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Rager on ice horror scene

Reading’s on the line Torquay's Sophie Skuza, 17, participates in a charity program encouraging local secondary students to use their favourite technology to improve the reading skills of disadvantaged children.

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By Luke Voogt A drug-fuelled rampage has forced staff at Geelong’s pubic hospital to lock patients in a children’s waiting area for safety, according to a witness.

Police escorted an ice-affected man out of the emergency department (ED) about 2.45am on Tuesday as the witness arrived with his sick wife.

“He was very disorientated and he was sort of just rambling,” said the witness, who declined to be identified.

“You could tell he wasn’t happy at all. We were scared about getting out of the car.”

The man’s elderly parents had

taken him to hospital, the witness said.

“The mum was absolutely beside herself.”

The witness and his wife entered ED just before a nurse let about a dozen patients out of the children’s area.

“But it was still going on outside for at least an hour,” he said.

The witness heard the man yelling and throwing plastic pylons.

“You could barely make sense of what he was saying.”

A psychiatric nurse comforted the parents as police dealt with the man, the witness said.

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Patients hide from ice rage From page 1 “The mother was crying and kept saying over and over, ‘You’ve gotta help us.’

“The police were doing quite well considering the situation, but she was having a nervous breakdown.”

The witness heard police tell the parents they could not let the man into ED because he was high on ice.

“They said, ‘He’s just going to lay siege to the ED’.”

Police told the parents they could take him to their or a friend’s house but he could not be placed in lock-up, the witness said.

Health and Community Services Union assistant secretary Paul Healey said Geelong's ED dealt with ice-affected patients a “few times a week”.

Methamphetamine use was increasing “radical behaviour” state-wide, he said.

Mr Healey praised State Government’s plans to build a mental health emergency hub

at University Hospital Geelong by early 2021.

But the government must also fund more alcohol and drug specialists to work in Geelong’s ED now, he said.

Barwon Heath confirmed staff called police because a man was behaving aggressively.

Staff assessed the man, who did not require ongoing inpatient care, said emergency department director Michael Sheridan.

Barwon Health would not tolerate violence or aggression, he said.

Mr Sheridan apologised to anyone the incident had distressed.

Police attended the home of an elderly couple whose son was having psychotic episode about 5am Tuesday, Geelong Sergeant Peter Quick said.

Sgt Quick believed he was the same man involved in the earlier incident.

Paramedics subdued the man without police assistance and took him to hospital, Sgt Quick said.

Kids ‘on run with device’

By Natalee Kerr A new device allowing children with cerebral palsy to run has arrived at a Geelong organisation in a Victorian-first.

Kids Plus had two of three RaceRunners in the state after the third went to a private household, the organisation announced this week.

The custom-built device was a unique cross between a trike and a walker, said physiotherapist Louise Daniels.

“It helps support balance and increases freedom of movement, allowing children with impaired mobility to run,” she said.

“The kids just love the speed it allows. They love seeing how fast they can go.”

The device could help users compete in running, Ms Daniels said.

“Previously with running there were limited avenues for kids with cerebral palsy. Now kids could have the opportunity to represent Australia at the Paralympics.”

Kids Plus was now working with coaches across Geelong to spread the use of the Danish RaceRunners, which cost around $4000 each, Ms Daniels said.

“Kids with disability have previously struggled to keep up with their peers and tend to not do as much physical activity. It would be great to get the kids participating in their local little athletics, fun runs or school sports with the RaceRunner.”

Ms Daniels said Geelong's RaceRunner’s were assisting six kids with cerebral palsy but she anticipated “quite a few other families”

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LOCAL WIN: Jacob Walsh, 12, pictured with Physiotherapist Louise Daniels using a Victorian-first running tool available in Geelong. would be keen to use them.

Melbourne 12-year-old Jacob Walsh said he was using the device when travelling to Geelong for weekly therapy.

“I wanted to use the RaceRunner to run faster and do more sport,” he said.

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IN BRIEF Warmer, wetter

Cloud over Kitchen

By Luke Voogt The future of Geelong’s Waterfront Kitchen is in doubt with operator Truffleduck set to cancel its lease of the venue on 31 August.

The Indy has seen an email from Truffleduck owner Hugh Palmer and general manager Deb Nash stating their intent to “relinquish” involvement with the cafe.

“Exciting things are happening at Truffleduck” the email to staff begins, before looking back on 30 years of operating their Geelong catering business.

But later the email advises staff that the operators planned not to renew a lease of the venue that began in 2013.

Truffleduck’s managers had met with Dea-

kin to advise they would relinquish their involvement with the cafe and associated inhouse catering, the email stated.

“The outcome of these discussions is that we will transition ownership of the cafe lease to a new provider in three months’ time with an nominal handover on 31 August.”

The move would help Truffleduck “maintain our commitment to Deakin” and to ensure it could “deliver at a level required by the organisers of their major events”, the email said.

“The most important aspect of this decision is the continued employment of everyone involved and this is something we will be focusing on from now.

“We are fortunate that Truffleduck has a fabulous reputation and this ensures that

there are always jobs which allows us a great capacity to accept work based on the availability of staff.

“This along with the developments that are happening in other areas of the business means that we are sure there will be other great opportunities for anyone interested.“ The Indy contacted Mr Palmer who declined to comment while “contract negotiations are being pursued”.

Deakin University confirmed Truffleduck had elected not to renew its lease but declined to rule out potential job losses.

“Deakin will continue to operate the Waterfront Campus cafe with a new provider, which we will announce in due course,” a spokesperson said.

Autumn 2019 in Geelong was drier and wetter than average, according to a local weather service.

The mean temperature was 1.1C above normal and the rain was 115mm compared to the 108.3mm average after the season finished with the wettest May since 1997, Geelong Weather Services reported.

Councillor quits A Surf Coast councillor has quit, citing the “behaviour” of colleagues as one of her “main reasons” for leaving.

Carol McGregor said personal and career issues were also behind her decision, with a countback of 2016 voting in Winchelsea ward likely to replace her with former Victorian Farmers Federation staffer Adrian Schonfelder.

Life lab Living “better and smarter” amid increasing urbanisation is the focus of a new Geelong research laboratory, according to Deakin University.

The Live+Smart Lab, at Deakin’s Waterfront campus would focus on building design to address issues such as health, wellbeing and “ecological and socio-cultural sustainability”, Deakin said.

Town upgrade City Hall is closing in on completing the first stage of a $400,000 project to make St Leonards’ shopping precinct “more attractive”.

Stage one would finish mid-month before work began on additional upgrades including the installation of street furniture, garden beds and a new welcome sign on Murradoc Rd before the shopping area.

GOR closure The Great Ocean Road will close at Moggs Creek next week to allow the installation of a temporary bridge, VicRoads has announced.

The overnight closure from 7pm Wednesday would precede works to replace an existing bridge as it neared “the end of its design life”, VicRoads Emma Miller-Olsen said.

Storages rising Geelong’s water storage levels have continued rising after additional rain the catchment area over the past week.

Barwon Water recorded the storages at 35.1 per cent of total capacity, up 2.1 per cent after 51mm of rain in the seven days to Wednesday.

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Cancerians art show good call, says judge

By Natalee Kerr More than 140 paintings from artists across Geelong and beyond have gone on display in an inaugural Geelong Region Cancerians Art Show next week.

