Geelong Indy - 03rd May 2019

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Teen set to run the ton

By Luke Voogt Torquay teen Shane McFarland, pictured, hopes the memory of “bubbly” cousin Sammy can keep him going when he takes on an epic 100km ultramarathon.

The 16-year-old has entered Surf Coast Century in September to raise money for Heartkids in memory of Sammy, who died of heart disease in 2017.

“She was always smiling,” he remembered.

Shane rode 145km last Saturday in an Otway Classic in preparation for his big run. Due to his age he has to complete trial runs and other requirements to be allowed entry.

Mum Amanda, a physical trainer, inspired Shane to enter when she completed the event in less than 12 hours, he said.

“Mum supports me. She gets me up to train when I’m trying to sleep in.”

But Amanda, who insisted competing was “all Shane’s idea”, believed he would be the first 16-year-old to attempt the gruelling run.

“He can do it - he’s fit enough,” she said.

Running 100km was as much about mental toughness and training as physical prowess, she said.

“He’s lucky - he’s got the strong heart.”

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A single ship is scheduled to visit Geelong in November according to the state’s schedule, compared to nine in 2014.

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STRANDED: Elderly and disabled passengers on the Viking Sun were reportedly unable come ashore at Geelong due to a lack of infrastructure.

Geelong cruising for failure From page 1 “It’s pathetic isn’t it - it’s a bloody shame,” said Andy Pobjoy, who was aboard a ship that docked in Geelong in March.

The pianist, who performs on 16 to 20 cruises a year, said many disabled and elderly passengers stayed aboard the Viking Sun when it docked. A lack of infrastructure meant the ship’s crew had to ferry passengers ashore on tender boats, Mr Pobjoy said. The ship’s crew told him that this prevented many “cashedup” passengers, some who spent $65,000 USD for their ticket, coming ashore, he said.

“Even if they can get on the little lifeboat, they’re scared they’re going to tumble out. If they don’t feel safe catching the tender they won’t.”

Most passengers who came ashore “absolutely loved Geelong” and enjoyed its waterfront cafes and restaurants, Mr Pobjoy said.

But he compared Geelong to Dunedin, New Zealand, where the economy was “transforming” due 150 cruise ships docking a year, he said.

Former Geelong mayor Darryn Lyons also cited New Zealand’s success while campaigning for Geelong to capitalise on the lucrative industry.

In 2014 he promoted a $36 million Yarra St pier proposal to attract 24 cruises a year, which critics said would require costly dredging.

Mr Pobjoy instead suggested minor upgrades at Corio key and a shuttlebus could allow larger ships to dock for passengers to get to central Geelong.

“We shouldn’t be obsessed with getting the ship into the heart of Geelong,” he said.

“Just work with what you’ve got.”

He described the existing Cunningham Pier as an old piece of infrastructure and “definitely not fit for purpose” for cruise shipping. Mr Pobjoy believed the schedule was unlikely to change and that cruise ship operators planned years in advance.

But outgoing Tourism Greater Geelong and The Bellarine chief executive officer Roger Grant said the schedule could change “week to week”.

Geelong often picked up ships in “twos and threes” each year due to Melbourne ports being too full, he said. But Mr Grant admitted the one booking for three financial years was unusually low.

“We believe we should be getting up to ten or twelve (a year),” he said.

A recent study recommended using dolphin buoys to extend Cunningham Pier without compromising its existing businesses or “putting structural pressure” on it, Mr Grant said.

Geelong will host Australian Cruise Association’s annual conference in September.

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IN BRIEF Water flush Authorities are preparing to flush half a billion litres of water down the Moorabool River as the region’s storage levels fall to a third of their capacity.

The “temporary transfer of water” would “improve Aboriginal and environmental values” along the river, said Corangamite Catchment Management Authority.

Safeguarding shipwrecks A new 12-month program is set to safeguard the state’s most fragile shipwrecks, including sites off Queenscliff.

Patrols would be on the look-out for any damaging activities including anchoring, fishing and diving in protected zones, State Government announced this week.

Boss gone The chief of Geelong-based National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) has quit less than two years into the job.

The next Federal Government would appoint a replacement for Rob de Luca after he departed the agency’s top job “effective immediately” on Tuesday, the NDIA said.

Late ambos Almost half the ambulances servicing Queenscliff are arriving late, according to new data.

The latest response-time figures revealed that the average wait time was 16 minutes and two seconds, more than a minute above the state’s benchmark.

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Controversial bike lanes to go ahead

By Luke Voogt Controversial planned Belmont bike lanes have received the green light from Geelong's council despite staunch opposition from some traders and residents.

In a heated debate on Tuesday council voted 6-3 to build one-way separated bike lanes and remove 30 of 83 parking spaces on High Street.

Councillor Ron Nelson said the lanes would lead to cycling deaths, prompting angry murmurs from the project's supporters attending the meeting.

"This will lead to the fatality of a cyclist, it's not a matter of if, it's a matter of when," he said.

Businesses would "go bust" if the plans proceeded, Cr Nelson said.

Mr Nelson described TAC's compulsorilydesignated route along High St as "social engineering at its greatest" as he backed an alternative motion by councillor Eddy Kontelj.

TAC previously threatened to withdraw its $4.7 million Better Bike Connections grant for the project if council selected another route.

Cr Kontelj proposed cars and bikes sharing High St as "the most popular" of "four options" in a council survey for the southern bike link.

Council officers recommended option 2B,

which, combined with option 2A received the majority community support, they said.

"That is deceiving in some ways because there actually was no option 2," Cr Kontelj said.

But councillor Sarah Mansfield argued grouping the two options was appropriate as they were basically the same except for minor differences.

The three options that proposed separate or 'protected' bike lanes received 63 per cent of the survey vote, she added.

Separated bike lanes would be much safer than cyclists sharing High St with motorists, Cr Mansfield said.

Many people, often women and children, were afraid to ride in Geelong due to the lack of cycling infrastructure, she said.

She argued that doing nothing would actually lead to a fatality, in speech that ended with applause from a mostly pro-cycling chamber audience.

The project was also a chance to make a High St a boutique shopping strip, councillor Pat Murnane said.

"High St has a chance to think about its future. (It could be) a Pako south of the river."

Council earlier voted 6-3 for separated bike lanes and the removal of 41 car parks on Gheringhap St, and a two-way cycling lane sepa-

Rain deluge An overnight downpour has ended Geelong’s driest start to a year, according to rain gauges.

The city recorded 21mm of rain on Wednesday night, the same it received during the first four months of the year.

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rated from traffic near Kardinia Park.

The southern link plans will also see the loss of 48 car parks for separated cycling lanes on Moorabool St. Council rejected Cr Kontelj's call to write to TAC requesting it consider a different route.

Cr Kontelj said the route was forced upon the city and did not suit Geelong in its current state.

Councillor Trent Sullivan supported the call, saying the reduction of the already "busy" Gheringhap St from four to two lanes would bring it to a "standstill".

The route put the "cart before the horse" on one of Geelong's main north-south connectors, he said.

Cr Nelson also labelled the plans inappropriate for Geelong.

"We're not in London or Amsterdam," he said.

But Cr Mansfield argued that a failure to plan for the future would lead to infrastructure projects being obsolete soon after construction.

Council needed to plan for population growth and reduce traffic congestion in central Geelong by encouraging people to ride, she said.

Councillors Kylie Grzybek and Anthony Aitken abstained from the vote.

Geelong council has released plans to ditch its direct operation of golf facilities across the municipality.

The new strategy aims to move to clubbased management models for seven golf courses on council-owned crown land, potentially saving City Hall of $1.2 million.

Wanted pair A woman wanted for allegedly recklessly causing injury and a man with warrants for his arrest on charges including theft and deception are separately on the run in Geelong, according to police.

Investigators this week released images of Madison Anderson, 21, and Nicholas Hruska, 32, with a call for anyone knowing their whereabouts to phone Geelong Police on 5225 3100 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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‘Fear’, drivers in dual blitz “Perceptions” of increasing crime and two road deaths so far this year have prompted dual police operations on the Bellarine Peninsula.

The first, Operation Satellite, would continue until the end of the year amid crime fears in “smaller Bellarine communities”, police announced on social media this week.

The operation was in response to “perceptions of increased crime rates”, the post revealed.

“Bellarine Police officers will have a more visible presence right across the Bellarine,” police said.

“Increased foot patrols in the smaller communities will enable locals to speak directly to

officers and share their concerns and ideas.

Police will also focus on road safety and other safety concerns.”

Operation Satellite would have dual benefits for the community, police said.

“This highly visible police presence will not only provide locals the opportunity to liaise with police directly, the proactive nature of this operation increases perceptions of safety and any undesirable actions may be thwarted due to increased police activity in the smaller communities.

Patrols of “larger townships” on the peninsula would continue throughout Operation Satellite, police said.

The second initiative, Operation Backroads,

followed the deaths of two people in a fiery smash at Mannerim in February, police said.

A passer-by found the victim’s cars on fire in a paddock beside the road after they apparently collided after dark on PortarlingtonQueenscliff Rd. Operation Backroads would target routes that local drivers used to shorten trips or avoid detection, police said.

“This ongoing operation for Bellarine Police will focus on driver behaviour, especially on the back roads around the Bellarine - the local short cuts that might save you time, and (which are used) when you might infringe on the law, like going more than a few kilometres over the speed limit.

