Geelong Indy - 21st April 2023

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Fun with nature

The Geelong Botanic Gardens came alive with the sound of children playing when it hosted the feature event to mark the 10th anniversary of Nature Play Week.

The free family event on Tuesday, April 18 was well attended and featured several activity stations along with performances that focused on nature play and the environment.

School students and families had fun experiencing sensory play, reptiles, nature crafts, scavenger hunt, storytelling, and performances throughout the day.

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The praying mantis (Aurora Kurth) and ladybird (Lily Fish) with Alexia and Florence at Geelong’s Nature Play Week. (Ivan Kemp) 329497_05

Fast rail future in doubt

By Matt Hewson

With rumours circulating about the potential delay or even scrapping of the Geelong Fast Rail project, Geelong organisations have begun voicing their concerns.

As recently as November last year, the state government was spruiking Geelong Fast Rail as part of its Big Build.

A release on the Big Build website stated construction was expected to begin in 2023 on the Werribee corridor that would reduce travel times between Geelong and Melbourne by up to 15 minutes.

However, reports this week have suggested budgetary constraints at both the state and federal level will see the project delayed, possibly indefinitely.

Geelong Region Alliance (G21) chief executive Giulia Baggio said the reports were “concerning”.

“If correct, this would be deeply frustrating for our region which is the fastest growing in Victoria and in desperate need of major public transport investment,” Ms Baggio said.

“Both federal and state governments are well aware the Geelong region has outgrown its transport network and the community is poorly served by public transport. Now is not the time to put our communities’ needs on the back burner.

“A new integrated transport strategy developed by G21 and our regional partners (soon to be released) identifies a number of rail and active transport projects that will need to be funded in the next five to 10 years

to avoid a massive increase in road congestion.

“We are attracting record numbers of young people and have a rare opportunity to turbo-charge our regional economy. We will not achieve that without a serious program of transport investment, which is already overdue.”

Committee for Geelong chief executive Michael Johnston said the committee was “awaiting clarity” on the future of the project, and that any delay would be “disappointing”.

“We would expect a commitment that the funding has not been lost and any delay to be kept to a minimum,” he said.

“Transport continues to be the major issue raised by our members, and the time has come for a co-ordinated approach to addressing this. Let’s release the plan and start delivering

on the priority projects.”

Geelong mayor Trent Sullivan said council understood the budget pressures state and federal governments faced.

“Unfortunately, governments are having to make some very difficult decisions on planned projects,” Cr Sullivan said.

“Improved public transport, including better rail connections between Geelong and Melbourne, is important for supporting our region’s growth.

“We’ll continue to advocate for our community and work with the state and federal governments to deliver positive outcomes.”

Corio MP Richard Marles, Corangamite MP Libby Coker and Geelong MP Christine Couzens were contacted for comment.

Sexual violence support boost

By Matt Hewson

With April marking Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the Sexual Assault & Family Violence (SAFV) Centre is extending its support to the Geelong community.

About 12 per cent (more than 2 million) Australians have experienced sexual violence since the age of 15, according to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, while the Australian Bureau of Statistics reports sexual assaults recorded by police increased by 13 per cent from 2020-2022.

SAFV Centre chief executive Helen Bolton said campaigns such as Sexual Assault Awareness Month were important to reinforce that sexual violence is everyone’s business.

“Sexual assault is any behaviour of a sexual naturethatmakessomeonefeeluncomfortable, frightened, intimidated or threatened,” Ms Bolton said. “Sexual assault is an abuse of power. There is consistent evidence that sexual offending is a gendered crime. Prevention of sexual violence requires many types of actions and initiatives including in our homes, workplaces, schools, clubs, and the media.”

According to the recent National Community Attitudes towards Violence against Women Survey, while Australians overwhelmingly understand that violence against women is a national problem, only 47 per cent of respondents agreed it was a problem in their own suburb or town.

Furthermore, the survey showed a high

level of mistrust towards women’s reporting of violence, with over one third of respondents believed sexual assault accusations were a “common” way of “getting back” at men.

Ms Bolton said false allegations were uncommon, and of greater concern was the very high level of underreporting of sexual assault to police.

“It’s unfortunate that even though we have the data, facts and the knowledge, to show that sexual violence is the choice and responsibility of the offender, people are still choosing to remain uninformed on the matter and perpetuate harmful myths and outdated beliefs,” she said. “Although (these) attitudes are often persistent, through education, advocacy and community development we

$100k the goal for the Big Freeze

Drysdale Football Netball Club is hoping to raise $100,000 at its second Big Freeze event next month.

Theclubraisedabout$60,000atitsinaugural event last year with 15 local identities sliding down into the icy water to raise money for Motor Neurone Disease.

Drysdale player James Breust is MND Big Freeze founder Neale Daniher’s nephew and the cause is close to his heart.

“Last year was unbelievable, the sea of people and beanies was a great day raising over $60,000 for FMND was pretty special,” he said.

The club has announced its first ‘slider’ for this year’s June 4 slide, City of Greater Geelong mayor Trent Sullivan. Further sliders will be announced in the coming weeks.

Sam Moorfoot helped raise more than

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$15,000 last year and will have a ‘Sammy’s choice’ where he gets to pick a slider himself.

“Samraisedastellaramountlastyear,andhe gets his ‘Sammy’s pick’,” Breust said.

“I’ve been trying to get some hints out of him at who it will be, but he’s pretty tight lipped.”

While Breust will be playing in the main game against Newcomb, he said he was able to blend in with the crowd for some of last year’s festivities before the match and hoped to do so again.

“It was nice last year, just before the warm up I was able to pop over and just nestled into the crowd,” he said.

“Webroughtitalltogetherinafewweekslast year, now that we’ve had a good time to plan we have a Big Freeze army behind it now.”

This year marks the 10th anniversary of the

Barwon Heads Road Upgrade – Stage 2

Planning is underway for the potential future upgrade of Barwon Heads Road between Reserve Road, Charlemont, and Lower Duneed Road, Armstrong Creek.

We are now seeking community feedback as part of the planning approval process and to further refine the scope of the upgrade.

To have your say, visit engage.vic.gov.au/bhr to provide feedback, ask a question or drop a pin on the interactive map by Monday 22 May 2023. We encourage you to take this opportunity to provide your feedback before the Minister for Planning makes a decision on the planning application.

To find out more or to request a hard copy feedback form, please phone 1800 105 105, email contact@roadprojects.vic.gov.au or visit roadprojects.vic.gov.au/barwonheadsrd

Big Freeze at the MCG before the traditional Collingwood vs Melbourne match.

Breust said his uncle Neale, who has MND, is an inspiration.

“It’s coming into his 10th year since being diagnosed which in itself is amazing,” he said.

“He’s amazing and still travelling well. He’s a fighter. He doesn’t sit back and feel sorry for himself.”

Breust said the best way to donate to the Big Freeze was to head to fightmnd.org.au or buy a Big Freeze beanie. Last year’s game attracted 2000 spectators and organisers are hoping to double that this time around.

Drysdale’s Big Freeze is on Sunday, June 4 from 12.30pm at Mortimer Oval, Drysdale.

can combat the issues of power, inequality and disrespect and encourage safe, healthy and respectful relationships.”

Ms Bolton encouraged anyone needing support for sexual or family violence in the Barwon area to contact the SAFV Centre on 5222 4318.

“Our specialist organisation is focused not only on providing support for those impacted by sexual violence every step of their journey to recovery, but also providing early intervention programsandprimarypreventioninitiativesto help inform and change community attitudes to stop violence before it happens,” she said.

For support after hours or at weekends contact the Sexual Assault Crisis Line on 1800 806 292 or Safe Steps on 1800 015 188.

Justin Flynn

Mayor Trent Sullivan, Sam Moorfoot and James Breust gett some practice in for the Big Freeze. (Ivan Kemp) 328788_08

4.15am: Pre Dawn Service Johnstone Park

6.00am: Dawn Service Eastern Beach

7.30am to 9.00am: Gunfire Breakfast Geelong RSL (open all day)

9.30am: Wreath Laying Ceremony Geelong RSL Cenotaph

11.00am: March Yarra Street

11.00am: March, commencing oustide Officeworks in Malop Street. March will conclude at Johnstone Park.

11.30am: Main Service Johnstone Park

1.30pm to 5.30pm: Two Up Geelong RSL (open all day)

GEELONG RSL

50 BARWON HEADS RD BELMONT

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The Paddock purchase confirmed

By Matt Hewson

Much-lovedfarmThePaddockwillcontinueto service the community after being purchased by the Give Where You Live Foundation.

The seven-acre Leopold farm was closed down in the wake of the collapse of Encompass Community Services earlier this year.

Since purchasing The Paddock in 2007, Encompass has used the site to provide people living with disabilities or disadvantage the opportunity to work, learn and build social connections.

Give

Where You Live’s acting chief officer

Meg Price said the foundation was proud to purchase the property and ensure it could continue to serve as a community asset.

“The Give Where You Live Foundation exists to create a fairer community, where all people and all places thrive,” Ms Price said.

“The Paddock has been a much-loved community asset for over 15 years, providing a unique setting for people of all abilities to explore new experiences and learn new skills, in areas of horticulture, grounds maintenance and cooking.”

“The foundation’s decision to purchase The Paddock strongly aligns with our goal to

Leadership opportunity

A new leadership program for young women and non-binary people with disabilities in the Barwon region seeks participants.

Women with Disabilities Victoria (WDV) will host the seven-week Enabling Young Women Leadership Program online in May for people in the Barwon region.

Barwon co-facilitator Vanessa Davies said she was glad to be a part of the program and help provide more disability inclusion in the community.

“I am very happy to be a part of it,” she said. “I’m currently a casual, working with WDV, and I’m just so grateful that I came across the position.”

Ms Davies said it is important to support young people with disabilities and show them how to be community leaders.

“It can be so difficult to do these kinds of things by yourself and not knowing that you have support behind you, you feel like you’re

tackling the world,” she said.

“The program will help young people build up on their skills, learn to be a bit more confident and learn some leadership skills to not only advocate for themselves but for others in the community as well.”

Ms Davies said the program was “100 per cent free” and included activities and sessions adaptable to meet access needs.

“We’re just making it as easy and accessible as possible for everybody,” she said.

“We really want as many people to know about this program as possible, so all women of the Geelong area can feel confident and have a community behind them.”

Further information and applications for the WDV program are available at wdv.org.au.

