Geelong Indy - 26th July 2019

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Stuck on excellence

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MORE FACES FOR AWARDS JUDGE PANEL

PM PRAISES ‘ACHIEVERS’ IN BUSINESS

OUR ‘LEADER’ FLIES HIGHER WITH AVALON

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Finalist BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS

2019

Clark Rubber Geelong We are honoured to be a finalist in the 2019 Deakin University Geelong Business Awards.

Our store has been proudly serving the Geelong community for over 40 years.

We are the experts in everything Pools, Foam and Rubber!

Ph: 03 5244 2214 | clarkrubber.com.au 25-29 Settlement Road, Belmont 12421684-LB30-19

SPECIAL PROMOTION Simon Flowers Judging panel chair Simon Flowers is an LBW Business + Wealth Advisors principal, dealing with taxation, business advisory and superannuation matters.

He is a fellow of CPA Australia, a chartered tax advisor with TIA, an affiliate member of CAANZ, a member of NTAA, and an authorised representative of Lonsdale Financial.

As an LBW principal for over 10, Simon was previously a manager at PriceWaterhouseCoopers in Melbourne.

He has been on the Geelong Business Excellence Awards judging panel for the past 11 years, including five as chairman.

Simon has a Bachelor of Business from Deakin, a Diploma of Superannuation Management, a Diploma of Financial Planning, and a Masters of Tax through University of Melbourne.

New experts join panel of 2019 judges Jason Butcher For the past four years Jason has overseen strategic and cultural change as general manager of Arthur Reed Photos, a two-time category winner in the business excellence awards.

Previously in senior management within the recruitment and TAFE sectors, this year was his third on the awards’ judging panel.

Barry J Cooper A Professor of Accounting and Associate Dean at Deakin University’s Business School, Barry previously held senior roles at Hong Kong Polytechnic and RMIT University.

The former national director of CPA Australia’s member services is also a past global president of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.

Keelie Hamilton Keelie’s 20 years in community, business and industry engagement ranges from positions with local government through to her current director role at The Gordon TAFE, where she connects students and employers.

She has served extensively on local committees and was recently named patron of Geelong Life Activities Club.

Paul Gray Paul brings experience as an in-house counsel, private legal advisor and business owner to his role as a principal lawyer at Hardwood Andrews.

Previously a Telstra legal teams manager and leader of an international start-up sports engineering business, he believes that that good professional advice can transform businesses.

Daryl Starkey Daryl’s various CEO roles with not-for-profit organisations over 25 years include 15 at Karingal, now genU. He is Western Victoria Primary Health Network Regional Integrated Council’s deputy chair, a private equity company’s advisor, a leadership mentor, and on the board of Bethany Community Support and Rotary Club of Geelong.

Peter Temple Torquay Bowls Club’s general manager has a background in everything from sports coaching to policing, publishing, hospitality and consulting.

He’s been an entrepreneur, managed businesses of all sizes, and served on the boards of not-for-profit organisations in youth welfare, education, drug and alcohol, the arts, tourism and public health.

Jodie Dunn Jodie is director and principal consultant at Envisage HR Solutions, with over 20 years’ experience in the human resources and recruitment industries.

A judging panel member for two years, Jodie primarily works on sustainable HR strategies including workforce and performance management, transformation and change, leadership mentoring and coaching.

Jessica Cotter Brings more than twenty years’ experience to the judging panel working across multiple sectors during her career including corporate, government, small business and not-for-profit.

Jess thrives on providing ideas and solutions to deliver exceptional outcomes through strategic planning, campaign management, stakeholder engagement, professional copywriting, event coordination, project management and media.

Tony Spence Tony is director and general manager of Prestige Jayco Geelong and Bendigo, a family-owned company celebrating 30 years in business.

A former student at Deakin, Victoria and Harvard universities, he’s been on the judging panel for two years after many years as an awards entrant.

Bill Winter As an experienced external advisor on familybusiness boards, Bill says the awards help entrants understand their purpose and vision.

With a background including business ownership, CEO positions, mentoring and an interim-chair role with G21, he also chairs an Irish Australian Chamber of Commerce National Business Awards.

Tina Perfrement Tina has worked with businesses and the public sector to improve performance through sustainability in Australia and the UK. Recently she’s been working with City Hall on a Cleantech Innovations Geelong, a partnership program to inspire opportunities for clean technologies and consequently create new jobs across the region.

Justin Dry Guest judge Justin is co-founder and CEO of online alcohol retailer Vinomofo, one of Australia’s fastest-growing companies.

With awards and plaudits including a 2017 debut on BRW’s Young Rich List, Justin has grown his business since 2011 to annual turnover of $50 million, 100 staff and 500,000 members.

Glenda Dowling Formerly involved in the events industry, Glenda has more than 18 years’ experience working on access issues with Barwon Disability Resource Council (BDRC).

Glenda’s work has also included assisting business and compiling mobility directories and access maps for BDRC and City of Greater Geelong.

Nicola Wojcik WorkSafe’s stakeholder engagement and communications manager has accumulated an intimate understanding of Geelong’s community.

After growing up in Perth and completing a double-major degree in Asian Studies, Nicola worked in cities including London and Melbourne before arriving in Geelong, where she also serves as an AFL Barwon commissioner.

Tez Kemp Tez is managing director of La Madre Bakery, a producer of award-winning artisan breads and pastries for the hospitality industry.

A judging panel member since 2017, Tez previously steered La Madre to three category wins in the business excellence awards and, in 2013, a Hall of Fame entry.

Anita Trengrove Anita is co-general manager of Barwon Timber, Bar-Truss and Drysdale Timber & Hardware.

With over 10 years’ experience in the timber and hardware industry, she worked through a range of roles and positions within the business prior to sharing the role of co-general manager with her brother, Brent.

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Celebrate success

By The Hon Scott Morrison Mp, Prime Minister Of Australia The Deakin University Geelong Business Excellence Awards are a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the outstanding achievers of the local business community-the entrepreneurs and innovators, the professionals and pioneers, who have found success through their willingness to have a go.

Each of them represents the very best of our nation-everyday Australians getting up early, taking risks and working hard to realise

their aspirations.

Through their achievements, each is creating opportunities for themselves and their families, as well as driving greater prosperity and fairness for our country.

The spirit of entrepreneurialism and innovation is alive and well in Geelong. Over the last five years, the number of businesses has grown by over 15 per cent, and employment by 20 per cent.

During this time, the Government has provided funding through programs such as the Advanced Manufacturing Growth Fund to sup-

port the development of industry in Geelong.

My Government is also backing Geelong and the Great Ocean Road regions through the Geelong City Deal. Together with the Victorian Government and the City of Greater Geelong, we will deliver $370 million in investment to support continued economic diversification, growth of the visitor economy and development of a thriving city centre.

Congratulations to all nominees for the 2019 Business Excellence Awards who are contributing so much to the growth and future prosperity of Geelong.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison

Great result ‘thrills’ Indy

CEO Ben Flynn with chamber team memembers and business awards organisers Alex Hamilton and Kim Udvardy.

Congratulations for excellence adventure

By Ben Flynn, Geelong Chamber Of Commerce Chief Executive Officer On behalf of Geelong Chamber of Commerce, we want to congratulate all of our winners and finalists in this year’s Deakin University Geelong Business Excellence Awards.

It has been so exciting to see such an array

of businesses enter and be acknowledged for their passion, hard work and sheer dedication to creating excellence in the Geelong region.

Entering the awards can be daunting but one thing that always shines through is how proud our entrants are and open to learning more about what they do well and areas of growth or adjustment.

We are delighted to have continued our partnership with Deakin University, rated among the top universities in the world, as our naming rights sponsor and thank each of our category sponsors and award partners in enabling us to create such a beneficial program.

It has been a pleasure celebrating the journey with you all in 2019.

The Geelong Indy is thrilled to have helped the region’s premier annual business awards to another outstanding result in 2019, according to managing editor Tony Galpin.

The Deakin University Geelong Business Excellence Awards has achieved record entry numbers since the Indy signed on as print media sponsor in 2017, Mr Galpin says.

“The awards are now securely re-established as the biggest event on the annual local business calendar.

“With the region’s biggest print circulation and a massive online reach, we've helped the awards reach new heights since coming on board three years ago.

The entries have just grown and grown, and the presentation night's also bigger than ever.

“We look forward to helping deliver an even bigger, better awards next year.

“I congratulate Geelong Chamber of Commerce on putting together such an excellent awards program again in 2019, and also all the winners and finalists for their outstanding achievements.”

The combination of print promotion in Geelong’s only community newspaper with online marketing through the Indy's popular digital channels gives the awards access to a massive local audience, Mr Galpin says.

“Locals trust their community newspapers, which provides a unique advantage to partners and advertisers who leverage our reach,” he explains.

“Whether it’s the paper, indy.com.au, or our social media accounts, locals follow the Indy.”

CONTENTS 4 Bennetts’ charm praised

Firm radiates confidence

14 Stitching up home prize

19 Wildlife, Greek on menu

10 Dolphin swims growing

15 Ethical theatre a winner

20 Assault centre recognised

11 Little bunch, big award

16 Cochlear centre impresses

31 Blue Moon, Solve awards

7 Avalon flies even higher

12 Vegan wines splash out

17 Digital coach finds clients

22 Yoga and hotel claim titles

8 Braille signs big winner

13 Grace studio’s star turn

18 Bungalow serves up style

23 ‘Lean’ charity wins award

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5 Ex-winner backs awards 6 Geelong Gallery awarded

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First-up success for Clarke Rubber in business awards

Clarke Rubber's Sharon and Graeme Reid, at front, with Zach Deller, Ryan Brown, MIchael Winter, Jack Jenkins, Jo Green, Nick Behencke and Luke Stevens.

Clark Rubber Geelong finished as a finalist in the Best First Year Entry at the 2019 Deakin University Geelong Business Excellence Awards.

Clark Rubber was also a finalist in the Retail Business category.

Graeme and Sharon Reid took over ownership of Geelong’s Clark Rubber branch in October 2016, four months after the business moved from Belmont to its existing Settlement Rd location.

The business’s awards entry says the couple found that buying a major national retailer was appealing.

“The current franchise model for Clark Rubber has been operating since the early 80s, of which there are 60 stores across Australia,” the entry says.

“The Clark Rubber retail offer is split into three categories, which mirrors our current marketing slogan ‘Everything Pools, Foam and Rubber’.

“It is this unusual mix of products that sets us alone in the market place, and (we have) a reliable location for anyone needing items that cross over into any or all three of these categories.”

The entry says the Clark Rubber brand has shown good growth since 2016.

“Our vision is to grow our store to achieve the highest turnover and profit in Australia.

This will be achieved by offering continual outstanding service and targeting new opportunities,” the entry says.

Clark Rubber Geelong occupies a high-profile site at 25/29 Settlement Rd, Belmont.

Rustic charm earns a nod Awarded with two nominations as a finalist in the 2019 Deakin University Geelong Business Excellence Awards, Bennetts on Bellarine is well-placed to go even better next year.

The Bellarine Peninsula winery and restaurant made the final round of nominations in the Tourism and Hospitality and Regional Business categories.

Bennetts on Bellarine’s award entry described the business as “approachable, rustic, comfort, family, relaxed”.

“When you read those words what do you think of," the entry asked.

"Maybe home cooked meals with mum? A friendly business that is passionate about their product?

"Or perhaps an out of town escape where you can kick up your feet?

“We like to feel that Bennetts on Bellarine is a beautiful mishmash of all of these stories.”

A true family-owned-and-operated business under the leadership of mother-and-son duo Gill and Jamie Bennett, the venue took over its premises on Portarlington Rd, Bellarine, in 2013.

The operators admit in their entry that they were unsure of what the new venture had in

store for them.

They stood under the site's 100-year-old gum tree, looked at the empty space and began dreaming.

“Five years (and a few grey hairs later), that dream has finally come to fruition," the award entry says.

"In December last year they opened the doors to a brand new cellar door.

“Through the years of planning and modifications, one thing has always remained. The key words: approachable; rustic; comfort; family; and relaxed.”

Mother and son Gill and Jamie Bennett have run "rustic" family venue Bennetts on Bellarine since 2013.

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Awards ‘next level’ for RIB

Stuck On You's Carrie Felton, centre at back, with team members and young supporters of her global brand.

Stuck to top award Categories: Digital Engagement, Business of the Year Winner: Stuck On You

Breakwater’s Stuck on You has won the top honour at the 2019 Deakin University Geelong Business Excellence Awards.

The company claimed the coveted Business of the Year award at last night’s gala presentation dinner after earlier winning the category for Digital Engagement.

Stuck On You describes itself as the “original name-label company, trusted for over two decades and wholly family owned“.

“From name labels, shoe labels and clothing stamps to personalised lunch boxes,

school bags, pyjamas and gifts, Stuck On You has your family covered,” the company says in its business awards submission.

“Never waste time and money on lost property again!

“Our state-of-the-art website makes it easy and enjoyable for you to design your own products by adding a name and choosing from a stunning array of fonts and icons.”

Carrie Felton came up with the idea for Stuck On You in 1995 when trying to organise the items of her then-young children.

She approached a local printer asking for name labels to attach on the gear of son Charlie.

Realising he was too young to read, she asked the printer to put Charlie’s name on an image of an aeroplane because he loved planes and his dad was a pilot.

The experience served as the inspiration for Carrie to establish Stuck On You. “Now, 24 years later, we don’t just offer you one or two little icons to sit alongside your child’s name. We offer you more than 50 icons, each one lovingly designed by our in-house graphic designers,” the company says.

After more than two decades of growth, Stuck On You now sells products around the world from its company headquarters in Breakwater.

The company has customers in nearly 130 countries, with the UK and the USA two of its biggest markets overseas.

Stuck On You initially began operations in New South Wales before moving to Geelong in 2000 and subsequently expanding its workforce and operations dramatically.