“There will be dedicated patrols by local police traffic cars on the back roads all across the Bellarine to ensure people are complying with speed limits and other road rules.

“One road fatality is one too many. However, on the Bellarine this year already two families have been impacted by road trauma with two people losing their lives on local roads.

“This operation aims to reduce road trauma and assist in creating a safer community for us all.

“When driving around the Bellarine, whether on the main roads or the back roads, drive at safe and legal speeds that are appropriate for the road and traffic conditions, separate drinking from driving, stay alert, and put hand-held phones away.”

Budget clash

By Luke Voogt and Natalee Kerr

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MANY MACKIES: Georgia Mackie and Cats legend husband Andrew are pictured with their young family on the deck in the backyard of their Newtown home. Elissa Friday interviews the pair about life after footy with their four adorable kids in the latest edition of Geelong Coast magazine (GC), available now at all good local newsagents.

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Council's draft budget ignores northern Geelong, according to ward councillor Anthony Aitken.

Cr Aitkin described the 2019/2020 budget on Tuesday night as “the most frustrating” in which he had been involved “We put in 47 community budget bids, of which two were successful,” Cr Aitken said.

Mayor Bruce Harwood rejected Cr Aitken's complaint, saying council had worked hard to achieve balance across the municipality.

“With this particular council the community is first and foremost. To hear anything different is just not true.“ A $115.6 million capital works package will be the centrepiece of the budget, which council released for public feedback this week.

The budget also includes a $250,000 master plan to “reinvigorate” the troubled Little Malop St mall and adjoining streets.

But ratepayers will fork out an extra $47.16, with a 2.5 per cent increase bringing average annual household rates to $1618.41.

With a turnover of $426 million, the proposed budget would deliver an underlying recurrent surplus of $1.2 million while supporting high levels of capital and non-capital projects, a council spokesperson said.

Meanwhile, Torquay motorists could be winners in Surf Coast Shire’s budget, with a planned cash injection of $10 million for local roads.

The funding would support Torquay’s growing population, said 3228 Local Residents Association secretary Sue O’Shanassy.

“Our roads are going to get a lot more use, so the more money council allocates towards local roads the better.”

Mayor Rose Hodge referred to the budget as one of the shire’s “largest” capital works programs, with $20.3 million allocated across 51 projects.

Ratepayers face average 2.5 per cent increases to rates and waste collection charges.

The budget forecasts a surplus of about $18.9 million, $9.2 million less than last financial year.

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PROPOSED COUNCIL BUDGET 2019-20 MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR, CR BRUCE HARWOOD The next 12 months shape as important and exciting for Greater Geelong, as our clever and creative reputation builds and we’re increasingly recognised as a fantastic place to live, work and visit.

Council’s proposed 2019-20 budget aims to support our region’s growth, with a strong balance of investment in new and improved community infrastructure and the continuation of our 127 highly valued services.

We are planning a large investment of $115.6 million in capital projects, with a key focus on integrated hubs that provide essential facilities for young families and the broader community, including kindergartens and child care.

We’re also providing increased support to grassroots clubs, groups and

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organisations through a major rise in funding for our grants programs, with more than $8.3 million now available across a range of categories.

The councillor-driven hard waste collection is a significant addition to the services we offer, while across the board we’ve worked hard to keep fees and charges low.

This includes a doubling of the Community Facility Infrastructure Grants scheme from $1 million to $2 million, while for the first time private clubs and groups will be able to apply for grants through the new $1 million Community Support Infrastructure Fund.

Your council has made a commitment to listen to the community and make health and wellbeing a priority, and this budget delivers on that commitment.

We’ve also added a brand new $300,000 grants category to assist our much-loved community events.

HOW WE SPEND YOUR RATES

Here’s a breakdown showing how every $100 will be spent in the proposed Budget 2019-20

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Average capital improved value of residential property: $546,060 – up 13% from $481,846 in 2018-19

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Environment and natural resources $1.20

Communications and marketing $0.63

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The deadline for public submissions is 5.00pm on Tuesday 28 May.

The City’s book-in hard waste collection trial will continue until 30 June 2020.

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The Council Plan 201822 guides the City’s resources to deliver infrastructure, services and programs in a sustainable way. Our key strategic priorities are listed below.

Major capital works for children’s centres

IMPROVED HEALTH AND SAFET Y

A MORE INCLUSIVE AND DIVERSE COMMUNIT Y

A THRIVING AND SUSTAINABLE ECONOMY

We will address family violence, homelessness, food shortages and public safety.

We will support activities that improve social connections in our community and improve access to facilities and programs for people of all abilities.

We will work with government to deliver projects that revitalise Central Geelong, and support and promote local businesses, markets and products.

Budget 2019-20: We have allocated $1 million to strategically address food shortages in the municipality. Two new fenced dog parks will be developed, providing new socialising and exercise opportunities. Active Geelong, which is on a mission to make Geelong the country’s most physically active city, will be supported with a $50,000 grant.

INFORMED SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND PL ANNING

Budget 2019-20: Compliant, genderneutral change rooms at St Albans FNC ($1m) and Barwon Soccer Club ($300,000) are being delivered. New toilet facilities will be installed on Moorabool St, Separation St and at Kevin Kirby Reserve. Designs will be drawn up for a new accessible playground in Rippleside, while bus shelters on the Northern Bellarine will be upgraded.

PL ANNED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

We will provide more quality spaces to support active lifestyles, support the growth of sporting facilities, deliver accessible community infrastructure and maintain public open space.

We will use sustainable principles to guide development of growth areas and help protect our townships.

Budget 2019-20: We are completing major capital works projects for children’s centres in Drysdale and Corio and advancing plans for new centres in St Leonards and Bell Park – Bell Post Hill. Work is also being done to deliver regional active open space in Armstrong Creek, the West Oval Polwarth Pavilion and new libraries in Lara and Drysdale.

Budget 2019-20: We are responding to the needs of our developing areas and planning for future residential growth.

The Sparrovale Wetlands project ($3.89m) will create new parkland and drainage solutions in Armstrong Creek, supported by the Harriott Road drainage outfall ($1.5m). We are investing a Net $430,000 to advance plans for our Northern and Western Geelong Growth Areas.

EFFECTIVE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

VIBRANT ARTS AND CULTURE

We will show leadership to address waste, climate change and environmental challenges.

Budget 2019-20: The City’s book-in hard waste collection trial will continue until 30 June 2020. Pest plants and animals have been resourced to be better managed on City-managed land. Landslide remediation works will be carried out on the Clifton Springs Golf Course.

We treasure Geelong’s culture and heritage and will help our creative community to grow.

Budget 2019-20: We will support the operation of cultural institutions Geelong Gallery ($1.29m) and Courthouse Youth Arts ($265,916). We have allocated $1m towards restoration of our cultural heritage asset Osborne House. We are also supporting the activation of empty commercial spaces through Renew Geelong and updating the Potato Shed business case.

Budget 2019-20: A flexible parking solutions trial will begin in December, offering motorists free parking for 30 minutes. A masterplan to refurbish Little Malop Street Central and surrounding streets will be developed, as well as designs for Highton Village laneways. St Leonards Shopping Centre ($400,428) will be upgraded, with a scoping study for a small-scale livestock and information exchange to be carried out.

INTEGRATED TRANSPORT CONNECTIONS

GROWING TOURISM AND EVENTS

Our focus will be on improving our public and active transport, and better connecting our networks.

We will build on our current events program and increase crosspromotional opportunities.

Budget 2019-20: We are committed to lobbying for the introduction of fast rail to Geelong. We are investing in our roads network through the Fixing Country Roads program ($1.5m) and Tivoli Drive ($1.4m). Major drainage works to reduce flooding in the CBD are being carried out on Gheringhap Street.

Budget 2019-20: Through the City Deal, we are supporting the Waterfront Safe Harbour project ($3m). A new sustainable visitor facility ($850,000) will be delivered in the Geelong Botanic Garden and an underwater sculpture park in Clifton Springs. A new Geelong Community Events fund ($300,000) will provide grants for local events.

INNOVATIVE FINANCES AND TECHNOLOGY We will deliver smart technology solutions to areas such as street lighting, parking, waste management and children’s services, and increase free Wi-Fi in public spaces and facilities.

Budget 2019-20: We are teaming with AARNet and Deakin University to build a fibre optic cable network ($750,000) to provide ultra-high-speed internet on the Bellarine Peninsula. There is also funding for Smart City initiatives. We are also improving our online services to the community through a digital transformation project ($4.15m).

ORGANISATIONAL LEADERSHIP, STRATEGY AND GOVERNANCE We will deliver confident governance and strategic planning, proactively manage our assets and consolidate the City’s central offices Budget 2019-20: Work on creating a new central workplace for the City, which will offer a one-stop-shop for services, will continue under the Civic Precinct project ($10m).

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Corangamite cash splash

By Natalee Kerr

CASH SPLASH: Corangamite candidates Libby Coker (Labor), Naomi Adams (Animal Justice Party), Damian Cole (independent), Simon Northeast (Greens) and Sarah Henderson (Liberal) with, at back right, presenter Mitchell Dye at The Pulse radio station this week.

Picture: Mark Heenan Palliative care provider Anam Cara House will also benefit if Labor wins the election following a $15 million pledge from Mr Marles.

Anam Cara had provided "vital" services in Geelong since 2007 but its facilities are "outdated", he said.