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build community assets and support learning and employment pathway opportunities, particularly for people facing barriers.

“We’re proud that the time, money, effort and commitment the community has put into The Paddock will be retained and built upon.”

The Give Where You Live Foundation is one of Geelong’s longest-standing and successful philanthropic organisations, having been established in 1954 as the Geelong and District Community Chest.

Last year the foundation gave back almost $2,8 million into the Geelong community, including $1.6 million worth of grants to

community groups.

Ms Price said Give Where You Live was currently exploring how to best use The Paddock as a community asset.

“We’re looking forward to engaging with a range of stakeholders over the coming months as we plan the next phase of The Paddock,” she said.

“We would like to thank the community for their continued support of the foundation; the feedback we have received on our decision to purchase The Paddock has been overwhelmingly positive and we’re incredibly proud of this outcome.”

Disabilities Victoria

We’re building big near you and there will be transport disruptions

Road disruptions: Closed roads, lanes and speed reductions

Surf Coast Highway Until May Speed reduction and single lane closure

Wurundjeri Way, Docklands

Carr Street, South Geelong

Footscray

Until OctReduced lanes in both directions between Bourke and Collins streets

mid-May

Swanston and Yarra streets

between Appleton Dock Road and Dock Link Road

Women with

Barwon co-facilitator Vanessa Davies. (Ivan Kemp) 330113

• Ideal for independent and busy retirees.

• Close proximity to popular beach destinations, shopping strips and centres, bowls and golf clubs, public transport and Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre.

• Social activities, fitness classes, bowling green, library, art and craft room, BBQ areas, active men’s shed group and beautiful gardens.

• Flexibility for individualised and expansive gardens.

• Pet-friendly and gated community.

• Easy access from Melbourne Ring Road to Barwarre Gardens in Marshall and just minutes from Geelong’s CBD.

New parenting centre underway

Construction of a new early parenting centre is on track to support new mums and dads in Geelong.

Health Infrastructure Minister Mary-Anne Thomas announced on Wednesday, April 12, that the Geelong Early Parenting Centre at North Geelong’s McKellar Centre would likely be completed early next year.

Ms Thomas said the multi-million-dollar

facility had started to take shape with steel framing underway and concrete poured, and more developments would occur over the next three months.

“Being a new parent can be hard and the new centre will help parents in the Barwon region with sleep and settling issues, supporting hundreds of local families a year,” she said.

“The specialist early intervention and

Torquay’s Local Legend

Torquay’s Ian Convery has been named Surf Coast Shire’s latest Local Legend for his community efforts.

The Surf Coast Local Legends Awards recognise professionals and volunteers who positively impact the community and, as an individual or group, help the environment to thrive.

Mr Convery said his daughter nominated him to be Surf Coast Shire’s Local Legend for his work with Friends of Taylor Park and did not expect to receive the acknowledgement.

“I’m more interested in publicising the group,” he said.

“After you get over the shock, it’s good publicity for our Friends at Taylor Park.

“It’s the people that turn up that deserve the praise and if they don’t turn up, we can’t do anything.”

Mr Convery has worked with Friends of Taylor Park for four years after he joined the volunteer group to help the three formal elderly members look after Torquay’s Taylor Park.

“What’s good about it is we’re just trying to protect the park,” he said.

“Our feeling is that it’s got to be protected for future generations.”

Surf Coast council selected Mr Convery as the latest Local Legend for his leadership, devotion, and commitment to helping the community and environment thrive.

He has worked with Great Ocean Road Coast and Park Authority’s park manager and nurtured partnerships with Torquay Lions Club and Men’s Shed members to maintain Taylor Park.

Taylor Park has occupied The Esplanade site since it was saved from development in early 1900 and was named after one of the park’s trustees John Taylor in 1921.

prevention programs offer parents targeted support in the first four years of a child’s lifedelivering lifelong benefits.”

The facility is part of the state government’s $148-million early parenting service network investment, and Ms Thomas said it is designed to provide parents and carers with advice and care.

Lara MP Ella George said the centre was

designed to help families with children up to four years old and would feature 10 residential family units and four day-stay places.

“The Geelong Early Parenting Centre will be a great addition to the health services already available at the McKellar Centre in North Geelong, with more support for local families to achieve their parenting goals,” she said.

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Surf Coast Shire’s latest Local Legend Ian Convery at Taylor Park, Torquay. (Ivan Kemp)

Ancient order’s big year

160 YEARS AGO IN GEELONG

From the pages of the Geelong Chronicle

ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS

It was a big year for the Ancient Order of Foresters in Geelong in 1863. Three new branches (called Courts) were established that year – at Belmont, Breakwater and Ashby.

TheOrderofForesterswasafriendlysociety, first established in Yorkshire, England, in the 1700s. Its purpose was to support members and their families in times of unemployment, sickness, disability, old age and death. Members would pay in regular premiums and access funds in times of need. If a member became unemployed, funds would be used to tide them over until a new job was obtained. If a member died, his widow and children would be looked after.

In effect, the Order provided income protection, health and life insurance, run on a not-for-profit basis. The Order claimed that, in accepting a member, ‘they neither took into consideration his country, his religion, nor his color’.

The Order arrived in Australia, in Melbourne, in 1849. A Court was established in Geelong in 1850, prior to the gold rush, but by the end of the decade, it had lapsed. It was re-established in 1861 and called the Court of Barwon Rise (a fitting name for a new branch emerging from the old).

In July 1863, a dinner was held at the Prince of Wales Hotel, Market Square, to celebrate the second anniversary of the new Court.

The Chief Ranger was Brother Bannister; the Secretary was Brother Le Plastrier. According to one newspaper report, ‘the room was tastefully decorated with flags and various emblems of the Order, the most conspicuous of which were the bows and

arrows, proclaiming not only the ancestry of the society, but associating in the minds of the initiated with the days of the bold outlaw of Sherwood Forest’.

Later that month, a new Court Belmont was established at the Belmont Hotel. Henry Gill was installed as the Chief Ranger and Robert Tuffs as the Sub-Chief Ranger. After the business of the meeting was over, the assembled adjourned to supper and then to the ballroom, where they enjoyed themselves

‘until daylight made its appearance’.

In September 1863, another branch of the Order – Court Triumph – opened at Brearley’s, Tanners and Fellmongers’ Hotel, Breakwater. The third branch to open that year was in Ashby, in October, at George Bolton’s, Roebuck Hotel, Autumn Street.

This article was provided by the Geelong Historical Society. For enquiries, email admin@geelonghistoricalsociety.org.au or write C/- P.O. Box 7129, Geelong West, 3218.

Le Plastrier with AOF regalia. (Supplied)

CITYNEWS

Northern Aquatic and Community Hub takes shape

COMMEMORATING ANZAC DAY IN GEELONG

This year ANZAC Day on Tuesday 25 April marks the 108th anniversary of the landing of ANZAC troops on the Gallipoli Peninsula. On this day, RSL branches and service groups host commemorative services to honour and remember all those who have or are serving in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations. We encourage you to show your support for our brave and courageous servicemen and women as they march on ANZAC Day by attending a commemorative service in Geelong or on the Bellarine Peninsula.

We will pay tribute to our ANZACs with a moving projection display running from midnight on ANZAC Day eve on Monday 24

April, until dawn and then every night until Sunday 30 April from dusk until 11.00pm.

For details about local ANZAC Day services, marches, changed traffic conditions and public transport, visit geelong.link/ANZAC or scan the QR code.

We will remember them.

COMING UP AT THE POTATO SHED - BARBAROI

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The brand new Northern Aquatic and Community Hub in Norlane is nearing the halfway point of construction. Due to open in 2024, the $65.6 million facility will offer first class facilities and services including a twenty-five metre pool, learn to swim pool, waterslides, community spaces and much more!

As part of the construction, Waterworld will need to close around the middle of this year with alternative services offered to members during this time.

Scan the QR code for more info or visit geelongaustralia.com.au/ northernhub

The project is being delivered by the City of Greater Geelong, in partnership with the Victorian and Australian governments.

ClimateLaunchpad 2023 is coming to Geelong

Apply now for ClimateLaunchpad 2023, the global cleantech and green business ideas competition and start-up training program. We proudly support this competition which is completely free of charge and provides training, mentoring and pitching opportunities at a national and global level to help clean technology innovators, researchers and entrepreneurs in the Geelong region to develop their concepts into a business and get access to international opportunities.

No equity is taken – your idea stays 100 per cent yours.

Anyone with a cleantech or green business concept can apply, whether your idea is still on the back of a napkin or you’re already a fullyfledged start-up.

The application deadline has been extended to now close on Wednesday 3 May

To apply now, scan the QR code or visit climate-kic.org.au/clp23

TRAFFIC CHANGES

If you are travelling in any of the areas listed below within these times and dates, please scan the QR code for detailed information regarding changed traffic conditions.

Geelong Cats V Sydney Swans

›Saturday 22 April, various road closures from 6.25pm.

›Full road closure will effect Moorabool Street, between Park Crescent and Bowen Way.

ANZAC DAY

MEETINGS

Council Meeting - Geelong West

The next Council Meeting will be held at the Geelong West Town Hall, 153 Pakington Street, Geelong West on Wednesday 26 April. Entry is from 5.45pm for a 6pm start. We would like to invite all residents, particularly those in the local area, to join us. Reports for consideration include:

›Endorse for Exhibition Proposed 2023-24 to 2026-27 Budget

›Pakington Street Urban Design Framework North Precinct – Deliberative Engagement

›Amendment C434ggee – Geelong Saleyards Precinct – Consideration of Panel Report and Adoption

›Dogs in Public Places

For full details of the agenda and to watch a livestream of the Council meeting, scan the QR code or visit geelongaustralia.com.au/meetings

Questions and submissions must be provided in writing by 12pm, Monday 24 April via the webpage above.

Planning Committee meeting

The next meeting of the Planning Committee will be held at the Council Conference and Reception Centre, City Hall, Little Malop Street, Geelong on Thursday 27 April 2023 at 6.30pm

Item to be discussed is:

›Planning Permit Application No PP-9162020 - Use and development of the land for seven shops, 62 apartments, multi lot subdivision and reduction in car parking at 20-34 Newcombe Street and 25-27 Fenwick Street, Portarlington.

HAVE YOUR SAY

Geelong

Our 2011 Geelong Waterfront Masterplan is being updated and we want to hear from you - people living, working and visiting the area. Help us understand what you value about the Geelong Waterfront and how the space can be more engaging and accessible in the future.