Leading brokerage firm Roderick Insurance Brokers (RIB) has again thrown its support behind the region’s premier business awards.

RIB hopes its fourth year sponsoring the Geelong Business Excellence Awards inspires other local businesses to do the same.

The awards have helped RIB elevate its brand to the “next level”, says managing director and owner Keith Roderick.

“We’re big supporters of the awards because we hope other business in the region get the recognition they deserve,” he says.

RIB joined the awards' Hall of Fame in 2015 after category wins in 2012, 2013 and 2014. The first award was a turning point, Keith says.

“It was a very exciting moment because it was the first major award we'd received.”

The locally-owned, family-run business has more than three decades of experience in the industry. Operating in Geelong and Werribee, RIB employs 40 staff as one of the largest regional brokerages in Australia.

RIB provides highly personalised insurance advice to ensure clients make the right insurance decisions, Keith says.

“Our expert staff provide guidance on all aspects of commercial and personal insurance products. We’re really humbled that so many people in Geelong choose to insure with us.”

RIB's Keith Roderick.

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Congratulations to the winners of the 2019 Deakin University Geelong Business Excellence Awards

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We congratulate the Award winners on their commitment to the pursuit of business excellence. It’s a commitment we understand as Roderick is an Award Hall of Fame member. For over 33 years our trained, expert staff have gone the extra mile to provide the right advice to our clients.

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The art and soul of city Category: Corporate Social Responsibility Winner: Geelong Gallery

Not-for-profit welfare agency genU understands the importance of corporate social responsibility.

genU supports responsibility Corporate social responsibility is fundamental to growing our community, and recent growth at genU has highlighted the importance of social accountability. genU experienced substantial change with the merging of established Geelong disability and community services organisations Karingal and St Laurence, along with the integration of Employment Services Group and IPA. The changes led to a stronger, more-diverse business which now operates from more than 150 locations across Australia.

While growing the business was a key strategy in increasingly competitive service markets, genU also maintained its core aim of delivering the best outcomes for clients and their families.

Building genU in a framework which considers the social, financial and environmental impact on business stakeholders was vital to

ensuring the long-term growth of the business, and maintaining its reputation as one of Geelong’s leading not-for-profit organisations. genU is proud to sponsor the 2019 Corporate Social Responsibility Award, which celebrates a business that has accepted their corporate social responsibility and promotes inclusion in the workplace, community or other area that has led towards the enrichment of the lives of people with disability or who are disadvantaged.

At last year’s Geelong Business Awards, genU won the best Medium to Large Business of the Year award and chief executive officer Mike McKinstry was recognised as the Business Leader of the Year. genU congratulates all the nominees and winners at the 2019 Awards.

GOOD ON YOU.

Established in 1896, Geelong Gallery features a magnificent collection of Australian and European painting, sculpture, print-making and decorative arts dating back to the 18th Century.

“We contribute to the life and well-being of the city by fostering strong community engagement with the excellence of our collection, inspiring exhibitions and lifelong learning programs,” the gallery says in its business awards entry submission.

The gallery’s four “strategic pillars” are: promoting artistic and cultural advancement in the community, thus making Geelong a more liveable city; bringing economic benefit to the region through tourism arising from exhibitions and events; providing lifelong, inclusive learning for everyone; and aiming to expand facilities to provide greater access to collections and landmark exhibitions, thus underpinning the delivery of all pillars.

“With a proposed expansion into the 1856 Town Hall building in the next five years, our challenge is to create a new model for a regional gallery to ensure we keep pace, bring international content to our region and enhance our community and social offering beyond that of our competitors,” the entry submission says.

Geelong Gallery is the only public gallery

Lisa Sulivan, Penny Whitehead and Jason Smith in front of Del Kathryn Barton's self-portrait at Geelong Gallery. serving the G21 region, encompassing City of Greater Geelong, Borough of Queenscliffe, and Surf Coast, Colac Otway and Golden Plans shires.

“Our key point of difference is our focus on Australian landscape, print making, decorative arts and works focused on the evolution of Geelong,” the entry submission says.

Entry to the Gallery is free, except for one to two annual ticketed exhibitions.

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A Geelong Gallery exhibition 15 June – 01 Sept

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genU congratulates all the finalists and winners of the 2019 Geelong Business Excellence Awards.

Supporting our vision to build inclusive communities, genU is proud to sponsor the Corporate Social Responsibility award.

PHONE US 1300 558 368

WEBSITE genu.org.au Presenting partner

Exhibition partners

Indemniication for this exhibition is provided by the Victorian Government

Georges Méliès A trip to the moon (Le voyage dans la lune)(still, detail) 1902 black and white; silent Duration 00:10:19 Australian Centre for the Moving Image, Melbourne

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Leader soars

High Commissioner to Malaysia Andrew Goledzinowski, AirAsia X's Nadda Buranasiri and Benyamin Ismail, David Fox, Justin Giddings and airline hostesses welcome the landing of Geelong's first international passenger flight at Avalon.

Avalon flies higher Avalon Airport Australia's (AAA) business award entry describes the business as a "commercial aviation aerodrome situated on 1753 hectares 20 minutes from Geelong and 40 minutes from Melbourne’s central business district".

Avalon Airport’s geographic location between Melbourne and Geelong makes it both a capital city airport and an exceptionally wellequipped regional airport, servicing a large regional catchment in western Victoria and providing connections to significant tourism destinations such as the Great Ocean Road, the entry says.

Since Linfox Group’s purchase of the airport in 1997, Avalon Airport’s passenger and freight operations have grown significantly as it has

Category: Medium to Large Business Winner: Avalon Airport

established itself as a second gateway Victoria.

The airport now contains land and facilities that provide an enormous capacity and opportunity for growth, the entry explains.

In addition to the expansion of airline and freight operations, Avalon Airport says it has a unique opportunity to diversify into new areas which provide a base for employment growth.

The airport has established a vision for itself as a “world-class centre of aviation excellence”.

The company aims to achieve the vision

through four pillars of activities: passenger operations; technical aviation operations; freight operations; and retail and commercial developments.

“All four pillars are enabled by AAA’s focus on providing the appropriate infrastructure, resources and by garnering strong community support,” the awards entry says.

“One year ago the entire airport hosted around 180 full-time-equivalent (FTE) employees. Just 12 months later Avalon Airport accommodates 680 FTE employees.

“These additional employees were largely generated through the establishment of Cotton-On to Avalon Airport and the introduction of international operations.”

Avalon Airport chief executive officer (CEO) Justin Giddings has won this year’s Geelong Business Leader of the Year award after bringing international flights to the city.

Business excellence awards judges gave the recognition to Mr Giddings for his work on delivering a new international terminal and for overseeing protracted negotiations to secure AirAsia as Avalon’s first international carrier.

He has been CEO at the airport for a decade and leads its management and staff in its strategic direction and day-to-day operations.

“The preparation and finalisation of the 20year master plan for the entire airport site was a key achievement for Justin,” Avalon's award entry for him says.

“The level of board, government and community consultation during the development of the plan was intense, and resulted in a widely embraced and effective working document.”

Mr Giddings also negotiated various leases for new business operations from six large hangars and has worked with State Government to secure domestic airline Jetstar at Avalon for another 10 years.

“Justin Giddings is recognised throughout the aviation industry as a dynamic and outcome driven leader,“ the entry says.

Avalon Airport chief Justin Giddings.

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Braille signs joining dots The products of Torquay-based Braille Sign Supplies (BSS) have filled a niche to offer everyday help for the blind and vision impaired.

Fifteen years ago Travis Ashford was running his signage business and contracting regularly for local sign-writers, while wife Leza worked in a separate marketing role.

Travis began receiving occasional orders for braille signs, due to building code changes, but found sourcing them difficult.

“Most signs were from China and weren’t compliant with Australian standards,” the business says in its awards entry, “and those that were made locally were expensive with long lead times”.

“Recognising a gap in the market, Travis began researching options to make the signs.”

Travis began the labour-intensive process of making complaint braille signs 13 years ago, armed with an engraving machine and a pen to manually insert each dot into each sign.

Travis Ashford outside his Braille Sign Supplies premises.

Category: Regional Business Winner: Braille Sign Supplies

Operating at first in the couple’s single-car home garage, Travis learnt from trial and error with each order.

“By this time Leza was a stay-at-home mum with a small baby, so she began helping by proofreading signs,” the awards entry says.

“Travis kept both his day jobs and made the signs at night and on weekends, with Leza beginning marketing work and packing the signs to take to the post office each afternoon with braille signs in one arm and a baby in the other.

“Today, BSS is one of the leading manufacturers in the industry, with a large factory and 11 employees, thanks to a focus on strategic risk-taking, innovation, and providing a unique product to an emerging niche market.”

HR business honoured in two categories HR4Business was rewarded with nominations as a finalist in two categories at the 2019 Deakin University Geelong Business Excellence Awards.

The human resource management solutions company was a finalist in the Small Business and Customer Service categories.

In its award entry, HR4Business said its vision is to be a leading provider of human resource management solutions and advice in Geelong and in regional areas, underpinned by a highly skilled and professional team.

“HR4Business specialises in delivery of human resource management solutions and advice tailored to meet the unique requirements

of our clients,” it says.

“Our service delivery model is flexible and our unique organisational framework enables us to support small, medium businesses with little or no HR infrastructure, as well as tailoring our services to complement existing HR teams within larger organisations.

“We find no matter what phase an organisation is in, whether it is expanding, retracting, troubleshooting, developing its people or striving for compliance and best practice, HR4Business has a suitable service offering.”

Key areas of service delivery are: HR consulting (remote and onsite), HR compliance auditing, performance management support,

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outplacement, training, industrial relations, mediation and investigation, award alerts, document packages and recruitment.

“The team of consultants at HR4Business have one common denominator - practical, hands on experience in human resource management across a vast spectrum of industries and sectors,” the entry says.

“We believe this is what separates us from our competitors. We are not focused on one sector or industry and we understand the challenges faced by employers. HR4Business provides expertise to support Geelong, the Bellarine and regional Victoria as an alternative to seeking support from an accountant, lawyer or employer body.”

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Cheeselinks twice finalist

Radiating success Air Radiators specialises in developing and manufacturing customised heat transfer solutions for engine cooling, hydraulic systems and mobile HVAC applications.

With manufacturing and service facilities in Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia and Thailand, Air Radiators is dedicated to its customers from design through to after-sales service.

The company’s heat-transfer products serve the power and energy-generation industry, trucks and buses, construction and mining, defence, rail, oil and gas and HVAC markets.

“We understand tough environments, and engineer our products to thrive in challenging conditions,” Air Radiators says in its business

Category: Innovation, Research & Development Winner: Air Radiators

awards entry submission.

“Founded in 1974, Air Radiators has continually adapted to changing market conditions by transforming our business to position ourselves as an innovative full compliance solutions provider of engineered products.

“Air Radiators is part of Australia’s largest radiator group, Adrad, which specialises in all forms of cooling systems and operate under a quality management system certified to ISO9001.”

AIR RADIATORS - world class leaders in Heat Exchange Technology.

Proudly local and employing 135 people at their Lara plant.

The category win at the Geelong business awards was the second prominent honour for Air Radiators in 2019. In May the company won an inaugural Leader in Innovative Product Development and Commercialisation award at the annual Victorian Government Manufacturing Hall of Fame Gala event in Melbourne.

The award recognised Air Radiators’ “commitment to survive and grow” as an Australian manufacturer, says general manager Jamie Baensch.

“Coming up with a new idea is one thing, getting it to market is another.

“This award recognises our efforts to remain a proud, viable Australian manufacturer creating jobs and value for the Australian economy.”

Cheeselinks' Janet Clayton, Michael Zennella, Janene McNaughton, Teisha Koschitzki, Donna Hinchcliffe and Kiara Koschitzki.

CHEESELINKS supply a complete range of cheese and yoghurt making ingredients and equipment, including our very own Yoghurt Maker!

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Recently awarded the Victorian Manufacturers Hall of Fame Leader in Innovative Product Development and Commercialisation.

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The awardwinning team at Air Radiators.

Lara-based business Cheeslinks was a finalist in the Regional Business and Customer Service categories at the 2019 Deakin University Geelong Business Excellence Awards.

Cheeselinks is a family-owned enterprise based in a modern warehouse at Lara.

Established in 1986 as Home Cheesemaking Supplies, the name was changed to Cheeselinks in 1999 to reflect the increasing service provided to commercial manufacturers.

“We supply quality cheese and yoghurt making ingredients, equipment and training to both domestic and commercial cheese and yoghurt makers in Australia, New Zealand and the Asia-Pacific region,” Cheeselinks’ award entry says.

“Cheeselinks is unique in the dairy industry. Our buying power enables us to meet the huge minimum order requirements set by large, multinational suppliers which in turn enables us to sell to domestic (hobby) customers and affords us the opportunity to sell to small to medium commercial manufacturers in the quantities more economical for them.”

Cheeselinks is a family owned and operated business.

“Our dedicated and skilled staff offer excellent customer service and product knowledge to our cliental and are up to date with current best practices,” the entry says.

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Two entries, eight places Sea All Dolphin Swims team members James Murphy, Shamus McEwan, Daniel Rollinson, Elise Mangan and Monique Bregman.

Dophin swims make splash James Murphy bought Sea All Dolphin Swims in February 2017 as the business struggled with “a lack of reinvestment and energy”.

“Since the purchase the business has turned, achieving record-breaking sales and growth, allowing us to vastly improve and innovate processes, assets, systems, products and culture,” James says in his awards entry.

His vision for Sea All Dolphin Swims is a “flourishing year-round business that enriches the lives of our customers and local marine environment, and supports a team of passionate local professionals”.

Founded in 1996, the business now offers seal and dolphin swims, sightseeing tours, school programs, virtual reality education programs, surf lessons and Tours, and a Bay Wave Tour.

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“We are the only dolphin-swim operator on the Bellarine,” James says.

