Ocean Grove Voice - 25th September 2019

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Work hard, play hard Surfside Primary School students Ollie, Daisy and Sam were loving the new playground at Kingston Park.

The park was officially opened by Member for Bellarine Lisa Neville.

See page 7 for the full story.

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By Justin Flynn Dogs could be permanently banned from Ocean Grove main beach if a proposed change from Barwon Coast Committee of Management (BCCM) is successful.

The ban is just one of several suggested changes affecting beaches from Breamlea to Collendina.

The proposed changes will go to the community for feedback before a final decision is made.

Four key changes have been recommended: Establishing longer 'seasonal' zones (beaches 16W-20W, 21W-24W, 24W-27W and 34W-36W), allowing dogs on-leash at certain times of the day during certain periods of the year; Continue page 5

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A major upgrade to drainage infrastructure around the Bellarine Aquatic and Sports Centre in Ocean Grove began this week.

The works will see new stormwater drainage pipework installed, to remove the flooding risk to buildings within Shell Road Reserve.

There have been two significant flooding events in recent years, which have caused damage to the Bellarine Aquatic and Sports Centre and adjoining facilities.

"Multiple flooding events have impacted on Shell Road Reserve buildings in recent years, leading to closures and clean-ups," director community life Robyn Stevens said.

"This project will help prevent re-occurrences and ensure users can continue to enjoy the facilities all-year round.

"We would encourage visitors to be patient during the works and to use the provided walkways in the precinct."

An engineering investigation identified that the existing infrastructure could be improved, to prevent any further issues.

The upgrade will see a total of 74 car parks fenced off - around the centre and Boorai Centre service road - to secure a safe construction area.

Public access will be maintained via walkways, with traffic controllers to assist pedestrians to move around the site.

Deliveries will be maintained via the tennis court end of the access road for the majority of the project.

The project is expected to take between six to eight weeks to complete.

Members of the City's recreation facility have been sent emails notifying them of the works, with advisory signage also displayed throughout the centre.

The project has also been communicated to users and visitors to the adjoining Boorai Centre.

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After a sellout event in Geelong last year, Australia's highest profile child psychologist is coming back to the Bellarine, this time to Ocean Grove, to assist local families to navigate the tricky terrain of parenting.

Dr Michael Carr-Gregg, best known as the resident psychologist on Channel 7's Sunrise, will be in Ocean Grove next month presenting his seminar 'Raising Happy and Resilient Young People'.

Dubbed the child and adolescent whisperer, Dr Carr-Gregg said he was keen to return to the Bellarine given the number of young families on the peninsula.

"Adolescence is one of the most risky growth and developmental periods for our children and research shows that young people in rural and regional Victoria are especially at risk for anxiety, depression, substance abuse and self-harm," he said.

"With this backdrop, it's understandable for parents to feel overwhelmed, anxious and helpless Dr Carr-Gregg will present information provided from contemporary positive psychological research and 30 years of clinical experience and will cover the actions that parents can take to build resilience and outline the common mistakes that parents make with their children and teenagers.

"Now more than ever before, with parents faced with issues such as cyber-bullying, stress, drugs and sex, we need them to have the skills, knowledge and strategies to provide this generation's young people with the love, stability and routine that they need," Dr Carr-Gregg said.

"Apart from crossing your fingers and hoping for the best, it's good to know there are some other things parents can do to help their children through adolescence."

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Grove GP is suspended A former Ocean Grove doctor has been suspended by the national medical board this week following sexual assault allegations.

Dr Shafiul Milky is now ineligible to practise after the Medical Board of Australia (MBA) made the "interim decision" on Monday as it undertakes further enquiries.

The MBA can suspend a practitioner's registration if it believes they pose a "serious risk" to the public, according to the Australian Health Practioner Regulation Agency.

"We are unable to comment further due to privacy provisions in the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law," a MBA spokesperson said.

Dr Milky worked at Peninsula Family Medical Practice from 2012 until last July with the MBA banning him from seeing female patients earlier this year.

Law firm Adviceline Injury Lawyers announced last month it was investigating a client's legal options against Dr Milky.

It comes as police confirmed this week an Ocean Grove GP remains under ongoing investigation for a number of sexual assault allegations.

"The incidents date back seven years with the most recent reported incident occurring this year," a police spokesperson said.

Police have yet to confirm the name of the GP under the investigation and the Voice is not suggesting it involves Dr Milky.

Dr Milky studied medicine at a college in Bangladesh and was issued with a certificate from the Australian Medical Council in 2012.

His registration is due to expire at the end of this month.

SUSPENDED: Ocean Grove's Dr Shafiul Milky has recently been suspended from practising.

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More awards for Rolling Pin at Great Aussie Pie Comp

By Justin Flynn Rolling Pin Pies & Cakes has collected a staggering 18 medals at the recent Great Aussie Pie Competition in Sydney.

Rolling Pin entered 18 different pies in the competition and won a medal with each one.

It won 14 gold medals, two silver and two bronze as well being placed second overall in the plain meat pie category.

And to cap it off, Caitlin Houston won the best apprentice pie.

"I didn't realise it was quite as big of an award as it was," she said.

"It was a bit of a shock to me but it was really exciting.

"I used to bake at home a lot and have tried many jobs, went to uni, left uni but found this is what I am good at and enjoy it so I just stuck at it."

Rolling Pin's Nathan Williams praised Caitlin's work.

"Caitlin just has a real eye for detail," he said.

"Judges also look for detail and Caitlin has that sense of an eye for detail."

Nathan drove the pies up to Sydney for the awards so he could keep them fresh without freezing them.

"We know the competition is getting so fierce now so any edge you can get," he said.

"I just think that freezing them affects them.

"So I drove them in an esky overnight without freezing them, got an hour's sleep in Albury and I definitely think the results speak for themselves."

Rolling Pin has just opened its new store in Ocean Grove's industrial estate to go with its central Ocean Grove, Leopold and Queenscliff shops.

WINNERS: Apprentice of the Year Caitlin Houston and Rolling Pin Pies and Cakes' Nathan Williams are celebrating a host of medals the Great Aussie Pie Competition. 198075 It boasts a string of awards.

"We make a commitment to quality and making the best pies we possibly can," Nathan said.

"Competitions are great for keeping you fo-

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"Awards are great for morale for bakehouse and front of house staff.

"We have an amazing team."

And Caitlin, with such a major award, says she is in no rush to go anywhere else.

"I'm very, very happy here," she said.

"I'm not looking to go anywhere else. It's such a fantastic place to work."

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Beach blackout for dogs?

Continued from page 1 Banning dogs from the Ocean Grove main beach between 13W-16W, with an off-beach 'walkthrough' pathway; 13th Beach between 36W-40W is proposed to be a 'horse zone' where dogs are required to be on-leash at all times; and The number of dog control orders would be reduced.

Barwon Coast CEO Gary McPike said there had been an increase in complaints about uncontrolled dogs off-leash on our beaches.