Acclaimed artist Paul McDonald Smith, who has more than 40 years’ experience in the industry, will judge the artworks.

“All my working life I’ve worked as a professional painter, I’ve never done anything else,” McDonald Smith said.

The experienced painter and lecturer earned an Order of Australia Medal in 2005 for

his service to the visual arts.

Mr McDonald Smith had also judged “countless” art exhibitions throughout Australia, he said.

“Every exhibition is different so it’s always exciting getting to judge again,” he added.

Prizemoney of more than $1000 will go to first, second and third place along with a people’s choice winner.

The show provided an “important opportunity especially for local artists“, McDonald Smith said.

“It’s a great chance for artists to be able to exhibit their work for public viewing, while

also competing for prizes.

He called the show a “great call for a great cause”.

“People can come along and support the Geelong Region Cancerians while enriching their cultural lives by seeing what local artists are up to.”

Proceeds from artwork sales and entry costs would support Geelong Region Cancerians and Australian Cancer Research Foundation, organisers said.

The exhibition is open at Sacred Heart College’s McAuley Hall, Newtown, until Sunday, with entry costing $2.

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Helping a disadvantaged ‘buddy’ to read is a challenge when their voice is the only thing to go by, says Torquay's Sophie Skuza.

For weeks the St Ignatius year 12 student has helped youngster Kai read over the phone despite never meeting him.

“It’s obviously very difficult given you can’t see their faces or expressions,” 17-year-old Sophie said.

“You’re putting together this mental image of who you’re talking to.”

Sophie helped “enthusiastic” reader Kai through a Smith Family program anonymously pairing senior students with buddies across Australia to read together three times a week.

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“He always says please and thank you, which is very nice. This year my buddy’s mum is really heavily involved in the program.“ Last year Sophie mentored a grade five girl experiencing a “fair bit of disadvantage” at home.

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Rego scanner here Cops targeting ‘illegal drivers’

By Luke Voogt Dodgy Geelong drivers flouting the law will be in the sights of new number plate recognition technology hitting the road this week.

Waurn Ponds Highway Patrol officers scanned 1800 cars with technology between 9am and 2pm on Wednesday, resulting in 31 detections and 10 intercepts, they said.

Victoria Police deployed a car with the new technology to Waurn Ponds Police Station on Monday, Road Policing Command Assistant Commissioner Stephen Leane announced.

“Unauthorised road users pose a significant threat to themselves and others,” he said.

A 2016 study found unauthorised drivers were at fault in 16 percent of fatal collisions, AC Leane said.

The same study found about one in five injury collisions involving an unregistered vehicle also involved an unauthorised driver, he said.

“These drivers have no right to be behind the wheel, either because of their previous unsafe behaviour or because they are unlicensed.”

The patrol car would be one of 221 statewide with the technology, allowing police to catch more unauthorised and dangerous drivers and riders than ever, AC Leane said.

“The system will allow us to scan around 5000 number plates per shift, which is a huge increase on what our officers are able to do manually.”

Victoria Police outfitted the car with new automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) that scans number plates and matches them

NOW TARGETING: Constable Kelsey Chisholm and Senior Constable Tim Baker with new Picture: REBECCA HOSKING. technology to catch unauthorised drivers. 194314 against vehicles of interest.

The technology allowed police to better detect suspended, disqualified or unlicensed drivers, unregistered or stolen vehicles and stolen number plates, AC Leane said.

“We’re determined to detect them and get them off our roads and ANPR is a big step forward in that effort.”

The cars also have cameras and microphones to record audio and visual evidence for court.

Police hoped that public awareness of the

video system would enhance officer safety by deterring and de-escalating potential incidents, AC Leane said.

Victoria Police would complete the rollout of the full suite of ANPR units across the state

by March 2021, he said.

The announcement came as the Victorian road toll reached 141 this week, up 60 per cent on 88 the same time last year.

The current road toll was the worst to date in at least five years, according to TAC. Six people had died on Geelong roads to date on Wednesday.

MP hits shire State parliament has heard concerns over Surf Coast Shire “mistreatment” of councillor Heather Wellington.

Western Victoria MP Bev McArthur cited Cr Wellington’s experience of “intense obfuscation, investigation and antagonism” for requesting planning documents.

Cr Wellington faced a possible prison term after the shire complained to the Local Government Inspectorate about her applying to see the documents. She was cleared but the shire continues wittholding the documents.

“Local governments, like all forms of government, should be accountable and transparent,” Ms McArthur told parliament.

“Cr Wellington was merely attempting to uphold these principles. The shire’s refusal to release information demonstrates their clear preference for secrecy over transparency and accountability.”

Mayor Rose Hodge said Ms McArthur was “not fully informed” on the issue.

She had heard only Cr Wellington’s side of the story when other councillors had “no concerns” about council’s accountability and transparency, Cr Hodge said.

Rider tragedy A man has died after a motorcycle crash at Corio last Friday.

The rider lost control when his bike struck a traffic island on Fairbairn Dve, police said.

The bike then struck a second traffic island, throwing him off.

And air ambulance flew the 28-year-old from Corio to hospital with life-threatening head injuries but he died on Wednesday night.

Police will prepare a report for the Coroner.

His death brought Victoria’s 2019 road toll to 143, up 60 per cent on 88 the same time last year. The man was the seventh person to die on Geelong roads this year.

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Killer dingo cost $20,000

By Luke Voogt A woman whose dingo mauled a small dog to death at Corio will pay more than $20,000 in fines and legal fees.

Geelong Magistrates’ Court found Koroit woman Robyn Beaton guilty of twice failing to securely enclose two dingoes she had kept at her Corio property.

During the second occasion on 5 March, 2018, one of the dingoes attacked a small dog belonging to a man in a wheelchair, the court heard.

The dog died despite owner Peter Mouat spending $3000 on veterinary fees to save it.

Mr Mouat was unable to give evidence in court

as he died a month later.

A witness saw a dingo grab the small dog with its jaws and shake it vigorously. Shortly afterwards the same witness saw cuts “all around” the dog’s neck, the court heard.

Beaton pleaded not guilty to the two charges, claiming she secured the dingoes, but after a two-day hearing the court found her guilty of both.

The magistrate fined her $1000 without conviction for the first incident and another $1000 with a conviction for the mauling.

The magistrate ordered Beaton to pay costs of $10,164 to Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DEWLP) for the care of the two dingoes since their seizure.

Senior DWELP officer Roberta Campbell said wildlife regulations outlined strict conditions for keeping dingoes.

“There are strict conditions requiring wildlife licence holders to house wildlife in secure enclosures that prevent escape,” she said.

“On this occasion, failure to adhere to wildlife licence conditions had serious consequences in the loss of a pet dog.”

DELWP would rehome the dingoes with “a suitably-licensed and experienced facility”, Ms Campbell said.

The authority cancelled Beaton’s wildlife licence and this January she applied unsuccessfully for its reinstatement at Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal.

“This result highlights the serious public safety aspects around keeping native wildlife,” Ms Campbell said.

“It also sends a strong message that DELWP forest and wildlife officers enforce wildlife licence conditions and treat any breaches seriously.

“We urge members of the public to report any suspected cases of wildlife cruelty, failure to adhere to wildlife licence conditions or unlicensed possession and trade.“ Members of the public could make an anonymous report by phoning 136 186, Ms Campbell said.

The magistrate also ordered Beaton to pay $8000 in legal fees to Geelong’s council.

