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WANDER VAN: Bec Buchanan and sons Otis, Flynn and Gene experienced a six-minute tale with a difference when they stepped into the Little Wooden Caravan as part of Storyfest.

The imaginative 1950s wooden caravan is one of hundreds of activites in the central Geelong children's festival, ending today.

Election wishlist The ‘top five’ for marginal Corangamite

By Luke Voogt The cost of living is the most important issue for Corangamite voters, according to an independent survey released this week.

Non-profit organisation Australian Futures Project and Roy Morgan released the data as Prime Minister Scott Morrison campaigned in the marginal seat on Tuesday.

Mr Morrison visited Drysdale, Grovedale

and Torquay, targeting seniors as he promoted "tax relief" plans for families and small business.

"The people of Corangamite and Australia have a choice at this election," he said.

"Between a government that is lowering taxes for all Australians or Bill Shorten's Labor Party that will impose higher taxes that will weigh down our economy."

Over two and a half years the survey asked more than 50,000 Australians, by electorate, which of 20 federal issues they thought most important.

Law and order, honest government, health services and climate change ranked as the next four most important issues for Corangamite voters, according to the survey.

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A Waurn Ponds park will honour a family who farmed the land for four generations before its subdivision.

Kenneth Baum, who turned 90 on Sunday and still lives next to the park, was thrilled Geelong's council had renamed it after his family.

"Four generations of Baums have lived on this land and farmed it since the early 1890s," he said.

"It is wonderful to see the Baum name on this public space."

Mr Baum's home and the park are part of the original property his family tended.

"The land was fertile and crops, fruit and veggies thrived," he said.

"Cows and chooks were also part of the farming."

His grandfather Gottfried Baum purchased the 245-acre (99 hectare) property, Claremont, in 1894 and the family farmed it for more

than a century.

From 2000 council subdivided most of the land for residential housing.

The park, formerly The Vineyard Reserve, sits on the site of the farm's original dam.

Geelong's council now owns and manages the 5300 square metre park, which features a playground.

Local resident Bruce McDonald proposed renaming the park to honour its heritage and council unanimously approved the proposal last November.

Councillor Ron Nelson officially unveiled Baum Park alongside the family on Saturday.

"The Baum family has a long and proud history on the property and it is fitting that the park now carries their name, so that their connection to the land and its surrounds is not forgotten," he said.

From page 1 In response Mr Morrison promoted the coalition's recent commitments of $40 million for a new paediatric emergency department at University Hospital Geelong and $50 million towards State Government's planned women's and children's hospital.

He toured on Tuesday with Corangamite MP Sarah Henderson, who faces a serious threat from Labor challenger Libby Coker.

Recent polls have the possibly-crucial seat swinging towards Ms Coker by a tiny margin, while bookies have firmly backed the Labor challenger.

Mr Morrison praised Ms Henderson for delivering "our investment" including new aquatic centres in Torquay and the Bellarine Penisula.

"People across Corangamite can see Sarah Henderson is delivering for the local community and that she works hard for the local community."

But Ms Coker said Labor's policies, like waiving upfront fees for 100,000 TAFE students, would better ease costs of living for Corangamite voters.

"For parents with young children, Labor will deliver 15 hours a week of early education for kindergarten and preschool for all children," she said.

"Labor will impose a two per cent cap on private health insurance price rises for two years, saving a couple about $340."

Ms Coker promoted Labor's $2.8 billion for hospital upgrades and its $2.3 billion Medicare Cancer Plan for free scans, consultations and cheaper medicines for patients "My father died of prostate cancer," she said.

"Our Medicare Cancer Plan will lessen the suffering and stress that comes (with) medical bills when you are very ill. "

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Police urge safety on roads for break

By Natalee Kerr

Geelong Police are urging local motorists to remain alert over the Easter break as the state faces its worst start to a year with road death numbers in a decade.

Thirty-six more people have lost their lives across Victorian roads compared to this time last year, bringing the overall road toll to 94 the highest since 2008.

Four people have died on Geelong roads since January, one more than the same time last year according to Transport Accident Commission data.

Geelong Highway Patrol Senior Sergeant Gary Wilson has urged local road users to take more care.

“Fortunately we haven’t had that same significant spike in Geelong compared to statewide figures,” he said.

“But anytime there is a long break we get increased traffic in the area and because of that there is an increased risk on our roads.

“Motorists need to be aware that there will be more people coming into the area that may not be familiar of our roads. We ask locals to take their time, plan their trip and be mindful not everyone will know the road as they do.”

The Highway Patrol boss said there will be “increased policy activity” on Geelong and Surf Coast roads this Easter break to combat the rising road trauma.

“Easter is a rather busy, high-risk time on our roads,” Sen-Sgt Wilson said.

“There is a state-wide traffic operation that runs through the Easter period and Geelong and the Surf Coast are supporting that.”

Sen-Sgt Wilson said drink-driving remains a significant issue and pleaded with motorists to rethink their on-road behaviours.

“While we encourage people to have a good time we also urge people to use designated drivers, taxi services and ride sharing options,” he said.

“When we use the roads we have a responsibility to use it properly to stay safe. Road accidents have an impact on everybody.”

The horror start to 2019 comes despite Victoria last year recording its lowest annual road toll since records began.

A Geelong Policeman faced court this week to recall a near death experience at a Queenscliff pub.

A Queenscliff trio are facing mandatory jail terms after they attacked two police officers, leaving one with significant injuries.

Superman’s back Superman has made his return high above a Geelong community theatre building following his theft last week.

The iconic superhero arm’s are now permanently strapped with gaffer tape and his legs are stuck through a wire frame.

City illuminates Geelong will again host White Night in 2021 after its success in 2018.

The first White Night Geelong attracted about 70,000 people for dozens of lightshows, projections and artistic performances.

Clinic expands The Geelong Clinic will expand by 21 beds following an announcement by Healthscope Limited that it will invest more than $16 million into the mental health centre.

The Geelong Clinic is currently a dedicated 52-bed private mental health hospital that treats conditions such as schizophrenia, depression and eating disorders.

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Last call for awards entries

By Luke Voogt For Lara mother-of-four and newborn photographer Katie Fiorillo the Geelong Business Excellence Awards are more than a competition.

"It's become almost an asset to my business," she said.

"I love it! It helps me work out what goals I wish to achieve."

Katie has entered the awards six times while setting up a photography studio in Newtown and raising her children, aged two to 14.

She won the Home Based and Micro Business Award in 2015.

"But it's not always about winning an award," she said.

"For me it's more learning about your business and seeing how far you can take it."

Awards coordinator Kim Udvardy was

thrilled with the number of entrants this year, especially first-timers.

