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FESTIVE FOODIES: Toby Arnott, 9, Freya Arnott, 11, and Jack Connor, 5, prepare their tastebuds for this weekend’s Lara Food & Wine Festival. Organisers are promising the 2019 event will deliver an enticing larder-full of local delicacies and entertainment at historic Pirra Homestead on Sunday. FULL STORY PAGE 5 (Rebecca Hosking) 191666

Top cop hails drop in crime

By Luke Voogt Geelong crime has dropped 11 per cent in a year despite a 900 per cent spike in blackmail.

Police recorded 20,849 offences in Geelong during 2018, down nine per cent on 22,962 in 2017, according to data Crime Statistics Agency released yesterday.

Geelong Superintendent Craig Gillard welcomed the reduction, which equalled 11 per cent after allowing for population growth.

“I think it’s a really good set of figures for Geelong,” he said.

“It shows that we are putting our resources, in terms of investigation and proactive (crime prevention), in the right areas.”

“We’re also charging a lot of people and our arrest rate is increasing.”

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From page 1 Supt Gillard said the jailing of several prominent career criminals last year had “absolutely” contributed to the reduction.

“There are certain people in our community whose way of life includes criminal activity.”

He promised to continue “targeting both the people and areas known to us” to “keep them on the straight and narrow”.

“I’ve been here two and a half years now and that’s been our focus the whole time,” he said.

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Geelong also recorded minor increases in assault, stalking, disorderly conduct and weapons offences.

Arson, vandalism and theft were all down in Geelong and burglary dropped 28 per cent.

“In burglary we’ve had one of the biggest drops in the state and it’s the lowest it’s been in ten years,” Supt Gillard said.

“I’m really pleased with the way total crime is trending. That said, in this world of policing there’s always pressure points and we’re aware of what they are.”

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But a doubling in abductions and a 900 per cent spike in blackmail marred the otherwise positive figures.

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The majority of abductions were related to drug deals or family violence, he said.

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IN BRIEF Boy charged A 17-year-old boy will face court next month for an alleged armed robbery of a Torquay service station, according to police.

Investigators were continuing to investigate a second boy, aged 16, over the incident at the Caltex station last week, police said.

Airshow ‘records’ Hot weather kept public crowds down but Avalon’s airshow broke records for participation in its trade days this year, according to organisers.

Almost 700 companies and 39,000 individuals attended trade sessions before 133,000 people braved temperatures in the 30s on the public days at the start of the month, the organisers said this week.

Motorists blitzed “Numerous offences” ranging from drug possession to car theft have emerged in a blitz on motorists in two northern Geelong suburbs, according to police.

Wednesday’s Operation Lockdown also caught a vehicle travelling 36km/h over the limit and laid charges for drink-driving after intercepting 240 vehicles at Bell Park and Bell Post Hill on Wednesday, police said.

Chamber chief Marketing manager Ben Flynn will become the new chief executive officer of Geelong Chamber of Commerce in April, the organisation has announced.

Mr Flynn beat more than 30 applicants for the role due to his enthusiasm, strategic thinking, marketing and financial skills, said chamber president Mark Edmonds.

GUTTED: Chilwell Primary School council members Alistair Mulroyan and Phil Joyce with students Phoebe, Lily, Stephanie and Daniel. 191706 Picture: Rebecca Hosking

Parents ‘furious’ at school rebuild cuts

By Luke Voogt Bureaucrats have short-changed Chilwell Primary School “another $1 million” after rejecting a planned redevelopment amid a cost blowout, the school's council has alleged.

Victorian School Building Authority (VSBA) was set to approve a $1.4 million alternative to the initial plan for a $2.4 million two-storey redevelopment, said council president Phil Joyce.

“The parents are gutted. They are furious," Mr Joyce said.

"How could it get to this point?

“It doesn’t meet the needs of the teachers at Chilwell primary to give the best education for our kids.”

State Government allocated $2.4 million in its 2017/2018 budget for the school before appointing a Melbourne company to design a new building.

Initial planning material indicated a $2,409,967 cost for a two-storey rebuild, the Indy revealed last year.

School principal Gavan Welsh and Mr Joyce signed a project report for a double-storey building in October 2017.

But a series of cost increases led to VSBA instead offering a “complete refurbishment” of the aged existing wing.

Building cost estimates continued to rise until VSBA advised the school last July the twostorey building would cost $5.5 million The school council obtained a quote from a prominent Geelong building company, which the Indy has seen, for a two-storey rebuild for less than $2.4 million.

But VSBA then stated its intent to accept a tender from the same company for $1.4 million to complete the alternative project.

“We’re all absolutely mystified as to where the million dollars has gone,” Mr Joyce said.

Mr Joyce believed that the authority had “padded out” costs to meet the $2.4 million budget.

He showed the Indy design documentation indicating $527,000 in “special factors” to “be justified”.

In emails to the school, VSBA indicated it would sign off on the revised plans this week and rejected pleas for a review period.

The authority also stated that as the landowner it did not require a sign-off from the school’s council to proceed.

Mr Joyce said VSBA’s approach was “dictatorial at best” and it had treated students and teachers like “tenants”.

“They’ve decided that we’re a nuisance and that we should get out of the way so they can do this.“ Replacing the aging and “asbestos-riddled” wing was vital as Chilwell Primary School neared its maximum enrolment of 400 to 425, Mr Joyce said.

The Department of Education has previously confirmed to the Indy that the VSBA had “explored” a two-storey building option for the school.

But an assessment of costs determined that VSBA was unable to deliver the project within the available budget, a department spokesperson told the Indy last October.

Bridge reopens Queen’s Park Bridge has reopened after an oversize truck carrying an excavator hit the bridge’s overhead steel frame two weeks ago.

VicRoads said the bridge opened again only to cars, cyclists and pedestrians, with height restrictions of 2.2 metres in place.

Master’s apprentice A carpentry apprentice Mitchell McIntosh who lives in Warrigal but works in Geelong has won a Master Builders Apprentice of the Year award.

Clifton Springs Blake Plymin and Torquay Jack Chafer were also winners, taking home the chairman’s and construction awards respectively after this week’s Master Builders Geelong presentation night.

Heartfelt $100,000 About 300 people have raised at least $36,000 for Heart Foundation in a fourth and final Walk for Johno, organisers have announced.

Heart Foundation continued counting donations from Sunday’s event yesterday but said the walks in memory of Corio heart attack victim John Spencer had combined raised more than $100,000.

WALKING TALL: Nicole Spencer, Nicky Winmar, Heart Foundation Victoria's Kellie-Ann Jolly, Sue Spencer and Bek Spencer at Walk for Johno.

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Libs ‘direct migrants here’

By Luke Voogt A coalition plan directing skilled migrants to Geelong has earned praise from Labor MP Richard Marles.

The Federal Morrison Government this week announced plans for two new visas requiring skilled workers to live outside major cities for three years before becoming eligible for permanent residency.

The plan included 23,000 regional visas for skilled migrants and incentives to draw them to regional centres including Geelong.

Mr Marles welcomed any “ideas that will help see people call Geelong home”.

“Geelong is a growing regional city because it’s a great community to live in,” he said.

“We’re a city that welcomes migrants from Victoria, interstate and overseas, and migration is an important feature of our local economy.”

The influx of migrants would require additional infrastructure investment, Mr Marles said.

“We should be open to (more migrants) but it’s the current funding failures of this government that have put pressure on our region," he said.

“The Liberals have failed to invest in proper infrastructure, schools and hospitals in this region. A Labor government will invest in our community to support our city as it grows.’

Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on

Tuesday the plans would ease congestion in Australia's capital cities and help fill shortages in certain professions.

