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More than 570 runners took part in the Sheepwash Classic 4km and 8km run events on Saturday. 192753 Photo: MARK HEENAN MEDIA

Another classic

By Mark Heenan and Justin Flynn Two-time Australian Olympian David McNeill set a new race record to claim the 8km crown at the 40th annual Sheepwash Classic at Barwon Heads on Saturday.

Up to 600 participants took part in this year's Sheepwash Classic 8km and 4km events in warm autumn sunshine and blue skies on 20 April.

McNeill, 32, who competed at the 2012 London and 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games, won the 8km run in a time of 25 minutes 50 seconds at the traditional Easter long weekend fun run held between Barwon Heads

and Ocean Grove.

"That is the fastest time I have seen for an 8km (at the Sheepwash)," said Sheepwash Classic organiser Michael Moulton, who was master of ceremonies on the day.

McNeill finished ahead of second-placed Mitchell Dyer (29:52) by more than four minutes in the 8km event, while Hamish Baylis came third in 31:03.

Olivia Hobbs was the first woman home in the 8km event in 31:54 and finished fifth overall.

Jacki Armstrong won the 4km run in a sizzling time of 13:08 to finish ahead of gun Ocean Grove local Seb Asher (13:22) and star runner Alex Romaniw, who came third in a

time of 13:30.

Asher finished second at last year's 4km event.

Zoe Woods was the first female across the finish line in 14:55.

THE Sheepwash Classic is a major fundraiser for the Barwon Heads Primary School.

Mr Moulton said the money raised from the annual Easter weekend run helps the school fund special projects.

"It goes to special projects like a new bike shed, landscaping of the school, new play equipment for shade sails and things like that," Moulton said.

The run went green for the first time.

Rather than using plastic cups, participants were encouraged to get a drink or fill up a water bottle at Barwon Water's hydration station prior to the run.

MEANWHILE Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads traders reported a bumper Easter weekend.

Caravan parks were full and local businesses were busy over the four-day weekend.

School holidays and favourable weather boosted the takings for most traders.

The Easter and Anzac Day holiday period marks the final chance for traders to cash in on tourism in the region before the winter months take over.

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Dog park for Grove?

Bellarine Peninsula dog 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, southern Bellarine Peninsula, Lara and south of the Barwon River have been identified as priority areas for the parks.

The three areas on the Bellarine earmarked for the park are: land between Emperor Drive and Tuckfield Street, Ocean Grove Lake Avenue Reserve, 36-66 Blue Waters Drive, Ocean Grove Edsall Reserve, 1192-1210 Bellarine Hwy, Wallington.

The aim eventually is for all residents across the municipality to have reasonable access to a fenced dog park for socialising and exercising their dog, council said.

City of Greater Geelong staff will now to carry out a detailed analysis in each priority area. This process will include community engagement.

Funding for delivery of the new dog parks is being sought through the development of the 2019-20 council budget.

The guidelines were developed following a survey of dog owners that found 84 per cent support for the development of more fenced dog parks in Greater Geelong.

A draft set of guidelines was released for public feedback during November last year, receiving 40 responses, mostly positive. This has resulted in the final document being adopted without any changes.

The guidelines call for any new fenced dog parks to be strategically located across Greater Geelong, in areas with high populations of dogs.

They state that the facilities should be located within larger open space areas, at ac-

Ocean Grove is one area earmarked for a new off-leash dog park. (Matthias Zomer) cessible and highly visible sites, and that they should service a cluster of suburbs.

The only existing facility in the region is at Stead Park in Corio. Any new fenced dog parks would not replace existing off-leash areas.

Greater Geelong is home to more than 34,500 registered dogs, a figure that is rising along with the human population.

The most registered dogs are in Lara (2649), followed by Highton/Wandana Heights (2636),

Ocean Grove (2563) and Leopold (2067).

"Dog parks are known to increase physical activity levels and improve the health and wellbeing of dog walkers, including children," said Deputy Mayor Peter Murrihy, Co-Chair, Social and Infrastructure Planning.

"City of Greater Geelong staff will now analyse Lara, south of the Barwon River and the southern Bellarine Peninsula for appropriate spaces, with the help of further community engagement."

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Age shall not weary them

By Justin Flynn Defence personnel from Ocean Grove, Barwon Heads and Connewarre have been honoured with a plaque at Ocean Grove cenotaph.

Ocean Grove Barwon Heads RSL subbranch received a $13,500 federal government grant for the honour board, which, when fully complete, will list the names of 611 veterans who served in conflicts involving Australian troops.

Two side wings will be added in time for Remembrance Day this year, Ocean Grove Barwon Heads senior vice-president John Dickinson said.

The honour board has been 18 months in the making.

The sub-branch conducted extensive research to record all 611 names of the veterans who were born in, or gave their location of residence on their enlistment, Ocean Grove, Barwon Heads or Connewarre.

The board also honours those who returned and came to reside in the three districts at the end of their service.

"I think it remembers the people who lived here and actually served," Mr Dickinson said.

"It honours them. This will list those names for the locals.

"I don't know that there are too many (subbranches) around that do this to cover everyone who served. It's mainly for those who were killed in action, but we wanted to honour them."

The honour board lists the names of 426 WWII veterans, 81 from WWI, 54 who were based in Australia but served in conflict, 30 from the Vietnam War, five from the Iraq War, four from the Korean War, three from the Afghanistan War, three peacekeepers, two special operations, two from the Indonesian con-

Ocean Grove Barwon Heads RSL sub-branch treasurer Tony Wheal, senior vice-president John Dicksonson, junior vice-president Brad Clarke and past president Graham Fisher at the new honour roll at Ocean Grove cenotaph. 192469 flict and one from the Malaya conflict.

ANZAC DAY SERVICES Thursday 25 April Ocean Grove Park Cenotaph: Dawn service

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March: assemble in main street in front of Coles, step off 9.45am, main service 10am.

Barwon Heads Community Hall: March: assemble at south end of Hitchcock Ave, step off 8.45am, main service 9am.

Barwon Heads local flying high after bronze medal

By Justin Flynn Barwon Heads skydiver Darren Griggs has qualified for the Canopy Piloting World Cup in November.

The 40-year-old won a bronze medal at the recent Australian and New Zealand Canopy Piloting Championships in Western Australia, which gave him direct qualification to the World Cup in South Africa.

"To be honest I wasn't expecting a third," Griggs said.

"It was a very tight competition with a lot of great jumpers and it was our largest national comp with over 50 competitors.

"I was a little bit surprised coming from a quiet year but it was good to put a bunch of consistent runs in and get to the pointier end of the field surprisingly."

Griggs has more than 4000 skydive jumps to his credit since starting with a tandem dive in Pakenham 21 years ago.

"Before that I played footy, cricket and tennis and never really stuck with any of them and

FREEFALLING: Darren Griggs has qualified for the Canopy Piloting World Cup in South Africa.

BRONZE: Darren Griggs with his bronze medal from the Australian and New Zealand Canopy Piloting Championships.

found you could do this skydiving thing and it turned out I really liked it," he said.

"For me I started quite a while ago with the

idea of let's go and try it and see.

"The safety equipment these days is extremely high.

"It's an experience of a lifetime and I haven't met many people yet that didn't enjoy skydiving."

Canopy piloting (also known as swooping) encompasses several disciplines, all involving the flight of a skydiving parachute.

The goal of the canopy piloting competition is to negotiate courses that challenge different performance characteristics of both canopy flight and pilot skill.

"It's a very exciting discipline because you're building up very high speeds and your skill is the thing that's keeping you safe and alive and intact," Griggs said.

"It's very high energy, very fast, very scary, very spectacular, very fun."

For now Griggs will concentrate on training and building up the necessary funds he needs to get to South Africa.

"I've been to a couple of world meets before and it's always a privilege and a lot of fun to go represent your country in your discipline and compete against the absolute best in the world," he said.

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Cost of living a key issue

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.

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. It is the most commonly-diagnosed cancer in men in Australia," she said.

"Our Medicare Cancer Plan will lessen the suffering and stress that comes from waiting in a queue for way too long and worrying about ... medical bills when you are very ill."

Labor has promised to reduce emissions by 45 per cent on 2005 levels and ensure that 50 per cent of all energy comes from renewables by 2030.

The coalition has promised 26 to 28 below 2005 levels by 2030 and accused Labor of failing to cost its climate change policies.

Diabetes help for Bellarine A new peer support group for people with type 2 diabetes has been launched for the first time on the Bellarine.

Monthly meetings will be held at Bellarine Community Health's Portarlington site, giving participants an opportunity to discuss their condition in a supportive environment.

Group ambassadors Lesley Gordon and Eddie Gaskin created the group after having completed Bellarine Community Health's eight week EMPOWER workshop program, which is a combination of education and exercise designed to empower people living with type 2 diabetes to self-manage effectively.

"There's nothing like our peer support program on the Bellarine or in the Geelong region that we are aware of," Mr Gaskin said.

"We wanted to help people take the next step after they finish the EMPOWER program.