"It's looking on track for us to get a few more than last year," she said.

First-time entrants have until 29 March to submit their first drafts to the award's review team, which suggests improvements to their applications.

Kim urged all entrants to get their applications in before the final deadline of 4pm, 3 May. "It's a good way to step back and have a really good look at your business and what you've achieved in the last 12 months," she said.

"You're going to get so much out of this just by being part of journey."

The Geelong Business Excellence Awards gala dinner takes place at The Pier on 25 July.

The RSL flag will be flying high outside the Surf Coast Shire offices until the end of April as part of this year’s ANZAC Day commemorations.

The flag acts as a symbol of the month’s importance for “ex-service people and their families” according to Torquay RSL President Bob Tyler.

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Paramedics treated two people after a car smashed into an East Geelong house last Monday.

A St Albans Park man allegedly told police he took synthetic cannabis before blacking out and crashing his car into the residence.

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Refused bail after alleged mall assault An East Geelong woman who allegedly pulled an elderly woman to the ground before kicking her on Tuesday has been refused bail.

Cori Glencross, 23, faced charges of affray, committing an indictable offence whilst on bail, unlawful assault by kicking and unlawful assault, in Geelong Magistrates’ Court yesterday.

Policed alleged she assaulted the elderly women near a Moorabool Street shopping centre about 1.20pm.

Officers arrested Ms Glencross on Tuesday and remanded her in custody.

A magistrate yesterday refused bail and again remanded Ms Glencross in custody to appear before court on 24 April.

Shocking video of the alleged attack emerged on multiple social media pages yesterday.

In the video an alleged assailant exchanged heated words with an elderly woman who was leaning on a walking frame.

The alleged assailant appears to grab the elderly woman by the hair, before dragging her a few metres and dumping her on the ground.

She then swears at the woman and appears to kick her twice while on the ground.

The video showed another woman pushing the alleged assailant from behind shouting, “get away from her”, immediately after.

It also showed a male helping the elderly woman back to her feet.

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Aged centre is ‘on track’

By Natalee Kerr Geelong's largest public aged care facility is "on track" to retain its license after recent revelations it failed to meet four expected outcomes.

It follows an audit that was conducted by the Australian Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission on the facility earlier this year.

A final report found that 40 out of 44 essential measures by the national accreditation standards were met by the North Geelong centre.

Data revealed the facility missed targets in crucial areas including medication management and specialised nursing care needs.

The centre was given until 9 April to address the problems to avoid possible sanctions.

The health care provider met the commission's timeline for review following an inspection last week, a spokesperson said.

Barwon Health will "receive formal notification within the next four weeks" as to whether it has successfully rectified the issues, the spokesperson said.

The McKellar Centre has provided health care to the Geelong region for more than 50 years and is currently home to 198 care recipients.

Barwon Health's Rob Malon said addressing the problems was a "number one priority".

"Caring for the elderly is both a privilege and a responsibility, one Barwon Health takes very seriously," Assoc Prof Malon said.

"We have also developed an overall continuous improvement plan that will guide us with our future plans and improvements across the aged care program."

Barwon Health refused to elaborate on its progress rectifying the issues or the commission's feedback so far.

NATIONAL CHAMP: Geelong teenager Teah Raeburn will represent Australia at the Snooker World Championships in China this July.

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Despite playing snooker just twice this year, Geelong's Teah Raeburn will represent Australia at the World Championships in China this July.

The 18-year-old won the 2019 Australian Women's Under-21 Snooker Championship in Sydney last weekend to progress to the overseas tournament.

"I was kind of in disbelief when I won, it was such a cool feeling," she said.

"In the back of my mind I was thinking about potentially going to China, so that definitely drove me to win."

The Bell Post Hill teen has played eightball since she was 15-years-old and picked up snooker a year later.

Teah said she practices eight-ball "about four times a week" but plays snooker far less.

"I don't really practice snooker, the only times I've played snooker this year has been at tournaments, both of which I've won," she said.

While Teah said "she loves the game" her favourite part of the sport is the people involved.

"I've met hundreds and hundreds of people, everyone is really close friends and I've received really great support from people in Geelong."

Teah said she is "really excited" to attend her first ever overseas snooker tournament.

"I can't wait to go to a country I've never been to before and meet new people from all over the world."

"I know it's going to be tough competition, I'm not expecting to win but I'm just excited to learn from the experience."

Teah has made five Victorian state teams; she's competed around the country in seven National Championships and holds four Australian titles.

Teah's mum Vicki said her daughter has been labelled a "freak" with her "natural ability" for the game.

"The other kids she plays with all started when they were about five-years-old, but Teah has only been playing eight-ball for just over three years," Vicki said.

Vicki who is also a regular eight-ball player, said her daughters interest for the game stemmed from her.

"I originally taught her for a bit, before she got a coach once we realised she was pretty good," she said.

Vicki said the trip to China provides a "massive opportunity" for her daughter.

"It's all a bit of a surprise, everything has happened so quickly," she said.

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Love wins in chaos of war

By Luke Voogt A Geelong love story spanning all three armed services will feature in the city's waterfront Anzac Day dawn ceremony next week.

Drumcondra's Peter and Helen Jager fell in love treating soldiers wounded in the Vietnam War, and their daughter Natasha still serves in the Navy.

Helen, 70, thought her unshaven, shaggyhaired future husband "was a bit of a scruff" when she first met him at Singapore airport.

She was returning from completing a medical evacuation (medevac) to Australia from Malaysia.

Helen grew up in Manifold Heights and joined RAAF Nursing Service in 1969, specialising in medevacs.

The RAAF officer worked with Peter during her posting to Butterworth, Malaysia, which began in 1971.

"We had a medical centre over on the island (Penang)," she said.

"That's when the romance started. He's an outgoing personality and he's got lots of energy and enthusiasm."

Peter, 72, grew up in Tasmania and joined the army reserve as an engineer while working as a paramedic.

His 'pop' drove trains on the Western Front in World War I until suffering a gas exposure.

His father served as a medic in World War II, while his half-uncle died in a Lancaster bomber raid over Magdeburg, Germany.

Peter became a medic and switched to the RAAF as the Vietnam War intensified.

He had just travelled "the hippie trail" across India, Afghanistan and Europe on leave when he met Helen, he explained.

After cleaning up he worked as an anaesthetic technician with her in Malaysia.

"I remember one man who had both legs

PROUD FAMILY: Peter, Natasha and Helen Jager will recount their service at Geelong's waterfront Anzac Day dawn service and, right, Helen during a medical evacuation in the '70s. and one arm blown off by a mine," he said.

"You're concentrating on the job, not how much blood there is and how terrible it is. You have to turn that off."

