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Row over stalled jobless rate

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Jobless stuck From page 1 Member for Western Victoria Bev McArthur questioned the State Government’s success in tackling Geelong's “poor” unemployment rate after the government trumpeted a record low for regional Victoria.

“It is especially curious that this Labor-controlled area of Geelong has higher unemployment when you would have thought jobs would be their first priority,” she said yesterday.

“It is the responsibility of local members of parliament to ensure that every effort is made to get people into work.”

Mrs McArthur’s comments followed Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reporting that regional Victoria’s June quarter unemployment rate was an all-time low 3.8 per cent.

The figure was the lowest in state and national history, the State Government said.

But Geelong’s unemployment rate was 6.1 per cent in June, up .2 per cent on the same time last year.

“Premier Andrews continually boasts about the investment in government infrastructure expenditure and government agencies have been relocated to Geelong, so how is it that, with all this alleged investment, the Geelong unemployed have missed out?”

The government cited initiatives such as its $2.6 billion Delivering for Regional and Rural Victoria Program for "boosting jobs".

"Since the Labor Government was first elected in November 2014, Victoria’s regional unemployment rate has fallen from 6.6 per cent to 3.8 per cent, the largest decrease among the states," the government said.

"More than 60,000 people have found jobs in regional Victoria since then."

Acting Treasurer Robin Scott said investing in regional Victoria was "a top priority for this government to grow jobs and reduce unemployment”.

“We’ll continue our historic investment in Victoria’s skills sector and help businesses in every corner of the state grow, reach new markets and create local jobs,” he said.

ABS data earlier this year revealed that Corio and Norlane had a state-worst unemployment rate of 21.6 per cent, with one in five jobless.

Geelong’s unemployment rate is higher than other regional Victorian cities including Shepparton, at 4.3 per cent, Ballarat and Latrobe, both 4 per cent, Warrnambool., 3.4, and Bendigo, 3.3.

KIDNEY RALLY: Geelong's Andy Smith and Oden Hickey will soon set off on a 4000km drive to raise funds for kidney disease.

Donor duo rallying to fight kidney disease

By Natalee Kerr A Geelong kidney donor duo are set to embark on a 4000 kilometre-long journey in a bid to support a cause close to their hearts.

Highton’s Andy Smith and Newtown sonin-law Oden Hickey will line up against 41 other rally cars next Friday to raise money for children battling kidney disease.

In 2003 Andy gave his kidney to daughter Michelle, then 17, after she was diagnosed with the disease “out of the blue”.

“She went from completely healthy one day to sitting in the doctors room the next where we found out she would need a kidney trans-

plant,” the 61-year-old said.

Andy said her daughter spent six months during year 12 on dialysis to stay healthy.

“She was juggling schooling along with dialysis that was required three days a week for around five hours at a time,” he said.

“It was really challenging time.”

Andy said he “did not think twice” about the kidney transplant as it would “immediately” allow Michelle to come off dialysis.

“You just do what you can do to help,” he said.

The kidney lasted seven years before it failed, prompting Michelle’s now-husband

Oden to then donate his kidney to her in 2014.

Andy described the disease as a “silent killer” as people get it “without even knowing”.

“Very few people realise that more Australians die with kidney related disease than from a lot of the major cancers,” he said.

The duo has raised more than $50,000 for not-for-profit organisation Kidney Health Australia since their first Kidney Kar Rally in 2016.

For this year’s rally the pair will drive from Port Macquarie in NSW to Queensland’s Rockhampton in eight days from 9 to 17 August.

To donate visit www.kidneykarrally.org.au and search “millennium falcon”.

July city’s ‘third warmest’

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equal third warmest July on record as well as the highest average minimum since records began in 1903,” GWS said.

Urban Geelong averaged “only” 30mm of rain despite July’s 18 wet days.

“The only noticeable local pattern showed lower falls to Geelong’s north and west and higher falls elsewhere,” GWS said.

“Overall, almost the whole region received lower-than-average rainfall, except for places in the Otway Ranges, such as Beech Forest,

which recorded 258mm.”

“Extremely windy gusts” were also a feature of the month, GWS said.

“There were five such windy days with gusts exceeding 60km/h, including the 10th, which recorded 76 km/h at Breakwater.

“Surrounding places and suburbs had some higher readings, and on this particular day some roof and tree damage occurred but nothing to warrant a severe storm.”

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erage at 14.6C “These figures produce a 1.1 degree aboveaverage anomaly, leading to the above conclusion,” GWS said.

GWS recorded the warmest day as 6 July when temperatures reached 18C, while the coldest was the second last day of the month with a maximum of 11.5C. “The lowest temperature, of 3.5C on the 28th, was well-above normal July conditions and this accounts for Geelong having the

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Geelong has completed its third warmest July on record, according to a local weather service.

July 2019 was also drier than average despite the city recording rain on 18 days, Geelong Weather Services (GWS) reported on its website this week.

Temperatures were 1.1C higher than the 30year average and 13mm drier, GWS said.

Minimums averaged 7.3C, which was 1.5C above average. Maximums were .6C above av-

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Recycling heads to tip, City seeks ‘fix’

By Natalee Kerr Geelong's council has called for “urgent” action to address the city's waste crisis as 30,000 tonnes of annual kerbside recycling heads toward landfill.

Councillors backed Mayor Bruce Harwood this week to write to state and federal government urging them to find a fix.

He will request the introduction of a container deposit scheme in Victoria and new manufacturing waste legislation.

“This crisis is a state-wide problem and needs to be addressed urgently,” Cr Harwood said.

“We are in unity with local governments across Victoria in the push for serious government investment in domestic recycling, state and federal policy change and significant legislative action.

“We call on the state government to draw from the more than half a billion dollar Sustainability Fund and invest in the infrastructure that will fix this crisis.”

Cr Harwood also requested City Hall’s chief executive officer Martin Cutter to produce a

report by September outlining options and costs for waste-collection "alternatives".

Council's call for action followed SKM Recycling refusing to accept further recycling materials last week, forcing client councils to send kerbside recycling to landfill.

SKM had a contract with City Hall to process 28,000 tonnes of recyclable material from greater Geelong each year.

The recycling processor cited "challenges managing its stockpiles according to EPA requirements" for the decision to stop accepting waste, City Hall said.

Cr Harwood pleaded to residents to take matters into their own hands, with the need for waste reduction now “more important than ever”.

“The community has a fundamental role in reducing the impact of this recycling crisis,” he said.

“One of the most effective ways to fix the problem is to reduce our waste in the first instance – buy less packaging, reuse and repurpose.

“I believe that the people of Geelong are

ready to make changes in their behavior to do whatever we can to build a more sustainable recycling system.”

City Hall suggestions for households to reduce waste included sorting their recyclables and transporting them to “recycling hubs” at Drysdale and North Geelong.

Council is also considering converting yellow-lid bins to collect only paper and cardboard, along with the introduction of “on-call” recycling collection services.

Implementing the various alternatives could potentially keep up to 75 per cent of recyclables out of landfill, City Hall said.

The recycling crisis first emerged in February after China refused to accept further waste for processing.

A consequent build-up of waste at SKM depots led to an EPA order against the company accepting further material, forcing councils to begin dumping recyclables in tips.

The EPA lifted the bans in March, allowing collections to resume at SKM depots. The company declined to tell the Indy how it was managing the waste without Chinese buyers.