Top chef whips up students

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KITCHEN MASTERS: World-renowned New Zealand chef Ben Shewry offers some tips to Hamlyn Picture: LOUISA JONES Park Primary students Nakiah Millar and Gabby Cooke. 194246

Geelong students had a taste of the world’s best cooking when Attica owner Ben Shewry visited for a ‘master chef’ competition on Tuesday.

Hamlyn Park Primary student Gabby Cooke, 11, was thrilled to cook a carbonara with the world-renowned chef.

“Usually my nanna cooks it but this one was a little bit better than hers,” the grade sixer giggled.

“Mum told me, ‘You’d better cook for me on the weekend’, so that’s my weekend, I guess.”

Gabby joined dozens of aspiring culinary artists learning from the celebrith chef, whose venue ranked 20th in The World’s 50 Best Restaurants.

Students tested their skills in a ‘mystery box’ challenge, revising Mr Shewry’s famous black ant lamington whem he visited North Geelong Secondary College.

Rollins Primary School students won the

KITCHEN HANDS: Stefania Guglielmi and Kay Maw Htoo meet Ben Shewry. challenge while Herne Hill Primary won a ‘master chef’ competition, event coordinator Katina Astles said.

The day celebrated multiculturalism at the college, where students speak 43 languages, said principal Nick Adamou.

“We welcome students from all over the world and we embrace their cultures.”

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Local HQs in $3.5b ‘harvest’ for state

By Luke Voogt Two Geelong-based authorities face more than $3.5 billion dollars in “dividend harvesting” raids, according Victorian opposition leader Michael O’Brien.

“Labor’s election costings document committed to take $2.3 billion over four years from TAC, VMIA and WorkSafe combined,” Mr O’Brien said.

“Monday’s budget papers reveal that the Labor government is raiding these three entities for a total of $4.049 billion. That’s a $1.7 billion broken promise.”

According to the opposition, State Government planned to “harvest” $2.872 billion from TAC and $700 million from WorkSafe to create a “sham surplus“.

The budget papers forecast the public insurers would pay the dividends over four years into the All Victorians Infrastructure Fund.

Shadow treasurer Louise Staley accused State Government of using the dividends to “prop up its bottom line”.

“Without these raids Labor’s Budget would be in deficit for 2019/2020 and barely achieves a surplus in 2020/2021,” she said.

Without the “raids” the 2019/2020 budget would be $117 million in the red, according to the coalition.

But Treasurer Tim Pallas defended the increased dividends in question time last week, saying they would fund road upgrades.

State Government had already put the plan to voters during the 2018 election campaign, he said.

A spokesperson for Finance Minister Robin

POLITICAL DIVIDENDS: Shadow treasurer Louise Staley and Treasurer Tim Pallas have clashed over WorkSafe and TAC funding.

Scott assured voters government would take no money from TAC’s operating budget.

“Any suggestion we are cutting funds from TAC activities is completely untrue,” they said.

“This money does not fund the operation of TAC, and will be used to build new and safer infrastructure - just as we promised before the election.”

State Government had invested “an unprecedented $1.4 billion” to date towards TAC’s Towards Zero strategy, the spokesperson said.

“As promised, we are delivering budget surpluses,” they said.

“Our strong financial management gives us

the capacity to invest in the projects that will completely transform the way we live, work and travel.“ The increased dividends would have no impact on TAC’s and WorkSafe’s Geelong offices, the spokesperson confirmed.

Premier Daniel Andrews last year promised to establish an All Victorians Infrastructure Fund with a $2.3 billion special dividend from state insurers over four years.

Insurers including TAC and WorkSafe held funds “far exceeding their need to service claims“, which government could put to “good use building productive infrastructure,“ he said.

‘Stink fear’ at Bannockburn

By Luke Voogt Fears Bannockburn could become a “dumping ground” for 50,000 cubic metres of poultry manure and abattoir waste have prompted 46 objections to a proposed compost facility.

Environment Protection Authority (EPA) Victoria published some of the submissions head of a community conference in two weeks to discuss the plans.

A Teesdale resident, whose name EPA redacted, angrily criticised the proposal.

“We do not want the extra trucks destroying our roads, the eye sore or the smell of a pile of such waste,” the resident's submission said.

“Take your poultry manure, hatchery waste, grease trap and abattoir waste elsewhere. Do not use our beautiful town as your dumping ground.”

Another objector said the odour from the site, at 607 Shelford-Bannockburn Rd, would affect the town’s character.

“Being a local, I am extremely aware of the high winds we receive in this area. The installation of a static compost pile in this region will surely ruin a good thing for no perceived gain.“ Advanced Composting Technologies of Australasia applied for an EPA works approval to build the facility.

The proposed facility would annually accept up to 50,000 cubic metres of waste including poultry manure and waste from grease traps and abattoirs, the EPA said.

The company would process the waste into 36,400 cubic metres of pasteurised compost, EPA stated.

EPA had received 35 public submissions and one petition against the proposal, it stated on 31 May. Golden Plains Shire received a further 11 submissions as it considered a planning application from the company.

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The next Community Focus Council Meeting of the Greater Geelong City Council will be held at the Northern Bay College Wexford P–8 Campus, Wexford Court, Corio on Tuesday 11 June commencing at 7.00pm.

The community is invited to an informal meet and greet with councillors from 6.30pm. This is a great opportunity to meet your Council in person.

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KICK-START: Northern Bay students Nay Reh, Rhys, Ali, Vinith and Robbie at the latest Work Inspiration program in Geelong.

Teens find career inspiration A three-day program of career insights has inspired Northern Bay College students to kickstart their futures, according to organisers.

More than 30 year 10 students took part in this year’s Work Inspiration activities to get them thinking about careers, the organisers said.

Participants received career advice from organisations including City of Greater Geelong and Harvest HR, while Barwon Health, Deakin University and Ford’s Test Engineering Laboratory offered “behind-the-scenes” tours for added incentive.

Northern Bay College student Sophia said the program provided plenty of insight.

“It helped me decide if I was interested in something or not. I liked hearing about everyone’s different career pathways,” she said.

This year’s participation numbers were up 30 per cent on the program’s launch in Geelong last year, said charity The Smith Family, which supports the initiative.

The program provided a “more-effective” way of helping young people prepare for the workforce, said The Smith Family’s John Gelagin.

“The students we support come from a broad range of backgrounds and may not have someone in their family or network who can help them with those important career conversations,” he said.

“Research tells us that young adults who’ve had several contacts with employers prior to leaving school are more likely to be engaged in further education, employment or training after finishing their studies.”

Work to duplicate Barwon Heads Rd and build a new bridge will fail to meet an election deadline, the state opposition has warned.

Coalition MP Bev McArthur accused Premier Daniel Andrews of “another broken promise” after he pledged in 2018 to complete the $318 million duplication by 2023.

“Barwon Heads Rd is coming under increasing pressure with development in Armstrong Creek,” the Member for Western Victoria said.

“Not funding this road, as promised, is a slap in the face to all residents who struggle to use this road on a daily basis.”

State Government allocated $400,000 in its 2019/2020 budget to duplicate Barwon Heads Rd between Settlement Rd, South Geelong, and Lower Duneed Rd, Mount Duneed.

The Andrews Labor Government already committed $3 million for a planning study for the same stretch of road in June 2017.

