Ocean Grove Voice - 28th August 2019

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Darryn Lyons is planning to turn Portarlington's Grand Hotel into Victoria's version of MONA. 197014

By Justin Flynn Plans to turn Portarlington's Grand Hotel into "Geelong's version of MONA" will be a one of its kind, former mayor Darryn Lyons said.

Mr Lyons, along with Bill Votsaris and Mario Gregorio, are hoping to redevelop the 1888-built hotel into a tourism mecca on the Bellarine.

"It will be Geelong's version of MONA," Mr Lyons told the Voice.

"We're probably going to have the most unique photographic gallery in all of Australia - something never seen before in this country in a commercial hotel."

Also included in the plans are a cocktail/ piano bar, brasserie, sports bar and luxury accommodation.

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Mozzie treatment soon for Bellarine City of Greater Geelong will commence its mosquito management plan to target "high activity spots" on the Bellarine, according to council.

Treatment will start in the "warmer months" and will targeting larvae at various stages of growth, City said.

Council has also moved to quell fears the program might be harmful to humans and pets.

"The approved biological products we use only impact mosquito larvae. They are not harmful to humans, pets or the general environment," director planning, design and development Gareth Smith said.

Treating more than 1000 hectares of land, the City has the largest mosquito management program in Victoria, Council said.

After winter rain and warming temperatures, the potential for mosquito breeding increasing, the City is commencing treatments of larvae in areas of the Bellarine Peninsula.

Council said treatments are applied manually at ground level using a helicopter to access difficult to reach areas distributing biologically approved pallets.

The products used are approved by the Australia Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority for mosquito management and are used widely in Australia and internationally to manage mosquito larvae because of their limited impact on non-target species and the environment, said Council.

A large percentage of breeding sites on the Bellarine are on state government-owned land, but these are included in the program to

protect the health and wellbeing of residents.

"Residents can also protect themselves and reduce the risk of mosquito bites by covering up, wearing light coloured clothes and applying repellents," Mr Smith said.

"Residents can reduce mosquito levels around their homes by regularly removing water in bird baths, old tyres, pot plant bases, buckets and toys, ensuring openings to rainwater tanks are covered with mesh no coarser than 1mm mesh, and making sure swimming pools, spas and ponds are regularly checked and well maintained."

A Frequently Asked Questions fact sheet has also been developed for residents and can be found on the City's website at bit.ly/mosquitoFAQ.

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"We've been in talks with Port Phillip Ferries as well, and we're still having incredible discussions in regard to the gallery being possibly shown on the way down as well," Mr Lyons said.

Mr Lyons, developer Bill Votsaris and business partner Mario Gregorio are close to securing a long-term lease for the Newcombe Street hotel.

"It's going to be an incredibly exciting venture and details aren't completely finalised, but it's probably going to be the most exciting renovation that's going to happen on the Bellarine from a tourism point of view," Mr Lyons said.

"I'm really excited by what I would describe as a rough diamond that I am so keen to polish it's incredible."

Mr Lyons said the dining room would be "pure Hollywood glamour" and was looking at taking over operations at the hotel "very soon, but I can't give a timeline at the moment".

"It's not all about tourism," he said.

"It's giving back to the locals on the Bellarine sourcing our food and drink."

"The journey for Melbourne people going to Portsea and the Mornington Peninsula (they) are going to be awfully jealous of what we are going to create on the other side of the bay.

"We'll have a little touch of Europe on our doorstep."

Mr Lyons said the group had been in talks with the Little Projects company, but would not elaborate on the details.

"We've been in talks about exciting possibilities but nothing has been confirmed with the Little group at this stage," he said.

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Avenue apartment proposal rejected A multimillion dollar development application in Ocean Grove has been rejected by Geelong council.

More than 40 objections were received from locals who were concerned about the height of the proposed Planning and Property Partners Pty Ltd four-storey complex.

The 23-apartment building on The Avenue would have contained 44 car spaces in a basement car park with room for four visitors' spaces.

Ocean Grove Community Association president said the organisation was not opposed to the development but objected over several key components.

"The Ocean Grove Community Assn is not opposed to development of the site but did, along with 39 other objectors, lodge an objection to the application," he said.

Mr Edwards said OGCA objected on two grounds.

"Excessive height - at the highest point the proposed building would have been about 42% above the maximum height in the Ocean Grove Urban Design Framework 2014 for this part of our town," he said.

"Reduced car parking - the application sought approval to provide 17 less car parking places than required under the planning guidelines which would have placed increased pressure on the already pressurised council parking areas."

City of Greater Geelong rejected the proposal for six reasons: an unsatisfactory response to the local context and will be detrimental to the sense of place and identity does not reflect the existing scale, setbacks,

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spacing and forms of the buildings in the locality and fails to preserve the individual character and identity of the Ocean Grove township does not meet the design and built form, parking and landscaping requirements an unsatisfactory response to the objectives sought in the Ocean Grove Town Centre Urban Design Framework does not readily satisfy the objectives and standards of urban context, integration with the street, landscaping, building setback, accessibility, common property and waste and recycling fails to provide an appropriate number of car spaces.

Planning and Property Partners Pty Ltd had 60 days from 15 August to apply for a review.

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Grenade left at cop shop Ocean Grove police station was in lockdown for several hours on Saturday after a grenade was left outside.

A member of the public brought the WWIIera grenade to the station after she found it while cleaning a house.

She left the grenade in her car outside the station, prompting the surrounding area to be closed from 11am to 2pm.

It is understood the grenade had not been detonated as specialist crews were called in.

A Victoria Police spokeswoman said: "Any member of the public wanting to hand in a firearm or explosive device is urged to contact police for assistance rather than move the item."

Presidents Ave between The Avenue and The Parade was closed as police waited for the ADF to arrive.

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Fauna gone Local clothing cause for stroke awareness says local action group ·

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Petti Petinella is behind Clothes for a Cause. 197023 "You do it for the next guy even though you're an acquaintance or a neighbour you're still going to do it for them because if the shoe was on the other foot that person will do it for you."

Clothes for a Cause has the backing of the Stroke Foundation, which will provide a guest speaker for the four-hour event.

Every cent handed over from the clothing sale will go to the Stroke Foundation.

For Gemma, she acknowledged she was lucky. It could have been so much worse.

"I was healthy, fine, nothing wrong with me and completely out of the blue," she said.

"Before May to me it was an old person's disease, something that happened to grandparents.

"But the more we've looked into it, we re-

alise it's any age. Kids as young as seven can have a stroke.

"When Petti mentioned it to me I said 'yeah let's go'.

"If we can just help one person get to the hospital quicker, our goal is made."

Clothes for a Cause is on Saturday 7 September from noon to 4pm at Memorial Reserve, Ocean Grove.

Tickets (which must be pre-booked at geelongtickets.com.au) are $20 and includes finger food and a first drink. Clothes will be on sale during the afternoon.

Donations of good-quality clothing can be made by contacting Clothes for a Cause's Facebook site.

Stroke Awareness Week runs from 3 to 8 September.

Works have begun to drain two lakes at a Wallington aged care residence, according to a group of concerned locals.

The group believes the lakes, at TLC Aged Care, are home to numerous species of fauna.

TLC Aged Care wants to demolish the two lakes to create 21 new car parking spaces.

A group of locals has attempted to rescue the lakes to no avail.

"We believe both lakes have been present on the property for over 20 years, having become habitat and home for unique, endangered and protected wildlife," the group said in a statement in July.

"The proposed land fill will have the effect of destroying habitat for water birds that nest and live on the lakes and suffocate other wildlife including species of frogs including the endangered growling grass frog, and long-necked turtles."

Attempts to contact TLC Aged Care management have fallen on deaf ears, the group said.

The group said works to drain the lakes had commenced last week.

"TLC polluted both lakes, but chose to destroy them rather than rejuvenate them, depriving birds, many endangered, and animals of their home and their aged care elderly residents of their joy," it said.

"It's so sad, water birds can be seen clinging to the last bits of mud that represented their home for 20 years.

"What turtles and frogs haven't been sent down the drain, are expected to be suffocated."

TLC has so far not commented on the issue.

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Gemma Wearmouth was just 33 when she suffered a major stroke just before Mother's Day this year.

She had just gotten home from work and started showing the warning signs.

Fortunately her husband and neighbour were also home and recognised the FAST (face, arms, speech, time) symptoms and immediately called triple 0.

Gemma is gradually making a full recovery, but it could have been so much worse.

Stroke is the third leading cause of death in Australia.

In response, Gemma's friend Petti Pettinella has organised Clothes for a Cause, a day of raising money for the Stroke Foundation.

The response so far has been overwhelming.

Petti has asked for women to donate items of clothing, accessories and shoes to be sold off at a function at Memorial Reserve, Ocean Grove.

"Quite a few people in the area have had strokes," she said.

"The more you talk about it the more you realise that in the community it's something that is quite prevalent. A lot of people have been affected by it."

Petti has had bags of clothing brought to her. Clothes have been donated by teenagers right through to seniors.

"Women in the community have been amazing," she said.

"We are such a small community and every time somebody has a fundraiser our community is amazing.

"I think there is something special about small towns.

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Pies swoop season early

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Magpie-swooping season has begun early after local birds brought forward their nesting this year, according to an expert on the species.

Danielle Bam, a licensed wildlife rehabilitator specialising in magpie care, said this year's nesting began up to a month before its usual earliest start.

"In some areas magpie breeding season varies in different parts of the country, although in our region I've noticed it's usually between August and October," Ms Bam said.

