what, said an avowed socialist acquaintance within the Labor machine.

This sum represented only a minuscule fraction of the government's expenditure, she opined, a pittance.

Why all the kerfuffle, she asked?

Morality and ethics, I said, and that in a fairdinkum democracy "public office is a public trust".

BUCKETS & BOUQUETS Bouquets to Geelong’s council for sending me a free calendar, which I have stuck to my car’s dashboard. I use it to time my trips along Malop St. David, Corio Buckets to the relevant authorities and some of the individuals involved for bizarre, threatening incidents recently in central Geelong. Whether the cause is mental illness, drug above or a combination of both, some of the shouting and associated behaviour has no place in public spaces. Authorities need to take action.

Had Enough, Geelong From her response, I could see I was wasting my time.

Michael J Gamble Belmont

Spend more on schools Sarah Henderson and her government have seemingly lost sight of the need for a strong public school system with their deal that will cost our schools billions of dollars over the coming decade.

Quick to protest about the eight per cent of people in her electorate impacted by a retiree tax that isn’t a tax to begin with, a so-called tax against the rich who can afford to negativegear, Ms Henderson and her government’s bigstick approach isn’t helping when it comes to funding our local schools.

Geelong’s most-vulnerable, its children, have been cast aside by Ms Henderson and her government who are holding to random many of Geelong’s more than 40,000 students who rely on fair Commonwealth school funding.

Many schools across Geelong are feeling the effects of being in one of the Morrison Government’s most poorly funded states.

The recently elected Andrews Labor Government needs to maintain its stance and reject the Gonski 2.0 offering, which disadvantages public schools. We need to ensure that our public school system and its wonderful teachers are given the chance to provide every child the best education for their future.

Former federal education minister Simon Birmingham said in June that his government had “a clear plan to build a stronger school system”.

Clearly the plan doesn’t involve a strong public school system.

Chris Speldewinde Torquay

Thanks for stroke striders On behalf of local stroke survivors and the Stroke Foundation, I am thrilled to announce this year’s Stride4stroke fundraising campaign was a huge success.

I thank the almost-700 participants and the families, friends and colleagues who supported them with donations. Together they raised almost $175,000.

While Stride4stroke is over for another year, readers can still support the Stroke Foundation at strokefoundation.org.au.

Bouquets to Quinn, the pool-playing St Johns Ambulance officer whose caring assistance recently at the Barwon Club saved his opponent a trip to hospital.

He's breathing easier now.

The Mighty Quinn, Grovedale

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Egos obstacle to progress Following on from Graham Bradbury (Letters, 14 December), I remember such claims about global warming back in the 1970s in England.

It was claimed then that land-clearing would decimate the Brazilian rainforests by the 1980s. The cry went out, ‘Plant a tree in ‘73’.

Well, it never happened. However, we mustn’t take the approach of ‘I told you so’ because we cannot continue to pump the amount of crap into the atmosphere that we do without some form of effect on our climate.

Unfortunately, one unsurmountable obstacle is in the debate over climate change and global warming, and it can be put firmly and squarely at the feet of both camps and their respective experts.

Imagine a large circle around which are sited these parties, and in the middle is a compromise position that helps all sides. But neither party is prepared to make even a small movement toward the centre for fear of being considered weak, and if one party did then the others would immediately claim the higher ground rather than take a step forward itself.

Until we overcome that hurdle we will be unable to move forward.

Dave Robinson Armstrong Creek

Argument heating up In response to Tim Saclier (Indy, 7 December), I would love to take credit for the idea of CO2 causing global warming but it wasn’t mine.

It is a well-proven fact, which science developed over a long period.

Does Mr Saclier realise that satellites don’t measure temperature? They measure radiances of energy.

Does he also understand that increased atmospheric CO2 reduces radiated energy, thereby changing the “apparent temperature”?

This is particularly true for infra-red frequencies, which equals trapped heat.

The world is clearly getting hotter.

My actual quote in the previous week’s Indy was that “renewable energy surpassed fossil fuel as the main source of new electricity generation globally in 2018”. New was the operative word.