"As a first step in determining what the community required for equitable beach access, we contracted Federation University in 2018 to conduct a study into a number of coastal management issues, including dogs on beaches. Over 1700 community members contributed to this report," he said.

"We believe the proposed changes will result in many benefits including, for the first time, answering a significant community call for a dog-free area on Ocean Grove beach.

"Rules and signage will be simplified across the coast and where horses currently access 13th Beach, this area will be designated a horse zone with dogs allowed on lead to create a safe beach experience".

"No final decisions have been made about where dogs can be walked and what areas are potentially set aside as exclusion zones. We'll be supporting the City's consultation and engaging with our community through this, to ensure we get this right.

"We're not looking to stop the local community walking their dogs on the beach. I know this is a wonderful pastime and a great part of living by the coast. The proposed regulations still allow for the majority of the Barwon Coast beach areas for dog activities".

Kate Robinson from Pawtastic Paws Dog Training said she supported the proposal to have a dog-free beach, providing there was ad-

zones as a safe and happy space to take dogs," she said.

Ms Robinson's 'top tips' for the zones to be successful are: ensuring your dog has had adequate training so you can maintain effective control in a highly distracting environment such as the beach. This includes being able to recall away from other people and dogs; engaging and playing with your dog to make yourself more fun than the other distractions at the beach; watching and understanding the body language of your dog and other dogs to ensure all parties are comfortable with the interactions. This includes understanding that even if your dog is 'friendly', the other dog may not be comfortable with your dog's social style and may not want to play; picking up after your dog to ensure the next person can enjoy the space as much as you have; respecting the different zones to allow those who may want to walk with their dogs on lead or who don't want to interact with dogs can enjoy the beach too.

The BCCM findings revealed dogs off the leash were the main issue affecting beach users' enjoyment; and owners' controlling their dogs and access to beach areas were the major management challenges.

The dog-free zone has been suggested due to a high number of reported incidents in the area, including 27 dog attacks in the first six months of 2019.

BCCM received 164 reports of noncompliance for dog rules on beaches for the first half of this year - 134 were for incidents for offleash dogs in on-leash zones.

The City-led public feedback process will run for six weeks from 14 October and will involve four drop-in sessions in Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads.

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PAWS FOR THOUGHT: Bellarine Peninsula trainer Kate Robinson has welcomed dog bans on Ocean Grove's main beach. equate space set aside for dog owners to exercise their animals.

"Given the busy nature of the Ocean Grove main beach, we think it is appropriate to have a dog-free zone so families feel comfortable in using this space," she said.

"However, there also needs to be adequate space for people to exercise their dogs at the beach.

"This includes maintaining access to the current 'dog beach' in Ocean Grove and access to along 13th Beach.

"Adequate signage from the beach and access points is a must to ensure that all users understand where the different zones start and end.

"We also feel that council could better support and fund the rangers to ensure proper policing of the areas particularly at peak times."

Ms Robinson said there measures dog owners could take to ensure harmony at our beaches.

"Overall, the community's culture around off leash areas is what makes or breaks these

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HIA awards win for locals In a win for the housing industry, two local builders are still celebrating after claiming Best Display Home in their respective categories at the HIA Western Region awards.

It's a major boost of confidence for consumers with two award winning display homes presented by family owned and operated builders right on their doorstep.

The annual event honours the achievements of those in the housing industry who pave the way for innovation, design and construction.

Judged by a panel of independent industry professionals, the awards acknowledge the talent of local builders.

Aaron and Sarah Anstis from Hotondo Homes in Ocean Grove won Best Display Home in the $300,000 to $400,000 category for their Tarkine 238.

The team were praised by judges for the property's family-friendly layout and quality workmanship.

"We are so humbled to have taken out this award," Aaron Anstis said.

"This achievement wouldn't have been possible if it wasn't for my entire team who work so hard behind the scenes.

"We love absolutely everything about the Tarkine, but to know that the experts agree is one of the best compliments we could ever receive."

Peter and Kerri Scott from Hotondo Homes in Torquay impressed the judges with their eye-catching Esplanade 260, taking out the Best Display Home in the $500,000 to $800,000 category.

Designed with a coastal lifestyle in mind, the aptly named Esplanade offers open-plan living on the top floor and makes the most of its location.

"We're thrilled to be recognised for our work. My team and I always strive to build

Aaron Anstis and Aaron is Kristen Nardi, an interior design who worked on the Ocean Grove display. 198032 homes to the highest quality, and to be honoured for that is fantastic," Peter Scott said.

"There are so many experienced and talented builders in our region, so to have our work recognised amongst all these others is incredible."

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School’s upgrade is complete

Hey, it’s play time

Mayor Bruce Harwood, MP Lisa Neville and Surside Primary School students Surfside Primary School students Daisy, Ollie and Sam at the opening of Kingston Park playground.

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Kingston Park playground was officially opened in Ocean Grove and got the thumbs up from local families.

Member for Bellarine Lisa Neville officially opened the new playground which received a $100,000 investment from the state government's Community Sports Infrastructure Fund.

The old playground equipment was dated, but the upgrade was significant Ms Neville said.

"Kingston Park's playground has been reborn and is bigger and better than ever so Bellarine Peninsula families and visitors can enjoy a great day out," Ms Neville said.

"I'm sure the community will love the new equipment, which has been designed so people of all abilities can play to their heart's content.

"Playgrounds play a vital part in encouraging children of all abilities to get outdoors, get active, and build their skills, and put simply it is just fun for all which we are so happy to contribute towards."

The new playground will deliver features such as accessible play spaces including a bird's nest swing, sand digger and new connecting pathways to other play elements.

There are also slides for all ages, passive and active play areas, rope climb and a unique butterfly shade structure.

Barbecue and toilet facilities will ensure the park is a perfect venue for getting children outdoors and active, or for holding social gatherings and events, Ms Neville said.

Thanks to the Rotary Club of Ocean Grove, the old playground equipment is not going to waste.

It is being refurbished and sent to Sri Lanka where it can be enjoyed by children abroad.

Ocean Grove Primary School students now have bigger, better classrooms and school facilities to learn in.

Member for Bellarine Lisa Neville visited Ocean Grove Primary School to open its $4.1 million upgrade, which include a rebuild of the school gym, installation of new relocatable classrooms and an open courtyard for outdoor learning.

In addition, $105,830 has been allocated for the school to install a new perimeter fence.

"I have been very pleased to have worked with the Ocean Grove school community in getting this upgrade funded, constructed and now complete," Ms Neville said.

"I congratulate former principal Daryl Diment, his staff and school council for their hard work in minimising disruption to classes while construction was being undertaken.

"Ocean Grove Primary School is a great school, with dedicated staff and these new facilities will assist them further in ensuring every student is given the best chance to succeed."

The funding for the school's upgrad was allocated in the 2016/17 Victorian Budget.

It included removing asbestos from the south wing.

The school also received three new modular buildings for use as classrooms.

The modular buildings have replaced old relocatable classrooms that contained asbestos.