Your feedback will assist in the development of a Draft Geelong Waterfront Masterplan, which you will have the chance to review and contribute to.

Consultation closes 11.59pm, Wednesday 31 May

To have your say now, scan the QR code or visit yoursay. geelongaustralia.com.au/GWFMP

Geelong Waterfront

›Tuesday 25 April, various times and locations

The Carousel at the Geelong Waterfront

Construction progress at the Northern Aquatic and Community Hub

Military service is in Phil’s blood

Phil Edwards comes from a family with strong military ties.

His grandfather served in World War I, his father in WWII so it was only natural that he left school in Newcastle, NSW, at 16 to enlist in the Australian Army in 1972 as an apprentice electronics technician.

His father was pleased with the decision.

“I wanted to get out of Newcastle,” Phil says.

“Not for any family reasons. I was fortunate that my parents were not affluent, but working class and good people.

“In those days you either left school in year 10 at 16 or you stayed until year 12 and went to uni.

“If you left at year 10, in a lot of cases you went into the industries in Newcastle as an apprentice. “I didn’t want to do that. My dad told me that if I was going to leave in year 10, I hadtohaveatradeandhewasaWWIIveteran.

“When I said I was going to join the army apprentices school he was a happy man for two reasons.

“One I was getting a trade and two he saw military service as important.”

And leave Newcastle Phil certainly did.

A stint near Mount Martha was followed by a job fixing satellite tracking equipment for the army surveyors in Sydney.

He then was an electronics technician supporting military mapping operations in Papua New Guinea and Irian Jaya.

A few years later in 1980 Phil graduated from the Officer Cadet School near Portsea and served in various locations across Australia and overseas.

Phil spent two years with the British Army based in what was then West Germany just

before the collapse of the Berlin Walland returned to Australia in 1989 to the Command and Staff College at Fort Queenscliffe.

Later Phil served for two and half years with the US Army in Virginia before returning to

Australia in 2000.

As the director of operations in joint logistics command based in Melbourne, Phil was responsible for running the logistics operations for all the Australian Defence Force

deployments worldwide, including East Timor, Afghanistan and Iraq.

During 2003 he served as the senior logistics officer at the United Nations headquarters in East Timor before returning to Melbourne.

Anzac Day is a time to reflect and remember the sacrifices our diggers have made. Justin Flynn talks to Phil Edwards about his time in the army, including being a survivor of a fatal helicopter crash in West Papua.

Brigadier Phil Edwards at the Ocean Grove cenotaph. (Pictures: Ivan Kemp) 329276

Phil was awarded The Bravery Medal for his actionsasasurvivorfollowingthefatalcrashof an Air Force helicopter in mountainous terrain in Irian Jaya in 1977.

The pilot was killed and the co-pilot, load master and other passenger were badly injured but survived.

“We were flying in the mountains up at 8000 feet, which, for helicopters, is not the best environment – hot and high is not their favourite environment,” he says.

“We hit cloud and couldn’t see where we were going. The pilot slowed down and we lost a lot of power and basically hit the trees and flipped upside down going through the trees. They didn’t find us until the next day.

“I dragged the co-pilot out because he was still alive, the others were able to get out but couldn’t move and were incapacitated.

“Put up some lightweight tentage to keep the rain off because it was rainforest and tended to their injuries, set up flares and radios ready if we heard an aircraft.”

Phil was also awarded the US Army Meritorious Service Medal in 1999 and was awarded the Conspicuous Service Cross in the Queen’s birthday honours list in 2002.

He left the army in 2007 as a Brigadier after 35 years of service and settled in Ocean Grove with Robyn, moving house for the 17th time.

“She said ‘we’re not moving anywhere’,” Phil laughs.

Over the following decade he worked as consultant in his own business in various interesting tasks for a range of federal government agencies leaving the workforce in 2017.

Phil keeps busy now by being a grandparent

to two granddaughters aged three and nine months and is committee member of the Goorambat Veterans’ Retreat located near Benalla and is a committee member with the Ocean Grove Barwon Heads RSL.

“In 2009 the state school (at Goorambat) was vacant for 10 years and we purchased it and since then have been renovating and building its capacity to provide advocacy support for

veterans and emergency accommodation for veterans and their families in need,” he says.

“Plus recreational and caravan and camping sites for veterans and their families.”

Phil says the constant moving around never got boring.

“In some ways it was a bit disruptive for my family, but they got into the swing of it,” he says.

- Phil Edwards

“My wife was very good at it, our three kids have grown to be fairly worldly in their approach to life.

“As young teenagers they could have sensible conversations with adults because they were quite mature from moving around and they’d learnt how to make friends.

“People say ‘how can you be in the army for that long?’.

“I had lots of different jobs over 35 years. I had a different job every two or three years.

“I found that 99 per cent of the people I worked with or for were good people. Overall it was a great experience.”

Phil will remember the fallen on Anzac Day by attending the dawn service and then the mid-morning march and service in Ocean Grove.

“It’sarecognitionofservice,givenourfamily exposure and my wife’s dad was in the air force in the Second World War,” he says.

“Wehavealongconnection.Formeit’sabout remembering and recognising the sacrifices that were made for what is the greatest nation in the world.

“I think if people travel overseas most come

‘‘ It’s about remembering and recognising the sacrifices that were made for what is the greatest nation in the world ’’

Stroke survivor a top fundraiser

By Matt Hewson

Geelong pilot, stroke survivor and Highton resident Nick Beever has been announced as one of the Stroke Foundation’s three finalists for its Fundraiser of the Year award.

In 2018 Mr Beever, then a fit and healthy 36-year-old, suffered a serious stroke and was left not knowing if he’d ever be able to return to the job he loved at Jetstar.

However, with the support of family, friends and his employer, Mr Beever engaged in an intense rehabilitation process, eventually returning to work with a clean bill of health.

Mr Beever’s recovery culminated in him running the Melbourne Marathon’s half marathon last October, raising $28,586 for the Stroke Foundation in the process.

He said being named a finalist for the award was completely unexpected.

“It was very much out of the blue, a big surprise,” he said.

“My aim was $21K for 21 kilometres, and we came in at $28.5 thousand raised, so I was very, very proud of that.

“I thought 21km was gonna be a bit too

far, but luckily with the help of physios and training, some goals that I set and people that I ran with on the day, I made it through the 21km.”

Mr Beever said he felt extremely lucky to have his life return to normal after such a devastating incident and wanted to help others who might not be as fortunate as him.

“I’m moving on, which is fantastic, and I’m even more happy than what I was because I know I’m a lucky one,” he said.

“So I wanted to raise money and awareness to help other people that are going through the exact same thing today. Luck was on my side, but I’m aware not everybody is that lucky.

“I know this money has gone to help people makeadjustmentstotheirhouse,gettophysio, get treatment, and that was my motivation, to try to help other people.

“I’d like to give a special thanks to the people who helped me in Geelong and also the Barwon Stroke Support Centre, who provide local support for people here.”

Winners of the 2023 Stroke Foundation Stroke Awards will be announced at an event in Melbourne on May 4.

New tech turns wine waste into antioxidants

A Geelong-based engineering company has partnered with Swisse, Swinburne University ofTechnologyandstart-upViridiInnovations to develop a highly efficient process that transforms grape waste from winemakers into high-value nutraceutical products.

Boutique engineering firm Austeng and partners successfully produced high purity polyphenol antioxidants from grape marc, the solid remains of grapes left over after pressing.

Current research suggests polyphenols offer some protection against diseases such as cancer, diabetes, osteoporosis, and various cardiovascular and neurodegenerative diseases.

Austeng corporate director Lyn George said the process could cut wineries’ waste bills by potentially reducing grape waste by 35-40 per cent.

“Geelong has a really strong winery sector, and part of the whole innovation is to make the winery sector more sustainable and also more globally competitive in terms of its economics,” she said.

“In terms of making wine, the juice is only a small amount of that material; once you press

the juice out you’re left with about 60 per cent of the material as waste.

“This process recycles that waste and turns it into a valuable nutrient.”

In a two-step process, grape seeds are first separated from spent grape marc, then processed to extract high purity phenols.

Austeng managing director Ross George if the process were implemented locally, mobile separating units would collect grape seeds from wineries to be taken to a centre facility for phenol extraction.

“ForGeelongthiswouldmeanemployment, elaborately transformed manufacturing and processing,” he said.

Further processing via pyrolysis could then see the remains of the biowaste turned into biochar and also create syngas, creating a “circular economy”.

“You go from making wine, to antioxidants, to carbon capture and a syngas for power,” he said.

“That way, you get four bites of the cherry, so to speak.”

Matt Hewson

Pilot, stroke survivor and Stroke Foundation Fundraiser of the Year finalist Nick Beever. (Ivan Kemp) 328494_06

Perkins, Walker strike a chord

By Matt Hewson

Tex Perkins is one of Australia’s most influential musicians, boasting a back catalogue stretching over four decades as a solo artist and with iconic groups such as Beasts of Bourbon, The Cruel Sea and Tex, Don and Charlie.

For the past five years Perkins has worked with Matt Walker both as a duo and in the Fat Rubber Band, which recently released its second album, Other World. However, the collaboration may not have happened due to Perkins’ high estimation of Walker’s abilities.

“When The Cruel Sea were going in the mid-90s Matt was just starting out, playing with Ashley Davies as a duo,” Perkins said. “We loved them, and they were the perfect

opening act for us; we would get them to support us as often as possible.

“Frommyperspective,I’vealwaysseenMatt as a really unique and complete performer. He’s a songwriter, a brilliant guitar player, not a bad piano player, either.

“It’s taken me this long to work with him because I always respected him so much; I always saw him as the complete package and I didn’t see a role for me working with him because I thought, what does he need me for?”

After nearly a decade working together in the lauded Johnny Cash tribute show the Man in Black, Walker made the off-hand comment in 2017 that he and Perkins should make an album similar to Link Wray’s Beans and Fatback.

“That was it, that was the invitation I wasn’t expecting; it took him to initiate this partnership,” Perkins said.

“We started writing immediately via email and text message, and we quickly realised we had a real ease of working with each other.

“Basically, within two weeks we had seven

Debut single from former Sweetheart

For Ocean Grove singer-songwriter Camryn Fitzgerald the release of her debut single Older and Wiser has been a long time coming.