It is bemusing that a single word left out of a

Email: editorial@geelongindependent.com.au 78 Moorabool St, Geelong, 3220 Fax: 5249 6799 quote can mislead. To restate, renewables were more than half of all new power generation completed globally in 2018, part of a clear trend.

Finally, the EASAC report was a global study, not one based in Europe.

Derek Lipka Geelong West

Rebate ‘untruth’ corrected In the 7 December Geelong Indy Mark Ruseler wrote about a “$12 billion subsidy for the fossil fuel industry”, which is untrue.

The money he referred to is comprised mainly of the diesel rebate, equipment depreciation, concessions on aviation fuel, and fringe benefits tax.

These schemes are for all industry, including farming, mining, forestry, manufacturing, transport et cetera. Nearly all the $12 billion benefits non-fossil-fuel businesses.

There are no specific subsidies for fossil fuel processing or distribution.

Mr Ruseler believes it’s lunacy to invest in or build coal plants. Perhaps he should ring China and tell them the 1000 plants they have built in the past 15 years and the 250 in the pipeline are total lunacy.

Of course, he means its lunacy in Australia because coal plants are being pushed into unviability because of the encroachment of highly subsidised wind and solar.

It’s inevitable our coal plants will be shut down prematurely, causing electricity prices to skyrocket and, subsequently, blackouts as heatwaves hit when the wind is not blowing.

Peter Rees Bell Park

It’s really about our wealth Peter Mitchell (Letters, 15 December) thinks a "vast bulk of evidence about human-created climate change" has been "building and refined" since the 19th Century, like a seamless, sacred stream of proofs never to be questioned.

But his examples disproved his thesis.

Yes, there were climate change hysteria in the 1970s and '80s but each threatened opposite calamities.

In the 70s, after 30 years of declining temperatures, an ice age was promised. In the ‘80s and ‘90s, when the temperature rose, global warming was the fashion.

Only then was an 1880s theory was unearthed to buttress the political propaganda.

Far from science being "refined", it reversed.

Moreover, the trending of CO2 and the temperature it was supposed to produce didn't fit.

There was no correlation between constantly rising CO2 and the temperature, which was up and down during the 20th Century and levelled out in the 21st.

A temperature rise of less than 1C over 170 years is hardly worth indoctrinating schoolkids on the need to save the planet. But the temperature rise in the ‘80s and ‘90s was the chance the environmentalists needed to harness science to their own ends.

As Ottmar Edenhofer, of the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) explained: "We redistribute the world's wealth by climate policy". As such, industrial countries, like ours, are expected to pay into the UK Green Climate Fund $1 billion per annum.

I'm sure that by the time we have impoverished ourselves our children will be so pleased.

Tim Saclier Leopold

Seeking Host Families North Geelong Secondary College is currently expanding its international student program and invite Geelong families to open their homes to international students for both short and long term accommodation. Homestay provides the students with the opportunity to be away from home in another country and a great way to feel that they belong.

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Having an international student reside with your family can be an exciting experience. Learning about other customs, languages, cultures and cuisines is enjoyable and rewarding for both the families and the international students and can often lead to forming lifelong friendships.

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velop a “buddy plan”; and wear a lifejacket.

The campaign directs boaters to seek local weather updates at bom.gov/au./marine, which includes access to a MetEye tool with localised wind and wave conditions for three, six and nine hours ahead.

BOM also offers a weather report, while Marine Radio Victoria broadcasts weather updates on VHF channels 16 and 67.

“Conditions on the water can change incredibly quickly,” warned Maritime Safety director Rachel Gualano.

“It’s so important that boaters don’t become complacent about checking the weather while they are out there.”

Entering the water without begin able to get back on board was one of the “greatest risks”, Ms Gualano said.

“Our research shows that many boaters and paddlers tend to underestimate the risks and overestimate their capabilities.

“For example, 37 per cent of paddlers and 31 per cent of coastal boaters reported that on their last outing they did not carry any equipment to help them get back onto their craft if they fell overboard.