Works on the upgrades took a year to complete with Ms Neville turning the first sod to begin construction in September last year.

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Barwon Coast Committee of Management welcomed three new members. Picture is the committee of Graeme Hanel, Peter Farrell, Meredith Blackstock, Fiona Murray, Phillip Emery, Benjamin Carter, Sandra Gatehouse and Barwon Coast CEO Gary McPike.

Members inducted The Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) has completed the induction for new and returning members to coastal committees of management in southwest Victoria.

Members have been appointed to the committees by the Victorian government.

The committees manage sections of coastal Crown land between Portarlington and St Leonards (Bellarine Bayside Foreshore), Collendina to Black Rock Rd at Thirteenth Beach including Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads (Barwon Coast), Torquay to Cumberland River including Anglesea and Lorne (Great Ocean Road Coast), and Marengo to Separation Creek including Apollo Bay, Kennett River and Wye River (Otway Coast).

New members who will be joining Sandra

Gatehouse, Peter Rankin, Shelly Fanning, Elisa Zavadil, Phillip Emery (chair), Benjamin Carter and Graeme Hanel on Barwon Coast committee are Fiona Murray, Meredith Blackstock and Peter Farrell.

Joining Bellarine Bayside Foreshore committee are Nicole Newman, Sheena Walters, Cam Quinten and Richard Davies.

"Committees of management play an important role in providing advice on the delivery of coastal management to the Victorian community," DELWP Regional Manager Land and Built Environment Greg Leece said.

"We look to appoint members with a variety of skills and experience to ensure committees are diverse and well-equipped to represent their local community.

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"All applicants displayed an understanding that connections to local communities are important together with a passion for the environment.

"The newly-appointed members bring new experiences and knowledge to the role, complementing the experience of existing committee members.

"We are confident these committees are well-placed to protect and enhance the values of our region's marine and coastal environment into the future.

"I would like to thank those who submitted applications as well as outgoing committee members, who have demonstrated a significant commitment to managing these important coastlines on behalf of all Victorians."

Ocean Grove and District Men's Shed are celebrating Men's Shed Week.

The week is an annual event that highlights the contributions of Men's Sheds to their members' health and wellbeing and to the wider community.

The benefits of Men's Sheds are recognised globally with thousands of sheds established on almost every continent.

In every shed, you will find a diverse range of activities from woodwork and metalwork to art and technology to gardening.

But shed life isn't just about handicrafts. It's a place to knock around with a group of mates.

Ocean Grove Men's Shed believes it is a great place to socialise, talk shoulder to shoulder and work on projects together.

Its aim is to bring men of all ages to meet and share their company.

The shed has an extensive library, internet access and a social area as well as a wellequipped work area.

Ocean Grove Men's Shed is considering involving women early next year by holding Saturday morning classes.

The classes would involve learning how to repair those small maintenance jobs around the home.

To find your local Men's Shed, visit vmsa. org.au or for general enquiries, contact Bruce Ward (0401-092 769) or Brian Mason (0421-639 566) or phone the shed on 5255 2548 or email ogmensshed@gmail.com.

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Nippers pumped for season ahead

By Mark Heenan Spring is here which means enthusiastic Nippers have hit the water in preparation for a new season.

More than 100 Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club junior participants took part in the club's second and final river board familiarisation session along the Barwon River on Sunday 15 September.

Held at the Riverview Family Caravan Park southern entrance onto the Barwon River, Nippers turned out in droves for river board sessions across September.

Ocean Grove SLSC junior activities committee member Peter Walsh said the river was an excellent location to introduce new surf life saving entrants and see existing Nippers return for another season.

"You have your new age groups, the Under 8s are your brand new kids, most kids are returning members, you've got a percentage of kids who are brand new," Walsh told the Voice.

"Not many of the kids get in the water over the winter - just getting them back on the board on the river which is comfortable and focusing on the skills that they need."

Around 84 Nippers turned out for the opening river session on 8 September, while 108 Nippers flocked to the Barwon River on 15 September in warmer conditions.

The biggest age groups were Under 9s and Under 11s at the river sessions, while there were more than 20 new participants at Under 8s level.

Planting day big success Residents of The Point and local community members gathered to celebrate the arrival of spring at the annual community planting day.

More than 40 volunteers worked together to plant more than 400 new seedlings within the existing vegetation area on the edge of the waterway opposite Cowry Way. This is the fourth year in a row Moremac Property Group has hosted the event in partnership with local environment group the Bellarine Catchment Network.

Volunteers were guided by two of the network's representatives, Neil Sutton and Felicity Thyer.

Moremac Property Group project director Doug Vallance said it was fantastic to see so many residents enthusiastic about giving back to their local community.

"It's great to see the community continuing to support this event and I'd like to thank everyone involved," Mr Vallance said.

"All those that attended were passionate about supporting their local environment and worked hard to plant a lot of indigenous plants within just a few hours.

"We'll be keeping an eye on this site and we should hopefully see significant growth over the next few months."

Ocean Grove SLSC Under 9s Nippers and club coaches at the river board familiarisation session.

Picture: MARK HEENAN MEDIA Nippers also participated in two swimming assessments at Bellarine Aquatic and Sports Centre in August.

Participants will now break for the Term 3 school holidays before the official Nipper Surf Sport training season begins at Ocean Grove main beach on Sunday 13 October at 10am.

IN other developments, Ocean Grove SLSC will host the first Life Saving Victoria Nipper state junior carnival in 2019/20 which takes place on Saturday 7 December.

For more information on joining Ocean Grove SLSC's Nipper Surf Sport program in 2019/20 log on to oceangroveslsc.asn.au/.

Evie, 6, and Millie, 4, McGrath got into the spirit of the day.

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Think before flush Wet wipes, condoms and even toys are wreaking havoc in local sewers as Barwon Water urges customers not to treat toilets like rubbish bins.

The water authority's message to flush only the 'three Ps', pee, poo and toilet paper, was not reaching some customers, according to managing director Tracey Slatter.

Barwon Water often found items such as nappies, cotton buds, apple stickers and oils that could cause blockages in its sewerage systems, Ms Slatter said.

"This is a really serious issue as these blockages can lead to raw sewage spilling out into streets or creeks, or even people's properties."

The blockages not only wreaked havoc in sewerage systems, but often left residents and businesses with expensive plumbing bills, Ms Slatter said.

Barwon Water removed about seven tonnes of rubbish from its largest water reclamation plant at Black Rock every week, she said.

"People can help to keep the sewerage system and environment clean by putting a rubbish bin next to the toilet and talking to their families about what can and cannot be flushed."

The region's top worst offenders: 1. Wet wipes 2. Cotton buds 3. Fabric 4. Plastic 5. Fats, grease and oils 6. Food scraps 7. Nappies and nappy liners 8. Condoms 9. Sanitary products 10. Children's toys

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Authors to hit the Grove

Anna Murray shows what not to flush to prevent nasty blockages like this one, inset, at Barwon Water''s Black Rock treatment facility.