“Our approach of exceeding expectations separates us from every operator in our industry and our reviews attest that.”

James says Sea All Dolphin Swims provide “unforgettable, incredibly unique experiences, leaving customers in awe”.

The awe for customers involves coming “eye-to-eye with wild dolphins”, doing things they “couldn’t imagine” like jumping from the boat roof and snorkelling with wildlife, and “the exceptional customer experience”.

Adele and Lee Renton both entered this year’s Geelong Business Excellence Awards with two separate businesses, making the finals of eight categories between them.

Adele’s event and business sharing website, WhatToDo Geelong, made the finals of four categories: Digital Engagement, Home Based and Micro Business, Emerging Business, and Best First Year Entry.

“WhatToDo Geelong began three years ago just as a Facebook page to share events I was going to over the weekend with friends,” Adele explains in her awards entry.

“I started WhatToDo Geelong because I like being busy and finding new places to visit.”

The company has since grown to a business with a large social network, a regular radio segment and a large membership, the entry says.

Lee founded LegRoom in 2014 as sole employee in a Yarra St office with the aim of providing premium digital services to marketing, creative and advertising agencies.

Now LegRoom has a larger and newlyrenovated office in Shorts Pce, Geelong, with 13 employees, and has opened the first of its overseas offices.

“Our staff are all highly-skilled in all aspects of digital technology, creating websites, banners, emails and apps, and continue to develop their skills to stay at the forefront of the industry,” Lee says.

Like Adele, his business made the finals of four different categories: Innovation, Research & Development, Digital Engagement, Small Business, and Customer Service.

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Paul and Julie Kos have devised a patented cold-smoking technique for raw eggs.

Smoked eggs winning fans On the brink of global success, a Geelong innovation is opening new possibilities for home cooks and professional chefs alike.

Julie Kos’s The Smoked Egg Company impressed judges so much they named it a finalist in four award categories: Innovation, Research and Development; Emerging Business - Under 3 Years; Advanced Manufacturing and Industry; and Best First Year Entry.

The company uses a patented cold-smoking technique to infuse raw eggs with a smoky flavour.

The resultant raw egg is free from impurities and ready to add a twist to recipes like mayonnaise and even Pavlova.

Ms Kos is now turning her attention to global expansion. With licensed IP in America and the Netherlands, she is confident the company

can captivate customers around the world, including in the Middle East.

“If we capture one per cent of the global market we’ll be very lucky people. I think we’ll capture probably 20 or 30 per cent.

“It’s a safe egg with a flavour profile - why wouldn’t you buy it!”

Ms Kos overcame business challenges that sometimes seemed “all too hard” with strong belief in the product and the support of her husband.

“He said, ‘You’ve gone this far, you can’t stop now’,” she explains.

Entering the business awards provided an opportunity for Ms Kos to take stock of her achievements, she says.

“I’m proud of what we’ve done. We’re not there yet but I think we’re very close.”

Little Creatures is an “eclectic bunch who celebrates people from all walks of life”, according to the brewery’s awards entry.

“We embrace the silly, support the community and drive colourful Kombis,” the entry says.

“Little Creatures Geelong is a bit like Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory, but for beer.”

Established up in 2013, the brewery and hospitality facility is built on the site of a former Valley Worsted Mill textile mill from the 1920s.

The mill’s historic art deco buildings remain on site, with the brewery built in a way to preserve the site’s history.

“In 2015 our quirky cousin, White Rabbit, joined the village bringing a completely different brewery and hospitality experience,” Little Creatures says.

“The White Rabbit Barrel Hall is a space to ignite your imagination and explore your curiosity, placing you at the heart of our brewery.

“With two breweries on site, we offer a true brewery village experience, with a bustling Canteen, relaxed White Rabbit, colourful Mystery Lane, our new function and event space Furphy Hall, all surrounded by a state-of-theart brewery. You can grab a fresh beer, a bite to eat inside or out and watch the brewers racing

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“Most importantly, at Little Creatures Geelong visitors are looked after by a team of people who are passionate about sharing their love of beer and welcoming people into the world of Little Creatures.

“Our team of 115 people have great experience brewing fantastic beers, creating tasty food and offering a service that makes visitors come back time and time again.

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TMC Accountants (TMC) enjoyed a successful 2019 Deakin University Geelong Business Excellence Awards.

TMC emerged at the prestigious gala presentation evening as a finalist in two categories: Corporate Social Responsibility, and Best First Year Entry.

TMC began in 2010 with three founding partners. Tom Lai became the sole practitioner in 2015.

As a registered tax agent and certified practising accountant, Tom believes that he has a role to play in the community.

“We aim to deliver excellent customer and accounting service to our clients in a timely and efficient manner,” Tom says.

“We help individuals and businesses to achieve their financial goals and to protect and increase the wealth of our client. We value our people, encourage their development and reward for their performance.”

TMC has grown rapidly in the last three years under Tom's leadership. The team of accountants has grown from just Tom to six members.

Tom says the accounting industry in general is "staid", conservative and boring, but TMC Accountants brings innovation into the workplace.

“This is our point of difference,” he says.

“TMC is still adhering to all of the legislations, qualifications and standards within the industry.

"However, we level that up by bringing the modern touch to the community by being accessible, paperless, involving ourselves in community and charity events, making it our policy now, and fixed-price policy, so our clients do not get a surprise charges.”

Tom Lai from TMC Acountants.

Experienced actor and trainer Sarah Grace was a winner at the Geelong Business Excellence Awards.

“I first dreamed of opening an acting studio back in 2004”, Sarah Grace writes in her awards entry submission.

“I had been pursuing an acting career, studying at the Stella Adler Academy in Hollywood, and I wanted an opportunity to not only share my knowledge but to allow others to experience the joy that comes with creative expression. Two years later Mooregrace Acting Studios was born.”

Sarah’s entry says she and her former business partner “came from humble beginnings, starting with just 20 students, teaching in a hired hall with equipment loaned from Deakin”.

“We were both qualified teachers, working casually at local schools during the day to make ends meet and going straight from work to the hall to teach each night. We were exhausted but we loved it ... and 13 years later we welcome over 400 students through our doors weekly,

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employ a team of 21 dedicated staff members (4.5 full-time equivalent) and run classes six days a week across two leased studios. ” In 2016 Sarah bought out her business partner and successfully rebranded as Grace Acting Studios. Her studio now offers weekly screen acting and film-making classes as well as acting workshops to students aged seven to 19 years.

“Our vision is to create pathways for our students to pursue careers in the industry,” she says.

“Our competitive difference ... is instilling confidence into young people, giving them a space to be themselves, let their imaginations run wild and believe in their creative abilities.”

Awards toast vegan wines Barwon Ridge Wines was established in 1999 with a vision to deliver premium products and personalised service as part of a sustainable small farm.

“We have a strong commitment to sustainable practices, which are integrated across all facets of our business, farm and community engagement,” says the vegan wine producer’s business awards entry.

“These are strong points of difference to similar businesses.

“Recently we have entered a new phase of growth, with grape production increasing by approximately 15 per cent and wine sales around 20 per cent.”

The company’s wines have won “many accolades”.

Category: Clever and Creative Sustainable Business Winner: Barwon Ridge Wines

“They are sold in Geelong, central and west coast Victoria, and Melbourne. We have a strong cellar door and wine club,” the entry says.

Barwon Ridge Wines’ vineyards cover four hectares of its 36-hectare property. Large areas of the farm have been replanted with indigenous vegetation.

“Our business grew slowly over the first 15 years

due to the slow vine growth, drought, partners working full time off-farm and a commitment to self-fund developments,” the awards entry says.

“Over this time we have improved the quality of the wine and built the brand so that it has a high level of customer and peer recognition.

“Recently, the strong growth has led to a reassessment of our business priorities. We have refocussed the roles of the owners to ensure that we can maximise the benefits and address the challenges from growth.

“We feel that we are in great position to take the business forward to the next level of development.”

Barwon Ridge Wines' Joan and Geoff Anson at their cellar door.

The team at Evolution Design Agency.

Agency finalist three times Evolution Design Agency’s 2019 Deakin University Geelong Business Excellence Awards campaign resulted in finalist placings in three categories: Innovation, Research and Development; Digital Engagement; and Advanced Manufacturing & Industry.

Established 19 years ago, Evolution Design Agency is a boutique creative agency in Geelong offering custom designed websites, effective digital marketing and imaginative design concepts, designed to provide businesses with measurable growth.

“Our point of difference is high end design, high performing websites and marketing that provides impactful results, under one roof and delivered with a focus on creating the ultimate customer experience,” Evolution Design says in its award entry.

The company says it specialises in websites, branding, marketing and graphic design.

Evolution Design is a team of six passionate, dedicated and talented team members.

Evolution Design aims to “inspire the evolution of your business”.

With 19 years’ experience Lisa, Evolution Design director, was selected by the Australian government’s Digital Enterprise Program to provide digital marketing strategies to SME in the Geelong Region.

“Evolution Design is an agency that puts what we stand for, at the centre of everything we do,” it says in its award entry.

“Our values dictate how we serve our clients.

“We are here to support and guide our clients, providing the essential strategy to improve their journey to success.

“Our vision is to become Geelong’s leading brand and web development agency by 2021.”

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Barwon Health's new state-of-the-art CT scanner.

Sponsor’s image of quality Barwon Health’s medical imaging service, Barwon Medical Imaging (BMI), continues to deliver the highest quality imaging service, driving innovation and better care for the region.

Most recently, BMI unveiled a new emergency imaging department at University Hospital Geelong, co-locating X-ray, ultrasound and a new state-of-the-art Siemens Force CT. The facility provides improved 24/7 access to medical imaging and a substantial quality and safety improvement for patients and staff.

The new Siemens Force CT is a premium system with the most advanced clinical capabilities, including dual energy CT - a first for the Geelong region.

Dual energy CT provides improved diag-

nostic accuracy, especially for cancer diagnosis.

The new CT scanner can provide amazing images with significantly lower radiation to patients, so it can be used instead of an X-ray for some parts of the body.

The addition of a fourth CT scanner to BMI’s service means the community has quick access to bulk-billed CT on any imaging providers request form across three BMI sites.

To contact Barwon Medical Imaging, phone 4215 0300 or visit www.barwonmedicalimaging .com.au.

Barwon Health is a sponsor of the Health Promoting Workplace category of the Geelong Business Excellence Awards.

Maree Pigdon Sewing Centre is now a global business, teaching students around the world.

With 50 years of experience in sewing, design, dressmaking and teaching, Maree’s online classes complement her Geelong-based studio for students in ages ranging from eight to 88.

“My sewing classes are delivered in person in my sewing school with morning, afternoon, evening and weekend courses covering beginner, intermediate and advanced levels,” she explains in her awards entry.

“I sell online sewing courses, via video tutorials, and digital patterns, which service my expansive global customer base across 12 countries.

“I’m proud that my business is a national multi-award-winning sewing school built on 50 years of sewing, design, dressmaking and teaching experience.”

Maree’s vision is to continue expanding locally and internationally with a growing list of teachers.

“I plan to offer 10 additional weekly classes, which will double my student base and allow me to offer more classes to my current teachers and hire up to five new teachers,” Maree says.

She plans to launch new digital products monthly and increase her followers from

Jaqueline and Maree Pigdon 10,000 to one million and become the number-one online sewing school.

The point of difference in Maree’s business is her fully-equipped studio, including sewing machines for use and haberdashery for purchase.

“I teach fashion design, how to fit garments to unique body shapes, and a maximum of seven students per class,” she explains.

“My sewing school is set in the beautiful surroundings of Rosewood Cottage with the welcoming aroma of freshly brewed coffee and a home-baked cake, which creates the ultimate sewing experience.

“It’s the perfect sewer’s retreat where students learn to sew, connect with likeminded people and develop long-lasting friendships.”

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Values ‘come first’ Category: Health Promoting Workplace Winner: CentreStage

for musical theatre.

In the nine years since the company launched, CentreStage has remained true to its cultural values, donating more than $800,000 dollars to local charities.

“Our small team of 13 advisors has worked tirelessly to ensure performers’ needs are of paramount importance and placed at the core

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of our business structure,” the entry says.

“CentreStage provides a safe and accessible place for performers to develop their craft and feel included in the Geelong musical theatre community through opportunities to be involved in local productions.

“Whether it be performing, volunteering behind the scenes or joining a production team, CentreStage has given back to our community by providing opportunities to an exceptional number of musical theatre enthusiasts. This has allowed CentreStage to become the largest amateur theatre company in Australia.”

Young Entrepreneur of the Year Aamir Qutub.

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CentreStage grew from a small spark of inspiration, $300 dollars, and a passionate young individual who aspired to offer something different in an oversaturated market.

David Greenwood’s idea was a sustainable musical theatre company that contributed back to the heart of the Geelong community.

But CentreStage became “much larger than that”, the business's awards entry says.

Formerly known as CenterStage Geelong, the “ethical community theatre company” brings together over 1000 local performers annually through their personal passion

Growing a global firm from his brother-inlaw's garage has won Aamir Qutub Young Entrepreneur of the Year at the 2019 Deakin University Geelong Business Excellence Awards.

Aamir immigrated to Australia at age 23 to complete a master of business administration at Deakin University. “(Afterwards) I applied for around 150 office jobs but couldn’t get any due to (my) lack of Australian experience,” he says in his awards entry.

“I used to work as a cleaner at Avalon Airport and distribute newspapers at midnight to pay for my living and fees.”

But he got an internship with ICT and impressed the board, who asked him to work as a general manager.

“In my first year as GM, I increased the revenue by 80 per cent and the membership by 40 per cent,” he says.

He left ICT to start tech venture Enterprise Monkey in his brother-in-law’s garage in 2014.

“I started with $2000 in savings and increased my global team to 25 people in the first three years, with year-on-year revenue growth of 300 per cent,” he says.