“We want to remind all boaters that, no matter how experienced they are, things can still happen that are outside of their control.

“Our Prepare to Survive campaign brings home the importance of trip preparation, so that if something does happen on the water, boaters have the absolute best chance of survival.”

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A “huge storm” that blew over Geelong before killing five people is the subject of a new water safety campaign.

Camperdown’s Max Clark, 58, recounts the tragedy from his childhood for the joint campaign between Maritime Safety Victoria (MSV) and Bureau of Meteorology (BOM).

The pair’s summer boating season message focuses on paying attention to Victoria’s changeable weather conditions.

Mr Clark remembered his own experience with the sometimes-fatal consequences of weather changes.

He was fishing with his father off South Werribee in Port Phillip Bay when a “huge storm front” began heading their way from Geelong.

“Dad said, ‘We’re heading back in, and quickly’. As we did, we passed a bigger boat that was heading out and dad told them to turn around and head for home.

“They completely ignored [him].”

Later that night Mr Clark and his father saw a news report that the boat was missing. Six people were on board but rescuers found only one survivor.

“We were the last people to see them alive,” Mr Clark said.

“I’ve never forgotten that incident and whenever I head out I always have the latest weather updates, VHF radio on, EPIRB (emergency position indicating radio beacon) ready and everyone is wearing a [lifejacket].”

Mr Clark’s message underpins the Know the Five campaign, which provides key recommendations to: know the weather; practice “getting back on”; carry a distress beacon; de-

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By Luke Voogt Aussie rock legendsThe Living End lead a dozen-strong line-up of alternative bands in a series of gigs at Torquay over summer.

Barwon Heads drummer Andy Strachan was thrilled to play on Boxing Day at Torquay Hotel.

"It's been a long time since we've done (pub) gigs," he said.

"Everyone's generally pretty loose and ready for a good time - I think more bands should do it."

The gig kicks off an Australian and New Zealand tour for the multi-ARIA-winning band.

"I'm super excited - there are waves almost everywhere (on the east coast)," Strachan said.

"We should do this as an annual event - go on a little a surfing trip."

The band recently released new album Wunderbar, featuring the single Don't Lose It. Jimmy Barnes, Kacey Chambers, Eddie McGuire and Ray Hadley appear in the track's video clip parodying talent shows.

"It was the most fun we've ever had doing a video clip," Strachan said.

"Generally, with video clips, there's a whole lot of waiting around but this one was just hilarious from start to finish."

TV presenter Tom Williams, a good friend of Strachan's, turns the satire up to 11 as a corny talent show host.

"He's such a charismatic guy and he doesn't mind the taking the piss out of himself," Strachan said.

Living End guitarist Chris Cheney plays Boy George-esque judge 'Valentino' while bass player Scott Owen plays a corporate producer.

"I don't care what they do, they can fart into a lunchbox," Owen says in the clip.

"I just want someone who's going to make money."

Strachan said "all fingers were pointed directly at me" to play third judge, the Delta Goodrem-inspired Alexis Dream.

Molly Meldrum plays an Elvis impersonator, while The Wiggles' Murray Cook and Puppetry of the Penis also make appearances.

"We had to blur some of that," Strachan said.

"There's an adults-only version somewhere."

The number of celebrities "snowballed" once Cheney phoned Barnes for the video, Strachan said.

"He says, 'whatever you need mate, I'm there,' in his Jimmy voice.

"We've done a lot of stuff with Jimmy in the past - he and Chris get along really well.

"If you had said 20 years ago you're going to be mates with Jimmy Barnes from Cold Chisel ... it's so surreal."

The Living End finished Wunderbar in a few "intense" months of recording in Berlin, Strachan said.

Cheney wrote most of the new album, which Strachan described as high-energy and "sonically different to anything we've done".

"Chris has a song-writing gift ... but we all chip in," Strachan said.

WUNDERBAR: The Living End's Chris Cheney, Scott Owen and Andy Strachan head to Torquay on Boxing Day in one of a series of gigs this summer.

