Geelong Indy - 18th January 2019

Friday, 18 January, 2019

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Rural fire alert Lara Fire Brigade captain Roger Buckle, far left, Mik Cole, Julia Ferguson, Darrel Glessing, Doug Wilson, Marc McDowell, David Love, and Josh McNamara were all set to respond to this week's high fire danger threat.

The CFA firefighters are urging Lara residents to be more vigilant about grass and bushfire risks on the fringe of their ever-expanding township this summer. Brigade members will run a mobile community meeting for new arrivals in the Mazeene Estate on February 2.

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(Rebecca Hosking).

AIRPORT’S DEMAND IS ON RISE PAGE 7

STUDENTS GO BACK TO SCHOOL PAGE 22

Victim pleas for disability pension

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Teesdale crash victim Krystle McGrane has accused Centrelink of leaving her out in the cold by refusing her disability payments.

"All I want from them is the payment I believe I'm entitled to," she told the Indy.

Ms McGrane has complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), which occurred as a result of severe spinal injuries she sustained in two crashes.

The former dental nurse was driving to work on Midland Hwy on 6 October, 2014, when a car stopped suddenly in front of her.

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From page 1 Ms McGrane clipped the car, and did a 180-degree turn, before her another car hit her head-on.

She suffered a badly broken sternum and severe injuries to her neck, back, bladder and knee.

"The policeman who came to the scene said he had never seen someone live through an accident that bad, given the way my car was belted up."

Ms McGrane underwent several surgeries and Epworth Hospital pain specialist Dr Michael Vagg diagnosed her with CRPS, which rates higher than childbirth and amputation on the McGill Pain Index. TAC payed Ms McGrane loss of earnings benefits, which the authority ceased after three years because she had "less than 50 per cent disability".

In a letter to Ms McGrane 20 June, 2017, TAC advised her to apply to Centrelink.

She applied before the payments stopped but Centrelink the lost half of her paperwork, according to her.

Then, in late 2017, a car rear-ended her father's car at Werribee while she was a passenger.

"I feels like you leave your body almost," she said.

"Your bones and muscles separate and then snap back together like elastic. I'll never forget that smell (of) burning rubber and metal."

Ms McGrane finally began receiving Newstart Allowance in January 2018 but Centrelink refused to put her on a disability pension, she said.

"Even though they can access all my files from the doctor. Even though I've had spinal surgery and chronic pain.

"They said I should have completed 18 months of looking for job but I've been on TAC payments and unable to work."

The Centrelink physio assessed her but had not heard of CRPS, Ms McGrane said.

"How can she even rate you when she doesn't know what it is?" she said.

Centrelink did not respond before deadline.

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MILESTONE: Lions Club Geelong Corio Bay member Brian Edward and nine-year-old Taylah Samuels of Ocean Grove celebrate with children attending camp at Licola Wilderness Village with CEO Adam Wake.

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Ocean Grove's Taylah Samuels, 9, recently became the 1000th child sponsored by Geelong Corio Bay Lions Club to enjoy community living and outdoor activities at Licola in Gippsland.

Lions member Brian Edward said their fiveday adventure at Licola Wilderness Village in January had been "an outstanding success".

He said 119 deserving children aged between 8 and 11 attended the camp with the help of external agencies and sponsors plus a dozen other Lions clubs in the region who funded places at the camp.

"Activities include mini golf, trampolining, archery, boat building, obstacle courses and commando courses which the kids loved," Mr Edward said.

"This program helps these kids to build re-

spect for others, confidence and self-esteem.

"It gives them a break from home life and lets them enjoy a wilderness experience.

"Many of the children are from foster homes and others are put forward for this opportunity by family support agencies.

"About half of the group were selected by their local schools to participate."

Mr Edward said 30 volunteers, including two local police officers, who joined this first camp of 2019 were "a great hit" in their interactions with the kids, many of whom live in Geelong's north.

Since his retirement from Victoria Police, Brian has personally secured about $300,000 from various community organisations, philanthropic foundations and trusts to sponsor places at the camp.

He said he very grateful for the financial support from these donors.

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Crews control blaze District firefighters fought a hay bale fire at Murgheboluc 20km west of Geelong yesterday morning.

The blaze involved 500 square hay bales on a private property at the corner of Hamilton Highway and Windermere Road.

The fire had threatened to spread to nearby properties in hot conditions expected to peak at 38 degrees Celsius.

Ten CFA tankers were deployed to prevent the hay fire spotting downwind and firefighters brought the blaze under control by noon.

Emergency services issued a grass fire advice message to residents in Murgheboluc, Gnarwarre and Inverleigh, warning that smoke would be visible from nearby communities and roads.

Residents were urged to keep the roads clear so emergency vehicles in the area could respond. Health advice was also provided and updates will be issued if the situation changes.

CFA District 7 Duty Officer Tony Field said the hay bale fire did not involve a structure and would be allowed to burn out while fire crews monitor the area overnight.

He said the exact cause of the fire was yet to be determined but that this would be investigated in due course.

"At the moment crews are just monitoring the break that's been built around the fire.

There will be smoke in the area for a while," he said.

Firefighters continued to monitor the fire throughout the afternoon yesterday.

For more information on preparing for grass fires visit: www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/grassfires-rural.

DECEASED: Madison Lyden.

Fine for death New York garbage truck driver Felipe Chairez, who drank beer before a crash that killed Geelong-based student Madison Lyden, has escaped court with US$1000 in fines.

Ms Lyden, 23, grew up in Tasmania and had been working at Leisurelink, Waterworld and Kardinia Pool before her ill-fated New York holiday.

Unlucky cyclist A cyclist is recovering from a head injury in Alfred Hospital after being flung off his bike on the Bellarine Highway when a D-shackle on the verge got caught up in his front wheel spokes.

The Melbourne man, 46, was holidaying at Ocean Grove when the accident occurred near the intersection of Bellarine Hwy and Fellows Rd. He was airlifted to hospital.

Bike versus car Another cyclist, aged in his 30s, was taken to Royal Melbourne Hospital in a critical condition with suspected head injuries after a collision with a car at Lovely Banks. The accident occurred on Lovely Banks Road around 8.50am on Tuesday morning, with the road blocked off for most of the day.

Waste case The former owner of Lara's waste site will face further charges in Geelong Magistrate's Court in February. The Environment Protection Authority has accused David McAuliffe of twice failing to comply with a clean-up notice at the Broderick Road property in December 2017.

The EPA has laid four charges against McAuliffe and his former company, C&D Recycling, which went into liquidation.

Training 'shambles' ON ALERT: CFA firefighters Julia Ferguson, Doug Wilson, David Love, and brigade captain Roger Buckle urge residents to become more aware of local fire risks near Lara this summer.

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Firefighters issue warning for Lara fringe

By Gill Cooper New residents moving to fringe areas of Geelong such as Lara, are being urged to take the summer fire threat seriously, prepare a fire plan and not drive through smoke.

CFA volunteers and other emergency personnel remain on alert after Total Fire Bans have been in force across the state this week.

Lara Fire Brigade captain and Geelong Group Officer Roger Buckle said the influx of newcomers to five-acre lots and new housing estates on the edge of town created fresh challenges in preventing and responding to fire in the local community.

"When people first settle in an area their awareness of the risks is always an issue, particularly as our urban area pushes into rural

land," he said.

"There'll be a lot of new estates as Lara expands and people living here need to be fully across their stationery risk and mobile risk.

They need to have a fire plan in place."

"Be really aware if you live on the fringe of town. Keep an eye on what's going on around you," he said.

Capt Buckle said in his experience, people moving to the country are often not used to transiting through rural areas.

"Just like flood waters, people should not be driving through smoke. They become disoriented and can't see the road or the next vehicle ahead," he said.

"If you see smoke in the distance on the Princes Highway or Bacchus Marsh, please

don't get on these major roads," he said.

"Wire barriers are absolutely fantastic for preventing head-on crashes but if you drive through smoke and run into the rear of other vehicles it causes chaos. Then we will not be able to get into a fire."