“We’re only talking about people going into places where there is the jobs and opportunities,“ he said.

“We have a lot of shires around the country saying to us we want people.“ The government announced the plans as part of its new population policy, which seeks to lower Australia's immigration cap from 190,000 to 160,000.

The government also wants to lure domestic and international students with 1000 scholarships worth $15,000 each.

Regional Cities Victoria, representing the

state’s 10 largest cities outside Melbourne, also welcomed the plans.

Chair Margaret O’Rourke said the announcement would encourage migrants to live in regional Victoria.

“Targeted skilled migration would help address the chronic skills shortage that some regional cities face and would deliver a significant boost to local businesses and regional economies,” she said.

“However, we need investment in infrastructure, services and programs in regional cities and towns to ensure we maintain a high standard of living for our communities.”

The Australian Local Government Association also welcomed the plans.

Kebab shop’s ‘bash’ arrests

By Natalee Kerr Police have arrested two Bell Park men over an alleged serious assault outside a Geelong kebab shop on the weekend.

A 25-year-old has been bailed to appear at the Geelong Magistrates’ Court in July on a charge of intentionally causing injury.

Police released another 25-year-old without charge.

Police alleged the fight between the kebab shop’s customers happened near the Moorabool St business about 4.30am on Sunday.

A man involved in the fight punched a Western Australian man in the head when he attempted to break up the brawl, police alleged.

Paramedics took the man, in his 30s, to University Hospital Geelong with head injuries in a serious but stable condition.

‘Taunts’ bust FESTIVAL FUN: Jack Connor, 5, Charmaine Rolls, Freya Arnott, 11, and Toby Arnott, 9, are ready for Sunday's Lara Food and Wine Festival. 191666 Picture: Rebecca Hosking

Huey to cook up a storm at Lara’s festival Celebrity chef Iain 'Huey' Hewitson will headline the 11th annual Lara Food & Wine Festival on Sunday, organisers have announced.

The veteran TV personality would present two live cooking demonstrations on the day, organisers said.

They expected thousands of foodies to celebrate the thriving local culinary scene, with the opportunity even to taste some of the muchloved chef’s creations.

Committee member Libby Bate was thrilled to have Hewitson in the line-up.

“His infectious enthusiasm for all things culinary encourages everybody to spend more time both in the kitchen and outside on the barbie,” she said.

The finest food and wine from over 70 exhibitors will be on display, including boutique beer, cider and wine-makers and award-winning cheese vendors.

Entertainment includes cook-offs with local chefs, an alcoholic kombucha masterclass, donut-eating competitions, giveaways, children's activities and live music.

Lara's historic Pirra Homestead will host the festival again this year.

“We encourage festivalgoers to bring their picnic rugs, gather goodies from stall-holders and enjoy a relaxing day on the lawns,” said Richard Bisinella, a manager at venue owner L Bisinella Developments.

Police have arrested a wanted woman who revealed her location after allegedly taunting them on social media “in the wee hours” of last Friday.

Police posted a call to help find Sherona Zanoni the previous Wednesday, revealing they had a warrant for her arrest.

“During the course of Wednesday evening Zanoni posted that she would attend the police station and deal with the outstanding warrant,” police said.

“In the wee early hours of Friday morning (she) was allegedly taunting police … saying, “I am right where they know I am”, so a local sergeant attended at the woman’s home and arrested her.”

The “moral of the story” was that wanted people who appeared on police social media should hand themselves in to avoid arrest, said Leading Senior Constable Natalie Dean.

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City jobless ‘spike’

By Luke Voogt Geelong unemployment has hit a four-year high despite national and state joblessness rates decreasing over the past year.

Unemployment rose to 7.3 per cent in January, compared to 6.2 per cent the same time last year, according to Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).

The 18 per cent rise in Geelong comes as both Victorian and Australian unemployment averages dropped 22 and 13 per cent respectively during the same period.

The last time Geelong’s unemployment was so high was in March 2015 when it exceeded 7.5 per cent.

According to state opposition, 2867 people in Geelong had lost their jobs since last October, bringing the total of unemployed to 11,494.

“That’s more families in Geelong struggling to pay their bills with massive cost of living pressures under Daniel Andrews and Labor,” shadow treasurer Louise Staley said.

“These latest unemployment figures are just further evidence that Daniel Andrews is the Premier for Melbourne, not of Victoria.

“The office of software company LiveTiles still remains empty, 14 months after Daniel Andrews committed $1.5 million of taxpayers’ money to secure 500 jobs.”

Geelong’s youth unemployment (ages 15 to 24), rose from 11.8 per cent to 14 per cent in the year to January, an increase of 19 per cent.

“It is clear that youth unemployment is a huge problem in Geelong and Daniel Andrews either can’t fix it or doesn’t care to,”Ms Staley said.

“Instead of trying to spin numbers, Treasurer Tim Pallas should be helping unemployed Victorians in Geelong find work.“ But both youth and overall unemployment were higher under the previous coalition gov-

JOBS SHOWDOWN: Victorian shadow treasurer Louise Staley has taken aim at government counterpart Tim Pallas over Geelong's rising unemployment. ernment, a spokesperson for Jobs Minister Martin Pakula pointed out.

Unemployment exceeded nine per cent in September 2014 and youth unemployment rose to almost 24 per cent in March that year under Premier Denis Napthine.

“Since November 2014, the unemployment rate in Geelong has gone down by 0.8 per cent and 28,100 jobs have been created,” the spokesperson said.

State Government had delivered job-creating projects such as Geelong Performing Arts

Centre’s upgrade and the Geelong City Deal, they said.

“More businesses are setting up shop in Geelong and bringing more jobs to the region too.”

Cotton On, Tango Energy and Organic Dairy Farmers expanding their operations had collectively created 446 jobs for Geelong, the spokesperson said.

Last October Geelong MP Christine Couzens said State Government’s support for Vestas’ renewable energy hub would help create up to 27 local jobs.

The City’s new service allows residents to organise for bulky household items to be picked up from their property.

Two men have died in three days after separate crashes involving cars and trucks on Geelong roads.

The deaths lifted Victoria's road toll almost 50 per cent higher than at the same time last year, prompting authorities to plead for safer driving.

An unidentified man died after his car and a truck crashed on Bacchus Marsh Rd at Lara about 11am on Tuesday.

The car and truck collided in the vicinity of Heales Rd and both vehicles caught fire at about 11.05am, police said.

The blaze sent smoke pluming into the air before firefighters extinguished it.

Investigators had yet to identify the male driver who died at the scene, a police spokesperson told the Indy on Wednesday afternoon.

Paramedics treated the truck driver for minor injuries before taking them to University Hospital Geelong.

Meanwhile, an elderly man died after his car and a truck crashed at Meredith about 1.20pm on Sunday, while his passenger sustained serious injuries.

Emergency crews worked to free the driver and passenger, both in their 60s, after the car collided with a truck on Midland Hwy. But the man died at the scene. His passenger suffered serious pelvic injuries and an ambulance helicopter airlifted her to hospital.

The truck driver was uninjured and police continued their investigations into both fatal crashes this week.

The two crashes brought Victoria’s road toll to 74, compared to 50 the same time last year.

Police had yet to determine responsibility for this week's crashes when the Indy went to press on Thursday.

Police urged anyone who witnessed either crash or has relevant dash cam footage to phone Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or to visit crimestoppersvic.com.au.

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Mosque horror hits home Boy charged on ‘threats to kill’

By Luke Voogt Geelong Muslims are mourning the death of a close relative in last week’s Christchurch massacre.

Mass-shooting victim Syed Areeb Ahmed, 26, was an accountant with family in Geelong, imam Mohammad Ramzan told the Indy.