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He opened his new store, Johnny’s What’s the Scoop on Pakington St, which he describes as Geelong’s “Italian Mecca“, in early November, just in time for summer.

“Satisfy your sweet tooth with our delicious Everest gelato or ice cream flavours,” he says.

“Almost all our varieties are gluten-free and use only natural flavours and colours.“ Johnny grew up in Colac, where his parents and dad’s brothers all ran fruit shops for more than 60 years.

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He moved to Geelong for a bakery job, but decades later returned to doing what he loves best, selling a rainbow of ice cream in 72 flavours.

His new ice creamery is “in the same vein” as his parents’ Italian grocer, with a variety of cafe items.

“I’ve sort of come back to roost,” he says.

“It’s always been a passion of mine - it’s something I’ve always wanted to do.”

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The Uncanny X-Men return to Geelong for the first time in 30 years next month after reuniting in September.

“It’s been great,” lead singer Brian Mannix told the Indy.

“We’re one of the few bands that actually like each other. As good as it is to get together and play, it’s been great to just hang out and have a laugh.”

He and other band members have played in Geelong with other groups, like Absolutely 80s, in the 30 years.

But their gig at Sphinx Hotel on 12 January would be their first time in Geelong together since splitting in 1987, Mannix explained.

“We all live in different states, so we get together far and few between,” he said.

The X-Men will play their chart-topping album Cos Life Hurts, along with their other tracks.

“This is it, you’d better get down,’ Mannix said. “(Fans will) have a whole heap of fun, and if they don’t (turn up) we’ll look ridiculous.”

Mannix, who is famous for his onstage antics, started early as an extrovert.

At age 8 he become ’Mr Ocean Grove’ after a family friend entered him in a beauty contest during a holiday in 1971.

“I was on a 100 per cent strike rate so I left on a high,” he said.

“I bought a rubber mask with the five dollars I won.”

He and original bass player Steve Harrison named the band after the comics they used to import from England.

“I doubt Marvel would let you do it today,” he said.

Geelong Carols by Candlelight returns to Johnstone Park on Christmas Eve after a brief move to Kardinia Park.

The concert moved for the first time in 53 years last Christmas due to major redevelopment works in Johnstone Park.

The free yearly concert has been a family favourite since 1965 and draws a crowd of about 4500.

The 54th Geelong Carols by Candlelight will feature a host of talented local performers including the Mik Maks, Shandelle Cooke and many more.

A concert band and some of Geelong’s best artists and choirs will lead the crowd in traditional and contemporary carols from 8pm.

In the lead up to the carols Geelong’s Floating Christmas Tree comes to life, with shows every 15 minutes from 8.30pm to midnight each night.

The sound and light show continues until 7 January, 2019, before the Floating Christmas Tree leaves Corio Bay. Projections will also light up City Hall from 9pm to midnight until 7 January, while ten Magic Metre Elves will be out and about in central Geelong.

The elves will contribute coins at random to Geelong parking metres and will hand out 18,000 lolly bags and 1000 fruit vouchers before Christmas Eve. Kids can also find Santa, his elves and reindeer hiding in augmented reality on the Christmas in Central Geelong app.

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Back in the ‘80s every radio station was playing their hits like 50 Years and Party, and they performed on Molly Meldrum’s iconic Countdown.

“You’d go on that show and suddenly 3 million people had seen you play,” Mannix said.

“You could work anywhere in Australia, from Kalgoorlie to Tasmania, and people would know you.”

But the band split when their songs stopped getting airtime.

Mannix and current bass player John Kirk were enjoying being on back on the road again.

“We’re all fit and well and actually like each other, so this tour is us at our best,” Kirk said.

“We are all super excited to perform for our loyal fans again.“

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR FUNDRAISER - Organisers seek entries for Geelong Relay for Life 2-3 March at St Albans Reserve, Boundary Rd, Thomson. Raising money for cancer research and prevention. Enquiries 0407 439 480.

FETE -Donations of white elephant auction items, bric-abrac, books and toys wanted for Barwon Heads Uniting Church Fete on 12 January. Enquiries 5254 2732, 5254 2876, 5254 1358.