Fire escape A woman and her baby have escaped a fire that “immediately engulfed” their vehicle outside Bellarine Police Station in Ocean Grove.

The woman noticed smoke coming from the Hilux’s rear tray before pulling over and leaving the burning vehicle “alive and well”, police said.

Abuse payout Geelong College faces more payouts after settling with a child-abuse victim for $1 million before the 63-year-old’s case when to trial.

The man alleged he was assaulted in his first year of boarding school during the late ‘60s but the college failed to accept liability when he told its principal of the abuse in the early ‘90s.

Suspicious blaze Arson and explosives squad investigators have visited the site of a suspicious house fire at Swan Bay. Fire-fighters took an hour to bring the fire under control after arriving at the property around 10.30pm on Tuesday night, emergency services said.

Storages fall The region’s water storages have fallen for the first time since early May, according to official measurements.

Barwon Water recorded a capacity level of 51.7 per cent on Wednesday, down 622 million litres on the same time last week after 6mm of rain over the seven days.

Scarlett dies Former Cats player John Scarlett has passed away, aged 72.

The father of Geelong premiership player and champion fullback Matthew Scarlett, he died on Wednesday with a record of 183 games for the Cats in the ‘60s and ‘70s before joining South Melbourne.

Heads locked Barwon Heads has been locked up from residential expansion, with State Government approving a new planning structure cementing the town's western boundary.

The “passionate topic” inspired about 1000 submissions in favour of retaining the western boundary to remain in place, said ward councillor Stephanie Asher.

Assault charges Police have arrested two teenagers after they posted video of an assault in central Geelong on “numerous social media sites”.

Investigators charged the 14-year-old with affray and “assault-related charges” after arresting them late last week, police said.

Walk returns A walk providing career guidance and advice for “local female leaders” will return to Geelong this month, organisers have announced.

The Geelong leg of Mentor Walks would tour the city’s waterfront on 16 August after 40 women participated in the inaugural walk earlier this year, the organisers said.

Coast candidates Six candidates have nominated to fill the former councillor Libby Coker’s place on Surf Coast’s council.

Paul Barker, Tony Revell, Raylene Fordham, Andrew Peter Arnold, Alex Marshall and Harry Rosson want to replace Ms Coker, who forced a by-election when she won the seat of Corangamite for Labor at the federal election.

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Northern kids a Catalyst for philanthropy

By Natalee Kerr More than 180 year six Geelong students have been empowered to lead local change after pitching their creative project ideas to community leaders this week.

Northern Bay College students are now set to implement a variety of philanthropic projects aimed to combat real-life local issues as part of the Kids as Catalyst program.

Program coordinator Joanne Grimsey said the school-based initiative encourages students to “step out of their comfort zone”. geelongindy.com.au

“Kids are really used to adults doing things for them, so this program teaches them how to step up to big tasks and take the lead,” Ms Grimsey said.

Students have spent the last three months working in the classroom developing their ideas, budgets and timelines before pitching to a judging panel for funding.

They presented more than 30 projects with ideas ranging from fundraising for all-ability sports teams to helping the homeless.

Run by organisation Kids Thrive, Ms Grimsey said the program equips students with im-

portant life-skills including networking, resilience, leadership and time management.

“The program provides kids with the confidence and skills they need to become agents of positive change in their communities,” she said.

“It teaches them that it’s never too young to be a change-maker.”

The students will now spend the next month collaborating with 29 local community groups and charities to put their projects in action.

Men hunted Geelong Police are hunting two men with warrants out for their arrest on separate charges of theft and criminal damage.

Investigators released images of the men on social media this week, saying they believed that David Sowicki, 44, and Leigh Batten, 49, were somewhere in the Geelong area.

WANTED: David Sowicki and Leigh Batten.

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4000 chances for foreign visitors

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Cop ‘cams’ rolling out Body-worn cameras appearing on Geelong police from this week will help fight crime while increasing their “accountability”, according to the force’s Assistant Commissioner.

Victoria Police began rolling out the cameras at the start of the week, with general duties and highway patrol officers ranked from sergeant down the first to wear them.

Victoria Police plans to deploy 11,000 of the cameras by 2020, with all the stations in greater Geelong on the list.

The cameras capture of both video and audio would provide a “boost to police capabilities”, said Assistant Commissioner Russell Barret.

“The introduction of body worn cameras is expected to deliver improved community safety, enhanced evidence gathering, increased police safety and accountability,” he said.

“The initial pilot we conducted in April 2018 showed us that camera usage policies, infrastructure and training for police had worked well and police were comfortable using the technology within their first one or two shifts.

Given the pleasing results of their function, along with the overwhelmingly positive feedback from the community, we are in the process of rolling the cameras out to more officers.

“We are pleased to be expanding the body worn cameras to more officers, with the aim to have 11,000 general duties police and Protective Services Officers equipped with one by 2020.”

Officers would undertake regular training on the use and functions of the cameras,” Asst Comm Barret said.

Student families in Plastics fear ‘a first’ for tourism

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from surveys and interviews with international students.

“We want to make sure the students are equipped with the knowledge of their area to empower them to be a great tour guide and host to visitors,” she said.

Ms Budd said the project would also help increase wellbeing among international students.

“It doesn’t matter how much you’re enjoying yourself, there’s likely to be a little bit of homesickness at some point, so encouraging friends and family to visit can be a big boost to their mental health,” she said.

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Geelong’s foreign students are the target of a “state-first” online campaign aimed at encouraging overseas friends and family to visit them during their studies.

The $50,000 State Government funded project #MyGeelongTourGuide launched this week in partnership with Study Geelong.

Geelong is now home to almost 4000 tertiary and secondary international students rising by 20 per cent in 2016 to 17, according to State Government.

Study Geelong’s project officer Simone Budd said international education was an important part of Geelong’s visitor economy.

“Visitor numbers have been consistently up and are certainly related to international students studying here,” she said.

“An international student draws on average around two visitors a year with the length of stay being around 16 nights.”

Visiting friends and relatives of students studying in the region have a direct expenditure of more than $7 million into the economy, according to Study Geelong.

The campaign includes region-specific content including itineraries, tips, videos and special offers for international students to promote Geelong to visitors.

Ms Budd said the campaign was developed

Water and sewage treatment processes’ breaking down of plastic into tiny particles threatens “catastrophic consequences”, Geelong researchers have warned.

The environment and humans were both at risk from the resultant “nano and microplastics” pollution, said Deakin University’s Dr Ludovic Dumee.

“Our results show that water and wastewater treatment processes break microplastics down into nanoplastics and this poses an emerging threat to aquatic ecosystems and human health,” Dr Dumee said.

“Our analysis suggests new strategies are needed to limit the number of nano and microplastics in water and wastewater to keep water quality at the required standards and reduce threats on our ecosystems.”

Waurn Ponds-based Dr Dumee helped lead a joint team of scientists in Geelong and the UK to carry out the plastics study.

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Corio’s Jacob Sammut-Miljevic knows the damaging impact road trauma can have.

When he was nine older brother Michael was involved in a local car accident after getting in a vehicle alongside a drink-driver.

The crash left his then-18-year-old brother and North Shore Football Club player with serious injuries to the left side of his body, later resulting in three months of rehabilitation.