“One of our mosque attendees (had a) close relative studying in New Zealand (who) has been killed,” he said.

“We were speechless. How could this happen in (such a) peaceful (country) like New Zealand?”

Geelong’s Islamic community had rallied around the grieving family, who declined to be identified, Shaykh Ramzan said.

Another mosque attendee, who also declined to be identified, had a brother who survived the attack.

As the Muslim community grieved, a selfprofessed “copycat” posted social media threats to kill worshippers at Geelong’s mosque.

Police arrested a 14-year-old over the threats yesterday morning.

He was bailed to reappear in children’s court at a later date, police said.

More than 1000 people attended Geelong Mosque on Sunday, leaving flowers and cards to show solidarity with the city’s Muslims following the shooting.

Shaykh Ramzan thanked “brothers and sisters” from around Geelong for their “overwhelming” show of support.

“Yesterday’s event brought a lot of psychological, mental, spiritual and emotional help,”

OVERWHELMED: Islamic Society of Geelong imam Shaykh Mohammad Ramzan and president Ahmed Elzahbi thank their Geelong “brothers and Picture: Luke Voogt sisters” for their support in the face of Friday’s horrific shooting. 191603 he said on Monday.

“The whole community was together. It made us proud, having you around us.“ The crowd easily exceeded the 100 to 200 people Shaykh Ramzan had expected for the mosque’s yearly open day.

A crowd gathered about 9.30am, half an hour before the event’s scheduled start, he said.

“There were people from all walks of life; men, women, children, the young and the old.”

In January Shaykh Ramzan visited the Al Noor Mosque, where 42 of the 50 murder victims were shot.

“It’s a small mosque but the neighbourhood was nice and people were saying hello,” he said.

News of the shooting on Friday shocked him, especially as many of the victims had already fled violence in war-torn countries like Afghanistan.

“It was very tragic and sorrowful,” he said.

“We would have expected an earthquake but not this. At the same time, we hope and pray that this may be the last.”

Shaykh Ramzan has long denounced fundamentalist terrorists attacking innocent civilians.

“They are enemies of humanity and civili-

sation (whether they are) Muslim, white, nationalist (or otherwise),” he said.

“These are terrorists and criminals who have no religion, country or culture.”

He urged people to speak out against farright extremists vilifying the world’s 1.5 billion Muslims, the majority of who were peaceful.

“This hatred will not take us anywhere - it will destroy us.”

Australian Brenton Tarrant appeared before a New Zealand district court on Saturday charged with murder in relation to the attacks on two mosques.

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Another dad in $1.3m win (what we will do),” he said when lotto officials phoned.

“It will be used for the family, I do know that for sure. We’ve been talking about going on a bit of a family holiday for a while now, so we’ll do that.

“Then we’ll just work out the best way to help the kids and secure the future for me and my wife.

“It really will make a difference to us.”

When asked if the Geelong local intended to ease into an early retirement, he declared his love for his job would keep him busy.

“I love working. I would be no good sitting around home. I think I’d drive my wife crazy!” he laughed.

“My wife loves her job too so we’ll continue to work.”

The man purchased his winning Tattslotto entry from a petrol station at Geelong West.

Last week's winner planned to use his own $1.3 million prize to pay off his family's home for a "stress-free" life.

Both of the past two week's winning fathers wanted to remain anonymous.

Meanwhile, lotto officials are searching for an unknown winner who has yet to claim their $10,200 division two prize after buying a ticket in Geelong.

The unknown winner bought their ticket at Market Square Lotto.

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The life of South Geelong artist Casey Burrill has taken some twists and turn but talent has always been in her driver’s seat.

“My life is always changing,” she tells Angie Hilton in the latest edition of Geelong Coast Kids magazine.

“The hardest part is working from home. I still paint in my hallway as I don’t have a proper studio yet.

“I’m answering emails in the kitchen as I make the kids breakfast. It’s a little chaotic at time.”

Geelong Coast Kids is out now, featuring a three-page spread on painter Casey and her amazing family in popular regular feature Angie’s Catch Up. Holiday activities, parenting advice and lots of other great ideas and information are spread throughout the magazine’s autumn edition.

Thousands of glossy copies are available to pick up now free of charge at hundreds of family-orientated venues across Geelong, the Surf Coast and Bellarine Peninsula.

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A Geelong father is ready to spoil his family with a long-awaited holiday after winning $1.3 million in a lotto draw on Saturday.

He was the second local father in two weeks to win almost identical amounts in Tattslotto's division one.

“We’re so excited we don’t know what to do, to be honest,” this week's newly-minted millionaire said.

“On Sunday morning I checked my phone and there was an email there saying I’d had a win.

“I’d had a couple of small wins in the past so I didn’t think too much of it.

“It wasn’t until a bit later that I realised the email was in a much larger font than normal, so I thought ‘I’d better go and check that again’.”

It turned out he had won a division one prize of $1,279,122, while 12 division three wins and 15 division four wins bolstered his total prize.

“When I checked it again and realised that I had won I just stared at the screen for ages,” he said.

“I thought to myself ‘I’ll wait until I get a phone call to confirm it, then I’ll believe it.’

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The family man revealed he was not a “flashy car or house kind of person“, instead declaring his family was at the top of his list.

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2018, the study team have been collating data and undertaking surveys to establish

The Royal Geelong Yacht Club has

Street, Geelong on Tuesday 26 March at

computer models that better understand the past and present flood risks in and around Lara.

prepared a masterplan for the Geelong

7.00pm.

The next phase of the study will be to undertake detailed flood mapping and investigate

This meeting is open to the public.

options to reduce and/or better manage the flooding risk.

Watch council meetings live online at

Come along to the community consultation drop in sessions to meet the project team,

www.geelongaustralia.com.au/meetings

view the modelled historic flood maps and share their concerns or ideas regarding future

GEELONG WATERFRONT SAFE HARBOUR PROJECT MASTERPLAN

Waterfront Safe Harbour Project. We are seeking public comment before it considers approval of the masterplan.

Key features of this project include: •

floodplain management activities.

A 400m long floating wave attenuator with public promenading access to

PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING

COMMUNITY CONSULTATION SESSIONS

The next meeting of the Planning

Time: 10.00am to 1.00pm or 4.00pm to 7.00pm

Committee will be held at the Council

Location: Lara RSL, McClelland Avenue, Lara

Conference and Reception Centre, City

If you are unable to attend the community consultation sessions, you can provide your

Hall, Little Malop Street, Geelong on

feedback on our website www.geelongaustralia.com.au/yoursay

the first 240m.

Date: Thursday 28 March

•

Expanded Royal Geelong Yacht Club marina with additional floating berths.

•

New Maritime and Education centre to replace the existing Victorian Sailing School and Club Off the Beach

Thursday 28 March at 5.30pm.

Building.

Items to be discussed are: •

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Planning Permit Application No

•

New Royal Geelong Yacht Club Clubhouse building.

PP–662–2018 – Buildings and Works for the Construction of Two Additional Dwellings and Three Lot Subdivision at 11–13 Chester Street, Newtown.

•

over buildings.

notices have been mailed. If you have not received your renewal notice call us on

PP–130–2018 – Construction of two

5272 5272.

height, fencing visible from the street,

This masterplan provides a high level vision that will guide the future planning and development within a particular area.

PAYMENT OPTIONS

In this instance, any approval by the City

roadworks and subdivision of the land

A variety of payment options are available

of the Geelong Waterfront Safe Harbour

into two lots at 9 Stephen Street,

including online payment through the

Project Masterplan will form the basis of

Newtown.

