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SIX OF THE BEST: Allen McKee, Rohan Greaves, Sarah Naylor, Jesse Sutton, Cliff Grinter and Lorraine Kulic proudly display their Viva Energy Club Legend awards at GMHBA Stadium on Wednesday night. The six volunteers and their fellow category finalists shared in more than $50,000 of cash prizes for themselves and their sports clubs. FULL STORY PAGE 7

Odd couple teams up, three want top job

Battle begins for mayor

By Luke Voogt

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Three contenders have emerged in the race to become Geelong’s mayor with council set to elect their new leader on 15 October.

Deputy mayor Peter Murrihy and councillor Jim Mason declared their interest yesterday, while Anthony Aitken has publicly backed Eddy Kontelj.

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Winter 2019 in Geelong was “much” wetter and cooler than officially forecast, according to a local weather service.

Rain over the three months measured 184mm compared to the 30-year average of 139mm, Geelong Weather Services (GWS) said on its website this week.

Winter’s average temperature of 10.7C was .4C above normal but still below the Bureau of Meteorology’s prediction, GWS said.

Winter’s local minimum was .3C on 24 June and the maximum was 19.6C on the last day of the season.

The winter figures followed an August that was wetter and slightly cooler than average, GWS said.

Urban Geelong average 50mm of rain for the month compared to its August average of 46mm.

The month’s average daily minimum of 6.3C and maximum of 14.4C combined to make August .1C colder than usual, GWS said.

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BRANCHING OUT: V/Line employees Andrew Jenson and David Naylor give a Lara tree an odd coat of paint for Blue Tree Project, a national initiative promoting mental health awareness.

Geelong has Victoria’s best tap water, according to the results of a competition now pitting states against each other.

Barwon Water’s win in the Victorian round of the 2019 Best Tasting Tap Water competition demonstrated that local consumers were wasting their money on bottled products, the organisers said.

Barwon Water beat two other Victorian finalists this week to earn the right to represent the state at next month’s national competition, with the winner going on to fight for international honours in America later this year.

Water Industry Operators Association of Australia (WIOA) said its competition judges based their decisions on qualities including colour, clarity, odour and “mouthfeel” during blind-taste tests.

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IN BRIEF Men charged Two men are in jail on remand over an alleged car-jacking and robbery of a 63-year-old woman at Newcomb last week.

Police have alleged the 19 and 20-year-olds demanded the woman’s keys and handbag before leaving her beside the Bellarine Hwy on 27 August.

Disabled brew ‘this cider’ The Paddock

By Luke Voogt A “dry and adventurous” new cider is just a taste of how a Leopold farm is changing the lives of disabled locals.

About 30 people work at The Paddock, including the blind and people with mental disabilities or using wheelchairs, according to supervisor Steve Hanan.

“Rather than being pigeon-holed into a certain environment they’re out here showing they can do amazing things,” he said.

“Each one of them has something to be proud of when they go home each day, which is the aim.”

The sustainable three-hectare farm grows a wide range of produce, including 600 trees worth of apples.

Earlier this year its workers harvested 40 tonnes of apples and partnered with a local brewer to enter its PAV Cider into the Great Australian Beer Spectacular in Melbourne.

“We were amazed they actually entered it in so quickly,” Steve said.

“It usually takes a few years to perfect (ciders).”

The former landscaper described his work at The Paddock, which has been running for seven years, as fulfilling.

“It’s an opportunity to build something I’ve never built before and I’m learning as GOOD APPLES: Steve Hanan and James Elsen get stuck into farm work at The Paddock in much here as everyone else,” he said.

Picture: REBECCA HOSKING Leopold. 197467 "There’s all sorts of characters out here.

AFL banter’s big and everyone likes a joke – and learning to use various equipment at the like anything he done before and brought together people with a common interest in so we spend the whole day joking while we’re farm. working."

"The only thing I haven’t used is the trac- gardening, he said.

“It’s nice to come out here and do someEast Geelong local James Elsen has spent tor," he said. three years pruning, weeding, harvesting Working outdoors at the farm was un- thing different to what I was doing.”

Record teachers “Record breaking” entries will bring more than 2730 teachers to Geelong this month for a national sport event, City Hall has announced.

Entries for the 2019 Teachers Games were 15 per cent than the previous attendance record and almost triple the numbers for the inaugural event in 1996, City Hall said.

Thug free A Queenscliff thug will stay out of jail after prosecutors decided this week against appealing his conviction and $5000 fine for bashing a policeman at a hotel in the town last year.

Glenn Main, 60, walked free after his conviction because he committed the assault two months before Victoria introduced mandatory jail sentences for assaulting emergency services workers.

Water rising Geelong’s water storages are set to rise above 70 per cent of capacity after 10mm of rain in seven days and more on the way.

Barwon Water measured the storages at 69.4 per cent full on Wednesday despite users consuming more than a half a billion litres over the week.

Cash waiting A “significant amount of money” is still awaiting its owner nine months after it was found on a Geelong train, according to police.

Someone who could identify the amount and “answer a few other questions” that only the owner would know could claim the cash from Constable Josh Chapman at the Geelong station, police said.

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State CO2 targets ‘hurt refinery viability’

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Geelong’s refinery and 700 jobs it supports are under threat from Victoria’s “irresponsible” emissions targets, according to Federal Government.

Energy and Emissions Reductions Minister Angus Taylor warned State Government’s target of zero emissions by 2050 would hit “energy-intensive industries” like the refinery hardest.

“The Andrew’s Labor Government’s aggressive emissions targets will slash wages, cost jobs, and wreck industry,” he said.

State Government is also proposing an interim target of 45 to 60 per cent emissions reductions by 2030.

Mr Taylor instead urged State Government to adopt more a sensible 26 per cent interim target like Western Australia.

The warning comes after the refinery s owner Viva Energy made a submission to State

Government stating the targets could disadvantage Geelong's refinery.

More-ambitious emissions reductions than other states or countries where fuel was imported from competitively disadvantaged Geelong's refinery, a Viva spokespersons said.

The closure of domestic refineries would result no reduction in liquid fuel demand but simply shift production and emissions overseas with little impact on overall global emissions, they said.

Geelong's refinery supplied about 50 per cent of Victoria s and 10 per cent of Australia's fuel needs, the spokesperson said.

The refinery employed about 700 people and injected about $200 million into Geelong's economy, the spokesperson said.

Refineries, while emissions-intensive, were critical to Australia's fuel supply, self-sufficiency and national security, the spokespersons said.

“Australia is already a net importer of petroleum products so any marginal supply is met by imports.”

The spokesperson acknowledged the need for climate change action but warned isolated action rather than pursuing national policies impacted negatively on local refineries.

Viva Energy is already battling rising energy costs while investing hundreds of millions of dollars in the refinery.

The refinery has also been the site of industrial actions and safety scares in recent years.

Viva Energy was currently investing in locally-produced ethanol fuel, bio diesel and investigating hydrogen refuelling capability for fuel cell vehicles in Victoria, the spokesperson said.

Lara MP John Eren said State Government would consult widely with industry, unions, environmental organisations and the broader community before setting the interim targets.

Pair wanted Geelong police have released images of two people with warrants for their arrest on separate charges related to property crimes.

Adam Moreland, 43, was wanted on charges including obtaining property by deception and 41-year-old Kelsey Przybylkiewicz had warrants for failing to answer bail and retention of stolen goods, police said.

WANTED: Adam Moreland and Kelsey Przybylkiewicz.

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A Geelong scientist’s “revolutionary” virtual reality tool for training firefighters has won a prestigious national start-up-of-the-year award, Deakin University has announced.

The Waurn Ponds campus-based company of Associate Professor James Mullins won the Australian Information Industry Association award for FLAIM Trainer’s ability to help training emergency workers without the risks of “real fire”, Deakin said.

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MP slammed for strike call A local MP is “totally irresponsible” in encouraging children to skip school for a climate change protest according to a political adversary.

State MP Bev McArthur slammed federal counterpart Libby Coker this week, saying recent NAPLAN results “clearly” show that Victorian students need more time in school.

Ms Coker issued a statement this week backing the school strike on 20 September, a Friday, because she “stood with” children worried about climate change.