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Growth for beauty operator Unique Laser has grown to five locations around Victoria after opening in central Geelong just five years ago.

Now also operating in Doncaster, Waurn Ponds, Camberwell and Ballarat, Sarah Oram founded the business in 2014 with “three employees and zero clients”.

Sarah began work as the first clinic’s fulltime manager but is now Unique Laster’s chief executive officer with more than 30 employees and 21,000 clients.

“Our mission is simple: to provide unrivalled value in laser and cosmetic treatments to make our deserving clients feel and look their best,” Unique Laser’s awards entry says.

“We have ambitious growth plans. We want to be in the top five laser clinic franchise brands in Australia within three years.”

Unique Laser lists branding, treatments

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that “work”, a “superior” return on investment, and its customer engagement culture as the strengths of the business.

“Our branding stands out in a market where key competitors look and sound the same,” the entry says.

“We have exclusive rights in Australia to use our laser technology which is significantly more effective and faster than competitors.

“Client satisfaction is at the heart of everything we do. Over 60 per cent of new clients say they have been recommended to us by family or friends.”

Congratulations to all 2019 Geelong Business Excellence Awards winners and finalists from everyone at the Geelong Indy.

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Connor Firth, 20, led the youths in creating the bird-themed mural on buildings off Little Ryrie St over the recent long weekend.

“Now when they go into town they can say they worked on that wall and be proud,” the Highton resident said.

GE 2and “They definitely wanted toPA learn weren’t there to muck around at all.”

Connor, the builder’s owners and a council youth worker developed the design, featuring sulphur-crested and red-tailed black cockatoos and a pink-bellied galah.

“It had little scraps of graffiti and some damage and I think it they just thought it was time to give it a facelift,” he said.

Connor divided the mural so the youths, aged 12 to 18, each had a say in the design.

“I felt it was definitely going to be a much more creative project if they chose where to put things,” he said.

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than five percent of the world’s population, 360 million people, living with disabling hearing loss one.

World Health Organisation data indicates approximately 72 million people could potentially benefit from hearing devices, including a cochlear implant, or hearing aid2.

“By bringing the services closer to the people who need them and making them accessible we hope to be able to encourage people to seek help and support for their hearing loss and empower them to make a positive change for their hearing, communication and quality of life,” the centre says.

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A finalist in the Health and Wellbeing and Inclusive and Accessible Business categories, the centre is regional Victoria's first making cochlear implants and life-long care more accessible in greater Geelong and western Victoria.

The centre's awards entry says almost one in four patients attending the Cochlear Implant Clinic at Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital lives more than 100km away.

“On average, during the first year with a cochlear implant there were previously up to 12 trips to East Melbourne, our Geelong centre ensures people can access cochlear implant services without excessive travel time and cost,” the entry says.

“Our centre provides specialist audiological services such as implant assessments, programming, and streamlined pre-operative counselling.

“We support hearing impaired individuals from age five years and older with their pre and post implant evaluation programmes and provide troubleshooting support and services to cochlear implant recipients of all ages. We support both publicly and privately funded recipients.”

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After establishing the business, Rick strove to further improve his industry knowledge and skills by completing two different certificates in IV and Diploma in Building & Construction Management. Additionally, he was successful in his application for builder’s registration in 2018.

“Rick’s personalised, professional and high standard approach allows him to support the clients through the exciting transformation of bringing their vision to reality at every stage,” Kenrik’s award entry says.

“The quality, reliability and professional services of Kenrik Construction are core principles that his growing team consistently demonstrate within each project.

“These are the factors that makes Kenrik Constructions stand out as a highly desirable local business to employ and be employed by.”

Hair salon owner and entrepreneur Caitlyn Menzel. will enable them to grow into the future,” the entry says.

“The goal: break the hairdresser stereotype of being a ‘dumb job’ and empower struggling salon owners to build their empire.”

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Kenrik Constructions was a finalist in the Advanced Manufacturing and Industry and Emerging Business Under Three Years categories at the 2019 Deakin University Geelong Business Awards.

Founded by Rick Kennedy in 2017, Kenrik Constructions specialises in all aspects of residential builds that give local families the chance to thrive in their spaces and our local area.

Rick started a mature aged apprenticeship in 2012 at the age of 27 and was able to work under the guidance of highly respected and experienced local architect and builder Tim Allen, of Tim Allen Design and Construction in Point Lonsdale.

This experience provided Rick with support, inspiration and on the ground working knowledge in a local context, which allowed Rick to finish his second apprenticeship and gain the skills and confidence to start the busi-

Caitlyn Menzel Coaching (CMC) was a finalist in the Home Based and Micro Business category at the 2019 Deakin University Geelong Business Excellence Awards.

CMC is the brainchild of successful hair salon owner and entrepreneur Caitlyn Menzel.

CMC began its humble beginnings in the back of Caitlyn’s hair salon, Huntress.

In January 2017 CMC launched with four clients. By March, Caitlyn stepped out of her salon completely to focus on coaching.

"Fast forward to 2019, three relocations later, we found our forever home in Belmont", CMC’s entry says.

Caitlyn’s coaching naturally progressed from helping out friends and presenting at events until she quickly realised she could turn her knowledge and expertise of the hair and beauty industry into a business.

“Every owner, team and salon are different, so at CMC we’ve worked to create education, mentorship, coaching programs and short courses to suit the needs and desires of all,” CMC’s entry says.

“Everything we do is delivered digitally, making it accessible anywhere, anytime.

CMC’s mentoring programs have been created for determined salon owners who are ready to level-up and take their salon to the summit.

“Our programs empower young businesswomen to grow their salons into a seamlessly profiting business, allowing them to build and lead their teams, understand every aspect of their business from the inside out; all of which

The quality, reliability and professional services of Kenrik Constructions are core principles that the team consistently demonstrate within each project. These are the factors that makes Kenrik Constructions stand out as a highly desirable local business to employ and be employed by.

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Drysdale’s popular The Bungalow restaurant earned nominations as a finalist in the Tourism & Hospitality and Regional Business categories at the 2019 Deakin University Geelong Business Excellence Awards.

For local owners Kerry and Simon Bell, the decision to convert a 1932 Californian bungalow home into a now-thriving restaurant came naturally.

After visiting the building and discovering its interesting history, Kerry and Simon were excited to restore and revitalise the charming home, and to return it to its food-inspired roots.

Original residents of the building, Alfred

and Elsie Butcher (Rodgers), built their home, a Californian bungalow, for 458 pounds and 12 shillings in 1932.

In 1941 Elsie began cooking meals for soldiers stationed at the Drysdale reserve, prior to their posting overseas during WWII. According to records, all 105 soldiers would wander up to Elsie’s for a delicious homecooked meal shared with their fellow comrades.

Inspired by this heart-warming kindness and community spirit, Kerry, Simon and the team continue to be passionate about the food they prepare and serve today at The Bungalow.

“Through our customer service, employee

talent and consistent and predictable growth we will be the best restaurant in Drysdale,” The Bungalow’s award entry says.

“We will understand and satisfy our guests through our delicious food, products, friendly service and commitment to our local community.”

Kerry and Simon’s mission is simple, according the award entry.

“To provide happiness and joy through our food by creating an atmosphere that is charming, memorable and most importantly gives guests the confidence that they will eat good food and get great service time after time,” it says.

George’s ‘high-end’ winner raising bar in centre of city Central Geelong’s The 18th Amendment Bar is one of the exciting new businesses breathing life into Lt Malop St’s hospitality precinct.

And, according to owner Gorge Camorra, patrons discover plenty of character inside the quirkily named yet “high-end” venue.

“Hidden behind the closed doors of what appears to be a wrought iron foundry, we step back in time to the 1920s where we are presented with the luxurious 18th Amendment Bar,” Gorge says in his awards entry.

“Opened in July 2017 in the Geelong CBD, this award winning speakeasy bar comes to life at night, hosting a wealth of premium spirits and liqueurs with tantalising & creative cocktails.”

Gorge is rapt with his bar’s “talented and

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dedicated team”, who he credits with helping him make the venue such a success in just two years.

“We have created Geelong’s first high-end cocktail bar, offering our patrons excellent service, quality beverages and innovation in an elegant atmosphere filled with intricate attention to detail of the prohibition era.”

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Wild about awards success WildlifeXposure capped off a bountiful 2019 Deakin University Geelong Business Excellence Awards night with finalist placings in four categories.

Xavier and Madeleine Morello's business was a finalist for Corporate Social Responsibility, Home Based & Micro Business, Inclusive & Accessible Business, and Regional Business.

WildlifeXposure was established in Warrandyte in 2011 before moving to Torquay in 2016.

“At WildlifeXposure we specialise in delivering mobile, live educational and interactive animal incursions at schools, kindergartens, day care centres and birthday parties,” WildlifeXposure’s award entry says.

“Our educational programs showcase a unique and diverse range of native Australian wildlife and give children the opportunity to touch, handle and learn about Australian ani-

mals in a controlled and ethical environment.

WildlifeXposure also provides elaborate wildlife displays and stage presentations for large and small-scale community events, corporate functions, agricultural shows, university open days and smaller private events throughout Melbourne, Geelong and broader regional Victoria.

“Giving the public, overseas guests and others the opportunity to get up close with Australia’s amazing animals whilst we promote conservation through education and inspire a greater understanding and appreciation of wildlife,” the entry says.

“We only have passionate, dedicated, experienced and enthusiastic staff at WildlifeXposure and we are proud of running a business we truly believe makes a difference to people and their relationship with the environment.”

A welcome new addition to Geelong’s restaurant scene, Mavs Greek Restaurant was a finalist in two categories at the 2019 Deakin University Geelong Business Excellence Awards.

Mavs made it to the final round in the Tourism and Hospitality and Best First Year Entry categories.

Mavs Restaurant burst onto Geelong’s burgeoning foodie scene in 2017 as part of the revitalisation of the Little Malop St’s ‘West End’ project.

The family-run business of Rhodes native Milton Mavromoustakos and wife Julia offers an “authentic“ Greek dining experience.

“In developing the Mavs’ brand the team decided to do something bold and different; instead of the typical olive branches and Greek columns, they paid homage to Milton’s family name, which means ‘black moustache’ in Greek,” says Mavs’ award entry.

“The brand has now become one of Geelong’s most recognisable, and Mavs is proud to support Movember each year, with Milton showcasing his trademark ‘mo’ to delighted customers.

“Located just off Little Malop St in a prime and accessible alcove, the building itself is styled with the traditional blues and whites of Greece and you really do feel like you’re dining in Santorini.

“Last year a flexible alfresco area was added, allowing customers to soak up the sun during summer, and tuck away for a cold, winter feast complete with outdoor heating.”

The extensive menu offers everything from

Julia and Milton Mavromoustakos at their Mavs Greek Restaurant. saganaki and moussaka to traditional souvlaki, all hand-made and prepared on-site, the entry says.

Crowd favourites include the meze share platter, often accompanied by some traditional ouzo shots and Mav’s renowned zorba nights, complete with a belly dancer and bouzouki player and which sells out weeks in advance.

Milton says his personal welcome makes patrons feel like part of the family by the end of the night.

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Etching out a bright future Sketch & Etch creates bespoke business and event signage, stationery and neon signs.

The business’s production process utilises state-of-the-art laser cutters, CNC routers, UV printers, traditional woodworking, and “the craft of our skilled production team”, says Sketch & Etch’s awards entry.

“Wedding signage and stationary is the bread and butter of Sketch & Etch. We are world leaders in the industry and constantly challenge norms and push the boundaries of what is possible by utilising great design and modern machinery.

“We create value by taking an idea from a client’s mind and creating a tangible, lasting product.

Category: Retail Business Winner: Sketch & Etch

“With a unique range of machinery and skills, we are able to tackle many obscure, once-off projects for our clients that would otherwise be unachievable.”

This year’s Geelong business excellence award was the second for Sketch & Etch in two years.

Last year the company won the category for Emerging Business Under Three Years.

Geelong’s not-or-profit Sexual Assault & Family Violence Centre was the recipient of two final-round placings in the 2019 Deakin University Geelong Business Excellence Awards.

The community-based service was a finalist in the Medium to Large Business and Inclusive & Accessible Business categories.

“The Sexual Assault and Family Violence Centre is very proud to be a finalist in the Geelong Business Excellence Awards. Our organisation has supported the Geelong community for over 40 years,” says the centre’s Helen Bolton.

“Each year we support over 4000 women, children and men who have experienced violence and abuse; our services are very much needed by the Geelong community.”

“We have experienced unprecedented demand. Our organisation has grown to over 100 employees in the past three years.”

“We are one of the largest specialist sexual assault and family violence centres in Victoria, we employ highly qualified staff and our services are free.”

Sexual Assault & Family Violence Centre offers services across the Barwon, Wimmera and Western Melbourne areas.

“Our vision is for a community free from sexual assault and family violence, and a society underpinned by the principles of gender equality, social justice and human rights,” the centre’s award entry says.

The centre is the only local specialist provider of free, confidential services including 24-hour crisis response, counselling, case

Geelong is fortunate to have a free, confidential sex-abuse service. management, sexual abuse treatment, help with problem sexual behaviours, and secondary consultation.

“Our gender equity and training team informs workplaces, professionals and community about primary prevention of violence against women and family violence, and recognising and responding to sexual assault and family violence.”

The centre is part of a multidisciplinary facility co-located with Victoria Police’s Sexual Offences Child Investigation Team and Family Violence Unit and state child protection workers, providing a coordinated response for clients.

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Julie, Emma, Rebecca, Tahlia, Shimona and Ash from Blue Moon Pet Services.

Moon rising Blue Moon Pet Services was a finalist in the Corporate Social Responsibility and Regional Business categories at the 2019 Deakin University Geelong Business Excellence Awards.

Blue Moon offers doggie day care for up to 85 dogs with 12 fully qualified staff.

It’s the first dog day care centre in Geelong only council approved centre of this size in the Geelong region.