"You think you know everything and then people come in and tell you their stories and you think, I wasn't aware of that, and that's empowering."

Lesley Gordon, 82, said the peer support group is designed to continue that supportive environment beyond the workshop program.

"People have different problems with diabetes and it's good to share those stories with other people because you feel supported by everyone else."

The peer support group will meet every three weeks on a Wednesday at the BCH Portarlington site.

There will be a one-hour social support group session and the option of a one-hour exercise session in the gymnasium at Portarlington.

If using the gym facilities, peer support group members are agreeing to the BCH conditions of entry and code of conduct. A $5 attendance fee is required per gym visit.

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Little festival, big heart Local 'Good Samaritan' Tara Lynch will be bending and stretching again for another good cause.

Tara is one of the stars of the SacredEdge festival, the 'little festival with a big heart' which will be held on May 3 to May 5 in Queenscliff. The festival aims to embrace diversity in the community.

Bookending the festival, Mojo Juju and Lior are expected to wow audiences with their own take on life experiences shared though their music.

Between performances there will be opportunities to hear stories, poetry and music, see great local art, participate in workshops and sit in on discussions - all of which will focus on indigenous, refugee, LGBTIQ, mental health or environmental issues.

Tara, who is a local yoga teacher, choreographer and dancer, is based at the Kyo Yoga Centre in Ocean Grove. She conducts yoga for all ages and all levels of experience, and has volunteered her time to bring yoga sessions to SacredEdge, as well as bringing her enthusiasm and suggestions to include in the whole program.

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"After finishing my Masters last year I decided I wanted to offer my time in the community to raise awareness for diversity, embrace diversity and promote love and tolerance for all," Tara said.

"This was a perfect opportunity to join the Sacred Edge committee. My role has included recruiting volunteers, organising activities for the kids zone, helping source artists and offering yoga and live music."

This year's festival will introduce young local marine biologist Melanie Wells who will be detailing her childhood journey to becoming environmentally aware.

The labyrinth in Citizens Park will be back again with a special candlelight walk being offered on Saturday evening. The theme for the labyrinth this year is 'ocean abundance'.

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Aussie medals for Grove

By Justin Flynn Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club won three individual medals at the recent Australian Masters event in Queensland.

Amenah McDonald went one better from last year's event with a silver medal in the women's 45-49 single ski event, Peter Currie won silver in the men's 60-64 1km beach run and Paul Tierney won bronze in the men's 70 and over single ski.

McDonald, the club vice-captain, Nipper coach, transition coach and adult bronze trainer, said conditions at Broadbeach were tough.

"Not many of the women in my race made it out," she told the Voice.

"There was a dumping shorebreak, a huge sidesweep, it was choppy and there was another break out at the cans. I was watching the men having trouble, and I thought I just want to make it out.

"I made a few smart decisions and it paid off. I've been paddling less than two years so I was stoked to come away with another Australian medal.

"Getting a bronze last year in Perth was pretty special but backing it up this year in completely different conditions was very satisfying."

McDonald said she's loves training and paddles with a group of men who continually challenge her, including Australian champions

Peter Currie came runner-up in the 60-64 1km beach run.

Bill Strachan and Paul 'Frog' Tierney, as well as Steve Peatling.

"I came fourth in the final of the Ironwoman and single ski at the world championships at Glenelg in November and I've been competing in senior carnivals all season just to get more race experience on the ski," she said.

"Previously I was a swimmer and board paddler so I've had the surf skills already.

"I enjoy inspiring the kids - especially my own - and alternatively their parents to get involved in as much of what surf life saving has to offer, whether it be patrolling, competing or instructing.

"Surf life saving is my passion and I'm lucky to be able to live it on a daily basis!

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Dog controls set to change for beaches

The Drysdale RSL ANZAC Day service will be held at the Drysdale Community Hall commencing at 10am followed by a March and wreath laying ceremony to be held at the cenotaph commencing at 10.45am.

Following the services, everyone is invited to the RSL for light refreshments prepared by the Drysdale RSL Women's Auxiliary, and a sausage sizzle being prepared by the Uncle Bob's Club.

Port oval upgrade Liberal member for Corangamite Sarah Henderson announced a $250,000 upgrade for the Portarlington Football Netball Club and Portarlington Cricket Club to deliver upgraded sports lighting and perimeter fencing around the main oval.

If re-elected, the grant is provided under the Morrison government's Community Development Program.

"This major investment is budgeted funding for the next stage in the Portarlington community's vision for a recreation precinct which brings together local sporting groups, including the football, netball, cricket, tennis and pony clubs, and the agricultural society," Ms Henderson said.

Labor has committed $455,000 for the upgrade to Portarlington Football/Netball and Cricket Clubs.

Animal survey Member for Western Victoria Beverley McArthur has created an online survey to provide concerned and interested constituents with the opportunity to express their views on the recent events regarding animal activism.

All interested parties can access the survey via: bevmcarthur.com/animal-activism.

Seasonal dog controls change on 1 May. ing the off leash area. The handler must be able to: Demonstrate audible control of the dog, keeping the dog in visual and audible range to allow it to be effectively recalled at any time.

Recall and restrain the dog when encountering other people or animals, until both parties have moved apart at a safe distance.

Prevent the dog entering water habitats that contain wildlife, beach nesting birds or

Road section open chase wildlife.

Control the dog at all times if it is attracted to the motion of wheels.

Muzzle and not off leash when in public place a dog that is aggressive to people or other dogs, behave in anti-social manner or are over excitable.

If declared menacing/dangerous/restricted breed not be permitted off-lead.

A new section of Peninsula Drive at Drysdale has opened to traffic.

All traffic will enter and exit this new section of road and the surrounding education and sporting precinct via a temporary roundabout on Grubb Road.

A 40km/h speed limit will be in place on this section of Peninsula Drive and areas of Grubb Road over the Anzac Day holiday.

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Seasonal dog controls for the Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads foreshore areas will change from 1 May. Regulations that govern where dogs can be walked on and off-leash within the Barwon Coast foreshore reserves change throughout the year.

This allows for a range of beach experiences and also helps with managing the higher number of beach users through the summer months, Barwon Coast CEO Gary McPike said.

From 1 May each year, changes come into place that allows dogs off-leash under 'effective control' in areas which restrict this use during the busier summer months.

However, there are many areas where the regulations remain unchanged.

"All dogs must still be on leash at all times when in car parks, trails, pathways or beach access ways. A dog must not be unleashed until on the sand in the approved off-leash zone," Mr McPike said.

"Barwon Coast staff often get asked what 'effective control' actually means. Essentially it requires the person in control of the dog to have a leash in their possession at all times; keep their dog in visual and audible range so they can effectively recall the dog; the dog must be recalled and restrained when approaching other dogs or people, unless permitted to approach by the other person; and dogs must not rush at, attack, bite, worry or chase wildlife."

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Health bus to hit the road Bellarine Community Health's (BCH) 'HealthCare' Bus is almost finished and ready to hit the road.

BCH took ownership of the bus after an extensive re-fit that was donated by Geelong's Prestige Jayco. This is an innovative approach to health care delivery taken by BCH to provide access to primary health care services to all people on the Bellarine Peninsula.

"We are excited to be able to deliver and provide quality primary health care services to our Bellarine Communities," said BCH Deputy Chair Fay Agterhuis.

"This is new era for BCH as we step up and deliver the primary health services that our community requires and expects from us as the leader of primary health care on the Bellarine."

The internal layout of the vehicle needed extensive conversion to make it fit for purpose, including removing the bed, shower, toilet and stove.

A treatment chair has been installed along with additional storage. The bus has also been

wifi enabled together with a backup generator for power.

"We're delighted to have been able to support Bellarine Community Health to make the Health Care Bus a reality," said Prestige Jayco assistant sales manager Mitchell Lyster.

Work is now almost complete to make the bus fully operational as a consulting space ready to use by BCH services.

"We are very grateful for the support of Prestige Jayco, other community organisations including the Rotary Club of Ocean Grove, Ocean Grove Anglers Club, Crowe Howarth Geelong, together with the general community for their very generous donations towards getting the BCH HealthCare Bus on the road," said BCH CEO Shane Dawson.

The HealthCare bus will be a multipurpose vehicle that will deliver a range of primaryhealth care services across the Bellarine.

BCH will also be able to secure access to other health services through Telehealth using wifi

Bellarine Community Health took delivery of its brand new HealthCare Bus. services incorporated into the HealthCare Bus. In addition, the HealthCare bus will support community campaigns such as dental checks at schools, flu vaccination campaigns,

visiting local community events promoting increased awareness of critical primary health care services across the Bellarine Peninsula and surrounds.

Local foundation a chance for $5000 grant Local charity Cherished Pets Foundation has a dream to make the world a better place and they need the community's vote to make it happen.

The Ocean Grove foundation has been shortlisted to receive a $5000 grant from Sunsuper's Dreams for a Better World program and the more votes they get, the more chance they have of winning these funds to support local, elderly and disabled community members and their cherished pets.

"Our foundation exists to ensure that the benefits of healthy companion pets are accessible to all people, especially elderly folk and those people living with disabilities," Founder

of Cherished Pets Dr Alicia Kennedy said.