MENTOR - Raise Foundation seeks volunteers to mentor local young people in school and for young mums program at Grovedale and Geelong West. Details raise.org. au/volunteer.

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.

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

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

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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.

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.

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 0430 910 763.

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

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

SUNDAY 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 CAROLS - Carols by Candlelight at Johnstone Park 8-10pm. Special guests Imogen Brough, Sassy, The Mik Maks and Santa Claus. Free entry.

ART - South Barwon Community Centre Art group meets

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

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.

SATURDAY 29 DECEMBER DANCE - Ballroom dancing 8-11.30pm at Leopold Hall, 805-809 Bellarine Hwy Leopold. Cost $10 includes supper. Enquiries 0400 500 402.

SUNDAY 30 DECEMBER 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

MONDAY 31 DECEMBER BALLROOM - Geelong Ballroom Dance Club New Year’s Eve Ball 8pm at 1 Carey St, Hamlyn Heights. Entry $20, $15 members. Bring a plate. Enquiries 0418 584 051.

DANCE - New year dance to Ron Sudden 8pm-12.30am at The Globe Theatre, Winchelsea. Entry $12, supper provided. Enquiries 0409 253 188.

THURSDAY 3 JANUARY 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.

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

Enquiries 5264 7484.

FRIDAY 4 JANUARY 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.

SATURDAY 5 JANUARY DANCE - Ballroom dancing 8-11.30pm at Leopold Hall, 805-809 Bellarine Hwy Leopold. Cost $10 includes sup-

per. Enquiries 0400 500 402.

SUNDAY 6 JANUARY COMMEMORATION - Lara CFA 50th Commemoration of the 1969 fires. Memorial service 10-11am at Holy Trinity Church, Lara, followed by laying of wreaths, refreshments and a bus tour of the affected area. Enquiries 0418 108 834.

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 7 JANUARY SUPPORT - Geelong Stroke Support Group 1.30pm at Barwon Stroke Support Centre, 22 Richmond Cres, Geelong. Enquiries 52483045.

SPEAKING - Public speaking meeting 6.45pm. Enquiries 0408 369 446, 0418 691 709, rostrum.com.au.

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

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

MUSIC - Mainly Music program for carers and babies, preschoolers 10-11am at St Albans Uniting Church, 276282 Wilsons Rd, St Albans Park. Cost $2.50 per family.

Enquiries 0447 646 364 or 0417 252 832.

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

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Zip down for a ride An adrenaline seeker’s dream, the Shockwave Zip Coaster hurtles through the Otway treetops at electrifying speed for 525 metres.

The zip coaster is one of four of its kind in the world, according to Live Wire Park owner Luke Nisbet.

“It’s a real thrill!” he says.

“It goes left to right around trees and it does a 360. It’s sort of halfway between a bungie and zip line.”

Luke is looking forward to sending people flying through the trees during Live Wire Park’s debut summer.

“We can’t wait to get people up there having a good time,” he says.

For those looking for another challenging experience, the park has a giant ropes Super Circuit for adults, a Short Circuit for kids and a tree top Canopy Circuit.

It also has a Tarzan swing, a rock-climbing wall and other activities Luke wants to keep “as a surprise“ for now.

The park is only 900m from the beach, so thrill-seekers can cool off afterwards on a hot summer day.

Luke moved to Lorne 18 months ago and grew up near Kennett River and along the Surf Coast.

He created the park to get his kids “off their screens for few hours”, he says.

“It’s somewhere where people can reconnect with their friends and family, and get back in to nature.”

Nestled among the towering Otway treetops, Live Wire Park is powered by nature, with solar power and water collected onsite.

A thrill-seeker rockets through the treetops on the Shockwave Zip Coaster.

Fair bit of fun Enjoy the fun of the fair at the beautiful Cottage by the Sea in Queenscliff.