During last year’s election campaign Labor promised to begin planning and pre-construction in 2019 and major works in 2020.A re-elected Labor government would complete the duplication by 2023, Mr Andrews said at the time.

The project included a bridge to raise the arterial road above train tracks north of Marshall Railway Station, replacing a level crossing, and intersection upgrades.

The 2019/2020 State Budget papers revealed no further funding for the rest of project and stated the completion date was “to be confirmed”.

Ms McArthur said finishing the project in

IN DOUBT: The section of Barwon Heads Rd set for duplication. the promised timeline would be “impossible” without further funding.

But Transport Infrastructure Minister Jacinta Allan assured voters State Government would complete the project.

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“When we say we’re going to build something, we build it - that’s what we did with Mernda Rail, it’s what we did with level crossing removals, delivering new trains and upgrading every regional rail line, and it’s what we’ll do with every project we’ve committed to.”

The Andrews Labor Government’s approach was to properly plan each project, finalising cost and timeframes, before funding and delivering them, a government spokesperson said.

“This approach has proved successful, with the government delivering every one of its 2014 infrastructure election commitments,” the spokesperson said.

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Pest push ‘protects parrot’ A new pest-control project could help save a critically endangered local parrot, according to authorities.

Corangamite Catchment Management Authority and Parks Victoria said the project would manage pests including foxes and rabbits in the habitat of orange-bellied parrots.

The project would cover eight coastal saltmarsh sites including Lake Connewarre, Bancoora wetlands and Avalon Coastal Reserve, the authorities said.

About two thirds of the 350-plus hectares under management was "critical habitat" for the parrot.

The catchment authority's Robert Bone said the bird was one of only three migra-

tory parrot species in the world.

“Orange-bellied parrots are an iconic but sadly now rare species of the Corangamite region,” he said.

“Corangamite CMA’s on-ground work to improve coastal habitats is helping boost the chances of survival for these critically endangered birds.”

Victorian Government and Zoos Victoria released around 20 birds near Werribee and Avalon last April after conducting a joint captive-breeding project.

Managing pests and weeds reduced the risk of predation while improving the parrot’s preferred diet of native seeds and plants, the authorities said.

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Go bush, Dr Ed tells GPs Geelong-based doctor Ed Graetz has seen the difference a GP can make in a small town like Henty.

“Our GP used to travel and run clinics between a couple of small towns in our area,” he said.

“Sadly he died in an accident on the commute (and) our town really struggled without a regular GP as a result.”

The doctor treated a young Ed when he fell off the back of a ute and hit his head on concrete, and the man’s charisma inspired him to study medicine.

“I really saw him as someone who worked hard and made a difference, and I valued and respected that,” he said.

“He took an interest in other people’s lives.

I remember him having chats with mum beyond ‘what’s happening with Ed’.

“I think communication and charisma are as important in the workplace as intelligence and the ability to think critically.”

Ed applied that philosophy to work in central Geelong after he finished study at Deakin University in 2014.

“It doesn’t matter how busy you are, give people time and take an interest in who they are,” he said “It’s nice hearing what’s going well for people and what they’re excited about.”

The complexities of medicine in “wellequipped cities like Ballarat and Geelong” gave him an even deeper admiration and respect for rural doctors, he said.

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But without a Deakin University program giving a slight leg-up to rural applicants, Ed may have missed out on studying medicine altogether.

Deakin requires postgraduate medical students to have a certain grade point average (GPA) and to pass a Graduate Medical School Admission Test (GAMSAT) and an interview.

Country applicants, like Ed, receive a small bonus to address a “critical” shortage of rural doctors, according to Deakin.

Ed had a distinction average in his biomedicine degree but his GAMSAT was “nothing special”, he said.

“If I didn’t have those extra weighting points I may not have got in.”

A Deakin study of 150 medical graduates found country students performed on par with their city counterparts despite entering the course with slightly lower grades.

“Which is the most important thing,” said study co-author Karen D’Souza.

“We really don’t want to be missing any of those students with a passion for regional health because their GPA is slightly lower. We know once they get in they’re absolutely fine.”

Students from country backgrounds were more likely to be rural doctors but were at a disadvantage in the competitive selection process, Dr D’Souza explained.

“These students can often be the first in their family to go to university. They may have to live out of home and work while completing their first degree,“ she said.

“They’re also much more likely to be at financial disadvantage. So there are a number of factors that could contribute to that slightly lower GPA.“

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LETTERS Elite agenda for coast UK-based organisations Bioregional and Eden Project were mentioned separately in the Geelong Indy recently.

The internet describes the former as an “entrepreneurial charity”, and the latter as an “environmental charity”.

The average Victorian taxpayer should perhaps keep one cautious eye open because the modus operandi of these types of organisations seems to be to attract government subsidies of one form or another.

They employ paid staff, some of which are very well-remunerated.

At least partially supported by taxpayers, these astute organisations seem to be able to use their positions to bypass elected representatives and advance certain environmental and/or social agendas.

In the case of Bioregional, it's veganism.

Eden seems to be dovetailing with a selfserving elitist movement down along the Victorian coast; an elitist movement that seems set to demand prior registration and payment before anyone can drive down its Great Ocean Road.

Having reducing parking in places like Lorne over time, this movement is also itching to levy paid parking for visitors.

The elite additionally wants to quarantine its slice of coast by banning further accommodation, even camping.

It might be news to the elite but taxpayers built the road after the Great War and we all still pay its maintenance.

It seems we get to pay again for the right to fish, to surf or to take our family to the beach.

Readers should observe carefully whether we are now in a brave new world in which socalled charities are hand-in-glove with selfserving elitists.

Bernie Franke Upper Gellibrand

Corangamite lost Labor’s victory in Corangamite was an injustice that one day should be righted.

It was not our forebears’ intention, in this now most-urbanised of democracies, for the city to tell the country what to do; to take over its territory and the right to speak on the basis of mere numbers alone.

I hope and pray that one day the young people of this country will make it their business to give the country back to the country in the spirit of just and fair play.

Until that day comes, let no one dare steal again the name of the place called Corangamite.

John Modra Colac

Fuel for thought on descent

BUCKETS & BOUQUETS Bouquets to the Geelong Indy. I look forward to Buckets & Bouquets each week, so it was a bummer not to see it in last week’s paper.

Happy Reader, Waurn Ponds Bouquets to the person who found and returned my purse to my doorstep with all contents intact, including a sizeable sum of cash. Losing my money would have been bad enough but replacing all the cards would have been a major headache. Thankfully nobody less honest spotted my purse.

Grateful Retiree, Newtown tion between rapidly rising CO2 levels and spasmodic rises, falls and steadying of temperature. Even if the correlation existed, “extreme weather” or “sea level rises” would not indicate that CO2 raises temperature.

Sydney's Fort Denison has shown a sea rise of 7cm over 60 years, still dribbling from the last great de-glaciation 15,000 years ago. Extreme weather turns up in all regions but surveys have shown a decline in the incidence of extreme weather globally.

It’s all part of natural cycles.

Mr Mitchell thinks climate models are "remarkably accurate". John Christy, director of earth system science at University of Alabama, demonstrated at a congressional hearing the inaccuracy of climate models compared with measured temperature - they were out by 250 to 300 per cent.

As for economic models predicting jobs and growth by "acting on climate change", Mr Mitchell was again vague on what that meant.

If it meant pouring more wasted millions of dollars into renewables, I'd suggest a look at Germany's collapsing wind generator market.