“Climate change is real and we must act to protect Australia’s future,” said Ms Coker, Labor’s Member for Corangamite.

“The students who are taking part in the School Strike for Climate on September 20 need to have a voice on future policy. They will be voting at the next election and they are actively engaged, so they should be encouraged, not criticised.”

“I support the student’s right to peacefully protest for their future, I support peaceful action to drive democratic change, and I encour-

age schools and parents across Corangamite to back their kids.”

Ms McArthur said children faced enough educational challenges without taking days off for protests.

“It is totally irresponsible of Ms Coker to advocate children skipping classes to attend her rally. What’s wrong with a protest on the weekend, or would that not suit Ms Coker?,” said the Liberals’ Member for Western Victoria.

“Teachers and parents should also reject Ms Coker’s encouragement for their children to avoid class.

Mayor battle From page 1 Cr Aitken said councillors and external people with “a strong interest in Geelong” had encouraged him and Cr Kontelj to run together.

"We've had other councillors discuss it as a prospect.

Cr Aitken planned run as deputy to Cr Kontelj as mayor, he said.

The dual ticket brings together strange political bedfellows, given the Aitken family's union background and Cr Kontelj's Liberal links.

But the two councillors had set aside ideological differences , Cr Aitken said.

“We have a mutual respect for each other.

“Politics seems to be very destructive at the moment but I’m actually really encouraged by how Eddy and I have worked together for the benefit of the community. That's the sort of pragmatic political environment that the community wants.”

Deputy mayor Peter Murrihy also declared his interest yesterday.

“It’s a role I’d be keen on but it’s early days”, he said.

Cr Jim Mason declined to confirm council rumours he would run for mayor.

“I'd be one that would be available to serve if requested", he said.

"It would be an honour ... but, as far I m concerned, I m happy to serve in whatever capacity."

Two-time mayoral candidate Stephanie Asher has also indicated interest in running.

Cr Kylie Grzybek said she wanted a female mayor but had yet to decide whether she would stand.

We've had female one mayor in Geelong (since amalgamation in 1993) but I think every councillor could do the job.

Cr Ron Nelson ruled himself out as too busy , while colleague Sarah Mansfield was unlikely to run while looking after her 18-month-old child.

Council insiders doubt Cr Kontelj would have time to be mayor due to work commitments as Williams Adams Cat's Victorian managing director. The Indy was unable to reach him for comment.

“Recent NAPLAN results have demonstrated that Victorian students need to do better than is currently the case. Clearly, more time at school, not less, and an improved concentration on reading, writing and arithmetic would be more beneficial to students than attending climate rallies.

“Attendance and retention rates are at an all-time low in many areas so the last thing students need is a leader in the community advocating wagging classes and spending less time at school.”

‘Superhero’ Kelly to talk

HOME-GROWN SUCCESS: Geelong-born paralympian Kelly Cartwright is set to speak at a local event next week.

At age 15, Geelong-born Kelly Cartwright was forced to make a life-changing decision.

The promising netballer had her right knee amputated after receiving the diagnosis of a rare and aggressive form of cancer.

But the now 30-year-old has since established a decorated athletics career, representing Australia for more than four years at the elite level.

Kelly said her positive and driven attitude helped her combat triumph over adversity.

"I look for something positive in each day, even if some days I have to look a little harder,” she said.

“I wouldn’t be where I am today if I didn’t go through hardship, but it doesn’t mean that it is all that I am”.

The home-grown Paralympic gold medallist and cancer survivor is set to feature at a local event next week celebrating Geelong’s “unsung heroes”.

The mother-of-two will join Bethany’s Superhero Awards Breakfast panel on the 13 September at GMHBA Stadium to provide insights into her inspiring journey.

“Being a mum means that I am responsible for nurturing and supporting two little people to grow into happy, balanced individuals,” she said.

“I know that my actions reinforce acceptable behaviours and I am conscious of how these not only impact my children but also young impressionable onlookers.”

Bethany is an independent, not-forprofit community services organisation providing high-quality support services for women, men, children and families living in the Barwon and South West regions of Victoria.

Tickets are available at www.bethany. org.au/2019-bethany-superhero-awardsbreakfast-event/ with proceeds going towards Bethany’s family service program.

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Legend winners revealed

By Luke Voogt

SPORTING HEROES: Allen McKee and Lorraine Kulic became Geelong latest Club Legends on Wednesday night.

Basketball identities Lorraine Kulic and Allen McKee have become Geelong’s latest Club Legends for their tireless work volunteering for local sport.

The pair took out the top male and female prizes at the Club Legend Awards at GMHBA Stadium on Wednesday night, winning $5000 each for themselves and their clubs.

Lorraine joined Lara Giants Basketball Club eight years ago when it had just five players, according to her nomination.

She set out to secure major sponsorships for the Giants, growing the basketball club into one of Geelong’s largest.

“Lorraine is what every community needs,” her nominator said.

“I’m proud to say, not only is she my friend, vice president and my mentor, but my hero too.”

Try Boys Basketball coach Allen McKee won the men’s award for his 40 years of service to the club.

Described as the "face" of Try Boys, Allen has coached basketball at all ages for males and females.

Touch football president Rohan Greaves and Geelong West Giants’ head of football Sarah Naylor won the all-new Trailblazer awards for volunteers aged 18 to 35.

Rohan has been the “first person to show up and the last to leave each week” for 11 years at Geelong Touch Football Association, according to his nomination.

Sarah has played a key role in the merger of two clubs into Geelong West Giants and has held various admin positions while playing senior women's football.

She holds the club’s “biggest job” coordinating players across all teams, according to her nomination.

The pair won $2500 each for themselves and their club, as did the People’s Choice winners.

Almost 4000 locals voted in the People’s Choice award, choosing Cliff Grinter and Jesse Sutton as their male and female Legends.

Cliff has served as one of St Albans Football Club's "greatest role models" for his mammoth 75 years’ dedication to the team, according to his nomination.

The St Albans stalwart had not missed a game since joining the club in 1944, his nomination said.

Jesse was the public’s favourite female volunteer for her work at Ocean Grove Football Netball Club.

The “sweet” and “hardworking” 21-year-old had taken on “enormous” responsibility bringing people together as coach and social coordinator at the club, according to her nomination.

The category winners and finalists shared in $55,000 prize money for themselves and their respective clubs from Viva Energy.

Viva’s Geelong refinery general manager Thys Heyns described the awards as an incredible celebration the finalists’ dedication to their community.

“Volunteering is such a crucial aspect of life in Geelong,” he said.

“So it's great to have the chance to celebrate the hard-working people who contribute so much to their clubs, their communities, and their sports.

“Viva Energy is incredibly proud to recognise these incredibly deserving winners of each category, as well as acknowledge all of the finalists and nominated volunteers.

“The sporting community of Geelong wouldn’t exist without these individuals, who are all legends in the eyes of their nominators, members and clubs they represent.”

Go dolphin over new pier, says cruising’s industry body

By Luke Voogt An add-on docking facility could reverse the decline in cruise ships visiting Geelong, according to Australia’s industry body.

Australian Cruise Association’s Jill Abel backed a long-touted plan to add ‘dolphin’ buoys to Cunningham Pier as 130 delegates converged on Geelong for the group’s annual conference.

“We support the dolphin option,” the association’s chief executive officer said on Wednesday.

“There are no docking facilities. Geelong, like all regional destinations, needs to have the discussion around the economic return for building those facilities.”

The conference comes with only one cruise ship scheduled to dock in Geelong for 2019/2020, compared to nine in 2014.

Victoria’s cruise shipping schedule shows just one additional ship to dock in Geelong for

the next four years.

Last year the 2000-passenger Norwegian Jewel cancelled its Geelong visit to dock in Portarlington instead.

In May the Indy reported allegations elderly and disabled passengers were reluctant to board tender boats ferrying passengers ashore when Viking Sun docked in Geelong this March.

Then Geelong and Bellarine Tourism boss Roger Grant admitted cruise bookings were low and re-floated extending Cunningham Pier with dolphin buoys to attract more ships.

Cunningham Pier’s owners, Costa Property Group, have spruiked the idea of a publicprivate partnership to install the buoys since 2014.

But critics, in particular former mayor Darryn Lyons, have slammed the plan as “lacking vision” and have instead called for a new purpose-built pier.