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Two of Australia's best-selling TEEN/YA authors will be in Ocean Grove for talks about a wide range of topics.

AJ Betts and Mark Smith will discuss all things reading, writing, dystopian and climate change at Ocean Grove's Bookgrove.

The free session will enable locals to meet the authors to share ideas, talk about their books and meet other like-minded readers with the possibility to be part of a TEEN/YA book club at Bookgrove.

Mark Smith, lives on the Surf Coast and in his YA fiction, combines his love of the outdoors (surfing, mountain biking, travelling) with his experience as a teacher in a residential campus on Victoria's west coast.

He believes strongly in the resilience and adaptability of young people when they're confronted with new and challenging situations.

AJ Betts is a Fremantle-based author, speaker, teacher and cyclist.

Her latest work is a two-book speculative fiction series comprising Hive and Rogue.

Her fourth novel, Hive, was shortlisted for the 2019 Indie Book Awards and 2019 ABIA Book of the Year for Older Children, and is a notable author in the Children's Book Council of Australia awards.

The talks will be at Bookgrove on Tuesday 1 October at 2pm.

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C Grade best and fairest winner and Frank Hose award winner Jesse Sutton and C Grade runner-up Alyse O'Keefe. 198181

Gala night to end season

By Mark Heenan Ocean Grove Football Netball Club wrapped up 2019 with their end-of-season presentation night held at Shell Road sports pavilion on Friday 20 September.

The awards night came six days after the Grubbers won five premierships on 2019 Bellarine Football Netball League grand final day - the most of any BFNL club on 14 September.

The Grubbers won the senior D Grade netball title, the Under 19s Division Two football premiership and three junior netball flags in 17/Under Division 2, 15/Under Division 2 and 13/Under Division 2.

Outgoing Grubber senior netball coach Elyse Howard made an emotional address on the night.

Howard who is expected to stay on at the Grubbers in a lesser role in 2020, paid tribute to Ocean Grove's vibrant sports community.

"In Ocean Grove we are a community," Howard said in her speech.

"I don't live here but I feel like this is my home and that is what you really need to embrace and appreciate it.

"I love being part of this club, my family is here, everyone is here, my parents have just moved here from Cobden and I love the community."

Grubber netballer and popular club volunteer Jesse Sutton who won the C Grade best and fairest, took out the Frank Hose award OGFNC's best club person award.

Sutton became Geelong public's favourite sporting volunteer and won the people's choice category at the club legend VIVA awards this month to pocket $2500 for Grubbers.

Other Frank Hose award nominees included volunteers John Rogan, Rob Winter, Kerri Gorski, Mark Durbridge, OGFNC president Pe-

ter Smith and Paul Sutton.

Jake Ward won the senior men's best and fairest in his first season at the club.

Ward who was named in the BFL team of the year played all 18 senior games and kicked 29 goals in 2019, while rising star Harry Walker was runner-up.

Star Grubber shooter Rebecca Scott who shot 697 goals in 2019, won the A Grade netball award while Jess Griffin was runner-up.

Other winners included Jason Pietsch in the reserves, Ben Bennett in the Under 19s, Sarah Perrott in senior women's football, while netball winners were Claudia Britt in B Grade, Shereen Wolfe in D Grade and Gemma Bell in 19/Under netball.

2019 OGNFC BEST AND FAIREST AWARD WINNERS FOOTBALL Senior men's: winner - Jake Ward, runner up Harry Walker Reserves: winner - Jason Pietsch, runner up Adam Gerdtz Under 19: winner - Ben Bennett, runner up Lleyton Woolley Senior women's football: winner - Sarah Perrott, runner up - Maddy Searle NETBALL A Grade: winner - Rebecca Scott, runner up Jessica Griffin B Grade: winner - Claudia Britt, runners up Kimberley Hart and Kylie Lane C Grade: winner - Jesse Sutton, runner up Alyse O'Keefe D Grade: winner - Shereen Wolfe, runner up Kellie Morrish E Grade: winner - Terri-Anne Finch, runner up - Constance Smith 19/Under: winner - Gemma Bell, runner up Monet New

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There will soon be an opportunity for Bellarine locals to have their say on how beaches between Breamlea and Collendina are used.

This stretch of stunning coastline is managed by the Barwon Coast Committee of Management (BCCM), which has come to council with a number of proposed changes to dog access rules.

The BCCM commissioned independent research over the past few years and found dogs off-leash were the main issue affecting beach users' enjoyment.

As a result, the committee has recommended banning dogs from Ocean Grove main beach between 13W-16W, reducing the num-

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ber of dog control orders, establishing longer 'seasonal' zones and making 13th Beach between 36W-40W a 'Horse Zone' where dogs must be on-leash.

The City is putting these proposed changes up for public consultation from 14 October.

You can have your say online at geelongaustralia.com.au/yoursay or head to one of the upcoming drop-in sessions.

It can be tricky to balance the preferences of dog owners, those who don't own dogs and horse riders. That's why we want to hear from you all.

I'm happy that one of the changes involves cutting down the number of orders, making the rules more straight forward and easy to understand.

Meanwhile Cr Jim Mason and I have again had the pleasure of attending a mentoring session with our Bellarine ward youth councillors Junior Mayor Josie Horne, Jaeger Fawcett and Elkin Wittenberg.

These meetings are collaborative and insightful.

The youth councillors tell us about what's important to young people in our ward, while we share information on how council works.

I always leave these sessions feeling positive that Geelong's future is in safe hands, with young people like our youth councillors leading the way.

And finally, a big congratulations to the Ocean Grove Grubbers for winning the U19 Division 2 Premiership - great effort!

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I have been playing netball since Under 13s, so since I was 12 and now I am almost 20 - so eight years - a solid effort.

Did it all through juniors and then started playing seniors when I was (still a junior) just filling in and now just part of the senior squad.

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

I think all the girls around the club and the social side of netball and also keeping fit and winning.

What's been a highlight or a favourite playing memory for you at the Grubbers?

Winning junior grand finals, probably making A Grade finals this year that is a pretty good one.

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Superstitions before a netball match?

Porridge in the morning and a banana half an hour before the game.

Favourite netball team in Australian Suncorp Super Netball league?

Probably Melbourne Vixens, don't follow much but a little bit.

Favourite professional netballer?

Liz Watson (Melbourne Vixens).

Favourite drink?

Water.

Favourite food?

Porridge for breakfast. I love my porridge.

Favourite holiday destination?

Italy - for the food.

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Negative into a positive

SLEUTH AM: James Wright, Paul David Goddard, Simon Russell and Lucy Gransbury feature in Sherlock Holmes radio play.

Back to yesteryear

By Luke Voogt Former radio producer Don Mackay is uniquely qualified to take listeners back to when murder mysteries and drama filled the airwaves.

"I remembered how they used to stage the radio plays on Sunday night," he said, in a voice reminiscent of an old-school broadcast presenter.

"Umpteen years later - I thought it would be rather fun to resurrect those programs."

Since 2000 Mackay has directed Lux Radio

Theatre's trips down memory lane to recreate melodrama on the wireless.