“It had a massive impact on the family, his mates and everyone at the footy club, too. It was tough on us all,” Jacob said.

“So that’s something Michael has really pushed on me a lot, to make safe decisions on the road whether you’re driving or getting in the car with someone else.”

Now, a decade later, Michael recently played his 150th game and is a driving force behind the TAC’s inaugural Towards Zero

Round this weekend.

Michael will present Seagulls captain Mitch Vandenberg with a number zero guernsey on match day to raise awareness about the importance to push for a zero road toll.

Jacob said the round will open up conversations about road safety within the club environment and the wider community.

“I’m very proud the club is getting behind something like this as road trauma affects so many people,” the 19-year-old said.

“Geelong is pretty big about their footy, so I think footy clubs can really play an important role in getting the message out there a bit better.”

The North Shore Seagulls are one of more than 40 football and netball clubs across the region supporting the state-wide initiative.

The round comes in the wake of the Victorian road toll soaring to 173, a 55 per cent increase on the same time last year.

Units at ‘Melbourne prices’ Geelong has become “regional Victoria’s hottest unit market”, according to latest data from Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV).

Buyers were now paying similar prices to inner-Melbourne amid an increasing trend toward “unit and apartment living” in Victoria’s larger regional cities, the REIV said.

The REIV’s June quarter data for unit median prices in areas with at least 10 unit sales showed that Highton and central Geelong “shared the top mantle” of 33.3 per cent growth.

“Interestingly, both postcodes have a unit

median of more than half a million dollars now, levels you would expect to see in an inner-Melbourne suburb,” said REIV chief Gil King.

“Highton’s median unit price is sitting at $508,000, up from $381,000, while Geelong’s is a whopping $690,000, up from $517,500.

“Three more Geelong suburbs made the top 10. Manifold Heights came in third with a 24.2 per cent increase to $402,500 for a unit, Herne Hill was fifth with an 18.3 per cent increase to $319,500, and Newcomb was seventh with a 14.1 per cent increase to $361,000.” geelongindy.com.au

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Bid to make north ‘equal’ Geelong’s northern suburbs are set for an increase in council representatives to equal the number of councillors in more-affluent parts of the municipality.

And the north’s Windemere is also in line for a local Aboriginal title to help residents “connect” with the ward’s name, according to City Hall.

Councillors agreed this week to seek the shake up after recent reports that the ward, encompassing northern Geelong to Lara, included some of Victoria’s highest rates of disadvantage.

The mayor would write to the Local Government minister seeking the introduction of a third councillor for Windermere and a ward name-change to You Yangs, City Hall said.

Ward councillors Anthony Aitken and Kylie Grzybek raised a notice of motion at Tuesday’s council meeting requesting equal council-

lor numbers across all four wards from 2020’s council election.

The pair pointed out that Windermere was the only ward with two councillors despite covering the most area and “experiencing some of the highest levels of disadvantage”, City Hall said.

“Council acknowledges that Minister Adem Somyurek has proposed to address this issue with the re-introduction of individual wards within Victorian councils. However, it’s believed these reforms will not be introduced until the 2024 general election.

Cr Aitken and Grzybek’s canvassing of “many members of their ward” found that residents had “no connection” with the Windermere name, City Hall said.

“You Yangs is derived from Wurdi Youang or Ude Youang, the Aboriginal names given to the

area that hold a number of meanings including ‘big mountain in the middle of a plain’, ‘big or large hill’, or ‘bald’,” the City explained.

“Council believes the community would identify more strongly with this name, therefore improving engagement and understanding of the local government system.

Cr Aitken said he and Cr Grzybek both considered the ward’s allocation of two councillors an “anomaly” when the other wards had three each.

“We’ve canvassed this issue with our councillor colleagues for a number of months. We respect that it will cause some change in the electoral boundaries if it is adopted, which may be unsettling for some councillors, but Kylie and I strongly believe that the need for equal representation in Geelong is more paramount than concerns about changes in electoral boundaries.”

“The fact that the most disadvantaged areas in our region are within this ward is another strong argument that there should be equal representation.

“It comes down to the question of how many voices our northern communities have at the table, and at this point in time there are only two voices. We’re therefore calling on the Minister for Local Government to use his legislative and regulatory powers to address this for the 2020 Council elections.”

The ward’s renaming would be “another significant reform for our northern community”, Cr Aitken said.

“The You Yangs are the most powerful geographical symbol we have in the north of Geelong, and the proposed new name would give residents a stronger connection to their ward by its naming after this aboriginal language derived place name.”

GAWs friends chip in $20K

FUNDRAISING SUCCESS: Animal attendant Emily Pegg pictured with rabbit Bubbles during GAWS' winter appeal. 195403 Picture: REBECCA HOSKING

By Natalee Kerr Locals have raised more than $20,000 to support the region’s homeless furry friends during this year’s Geelong Animal Welfare Society (GAWS) winter appeal.

The not-for-profit organisation has received “amazing” support from local residents, school groups and businesses this winter, according to fundraising manager Cara Kirwin.

“The community has been incredibly generous and we thank everyone who has donated,” she said.

Cara said the “much-needed” funds will allow GAWS to continue to offer their services, with more than 1000 animals expected to enter the shelters care during winter.

“Without the local support we wouldn’t be able to care for as many animals,” she said.

“It means we can keep rehabilitating injured animals and maintain our foster program so animals receive the quality care they need in order to be re-homed.”

Cara said the shelter was also thrilled to see their adoption rates “soar” in the last few months.

“We’ve seen a huge amount of adoptions recently with a number of long-term dogs and cats now having found their forever homes,” she said.

Cara said GAWS was “very appreciative” of the donations made during the last six weeks, but encouraged the community to maintain their support.

“Our shelter receives no government funding so we’re in continuous need for donations,” she said.

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CHEERS: Great Australian Beer Festival organisers Kieran Blood and Michael Ward with mayor Bruce Harwood.

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Organisers hope moving to central Geelong will tap more patrons for the city's Great Australian Beer Festival.

Next year's event would move to Johnston Park after seven years at Geelong Racecourse, they announced last week.

The park's proximity to adjacent Geelong Railway Station and city amenities influenced the move, said festival director Kieran Blood “We’ve got a growing market from outside the Geelong, so (Johnstone Park) makes it easier for people coming from Melbourne.

“Because we run it from 1pm to 8pm, people tend to go out for a bite to eat at a pub or restaurant afterwards. It’s a short walk into town or the waterfront.”

Mr Blood said locals comprised 73 per cent of the first festival's crowd but only 45 per cent

last year, indicating patrons were prepared to travel from outside the region.

The average age at the festival was around 35, he said.

Previous festivals used shuttle buses to ferry patrons between the racecourse and South Geelong Railway Station.

“We loved the racecourse,” Mr Blood said, "but it’s just an extra step that makes it a bit more difficult.

“Being right next to the Geelong station just makes it easier.”

Mr Blood expected minimal demand for parking at the Johnstone Park event.

“Last year we had 110 cars parked at the racecourse," he said.

"Not many people drive. It’s a responsibledrinking event, so we just wanted to make it easier for everyone.”

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Review over ‘mental’ bid Highton objections to a mental health facility have prompted council to seek a planning scheme review.

Councillors agreed this week to request a review of the “community care accommodation clause” after Haven Foundation angered residents with plans to build 16 units for the mentally ill.