"Grass fires run hard here, and they get big and scary. We need to be able to respond quickly and efficiently and need volume (of water). That's why our three tankers at Lara are so important."

Lara Fire Brigade will run a community street meeting on the corner of O'Halloran's Road and Bolero Street on February 2 at 9am to offer new residents in Manzeene Estate advice on preparing and responding to grass and bushfire.

AN ill-fated army training exercise which resulted in Private Jason Challis being fatally shot in the head "was a shambles", the Northern Territory Coroner has concluded.

The 25-year-old from Geelong was declared dead shortly after being shot and killed during a live fire exercise at Mount Bundey training area south of Darwin in May 2017.

Man jailed A HOMELESS man has been jailed for four months after attacking and robbing another man in central Geelong on Saturday morning.

Troy Matthews, 42, was on two counts of bail when he set upon the 25-year-old victim on Moorabool St about 1.50am and stole his wallet.

Cricketers arrive Australia's best cricketers with a disability are descending on Geelong for the National Cricket Inclusion Championships from January 2025. More than 200 players from 16 teams will compete at local cricket grounds across three divisions - intellectual disability, blind or low vision, and deaf or hard of hearing.

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.

Settling in, learning a new language and finishing their studies can be hard when students arrive in a foreign country. Having the support of another family and a connection to the local community can make all the difference. Homestay in Australia will help students adjust quickly to their new life.

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.

To be eligible, families are required to provide meals, welfare, learning support and a bedroom for accommodation, in a caring home environment.

A weekly $300.00 payment is made to host families to cover expenses. A current “Working with Children Check” is required.

Please forward this information to friends, grandparents or other family members who may be interested in welcoming an International Student into their home.

To find out more information or register your interest, please contact Paul Dawson, International Student Co-Ordinator/Assistant Principal or Tonia Tigani, International Student Co-Ordinator Assistant, North Geelong Secondary College.

Contact: Paul Dawson - Email: dawson.paul.p@edumail.vic.gov.au • Phone: 03 5240 5800 Tonia Tigani - Email: tigani.tonia.m@edumail.vic.gov.au • Phone: 03 5240 5800

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Claudia Murry is just like most teenage girls, except for one thing.

The 13-year-old Ocean Grover has Dejerine Sottas Syndrome, but that's not what sets her apart from other kids her age.

Claudia has a fascination with motorcycles, in particular those that annually attend the Geelong Toy Run. You will find Claudia at the front of her aunt's house in Portarlington every year to see the bikes cruise past.

She loves the sound and pretty much everything about them.

In 2016 Claudia met Geelong Toy Run rider Brendan Marretta when he stopped to say hi.

In 2017 he gave her a movie voucher for Christmas.

Claudia wanted to return the favour during 2018's ride, but after searching at Portarlington and Queenscliff she couldn't find Brendan, as he had other commitments.

But Claudia found Brendan on social media and sent his daughter Zarah a voucher for Christmas, which Zarah used to buy a new bag for when she starts school this year.

The act inspired Brendan and wife Helen to

organise a ride for Claudia.

Riders from all over Geelong flocked to participate in Ride Around the Bellarine for Claudia.

About 25 motorcycles headed off on a loop around the peninsula, but there was a catch Claudia didn't know.

The riders set off and made a pit stop out the front of Claudia's house in Ocean Grove.

To say Claudia was surprised is an understatement.

"Claudia never is short of something to say but the turnout and the chance to ride on a bike made her speechless," mum Jonique said.

Brendan then took Claudia and Jonique on a memorable ride on his three-wheel motorcycle.

"The first thing Claudia said at the end of the ride was 'that's the most fun I've ever had' and told her stepdad Nick that he needed to go out and get a trike," Jonique said.

"Words cannot describe the gratitude (we) have for Brendan, wife Helen, daughter Zarah and all the participants that made this an everlasting memory.

Brendan himself is a saint and an amazing individual."

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Ratepayers call for monitors’ removal

By Luke Voogt

WATCHFUL: Ratepayers Geelong president Jim Collins has joined council in calling for the removal of State Government's monitors. 189329 (Luke Voogt) Government cited in its sacking of Geelong's council in April 2016.

He said government appointed the monitors until the 2020 election to ensure council reached the "highest standards".

"We're continuing to monitor the council's performance and listen the community whilst I consider council's request."

The Andrews State Government appointed the monitors from 14 November 2017 until October 2020.

Originally the government had planned to hold Geelong's municipal election in 2020 but parliament forced it to move the poll to 2017.

Principal monitor Jude Munro defended and explained her and colleague Peter Dorling's roles, costing ratepayers $1200 per day worked.

"We do a deep dive to explore areas to see if there are issues," she said.

"For example, I attended a meeting held in a street near a proposed childcare centre to look at traffic issues."

In November Ms Munro held confidential interviews with 16 of 24 senior managers at City of Greater Geelong, she said.

"This was undertaken in order to identify if there were any issues in relation to governance, organisational culture and executive support in council."

On average she visited Geelong's council one day a week, spending 12 hours reading reports, attending community, council and executive meetings, chatting to staff and addressing issues raised with her, she said.

A Geelong publicist who advocated for politicians and retail and golf bodies will head a local lobby group following an announcement on Tuesday.

Jennifer Cromarty would commence as chief executive officer of the Committee for Geelong in March, its chairperson Dan Simmonds announced.

"Jennifer was the outstanding choice for this role, not only as a passionate and activelyengaged member of the Geelong community, but also with her strong business experience and networks," he said.

"She has managed national membership organisations at very senior levels, together with significant political advocacy experience on major national issues and in policy development, government project management and lobbying."

Before accepting the role with the committee, Ms Cromarty was a registered lobbyist, operating her own consulting company tandemVox, and sat on several local boards and committees.

"I am honoured to support Geelong as it reaffirms its place as a globally significant city," said Ms Cromarty.

NEW HEAD: Jennifer Cromarty will become the new chief executive officer of the Committee for Geelong.

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Victoria's Local Government Minister has declined to dismiss Geelong council monitors this week despite mounting pressure from councillors and ratepayers.

Minister Adem Somyurek met with deputy mayor Peter Murrihy on Tuesday following repeated calls by Geelong Mayor Bruce Harwood for the state-appointed monitors to go.

"I think the need for monitors no longer exists," Cr Murrihy told the Indy.

"I think we're doing a great job as a council, we're working well together and we've got a great culture."

Mr Somyurek "gave no indication at all" of how long the monitors would remain at council, Cr Murrihy said.

Ratepayers Geelong, a group normally at loggerheads with council, backed the call to remove the monitors, who have cost ratepayers more than $77,000 to date.

"They were given a job to do, assess whether they've done the job, and if they have, then we no longer need them," the group's president Jim Collins said.

Mr Collins called for more transparency from the monitors, who produce quarterly reports for State Government.

"You're spending our money," he said.

"How do we know they're doing anything?

Why aren't they accountable?"

The $77,000 could go towards fixing potholes or other works, Mr Collins said.

Mr Somyurek declined to say if the monitors had addressed the "dysfunction" State

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Mentor mum guide to life

By Gill Cooper Torquay mum Donna Goodacre believes her role as a mentor to younger mums adds value to her own life, since she joined Bump Geelong two years ago.

"I went into this to help others - I didn't realise how much I would gain too," Donna told the Indy.

The Bump program caters for mums under 23 who are pregnant or parenting - offering them advice, skills and social support.

Young mums are also encouraged build their skills and knowledge in budgeting, legal rights, education, and employment.

Mentors are experienced mums who catchup with their mentees once a week for two hours over 20 weeks to chat and provide guidance when asked.

"It's changed the way I've thought about certain things in my own life," Donna said.

"I've learned real resilience and really appreciate how fortunate I am. It's opened my eyes, seeing the struggles these girls face. I find it really rewarding."

The mother-of-two has adult sons and has also been a foster mum for the past eight years.

She said her own mother fell pregnant at 16, which helped made her "relatable" as a mentor.

"I am very grateful for the support she was able to access then, so I'm happy to contribute now."

Donna has just signed up for her third year with Bump, mentoring Jasmine Welsh.

Jasmine joined the program as a pregnant teenager and still lives with her own mum and step-father in Corio.