Is that our future?

Tim Saclier Leopold

Batty beggar’s cold comfort An unkempt middle-aged woman stood outside a supermarket shrieking at passing foot traffic that the world would come to an end in less than 20 years because of global warming.

Her message was lost on those struggling to survive one of the coldest days in Geelong for more than a decade.

Practical and moral support for her apocalyptic message would appear to have been minimal, since her begging bowl was empty.

Michael J Gamble Belmont

All theory, no fact

Pass on the source

Peter Mitchell didn't identify his climate “theory” (Letters, 30 May).

Because a theory must be tested, his opinion that "many outcomes of the theory are playing out now" was meaningless.

He did, however, refer to “extreme weather” and “sea level rises” as “outcomes of the theory”.

Maybe his theory is the traditional one, that atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) raises global temperature.

In the last century we've seen no correla-

Alan Barron (Letters, 31 May) wrote: "Even NASA admits that higher CO2 levels have led to a greening of the planet and greater crop yields”.

The phrase "even NASA admits "is highlyprejudicial and without place in a scientific discussion.

The Australian Government Department of Agriculture’s February report listed these declines in 2018 crops: wheat, 19 per cent; barley, seven per cent; canola, 41 per cent; chickpea, 76 per cent; oats, 21 per cent.

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Buckets to a pig who was rude to a waitress who never did a thing wrong. We watched the whole thing. I hope you were late for the football, you whinging pig.

Disgusted, East Geelong

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According to freshplaza.com, in 2018 England's onion crop declined 40 per cent and its potato crop was down 13 per cent on five-year average yields.

According to The Guardian, in 2018 Italy's olive crop declined by 57 per cent.

I invite Mr Barron to give a reference to the relevant NASA report so this matter can be debated accurately.

Kevin Crough Lara

Coal so yesteryear Most anti-coal talk is about environmental impacts but there are many reasons to dislike it as an energy source.

Economically, last year the world passed 'peak' coal. Now more coal plants are closing than opening globally.

China halved its imports and most other countries are using even less. Demand is dropping and, with more and more alternatives, is unlikely to recover.

Financially, building a coal plant requires much money up front. The operators can't just build a small one and grow it, they have to pay the whole cost years before getting anything back.

At current rates, it might can be decades, if ever, before a plant pays off.

Regarding jobs, coal-based industries are old and well-established. Profit comes from efficiencies and cutting costs, which means reducing staffing and automating everything.

Already most mine or power plant works is done by robots controlled by a small number of people.

Regarding water, both coal mining and power generation use large amounts of freshwater, which would be better off on farms or repairing river systems.

Regarding health, working with coal releases black powder that gets everywhere. Latrobe Valley has lots of trouble with dust causing medical problems and making cleaning a pain.

Regarding waste, coal provides very little energy per kilogram. Enormous amounts need to be mined for every watt of electricity and much rubbish is produced.

All of this is without talking about the climate.

Coal was the only option 200 years ago but there are many more now.

Peter Mitchell Geelong

Liquid fuels, particularly petrol and diesel, are the enabling fuels that make all economic activity possible.

Australia’s oil production peaked in 2000.

We now import more than 90 per cent of our petroleum products from South Korea, Japan and Singapore.

Geo-political tensions in Southeast Asia are a constant threat to the security of global liquid fuel supply chains.

Under International Energy Agency rules, member countries must hold 90 days net petroleum for use in a fuel emergency. Australia has been in breach of the rule since 2010.

Current reserves are just 21 days of petrol for motorists, 18 days of diesel and 20 days of aviation fuel.

Some of this emergency supply is not in Australia. It’s ticketed fuel, stored on our behalf in the Netherlands.

Retired Air Vice-Marshal John Blackburn has been lobbying the Federal Government to improve fuel security since 2014. He said that if the public panicked or an active military needed to draw from domestic stocks during a fuel disruption crisis, the country would be brought to its knees within a week because Australia's food, pharmaceutical supplies, water and energy, including the distribution of fuel itself, are all reliant on petroleum.

During a liquid fuel emergency, the Energy Minister can make fuel available only to ‘authorised users’ and ration the supply to retail customers. There are criminal and civil penalties for non-compliance.

An energy-descent action plan would stand City of Greater Geelong in good stead in the event of a liquid fuel emergency.

Phil Baulch Transition South Barwon

Labor’s country cuts Victoria’s strong population growth is a great opportunity for Regional Victoria - if only we had a State Government with a plan and vision to grow all our state, not just Melbourne.

The May budget showed again that Daniel Andrews’ Labor Government lacks both.

The Regional Growth Fund, which delivered a $1 billion boost to country communities and encouraged businesses and jobs to relocate out of Melbourne, was axed.

Also, $130 million was cut from Regional Development Victoria’s funding, $220 million from country roads, and nearly $50 million from Victoria’s agriculture budget.

Too many country schools and hospitals missed out on funding for desperately-needed upgrades.

Despite all the cuts and its Melbourne-centric focus, the Regional Development Minister told parliament last week she was “very proud” of Labor’s budget.

Regional Victoria needs less ministerial spin and more dollars invested in infrastructure and services important to regional communities, like roads, rail, hospitals and schools.

After another disappointing Andrews Government budget, it’s a relief to know we at least have a re-elected Liberal-Nationals Federal Government that cares about regional people and has an exciting plan for investing and growing all of regional Victoria.

Peter Walsh MP Victorian leader of The Nationals

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By Natalee Kerr For Australian singer Catherine Alcorn a career in cabaret was not always on the cards.

But fast-forward 10 years down the track and the Sydney-born musician is “totally glad” she pursued the showbiz industry.

“The greatest decision I ever made was letting go of the safety net of a weekly wage,” Alcorn said.

Before making her mark on stage Alcorn was a primary school music teacher and personal assistant at a television network but she shortly realised those jobs were not for her.

While the 2003 acting graduate’s desire to perform never died, it wasn’t until she “unexpectedly” found herself watching cabaret that her dream came to life.

“One night I went to see a cabaret show in Sydney that a friend from uni had produced,” she said.

“It was the first time I had ever experienced cabaret and I was just blown away.

“I never considered cabaret as a career move, but after seeing that show I knew it was what I wanted to do.”

Alcorn said the idea to pay tribute to showbiz idol Bette Midler then “immediately came to mind”.

“Doing a Bette Midler show was a no-brainer,” she said.

“She is so funny and can sing the ass of anything. She does it all, she’s an incredible performer.”

Alcorn said she started her “self-produced” cabaret show The Divine Miss Bette in 2009 at

the age of 27 with $3000 in her bank account while living at her parent’s home.

“I remember sitting at my parent’s kitchen table designing the banners, the show, the website ... everything,” she said.

“I had my first show in Wagga Wagga and I invited every agent under the sun to come along.

“None of the bastards turned up, but the general public did.”

The show has since taken Alcorn across the country for her first national tour in 2016 and the US last year.

The 37-year-old said despite channelling Middler’s role for a decade “no show is ever the same”.

“I improvise so much of the material, every show is different,” she said.

Alcorn said audiences can expect to hear many of Middler’s early classics including Stay With Me Baby and Wind Beneath My Wings in her “energetic, dirty and fun” production.

“One minute Bette would have you laughing and a few minutes later she would have you in tears. The audience can expect to be taken on that same rollercoaster journey,” she said.