"Anam Cara is providing a unique and compassionate end-of life service that is consid-

ered world's best practice."

The coalition has yet to announce any community funding commitments for Corio, although both parties have promised tens of millions of dollars for a convention centre on Geelong's waterfront and rail upgrades including fast trains between the city and Melbourne.

Labor is the hot favourite to win the Corio

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seat at $1.01, while the coalition stands at $11, according to Sportsbet.

The betting agency has Labor at $1.38 and the coalition at $2.80 in Corangamite.

The coalition holds Corangamite with Australia's smallest margin, .3 per cent. Labor holds Corio by 8.2 per cent.

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The major parties are targeting sport and recreation in the battle to win the marginal seat of Corangamite at this month's federal election.

Surf lifesaving is set to be the big winner, with the coalition and Labor both committing to upgrades of clubs at Jan Juc, Anglesea, Ocean Grove and Point Lonsdale.

The coalition has promised to spend more than $2 million on the four clubs. Labor has promised $600,000 for Point Lonsdale's rebuild project and committed to fund the other three clubs' upgrades without providing dollar values for each.

Point Lonsdale Surf Life Saving Club has spent more than 10 years advocating for redevelopment, raising $4.8 million toward a $5.4 million goal.

Liberal MP Sarah Henderson said her $600,000 pledge would provide "a total of $1.25 million" following a previous $650,000 delivered in March.

Labor candidate Libby Coker said her party's commitment meant the "important project can finally go ahead".

Labor and Liberal have also pledged millions toward sports clubs in Corangamite.

One of Labor's biggest promises includes $3 million for stage two of upgrading Drysdale's sports precinct. The Liberals have put $3 million toward Lorne's Stribling Reserve upgrade.

Both parties have also promised a $100,000 lighting upgrade at Lethbridge Recreation Reserve and $500,000 for facility advancements at Inverleigh Sporting Complex.

Labor's MP in the safe seat of Corio has announced plans to "tackle" inequity with a focus on targeting health care and joblessness.

Richard Marles pledged $2 million to a G21 Region Opportunities for Work (GROW) project to reduce unemployment in disadvantaged areas of Geelong.

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Norlane’s newest residential aged care community is now open and welcoming new residents like Wilma and her husband, who are enjoying being close to family: ‘Living near our children was a big thing for us – but as a married couple, being able to spend quality time together in a place that feels like home was also important.’

Coasthaven has also given fellow resident, Val, the opportunity to return to Norlane after three years away: ‘I’m delighted to be back in the community I know and love.’

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The next Community Focus Council Meeting of the Greater Geelong City Council will be held at the South Barwon Football & Netball Club, 77–79 Reynolds Road, Belmont on Tuesday 14 May from 7.00pm to 9.00pm.

The community is invited to an informal meet and greet with councillors from 6.00pm.

This is a great opportunity to meet your Council in person. The meeting will commence at 7.00pm.

NOMINATION: Geelong's Jenny Forssman is one of two locals nominated for a Victorian Disability Sport and Recreation Award.

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Geelong duo makes Vic final

By Natalee Kerr A Geelong duo has made the finals of the 2019 Victorian Disability Sport and Recreation Awards.

The awards honour the contributions sportspeople with disability, coaches, organisations, officials and volunteers have made.

Jenny Forssman and Tamika Simpson are the only Geelong representatives in this year's final.

Jenny is gymnastics judge with more than 10 years of experience officiating at local, regional, state and national special gymnastic events.

The 61-year-old has received a nomination for Official of the Year for her work in special gymnastics, particularly its development in Geelong.

Jenny was critical in Special Olympics gymnastics being integrated into Victoria's championship for the first time in 2017.

"That was a really big thing to have the spe-

cial gymnastics included in the main competition," she said.

"It was great to get a result and no longer have that separation."

Jenny said seeing participation in special gymnastics grow had been rewarding.

"The last few years we've got at least five more clubs within Victoria to hold programs," she said.

"We want to get the message out there to the wider community that everyone can do gymnastics."

Meanwhile Tamika has been nominated for a Lifetime Achievement Award.

The 33-year-old is the most highly decorated Special Olympics gymnast in Victoria, with 28 years as an athlete, role model, leader and coach.

She announced her retirement as a gymnast last year and now works an assistant coach at Geelong's Aerosport Allstars.

Winners of the awards will be announced later this month.

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CONDITIONS – SUNDAY 12 MAY EASTERN PARK AND EASTERN BEACH RESERVE Lower and Upper Hearne Parade and the Eastern Park Circuit will be closed to motorists on Sunday 12 May from 6.30am to approximately 11.00am to facilitate the Geelong Mother’s Day Classic, a community fun run and walk.

Access to the Geelong Botanic Gardens, Geelong Conference Centre and East Geelong Golf Course is available via Holt Road. Limeburners Boat Ramp from Limeburners Road.

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PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT ACT 1987 – GREATER GEELONG PLANNING SCHEME The Minister for Planning has approved Amendment C386ggee to the Greater Geelong Planning Scheme.

The amendment came into operation on 18 April 2019 when the notice of approval was published in the Government Gazette. The amendment rezones land at 65 Creamery Road, Bell Post Hill, from Farming Zone to Special Use Zone Schedule 15.

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The City of Greater Geelong proposes to sell 257 Roslyn Road, Highton described in certificate of title volume 11582 folio 815 and measuring 1,012m2.

The former Highton Preschool is located on the property, however the aging facility no longer meets the service needs and the preschool has been relocated to a new purpose built facility nearby.

This property is now considered surplus to the Council needs and it is intended to offer the property for sale by a public process.

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By Luke Voogt State Government has failed to explain why it "short-changed" Chilwell Primary School of a planned two-storey development, according to an opposition MP. Coalition Member for Western Victoria Bev McArthur last month in parliament demanded acting education minister Gayle Tierney explain why the school was missing out.

But Ms Tierney's response was "unsatisfactory and misleading", Ms McArthur said.

Work began on the refurbishment of an "aged" wing instead last fortnight, despite months of campaigning by the school for a two-story replacement.

"It's a great shame that the VSBA and the acting minister clearly prefer a less than optimal use of taxpayers' money and have shown little concern for the school community," Ms McArthur said.

State Government allocated $2.4 million in its 2017/2018 budget for the school and initial plans indicated a $2,409,967 cost for a twostorey rebuild.

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

The school's council last year obtained a quote from a Geelong building company for a two-storey rebuild for less than $2.4 million.

But VSBA recently accepted a tender from the same company to complete a refurbishment.

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storey option was $3.1 million above the budgeted amount.

She said the refurbishment would include "flexible learning" classrooms to expand into "circulation space".

VSBA presented three refurbishment design options to the principal, school council and senior staff on 18 August, 2018, and "a preferred option was selected," she said.

But Ms McArthur said VSBA provided onepage designs at that meeting and went with forward without seeking a decision from the school.

The expansion into the "circulation space", or corridors, would actually reduce "general teaching" space, Ms McArthur said.

VSBA repeatedly ignored advice from the school council and failed to keep it properly informed, she said.

School council president Phil Joyce said he only discovered the "circulation space" plans following Ms McArthur's question.

"The bottom line is they admitted the corridor was going to be used as teaching space," he said.

"The teachers have all stated this will not work."

The school community was "devastated" after raising about $100,000 for a rebuild, only "to fund a building that doesn't fit our needs", Mr Joyce said.

"All that fundraising they've spent their time doing ... will be just used to make this building serviceable."

and Planning website www.planning.vic. gov.au/public-inspection and at the City's Brougham Street Customer Service, 100 Brougham Street, Geelong, Monday to Friday between 8.00am to 5.00pm.

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In accordance with section 223 of the Local Government Act 1989 (“the Act”), any person may make a submission to the Council on the proposed sale of the property. All submissions will be considered. A person may request to be heard in support of the submission either personally or by a specified representative before a Submissions Review Panel meeting, which will be held at a time and location to be advised. Submitters should note that submissions are made available for public inspection upon request.

Submissions must be received in writing by 3 June 2019 and addressed to the Manager Property and Procurement, City of Greater Geelong, PO Box 104, Geelong VIC 3220 or lodged online at www.geelongaustralia.com.au/yoursay

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Lara dump taxpayer slug The clean-up of a controversial Lara toxic waste dump could cost Victorian ratepayers $30 million after State Government took control of the site this week.

More than 320,000 cubic meters of flammable rubbish is at the Broderick Rd site, with the clean-up estimated to take years with a total bill of $100 million.

The former site operator David McAuliffe let the rubbish grow to "dangerous levels" before going into liquidation late last year, according to State Government.

Mr McAuliffe's business C&D Recycling ignored multiple orders made by the Victorian

Civil and Administrative Tribunal stemming from early 2018.

He was sentenced in Geelong Magistrates' Court to three months in jail after pleading guilty to nine charges last February but was released on bail.

Victoria's Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) stepped in last Tuesday after the site owner, TASCO and C&D Recycling failed to manage the "high-risk" location.

Environment Minister Lily D'Ambrosio labelled Mr McAuliffe's "disregard" for health and safety as "disgraceful".

"We will be pursuing the private operators involved for every cent of the clean-up cost,"

she said.

They created this mess, it's only right they pay for it to be fixed."

Geelong councillor Anthony Aitken described the EPA's intervention as a "victory for the community and the environment".

"I'm confident the EPA and council will continue to work cooperatively together in the best interests of the community," Cr Aitken said.