"This grant of $5000 further supports our ongoing social veterinary work in our region."

Dr Kennedy said pets play an important role in the community and are loved like family members. The benefits of pets have a greater significance for people who are isolated, elderly, or disabled. Their pet is often the only reason they get out of bed in the morning, Dr Kennedy said.

However, often due to unexpected changes in health or financial circumstances, the capacity of these pet owners to care for their pets can be compromised, giving them great cause for worry and sometimes even having to give

up their cherished pet.

Ocean Grove based Cherished Pets Foundation exists to support these members of the community. They provide in-home pet care assistance with volunteers to help with dog walking, pet grooming, transporting pets to the vet and pet respite care when owners are unwell or move into residential care.

Their community vet nurses visit pets in their home and the foundation provides financial assistance to pet owners unable to cover unexpected veterinary expenses.

To vote, go to dreamsforabetterworld.com. au/vote.

Voting is open until 9am Tuesday 7 May.

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Gummy sharks on the bite off Heads

By Adam Van der Lugt

Lifestyle Ocean Grove will unveil its new clubhouse and you're invited to the party.

Bring your friends and family along and experience the luxury, fun and excitement that awaits you at the newest over 50s community, Lifestyle Ocean Grove.

There will be plenty of food and drinks, clubhouse tours, pickleball/croquet, wellness activities and live entertainment for the whole family.

The event is on Saturday 18 May from 10am to 2pm at Lifestyle Ocean Grove, 60 Gambier Street, Ocean Grove. RSVP call 1300 50 55 60 or email rsvp@lifestylecommunities.com.au.

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REEL GOOD: Chris Vasilevski catches a gummy shark.

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 reser-

voir 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.

The second instalment of Low Light, Queenscliff is bringing together local arts, music, literature, film and From Friday 3 May to Sunday 30 June, the Low Light program will also include the Bellarine Lighthouse Film Festival screening various movies, SacredEdge Festival, the Her Sound Her Story documentary and intimate Jen Cloher concert, a miniature outdoor art exhibition

by Tinky, contemporary artist Cameron Robbins' light installation work, The Blues Train, cartoonists Michael Leunig and Jim Pavlidis in conversation, Mirka Mora inspired dollmaking classes and Sunday Blues Sessions and Whiskey and Gin Masterclasses at the Queenscliff Brewhouse.

Low Light will also be bathing the streets and shop fronts of Queenscliff and Point Lonsdale blue with lights strung up around the town to guide you as you explore all that the night has to offer.

Surf club complete Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club's new state of the art complex will open on 4 May. A celebration will be held at the new OGSLSC complex at 11am together with the public launch of a fundraising campaign to help fund the furnishing and equipping of the new building.

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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.

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Where are all the raptors?

I thought that my rain dance triple somersault days were behind me, but now I've 'upped the ante' to quadruple somersault with a handstand.

Don't get me wrong. The sunny autumn days are glorious, but rain would add to the glory!

I did take myself off for a drive to Newstead on one of my days off work. I had a magnificent time in a small forest near Newstead, where I saw many yellow-tufted honeyeaters, whitewinged coughs, and yellow-faced honeyeaters.

I thought I would see many raptors between Ocean Grove and Newstead, but I saw only a handful, which was disappointing. I was singing 'Where have all the raptors gone', which was a very popular song when I was a youngster.

I paid a few visits to Lake Victoria, where Andrea Dennett and Robin Spry had seen a flock of 20 hooded plovers.

In the non-breeding season, hooded plovers have been observed to move from their beach habitat to salt lakes immediately behind beaches. I went to Lake Victoria to photograph the hoodies so that I could read the letters on the leg bands, to identify the birds (and to determine if they were local hoodies or if they had flown in from the Mornington Peninsula or the Surf Coast).

I failed dismally at this task, as they were plumb in the middle of the lake, and I couldn't get close to them, and the next day all 20 birds had totally disappeared.

According to Andrea they had flown to the

Yellow-tufted honeyeater. beach at Point Lonsdale to feed. I did have a lovely time walking around Lake Victoria except for coming across a lady who was walking her two big dogs off lead (signs at the entrance to the lake clearly state that dogs must be on a lead at Lake Victoria).

On the way home from Lake Victoria I called in at Freshwater Lake, where I found myself picking up a car boot full of KFC rubbish and empty plastic drink bottles. After doing this I sat down on the chair overlooking the dry lake, and was promptly bitten twice on the foot by something that I couldn't identify but I can safely say really hurt.

I was thinking that I might take myself home when I saw some mistletoe birds, a white-naped honeyeater and a few yellowfaced honeyeaters and this cheered me up considerably. I made a note to myself to not wear thongs to Freshwater Lake again.

Bellarine Birdlife Group organises some wonderful outings, and last week they ventured to Eynesbury, which is near Balliang, past Geelong.

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Kevin's photo of a red-kneed dotterel at Blue Waters Lake.

Immature male mistletoe bird.

They had a great day exploring around the golf course as well as in the forest nearby, and were able to sight or hear 73 species. There was some discussion regarding the highlight of the trip, as some were delighted to see a small flock of varied sittellas and others a lovely crested shrike-tit.

I haven't seen a varied sittella for around 10 years, so that would have been a highlight for me. You can google the Bellarine Birdlife Group to see how to join in on their activities, if you are interested.

I've been looking on the Geelong Field Naturalists bird observations on their website, and there have been some great sightings around Ocean Grove over the past few weeks.

Tom Fletcher saw around 100 yellow-faced honeyeaters at Woodlands Estate, as well as three purple-crowned lorikeets.

Denis Sleep saw a critically endangered swift parrot at Yellow Gums.

John Sharp and Kevin Teasdale have been observing black-fronted dotterels and redkneed dotterels wading around in the mud at Blue Waters Lake.

Flame robins have also been seen at Lake Victoria and at the Ocean Grove Nature Reserve.

There have certainly been a lot of bird movements and great observations over the past weeks despite the continuing drought.

The Geelong Bird Report 2013-2016, recently published as a PDF by the Geelong Field Naturalists Club (GFNC), is the culmination of many years of work.

It brings together over 300,000 observations of more than 300 bird species collected and submitted over four years, by more than 600 observers in the Geelong region, to the eBird Australia and BirdLife Australia Birdata citizen science databases.

It has been edited and compiled by Craig Morley with seasonal maps and charts by Richard Alcorn. There are new aspects to this edition, including that it is available to everyone as a PDF (contact GFNC info@gfnc.org.au for a link to download the PDF).

There are colour images on the front cover: a young male Australian little bittern at Blue Waters Lake, Ocean Grove (the only record of this species for the Geelong region for 2013 to 2016) and a juvenile Pacific koel, in Highton, which was fed by a red wattlebird, documenting the first breeding record of this cuckoo in the Geelong region.

number of beach users through the summer months. #ShareOurShores On the 1st May regulation changes come into place which allow dogs off-leash under ‘effective control’ in areas which restrict this use during the busier summer months. There are also many areas where the regulations remain unchanged. See the dog regulations map on this page or our website and please contact us with any queries.

Current Dog Regulations to be reviewed

What has 8 tentacles and visits the Barwon River Estuary?

A member of the local community reported an interesting siting to us of a female Blanket Octopus on the shores of the Barwon River estuary. This species of octopus is rather amazing with males only growing to a few centimetres but a females ‘blanket’ being able to extend up to 2 metres. We reported this unusual siting on RedMap which is a fantastic thing to do if you see a marine species which is ‘uncommon’ to your local www.redmap.org To help us keep tabs on our local environment, we love reports of the unusual and the usual species from the land, sea or sky, so please post to our Facebook page or email office@barwoncoast.com.au

The regulations which govern the use of Barwon Coast Reserves by dog walkers is scheduled for review this year. We are currently utilising the information that was gathered from a study run in late 2017 by Federation University and covered a broad range of coastal management issues including dogs on beaches (www.barwoncoast.com.au/beach-use-report) alongside a whole host of other information gathered by us, other management and enforcement agencies to develop DRAFT dog regulations in consultation with the City of Greater Geelong and the Department of Environment Land Water and Planning. This is what we will be bringing out to the community next as a second stage in our consultation process. We will then finalise these regulations based on that consultation.

We anticipate this second stage of consultation will occur in mid 2019. We will be advertising the public consultation processes. If you would prefer personal notification of public consultation events please register your details here www.surveymonkey.com/r/dogregs

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There are regulations which govern where dogs can be walked on and off-leash on the Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads foreshore. Some of these regulations change throughout the year, as they have done for almost a decade. This allows for a range of beach experiences and also helps with managing the higher

Barwon Coast is a Committee of Management appointed by the State Government with responsibility for the management of 13km of coastal crown land at Ocean Grove, Barwon Heads and 13th Beach.

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New chapter for Majella Sixteen years after founding Ocean Eyes, local optometrist and business owner Majella O'Connor will retire from full time practicing at the end of April.

While Majella slowly eases into retirement, Ocean Eyes will be taken over by new owners, husband and wife optometrists, Anthony and Letitia Dowling.