Projects such as the Haven Foundation complex could proceed without planning permits if they met clause requirements, City Hall said Highton councillor Ron Nelson led this week’s vote for a review, describing it as a statewide issue.

“This isn’t just a Highton issue. This has the potential to impact the make-up of suburbs across Victoria,” he said.

The region had “demand” for mental health facilities but residents deserved their say on proposals such as the Haven Foundation project, he said.

“Council prides itself on its high level of

community consultation and it’s concerning the public hasn’t been given the opportunity to have its say, as this commercial facility from the Haven Foundation is being built in a residential area.

“There is a growing need for appropriate mental health facilities in the region. However, the greater Geelong planning scheme’s community care accommodation’ clause leaves both council and the community powerless to have any input towards the solution and on issues around location, design, scale and neighbourhood character.”

City Hall said Mayor Bruce Harwood would write to the Planning Minister requesting the review “to allow for a more transparent process by providing for community input into such development proposals”.

“The letter will also highlight that the current provisions fail to provide for community consultation in relation to issues around design, height, scale, bulk and neighbourhood character.”

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MEETINGS COMMUNITY FOCUS COUNCIL MEETING The next Community Focus Council Meeting of the Greater Geelong City Council will be held at the Bellarine Living And Learning Centre, 20 Worden Court, Whittington on Tuesday 13 August from 7.00pm to 9.00pm. The community is invited to an

informal meet and greet with councillors from 6.30pm. This is a great opportunity to meet your Council in person. The meeting will commence at 7.00pm. For more information visit: www.geelongaustralia.com.au/cfc/

CENTRAL GEELONG MARKETING COMMITTEE MEETING The next meeting of Central Geelong Marketing Committee will be held at Central Geelong Marketing Office, 100

Brougham Street, Geelong on Tuesday 20 August at 7.30am. This meeting is open to the public.

PUBLIC NOTICE INTERNATIONAL DAY PLANNING COMMITTEE The City is planning a community event for International Day of People with Disability 2019. We are seeking expressions of interest from people who have a lived experience of disability and would like to be part of the planning committee. No previous experience is necessary.

If you are interested in submitting an expression of interest or would like

FOX CONTROL PROGRAM BLACKROCK TO BANCOORA BEACH The City of Greater Geelong and Barwon Water will conduct a Fox Control program on public land along the coast between the Barwon Water Treatment Plant (Blackrock) and Bancoora Surf Life Saving Club. Fox Off baits containing 1080 poison will be laid by burying at strategic locations. A contractor will lay baits between the below dates: •

5 August – 20 September 2019

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7 October – 20 December 2019

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3 February 2020 – 27 March 2020

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WHO CAN APPLY People 18 years and over, who have a disability, family members or carers of people with disability. Please note that this is a voluntary position.

The baits will be removed during school holidays between the below dates: •

21 September – 6 October

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21 December – 2 February 2020

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All baits will be removed before 28 March 2020

Signs will be posted throughout the area being baited. People should keep out of the area. Unrestrained pets may be at risk. Please keep your pets under effective control in the overall area at all times.

For further information contact the City on 5272 5272 or Steven Smithyman, Nature Reserve Officer on 0439 326 783.

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TATTS HER: The woman police want to question.

A distinctive hand tattoo could identify a woman wanted for questioning over a groceries heist at Leopold, according to police.

Investigators released a security camera image of the woman this week, saying she could “assist” them with their investigation.

The image showed the dark-haired woman with the tattoo on her left hand.

Police alleged the woman joined a male accomplice to swipe a “trolley full of various groceries” after entering Coles Leopold between 2.19pm and 2.45pm on 9 June.

“This female was then observed to walk out of the store talking on her mobile leaving the trolley in the fresh produce area,” police said.

“Shortly after an unknown male has entered the fresh produce area and has pushed the trolley through the entry area making no attempt to pay for any of the items.

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“Both the male and the female were seen to load these groceries into a silver/grey ute described as a Ford Ranger or similar with registration plates URF 483, which (do) not come up to this vehicle, and then leave the area.

Police described the woman as Caucasian, with long black hair and wearing an olive coloured top, ripped blue jeans and white runners.

“The male is described as wearing all black with black shoes and a black baseball cap,” police said.

“Police wish to speak to the female pictured who was in the vicinity at the time of the offence and who they believe will be able to assist them with this investigation.

“If you have any information regarding this offence or the identity of the female you are requested to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 and quote incident number 190204651.”

SHARED TRAILS MASTERPLAN As part of our 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. The Shared Trails Masterplan aims to inform our priorities and decision making for our shared trails into the future.

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

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

The community will have the opportunity to participate in the engagement process online throughout August at: www.geelongaustralia.com.au/yoursay To talk to us in person, a number of pop-up sessions will be held around the region: •

Bellarine Community Health, 39–41 Fenwick Street, Portarlington Thursday 8 August – 9.00am to 1.00pm

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Waurn Ponds Library, 230 Pioneer Road, Grovedale Saturday 10 August – 9.00am to 1.00pm

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Lara Hall, 1B Flinders Avenue, Lara Thursday 15 August – 9.00am to 1.00pm

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The fOrT Youth Centre, Corner St Georges and Melbourne Roads, Corio Thursday 22 August – 9.00am to 1.00pm

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Italy trip IDs more travels A council trip to Italy has discovered “opportunities” in Belgium, China and Spain, according to a City Hall statement.

Designers from Geelong could attend industry activities in each of the countries only because council had joined an international network of “creative cities”, according to a report on the Italy trip.

Council spent $6446 sending Mayor Bruce Harwood and economic development and events manager Tim Ellis to Italy for the annual general meeting of UNESCO Creative Cities.

Attending the meeting was an “obligation” of joining the 180-member international network, City Hall said.

Previous state-appointed administrators signed council up to the network in 2017 as part of their “clever and creative” vision for Geelong. The network later assigned Geelong to a City of Design sub-grouping.

The network annual meeting was the second for Geelong’s council, with Cr Harwood and another City Hall manager travelling to Poland on an $18,000 journey last year.

Cr Harwood and Mr Ellis’s 2019 meeting report was tabled at council’s meeting this week.

Cr Harwood addressed a gathering of 60 mayors and Mr Eillis gave a “keynote presentation”, City Hall said.

Mr Ellis’s presentation was “well-received, with positive feedback from delegates.”

Cr Harwood and Mr Ellis also “held discussions” with representatives of Helsinki, Kobe and Wuhan about visiting Geelong, City Hall said.

The pair was also able to “cement relation-

ships” with Dundee, Kortrijk, Kolding, Cape Town, Montreal, Nagoya and Singapore.

City Hall identified the “potential opportunities” for local designers as a three-month residency in Belgium, participation in China’s Shenzen Design Week, and attending a workshop in Spain’s Bilbao.

“These have been communicated to local stakeholders and interested parties,” City Hall said.

Cr Harwood also nominated Geelong to host a “Cities of Design sub-network meeting” in 20121.

"Our attendance at this event put Geelong on the world stage ... helping us develop connections that will benefit the city, local businesses and our community in the long-term," he said.

“We used the trip to strongly promote Geelong as the ideal host for the 2021 Cities of Design sub-network meeting. Hosting this event would bring those international cities here, giving us a chance to showcase Geelong in person.