By far the biggest and most exciting fundraising event on the cottage calendar, the annual fair offers market fresh fruit and vegetables, Devonshire tea overlooking The Rip, live music, new toys, books, plants, ‘the best White Elephant stall on the coast’ and an abundance of homemade foods.

Every dollar visitors spend at the Cottage by the Sea Annual Fair goes directly to helping children enjoy a happy and healthy childhood.

Founded in 1890, the Cottage runs camps for disadvantaged children from all over Victoria.

Each camp is tailored to empower young people by providing them with inspiration, fun and opportunity within a holiday environment.

As the cottage receives no government funding, it relies solely on the generous support of the public and its dedicated band of volunteers.

The volunteers have been working tirelessly to ensure the 2019 fair is bigger and better than last year’s, which raised over $70,000 for the historic cottage building, built over 80 years ago.

Cottage by the Sea’s annual fair is taking place on Saturday 12 January and is located at 29 Flinders Street, Queenscliff. Gates are open from 9am and close at 2pm. Entry is by gold coin.

More information and donations are available at cottagebythesea.com.au.

Cottage by the Sea's annual fair is by far the biggest and most exciting fundraising event on the cottage calendar.

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Get Wild on the bay Get ready for the time of your life on Corio Bay in Wild Thing, the jet boat everyone will want to take a ride in this summer.

As the engines blast into high-powered action Wild Thing flies across Corio Bay, travelling at speeds of up to 70km/h and executing 270 degree turns.

“Your trip will be full of non-stop excitement and thrills, and you will want to come back for more,” says owner David Peters.

“What a great gift idea for Christmas, or just for fun. Gift vouchers are available now and the boat’s also available for functions.

“Find us at the bay end of Yarra Street at Fishermen’s Pier next to our party boat Hygeia, a well-known and much-loved Geelong icon.”

Established in 1987 by the Peters family, Hygeia is Geelong’s largest and most luxurious bay cruiser, fully-licensed for up to 150 passengers and available for any function.

“Our luxurious vessel provides 360 degree views of our spectacular waterfront, city skyline and Geelong port facilities, with the chance of dolphin sightings,” David says.

“Enjoy the views from inside, or from our alfresco sky deck.”

The boat’s cosy saloon restaurant is complete with polished timber tables and caters for up to 150 guests for a cocktail party.

The all-weather Hygiea is sure to impress with its sleek finish and contemporary decor, for an unforgettable experience.

For further information and bookings phone 52541111 or email partyboatgeelong@ yahoo.com.

The luxurious Hygeia offers amazing 360 degree views of Corio Bay.

Flying higher Fly back through the mists of time and into aviation history at the Royal Australian Air Force Museum at Point Cook.

Point Cook is the birthplace of the Australian Flying Corps, which was renamed the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) following its success in World War I. RAAF Base Point Cook was the air force’s only base from 1912 to 1925, when RAAF Base Richmond and RAAF Base Laverton were built.

RAAF Museum pays tribute to the history of the air force, and houses an extensive collection of memorabilia and stories of Australia’s military aviation expeditions.

Learn about the history of pilot training, advancements in military aircraft, men and women in the air force, local and overseas missions, and so much more.

There is also an exciting collection of retired air force aircraft, such as those used for training, reconnaissance, striking, bombing and air and sea rescues.

The museum has interactive flying displays every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday at 1pm, where patrons can see historic planes take to the skies.

Plane enthusiasts may even catch a surprise aerobatic display if they are lucky.

Located at RAAF Base Williams, the museum is open 10am to 3pm, Tuesday to Friday, and 10am to 5pm on weekends and public holidays.

The Museum is closed on Mondays, Good Friday and Christmas Day. RAAF Museum relies on the kind service of its volunteers.

Peer into aviation history at RAAF Museum these school holidays.

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Outdoor film nights ‘back’ A family explores Australian National Surfing Museum.

Museum hosts mega-sharks What's more frightening than a great white shark?

How about a mega shark almost twice the size of the biggest great white alive today!

It’s not a Hollywood script but a real prehistoric mega shark (carcharocles angustidens), with its fossilised teeth found on the Surf Coast.