"But this year I've observed it has begun a lot earlier than usual. One magpie pair I've been following for several years laid their clutch as early as July 24 this year, whereas the previous year they did not start nesting until August 21."

Ms Bam, who has been observing magpie behaviour since 2011, said anyone living near nesting magpies should take simple safety precautions.

Seeking alternative routes and even "making friends" with the birds could help avoid swooping, she said.

"Even if it's walking that extra 500 metres or so to avoid the area it's well worth it.

"If you notice a warning sign in your area, pay attention to it and leave the vicinity if possible.

"Try making friends with the magpie. Carry an appropriate food treat (magpieaholic. com/feeding-magpies) to offer the bird, which should not only distract him but he should come to see you as a friend and not a foe.

"Magpies usually attack from behind. When

you hear the whooshing of the wings, turn around and face the bird.

"Spread the message to others that there are swooping magpies in your area. There is a website called 'Magpie Alert' where you can view maps on where there are swooping magpie hotspots in your area."

Magpies require a calcium and protein-rich diet, especially more-so around nesting time, Ms Bam said.

"Nutritional deficiencies often result from unaware well-meaning people frequently feeding them large quantities of inappropriate foods such as bread, plain mincemeat and other human processed foods," she said.

Ms Bam cautioned against retaliation or panic.

"Don't throw objects at it, or scream and run, as this will only aggravate it further and encourage its behaviour," she said.

Magpies were a protected, intelligent species that could recognise human faces, Ms Bam said.

"Magpies also have a great memory and will be able to recall your face for many years.

"If they know you and consider you as a friend, you'll never have to worry about getting swooped. But if you've been mean to them then they're likely going to target you each nesting season."

Male magpies were the most likely to swoop in defence of nests, Ms Bam said.

"It is the male's duty to defend the nesting area, and it's him doing so the majority of the time.

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Bravery award for Todd

By Justin Flynn Barwon Heads resident Todd Robertson will receive a bravery award medal for an act of courage in Queensland.

Mr Robertson, 29, is one of only 1389 people to receive an Australian Bravery Award medal since 1975.

In October 2016, Mr Robertson was living in the Whitsundays and was travelling down Shute Harbour Road with a friend.

They noticed the traffic came to a standstill.

As they approached the scene they saw a utility had struck a power pole where they could see sparks and a large explosion, which ignited a jerry can of petrol in the back of the vehicle, causing a fire.

Mr Robertson stopped his car and both he and his friend ran towards the burning vehicle.

The driver's door was ajar and the driver was still inside.

The dazed and injured driver attempted to exit the vehicle, however power lines lay on the ground nearby obstructing the man's exit, with one of the lines also on top of his car.

Mr Robertson quickly approached the burning vehicle and made several attempts to assist the driver out, however the heat and power lines forced him back.

"The gentlemen was battling to get himself out of the car," Mr Robertson said.

"The lines were active and we were speaking to him and encouraging him to move away from the flames.

"In the end I couldn't stand back anymore and had to make an attempt to reach him."

Without hesitation, and despite the intense heat and fallen powerlines, Mr Robertson removed his singlet and threw one end of it to the injured driver.

The man held onto the singlet and tried to walk forward but kept staggering backwards.

At this point, a bystander arrived with a fire extinguisher and Mr Robertson directed the nozzle towards the injured driver dousing the flames.

He then took the man by the hand and led him away from the burning car.

Mr Robertson's friend instructed bystanders to gather wet towels which were placed on the injured man until emergency services arrived, but the man was badly burned and ultimately lost his life.

Mr Robertson said there was no thought of standing back when he realised the situation.

"Instinct took over quite a lot," he said.

"When the situation was far too complicated and the heat too much, there's a little bit of time for reflection and frustration and desperately trying to work out how to help him.

"And then of course instinct kicked in again.

There was no thought, it was just go."

Mr Robertson insisted he was not a hero and is still reluctant to speak about the events, but has done so in the hope that it can inspire others to be selfless.

"I was happy to have it been and gone but thought maybe a bravery award is not so much about me," he said.

"Reaching out to other people and giving other people a bit of hope. We do come together in times of need."

Ironically Mr Robertson now works with mains cables on electrical construction, but he has other goals.

"One day I'd like to work in mental health and fitness with different techniques to reach out to people and hopefully take a deep breath and go beyond their normal limits," he said.

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Our finalist

By Justin Flynn Our Lady Star of the Sea Primary School student Scarlett Sadler was a finalist in the 13cabs 2019 Junior Lord Mayor of Melbourne.

Six young students from across Victoria fronted a panel at Melbourne Town Hall to compete for the title.

The Junior Lord Mayor competition saw hundreds of applicants aged between 10 and 13 years old apply through their schools.

Scarlett, 12, was one of six who were carefully selected and chosen to compete for the respected position.

The six finalists presented to a panel that included City of Melbourne Lord Mayor Sally Capp, alongside 3AW Presenter Denis Walter, Melbourne Day committee chairman Campbell Walker, Channel 9's Allan Raskall, Claud Lombard Melbourne Day committee and 13cabs' head of client services Simon Purssey.

Scarlett's mother Nicole said "it was a really lovely surprise for her to be nominated one of the finalists".

"She's a little environmentalist," she said.

"We all are at home and it's probably her home life that gives her that passion.

"We live on one acre in Ocean Grove so she's got her chickens and her worms and a compost that she looks after."

"Her and her sister have offered to all the people in the street to pick up their papers and take everybody's papers down to Drysdale to be recycled rather than throw it in the bin."

Each finalist answered a selection of bespoke Melbourne Day questions, after which the overall winner - Sophie Peters from Montmorency South Primary School - was decided and crowned the Junior Lord Mayor for 2019.

"With Scarlett at the helm of the coastline, we have nothing to fear. She shared her dedication and love for food, Melbourne's multicultural makeup, and sport," 13cabs Simon Purssey said.

"She really covered all bases! She spoke of the ballet, and how she wants more solar lights brightening up bike paths."

Scarlet Sadler with Melbourne Lord Mayor Sally Capp and 13cabs' Simon Purssey.

Grove resident praised for observations on local rubbish A local man has spent the last two years picking up and recording litter on Ocean Grove beach.

The man, who didn't want his name used, has created a dataset that shows the truth of just how big our local litter problem is, Barwon Coast said.

Coastal managers Barwon Coast praised the local resident as an unsung coastal champion. He regularly walks Ocean Grove Beach from access point 6W to 14W and collects and records litter along the way.

"Every single piece of litter that is collected is preventing that litter from doing harm to the natural environment and contributes to amaz-

ing biodiversity outcomes," Barwon Coast community liaison and education manager Maddie Glynn said.

"This resident does this off his own back, as he is aware of the devastating impacts litter has on both the land and sea environments, not to mention the aesthetic values of the area.

"The data submitted so far has indicated we have a real issue here and one that is increasing. This data is on the rubbish that has not made it out to sea. You have to wonder how much has already been taken out with the daily changing tides."

Ms Glynn said the data reflected that from early 2017 to April 2019 along approximately

2.5km of coastal Crown land, around 70,000 pieces of rubbish and in excess of 14,500 pieces of dog litter have been scooped up and removed from the environment by the man.

"The data is not reflecting any pattern of use at this point, with the highest recordings for litter varying - July for rubbish and the most dog waste recorded in March and May," Ms Glynn said.

"This local hero has tallied recordings for the first four months of 2019 and the dog waste tally was already at 2692 and rubbish had hit 9641 pieces. This was collected over 91 days and is already exceeding previous year's data."

Ms Glynn said there was an increase in litter

along the intertidal zone around three to four days after a rain event.

"This reiterates the importance of picking up all rubbish as you see it along the streets and car parks before it is washed onto the beach," she said.

"Hopefully this data will make us all think about what type of landscape we wish to live in and how simple actions lead to great things.

We thank this local resident for his amazing efforts and acknowledge him as one of our truly amazing Coastal Champions."

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Young star loving footy

By Justin Flynn Sam Walsh is loving life as an AFL footballer.

The number one draft pick and former Ocean Grove resident has played every game for Carlton this season and has had to endure his coach getting sacked and carrying the pressure of being the standout favourite for the NAB Rising Star award.

"I've been loving it," Walsh told the Voice.

"It's been a bit better of late, winning a few games.

"Bolts (Brendon Bolton) gave me my first chance so obviously very grateful to him for that but when results aren't going your way, something has to give.

"It was a tough time and it just shows how brutal the AFL industry can be "We had to move on pretty quick."

Walsh is not concerned about being a runaway favourite for the Rising Star award.

"It doesn't cross my mind too much at all," he said.

"My focus is week to week and trying to play consistent footy for the club and the individual awards probably come with that, but I'm not locking anything in.

"I've definitely been more focused in what's happening inside the four walls and that's held me in good stead."

Moving from the tranquil surrounds of Ocean Grove to the big smoke has been surprisingly easy for Walsh.

"Moving up to Melbourne and moving away from home, things like organisation skills and doing things for yourself," he said.

"Probably even those social skills, you're meeting new people all the time and it's been great for me.

"I definitely do miss home but I'm always pretty busy and I've been able to handle that pretty well and I'm surrounding myself with good people and living with a few of the Carlton boys so that's helped me fit in."

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of fun," he said.

Walsh said he has been able to learn from the senior Carlton players over the course of his debut season.

"One of the things I have learnt is how much you grow each week from playing AFL football," he said.

"Each week it's different, you've got to be on your game. You can see why the best players are so good because of everything behind the scenes that goes into it.

"Mentally you've got to stay on your game more than anything.