A 2011 report by municipal alliance G21

BLOCKED: Cruise ship Norweigian Jewel. said a purpose-built pier could attract up 25 ships per year, pumping $25 million into the local economy.

While supporting the dolphins, Ms Abel refused to state whether they were a better option than a new pier.

“It’s not my place to recommend what is best,” she said.

Shipping channels limited the size of ships

that could dock in Geelong regardless of infrastructure, Ms Abel said.

“It will never be a turnaround port. Geelong will always be one of those destinations that will work if Melbourne doesn’t.”

A destination's onshore attractions were a greater driving factor for cruise ship companies than docking infrastructure, Ms Abel said.

“Cruise ships tender all over the world and they wouldn’t do it if didn’t work. Geelong has an awful lot to offer on shore (and) the waterfront is extremely inviting."

The three-day conference “exposed” industry representatives to “swimming with dolphins”, vineyards and other local attractions, Ms Abel said.

Geelong had potential to grow as a cruise destination with the industry on the rise in Victoria, she said.

About 130 ships are scheduled to dock in Victoria in 2019/2020, including one in Geelong.

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PUBLIC NOTICE EOI SCALABLE DEMONSTRATION OF A CLEAN TECHNOLOGY IN GREATER GEELONG

COMMUNITY FOCUS COUNCIL MEETING The next Community Focus Council Meeting of the Greater Geelong City Council will be held at the Armstrong Creek Community Centre, 46–70 Central Boulevard, Armstrong Creek on Tuesday 10 September from 7.00pm to 9.00pm.

Cleantech Innovations Geelong is seeking interested parties to provide an innovative, scalable demonstration of a clean technology that responds to an unmet need in Greater Geelong.

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

Cleantech Innovations Geelong is a business and industry support program to develop markets for clean technologies (cleantech). Our vision is to establish Geelong as a Centre of Excellence for cleantech in Australia, by attracting investment, creating jobs and building skills.

GEELONG MAJOR EVENTS MEETING

This Expression of Interest process is to identify business support opportunities for businesses looking to set up a scalable demonstration of a clean technology in Greater Geelong.

The next meeting of Geelong Major Events will be held in Meeting Room 1, Ground Floor, 100 Brougham Street, Geelong on Monday 16 September at 4.00pm. This meeting is open to the public.

CENTRAL GEELONG MARKETING COMMITTEE MEETING The next meeting of the Central Geelong Marketing Committee will be held at the Central Geelong Marketing Office, 100 Brougham Street, Geelong on Tuesday 17 September at 7.30am. This meeting is open to the public.

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PUBLIC NOTICE HOW YOU CAN HELP US RECYCLE Following the closure of the SKM Recycling facility in South Geelong, the City has sourced markets for recyclable cardboard, paper, metal and aluminium cans and glass bottles and jars. Our resource centres have been upgraded to allow residents to drop off items in separate, marked bins. They then can be processed for recycling, reducing the amount of material going to landfill.

Residents can drop off the following items for recycling at the Geelong (100 Douro Street, North Geelong) and Drysdale (Becks Road, Drysdale) resource recovery centres: •

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This involves working with suppliers to provide hands on and small-scale financial support, to respond to unmet needs that are important to our region.

These unmet needs relate to improving waste, water and/or energy efficiency; soil ecology / remediation; emissions reduction; and circular economy. Selected Respondents will need to commence on the demonstration project by the end of 2021 or sooner.

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NOTICE OF TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF GEELONG WEST LIBRARY The Geelong West Library and the City's Geelong West Customer Service Centre have been temporarily closed until further notice.

The City has taken this precautionary measure after a contained, moderate growth of mould was found next to a window in the western end of the library.

Polystyrene packaging can be taken to the Geelong Resource Recovery Centre. Both centres are open daily.

An assessment carried out by independent firm Environmental Health Solutions has found no other areas of the building have been affected.

Visit www.geelongaustralia.com.au/ recycling for more information about how to dispose of your unwanted goods.

Further specialist testing will be completed before the building is re-opened to the public.

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In the interim, residents can attend any of the City’s six other Customer Service Centres.

Visit www.geelongaustralia.com.au/contact for a full list of locations or to submit an enquiry. All other libraries within the region remain open – details are available at www.grlc.vic.gov.au/locate. Visit the library website news page for information updates.

For information about the potential health impacts of exposure to mould, visit www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au Library users who hold any health concerns are encouraged to consult a GP.

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Cleantech Innovations Geelong will be looking for collaborative approaches to ensure business development and job creation opportunities are realised in Greater Geelong. Companies with capabilities to assist throughout the supply chain; designers, components suppliers, manufacturers, and installers, are all welcome to attend one of the following Briefing Sessions for more information: •

Monday 16 September – 9.30am to 11.00am The Eastern Hub, 285A McKillop Street, East Geelong

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A number of presenters will be in attendance at the Briefing Sessions to discuss the project, areas of support and the Expression of Interest process.

Respondents are required to notify Cleantech Innovations Geelong of their attendance at either of Briefing Sessions via the contact details in the Expression of Interest document.

An Expression of Interest document has been prepared to assist prospective respondents to determine whether they should apply.

Copies of the document are available from the Tenders section of the City of Greater Geelong website.

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HAVE YOUR SAY ROAD RENAMING The City is proposing to rename roadways truncated due to the construction of the Drysdale Bypass road.

Further information regarding affected roads and proposed new road names can be found on the City’s website www.geelongaustralia.com.au

Written submissions regarding this proposal must be received within 30 days of the date of this public notice to the Property Department, PO Box 104, Geelong, VIC 3220 or via email to propertycustomerdata@geelongcity.vic. gov.au.

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RESIDENTIAL REZONING

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PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT ACT

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Any person who may be affected by the

GREATER GEELONG PLANNING

Amendment may make a submission to

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the planning authority. Submissions must

The City of Greater Geelong Council has

be made in writing giving the submitter’s

prepared Amendment C363ggee to the

name and contact address, clearly stating

Greater Geelong Planning Scheme.

the grounds on which the Amendment

The land affected by the amendment is

is supported or opposed and indicating

rural living zoned properties bounded by

what changes (if any) the submitter wishes

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to make.

Street and to the rear boundary of Central

Name and contact details of submitters

Road properties, Drysdale.

are required for Council to consider

The amendment also affects residential

submissions and to notify such persons of the opportunity to attend Council

zoned land at 1 Sheileen Court, 2–20

meetings and any public hearing held to

Sheileen Court and 23 Marsh Court, Drysdale.

consider submissions. In accordance with

The amendment proposes to rezone

Council must make available for inspection

the Rural Living Zone land to General

a copy of any submissions made.

the Planning and Environment Act 1987,

Residential Zone Schedule 1, and

The Planning Authority must make a copy

apply a Development Plan Overlay and Development Contributions Plan Overlay to guide residential development. A

of every submission available at its office for any person to inspect free of charge for two months after the amendment

Design and Development Overlay is proposed to apply to adjoining land

comes into operation or lapses.

at Sheileen Court and Marsh Court to

The closing date for submissions is

provide for future road and drainage

Monday 14 October 2019.

connections.

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by Luke Voogt All-abilities and "socially-isolated" crafters are using their hidden talents to save an estimated 671 tonnes of waste from landfill at a Whittington-based social enterprise.

Jan Daniels runs the group, which began making reusable bags from unwanted dresses, sheets and other fabric two years ago.

“We had a lot of materials going to landfill,” she said.

“Some of the them were just beautiful and we just thought, ‘what can we do with them?’”

The bags unexpectedly “became really popular”, especially with recent bans on single-use bags, so the group began selling them under the brand Readyearth, Jan explained.

But the bags were just a part of group’s activities, which included an annual Refashion Parade and recycling about 450 tonnes of

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Implementation Unit on 5272 4820.

City Hall must do more to help rough-sleepers access support services, according to local a housing provider.

Council played a “key role” in ensuring rough-sleepers received essential support, said Haven Home Safe chief Trudi Ray. “Engaging with rough sleepers differently by outreaching and providing services to them, rather than expecting them to enter the service system, can have immediate affects,” she told the Indy.

“Navigating services alone can be tricky, so being able to outreach with these people and building rapport and trust is really important.”