The predatory whale janjucetus hunderi (25 million-years-old), whose fossil skull was found at Jan Juc, also lurks within the Australian National Surfing Museum.

The new Fossil Beach exhibition at the museum features life-size reproductions of these unique prehistoric creatures, fossils, kid’s activities and more.

It also tells the stories of significant fossil finds along the Surf Coast, highlighting the citizen scientists who made these exciting discoveries.

Alongside Fossil Beach, the museum explores the art of riding waves with an unrivalled array of surfing-related objects and breathtaking films.

The museum traces more than a century of one of Australia’s most popular pastimes and its important characters, events and milestones.

An unmatched collection of more than 150 surfboards spans a century of surfing, including a pair of 100-year-old solid timber boards from Hawaii to the personal rides of the sport’s legends.

Australian Surfing Hall of Fame tells the stories of the sport’s pioneers and champions, while dozens of stunning photos and other exhibits showcase surfing’s unique culture.

The museum is open from 9am to 5pm every day except Christmas Day.

Furphy Outdoor Cinema returns to Little Creatures Brewery Geelong in January with a series of classic ‘90s films.

The cinema will launch on 9 January with Steven Spielberg’s original Jurassic Park then continue weekly with a brilliant line up of Quentin Tarantino’s Pulp Fiction and Adam Sandler’s Happy Gilmore before finishing summer off with Brad Pitt in Fight Club.

The cinema has become a key event on the brewery’s annual calendar, says Furphy creator and craft technical brewer Warren Pawsey.

“The Furphy Outdoor Cinema has grown into an annual highlight for the Geelong Brewery. Furphy is all about bringing people together to share a story over a cold beer, and the outdoor cinema is a fantastic space to bring this to life,” Warren explains.

“You can sit under the stars among the working brewery and watch a classic film with friends and family, whilst enjoying a cold beer.”

The Little Creatures delivery area transforms into the wondrous Furphy Outdoor Cinema with festoon lighting, double beanbags, deck chairs and a Furphy Bar with entry via the Little Creatures Canteen.

“As part of your ticket you’ll receive a complimentary Furphy Refreshing Ale, entry into the Outdoor Cinema space, and your seat, on a first-in-best-dressed basis,” Warren says.

“There’s a bar within the space serving Furphy, of course, as well as Little Creatures’ Dog Days, cider, house wine and soft drink as well as a popcorn machine and an ice-cream bike.”

Scenes from last January's Furphy Outdoor Cinema nights.

Furphy Outdoor Cinema runs weekly until 30 January, with gates opening about 8pm and movies beginning at sundown, around 9pm.

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Whiting bite around bays ON THE BITE Adam Van der Lugt

BIG HEARTS: The teams gather in front of the big charity game for Zander Fergusson at North Geelong Cricket Club last weekend.

Cats Christmas gift LOCAL CRICKET Jim Timberlake Geelong Cricket Club was saved from what could have been a huge defeat last weekend when rain forced an end to the team’s pursuit of Footscray's daunting target of 6/400 without a ball being bowled on day two.

The Cats will be happy to share the points there and move into this Saturday’s one-day fixture against eleventh-placed Northcote at Bill Lawry Oval with a determined mindset to go into the Christmas break with a win under their belt.

The side has been in good form for most of the season so far and should bounce back with a strong performance here.

In Geelong Cricket Association, no play was possible in any grade, meaning that all fixtures in divisions one and three will now be played as one-day games on Saturday.

However, division two will go to the Christmas break early because its fixture comprises only eight teams, so they play to a different schedule.

Despite the weather calling off all play last Saturday, the local cricket community came together on Sunday at North Geelong Cricket

Club to raise money for an important cause close to its heart.

The club held a fundraising day for local superstar Andrew Fergusson and his wife Bree, whose six-month-old son, Zander, requires a major medical procedure after a diagnosis of saggiatal craniosynostosis.

The cream of local cricketing talent was there to participate in an exhibition game of T20 cricket as Fergy's XI defeated Zander’s XI in a highly entertaining game.