"I think we're pretty lucky at Carlton, we've got a lot of great players.

"Probably the ones that stand out are the more-experienced guys like Marc Murphy, Kade Simpson, Patty Cripps - obviously I'm going to miss a few there but there have been so many blokes who have helped me along the way.

"I've probably annoyed them a little bit asking heaps of questions because we're such a young group, they're definitely happy to help and I think it's helped my footy heaps and a lot of the younger guys around you as well."

Walsh said David Teague's appointment as coach was welcomed by the group.

"What Teaguey has brought to the table and the energy he provides around the group is great and I think we have all responded in a resilient way and shown what we are capable of as a team," he said.

"I think that's a good sign for us heading into preseason if we can work hard and make it our goal to carry this into preseason next year and really launch into 2020."

Walsh spoke to the Voice before the Blues' final game of the season at Geelong.

"I can't wait," he said.

"It's one thing on the calendar I've been looking at of late.

"A lot of my mates go to the footy in Geelong so it'll be an unreal experience. I'm looking forward to getting a lot of family there and hopefully getting a win."

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Recycling crisis key issue

By Cr Jim Mason I've attended several community meetings over the past month and it's been great to meet each and every community member.

Cr Stephanie Asher and I gave a general briefing on council's happenings to the Bellarine Community Combined Associations.

Members spoke about distinctive landscapes, rural and peri-urban issues and everything in between.

They were also keen for a trial of a fourth bin along the Bellarine, as the state and coun-

try grapples with a recycling crisis.

We've been investigating different options for recycling for some time now and a fourth bin is definitely something we're looking into.

I've also met up with the Collendina Cobras about expansion plans and road access.

Thanks for having me.

Meanwhile the Bellarine is experiencing a record number of rabbits, which are destroying our environmentally sensitive habitats with their warrens and preventing plant regeneration.

The City is looking to create a long-term plan with an integrated management approach and coordinated effort with the community.

Public engagement has opened for the Rabbit Control Plan 2019 and I encourage community members particularly in Leopold, Drysdale, Wallington and Clifton Springs to have their say on the complex issue at geelongaustralia.com.au/yoursay.

We're also holding drop-in sessions from 29 to 31 August. The Leopold session is on 29 August.

As chair of the Heritage Advisory Commit-

tee, it was a real pleasure to meet the City's new senior heritage planner last week.

The appointment will be a great boost for the committee as we work with him in various ways.

The committee has just completed its first annual report, which outlined our achievements over the past 12 months and actions for the future, including investigating at-risk buildings here which may need protection.

The committee believes the Bellarine has rich built and natural heritage assets, which deserve to be appreciated and advocated for.

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In addition to scheduled monthly events, there are around 30 activity groups offering a diverse range of activities including; cycling, fishing, aqua aerobics, walking groups, wine appreciation, craft and card groups.

Bellarine Lakes Country Club is an extension of our residents own living space, offering a variety of areas to enjoy. This forms the hub of activities and social events to suit all interests.

Events include social evenings and lunches, craft groups, exercise groups, movie nights in the theatre and so much more or you can just sit back and enjoy a quiet drink by the bar.

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Be sure to bring your friends and families.

You can also take the opportunity to meet the Bellarine Lakes country club managers Mark and Tanya Prebble. A sausage sizzle, afternoon tea and drinks will be available.

Lifestyle consultant Lisa Duke welcomes any queries you may have. Inspections are always welcome. Contact Lisa on 0447-495 400 to arrange a private tour.

Bellarine Lakes' open day is on 31 August.

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CFA recognises members Two new life members were inducted into the CFA at Ocean Grove Fire Brigade's annual dinner.

Ivan Lee (70 years) and Doug Pearce (50 years) were recognised for their outstanding service while Martin Geerings and Doug Pearce were awarded National Medals.

The dinner was well attended with firefighters, families, friends, surrounding brigades and guests.

The guests included local MP Lisa Neville, commissioner for emergency management Victoria Andrew Crisp, CFA board chair Greg Smith, assistant chief officer Rohan Luke, Commander Ian Beswicke and other CFA members.

At the centre of the night several members were recognised for their commitment and dedication to CFA. CFA service awards were presented to: Gary Claringbold for five years Jayden Harrison-Roberts, Craig Cann and Andrew Cooper for 10 years Peter Baxter, Neil Hickman and Carolyn Hickman for 15 years Martin Geerings and Adam Thompson for 20 years Steven Gibbs for 25years Doug Pearce for 50 year life-member medal Ivan Lee for 70 year life-member medal Mr Geerings and Mr Pearce were delighted to receive National Medals.

The National Medal recognises long and diligent service by members of voluntary organisations that risk their lives or safety to protect or assist the community in times of emergency or natural disaster.

Mr Geerings was presented with a National Medal and a National Medal 3rd Clasp was presented to Mr Pearce.

The brigade also recognised other efforts within its service which included, Simon

CFA 50-year life member and National Medal 3rd Clasp recipient Doug Pearce and CFA board chair Greg Smith.

CFA encouragement awards went to Luke Hibbins-Leece (left) and Tierney Scott (right) and were presented by Adam Wakeling.

Martin Geerings was presented with a CFA National Medal by CFA board chair Greg Smith.

Simpson firefighter of the year, Tierney Scott and Luke Hibbins-Leece both received encouragement awards, Neil Hickman for his contribution to all aspects of brigade activities and Doug Pearce received the RSL award for

meeting new people and being part of a team that contributes to the safety of the community, go to cfa.vic.gov.au/volunteer-careers.

See page 12 for more about Ivan Lee's 70year life membership.

significant community contribution.

Peter Baxter received an honourable mention for his unique skill set.

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Groms in training The Voice caught up with some of the brightest young surfing talent from 13th Beach Boardriders this month in training for November's Australian Junior Surfing Titles.

As winter drew to a close, local grommets had no fear in tackling the chilly cold waters and the big waves at 13th Beach across August.

Five local junior 13th Beach Boardriders including Charlie Mahoney, Charlie Farrer, Jack Bassett, Zeph Lamperd and Isaiah Norling will all represent Victoria at the Margaret River based event in Western Australia.

Simon Forward from 4D Surfboards in Ocean Grove, who helps run the 13th Beach Boardriders junior development program, said it was a terrific result to have five youngsters make state team.

Forward is key part of the junior club program alongside Greg Bassett and Cam Lamperd, a surfing high performance coach.

"We head up the junior development program for boardriders - it has been running for a year and found a bit of a life of its own," Forward said.

"We have five kids in the state team from the club, which is a pretty amazing effort.

"Even though it has been the depths of winter the kids have been out surfing at least once a day."

Bassett said it was a stunning achievement from the smaller based 13th Beach Boardriders Club.

"This is a record (amount) for the local area for Ocean Grove Barwon Heads kids to be going to the junior titles," Bassett said.

The strength of the club's junior tier program has seen the emergence of a new crop of young surfers which have competed at state level.

Remy Roberts, Taz Higgins, Jerry Kelly, Kai Coleman, Finbar Crapp, Max Bassett, Harry Farrer, Max Bassett and Taj McPhee are all a key part of junior program and growth of 13th

Charlie Mahoney, Zeph Lamperd, Centre Jack Bassett, Taz Higgins, Remy Roberts, Front Kai Coleman, Finbarr Crapp and Jerry Kelly all a key part of 13th Beach Boardriders junior program.

197025 Picture: MARK HEENAN MEDIA Beach Boardriders.

Forward said training across winter was not just surfing waves at 13th Beach, there have been gym sessions and fitness core base workouts as grommets strengthen their highperformance skills.

"We have been lucky enough to have Mitch Barrow a guy from Torquay who does a bit with the Saltwater Institute with the kids," he said.

"He has set them up with a bit of a warm up, so we are concentrating on warming up correctly and focusing in on heats as best you can and indivdualising it so each person has their own program."

MEANTIME Barwon Heads' local Ellie Harrison, an Australian junior surfing champion and current Torquay Boardrider will compete at the Australian Junior Surfing titles which runs from 30 November to 7 December.

Info session for Hep C A free community information session is being held this week to shine a light on Hepatitis C. Bellarine Community Health is hosting the event with support from Hepatitis Victoria.

Hepatitis Victoria is the state's peak body advocating on behalf of people living with viral hepatitis and liver disease.

BCH received a small cash grant to stage the event, which adult and aged services executive director Karen Harris hopes will help reduce the stigma and discrimination associated with the disease.

"We're encouraging those people living with Hep C and their family and friends to come along and learn more about the latest treatments and speak to the experts about the disease," Ms Harris said.

Raising awareness about viral hepatitis is one of Hepatitis Victoria's most important tasks as ignorance and stigma lead to the death of up to six Victorians every week as a consequence of the condition.

"Our small grants go to an amazing array of community projects, from the length and breadth of the state and they all help raise awareness about viral hepatitis and break down the stigma that surrounds this condition," said Hepatitis Victoria CEO Melanie Eagle.

The two-hour free information session will include expert speakers from Bellarine Community Health and Barwon Health, and will cover topics such as the needle syringe program, past and current treatments available, harm minimisation and the importance of diet in liver health.

The session is being held at Bellarine Community Health's Drysdale site at 23 Palmerston Street, from 3pm to 5pm on Wednesday 28 August.

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70 tireless years for Ivan Ivan Lee OAM added another string to his already impressive bow with 70 years' service to the CFA. Mr Lee's 70 years of service to the CFA spans several locations and countless hours of volunteer work.