Ms Ray was responding to an Indy story last month revealing that City Hall had blocked rough sleepers from sleeping under council offices in Brougham St. City Hall blocked the area with steel plates, leading to the rough-sleepers then setting up a new shelter nearby in Corio St. The blockade came as council prepared a plan to “address social housing needs of our community through to 2041”.

Ms Ray said it was “imperative” that council collaborated with outreach workers patrolling homeless hot-spots, especially since Geelong had one of the highest incidences of rough-

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furniture, she said.

The group received 497 tonnes of furniture last year, and recycled, reused and "upcycled" about 90 per cent, Jan said.

“We mix it all up and find a way to bring it back to life. Some of (our members) put their own quirks on it – they can be quite funky and different, and people like that.”

Clifton Springs’ Fran Taverna is one of dozens of group members, mostly from Whittington, who love giving furniture and other odds and ends a new life.

“I make a lot of wind chimes with old spoons, forks, knives and CDs,” she said, “Probably my favourite piece (a friend) and I put together was a Chinese cabinet that was looking real miserable when it came in. By the time it was finished it was so good our boss wanted to buy it.”

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sleeping in the state.

“A partnership approach to exploring issues of disadvantage, affordability and access to safe secure housing is required to make any inroads into this growing problem,” she said.

Earlier this year State Government announced a $17 million rough-sleepers housing package for Geelong, with funding for the patrols.

Local government could also now “facilitate” affordable housing due to recent changes to the Planning and Environment Act, Ms Ray said.

“They have greater control over ensuring there is an increase in affordable housing within all new developments within the region.”

More than 3200 people are on waiting lists for public and community housing across the Barwon region, according to a Victorian Housing Register.

Ms Ray said the housing supply was greatly failing demand as the state experienced its “lowest levels of social housing stock”.

“The only other alternative is private rental whereby in Geelong median rents for a one bedroom property are $300,” she said. “(That makes it) impossible for a single person on Newstart or a pension to find an appropriately located and affordable home.”

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TEST OF TIME: Darryl Thomas with the 180-year-old grave of Hugh Niven. Picture: REBECCA HOSKING

Oldest cemetery celebrates

By Luke Voogt Geelong Eastern Cemetery, the oldest still operating in Victoria, celebrated its 180th anniversary by opening a new mausoleum on Thursday.

“It’s served Geelong well for 180 years and will be operating well into the future,” said Darryl Thomas, Geelong Cemeteries Trust chief executive officer (CEO).

For 35 years Darryl has worked at the cemetery, the final resting place of Geelong historic figures like football legend Charles Brownlow and philanthropist Howard Hitchcock. “(Hitchcock) paid most of the wages for the people that (built) the Great Ocean Road,” Darryl explained.

“The history behind those names is just amazing and that’s what cemeteries are all about. They’re very large open-air museums.

"But there’s not one person buried that doesn’t have a special significance to somebody.”

This month the cemetery celebrates it oldest grave, a Barrabool Hills sandstone monument to Glasgow-born pioneer Hugh Niven, who died on 23 September, 1839.

“It was said the entire European population of Geelong, which was about 200 people, turned out to pay their respects to him,” Darryl said.

“The stonemasons from days gone by were certainly brilliant tradespeople and their monuments have stood the test of time.”

Born in 1804, Niven migrated to Sydney in 1932 before leasing 9300 hectares of land near Ballarat in 1939 for 100 cattle and 8000 sheep, Darryl said.

“That same year he fell from his horse and died in Geelong two days later.”

Darryl started as groundskeeper at the cemetery, working his way up to CEO 15 years ago.

On Thursday he officially opened the last unused area of the cemetery and a new mausoleum, which he send would ensure it surpassed the 200-year milestone.

Geelong schools will receive $6 million of additional maintenance funding with Northern Bay College taking the largest share of $795,000, State Government has announced.

College principal Scott Dellar said the funding would “fast-track” work such as improving walkways, heating and cooling, fixing leaks and installing new carpets.

“It’s amazing. We’ll certainly be able to do a lot with that.”

The college would funnel the majority of the funding into its Goldsworthy year 9 to 12 campus at Corio, Mr Dellar said.

“The Goldsworthy campus is probably our oldest.”

Once complete, the maintenance work would make students feel more welcome and encourage them to take more pride in their school, Mr Dellar said.

“They’ll walk around thinking, ‘this is us – this is who we are’.”

He welcomed maintenance funding for schools in areas of lower socioeconomic status.

“The department and the government really look at point of need and that allows us to come up with a fair way of funding going forward,” he said.

Newcomb and Bellarine secondary colleges were greater Geelong's next biggest winners from the announcement, receiving $312,000 and $261,000 respectively.

Schools in local MP Christine Couzens’ state electorate of Geelong would receive $1.9 million in total, she said.

“This funding will help Geelong schools to undertake essential maintenance - from a new lick of paint, to replacing carpets and landscaping work – so that students, teachers and parents alike can take pride in our schools.”

Education Minister James Merlino on Monday announced $6 million for 53 public schools across greater Geelong, as part of a state-wide $515 million “maintenance blitz”.

“Every single one of Victoria’s more than 1500 state schools will benefit from this investment,” he said.

The investment would more than double funding for maintenance at Victoria’s public schools over the next two financial years, Mr Merlino said.

The grants would fund essential works like painting, replacing carpet and windows, landscaping, tree inspections and maintenance of infrastructure like septic systems and water services, he said.

Schools in the seat of Geelong receiving extra funding: Belmont Primary, $49,453; Geelong East, $74,705; Ashby Primary, $49,738; Newtown Primary, $51,580; Chilwell Primary, $47,414; Geelong South Primary, $43,190; Manifold Heights Primary, $69,646; Tate Street Primary, $53,580; Roslyn Primary, $45,300; Oberon Primary, $48,083; Fyans Park Primary, $70,046; Oberon South Primary, $40,253; Whittington Primary, $71,122; Barwon Valley, $207,513; Newcomb Park Primary, $49,438; Belmont High, $237,174; Geelong High, $163,387; Matthew Flinders Girls Secondary College, $127,048; Newcomb Secondary College, $312,040; Oberon High, $162,035.

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Five bins set to ‘confuse’

By Natalee Kerr A $2.4 million plan for households to use five council bins is set to “complicate” waste management and confuse residents on the Surf Coast, a community group has warned.

3228 Residents Association president Andrew Cherubin said he was “sceptical” whether the new system would work.

“From a recycling point of view I think it’s a great idea, but from a practical point of view I’m not too sure,” he said.

Mr Cherubin said Surf Coast Shire's previous failure to properly educate households on waste management had already created “confusion” among residents.

“At the moment we have three bins and no one tells you what the bins are exactly for.

“If people can’t get it right now I can see some real problems happening with the introduction of more bins.”

Council voted unanimously last week to introduce a new program with a 120-litre bin for glass shire-wide, and a 240-litre paper and cardboard bin to be provided to some homes on a trial basis.

The bins would be additional to the three already supplied to households.

The program would cost $1.18 million in addition to existing kerbside waste management costs.

Mr Cherubin said success of the new fivebin plan would depend on “continuous education”.

“A really good sustained education program

is needed so people are putting the right thing in the right bin.

“If they don’t it will end up in landfill anyway, which will result in added costs to the community.”

A further $1.29 million is proposed to roll out a shire-wide food organics service, requiring residents to collect compostable waste in smaller basket-style bins.

Shire’s acting chief executive officer Anne Howard said council would implement the changes in “consultation with the community”.

“We understand that any proposal to introduce additional bins means that our residents would need to think about how they manage it,” she said.

“However, council has heard clearly that the community expects things to change."

The plan comes after contractor SKM Recycling stopped accepting recyclables in July, which led to client councils dumping the material in landfill. SKM, which has since gone into liquidation, blamed the decision on China halting imports of recycling for processing.

Dozens of Victorian councils used SKM, which operated a depot in South Geelong.

State Government last week announced a $10 million rescue package for diverting recyclables from landfill but City of Greater Geelong told the Indy dumping would continue "in the short-term".

City Hall is considering additional bins as part of a potential solution to the recycling crisis.