Peter and Helen courted each other off base in Malaysian cafes and restaurants.

"It's a lovely place to be off-duty," he said.

"She was attractive, had a great personality and we just clicked."

But military police busted them when Peter rode over to "have a coffee" with Helen in her room, after discovering his hidden bike.

The base's commanding officer confined Peter to base for seven days but allowed Helen to finish her tour of Malaysia.

Helen had to resign her commission to marry Peter in 1973.

Peter left the RAAF in 1977 and two years later Helen gave birth to Natasha, who drew inspiration from her parents' "fond memories" of service together.

"We used to eat curries a lot at home because mum and dad spent a long time in Malaysia," she said.

Natasha was a naval cadet for five years and completed a double degree at Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA).

She went on to serve in the Persian Gulf after 9/11, on a warship intercepting drug-laden boats to prevent the terrorist heroin trade.

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After 14 years serving fulltime, she is now a Navy Reserve Lieutenant and Aide de Camp to the Victorian Governor.

She has spent the last five Anzac Days with her parents, after years of dawn services aboard naval ships watching the ocean sunrise.

Natasha and her parents will speak at Geelong's third waterfront Anzac Day dawn service.

"It's a special connection that we have that I really enjoy," she said.

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OFF-LEASH FUN: Dog trainer Sophie Noss and Peanut are looking forward to playing in council's proposed new dog parks.

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New parks for Geelong dogs

By Natalee Kerr Geelong dogs owners will have more options to exercise their canines after council last week announced plans for three new fenced parks.

While specific locations are yet to be decided, Lara, southern Bellarine Peninsula and south of the Barwon River have been identified as priority areas for the parks.

Leopold dog trainer Sophie Noss said dog parks can provide a "great way" to socialise.

"They can help create a sense of community within certain suburbs as it gives dog owners a chance to connect with one another," she said.

Greater Geelong currently has only one dog park in the reigon, depsite being home to more than 34,500 registered dogs.

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more than 80 per cent of dog owners supported the development of additional fenced dog parks.

The parks will be funded through the council budget and would not replace existing offleash areas, according to council.

Ms Noss said the parks would also help "educate owners".

"These areas can enable positive dog communities by encouraging appropriate dog-todog interactions and behaviours."

Ms Noss however encouraged owners to still "actively work" with their dogs in the fenced spaces to "ensure happy, healthy environments".

"These areas are great, but there still needs to be some effective control from owners," she said.

A bid to double pokies at White Eagle House has failed after Victoria's gambling regulator rejected the venue's application.

Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation refused the application to increase pokies from 35 to 78, after Geelong's council approved spending up to $30,000 fighting the bid.

But the rejection threatened plans to renovate the venue and support Breakwater Eagles Soccer Club, according to Geelong Polish Community Association secretary Henry Szkuta.

"We promised we would have a synthetic field and upgrade their change rooms and lighting," he said.

"Without the machines we won't be able to do that. We've got to go back to our drawing board and see what we can do."

The not-for-profit association, which owns White Eagle House, had not renovated the venue for more than 20 years, Mr Szkuta said.

"We will start losing patrons because clubs like the RSL, that got extra pokies, can renovate their venue."

Geelong RSL recently obtained licences to increase its pokies from 42 to 72, despite council also opposing its bid at the commission.

The Polish association had "done everything possible" to "minimise problem gambling" at White Eagle House, Mr Szkuta said.

"People who have no intention of playing the machines would have no idea that they are there. (But council) just closed their ears."

White Eagle's 35 machines generated

$48,390 each in revenue during the 2017/2018 financial year, for a total of almost $1.7 million.

During the same period Buckley's Entertainment Centre's 105 pokies generated $86,692 each, Grovedale Hotel's 80 generated $145,319 each and Geelong RSL's 42 made $80,236 each.

The clubs, near White Eagle, made about $9.1 million, $11.6 million and $3.4 million respectively from pokies, according to the commission's data.

Mr Szkuta said he would meet with the association's committee to consider an appeal at Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT).

In February councillors voted 7-4 to approve up to $30,000 for hiring lawyers and an independent expert to oppose the bid, as White Eagle House was in an area of social and economic disadvantage.

Council also argued that the immediate area had a high concentration of pokies, 20 per 1000 adults, compared to 2.5 on average across greater Geelong.

Council had a "strong stance" of protecting the community from the damage pokies caused, Mayor Bruce Harwood said.

"There's no doubt a doubling of machines at White Eagle House would have had a negative impact on residents."

Councillor Sarah Mansfield said council recognised the harm problem gambling caused.

"This is the outcome council fought for, and is the right one for the health and well-being of our community."

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Ministerial approval to the Crown Road

submissions are made available for public

The annual pruning program to clear

deviation will be required. The road

inspection upon request.

street trees from powerlines is currently

deviation will discontinue a 564m2 area

underway in Geelong, Belmont, Ocean

of unmade road which will be transferred

Grove, Barwon Heads and Point Lonsdale.

to the adjoining property owner and

Street trees are pruned to maintain the

developer to create and construct the

required clearance space between trees

deviated road.

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HAVE YOUR SAY OSBORNE PARK DRAFT CONCEPT PLAN

Submissions must be received in writing by Monday 27 May 2019 and addressed to the Manager, Property and Procurement, City of Greater Geelong, PO Box 104, Geelong VIC 3220.

In accordance with section 223 of the Act

IN–HOME CARE SERVICES

DROP–IN SESSIONS

The City would like your input in how we

We will be on hand with information, to

can best meet the needs of our ageing

answer questions and receive feedback at:

community, now and into the future.

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Geelong library

The City is progressing work on a master

We assist more than 5000 residents,

plan for the Osborne Park precinct.

including about 270 young people, through

Following community engagement, a

our in–home care programs such as home

Hamlyn Heights

concept plan has been developed that

care, personal care, respite, delivered meals

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proposes a vision statement and five

and home modification.

ambitions.

However, a federal government proposal

This vision and the ambitions propose to

to end the existing funding arrangements

be the foundation of the technical detail

would potentially impact on the City’s

that will inform the master plan for the

provision of in-home care services. This

precinct.

would see the introduction of a market–

We are seeking input on the concept plan.

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Act any person may make a submission to the Council on the proposed road discontinuance.

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COMMUNITY INCLUSION SURVEY The City’s Community Inclusion unit connects residents and groups to the communities in which they live and work.

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We have opened a community survey to explore ideas for future projects for community inclusion. We want to check with community members to see if our projects will meet the needs of the community - your answers will help us determine if we are on the right path.

The survey is available on our website www.geelongaustralia.com.au/yoursay Hard copies will be available at our Customer Service Centres.