The gig is an apt one, given he actually produced plays for ABC's radio drama department in the '60s and '70s.

"I began in radio as a very young panel operator with an ambition to be producer - an ambition I eventually fulfilled," the 84-yearold said.

"At the same time I was working a bit as an actor. It's one of those things you don't tend to give up - we just enjoy it so much that we

keep doing it."

The group mimics radio plays of old with sound effects and even real commercials from the era, to create an authentic journey back in time.

The group will bring one of fiction's bestknown characters to life in their stage doubleheader Sherlock Holmes and a Woman's Wit at Drysdale on 6 October.

The show comes to Potato Shed at 2pm as part of Victorian Seniors Festival.

Mandi Lodge takes on the role of Angela as she turns a negative into a positive in My Brilliant Divorce.

Written by Geraldine Aron, My Brilliant Divorce is the radiantly witty and warm personal account of Angela, dumped by her husband for a younger model.

Follow Angela’s journey as she fumbles through the dating scene, rediscovers herself and all the while hoping to find the love of her life.

A smash-hit for Dawn French in the West End, Mandi (Shirley Valentine; Patsy Cline) takes on the role of Angela in HiT’s 2019 Australian production of this ‘stand up tragedy’.

Mandi is a much loved and acclaimed actress/singer, who has performed nationally and internationally in LA and the UK. My Brilliant Divorce is on Friday 11 October from 2pm and again at 8pm at the Potato Shed, Drysdale.

Book online geelongaustralia.com.au/potatoshed or by calling the 5272 6197.

Mandi Lodge in My Brilliant Divorce.

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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.

Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove.

Ian 5256 2242 or Peter 0400 093 831.

Last Tuesday of every month.

First Thursday of every month

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

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.

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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 o403 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.

Second Tuesday of month 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.

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

First and third Tuesday of every month

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.

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

Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 10am to noon at the

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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 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.

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

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Leave the winter blues behind and make the Cheeky Cow your destination for getting your fresh and tasty fix.

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Bountiful Broome journey Banded honeyeaters, Cape Leveque, WA Australia has 12 native cuckoos and around half of these species can be found around the Bellarine in September and October.

I've managed to spot a pallid cuckoo and two fan-tailed cuckoos around Lake Connewarre and I've yet to see a shining bronze and Horsfield's bronze cuckoo in the same area, but I'm sure they are not far away.

In the same area of Lake Connewarre I saw three female flame robins and a pair of dusky woodswallows, which was lovely.

I finished my holiday by taking a quick drive through Western Treatment Plant, where I didn't see any migratory shorebirds (they are starting to arrive in Australia at Broome but are not great numbers in southern regions as yet).

I did see a spotted and spotless crake, plus a few black-fronted dotterels.

I received a lovely email from Geoff, who spotted a pair of sooty oystercatchers at 13th Beach.

The sooty oystercatcher is the only allblack shorebird in Australia and is easily distinguished from the similar sized pied oystercatcher, which is black and white.

Both species have a large, strong orange beak which is used to feed on molluscs, crabs and other crustaceans.

Tom Fletcher notified me that a gull-billed tern, eastern osprey and six eastern curlews

Female flame robin, Connewarre

Kevin's photo of a superb fairy wren.

Sooty oystercatchers, Broome, WA

were seen by members of the Geelong Field Naturalists at the Barwon River Estuary.

Barry Lingham also spotted a kelp gull in Ocean Grove.

I also received an email from Kevin who photographed a handsome male superb fairy wren at Queenscliff.

Linda also sent a lovely email about her enjoyment of Bellarine birds, which was lovely to receive.

Thanks so much for the emails, they are much appreciated.

Enjoy the spring weather and look out for the cuckoos.

Barwon Coast Update WELCOME TO OUR NEW COMMITTE MEMBERS A new committee for Barwon Coast commenced their tenure on 1 July 2019. We welcomed three new members in Meredith Blackstock, Peter Farrell and Fiona Murray. They are joined by seven reappointed members – Phil Emery (Chair), Sandy Gatehouse (Deputy-Chair), Ben Carter, Shelley Fanning, Graeme Hanel, Peter Rankin and Elisa Zavadil. For more info www.barwoncoast. com.au/committee-members

BARWON COAST GETS A FRESH LOOK Barwon Coast was formed in 1995 and soon after a logo was created. 24 years on we have now refreshed our logo and brand to better share with our community and stakeholders who Barwon Coast is and what we stand for in 2019. We want everyone to know that “We Care for the Coast”.

Over the coming months you will start to see our new logo and branding on signs, uniforms etc. We hope you like the new look as much as we do!

COLLENDINA • OCEAN GROVE BARWON RIVER ESTUARY • 13TH BEACH

guiding document for Barwon Coast’s current and future operations will be released for community consultation in mid-October. We will be seeking public comment via email submissions on the draft 2020 - 2025 Coastal and Marine Management Plan (CMMP). The consultation process will be announced on our website, social media and through newspaper advertisements.

We have released a Safety and Environmental Management Plan for the local Port of Barwon Heads. This plan examines safety and environmental risks in the port. We invite community feedback on this plan via email or phone by 31 October 2019. For the full plan www.barwoncoast.com.au/boating

Barwon Coast as the manager of the Local Port on behalf of the Department of Transport have recently overseen maintenance works on the main public jetty deck. An interesting point to note - it has been 130 years since the irst local Committee for the Barwon Heads Park took on a management interest in the jetty.

OUT FOR COMMENT We invite you to have your say on a couple of Barwon Coast plans. The key strategic plan and

NEW DOG ACCESS CONTROLS PROPOSED City of Greater Geelong Council (COGG), on behalf of Barwon Coast, will soon release revised dog access controls for community feedback for beaches at Ocean Grove, Barwon Heads and 13th Beach. We will be supporting this consultation process. We proposed a review of the current dog regulations after signiicant community feedback that the current regulations, in place since 1996, are not effective and are not providing a safe and equitable beach experience for all.

Why is COGG involved? While Barwon Coast can create regulations over the Crown land we are delegated to manage, our enabling legislation the Crown Land (Reserves) Act 1978 does not prescribe penalties to enforce the regulations.

Council however can do so as an order of Council under the Domestic Animals Act 1994. Barwon Coast in turn pays a fee to COGG to enforce the regulations.

The proposed regulations still allow for the majority of the Barwon Coast beach areas for dog activities. The City will publicly advertise the consultation process. For more information see www.barwoncoast.com.au/blog

BARWON COAST AS THE MANAGER OF THE LOCAL PORT OF BARWON HEADS ON BEHALF OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT HAVE RECENTLY OVERSEEN MAINTENANCE WORKS ON THE MAIN PUBLIC JETTY DECK.

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It's been a cool and wet start to spring, and the rain has been lovely.

I just wish the rain would fall where it is needed most in Australia, especially around the Murray-Darling basin.

I've been in northern Western Australia over the past few weeks, and it certainly was a fabulous experience.