Blue Moon also offers grooming, training, doggie day care bus, products, birthday parties, breed catch ups and photography.

“We are very proud of meet all the requirements in the code of practice and are proud members of the Pet Industry Association of Australia who regulate the industry relevant to dog day care centres,” Blue Moon’s award entry says.

Emma O’Dwyer started Blue Moon because of her passion for dogs and wanting to see them happy and socialising/playing with other dogs.

“I started working in the animal industry at my local pound where I dealt with horrible cases of animal abuse, anxious and scared dogs and found this distressing on so many levels,” Emma said in Blue Moon’s award entry.

“I experienced severe work place bullying and never wanted to experience that again.

“I created Blue Moon so dogs could be happy, loved, safe, wanted and owners had peace of mind that their dogs would be cared for 100% at all times. Many people comment on the environment we have created in the centre and can feel the passion we all have for the dogs.”

Solve Consulting was awarded with two finalist placings at the 2019 Deakin University Geelong Business Awards.

The boutique consulting firm was a finalist in the Home Based & Micro Business and Corporate Social Responsibility categories.

On its award entry, Solve says its primary goal is to help community-based organisations achieve great things.

“Solve are passionate about delivering high quality outcomes to our clients and the communities they serve,” it says.

“What helps us stand out from the crowd is our tailored and personal approach.

“We take the time to get to know our clients and their challenges so that we can deliver practical, efficient solutions that exceed client expectations. By name and by nature we love solving problems.”

Established by Lesley and Simon White in 2013, Solve is a small family business that relocated to Geelong in 2015.

Lesley and Simon both have extensive senior leadership experience and have worked with clients across a range of different fields, including emergency services, healthcare, children and youth and early childhood education.

Lesley is a chemist and Simon an engineer and put into play their technical expertise to support projects as required.

Solve has clients based locally within Geelong, across Victoria, Australia and around the globe.

Some of their long-term clients include major organisations such as VICSES, Life Saving Victoria and the Federal Department of Health.

Solve also has a number of clients who it supports on a pro bono basis and Solve aims to donate 10 per cent of annual revenue to community-based organisations.

Lesley and Simon White established Solve Consulting in 2013.

“We love helping our clients to achieve great things and have a lot of fun doing it,” the award entry says.

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Best practice for yoga duo Owners Sally Ferris and Richard Facer established Wonder Yoga + Barre in March 2018.

The business’s awards entry says awardwinning Folk Architects designed the premises for the contemporary yoga and movement studio at 128 Ryrie St, Geelong.

“Wonder uses world’s best practice environmental principles to support the practice of yoga and movement”, the entry says.

“The core purpose of Wonder is to bring an exceptional yoga, barre and movement experience to the Geelong community. Wonder is a place where people can achieve their goals and improve their quality of life.

The entry says Wonder accommodates 66 people across two studios.

Novotel Geelong is the city’s premier four-star hotel and function centre.

Eva and Les Ergi’s privately owned ErdiGroup build the hotel in 2001.

“Managed by AccorHotels, we are one of 30 Novotel hotels and resorts within in Australia,” the hotel’s awards entry says.

The hotel describes itself as part of a “world-leading travel and lifestyle group” and a “digital innovator” offering 4840 unique hotel and resort experiences across 24 brands in 111 countries.

“Located in the heart of the city’s vibrant waterfront precinct, the hotel features stunning views across the bay, dedicated function level, restaurant, bar, indoor pool, fitness centre and 109 newly refurbished rooms,” the entry says.

“We welcome local, domestic and international visitors all year round. Our primary focus is to contribute to the overall quality of the visitors experience whilst in Geelong, which is enhanced by our unique hotel facilities and achieved by training every employee in our

Category: Customer Service Winner: Novotel Geelong

Heartist cultural program.

Novotel Geelong general manager Bryan Dennis says people management, teamwork and assent management are vital to achieving the hotel’s vision and business success.

He believes that the hotel is “only as good as the people we have working for us”, the entry says.

The venue has six core values for make sure both its guests and employees feel “welcome and valued”: guest “passion; sustainable performance; innovation; “spirit of conquest”; trust; and respect.

“We employ 80 staff and provide long-term, career-oriented employment for residents of the Geelong and surrounding regions,” the entry says.

Category: Best First-Year Entry Winner: Wonder Yoga + Barre

“We currently average 1020 unique visits each week from 350 members across 63 classes.

“Wonder employs one full-time employee and 24 sub-contracted teachers who have been hand-picked, not only because of their experience but also for their ability to deliver Wonder’s values.

“Since opening 14 months ago Wonder has met and exceeded its business goals and has generated positive cash-flow from the outset.”

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‘Lean’ charity supports city Category: Small Business Winner: Give Where You Live Foundation

With only 13.2 equivalent full-time staff, Give Where You Live Foundation (GWYLF) describes itself as a “lean, for-purpose, not-forprofit business”.

“If measured by the quantum of our grants, we’re one of the largest regional community foundations in Australia,” GWYLF’s awards entry says.

“Annually, we grant $1.3 million to $1.5million to the community sector, helping fund programs and organisations that address disadvantage, increase social and economic participation and are having an impact on 20,000 people in the G21 region.”

GWYLF is the “operational backbone” of GROW, providing $2 million a year for the

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initiative’s work addressing place-based entrenched disadvantage through increasing employment opportunities for long-term jobseekers. Another beneficiary is Feed Geelong, which receives $140,000 annually from GWYLF for food relief vouchers.

“Our unique business model doesn’t rely on building a financial endowment and distributing only a small portion of the income generated,” GWYLF’s entry says.

“Our model assumes people and communities need assistance now. We dedicate resources to the immediate challenge of increasing social and economic participation.

“Our model ensures we engage with 300plus regional businesses via their CSR activities through sponsorships, volunteerism, a very active event calendar and workplace giving.

With in-excess of 5000 individual donors and 500-plus volunteers, GWYLF connects with over 120 community organisations.

GDP a three-time finalist Geelong Disabled Peoples’ Industries (GDP) had the honour of finishing as a finalist in three categories at the 2019 Deakin University Geelong Business Excellence Awards.

Offering long-term supported employment to people with a disability, GDP was a finalist in the Inclusive & Accessible Business, Health Promoting Workplace and Clever & Sustainable Business categories.

GDP Industries began in 1967 with a purpose to provide meaningful, sustainable work for local people with a disability.

“Supported employees are provided with a mix of skills, training and task rotation opportunities across a range of work areas such as

packaging, textiles, woodwork, and steel and resource recovery,” GDP's awards entry says.

GDP Industries’ initial contract with CocaCola initially employed six men repairing soft drink crates for 10 cents each.

Today GDP Industries employs 70 people with a disability and 90 overall at its facilities in Baxter Rd and Slevin Str, North Geelong, and at City of Greater Geelong's Resource Recovery Centre.

“With a consistent Geelong focus, its customers over the past 52 years have included the who’s who of Geelong industry,” the entry says.

Along with recycling and sustainability services, GDP Industries also provides housing in the Geelong region for people with a disability.

GDP also owns DAL's Lt Ryrie St facility to help people with a disability learn food and catering skills.

“GDP Industries continues to live its vision of ensuring that people with a disability have a purposeful life through meaningful and sustainable work,” the entry says.

“What sets it apart is its sustainability and community focus, and the way it has constantly valued its employees as much as its customers over the past 52 years.”

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‘Unique’ op shop on Pako raising cash for state’s needy

By Natalee Kerr A Geelong op shop’s “unique” range is winning bargain-hunters while providing vital support to the community, according to its manager.

Hunter Gatherer was an “upmarket” take on a community seconds store, Jenni Calleja said.

“We stock high-quality and unusual products like vintage markets do but at more affordable prices.

“A lot of people haven’t realised we’re an opportunity store, so we’ve actually had to put a sign outside to let people know.”

The store had tapped into a new market of shoppers visiting an op shop for the first time, Ms Calleja said.

“We’ve had quite a few people come in that have never op shopped before but after shopping with us they’ve said they’ll continue to in the future.

“We’ve got a lot of regulars returning on a weekly basis now, too.”

Ms Calleja described the store as a “onestop-shop” for items including records, furniture, fashion and accessories.

“We source unusual products, and we’re continually restocking our store daily.

“Our passion is to encourage the community to see that recycled goods hold their quality and timeless appeal.”

Brotherhood of St Laurence uses proceeds from the shop, at 2/129 Pakington St, Geelong West, to help disadvantaged Victorians.

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By Natalee Kerr More than 500 people have signed a petition telling Geelong councillors to keep the city’s “iconic” former post office for community use.

Lex Chalmers started the petition after concerns councillors could decide to sell the historic building at an upcoming meeting.

Council has been weighing the building’s fate against maintenance costs since the last tenant moved out in 2018.

“Selling the building would deny the people of Geelong any opportunity to retain it for community use,” Ms Chalmers said.

She flagged potential community uses of the facility such as a design centre displaying local inventions or a Scienceworks-inspired children’s museum.

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‘Loophole’ for cop-basher A Queenscliff man avoided jail for assaulting police because he committed the offence two months before parliament toughened laws for bashing emergency workers, according to State Government.

Glenn Main’s $5000 fine with conviction angered police and the opposition this week, with calls to appeal the sentence.

A Geelong magistrate convicted 60-yearold Main over the bashing of police at Queenscliff Brewhouse on 25 August last year.

The magistrate found him guilty of offences including recklessly causing injury to a police officers and affray.

Male and female police were injured in the assault.

On 28 October last year State Government enacted minimum six-month prison sentences for bashing emergency workers, including police and paramedics.

One of Main’s three sons faces a jury hearing over his alleged role in the bashing.

The absence of a prison sentence for Main highlighted Premier Daniel Andrews’ “disgraceful lack of support frontline members of Victoria Police”, the opposition said this week.

The opposition accused the government of allowing Main to walk free because of a “loophole”.

This slap-on-the-wrist sentence comes despite Daniel Andrews’ promises to ensure mandatory custodial sentences for people found guilty of assaulting emergency service workers.

“When these laws were first introduced, Police Minister Lisa Neville told Victorians, ‘It’s unacceptable to assault and injure a police officer, and if you do you can expect to go to jail’,” the opposition said.

“Clearly, these laws have failed and have left frontline police without the support and respect they deserve. The Police Association has stated its members are now questioning if the risk they face at work outweighs the reward

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From page 1 “The ideas could help “rejuvenate” the building while giving the city a new tourism drawcard.” Ms Chalmers said.

“Dollars spent now to conserve the post office, preserve important historic material, and display Geelong’s creative designs would add to community pride.

“It would be a most economical solution to the needs of community interest groups.”

Council could apply for government grants to fund the initiatives while leasing the building’s upper floor to assist with running costs, Ms Chalmers said.

“As a public body, council can best apply for government funds to restore the interior and develop standing and temporary displays.”

In April council backed away from initial plans to sell the post office building, at 83 Ryrie St, instead deciding to explore a “range of options” for its future.

The backflip followed public feedback on the proposed sell-off, including a submission from the local branch of the National Trust of Australia.

Earlier this month council decided to discuss the future ownership or potential uses of the building at council’s 30 July meeting. But a City Hall spokesperson said this week that the discussion would now wait until council’s August meeting.

The building operated as a post office from 1891 to 1994, when council bought it from State Government with an interest-free loan of $670,000.u City Hall staff moved out of the councilowned building last year and it has now been vacant for more than 12 months.

Council heritage portfolio-holder Jim Mason said the building had “many reasons” to stay in public ownership but would be protected regardless.

“Whether or not it stays in public hands, we feel confident the post office will be much better protected through council’s conservation management plan,” Cr Mason said.

“We continue to follow through with all the important feedback until we make our decisions.”

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Melbourne Renegade’s will take to Kardinia Park’s stadium twice for the upcoming BBL09 season.

The first match will be the side’s seasonopener against Sydney Thunder on 19 December before a Perth Scorchers game on 7 January.

Mayor Bruce Harwood was “rapt” Geelong would host the Renegade’s first match for the season.

“The Renegades have become a highlight of Geelong’s summer sporting calendar,” he said.

“I’m sure the people of our region will fill the stands and create a genuine home atmosphere for the defending champions.“ The upcoming season marks the third consecutive year the Renegades have hosted matches in Geelong.

Kardinia Park Stadium Trust chief executive officer Gerard Griffin said the Renegades had “truly left their mark” on Geelong.

“I look forward to seeing the Stadium full of red, as local fans once again enjoy all the excitement and action of BBL Cricket,” he said.

Renegades coach Andrew McDonald said the team’s fan base in Geelong was “strong and growing quickly”.

“To open the season at GMHBA Stadium will be a great way to begin our campaign,” he said.

The BBL09 season will run from 17 December to 27 January, almost two weeks shorter than last year’s.

A new-look, five-team finals series has also been introduced for season to better reward teams that finish in the top two.

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IN BRIEF Road blitz “Numerous complaints” from road workers have prompted a blitz on drivers speeding along Bacchus Marsh Rd, police have revealed.

“Irresponsible drivers” disobeying reduced speed limits in the road’s works zones were putting lives at risk, police said as they launched a joint safety crackdown with VicRoads.

Carer cups Coffee cups will alert drinkers to a “chronic shortage” of local foster carers as part of a national awareness campaign, a Geelong charity has announced.

MacKillop Family Services said its branding would appear on cups at six cafes in Geelong to raise the shortfall as the agency struggled with growing demand for carers.

Vandals’ admission Three teenage boys have admitted to a graffiti rampage at Leopold, according to police.

Residents had grown increasingly “upset” about the spreading presence of tags ‘Slasher’, ‘SOTOS’ and ‘FOGS’ in public areas before Operation Satellite investigators interviewed the boys, police said.

Storages filling The region’s water storages have returned to levels above half full for the first time in six months, according to latest measurements.