2020 CALENDAR COMPETITION NOW OPEN – ENTER NOW! Want to see your photo appear in the our 2020 calendar?

This year we want to see images that fit under the categories of landscapes, urban spaces and architecture, nature and events and people.

The winning images will appear in the 2020 City of Greater Geelong Calendar with a photo credit to the winning photographers. So get out and start snapping!

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TRAFFIC CHANGES AUSTRALIA REMEMBERS - ANZAC DAY CENTENARY COMMEMORATIVE SERVICES

Thursday 25 April 2019 marks the 104th anniversary of the landing of ANZAC troops who landed under fire on the Gallipoli Peninsula.

ANZAC Day is a day of remembrance. Each year, thousands of people come together to pay tribute to and remember our brave ANZAC sons.

On this day RSL branches and service groups host commemorative services to honour and remember all those who have or are serving in wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations.

Support our brave and courageous servicemen and women marching in ANZAC Day marches or attend a commemorative service taking place in various locations in Geelong and on the Bellarine Peninsula.

Members of the public that wish to lay wreaths may do so after the official wreath laying ceremonies.

The City Hall ANZAC projections will commence at midnight on ANZAC Day to coincide with the Johnstone Park pre–dawn service. The projections will then screen from 6.00pm to 11.00pm until Sunday 28 April.

ANZAC DAY GEELONG SERVICES Johnstone Park Pre-Dawn Service A pre-dawn commemorative service will take place at the Geelong Peace Memorial in Johnstone Park at 4.15am.

Lara Dawn Service The Lara RSL Sub Branch will host a service around the Lara Cenotaph at 2 Rennie Street from 6.00am.

Geelong RSL Service A service will take place at the Geelong RSL at 50 Barwon Heads Road Belmont at 9.00am.

Leopold War Memorial Service The Leopold War Memorial Committee and Leopold Lions Club will host a 8.00am service at the Leopold War Memorial located on the corner of Stringer Lane and Melaluka Road.

Norlane March and Service Commencing in the service lane of Melbourne Road and Sparks Road at 9.30am, the march turns into Rose Avenue to conclude at the Norlane RSL Sub Branch.

A wreath laying ceremony follows at approximately 9.50am.

Geelong March and Service Commencing from the corner of Yarra Street and Malop Street at 11.00am.

The march travels along Malop Street to conclude in Johnstone Park, a commemorative service follows at approximately 11.45am.

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Malop Street between Yarra Street and Gheringhap Street, including a section of Gheringhap Street between Corio Street and Lt Malop Street closed from approximately 10.15am to 11.45am.

For further information to the buses visit www.ptv.vic.gov.au or call 1800 800 007.

THE MALOP STREET TAXI RANK The taxi rank on Malop Street between Yarra Street and Moorabool Street will not be serviced between 10.00am and 11.45am.

ANZAC DAY BELLARINE PENINSULA SERVICES Ocean Grove Dawn Service and March The Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads RSL Sub Branch will host a service at 6.00am around the Ocean Grove Cenotaph in the Ocean Grove Park. At 9.45am the march commences in The Terrace to conclude in Ocean Grove Park.

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Presidents Avenue between The Terrace and Draper Street.

The march concludes with a commemorative and wreath laying ceremony.

Barwon Heads March and Service Commencing from the corner of Hitchcock Avenue and Bridge Road at 8.45am to proceed along Hitchcock Avenue.

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Hitchcock Avenue between Bridge Road and Ozone Road will be closed from approximately 8.15am to 10.00am.

Eastern Beach Reserve Dawn Service The Geelong and District Vietnam Veterans Association are hosting a dawn service on the Eastern Beach Reserve at 5.50am.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT – ANZAC DAY THURSDAY 25 APRIL Due to the changed traffic conditions on Malop Street the Moorabool Street Bus Interchange will not operate on the morning of ANZAC Day.

A commemorative and wreath laying service follows at the conclusion of the march at the Cenotaph located outside the Barwon Heads Community Hall.

Boer War Memorial Dawn Service The Kardinia Rotary Club will host a service at the Boer War Memorial located on the corner of Kilgour Street and Latrobe Terrace at 6.30am.

The bus services will run as per the weekend bus timetable from the Geelong Train Station. Bus services will resume when the roads reopen.

Drysdale Service and March The Drysdale RSL Sub Branch will host an ANZAC Day service at 10.00am in the Drysdale Primary School Assembly Hall.

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Following the service, a march commences at 10.55am from outside the Drysdale CFA to conclude around the Drysdale Cenotaph in Princess Street.

The following roads will be progressively closed from approximately 10.45am to 11.30am.

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Portarlington Dawn Service and March The Portarlington and St Leonards Sub Branch will a host a dawn service at 6.00am around the Portarlington Cenotaph on W.G Little Reserve. A march will take place at 11.00am from their club rooms in Harding Street to conclude at the Portarlington Cenotaph for a commemorative and wreath laying service.

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Newcombe Street between Brown Street and Harding Street from 11.00am to 11.30am.

St Leonards Service A commemorative service takes place inside the St Leonards Memorial Hall at 1342 Murradoc Road at 9.00am.

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CEREMONIE S In cooperation with the City of Greater Geelong, the Geelong RSL will be conducting several commemorative services on Anzac Day 2019.

Pre-Dawn Service at 4:15am at the Peace Memorial in Johnstone Park.

Wreath laying ceremony at 9:00am will be conducted at the Geelong RSL The 11am march from Yarra Street will form up at 10:30am at Officeworks with the Girl Guides carrying placards Indicating each group. A Tri-Service Cadet Guard will lead the parade representing all 3 services of the ADF. The Main Service at Johnstone Park commences at 11.30am.

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Gun Fire Breakfast from 5am to 6:15am at the Geelong RSL. Two-Up in the back car park commences at 1:30pm and finishes at 5:30pm BBQ provided in the back car park from lunchtime by the Airforce Cadets.

Bistro meals are also available throughout the day. Everyone welcome.

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New Barwon Health boss Former midwife and CFA boss Frances Diver will take the helm at Barwon Health following the sudden departure Ruth Salom last December.

Barwon Health board chair Brian Cook on Friday announced Ms Diver would commence as chief executive officer (CEO) on 30 April following "an extensive international search".

"Appointing a person of such high calibre, with such a solid background in leadership, is a real coup for Barwon Health," Mr Cook said.

"Frances is particularly skilled in building strong teams and has had considerable experience in building organisational culture."

Ms Diver worked as a nurse and midwife before taking up leadership roles at Monash Medical Centre and Bayside Health.

She worked in various positions at the Department of Health and Human Services over 12 years and was CEO of CFA from June 2016 to late 2017.