"It's been great to watch Jasmine grow in confidence as mum and put things in place in her life," Donna said.

Jasmine is now 19 and her baby Evie almost 14 months old. She is also looking forward to returning to the Bump program this year.

MAKING PROGRESS: Young Corio mum Jasmine Welsh, 19, shares the ups and downs of raising her daughter Evie with her mentor Donna Goodacre as part of the Geelong Bump program.

"I love it. Donna is a really good mentor," she said. "I like all the different activities - especially the cooking, meeting other mums and the aromatherapy.

"The best part of the program for me is the advice and support and one-on-one time with Donna."

"I've also made some wonderful friends in the group. We can talk to each other about what we are going through which really helps."

Program counsellor Jo Ridgeway said at least 15 mentors are urgently needed to help run Bump in Geelong this year.

They participate in workshops and activities

with young mums at Rosewall Neighbourhood Centre every Thursday from 12pm to 2pm.

"Qualities we seek in mentors are compassion, empathy, listening skills and being willing to support and encourage young mums," she said.

"We'll be running a two-day training course for mentors in Geelong on 11-12 February and applications are welcome."

Raise also needs mentors for its youth mentoring program run at Grovedale Secondary College on Wednesdays.

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The Geelong Community Foundation invites applications for grants from charitable organisations that are endorsed as DGR1 OR Tax Concession Charities with Income Tax Exemption.

Funding is available for grants from $1,000 to $40,000 for suitable projects and programs. There will also be two grants provided from $40,000 to $100,000.

Generally, the $1,000 to $40,000 grants are for a one-off activity implemented within 12 months and do not imply continuing support. The two grants between $40,000 and $100,000 may be delivered over a two-year period but a discussion with the CEO prior to submission is recommended.

The grant information and link to the online application form are now available at www.geelongfoundation.org/grants/grant-applications. Applications must be submitted online by 5pm Monday 18th February.

Enquiry about the Grant Program is encouraged and can be directed to Gail Rodgers on 5244 7831 or gail@geelongfoundation.org

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Avalon soaring with 50,000 passengers

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HIGH DEMAND: Passengers check in for international flights at Avalon Airport.

Smart gates to check electronic passports of inbound passengers are yet to be installed and should speed up existing processes, he said.

Mr Giddings said some passengers were dissatisfied with the range of food and service times in the international lounge but more staff had been hired and photo boards were now being used to show all menu options.

"By making small changes our passenger services will continue to improve. I'm actually very happy with the progress at this stage."

He said more equipment was due at Avalon Airport including a ramp under the plane to replace

stairs so passengers could enter the same way.

"A new aircraft loader arrived this week for baggage and cargo which means we now have two loaders now which is great," he said.

Car park construction at the terminal is due to finish before the Avalon Airshow from 1 to 3 March.

Mr Giddings said traffic contingencies were in place with a different entrance for the event near Hangar 6.

"Passenger aircraft have priority airspace and this may pause the Airshow program at times."

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A man wanted for a stabbing attack at St Kilda has died in police custody after his arrest at Bellbrae last Friday night.

David Perry, 35, had been wanted by police for the alleged attempted murder of a man at a Wellington St apartment block about 4am last Friday.

Police responded to reports of a man behaving erratically on the Great Ocean Road near Hurst Rd about 7.30pm that day.

They arrested Mr Perry, who then fell unconscious. Emergency services personnel attempted to revive him, but were unsuccessful.

Homicide Squad detectives are investigating his death and forensic scientists have conducted a post mortem to determine its cause.

Police declined to say if force was used during the arrest and had yet to release information on the cause of his death.

Police had since formally identified the man as David Perry.

"All deaths in police custody are investigated by the Homicide Squad, with oversight from Professional Standards Command as per standard practice," a Victoria Police spokesperson said.

Police alleged Mr Perry stabbed the victim, 32, several times to the upper body before fleeing in the alleged knife attack at St Kilda.

Paramedics took the man to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Investigators believed Mr Perry received injuries to his abdomen during the assault.

Police urged anyone with information or with footage of either incident to phone Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit www. crimestoppersvic.com.au.

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Nearly 50,000 passengers flew on international flights to and from Avalon Airport during the festive season, according to the airline operating the new service.

AirAsia X had operated more than 150 flights through Avalon since 4 December, company spokesman Kris Taute said.

He said AirAsia X had seen "fantastic demand" for the new service between Kuala Lumpur and Avalon, particularly during school holidays when demand "exceeded 95 percent load factor".

"As we approach the busy Chinese New Year period (in February), we're beginning to see a strong uplift in bookings from across Asia into Avalon," Mr Taute said.

Mr Taute said AirAsia's airport infrastructure team will meet with Avalon Airport and relevant authorities later in January to review the first month of operations.

Avalon Airport chief executive officer Justin Giddings said that on-ground operations this first month had been going "exceptionally well" despite teething problems, with air conditioning and service glitches at the terminal.

"Skybus is working really well, but we do want better transport links so visitors can more easily explore the region."

Mr Giddings said passengers last week were getting through security to the departure lounge in a "really good" time of three to four minutes.

"From leaving the plane to getting into your car it's certainly a lot quicker than Melbourne Airport."

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LETTERS Titles a trifle 'stretched' I have long meant to write to ask what, exactly, a community life director actually does at council?

I would also like to know what this officer's salary is because, obviously, that is a cost to the community, and should rightfully be known.

Stephen Juhasz's (Letters 11 January) curiosity as to the whereabouts of the $1200-a-day monitors was well-founded, especially, in my opinion, because, monitor number one, Peter Dorling, is a long-standing figure in Geelong, and has been a part of just about every vested-interests organisation ever to grace the public stage in Geelong.

His payday as a monitor is certainly a good one, too, seemingly for being pretty much invisible, as Mr Juhasz pointed out.

No doubt the community life director's details will probably be touted by council as "commercial-in-confidence", or with the wall of silence, but the community may not be happy with any lack of accountability on these matters.

A quick look at council's "organisational structure" reveals a large number of executive positions, each of which would have to amount from a $100,000 to $200,000-plus salary for position descriptions that seem trifling, or at least a bit of a stretch.

It is unfortunate for ratepayers that the administration is not elected as this means that, unlike our hapless councillors, the admin people cannot be gotten rid of by voting them out.

So much for local democracy.

Gary Oraniuk Geelong West

Science must prove it I like the title of Peter Mitchell's letter, 'Let Science do the Talking' (11 January), but his description of science is a little tongue-tied. A crash test against brick walls is colourful but not illuminating.

Defining one's terms is always a good start.

Who are these 'climate deniers'? I know none.

Climate is about the most undeniable fact that all humans face.

The same goes for 'climate change', which has been around since the world began. Mr

BUCKETS & BOUQUETS Bouquets and bravo to Woolies Geelong West staff, particularly Bridget at the checkout this week.

Completing a big grocery shop, my credit card went walkabout from my pocket in the store.

She stored my trolley load in the cool room while I checked my vehicle then sorted cardless cash at the ATM. Luckily my card was also handed in and secured.

Grateful shopper, Lara.

Bouquets to De Grandi Cycle & Sport for fabulous customer service when I bought my new bike on Sunday.

Special thanks to Cameron and Simon.

Happy Riding, Belmont Mitchell suggests "anthropomorphic climate change".

Perhaps he means 'anthropogenic (humancaused) climate change'.

If so, science must prove that what we're having is not natural variation in weather patterns but some long-term change in the climate, that humans are causing it, and that the climate can be controlled by humans.

Science has not proved any of these things.

Instead of letting science do the talking, Mr Mitchell relies on the 97 per cent consensus myth, long-since debunked, and that the climate deniers are paid by the fossil fuel industry, a popular way of defaming those whose opinion one dislikes.

But Mr Mitchell's happy view of "addressing climate change" being "positive for both the economy and society" is truly astonishing.

I hope he reflected on Alan Barron's letter on 'Renewable goal madness' (11 January).

Tim Saclier Leopold

Planetary carbon climate clues Mercury is closer to the Sun than Venus.