Anthony and Letitia are excited to be moving from Horsham to Ocean Grove with their two young daughters.

"Though I am sad to be retiring, I am really happy to be handing on my business to Letitia and Anthony," Majella said.

"They have excellent clinical skills and a philosophy of patient care similar to my own.

I feel reassured knowing our patients will be well looked after for many years to come."

Having practised in Horsham for 13 years, new owners Letitia and Anthony have a real passion for living in, and looking after, a regional community.

"We love the welcoming feel of Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads and are really looking forward to being part of it," Letitia said.

"We've been actively involved in the sporting and service clubs in Horsham and are really looking forward to doing the same here.

We just love the opportunities the region offers our two girls, Ella and April."

Prior to practicing in Horsham, Anthony and Letitia also had extensive experience in Melbourne - Anthony as a clinical teacher at the Victorian College of Optometry for 13 years - and both have developed a genuine love of providing health focussed patient care.

"We are really impressed by Ocean Eyes and the quality eye-care Majella and her team have provided over the last 16 years," Anthony said.

"We look forward to continuing the professional service and providing comprehensive eye-health and vision advice to our new local community."

Majella will continue to be available part

Majella O'Connor hands over the keys of Ocean Eyes to Anthony and Letitia Dowling. 192645 time at the practice. basis while Ocean Eyes will retain the core philosophies of patient wellbeing, and, with extra optometrists, introduce some new services including specialty contact lens fitting, myopia control and

broadened paediatric care.

Majella will continue to be available parttime in the practice and she is looking forward to staying in Ocean Grove, working part time and having more time for golf, gardening

and amateur theatre.

"It has truly been a privilege to look after your vision needs and I want to thank you for your loyalty to our practice now, and into the future," she said.

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I'm looking forward to updating you all on what's been going on in our region, as quite a bit has happened since I last wrote this column.

Dog lovers will be pleased to read that council has identified the southern Bellarine Peninsula as one of three priority areas in Greater Geelong for potential new fenced dog parks.

Ocean Grove's Lake Avenue Reserve and land between Emperor Drive and Tuckfield Street, as well as Edsall Reserve in Wallington, have been suggested as potential sites.

Council staff will now work out specific locations, with further help from the community.

With more than 34,500 dogs in Greater Geelong, Ocean Grove has the third most registered pooches with 2563. Leopold is fourth at just over 2000.

These parks will not only be a great chance for our beloved dogs to exercise in a safe area, but will offer the opportunity of increased physical activity for owners.

Meanwhile, councillors have decided to consider a range of options for the future of the former Geelong Post Office, after my successful alternate motion.

The building is an incredible asset and we owe it to the people of Greater Geelong to study the new Conservation Management Plan, which will strongly protect its heritage elements.

Officers will now investigate a public private partnership, a sale of the building, philanthropy and grants and public submissions for sustainable solutions.

The community can be assured this historic building will be preserved into the future, regardless of the owner.

The city's book-in hard waste service is underway.

All recyclable material will be diverted from landfill and sent to various businesses in the Geelong area.

Make sure you take advantage of the service.

My fellow Bellarine councillors Stephanie Asher and Trent Sullivan and I meet regularly with the Combined Bellarine Community Associations.

I had a meeting with them recently and a number of the issues raised have since been attended to.

I'm always happy to have a chat, so if you see me around, say hello.

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Local photographer Philip Sage took this picture of some paragliders enjoying the conditions at 13th Beach recently.

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Great letter from Rebecca Kosta (the Voice 10 April) re speeding vehicles in Ocean Grove.

You are probably right about wasting your time.

After my complaints to the council (twice) our local Member, Vic Roads (twice), the EPA and police about increased car and heavy truck volumes, travelling at dangerously high speeds along Orton St, The Parade and Tuckfield St, I can assure you that of those who should, no one cares.

Dan Anderson, Ocean Grove

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Fast train to nowhere Almost as soon as the federal budget was released and it is being pulled apart for the inaction, inequality and mean spiritedness.

Locally, the Liberals have promised fast rail and line duplication. The merits of duplicating the rail between South Geelong and Wau-

sage is full of holes.

Add to this the farcical supposed delivery, if you believe Sarah Henderson's signs, of the 32-minute fast rail. This is so far away, at least a decade, that any time saved on the commute to Melbourne will not matter as we will be retired. Hardly what you'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, overcrowded trains with lots of standing around waiting due to insufficient services.

But at least the member for Corangamite got something to announce out of those billions.

What a mess the Morrison government is in. Let's not be fooled by promises that have 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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rn Ponds are many. But our smiling, waving member for Corangamite, Ms Sarah Henderson, pictured with thumbs up hanging out of a train door has failed to disclose that it won't be fully funded for more than five years.

Yet there are signs everywhere around Geelong leaving us in no doubt that it has already been delivered. Really, it's been delivered? The fast rail must be extremely fast as I didn't even see it as it zoomed by.

No Sarah, having visited the Waurn Ponds railway station as recently as last week, I can't see a second set of tracks or even any indication of capital works.

If Sarah Henderson's idea of 'delivering' is making us wait until after 2024 for a second train line so we can run more train services, 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 that is a state responsibility after all. It seems the mes-

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Mac fans in for a big treat The forthcoming tour of Australia by the legendary Fleetwood Mac is stimulating renewed interest in the band's numerous hit songs.

A Melbourne-based group of musicians led by Peta Balcombe (who has an uncanny resemblance to Stevie Nicks) has been touring Australia for more than a decade wowing die-hard Fleetwood Mac fans with its sold-out tribute show that features many of the wellknown tracks that collectively sold more than 100 million records.

"Many of the Mac fans that come along to our show have commented that we sound as good as the original Mac," Peta says.

"That's quite a compliment. We are honoured to be paying tribute to this legendary band and are humbled by such positive feedback.

"The music of Stevie Nicks and Fleetwood Mac resonates to so many people. I am very proud of the fine musicians that make up Gypsy 2019. Nina Finn (keyboard and vocals), Des Anthonisz (vocals and guitar), Michael Balcombe (lead guitar) Laurie Sprague (bass guitar) and Michael Finn (drums) are all accomplished musicians and performers in their own right.

Peta says Gypsy is the original Fleetwood Mac tribute show in Australia.

"It all began in 2006 and our current line-up of musicians has evolved from the early days but still embraces the essence of Fleetwood Mac's signature albums, particularly 'Rumours'," she says.

This album launched the band into worldwide fame.

"Gypsy performs and sounds like the real deal, and that's why we keep being re-booked at venues throughout Australia," Peta says.

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Gypsy is on its way to Queenscliff to thrill Fleetwood Mac fans.

"Songs like Dreams, Rhiannon, Don't Stop, Everywhere, Go your own way, are just a few of the Gypsy repertoire we will be performing on the night.

"It will be a wonderful opportunity for any-

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NEWS Ocean Grover Sam Walsh was last week's Rising Star nomination.

Rising star nomination Sam Walsh has become only the second player in AFL history to amass 24 or more possessions in each of his first four AFL games.

Only Mark Bairstow in 1987 has achieved the feat.

The Ocean Grove local, was taken at pick No 1 last year by Carlton and won the NAB Rising Star nomination for Round 4.

"It's something I've been working pretty hard for," he said.

"It would have been good to get it after a win but nonetheless it is nice to get that recognition."

Last week Walsh signed on for a further two years to be a Blue until at least the end of 2022.

Walsh said he could not be happier to be living his AFL dream at the Blues.

"The club has welcomed me with open arms from the moment I got drafted," Walsh said.

WHAT’S ON Music/live events Barwon Heads Hotel Check Barwon Heads Hotel on Facebook for the latest.

Piping Hot Chicken Shop Check www.pipinghotchickenshop.com.au/ upcoming_gigs.html for upcoming gigs.

Drysdale Senior Citizens Hall Making waves music/poetry afternoon every fourth Sunday of the month, from 2pm5.30pm.

Ocean Grove Hotel See http://oceangrovehotel.com.au/whats-on/ for upcoming events.

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Stamp and Coin Fair Ocean Grove Stamp Club, Saturday March 23, 10am to 2pm at Senior Citizens clubrooms, 101 The Terrace, Ocean Grove.

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Mondays 1.30pm, exercises using chairs for all ages. Phone Marg 5255 1335.

Leopold Hall, Bellarine Highway Tuesdays 7.45pm-10pm, Scottish Country Dance (formerly Ocean Grove). Phone 5251 3393.

Barwon Heads Community Hall Yoga and dance with Tara Lynch. Classes for all ages and abilities. Phone 0435 481 920.

Ocean Grove Scout Hall, The Avenue Ocean Grove Wednesday 7pm, 1st/2nd Ocean Grove Scout Group.

Ocean Grove Walkers Tuesdays 9.30am, meet at the shelter in Ocean Grove Park except when taking bus, train or ferry trips. For further information phone Helen 0411-534 899.

Carpet Bowls Indoor carpet bowls starting 4 February. Meet new friends and play a friendly game of bowls.