Mr Cook said her relationships with the department would be "real assets" to Barwon Health as it commenced planning for its 2020 to 2025 strategic plan.

Ms Diver had developed strong relationships with government, community stakeholders and industry CEOs, Mr Cook said.

"She is a proven influencer and negotiator with these groups."

Ms Diver said she was looking forward to working and living in Geelong.

"Geelong is a vibrant city that is evolving and changing.

"Geelong is renowned for its strong sense of community and I am looking forward to taking advantage of all that it offers."

Mr Cook thanked chief financial officer Cobus Lotheringen for stepping in as interim CEO after Prof Salom quit.

NEW CHALLENGE: Frances Diver will begin as Barwon Health's chief executive officer on 30 April.

Prof Salom was on leave when she departed, and failed to notify Barwon Health's board before publicly announcing her resignation according to union allegations.

In a statement revealing her resignation she spoke of "equality between sexes" and suggested Barwon Health had failed to modernise its pr actices.

But Victorian Allied Health Professionals Association (VAHPA) assistant secretary Andrew Hewat accused Prof Salom of abandoning her post and using gender issues as an excuse.

"Being an employee at Barwon Health has its pitfalls but I wouldn't have said that gender equality is one of them," he said.

"Diversity and equality is one (thing) they work very hard at."

Mr Hewat repeatedly accused Prof Salom of plans to privatise certain services last year, while she described the allegations as "misleading".

CENTURY MARK: Lois Nugent with daughter Rosemary and grandson Darcy during her 100th birthday.

Carrington stalwart’s century

By Natalee Kerr A love for gardening, the outdoors and nature could be the secret to living to 100, based on one great-grandmother's milestone.

Lois Nugent, the wife of a former Geelong pub operator recently celebrated her centenary and her daughter Rosemary thinks there are some standout reasons to her longevity.

"Mum has always lived a healthy lifestyle; she was very sporty, she ate well and was never a smoker or a drinker," Rosemary said.

"She was a very talented gardener, she loved the outdoors and nature which I think has contributed to her long life too."

Lois comes from a string of Geelong connections, her father was born locally, her greatuncle was a successful Geelong businessman and her grandfather was a principal at the old Matthew Flinders School.

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Hotel for almost three decades.

Rosemary said her mum "held the fort" at their Newtown home while also helping at the hotel.

"Mum raised us kids and did a lot of things behind the scenes."

Lois relocated back to Melbourne after Jim passed away in 1988, living independently until age 92.

Nowadays the passionate Geelong Cats fan resides at a nursing home where she tunes into every game and participates in footy tipping.

Lois celebrated her 100th birthday last February with about 50 family and friends.

Rosemary said her mum has always been "coy about her age" and felt "overwhelmed" on the day.

"Growing up she wouldn't tell us her age, insisting at each birthday that she was 21."

"We told her earlier this year she was turning 100 and after several minutes convincing her it was true, she said we were not to tell anyone."

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Dianne’s terrifying ordeal 18 hours after giving birth

Survivor on stroke quest "I lost a lot of friends, my marriage didn't last long after the stroke and I had to raise my daughter on my own," she said.

"I don't cope so well sometimes and I suffer ongoing chronic anxiety."

But Diane wants to show that stroke survivors "can get back to a sense of normality".

"I'm living proof that there is life after stroke," she said.

"It's not easy, but I get through every day."

There are over 400,000 people living with the effects of stroke across Australia with almost 7,000 stroke survivors and carers in the Geelong region alone.

In Australia, stroke kills more women than breast cancer and more men than prostate cancer.

"Too many families continue to be devastated by this disease which can be prevented, treated and beaten."

Dianne said she has received a positive reception from her talks across Geelong.

"I often get people come up to me after and say they weren't aware of the issue and its impacts, so it feels as though I'm making a difference," she said.

A predicted 400 strokes will occur in the electorate of Corio this year.

Stroke survivors and their families can phone StrokeLine on 1800 787 653 for confidential advice on stroke prevention, treatment and recovery.

By Natalee Kerr A Geelong stroke survivor is on a mission to educate others about the condition despite it being "difficult to at times".

Thomson's Dianne Speed is drawing from her own personal experiences to urge residents to be stroke aware.

"Talking about my stroke can sometimes be rewarding but other times internally stressful," she said.

"But if I can pass on important information to others that can help save a life than my job is done."

The 56-year-old has been StrokeSafe speaker for about five years, joining 160 other volunteers across the country.

"The reason I give these talks is to raise awareness and make sure everyone can recognise the signs of stroke," she said.

"It's a complex and challenging condition that has significant impact on individuals, carers and our wider community."

Dianne suffered a stroke aged 26, just 18 hours after giving birth to her daughter.

"When I had my stroke there was no stroke foundation, I had no support besides from the hospital and a social worker," she said.

It took Dianne "at least 12 months" to be fully functioning again, however, the stroke left her without functionality in her right hand and memory issues.

Dianne said stroke has affected her "in many ways".

STROKE SURVIVOR: Geelong mother Dianne Speed is using her stroke experience to educate others.

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The buses will arrive at the Shrine by 5.45am and depart the Shrine at 7.30am, 7.45am and 8am and return to your pick up location.

Bookings are essential and close 2pm Wednesday 24 April 2019.

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Are you ready for action?

Meet like-minded people, contribute to your community, learn new skills and experience new challenges with the Victorian State Emergency Service (VICSES).

"If you have a desire to help people in need within your community, then you could be a volunteer," says VICSES Training & Retention Officer Sarah Pritchard.

"Units in the Geelong area are recruiting now and are keen to talk with people who want to contribute to the safety and well-being of their local communities.

"Our volunteers come from diverse ages, professions and backgrounds, but all share a common desire to make a contribution.

"We operate the largest road rescue network in Australia, and also support other emergency services such as Victoria Police, Ambulance Victoria and CFA. "You will need a sense of commitment to yourself, your fellow SES volunteers and the community."

The latest Geelong recruitment drive is looking for volunteers in road rescue, flood and storm response, search and rescue, incident management and more.

"Are you ready for action? Do you live in or near Bannockburn, Drysdale, Corio, Geelong, Grovedale, Winchelsea or Torquay?" Sarah says.

"You can expect excitement, challenge and the reward of knowing that your contribution makes a real difference."

VICSES is the control agency for natural disasters such as storms, floods, tsunamis, earthquakes and landslides.

The agency is looking for volunteers with ongoing, regular weekday availability for emergency call outs, Sarah says.

"Your local units are made up of volunteers who respond to emergencies 24 hours a day".