“Our pitch was well-received and we’ll now continue those discussions to give us the best chance of winning the competitive bidding process.”

A council watchdog has slammed the UNESCO network trips and other council overseas travel as junkets.

“The community at large” was against council international travel for council, said Geelong Ratepayers’ Andrew Senia.

"No amount of public relations can justify them. The measure is in the result and there is no evidence of anything tangible, so they must stop," he said earlier this year.

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Arrest finds guns, drugs Bellarine Police have seized guns and drugs from a car at Drysdale.

One man is on remand in jail and another is on bail over the haul as investigators prepare to lay more charges, according to police .

Officers in a patrolling divisional van arrested the two Portarlington men with the longarm firearms, methamphetamines, cannabis and prescription drugs last weekend, police said on social media.

The guns were allegedly unlicenced and the drugs were in a “trafficable quantity”, police said.

The officers intercepted the men in a white Holden Calais on Grubb Rd around 3.50pm Saturday.

“The vehicle was the subject of an incident earlier that morning where the occupants were believed to be in possession of unlicensed firearms while attending the Caltex service station in Drysdale,” police said.

“As a result of the intercept a 24-year-old male and a 22-year-old male… were taken into custody for a range of firearms and drug offences. Police were able to seize three long-arm firearms and ammunition from within the vehicle.”

The car also contained “bags containing a trafficable quantity of methamphetamine and … a trafficable quantity of cannabis, prescription medication and other drug paraphernalia”, police said.

The arrests led investigators to subsequently attend a Portarlington address where they seized another long-arm gun, police said.

The investigators expected to lay “further charges” against the guns’ owner.

“The 24 year-old-male was remanded in custody and charged with 12 offences against the Firearms and the Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances acts.

The 22-year-old male was released on bail and charged with five offences against the same acts, police said.

IN THE MONEY: Pako Festa has won another funding increase from council.

More cash to festa Pako Festa will command a third of council’s Community Events Fund after organisers initially asked for half its money.

Councillors agreed this week to give the multicultural festival $100,000 a year for the next three years, an annual contribution almost 25 per cent higher than 2019’s $82,000 contribution.

Event organiser Diversitat initially wanted $150,000 a year from council to match the Andrews Government’s annual contribution.

Council previously funded grants for Pako Festa from City Hall’s Geelong Major Events funding but would now tap the Community Event Fund’s annual allocation of $300,000 after this week’s vote, City Hall said.

“The new agreement means council will continue its proud 18-year support of the

iconic event.

“The City will continue (also) providing inkind support to the event, including free use of the Geelong West Town Hall.”

The Pako Festa street festival began in 1983, with multicultural services provider Diversitat organising and managing the event for almost 20 years.

City Hall called the festival an “opportunity for local and regional cultural groups to promote cultural diversity”.

“In continuing to provide funding to Diversitat, council is demonstrating a commitment to support one of Geelong’s most significant cultural community events,” City Hall said.

Council was initially set to knock back Diversitat’s request for more money and provide

the same amount of funding as last year until councillor Kylie Grzybeck successfully moved an amendment to fork out more cash.

“As chair of (council’s) multicultural action plan advisory committee, I’m pleased council has agreed to allocate Pako Festa $100,000 a year over three years (because) the event is a fabulous showcase and celebration of our cultural diversity,” she said.

“This iconic festival also brings in a $5.5 million economic impact to Greater Geelong.

Council has a strategic objective to put the community first and we are putting our funding where the community will benefit the most, by encouraging participation and increasing understanding of the multicultural community’s contributions made to the region.”

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LETTERS Cash in on Asia flights I read with interest last week’s Geelong Indy story on how Avalon Airport was now servicing Air Asia.

This airline alone brings in two flight-loads of tourists daily. Wouldn't it be nice if most of them booked accommodation in the Geelong area and were sold on the fact it’s really a comfortable, easy commute by V/Line to Southern Cross Station, and that the connection to visit other suburbs of Melbourne is also convenient.

The more-adventurous could even use the ferry services to the CBD. I would imagine that most of these tourists would have come from busy and even crowded cities, so they would appreciate a relaxed holiday in a beautiful city like Geelong.

Andrew Sammy Lara

Big-time traffic needs fix A tunnel or bridge spanning Corio Bay in the vicinity of Avalon and Point Henry would alleviate CBD traffic congestion, pollution, danger to motorists and pedestrians, and the gutting of on-street hospitality amenity while lowering travel times and transportation costs but, despite the ALP’s uncontested local mandate, it remains but fanciful thinking, big time.

More to the point, given VicRoads’ atarms-length, tiresome traffic-diversion survey machinations and the effectiveness and win-win of European 7am to 7pm street traffic curfews, could City of Greater Geelong, G21, Committee for Geelong, and Geelong Chamber of Commerce individually and/or collectively provide what in the past 12 months they have done to improve heavy vehicles’ 24/7 baggage-and-all traversing of the state's second largest city?

Richard Worland Manifold Heights

Theft piece of cake

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The smartly dressed, middle-aged woman was staring intently at the cakes on display.

A decision was made.

With black mamba-like speed she removed the plastic wrapping around the cheesecake, opened her carry bag, removed a well-used nail file, and cut two generous slices off the cake, which she then placed in two plastic bags and returned to her oversize Louis Vuitton carryall.

I was gobsmacked, more by the brazenness of the act than by the obvious health implications.

I innocently asked the woman: "What's the cake like".

Her response: "Beautiful. Would you like a piece?".

I declined her generous offer. She had no moral compass whatsoever.

I guess that her behaviour is factored into the prices we pay in supermarkets.

Michael J Gamble Belmont

Email: editorial@geelongindependent.com.au 1/47 Pakington St, Geelong West, 3218 Fax: 5249 6799

BUCKETS & BOUQUETS Bouquets to University Hospital Geelong for fantastic care of a young lady on 16 and 17 July. She was admitted through the emergency department. I cannot fault the care she received. Special thanks to Dr Ed and his team. You are all amazing professionals.

Jo, Belmont Bouquets to any witnesses who can contact me with further information about the crash in which a van hit my car from behind in High St, Belmont, just west of the post office, at 10.30am last Friday. Please call me on 0415 869 532 Margaret, Belmont

Bouquets to Phil Watters (Letters, 19 July). His definition of qualifications for climate change educators would put a stop to teachers giving their opinions to our children and making them so apprehensive about their future in a scary world scenario.

Melva, Anglesea Buckets to a parasite who sells drugs, especially to kids, at all hours off the day and night. It s ridiculous and you're a sex pest. Karma, mate.

Had Enough, Norlane Bouquets to St Jude for prayers answered.

YV, Newtown

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Subsidy anger ramps up The Andrews Labor Government’s commitment last week to remove boat ramp parking and launching fees by spring raised more questions than it answered.

The detail of Labor’s pre-election promise to remove the fees is still murky despite calls from councils and others for clarity.

Many councils, particularly in rural and regional Victoria, do not charge these fees, meaning the minister’s promise will effectively only remove the fees for a handful of bayside metropolitan councils that were charging the fees for maintenance purposes, leaving many rural and regional councils, and their ratepayers, at an incredibly unfair disadvantage.

For example, Mornington Shire, which has six ramps, will receive $500,000 from the state but shires that maintain boat ramps and associated care parks with funding from general revenue will receive nothing.