Mr Lee was also awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia in 2017 and the 85-year-old is showing no signs of slowing down any time soon.

Mr Lee joined the Myrtleford brigade in 1948 aged 16 as a member of the running team.

In 1953 he moved to Nyah West where he transferred to the local brigade.

In 1959 he was elected as foreman, 1963 1st Lieutenant, and in 1965 as captain, a position he held for 13 years. In 1965, Mr Lee was appointed as a regional council delegate on the VUFBA executive committee, a position he held for five years.

After moving to Ocean Grove in 1984 and transferring to the brigade, Mr Lee was in-

volved in all aspects of the brigade including running coach, communications officer, and mentoring new members.

In 1999, he was a founding member of the District 7 Staging Unit, affectionately known as 'Dads Army' being appointed deputy team leader in 2010, and resigning as a member of the staging unit in 2017.

Throughout Mr Lee's esteemed CFA service, he has received the following awards: 1976 Fire Brigades Long Service & Good Conduct Medal; 1983 VUFBA Gold Star; 1992 National Medal; 1999 CFA Life Membership & Ocean Grove Brigade Life Membership. Supporting Ivan during his 70 years of service to CFA is his wife Margaret, who in 2006, was awarded a 50 Year Ladies Auxiliary Service medal for her dedicated service to CFA. CFA 70-year and life member Ivan Lee and wife Margaret.

Clifton Springs’ Shields first Aussie to win international Drysdale martial arts star Samuel Shields is the first Australian to win an international event in the Matsushima Kyokushin Organisation.

The 22-year-old won the open middleweight title in Myanmar at the Asian Pacific Kyokushin Karate Championships.

Wearing no protective equipment other than a mouthguard and groin protector, Shields disposed of three international opponents, but sustained an injury to his favoured right leg.

However Shields went on to beat his Chinese opponent to take out the title.

Shields began his journey with Bellarine Kyokushin at the age of six and now operates Clifton Spring Dojo.

Shields added the Asian Pacific Championships to his CV and has represented Australia in four international events and has won every match at the Victorian Championships since he was 16.

He also holds the record for the most knockouts at the Victorian Championships.

"My parents put me into Kyokushin karate because I was a really shy and nervous kid to get my confidence up," Shields said.

"Kyokushin karate is the best thing I have ever done, giving me more confidence in myself and creating friendships with many different people along the way.

"I love being able to pass on what I have learnt to others who want to learn karate."

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Heads houses on a high Barwon Heads is about to crack the $1 million mark as regional Victoria's most-expensive property market, according to an industry body.

The town's media house price hit $996,000 after a 1.6 per cent increase in the three months to June, the Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) reported this week.

The latest price rise anchored Barwon Heads as officially the most-expensive place for homes in Victoria despite two towns posting higher results for the June quarter, said REIV chief Gil King.

Lorne's median was $1.2 million and Riddells Creek nudged just over $1 million but the REIV eliminated them from its most-expensive list because they failed to achieve a minimum 50 sales in the previous 12 months.

Barwon Heads was about to enter the "million-dollar club" after its median price increase 4.8 per cent in the 12 months to the end of June, Mr King said.

Barwon Heads has cemented itself at the top of Victoria's most-expensive list in recent years, with a recent decision to maintain the town's boundaries likely to put further upward pressure on prices.

Torquay finished third on the REIV's mostexpensive list with a median of $831,000 despite a 1.4 per cent fall in prices in the June quarter.

Newtown was fourth with an $800,000 median, Mr King said.

The local prices were a far cry from the median value for homes on the other side of Port Phillip Bay in Gippsland, where City of Latrobe had the three cheapest suburbs.

"Morwell was the most affordable suburb in the REIV's latest data release with a median house price of $178,000, up 1.7 per cent for the

Having a ball Music, dancing and fancy dress. These are the fundamentals of a good night out.

What's better than having a good night than knowing that all the money raised is going to a great cause.

Four Geelong Catholic Colleges, Saint Ignatius, St Joseph's, Clonard and Sacred Heart came together to raise money for the Cottage by the Sea. The event was organised by the Catholic Leaders of Geelong (CLOGS), the senior student leaders from these schools, with the aim to fundraise for a worthy cause while providing students an opportunity to enjoy an evening with others going through the same challenging Year 12 experience.

A raffle, with donations from local businesses, also helped raise funds.

Held at the Croatian Community Centre, the Winter Ball brought the four Geelong Catholic Colleges together in celebration of their final year.

Cottage by The Sea, a not-for-profit organ-

quarter and 3.5 per cent for the financial year," Mr King said.

"Churchill's median house price also increased, by 3.3 per cent for the quarter and 6.1 per cent for the year, making it the second most affordable property market in Regional Victoria with a median of $189,500.

"Moe's median house price is sitting at exactly $200,000, having increased 5.3 per cent over the past 12 months, and the top five list is rounded out by Ararat and Stawell that have median house prices of $209,000 and $215,000 respectively."

St Ignatius College Geelong vice-captains Heidi Bakker and William Palmer with Cottage by the Sea's Bill Kerr.

isation in Queenscliff, is an Australian children's charity helping disadvantaged children and has no government support.

Founded in 1890 in Queenscliff as the Min-

istering Children's League by Annie Hitchcock and Elizabeth Calder, the vision has always been that every child deserves a happy and healthy childhood.

The CLOGS group presented a cheque of $10,000 to Cottage by the Sea community engagement and relationships manager Bill Kerr.

- Heidi Bakker and Will Palmer

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Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club Expression of Interest – Caterer

OGSLSC is seeking expression of interest from a suitably qualified caterer who would operate the club’s kitchen areas. The OGSLSC will provide meals to members and guests over the main summer period, (with the possibility of meals over a limited number of days during the off season) in a casual, family-friendly environment. The caterer will also be responsible for providing catering services to agreed lifesaving events and training activities. Catering for other club or private functions may also be required.

Nesting season has come round. You may be familiar with my daunting sound. As I whoosh above, clapping my beak, I'm protecting my children, STAY AWAY! I shriek.

I love my kids with all my heart. I'm only protective to ensure their lives have a fair dinkum start.

Being a Magpie parent isn't as easy as you may think. In just an instant our babies lives could be taken in a blink.

I ask for your compassion for only four to six weeks per year. The rest of the time, there is no reason to fear.

So please respect my personal space, and put in the effort of not ignoring the signs around the place.

After the season is over, you can have your

walking and bike routes back, but for the time being please just find another track.

Guarding our nests, and predators galore, there are so many dangers I have to look out for.

Menacing kids throwing sticks and stones, it's no wonder we often end up with broken bones.

Please understand I'm more bark than bite, as I swoosh by I'm only trying to cause a fright.

Please don't retaliate or scream and cuss.

This doesn't help matters and only aggravates us.

If you're respectful to me, then I'll return the gesture dude! Please, can't we live to learn in harmony and end this needless feud? - the Magpie Whisperer

The Magpie Whisperer and Tuffy.

Ocean Grove senior netball club profile Name: Rebecca Scott Ocean Grove A Grade captain and goal shooter What got you into playing netball?

I just started playing when I was about 10 or 11 and (my) Mum she used to play a bit of night netball and I thought I will give it a go and gave it a crack and I wasn't very good at the start. Then I got a bit of coaching and that helped - it was just fun really.

Most inspiring teammate at Ocean Grove?

Candice Parker - The commitment she has to training, games, everything she is fit as anything.

The successful caterer will be required to adhere to the OGSLSC Code of Conduct. The successful caterer should have the capacity to expand catering operations at the club as demand increases.

Favourite netball team in Australian Suncorp Super Netball league?

GWS Giants.

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What do you enjoy most about playing junior netball at Ocean Grove?

The girls they are such a fun team - the whole club actually. So friendly, so inviting, love the social side of it. All the functions have been good. It is pretty rare to have all the senior grades in finals it is a great achievement.

It is an exciting time for the Ocean Grove Surf Lifesaving Club (OGSLSC) as we are about to open our brand new facility located on the beautiful and ever popular Ocean Grove main beach.

The successful caterer will be expected to commence operations in late 2019. Applications close COB 10 September 2019.

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Superstitions before a netball match?

I like to go for a run before the game and then have some Subway and put a good song in my head so I can try and think less about the game and just have fun.

Favourite Food?

Friday nights I generally love some gnocchi I love carb loading.

Favourite professional netballer?

Jo Harten (GWS Giants).

Favourite drink?

Water.

Favourite holiday destination?

Venice, Italy.

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Local shapes up The King

By Justin Flynn There's not much Colin Mockett hasn't done in the field of writing, but his latest venture is one of a kind.

A self-confessed "literary journeyman" Colin took six months to research his latest project, The Elvis Presley Story.

Colin narrates the show and All Shook Up! performs all the hits in a show that he says he is "very, very pleased with", but he is not a huge fan.

"I never really put myself down as being an Elvis fan," he says.

"That allowed me to take a hands-off view of it all, but mind you a couple of the blokes in the band are full-on Elvis fans.

"I've got to appreciate much more about him for sure. When you dig this deep, you get inside of the mind of the person and get to understand them quite well."

He says patrons will learn something new.

"One of the biggest ones is that he is far bigger now than when he was alive and in life he was the biggest entertainer around," Colin says.

"He sells 10 million albums every year even now and that's far more than he ever sold during the time he was around.

"He was very much manipulated by Colonel (Tom) Parker.

"He (Parker) earned $100 million from Elvis and gambled almost all of it away in Las Vegas and that's why Elvis worked so often in Las Vegas - he was paying off the colonel's gambling debts."