Fitzgerald, 23, wrote the song in 2020 while studying music and business at the Australian College of the Arts in Melbourne, but it has taken the best part of three years for the concept to become reality.

Older and Wiser, which the singer describes as a “nostalgic break-up anthem”, is an indie-pop earworm featuring Fitzgerald’s crystal-clear yet emotive vocals over layers of dreamy guitar and keyboard sounds.

Fitzgeraldsaidthesongwasautobiographical and a way for her to let go of the past.

“Once I’d settled in Melbourne, I’d had quite

amessyrelationshippreviouslyandIwasreally struggling to focus on the one that I was in at the time,” she said. “I hadn’t really grieved that previous relationship, so I found myself in this funny position where I didn’t think about that person in a fond way, but for some reason I was struggling to forget them.

“That’s where this song came from. It was my way of putting that relationship to rest so I could really thrive in the one I was in.”

Music has always been a part of Fitzgerald’s life, she said, even from her earliest memories.

“I’ve always been drawn to music; it’s just been in me and I’d always find myself, even when I was little, singing and making up songs,” she said.

In high school Fitzgerald joined all-female soul orchestra the Sweethearts, with whom she toured Europe in 2017, and subsequently started folk trio Hey Mammoth with fellow Sweetheart Matilda Hassall.

“I think touring with the Sweethearts taught me so much as a musician,” she said.

“In terms of my growth, I’ve found everything sort of links back to my time with the Sweethearts and Hey Mammoth.

“All the festival shows I’ve played with those two bands throughout the years have really ingrained everything I am now as a musician.”

Older and Wiser is available to stream online now.

songs, three quarters of the first (Fat Rubber Band) album.”

Perkins said while he loved the “magic” of the Fat Rubber Band, the duo setting allowed the exploration of a broader repertoire, including large sections of Perkins and Walker’s individual back catalogues as well as new, original material.

“Matt is such a great, versatile player that I can pretty much say we can go anywhere,” Perkins said. “We’re probably more flexible, our options are greater as a duo.

“It’s a different experience, sonically, and I love playing in a full group, but playing just with Matt is… There’s a mysterious, almost indefinable way we vocalise together.

Tex Perkins and Matt Walker perform at Palais Geelong on Sunday, April 23.

Matt Hewson Camryn Fitzgerald’s debut single Older and Wiser is out now. (Ivan Kemp) 329748_07

Matt Walker and Tex Perkins. (Supplied)

A laid-back village by the sea made famous on TV

Even with the runaway success of the hit TV show Seachange, Barwon Heads has managed to retain its much-loved village atmosphere.

Seachange, which ran on the ABC from 1998 to 2000, was primarily filmed in Barwon Heads.

The series drew attention to the town as visitors started to take notice of the quaint village feel and surrounding natural beauty.

Real estate skyrocketed and while tourismwasalreadypopular,itincreasedto

thepointwhereBarwonHeadsisabustling modern town these days. However, it still retains a relatively laid-back pace.

Visitorsaredrawntothebeachesandthe multitude of eating and drinking options.

Barwon Heads boasts two of Australia’s best golf courses and superb surfing at nearby 13th Beach.

The river mouth has a wave-free shallow beach, perfect for kids and upstream provides anglers with superb fishing opportunities.

Walk to the top of the Bluff for awesome

vistas out to Bass Strait and over to Ocean Grove.

BarwonBluffMarineSanctuaryprotects 17 hectares of reef and sea life. Featuring a diversity of habitats in a small area, it makes an excellent spot for learning about local marine life by exploring the rock platforms and beaches on an organised or self-guided tour. It is also a great place for snorkelling and diving to discover feather stars and barnacles, sea slugs, rays and small sharks, and schools of fish living amongst the kelp forests and

sponge gardens.

Offshore are several shipwrecks that remind of the treacherous waters. The Earl of Charlemont sank in 1853 and the steamer SS Orungal ran into trouble in 1940. The site today is marked by two of the four Scotch type boilers sitting upright and exposed at low tide.

Barwon Heads has a proud sporting culture and its Australian rules football and A Grade cricket teams are their respective competition’s reigning premiers.

The Guide

PICK OF THE WEEK

MIDSOMER MURDERS

ABC TV, Sunday, 8.20pm

Peace never lasts in Midsomer, but fans wouldn’t have it any other way. In tonight’s second instalment of season 23 – yes, this delightfully cosy detective series has composed intriguing murder plots since 1997 (retirement beckons but don’t fret) – it’s a place of investigation, rather than a destination, for much-loved DCI John Barnaby (Neil Dudgeon, pictured, left, with Nick Hendrix). Challis Court is a swanky gated retirement community set up for former police officers, where the retired criminal catchers dream of relaxing and enjoy their golden years. When a new member of their community, Elaine Bennet (Sabina Franklyn), is found dead, it’s soon apparent this idyll is not all it’s cracked up to be.

Friday, April 21

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Gardening Australia. Costa Georgiadis goes to melon heaven.

8.30 Traces. (Mal) A second bomb attack puts pressure on McKinven and Sarah to find and stop the culprit.

9.20 MOVIE: Miss Fisher And The Crypt Of Tears Part 1. (2020, Mv, R) Phryne Fisher embarks on a globetrotting adventure. Essie Davis, Nathan Page.

10.10 Aunty Donna’s Coffee Cafe. (Ml, R)

10.35 ABC Late News.

10.55 Close To Me. (Mals, R)

11.40 Smother. (Mal, R)

1.25 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Wrecks That Changed The World: Toxic Wrecks. (PG)

8.30 Walking Britain’s Lost Railways: Northern Ireland. (PGa, R) Presented by Rob Bell.

9.25 Exploring Northern Ireland. (R) Part 2 of 4.

10.20 SBS World News Late.

10.50 Darkness: Those Who Kill. (MA15+av)

11.40 Cheyenne & Lola. (MA15+lv, R) 2.00 Romulus. (MA15+av) 3.50 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour Scandinavia Bitesize. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

TRACES

ABC TV, Friday, 8.30pm

Standout performances from a female-led cast help set this crime drama apart from the throng. Embellished with the moody backdrop of a Scottish town and the peculiarities and intricacies of forensic science (don’t mix acid and petrol), this second season has a new case to explore, with all the familiar faces, including Molly Windsor, BreakingBad’s Laura Fraser and Line ofDuty’s Martin Compston, returning. In tonight’s second instalment, Emma (Windsor) and Daniel (Compston) face tough decisions after the end of the trial and the screws are turned on McKinven (Michael Nardone, pictured with Fraser) and Sarah (Fraser) after a second bomb attack in Dundee.

A YEAR FROM SPACE

SBS, Saturday, 8.30pm

Find out how it feels to be an astronaut for an evening with this remarkable and majestic documentary. More than 1000 satellites orbit Earth every day, capturing millions of images of life unfolding. In this special, the year 2022 is captured, revealing glimpses that shock, astound, intrigue and delight. It was a momentous year that saw the lockdowns of the pandemic end and Russia’s devastating invasion of Ukraine, with satellites documenting every moment. From the London crowds of the Queen’s Jubilee, to a volcano erupting in Tonga and the swirling power of Hurricane Ian, it’s a true feast for the eyes.

DAVID ATTENBOROUGH’S FROZEN PLANET II

Nine, Tuesday, 8.50pm

Many of us will never set foot on Antarctica’s icy terrain, but you could be forgiven for feeling like you’ve experienced its splendour after lapping up this extraordinary celebration of its landscape and wildlife. With passionate narration by Sir David Attenborough, along with a dedicated photography team that spent four and a half years capturing footage, it’s a stunning exposé of Antarctica’s life forms. Punctuated by a stirring soundtrack, the spectacle includes a crowd of king penguins trying to feed off the ocean while leopard seals circle. It’s surprising, spellbinding stuff.

6am Morning Programs. 8.05

Wolf Joe. 8.15 Nanny Tuta. 8.20 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea. 8.45 Bushwhacked! 9.10

The Magic Canoe. 10.00 Brazil Untamed. 10.50

Living By The Stars. 11.00 Going Places. Noon Sing

About This Country. 2.00 Shortland St. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Bushwhacked! 3.25 Red Dirt Riders.

3.40 Aussie Bush Tales. 3.55 Seven Sacred Laws.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)

Britain. (2012, PG, French)

6.15 The Band’s Visit. (2007, PG, Arabic) 7.50 The Orphanage. (2019, Dari) 9.30 Recon. (2019, MA15+) 11.20 Wolf And Sheep. (2016, M, Dari) 12.55am

The Reluctant Fundamentalist. (2012, M) 3.20 The Movie Show. 3.50 Canopy. (2013, M) 5.20 Passione. (2010, PG)

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Juliet Love transforms a free-standing wardrobe.

7.30 AFL: Friday Night Countdown. A lead-up to the Friday night AFL match.

8.00 Football. AFL. Round 6. Fremantle v Western Bulldogs.

11.00 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews.

11.30 Armchair Experts. (M)

12.30 Home Shopping. [MEL]WhatTheKillerDidNext.(Malv, R)

1.30[MEL]TravelOz.(R)

2.00[MEL]HomeShopping.(R)

4.00[MEL]MillionDollarMinute.(R)

5.00[MEL]NBCToday.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Escape To The Chateau. Work doesn’t stop during the school holidays.

8.30 MOVIE: Dunkirk. (2017, Mlv, R)

During World War II, an evacuation mission is launched to rescue Allied troops stranded on the beaches of Dunkirk. Mark Rylance, Tom Hardy, Kenneth Branagh.

10.40 MOVIE: Lions For Lambs. (2007, Mlv, R) Tom Cruise.

12.20 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.10 Drive TV. (R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Postcards. (PG, R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30

Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.

7.30 Bondi Rescue. (PGal) Harries meets children from war-torn Ukraine.

8.30 Ambulance Australia. (Malv, R) Follows NSW Ambulance’s Sydney operations as it deals with a case involving a stabbing victim.

9.30 Territory Cops. (PGadl, R) A man wanted for a serious domestic violence charge has trapped himself on a balcony.

10.30 Ambulance Australia. (Mal, R)

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

10 PEACH (52, 11)

7MATE (64, 73)

Saturday, April 22

ABC TV (2) SBS (3)

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast.

9.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 ABC News At Noon.