Barwon Water recorded overall capacity level at 51 per cent on Wednesday after 11mm of rain in seven days left the storages with 2.5 billion litres more than at the same time last week.

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By Natalee Kerr Two years ago, healthy eight-year-old Chloe Stones from Corio suddenly became unwell.

Chloe could barely stand up before becoming completely breathless.

Concerned mum Fiona took her daughter to the doctor where she was told Chloe might have asthma and was sent home.

But later that night Fiona sensed something was wrong and immediately took Chloe to the emergency department.

Chloe went into diabetic ketoacidosis and her condition became life-threatening.

“I was told if I hadn’t of taken her then that night she could’ve fallen into a coma,” Fiona said.

In emergency, Chloe finally received the correct diagnosis, she had type 1 diabetes.

With no knowledge or family history of the

condition, Chloe’s diagnosis came as a shock to Fiona.

“We spent a week in hospital, it felt like our whole world was turned upside down,” she said.

“Chloe was the only student at her school with it, she felt so different to anyone else.”

The now 10-year-old is able to manage her condition, but she still faces day-to-day challenges.

“She uses an insulin pump that provides her with insulin every day, and she counts her carbs for everything she eats,” Fiona said.

“She’ll be dealing with this for the rest of her life.”

Chloe’s diagnosis took a toll on her family, but it also brought them into contact with a loving community through Geelong-based charity Type 1 Foundation.

The volunteer organisation provides emotional support to those dealing with the chron-

ic condition.

In Geelong, more than 200 children under 18 are living with type 1 diabetes, according to the foundation.

“Not only do they do a lot of work at creating awareness, but they also provide a lot of important support and connections,” Fiona said.

The not-for-profit foundation launched their 1000 Beanies campaign last week to help fund free camps for children with diabetes and their families.

So far an excess of 1200 beanies have sold since, raising more than $30,000.

“Camps are important as they allow type 1 kids to be meet and share their experiences with one another,” Fiona said.

The campaign will run until the end of August, to buy a beanie visit type1foundation. com.au.

Travellers will keep a free camping site on the Barwon River at Winchelsea after Surf Coast councillors agreed to maintain the town as “RV friendly”.

Visitors would continue sleeping in selfcontained RVs, caravans or motorhomes on the site for 48 hours after reviews found that the facility had no “significant positive of negative impact” on the town, Surf Coast Shire said.

Green dream City Hall has bought its first electric and hybrid vehicles as part of a strategy to achieve “zero carbon emissions”.

The hybrid Toyota Camry and electric John Deere Gator utility vehicle were among $7 million of trucks, light vehicles and associated machinery purchased for council purposes last financial year, City Hall said.

Jobs boost Eighty extra jobs are on the way to a surf company’s North Geelong distribution centre after it sold for $23 million this week, the selling agent has announced.

Quiksilver and sister company Billabong would remain tenants in the Corio Quay Rd building and increase turnover from 4.5 million to 10 million units anually, requiring an additional 30 full-time and 50 part-time staff, the agent said.

SOLD: Quiksilver's distribution centre.

Burger vote turns up heat Waste bid set to raise stink Votes are flooding into the Geelong Indy’s online poll to find the city’s best hamburger.

The Burger Masters competition, at geelongindy.com.au/competitions, has pitted six of Geelong’s top hamburger joints in a battle to decide who really does have the lot.

And one lucky voter will be selected at random to win a special treat: a meal for two at the winning venue.

Voting closes midday Monday, with the winning Burger Master to appear in next week’s Geelong Indy.

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A second proposal for processing chicken waste is set to get up the noses of communities north-west of Geelong.

Lethbridge’s The Good Dirt Company wants approval to process 22,000 tonnes of “broiler litter and chicken manure” a year, almost double allowed under its council existing permit, said Victoria’s Environment Protection Authority (EPA).

“The upgraded plant could produce up to 18,700 tonnes of finished compost product every year, which is used as fertiliser by farmers across south west Victoria,” an EPA statement said.

An information session at Lethbridge on 7 August and submission opportunities would allow residents to have their say on the company’s works approval application, the EPA said.

The application is the second in recent months to seek approval for operations dealing with significant quantities of animal

waste in the area.

In June the Indy reported another company’s plan to process 50,000 cubic metres of poultry manure and abattoir waste annually nearby, between Bannockburn and Teesdale.

Advanced Composting Technologies of Australasia wants to process the waste into 36,400 cubic metres of pasteurised compost a year.

Dozens of residents lodged objections to the company’s works approval application, citing fears the site would become a “dumping ground” emitting strong odours.

“We do not want the extra trucks destroying our roads, the eyesore, or the smell of a pile of such waste,” said a Teesdale resident’s EPA submission against the proposal.

Another objector was concerned about the area's "high winds".

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BURGLARY KEY: Geelong Inspector Paul Edebone with Crime Stoppers Cass Hoult at the local launch of the Consideration is Key campaign this week.

Car keys ‘target’ in 15% of home burgs

By Natalee Kerr Police are urging Geelong motorists to consider where they place their keys as latest data reveals vehicle theft as motivation for 15 per cent of home burglaries in the region.

Geelong Inspector Paul Edebone said thieves are commonly searching homes for car keys.

“Since October 2018, Geelong has experienced 1,040 incidents of residential burglary.

Car theft was a motivating factor for almost two out of every 10 of these,” he said.

Crime Stoppers launched its Consideration is Key campaign in Geelong on Tuesday to increase awareness of car theft ahead of the busy summer period.

“In the Geelong area, the growth area increases dramatically because of obviously the Surf Coast,” Insp Edebone said.

“It’s important that leading up to that summer period we make sure that we put some preventative measures in place so people are aware what they are doing when they leave the house.”

In Victoria, 70 per cent of cars thefts occur when offenders have access to the vehicles key, with 45 per cent of cars stolen from homes, according to Crime Stoppers.

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WANTED: Mach Puoch and Ziaad Naaman.

Two men wanted on separate theft charges are on the run in Geelong, police believe.

Investigators released images of 32-yearold Mach Puoch and Ziaad Naaman, 29, this week with a call for public help to find them.

Police said Mr Riek, also wanted for failing to answer bail, was possibly living in the Whittington area.

Mr Naaman was “known to frequent the Geelong area”.

Police have warrants for the arrest of both men.

Police asked anyone with information to phone the Geelong station on 5225 3100 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Victoria of situations where cars are stolen from houses, and generally these days they get the keys from inside the house,” Insp Edebone said.

Insp Ebdone said local residents can limit potential thefts by securing keys in alternative areas.

“These thefts are almost always opportu-

nistic,” he said.

“You don’t have to hide your keys, but you should be placing them in an area that’s familiar, safe and out of sight.”

Police encouraged any victims of car theft to phone Victoria police, while witnesses can make a confidential report to Crime Stoppers.

Ocean Grove’s Perry Davis has been presented with an award for saving the life of a man in Queensland.

Mr Davis was presented with a certificate of admission to the Resuscitation Club of the Royal Australian Life Saving Society at the Horseshoe Bay Resort in Bowen on 14 July.

Mr Davis has been travelling to Bowen in northern Queensland each winter for six years with wife Cris.

While playing social tennis he noticed a man had fallen on an adjacent court.

Frank Hart, then 81, had collapsed and was suffering from cardiac arrest.

Mr and Mrs Davis, a nurse, rushed to his side.

“I dropped the racquet and ran,” Mr Davis said.

“Frank was on the ground with a bit of blood coming from his head.

“We couldn’t find a pulse so we started CPR within 30 seconds.

“Cris has a breathing problem so she held his head while I did CPR.” Mr Davis has a mild form of cerebral palsy on the left-hand side of his body, which forced him to perform CPR with one arm for 15 minutes until an ambulance arrived.

Mr Hart fortunately survived and texted him the next day.

“He has a really dry sense of humour and said, ‘Did you see the horse who stood on my chest?’,” said Mr Davis, who works as an educator at Queenscliff’s Marine Discovery Centre.

“He showed me pictures of all the bruising. It was such a relief.”

The two were now the best of mates, Mr Davis said.

“You only get one life and he was very grateful.

“We’re so happy to have Frank and we are really close to his family and happy is still coming up (from Illawarra) to Bowen each year.”

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Four local initiatives would share in $130,000 from a $9 million statewide investment in projects advancing “gender equality, workplace respect and increased women’s participation in fields traditionally dominated by men”, the government said.

Geelong’s Sexual Assault and Family Violence Centre would receive $43,175 for working with partner organisations to “engage with young people and their parents/carers”.

“The project aims to develop and distribute a narrative that supports healthy, safe and respectful relationships free from violence. The project uses language that is inclusive of LGBTIQ+ communities in relation to family violence,” the government said.

WIRE Women’s Information for Lead for Change would receive $39,250 to train “grassroots leaders in gender equality”.

The WIRE participants would “acquire skills in leading change in areas such as challenging the status quo, working with diverse views and influencing others”, the government said.

Women’s Health and Wellbeing Barwon South West would receive $15,700 for a “short theatre-based program” highlighting how bystanders can “interrupt the cycle of relationship violence and abuse”.

The fourth funding recipient, Barwon Community Legal Centre, would receive $30,000 for its existing Elder Abuse Prevention Network.

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“When it comes to addressing family violence, Victoria has led the nation with a landmark Royal Commission that brought down 227 recommendations which we have committed to implementing. “We have so far invested $2.7 billion towards implementing these recommendations and keeping women and children safe, more than all the states, territories and the federal government combined.

Geelong MP Christine Couzens welcomed the funding.

“Bad attitudes towards women lead to bad outcomes for women, which is why I’m proud we’re investing in Geelong to prevent family violence and all forms of violence against women,” she said.

“We’re delivering landmark reforms to stamp out family violence and this funding to local organisations will help drive community change and bolster those efforts.”

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With temperatures as low as 2C in recent weeks, Geelong Animal Welfare Society (GAWS) is urging the community to help animals in need.

“The cold winter wind and rain is not such a nice time for our animals,” GAWS fundraising manger Cara Kirwin explained.

Winter is an increasingly tough time for the not-for-profit organisation with limited resources stretched even further.

“Our shelter receives no government funding. We rely on the community’s generosity to help fund daily care so we can continue to provide everything our animals require,” Cara said.

“Our doors are always open for animals in need, and our community is integral to the work we do.”

Winter is one of the busiest times of the

year for the shelter, making donations more important than ever, she said.

“During the cold winter months, we expect to receive over one thousand animals,” she said.

GAWS provides each animal with daily essentials such as warmth, food, water, medical care and companionship during their time at the shelter.

Since launching last month, the shelter’s winter appeal has raised more than $13,500, almost $6000 shy from their $20,000 target by the end of July.

“Donating to our winter appeal will allow us to continue to provide animals with care and refuge from the cold winter days and nights ahead,” Cara said.

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By Justin Flynn Ocean Grove Football/Netball Club is lucky to have Jesse Sutton involved.

Jesse takes on way more than most 21-yearolds, but she wouldn’t have it any other way.

Jesse has been nominated for a prestigious Viva Energy Club Legend Award.

Despite being an active player for the netball club, Jesse coaches the under-19s, heads up the social committee, sits on the netball subcommittee and club executive, and also organises training singlets, netball trips, rosters, helps out in the bar and canteen, mentors junior players and coaches and more.

“The club has so many wonderful people involved whether that is players, coaches, game day volunteers or committee as well as supportive families and friends which makes me feel well supported in anything that I put my hand up for,” Jesse said.

Jesse’s nominator said she has an ability to communicate with all ages and personalities.

“I am in my third year of studying teaching, so working with kids comes naturally because I love it,” Jesse said.

Whether playing or coaching, Jesse said she was happy helping out.

“I love the competitive side of playing and fitness that with it all, but also love developing the girls I coach in their netball, in both their skills as well as their leadership,” Jesse said.

Jesse’s work on the social committee is also time consuming, but enjoyable, she said. geelongindy.com.au

“The organising of the social events for the club is the main aspect of being involved with the social committee and making sure that the events all run smoothly,” she said.

“This year we have had great numbers at our functions, especially our new iPod shuffle night and the midseason ball, which was held at the Belmont Hotel.

“The reverse raffle is coming up (3 August) and is always a great night on the social calendar.

“It’s great working with the committee and players involved to build and support the club in a social way.

“Looking to the future, I really want to encourage junior and senior parents, families and friends to feel comfortable attending events and experiencing the fun and socialisation to build an even bigger and better club.”

This year’s Viva Energy Club Legend awards feature top prizes of $5000 each for a male and female volunteer over 35 and their club.

The awards also have Trailblazer prizes of $2500 each for a male and female aged 16 to 35 and their club, and a People’s Choice award of $2500 each for the winner and their club.

Ten remaining finalists will win $1000 for themselves and their clubs.

Nominations closed on 23 July, with the winners to be revealed at a GMHBA Stadium presentation night on 6 September.

The Indy is print media sponsor of the Viva Energy Club Legend awards.

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LETTERS For the love of water Is Geelong really facing a water crisis?

There isn’t a problem with water but rather there is a problem with water-management policies.

Ninety-eight per cent of water from the Otways runs off into Bass Strait yet Barwon Water flatly refuses to consider building another dam in the Otways. Instead it chooses to pursue policies that are non-sensical and not in the interests of ratepayers.

Barwon Water is here to put the interests of ratepayers first rather than environmental interests. Why is it so difficult for Barwon Water management to make simple, common sense and effective water supply decisions?

It’s been well said that a man can live without love but he can’t live without water.

It’s time for a new broom to sweep through Barwon Water.

Alan Barron Grovedale

City showing great Tastes As Tastes of Central Geelong comes to a close for this year, I give special thanks to those who made it happen The three-week food and wine celebration provided in spades for all tastes and budgets.

In concert with Tastes, Geelong Gallery's ongoing Moon exhibition has been beautifully put together. Hopefully many more children will be able to experience especially the exhibition’s audio-visual components.