Bouquets and thank you to the kind lady or whoever paid for three ladies' coffees at Van Loons Nursery on New Year's Eve. We were much surprised and delighted. It was a great catch-up for us, as we hadn't been in touch for some time.

Marj, St Leonards

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In degrees Celsius Mercury's temperature facing the Sun is 425, facing the other way minus 193.

Venus. Everywhere is 462 degrees.

The difference is the greenhouse effect of the Venutian atmosphere, primarily carbon dioxide.

Carbon dioxide doesn't have a choice; it must vibrate and absorb infra-red.

Father Christmas and the Easter Bunny don't exist, but carbon dioxide does.

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Serious GOR money needed Whether The Great Ocean Road's erosion issues are to be remediated by state and federal tax-payer dollars, a toll or dedicated lottery, or a combination, serious money on an on-going basis is required, because it's a beautiful part of the world and provides a growing number of jobs.

Would a Great Ocean Road authority generate collective and responsible governance clout?

In a federal election year what has been the

Email: editorial@geelongindependent.com.au 78 Moorabool St, Geelong, 3220 Fax: 5249 6799 road's allocation from the Morrison coalition's $75b 10-year infrastructure plan?

While VicRoads has completed some effective work, rock slippage and beach loss at Apollo Bay is but the tip of the coastal erosion accelerated state of play.

Apologists seeking to juggle paltry funding for the status-quo program need to look at the bigger picture Which will over time require sensitive free standing segments, inland relocations and massive boulder barrier placement, including for doubters, The Bay Of Islands.

From the lookout take a look to the right!

Richard Worland Manifold Heights

From Russia, with love One of the most riveting reads I have enjoyed in some time is a book called Memoirs of a British Agent written by the late R H Bruce Lockhart.

A romantic figure, Lockhart was a British consul in Moscow from 1912-18 while in his 20's - extraordinarily young for such a diplomatic appointment.

As such, he was privileged to have been in regular contact with many of the high profile figures who played a role in the lead up to the bloody Russian Bolshevik (communist) revolution in October, 1918.

He left Moscow just six weeks before the revolution.

Lockhart did his utmost to undermine the revolution and was sentenced, as an alleged spy, to death, in absentia, should he ever set foot in Russia, again.

Superbly written, the book was first published in 1932 and was a blockbuster seller, internationally.

The book was later made into a successful film.

I highly recommend it to those with a love of history and an interest in Russian history, in particular.

Michael Gamble Belmont

Network Literacy/Numeracy Teachers Department of Education and Training Job Details An exciting opportunity exists for inspiring classroom teachers to be part of the Department’s Middle Years Literacy and Numeracy Support (MYLNS) initiative.

MYLNS is a $183 million, four-year initiative which will provide intensive teaching support to secondary students who are at risk of finishing school without the literacy and numeracy skills they need for future work, further education or training.

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Position Details You will improve student confidence and learning outcomes by providing direct, targeted support to eligible students in Years 8 to 10 from up to four schools in collaboration with their in-class teachers and wellbeing staff. Through participation in the MYLNS Community of Practice and world-class professional learning modules provided through the Bastow Institute of Educational Leadership, you will learn how to best support secondary school students who are behind in literacy and numeracy.

The successful applicants will have: • a high level of knowledge of the relevant curriculum • excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to establish and maintain collaborative relationships to support student learning, agency, wellbeing and engagement • the ability to identify the education requirements of students with complex learning needs and develop tailored support to enable students to achieve their full potential • demonstrated ability to monitor and analyse data to inform teaching and student learning • demonstrated ability to implement high impact classroom teaching strategies to engage and motivate adolescent learners Network Teachers will be appointed for two years at Classroom Teacher range 2.

Key qualities Network teachers will have expertise in literacy or numeracy teaching, an ability to work directly with students with complex needs, and enjoy working collaboratively to improve student confidence and learning outcomes.

Qualifications This exciting opportunity is open to teachers currently registered or eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching and qualified to teach and/or have demonstrated experience in literacy or numeracy education.

How to apply Please go to https://careers.vic.gov.au/recruitment-campaigns and click on the Network Teachers link for instructions on how to apply. Applications will be open from 14 January to 10 February.

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MEETINGS

BLUE–GREEN ALGAE In the interest of public health the City advises that very high levels of toxic Blue–Green algae have been detected in :

GEELONG

2019 CALENDAR

Council Meetings will operate on a varied timetable in January. The next Ordinary Meeting of Council will be held at the Council Conference and Reception Centre, City Hall, Little Malop Street, Geelong on

Ash Hughes Eastern Beach

Tuesday 29 January at 7.00pm.

This meeting is open to the public.

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If skin contact should accidentally occur, wash immediately in fresh water. Contact with Blue-Green algae can cause skin rashes, eye and ear infections, vomiting and diarrhoea, mouth ulcers, sore throat and asthma symptoms.

Anyone experiencing a reaction should seek medical help. Warning signs have been erected at the affected waterways.

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GEELONG CALENDAR EXHIBITION The City is holding a public exhibition of the winning entries of the 2019 Geelong Calendar

GEELONG MAJOR EVENTS MEETING

at the Geelong Library and Heritage Centre.

The next meeting of Geelong Major Events

Jason Smith, who was very impressed with the calibre of images submitted this year. The

will be held at Meeting Room 1, Ground

cover image features Eastern Beach at sunset by Ash Hughes, a local photographer who

Floor, 100 Brougham Street Geelong on

also won the community vote for February’s image.

Monday 21 January at 4.00pm.

The Geelong calendar competition invites local photographers to submit their images of

This meeting is open to the public.

Geelong. This year’s competition received over 700 entries and a public vote was held to

For enquiries contact the City on 5272 5272.

The winning cover image for this year’s calendar was selected by Geelong Gallery Director,

determine the ultimate 12 images to be included. The 2019 Geelong calendar features

PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING The next meeting of the Planning Committee will be held at the Council Conference and Reception Centre, City Hall, Little Malop Street, Geelong on Thursday 31 January at 5.30pm.

Items to be discussed are: Planning Permit Application PP–607–2018 for development of a telecommunications facility at 74–92 The Parade, Ocean Grove.

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People should avoid contact with the water and should not eat fish caught in contaminated water. Please restrain pets from making contact with the water in these reserves.

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Planning Permit Application PP–1305– 2017 for use of a function centre and reduction of bicycle requirements at 20 Evans Road, Bell Post Hill.

The funding streams are:

The exhibition will run until Tuesday 29 January 2019.

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Healthy and Connected Communities Up to $6,000 for community projects, programs or activities that focus on improving health and wellbeing or up to $2,000 for equipment purchases.

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Community Facility Infrastructure Fund Available for either infrastructure projects at Council-owned community and sporting facilities, facilities on crown land or towards planning costs for future infrastructure projects.

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Major Heritage Supports the restoration of privately owned commercial heritage buildings in Central Geelong for up to 50 per cent of total project cost.

ARMSTRONG CREEK EAST COMMUNITY HUB EXPRESSION OF INTEREST We are calling for Expressions of Interest from community groups to occupy community spaces within the new Armstrong Creek East Community Hub. The multi-use community hub is currently under construction due for completion March 2019 and aims to provide an integrated early childhood service, a comprehensive range of community services, care and health services.

For more information, application form and submission details visit our website www.geelongaustralia.com.au/yoursay or contact the City’s Leasing Team on 5272 4403. Expressions of interest close 5.00pm Friday 8 February 2019. Successful applicants will be notified March 2019.

FIREWORKS DISPLAY – JOHN LANDY FIELD, SOUTH GEELONG – FRIDAY 25 JANUARY Geelong Little Athletics proudly present a fireworks display at the conclusion of their Twilight Athletics Program on Friday 25 January at approximately 9.30pm.

The City recommends that pet owners ensure their animals are safe and secure prior to this time. If possible pets should be kept indoors or in a secure outbuilding during the fireworks display. .com.au

The second round of the City’s 2018–19 Community Investment and Support Fund grant programs are now open!

coastal horizons, rural landscapes, moody skylines and even beach art.