Alcon said she “couldn’t wait” to perform in Geelong for the first time at Geelong Performing Arts Centre on 14 June.

“I’m excited to pop my Geelong cherry! I’ve been online stalking the theatre scene in Geelong and it just looks incredible,“ she said.

“If you don’t know who she is where have you been? But in saying that you don’t have to be Bette Midler fan to enjoy the show either.”

BETTE TRIBUTE: Australian singer Catherine Alcorn will be channeling "showbiz diva" Bette Midler when she heads to Geelong this month.

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By Natalee Kerr Iconic cabaret artist Issi Dye loves performing so much that he thinks he will “die on stage” as his hitting his “last note”.

“I’ll keep going for as long as I can,” the 72-year-old said.

The showbiz veteran will visit Drysdale's Potato Shed next week with entertainer Gary Johns for their Neil Diamond and Bobby Darrin: Legends of Vegas show.

The “interactive and theatrical” production has Dye impersonating Darrin while Johns takes on Diamond.

“The audience gets to enjoy two different characters and performances in the one night,” Dye explained.

“We also sing a few songs together too which is a whole lot of fun.”

Aside from the music, Dye said the pair also share stories, anecdotes and monologs of the “legendary artists”.

“We want to take people on a musical journey through the 60s and 70s using these characters,” he said.

“Bobby was unusual as he could sing songs of the swing and also rock and roll while Neil was arguably the biggest individual star apart from Elton John during that time.”

With now more than 50 years in the showbiz industry, Dye said it was Darrin who first inspired him to “pick up the microphone”.

“My first memory of Bobby was when he recorded his song Splish Splash and I was only

about eight years old at the time,” he said.

“I was so intrigued by Bobby as he was one of the few entertainers that were a true showbiz phenomenon. I also really admired his ability to connect with the audience.”

Dye described Darrin’s 1973 death as “such a shame”, with the “rare and talented” performer passing away at the age of 37.

“I hope to give a new audience a chance to listen to Bobby’s music that wouldn’t have been around in their lifetimes,” he said.

The Melbourne-based singer said he is living his “dream” performing on stage even after all these years on.

“I’m so lucky to still be able to do what I love today,” he said.

“I first started singing at school, I never had a real job I just went straight into TV and music.

“I’m living the life that I always wanted to live.”

Dye said he felt “honoured” to take the show to Drysdale’s Potato Shed on 14 June.

“It’s rare to find such a lovely and intimate theatre venue in a small town,” he said.

“I used to come down to Geelong a lot during the 60s and 70s. I have a lot of fond memories from here, so I always love coming back.”

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INDIGENOUS CELEBRATION: Dance troupe Djuki Mala comes to Spiegeltent at Johnstone Park this month.

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eral years ago joined Djuki Mala, which has been going since 2007.

“I feel like I’m making my family and elders proud back home and I reckon the other boys are feeling that way,” he said.

“I feel so privileged and proud of how far Djuki Mala has come.”

The dance troupe had become like “family” and would always cheer each other up if one member was feeling down, he said.

“We’re all funny guys. You’d definitely be shocked if you saw us mucking around backstage.”

When not on tour, Ganambarr teaches his “old hip hop stuff” to kids in workshops across Australia.

He also spent three months in Tasmania last year portraying an Indigenous tracker in new convict-era thriller The Nightingale.

The soon-to-be-released (in Australia) film is the work of Jennifer Kent, who also wrote and directed the internationally-acclaimed 2014 Aussie horror flick The Babadook.

“I’m pretty sure this one’s going to be big too,” Ganambarr said.

His portrayal of the film’s main character won him the Marcello Mastroianni Award for

Best New Talent at Venice Film Festival, where he met William Dafoe and Naomi Watts.

He remembered that “brilliant” moment accepting the award in front of hundreds of actors, producers and directors.

“I still just can’t believe it,” he said.

Djuki Mala were working on a new show and their Spiegeltent performances on 14 and 15 June would be their last time performing their current show in Geelong, Ganambarr said.

“Don’t miss it because this is last time you’re going to see it.”

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Baykali Ganambarr earned international fame when he won an award that has past recipients including Jennifer Lawrence and Mila Kunis.

Now the Indigenous performer is on his way to Geelong for Djuki Mala’s latest dance gig, at Spiegeltent in Johnstone Park.

“I heard it’s going to be freezing, eh,” Ganambarr told the Indy from Gympie.

The dance troupe was on tour in Queensland after travelling Australia and even squeezing in a two-week Canada tour between Perth and Adelaide performances.

“We’re getting great audiences,” said Ganambarr, who hails from the remote town of Galiwin’ku, on Northern Territory’s Elcho Island.

“It’s just amazing travelling, seeing new people and new places.“ Djuki Mala mixed Indigenous culture and stories with contemporary dance and a good dose of humour, Ganambarr said.

“We want to make people happy and excited and we want them to enjoy every moment of the show.”

Whether performing in Australia or overseas Ganambarr and his Djuki Mala “brothers“ make an effort to get out and meet the audience after their shows.

Some crowd members from an Edinburgh show had no idea Australia had aboriginal people, he said.

“It’s good for us to travel around the world and tell people who we are and where we’re from. It’s just amazing to share that story.”

Ganambarr spent his first six years growing up in a small community outside of Alice Springs.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR WOMEN - National Council of Women’s Geelong branch 75th annual luncheon midday Monday 17 June at Geelong Regional Library and Heritage Centre. Tickets $65. Enquiries 0400 983 037.

FESTIVAL - Love Aireys in Winter Festival continues until end of August withevents featuring art exhibitions, local gin tastings, markets, book launches, wellness retreats, trivia nights, mini golf, tennis and more. Details aireysinlet.org.au.

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

MENTOR - Raise Foundation seeks volunteers to mentor local young people in school and for young mums program at Grovedale and Geelong West. Details raise.org.au/volunteer.

WRITERS - Queenscliffe Neighbourhood House Rip Writers Group seeks members. Meets 12.30-3pm second Tuesday monthly at Queenscliffe Neighbourhood House. Includes barbecue lunch. Enquiries 5258 3367, dmain6@bigpond. com.

APPEAL - Volunteers wanted to help in Geelong, Bellarine Peninsula and Surf Coast schools. Enquiries 1800 668 550, edconnectaustralia.org.au.

BREASTSCREEN - Free appointments for 10-minute screening available, BreastScreen, 78 Gheringhap St, Geelong.

Bookings 132 050 breastscreen.org.au.

AA - Alcoholics Anonymous invites enquiries about its service and support on 5229 1710.

U3A - Surf Coast U3A runs 15 weekly classes and occasional talks. Enquiries 0419 578 598.

TUTORS - AMEP Volunteer Tutor Program seeks volunteers 1-2 hours weekly to help newly arrived adult migrants and refugees learn English and about life in Australia. Free training.

Enquiries 9009 7900, wazihr@djerriwarrh.org.

SATURDAY DANCE - Wurdale Oldtime Dance dances to Brian Rush 8-11pm at Wurdale Hall, Wurdale Road, Winchelsea. Entry $10. Supper included. Enquiries 0415 910 759.

PLANTS - St Leonards Primary School plant sale fundraiser 9am-1pm at St Leonards Primary School, Murradoc Rd. Many varieties including herbs, blooms and vegetable seedlings.

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

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YOGA - Free Sahaja yoga meditation lessons 7-8pm at Vines Road Community Centre. Enquiries 0430 536 280, sajajayoga.com.au.