This is duplicated across the state, where only councils that already charge fees to cover maintenance will be subsidised while regional and rural shires that have, through goodwill, not charged fees will miss out.

This city-centric Labor Government needs to have a fair system, not yet another policy that disadvantages regional Victorians.

Tim Bull MP Shadow fishing and boating minister

Use brains on nicotine liquid The Victorian Coroner recently released a heartbreaking report on the death of an 18-month-old child after ingesting highly concentrated nicotine liquid.

The Coroner found that the death was not a case of negligence but a “momentary lapse of vigilance” by the mother, who had taken up vaping nicotine to quit smoking.

The case highlights the danger of Australia’s ban on the sale of nicotine liquid, which forces vapers to import unregulated nicotine in dan-

gerously high concentrations.

Vaping nicotine is the most popular aid for quitting smoking globally. It delivers the nicotine to which smokers are addicted and mimics the hand-to-mouth action of smoking but without combustion or tobacco smoke, which is responsible for almost all the harm to health from smoking.

Because of the ban Australian vapers are unable to legally purchase safer nicotine liquids locally. Many instead import highly concentrated forms that are cheaper but much more toxic and unregulated.

Australian Tobacco Harm Reduction Association (ATHRA) recommends that pre-mixed, ready-to-vape nicotine e-liquid in concentrations up to 24mg/ml be made legally available for sale in Australia. These preparations would be sold only in child-proof bottles with appropriate labelling.

Australia is the only western democracy to ban the sale and use of nicotine liquid for vaping.

Legalising and regulating low concentrations of pre-mixed nicotine e-liquid would support smokers who wish to switch to vaping and reduce the risk of further episodes of child poisoning.

It really is a no-brainer.

Conjoint Associate Professor Colin Mendelsohn Australian Tobacco Harm Reduction Association chairman

A claim of two halves Peter Rees (Letters, 26 July) claimed that the current warming cycle began in 1650, "300 years before anthropogenic CO2 could theoretically have had the slightest effect".

I wholeheartedly support his right to express his views, provided he responds to scrutiny.

He evidently has studied the warming cycle, so would he please inform me, from his data, how much warming happened between

1650 and 1835, which is halfway in his quoted 300 years, and how much happened between 1836 and 2019?

When I get the numbers I might have a supplementary question.

Kevin Crough Lara

Incoherent deniers illogical I have to thank Phil Watters (Letters, 19 July) for his eloquent letter.

I am not a climate scientist either, and am not qualified to argue the details of climate change. I am willing to trust those who have spent their lives trying to understand the topic, mostly because I know how much oversight goes into the scientific process.

I do have an interest in understanding what reasons people have for disputing the accepted explanation. I'd like to know whether there is any coherent argument from the opposing view or just a general dislike of the idea.

So far I have not seen a convincing, or even coherent, alternative from those who disagree with anthropogenic climate change. A well thought-out position, rather than a collection of disconnected points, would go a long way to providing credibility.

But most of their points don't even stand up to basic logic, let alone the level of scrutiny required by scientific rigour.

Peter Mitchell Geelong

A Bob each way on climate I'm sorry if climate change sceptics have disappointed Michael J Gamble (Letters, 26h July) by being "silent" on the 30C temperature at Anchorage, Alaska.

Perhaps we missed it, or thought it not worth mentioning. Still, since Mr Gamble thinks it's important, perhaps I should comfort him.

First, it's mid-summer in Alaska, and even Alaskans have summers, even if it's 50 years, as Mr Gamble told use, since the temperature was near 30C. Maybe they'll have to wait another 50 years.

Second, ocean currents nudging the Arctic have been warm lately, although they're cooling again. Oceans, not atmospheric CO2, affect regional temperatures.

And regional variations bring us the weather. Climate, on the other hand, is average weather over 50, 100 years.

Global temperature is up less than 1C over a century or more, so 30C in Anchorage maketh not a summer, let alone a change of climate.

Or as Mark Twain probably didn't say: "Climate's what you expect. Weather's what you get".

But before we leave the subject of activists remaining silent, perhaps Mr Gamble might explain why environmentalists pushing the 100 per cent renewables program never mentioned the bird-slaughtering wind turbines until Bob Brown lifted the lid on it, bless his old heart.

Tim Saclier Leopold

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GPAC ‘Dee-light’ with Kiki

By Natalee Kerr Despite more than five decades in music, singer Kiki Dee is now doing something she has never done before.

Twelve albums and 40 singles later, the 72-year-old has embarked on her first Australian tour.

The English-born performer visited Australia briefly during the 70s but “never imagined” she would eventually tour around the country.

“If you told me back then that I’d be coming to Australia to do a tour all these years on I’d say don’t be silly,” she said.

Now alongside producer and guitarist Carmelo Luggeri, Dee's Australian tour will cover almost 20 venues in 40 days, including an intimate performance in Geelong.

Dee said the tour comes at a time where she is having “more fun now” than ever before.

“This has been the most enjoyable period I’ve had in my career,” she said.

“I’m able to express myself without huge commercial pressure of a big career.”

Dee first pursued a life in the industry from age 12, and has since made hits with recording royalty and topped music charts around the world.

“I’ve always felt as though if something is in your capacity, you can do it and I projected that out from a young age,” she said.

Although best known for her Don’t Go Breaking my Heart duet with Elton John, Dee insists she is more than “just a one hit wonder”.

“We do a slowed down version of it (the song), I guess it tells people that I’ve moved on a long way since then,” she said.

In the early 90s Dee joined forces with Luggeri, who has worked with the likes of Bill

LOCAL DEBUT: Singer Kiki Dee has embarked on her first Australian tour with guitarist Carmelo Luggeri.

Wyman, Julian Lennon and Andy Williams.

“We did some writing together and then drifted into working together acoustically and we’ve been doing it ever since,” Dee said.

She said the audience can expect to hear memorable “Kiki hits”, along with tributes to well-known singers including Leonard Cohen,

Joni Mitchell and The Everly Brothers.

“It’s a real musical journey, we go right through everything,” she said.

After the show fans will also have the opportunity to get up close and personal with the duo.

“We do a meet and greet after every show,

it’s nice to have a chat with the people that support you,” she said.

Dee said she was excited to bring her tour to GPAC on 8 August and spend some time in the city “doing some normal things”.

“I have no idea what I’m in for, but I know I’ll have to bring a coat!” she said.

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The addition to Geelong West’s culinary culture has been reviewed as one of the best Japanese restaurants outside Japan.

And that’s from well-travelled tourists as well as locals who have discovered the authentic delicacies served with a minimum of fuss.

The real strength of Sakuratei is the extensive menu, with everything from soups and entrees, main courses of ramen, udon, bento

boxes and curries to desserts.

The teriyaki chicken and beef have proved popular, along with the dumplings and hotplate meals.

Owner Flora says although some meals are not necessarily on the menu, the kitchen is happy to entertain special orders.

A range of specials is available at the sushi bar along with a takeaway service – and all at very affordable prices.

Not only are the various dishes freshly

cooked, they’re served by friendly and knowledgeable staff.

After four years in busy Shannon Ave, Sakuratei has developed a loyal band of regular customers, Flora says.

Sakuratei also has a customer car park for eat-in patrons.