All funds raised will go to the family as they prepare to travel to Adelaide for the surgery.

Chicks on beach give officials a runaround Endangered birds could force organisers to alter the course of this year’s Rip to River Classic between Ocean Grove and Point Lonsdale.

The altered course would run around a temporary exclusion zone to protect a pair of hooded plover chicks nesting on the beach, said the president of the town's lifesaving club.

“As at 9 December, there were two plover chicks nesting near 17W, west of Ocean Grove main beach,” David Pavia said.

“If all goes well and they are still there in late December there will likely be course changes to accommodate them.

“This will be confirmed very close to event day, after consultation with Barwon Coast and Birdlife Australia.”

The 39th Rip to River Classic, which takes place on Saturday 29 December, is Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club’s biggest annual fundraiser.

Last summer’s Rip to River was moved from 6 January to 18 February after extreme heat forced the event to be postponed.

Pavia was confident numbers would increase for the 29 December date to cater for holidaymakers flocking to region over the Christmas and New Year break.

“Numbers were down last summer due to a re-scheduled date in February,” he said.

“In the history of the Rip to River, last summer was the first time the event was postponed, and hopefully we will have better luck this summer.”

He said Ocean Grove SLSC required up to 150 club volunteers on the day to assist with course set up, logistics, medical first aid, patrollers on water stations and members helping with registrations and catering.

Start times are for a later 9am start for the 10km Walk which gets under way at Point Lonsdale beach, while the 5km Run begins at Ocean Grove main beach due to a low tide.

The 10km Classic Run commences at Point Lonsdale beach below the lighthouse at 9.30am, while the 1.4km Ripper Nipper run starts at Ocean Grove main beach at 9.30am.

Entries are open online at registernow.com. au/secure/Register.aspx?E=28692 until 30 minutes before the event starts.

Organisers will run a registration day between 4pm and 7pm on 28 December at a Rip to River marquee near the patrol tower at Ocean Grove main beach for all events.

Adult entries cost $50, with juniors from $20.

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WINNER: Oscar Robinson crosses the finishing line after winning last summer's 10km Rip to River Classic.

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Friday, 21 December, 2018

Whiting were a big hit of the past week, although many anglers we still able to fill bags right around the bays.

Chris Pitman fished off St Leonards where he had whiting on board within minutes of dropping a line. Fishing in 5.5m of water with pippies as bait, Chris reported that a strong tide in either direction was needed to trigger the fish to bite.

Meanwhile, Dominic Ramesh, from Trelly’s Laverton, had similar success fishing the north side of Port Phillip Bay. The squid were thick right along the Bellarine Peninsula, with many anglers finding their bag-limit catpures. Fishing over weed beds anywhere between Clifton Springs to Queenscliff in 4m to 6m of water with white or pilchard-blue coloured jigs in size 3.5 worked well.

Anglers without boats found success on the squid at St Leonards and Queenscliff Pier. Bigger squid were still available for anglers wading out to Bell reef at Queenscliff when conditions permitted, which generally meant a low swell and a low tides.

Fishing offshore from Breamlea to Torquay in 50m of water, Peri Stavropoulos and Owen Westwell caught small snapper, nannygai and tiger flathead.

They also noticed that the sea was alive with slimy mackerel and arrow squid.

Kingfish to 80cm were again caught from out the front of Point Lonsdale all the way to Barwon Heads. Anglers using squid strips and trolling white occyskirts did best.

The Rip continued to produce big salmon, especially on white-occy skirts intended for kingfish. Casting small soft plastics into schools of fish busting up on the surface worked too.

Lake Purrumbete hosted great fishing for redfin to 35cm. Anglers had success dropping soft plastics in 6m to 8m of water along the east bank on the outside of the weedbeds.

First and last light produced brown trout to 2kg caught on mudeye at Purrumbete’s newly installed fishing jetty.

Nearby, Lake Bullen Merri fished well for Chinook salmon to 1kg on pilchard cubes.

BITING: Dominic Ramesh with his recent catch of whiting. geelongindy.com.au