GEELONG LITTLE ATHLETICS “TWILIGHT MEET”

CENTRAL GEELONG

COMMUNITY FUNDING GRANTS NOW OPEN

For more information please contact the Geelong Little Athletics Association Special

Also now open: Central Geelong Business Facilitation Program The Central Geelong Business Facilitation Program is intended to support a vibrant and commercially sustainable city centre.

The program supports one-off capital improvement projects for businesses located within the Central Geelong Action Plan boundary area.

Online submissions are now open and will close on Monday 18 February at 5.00pm.

For more information go to www.geelongaustralia.com.au/grants

Events Coordinator Michelle Murrant on 0434 193 267.

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TRAFFIC CHANGES

HAVE YOUR SAY ON THE OSBORNE PARK PRECINCT MASTER PLAN

A DAY ON THE GREEN TEMPORARY CHANGED TRAFFIC CONDITIONS – FLORENCE & THE MACHINE, MARLON WILLIAMS, JACK RIVER

The Osborne Park Precinct, located in North Geelong is a picturesque and significant area, surrounded by the bay and home to the historic Osborne House and the Stables.

MT DUNEED ESTATE, MT DUNEED SATURDAY 19 JANUARY To ensure the safe arrival and departure of the patrons attending the A Day on the Green concert featuring Florence & The Machine on Saturday 19 January, traffic management treatments will be implemented on; Reservoir Road, Pettavel Road, Anglesea Road and the Princes Highway.

We’re developing a master plan for the precinct and we’d like to know your ideas for the area.

Go to our website www.geelongaustralia. com.au/yoursay before 11 February 2019 and tell us what you think.

HAVE YOUR SAY ON THE BELLE VUE AVENUE DESIGN OPTIONS NOTICE OF AN APPLICATION FOR PLANNING PERMIT The land affected by the application is located at: 69–77 Cityview Drive, Wandana Heights

There were many different views on the original design of the Highton Village Urban Design Framework, particularly the design of Belle Vue Avenue when we sought feedback in September 2017. We listened to your ideas and concerns and have prepared two options that incorporate this input. This is your chance to have your say on the proposed alternatives.

Tell us what you like about the alternative plans for Belle Vue Avenue.

The application is for a permit to: Two Lot Subdivision and Removal of Restrictive Covenant (R700399C) The applicant for the permit is: D C MOORFOOT

Other ways to participate

The application reference number is: PP–1451–2018 You may look at the application and any documents that support the application at: •

Take the survey at www.geelongaustralia.com.au/yoursay and follow the links to the Highton Village Urban Design Framework – Bellevue Avenue design options. Have your say

by Friday 25 January 2019.

The City’s website www.geelongaustralia.com.au/ advertisedplanning

The expected peak times are between 4.00pm and 6.00pm and at the concerts conclusion at approximately 10.00pm.

Traffic delays are to be expected, it is advised to allow extra travel time in case delays are experienced. Motorists are advised to be patient and proceed with caution on arrival and at the conclusion of the concert. Traffic treatments include speed reductions and the closure of Reservoir Road between Anglesea Road and Cape Otway Road.

Emergency vehicle access will be maintained at all times.

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Or drop a written submission in at any of our customer service centres.

For further information on the event visit www.adayonthegreen.com.au or phone 9695 7822.

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Brougham Street Customer Service 100 Brougham Street, Geelong Monday to Friday – 8.00am to 5.00pm

The application can be viewed during office hours and is free of charge.

An objection must: be sent to the Responsible Authority in writing

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state how the objector would be affected

The responsible authority must make a copy of every objection available at its office for any person to inspect during office hours free of charge until the end of the period during which an application may be made for review of a decision on the application.

The Responsible Authority will not decide on the application before Sunday 10 February 2019.

If you object, the Responsible Authority will advise you of its decision.

HAVE YOUR SAY

TEMPORARY CHANGED TRAFFIC CONDITIONS

ON UNTIL 19 MAY NATIONAL WOOL MUSEUM

To ensure the safe conduct of the Festival of Sails event, Eastern Beach Road between Bellerine Street and Yarra Street, Geelong will be closed from approximately 6.00am on Friday 25 January until 7.00am on Tuesday 29 January. Emergency access will be available at all times.

Calling all beachcombers…

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This summer, the beach comes to the National Wool Museum with Sand in the City – a playful, sand-filled, interactive installation exploring Geelong and the Surf Coast’s legendary beaches.

DISCHARGE OF FIREWORKS ADVICE – SATURDAY 26 JANUARY

On until 19 May, kids of all ages will be able to create sandcastles, sculptures and scenes from their imaginations or build their own beach landmarks using over 1.8 tonnes of sand and 300,000 LEGO® bricks!

On Saturday 26 January, at approximately 9.15pm a fireworks display will be staged on Corio Bay directly in front of Eastern Beach Reserve.

Sand in the City is all about creativity, fun and play, with two ‘hands-in’ NATIONAL WOOL MUSEUM augmented reality sandboxes, a giant 15 DEC 2018 – 19 MAY 2019 nwm.vic.gov.au two metre high sandcastle, and models of some of the coastline’s much-loved landmarks, created by LEGO® certified builder Ryan McNaught set to entertain kids for hours.

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Sand in the City is a not to be missed summer experience, which will reveal the diversity and varied ways in which Australians identify with and experience the beach. Happening only at the National Wool Museum. No sunscreen required! Normal entry fees apply.

For more information visit our website www.geelongaustralia.com.au/nwm

Key viewing areas for the fireworks display are Eastern Beach Reserve, Ritchie Boulevard, Eastern Park, Eastern Beach foreshore.

The City recommends that pet owners ensure that their animals are safe and secure prior to this time.

For further information on the event program visit www.festivalofsails.com.au

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TRAFFIC CHANGES CADEL EVANS GREAT OCEAN ROAD RACE - FRIDAY 25 TO SUNDAY 27 JANUARY The City is proudly hosting the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race from Friday 25 January to Sunday 27 January. Temporary changed traffic conditions will be implemented in Geelong, Barwon Heads and Torquay. All major intersections will remain open, other than when the race passes by. For a complete list of road closures refer to the table below or visit www.

RIDES / RACE TYPE Vegemite Family Ride

DATE AND TIMES Friday 25 January 3.00pm–7.00pm

cadelroadrace.com or www.eventsgeelong.com.au and search for Cadel.

If you have any questions in relation to the changed traffic conditions and road closures, contact the event organiser Sport Projects at traffic@cadelevansgreatoceanroadrace.com.au or call the event traffic help line on 0400 076 093.

TRAFFIC ADVICE

TRAFFIC ALTERATIONS AND ROLLING ROAD CLOSURE TIMES

• Geelong Waterfront – Eastern Beach Road

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• No parking on course roads

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• Cyclists adhere to normal road rules

• The Barwon Heads bound lane only of Barwon Heads Road between Breakwater Rd & Golf Links Rd will be CLOSED to trafic between 7.00am and 9.30am.

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• The Surf Coast bound lane only of Thirteenth Beach Rd between Bluf Rd and Blackrock Rd will also be CLOSED to trafic between 7.30am and 10.00am.

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Be aware that there may be some tail riders still on the road.

It is estimated that you will have to wait for no longer than 15–20 minutes.

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GENERAL EVENT TRAFFIC ADVICE to ensure the roads are clear for the races.

Parking restrictions will come into effect earlier on race days than the actual race times, look for any advisory signage situated on the event course prior to parking your vehicle.

Emergency access is a priority and will always take precedence over the event.

Pedestrian access will be maintained at all times during the event via existing footpaths.

Where roads are closed for short periods, access across roads will be via marshalled course crossing points. Due to the large volume of cyclists on the roads during the event you should take extra care when crossing the roads the course travels along.

Residents and businesses located on the course roads have been sent detailed advice regarding access arrangements during the event.

Public transport there will be changes to public transport services across the weekend.