However environment shadow minister David Morris slammed the Andrews government's actions as "far too late".

"The site has been a problem almost from the day the planning permit was issued in 2016," he said.

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TRAGIC LOSS: The remains of a Geelong woman’s father, Albert “Albie” Smith, were found earlier this week more than six months after his disappearance.

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Police arrested Ms Angok's boyfriend Christopher Bell, 32, last Wednesday and charged him murder.

Mr Bell, from Cowes in Phillip Island, appeared before Melbourne Magistrates' Court last Friday for a brief filing hearing.

A magistrate remanded him in custody to appear for a committal mention on 30 August.

Mr Bell had appeared the day before at Melbourne Magistrates' Court, which heard he was a schizophrenic.

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A campaign to bring the body of allegedlymurdered Highton woman Natalina Angok to her ancestral homeland has raised more than $21,000.

Ms Angok's family created a fundraising page to fly her remains to South Sudan for a "final tribute by her father and relatives who have not seen her in years".

"Natalina Angok was our sister, our daughter, our cousin, our friend," her family wrote on the page.

"Natalina was a generous and kind girl, her selfless, friendly, loving and humble character has always drawn people to her."

"She would always seek the happiness of others. We still can't believe we won't see her again."

The campaign had raised $21,418 at midday on Wednesday, after more than 250 people attended two vigils for Ms Angok over the weekend.

About 200 mourners gathered at Federation Square on Sunday to pay tribute to Ms Angok, whose body was discovered in Melbourne's Chinatown last Wednesday.

They clasped flowers in her favourite colour pink and her family wiped back tears as they addressed the crowd, The Age reported.

"We cannot blame anyone, we just put her in the hand of God," her aunt Teresa Kau said.

"All we can do is live in peace ... to try and find some peace."

Another of her aunts, Monica Aleu, said Ms Angok's mother was killed in the Sudanese civil war and her younger siblings had been relying on her for support.

"I want this sent to the government. We didn't bring our children here to come and die," said.

"We didn't flee war for our children to be

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The human remains of a Geelong woman's 88-year-old father have allegedly been located more than six months after his disappearance.

Elderly grandfather Albert "Albie" Smith had been missing since he walked out of his Ballan Aged Care home last October.

His Geelong daughter Wendy Smith and granddaughter Joanne Smith spent months pleading for information about Mr

Smith's disappearance.

Police spokeswoman Leading Senior Constable Natalie Dean said the remains were found in bushland at Mt Egerton at about 9:30am yesterday.

A report is being prepared for the coroner but there are believed to be no suspicious circumstances surrounding the discovery, according to police.

Police thanked the media and members of the public for their assistance.

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By Luke Voogt Geelong's newest busking sensation Star Lawson was just 18-months-old when she climbed onto her dad's lap to have a jam on the drums.

The Torquay 11-year-old's percussion skills impressed the judges of Geelong's Best Kid Busker as she sang while playing a drum box and tambourine.

"I was very proud of myself and a little bit overwhelmed," Star said on Tuesday, after winning the comp last month.

Star regularly combines drumming and singing in her school band.

"I practice them separately first," she said.

"Once I'm comfortable with the beats I'll start with the singing."

She encouraged other youngsters to have a go at the comp, despite feeling quite nervous before performing herself.

"Once you're up there on stage you'll work your way through (the nerves) and have a great time," she said.

She had not expected to win against the other two finalists, she admitted.

"There was lots of good competition out there and they did really well."

Her proud dad Alistair was similarly impressed by standard of performing in the final.

"I thought it was quite hard to pick, even if I was going for my daughter,' he said.

"Star was a real busker because she got the crowd going and really involved them in what she was doing.

"She was getting the crowd to clap and she didn't have any backing music."

Alistair remembered Star as a baby wandering into the garage to sit on his lap as he practiced drumming.

The earmuff-clad tot would sometimes grab the drumsticks and start "jamming" herself, he said.

STELLAR PERFORMER: Star Lawson after winning Geelong's Best Kid Busker competition.

About 1500 people watched Geelong's Best Kid Busker in Little Malop St over three days, according to organiser Steve Thew.

"Mums, kids and dogs - they all had a great time," he said.

Steve praised Star and the other entrants

of the competition.

"She was just outstanding. She's a great little trooper."

Worst stink in ‘20 years’ enrages Point Lonsdale residents

By Luke Voogt

STINKY: Lake Victoria could be the source of worst stench in 20 years at Point Lonsdale.

The worst stench in "20 years" is enraging Point Lonsdale residents, according to a local community representative.

"People who have been in touch with me are saying this is worst they've had," said Rob Minty, president of Point Lonsdale Community Association.

"We can't remember anything anywhere near as bad as this."

Mr Minty had lived permanently at Point Lonsdale for four years and had owned a property there for 20.

But residents who had lived at the seaside town for 20 years or more told him the stench was the worst they had ever smelt, he said.

"We have had an overwhelming amount of complaints from residents arising from an ac-

rid odour in Point Lonsdale, in particular, west of Fellows Rd." "The smell seems to be at its worst on Shell Rd between Point Blvd and Clows Ln." Geelong council officers identified vegetation decomposing due to a lack of rainfall at nearby Lake Victoria as the source of the stench.

But Mr Minty questioned if it had resulted entirely from natural causes.

He believed nearby developments could be affecting water flows in and out of Lake Victoria.

"None of it is finding its way out, so Lake Victoria can't flush itself," he said.

"During the last prolonged drought we occasionally had odour events in Point Lonsdale, but nothing like this."

Council's health manager Steve Sodomaco assured residents the smell posed no threat to health or safety.

"From time to time Lake Victoria dries out and as a result the vegetation within the water body begins to decompose, releasing strong sulphur-based odours," he explained.

"This is a natural phenomenon that dissipates over time or upon sufficient rainfall."

Parks Victoria had also confirmed Lake Victoria as the source of the smell, Mr Sodomaco said.

"We have investigated a number of these occurrences over the years, as they do naturally occur from time to time.

"There is no cause for concern and residents should not be alarmed or concerned although the City acknowledges that the smell is unpleasant."

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LETTERS Spend to spread equality I was encouraged to read that Richard Marles MP is acutely aware that the vast majority of constituents in his electorate are deeply concerned about access to bulk-billing health services, proper school funding and an adequate Newstart allowance (Geelong Indy, 26 April).

If the growing problem of inequality in both Geelong and Australia is to be overcome then federal governments must focus on affordable health care, excellent resourcing of government schools, a living income for all including the unemployed, and meaningful, properly paid employment for everyone able to work.

The challenge ahead for Mr Marles and all who are elected to parliament at the upcoming federal election will be to tackle these issues in a serious and determined manner.

Robert Van Zetten Highton

Harvest wasted water Like Michael Gamble (Letters, 26 April) I have been thinking about water.

Hopefully the end of the drought is in sight.

Downpours over Queensland will eventually flow into Lake Eyre, which is filling. Records tend to show that when the lake is full southeastern Australia has a far-higher rainfall than at other times due to evaporation releasing water vapour into the atmosphere to produce rain clouds, so keeping water in Lake Eyre could benefit Victoria.

However, it is a huge area with high evaporation and would need an enormous amount of water each day.

Maybe seawater could be piped into the lake at times when floodwater is unavailable.

It would be a massive project but worth consideration.

As the smallest mainland state and with a large percentage of towns and rural cities, Victoria has created its own water problem. Rainfall in Victoria that would normally soak into the earth or run off into catchment areas now falls on bitumen, concrete and pavers that feed it straight into stormwater drains and down rivers to the sea without benefit to the state.

With the rapidly increasing population in our area, a local solution could be a new dam in the Otways, which receives Victoria's highest.

This water could be taken by gravity to Geelong, even Melbourne if needed.

Melva Stott Anglesea

Bike lanes to liability At Tuesday’s council meeting, which was essentially about the Belmont bike lane controversy, I raised an issue for which most councillors seemed unprepared.

Readers will know that many Belmont traders are angry about the idea, and other traders have incurred substantial losses from Malop and Lt Malop St upgrades.

I informed council that Belmont traders would have the right to make claims for compensation if the bike lane project adversely affected them commercially, both during the works and into the future. I told councillors they could also be personally liable if they voted for the project to proceed.

Some of them seemed astonished at what I said but it was the facts.

The first thoughts on this project should

BUCKETS & BOUQUETS Bouquets to a young mum who I spoke to recently for showing such love and for speaking with so much pride of the value she saw in being a parent.

She expressed sadness that being a stay-athome parent was no longer valued.

Valued Role, Leopold

Bouquets to mum and dad, Kaye and John Crocker, for their upcoming 50th wedding anniversary.

Congratulations for your happy, loving life together and for looking forward to all the fun times you have yet to come.

Benita and Michael, Yarraville

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None of the above To intentionally lodge and informal vote, readers should draw a line through every name on every ballot paper.

Then on the bottom they should write: ‘No suitable candidate to follow my will’.

This is quite legal.

Readers should do it to see what happens.

Val Graham East Geelong

Museum gathering dust I write regarding the artefacts of the late Charles ‘Tug’ Wilson, Lieutenant Commander, MBE, and Osborne House.

Tug was a cadet at Osborne House Naval Training College in 1913 and onward when it was a base for submarines, which formed with J Class subs moored alongside HMAS Platypus and later HMAS Cerberus.