City’s website www.geelongaustralia.

a request to amend the Greater Geelong

com.au/pets

Planning Scheme, which will then inform

HAS YOUR PET PASSED AWAY?

all subsequent detailed designs, plans,

Let us know by ticking the box on

the project.

This meeting is open to the public.

PUBLIC NOTICE

drawings, and other technical aspects of

the reverse of the renewal notice and

If you would like to make any comments

returning to us.

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

New Public Realm improvements featuring community access up and

All dog and cat registration renewal

Planning Permit Application No double storey dwellings over 7.5m in

•

PET REGISTRATION RENEWAL

on the project, it is highly recommended

IS YOUR PET UNREGISTERED?

that you do so now as part of the

Dogs and cats three months of age must be microchipped and registered with the City and

consideration of the masterplan.

all cats must be desexed and microchipped before registering. Get your pet desexed and

The closing date for public comments will

take advantage of lower registration fees over your pet’s lifetime.

be 5.00pm on Friday 5 April 2019.

NEED TO REGISTER YOUR PET?

To have your say visit our website

You can now register your pet online at www.geelongaustralia.com.au/pets

www.geelongaustralia.com.au/yoursay

A hard copy of the form can be downloaded from our website or call us on 5272 5272.

TRAFFIC CHANGES

Balyang Sanctuary, Newtown

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.

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.

For enquiries contact us on 5272 5272.

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•

Road, Lara.

For more information contact Carol •

Cameron on 5272 5272 or email

Caddys Road will be closed, local access only.

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‘We‘d like to leave something for future generations to enjoy’

AFTER: An artist's impression of plans for Victoria's largest lake to be created this century.

‘Huge’ new lake to appear

Detail: © Isak Pretorius

The largest freshwater lake created in Victoria this century will appear on Geelong's doorstep, companies planning the project have revealed.

Water will fill a limestone quarry near Fyansford under rehabilitation plans, creating a lake 30 metres deep, 164 hectares in area and 5km in perimeter.

The McCann family first established the quarry in the 1800s as a source of limestone for cement.

But when cement production ceased in 2001, State Government, the McCanns and ASX-listed supplier Adelaide Brighton developed plans to rehabilitate the quarry.

The existing quarry was approaching the end of its useful life, Adelaide Brighton chief executive officer Nick Miller explained. “(We) would like to ensure that following completion of rehabilitation, the quarry site can be an asset for the enjoyment of the Geelong residents and visitors,” he said.

The project partners plan to switch off pumps that currently keep the quarry dry to

enable extraction of lime for agriculture.

The quarry floor, which is below sea level, will naturally fill with rain and lime-filtered groundwater.

The lake will take several years to reach its final depth and a volume of more than 48 billion litres, the project partners estimated.

The water body will be more than twice the size of Mt Gambier’s Blue Lake and could be part of one of Australia’s largest city-fringe parklands, they said Adelaide Brighton will manage rehabili-

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The future lake and surrounding green spaces would be part of a link of the Barwon and Moorabool rivers and Cowies Creek, promoters said.

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‘Reality’ bites local family

By Natalee Kerr A Geelong family will battle it out for $25,000 in a new Australian reality TV show premiering this weekend.

Grovedale's Jase and Karen Lydom are among the contestants set to compete on the new series of XVenture Family Challenge.

The pair will star alongside 14-year-old son Lochie and daughter Poppy, 12.

Ms Lydom said her family decided to apply for the show after they saw a casting call on Facebook.

“One of our friends tagged us in a post by XVenture asking families to take part,” she told the Indy.

“It caught our attention. We thought it sounded like a fun thing to be part of and a great experience for the kids.

“After seeing the post we put together a video and application pretty quickly.”

XVenture Family Challenge will debut in Australia following a successful stint on New Zealand television, according to promoters.

This year’s series included both Aussie and Kiwi families, the promoters said.

Sixteen families would compete over four heats during the series, engaging in a number of mental and physical challenges ranging from navigating inflatable obstacle courses to flying drones.

The Lydoms travelled to New Zealand for the filming, which Ms Lydom described as “just awesome.”

“The show was filmed at Eagles Nest, in the Bay of Islands, which was incredible,” she said.

“Just getting to be there and experience New Zealand as a family was definitely a highlight.”

Ms Lydom said the show was true to the meaning of “reality“.

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"Nothing is scripted or staged. What you see is what actually happened.

“It’s a show that people can relate to - we’re all just regular families.”

The family-of-four would compete under the name Team Lydom in an array of challenges each episode.

The family took away several benefits from the “new and unique experience,” Ms

Lydom said.

“The teamwork, communication and collaboration required throughout the show definitely put our family dynamic under the spotlight.

“My kids loved it. Having to work as a team allowed them to take on leadership roles and develop resilience, too, which was great.

“It definitely brought us closer together

as a family.”

The family had discussed how they would spend any prize money if they were crowned victorious, Ms Lydom said.

“We have a family trip planned for America later this year, so it would be great to put some more cash towards that.”

XVenture Family Challenge debuts on Channel 10 on Sunday.

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LETTERS Surprise, it’s the Turleys

A waste of oxygen

What a surprise whilst watching Australia in Colour on SBS last Wednesday evening to recognise Geelong’s Eastern Beach as it was in the 1940s, along with the well-known Turley family.

The Turleys included, from memory, 14 children, and featured in official promotions including print as well as the documentary from which the SBS video must have been obtained.

Jimmy Turley was in my class at St Mary’s and I have just confirmed his identity from my first communion photo of 1946.

Peter Mackinlay Geelong

Australian Brenton Tarrant murdered at least 50 unarmed men, women and children in two places Christchurch mosques then surrendered meekly to New Zealand police without resistance.

What an arrant coward!

Despite such a strong belief in his white supremacist views he showed the white flag when his own life was potentially at risk in the immediate aftermath of his mass-murder.

He brought shame on this country.

With an ounce of luck he will eke out the rest of his miserable life in a grim New Zealand prison cell.

If ever a human being could be described as an ‘oxygen thief’ it is Brenton Tarrant.

Michael J Gamble Belmont

opportunity. Equal outcomes are a different thing altogether.

Feminism is rapidly turning women into some kind of pampered elite. According to Irish feminist Mary Kenny, feminists conveniently forget that for every injustice against women there is a corresponding injustice to men.

All sort of awards and affirmative action apply to women, while men’s needs are basically ignored. For example, spending on women’s health is almost three times that for men, keeping in mind that men contribute 70 per cent of income tax.

The hard question never put to feminists is: How does altering the role of women affect family life and children?

It’s about time we asked.

Alan Barron Grovedale

Elephant in merit room

Gotta love this God

Bernadette Uzelac (Letters, 15 March) attacked the very foundations of a modern, functioning state.

Instead of appointments to industry and the public service being based upon an applicant’s specified mix of qualifications and experience, she would invoke the overriding ideological requirement of ’gender equality’.

We have seen in our own time the utter failure of absolutist ideologies to provide a secure and functioning state for citizens. The wild fantasies of Marx and Hitler brought destruction and misery to all of Europe, as did Mao Zedong’s pernicious destruction of two millennia of China’s traditions.

Even now we witness the sundering of our ally, the USA, between implacable ideological forces, as well as the patent results of the rise of implacable Salafism.

Rather than call for the imposition of quotas, a doctrine surely taken out of the Socialist textbooks, we should encourage the growth of individual talent, promoting candidates in industry and public service on the basis of measurable achievements. That is, on their merits.

If not then we will be forced to witness a herd of elephants dancing in Swan Lake, and watch helplessly as aeroplanes fall out of the skies.