‘Tanks for the memories’, students tell Vietnam veteran

By Luke Voogt A tank that survived a nuclear bomb and a tour of Vietnam took centre stage at Montpellier Primary School on Monday.

The Centurion’s former driver, Barry Hodges, visited the school at the invitation of teacher Natasha Troop.

“The kids were mesmerised for the half hour he was talking. It was quite intriguing,” she said.

Ms Troop and students met the 72-year-old former trooper during a trip to the Australian War Memorial.

Now he is travelling across Victoria with a book about the tank and its soldiers.

In the ’50s the tank survived a nuclear detonation 500m away at Britain's atomic testing site in South Australia.

The blast destroyed “anything external” and

moved the 52-tonne tank 5m, Mr Hodges said.

“If a human had been inside they would've been killed.”

But the Army decontaminated the still-serviceable tank and Barry later drove it in stifling Vietnam humidity with the constant fear of contact with landmines and rocket-propelled grenades.

Viet Cong attacks often forced Barry to close the hatch and drive blind, relying solely on his crew commander’s directions, he said.

“You’re stuck down there all by yourself in a tank that was ageing with no air-conditioning.

“I never hit any really big mines. I had some small mines but nothing to do any damage to the tank.”

Barry gave a copy of the book to the school to keep the tank's story alive.

“Once we’re gone nobody’s going to know anything about this,” he said.

MAKING TRACKS: Barry Hodges presents a book on a tank that survived a nuclear explosion to students Liam Raven, Eliza Browne, Leni Maher and Brandt Dyer.

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LETTERS Make schools free for all I agree totally with State Member for Lara John Eren when he writes that schools should be inclusive environments and no family should have to worry about affording a uniform for their child (Geelong Indy, 30 August).

However, for this inclusive environment to become a reality for Victoria's students government school education needs to be made completely free.

It is simply wrong for children and young people in Geelong to be at risk of falling behind in their learning because their parents can't afford basic essentials such as textbooks, stationery, uniforms, computers and excursions.

Falling behind in education further increases a student's risk of dropping out of school completely, with little prospect of obtaining meaningful employment.

I therefore call on Mr Eren and his government to introduce free government school education for all Victorians.

Robert Van Zetten Highton

Much owed to Marvos Jordan Mavros OAM was an outstanding quiet Australian; a humble man of vision, selflessness, and compassion who saw projects through for the greater good.

I recall in the early ‘80s seeing Jordan often on dark cold Friday evenings with a helper, spray cans in hand and under the pump, putting markings down for Pako Festa stallholders.

In those days the migrant resource centre, now Diversitat, was breaking new ground under CEO Jordan. Indeed, at one stage early on and faced with a CoGG $3,000 clean-up invoice, it looked like the festa might fold.

Mr Mavros, who went from factory worker to attaining a masters in social work, also found time to guide United Way in its transition to Give Where You Live.

The founder of Multicultural Aged Care Services, or MACS, where elderly clients, often from World War II-ravaged Europe internment camps, where even on a good day it was hell, could progress through retirement care.

At MACS, patron and philanthropist Frank Costa and his Shirley helped fund Jordan's vision, which today provides sequential residential care of the highest standards.

Jordan Mavros's practical legacies will live on. The city and the region owe him much for his broad-ranging, effective contribution to making Geelong's multicultural and giving fabric what it is today.

Richard Worland Manifold Heights

Prepare now for blackouts Now is the time to prepare for the possibility of power outages during the coming summer when power may be turned off on days of extreme fire and wind or high usage.

Those who need to run freezers, air-conditioners, office and work equipment or other essential devices should investigate the use of alternative power sources such as genera-

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BUCKETS & BOUQUETS Bouquets to Buckley’s Entertainment Centre for hosting Geelong retailers’ fundraiser For the Love of Elvis recently. It was a great success and all the proceeds went to Kids Foundation Geelong.

Betty Giles, Newcomb Buckets to the Geelong Indy for having only two women out 16 tippers in its footy tipping competition for advertisers. Can the Indy not tell by its readers’ competition that women enjoy and have been known to excel at tipping? Bouquets to Hayden and Milly for winning the advertisers’ competition.

Girls Run The World, Newtown tors or solar systems well before summer rolls along.

This emergency situation is likely to happen more often in the future with a higher population, and it's always best to be prepared.

Melva Stott Anglesea

Weak arm of the law Physical tests are going to be adjusted to attract more women into policing.

The high female participation rate in the workforce, 66 per cent, is limiting traditional job prospects for young men without any push to get men into female-dominated work such as teaching and nursing.

The churn rate for women is much higher for female police officers than for men.

Over the past three decades 1.1 million jobs that would have gone to men have now been taken by females. The decimation of male jobs in the auto industry has seen over 400,000 mostly male jobs vanish.

Government agencies such as Victorian Police do not exist for gender-equal outcomes but for law enforcement, which occasionally means using physical strength to restrain offenders. As things stand, over 50 per cent of recruits are female and female police numbers have risen from 14 to 40 per cent in the past 14 years.

Men are being slowly marginalised in the workforce and their contribution to society overall is undervalued. No wonder male suicide rates are high.

It has become apparent that equal opportunity is only concerned about the rights of working women.

Instead of constantly fiddling with recruitment standards to get more females into the workforce, an overhaul of recruitment policies is long-overdue to check whether recruiting policies don’t directly or indirectly discriminate against men.

As well-known anthropologist Margaret Mead once said: “Finding roles for women isn’t the problem – finding one for men is”.

Alan Barron Grovedale

Buckets to Where Is Safe (Buckets & Bouquets, 30 August) for complaining about the risk of being scammed when using technology.

Are you scared of your freezer holding icecream, or your car crashing?

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Loves animals, not ‘rurals’ Animal Justice Party MP Andy Meddick moved a motion in parliament last week, suggesting the Upper House should call on State Government to stop the 2020 duck-shooting season.

While Mr Meddick is a Member for Western Victoria Region, his rhetoric emanates not from regional towns or rural communities he claims to represent but from within the tram tracks of Melbourne.

If it were up to Mr Meddick, the country way of life would be destroyed. No farming, no hunting, no horse racing, no greyhound racing, no fishing, no agricultural shows.

The crusade against duck-shooting is just another example of inner-city elites trying to tell country people what they can and can’t do. It mirrors radical Green ideology that has begun to plague our politics, spurring climate emergency blockades, animal activist farm invasions, thefts of livestock and demands to end all meat consumption.

Mr Meddick suggested that “a majority of Victorians do not support duck hunting,” which he says is why shooters should be barred from participating in it.

Fortunately, our political system is not mob-rule, and our representative democracy ensures that the interests and concerns of even the most-rural communities and individuals can be heard.

People are fed up with Melbourne telling the country what not to eat, what not to farm, what not to climb, what not to shoot.

We must defend the right to enjoy and cherish the country pursuits that people have partaken in for generations.

Bev McArthur Member for Western Victoria Region

Cheaper per megawatt Writing about renewables, Tim Saclier (Letters, 30 August) asked: "So why then does cheap fuel make such expensive electricity?"

It doesn't. Wind and solar electricity are now the cheapest.

The annual Lazard LCOE report, the benchmark for evaluating generation costs, gives a range for each method because costs

vary with location et cetera. In the latest report the figures in $US per MWh, with all subsidies removed, for a new-build plant are: Wind, 29 to 56; solar, 36 to 44; and coal, 60 to 143, the latter of which is for a plant with 90 per cent carbon capture and storage (CCS).

So renewables are now cheaper than coal.

Mr Saclier quoted Warren Buffett's words correctly but did not tell us that Mr Buffett said them in 2014. Since then the cost of wind has dropped 29 per cent.

Mr Saclier and Peter Rees consider pumped hydro a waste of money. Actually, it is used in many countries to save money as a load-balancer for coal plants.

Snowy Mountains 2.0 will mop up the "glut of unwanted junk electricity", as Mr Rees put it.

Electricity, at 34.2 per cent of total costs, is not the highest cost to the grid. Transmission plus distribution is 42.6 per cent, according to Australian Competition and Consumer Commission in June 2018.

Putting an off-grid power plant close to a town will reduce those costs, and it will usually be a renewables plant.

Kevin Crough Lara

A legacy of service The beginning of September marked Legacy Week, the annual national appeal to support the families of veterans who have given their life or health for this country.