All ages welcome. Parks Hall, Portarlington.

Mondays from 12.30pm to 3pm. Cost $4 in-

Ocean Grove Library, corner Presidents Avenue and The Avenue.

Wednesdays 10.30am - Toddlertime.

Thursdays 11.30am, Babytime - Nursery Verses.

Mondays 10.30am - Preschool Storytime.

Third Tuesday of month 2.30pm-3.30pm, book chat for adults. Visit www.geelonglibraries.vic.gov.au Bellarine Training and Community Hub Program with a range of courses, classes and fun activities. Phone 5255 4294.

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Ocean Grove Bridge Club, 1pm, Marcus Hill Hall, Bellarine Highway end of Banks Road. Also Wednesdays and Fridays, 1pm. Phone Marg 5256 2550.

Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 7pm-9pm, (juniors/ seniors) at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Phone Ian 5256 2242 or Peter 0400 093 831.

Ocean Grove and District Men's Shed - Monday, Tuesday and Friday, 9am to 3pm - and Wednesday, 9am to noon, 17 Smithton Grove. Phone Ted Price 5255 2595.

Jujitsu, 6.30pm juniors, 7.30pm adults, Surfside Centre. Phone Steve 0438 019 991.

Soft tennis, 1.30pm to 3.30pm, at Memorial Hall. A social soft tennis gathering for women over 55. Phone Jeanette 5256 1633.

Bellarine Peninsula Take off Weight Naturally Club meets Tuesday nights, 5.30pm, at Uniting Church Hall, Eggleston Street, Ocean Grove.

Phone 0417 591 182.

Rotary Club of Ocean Grove, 6pm, Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Phone 0457 315 900.

Barwon Heads Chorale, 7.30pm, All Saints Church, Hitchcock Ave Barwon Heads. All abilities and voices welcome. Phone Jo on 5254 2670.

Ocean Grove Chess Club, Tuesdays 7pm to 9pm, $2.50 per session. If you are interested in playing or learning chess - then join us. A friendly and sociable group assisting beginners and players returning to the enjoyable traditional game. Phone Julie 5255 4294 or Ralph 0431 458 100. Ocean Grove Bellarine Training and Community Hub, 1 John Dory Dr, Ocean Grove, or email reception@btach.com.au.

Bellarine for Refugees, Barwon Heads Community Garden, Barwon Heads, at 3.45pm. New members always welcome. Any inquiries, Margaret 0419 323 166.

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Ocean Grove Callisthenics, Ocean Grove Recreation Hall Calisthenics classes incorporating dance, song, ballet and gymnastics with strength and creativity. 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove Recreation Hall. Contact oceangrovecalisthenics@gmail.com Senior Citizens Hall Ocean Grove Monday 9.15am Gentle low impact exercise to music for 55 to whatever. All fitness levels and ages. Everyone welcome. Phone Marg on 0407-244 767.

Thursday 1pm, Craft Group.

Uniting Church Hall Ocean Grove Wednesdays 9am volleyball, 9.30am exercises to music for all ages. Phone Marg 5255 1335.

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Bellarine Community Farmers' Market Third Saturday of month, 9am-1pm, Ocean Grove Park.

Barwon Heads Community Hall Monthly market, last Saturday of the month, 9am-1pm.

cludes afternoon tea. Contact Neighbourhood House, 5259 2290, after hours 0431-789 048.

Health and wellbeing Well Women's Clinics at Ocean Grove, Portarlington and Point Lonsdale Staffed by qualified registered nurses: pap tests, breast health advice and checks, menopause and contraception advice. Appointments (free) phone 5258 0812. Tuesday 6.15pm, Wednesday 9.30am, 11am, 6.30pm, Saturday 8am. History

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First Monday of every month Bellarine Fly Fishing Association, 7.30pm, Geelong East Men's Shed, Coppards Rd, East Geelong at 7.30 pm. Contact president Warwick Hansen 0419 563 904, secretary Dave Davies 0419 998 781 or email bffa@hotmail.com.

Fly tying is held on the third Thursday of each month at 7.30pm.

Legacy Laurel Group of Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads, 1.30pm, at St Peter's Church Hall, Draper Street. Details 5255 2820 or 5154 2873.

Third Monday of every month Ocean Grove RSL, 2pm, Ocean Grove Bowling Club.Ocean Grove Garden Club, 1.30pm, Uniting Church Hall, Eggleston Street. Phone Dianne 0422 134 810.

Ocean Grove-Surfside Mixed Probus Club, 10.30am, Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Fun, fellowship, friendship. Visitors welcome, phone Graeme 0428-500 462, surfsideprobus.org.au Bellarine Fly Fishing Association, 7.30pm, Shannon Park, Shannon Avenue, Newtown. Phone Pat 0414 959 248 or Bruce 0407 361 319 or bffa@hotmail.com

Fourth Monday of every month Combined Probus Club of Ocean Grove, 10am, Shell Road Sports Pavilion. Phone Bryan Olsen 5255 1821.

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First Tuesday of every month Springdale Neighbourhood Centre get together for meet and greet the first Tuesday of month, 10.15am, to enjoy a free cuppa and a chat. Further details contact Jackie on 0439 473 244 or just come along.

Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 10am to noon (adults only) at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Phone Ian 5256 2242 or Peter 0400 093 831.

Ocean Grove Senior Citizens Club, The Terrace, Tuesdays at 1pm. Also Thursdays and Fridays, 1.30pm. Phone Dianne on 5255 2996.

Barwon Heads Chorale, 7.30pm, at the Anglican Church Barwon Heads. All abilities welcome for a sing and a laugh. Phone Jo 5254 2670.

Second Tuesday of month National Seniors Bellarine Peninsula Branch meets at St James Church Hall, Collins Street, Drysdale, 2pm-4pm. Guest speaker on varying subjects related to seniors at each meeting.

Those who are over 50 and would like to make new friends are welcome to join in. Contact Jackie on 0439 473 244.

First and third Tuesday of every month Ocean Grove Barwon Heads Lions Club, 7pm, Moorfield Park, Grubb Road. New Lions most welcome. Phone 0418 524 873.

Wednesdays Ocean Grove and District Men's Shed, 9am to 1pm, 17 Smithton Grove. Phone 0475 418 377.

After hours Bruce Ward 5255 8827.

Chord Club - meet to make music: every Wednesday, 4pm, at 101 The Terrace, Ocean Grove.

Jujitsu, 6.30pm juniors, 7.30pm adults, Surfside Centre. Phone Steve 0438 019 991.

First Wednesday of every month Bellarine Business Women, from 7pm, Suma Park Winery, Bellarine Highway. For details contact info@bellarinebusinesswomen.com.au or 0412 199 467.

U3A Art Group: Drysdale meets every Wednesday at 1.15pm at Drysdale Tennis Club. Tutor is Dr Ted Reilly who usually gives a short talk on a technical topic such as Fifty Shades of Red or on a lesser-known Australian artist such as Dorrit Black before members follow their own projects for two hours. Enrol by visiting on Wednesday or by contacting the U3A office at Cobbin Farm, Grovedale, on 5244 5114 or mail@u3ageelong.org.au

Second Wednesday of every month Bellarine (Ocean Grove) Parkinson's Support Group, Church of Christ Hall, Tareeda Way, 1pm2pm Parkinsong, 2.30pm-4pm Support Group with guest speakers. Phone Pam 5255 5152.

Third Wednesday of every month Ocean Grove on Barwon Probus Club, 9.45am, St Peter's Church Hall.

Fourth Wednesday of every month Ocean Grove Angling Club, 7.30pm, Minerva Close sporting oval clubhouse. Phone Gary 0408-812 438.Ocean Grove Evening VIEW Club, 6.30pm, Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Phone June Hansen 0422 142 882 for information.

Ocean Grove Stamp Club, 10am, Senior Citizens Hall, 101 The Terrace. Phone Dianne 5255 1372.

Thursdays Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 10am to noon at the

Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove.

Phone Ian 5256 2242 or Peter 0400 093 831.

First Thursday of every month Country Women's Association (CWA) Ocean Grove Nightlights Branch meeting 7.30pm Seniors Club 101 The Terrace Ocean Grove. New members and visitors welcome. Enquiries phone or message 0426-889 456.

Last Thursday of every month Ocean Grove Coastcare, 7pm, Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Environmental activities to protect the coastline. Phone Fran 0429 237 661.

Ocean Grove Craft and Chat Circle, Thursdays (during school term), 9.30am to 11.30am, $2, The Uniting Church Hall, Eggleston St. Country Women's Association (CWA) Ocean Grove Nightlights Branch social craft eve 7.30pm, Seniors Club 101 The Terrace Ocean Grove. New members and visitors welcome. Enquiries phone or message 0426-889456.

Fridays Ocean Grove Barwon Heads Breast Cancer Support Group, last Friday of each month at Ocean Grove Bowling Club at 12.30pm for lunch. Details Julie Rodger 0435 362 573.

Barwon Branch of the Association of Independent Retirees, third Friday of each month from 10am to noon (except December and January) at Waurn Ponds Hotel. Lunch afterwards.