E Reilly Newtown

I congratulate Russell Greenwood (Letters, 15 March) for addressing the big question: if there is a powerful god why do bad things happen?

This is of greater significance than political agendas or climate change.

The Greeks came to a similar conclusion.

Their gods were considered strange, fickle and vindictive.

The Apostle Paul acknowledged their many gods on Mars Hill but presented the Biblical God who was different. He created all things, both on Earth and in heaven.

When scientists examine creation they discover a God of consistent order, giving Earth’s established laws. When people defy these laws there are consequences - try out the law of gravity!

His greatest creation was mankind with a given capacity to obey His moral laws.

Defying His moral laws of behaviour will also produce a penalty, which produces the social disorder and hurt evident in our Godless society today. But as CS Lewis wrote, “‘He will not ravish but will woo those He loves”.

Mr Greenwood asked whether an all-powerful god was responsible for death and destruction. Other supposed gods may well be charged with such and often are, but the God revealed in Jesus the Saviour is motivated by love.

Just as medicos reach out with help for the sick and wounded, He in love appeals to a world gone astray, to people in wilful rebellion against His laws that we will repent and be saved.

Pastor Frank Lowry Aberdeen Street Baptist Church

Chilwell tea time to celebrate Chilwell Library patrons will be delighted that City of Greater Geelong and the Geelong Regional Library Corporation (GRLC) are undertaking a refurbishment of their library, having recognised its significant value to the local community.

Members will look forward to attending the morning tea advertised by the GRLC, to be held at the library from 10.30am on 4 April in celebration of its reopening.

Libraries have the capacity to change lives because they provide safe and welcoming places for people of all ages to connect with others while also becoming ‘clever and creative’.

I am sure all members of the Chilwell community are looking forward to celebrating the next chapter in the life of this much-valued library.

Lynne Dowling Newtown

Stupidity behind violence Political and religious-based stupidity has been with mankind for centuries and is getting worse.

The Christchurch massacre is another item on the list that goes back to the dim history of mankind. Events such as this will not disappear from the world as long as mankind refuses to deal with the problem.

No matter where the initial problem begins, the solution is to deal with it in the area or country in which it first occurs.

The Christchurch massacre was obscene and obviously a result of a combination of perceived self-preservation, religious adversity and nationality protection occurring in an individual and perhaps his acquaintances.

This is also the driving force behind ‘Brexit’, which reflects the animosity of the British people who believe they are being pressured from their homes by an influx of immigrants, many of whom were channelled into Britain by the French because the French were unable to control their own borders.

This animosity is mainly occurring in the north of England. When I visited Britain several years ago I felt that a civil war could occur.

Mankind has historically gone through many similar instances. The Crusades, which lasted 130 years, are a good example.

Australia’s border protection agenda is a good step along the way to preventing violence.

The Indonesian Government could assist but maybe the financial benefit from traffickers is substantial.

Graham J Bradbury North Geelong

Outcomes rarely equal One could say much in response to Bernadette Uzelac and Jennifer Gamble (Letters, 15 March) It’s incorrect to assert that women earn 24 per cent less than men, for two good reasons.

First, fines for improper payment are severe and typically range from $50,000 upward. Second, any woman so discriminated against can take the matter to Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal, where compensation payouts have been generous.

By law employers must pay women equal pay not for equal work, but for work of equal value.

Contemporary feminism ignores the differences between men and women. The trouble is that men and women are equal in status but have differing life expectations, so their outcomes will never be equal.

All a democratic, fair society requires is that everybody be treated fairly and given equal

Stop growth to save world Clear-thinking students who protested in Geelong last Friday are keen to find the source of the market failure now manifesting as not just climate change but also the growing burden of debt experienced by many of their families.

Economists in academia and those who advise policy makers in government insist we need three per cent annual growth, doubling the size of the economy every 21 years.

But none of their models include fundamental factors like environmental impacts, carbon emissions, the increasing cost of producing energy, increasing resource depletion, or growing household debt.

Maybe we should shift the blame from poli-

Email: editorial@geelongindependent.com.au 78 Moorabool St, Geelong, 3220 Fax: 5249 6799 ticians to their economic advisors.

All economic activity creates carbon emissions. The correlation between global CO2 emissions and global GDP is almost perfect.

As well, in 2018 Australia created four dollars of new debt for every dollar of GDP. Post GFC, a growing economy means growing emissions and growing debt, with environmental and financial burdens that will both fall on millennials.

“Don’t worry”, say the economists, “we can decouple emissions growth from GDP growth”.

New research shows this is only possible at a regional level, not globally.

Local decoupling has been achieved only by sending high-emission manufacturing to other countries, increasing the size of the finance and real estate sector, and by increasing the use of renewable energy.

Students need to hold economists to account in the lead up to the federal election where support for strong GDP growth will be front and centre for all of the major parties.

Phil Baulch Transition South Barwon president

Why fund cashed-up club?

Portarlington Golf Club, one of the most successful golf clubs in western Victoria, hosts many events that raise large amounts of money for charities.

It is the largest business in Portarlington and is very supportive of the local community.

The club is on freehold land owned by members and, as a gaming venue, receives poker machine profits that are directed to funding improvements around the club.

I was therefore surprised the club received a substantial taxpayer-funded grant from Sarah Henderson MP. Surely public money would be better-directed to community-owned projects and facilities.

John Bugge Portarlington

Fine state of affairs As a follow-up to my letter last week, regarding council’s fining of people on private property being possibly unlawful, a further matter needs attention.

Some time ago I became aware that all private vehicles are now commercially registered.

This may be news for some, but it also has implications for a possibly massive number of fines. If one’s private vehicle is registered commercially, unbeknown to the owner, then it would seem that any vehicle owner who has been fined for occupying a loading zone has thus been fined unlawfully or illegally.

If so then it is possible that another raft of refunds might be on the cards. This change in registration must also have occurred with State Government approval and, if this is so, the government needs to direct the fine-issuing parties to start issuing refunds as soon as possible.

Another aspect is the possible subversion of people’s constitutional guarantee of free use of the highways and byways of Australia.

This is also why toll roads are illegal, because only commercial operators are to be so taxed since they use the roads for commercial gain and thus need to contribute to their maintenance.

Gary Oraniuk Geelong West

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By Stuart Glover, Real Flame Geelong

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Paris delights back at Shed A journey through the dark delights of the City Of Light will return to Drysdale's Potato Shed next week.

After selling out at Drysdale last year, Julia Madotti and Richard Vegas promise that Paris Underground will leave their audience breathless when they return with illusion, aerials, dance and cabaret.

The pair of magicians will feature on stage with the support of aerialist, dancer and circus artist Hannah Trott and tap dancer Monsier Eden Read.

Madotti and Vegas said they would also bring with them cirque specialist Monsieur Mark Graham and, new to Paris Underground, international dancer and burlesque artiste extraordinaire, Miss Mimi Le Noire.

Combined with quirky circus and incendiary songs, the pair described their extravaganza as a presentation of "classic European cabaret and variety shows of yore".

Paris Underground had performed to packed houses throughout Victoria, New South Wales, Tasmania, Queensland and Western Australia, they said.

Paris Underground plays the Potato Shed from 8pm on 30 March.

SHAMROCKING: A Taste of Ireland comes to Geelong for a Friday night extravaganza of Celtic song and dance.

Troupe’s Irish taste World-touring troupe A Taste of Ireland dances its way onto Geelong stages next week in an extravaganza of Celtic music and dance.

The Irish dancers will jig into Costa Hall for one show only on 29 March, just a couple of weeks after St Patrick’s Day. But even those still feeling the luck of the Irish will have to be quick to get amongst the action.

Tickets are selling fast according to Geelong Performing Arts Centre’s box office.