I participated in a guided tour of the Broome Bird Observatory which was one of the highlights of my life (so far), camped on the top of a cliff at Cape Leveque, bush camped at Penders Bay Escape, saw fossilized dinosaur footprints at Cable Beach, and fell asleep to the sound of a pair of barking owls hooting at the Broome Discovery Caravan Park.

I added 12 new birds to my Australian bird list, with the highlight probably being the beautiful banded honeyeaters at Cape Leveque.

I was in heaven watching the hundreds of raptors that were soaring around the skies of Broome.

One hour after disembarking the plane I had seen a square-tailed kite, black kite, brown falcon, whistling kite, black-shouldered kite, eastern osprey, white-bellied sea eagle, spotted harrier and brahminy kite.

A raptor a day keeps the doctor away, and I'll be healthy for the next year now.

Since returning home I've been looking for cuckoos, as in early spring they are usually very active.

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Heads ruckman Brock Close closes in on a contest. 197993

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The drought is over

By Mark Heenan Barwon Heads broke a 26-year senior Bellarine Football League premiership drought with a 14-point win over Torquay in the BFL grand final on 14 September.

Barwon Heads 13.7 (85) defeated Torquay 10.11 (71) at Spring Creek Reserve at Torquay.

Last year ladder leader Barwon Heads went into last year's grand final as raging favourites only to be upstaged by eventual premiers Modewarre.

The club's 2018 grand final appearance was its first senior BFL grand final since the Seagulls' 1993 flag triumph over Ocean Grove.

Barwon Heads playing co-coach Mitch Herbison said the 2019 premiership win was a major celebration for the town of Barwon Heads.

Locals got behind its team with streamers filling street poles at major intersections, while 'Go Seagulls' signs were spread coming into the town before the day.

Barwon Heads town residents tied Seagulls' banners to their homes draped in blue and white footy colours.

"The support has been there all year, not just (the BFL Grand Final)," Herbison told the Voice.

"It wasn't just us playing, there were other teams playing as well in netball and footy.

"The support of all those teams is fantastic."

An ex-Barwon Heads junior, Herbison who played with GFL club South Barwon from 2010

Tiger Matthew Deledio (right) helps support while Barwon Heads attempt to defend. 197993 to 2016, said it was an amazing feeling to help lead his side to its first BFL senior premiership in 26 years.

"Coming back to my home club makes it really special," he said.

"There are a lot of supporters and people involved in the club.

"Obviously the club has had a lot of time between its last premiership.

"To come back home and win a flag with the whole team is amazing."

Star Seagull Zach Walter, 20, was named best on ground - it was a significant day for the Walter family as Zach's father Matt played in Barwon Heads' last BFL senior premiership in 1993.

MEANTIME the club's E Grade netball team won their grand final against Ocean Grove.

Barwon Heads Under 19s football team lost

Logan Mitchell is off and running for the Gulls.

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Wallington is hoping to get back up into the A1 Grade of the Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association on the back of some active recruiting.

Following on from celebrating the club's 70th anniversary season last year, the Wallabies have refocussed for a successful 2019/20 season.

While a stable committee has allowed for off field success in recent years and a sound financial position, the club is striving for the ultimate prize on field in the short term being a long overdue premiership.

Daniel Harrison has been retained as coach.

Wallington has had an active off season with the inclusion of assistant coach Damien Priddle from Bell Park, Jackson Kent (Ocean Grove), Jack and Joshua Cleary (Guild), Zac McLennan (Drysdale) and past players returning Mick Gill (Thompson), James Connoley (Echuca South), Luke Priddle (Bell Park) and Calvin O'Brien (work commitments).

Despite the loss of some players to the reinstated North Shore Cricket Club, Wallington certainly feels it has a better overall playing list that can compete to play finals in A2.

A return to A1 remains a key goal. T he flow on effects is there are players who played in the top side last year may have to bide their time in C grade, which further strengthen the second side after they narrowly lost the grand final last season. Wallington will also field a D Grade side.

Wallington is also revitalising its junior program through Woolworths Have A Blast.

Marc Occhipinti is one of the junior coordinators and he acknowledged that the club hasn't had enough focus on juniors in recent years.

"As Wallington is a smaller club, we are ideally positioned to foster a family friendly feel, where everyone knows everyone," he said.

"We have already seen some success in our positioning as we've attracted a number of new families from other clubs."

If you are interested in joining the new Wallington, go to playcricket.com.au and click on Wallington.

Barwon Heads playing co-coach Mitch Herbison alongside co-coach Troy Mitchell addresses the crowd after club's first senior BFL premiership since 1993. 197993 to Ocean Grove in their Division Two grand final by 21 points, while the Seagulls were runners-up in 17/Under Division 2, 13/Under Division 1, 19/Under, 15/Under Division 1 and B Grade netball deciders.

Jackson Kent will cross from Ocean Grove to Wallington Cricket Club this coming season.

Bears win two Bellarine Bears walked away from grand final weekend with two Geelong Baseball Association premierships.

The Wallington based club won both the A Grade and A Reserve grades.

The Bears won their last and only A Grade premiership in 1995, with several runners up in the subsequent 24 years.

Under new coach Lewis Weldon the Bears had an emphatic win, 15-7 over the East Belmont Saints.

Bears starting pitcher and game MVP Lachlan Hockey threw five innings giving up no earned runs to the Saints.

Supported by Simon Murry, who played in both the Bears premierships, fittingly closed out the last four innings after announcing he would be hanging up the cleats.

Bears' offence was on fire with 20 hits spread across all nine of the starting line-up, scoring in all but one inning.

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Bellarine Bears A-Reserve Grade team victorious after defeating Guild Lions. and Simon Murry had three RBIs (enabling other runners to get home), two to Cameron Brown and one to Kris Kieffel.

Dan Stott also had a great day with four hits from four at bats.

A-Reserve, which won the 2018 premiership, injected a very youthful infield into the side under coach Wayne Visser.

Their opponents, Guild Lions, had not lost any of their previous encounters with the Bears this season but the club's faith in the younger

Bellarine Bears A Grade side after defeating East Belmont Saints in the grand final.

Story and pictures: MARK LAZARUS team was rewarded with a strong 6-2 win in perfect conditions at the baseball centre.

Starting pitcher Matt Sage and reliever Josh Crotty threw four innings each and conceded just one run each with the Bears solid defence

again on show.

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Gulls prevail in E Grade Barwon Heads proved far too strong in their BFNL E Grade grand final decider against Ocean Grove.

Ladder leader Barwon Heads 28 defeated Ocean Grove 18 by 10 goals.

It was a tight contest in the first quarter, Ocean Grove came to play and scores were level at 6 all at the first break.

The Seagulls got on a roll in the second term and gained an eight-goal lead at half time 15 to 7.

The deficit at half time proved a far too greater challenge for Ocean Grove to chase down.

Barwon Heads won the second half with 13 goals to 11 goals.

Nakeya Mountjoy scored 20 goals from 23 attempts for Barwon Heads.