Visitors welcome. Inquiries to 5258 3435 or 5278 9796.

Queenscliff Croquet Club Introduction to Croquet sessions on Fridays,1.30pm-3pm. For bookings, contact Ann 5278 3480 or Gail 5258 2270.

Saturdays Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 3pm-5pm, Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue. Phone Ian 5256 2242 or Peter 0400 093 831.

Coasters Social group. Social events for people of working age. Dining out, movies, trivia, bands/ trivia nights. Details at www.groupspaces.com/ coasters-social-group or phone 0411 952 598.

Sundays Bellarine Peninsula Church of Christ meets each Sunday at 10.30am at 17 Tareeda Way, Ocean Grove. oceangrovevoice.com.au

DINE

THE LOCAL GUIDE FOR DINING ON THE BELLARINE

Getting into the Groove Driving into Ocean Grove on Wallington Rd, you can't help but notice the quirky message on the A-frame outside Groove Cafe.

It's the same fun and friendly welcome you receive when you walk into Tony and Ivy's family-owned eatery.

Groove is a popular spot among locals and tradies.

You only need to have one of the awardwinning pies, famous sausage rolls or dumplings or great coffees to understand why people become regulars.

Tony and Ivy treat all their customers like family.

And the Voice can vouch personally for Groove's burgers.Choose between several variations of burgers from the Groove, the Big Groove, Spicy Red, Veggie, Spicy Chicken, Groove Kitchen or Kids burgers.

Groove also offers a large range of curries, soups, lasagne, risotto and pies to take all the fuss out of your weeknight meal.

Even more, there's somewhere for the little ones to play outside while you have your coffee.

Head over to 56 Wallington Rd, right next to the service station, and see for yourself why these guys won last year's Rotary Club Small Business Excellence Award.

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Now serving delicious Mexican Food come in and try one of our Burrito Bowls or Street Tacos

Located in Trak Arcade

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DINE

THE LOCAL GUIDE FOR DINING ON THE BELLARINE

Faulty Towers nostalgia Officially the world's longest running and most successful tribute to the BBC's famous sitcom, Faulty Towers, this Australian original has made its international mark.

Selling out at shows all over the world - including Sydney Opera House and London's West End - it's now coming to Marty @ Oakdene.

Basil, Manuel and Sybil are in town - and they're bringing a healthy dose of mayhem to your door.

Fully immersive, highly interactive and completely original, this is the top-flight show where anything can happen and usually does - and with 70% of the show improvised, it's never the same twice.

With two hours of comedy, three courses of food, and five-star reviews, expect chaos, laughs, and a brilliant night out.

This interactive theatre event is a must see for any fan of the legendary British comedy series, as diners are treated to the disastrous antics of Basil Fawlty, his English-language challenged waiter Manuel and his level headed (but bossy) wife Sybil.

Now performed in around 20 countries a year by 11 teams of actors, Faulty Towers The Dining Experience was born in Brisbane in 1997.

Its 2019 schedule includes a wealth of highlights such as Fringe Festivals in Adelaide, Melbourne and Edinburgh; tours across entire continents like Europe, Scandinavia, Asia and Australia; and an ongoing residency in London's West End. With over 21 years of continuous critical and audience acclaim and close to a million seats sold around the world, this is the most successful interactive comedy show of its kind.

The show is on 10 May at Marty @ Oakdene.

Tickets will sell fast. Book early.

Basil and Manuel are coming to Marty @ Oakdene.

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MOTHER'S DAY

Stitchery Blue

Spoil mum on for her big day Mother’s Day

This Mother's Day let Stitchery Blue help you find that special gift to spoil your mum.

Stitchery Blue stocks a large range of handbags and wallets. Brands include Serenade Leather, Kompanero, Rugged Hide, Sak and Sakroots and Amsterdams Sticks and Stones, just to name a few.

Winter dresses, knitwear, pants, and coats have arrived, including fabulous Brave & True, Shanty, Tirelli, Ms Divine and more.

Scarves, hats, gloves and Humphrey Law Alpaca and Merino wool socks are also great ideas to keep mum warm this winter.

Stitchery Blue has a Mother's Day special of 20% off its extensive range of jewellery and watches, starting 1 May until Mother's Day. Gift vouchers also available.

So get in on and browse the shop for mum.

Spoil mum this Mother's Day. The friendly staff will be happy to assist.

Open seven days a week, Shop 3 Trak Arcade, The Terrace, Ocean Grove, phone 5255 1177.

The Ocean Grove Chalet has brought back the type of accommodation that existed in the 1880s, but now as a modern and inviting 15room, luxury style accommodation.

Boasting beautiful views of the scenic ocean, it is perfectly situated just a 100-metre walk from the main shops and cafe stretch.

A further short walk takes you to the beach.

Located neatly at 99 The Terrace, our 15-room hotel has a mix of king bed, family rooms and

spa rooms, as well as two stunning penthouses with pleasant views of the ocean.

We also have two all-abilities rooms.

We have a heated pool and a spa located in our undercover outdoor picnic area.

Each apartment is beautifully designed to provide every traveller with a luxurious place to stay. We cater for groups, weddings, engagements or just couples and families looking for a comfortable place to stay.

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Gift vouchers available Treat your Mum, yourself or the whole family to accommodation at the luxurious Ocean Grove Chalet.

Our offer: During the months of May and June - take $100 a night off the normal rate for any room. For example - Our penthouse is normally $490 a night but in May and June stay for just $390 a night (experience the beautiful decor, huge spa bath, Netlix on the TV and a bottle of One Day Estate sparkling wine in the fridge).

To book - Go to www.oceangrovechalet.com.au and enter the promotional code MUM at the top right of the booking page. Or call us on 0477 020 434 Terms: Only for accommodation booked to stay in the months of May and June 2019 12416712-FA18-19

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GOLF COURSES

Putting life in your game

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Portarlington Golf Club is excited to announce a new style of golf membership for the new membership year.

The Lifestyle Membership is a points-based membership whereby the golfer gets an allocation of points upon joining. Every time the golfer plays, points get taken off their allocation, and the amount of points used depends on the day or competition that they wish to play in. This arrangement is especially enticing for those looking for a more flexible arrangement to play golf, whilst also being able to maintain their golf link handicap.

"The new Lifestyle Membership is attractive for people who want to play golf, but don't necessarily have the time to play every week," said CEO Ron Stockdale.

"It's also an option for new golfers who don't want to shell out the full membership fee up front, when they are just getting into the game.

Andy Tuttle from Ocean Grove, is taking up a Lifestyle Membership.

"We have had many enquiries from holiday makers, workers and beginners looking for a financially viable membership to suit their needs ... well, here it is!" Mr Stockdale said.

An island home for golf Phone 5258 4344 for green fee bookings.

Other enquiries and information on memberships 5258 4344 or qcliffgc@pipeline.com.au or QGC web site

Queenscliff Golf Club, on Swan Island, is 'Golf's Island Home'.

It offers an 18-hole sandbelt course, open seven days a week from 7 am to dusk.

There's a bar and snacks, spectacular views and diverse wildlife.

Equipment, including carts, is available for hire.

Green fee players are welcomed but advised

to book via 5258 4344.

Queenscliff Golf Club this year launched the innovative Lifestyle $750 and $250 membership options.

These cater for occasional and/or timepoor players, who wish to have a handicap and be eligible to enter club competitions.

Go to queenscliffgolfclub.com.au to check them and the regular memberships out.

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NEWS

Hawks look set to be huge improvers Drysdale continued its unbeaten start to 2019 with a comfortable 28-point victory over Ocean Grove at Mortimer Oval in Round 2 BFL senior action on 13 April.

Ocean Grove led by one point at quarter time and were down by one goal at half time.

It was a close tussle for three quarters as the Grubbers trailed by only eight points at three quarter time before the home side booted five goals to two in the final term.

Final scores Drysdale 14.13 (97) to Ocean Grove 11.3 (69).

The loss meant Ocean Grove were without victory after two rounds following their nailbiting four-point loss to Newcomb in round one.

Hawk forward Mathew Hebbard booted five goals, while star recruit Mitch McGuire snared three majors in his first match and his return for Drysdale after he missed in Round 1.

McGuire, a former GFL player with Leopold, was named best afield for the Hawks.

Former Grubber Under 19s player Harley Pearce kicked one goal for Drysdale against his old side.

Ocean Grove new forward Jake Ward booted three goals, while Grubber co-captain James Linton was named best player for the visitors and kicked one goal.

Harry Walker kicked two goals for the Grubbers.

New recruit Joey Perkovic made his senior debut.

RESERVES Ocean Grove lost to Drysdale by 15 points in their reserves grade curtain raiser - Drysdale 10.10 (70) defeated Ocean Grove 8.7 (55).

Adam Gerdtz and Cory Connor each kicked two goals for the Grubbers, while Jamison Owen was named best afield for the visitors.

UNDER 19s Big Grubber forward Tom Richardson booted eight goals in Ocean Grove's 61-point victory over Drysdale in their Under 19s Grading match.