Customers are advised to check the PTV website for updates on www.ptv.vic.gov.au/ news-and-events/

EVENT Vegemite Family Ride Swisse People’s Ride Deakin University Elite Women’s Race Elite Men’s UCI WorldTour Race

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Eastern Beach Rd > Hearne Pde > Ryrie St > Boundary Rd Fellmongers Rd > Barwon Heads Rd SATURDAY 26 JAN & SUNDAY 27 JAN

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Barwon Heads Rd > Hitchcock Ave > Bridge Rd > Ewing Blythe Dr - Thirteenth Beach Rd > Black Rock Rd Breamlea Rd > Blackgate Rd SATURDAY 26 JAN & SUNDAY 27 JAN

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Horseshoe Bend Rd > The Esplanade > Bell St > Great Ocean Rd > Bells Blvd > Bells Beach Rd > Jarosite Rd SATURDAY 26 JAN & SUNDAY 27 JAN

12:30 - 14:45

Great Ocean Rd > Forest Rd SATURDAY 26 JAN & SUNDAY 27 JAN

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Larcombes Rd > Hendy Main Rd > Cape Otway Rd > Hendy Main Rd SATURDAY 26 JAN & SUNDAY 27 JAN

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MPs jump in for pool fight

By Luke Voogt Two political opponents have engaged in a Torquay pool fight as the battle for the marginal seat of Corangamite intensifies.

Corangamite MP Sarah Henderson on Tuesday launched a petition for a 50m pool at Torquay, while slamming Labor opponent Libby Coker's plans for a 25m version.

"The Labor candidate's commitment to a 25m pool only is inadequate and shows once again she is not listening to the community," Ms Henderson said.

The petition comes after Ms Coker last December announced Labor would commit $15 million to a $25 million, eight-lane, 25m, indoor swimming pool.

State Government had earlier contributed $10 million to the pool complex, which will in-

MAKING A SPLASH: Sarah Henderson meets with Surf Coast constituents to launch her pool petition. clude a gymnasium, creche facilities and a cafe.

"The widespread feedback I have received makes it clear that the Surf Coast needs a prop-

er 50m pool suitable for high-level competitions and training," Ms Henderson said.

Ms Henderson also took aim at Ms Coker's "hypocrisy" as a councillor.

"In 2015, Surf Coast Shire councillors including Labor's Corangamite candidate passed a motion blocking any development of a pool for Torquay," she said.

"Labor councillors have done everything to stymie the development of a pool for Torquay including coming up with a pool tax designed to divide the community."

But Ms Coker hit back, challenging Ms Henderson to commit Commonwealth funding.

"Sarah Henderson has had countless opportunities in government, including five federal budgets, to fund a public pool in Torquay," she said.

"Sarah is all talk and no action. She had to end her last pool campaign in embarrassment after she was unable to secure any funding from her government for the project.

"Sarah Henderson should make a bipartisan commitment to fund a public pool in Torquay, or stop wasting people's time."

Ms Henderson also launched a petition for a new pool on the Bellarine Peninsula.

"With the pool at Ocean Grove at full capacity and the pool at Portarlington closed, north Bellarine needs a new pool," she said.

Her petitions come as speculation continues over the timing of the next Federal Election.

Ms Henderson won the marginal seat of Corangamite by a margin of three per cent over Ms Coker in the 2016 election.

Lions get Kokoda trek rolling Torquay Lions hit the green last Friday to raise more than $7000 for a local high school leadership program, including a Kokoda Trail trek.

About 120 bowlers rolled up in sunny conditions at Torquay Bowls Club to raise money for Surf Coast Secondary College's Emerging Leadership Program.

Torquay Lions Club president Patricia Blane thanked the sponsors, her fellow members and bowlers who made the day "such a successful event".

"Our Lions club is always on the alert for projects which need either financial or physical input," she said.

"Youth are precious to our club and we try to help develop good citizens through programs such as this one, youth of the year competitions, and providing scholarships to younger students

to help them advance their education."

Senior students will walk the Kokoda Trail in Papua New Guinea, testing their teamwork, leadership and endurance as part of the program.

Their trek will follow the struggles and battles of Australian soldiers in the jungles of Papua New Guinea during World War II. The bowlers competed for cash prizes donated by local businesses.

Major sponsor Craig Smith said Torquay Lions Club did a great job in their community.

"They help out in so many ways, not only raising funds for worthy projects, but also assisting people needing help locally, nationally and internationally."

Bowlers across Geelong and the Surf Coast took part with Torquay's Gerry Thomas leading a team that won the day's competition.

ROARING SUCCESS: A ''pride'' of Torquay Lions offer their bowling tips to major sponsor Craig Smith at the club's annual bowls day.

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Barnesy gig rocks

By Luke Voogt Jimmy Barnes impersonator Andy Baker has a secret weapon in the "demanding" vocal challenge of singing as 'The Screamer'.

"I drink special herbal throat teas," the 61-year-old told the Indy, ahead of his next show at Sphinx Hotel.

The long-time performer has a few other tactics when performing as Barnes, especially for weeks with multiple shows.

"For starters, I'm off the piss - that helps," he said.

"I gave that up a few years ago - I probably should have earlier. Other than that it's just rest and the usual things."

Baker also belts out Barnes' trademark growls and screams sparingly, saving them for the right moments.

"You just can't do it (the whole show) you'll blow your voice out," he said.

Baker has impersonated Barnesy for more than 20 years and met the music legend himself a few times, on a journey which began in a small-time metal band decades ago.

"This year I'm celebrating 40 years in the business," he said.

He was still in the band when he saw Cold Chisel play in their early days.

"They blew my mind," he said.

A cover band approached him to sing and Baker soon found himself enjoying the role.

"I thought this is alright - I'm actually making money out of it and having fun playing," he said.

"In those days (in an original band) you'd be playing for booze or whatever you could get."

He began singing as Barnes for a tribute act in 1989.

Art sleuths are descending on a record 33 north Bellarine businesses in the 2019 Festival of Glass's annual treasure hunt.

Each business is displaying a piece of local glass art, which are prizes in a draw at the Festival of Glass Expo on Sunday 17 February at Drysdale's Christian College.

Businesses are also displaying a glass 'tiny treasure' and when a treasure hunter finds it, the business stamps their entry form. Each entry form with 10 stamps can enter the treasure hunt draw.

"Everyone wins in our treasure hunt," organiser Diane Schofield said.

"Businesses can increase their custom, glass artists can increase their public profile and treasure hunters can win beautiful glass art."

The treasure hunt kicked off earlier this month with 45 guests enjoying a high tea at Cafe Zoo in Drysdale, while watching local glass artist Glenda MacNaughton blowing and sculpting glass.

"Everywhere I looked, people were tucking into the yummy food, watching Glenda blowing glass or talking about what she was doing," Schofield said.

"The ten door prizes of glass bookmarks and decorations were especially popular!"

The hunt has more than a hundred pieces of locally-made glass art as prizes and involves businesses in Curlewis, Drysdale, Clifton Springs and Portarlington.

Festival of Glass includes an art exhibition running now at Drysdale's Cafe Zoo, and Venetian and Canadian artists blowing and sculpting glass at The Range, Curlewis on 16 February.

Its annual expo features 40 artists, the Glass Art Awards and glass art demonstrations.

CHISELLED PERFORMANCE: Cover singer Andy Baker belts out a tune as Jimmy Barnes.

"At the time I had the Barnesy look - the curly hair, I was drinking bottles of whiskey and I was partying as hard as him," he said.

"We both partied hard and it took its toll.

"If you ask Barnesy what his roots are, he'll say John Fogarty, Paul Rogers and those kinds of blokes - I sort of have that style."

Baker met Barnes when his tribute act did a Melbourne pub gig in the early '90s.

"The owner of the venue said, 'I've got a surprise for you, someone's coming in later'," he said.

Barnes watched in the audience, unbeknown to Baker until they caught up for shots

afterwards.

He jokingly "carried on about losing his job", Baker said.

"He said he liked what I was doing."

Baker will rock the Jimmy Barnes headband and dance moves when he sings for Khe Sanh Chisel Barnes Show at Sphinx Hotel on 2 February.

"I get the crowd going and all singing."

But while "the Andy Baker voice" was very similar to Barnesy, he was no carbon copy, he said.

"I believe the original is always the best."

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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.

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.