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CATS SHOWS: Cats fans have the chance to meet club superstars like Patrick Dangerfield and Tim Kelly at the Gateway Hotel this month.

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Geelong Cats fans will have the chance to “get up close and personal” with some of the clubs superstars at Corio’s Gateway Hotel this month.

Champions Patrick Dangerfield, Tom Stewart, Tom Hawkins and Tim Kelly will step away from the football field and take to the stage for two “unique” fan-player experiences.

The “intimate” shows include players engaging in live onstage interviews along with answering questions from the crowd.

Organiser Vincent Handley said the players will open up about all topics including football, family and life during the ticketed shows.

“The boys will be interviewed on things ranging from their views on the current game, politics, their personal life and things in the media,” he said.

“Fans also have the chance to ask the players anything they want to know.”

A raffle raising funds for charity, a memorabilia auction, photo opportunities and a meet and greet with the players will also feature at the shows.

Handley said the events give fans “quality access” to some of the biggest stars in the game.

“The shows are very relaxed; it’s in a more personal environment. We take away that wall between the players and the fans,” he said.

“The players really enjoy being able to be themselves and connect with the fans on that more personal level.”

The Gateway Hotel will host the Tom Cat and Danger Show on 14 August followed by the Tim and Tom Show on 21 August.

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Mark and Sue Harrington and daughter Cassie will make sure your car receives the best of care.

A new business in Geelong, Goodyear Autocare offers the very best in quality and customer service.

You can’t miss the bright yellow and blue building on Fyans St. “I have 30 years of knowledge in the tyre industry and have been in Geelong for 20 of those years,” Mark says.

“I have seen a lot of changes over that time, but it is still customer service that people like and you have to take the time to listen."

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You can request a service online and fleet owners are looked after as Goodyear Autocare is authorised to supply and fit a variety of fleet companies.

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Milestone at Star of Sea Kathryn Merrett shares an important milestone with Star of the Sea Residential Aged Care in October.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“I have seen how it helps mum with her anxiety. All those memory prompts are things that older people benefit from because they

Trish and her mother, Kathryn, are impressed by the standard of living and care at Star of the Sea. feel anxious without them.”

Trish said the food is also great and she often joins her mum for lunch.

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Feel warmth with Tuckers mood. At the minimum make sure you have a brisk walk every day if possible, it will help with the winter blues and if you have a dog to go with you, all the better; they’ll benefit too.

It’s important during the cold months to have a balanced diet. There are plenty of delicious, wholesome vegetables available and roast vegetables, soups and winter salads will ensure you get the nutrition you need to stay healthy. Add an assortment of colours to your diet to ensure a variety of vitamins and minerals and team with some fruit, protein and dairy.

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doning your usual social activities. If you meet up with friends once a week, go to the gym, head down to the bowls club or men’s shed, belong to a service club or volunteer, it’s important for your mental health that you continue. Getting out of the house, meeting up with friends and being a part of the community will all help make the winter months pass quickly - and before you know it, we'll be complaining about the heat again.

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Home Instead’s great start stone,” says Mr Siano.

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"We look forward to continuing to make a positive impact for Australian seniors in the community for many years to come.”

The Geelong office will host a birthday event open to the public to celebrate with care-givers, partners, health professionals and local MP Christine Couzens. Entry is free.

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MACS’ good times bloom Award-winning aged care provider MACS Geelong is throwing open its doors for Spring Open Day. All are welcome to come and experience the services on offer at MACS. The event, from midday to 3pm on 22 September, will give insight to anyone curious about what life would be like at MACS. Visitors can take a tour, sample international foods, listen to live music by The Stiletto Sisters, trial the MACS walking track, peruse the boutique and craft stall and enjoy a baristamade coffee from the café.

MACS CEO Joy Leggo looks forward to meeting new people interested in learning more about MACS. “It can be a big step for anyone thinking about moving into supported living of any kind,” Ms Leggo says.

“We’re here to help in any way we can.

“A big thing for us is to assure people that moving into supported living does not signal a loss of independence, freedom or fun. We help to make things easier for people so they can focus on their hobbies and social lives.”

The Bella Chara-supported care facility

provides apartment style self-contained, private units a stone’s throw from all the services one might need.

Cooking, cleaning and laundry is taken care of and residents spend their days taking part in fun activities and planned outings.

Bella Chara also offers beautiful respite rooms with private en-suites and balconies and round the clock care is provided by professional staff. Bella Chara respite residents have access to all MACS activities including bus trips and access to all MACS facilities, including the piazza, chapel and café.

“Our shared dining room means meals are a time to gather as a community. It’s so lovely to see strong friendships blossom and new life breathed into our residents as they rediscover their love of art or singing or whatever it is that makes them tick,” Ms Leggo says.

“We really do value each individual and look forward to meeting you at the Spring Open Day so you can see if MACS feels like the right fit for you.”

MACS is at 100 Weddell Road, North Geelong.

For enquiries phone 5279 6800.

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

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

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

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

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

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR EXHIBITION – Geelong School of Botanical Art, supported

by Friends of Geelong Botanic Gardens, presents Inspired

by Nature 6 2019 Botanic Art Exhibition 10am-4pm until 30 August at Exhibition Gallery, Deakin University Waterfront Campus, Geelong.

WALK – Organisers seek registrations for Parkinson’s Geelong fundraiser A Walk in the Park Park from 10.30am 8 September at Eastern Park. Registrations parkinsonswalkgeelong.com.au.

VIEW – Geelong Day VIEW Club is a leading voice and support network for women and a valued part of The Smith Family. New members, all backgrounds, all skill sets, all perspectives welcome. Enquiries 52226986.

FESTIVAL – Love Aireys in Winter Festival continues until 30 August with 60-plus events. More 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 TRANSPORT – Geelong branch of Public Transport Users Association meets 10.30am at Mary MacKillop Room, St Mary’s Church parish office, cnr Yarra and Little Myers Sts, Geelong. Enquiries 0413 075 439.

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 Annmarie 8pm at The Ballroom, 1 Carey St, Hamlyn Heights. Entry $10. Bring a plate. Enquiries 0418 584 051.

SUNDAY BEADERS – Beaders Guild of Geelong meets 10am-3pm

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

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

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ALL ABOARD: Geelong's Public Transport Users Group meets at St Mary's Church tomorrow. at Senior Citizens Centre, 89 Autumn St, Geelong West.

CANARY – Canary club meets at Geelong Showgrounds meeting room. Visitors welcome. Enquiries 5276 1416.

DISCUSSION – Discussion group discusses Who is Satan? 3.30pm at South Barwon Community Centre, 33 Mt Pleasant Rd, Belmont. Enquiries 0419 363 156.

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

SPEAKING – Rostrum public speaking club meets 6.45pm at St George Workers Club, 212 Pakington St, Geelong West. Enquiries 0408 369 446 or 0418 691 709.

PROBUS – Belmont Combined Probus Club meets 9.30am-12noon at Belmont Masonic Centre, 25 Regent St, Belmont. New members welcome. Enquiries 5243 4042.

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

FAITH – Victory Faith Centre Powerpoint presentation God Manifest in the Flesh 7pm at 313 Bellerine St, South Geelong. Enquiries 0421 728 128.

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

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

MUSIC – Mainly Music program for carers and babies, pre-schoolers 10-11am at St Albans Uniting Church, 276-282 Wilsons Rd, St Albans Park. Cost $2.50 per family. Enquiries 0447 646 364 or 0417 252 832.