Grubber team-mates Mitchell Taylor and Jake Hargreaves snared two goals, while Max Sutton was named best player for Ocean Grove.

The Grubbers led at each quarter break.

Final scores Ocean Grove 16.11 (107) beat Drysdale 7.4 (46).

SENIOR SCOREBOARD DRYSDALE 14.13 (97) def OCEAN GROVE 11.3 (69) OCEAN GROVE Goals: J. Ward 3, H. Walker 2, J. Linton, O. Monteith, T. Hobbs, P. Hardy, L. Taylor, B. Potter.

Best: J. Linton, J. Ward, P. Hardy, J. Carey, H. Walker, R. Maloney.

Drysdale senior players get instructions from their coaches during the win over Ocean Grove in Round 2.

Picture: BEN REYMENT

Tough task for Grubbers Ocean Grove senior women's football team played their first home game for 2019 on Sunday 14 April and faced Division 1 top team St Mary's.

The Grubbers started strong in the back line, managing St Mary's activity in the goal square for the first quarter and only allowed a few goals to sneak through.

The second quarter saw St Mary's have most of the play and they capitalised on the scoreboard.

After half time Ocean Grove charged the ground with energy as they kept St Mary's goalless for the first 10 minutes of third quarter.

Repeat efforts in the back line and incredible work in the centre by the Grubbers showed some serious heart as they continued to fight until the final siren.

The Grubbers had three new players on debut against St Mary's all of whom showed intensity on the field.

Ashleigh Bond kicked four goals in St Mary's 102-point win.

Best for Ocean Grove went to fresh faced Emily Yuncken, who played an excellent tag role for the team, while injecting positivity on the field.

SCOREBOARD ST.MARY'S 15.14 (104) def OCEAN GROVE 0.2 (2) OCEAN GROVE Goals: Nil Best: E.Yuncken - Ocean Grove Female Football Sub Committee

One comp to go to in 2018/19 for 13th Beach Boardriders The penultimate competition for the 13th Beach Boardriders for the 2018-19 season sponsored by Monsta Surf was held in very contestable conditions.

While the Super and Micro Grom Divisions were cancelled due to inclement weather and strong winds, it was decided to hold the Senior Divisions at our back-up break, Spot B. The Open Bs were first to test the challenging conditions and Daniel Ryan started strongly with he and Craig Lloyd winning their respective heats, getting two solid scores in the good range. However in the final it was Justin Lowe who took the win over Daniel, with Trevor Sopovski in third and Craig Lloyd just edging out Chris Hale for fourth.

The first heat in the Cadets was an extremely tight affair with only 2.5 points separating first and forth. With Zeph Lamperd getting the win over Jack Bassett. Charlie Farrer surfed extremely well in the second heat to comfortably win with a 6 and 7. Charlie was on his game in the final as well, defeating Zeph Lamperd with Jack Bassett in third, Taz Higgins forth and Remy Roberts fifth.

Masters power surfer Greg Bassett was again too strong and had another convincing win with two wave scores in the good range.

The out of luck Mark Hutson was second for the fourth time this season. Craig Lloyd, Jeremey Slattery and Trevor Spovoski rounded out the minor places.

Shawn Todd showed his class in the Senior Men's Division and the former Open A Champion dominated the final with two scores in the near excellent range with a total heat score of 15.55.

Club president Christian Pritchett was a gallant second with David Smith third and Tim Edwards fourth.

In the Under 18 final Beau Bartley surfed with consistency to narrowly edge out Fletch Callahan to take out consecutive wins in the division.

With a trip to the Mentawai's courtesy of Surf the Mentawis and Total Surf Travel for the Open A Aggregate Champion, the competition was fierce.

Josh Johnson-Baxter made his intensions clear from the opening wave and won his heat convincingly, with young gun Zeph Lamperd also clear that he will be a force to be reckoned with taking out heat 2. oceangrovevoice.com.au

Christian Pritchett in the senior men event.

Shawn Todd rides a wave in the Open A comp.

The final was a tough battle with high scores difficult to get. Josh and Shawn Todd showed their experience in the difficult and inconsistent conditions that had developed with Josh defeating Shawn by the narrow margin of 0.25.

Lachlan Keath was third while Zeph finished fourth.

A huge thanks to all our sponsors, see you on 4 and 5 May for our final comp of the season.

The Micro and Super Groms Comp #7 has been rescheduled for the weekend of 27 and 28 April so check out our Social Media for updates.

Gaz

Pictures: GARY STEPHENS

Josh Johnson-Baxter competes in the Open As.

Craig Lloyd in the Masters.

Jack Bassett in the Under 16 comp.

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SPORT

Tough loss to take as Grove falls short

By Mark Heenan Ocean Grove slumped to a 0-3 start in 2019 after a heart-breaking four-point loss to Queenscliff at Ray Menzies Memorial Oval on Saturday.

The loss means Ocean Grove falls to ninth spot on the ladder and, along with bottomplaced Portarlington, are the only teams without a win after three rounds.

The Easter weekend home game attracted a bumper sized crowd at Shell Road as the match went down to wire.

The home side dominated inside 50s in the dying minutes of fourth quarter and kicked three consecutive points which hurt Ocean Grove's chances of claiming a late victory.

Ocean Grove senior playing coach Jordan Jones, who missed the loss to Drysdale with a perforated eardrum, said it was a heart-breaking loss.

"Heart-breaking it was," a sombre Jones told the Voice in the rooms afterwards.

"We only played a half of footy though - we didn't come switched on in the first half."

A 29-point deficit at half-time proved costly in the final analysis for the Grubbers with Jones disappointed with his players' output prior to main break.

A six-goal second term from Queenscliff was the catalyst in their first win for the season.

"The first half (disappointed me most)," Jones said.

"It was just our attitude and energy and effort was lacking, we were second to the ball, we were reactive to their spread, we just weren't switched on.

"We didn't play how we can play and how I believe the group can play.

"The boys needed a rev-up to come and play in the second half."

The Grubbers had more inside 50s than the Coutas with 59 to 53 and in the second half time Ocean Grove had 35 entries compared with Queenscliff's 25.

Couta spearhead Daniel De Gois booted four goals and had good supply in the second quarter where the visitors increased their one-point lead at quarter time out to 29 points at half time.

Quenscliff pair Mitchell Butteriss and Daniel Gibbs played a significant role in the win and were prominent ball winners.

Ocean Grove increased its intensity after half time and drove the ball more inside 50.

Grubber youngsters Logan Taylor, who booted three goals, and Max Sutton in his senior debut provided some spark up forward.

Under 19 tall forward Tom Richardson played his first game in the red and white in 2019 and was later taken off with a minor injury to his ankle.

"They are talented young kids and they bring some good energy and good excitement and I want them in the side," Jones said.

New recruit Jake Ward was a focal point up

Cory Connor booted six goals in Ocean Grove's reserves grade 88-point win. 192752 Picture: Mark Heenan Media

Ben Potter gets his kick away during Ocean Grove's four-point loss to Queenscliff. 192752

Ocean Grove senior co-captain Justin Carey runs free. 192752

Grubber youngster Max Sutton made his senior debut against Queenscliff. 192752 Pictures: Mark Heenan Media

forward and booted two goals in first term, while first-year Grubber Joey Perkovic and Riley Maloney gathered plenty of the ball and were named in the best.

"He (Ward) is great up forward and great avenue to goal," he said.

Despite the loss, Jones remained upbeat after the game and said the losses to Newcomb, Drysdale and Queenscliff had been all winnable games.

"I know the whole competition is close out of the three games they were all winnable," Jones said.

Last year's best and fairest winner Luke Cartelli (hamstring) and key position player Peter Hardy (sick) did not play.

SCOREBOARD QUEENSCLIFF 13.11 (89) def OCEAN GROVE 12.13 (85) OCEAN GROVE Goals: L. Taylor 3, I. Wilkins 2, J. Linton 2, J. Ward 2, T. Phelan, A. Baxter, H. Walker.

Best: L. Taylor, J. Ward, J. Perkovic, H. Walker, M. Sutton, R. Maloney.

Ocean Grove ruckman Steve Presani makes a contest. 192752

Six goals for Connor Ocean Grove thrashed Queenscliff in the reserves grade clash by 88 points on Saturday.

Final scores Ocean Grove 18.14 (122) to Queenscliff 5.4 (34).

Grubber forward Cory Connor continued his dominance and finished with six goals and increased his tally to 12 goals after three matches.

Ocean Grove ruck Tom Roberts was outstanding on the ball and posed a big threat when going forward to snare four majors.

Ocean Grove playing coach Cheyne Kelly finished with two goals, while Hamish Hoober booted two majors.

Emmet Maloney had an outstanding game and drove the ball forward inside 50 with repeat entries.

It was the Grubbers' biggest win in 2019.

Queenscliff was competitive in the first quarter and only trailed by nine points at quarter time.

It was an onslaught after quarter time where the home side booted 15 goals in the final three quarters compared with Queenscliff's three majors.

Ocean Grove's win sees it sit in fourth place on the ladder with a 2-1 record after three rounds.