Another surprising fact, Colin says, is that Elvis' stint in the army was completely staged.

"All the time Elvis was in the army he was making films and making records and was flying back to America anytime he wanted

ALL SHOOK UP: Colin Mockett brings the Elvis Presley Story to the Potato Shed. to," he says.

"It was all window dressing on behalf of the American army."

Colin says the show is meticulously researched and contains some incredible music.

"He was a musical phenomenal like no other so I thought it was a story worth telling," he says.

"I'm very pleased with it, it's a really strong story and it's got some great music and it's

something that everybody knows but we only know the surface and this is a chance to get below the surface."

The Elvis Presley Story is at Drysdale's Potato Shed on Tuesday 3 September.

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

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

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

Ocean Grove Hotel See http://oceangrovehotel.com.au/whatson/ for upcoming events.

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Markets and fairs Car boot sale Ocean Grove Park Association's May 2019 car boot sale to support Rural Aid's Car Boot Sale fund raiser, Saturday 25 May, sponsoring Team 3225 in The Jalopy Derby. To make a booking, email team3225jalopy@gmail.com or ring 0403-884 107.

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

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

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

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

Thursday 1pm, Craft Group.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

All ages welcome. Parks Hall, Portarlington.

Mondays from 12.30pm to 3pm. Cost $4 includes afternoon tea. Contact Neighbourhood

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House, 5259 2290, after hours 0431-789 048.

Reading and writing Ocean Grove Library, corner Presidents Avenue and The Avenue.

Wednesdays 10.30am - Toddlertime.

Thursdays 11.30am, Babytime - Nursery Verses.

Mondays 10.30am - Preschool Storytime.

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

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

Pde, Barwon Heads. New Lions welcome. Phone 0418 524 873.

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CLUBS MEET Mondays

Fourth Monday of every month

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

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

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

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

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

Springs TOWN Club Inc (Take Off Weight Naturally), Drysdale, every Monday, 9am to 11am at Drysdale Uniting Church Hall. Jan 0403 221 737 or 5255 3839.

Combined Probus Club of Ocean Grove, 10am, Shell Road Sports Pavilion. Bryan Olsen 5255 1821.

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

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

Third Monday of every month Ocean Grove RSL, 2pm, Ocean Grove Bowling Club.

Ocean Grove Garden Club, 1.30pm, Uniting Church Hall, Eggleston St. Dianne 0422 134 810.

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

Tuesdays Bellarine Peninsula Take off Weight Naturally Club meets Tuesday nights, 5.30pm, at Uniting Church Hall, Eggleston St, Ocean Grove. Phone 0417 591 182.

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

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

Ocean Grove Chess Club, Tuesdays 7pm to 9pm, $2.50 per session. Julie 5255 4294 or Ralph 0431 458 100. Ocean Grove Bellarine Training and Community Hub, 1 John Dory Dr, Ocean Grove, or email reception@btach.com.au.

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

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

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

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

Last Tuesday of every month.

Bellarine for Refugees, Barwon Heads Community Garden, Barwon Heads, at 3.45pm. New members always welcome. Enquiries, Rosemary bellarine4r@gmail.com.

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

After hours Bruce Ward 5255 8827.

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

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

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

U3A Art Group: Drysdale meets every Wednesday at 1.15pm at Drysdale Tennis Club. Tutor is Dr Ted Reilly. Enrol by visiting on Wednesday or by contacting the U3A office at Cobbin Farm, Grovedale, on 5244 5114 or mail@u3ageelong. org.au

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

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

Fourth Wednesday of every month

Country Women's Association (CWA) Ocean Grove Nightlights Branch meeting 7.30pm Seniors Club 101 The Terrace Ocean Grove. New members and visitors welcome. Enquiries 0426-889 456.

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

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

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

Barwon Branch of the Association of Independent Retirees, third Friday of month from 10am to noon (except December and January) at Waurn Ponds Hotel. Lunch afterwards. Visitors welcome. Inquiries 5258 3435 or 5278 9796.

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

Saturdays

National Seniors Bellarine Peninsula Branch meets at St James Church Hall, Collins St, Drysdale, 2pm-4pm. Guest speaker each meeting.

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

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

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

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

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

First and third Tuesday of every month

Thursdays

Sundays

Second Tuesday of month

Ocean Grove Barwon Heads Lions Club, 7pm, Barwon Heads Senior Citizens Club, 5A Clifford

Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 10am to noon at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove.

Ian 5256 2242 or Peter 0400 093 831.

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

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Spring might have sprung As I write this I'm looking at the window at the bird activity in my garden, and I think spring is in the air.

The red-rumped parrots are hanging around their nesting box, and the honeyeaters are devouring the nectar on the banksia flower.

I hung a small nesting box in the garden recently to try and attract a pair of spotted pardalotes to a nest as I've had many of these beautiful birds hopping around the trees in my garden looking for insects. Hopefully they will find the nesting box and use it.

I've seen an eastern spinebill and a whitenaped honeyeater (as well as numerous New Holland honeyeaters) feeding on the banksia flower over the past few weeks, which has been exciting (although they were too quick to fly off before I managed a photo).

Near my house in Ocean Grove there's a little oasis for honeyeaters as there are many flowering grevilleas, where I've manage to spot and photograph little wattlebirds, eastern spinebills and red wattlebirds.

I think there is a family of little wattlebirds in my neighbourhood as some of the birds have a brown eye (a characteristic of a younger bird), whereas adult birds have a light blue eye.

The little wattlebird is the smallest of the three wattlebird species in Australia, and I think they are the most attractive, with the rufous colour on the wing and the striped tail.

I watched an eastern spinebill move around a flowering ground cover plant and realised

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that these birds feeding on these plants make them very vulnerable to predation by cats.

It's much better for birds to be high up in a tree rather than on the ground.

Eastern Spinebills (especially the males) are just beautiful birds, with their long, fine, down-curved beak and a black, rufous, white and brown plumage.

Speaking of cats, recent research has found that cats kill one million birds a day in Australia. The researchers found evidence of cats killing 338 bird types—almost half of Australia's native species, including 71 threatened species such as the spotted quail thrush, the squatter pigeon, and the night parrot. How shocking.

I was walking to my little oasis last week when I saw a black cat high up in a tree near

a red wattlebird nest. The red wattlebird was very vocal which drew me to what was going on. I poked the cat with a stick to get it to climb down. No animals were injured in this procedure and more importantly the black cat did not cross my path and it did not get to the nest.

After chasing the cat away I looked up and a peregrine falcon flew over my head again for the second time in two weeks, which was amazing.

I've been trying to spot the tawny frogmouths pair that I visit regularly, but they have been typically elusive up until the other day, when I managed to see them.

I've read that in the winter the tawnies roost on a branch that faces north so that they absorb the warmth from the sun, and on the day I saw them they were on a branch facing north,

Barwon Coast Update

but there was no sun and no warmth - it was freezing!

I was just very pleased to see them and know that they are, for the time being, thriving. I received an email from Maddie who works with Barwon Coast, and she told me that a deceased boobook owl was found in Barwon Heads that was very malnourished (as it was 'skin and bone'). I've heard that the lack of insects (because of the excessive use of pesticides) is affecting populations of birds such as these, which is very alarming. Maddie also told me that a pair of black kites have been seen regularly, foraging at Ocean Grove Spit just north of 21W estuary side.

I don't think this is good for the hooded plovers who nest in that area, so I'll have to chase them away when I'm on hooded plover minding duty over the summer.

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The regulations which govern the use of Barwon Coast Reserves by dog walkers is scheduled for review. We have developed DRAFT dog regulations. We developed these by utilising information gathered from a late 2017 study

by Federation University that covered dogs on beaches (www.barwoncoast.com.au/beachuse-report), alongside a whole host of other coastal management considerations. We will be submitting these draft regulations to the City of Greater Geelong (COGG) for consideration in September 2019. It is anticipated that a public consultation process will occur in October/ November 2019 for COGG to hear your views on the proposed dog control orders. Barwon Coast is working with COGG on this issue and will be part of the consultation. The consultation process will be publicly advertised by COGG.

In other news, the new ‘The Dunes Café’, which operates within the new Surf Beach Complex, is now open.

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AN UNSUNG COASTAL CHAMPION An unsung coastal champion (who prefers to remain anonymous) has spent the last two years picking up and recording litter on Ocean Grove beach. This litter dataset has been submitted to Barwon Coast and it unfortunately shows the truth of just how big our local litter problem is.

The data shows that from early 2017 to April 2019, along approximately 2.5kms of Ocean Grove Beach, around 70,000 pieces of rubbish and in excess of 14,500 pieces of dog poo have been picked up by this one person. What an amazing effort, but what a huge volume of litter! Every single piece of litter that is collected is preventing that litter from doing harm to the natural environment. Imagine what could be achieved if everyone followed the lead of this amazing local.

If you know a local coastal champion, let us know!

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To tackle the impacts of coastal erosion we are replacing the beach ramp at 15W Beach Access Path, extending the seawall and constructing a new rock revetment to the east of the new ramp.

It is anticipated that the new ramp will be open for use by late December 2019. The remaining works will be completed after the summer school holiday period. If you were involved in the community engagement for this project we thank you. Community input helped us achieve a great outcome for this project which is co-funded by The Victorian Government and Barwon Coast.

Committee of Management Inc.

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This holiday is fully escorted, meaning you will be travelling with like-minded people also from the Bellarine.

You will make new friends and the tour is terrific for solo travellers.

Helloworld makes it easy and stress free, with everything taken care of from pick up to drop off.