12.30 Traces. (Mal, R) 1.15 Capital. (Ms, R)

2.05 The Durrells. (PG, R) 2.50 Bee Cause. (R)

3.05 Grand Designs. (R) 3.55 Scottish Vets Down Under. (PG, R) 4.25 Landline. (R) 4.50

The Secret Lives Of Our Urban Birds. (R)

5.55 Great Australian Stuff: The Land. (PG, R) Part 2 of 4.

6.50 Bluey. (R) Bingo pretends to be Boss Bluey’s new employee in the middle of Dad’s backyard workout.

7.00 ABC News. Takes a look at the top stories of the day, including coverage of developing stories and events.

7.30 MOVIE: Eat Pray Love. (2010, Ml, R)

An unhappy woman goes on a roundthe-world journey to find herself after undergoing a painful divorce. Julia Roberts, Javier Bardem, Richard Jenkins.

9.50 Miniseries: Ridley Road. (PG, R) Part 1 of 4. A young hairdresser joins an underground movement trying to stop the rise of the far right.

10.50 Fires. (Mal, R) Dairy farmers must deal with the aftermath of the fire and the destruction of their homestead.

11.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

Guest programmed by Kimbra.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (PG) 10.05 Breaking The Biz. (PG, R) 10.50 Earth’s Sacred Wonders. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Figure Skating. ISU Figure World Championships. Highlights. 3.30 Athletics. Marathon de Paris. Highlights. 4.30 Going Places. (R) 5.00 Where Are You Really From? (PGa, R) 5.30 Lost Home Movies Of Nazi Germany. (PGavw, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 The Wonders Of Europe: The Acropolis, The Masterpiece Of Pericles. (PG) Part 3 of 4.

8.30 A Year From Space. Images captured by satellite help tell the story of the big events of 2022, from the destruction wrought by the war in the Ukraine, to colonies of king penguins in Antarctica and plumes of herring spawn in the Pacific.

10.00 Becoming Marilyn. (Man, R)

A unique portrait of Marilyn Monroe.

11.05 Outlander. (MA15+)

A dysentery epidemic spreads.

12.20 Germinal. (Masv)

1.20 The Big Fat Quiz Of The Decade. (Mls, R)

3.05 MOVIE: Little Woods. (2018, Mal, R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SEVEN (6, 7)

6.00 Home Shopping.

NINE (8, 9)

TEN (5, 10)

Sunday, April 23

6.30 Compass: Searching For Patsy. Siblings seek to understand their late mother.

7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.

7.30 Grand Designs: Tunbridge Wells. (PG) Hosted by Kevin McCloud.

8.20 Midsomer Murders. (Mv) Part 2 of 4. Barnaby investigates when a resident of a police retirement community is found dead.

9.50 Close To Me. (Madl) Rob takes centre stage.

10.40 MotherFatherSon. (Malns, R)

11.40 Smother. (Mal, R)

1.20 Road To Now. (PG, R)

2.20 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

3.05 Rage Closer. (R) 3.10 The Heights. (PG, R)

5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Secrets Of The Giant Mammoths. (PG) An investigation into the mammoth.

8.30 The Black Death: Outbreak. (PG) Part 1 of 2. Dan Snow and Raksha Dave investigate how the Black Death devastated Britain 700 years ago.

10.30 Muhammad Ali.

(PGavw, R) Part 4 of 4.

12.15 24 Hours In Emergency: Learning Curve. (PGa, R)

2.00 How The Nazis Lost The War. (PGa, R)

3.40 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.40 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15

France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera News.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Football. AFL. Round 6. Geelong v Sydney. From GMHBA Stadium, Victoria.

10.30 AFL Post-Game Show.

A wrap-up of the game, including panel discussion and interviews, with access to players, coaches and staff.

11.00 MOVIE: Charlie’s Angels. (2019, Mv, R) A team of elite female agents, known as Angels, recruits the services of a young systems engineer who has blown the whistle on a dangerous new technology that her former employer is developing. Kristen Stewart, Naomi Scott, Ella Balinska.

1.30 Home Shopping. [MEL]Britain’sBusiestAirport: Heathrow.(PG, R)

2.00[MEL]HomeShopping.(R)

4.00[MEL]GetArty.(R)

4.30[MEL]GetArty.(R)

5.00[MEL]HouseOfWellness.(PG, R)

6.00 Nine News Saturday.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 MOVIE: Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets. (2002, PGhv, R) Harry investigates strange occurrences at Hogwarts after returning to the school against magical advice. Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson.

10.45 MOVIE: Birds Of Prey. (2020, MA15+alv, R) Harley Quinn defends a young girl. Margot Robbie, Rosie Perez.

12.40 The First 48: The Third Man/ Cash Money Murder. (Mav, R)

A hip-hop promotor is gunned down.

1.30 The Pet Rescuers. (PGm, R)

2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa)

2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R)

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)

6.00 Bondi Rescue. (PGal, R) Harries meets children from war-torn Ukraine.

6.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Dr Chris Brown.

8.30 Blue Bloods. (Mv) Danny helps Texas Ranger Waylon Gates deliver an infamous drug cartel boss to arraignment. Erin takes on a high profile assault case. Eddie forms an unlikely alliance to solve a cold murder case.

9.30 CSI: Vegas. (Mav) A silver ink note threatening Maxine Roby’s life is found at the crime lab.

10.30 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv, R) Whistler struggles with a CI.

11.30 Fire Country. (Mv, R) A massive tree falls on Eve.

12.30 Home Shopping. (R)

5.00 Hour Of Power.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PGal) Hosted by Samantha Armytage.

8.30 7NEWS Spotlight. (Return) An exclusive, special investigation.

9.30 The Latest: Seven News.

10.00 Born To Kill? Dale Hausner And Samuel Dieteman. (MA15+av) A look at Dale Hausner and Samuel Dieteman.

11.00 Quantum Leap. (PGav)

12.00 The Rookie. (Madv, R)

1.00 Home Shopping. [MEL]LastChanceLearners.(PG, R)

1.30[MEL]Britain’sBusiest Airport:Heathrow.(PG, R)

2.00[MEL]HomeShopping.(R)

3.30[MEL]MillionDollarMinute.(R)4.00

[MEL]NBCToday.5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Nine News Sunday.

7.00 LEGO Masters: Grand Masters.

(PG) Hosted by Hamish Blake.

8.50 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians.

9.50 Nine News Late. A look at the latest news and events.

10.20 Australian Crime Stories: The Money Or The Bomb. (Mv, R)

11.30 The First 48: Endless Love And Out Of Time. (MA15+al)

12.15 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+v, R)

1.10 The Garden Gurus. (R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30

Take Two. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition.

5.30 Today.

6.30 The Sunday Project. A look at the day’s news.

7.30 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! (PGals) Nine celebrities are still in camp, but by the end of the night only eight will remain.

9.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv) Captain Milius returns to Hawai’i as the NCIS team works to catch a dangerous high-value US government target with the help of an informant unlike any they have ever encountered.

10.00 FBI. (Mv, R) The team discovers that deadly sarin gas may have been sold to terrorists.

11.00 The Sunday Project. (R)

at the day’s news.

12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

Monday, April 24

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30. Presented by Sarah Ferguson.

8.00 Australian Story.

Presented by Leigh Sales.

8.30 Four Corners. Investigative journalism program exposing scandals, triggering inquiries, firing debate and confronting taboos.

9.15 Media Watch. (PG)

Hosted by Paul Barry.

9.35 Q+A. Public affairs program.

10.35 India Now. (R)

11.10 ABC Late News.

11.25 The Business. (R)

11.40 Father Brown. (PG, R)

12.25 Miniseries: Ridley Road. (PG, R)

1.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.15 Rage Closer.

(R) 3.20 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 4.20 Anzac Dawn Service From Sydney. 5.30 Anzac Dawn Service From Canberra.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG) Presented by Marc Fennell.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 The Secret Life Of Lighthouses: Muckle Flugga. (PG) Part 2 of 3.

8.30 My Name Is Reeva: I Was Murdered By Oscar Pistorius. (M) Part 2 of 3. Reeva’s parents try to come to terms with the demands of the VOD process.

9.25 24 Hours In Emergency: Guardian Angels. (Mal, R) A compilation of stories from King’s College, including that of a woman who was assaulted in the street.

10.20 SBS World News Late.

10.50 Reyka. (MA15+av)

11.50 Miss S. (PGav, R)

3.40 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Football. AFL. Round 6. Melbourne v Richmond. From the MCG.

10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. A wrap-up of the game, including panel discussion and interviews, with access to players, coaches and staff.

11.00 The Latest: Seven News. (R)

11.30 How To Look Good Naked. (Man, R) Gok Wan takes the mother and daughter Nicola and Brogan on a journey of self-discovery and prove that getting naked is the best therapy to loving ourselves.

12.30 Home Shopping. [MEL]TheRookie.(Mav, R)

1.30[MEL]Kochie’sBusinessBuilders.(R)

2.00[MEL]HomeShopping.(R)

4.00[MEL]NBCToday.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise. News, sport and weather.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 LEGO Masters: Grand Masters. (PG) Hosted by Hamish Blake.

8.50 RPA. (PGm) Tracy, a single mum of two teenagers, faces a life and death battle as her rare and aggressive brain cancer returns.

9.50 Nine News Late. A look at the latest news and events.

10.20 Footy Classified. (M) Footy experts tackle the AFL’s big issues.

11.20 The Equalizer. (MA15+v, R) McCall races to find Dante.

12.10 The First 48: Knock Knock. (Mav, R)

1.00 Hello SA. (PG)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

2.30 Global Shop. (R)

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)

4.25 Anzac Day Dawn Service.

6.30 The Project. The hosts and guest panellists take a look at the day’s news, events and hot topics.

7.30 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! (PGals) After many long weeks in the jungle, the celebrities finally receive letters from home.

9.00 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mav) After attending a parole hearing for the man who murdered his brother, Remy pursues a depraved pastor and his sadistic brother who kidnapped two teens on their way home from a school basketball game.

11.00 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news and events.

12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Late-night talk show.

1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 My Market Kitchen. (PG, R)

4.20 10 News First Presents: ANZAC Day.

Tuesday, April 25

6am The Big Steal. (1990, PG) 7.55 The Orator. (2011, PG, Samoan) 10.00 Days Of The Bagnold Summer. (2019, M) 11.40 Ali’s Wedding. (2017, M) 1.45pm Skies Of Lebanon. (2020, PG, Italian) 3.30 Beauty And The Beast. (2014, PG, French) 5.35 Dean Spanley. (2008, PG) 7.30 Joyeux Noel. (2005, French) 9.40 De Gaulle. (2020, M) 11.40 Late Programs.