The show features renowned Australian dancer Ceili Moore, who performed the lead role opposite Michael Flatley in Lord of the

Dance on tour across the world.

Her other dancing highlights include The Graham Norton Show, BBC Proms in the Park, Dancing Down Under and in videos with The Wiggles.

Ceili has returned to Australia and teamed up with her partner, choreographer and producer Brent Pace, to perform in A Taste of Ireland.

Brent was lead principal in Gaelforce Dance and Rhythms of Ireland, and is a world-medallist and six-time national champion in Irish dance.

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The show features world-championshipwinning dancers, and musicians from around the globe performing unique tunes.

With melodic Celtic accordion, raw and rhythmic guitar and banjo and the heart-felt sound of the traditional tin whistle, the tunes are Munster-born and Dublin-raised.

Choreographed and composed in Ireland, the show featured a standard of dance rarely seen outside Irish and international championships, promoters said.

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HEARING - Free hearing checks for over 50s at National Hearing Care, Gateway Plaza, Leopold. Enquiries 1800 062 880.

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.

SATURDAY FUNDRAISER - Garage Sale raising funds for R U OK? 8am-4.30pm at 164 Thornhill Rd, Highton.

DANCE - Ballroom dancing 8-11.30pm at Leopold Hall, 805-809 Bellarine Hwy, Leopold. Cost $10 includes supper. Enquiries 0400500402.

BALLROOM - Geelong Ballroom Dance Club dances to Ben Costanza 8pm at The Ballroom, 1 Carey St, Hamlyn Heights.

Entry $10. Bring a plate. Enquiries 0413 584 051.

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 LADIES - Combined Probus Club of Grovedale East meets 10am at Uniting Church hall, Reserve Rd, Grovedale. Enquiries 0405 449 179. New members welcome.

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

BOWLS - Indoor carpet bowls 12.30-3pm at Portarlington.

Cost $4. 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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SQUARE - Geelong Club Dancers square dance class for children and parents 6.30-8pm for $5, mainstream dancers 8-10.30pm for $12, 33 Myers St, Geelong. Enquiries 0435 091 277.

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

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

Enquiries 0447 646 364 or 0417 252 832.

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

A plant sale next Thursday will benefit the grounds of Newtown's historic The Heights Heritage House and Garden.

WEDNESDAY ANCESTRY - Geelong Family History Group meets 7.30pm at Belmont Library, High St, Belmont. Speaker Peter Begg.

Details geelongfhg.com.

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 $6. 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 DANCE - West Coast Seekers Club dances to Brian Rush 8-11pm at The Ballroom, 1 Carey St, Hamlyn Heights. Enquiries 5843 8603.

CHESS - Geelong Chess Club meets 7pm at 33 Myers St, Geelong. Enquiries geelongchess.com.

DANCING - Life Activities Club dance 2.30-4.30pm at Belmont Pavilion, Barrabool Rd, Belmont. Entry $5. Enquiries 5251 3529.

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 - Philosophy for daily living 2-4.30pm at Italo’s Pizza Cafe, Gilbert St, Torquay. Enquiries 5264 7484.

FRIDAY BOOKS - Uniting Book Sale 10am-2pm at Grovedale Uniting, cnr Reserve and Torquay Rds, Grovedale. Books $1.

Good selection of books.

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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Stage feast for kids Wheeling-dealing foxes, maraca-shaking snakes and one very clever mouse come to Geelong next month in a play bringing children’s classic The Gruffalo to life.

Armed with just a nut map and a very vivid imagination, Mouse sets out on quest exploring a predator-infested forest to hunt for hazlenuts.

On her journey she encounters the smirking fox, party animal snake and an eccentric, retired ‘Woodland Air Force General’ owl.

Rather than becoming the main course of their next meal, Mouse kills their appetites with stories of an imaginary monster friend.

The mythical Gruffalo is a connoisseur of forest favourites like roasted fox, owl ice cream and scrambled snake, the clever rodent tells her foes.

But what happens when Mouse comes faceto-face with the very creature she imagined?

After sell-out seasons across the world, including London’s West End and Broadway, the monster show comes to Geelong Performing Arts Centre on 6 April at 12pm and 2.30pm.

A trio of new performers will fill the onstage forest with colourful characters and toetapping, sing-along songs, with costumes to dazzle audiences.

The Gruffalo won Sydney Theatre Awards’ Best Production for Children in 2015 and began touring the country again this year.

Kids who miss the Geelong show can catch a glimpse of the mysterious Gruffalo at Melbourne Athenaeum Theatre from 9-14 April.

The show beautifully captures the magic of Donaldson and Scheffler’s adored classic, according to a British critic.

The Australian production received similar acclaim, with Sydney Morning Herald calling it “funny, charming and smart”, while Courier Mail described it as a “whale of a time” for children and parents.

Woman’s day set for return

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MAIN COURSE: The Gruffalo comes to Geelong to feast next month in an onstage adaptation of a classic children's book.

Picture: Heidrun Hohr

A recent summit of Geelong woman was so successful a follow-up is on the cards, according to one of the organisers.

Last month's Regional Women’s Business Solutions Summit delivered practical solutions for women operating in the commercial and corporate sectors, said Lisa Sweeney.

The Business in Heels chief said more than 100 participants attended, with the event providing a rare opportunity for female business owners and leaders to discuss their individual issues.

The summit had a "real buzz", Sweeney said.

“The day went really well. We received loads of positive feedback and participants were able to get the solutions they were after,” she said.

“Attendees got to collaborate with other business people and develop their confidence all within a welcoming environment.”

Sweeney confirmed that Business in Heels would stage a second Geelong summit in February.

“Ultimately, we hope our summit can become a yearly feature within Geelong,” she said.

TV personality Chyka Keebaugh hosted the summit, which featured an expo, discussions with business experts and a series of workshops covering 16 topics.

Sweeney said the hands-on workshops offered "valuable, real and immediate solutions".

“Our workshops provided a fast and effective way of understanding complex concepts,” she added.

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The hotel has sold quality, affordable meals since the 1970s and has now added premium Julius Meinl coffee to the menu.

“It’s a good atmosphere, you can come in, sit and relax before shopping,” says hotel manager Margaret Spence.

The new cafe stocks all the favourites, like home-made muffins, fresh water creek sponges and fuchsias - with gluten-free options available.

Since the cafe opened a month ago it’s served breakfast every Saturday and Sunday from 8.30am.

“There were often people in the car park waiting for the hotel to open before we had the cafe,” Margaret says.

The cafe has options from a traditional English breakfast to a simple muesli to give coastal drivers energy for the day.

The hotel is already a gateway to the coast and Margaret says she gets plenty of people on a trips.

“Particularly if the weather’s nice - it’s always nice to hear what they’re up to.” A longtime Geelong resident, Margaret has 20 years in the business and enjoys managing both The Ponds and Norlane Hotel.

“It keeps me busy,” she says. Her friendly and competent staff make the Ponds Hotel the ideal place to stop, freshen up, stock up or just relax.

The Ponds Hotel is located 10km from Geelong CBD at 1154 Princes Highway, Waurn Ponds.

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Foot and leg pains eased Feet and legs are vital for most daily activities but are prone to pain, injuries and arthritic concerns.

Foot and Leg Pain Clinics, one of Australia’s leading foot and leg pain experts, recently shed some light on common conditions and treatments.

“Foot and leg concerns are often misdiagnosed and incorrectly treated, so it’s important to find an experienced musculoskeletal or sports podiatrist to assist,” an expert from Foot and Leg Pain Clinics said.