While in this vein, both GPAC and Pivotonian Cinema continue to enhance this university city's cultural fabric.

The former's presentation of Cyril Gely's DIPLOMACY recently was a coup for management and a serious something-special event.

Richard Worland Manfiold Heights

What happened to them?

I often wonder what happened to people I see interviewed on TV. Twenty years ago SBS had a street-stop program called Front Up. Presenter Andrew Urban frequently came to Geelong and interviewed random people he met here.

Those programs are now replayed on Saturdays and Sundays, providing a veritable snapshot of people and times in Geelong. Four piqued my interest.

One was a girl both in South Africa who was studying hospitality at The Gordon and wanting to open her own business.

Another was a couple who lived at Portarlington or St Leonards, and the husband had worked for International Harvester.

Last weekend’s program presented the other two: a male computer programmer at Deakin University who met and married a Polish teacher; and, finally, a production assistant at the Geelong Indy, named Edward, who had met his Aussie bride in Leicester, in the UK. Where are they now?

Alex Risk Geelong West

Swoop on animal tormenters As a wildlife rescuer, I was disturbed and sad-

BUCKETS & BOUQUETS Buckets to teenagers who screamed and swore in a foreign language, threw boxes away and jumped on a plastic object at a Market Square bus stop on Sunday after crossing Moorabool St on a red light. I’ve seen them behave similarly on a bus from Norlane into the city.

PTUA Member Rob, Geelong Buckets to the jerk who took a dog leash hanging over a hand-railing at White's Beach.

Dog Walker, Torquay dened to witness skateboarders using skateboards and branches to try hitting swooping lapwings, commonly referred to as plovers, at a local skate park last weekend.

Birds have begun their nesting and breeding season across the region. Magpies are building nests and will soon begin swooping, too.

The Armstrong Creek growth area is spreading across our landscape, claiming vast swathes of our wildlife’s native habitat. As we take homes from our birds, kangaroos, wombats, snakes, lizards, echidnas and others we will have to learn to share because we never seem to give back to them.

I urge everyone to demonstrate compassion for wildlife to younger members of society. Let us teach our kids to respect our native species.

Australia is wiping out native wildlife, driving species to extinction at a rate greater than anywhere else.

As we move into breeding season, birds will swoop. However, giving them their space lets them raise their families in peace so we can enjoy them for generations to come.

Anyone when out walking can start making eye contact with local magpies, talk to them, say hello.

Magpies have facial recognition systems. If they know you, they will not swoop.

Lapwings, well, they are noisy, cantankerous creatures, but if we give them their space they will just simply watch over their young, as we watch over our own.

Readers should get to know our amazing wildlife, which needs our protection.

Jennifer Gamble Grovedale

Make stand on felling The Victorian Government is about to destroy an aboriginal sacred site in western Victoria for the division of the Western Hwy between Buangor and Ararat.

The site contains birthing trees that are hundreds of years old. Over 3000 remnant trees, forming part of aboriginal communities’ attachment to the land, will be removed if works are allowed to commence.

Court action underway for the last couple of months has been unsuccessful in stopping the destruction. The traditional Djab Wurrung owners have held a tent embassy at the sacred site for several months to physically prevent work commencing.

As the last court action has now failed, Djab Wurrung elders have requested support from the general community because they believe

Buckets to a shopping centre with more potholes in its car park than a country road that’s not sealed.

Joe, Norlane

Have your say - it’s free 78 Moorabool St, Geelong, 3220 Email: editorial@geelongindependent.com.au Facebook.com/GeelongIndependent Fax: 5249 6799 Contributions must be less than 50 words and include the writer’s full name, address and phone number. that the Victorian government is about to commence evictions from the tent embassy.

Readers able to offer two or more days to attend the tent embassy can contact the Djab Wurrung community via dwembassy.com.

The tent embassy is near Dobie, on the Western Hwy, about 10km east of Ararat.

Stephen Chenery Geelong West

Elite demands groupthink Dr Phil Watters (Letters, 19 July) regrets the "arrogance and inconvenience" of anyone having an opinion on climate who is not among the highly educated elite who "advance our civilisation".

If all the elite were worth that accolade I might tug the forelock and bow the knee to my betters, but, as the Climategate emails showed us, there are scientists willing to undermine scientific practice to maintain the so-called consensus demanded by the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), or, as Dr Watters puts it, his learned scientists "speak in unison"; they dare not think for themselves.

Scientists who do are excluded from the clique, which is why so many true scientists outside are imparting their ideas to inquirers like ourselves.

But Dr Watters inadvertently nails the cause of this pseudo-science: we proles don't know "how complex climate science is".

Reverse the target and see how Freeman Dyson, one of the great scientists of our time, denounces the IPCC. It has neglected the history and complexity of climate, or, as he succinctly puts it: "If we don't understand ice ages we don't understand climate”.

The IPCC's sole interest is the hypothesis that carbon dioxide, caused by humans burning fossil fuels, causes catastrophic global warming. After 30 years this simplistic view shows no sign of being validated, and the weather is much as it's always been.

Whatever are Dr Watters' learned marvels doing?

Another civilisation in the making?

Tim Saclier Leopold

Degree of belief on climate Dr Phil Watters implied that all climate scientists were “speaking in unison” and that climate sceptics sought to “refute their findings out of sheer arrogance and inconvenience”, and anyone without a climate science degree

Email: editorial@geelongindependent.com.au 78 Moorabool St, Geelong, 3220 Fax: 5249 6799 cannot understand climate science.

Does that mean that climate activists like politician Al Gore, mammologist Tim Flannery, schoolgirl Greta Thunberg and actor Leonardo Di Caprio should shut up?

There is no “unison” amongst climate scientists. A huge community of global scientists don’t agree with climate alarmism and publish hundreds of scientific papers annually but are largely ignored by the mainstream media, which kowtows to climate alarmism.

Dr Phil said that virtually every scientific body in the world believed that CO2 caused global warming, but so do most climate sceptics. However, sceptical scientists believe that CO2 causes only a small amount of the current warming cycle, which began way back in 1650, 300 years before anthropogenic CO2 could theoretically have had the slightest effect.

Not many people realise that warmist scientists actually increase the theoretical effect of CO2 by claiming a tripling effect by the alleged positive feedback action of water vapour.

However, it has never been scientifically proven and is just clutching at straws.

Finally, Dr Phil should comment on what I say, rather than my right to say it.

Peter Rees Bell Park

Poles apart on magentism I wish Dr Phil Watters well because he writes from the heart.

He would appreciate that his profession is based on inroads to new ideas via the trialand-error process. Each idea comes from someone troubled by a problem, which is where I come into the picture.

I have found that gravity is not a pulldown force but a magnetic mutual attraction. The common denominator to this attraction is the reaction of electrons’ orbital ratio to their nucleus.

It works like this: the mass diameter of an electron to its nucleus has a base ratio of 9.8 meters per second per second. Its mutual averages almost true to 9.80665m/s/s when divided by one million units of motion.

My books show how this is happening.

What troubles me most is that my finding is not accepted in science, which says the strongest portion of a bar magnet are its poles.

I have proven that the bar magnet’s midsection is almost twice as strong as the poles, which is the basis for my approach to doctors of science to rethink the electron-flow of magnetism.

I thank the Indy for this opportunity to express my views.

Thomas TS Watson Lara

Sceptics’ record of silence Their silence has been deafening.

Climate change sceptics have not had a word to say about the fact that the city of Anchorage, Alaska, recorded its highest temperature ever on 4 July, around 30C, or 90 in Fahrenheit.

The previous record, set in 1969, was 85 degrees Fahrenheit.

Anchorage is less than 600km from the Arctic Circle.

Michael J Gamble Belmont

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be held at the Council Conference and Reception Centre, City Hall, Little Malop Street, Geelong on Tuesday 30 July at 7.00pm. This meeting is open to the public.

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We are hosting a Creative Funding Forum to support our Creative Community. The event will feature funding specialists from

Creative Victoria, Regional Arts Victoria and Creative Partnerships Australia.

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L2P LEARNER DRIVER MENTOR PROGRAM – VOLUNTEERS NEEDED PUBLIC NOTICE COMMUNITY INVESTMENT AND SUPPORT FUND GRANTS You are invited to apply for the City of Greater Geelong’s 2019–20 competitive grant programs. The Community

HELP YOUNG PEOPLE GET BEHIND THE WHEEL This is your opportunity to help young people participate fully in a better community. We are looking for volunteers with driving experience to help our young learner drivers gain on the road experience through our L2P program. All it takes is

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Five star ANCAP rated cars are provided by the program, all insurances are covered and

training is provided. For more information or to register your interest contact April Livesley on 5272 4011 or email l2p@geelongcity.vic.gov.au The L2P program is proudly supported by City of Greater Geelong, TAC, VicRoads, Gforce, Portarlington and Drysdale community Bank Branch of Bendigo Bank, Highton Rotary Club, Geelong Rotary Club and Geelong Connected Communities.

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AMENDMENT C375GGEE – NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT ACT 1987– GREATER GEELONG PLANNING SCHEME The Minister for Planning has approved Amendment C375ggee to the Greater Geelong Planning Scheme.

The Amendment came into operation on 15 July 2019 when the notice of approval was published in the Victorian Government Gazette.

The Amendment implements the Barwon Heads Structure Plan (August 2017) by revising local planning policy, changing the zoning of various residential areas, and amending various overlay provisions applying to certain residential areas and the Barwon River Environs. Specifically, the Amendment: •

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STUART MENZIES Director – State Planning Services Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning

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SHARED TRAILS MASTERPLAN

2019–20 POWERLINE CLEARANCE PROGRAM

As part of City of Greater Geelong’s Clever and Creative Vision it was identified that the Greater Geelong community values sustainable, connected and networked walking, cycling and public transport services that allow all abilities to access the region.

Our annual pruning program to clear street trees from powerlines is currently underway in East Geelong, Thomson, Newtown, Lara, Corio, North Shore and Norlane. Street trees are pruned to maintain the required clearance space between trees and powerlines.

For enquiries contact us on 5272 5272.

and safely throughout the region.

The shared trails network is formed by parts of the existing Principal Pedestrian and Bike Networks. This should be reflective of all users, from pedestrians to cyclists to those on horses. All suggestions and feedback will be considered.

The Shared Trails Masterplan aims to inform our priorities and decision making for our shared trails into the future.

The community will have the opportunity to participate in the engagement process online via an interactive map throughout July and August at: www.geelongaustralia.com.au/yoursay

We are seeking your feedback as to what gaps or missing links are important to you and would enable you to move more freely

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ROCKETMAN: Elton John tribute artist Brenton Edgecombe will take on Geelong next month.

An Elton John tribute artist who has been impersonating the music legend since he was nine will perform in Geelong next month.

Entertainer Brenton Edgecombe said he became hooked on the rocketman after watching an Elton documentary as a child.

“After I saw that all I wanted to do was play Your Song, so I got a book from the library and taught myself how to play on the piano,” he said.

The Adelaide-based performer said he was immediately attracted to Elton’s “full-on” performing style.

“The way he could command an audience was just so intriguing,” he said.

“It’s really quiet magical how one man and a piano can be so entertaining.”

The 51-year-old has since been performing his tribute show on-and-off for almost 30 years.

“I just love his songs, they resonate with me. It’s not just the music but the lyrics too,” he said.

“They are always a joy to perform.”

The classically-trained violinist has played in symphony orchestras in across the country, but he said singing was not always on the cards.

“When I was kid I actually wanted to be an actor, but then I got drawn into music,” he said.

“Elton was a part of that; he definitely inspired me.”

Edgecombe has seen Elton perform live twice, including at one of his shows during the 80s.

“I was overwhelmed the first time I saw him, he is such an amazing performer,” he said “It was inspiring for me as an impersonator to see what he does.”

He said concert-goers can expect a “very entertaining” theatre show that covers Elton’s career from his first hit song, through the disco era to his music for The Lion King.

Edgecombe performs behind a grand piano, alongside cellist wife Jacqui, who does the backing vocals and percussion.

“It’s just the two of us, it’s quiet an intimate cabaret-style show,” he said.

Along with the music and a couple of costume changes Edgecombe also gives the audience a personal insight into Elton’s past.

“I talk about his career and some of the interesting stories in his life,” he said.

He said he was looking forward to playing in front of a “lively” Geelong crowd.

“We actually shot the Elton John tribute promo video at a Geelong show a couple of years ago,” he said.

“They were so into it. I have great memories in Geelong, so I’m really excited about coming back.”

Edgecombe will be at the Sphinx on 17 August.

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WALK - Parkinson’s Geelong fundraiser A Walk in the Park at Eastern Park from 10.30am on 8 September. Registrations parkinsonswalkgeelong.com.au.

VIEW - Geelong Day VIEW Club, a leading voice and support network for women and a valued part of The Smith Family, seeks new members. All backgrounds, skill sets and perspectives welcomed. Enquiries 52226986.

FESTIVAL - Love Aireys in Winter Festival continues until 30 August with 60-plus events. Details aireysinlet.org.au.

MENTOR - Raise Foundation seeks volunteers to mentor local young people in school and for young mums program at Grovedale and Geelong West. Enquiries 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 - Ballroom dancing 8-11.30pm at Leopold Hall, 805-809 Bellarine Hwy, Leopold. Cost $10 includes supper. Enquiries 0400 500 402.

BALLROOM - Geelong Ballroom Dance Club dances with Jose, 8pm at The Ballroom, 1 Carey St, Hamlyn Heights.

Entry $10. Bring a plate. Enquiries 0418 584 051.

SUNDAY FAITH - Victory Faith Centre discussion Creation Vs Belief in Evolution 5.30pm at 313 Bellarine St, South Geelong.

All welcome. Enquiries 0421728128.

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 - The Springs TOWN Club (Take Off Weight Naturally) 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 Tuesday-Thursday. Enquiries 5275 5807.