UNDER 19s Ocean Grove Under 19s had the bye on Saturday due to the Easter long weekend.

The Grubbers Under 19s team will next play Leopold at Leopold Community Bank Oval this Saturday 27 April at 10am.

Ocean Grove has won both Under 19 grading games in 2019 with wins over South Barwon 1 in Round 1 and Drysdale and Round 2.

New winter baseball season kicks off for Bellarine Bears The winter season for the Geelong Baseball Association has kicked off for the Bellarine Bears.

A Grade has two wins from three games, splitting a double header at Ballarat.

Round 3 was at home against Lara and after a slow start giving up three runs in the first inning, the Bears finished well winning 5-3.

Other grades will kick off after Easter.

This winter sees the Bears entering eight teams into the GBC. This is the largest number of teams the club has put forward in some time.

A T-ball program aimed at kids from four through to nine runs Sunday mornings from 9.30am. It usually has about 20 kids but always looking for more. Great numbers for juniors this season too, with two under 12 teams as well as the basis for an under 14 squad. If you are looking to try something that's great fun and open to any skill level or have played baseball, training is Tuesday nights, 5pm at the bears ground on Wallington Rd or contact - ju30 VOICE

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niorcoordinator@bellarinebears.org.au or call Matt Connell on 0400-614 444 The seniors will again have the league's only all women's team after their inaugural season last year.

The side has picked up a number of new players and will continue to have fun and more success this year.

With a healthy number of players in the men's competition the Bears have added a men's C Grade alongside the women's team.

B Reserve is looking to improve this year under new coach, Chris Dunn.

A-Reserve will look to emulate last year's pennant with only a small number of changes to the side from last year. The quality in A Reserve is going to help with the strength in the A Grade team which has gone close over recent years but are really looking to break a 24 year pennant drought with new coach Lewis Weldon.

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Knee injury to star Hobbs

By Mark Heenan Ocean Grove A Grade's unblemished start to the 2019 season was soured with a knee injury to star netballer Olivia Hobbs on Saturday against Queenscliff.

Hobbs, a versatile centre and wing defence, landed awkwardly in the first term in pain and hobbled from the court and was later placed on crutches.

Ocean Grove senior netball playing coach Elyse Howard said the club was awaiting a MRI scan this week which would determine Hobbs' fate.

Hobbs who played at Ocean Grove in 2017

and missed last season after travelling interstate, is expected to face an extended stint on the sidelines according to Howard.

"We don't know yet - we are awaiting MRI (scan) during the week," Howard told the Voice.

"We won't have any confirmation until Friday or so.

"She has a knee injury and the scope of the injury is undetermined yet.

"A best case scenario would be six to eight weeks with a knee, but we don't know if she has done her ACL yet."

Despite the injury, ladder leader Ocean Grove continued its bright start to 2019 with a

56-33 victory over the Coutas.

"I was pretty proud of everyone to keep their heads and not lose the plot after that (injury) happened," Howard said.

"We have got a lot of depth."

Grubber goal shooter Rebecca Scott shot 45 goals after scoring a combined tally of 111 goals from Rounds 1 and 2.

Howard said the Grubbers would face their toughest test in 2019 this weekend when they meet back-to-back premiers Modewarre.

"This will be (our) real test and the first time we have played a team which made finals last year," she said.

A Grade player Olivia Hobbs suffers a serious knee injury during Ocean Grove's clash with Queenscliff. 192751 Pictures: Mark Heenan Media

Unbeaten start to season E Grade: Ocean Grove 33 def Queenscliff 16 Undefeated Ocean Grove proved too strong all over the court. Constance Smith shot 19 goals. Best: Terri-Anne Finch, Lucy Conquit, Kylie Collett.

Under 19: Ocean Grove 37 def Queenscliff 22 Grove is the only unbeaten team in the comp and on top of the table, looking strong. The Coutas took it right up to Grove in the opening term, but the home side pulled away and showed its class. Best: Ella O'Brien, Gemma Bell.

17U Sect 1: Ocean Grove 31 def Queenscliff 29 Ocean Grove is one of three unbeaten sides after a cliffhanger against Queenscliff. There was nothing in it all game, but Grove proved just that little bit better to take the four points.

Best: Emma Badrock 17U Sect 2: Ocean Grove 22 def Queenscliff 16 Grove made it two from two to sit second on the ladder. Best: Lucy Teese 15U Sect 1: Ocean Grove 31 def Queenscliff 19 Another strong win for the side. Second on the ladder and looking good early in the sea-

Wing attack Jordan Coad looks for options during Ocean Grove's 17 and Under Section 1 Pictures: Mark Heenan Media win. 192751

Grubber wing defence Chloe Jeffrey looks to pass in the Under 15 Section 1 clash against Queenscliff. 192751 son. Best: Anna Smith 15U Sect 2: Ocean Grove 47 def Queenscliff 7 Grove showed why it is the early premiership favourites with a huge win. Three wins on the trot and top position is the reward so far.

Best: Lily Hallam, Milla Bell.

13U Sect 1: Ocean Grove 24 def Queenscliff 7 With a first-round bye, this was only Grove's second game of the season. The side is one win and one loss. Best: Maya Hamilton

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13U Sect 2: Ocean Grove 38 def Queenscliff 1 A dominant display. The Grubbers have a whopping percentage of 461.54. Best: not supplied.

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OCEAN GROVE vs QUEENSCLIFF A Grade: Ocean Grove 56 def Queenscliff 33 Another 45 goals to goal-shooting ace Rebecca Scott. Grove was never seriously challenged and remains the only unbeaten team in A Grade. The win was soured somewhat with a knee injury to Olivia Hobbs, who had to be carried off the court. Best: Julia Allan, Kate Slattery, Emily Moroney.

B Grade: Ocean Grove 41 def Queenscliff 35 The Grubbers, like their A Grade stablemates, are on top of the ladder with three wins from three games. Best: Meg Badrock C Grade: Ocean Grove 36 def Queenscliff 21 The win put Grove in third spot on the ladder.

The game was effectively over at half time with a 15-goal lead and that's the way it stayed. Best: Jesse Sutton, Heidi Bennett, Sharni Thebes.

D Grade: Ocean Grove 27 def by Queenscliff 37 Grove led by one at quarter time, but the Coutas rallied and played some excellent netball to inflict the Grubbers' first loss of the season. Best: Shereen Wolfe, Michaela Giblin.

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New Grubber A Grade netball captain Rebecca Scott has produced some big hauls in 2019 for Ocean Grove including 62 goals in Round 1 against Newcomb.

Picture: Mark Heenan Media

Our goal-den girl Rebecca Ocean Grove netballer Rebecca Scott has relished her new role as A Grade captain after a golden start in front of goal for 2019.

Scott, a tall goal shooter who joined the Grubbers in 2018, shot a remarkable 111 goals from her first two matches.

Scott scored a whopping 62 goals against Newcomb in the season opener on 6 April.

She followed it up with a bag of 49 goals over Drysdale at Drysdale, a week later.

"I quite enjoy it (being captain) - I don't feel like it is anything different how I would normally play, I don't have to take on much of a leadership role because the girls in the team are pretty big leaders," Scott told the Voice.

"It is more to keep the vibe positive between everyone."

Scott said playing goal shooter for the entire of match had benefited her appetite for scoring goals.

"I think it helps I am not having to play goal attack this year and I am not as 'puffed' when going for a goal - that is definitely helped," said Scott, who scored a personal high of 99 goals for Colac Imperials in the Colac and District Football Netball League in 2012.

She said the Grubbers' fluent ball use into the forward half made her life easier in front of goal.

"The girls out in wing attack and centre and the new goal attacks we have got this year, they are making my job a lot easier," she said.

She said the Grubbers were mindful of sharing the load with club senior playing coach Elyse Howard, who recovered from a broken leg in the off season, coaching both A and B se-

nior grade teams in previous seasons.

Ocean Grove appointed Kate Slattery as A Grade assistant coach for 2019.

"The last couple of years (Elyse) coaching A and B Grades I reckon she has just thought maybe step it back so she can concentrate fully on one team - I reckon it is definitely helping her," Scott said.

Howard praised Scott after she played out of position for the most of 2018.

Howard recruited Scott, her sister-in-law, to Ocean Grove last season.

"Rebecca is an outstanding player and person," Howard said.

"She played out of position most of last year and has settled really well back into goal shooter.

"She is very accurate and ensures positivity

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amongst the playing group.

"She has embraced the captaincy role this year."

MEANTIME Ocean Grove bolstered its playing stocks in 2019 with the return of popular veteran Candice Parker, Emily Moroney and Lucy Vercher from knee injuries, while new recruits Julia Allan-Goodwin and Ally Swift have joined the club.

"Fingers cross everyone stays fit and healthy," Scott said.

After the first two rounds the undefeated Ocean Grove were ladder leaders on percentage with big wins over Newcomb (89-31) and Drysdale (57-33).

A Round 3 match-up saw Ocean Grove play Queenscliff, also unbeaten after two rounds, in a top-of-the table clash on 20 April.

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