“Bad foot posture can continually pull your body out of alignment, which can contribute to postural aches and pains throughout the body and undue stress on joints and tissues.

“Early symptoms for diabetes, arthritis, nerve and circulatory problems often show themselves initially in the feet.”

The experts at Foot and Leg Pain Clinics say that cortisone, anti-inflammatories and joint arthroscopies “are now considered unwise for many conditions and can delay healing and

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They encourage people to seek advice from a musculoskeletal podiatrist before undergoing these treatments.

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For further advice, visit the experts at Foot and Leg Pain Clinics in Geelong and at various locations in Melbourne.

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While solutions like dentures and bridges can be great solutions for many people, dental implants are especially beneficial for many reasons.

Instead of a restoration that simply sits on top of the gum, an implant actually replaces the tooth’s root for a secure, permanent replacement option. As a result, patients can experience a number of advantages compared to alternatives.

These include looking and functioning like a natural tooth, not relying on adjacent teeth for support, no slipping, improved chewing and speaking ability, no extra maintenance and the fact that they’re a permanent tooth replacement.

Dental implants can be used as a single tooth implant or to anchor dentures, depending on the needs and goals of the patient. They can also be used for a fixed bridge to replace dentures.

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Manual or automatic versions are on offer with two or all-wheel drive.

Prices start at $42,900 plus on-road costs for the entry-level MU-X LS-M 4x2 auto and top out at $56,200 for the LS-T 4x4 auto. The latter was on test.

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‘Hold the chrome’ appears to be the mantra of the MU-X bulk. The frontal decor, for example, is limited to simple trapezoidal radiator surrounds with the Isuzu brand mark to the fore.

The latest in hi-tech LED daytime running lights and bi-LED automatic levelling projector headlamps flank the stylish set-up, while out the back, extra-bright LED taillights help to keep the MU-X in plain sight of any other road user day or night.

The LS-T rolls on modern 18-inch Highway Terrain wheels and there’s a full-size spare wheel for back-up.

Occupants settle into well-appointed dark leather seats with contrasting white stitching.

A dual-tone dashboard with soft touch finishes, new chrome and piano-black trimming, and soft touch armrests and console coverings lift the interior into the realms of the premium large SUV costing considerably more than the MU-X. An eight-speaker audio system with iPod and Bluetooth phone connectivity and audio streaming is standard across the MU-X range.

All MU-X models feature two Sky Sound roof-mounted speakers that provide the ultimate audio experience for all passengers. LS-T also boasts touchscreen satellite navigation back-seat entertainment with a 10-inch monitor to keep even the most disruptive passengers entertained.

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With Isuzu being the world’s largest maker of trucks and diesel engines, MU-X models have the benefit of the maker’s exclusive 3-litre turbo diesel 4JJ1-TC engine, generating 130kW and 430Nm, mated with the Aisin AWR6B45 six-speed automatic transmission.

According to feedback, towing tops the list of activities, with half on average of D-Max and MU-X buyers, leading Isuzu engineers to add trailer sway control across all 18MY MU-X models, improving active safety.

Incorporated in the vehicle’s electronic stability control, the TSC system monitors trailer movement through electronic stability control sensors and modulates throttle and brake inputs to individual wheels, bringing the trailer under control if unwanted sway is detected.

All MU-Xs are fitted with six airbags, while reversing camera and rear park assist sensors come standard.

With the engine specially designed for Australia only a couple of years ago, little has changed under the bonnet.

Pulling power and fuel economy are to the fore, with 430Nm or torque on tap across an accessible rev range from 2000rpm.

Combined urban/highway diesel consumption is a claimed 7.9 litres per 100km. On test we managed 11lt/100km in town and 7.0 litres on motorway cruises.

While turbo lag is limited, the MU-X is no speedster off the mark but compensates with three-tonne towing capacity, pulling a braked trailer.

With a large font touchscreen, the infotainment system and in-built satellite navigation system are easily accessible.

With a dozen cup holders and 18 storage options, the MU-X’s cabin offers practical and comfortable surroundings with excellent leg, head and shoulder room for all occupants.

Tumbling second-row seats made passenger access to the third-row seating routinely reasonably easy.

With this back row in use, cargo space is cut considerably, a common limitation in sevenseat SUVs. However, with seat backs folded flat there is room for loads of up to 1830lt.

Bespoke suspension and generous ground clearance mean the MU-X is cut out for serious off-roading, while hill descent control helps the driver maintain a constant low speed when going down steep slopes, or on slippery surfaces.

While it may have come late to the large SUV party, the Isuzu MU-X continues to push its more expensive rivals with the latest upgrades across the range.

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Cats rest as GCA fires up LOCAL CRICKET Jim Timberlake Geelong Cricket Club has charged through to the preliminary final in two weekends’ time after disposing of Essendon in clinical fashion last weekend.

The Cats travelled to Windy Hill and were sent in by their hosts, a decision that looked sound early on as the top order crumbled to be 2/25 early on.

However, Hayden Butterworth (73) showed his maturity with a fine counter attacking innings.

He was well supported by Josh McDonald (57) and Tim Ludeman (43) as the side posted a very competitive finals score of 273.

In reply, the Bombers top order got off to a god start, reaching 2/91 and then 4/166 as they looked to be heading to a big win.

But Brenton McDonald (5/76) stood up when it counted, as he has so often this season, and dragged his side back into it to bowl out the hosts for just 211, earning Geelong week off in the process.

With a home preliminary final to look forward to in a fortnights’ time, the well-rested Geelong side will be primed to having a shot at progressing to the grand final.

Meanwhile, it’s finals time in Geelong Cricket Association, and in division one two mouth-watering semi-finals are scheduled.

East Belmont will take on St Josephs at Leopold, while Grovedale takes on Newtown & Chilwell at South Barwon.

East Belmont has dominated all season, losing just the one game to Lara in a match where a host of its stars were unavailable.

That all counts for nothing now though, as

finals are a whole new ball game with no second chances.

East Belmont will know that and will be sure to up its game to a new level.

And it will need to as well because as St Josephs boasts some genuine match winners, many of whom have performed on the big stage of finals in the past few seasons.

For the Lions, Sean O'Neill will be key with the bat, while Chris Williams topped the bowling table for the season with 42 wickets and will be pushing for more.

St Josephs’ strength probably lies in its batting, with Leigh Kentish and Andrew Hodgson leading a dangerous top order.

If their bowlers can put enough pressure on the deep East Belmont batting line-up, this game might be tighter than many suggest, although the Lions deserve to start favourites.

Meanwhile, Grovedale's finals experience will see the Tigers start narrow favourites against Newtown & Chilwell.

With battle-hardened players like Barry Tsitas and Gareth Yelland steering the ship, the Tigers will never flinch.

On the other hand, the Two Blues’ form has been patchy. There’ s no doubt their best is good, though, but they don't seem to produce it enough, particularly with the bat.

If they can post a competitive total their bowlers may get the job done. But Grovedale should have too much depth and experience and will be the narrow favourite in a danger game.

In division two, Murgheboluc has been the team to beat all season and will get the chance to show that tomorrow when it plays Marshall at Marshall.

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BIG JOB: James Menzies will be crucial to Marshall's finals chances this weekend.

Grozdanovski brothers Michael and Jason all season but also have a number of players in form at just the right time.

Marshall, on the other hand, has been almost a one-man team all season, with Corey Walter continually shouldering the load with

the bat.

It’s just too hard to see how so many Marshall players could suddenly find form all at once, meaning it's hard to tip them here.

In the other semi-final, Bell Park will play Torquay at Manifold Heights.

The Dragons will be out to defend their premiership, ironically against the side they drew with in last year’s rain-affected grand final. With players such as Shane Lymer in good form, they will feel they are a good chance.