I met Tug twice. He was a member of my masonic lodge in 1921 and, being ex-Navy we became friends. I was surprised to be named trustee of his naval memorabilia, to dispose as I saw fit. He was quite a collector.

I approached the former Shire of Corio with the idea of founding a naval museum at Osborne House. The shire agreed on 26 April 1989.

We then campaigned in Geelong for more artefacts. The museum opened on 3 October 1991 with the understanding that all donated items would be kept in good order, with name tags affixed.

Tug’s war medals and ceremonial sword and scabbard were stored at the museum in Osborne House but are now in a sorry state

demand, especially as Australia brings in over one million new people in the next five years.

If governments are serious about mandating electric cars then they must explain how they will run the country with the massive hole left in government revenues from the loss of the fossil fuel excise.

Will the resultant loss of revenue result in big cuts in spending to health, welfare, pensions, and education?

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have involved questions of liability and management of such risks, but such thoughts seem not to have been on council’s radar.

The project could irrevocably worsen trading conditions and cause some traders to fold.

A costly class action could result, giving council and project partners VicRoads and the TAC a big headache.

Council’s best and safest option might be a local referendum on the matter, since council’s claims of widespread community consultation are spurious and not as acceptable as a comprehensive poll.

Community approval, achieved by the suggested means, would absolve council and its partners of liability and also prove that democracy is actually alive and well in Geelong.

Small business, Australia’s biggest employer, must be supported, not undermined, by illconceived actions of authorities.

Gary Oraniuk Geelong West

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of dirt and rust, which I discovered when MPs John Eren and Richard Marles helped me gain access in March. Honorary curator, Bob Appleton, is sadly missed.

It is my hope that all the donated artefacts have been kept in good order so we, the people, can give again to Geelong’s only naval museum.

Henry Collins Norlane

On God et cetera There is God the Father and many other gods.

There are the gods of the Egyptians, Hindus, Aztecs, Druids et cetera.

There are the mythological gods in the sky, of Jupiter, Mars and Mercury et cetera.

There are gods on television, Thor, Hercules, Hermes, Mother Nature. There is the god of the one world religion et cetera.

People are generally meant to be ignorant and confused about God. That is the way of the world.

The true history of this world is not told and is purposely mixed up so that mankind is kept in the dark regarding important issues, events and the origins of all things.

If world history is about to repeat on a huge scale then our reality will take a huge turnaround suddenly.

Kath Oliver Newtown

Reality to stall electric cars Despite Bill Shorten’s mandate that electric cars be 50 per cent of all cars sold by 2030, practicality, price and market forces will determine their success or otherwise.

Who will build the massive charging stations needed, especially around Melbourne and Sydney where only on-street parking is available?

Research shows that electric cars are just as “dirty” as conventional cars, so their green credentials are questionable. Disposal of all their highly toxic batteries is another environmental problem.

But the elephant in the room is power.

Where will it come from?

It has been calculated that baseload power supplies will need to increase 30 per cent to meet Mr Shorten’s target. The only solution is to build more HELE coal-fired power stations.

The grid is now barely able to supply enough power because of the push for renewables. Any closure of a big coal-fired power station would leave a massive gap in the supply of baseload power, making electric cars impracticable.

Australia urgently needs at least two HELE coal or gas-fired power stations to meet growing

Planning now to re-localise our economy will allow us to maintain social cohesion, have dignified lives and meaningful work as we make the transition to a low energy future.

In February 2012 Geelong’s council voted unanimously to join a Municipal Association of Victoria initiative, Councils and Communities in Transition (CACIT). The program aims to promote awareness and understanding of the significant challenges councils and communities will face in coming years and to support groups like Transition South Barwon to create energy descent action plans.

Support for CACIT diminished in the years following its inception because, despite the closure of Alcoa and Ford, our economy appeared to be growing and fuel prices remained relatively low. This was possible only because of record low interest rates, record high debt creation and population growth.

Energy economics shows that a century of increasing prosperity is reversing because an upward trend in the energy-cost of energy is undermining our energy-based economy.

A global energy descent is now underway.

Governments are confused by distorted econometrics and have no meaningful policy response.

We need renewable energy for the transition but wind and solar only look cheap when compared with expensive fossil fuels. The trend cost of energy is rising exponentially.

In 1960 one unit of energy invested yielded around 50 units for use in the economy. Today the yield is 11.

Every day as our heritage oil, gas and coalfields decline we edge closer to the net-energy cliff.

Phil Baulch Transition South Barwon

Hooked on conspiracy I recently I read an online article entitled ‘5Ggate: The Greatest Criminal Conspiracy in US History’, which was posted on 15 April.

The story was about the 5G network. It was very eye opening.

The article stated: “How did this happen?

The truth be told, 5Ggate has been a very deliberate work-in-progress ever since the first computers were invented.

“In only a few decades, a perfect storm slowly formed through the highly coordinated confluence of dark forces intent on exerting complete command and control over the entire planetary civilization.”

This article confirmed my long-held belief that an insidious motive is behind the rapid expansion of technology.

Can we no longer see or realise what is going on around us?

P Goerschel Leopold

VICTORIA’S MAJOR INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS DESERVE THEIR FAIR SHARE OF FEDERAL FUNDING Victoria is Australia’s fastest growing state. We’re home to 26% of Australia’s population, but we only receive 18% of Canberra’s infrastructure funding.

The Victorian Government is investing record levels in major projects for our growing population. Projects like the North East Link, Metro Tunnel and our regional roads. It’s time Canberra did their part.

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Proclaimers on their way

By Luke Voogt The Proclaimers are on their way to Geelong for the first time in a decade for their latest Australian tour.

The iconic Scottish twins Charlie and Craig Reid last came to Costa Hall in 2009 while supporting the B-52s, Charlie reckoned.

"One of the fondest memories I had of Australia was that tour," he told the Indy from Singapore on Monday, following a recent show in Dubai.

"We were playing at vineyards across the country every night."

The 57-year-old admitted to enjoying local wines "every single evening" on the tour.

"Because we were a support act, we could get to the bar before everybody else," he said.

But he struggled to remember much about Geelong.

"There's so many tours that every show seems to run into another," he said.

"The years we're not on tour we're busy recording or writing a new album."

The Proclaimers classics I'm Gonna Be (500 miles) and I'm On My Way were huge hits in Australia in the late '80s.

The songs reached number one and three respectively on the local charts, compared to 11 and 43 in the UK. "The weather's always better in Aus and maybe because of that the people have a slightly sunnier outlook," Reid said.

He also credited Aussie pub culture and humor for The Proclaimer's success in Australia.

"I'm Gonna Be is a singalong song that goes down very well at the pub," he said.

"It's a song that seems to go a long way with alcohol.

"And Australia has a sense of humour that's

SPIN CYCLE: The Proclaimers are on their way to Geelong for the first time in a decade with new album Angry Cyclist. quite similar to Scotland. It likes to shock and I enjoy that. They both have that self-degrading element too."

Movies like Shrek and various ad campaigns over the years had given the songs new life and introduced them to a younger audience, Reid said.

Now a grandfather, he said touring "never gets old".

"If anything you value it a bit more every year. I think the older you get the more you appreciate it's not going to last forever."

The Proclaimers return to Costa Hall on 26 May with new album Angry Cyclist, which Reid explained was a metaphor for social media reinforcing people's views.

"Sometimes extremism and extreme points of view get fanned through that sort of cul-

ture," he said.

Like a cyclist in heavy traffic, some people felt very threatened and persecuted online, he explained.

But The Proclaimers will also play old tunes and the classics that made them famous when they come to Geelong.

"We always play them," Reid said. "Sing along and be part of the show!"

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FINALLY FRIDAY

Piano show for a legend

By Natalee Kerr A Leonard Cohen tribute that toured the United Kingdom with sell-out shows will soon hit Geelong for the first time.

Australian singer-pianist Stewart D'Arrietta said his My Leonard Cohen production is about more than just the music.

"It's a different musical arrangement with a more personal narrative," he said.

"I share a little insight into his interesting life and the motivation behind his songs."

D'Arrietta started the show in 2013 and has since taken it to the Sydney Opera House and overseas.

Along with his five-piece band featuring some of "Australia's best musicians", D'Arrietta is now heading back to Geelong this month.

"I've performed in Geelong a few times with my other show and it was great. I can't wait to return for something new," he said.

D'Arrietta described his gig as an "uplifting celebration of Cohen's powerful works".

"I grew up with his songs when I was a kid, I was madly in love with his music," D'Arrietta said.

"Then I read a bit about him and realised he also had a very fascinating life and that intrigued me even more."

The Sydney-born musician said his love for music "began early" learning the piano at just six-years-old.

"Music has always been a driving force in

my life since I was a kid, both in terms of composition and playing," he said.

At age 28 D'Arrietta graduated university with an arts-law degree but soon realised he wanted to pursue music instead.

"I no longer liked the idea of becoming a lawyer," he said. "I didn't want to look after other people's problems, I think that was the turning point for me.

"When I chose the music pathway I didn't care about being famous, I just wanted to be able to do music and make a living."

D'Arrietta has since established a successful career as a highly-regarded musical director, composer and performer.

For more than two decades, D'Arrietta has brought his personality and "unique gravelly voice" to the works of music legends including John Lennon.

The 65-year-old said he had learnt a lot during his time but insisted he has no intention of stopping soon.

"In this industry you've got to make things happen yourself, nothing just comes to you," he said.