The Australian Defence Force (ADF) provides a sense of community, with strong bonds, shared values and belonging for serving personnel and their families, which often extends to the ex-serving community.

Families are a big part of this community and play a crucial part in supporting veterans, especially in challenging times. They are often the first to notice when challenges are being faced and act as a source of strength who you can always count on.

However, they face their own unique challenges and it is important we all do our bit to help organisations like Legacy, which is committed to looking after these families.

This year Legacy Week, from 1 to 7 September, is fundraising to support around 60,000 beneficiaries with essential services such as, counselling, special housing, medical, advocacy and social support.

Of course, none of this would be possible without the wonderful Legatees who give so much of their time and energy and those Australians who generously donate to Legacy.

I encourage all Australians to show their support for this vital organisation by becoming a volunteer or by purchasing a Legacy badge, and, if buying a badge from current ADF personnel out selling them, simply say: “Thank you for your service”.

Darren Chester MP Federal Minister for Veterans and Defence Personnel

Victoria has a new portable long service scheme for the community services sector, and contract cleaning and security industries.

Included Employers must register with the Portable Long Service Authority by 30 September and submit quarterly returns commencing in October.

To ind out if you need to register as an Employer, visit plsa.vic.gov.au

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‘The Boss’ in Sphinx gig

By Luke Voogt

HE'S THE BOSS: James Brennan performing as Bruce Springsteen.

A long-running Bruce Springsteen tribute is heading to Geelong for the first time on Saturday just weeks before ‘The Boss’ himself celebrates his 70th birthday.

“This is the first time our show’s been to that region,” said lead singer and Springsteen impersonator James Brennan.

Brennan was keen to “blow people’s minds” with Springsteen’s lesser-known “epic numbers” when Glory Days – The Boss Experience comes to Sphinx Hotel on Saturday.

"People are going to be in for a treat," he said.

“Most fans in Australia only know the radio hits, which is a shame because if this show was in America they would know every tune.

“We blow people’s minds that have not heard some of the epic numbers we do during the show. And the hardcore fans would expect us to do them.

“It's the only way to really show the integrity and professionalism of the band.”

The “very young” 56-year-old “fell into” the cover act “by accident” six years ago when he was doing a Neil Diamond tribute, he explained.

“Some of the fan club knew the agent, and rang him up and said, 'we reckon he could do a good Springsteen, you should ask him to do it’."

So Brennan put together the band, which had been going ever since thanks in part to his resemblance to The Boss, he said.

“I haven’t had any plastic surgery or anything. But I’ve got a similar side profile and nose.”

The long-time performer also strives to mimic Springsteen's voice and character.

“It’s impossible to sound exactly like another person,” he said.

“But I try to put on the persona as much as possible. I have the same guitars, clothing and the whole bit, as you have to.”

The band had toured across Australia for years and was now expanding into Victoria thanks to a new Melbourne promoter, he said.

Brennan grew up in Sydney’s western suburbs, and has been writing and performing his own songs since he was a teenager.

“My song-writing is the passion for me but the Springsteen show obviously takes a lot of time and dedication," he said.

"You can’t just be doing one thing in music.”

The tribute act had even seen him enjoy a five-week stint in the UK, which he described as amazing but “hard work”.

“I played at one of the biggest tribute shows in the world at Yorkshire.”

Saturday’s two one-hour sets would include radio classics like Dancing in the Dark, I’m on Fire, Glory Days and Born in the U.S.A. Joining him would be guitarist Michael Barker, keyboard player Ray Quon, saxist Jason Semple, bassist Jared King and drummer Danny Boldiston.

But Brennan was most excited about performing lesser-known songs, like his favourite Atlantic City.

“It’s brilliant but you’ve got to hear the live version,” he said.

“It’s got so much light and shade and theatrics and feeling.”

He saw Springsteen himself in Sydney a few years ago and hoped to replicate that experience.

“It was probably the best concert I’d ever seen.”

And with Springsteen turning 70 on 23 September, Brennan said he would keep playing if The Boss ever stopped performing or touring Australia.

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Happy going global Newtown mum Angie Hilton is going global, with her Geelong-produced show Destination Happiness set to air on Discovery Channel in the Middle East.

The mental health and happiness program was also getting interest in Europe and Africa, said Angie, the show’s host and creator.

“It’s really exciting for a TV show created by a boutique production company in Geelong to get this sort of interest and recognition.”

The “amazing feedback” of viewers across Australia who found the show helpful inspired Angie to film another season, she said.

“To know that we may be able to spread that message even further is really motivating."

The third season of Destination Happiness features 13 episodes and airs in Australia at midday on 7 September on Channel 9.

This season’s guests include entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk, Boost Juice founder Janine Allis, The Streets Barber Nasir Sobhani and more.

The show also features local community groups making a difference, Geelong psychologist Chris Mackey and regulars such as nutritionist Lola Berry.

Angie’s battle with depression and anxiety in her late 20s inspired her to make “studying happiness” her “full-time job”, she explained.

“I felt blindsided, like no one had warned me you could possibly feel that bad every day,” she said.

“It was a long slow climb out of the hole I was in, but I came out of it with skills to use for life and I want to do everything I can to raise awareness and hopefully help others.”

Angie Hilton is associate editor for the Indy’s sister publication Geelong Coast Kids magazine.

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A Geelong company has secured $100,000 from taxpayers for a movie about a Hindu god with an elephant’s head battling Nazis.

Back to Back Theatre will adapt its play Ganesh Versus the Third Reich for film after winning the company’s latest six-figure funding injection from the Victorian Government.

“Back to Back is deeply honoured to have received these vital funds from the Victorian Government to transform our critically acclaimed theatre production into a wild, new, big screen project,” said the company’s chief executive officer, Alice Nash.

The play tells the story of god Ganesh trying to take out the traditionally Hindu swastika symbol from the Nazis, including a character appearing as Adolph Hitler.

Back to Back, which uses actors with intellectual disabilities, has staged Ganesh Versus the Third Reich in 35 countries.

The actors would also “co-author” the movie script, Back to Back said in a statement announcing the funding.

The movie would mark the company’s “ambitious launch into screen-based projects” after producing six-part TV series Oddlands for the ABC earlier this year, the statement said.

Back to Back has a history of success winning government grants, including $800,000 in 2016 to fund for years of international touring.

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By Luke Voogt Sounding like Cat Stevens is more important than looking like him for tribute musician Ron Vincent, despite his uncanny resemblance to the music legend.

“People get the same emotional connection with my voice, which is the most important thing,” he said ahead of his upcoming Geelong show.

But Vincent agreed being a doppelganger for the folk superstar helped draw crowds for his show.

“I hope you’re not meaning I look like Cat Stevens now because I’d be looking a lot older than I am,” the 63-year-old said.

Vincent said his Maltese heritage contributed to him looking like Stevens, who was born to a Cypriot father and Swedish mother.

A carpenter by trade, he began growing out his beard in 2012 when he decided to start a tribute act.

“I just thought I’d grow it longer than a goatee – I hated shaving anyway,” he said.

But his dream to impersonate Stevens was a long time in the making, he revealed.

“It’s been something very special to my heart,” he said.

“I love all the songs. It’s a dream come true to play these sorts of sets.”

He first heard Stevens’ music while working as a labourer on a building site at age 15, in 1971, becoming an instant fan.

“It affected me so profoundly, what he could do live was amazing,” he said.

He first came up with the idea for a tribute show when Stevens converted to Islam after surviving a near-drowning off the coast of Malibu.

Vincent wanted to fill the void Stevens left when he abandoned his career for three decades after adopting the name Yusuf Islam in 1978.

“I just felt for those that bought the albums and couldn’t see him live,” he said.

“But my dad sort of talked me out of it when I was 24. He said, ‘no, be you’.”

By the time Vincent started his tribute act, Stevens had already made his long-anticipated return.

In an odd coincidence Vincent knows Stevens' nephew Steven Georgiou (also Cat Stevens' birth name), who managed him for a few years.

When Vincent went over Liverpool to do a tribute show, Georgiou introduced him to Stevens' brother David Gordon.

“He's very protective of his music,” he said.

“I didn’t want to turn up and for him to find out there’s just this random guy playing his stuff.”