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

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.

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 Cafe, Gilbert St, Torquay. Enquiries 5264 7484.

FRIDAY TAI – Tai chi for beginners 9-10am at St David’s 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.

The Geelong Indy’s Community Calendar is a free service for not-for-profit community organisations. Entries appearing under specific days are printed the week preceeding the event only. Deadline for submission is the Friday before the intended date of publication. Please keep submissions short, simple and include the day, date, time, location and a contact phone number. Emails without attachments are preferred. Email editorial@geelongindependent.com.au; mail 1/47 Pakington St, Geelong West, 3218; or phone 5249 6700.

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By Ewan Kennedy Haval has added many safety features to its H9 SUV range: autonomous emergency braking, forward collision warning, adaptive cruise control, blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert and lane departure warning are now standard across its H9 4WD range.

Not only is there significantly more safety but there's even better news: no price increases.

Existing standard features on the Haval H9 Lux include tri-zone air conditioning; a rain sensing sunroof; automatic Xenon headlamps; auto wipers; electrochromatic rear view mirror; a rear camera; park guidance; and all terrain control.

The H9 Ultra model adds a 10 speaker Infinity sound system; heated and ventilated massaging front seats; Comfort-Tec seating; a heated steering wheel; the rain sensing sunroof is panoramic; electric folding third-row seat; and adaptive front lighting that “looks” around corners.

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Five-year national roadside assistance through the Australian motoring clubs is another component of this sales campaign.

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Joe and Shane will spend the time with customers to explain in detail any issues their car may have, and no work will be carried out without approval.

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MILESTONE PERFORMANCE: Cats superstar Tom Hawkins kicked five goals during his 250th game last week.

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Cats ‘find form’ for clash with Dockers

By Natalee Kerr Geelong coach Chris Scott believes the Cats are starting to find form again following a strong victory against the Swans last Sunday.

"They (Sydney) were good, and they made us play a style of play we weren't happy with, but after quarter-time we rectified that,” Scott told the media after the game.

“I thought it was a better performance from us than we have displayed in the last month."

Geelong kicked more than 100 points for the first time since round 12, after previously struggling in recent times to post high scores.

Scott said he was pleased that his players were able to overcome a slow start to register the 27-point win at the SCG. “We’ve got a group of players that will fight very hard,” he said.

“We’ve never held the view this year that we’re the best team in the comp and we’re the

ones to beat, our mindset is we need to fight and scrap for everything that we get.”

Milestone man Tom Hawkins starred in his 250th game finishing with 17 disposals and five goals.

The key-forward's performance marked a strong return to form after failing to kick more than two goals in any of his last five matches.

Scott insisted Hawkins would be a threat to opposition clubs come finals.

"He is in a great head space at the moment and really enjoying his footy which I think is important," Scott said.

"Physically he is in fantastic shape and I see no reason why he won't be playing his best footy at the end of the season."

The team travelled direct from the Sydney game to Perth for a week-long bonding camp ahead of tomorrow’s clash with Fremantle at Optus Stadium.

The previous time the two met was in round 22 last year where Geelong claimed a commanding 133-point victory.

Another win against the Dockers will allow the Cats to maintain their top spot on the ladder ahead of the final weeks of the home-andaway season.

But with it being almost a month away from finals, Scott said he was still navigating the mix of his best 22.

"We've worked really hard to get a squad of 27 or 28 and we’re happy to play all of them,” he said.

"If you look at the good teams historically, there are generally five or six that are unlucky not to get in the team and that is what we’re working to."

Geelong will welcome back defender Zach Tuohy and forward Gary Rohan for tomorrow’s clash after they were rested last week.

Local club BMXer, 11, wins ‘world plates’

By Natalee Kerr An 11-year-old Geelong BMX rider has tackled 46C heat to claim two world plates at 2019 BMX World Championships last week.

Geelong Thunder’s Cameron Gatt took on the world’s best riders in Belgium after a series of national victories earlier this year.

Cameron’s mum Michelle said her son competed in “unbearable” conditions as the European country faced a record-high heat wave.

“His father and I were running down to the pits between races and throwing bottles of water over him,” she said.

“But he was out there with his full-face helmet and protective gear and he didn’t complain once.”

Cameron battled it out against 167 competitors across eight races to finish fourth in the 11-boy’s race and eighth in the 12-and-under boys cruiser.

Michelle said earning two world plates in the one competition was “very rare”.

“It’s the highest achievement you can get in BMX at this level,” she said.

“Not only did he have the increase in numbers of competitors, but he had the extreme heat to deal with.

“He is one incredible kid and nothing is going to stand in his way to achieve his goals.”

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The Bellarine Peninsula’s fishing went from strength to strength over the past week.

Squid were everywhere from Clifton Springs right through to the bight at Queenscliff. Indented Heads was a standout, with bag-limit captures achieved.

Size 3.0 jigs were the most-popular size and most colours worked great.

Nice calamari were taken off Queenscliff on Saturday morning on natural-looking jibs in pilchard or yakka colours.

Whiting continued biting well from St Leonards through to Queenscliff. Fresh pippies or tenderised squid was the bait of choice, with the tide changes fishing best.

Fishing land-based around Geelong’s waterfront was productive on bait and soft plastics. Fisherman’s Pier and the Rippleside Jetty were standout locations, with reports of pinkie snapper to 60cm taken.

Flathead, salmon and whiting are also a chance while fishing these areas.

A window of good weather allowed fishos to finally get offshore. Gummy sharks and snapper were on the menu for most boats between Torquay and The Rip. Snapper were a standout for anglers fishing with bait in 30m to 50m of water.

Snapper Snatcher rigs got the job done nicely.

Micro jigging accounted for a fair share of snapper as well. Jigs of 40g to 60g slowly worked vertically off the bottom works well on the offshore snapper and a whole host of other species.

Barrel tuna were on the chew along the west coast, with Cape Bridgewater and Portland the standout locations for fish well over 100kg. Working that 50m contour was a good place to start, although keeping active and changing depth while trying to find bait always helps.

Salt Guide’s Aaron Habgood and his crew managed two barrels and missed another late last week. Fish were taken on Redbait-coloured skirt, including the Tornado Midnight Passion.

The Barwon River’s Sheepwash area was productive for a wide variety of species. Steve, Mary and Charlie Threlfall got among the action on Wednesday morning under the local guidance of Trellys Geelong’s Chris Pitman, banking Australian salmon, silver trevally and tailor.

On the freshwater front, Lake Bolac continued fishing well for rainbow trout on Powerbait, glassies and pilchard fillets. Trout over 8lb were rumoured to have been caught.

BIG WIN: Geelong BMX rider Cameron Gatt claimed two world plates at the 2019 BMX World Championships last week.

Picture: MATTHEW BOSCHEN pionships.

He said he was “proud” of his achievements as he faced “really tough” conditions.

“I didn’t give up even when I got squeezed to the back of the pack. I just worked my way back through to get W4,” he said.

Cameron now holds four national titles and five world plates after earning his first world plate at the age of seven.

He is set to represent Australia at the BMX Trans-Tasman Test in New Zealand this October.

BARRELED: Aaron Habgood and crew with a couple of barrel tuna. geelongindy.com.au

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