7MATE (64, 73) 6am Morning Programs.

Aussie Lobster

6.00 The Drum.

6.55 Governor-General’s Anzac Day Message.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Great Australian Stuff: Home. Part 3 of 4.

9.00 The Dark Side Of The Universe. A look at the search for the dark universe.

10.00 Stuff The British Stole: Shadow Boxer. (PG, R)

10.30 ABC Late News.

10.45 The Business. (R)

11.05 Four Corners. (R) 11.50 Media Watch. (PG, R) 12.05 MotherFatherSon. (Malns, R)

1.05 Shakespeare And Hathaway. (PG, R) 1.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.25 Rage Closer. (R)

3.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Who Do You Think You Are? US: Matthew Broderick. (PG) Matthew Broderick explores his roots.

8.30 Insight. Kumi Taguchi takes a look at how people navigate relationships in the age of consent.

9.30 Dateline: Teens, Love And War. The story of teens coming of age in Ukraine and how they fall in love, deal with grief, and head off to war.

10.00 SBS World News Late.

10.30 Living Black. (R)

11.00 Manayek. (Madl)

11.50 Outlier. (Mal, R)

3.15 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.15 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

7.30 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PGl) Hosted by Samantha Armytage.

9.00 Accused. (Premiere, MA15+av) A father he comes to believe that his teenage son may be planning an unimaginable crime.

10.00 The Good Doctor. (Mam) Marcus and Audrey clash over a patient.

11.00 The Latest: Seven News.

11.30 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous: No More Grannies. (MA15+asv, R)

1.00 Home Shopping.

1.05[MEL]WhatTheKillerDidNext.(Mav, R)

2.00[MEL]HomeShopping.(R)

4.00[MEL]NBCToday.5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 LEGO Masters: Grand Masters. (PG) Hosted by Hamish Blake.

8.50 David Attenborough’s Frozen Planet II: Frozen South. (PGa)

Takes a look at the most extreme frozen world of all Antarctica, which at first glance appears lifeless.

10.00 Nine News Late. A look at the latest news and events.

10.30 Chicago Med. (MA15+am)

11.25 Court Cam. (MA15+av)

11.50 Suspect Number 1. (Mdlv, R)

12.40 Tipping Point. (PG)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30

A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition.

5.30 Today.

6.30 The Project. The hosts and guest panellists take a look at the day’s news, events and hot topics.

7.30 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! (PGals) The celebrities face their final food trial, before yet another celebrity will be eliminated from the jungle.

9.00 NCIS. (Ma, R) When a financial advisor is found shot at a naval station, the team investigates the case by interviewing the victim’s three-dimensional hologram of herself, which she created before her death.

11.00 The Project. (R) The hosts and guest panellists take a look at the day’s news, events and hot topics.

12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Late-night talk show.

1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

Wednesday, April 26

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30. Presented by Sarah Ferguson.

8.00 Hard Quiz. (PG) Presented by Tom Gleeson.

8.30 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. (PG) A satirical news program exposing the humorous, absurd and downright hypocritical.

9.05 Aunty Donna’s Coffee Cafe. (Ml) Broden goes to a buck’s party.

9.30 QI. (PG) Hosted by Sandi Toksvig.

10.00 Staged. (Ml, R)

10.25 ABC Late News.

10.40 The Business. (R)

10.55 Frayed. (MA15+l, R)

11.45 Father Brown. (PG, R)

12.30 Science Of Drugs With Richard Roxburgh. (MA15+d, R) 1.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG) Presented by Marc Fennell.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Alone Australia. (Mal) The participants focus on their own strategies.

8.30 Brian Cox: How The Other Half Live. Part 1 of 2. Brian Cox explores our complicated relationship with money and wealth.

9.30 Rogue Heroes. (MA15+lsv) Frustrated at his own personal failure to destroy any enemy targets, Stirling arranges a rematch.

10.40 SBS World News Late.

11.10 Furia. (MA15+av) Brehme is feeling the pressure.

12.05 Unit One. (MA15+s, R)

4.25 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

7.30 The 1% Club. (Premiere, M) Hosted by Jim Jefferies.

8.35 Accused. (Mav) After a married couple discovers their newborn is deaf, they elect to try a surgical procedure.

9.35 We Interrupt This Broadcast. (PGals) Sketch comedy series that parodies some of Australia’s favourite TV shows.

10.35 The Latest: Seven News.

11.05 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous: Tears For Daniel And Murder Of Innocence – Sian Kingi. (MA15+as, R) Takes a look at two notorious cases.

12.40[MEL]Absentia.(MA15+asv, R)

1.00 Home Shopping.

2.00[MEL]HomeShopping.(R)

4.00[MEL]NBCToday.

5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Travel Guides. (PGln) Ordinary Australians become travel critics.

8.30 Footy Classified. (M) Hosted by Eddie McGuire, Matthew Lloyd, Jimmy Bartel and Damian Barrett.

9.30 MOVIE: The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard. (2021, MA15+lv)

A bodyguard and a hitman must embark on a life-threatening mission as they try to save the life of the hitman’s wife. Ryan Reynolds, Salma Hayek.

11.45 Nine News Late.

12.10 Ordinary Joe. (Ma)

1.00 Postcards. (PG, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

2.30

Thursday, April 27

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30. Presented by Sarah Ferguson.

8.00 Foreign Correspondent. International affairs program.

8.30 Grand Designs New Zealand. Tom Webster meets a man who is working on a complex build on the Kapiti Coast.

9.20 Miriam & Alan: Lost In Scotland. (Mls, R) Part 2 of 3.

10.05 Art Works. (R) Hosted by Namila Benson.

10.35 ABC Late News.

10.50 The Business. (R)

11.05 Great Australian Stuff. (R)

12.05 Q+A. (R)

1.10 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.25 Rage Closer.

(R) 3.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 The Murdochs: Empire Of Influence. (M) Rupert Murdoch launches Fox News.

8.30 Asking For It. (Malv) Part 2 of 3. Jess Hill investigates our institutional responses to rape and alternative justice systems.

9.30 Miniseries: Conviction: The Case Of Stephen Lawrence. (MA15+) Part 2 of 3. Clive tries to win back Doreen’s trust after details of the murder investigation are leaked.

10.30 SBS World News Late.

11.00 Exit. (Final, MA15+adv)

11.55 Beneath The Surface. (Madl, R)

4.25 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG)

8.30 The Front Bar. (M) Hosts Mick Molloy, Sam Pang and Andy Maher take a lighter look at all things AFL.

9.30 Britain’s Got Talent. (PG) Auditions continue as weird, wacky and wonderful acts compete in front of celebrity judges.

10.45 The Latest: Seven News.

11.15 Fantasy Island. (Ma) Roarke and Javier grow closer.

12.15[MEL]Black-ish.(PGa)

12.30 Home Shopping.

12.45[MEL]Black-ish.(PGa)

1.15[MEL]MyFranceWithManu.(PG, R)

2.30[MEL]HomeShopping.(R)

4.00[MEL]NBCToday.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 RBT. (PGdl, R) Follows the activities of police units.

8.30 Paramedics. (Mm, R) Flight paramedic Steve heads to the country after a tractor topples over and crushes a farmer.

9.30 Embarrassing Bodies. (MA15+dmns) Dr Jane Leonard treats a young female.

10.30 A+E After Dark. (Mm, R)

11.25 Nine News Late.

11.50 New Amsterdam. (MA15+am)

12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

Global Shop. (R)

(PGa)

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.

7.30 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! (PGals) The celebrities will find out what has been happening in the world without them.

9.00 Law & Order: SVU. (MA15+as)

An internet dating site becomes the source of terror for a young widow when she meets a mysterious stranger with an overly controlling manner. Muncy struggles with Velasco’s absence.

10.00 Fire Country. (Mv) A wildfire breaks out in Drake Country.

11.00 Bull. (Ma, R) Izzy hires Bull and TAC to defend a jockey.

12.00 The Project. (R)

1.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

TV Shop: Home

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.

7.30 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! (PGals) Hosts Julia Morris and Dr Chris Brown say goodbye to two more celebrities in a double elimination.

9.00 Gogglebox Australia. (Final) A diverse range of people open their living rooms to reveal their reactions to popular and topical TV shows, with the help of special, locked-off cameras which capture every unpredictable moment.

10.00 Law & Order: SVU. (Mav, R) Rollins catches up with an old flame.

12.00 The Project. (R)

1.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

CBS Mornings.

Discover Barwon Heads

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More than just a Dental Clinic

Barwon Heads Dental is more than just a Dental Clinic — it’s a growing family established by Dr Jack Milgate and Mr Martin Sinnett. We thrive in modern, digital, exceptional and affordable dentistry with a patient centred approach, providing a wide range of treatments to care for the growing needs of the Barwon Heads, Bellarine and Surf Coast community.

Our Services include

General dentistry

Restorations, fissure sealants, mouthguards, dentures, retainers & root canal treatments.

Costmetic dentistry

Teeth whitening, composite bonding, veneers, implants & crowns. Specialists in Invisalign treatments from start to finish.

Childrens dental Including access to the Child Dental Benefits Scheme

Brands to get you moving

If activewear, lifestyle fashion and an everything in between is you, then Move Athletica has it all.

Georgina has owned and run the store for two years after taking on the business which has actually been in the boutique Hitchcock Avenue for six years.

Specialising in technical workout wear with brands such as PE Nation, Running Bare, CasallandTheUpside,Georginahascurateda range to suit any sport and activity, even if it’s walking the dog to the nearest cafe!

The store is complimented by a beautiful

range of lifestyle fashion with basics for everyday wear, alongside elevated classics to seeyoufromthebeachtothewinerytodinner.

Brands featured are Nude Lucy, Staple the Label and Maxted.

MoveAthleticaalsopridesitselfonselecting local,Australianmadeortheuseofsustainable materials where possible.

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The friendly local team are always on hand to help find you the perfect outfit.

The team at Barwon Heads Dental are on hand to help with your Invisalign and children’s dental needs. (Supplied)

The immaculately kept gardens are superbly kept and the front yards of residents’ houses are lovingly seen to.

It’s serene, yet lively as an inter-village bowls match takes place at the three-rink green and the dog run is frequented by furry friends and their humans.