But Gordon passed on some recordings to Stevens who was OK with the tribute act, Vincent said.

“David said, ‘we love what you do and want to help you out in some way’,” he said.

“Stevens knows I respect his music.”

Vincent will play all Stevens' hits, like Wild World, Father and Son, Morning Has Broken, Moonshadow and Peace Train, when he comes to Geelong Arts Centre on 14 September.

“I just knew that this was my journey, to play his music,” he said, “it’s been phenomenal.”

Vincent's "hauntingly beautiful vocals" and performance style make him one of the most authentic and entertaining Cat Stevens tributes, according to promoters.

COPY CAT: Ron Vincent bears a striking resemblance to Cat Stevens.

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Open day for MACS Award-winning aged care provider MACS Geelong is throwing open its doors for Spring Open Day. All are welcome to come and experience the services on offer at MACS. The event, from 12pm-3pm on Sunday 22 September, will provide insights to anyone curious about what life would be like at MACS. Visitors can take a tour, sample international foods, listen to live music by The Stiletto Sisters, trial the MACS walking track, peruse the boutique and craft stall and enjoy a baristamade coffee from the café.

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

“We are here to help in any way we can.

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

The Bella Chara supported care facility provides apartment style self-contained, private units a stone’s throw from all the services one might need.

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

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

The MACS community celebrating its 25th jubilee anniversary in the piazza.

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

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

MACS is at 100 Weddell Road, North Geelong. For enquiries please call (03) 5279 6800.

Hearing help Hearing Australia’s Kate Atkin knows all too well the challenges of limited hearing, which helps motivate her at work.

“I was born partially deaf, so being able to help people with their hearing is very rewarding,” the community hearing adviser says.

“I’m able to build that rapport with people when they come to me with their hearing loss, because I know what it’s like.

“I understand the frustration of not being able to hear people in social situations or struggling to have a conversation over the phone.”

Kate is part of the nation’s largest provider of government-funded hearing services, Hearing Australia, previously known as Australian Hearing.

“We’re still the same people but we’ve rebranded,” she says.

The specialists at Hearing Australia Geelong provide free* hearing checks for anyone over the age of 18, with further free services for pension or veteran cardholders.

The centre provides full assessments by an audiologist, along with ongoing support and free advice online.

Their Geelong specialists have the expertise to guide clients in a wide range of hearing solutions to rediscover the joy of sound and keep connected with their loved ones.

Hearing Australia has offices across Geelong and the Bellarine Peninsula that are open Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm. To find the closest centre phone 131 797.

Kate will be down on the waterfront offering free* hearing checks for Geelong Seniors Festival on 4, 18, 21 and 24 October.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR GARDENS – Rotary seeks professionally designed local gardens for fundraising public open days as part of state-wide biennial Garden DesignFest from 10-11 November. Proceeds to End Trachoma by 2020. Enquiries b.sheehan@optusnet.com.au, gardendesignfest.com.au.

RAILWAY – Portarlington Bayside Miniature Railway seeks volunteers. Enquiries 0476 124 598.

WRITERS – Queenscliffe Neighbourhood House Rip Writers Group seeks members. Meets 12.30-3pm second Tuesday monthly at Queenscliffe Neighbourhood House. Includes barbecue lunch. Enquiries 5258 3367, dmain6@bigpond.com APPEAL – Volunteers wanted to help in Geelong, Bellarine Peninsula and Surf Coast schools. Enquiries 1800 668 550, edconnectaustralia.org.au BREASTSCREEN – Free appointments for 10-minute screening available, BreastScreen, 78 Gheringhap St, Geelong. Bookings 132 050 breastscreen.org.au AA – Alcoholics Anonymous invites enquiries about its service and support on 5229 1710.

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

TUTORS – AMEP Volunteer Tutor Program seeks volunteers 1-2 hours weekly to help newly arrived adult migrants and refugees learn English and about life in Australia. Free training. Enquiries 9009 7900, wazihr@djerriwarrh.org YOUTH – Raise Foundation seeks mentors for high school students for two hours weekly in term three. Enquiries 0406 412 376, email mentorvic@raise.org.au ART – Geelong Art Society Printmakers exhibition, Aug 28-Sept 23. Mon-Fri 11am-3pm, weekends 1-4pm at Shearers Arms Gallery, 202 Aberdeen St, Geelong West.

Enquiries 0407 880 365.

SATURDAY TRIVIA – Quota Club of Geelong annual Trivia Night 7pm at Geelong Masonic Centre, Regent St, Belmont. Tables of eight $16 a head. Auctions and prizes. BYO nibbles, drinks and glasses. Tickets 0411 093 342 or 0417 382 779.

DANCE – Ballroom dancing to five-piece band 8-11.30pm at Leopold Hall, 805-809 Bellarine Hwy, Leopold. Cost $10 includes supper. Enquiries 0400 500 402.

BALLROOM – Geelong Ballroom Dance Club dances to Puff 8-11pm at The Ballroom, Carey St, Hamlyn Heights.

Entry $10. Enquiries 0418 584 051.

TRANSPORT – Geelong branch of Public Transport Users Association meets 10.30am at Mary McKillop Room, St Mary’s Church parish office. Enquiries 0413 075 439.

SUNDAY HYDROPONIC – Geelong Hydroponic Gardening meets 9.30am at Beauford Ave, Bell Post Hill. Enquiries 0418 144 059.

FILM – Documentary on The Phenomenon of Healing – The Worldwide Activities of the Bruno Groening Circle of Friends 10.30am–5pm at Mt Duneed Hall, 40 Mt Duneed Rd, Mt Duneed. Free admission. Enquiries 0404 877 707.

WALK – A Walk in the Park 2km fundraiser for Parkinson’s Geelong 10.30am at Eastern Park. Entertainment from 9.30am including kids activities and sausage sizzle. Dogs on leashes welcome. Registrations parkinsonswalkgeelong.com.au. Entry $20.

SERVICES – Gospel services 7pm at Aberdeen Street Baptist Church Centre, 7 Aberdeen St, Newtown.

BAPTIST – Anglesea Baptist Church 10.45am at Murch Cres, Anglesea. Enquiries 5263 2744.

RAIL – Miniature railway 11am-4pm at Portarlington Bayside Family Park, Pt Richards Rd, Portarlington. Enquires 0476 124 598.

BINGO – Bell Park Dragons and Raiders Bingo midday at club, Calvert St, Hamlyn Heights. Also Tuesday. Enquiries 5278 9978.

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MONDAY LUNCHEON – Support after Suicide Charity Luncheon midday-2pm at The Dome, Geelong Library, Lt Malop St. Tickets $125. Enquiries 4215 3358.

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

BOWLS – Indoor carpet bowls 1-4pm at Portarlington.

Cost $3. Enquiries 0431 789 048.

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

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

WATER WAYS: John Riddiford has taken over as the boss of the body managing the region's water catchment. Mr Riddiford was previously the interim chief executive officer of Corangamite Catchment Management Authority before the board announced his permanent appointment this week.

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

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ABC – Geelong ABC Friends meets 1.30pm at South Barwon Community Centre, 33 Mt Pleasant Rd, Belmont.

Enquiries 0447 435 923.

PROBUS – Hamlyn Heights Probus Club meets 10am at St Albans Anglican Church, 277 Church St, Herne Hill. Enquiries 5278 5135.

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

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

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

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

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

BALLROOM – Dancer’s Club Geelong ballroom dance including old-time, new vogue and Latin 7.30-10.30pm at Leopold Public Hall, Queenscliff Rd. Cost $5. Enquiries 5250 1937, 5278 7720.

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

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

STALL – Geelong Royal Childrens Hospital Auxiliary Annual Spring Stall 8.30am-1.30pm at Highton Village, Bellevue Ave, Highton.

DANCE – West Coast Seekers Club dance to Puff CDs 8-11pm at The Ballroom, 1 Carey St, Hamlyn Heights. Entry $5 members, visitors $7. Enquiries 5222 5393.

ELECTRONICS – Geelong Radio and Electronics Society meets 8pm at rear of Belmont Community Youth Centre, 237a High St, Belmont. Enquiries 5243 2737.

BOWLING – Mature league 10-pin bowling 1.30pm at Belmont. Enquiries 5221 0826, 5229 4987.