VICSES volunteers Michael Boerner, Rodney Hose, Hayley Sechtig, Tamieka O'Toole, Carrie Taylor, Jill Mayo and Russell Harrison share a passion for helping their community. 192519 Picture: Louisa Jones.

VICSES volunteers receive accredited training in first aid, flood and storm rescue, chainsaw operation, road rescue, four-wheel driving, media training and more.

Prospective volunteers can also help in community education, social media and media liaison, fundraising, administration and

other rewarding support roles.

"To speak to someone about joining SES or to get further information about volunteering, join us at one of our information sessions," Sarah says.

VICSES will hold two sessions at SES Regional Office, 90 Furner Avenue, Bell Park, at

10.30am and 7pm on 1 May. The agency will also hold sessions at 325 Mousley Drive, Winchelsea, and 130 Messmate Road, Torquay, both at 7pm on 8 May. Those interested can also fill out a volunteering enquiry form at www.ses.vic.gov.au/ volunteer.

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LETTERS Cross about buns Easter is the most important Christian festival.

To all those businesses and advertisers out there wishing to cash in on it, Easter Saturday is the Saturday after Easter Sunday. The Saturday before is called ’Holy Saturday’, or simply the Saturday before Easter.

Nobody calls Good Friday ‘Easter Friday’, or not yet anyway.

Moreover, hot cross buns are not ‘Easter buns’ because they are traditionally consumed on Good Friday to remember Our Lord’s crucifixion.

If they must be sold on every day after Boxing Day, couldn’t they leave the cross off and maybe call them ‘Not Crass Buns’?

Peter Mackinlay Geelong

Stay in your lane Earlier this year Barwon Water’s managing director invited the community to visit Barwon Water’s website (Letters, 8 February).

On the website Barwon Water tells us that it is the first water utility in Australia to “embrace” the so called One Planet framework for the environment.

Barwon Water informs us that its adopted One Planet framework is based on “10 simple principles”. The 10 principles can be found on the internet by going to ‘Bioregional’, which developed them.

Principle five is “sustainable water”, which is about water efficiency and protecting local water resources. Presumably this includes local aquifers. Principle six refers to promoting food and diets “high in local, seasonal organic food and vegetable protein”. From the very specific reference to promoting non-animal protein, it seems that our non-elected public water authority has officially committed to promoting something sounding a lot like veganism.

Just when did our water authority obtain a licence enabling it to tell us what we should put into our mouths?

What’s next, a refusal to supply butcher shops with water?

Perhaps Barwon Water should get the

BUCKETS & BOUQUETS Buckets to a newspaper for again placing a sole birth notice among general notices such as garage sales. This time a page of council notices was between the birth and death notices, so I don’t know how people found the birth notice. No wonder fewer notices are being placed.

I’d Want My Money Back, Grovedale Buckets to a publicly employed worker who left a truck’s diesel engine running so the worker could stay warm while on a break. Harden up!

Not only did it unnecessarily cost the public money, it polluted the atmosphere with probably the worst fuel emissions of them all.

G Walker, Norlane Bouquets to 3216 Connect Op Shop. The volunteers are always so friendly and caring, and their

prices are very affordable. What a wonderful op shop!

KA, Highton Buckets to Fines Victoria for not listening and just directing me to the internet. If I was able to resolve my issue with the internet I wouldn’t have called. Bouquets to VicRoads’ Dee for listening and offering practical solutions, understanding that some aren’t savvy with the internet or complicated language.

Keep It Simple, Leopold

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basic business of potable water and sewerage sorted out and leave the social engineering to our democratically elected representatives.

Bernie Frank Upper Gellibrand

Where is the productivity there?

No wonder government expenditure is enormous.

Graham J Bradbury North Geelong

The wages of unproductivity

Delivering a new definition

A rethink is needed on the political jargon about lifting wages.

Lifting wages will only increase cost-of-living pressures on the entire population. Lifting wages increases the cost of goods and services.

The real issue should be on lifting productivity. When productivity lifts the cost of goods and services goes down, so the entire population benefits.

Productivity is a problem especially in some areas of state and federal expenditure areas. One only has to look at a lot of the state’s roadworks, where in many instances two thirds of the employed workers stand around doing nothing while the remaining third work.

Almost as soon as the federal budget was released it was pulled apart for inaction, inequality and mean spiritedness.

Locally, the Liberals have promised fast rail and line duplication. The merits of duplicating the line between South Geelong and Waurn Ponds are many, but Member for Corangamite Sarah Henderson’s signs around Geelong suggest the commitments have been delivered.

If Ms Henderson’s idea of ‘delivering’ is making us wait until after 2024 for a second line so we can run more train services then I must have a different definition of delivered.

Funding isn’t budgeted to start trickling out for more than two years yet Ms Henderson is taking credit now and for something

Email: editorial@geelongindependent.com.au 78 Moorabool St, Geelong, 3220 Fax: 5249 6799 that is a state responsibility. Her message is full of holes. Add to this the farcical supposed delivery of 32-minute fast rail. This is so far away, at least a decade, that any time saved commuting to Melbourne will not matter because we will be retired.

That’s hardly what I’d call being ‘delivered’.

By the time this project breaks ground, who knows how many rail lines will be required. We could end up in the same situation as we have now, with overcrowded trains and lots of standing around waiting due to insufficient services.

Let’s not be fooled by promises with as much credence as bedtime stories, Hollywood science fiction movies and fairy tales.

It’s not what I’d call ‘delivering’.

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By Natalee Kerr Damien Leith has come a long way since winning Australian Idol back in 2006.

The singer-songwriter has toured the nation and played for more than half a million people.

He's had platinum-selling albums and been nominated for multiple awards including Arias and Golden Guitars.

But for the Irish-born singer there was still a desire to take his music "to the next level".

That next level was to bring a string quartet on the road for a new tour, which includes a visit to Geelong later this month.

"It's unlike anything I've done before. I've never actually performed solely with strings," Leith said.

The 43-year-old has "always" been drawn to the strings sound, with this tour idea on his mind for a "very long time".

"Being able to showcase my music through a new way is really exciting," he said.

"I think my music lends itself really well to a string quartet sound."

Leith is joined on stage by six long-time band members for what he thinks is "one of the best tours" he's ever done.

He said concert-goers can expect hits from his nine albums along with a collection of wellknown songs and original compositions.

"There will be a handful of new songs from my album that is to come out later this year."

"It will be the first time those songs have been heard outside of the studio."

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RAILWAY - Portarlington Bayside Miniature Railway Inc need volunteers. Vacancies exist for station staff, signallers, drivers, handypersons, kiosk staff etc. Enquiries 0476 124 598. Apply to secretary@miniaturerailway.com.au.

HEARING - Free hearing check for over 50's at National Hearing Care, Gateway Plaza, Leopold. Walk in or call 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.