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SPORT

Seagals win premierships Barwon Heads won the Under 15 Division 1 grand final against the previously unbeaten Lara.

The Seagals finished fourth on the ladder and then had an almost perfect finals campaign, culminating in a strong win on grand final day.

Barwon Heads held on to win by four points, 6.6.42 to 6.2.38 with Poppy Johnston best afield with two goals.

Grace Purcell, Amelie Parfitt, Charlotte Leibhardt, Johanna Sunderland and Ginger Smith were also excellent player on the day.

The coaches have had a difficult year trying to manage low numbers, due to fielding two under 15 female teams as well as juggling injuries, not to mention the all-important holidays.

Other than winning the grand final, highlights for the year were nine of the Division 1 girls being chosen for the 2019 Geelong Cats squad and Ruby Fry, playing in the grand final just six days after finger surgery.

Adam Fry and assistant coaches Trev Harris and Luke Wood, were proud of the team.

Barwon Heads Under 18 Division 2 side also claimed a premiership, thrashing 6.3.39 to 1.0.6.

Kya Marshall was named best afield while Rosie Tunn McGrath, Grace Cotter, Maddison Reid and Heidi Diehm were superb.

Caprise Gitsham booted three goals and Jessica Barry snagged two.

PREMIERS: Barwon Heads Under 15 Division 1 defeated Lara in the grand final.

Coach proud

Surf comp to kick off new club season

By Mark Heenan Proud Ocean Grove junior football coach Adrian Copeland said his young Under 15 female players have had an amazing rise in 2019 despite its two-goal grand final loss.

Torquay Canning ended the Grubbers' fairytale season ride in the Under 15 Division Two grand final on Sunday 18 August.

Ladder leader Torquay Canning 4.7 (31) defeated Ocean Grove 2.7 (19) in fine conditions at Lara.

Third-placed Ocean Grove came in with momentum after a five-game winning streak, the highlight a victory over Torquay Canning in round nine and finals wins against South Barwon and Grovedale.

Copeland said participation and fun had been a focus since the start of season, though a mid-year fierce determination to succeed saw his young team make its charge towards finals.

The young Grubbers created history this month and became the first Ocean Grove female football team to win a final and make a grand final.

"They are an unbelievable bunch," Copeland told the Voice.

"When you think back to early season we were just there to play and they were having fun.

"Early season it was all about mateship and fun and thought you know what we will work with that and work off it for next year.

"But half way through the season something just clicked like the fight in them and desire just clicked inside them - that just having fun turned into want and desire."

Both Ocean Grove and Torquay had strong support in the decider, passionate fans turned out in droves and were dressed in red and white and yellow and black with beanies and streamers.

Georgia Gill kicked a goal and makes a tackle against her Torquay Canning opponent. 196840

Tilly Anderson with the ball. 196840 Pictures: MARK HEENAN MEDIA

Copeland was impressed with Ocean Grove's loyal club fan base which travelled to Lara.

"It was absolutely fantastic," he said.

"Just to look around and see the crowd of red (and white) and hear that roar when the goals were kicked or (when) a good tackle was laid ... . I had goosebumps all over me," he said.

TORQUAY won the toss and kicked with the aid of a breeze at the scoring end and led a scoreless Grubbers at quarter time.

Ocean Grove recovered in the second term in a low scoring contest, a highlight a goal from Grubber youngster Georgia Gill.

Scores were level at half time.

Torquay dominated with inside forward entries with the wind in the third term and scored 2.3 and led by 13 points at three-quarter time.

Young Grubber Skye Hilbebrandt booted a much needed team goal in the opening moments of fourth term to reduce the margin back to six points.

Torquay lifted its intensity in the back half

of the final quarter and scored a goal at the non-scoring end to help capture victory and end the Grubbers' five-game winning streak.

"Torquay had the upper hand (and) they were everywhere and when we kicked the ball our players were never in front, so therefore the ball ended up in their arms," Copeland said.

The Tigers defeated the Grubbers in two of their three outings in 2019 including a win in Round four.

LARA Recreation Reserve was the host venue for the seven AFL Barwon female football grand finals - two senior grand finals and five junior end of season deciders on 18 August.

SCOREBOARD UNDER 15s DIVISION TWO GRAND FINAL TORQUAY CANNING 4.7 (31) def OCEAN GROVE 2.7 (19) OCEAN GROVE Goals: G. Gill, S Hildebrandt.

Best: E. Lord, P. Copeland, A. Cormack, B. Withers, K. Murray, S. O'Kane.

Indoor bowls wraps up for winter season Clifton Springs and Leopold have confirmed their status as the Bellarine Indoor Bowls best two teams for 2019.

The Bellarine competition now in its third year wrapped up with the grand finals being played at Leopold Bowls Club and Marcus Hill Hall.

Five clubs fielding 22 teams competed over the 10-week season and it was Clifton Springs Brown led by Skipper Ian Robinson along with Rosemary Sexton, Paul Webb and Judy Barras that took the spoils in Section A. The final against Drysdale White at Leopold come down to the final bowl to determine the winner. Ian Robinson played the shot that won his team the premiership and was thrilled with the outcome.

"It's not often you play a shot that you will remember forever and luckily this was one of them and it was in a big final," Robinson said.

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Section B Winners Leopold Gold. dominate the final of Section B against St Leonards Teal. Leopold finished on top of the ladder and was certainly the most consistent team all season, a fitting result in the grand finale to the competition's premier team.

Minor finals were played at each venue for teams that finished third and fourth and the St Leonards Red team of Brooke Johnson, Mezz Williams, Bill Maloney and Mark Johnson proved too strong for Leopold Green.

Ocean Grove Silver led by Garry Bowyer along with Robert Nicol, Faye Bowyer and Anne Way won a tough battle with Drysdale Navy.

Bellarine Indoor Open Pairs champions for 2019 were Paul Williamson and Ben Russell from Leopold who were too consistent in the final against Garry and Faye Bowyer.

The coveted Champion of Champions singles titles were played and won by Clifton Springs Judy Barras over Faye Harkom from Drysdale and Ocean Grove's Matt Flapper against St Leonards Tony Long.

A total of 125 registered players took part in the Bellarine Indoor Pennant competition for the 2019 season which was played on Monday nights.

Season 2020 will commence on Monday 28 May. Interested players should contact Matt at Ocean Grove Bowls Club.

There will be social bowls starting at 7pm at Marcus Hill for the remaining Monday nights in August. All welcome.

The 2019-20 Season for the 13th Beach Boardriders will kick off with Strapper Surf Comp #1 on the weekend of 31 August and 1 September.

Our grass roots, community-based club hosts eight aggregate competitions from Open down to Grom Divisions each year as well as many social events and coaching programs.

The club also provides an epic platform for the surfing community of Grove and Heads to hang out and be stoked on surfing.

It's conditions dependent as to which comp is on what day but competition weekends are split into Open Divisions, Under 16 through to Masters and Women's which we try to run on Saturdays with an old school ca rpark presentation to follow.

We aim to run the Groms on a Sunday with boys and girls aged five through to those 14 and under with club presentation at Ocean Grove Hotel.

While there is a focus on competitive surfing, this season the club hopes to initiate a new less competitive program aimed at girls and women who would relish meeting and surfing with like minded souls in order to improve their surfing as well as having loads fun and also a social membership.

Since our foundation in 1977, the club has always prided itself on welcoming everyone who loves surfing into the club, where our priority and emphasis is on having a ball. Feel free to come down to our next comp and enjoy the atmosphere. Anyone interested in joining the club should go to the club's website at 13thbeachboardriders.com for membership information or check out our Facebook and Instagram pages.

Returning members and new members should complete the membership form on the website prior to the first comp so that the division draws can be made up. For those who sign up by the 1 September, their membership will include a newly designed club T-shirt. social memberships are back for just $30 and families capped at $200. You can choose your shirt size and or join a division at liveheats. com/13thbeach/sign-on.

We have a number of generous sponsors on board but for any local business that is keen to be involved please contact us to see how we can work together. There have been many new contributors that have put up their hand to give their time for this new season so the sky is the limit for this club.

Finally the club would like to acknowledge the hard work put in by a number of our groms and local surfers and congratulate them on making the Surfing Victoria State Team to compete in Western Australia later this year.

See page 11 for the full story.

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SPORT

Two finals losses Ocean Grove reserves grade's 2019 season came to an end with a 31-point loss to Drysdale in their elimination final clash at Portarlington on Sunday 25 August.

Final scores Drysdale 10.8 (68) defeated Ocean Grove 5.7 (37) The Grubbers finished the season in fifth place.

The Hawks led at each quarter interval.

For Ocean Grove, James Peers, Hamish Hoober, Tom Roberts, Myles Fletcher and Sam McVitty all each kicked one goal apiece.

The Grubbers finished with a 10-8 win loss

record in 2019, while fourth-placed Drysdale ended the season with 11-7 record.

Drysdale will now play Modewarre in a BFL reserves grade knockout semi-final this Sunday 1 September at Portarlington.

UNDER 17 2s Torquay Jones thrashed Ocean Grove 2 by 62 points in their Under 17 Division Four secondsemi final clash at Windsor Park, North Shore on Sunday.

Final scores Torquay Jones 12.11 (83) defeated Ocean Grove 3.3 (21).

The Grubbers which ended the season in second spot trailed by eight points at quarter time were held goalless in the second and third terms.

Grubber Will Finn kicked two goals.

Despite the loss Ocean Grove 2 will now meet Modewarre in a preliminary final this weekend.