Road, Hamlyn Heights. Enquiries 5277 9027, communitykitchens.org.au.

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

THURSDAY 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.

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 - For daily living. Meets 2-4.30pm at Italo's Pizza Cafe, Gilbert St, Torquay. Enquiries 5264 7484.

SATURDAY ORIENTEERING - Park and street orienteering. Meet 4pm at St Leonards Lake Reserve, McLeod St, St Leonards.

Further information visit www.vicorienteering.asn.au.

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 with Jose, 8pm at The Ballroom, Carey St, Hamlyn Heights. Entry $10. Bring a plate. Enquiries 0418 584 051.

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

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.

FRIDAY SPURRED ON: Racegoers enjoy the Bellarine Cup on 3 January while helping to raise $10,000 for Kids Plus Foundation

MONDAY

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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

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

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

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

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

Enquiries 0447 646 364 or 0417 252 832.

COMMUNITY - Vines Road Community Kitchen 9.30am12.30pm at Vines Road Community Centre, 49 Vines

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

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

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

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

The Geelong Indy's Community Calendar is a free service for not-for-profit community organisations. Entries appearing under specific days are printed the week of the event only. Deadline for submission is the Friday before the intended date of publication. Please keep submissions short, simple and include the day, date, time, location and a contact phone number. Emails without attachments are preferred. Email editorial@geelongindependent. com.au phone 5249 6700 or fax 5249 6799.

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"It's great seeing the different nationalities who are joining in from all corners of the world," he said.

Rippleside Park celebrations feature more than 40 free family and children's activities from 11am to 4pm on 26 January.

Entertainment includes Dame Edna Average with giveaways, Dazzling Dan's magic show, Stilt Divas and Willow Star Entertainment.

The day also features giant slides, jumping castles, amusement rides, face-painting, displays and more.

Geelong Military Re-enactment Group, Geelong Scottish Dancers, Geelong Memorial Brass Band and local musicians will also perform.

Families can bring a picnic lunch or purchase food from a variety of vendors at the site.

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"All the amusement rides, jumping castles and displays are free. It's a great spot, with plenty of free parking and shade."

For decades Geelong Australia Day Committee volunteers, local groups and businesses have supported the event.

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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

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The stores sold virtually everything, including ice cream.

“You name it, we did it - except maybe gravy,” Johnny says.

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

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Johnny stocks delicious wraps, focaccias, smoothies, yoghurt breakfast cups, cakes, slices, biscuits, milkshakes, coffee, cannoli and, soon, churros.

He loves selling quality food, but he enjoys meeting locals even more.

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DANCE MUSIC DRAMA

Imaginations soar on the big screen Geelong kids can become superheroes, dabble in magic, explore the jungle and more onscreen at Grace Acting Studios' latest open day on Saturday.

"Kids love it!" says studio director and prolific actress Sarah Grace.

"They're great like that - they get such a kick out of seeing themselves on TV and it's a fun afternoon for parents too, watching the actor in their household come up with fun, wacky scenes on the spot."

Youngsters aged 7 to 18 can debut on the silver screen and get involved in improvisation games when doors open from 12pm to 2pm.

"We'll set up the green screen and we'll have some different scenes - depending on their age," Sarah says.

"We have a few little gifts for people that come along too."

Sarah has played numerous roles in top Australian dramas including Blue Heelers, Neighbours and Winners and Losers.

Her studio, which has been running for 12 years, combines her passion for performance with her primary education degree, she says.

"I wanted share that love with others.

"I love hearing those stories from parents about how children have blossomed and come out of their shells, how they're excelling at school and speaking out for themselves. It's just been magical seeing their confidence grow.

Sarah’s story headlines GC Read local actress Sarah Grace's story, as she speaks to Elissa Friday about expecting her first child and her career, in Geelong Coast Magazine.

The magazine is available from newsagents, while more than 1000 copies are delivered as complementary reading in various venues such as cafes, waiting rooms and reception areas.

Geelong Coast Kids has also hit the stands with school holiday ideas, parenting tips and advice as well as Angie Hilton's Catch-Up interview with inspirational local mum Leah Alstin.

The magazine is available free at hundreds of collection points, including schools and kindergartens.

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.

"Grab copies of all three," urged Indy managing editor Tony Galpin.

"You'll find plenty of interesting reading inside and the best quality standards locally."

Sarah Grace mentors the next group of aspiring Geelong performers.

"A lot of our kids and staff have been on shows and done things in television as well.

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It's thrilling to see students have success in the industry."

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Fit for class Having recently rebranded their Bellarine store, Noone Imagewear has also extended the store to cater to the growing school communities in the greater Geelong region.

Noone is currently gearing up for their busiest month of the year with a great range of 'back to school' specials on offer.

Specialising in personal fitting, Noone is the official uniform supplier to over twenty leading Colleges in the Geelong region including Kardinia International College, Sacred Heart College, St Ignatius College, St Joseph's College, Clonard College, Geelong Lutheran College, Geelong Baptist College, Covenant College, Western Heights College Lisieux Catholic PS, Matthew Flinders GSC, Bellarine Secondary College, Lara Secondary College and Belmont Secondary College.

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"We offer customers a personalised fitting service and fit good quality, affordable uniforms with plenty of growing room," Sharon said.

Noone stock all leading brands of school apparel and a comprehensive range of general school wear including shorts, trousers, polos, shirts and primary wear is also available with a great range of specials on offer.

Noone's Bellarine store is located at 162 Moorabool Street in Geelong and is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5.30pm and Saturday 9am to 1.00pm. For more information, phone 5221 9199.

Bellarine uniforms will also be open on Australia Day weekend on Saturday 26 January from 9am to 2pm and Monday 28 January from 9am to 2pm.

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"And now when I look back, I want the same sort of experience for kids who come to my practice."

As owner and sole dentist at Happy Dental in Geelong West, Neha says having a positive attitude towards teeth is vital for patients, young and old.

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She says making people comfortable at the dentist encourages them to get regular checkups that can prevent problems occurring down the track.

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Dr Stubbs formerly at the Royal Victorian Eye Hospital who has worked with the Fred Hollows eye department at the Prince of Wales Hospital in Sydney, says he began his career through the inspiration of his father, Dr Maxwell Stubbs.

“My father was a pioneer in cataract implant surgery from 1963! He has now passed away but some of his patients still come in for a check-up. Not only is this inspirational, it also demonstrates that good surgery outlasts the surgeon,” Dr Stubbs says.

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Nissan is aiming to grab a thicker slice of the market with modified exterior styling.

Arctic White and Vivid Blue have been added to the seven-strong list of body colours.

The 2018 Juke puts on a new face with a Nissan hallmark V-Motion shape featuring a darker chromed grille and headlights, taillights and indicators, featuring a smoked finish.

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The Juke Ti-S unit is mated with a six-speed manual transmission or a Nissan Xtronic continuously variable transmission, the latter with all-wheel drive.

LED fog lamps are now fitted across the range, while the range-topping Ti-S adds 18 inch black-gloss alloy wheels and auto-fold side mirrors.

The Ti-S has added automatic folding door mirrors, heated seats, intelligent key plus push-button engine start, a 5.8-inch touch screen display, satellite navigation with traffic monitoring and digital radio.

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A three-drive mode selector - Eco, Normal and Sport - is operated via a switch on the centre console, while Bluetooth hands-free phone and audio streaming systems, USB connectivity and a leather-bound steering wheel and gearshift knob are all within easy reach of the driver.

In Sport mode, as expected, the Juke picks up performance nicely, dancing to a quicker tempo as the gearshifts are held to higher revs.

Harmony with the twin-turbo engine, however, is missing. There's no pleasing note, just noise.

The CVT and all-wheel drive system worked their magic on testing fast bends, especially those that tended to tighten at the last minute.

The price paid for premium unleaded eased slightly with excellent economy, the test vehicle Ti-S CVT making double figures in litres per 100 kilometres in suburban stop-start stuff and a miserly 4.7 litres per 100 kilometres on motorways.

The sporty roofline drops away sharply almost as soon as it leaves the top of the windscreen, good headroom for driver and front passenger being replaced by tighter space in the rear seats and restricted height for taller cargo.