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FUNDRAISER - Inverleigh & Districts Good Friday Appeal.

11am - 5pm, Victoria Park, 20 Park St, Inverleigh. Kids rides, entertainment, egg hunt, silent auctions, market stalls and activities. Free entry.

SATURDAY 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 Costanzo, 8pm at The Ballroom, 1 Carey St, Hamlyn Heights. Entry $10. Bring a plate. Enquiries 0413 574 051.

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ANCESTRY - Geelong FHG meets 7.30pm at Belmont Library, High St, Belmont. Speaker Michael Menzies. 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.

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BLOCKHEADS: TV personalities Scott Cam and Shelley Craft made a surprise visit to Torquay’s Trevor Barker House as part of filming for renovation show The Block last Friday.

All welcome. 313 Bellerine St, South Geelong. Enquiries 0421728128.

MARKET - Torquay Cowrie market 10am-3pm on the Esplanade, Torquay. Last market of the season, resumes again in September. Enquiries cowriemarket@yahoo.com.

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 - Combines Probus Club of Grovedale East meets 10am at Uniting Church hall, Reserve Rd, Grovedale. Enquiries 0405449716.

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.

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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.

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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.

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

FRIDAY BOOKS - Book sale 10am-2pm at Grovedale Uniting, cnr Reserve & 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.

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Amos returns in ‘swan song’

A dark, yet fresh take on one of Shakespeare's classic characters is on its way to Geelong next month.

Enter Ophelia is a local production creating a vastly different future for Shakespeare's once famed drowned damsel, Ophelia.

Founder Sophie Lampel said the production is "a dark comedy that re-examines Shakespeare's world".

"We wanted to give Ophelia her own story and voice," she said.

"Ophelia was once a woman who was told what to do, where to stand and what to think.

"In our production she is no longer that instead she has questions, opinions and the ability to take charge of her own fate.

"We've put her in the spotlight to bring her world to life."

The 44-year old said the production is made up of five women, including her and four other cast members.

"We are women retelling Shakespeare's Hamlet from a female perspective," Lampel said.

"Each of us embodies a variety of ensemble characters through a narration style production."

The show is the work of Geelong-based Essential Theatre in collaboration with Melbourne's Three Birds Theatre.

Lampel runs Essential Theatre along with a former drama school friend Amanda LaBonte who both share a "love" for Shakespeare.

"Amanda and I have been touring our other production Shakespeare in the Vines for 17 years," Lampel said.

"We wanted to collaborate on something new for 2019 - that's where Enter Ophelia came into the picture."

British jokester Stephen K Amos could visit Geelong for the last time this month in what promoters rumoured could be his farewell Australian tour.

Amos comes to The Playhouse on 26 April with his classic gags and brand-new material to celebrate almost 20 years in comedy.

The veteran comedian debuted at Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2001 and has made hundreds of appearances on British TV. He has also appeared on Aussie shows like Thank God You're Here and Spicks and Specks during regular visits for Melbourne International Comedy Festival.

"People think I live here but I don't," he told Channel 10 during his latest Melbourne visit.

Amos's most recent project was retracing a Roman Catholic pilgrimage route from the Swiss Alps to The Vatican for BBC. The atheist comedian met the pope in an unexpected one-hour audience after the pilgrimage.

"I think I'm winning at life," he said.

Amos also spoke about learning the protocol for meeting Queen Elizabeth II. "My reaction was like, 'What? Bow? For another living human being? No way!'" he said.

"I'm in the line-up, waiting for her, she gets in front of me, my knees went - I bowed like a bitch."

Amos hoped to "collect the whole set" of people famous "for ridiculous hats" this time in Australia.

"I can't wait to meet Crocodile Dundee," he said.

Amos was touring Asia this week, before returning for a Frankston show on 24 April, followed by the Geelong show.

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SHAKESPEARE TWIST: An all-female Shakespeare production will hit Geelong next month for the first time.

Lampel said the production has "re-interpreted" the Shakespeare text and made it "more contemporary".

"Enter Ophelia appeals to both older and younger audiences, everyone is able to relate to and enjoy this production," Lampel said as she spoke from her Friday rehersal.

"Our one hour show takes the audience on a roller coaster ride.

"It's funny, punchy, witty, sharp and fastpaced production with heaps of slick movements.

"There's no costume changes, no major props - it's just us on stage for the entire time."

Following a sold-out premiere season in Melbourne, Enter Ophelia has hit the roads again for a regional tour through Victoria and New South Wales.

"It's our first time in Geelong with this production which is super exciting," Lampel said.

"Geelong has always been a great audience for us during our previous productions, so we can't wait to bring something new down here."

Enter Ophelia will be at Geelong Performing Arts Centre for two performances from 8-9 May. For more information and tickets visit https:// www.gpac.org.au/event/1176/enter-ophelia.

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Jimny’s ‘brilliant’ off road

By Ewan Kennedy

UNIQUE SUV: The Suzuki Jimny's off-road performance has impressed critics. is turning over in the low 2000s.

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Suzuki Jimny is just brilliant.

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Since the first pictures of the chunky-looking new model were released in mid- 2018 Suzuki dealers have been bombarded with enquires.

Even better for Suzuki, the Jimny literally doesn't have any competition.

While many small crossovers and SUVs are on sale, none are real 4WDs with a body-onchassis ladder-frame construction.

The engine drives all four wheels through 2H, 4H and 4L modes.

It even has a 'proper' lever on the centre tunnel to select ranges, not the silly dashboard buttons on the superseded Jimny.

Though we loved the new Jimny's shape in photos it's not quite so appealing in the metal - it looks just too boxy.

Then again, it's stunningly practical in the way every square centimetre inside can be used.

The new interior has a neat old-style look with big easy-to-see instruments and Suzuki's excellent infotainment screen.

Power comes from a 1.5 litre, four-cylinder petrol engine with 100 horsepower (75 kW in Aussie numbers) and 130Nm of torque.

The latter is at a relatively high 4000rpm, but it feels grunty enough over a wide range.

The engine is a let down because it's sitting in front of either a five-speed manual or fourspeed automatic transmission.

One more gear in the manual and a couple more in the auto would have made Jimny nicer to drive.

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08 MAZDA 2 GENKI NO DRAG: Complex shaping of the all-new Toyota GR Supra is based on high-performance aerodynamics.

BMW’s tech in GR Supra

By Ewan Kennedy Toyota has finally launched the eagerly-awaited fifth-generation GR Supra at Detroit's motor show.

The Supra is produced by Toyota GAZOO Racing, hence the tag 'GR' for the new model.