It genuinely feels like a village, not a stereotypical retirement home.

Residents Grant Goldsmith and Gail Ingleby are chair and deputy chair of the village’s resident’s committee.

Comfort and security are the main reasons why both love the village life.

“It’s comfortable and you feel secure,” Grant says.

“And that’s not just the gate being shut at night, it’s being with people.”

Gail and her husband have been at Barwarre Gardens for four years.

“We looked at retirement villages for so long and we looked at everyone and this hit the spot with us because it’s owned by genU, a not-for-profit organisation building inclusive communities through disability support, seniors, training and employment services,” she says.

“If something happens to one of us we’ve got a good community to look after the other one.

“I don’t think we have anybody in the whole village who would say they don’t care for everybody.”

“I feel when you come home at nighttime and it’s dark, I think ‘gee I’m home, it’s safe’,” Grant adds.

The village boasts a men’s workshop, a social clubandgroups,suchasartsandcrafts,singing, tabletennis,linedancing,gym,library,caravan

Above: Grant Goldsmith attends to his garden. Right: Gail Ingleby in the library; and bowls at Barwarre Gardens village. (Pictures: Ivan Kemp) 328030

and boat storage and even belly dancing.

There’s a bus stop right outside that can whisk residents into town or to Marshall train station just down the road.

Both Grant and Gail love the fact that the houses are spread apart.

“The village is open, it’s not house upon house and pushed in together,” Grant says.

“We’ve got room around us.”

“They’re brick houses which was very important to us, and no steps,” Gail says.

“It’s been designed for comfort.”

Both Grant and Gail are full of praise for Barwarre Gardens’ staff.

“We get great support from the staff – you can get a little or a lot,” Grant says.

“genU also offer Home-Care Packages. Their team are very good at organising those.”

Barwarre Gardens is conveniently located on Barwarre Road, Marshall and has emerged to be an enjoyable and lively environment that prioritises socialising, engaging with others and, above all, staying well. Starting price $550,000 for a two-bedroom, two-bathroom home, depending on availability. Contact the team to discuss options, pricing and conditions today.

Kayak fun in the school holidays

The school holidays provided an opportunity for kids to learn the ropes of kayaking on the Barwon River. Independent photographer Ivan Kemp was there to see the children learn all about kayaking.

Above: The young kayakers before they hit the water, and a salute before the classes begin (Pictures: Ivan Kemp) 329523

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As you walk around genU’s Barwarre Gardens Retirement Village, you can’t help but be immediately impressed at how pristine and green everything is.

Barwarre Gardens offers a welcoming community

Ready to remember the Anzacs

RSL sub-branches across Greater Geelong will hold Anzac Day services on April 25.

Geelongwillstagea4.15ampre-dawnservice at Johnstone Park, followed by a 6am dawn service at Eastern Beach Reserve and a 6.30am dawn service at the Boer War memorial.

St Mary’s of the Angels Basilica is holding a 9am Anzac Mass and a 9.30am wreath laying service at Geelong RSL in Belmont will be followed by an 11am march from corner of

Yarra Street and Malop Street to Johnstone Park, ending with an 11.45am commemorative service at Johnstone Park.

There will be a 6am dawn service at Lara RSL and a 9.30am march from the corner of Melbourne Road and Rose Avenue to Norlane RSL, followed by a 9.50am service at Norlane RSL.

TorquayRSLwillhostaveteransmarchfrom Bell Street to the Point Danger memorials as

Youth space’s new face

Four-year-old cocker spaniel Larry is the newest addition to the Surf Coast Youth Space.

Larry joined the Youth Space at the Kurrambee Myaring Community Centre in North Torquay as an accredited therapy dog and will work there every Monday and Wednesday afternoon.

Surf Coast mayor Liz Pattison said Larry was a welcome face at the centre, helped initiate conversations, and provided a unique connection in a fun, entertaining, and interesting space.

“Larry has been a game changer for the Youth Space. People light up when they see him and he’s a real mood booster,” she said.

“He gets people talking to each other, which helps build friendships, and offers a sense of comfort and companionship.”

Cr Pattison said therapy dogs like Larry provided young people with the necessary support by helping to reduce stress, promote positive emotions, and offer a calming presence.

She said the Surf Coast Youth Space was

well attended and that Larry’s addition to the centre could help decrease young people’s anxiety, improve their social skills and cultivate empathy.

“It’s a great place for young people to hang out and catch up with others,” Mayor Pattison said.

“There’s free food, WiFi, Nintendo Switch, table tennis, music equipment and more. We’re seeing up to 60 young people attend each evening.”

The Surf Coast Youth Space is open three nights a week from 3pm to 5pm on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays during the school term.

well as a dawn service at 5.55am.

A 6am dawn service at Ocean Grove Park will be followed by a 9.45am march from the Commonwealth Bank, The Terrace, to Ocean Grove Park where a memorial service will take place at 10am.

An 8.45am march from the corner of Hitchcock Avenue and Bridget Street in Barwon Heads to the community hall will conclude with a 9am wreath laying Service.

There will be a 6am dawn service at Bannockburn monument, a 10am service at Anglesea RSL, a 9.15am service at Inverleigh War Memorial and a 10.30am service at Eastern Park, Winchelsea.

Leopold residents can attend an 8am service at the war memorial and while there will be no service at Waurn Ponds Memorial Reserve, the community is invited to lay floral tributes if they wish.

Surf Coast Youth Space accredited therapy dog Larry with youth Lily. (Supplied)

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

WANT YOUR EVENT LISTED? Community Calendar is made available free of charge to not-for-profit organisations to keep the public informed of special events and activities. Send item details to Geelong Independent Community Calendar, 1/47 Pakington Street, Geelong West, 3218, or email to editorial@geelongindependent.com.au. Deadline for copy and announcements is 5pm Tuesday.

Christian Singles

Saturday, April 22, 6.30pm movie – Jesus Revolution, Village Theatre, Ryrie Street, Geelong. Meet 5.45pm.

■ 0400 662 352

Wednesday, April 26 – coffee 11.30am

Charles & Co, GMHBA Stadium, Charles Brownlow Stand.

■ 0400 383 711

Ballroom dance

Leopold Hall, 805-809 Bellarine Highway, Saturday, April 22, 7.30pm-11.30pm.

Admission: $10, includes supper. Music by 4 Piece Band.

■ 0400 500 402

Carpet Bowls

Leopold Hall, 805-809 Bellarine Highway, Wednesday and Friday each week, 1pm to 3.15pm. $4 admission and includes afternoon tea.

■ 0400 500 402

Winchelsea Old Time Dance

Winchelsea Globe Theatre, 17 Willis Street. Second Saturday of each month, 8pm to 11.30pm. Cost: $10. Next dance May 13.

■ Maureen, 0409 253 188, or Ray, 0438 830 638

Lara Community Market

Run by Rotary Club of Lara District every second Sunday of the month at Lara RSL from 9am to 1pm.

Geelong Amateur Radio Club

Storrer Street Clubhouse, Geelong, Wednesdays 1.30pm to 4pm and Fridays at 6.30pm.

■ Robert, 0438 409 979, or vk3atl.org

Geelong’s Soroptimist International Service club for women and girls, every second Tuesday of the month from 6pm at Belmont RSL.

■ 0455 835 691, or geelong@siswp.com

Geelong Dragon Boat Club

Paddle at Barwon River, Saturdays 9am, Wednesdays 5pm.

■ revolutionise.com.au/geelongdragons

Zonta Club of Geelong

Meets monthly for dinner first Wednesday of the month between February and December at 6.30pm for a 6.45pm start. RSVP essential.

■ zontageelong.org.au or zontaclubgeelong@yahoo.com.au

Highton Seniors

Community Centre, 84 Barrabool Road, Highton. Cards Wednesday 12.30-3pm.

■ Joy, 0428 145 138

Line dancing

Kardinia Seniors Club, beginners class from 12.30pm every Wednesday, at 450 Moorabool Street, South Geelong.

■ Dianne, 0410 039 063

Geelong ballroom dancing

Saturdays 7.30pm to 10.15pm, corner Bayview Parade and Carey Street, Hamlyn Heights. Entry: $10. BYO drinks and a plate.

■ 5278 9740, or geelongballroomdc.com.au

Dancer’s Club

Ballroom dancing Wednesdays 7.30pm to 10.30pm, Leopold Hall, Bellarine Highway. Cost: $6, includes light supper.

■ Russ, 5250 1937

Elliminyt ballroom dancing

Elliminyt Hall, 168 Main Street, Elliminyt. Third Saturday of the month, 8pm to

Older men new ideas men’s friendly informal chat group, South Barwon Community Centre, 33 Mt Pleasant Road, Belmont, second and fourth Wednesday of the month, 10.30am. ■ Allan, 0409 665 608

11.30pm. Entry: $10 and a plate. Music by CD.

■ John, 0403 903 809 to confirm dance is on

Geelong Harmony Chorus

Women’s four-part harmony singing. All ages encouraged. Rehearsals Mondays 6.45pm in Herne Hill.

■ contact@geelongharmony.com.au, or 0406 666 737

Spiritual discussion

Grovedale Neighbourhood House, 45 Heyers Road, Grovedale on Wednesdays 7pm to 9pm. Cost: $2.50 a week room hire.

■ Tracey, 0418 320 537

Geelong Welsh Ladies Choir

Small ladies choir who require no knowledge of the Welsh language. Meet Wednesdays 7pm at St Luke’s, Highton to help each other sing in Welsh and English.

■ 0413 406 433, or welshladieschoir.com.au

Geelong Jukebox Rockers

Monday social nights, Club Italia, Moolap, 7pm-9pm, $5.

Monthly dance nights, Club Italia, Moolap, first Saturday of month, live band, trybooking.com.

■ 0432 503 997, or jukeboxrockers@gmail.com

Chess clubs

Ocean Grove, Tuesdays at 1.30pm at 101 The Terrace, Ocean Grove; Portarlington, Mondays at 9.30am, Parks Hall, 87 Newcombe Street, Portarlington; and St Leonards, Thursdays at 9.30am, unit 2 1375-1377 Murradoc Rd, (on Blanche Street), St Leonards.

■ Ralph, 0431 458 100 (Ocean Grove), Rob, 5259 2290 (Portarlington), Lyn, 5292 2162 (St Leonards)

Scottish country dancing classes

GOG Scottish Country Dance classes

7.30pm Tuesdays at Leopold Hill Hall, $5. No partner needed.