"It can be challenging, but what I do gives me a lot of satisfaction.

"I'll keep working till I drop."

Away from his musical life, D Arrietta likes to keep things on the down low by swimming or having a beer at the pub.

My Leonard Cohen hits the Geelong Performing Arts Centre on 10 May.

LEGEND TRIBUTE: Australian singer-pianist Stewart D’Arrietta will bring his Leonard Cohen tribute to Geelong this month.

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Wilson gives PC the bird

By Luke Voogt

DIY COMEDY: Kevin Bloody Wilson holds a fan-made tribute to one of his classic songs.

back against political correctness," he said.

"But that's mostly what people talk about these days. It's been driven by the media giving voice to these idiots hooked up on one agenda. I call them Millennial dyslexics - they read everything around the wrong way.

"I don't go out of my way to offend people; people go out of their way to be offended."

Nothing is sacred to Wilson, who recently wrote a song parodying the #MeToo move-

ment called DIY Me Too. "After years and years of self-inflected sexual abuse, not only am I the victim, I'm the perpetrator," he said.

But people coming to his shows were "wellversed" in his comedy, Wilson said.

"You'll find people coming to my shows who are doctors and lawyers, sitting next to a grandmother and a bikie," he said.

"They see it for what it is - a f*****g joke.

"People sit there, have a beer, join their mates, sing along and snub their noses at political correctness for a night.

"If somebody came to my show and took offense I'd say it's their fault - they haven't looked me up properly.

"If they did my mob would take care of them anyway - we'd just sing over the top of them."

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Iconic Aussie comedian Kevin Bloody Wilson is flipping the bird at political correctness on his latest Victorian tour titled F.U.P.C. "What do you reckon it stands for? For under privileged children?" he told the Indy with a laugh on Tuesday.

"You can guess what that stands for you bloody idiot."

The 72-year-old looked forward to returning to North Geelong's Sphinx Hotel on 18 May after a stint recording comedy specials in the US. "The Americans ... don't quite get the concept of taking the piss," he said.

"The Sphinx has always been one of my favourites in Victoria actually. The audience is always pretty excited, which is an artist's dream."

But Wilson's fondness for Geelong goes beyond its venues.

He co-wrote a song with Leopold born-andbred country star Adam Harvey, who plays the Gateway Hotel this weekend.

"He's a great mate of mine!" Wilson said.

The pair wrote Genie in the Bottle on tour in Ireland and the song spent weeks on the Australian charts in 2017, after Harvey returned home and recorded it.

"He came in as my support act because my daughter was heavily pregnant at the time," Wilson said.

"We got pissed on Guinness one night and wrote the song, although we don't remember much about writing it. We've gotta get on the piss together more often!"

Wilson takes aim at political correctness in his show of full edgy songs and rude lyrics.

"I never started out to be part of the push-

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR 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.

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.

HEAVENLY MIX: Flautist Asha Henfry and guitarist Maximillian Rudd play The Music of South America in the Windfire Music Festival, which runs from 10 to 26 May.

THURSDAY

SATURDAY FESTIVAL - SacredEdge Festival in Queenscliff, continues Sunday. Performances, poetry, music, local art and workshops focusing on indigenous, refugee, LGBTIQ, mental health & environment issues. Tickets www.unitingqueenscliff. org.au 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 Puff, 8pm at The Ballroom, 1 Carey St, Hamlyn Heights.

Entry $10. Bring a plate. Enquiries 0413 574 051.

SUNDAY WALK - Friends of Geelong Botanic Gardens themed walk - Kiwi Colour Fest. 2pm at the front steps of Geelong Botanic Gardens. Gold coin donation. Enquiries 5222 6053.

MEETING - Geelong branch of Public Transport Users Association meets 10.30am at Mary MacKillop Room, St Marys Church Parish Office, cnr Yarra & Little Myers Sts, Geelong. Enquiries 0413 075 439.

BEADERS - Beaders Guild of Geelong meets 10am-3pm at Senior Citizens Centre, 89 Autumn St, Geelong West.

REUNION - SEC reunion lunch, 12noon at White Eagle House, Fellmongers Rd Breakwater. Enquiries 52436383.

CANARY - Canary Club meeting 10am at Geelong Showgrounds. White and Cinn. Show. Visitors welcome. Enquiries 5276 1416.

DISCUSSION - Group discussion on BIBLE book for tomorrow. 3.30pm at South Barwon Community Centre, 33 Mt Pleasant Rd, Belmont. Enquiries 0419 363 156.

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

PROBUS - Combined Probus Club of Belmont meets 9.30am at Belmont Masonic Centre, 25 Regent St, Belmont. Enquiries 52434042.

SPEAKING - Rostrum public speaking club meets 6.45pm at St George Workers Club, 212 Pakington St, Geelong West. Enquiries 0408369446 or 0418691709.

DANCE - West Coast Seekers Club dances with Barry Lynch 8-11pm at The Ballroom, 1 Carey St, Hamlyn Heights. Entry $5. Enquiries 5843 8603.

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

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

Cost $4. Enquiries 0431 789 048.

LOUNGE - Village Listening Lounge open 11am-3pm on first floor, Corio Central, Bacchus Marsh Rd, Corio. Also Tuesday-Thursday. Enquiries 5275 5807.

SENIORS - Line dancing 9am-midday at Highton Senior Citizens Club, 84 Barrabool Rd. Also Tuesday, Friday. Car-

pet bowls 1.15pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday. Tai chi 9.30-10am, bingo 1.15pm Friday. Enquiries 5244 2258

TUESDAY SUPPORT - Geelong ME/CFS/FM/Lyme Support Group meets. Carers/family welcome. Enquiries 0438 010 990, geelonggroupcfsme@hotmail.com.

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, pre-schoolers 10-11am at St Albans Uniting Church, 276-282 Wilsons Rd, St Albans Park. Cost $2.50 per family. Enquiries 0447 646 364 or 0417 252 832.

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

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 1.00pm at Belmont. Enquiries 5221 0826 or 5229 4987.

PLANT - Plant sale 10am-3pm at The Heights, 140 Aphrasia St, Newtown. Proceeds to Heights gardens.

HELP - GROW meets to help depressed, lonely, isolated, anxious 7pm at 248 Latrobe Tce, Newtown. Also Friday 12.30pm at Vines Rd Community Centre, Hamlyn Heights.

Enquiries 1800 558 268.

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

FRIDAY TAI CHI - For beginners 9-10am at St Davids UCA, Cnr Talbot & Aphrasia Sts, Newtown. $10 per class. Extra class on 2nd & 4th Fridays of the month 10.05-11.05am. Enquiries Sandra Pearce 0409 662 106.

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.

WEDNESDAY BIPOLAR - Bipolar Support Group meets 6.30-8.30pm at Mindworks, 284 Latrobe Tce, Newtown (enter and park via Raglan St). Enquiries 0419 874 350.

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

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Students embrace French Geelong Lutheran College students at the St John's Newtown campus have edged a step closer to participation in a global society with the adoption of an innovative French immersion program.

The news was celebrated earlier this year with a visit by French Consul-General Ms Myriam Boisbouvier-Wylie, as parents enjoyed a series of musical performances in French, along with savoring coffee, croissants and cheeses.

"We're blessed to be the recipient of some Victorian Government funding for Early Learning Language Acquisition," St John's

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Campus Principal Sue Ellis said.

"This allows a French Early Learning specialist to support the kindergarten students in their own experiences."

In addition, kindergarten to year 2 students are engaged in learning French through access to the ELLA (Early Learning Languages App) initiative.

"We're finding that the innovative nature of the approach is very engaging for our students, their families and wider school community," Ms Ellis said The program is just one of a number of in-

novations at a busy school that first began in 1962, but is moving to a more contemporary presence.

Just this year St John's Newtown joined forces with the 10-year old Armstrong Creek campus to rebrand as Geelong Lutheran College.

Despite the changes, some things remain the same, with St John's Newtown again conducting its Community Market on Saturday, 11 May, the eve of Mother's Day. The event begins at 10am and runs until 3pm with everyone welcome to come along and grab a bargain.

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YMCA reinventing retiring at Lincoln Following a highly successful expression of interest campaign, YMCA Victoria will soon launch its first ever retirement community to the public: Lincoln on the Surf Coast, at Armstrong Creek Victoria.

"This is a new chapter for YMCA Victoria, complementing our 'whole of life' offering for the Victorian community, as we embark on a journey to develop dedicated active adults programming where our residents will have access to their own personal health & wellness concierge," YMCA general manager of marketing Aimee Dean said.

"Our purpose is to reinvent retirement as the start of living."

Close to both the majestic Great Ocean Road and the burgeoning port city of Geelong, Lincoln by YMCA Victoria presents a retirement living experience that's packed with endless possibilities.

Underpinned by the principles of con-

At Lincoln, YMCA Victoria aims to reinvent retirement as the start of living. nectedness and integration with surrounding neighbourhoods, these 174 carefully curated two- and three-bedroom residences feature a coastal aesthetic designed to complement the vibrant and growing region.

Developed by YMCA Victoria in partnership

with Clarke Hopkins Clarke Architects, Lincoln on the Surf Coast has been designed to create a symbiotic effect between residents, staff and the wider community.

"We're building a new brand of senior living in the form of walkable urban villages," Clarke Hopkins Clarke principal Wayne Stephens said.