Fourth-placed Modewarre defeated Bell Park Burke, which finished 2019 in third spot, in a thriller by one point at Newcomb in their semi-final clash on Saturday 24 August.

Soul searching required after poor season

By Mark Heenan Ocean Grove has some soul searching to do over the off-season after they were thrashed by 73 points against Queenscliff to end its 2019 campaign on 17 August.

Final scores Queenscliff 19.12 (126) defeated Ocean Grove 7.11 (53) at Queenscliff Recreation Reserve.

Queenscliff (4-14) overtook Ocean Grove (4-14) in eighth place with its superior percentage as the Grubbers fell to ninth spot to finish 2019.

It was Ocean Grove's worst season with its win loss record at BFL senior level since 2005.

Caretaker Ocean Grove senior coach David King said a lot of work needs to be done before the 2020 season with the Grubbers desperate to climb back up the ladder.

"There is far bit to do, but we know where we are at, we have got a lot of young players - so we have got to set the bar with the young blokes, set a scene and set a standard going forward," King told the Voice after the match.

"Set a standard at training, set a standard for everything.

"This time it was our time to have a bad year."

On the flipside, Queenscliff was on song and dominated in front of its parochial home fans.

Former Ocean Grove junior Cameron Hapgood booted five goals for the Coutas, while Che and Jayden Durran were outstanding across the midfield.

Jayden Durran finished with four goals up forward.

Veteran Couta ball winner Tom Limb wound back the clock and created drive out of half back and had a key quarter back role and swooped across loose ball in defence.

"They (Queenscliff) have got some good players and they (had) a few good players out as well," King said.

"They moved the ball well and they were here with their last home game (for 2019)."

Despite Mitch Lindkvist kicking the first goal, the visitors trailed by 22 points at quarter time.

The home side got on a roll in the second term and led an inaccurate Ocean Grove, which kicked 2.8 and trailed by 32 points at half time.

Queenscliff's margin blew out to 47 points at three quarter time and the young injury depleted Grubbers were cooked.

The Coutas kicked seven goals compared with the Grubbers' three majors in the final term.

Ocean Grove was without senior co-captains Justin Carey (finger) and James Linton (hip) and stand in skipper Harry Walker (knee),

Ocean Grove Under 19s thrashed Queenscliff by 101 points. 197055 Picture: MARK HEENAN MEDIA

Top spot confirmed for Grubbers Players remonstrate after a stoppage during the Queenscliff and Ocean Grove senior clash. 197055 key pair Luke Cartelli and Kaiden Long, both injured, whom all missed games to end 2019.

Senior regulars Peter Hardy (groin), Kelly Williams (hamstring) Aaron Baxter, Kieran McNally and Steve Presani did not play and missed a large chunk of games in the back half of season through injury.

Star youngster Logan Taylor shined for Ocean Grove to boot five goals from the final two games.

Taylor snared three goals against the Coutas, while Zac Ramsay booted two.

Key big man Jake Ward's work rate was enormous in the ruck and across half forward at Queenscliff, while former Under 19s Grubber player Ollie Monteith continued his rise at senior level.

"Jake Ward has been fantastic," King said.

King said the future was bright with several players from its top-of-the-table Under 19s side making the full transition to BFL senior level next season.

"We have got a lot to look forward to and then with the eight or nine 19-year-olds that are coming up next year that are playing some really good footy that we have already tried this year," he said.

"It is going to take a little bit to turn it around, but the future looks good."

Ocean Grove's Jake Ward kicked one goal and was one of his side's best players in the loss to Queenscliff. Pictures: MARK HEENAN MEDIA BFL SENIOR SCOREBOARD QUEENSCLIFF 19.12 (126) def OCEAN GROVE 7.11 (53) OCEAN GROVE Goals: L. Taylor 3, Z. Ramsay 2, J. Ward, M. Lindkvist.

Best: O. Monteith, J. Wilkie, J. Ward, B. Taylor, J. Teague, J. Perkovic.

Cobras Every wins first final Semi finals Under 13 Division 4 Cobras Pearson 1.1 (7) def by Portarlington Red 9.10 (64) at Collendina Reserve The opposition got the jump on the Cobras early and were unrelenting. An improved second quarter showed promise, but the boys couldn't get their running game going this week. The Cobras live to fight again in next week's preliminary final. They take on St Albans Grinter at Community Bank Oval in Mt oceangrovevoice.com.au

Moriac. Awards: Lucas Anderson, Gus Peters, Mason Prato, Makani Storey, Hugo Walsh, Noah Waterman.

Division 7 Cobras Every 7.4 (46) def St Mary's Dunstan 5.2 (32) at Collendina Reserve Cobras Every made the most of the home ground advantage to overcome St Mary's Dunstan in the first week of finals on Sunday. The side now goes on to meet Bell Post Hill in next week's preliminary final at Community Bank Oval.

Austin Rose from the Ocean Grove Cobras Allan team in a race for the ball. 197054 Picture: MARK HEENAN MEDIA

Ocean Grove reserves grade cemented a top five finals berth after defeating Queenscliff by 36 points.

Final scores to Ocean Grove 11.12 (78) to Queenscliff 5.6 (36).

Before their Round 18 BFL reserves clash Ocean Grove was sitting outside the top five in sixth spot.

The win over Queenscliff and fifth-placed Geelong Amateur (9-9) losing to higher ranked Barwon Heads by 43 points gifted the Grubbers (10-8) a spot in the top five and a finals position.

Grubber small forward Cory Connor booted five goals in the win, team-mate Jonathon Thomson snared three majors, while James Peers and Tom Smith were named in the best players.

Ocean Grove finished the season in fifth spot with a 10-8 win loss record in 2019.

The Round 18 victory from Ocean Grove saw it set up an elimination final clash with Drysdale on Sunday 25 August.

UNDER 19s Ocean Grove Under 19s earned a week's break for week one of Division Two finals after they finished the regular season in top spot after its 101-point demolition win over Queenscliff.

Final scores to Ocean Grove 19.16 (130) defeated Queenscliff 4.5 (29).

Ocean Grove finished the season with a 15-2 record and bridged a four-game gap over second placed Geelong Amateur.

It was significant victory after the Grubbers suffered a shock 10-point loss a week earlier to Barwon Heads on 10 August.

Ocean Grove set up the win with an eightgoal first term and led the home by a whopping 43 points at quarter time.

Grubber gun forward Tom Richardson booted six goals and increased his season tally to 45 goals from nine Under 19s matches in 2019 which also included two grading games.

Young Grubber star Ben Bennett, who had played six Ocean Grove senior games in 2019, was named his side's best player and had a ferocious attack on the ball to finish with one goal.

Ocean Grove pair Mitch Clark and Mitch Taylor both finished with three goals each.

The Grubber Under 19s will next play in the second semi final on Saturday 31 August.

Game starts at 9:45am at Portarlington Recreation Reserve.

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Ammos edge out Grove

By Mark Heenan Geelong Amateur nudged out a spirited late challenge from Ocean Grove to win its Bellarine Football Netball League A Grade qualifying final clash on Saturday 24 August.

The Ammos held off a fast finishing Ocean Grove to win 41 to 38.

The Grubbers will now meet Modewarre, last season's BFNL A Grade premiers, in a knockout semi-final on Sunday 1 September.

Fourth-placed Modewarre beat Barwon Heads in their elimination final on Sunday 25 August.

It was a brave effort from the Grubbers which trailed Ammos by 10 goals during the second and third terms.

Ocean Grove senior netball coach Elyse Howard said she was proud how the A Grade Grubbers fought the game out.

Howard conceded the Grubbers made some costly which put them on the back foot early.

"I was proud of our girls for the fight they showed and their willingness not to give up," Howard told the Voice.

"We had passages of play that were really

positive however we let silly errors into our game which cost us greatly as you can't afford unforced errors against teams like that."

Tall Grubber goal shooter Rebecca Scott scored 29 goals from 38 attempts, team-mate Julia Allan shot four goals from eight attempts, while Ally Swift provided some late spark with five goals from seven attempts.

"Ally Swift made a good impact when she came onto the court," Howard said.

"She doesn't play goal attack like most others, so she confuses the defenders and brings some something different to our attack end.

"She has also been quite accurate lately which is extremely positive."

Best players for Ocean Grove were Lucy Vercher, Emily Moroney and Candice Parker.

Ocean Grove's A Grade semi-final clash against Modewarre starts at 2:30pm at Portarlington this Sunday.

B GRADE Fifth-placed Ocean Grove will meet Torquay in a B Grade knockout semi-final this Sunday.

The Grubbers defeated higher ranked fourth-placed Modewarre in their B Grade elimination final on Sunday 25 August.

Final scores were Ocean Grove 42 to Modewarre.

Ocean Grove led at every quarter interval.

Young Grubber goaler Emma Badrock top scored with 18 goals, while sister Abbey Badrock shot 15 goals.

Kimberley Hart scored nine goals for Ocean Grove.

The Grubbers' B Grade semi-final game starts at 1pm on Sunday 1 September.

E GRADE Ocean Grove won their E Grade qualifying final defeating Geelong Amateur 27 to 23 at Portarlington on Saturday 24 August.

The Grubbers now face Barwon Heads in the second semi-final this Saturday 31 August and play off for a grand final berth.

Ocean Grove outscored Ammos in the second half with 15 goals to 9 goals.

Grubber goal shooter Constance Smith top scored for her side with 14 goals from 25 attempts.

19 AND UNDER Third-placed Ocean Grove went down to Geelong Amateur, which finished in second spot in their 19 and Under qualifying final at Potar-

lington on Saturday.