DANCING – Life Activities Club dance 2.30-4.30pm at Belmont Pavilion, Barrabool Rd, Belmont. Entry $5. Enquiries 5251 3529.

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

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

Enquiries 1800 558 268.

CHESS – Geelong Chess Club meets 7pm at 33 Myer St, Geelong. Enquiries geelongchess.com.au.

PHILOSOPHY – Practical philosophy discussion groups meet 2-4.30pm at Italo’s Pizza Café, Gilbert St, Torquay, and 7-9.30pm at Community House, 14 Price St, Torquay.

Enquiries 5264 7484.

FRIDAY BREAKFAST – Bethany Superhero Awards Breakfast 7.30am at GMHBA stadium. Hosted by Hamish McLachlan. Tickets bethany.org.au.

BOCCIA – Geelong Boccia Club meets 10am-midday at Geelong Basketball and Netball Centre, 1 Crown St, South Geelong. All ages and abilities. Cost $5. Enquiries bocciageelong@gmail.com MUSIC – Bellarine Country Music Group meets 6pm at the Belmont Pavilion, 162 Barrabool Rd, Belmont. Enquiries bellarinecountrymusicgroup.com.

COMMUNITY – Lara Community Drop In Centre 6-8pm at Lara Uniting Church, 1 Flinders Ave. Refreshments provided.

The Geelong Indy’s Community Calendar is a free service for not-for-profit community organisations. Entries appearing under specific days are printed the week of the event only. Deadline for submission is the Friday before the intended date of publication. Please keep submissions short, simple and include the day, date, time, location and a contact phone number. Emails without attachments are preferred. Email editorial@geelongindependent.com.au phone 5249 6700 or fax 5249 6799.

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Waterfront staying hot ON THE BITE Peri Stavropoulos

QUEENSLAND BOUND: Sharon Pederson will take on the 113km IRONMAN 7.3 on the Sunshine Coast on Sunday.

Steeplechaser eyes first 113km triathlon Clifton Springs steeplechase record-holder Sharon Pedersen will attempt a 113km triathlon for the first time on Sunday despite only taking up cycling and swimming recently.

The chiropractor and mother-of-three holds the Australian 2km steeplechase record of 7 minutes and 41 seconds for the 40 to 45 age group.

“I love a challenge, I am competitive and know what I am doing on the track,” she said.

“But when it comes to triathlon, I am the most beginner possible.”

Sharon plans to swim 1.9km, ride 90km and run 21.1km in the IRONMAN 70.3 on the Sunshine Coast.

“I have never been a swimmer, so I have had to start from scratch and I had never been on a road bike,” she said.

“I only bought one a couple of months ago, I am very much a beginner with cleats and

have had a few falls.

“So, I see the run as my reward for getting through the first two legs.”

The race is big step up from her recent triathlon at Portarlington including an 800m swim, a 26km ride and an 8km run.

“I do know what I am in for, I sort of have to double the distance,” she said.

“I am confident I will get through the race, it will just be navigating the transitions that will be the problem. In Portarlington I couldn’t even find my bike!”

But Sharon is no stranger to pounding the pavement after returning to running at 34.

She put her “sporty” life on hold as a teen but began running again after giving birth to two daughters.

She even ran two half marathons when she was pregnant with her son before hitting the athletics track in her late 30s after his birth.

Despite standing only 152cm, Sharon found her niche jumping 76cm hurdles in the masters' 2km steeplechase.

“The funny thing is I have no height, but I have good flexibility and I have always loved hurdling,” she said.

“At my age there are not a lot of women who can hurdle, so I definitely have an advantage in that regard. I have good technique, so that is helpful.”

Recently a misdiagnosed posterior tibia tear halted Sharon’s track running, so she decided to give triathlon a go.

Some friends completed the Geelong IRONMAN 70.3, which inspired her to take on event.

“Sometimes I just like to explore what the mind can allow the body to do,” she said.

“The challenge of oh my god, I am going to do that, I have never done it before."

Cats ‘putting finals hoodoo in moment’ Geelong and Collingwood will face off in a sold-out MCG blockbuster tonight, with the Cats looking to book their place in a preliminary final.

Despite finishing top of the ladder on percentage, the Cats must overcome a poor finals record of 3-9 since winning three straight during their 2011 premiership.

But Geelong coach Chris Scott told a press conference on Tuesday he was unconcerned with the Cats’ past finals performance.

“Something that happened in 2013 or 2014 is just not relevant,” he said.

“People see patterns in things that are random all the time – that’s their problem, not mine. We’re trying to live in the moment a little bit more than that.”

The Cats were much better prepared for “the big moments” despite media comparisons to their elimination final exit against the Demons last year, Scott said.

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But the MCG meaning a more Collingwoodfriendly crowd, the Cats have a good record of Scott backed his backmen against Collingwood’s “unusual forward line” of Jordan Roughead, Jordan De Goey and Jaidyn Stephenson.

“We’ll back what we’ve done for the majority of the year,” he said.

“But we have had small shifts there and we always have an eye to the opposition. It would be naïve to say we’ll just roll out the same group of players.”

Defenders like Mark Blicavs and Harry Taylor peeling off their player to spoil or take intercept marks has been a strength of Geelong’s defence.

“We won’t get too locked in to one or two match ups or be manipulated in that sense,” Scott said.

Geelong’s defence has been by far the best in the league this year, holding the opposition to a total 1462 points.

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since round 22 in 2017.

The Cats face a pivotal battle to beat or at least nullify All-Australian ruckman Brodie Grundy’s ability to feed the ball to Collingwood’s onballers.

The Cats have struggled to find stability in the ruck, switching between Rhys Stanley and Zac Smith, with versatile tall defender Mark Blicavs also stepping in.

But Grundy’s worst game statically this season was back in Round 1 when Rhys Stanley held him to 34 hit-outs and seven clearances.

Stanley had 23 hit-outs and six clearances of his own, and equalled Grundy’s 18 disposals.

Grundy is playing the best football of his career but Stanley found form in round 23 as one of Geelong’s best in their 68-point drubbing of the Blues.

The week off before the finals will likely benefit star veterans Joel Selwood, Harry Taylor and Gary Ablett.

The Cats will also hope for strong performances from All-Australian forward Tom Hawkins and two of the AFL’s best midfielders Tim Kelly and Patrick Dangerfield.

Corio Bay’s inner-harbour remained a red-hot location over the past week for pinkie snapper and snotty trevalla.

Fishing the incoming tide proved to be the best time to fish, with both species reaching over 40cm. Pilchard and squid were the best baits.

Soft plastics were also worth throwing, with Turtleback worms working well on the pinkies and small grubstyle soft plastics best for the Scottys.

David Le o again getting stuck into the local action over the weekend, catching plenty of pinkies and a few silver trevally.

Squid and whiting continued biting well along the Bellarine Peninsula, with the area from Queenscliff to St Leonards producing the larger fish and better numbers. Pipis and tenderised squid were still the go-to baits, but making a move if the fish didn’t bite within 10 minutes made a lot of difference to catch results.

Brad Apps managed a good haul over the weekend when he took a good feed of whiting, squid and flathead at Clifton Springs.

The surf fishing at Jan Juc fired back up, with Australian salmon on the chew.

Bait fishing with bluebait of pilchards worked a treat, although casting metal lures between 25g and 60g is always an effective and fun way to target salmon in the surf.

Offshore fishing remained productive for gummy sharks between Barwon Heads and Torquay. The gummies have been averaging 8kg to 15kg but offshore anglers are advised to keep heavier leader at hand because it’s hard to know what might bit next in this area.

Offshore anglers did well near reefs in 30m, with some reports rolling in of tasty reef species including pinkies and bight redfish, also known as nannygai, taken on either bottom rigs with bait or slow-pitched jiggs.

Trout Open season begins this weekend, and with the rain we’ve had over the past few weeks the fishing should be pretty hot.

Along the Great Ocean road and into the Otways is a great place to go for a cast. Just about every system in this area should hold fish, with the most popular being Smythes Creek, Bahram River, Cumberland River and Aire River.

Casting small, shallow-running minnows is the best way to target them. The fish won’t be massively sized but should make up for it in looks and numbers.

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