The residences will be complemented by a comprehensive range of facilities: cafe, aquatic centre and gym (open to the public), and residents lounge, theatrette, arts room and private dining (exclusive to residents only), all of which will be built against a backdrop of walking trails, central park, orchard and community garden.

Lincoln has commenced construction.

Stage one residences are available to reserve now.

Visit lincolnonthesurfcoast.com.au to make an appointment at the display suite.

Ingenia Lara gives mums a warm welcome Ingenia Lifestyle Lara project sales manager Dianna McGrath and customer service consultant Kylie Fordham are taking 'bring your mum to work day' quite literally, with both of their mothers living in the over 55's community they work in.

Ms McGrath's mother, Theresia, moved in over four years ago - prior to Ms McGrath working there. Ms Fordham's mother Judy moved into the community last year, and both she and Theresia are enjoying living so close to their daughters.

Ms McGrath said her mum moving into an Ingenia community was about her being able to be independent in a safe environment, close to family.

"It's great to see her connecting with so many like-minded people in the community," Ms McGrath said.

"Mum loves having the freedom to do her own thing, from travelling with her friends to joining in the community activities - it's up to her."

Theresia said her favourite thing about her new community was being close to all her children.

"I also love how many community activities are on offer; we knit and crochet on Wednesdays and then once a month our craft group makes greeting cards," she said.

Ms Fordham and her sister had been looking at Ingenia Lifestyle Lara with their mum Judy as an option for her to downsize to, before she was even employed there.

"We had been looking for a while for the

Judy and Kylie Fordham and Dianna and Theresia McGrath enjoy Ingenia Lifestyle Lara's ''bring mum to work day''. best option for mum - it was talking to Dianna's mum Theresia that really made my mum feel comfortable about considering this community as her next home," Ms Fordham said.

"Theresia offered great advice and insight into how safe she felt in the community and how lovely everyone was."

Judy said that on each of her visits to the community while she was making her decision

to move there, she instantly felt comfortable.

"I can see why my daughter wanted to work here and I am glad she does - it's such a wonderful community," Judy said.

"I am not usually a social person, but since moving here I have slowly started to attend more events and join in the community activities, everyone makes you feel so welcome - I have made some wonderful friends."

Jackson Hepner's family have helped Geelong locals cope with grief for four generations.

Celebrate life Geelong family-owned business Jonathan Hepner Funerals takes pride in celebrating life, with a unique and special touch.

"We love the unique element that we can provide," says manager Jackson Hepner.

"We take the time and care to ensure your loved one's farewell is appropriate to their life, their memory and meaningful to your family."

From doves, floral arrangements or a horsedrawn carriage, to live streaming or a Harley Davidson hearse, Jonathan Hepner Funerals can provide all of this and more.

"Our competitors might charge extra for photo presentations, video recordings or streaming; we prefer to have a more all-inclusive service fee,"Jackson explains.

"So we don't have to charge extra for all of these little but sometimes important elements.

"Our high-quality equipment also allows us to hold meaningful services at a favourite park, sports club, beach or family property.

"Recently I did a service in Eastern Park.

She loved the outdoors, so we decided it would be the perfect location."

After 10 years working fulltime at the business, Jackson strives to personalise each service.

His father Jonathan, who still works at the business, has passed on management and three generations of funeral planning experience to him.

While pre-paid funerals are available, customers can pre-plan without paying.

Pre-planning is the most important element for loved ones, who may not always know what the deceased's wishes were, Jackson explains.

"It's about getting all your details and wishes down on paper - about what you really want in a service."

Being a family owned and operated business we pride ourselves on being able to deliver a customised unique experience for every service we conduct.

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A companion dog has Vivienne Pulli beaming and it's all on the doctor's orders.

Vivienne relies on a powered wheelchair for mobility, is socially isolated and manages her own complex health as well as caring for her adult son who has special needs, with the help of her supportive husband Tony.

Her doctor advised her that a playful pup would help improve her mental and physical wellbeing and, with help from the genU Aged Care Home Care Packages (HCP) team, Vivienne was able to secure funding for the dog.

The pleasing pooch, named Bubbles, provides her with a distraction from the everyday stresses of her circumstances and gives her a brighter outlook and loyal companionship.

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"How much does a funeral cost?"

"There are so many choices now, it all seems so confusing, and where do I start?

"I know what I want for my funeral but I don't know if my family will like it, how can I be sure my requests are honoured?

"My parents prepaid their funerals 30 years ago; will we have to pay more money?

"Who organises the death certificate? How long does it take to arrive?"

These are just some of the questions that Alyson Burchell and Sue Marshman from Tuckers Funeral and Bereavement service hear regularly.

"Tuckers have been caring for our community for over 135 years and understand that it can be hard to know where to start," said Ms Burchell. "At our information sessions, held across the Geelong region in May, we will answer questions, provide guidance, offer inspiring options to celebrate the life lived and help alleviate some of the concerns and misconceptions about the funeral industry, as well as providing obligation-free information about different options available today - assisting to find the right information when planning ahead."

The questions and concerns vary from person to person, Ms Burchell explained. Life experiences, cultural expectations, financial concerns and multiple marriages are some of the many considerations to be taken into account. "Pre-arranging and prepaying a funeral is becoming an important, common and

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Hearing aid specialists Now chief executive officer, Joy Leggo recently celebrated 25 years of service with MACS.

Geelong’s heart of aged care Most people would agree to the benefits of living in a warm and welcoming community, surrounded by lifestyle and health services that enrich our lives.

It is no different for the consumers at Multicultural Aged Care Services Geelong (MACS).

MACS has a variety of care options - for any stage of later life - but for the young-at-heart, wanting to maintain their lifestyle, Bella Chara’s Independent Living Units are perfect.

MACS Bella Chara residents Erwin and Hilde Brenner love their one bedroom unit, which has been home for nearly five years.

The ex-Hamlyn Heights couple celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary this year and, according to Hilde, they couldn’t be happier with their home at Bella Chara.

“We knew about MACS through friends. We always liked what we saw. We were happy to come and move in here,” Ms Brenner said.

“The staff are excellent, management is terrific and we can’t complain. We are well looked after.”

The couple’s unit opens to a garden that exFord employee Erwin spends time tending to.

Bella Chara Independent Living Units include cleaning and laundry services and all meals are supplied and served in a main dining room - a stone’s throw from the couple’s room.

Erwin and Hilde mingle with other MACS residents and join in on various activities on offer, including light exercise, films, concerts, craft and planned outings.

“It’s like a community,” Ms Brenner said.

“You make a lot of friends.”

MACS CEO Joy Leggo is thrilled that Bella Chara residents are maintaining their zest for life and taking part in such an active community.

“We really are like a big family. We love to go the extra mile and acknowledge that everyone is unique and special and has a right to enjoy life how they want to enjoy it,” Ms Leggo said.

“It is truly rewarding work.”

Do you ind it hard to follow conversations when there is a lot going on around you?

Hearing Aid Specialist Geelong is centrally located in Yarra Street and has been a family owned practice since 1991, but has actually been operating from the same site since 1989.

Being Geelong-owned and staffed by local people, Hearing Aid Specialists takes great pride in helping people to achieve their full hearing potential.

“Over the years hearing devices have become more advanced and are able to provide the wearer with better outcomes in a variety of listening situations,” Marcel Timmers of Hearing Aid Specialist Geelong said.

“Along with the advancement in technology comes the need to be able to accurately assess the performance of the hearing devices.”

Mr Timmers likens it to buying a sports car but then having it tuned by someone who either doesn’t have the right equipment or the experience to extract the correct performance.

“Today’s hearing devices are more sophisticated and are able to cope with a large variety of listening situations, so it is very important that the devices are calibrated to the individuals hearing loss accurately, but also takes into account the individual needs,” Mr Timmers said.

“Hearing Aid Specialists Geelong takes the time to understand your needs and works with you to ensure that your devices are not only tuned to your hearing loss, and also strives to help you achieve your hearing goals.”

Hearing Aid Specialist Geelong has set aside some consultations for a free assessment

Marcel Timmers of Hearing Aid Specialist Geelong takes great pride in helping people to achieve their full hearing potential. of hearing devices’ performance but places are limited. They will give an unbiased report on how devices are performing and make recommendations on how customers might achieve their full hearing potential.

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SPIRITED: The Kia Cerato takes on the GT label. and 140mm at the rear, resulting in more luggage space, up 43 litres to 428 litres.

Engineers increased body stiffness for added safety and better handling in line with its sporty exterior, and delivered a quieter cabin.

Steering feel over the previous model has been upgraded through enhanced columnmounted motor-driven power steering, reducing unwanted steering feel and friction.

An already reworked suspension in the nonIRS models was improved on for the GT, which, combined with better throttle and brake feel, offered a smoother response to turn-in and shorter stopping distances than before.

Sport mapping added steering sharpness and weighting, as well as more precise shift points in Sport Mode, combined with a more aggressive suspension tune, larger ventilated front disc brakes and 18-inch alloy wheels, to offer above standard stopping performance.

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In days gone by, GT, as in Grand Touring, was generally reserved for aristocratic automobiles, usually from Europe, or American muscle cars.

Then hot hatches got in on the act.

These days GT seems to be bandied about to any 'below stairs' vehicle showing spirit.

Take the new Kia Cerato GT , for example.

Does it stack up to the top-shelf suffix?The South Korean carmaker thinks so, with its bestselling model, the Cerato sedan and hatch, adding a 1.6-litre turbo model and a ride-andhandling package to produce the most focused drive in its small-car range.