Grubber goal shooter Constance Smith finished with 13 goals from 20 attempts, while Alexandra Gadsden scored four goals from five attempts.

Runners-up Ocean Grove E Grade had an excellent season and finished in second place,

Wing defence Taylah Jeffrey in action during her side's E Grade grand final loss to Barwon Heads. 198113 while it was Barwon Heads second flag on BFNL grand final day after their senior football team broke a 26-year premiership drought.

Grubber goal keeper Lucy Conquit puts on a strong defence in E Grade. 198113 Pictures: MARK HEENAN MEDIA

Ladder leaders downed Drysdale upstaged ladder leader Ocean Grove to claim the Bellarine Football Netball League C Grade title on Saturday 14 September.

Drysdale 23 defeated Ocean Grove 18 by five goals.

The Hawks gained the early ascendancy in a tense opening and led the Grubbers by five goals at quarter time 8 goals to 3 goals.

Third-placed Drysdale had plenty of motivation after they went down in their C Grade grand final clash against Barwon Heads last year. The Grubber never gave up and were always within striking distance at each quarter break.

Ocean Grove goaler Jesse Sutton shot 10 goals from 16 attempts, while Tina Birch scored 5 goals and Heidi Bennett shot 3 goals.

Drysdale's Kathy Dunn was her side's leading scorer with 18 goals from 34 attempts.

Jesse Sutton a picture of concentration in her side's C Grade grand final against Drysdale.

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Ocean Grove C Grade goal shooter Heidi Bennett makes a chase for the ball in the grand final loss to Drysdale. 198113

Tight tussle sees young Grubbers win flag

By Mark Heenan The Grubbers 15/Under Division 2 victory over Geelong Amateur saw Ocean Grove claim the first two premierships on Bellarine Football Netball League grand final day.

Ocean Grove won 26 to defeat Geelong Amateur 19.

The 8:30am game saw a tight contest with both sides level at quarter time at 6 all.

Ammos gained a slight advantage in the second term to lead 13-10 at half time.

Ocean Grove 15/Under Division 2 coach Lorraine Birch said her side's desire to win the second half was amazing.

"We were down at half time and they came out and they really pushed in the third quarter and just turned the game around," Birch told the Voice.

"They were just determined, they really wanted to win, so we just talked about putting pressure on and forcing the opposition into mistakes and minimising our mistakes."

Ocean Grove turned around a two-goal deficit at half time to lead the Ammos at three quarter time 18 to 16.

The Grubbers' defensive pressure was outstanding lead by captain Isabella Jubber, who also shot six goals, and also Evie Hines.

Ladder leader Ocean Grove continued to build momentum, they kept Geelong Amateur to three goals in the final term.

The Grubbers scored seven goals in the fourth quarter to win 26 to 19.

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Ocean Grove 13 and Under Division 2 players celebrate their grand final win over Drysdale.

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OG premiers Ocean Grove celebrate their 15 and Under Division 2 premiership. 198054

Ocean Grove won the 15 and Under Division 2 BFNL netball title. From left best on court Evie Timms-Honner, captain Isabella Jubber and 15 and Under Division Two coach Lorraine Birch.

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Evie Hines makes a strong defence in the 15 and Under Division 2 grand final against Geelong Amateur. 198054

Ocean Grove's 13/Under Division 2 win over Drysdale was the first of four netball titles for the Grubbers at the Bellarine Football Netball League grand final day.

Ocean Grove 41 defeated Drysdale 11 to win by 30 goals.

The Grubbers jumped out of the blocks in the opening 8:30am game and held an 11-goal buffer over Drysdale 18 to 7 at half time.

Ocean Grove increased their margin out to 30 goals by the last break to 30 and 10.

The Grubbers shot 11 goals in the final term compared with Drysdale's one goal.

The best on court medal was awarded to Grubber netball Lucy Sampson who shot 24 goals.

Fellow Ocean Grove players Molly McLean and Amelia Stanic were named in the best players.

The Grubbers 13/Under Division 2 team was coached by Tamara Splatt.

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Grubbers premiers

By Mark Heenan Ocean Grove Under 19s erased memories of last year's painful Division Two grand final loss and were crowned 2019 premiers with victory over Barwon Heads on 14 September.

The Grubbers lost to Geelong Amateur by 11 points in last year's decider at Drysdale.

Ocean Grove Under 19s premiership coach Matt Tyrrell said it was an emotion charged grand final win at Torquay over its Battle of the Bridge opponents after a heart-breaking defeat in 2018.

Final scores Ocean Grove 14.5 (89) defeated Barwon Heads 11.2 (68).

"Last year was pretty hard fought as well with the loss," Tyrrell told the Voice.

"It took a lot out of me and the boys.

"There was a fair few of the boys that were with us on Saturday afternoon at the grand final that didn't play - that was sort of emotional as well because they didn't get to have a win and I didn't get to share that with them.

"This year was more special because we have got a new generation of kids - it is pretty special group too."

Tyrrell revealed Ocean Grove four-time senior premiership coach Brendan McCartney spoke to the Under 19s team and passed on words of wisdom two days prior to Division Two grand final.

The Grubbers' win over the Seagulls saw Tyrrell become a four-time Grubber premiership coach after he guided club to Under 18 flags in 2008, 2009 and 2010 and the Under 19's premiership this month.

"He (Brendan McCartney) came and had a chat to us on the Thursday night," Tyrrell said.

"It was good to see him and I hadn't seen him for years - he was a pretty powerful speaker."

Grubber superboot Tom Richardson won the medal for being named best on ground after kicking four goals.

It was a rare dual back-to-back individual honour for Richardson, last year he booted 10 goals in the Grubbers' Under 17s premiership win in a best on ground performance.

Ocean Grove held a handy buffer over Barwon Heads all throughout the match, a fivegoal opening term saw Grubbers lay the foundations for victory.

Barwon Heads was the last team to defeat ladder leader Ocean Grove by 10 points on 10 August - two weeks before finals.

"I think we had their (Barwon Heads) measure from the start - we had a heap more footy in our hands," Tyrrell said.

"They (Barwon Heads) were really physical."

Grubber forward Jake Hargreaves continued his brilliant finals campaign and finished with three goals.

He also kicked five goals in the secondsemi-final win over Geelong Amateur on 31 August.

Joseph Nagle and Mitchell Clark also booted two goals.

Inspirational Under 19s co-captain Max

Ocean Grove celebrated a senior D Grade premiership title with victory over Geelong Amateur. 198105 Pictures: MARK HEENAN MEDIA

Strong finish earns a flag

By Mark Heenan Premiers. 197998

Ocean Grove Under 19s co-captain Max Sutton is under pressure to hold onto the ball. 197998

Ocean Grove players celebrate a goal in their grand final victory over Barwon Heads. 197998

Grubber co-captain Max Sutton alongside premiership winning coach Matt Tyrrell and fellow co-captain Kobe Annand. 197998 Pictures: MARK HEENAN MEDIA

A spectacular mark was taken by Barwon Heads star player Zedekai Copland during the Under 19s Division Two grand final.