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GROWING POPULAR: Members of Geelong Hydroponic Gardening share their secrets on Sunday.

9.30am at 18 Beauford Ave, Bell Post Hill. Enquiries 0418 144 059.

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.

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

WEIGHT - Springs TOWN (take off weight naturally) Club Drysdale meets 9-11am at Drysdale Uniting Church Hall. Enquiries 0403 221 737.

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 TuesdayThursday. Enquiries 5275 5807.

SENIORS - Line dancing 9am-midday at Highton Senior Citizens Club, 84 Barrabool Rd. Also Tuesday, Friday. Carpet bowls 1.15pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday. Tai chi 9.3010am, bingo 1.15pm Friday. Enquiries 5244 2258.

TUESDAY PROBUS - Hamlyn Heights Probus Club meets 10am at St Albans Anglican Church, 277 Church St, Herne Hill. New members and visitors welcome. Enquiries 5278 5135.

ABC - Geelong ABC Friends meets 1.30pm at South Barwon

Community Centre, 33 Mt Pleasant Rd, Belmont. Enquiries 0447 435 923.

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

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

MUSIC - Mainly Music program for carers and babies, preschoolers 10-11am at St Albans Uniting Church, 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.

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 5250 1937, 5278 7720.

ALCOHOLICS - Alcoholics for Christ 12-step program 7.30pm at South Barwon Salvation Army, 176-180 Francis St, Bel-

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 - Philosophy for Daily Living meets 2-4.30pm at Italo’s Pizza Café, Gilbert St, Torquay. Enquiries 5264 7484.

FRIDAY MEETING - Wisdom Mentors meets 2-3.30pm at Netgain, 3/63 Thomson St, Belmont. Bookings bit.ly/2K1abmE. TAI - Tai chi for beginners 9-10am at St Davids UCA, cnr Talbot and Aphrasia Sts, Newtown. Clases $10. Extra class 1-.05-11.05am second, fourth Fridays of month. Enquiries 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.

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By Julie Spriggs, Kings Funerals Since the introduction of changes to Centrelink’s Asset Test on 1 January 2017 the Kings Funerals team has noticed an increase in the numbers of pre-paid funeral bonds being purchased.

More than 300,000 Australians could have been affected by these changes - were you one of them? And did you know that a funeral bond, to the current maximum limit of $13,000, is exempt from Centrelink’s Asset Test?

Here in Victoria there are six different providers of funeral bonds. If these bonds are arranged through a funeral director such as Kings Funerals they can also be linked with a pre-paid funeral contract.

These bonds can be held in individual or joint names and there are no health checks or age restrictions.

When applying for pension benefits, if you have too many “assets”, you may be disadvantaged. For the purposes of the assets test and deeming provisions of both social security and veterans’ entitlements legislation the investment is not deemed an asset so it could help maximise your pension entitlements.

Talking to your financial adviser could be advantageous in working out whether this pertains to you or not.

Don’t forget, if you are not in a position to pay the whole costs quoted, you can opt to spread payments over a number of years.

Think about sitting down with your pre-

Julie Spriggs greets clients at Kings Funerals. ferred funeral director to discuss your options soon because although the subject of death can be considered taboo, in reality it is both natural and unavoidable, so plan ahead.

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Hearing aid ‘specialists’ Ted Cooper's life has changed after getting on a HCP with help from GenU.

GenU keeping Ted at home Corio’s Ted Cooper has managed to get his day-to-day life back on track with a Home Care Package (HCP).

Mr Cooper, a diabetic, was struggling with his health before finding out about the benefits of being on a HCP. GenU’s aged care team helped Mr Cooper get the support he needed, with his general wellbeing going from strength to strength.

“When I first went there I was pretty traumatised," he said.

"I was in a really black, dark hole but I think I’ve gone from there because of these people.

“It’s just changed me, it’s brought me back to a bit more normality.”

The Federal Government provides HCP access the My Aged Care website. Packages support older Australians to live at home as long as possible, making a substantial difference to their lives and those of their families, carers and broader community.

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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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Pre-planning helps family Aidacare's friendly staff can assist with clients' mobility and daily living needs.

New mobility aid superstore Aidacare’s Geelong showroom is now bigger than ever, allowing for a much more expansive range of mobility and daily living aids, all on display for customers to visit and trial.

Aidacare understands the challenges and importance of independence and having the ability to travel from one place to another. The extensive mobility and daily living aid range available in store offers something for everyone.

Mobility scooters have changed the lives of millions of people with health issues and disabilities. They allow people who may not have previously been able to travel far without assistance, to gain a significant level of independence. They can also help to combat the social isolation and health implications of the elderly or someone living with a disability. With a mobility scooter, it’s easier to partake in daily ac-

tivities and excursions. No longer does a trip to the shops or to meet a friend for coffee require a high-level of planning.

The friendly staff at Aidacare are able to assist with any requirements for mobility aids, bathroom and bedroom aids, beds and pressure care mattresses and cushions, as well as motorised scooters, chairs and power wheelchairs. Aidacare’s expert staff are there to help their customers to find the right solution to meet their individual mobility and daily living needs.

Aidacare has been servicing the Barwon region for over 20 years. Visit the Geelong super store at 38-42 Mercer Street, where the friendly Aidacare team are ready to assist you. Alternatively, call Aidacare on 5223 2263 to find out more.

Death is no longer a taboo subject.

People are increasingly open to planning for their funerals. For some the motivation is to avoid leaving a financial burden for their families, while others want to ensure their service wishes are fulfilled.

Regardless of the motivation, it’s important to seek advice. The differences between funeral insurance and pre-paid funerals are significant and worth understanding.

Recent advertisements have promoting funeral insurance coverage from as little as a few dollars a week. It sounds too good to be true, and in many instances it is too good to be true.

A recent expose identified a number of issues for pensioners who had taken out funeral insurance. In some cases they had paid more into the insurance than the benefit would pay out on their death.

Worse still, they had to keep paying until their death or the policy might turn invalid.

Tuckers Funeral & Bereavement Service prides itself on providing clarity, support and advice when listening to families and their needs.

Tuckers offers the opportunity to plan ahead with the clear benefits of a pre-paid funeral rather than funeral insurance.

Clients have peace of mind that their plans will lock in funeral prices at today’s cost, relieving their families of financial burdens and stress.

Tuckers’ clients can plan the funeral they want. The plans have no premiums or expiry

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25 years of caring Award-winning aged care leader Joy Leggo celebrates 25-years in the industry this month.

A pioneer of the industry, Ms Leggo is chief executive officer at MACS Aged Care Geelong.

She has championed the expansion of the diverse multicultural aged care facility , featuring an open-air ‘piazza’ complete with post office, hairdresser, coffee shop, bakery and multifaith chapel. MACS also boasts Stan’s Shed for men and a sculpture-lined walking track.

“We' grown in leaps and bound,” Ms Leggo said.

“It has been truly rewarding to see the culmination of our efforts result in such outstanding growth and the contentment of our residents. We know we do aged care differently.

That’s what sets us apart.

“The realisation of our Dementia Care Unit has been a highlight. Being able to care for people in an environment that respects and celebrates their language and cultural diversity amid the confusion and anxiousness of dementia is immeasurable.”