From the get-go the Cerato GT shows off its distinctive wares with body kit, dual exhausts, steering wheel-mounted paddle shifts, alloy sports pedals and flat-bottom sports steering wheel.

However, the heart of the flagship is the four-cylinder petrol engine producing 150kW of power at 6000rpm and 265Nm of torque between 1500 and 4500 revs, driving the front wheels through a seven-speed double-clutch automatic transmission, with Sport mode.

A local ride-and-handling team of engineers were called on to make the best of the car's multi-link independent rear suspension, under Australia's wide-ranging road surfaces.

"It was quite a balancing act to optimise the sporty possibilities of the GT platform, while still keeping the owner happy with driving in day-to-day activities," says Kia Australia's general manager for product, Roland Rivero.

The Cerato GT Hatch is longer by 160mm, wider by 20mm and 10mm lower than the standard hatchback, yet sits on the same wheelbase.

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GLORIOUS: Beautiful styling of the Jaguar F-Type sees a revival of the British marque’s glory years.

By Ewan Kennedy The Jaguar F-Type, which reached Downunder in 2013, has been argued by many as being the true replacement for the legendary E-Type Jag. Sure, the F-Type is smaller than the E-Type but it doesn't look that much down in size.

Best of all, it's a genuine sports machine.

While the XK Jaguar is similar in size to the gorgeous old E-Type both are more grandtouring high-speed cruisers than full-on sports machines. But here's no doubt it's a real sportscar.

We just love the shape of the Jaguar F-Type.

It's got shades of the legendary E-Type in many of its lines, the large grille, long bonnet with a centre bulge and cooling ducts that could have come from the pen of Sir William Lyons, the genius who designed the Jaguar EType all those years ago.

Inside, the twin round dials immediately in front of the driver give it a classic sportscar appearance.

The seats look as good as they feel and there's a feeling of high speed luxury in the materials used.

Not visible under the superb body is the fact that the F-Type is made almost exclusively from aluminium.

This lightweight material isn't easy to work with, but the engineers at Jaguar have plenty of experience and have made it work well while following the stylists' wishes.

Due to the four-cylinder engine there's 50 kilograms less weight over the front wheels.

Chasing lower emissions has meant many European car makers have worked magic with small-displacement high-pressure turbo units.

The guys and gals at Jaguar have managed to get peak power of 221kW at a pretty low 5000rpm.

And a hefty 400Nm all the way from 1500 to 4500 revs, from their 2.0-litre four-cylinder Ingenium twin-scroll single-turbo petrol unit.

The new engine is mated to an eight-speed automatic and sends drive to the rear wheels.

Jaguar's Touch Pro infotainment system features Meridian audio, a suite of connected services and, for the first time in F-Type, Apple CarPlay and Android auto.

The new 10-inch touchscreen is significantly clearer than the superseded one.

This Jaguar sailed with ease through crash testing to gain five stars.

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The automatic is also quick to get into the act and the fact that there is peak torque there all the way from just 1500rpm, which continues for another 3000 revs above meaning there's grunt to spare.

Overtaking can be carried out safely with a minimum of time on the wrong side of the road.

Handling is sharp and precise and the little Jag 'talks' to you responsively through the steering wheel and the seat of your pants.

There's an immense amount of grip and the balance in the relatively lightweight chassis gives it a lovely nimble feel.

This is strictly a two-seater, indeed there's a minimum of space behind the seats and tall occupants who want to lean their seats back may find themselves somewhat frustrated.

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Ablett winding the clock back in 2019

Salmon bite at Geelong waterfront

By Natalee Kerr

ON THE BITE

Geelong coach Chris Scott has praised Gary Ablett's start to the season following a best on ground performance during the Cat's win against West Coast last Sunday.

Scott said Ablett has impressed with his different half-forward role this season.

"We're full of admiration for him," he said.

"There's I guess some queries on the outside as to how he might accept his new role (but) so far, so good."

The 34-year-old produced a career-high five goal assists, along with two goals and 28 disposals in the 58-point victory over the Eagles at Kardinia Park.

Geelong kept the reigning premiers to just 46 points and reached the 100-point barrier for the third time this season.

The dominant win saw the Cats end a tough six-game opening stretch that featured five of last year's finalists to now sit a game clear on top of the ladder.

However star forward Tom Hawkins said the group are still trying to play "consistent footy".

"I don't think we've played a full four-quarter effort yet," he said.

"We've had a really tough start to the year, but we'll just keep grinding and get more consistent.

"The challenge in front of us is to keep backing it up."

The Cats face the annual Country Festival game against Essendon this Sunday, a fundraiser to support drought-stricken farmers.

A win against Essendon will allow the Cats to maintain some breathing room atop the ladder.

Geelong has won the last seven out of ten games against Essendon, but the Bombers have claimed the past two encounters.

Essendon are on a 3-3 start to the season and are tenth on the ladder following a fourpoint loss to Collingwood on Anzac Day. Bombers Coach John Worsfold said he remains full of "confidence" despite the loss to the Pies.

"It was disappointing but I'm also very proud of the way the boys played the game."

By Adam Van der Lugt

YABLETT! Gary Ablett Jr takes a hanger over David Mirra against Hawthorn on Monday.

Picture: Michael Willson "We took it right up to them; it was a good tough game of footy."

Hawkins said the Cats are looking forward to meeting Essendon.

"They're a good side, they've got some great players in their team," he said.

"When they are up and going they are one of the hardest teams to stop."

Essendon midfielder Zach Merrett, who finished with 30 disposals and five clearances last week labelled the Cats at a "really tough opposition".

"They've been a good team for 15 to 20 years," Merrett said. "(It's) another great chance to try and perform against a good team."

Bush bowls to win Champion of Champions Geelong bowler Nathan Bush has beaten a Commonwealth Games medallist to become Victoria's 'Champion of Champions'.

Bush, from Eastern Park Lawn Bowls Club, overcame defending champ Barrie Lester in the Champion of Champions men's singles title at Bendigo.

The Highton father-of-three celebrated at home on Monday after beating the 2018 Commonwealth Games silver medallist 25 to 13 in the final.

"I'm feeling great," the 34-year-old Nelson Park School teacher told the Indy.

"I feel incredibly grateful, to be honest. To represent Geelong and take the win is incredible."

Bush admitted he struggled on the back green the first round of the comp last week, narrowly scraping past Darren Mays (Heathmont) in round one 25-22.

But he soon found form beating Peter Hession (Alphington) in round two 19-25 and Brett Mahoney (Deer Park) in round three 25-7 to advance to Monday's final.

Bush took control early against Lester, who he described as one of his best mates.

"I put it a bit of pressure on him with my first two bowls which I think is really important," he said.

"As the game went on I just got really comfortable and confident."

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The Royal Geelong Yacht Club area hosted great fishing over the last week with pinkie snapper to around 2kg and flathead to more than 50cm.

Peri Stavropoulos from Trelly's Fishing World Geelong fished from the boat with friend Owen Westwell and managed a quality bag of fish while casting the Gulp turtleback worm and Gulp nemesis.

To top off their outing they were lucky enough to have a big school of salmon erupt next to the boat which provided great fun while using light spin gear.

Good fishing along the waterfront is also being experienced by anglers on the bank, and casting plastics between Cunningham Pier and the yacht club has seen flathead and pinkies caught along with the odd bream.

Bait anglers can expect similar results by using bluebait and pilchard.

Surf fishing from local beaches has seen gummy shark, snapper and mulloway caught.

Fishing from point Lonsdale to Thirteenth Beach produced mulloway to more than 1m with baits like squid heads and pilchards.

One angler reported catching all three species in the space of an hour while fishing over a high tide at night.

Bancoora beach and Jan Juc are also worth considering, depending on which location will give you a tail wind.

Exceptional squid fishing continues right across the Bellarine Peninsula with bigger than average squid being consistently caught.

Using size 3 jigs in pilchard blue or plain white over weed beds in around 3m of water saw bag limits filled.

Those able to venture offshore this week can expect gummy sharks in 3050m of water out from Barwon Heads.

Fresh bait like salmon, slimy mackerel or squid is ideal with snapper to 3kg a likely by-catch.

Wurdibuloc reservoir has been fishing well of late for big redfin to 47cm.

Despite the current low water level, anglers casting metal lures like the norries wasabi spoon are able to get into the deeper water and find the fish.

Early mornings are best with the odd trout capture being reported too, the trout fishing should only continue to get better from now on as this the month of May in recent years has produced brown trout to over 8lb for keen anglers casting lures right on first light.

ON A ROLL: Geelong bowler Nathan Bush has become the Victorian Champion of Champions.

Picture: Courtesy Bowls Victoria from 9 to 11 October at South Perth Bowls Club in WA. The win was Bush's first Champion of Champions victory after previously winning the men's state singles title in 2012.

Hosted by Bendigo East Bowling Club, Bowls Victoria's annual Champions Week sees bowlers from all levels roll up and showcase

the sport to regional Victoria.

All recent region winners compete across singles, pairs, mixed pairs, triples and fours events, plus the pinnacle event - State Champion of Champions.

Champions Week runs from April 24-30 at Bendigo East Bowling Club.

SOLID CATCH: Owen Westwell reels in a salmon at Geelong's waterfront.

Friday, 3 May, 2019

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Friday, 3 May, 2019

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