Torquay, though, is a very good side with plenty of depth. The Tigers have shrugged off their off field controversies to finish second on the ladder and will be out for revenge.

If both sides play to their best, they may well get it too.

And in division three, the race is wide open, with all four sides competing in the finals having genuine claims to be the eventual premier.

Modewarre finished on top and will play St Albans Breakwater at Grinter Reserve in Newcomb.

St Albans Breakwater was on top itself not too long ago, so ladder position will really mean nothing here.

Both sides have plenty of stars, but Modewarre might have slightly more and will start narrow favourites.

Meanwhile, Bannockburn will play Alexander Thomson at St Albans.

The Bulls have looked world-beaters at times, while they have struggled for consistency at other times. Their best is definitely good enough but the same could be said for Alexander Thomson.

This game will be decided by just a few moments, and whoever can snaffle them will win.

Gut feel says Bannockburn will just win.

RIPPERS: Isla Huppatz and Tanner Reid in action in the Surf Groms competition at Jan Juc last weekend.

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Locals dominate as best of the ‘groms’ rip apart Jan Juc Local juniors have dominated the Victorian leg of the Surfer Groms Comp in excellent conditions at Jan Juc Beach over the weekend.

Organisers postponed the round, the tenth of the series, after a whale carcass washed up last November at the event’s planned location Ocean Grove.

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“I didn’t have the best day yesterday so I was really amping to tear into the fun conditions today.“ Isla Huppatz did her best to steal the show from her elder sister Mia’s under 14s win, with a combined total of 13.83 in the under 12 girls final.

Her opening nine-point ride was the highest-scoring wave of the day’s competition, putting her opponents on notice early.

“It’s good to have an event close to home,” she said.

“The waves were fun, and it was good to surf with my friends in this awesome weather.“ She also won the female Star Performer award after her devastating run of high scores throughout the weekend.

Under 12s winner Jerry Kelly’s explosive attack turned heads and secured him the Star Performer award for the boys.

Other division winners included Jan Juc’s Remy Filer and Cedar Davie (under 10 boys

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Air Of The Day went to Jarvis Barrow (Jan Juc) for his last minute forehand straight air on his way to second place in the under 10 boys.

The series is one of the major stepping stones in the development of young Australian surfers, with rounds across the country.

The two under 14 champions will receive an invite to an all-expenses-paid, three-day surf camp at Surfing Australia High Performance Centre.

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Bay still hot for snapper ON THE BITE Adam Van der Lugt

NEW ROLE: Geelong doesn't need Gary Ablett to dominate this season, according to coach Chris Scott.

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By Natalee Kerr Geelong coach Chris Scott has downplayed expectations for two-time Brownlow Medallist Gary Ablett this season ahead of the Cats season opener against Collingwood tonight.

Scott said the 34-year-old was “unlikely to play every game” but would still form a big part of the team this year.

“We don’t need Gary Ablett to have a careerbest season for us to be a pretty good team this year,” Scott told this week's media conference.

“He’s going to be a little bit more of a role player for us rather than someone who we build our whole game plan around.”

“I’m certain with the attributes that he’s got and the way he prepares himself that he can be a really valuable member of the team.”

Scott said he would like to see Ablett getting on the scoreboard as much as possible but had higher priorities for him this season.

“We want him to work cohesively with the other guys down there, and that’s really hard to

ROLES: Cats coach Chris Scott. get a statistical measure on.

“Gary’s game from the outside has been assessed too much based on the numbers, and to

get a statistical analysis of his game this year is going to be really difficult.”

Despite Ablett’s changed role, Scott said the future looked bright for Geelong with new faces in the side this year.

“We’ve got a group of players that we can use to good effect throughout the course of the year.

“There’s a few younger guys who are well and truly in the frame and a few older guys from other clubs who have certainly put a good case forward,” Scott said.

“There’s a very strong likelihood that the team who played our last game last year will be quite different to the team that that takes on Collingwood.”

Collingwood had a strong team entering round one but the Cats had the ability to match last year’s grand-finalists, Scott said.

“We think with some optimism that if we can get it together we can compete with the good sides and clearly Collingwood are one of those.”

The past week again shone the fishing spotlight on the Alcoa spoil grounds, with great numbers of snapper to around 5kg boated.

Among those to do well were Paul Mayer and John Didge who managed numerous snapper while casting soft plastics during an afternoon.

Another angler reported catching snapper after finding schools of fish on the sounder in 6m to 7m of water then dropping soft plastics like the Gulp fourinch Nemesis in Nuclear Chicken colour straight down while his mate caught just as many on pilchard baits.

Corio Bay’s inner-harbour held smaller snapper and also fished well for flathead right across the waterfront and into the grammar school lagoon.

The Barwon River estuary produced mulloway throughout the system, with fresh squid the preferred bait. Mulloway were also caught on pilchards and live mullet, while big silver trevally remained present along with bream and King George whiting.

Bluefin tuna, kingfish and mako sharks were caught offshore along the coast.

Stuart Leschke hit Port Fairy for a session in 40m around Julia Percy Island.

Trolling small white skirts resulted in a catch of two fish of 28kg and around 15kg.

Anglers chasing makos can expect results with fresh caught slimy mackerel or a big salmon fillet used in conjunction with a strong berley trail.

Some great bream fishing was enjoyed at most of the popular locations, like the Glenelg River at Nelson and the Hopkins River in Warrnambool. However, a number of reports indicated that the Curdies River around Boggy Creek was a standout, with anglers banking bream to 1.4kg using scrub worms or Bass yabbies for bait and fished hard against the weedy edges or near hanging branches.

Camperdown made for a popular destination, being central to Lake Purrumbete and Lake Bullen Merri. Both lakes fished fantastically for trout in excess of 2kg.

Fishing the weed edges at Lake Purrumbete in the early mornings returned big brown trout, while anglers after a feed of redfin had no drama filling buckets with fish taken on scrub worms or lures.

Next door, at Lake Bullen Merri produced brown and rainbow trout long.

Chinook salmon were caught on pilchard fillet fished near the bottom in around 10m of water while using a berley of finely diced pilchard offcuts.

Lifelong local’s final honour

By Natalee Kerr

FINALS READY: Geelong-born Danielle Orr will play in the Cats first AFLW final this Sunday. geelongindy.com.au

For Geelong-born Danielle Orr, playing finals in the Cats' inaugural AFLW team is “surreal“.

The 28-year-old forward had never played football until joining the side in 2017.

Orr gave up representative-level netball to pursue football before finishing her first VFLW season as Geelong's second leading goal scorer.

“Switching to AFL was unexpected but it was a pretty easy decision and one that I’m glad I made,” Orr told the Indy.

“Footy has always been my favourite sport, so to be able to play at the elite level is awesome.”

Orr was looking forward to Geelong taking on Adelaide in their AFLW preliminary final clash on Sunday.

The Cats team has embraced the finals fe-

ver and was optimistic about taking down the ladder leader, she said.

“We know if we play our best we can match the top sides."

Orr planned to draw on her previous finals experience from playing in last year's VFLW grand final, she said.

“Last year was a really big learning curve.

Playing in the grand final was a huge moment.

“A few of us have that VFLW finals experience and that definitely gives us confidence.”

Representing the "Geelong community" was a big honour after living in the city her whole life, Orr said.

“I remember going down to GMHBA Stadium as a kid wearing my Cats gear and watching the footy with my dad, so to be playing finals in my debut AFLW season for the team I grew up barracking for is pretty surreal.”

SPOILED: Paul Mayer and John Didge with snapper fromf Corio Bay. Friday, 22 March, 2019

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