The 3.0-litre straight-six engine has a twinscroll turbocharger and produces 250kW of power and 500Nm of torque.

It features a continuously-variable valve control to help it produce torque from very low revs.

The engine drives the rear wheels through an eight-speed automatic with Normal or Sport driving modes, and the driver can select ratios with paddle shifters.

Using the launch control function GR Supra can get from zero to 100km/h in 4.3 seconds.

As is virtually the norm for high-performance machines these days, GR Supra was

tested at the famous Nurburgring Nordschleife circuit in Germany.

It was driven on many other roads around the world, including Australia with chief engineer Tetsuya Tada at the wheel.

Toyota assures customers the boot is large enough for two people's luggage for a weekend away.

It can be extended by removing a panel at the back of the cabin, creating enough space for a golf bag.

Heaven help any Japanese designer who dares design a car that cannot carry a golf bag.

It's an open secret that the Toyota GR Supra was designed in co-operation with BMW and shares parts with the upcoming BMW Z4.

Both cars will be built in the same factory in Graz, Austria.

The new Supra will be launched in Australia late 2019 with approximately 300 cars available in the first 12 months.

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New 3 Series ‘bigger, bolder’ BMW Australia announced pricing and specifications for the much-anticipated all-new 3 Series as it went on sale Down Under in March.

It is longer and wider than ever before to provide a more spacious cabin, particularly in the rear seats.

Luggage capacity is pretty good at 480 litres and a 40:20:40 split-fold back seat lets you juggle people and cargo.

A 12.3-inch high-resolution instrument cluster provides customisable key information.

It is designed to seamlessly integrate with the 10.25-inch central touchscreen that operates the key vehicle functions.

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‘The Mann’ at Bells Torquay's Harry Mann will compete in his first ever Rip Curl Pro after securing a wildcard entry for the competition earlier this week.

The local surfer claimed the crucial win at the Victorian Trials last Monday held at Winki Pop at Bells Beach.

The 25-year-old progressed his way from the first round of the event to take down four different former winners across the day to make the final.

Mann faced Barwon Head's Billy Harrison in what was a hard-fought final battle, with only .16 of a point separating Mann and the

18-year-old at the final siren.

Mann said being able to compete in the Rip Curl Pro is a dream come true.

"This has been a childhood dream of mine since I was a kid on the beach watching Kelly Slater ring the Bell," Mann said.

The born-and-bred Torquay man has followed the Bells Beach event since he was just 10-years-old.

"I got second back in 2014 and never thought I was going get in after that, so it's such a relief to get it done and make the main

round," he said.

Mann finished with a heat total of 9.60 points out of a possible 20, while Harrison finished runner-up with 9.44 points.

The Rip Curl Pro is the second event on the 2019 World Surf League World Tour calender and is the longest running world championship level contest on the World Tour.

The last Australian man to win the Rip Curl Pro was 30-year-old Matt Wilkinson in 2016.

The Rip Curl Pro kicked off this week and run until 27 April at Bells Beach.

Cats hunt Hawks for Easter Monday victory

By Natalee Kerr Geelong Coach Chris Scott says despite a season first loss last weekend the team are "doing enough right" to remain optimistic about the future.

The Cats undefeated start to 2019 was put to an end after a four-point loss to GWS at GMHBA Stadium last Saturday.

Scott said while the loss "should hurt" the group remains positive.

"We'll try to ride the momentum when we're going well and not lose the plot when things go against us," he said.

The hard-fought comeback by GWS was the visitors first win at the Geelong venue.

"We were in front on the scoreboard for most of the day but it didn't feel like we had control of the game after quarter time," Scott said.

Geelong now prepares to rebound off defeat for the first time this season when they face Hawthorn for an Easter Monday blockbuster.

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FIRST LOSS: Cats coach Chris Scott is adamant the team can rebound after their first loss of the season. Picture: REBECCA HOSKING Easter Monday games between the two sides decided by less than 20 points.

Last season Hawthorn snatched a onepoint victory over the Cats in what was one of the more spectacular contests between the two in recent years.

The Hawks are also coming off the back of a

agonising five-point loss to St Kilda on Sunday to now sit on a 2-2 record.

Hawthorn coach Alastair Clarkson said despite the outcome it was a "good contest".

"We've played four games (this season) and in every one of those games been in winning positions," he said.

Both coaches agreed that this year's competition is providing its challenges.

"Every game is going to be hard this year," said Scott.

Clarkson had similar views labeling the current game as "a very tough competition".

"I think every team in the competition is still trying to find out where they sit in the whole scheme of things and we're no different," he said.

Hawthorn will be without star midfielders Liam Shields and Shaun Burgoyne due to injuries.

Geelong's Patrick Dangerfield, Esava Ratugolea and Joel Selwood however have been cleared to play after copping fines for separate incidents during Saturday's game.

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BIG STAGE: Torquay’s Harry Mann claimed the Victorian Wildcard for the Rip Curl Pro earlier this week.

Gummy shark were popular this week with catches in excess of 20kg locally.

Chris Vasilevski from Gone Fishing Charters guided clients onto a number of gummy sharks while fishing offshore from Barwon Heads in 30m of water.

Using fresh-caught slimy mackerel as bait, they caught sharks ranging between 10-15kg, with two over 20kg.

Fishing nearby between Barwon Heads and Breamlea in 20-35m of water saw small snapper caught to around 2kg.

Using squid or pilchard fished on the bottom resulted in bag limit captures.

Paul Carson reports exceptional squid fishing currently on offer at Clifton Springs.

Fishing over weed beds in 3-5m of water, Paul and a mate caught their collective bag limit of 20 squid with nearly half having hoods about 45cm, which Paul reports as being the biggest he's seen in a while.

They found that using squid jigs in size 3 and in pilchard blue colour were most effective.

Barwon River estuary at Barwon Heads has provided fantastic fishing for anglers on the shore and jetties downstream of the bridge.

Using squid and bluebait around a high or low tide change saw anglers catch silver trevally, salmon and King George whiting.

Fishing further upstream at the end of Sheepwash Rd was also popular with trevally and the odd mulloway still being caught at night.

Portland remains the hotspot this week for anyone chasing barrel tuna with 7-9 inch skirted lures like Pakula Brad J lumo and Tornado T7s in 30-50m of water.

Behind Lawrence rock was popular for fish potentially more than 100kg, while fishing off the shelf in 100m of water saw school fish about 10kg caught.

Redfin are on the bite at Wurdibuloc reservoir despite the current low water levels.

Casting metal spoons from the west side of the lake and shallow running lures around the weed beds at first light saw fish up to 40cm caught.

The odd trout has also been caught and as the weather cools we can only expect the trout fishing to improve with bigger fish also becoming active.

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