SENIORS - Line dancing 9am-midday at Highton Senior Citizens Club, 84 Barrabool Rd. Also Tuesday, Friday. Carpet bowls 1.15pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday. Tai chi 9.30-10am, bingo 1.15pm Friday. Enquiries 5244 2258

TUESDAY EXPO - Geelong Region School Based Traineeship & Apprenticeship Information Expo 4-6pm at CA Love Hall, Geelong High School, 385 Ryrie St, Geelong.

FAITH - Victory Faith Centre discuss the King James Bible, Pure Cambridge Edition, 7pm at 313 Bellarine St, South Geelong. All welcome. Enquiries 0421728128.

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

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

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

Enquiries 0447 646 364 or 0417 252 832.

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

WEDNESDAY ART - U3A recreational drawing and painting 1-3.30pm at Drysdale Tennis Club. New members welcome. Enquiries u3ageelong.org.au. 0421 559 592.

BALLROOM - Dancer’s Club Geelong ballroom dance including old-time, new vogue and Latin 7.30-10.30pm at Leopold Public Hall, Queenscliff Rd. Cost $6. Enquiries 5250 1937, 5278 7720.

ALCOHOLICS - Alcoholics for Christ 12-step program 7.30pm at South Barwon Salvation Army, 176-180 Francis St, Belmont. Enquiries 0420 910 763.

YOGA - Free Sahaja yoga meditation lessons 7-8pm at

Vines Road Community Centre. Enquiries 0430 536 280, sajajayoga.com.au.

THURSDAY DANCE - West Coast Seekers Club dances to Ben Constanzo 8-11pm at The Ballroom, 1 Carey St, Hamlyn Heights. Entry $5. Enquiries 5222 5393.

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 1pm at Belmont. Enquiries 5221 0826 or 5229 4987.

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

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

Enquiries 1800 558 268.

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

FRIDAY TAI - Tai chi for beginners 9-10am at St Davids Uniting Church, cnr Talbot and Aphrasia Sts, Newtown. Cost $10. Extra class 10.05-11.05am second, fourth Fridays monthly. 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 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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Solo show at Shed

By Natalee Kerr

By Justin Flynn

ONE-MAN ACT: Melbourne actor Andre De Vanny stars in a oneman show coming to the Potato Shed tonight. tras as it allows him to enter “a world of pure imagination”.

“There’s nowhere to hide, you can’t be complacent or lazy, it demands incredible focus, concentration and depth,” he said.

De Vanny has worked extensively in film television and theatre across Australia and the US for more than 15 years.

He got his big break when he starred in the international hit series at age 18.

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ed Science,” he said.

“I was shooting five days a week during my year 12 exams, it was pretty intense.

“I feel like it’s a bit of a funny journey, most people do theatre and then do television but I’ve done it the other way around.”

De Vanny said he hopes Swansong challenges the audience’s perceptions and evoke compassion from others.

“It’s something that encourages you to have empathy for the people that slip through the cracks,” he said.

With six albums under their belts, country music duo Patsy Toop and David Baird know what it takes to entertain a crowd.

Together they form The Long and Short of It, an award-winning country/folk/rock mix that just seems to work.

Toop was in awe when she discovered Baird’s talents at a charity gig.

“I was on the sausage sizzle outside and cooking sausages and I heard this amazing voice and guitar,” she said.

“I stood there and was gobsmacked. He had his eyes closed because he was so nervous and I just heard this most powerful and beautiful voice.”

Baird initially held back on outing himself as a performer for years before realising his talents in a meeting with vocal coach Steven Zammit.

Baird and Toop has since been writing and recording songs for a decade, she said.

“We have this fusion of folk and country but with the energy of rock.

“We have a good harmony, and when we hit that sweet spot there’s almost a ghost harmony.“ Toop’s 180cm height and Baird’s 150cm “with boots on” provided inspiration for the duo’s name, she said.

Toop was looking forward to tomorrow’s gig at Ocean Grove Piping Hot Chicken & Burger Grill, the duo’s first at the venue.

“We’re really looking forward to it and we’ve heard its quite an iconic venue.”

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A “unique” one-man show performed without a set, sound or props will come to the Geelong region for the first time tonight at Drysdale’s Potato Shed.

Monodrama Swansong stars award-winning Melbourne-born actor Andre De Vanny who takes on a troubled outcast.

“A lot of people think a one-person show is when a performer plays like 17 different characters,” De Vanny said.

“But this is unique as it’s the story of just one character.“ Set in the ’60s, Austin ’Occi’ Byrne is an illegitimate child of a single mother in the catholic west of Ireland.

Shunned by church, state and family, Occi must fight his way to adulthood.

Violent, tragic and hauntingly tender, Swansong is the story of a lost soul in search of home, said De Vanny.

“Occi is a really amazing character, he gets barrelled into this nightmare scenario, but is still an optimist,” he said.

“He’s a pretty out-there character that goes into the grey area, nothing is black or white.”

The 34-year-old has being performing the show on-and-off for three years with sell-out seasons in New York, Los Angeles and Melbourne last year.

“I’ve played this character so many times now. But revisiting it over the last six months on this tour, it’s kind of like grieving an old friend,” he said.

“Preparing for this show I like to physically and mentally give myself time and space to go back in that world.”

The actor said he “loves the challenge” of taking on a solo performance without the ex-

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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In third spot on the vehicle sales charts in Australia, Mitsubishi’s Triton is keen to keep its place in a weakened vehicle market.

To do so, Mitsubishi says the current model combines the pick-up truck with passengercar levels of comfort for private and commercial purposes.

The result is a Sport Utility Truck with the durability required in commercial use and comfort and ride sought in private use.

The new Triton comes in three body styles: Dual Cab, taking in the function of a pick-up truck with the comfort of an SUV; Club Cab, skewed more to commercial use with double doors and space behind the front seats; and Single Cab, with the capacity for a long cargo tray and two seats resistant to dirt and hard wear.

There is a choice of two engines: a 2.4-litre turbo-diesel and similar-size petrol engine. A new six-speed automatic transmission is now available on diesel models. Two and fourwheel drive systems are offered across the range.

Prices before on-roads start at $22,490 for the entry-level 4X2 GLX Single Cab Chassis and top off at $51,990 for the 4x4 GLS Premium 2.4L Dual Cab Pick Up diesel auto. We tested the 4x4 GLX 2.4L Dual Cab Pick Up diesel auto, costing $39,990.

For the new Triton, Mitsubishi has taken a leaf out of the American pick-up truck book and adapted it to the company’s Dynamic Shield concept. Chrome emphasises the power and toughness of the vehicle, while bonnet height and high positioning of the lamps reinforce the imposing look.

On a practical note, the headlamps and fog lamps are more than 700mm above ground, making them less vulnerable to water damage or stones thrown up from other vehicles.

The rear lamp layout runs the full height of the bed and into the sides to accent width and depth of the cargo bed. Tail lamps are distinctive enough to identify the new Triton at a glance.

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The audio system uses a high-quality 7-inch touchscreen and is Bluetooth compatible, while AM/FM radio is available across all grades and DAB radio on GLX and GLS. All 7-inch models come with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.

Triton’s 2.4-litre turbo-diesel produces maximum power output of 133kW at 3500rpm and maximum torque of 430 Nm at 2500 rpm.

A six-speed automatic is now available on diesel models.

The alternative 4G64 petrol engine produces 94kW and 194Nm at 4000rpm, sitting in front of a five-speed manual driving the rear wheels.

Safety upgrades include forward-collision mitigation to detect vehicles and pedestrians ahead, while rear cross-traffic alert helps the driver check behind for other vehicles or pedestrians when reversing.

Blind-spot warning with lane-change assist and ultrasonic miss-acceleration mitigation are also included.

Mitsubishi measures fuel consumption at 8.6lt per 100km on the urban/highway cycle.

The test vehicle came closer to 10lt/100km.

The suspension’s minor changes bring better directional stability while striking a balance between toughness and ride comfort.

Engineers put work into braking performance with the 18-inch wheels and the feel is more positive than previously.

Care has been taken to make occupants as comfortable as space will allow. Seats are well shaped and nicely padded.

Off road, Triton 4WD keeps the Mitsubishi Easy Select system, allowing the driver to switch simply between 2WD and 4WD on the move. Three transfer case settings - 2H, 4H, 4L - mean the driver can switch between ratios on the fly at speeds less than 100km/h.

At more than 5m long and with a turning circle of almost 12m, manoeuvring can be a chore. Width is a more manageable 1.8m and the tub takes loads of almost 1.5sqm.

Triton comes with a seven-year warranty.

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Everything is in stock for work and fine finishes Doing up a car is a great Aussie tradition and one that Adam Guglielmi is doing his level best to ensure remains an institution in Geelong.

Owner of South Geelong’s Bodyshop Paint Supplies, Adam offers a one-stop shop with everything that anyone looking to restore or upgrade a car might need.

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Being part of a 100 van strong franchise team across Australia with more than 20 years of experience gives our customers piece of mind that they are in safe hands.

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‘Time on Cats side’ to halt form slump

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MILESTONE: Tom Hawkins will play his 250th game this weekend. 195915 Picture: REBECCA HOSKING

250 ‘a surprise’ to Hawkins

NOT CONCERNED: Geelong coach Chris Scott says his side has time to restore lost form.

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ON THE BITE Corio Bay’s inner-harbour was popular with soft plastics anglers seeking strong winds over the past week, particularly the area around Royal Geelong Yacht Club.

Casting Gulp Turtleback worms and Gulp 3” minnows produced a great variety of fish, such as pinkie snapper to 2kg, flathead, salmon and the odd bream.

However, fishing from a boat at night worked best on the great run of big winter snapper. Some of the fish caught pushed 10kg.

Boaties able to get out off the Bellarine Peninsula had some great whiting catches all the way from Clifton Springs to Queenscliff. Fishing evening tide changes produced near bag-limit captures, with some fish reaching 48cm.

Queenscliff Bight produced a few reports of whiting, along with some big calamari on the cleaner water of high tides.

Gummy sharks continued biting from Werribee all the way through to Queenscliff. St Leonards held plenty around 10kg in 20m of water.

South Channel continued fishing well for bigger gummies, along with a few school sharks. Fresh bait such as salmon or pike cut into chunks, calamari heads and hood in strips, and even frozen pilchards worked well on running sinker rigs appropriately weighted for the tides.

Tuna were taken again between Port Fairy to Portland. The poor weather kept most boats ashore but anglers who did get offshore reported bag-limit captures of school fish on three to five-inch skirts and diving lures.

A few barrels well over 100kg were taken off Portland and Cape Bridgewater.

Moorabool Reservoir was a freshwater standout with brown trout to 5lb.

Casting a wide range of lures like divers, spoons, plastics and even fly worked well.

Lake Bolac remained hit and miss, although persistent anglers caught nice rainbow trout. Fishing the banks with Powerbait or pilchard fillets on light running sinker rigs worked well.

Ignore ladder, advises coach Geelong coach Chris Scott is confident his side can get back on track ahead of finals despite a drop in form following the mid-season bye.

The top-of-the-ladder Cats sat on a 11-1 record ahead of the bye but have since lost three of the past five games.

But Scott suggested facing down-periods was a normal part of the season regardless of a side’s position on the ladder.

“The ladder’s deceiving," he told this week's media conference at Kardinia Park.

"You’d be much better served looking at the previous couple of weeks and basing your assumptions and forecast on that form opposed to the previous 15 or 16 weeks.

“I can’t really think of anyone off the top of my head that hasn’t gone through the ebbs and flows throughout the season, and we’re clearly one of them.

“We feel as though we are not playing our best but we’ve got time to arrest that.”

Geelong faced another defeat last weekend, a 24-point loss against a bottom-eight Hawthorn at the MCG. The Hawks had the upper-hand from the outset, dominating the premiership favourites for most of the contest.

Scott said his side were simply “outplayed”

by Hawthorn.

“I didn’t think we played very well, I think they had control of the game particularly in the first half,” he said.

Hawthorn had 12 inside-50 marks to the Cats’ three in the first half, as Geelong played the ball safe and failed to put the Hawks under pressure.

Geelong managed to get back within 11-points during the third quarter, but three misses from set shots in the last term proved costly.

“In the second half, I thought we did control the game and we had more than enough chances to win,” Scott said.

Scott said conversion was a “big part” of the issue as the Cats kicked eight goals against the Hawks’ 12.

“We generated some opportunities that we blew,” he said.

Geelong will now face fifteenth-placed Sydney at the SCG this Sunday.

The Cats will be looking to claim a clean sweep over the Swans, after taking home a 22-point win against them earlier this season.

Meanwhile, the Swans will be eager to snatch a win to turn around their three game losing streak, the most recent being a onepoint loss to Fremantle last Saturday.

Pinkies on bite in bay

Cats superstar Tom Hawkins will celebrate his 250th game this weekend, a milestone he never thought would happen.

“It’s a bit surreal when you’re a current-day player and you reach milestones,” Hawkins said.

The two-time premiership player made his career debut in 2007 and has since witnessed “a lot” of past and present teammates before him celebrate the occasion.

“When I was 21 and 22, Joel Corey and Matty Scarlett were playing their 250ths,” he said.

“I couldn’t imagine that I would ever be in that position myself. It is very humbling.

“It’s something that I’ll be able to enjoy

personally in ten years’ time when I’m coming back to the footy and watching the mighty Cats play.”

Hawkins, who turned 31 last Sunday, is the eighth player in his club’s history to play the milestone.

The father-of-two is contracted until the end of next year and has no intentions of slowing down.

“I feel really good physically and I’m really enjoying playing with this current group of players,” he said.

“I’m going to try and play as much football as I can.”

Hawkins has kicked 42 goals this year and is on track to become the Cats’ leading goal kicker for the eighth season in a row.

IN THE PINK: Owen Westwell with a snapper from Geelong's waterfront, above, and, below, a calamari, which are biting of Queenscliff.

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