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With 40 years in the business, Barwon Tyre Centre’s Graeme McMahon has its customers’ tyre needs covered.

Graeme has watched the industry evolve to offer the large variety of brands and types available today.

“I’ve seen plenty of changes in the tyre industry in that time,” he said.

“We used to have five manufacturers in Australia. There are 40 different brands now - if not more.”

Graeme purchased Barwon Tyre Centre eight years ago and works beside his son Luke, who has followed in his footsteps since the age of 14.

“He’s done a mechanical apprenticeship so he can do both the tyre and mechanical side of things,” Graeme said.

Graeme said he takes the time to find out his customers’ requirements and financial situation.

He has everything from “entry level” to top brand tyres.

The company also does mechanical work, including major and minor services.

“The personalised service is what we pride ourselves on,” he said.

“A lot of our customers are repeat business and we get to know them by their name.”

Graeme, 56, hopes his son can take over the family owned business when he retires.

“But only if he behaves himself,” he joked.

The business has sponsored Camp Quality for eight years and supports the Belmont Lions Football Club and the Belmont and Highton bowls clubs.

Graeme is also keen “help the local schools” by with work experience and currently employs a local apprentice.

The Barwon Tyre Centre offers a courtesy car service.

Keleman Motors is the region’s only independent Mazda specialist and has been in operation for more than 35 years.

There are no third parties at Keleman Motors so customers will get direct honest feedback on the condition of their car, from the technician working on it.

Joe and Shane will spend the time with customers to explain in detail any issues their car may have, and no work will be carried out without approval.

“We will recommend what your vehicle requires and leave the decision entirely up to whether or not you get the maintenance or repairs done,” Shane said.

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GOOD BITE: Fez Sepic and a mako shark he caught at Portland.

Adam Van der Lugt Offshore was popular this week with the kingfish action heating up.

Chris Pitman, of Trellys Geelong, ventured out off Point Lonsdale in 15-20m of water around the reef and managed kingfish to just under legal size and salmon to 2.5kg, while casting 7inch Gulp Jerk shads.

There have been other reports of kingfish over 10kg caught by jigging in the rip and down rigging live slimy mackerel and squid.

Fez Sepic and his mates fished off Portland and caught a mako shark of about 40kg and a couple of blue fin tuna about the 45kg mark.

The tuna were caught on a six-inch lumo skirt trolled in around 20m.

Bottom bashing offshore anywhere from Torquay to Barwon heads in 30-50m has produced gummy shark averaging about 8kg, fresh salmon fillets and squid make ideal baits and will also work on the snapper about 2kg and tiger flathead that are also being caught in the same water.

Corio Bay is still producing a good number of pinkes for bait and soft plastic anglers.

The Alcoa spoil grounds and the nearby

pier have been one of the better areas to focus on with pinkies to around 50cm, flathead and good numbers of pike on offer.

Whiting have fired from Clifton Springs to Queenscliff with reports of some anglers having no dramas filling their bag limit.

Best results have come while fishing a moving tide at evening in around five to six meters using pippie and squid as bait.

Barwon River estuary at Barwon Heads has been a great location to take kids fish-

ing lately with many small species on offer to keep them entertained.

Casting only a few meters out from the bank with a size 4 long shank hook and pippie or prawn for bait will have you in with a chance of a small salmon, Tommy Ruff, whiting or trevally.

Further upstream the fresh water parts of Barwon River have seen carp to 5kg banked on bread or corn as bait and good numbers of redfin taken on small soft plastics.

Geelong bounces back against leading side LOCAL CRICKET Jim Timberlake Geelong Cricket Club bounced back from its disappointing pre-Christmas loss in the best way possible, with a stirring win against topplaced Fitzroy Doncaster last Saturday.

The Cats lost the toss and bowled first, and found the early going tough as their hosts cruised to 1/128 midway through their innings.

The bowling group dug deep though, led

by Jake Reed (3/45) and Brenton McDonald (2/34), they fought back brilliantly to restrict the score to 9/201.

In reply, it was another shaky start, with the top order under pressure at 2/48.

But from there, it was all Geelong, as Tim Ludeman (93) combined with Hayden Butterworth (75*) for a magnificent match-winning partnership of 140 to see their team home by 7 wickets with 11 overs to spare.

The win sees Geelong move to sixth place on the ladder, and with a very winnable oneday game tomorrow against bottom side Kingston Hawthorn, should be looking to move even higher up the table.

Geelong Cricket Association will hold its last one-day round of this season's fixture tomorrow.

In division one, the two sides sitting just outside the top four, South Barwon in fifth and Lara in sixth, played an absolute nail-biter last

week, with South Barwon eventually winning by one run.

Phil Lang (49) and Jack Spence (40) top scored in the Swans total of 8/183, while Joel Davies (3/39) was the star with the ball as Lara fell agonisingly short, bowled out for 182 in the last over.

For Lara, Andy Hughes continues to be their standout player, top-scoring with 70, but as usual, he had little help.

Both sides are fighting for their finals chances this week, firstly South Barwon will travel to Queens Park to take on second-placed Newtown & Chilwell.

While Lara will host a resurgent St Josephs, who have found a rich vein of form and moved up to third on the ladder, showing they are a sneaky chance of doing some damage in the finals if they can hold their spot.

Selections in bold North Geelong v EAST BELMONT, GROVEDALE v Bell Post Hill, Lara v ST JOSEPHS, NEWTOWN & CHILWELL v South Barwon, Geelong City v LEOPOLD In division two, Marshall's season may well be on the line when they travel to Hamlyn Reserve to play Bell Park tomorrow.

The Bears simply haven't been consistent enough this season, with four wins and four losses showing they deserve their spot in the middle of the table.

But Bell Park hasn't been the force it has been in previous seasons, and find themselves

in third place courtesy of a fortunate outright win against Manifold Heights.

Both sides have been relying heavily on their stars too much, and really need a more even contribution if they are to go all the way this season.

But, if either side can manage to achieve that, they will be right in the hunt for the flag.

Selections in bold: ST PETERS v Manifold Heights, BELL PARK v Marshall, MURGHEBOLUC v Thomson, TORQUAY v Highton.

And in division three, Alexander Thomson's defeat of Newcomb & District last week looks like it has reduced the race for the flag down to six teams.

The most intriguing game this week looks to be out at Don Wallace Reserve where fifth placed Teesdale host St Albans Breakwater who sit in third.

Both teams have been struggling for form of late, Teesdale winning just one of their past three games, while St Albans Breakwater have won none of their last three.

It's time to stand up now though, as the race for a finals spot is heating up, and a loss to either side here could really come back to bite them in the long run.

Selections in bold: TEESDALE v St Albans Breakwater, Newcomb & District v GEELONG WEST, Guild Saints v ALEXANDER THOMSON, MODEWARRE v Waurn Ponds-Deakin, BANNOCKBURN v Corio.

GEELONG GOLF CLUB 9 HOLE PRO AM

Geelong Golf Course is set to host its second Pro-Am and has attracted several leading pros as the event draws closer.

The Pro-Am takes place on 2 February and has secured entries from Victorian Open winner and previous Geelong Golf Club Pro-Am winner Simon Hawkes, Olympic golfer Marcus Fraser and PGA Tour player James Nitties.

Hawkes won the Geelong Golf Club Pro-Am title by finishing two shots ahead of Kristopher Mueck at the inaugural event in 2017 The timing of this year's Pro-Am made it a perfect warm-up for those competing in the upcoming Victorian Open, club manager and PGA member Paul Christie said.

Geelong Golf Club had made some large changes off the back of its inaugural Pro-Am in 2017, including modifying the event from an 18-hole competition to nine holes, Christie said.

This would allow for a fast-paced, highstakes tournament and increased tee time availabilities for both professional and amateur players, he said.

"The tournament has also been moved to a Saturday to increase player and spectator attendance."

There were still opportunities for amateur players to play alongside some great PGA professionals, Christie said.

He was excited about the "quality field" and urged local players to sign up.

"We're getting a lot of good entries from amateurs to match our strong field of professionals," he said.

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