Final scores Geelong Amateur 32 to Ocean Grove 23.

Grubber goaler Zoe Murrells top scored with 14 goals from 24 attempts.

The Grubbers will now play Torquay in a knockout final on Sunday 1 September at Portarlington.

15 AND UNDER SECTION 1 The Grubbers lost their qualifying final to Portarlington at Portarlington on Saturday.

Final scores Portarlington 22 to Ocean Grove 19.

Ocean Grove 15 and Under Section 1 side will now face Barwon Heads in a knockout final on Sunday 1 September at Portarlington.

13 AND UNDER SECTION 1 Ocean Grove lost to higher ranked Barwon Heads by two goals in their qualifying final at Portarlington on Saturday.

Final scores Barwon Heads 16 to Ocean Grove 14.

Ocean Grove 13 and Under Section 1 team will now face Geelong Amateur in a knockout semi-final at Portarlington on Sunday 1 September.

Grubbers’ show of strength Juniors leading the way 17U(1) 32 defeated Queenscliff 26 Best: Sophie Franken, Jorja Connellan, Anna Smith A close start before the girls kicked away in the second half to lock away top spot on the ladder.

Ladder: 1st

By Mark Heenan The Ocean Grove senior and junior netball program continues to go from strength to strength after one of its most dominant regular seasons in the club's history.

Twelve Grubber Saturday based teams including six senior sides with A, B, C, D and E Grades and the 19/Under team all made Bellarine Football Netball League finals after the completion of 18 rounds.

Ocean Grove A Grade secured the prized double chance to finish third, B Grade snuck into fifth spot, C Grade topped ladder standings in top position, D Grade was the outright ladder leader by two games and E Grade finished in second and only missed out by percentage from Barwon Heads.

Club director of netball Famie Needham said she was proud of the entire netball group which included players, coaches, committee and support personnel.

"Years of hard work and dedication has led to this proud achievement," Needham told the Voice.

"With the right people on board creating a really positive culture we have been able to achieve success across the netball club."

Equally Ocean Grove's junior netball program has delivered strong results in 2019.

Ocean Grove's Saturday based junior teams with 13/Under 1s, 13/Under 2s, 15/Under 1s, 15/Under 2s, 17/Under 1s and 17/Under 2s all progressed through to finals.

The club's 13/Under 2s, 15/Under 2s, 17/ Under 2s, 17/Under 1s all earned the first week off of finals after finishing in top spot.

Ocean Grove Football Netball Club junior netball coordinator Kylie Jeffrey was im-

17U(2) 18 defeated by Queenscliff 22 Best: Chloe Jeffrey, Lucy Teese A narrow first loss for the season which is sure to keep them motivated for the finals.

Ladder: 1st Ocean Grove's 19 and Under netball team all smiles and one of many Grubber sides to make BFNL finals after they defeated Queenscliff 40 to 18 in their last match before finals. 196955 Picture: MARK HEENAN MEDIA pressed with club's excellent season in her first year in the role.

Around 165 juniors have competed either in Saturday, mid-week and Friday night competitions for the Grubbers in 2019.

"Extremely proud to see so many successful teams during my first year as junior coordinator," Jeffrey said.

"Amazing effort not sure if and when that has happened before.

"First year we have so many junior teams and to see each team's success and growth is great."

AFL Barwon's Friday night junior netball competition saw Ocean Grove 17/Under 3s, 13/Under 3s, 13/Under 4s teams all make finals.

Ocean Grove White played Newtown White in the 13/Under Division 4 grand final on Friday night 23 August.

17U(3) Preliminary Final defeated by St Mary's

The Ocean Grove White 13 and Under Division 4 team won the Grubbers' first piece of silverware this season defeating Newtown White 23 to 16 in the AFL Barwon Friday night competition at Kardinia Park on Friday 23 August.

15U(1) 15 defeated by Queenscliff 23 An unexpected loss for the girls who now set their sights on the first week of finals.

Ladder: 2nd 15U(2) 39 defeated Queenscliff 8 Best: Milla Bell, Lily Hallam A strong win with yet another Grubbers side finishing on top of the ladder. The girls communicated extremely well and full court defensive pressure was on at all times.

Ladder: 1st 13U(1) 21 defeated Queenscliff 19 A nail-biting win for the girls. Great defence and turnovers in the centre court led the girls to victory.

Ladder: 3rd 13U(2) 52 defeated Queenscliff 10

Jorja Connellan looks for options in the 17 and Under Section 1 win over Queenscliff. 197104 Pictures: MARK HEENAN MEDIA Best: Chloe Splatt, Madeline Stubs A smashing win for the girls as they stay on top of the ladder heading into finals.

Ladder: 1st 13U Preliminary Final Ocean Grove White defeated Drysdale.

Top three spot and double chance confirmed for A Grade

By Mark Heenan Ocean Grove A Grade secured a prized top three spot prior to Bellarine Football Netball League finals with a comfortable victory over Queenscliff on 17 August.

The Grubbers won their final home and away season clash 69 to 32 over the Coutas at the Queenscliff Sports Club.

Injured Ocean Grove senior netball coach Elyse Howard said her players were rewarded for their hard work in 2019 after they locked in the double chance for BFNL finals.

"Very relieved to finish top three," Howard told the Voice.

"I think we deserved to finish there and I am so proud of our team and what they have achieved so far.

"The double chance is always important heading into finals."

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Terri-Anne Finch makes a pass in E Grade. 197104 she finished with 52 goals from 67 attempts at Queenscliff.

"Bec (Scott) played extremely well and she will need to continue that form into finals," Howard said.

"She is very important player to us and her goals scored is important but her positivity amongst the group is important."

Ocean Grove goal attack Julia Allan increased her shooting percentages and scored

10 goals from 16 attempts.

Key Grubber defenders Candice Parker and Lucy Vercher were outstanding and named in the best players.

Grubber playing assistant coach Kate Slattery was unavailable and did not play.

MEANTIME Howard said she hadn't entirely given up on playing in finals if the Grubbers go deep, but admits it would take miracle to get back on court in 2019.

Howard badly injured her calf in the Round 17 win over Barwon Heads on 10 August and was on crutches after the match.

B GRADE Ocean Grove suffered a surprise 46 to 36 loss to sixth-placed Queenscliff. The 10-goal defeat meant the Grubbers dipped to fifth spot and set up an elimination final clash with Modewarre. Grubber goaler Kimberley Hart shot 25 goals from 33 attempts.

C GRADE The Grubbers locked in top spot with a 42 to 10

win over Queenscliff. Grubber goaler Jesse Sutton top scored with 18 goals from 24 attempts.

Best players for Ocean Grove were Melissa Briggs, Tina Birch and Amy Hill.

D GRADE Ocean Grove defeated Queenscliff 28 to 21. The Grubbers won the minor premiership honours to finish in top spot. Shereen Wolfe top scored for Ocean Grove with 15 goals, while Maddy Goodger shot 10 goals.

E GRADE Ocean Grove defeated Queenscliff 32 to 20.

The Grubbers (58 points) finished in second position and only missed out on top spot on percentage from Barwon Heads (58 points).

Constance Smith top scored with 17 goals for Ocean Grove.

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Grove gearing up for finals Tara Sampson fights for ball in the 15 and Under Section 1 clash against Queenscliff.

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Result was ‘unacceptable’

By Mark Heenan Ocean Grove caretaker senior coach David King said the Grubbers need to get stronger and fitter if they want to challenge for a BFL finals spot in 2020.

An honest King labelled the heavy 73-point defeat to Queenscliff as "unacceptable" and its training and rehabilitation standards "not up to scratch" when he spoke to senior players in the aftermath of loss.

King took on role as senior coach on an interim basis after first-year playing coach Jordan Jones was removed after only 12 rounds.

Ocean Grove's 2019 campaign was its worst season since 2005 with only four wins from 18 matches.

The Grubbers finished in a lowly ninth pooceangrovevoice.com.au

sition after the completion of 18 rounds.

It was the second year in a row Ocean Grove had missed playing BFL senior finals.

"At the moment the only way we can get better is by training habits getting in the gym and getting bigger and fitter," King told the senior players in the rooms.

"Another thing to get better is rehab and fitness and that kind of stuff preparing - the amount of blokes that come to me on Tuesday night that aren't ready to train on Tuesday night is unacceptable."

He said the Grubbers would need to hire a fitness or a strength and conditioning coach across the pre-season to improve its on-field results.

"The first thing we need to get is probably

put in a fitness coach and get stronger with a strength and conditioning coach," King told the Voice. "(We need) to set a standard for everything (and) get a fitness coach involved.

"We need to do a lot more work on our preseason."

Injuries curtailed Ocean Grove's 2019 campaign - star on-baller and senior co-captain James Linton's year finished early with an end of season hip injury after he played only six matches.

Former playing coach Jordan Jones who managed to play two senior games in 2019 required knee surgery after round three.

Fellow co-captain Justin Carey (finger), stand in skipper Harry Walker (knee) experi-

enced pair Luke Cartelli and Kaiden Long were all injured and missed games to end the season.

Senior Grubber regulars Peter Hardy (groin), Kelly Williams (hamstring) Aaron Baxter, Kieran McNally and Steve Presani (shoulder) missed a large chunk of games in back half of season through injury.

King said the Grubbers was forced to play a lot of players at senior level and unearth youngsters to accommodate a heavy injury toll.

Ocean Grove used up to 50 players on its senior list this season.

"We played a lot of players, we found out a lot about our players and we played a lot of kids," he said.

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