With a background in acute and community health, Ms Leggo joined MACS to pursue her “dream job” of building a residential facility from the ground up. In 2017 she was awarded Employee of the Year at the Aged and Community Services Australia (ACSA) Victorian Aged Care Awards.

“To be honoured like that is so rewarding.

I really do feel I am born to do this work and I am touched beyond belief that I can deliver such an outstanding service for our community and its people,” Ms Leggo said.

“I can’t wait to see what the future holds for our precious, caring place. We have established something truly unique here at MACS, which I call care with heart.

“Care is a given. Heart is something extra, which I believe everyone deserves.“

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Joy Leggo, at rear, has been in the aged care industry for 25 years.

Scooters and Mobility Geelong is still conveniently located at 52 Charles Street, Newcomb, and, as such, is easily accessible from all locations around Geelong, on the Bellarine Peninsula and Surf Coast areas.

Old-fashioned service is still standard for all customers. Owner-operators Mark and Susan Dillon say they can sell the world’s best products at the best prices without sacrificing service, reliability and back-up support.

“October is Seniors Month at Scooters and Mobility and we celebrate by conducting our fourth annual Geelong Scooter Spin.

“If you have ever wanted to ride a scooter without any sales pressure at all comes on down every Wednesday in October between 10am and midday. We will have over 20 scooters and powerchairs in stock all available to test drive.”

To book a place on the scooter spin, arrange an in-home demonstration or service of a scooter or powerchair call 5248 7338 or free call 1800 726 000.

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Pair to share a milestone Kathryn Merrett shares an important milestone with Star of the Sea Residential Aged Care in October.

She was one of the Star of the Sea's first residents when it opened its doors on 7 October 2017.

Kathryn's daughter, Trish, recalled that one of the hardest things about looking into aged care for her mum was acknowledging she needed more support.

At the time, Trish was recovering from breast cancer, she had recently become a grandmother for the first time and her dad had died suddenly.

“Once dad died it became obvious that he was actually covering for mum and there was a bit of Alzheimer’s there and she wasn’t going to cope well on her own,” Trish said.

The family was impressed with the beautiful design and interiors of the brand new 96bed aged care residence. But, most important to them was the quality of care, food and activities on offer.

Kathryn is part of a walking group, she enjoys many different activities and staff speak often to Trish about her mum’s health and wellbeing.

“The staff communicate with me incredibly well. They are very professional. I get good information from them, they know mum really well,” she said.

Trish loved Star of the Sea’s care practice, which is based on the Montessori principles for aged care.

She said her mother had benefitted from the use of visual aids and activities to support people’s memories as they age.

“I have seen how it helps mum with her anxiety. All those memory prompts are things that older people benefit from because they feel anxious without them.”

Trish and her mother, Kathryn, are impressed by the standard of living and care at Star of the Sea. Trish said the food is also great and she often joins her mum for lunch.

“Mum’s health has improved since moving

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Learn more about Star of the Sea Residential Aged Care by calling 1300 845 526.

Star of the Sea Residential Aged Care is located just a few hundred metres from the beach at 1290 Horseshoe Bed Rd, Torquay.

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SPORT TACKLE: Esava Ratugolea takes down Sydney's Aliir Aliir at Kardinia Park last Friday night.

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Coach ‘on edge’ as top spot looks firm

By Natalee Kerr Chris Scott is “on edge” despite his Cats sitting two games clear on the top of the ladder.

The Geelong coach was acutely aware the situation could change quickly, he told this week's media conference at Kardinia Park.

“If we slip for a little bit that gap can be snuffed out in a couple of weeks,” he said.

“The ladder position doesn’t really reflect our position within the competition.”

Scott said the club “certainly didn’t anticipate” its early dominance but the mid-season placing comfortably on top of the ladder did provide some “temporary relief”.

“It will help us with a bit of flexibility around the things we want to do, but it also has the potential that it might bring in a bit of complacency.

“We’re far from sitting back thinking we’ve got to just keep rolling along and everything will be fine.

“It’s just so naive for our players or coaches to be thinking we’re so much better than the best next team.”

Geelong arguably faces one of its toughest challenges so far this season, taking on Richmond in a MCG blockbuster this Friday night.

The Tigers went down to North Melbourne by 37-points last weekend, handing new Kangaroos coach Rhyce Shaw his first win.

Scott said he would avoid “underestimating” the 2017 premiers despite their surprise loss to North Melbourne.

“They’ve been the best team over the last three years,” he said.

“In a lot of ways what they did last week is not really that relevant when you compare it to what they will probably do this week.

“We suspect they’ll play a lot better and make it really hard for us.”

Tom Hawkins will be free to play against the Tigers after receiving a $3000 fine for his high hit on Sydney’s Jordan Dawson during the Cats 22-point victory last Saturday.

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QUICK PASS: Tom Aitkens handballs the footy to teammate James Parsons.

Winter got off to a great start last weekend with some fantastic trout fishing had all over the region.

Lake Purrumbete saw brown trout to 8lb caught by anglers using bait or casting and trolling lures.

Fishing on the outside of the weed beds on the northeast side of the lake was productive at first light, with anglers casting bigger hard-body lures like the Daiwa Double Clutch or Atomic jerk minnow catching fish.

Anglers fishing mudeye under a float also caught fish at Purrumbete. It’s a good idea to target trout from first light to mid-morning then focus on redfin, which are in huge numbers at the lake and happily biting all day.

Since Tullaroop Reservoir was recently opened up to kayak and electric powered boats we’ve seen some fantastic captures. One angler to do well was Damien Keirl who caught a beautiful rainbow trout of 3kg on a mudeye.

Damien also caught a few smaller trout on trolled Tassie Devils and witnessed another angler land a redfin of 48cm.

Land-based anglers also did well on Tassie Devils and soft plastics cast off the bank at Tullaroop.

Wurdibuloc Reservoir continued producing big redfin close to 50cm for anglers casting lures in the mornings.

Small estuary creeks along the Surf Coast fished well for bream and mullet. Using scrubworms or fresh-caught shrimp with a small ball sinker or even unweighted where possible was effective, while using live crabs and small freshwater yabbies was a good way to specifically target the bigger fish.

Surf beaches from Point Lonsdale across to Anglesea saw a number of gummy shark and mulloway caught by anglers fishing after dark.

James Ivens fished near Torquay during the week and caught a pair of gummies sharks within 20 minutes of starting fishing. The first had eaten his pilchard bait before he even had a chance to put the rod down after casting.

Baits to try for gummies off the beach include pilchard, squid and fresh caught salmon fillet.

Gone Fishing Charters’ Chris Vasilevski reported good numbers of school tuna being caught in 100m of water off Cape Bridgewater. Trolling seven to nine-inch skirts was the most-productive method, Chris said.

SKIPPER: Cats captain Joel Selwood finished with 17 disposals against Sydney.

FLYING HIGH: Zac Smith stretches for the for the match, with his four goals helping to secure the Cats seventh win in a row.

Superstar midfielder Patrick Dangerfield also starred in his return following a week off with an ankle injury, with 29 disposals and two goals.

Scott said giving Dangerfield the week off “did him the world of good“.

“Sometimes it’s not until you take a week off, recover that little bit better, that you realise just how sore you were,“ Scott said.

“Guys with the power and speed like Dangerfield, when they are feeling fresh and healthy their performance is that much better.”

TROUT AND ABOUT: Damien Keirl and his 3kg Tullaroop Reservoir rainbow trout.

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