Picture: ANNA MCNEIL

Sutton returned from an ankle injury and played in the win.

Fellow co-captain Kobe Annand, Connor Pickett and Tyler Bryan and Joseph Nagle were all named in the best.

Seagull star Noah Young kicked five goals for Barwon Heads, while Louis Polwarth booted three majors.

SCOREBOARD UNDER 19S DIVISION TWO GRAND FINAL

OCEAN GROVE 14.5 (89) def BARWON HEADS 11.2 (68) OG goals: T. Richardson 4, J. Hargreaves 3, J. Nagle 2, M. Clark 2, L. Gibb, T. Bryan, J. Lange.

BH goals: N. Young 5, L. Polwarth 3, D. Booth, F. Pianta-Cook, M. Witherden OG best: T. Richardson, K. Annand, J. Hargreaves, C. Pickett, T. Bryan, J. Nagle.

BH best: C. Hurst, L. Polwarth, N. Young, D. Booth, M. Witherden, P. Richards

Ocean Grove won back-to-back D Grade titles with victory over Geelong Amateur in their premiership decider at the BFNL grand final day on September 14.

The Grubbers 24 defeated Geelong Amateur 12.

It was Ocean Grove's fourth netball title on BFNL grand final day after three junior club premierships.

Three Grubber D Grade netballers including star goaler Shereen Wolfe, Tamara Splatt and Tarryn Stanley played in last year's grand final win over Torquay in D Grade.

Tamara Splatt who coached the 13 and Under Division 2 side to a premiership and Tarryn Stanley who coached the 15 and Under Division 2 team to a flag had celebrated earlier success in the day.

Ocean Grove took a narrow one-goal lead to be in front with 6 goals to 5 goals at quarter time against the Ammos.

The Grubbers extended their lead at half time to be in front 11-8.

Ocean Grove were great in defence and reduced the Ammos to only four goals in the final half.

The Grubbers scored 13 goals in the final two quarters.

Star Grubber Shereen Wolfe finished with 16 goals, while Lauren Barber scored eight goals.

The best on court medal was awarded to Ocean Grove's Kellie Morrish.

Grubber netballer Tarryn Stanley confirmed her team had been the hunted in 2019 after its 2018 title.

Stanley said star goal attack Maddy Goodger who played in last year's D Grade premiership, did not play due to illness.

"I think the pressure was on us this year to do so, we had four or five girls come down from C Grade," Stanley said.

"I think people expected us to win to be honest.

"We also had one of our starting seven (Maddy Goodger) that did not play and was ill - that was kind of hard to deal with at the start."

Ocean Grove pips Ammos by three to take out prize

By Mark Heenan Ocean Grove's 17/Under Division 2 premiership made it a trifecta of junior club titles from three grand final attempts after flag success in 13/Under and 15/Under age groups.

Ocean Grove 27 defeated Geelong Amateur 24.

A few Grubber 17/Under Division 2 premiership netballers also played in the 17/Under Division 2 grand final loss to Portarlington in 2018.

Ocean Grove got off to a flyer and led by five goals at the first break with the score 9-4.

Solid shooting from Amelia Cunningham who shot 17 goals from 24 attempts, saw the Grubbers hold a handy seven-goal buffer at half time.

Team-mate Eliza Vallelonga played a strong all court game especially in defence.

Down by eight goals at three quarter time, the Ammos hit back and outscored the Grubbers 10 goals to five in an exhilarating final term.

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Ocean Grove 17 and Under Division 2 players embrace after their grand final win. 198102 Ocean Grove won by three goals in the end.

Both Cunningham and Valllelonga were named in the best.

Amelia Cunningham won the medal for being named best on court.

Ocean Grove's 17 and Under Division 2 team celebrate their premiership. 198102 Pictures: MARK HEENAN MEDIA

Lucy Teese, who shot eight goals, chases ball in the grand final against Geelong Amateur.

Ocean Grove 17/Under Division 2 coach Tarryn Stanley, who played in the D Grade flag, said it was a dominant season with only one loss and its top place finish.

"We had a strong season, we only lost one

game and in the first final we had a couple of girls who were away so we had to qualify a few 15 and Under girls to play so that was hard determining who would start and who would get on," Stanley said.

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Ocean Grove Football Netball Club's loyal fan base were out in full force to support seven club teams at the BFNL grand final day. 198013

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Five flags for Ocean Grove

By Mark Heenan Ocean Grove Football Netball Club was crowned the most successful club at the 2019 Bellarine Football Netball League grand finals at Spring Creek Reserve on Saturday 14 September.

Across 15 junior and senior football and netball grand finals the Grubbers won five premierships.

Six Ocean Grove junior and senior netball teams and the Grubbers' Under 19s football side played in a total of seven club grand finals.

Ocean Grove teams including 13/Under Division 2, 15/Under Division 2, 17/Under Division 2 and D Grade all won flags, while the club's all conquering Under 19 side claimed Division 2 premiership silverware.

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League clubs won premierships.

Geelong Amateur, Drysdale and Barwon Heads all won two flags, while four BFNL based clubs including Queenscliff, Portarlington, Modewarre and host club Torquay all won one premiership across netball and football.

The Grubbers started the day on an incredible high in the opening two BFNL grand finals with victories in the 13/Under Division 2 and 15/Under Division 2 season deciders.

The Ocean Grove Under 19s football team erased memories of last year's painful Division Two grand final loss to Geelong Amateur and defeated Barwon Heads by 21 points to be crowned 2019 premiers.

Grubber Under 19s coach Matt Tyrrell, a four-time Ocean Grove premiership winning coach, expected the party to last a few days following its grand final win over its Battle of the

Bridge rivals Barwon Heads.

"A long time (the party will go on, it will go on for) days," said Tyrrell, who coached the Ocean Grove Under 18s team to three flags in 2008, 2009 and 2010.

The Grubbers' incredible grand final winning streak continued with their fourth title from four club grand final appearances after its D Grade netball side were crowned backto-back premiers with victory over Geelong Amateur.

Ladder leader Ocean Grove were defeated

by Drysdale 23 to 18 in their C Grade decider.

Ocean Grove won its 17/Under Division 2 grand final clash over Geelong Amateur 27 to 24 - which meant all Grubber junior netball sides competing in grand finals claimed titles.

"Words cannot describe how thrilled I am,"

OGFNC junior netball coordinator Kylie Jeffrey told the Voice.

"Amazing so so ... proud."

Ocean Grove 17/Under Division 2 premiership coach Tarryn Stanley, who also played in the Grubbers' D Grade flag, said it was a magical day.

"I am so happy," Stanley said.

"It is really exciting.

"I think it just shows how united we are especially with the netball side of things as well - we have just proven how strong we are right from juniors all the way up to seniors.

"It is an amazing feel around the club - all the coaches are supportive a lot of the parents are heavily involved."

IN the E Grade netball grand final Barwon Heads defeated Ocean Grove 28 to 18.

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