■ Jane, 0481 126 022, or Barbara, 0419 511 781

Geelong Anglers Club

Meets fourth Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm, 9 Yuille Street, Geelong West. Monthly fishing competitions.

■ Allan, 0418 992 672

Afternoon tea dance

Life Activities Club [Geelong Inc] afternoon tea dance Thursdays, 2-4pm, at Belmont Park Pavilion. Entry: $5.

■ 5251 3529

Afternoon tea dance

Geelong Ballroom, Hamlyn Heights, Wednesdays 2-4pm. Bring a plate, coffee and tea supplied. $5 per person.

■ Annmarie, 0408 448 752

Stamps

Geelong Philatelic Society Inc meets 7pm

first Saturday of the month at Virginia Todd Community Hall, 9-15 Clarence Street, Geelong West and 1pm third Monday of the month at Belmont Library, 163 High Street, Belmont.

■ Julie, 0438 270 549

Grovedale Seniors

Indoor bowls Monday 1-3 pm; gentle exercise Tuesday 9-9.45 am; cards (Euchre) Tuesday 1-3pm; bingo Thursday 1-3pm. Grovedale Community Hub, 45 Heyers Road.

■ Julie, 0419 549 521

Drysdale Day VIEW

Fourth Friday of each month at Portarlington Golf Club for lunch.

■ Margaret, 0431 636 090

Geelong Day VIEW

First Monday monthly from 11am at Eastern Hub, East Geelong.

■ geelongdayview@gmail.com

Leopold VIEW

Second Tuesday of each month at Leopold Sportsmans’ Club at 10.30am.

■ leopold.viewclub@gmail com

Geelong Evening VIEW

Third Monday of the month, 6pm at Waurn Ponds Hotel.

■ Von, 0414 930 259, geelongeveningview@gmail.com

Grovedale Marshall Probus

Second Thursday of the month,10am at The Grovedale Hub, 45 Heyers Road, Grovedale.

■ Anne, 0425 356 973

Ocean Grove Men’s Probus

First Monday of each month, 10am, except January, at Surf Life Saving Club.

■ Barry, 0409 161 129

Grovedale East Ladies Probus

Fourth Monday of each month, 10am, at Waurn Ponds Hotel.

■ Sally Nelson, 0402 450 610, or nelsonsally59@gmail.com

Belmont Central Combined Probus

Second Wednesday of each month, 10am, at Waurn Ponds Hotel.

■ 0417 555 547

Waurn Ponds Combined Probus

Fourth Wednesday of the month, 10am. Maximum 100 members.

■ probussouthpacific.org/microsites/waurn

Combined Probus Club

Combined Probus Club of Geelong East meets every third Monday of the month, 10am, East Geelong Uniting Church, corner Boundary and Ormond Roads.

■ Malcolm, 0419- 376 380

Belmont Combined Probus

First Monday of the month, 10am, at Geelong RSL.

■ Pamela, 5243 4042, or probusclubofbelmont@outlook.com

Barwon Valley Belmont Probus

First Thursday of the month, 10am, at Waurn Ponds Hotel.

■ Membership officer, 0407 333 263, or bobstafford@ozemail.com.au

Hamlyn Heights Probus

Second Thursday of the month, 10am at Geelong Cement Bowls Club, 200 McCurdy Road, Herne Hill.

■ Noel, 0425 706 339

Laughter

Laughter Club Geelong Tuesday mornings 8am.

■ Join Zoom meeting: us04web.zoom. us/j/77368437028?pwd=luIlt0O9RXabh946S7xa4a-6kCFtn.1

Meeting ID: 773 6843 7028, Passcode: Laughter

Games

Scrabble, chess, board games or cards. Thursdays 2pm to 4.30pm at All Saints’ Parish Hall, Newtown. Afternoon tea provided.

■ Dinah, 0418 547 753

Book club

Leopold/Wallington CAE book club meets second Tuesday each month 7.30pm to 9.30pm.

■ Shirley, 0488 055 969

Sing Australia Geelong Choir Wednesdays 7.30-9.30pm at Senior Citizens Centre, 52 Thomson Street, Belmont. No auditions needed.

■ Mary, 0419 278 456

Mindfulness & meditation

Wednesdays 11am at U3A Geelong, Thursdays 10am U3A Torquay.

■ Jean, 5264 7484

Ocean Grove Seniors

Ocean Grove Seniors play 500 every Thursday at 1.15pm. Cost $20 annually and coffee included. At 102 The Terrace, Ocean Grove.

■ Lyn, 5256 2540

Kids’ church

Group lessons for children aged three to six years; 7-10 years; and 10+ years at St Paul’s Anglican Church Hall, 171a Latrobe Terrace, Geelong, first Sunday of the month during school term, 10.30-11.30am.

■ Suzie, 0402-963 855, or Althea, 0403 005 449

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Out and about

Geelong played host to Nature Play in the Gardens these school holidays youngsters enjoyed a morning exploring the botanic gardens and immersing themselves in nature-based play and activities. Independent photographer Ivan Kemp joined in on the fun on Tuesday, April 18.

1/ Violet, Henry, Laura, Zara, Louie and Alexa in front of the fish pool. 2/ Ladybird (Lily Fish) with Milla. 3/ Emma James with son Ted. 4/ Some tree climbing for Banjo and Charlie from Torquay. 5/ Daniela Niemeier with son Sebastian and Rachel Bultman with son Mateo. 6/ Rachel Penn and Jonah. 7/ Andrea Smith and children Tilly and Teddy getting their hands on some plants. 8/ Charlie with Cuddles the snake and Anna Ferguson and her son Teddy. 9/ Allison Smith and daughter Frankie with her artwork. 10/ Amanda Neave and son Otis with Rebecca Notman and daughter Penny. 11/ Jie Fan teaches the kids about worms. (Pictures: Ivan Kemp) 329497

PUZZLES

SUDOKU

To solve a Sudoku puzzle, every number from 1 to 9 must appear in: each of the nine vertical columns, each of the nine horizontal rows and each of the nine 3 x 3 boxes. Remember, no number can occur more than once in any row, column or box.

QUICK CROSSWORD

ACROSS

1 Drafted Russian cavalry soldier (7)

5 Windfall (7)

9 Inherited from one’s family (9)

10 Exactitude (5)

11 Pick (6)

12 Going in (8)

14 Greek oracle (6)

15 Nasty (4)

19 Paradise (4)

20 Type of brandy (6)

24 Relating to cultivated land (8)

25 Maximum (6)

27 River flowing from Tibet to the Arabian Sea (5)

28 Incapable of being seen (9)

29 Vote in again (2-5)

30 Gnawing animals (7)

DOWN

1 Opportunity (6)

2 Aid (6)

3 Appraised (8)

4 Grunge musician Cobain (4)

5 Personal items (10)

6 Medical professionals (6)

7 Nightwear (8)

8 Haughty (8)

13 Expert (10)

16 The way one acts (8)

17 Resent someone’s pleasure or good fortune (8)

18 Being admitted to a church (8)

21 Fictional castaway (6)

22 Spindle for thread (6)

23 City of the 2004 Olympic Games (6)

26 Declare (4)

DECODER WORDFIT

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cent, codeine, coin, coined, concede, conceit, CONCEITED, cone, coned, conic, decent, denote, dent, dine, dint, docent, done, donee, encode, entice, enticed, icon, into, need, nice, niece, node, note, noted, notice, noticed, occident, once, tend, tine, tone, toned, tonic

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QUICK QUIZ

5 LETTERS ADAGE ADEPT ALGAE ALIEN ANTIC AORTA ARENA BIPED BOOED BRINE DINER EATEN EAVES EGGED ELITE ELUDE ERASE ERROR ESSAY HALON HELLO

INANE IVIES KNEES LINES LIVES LUNGE MINCE NERVE OUTED PETAL PLOYS PRESS RENEW SASSY SAWED SEEDS SEEDY SENDS SOLVE SPIKE STARE STRAW

SUGAR TEEMS TENDS TRIPE TWEET VEERS WEEDY 6 LETTERS GRASSY NEARED PASTEL SIERRA

7 LETTERS ENGRAVE GENTILE ILLEGAL INSERTS SOPRANO STATION 8 LETTERS DILATING GREETING LENIENCY LESSENED

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2 Video game storefront Steam is owned by what company?

3 The ‘evil Santa’ Krampus has the horns of what animal?

4 What is the title of Susanna Clarke’s 2020 fantasy novel?

5 What is the heaviest organ in the human body?

6 The world’s oldest tree, a bristlecone pine, is located in which US state?

7 The condor is the common name for which two species of bird?

8 Which of the following authors does not have a Nobel Prize: Alice Munro, Peter Carey, Albert Camus or Gabriel García Márquez?

9 Justice Smith and Herizen F. Guardiola (pictured) starred in which musical drama Netflix series?

10 Which former Hawthorn player has the most AFL Premierships?

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Doin’ the Triton utility two-step

By Derek Ogden, Marque Motoring

The Triton tapped danced up and down the concrete ‘boards’ of the motorway, leaving occupantsshakin’allover.Thankfully,thiswas no polka: ‘three-sixties’ here would have been well out of order.

On minor-road bitumen the terpsichorean bobbing up and down stepped aside for the GSR dual cab ute to settle for the odd bounce when encountering surface blemishes. Let’s face it, most utes exhibit some degree of rodeo riding. However, there is work to be done here.

The new Triton is a relative late comer to the dual cab ute segment dominated by the Toyota HiLuxandFordRanger,theMitsubishirelying onvalueformoneyinitsappeal.Unfortunately, this has resulted in Triton being seriously challenged by the likes of the Mazda BT-50 and Isuzu D-Max, not to mention Chinese and Korean offerings.

Mitsubishi Australia offers the MY22 Triton in six variants, with the GLX from a bargain basement $44,240 drive away. The range is rounded out by the GSR from $65,740 drive away. The latter was on test.

Accessories across the range are designed to suit most needs. Select from a Work Pack, Tradie Essential Pack, Starter Pack, Polished Pack or Black Pack.

Out in front with its 10-year 200,000-kilometre Diamond Advantage warranty, the maker offers Triton cover, provided all scheduled servicing is done on time and by an authorised Mitsubishi dealer.

Styling

The all-over black GSR test vehicle sported 18-inch alloy wheels and blacked-out grille. clamshell-style doors, platform side steps and grab handles made for easy access.

Efficient LED headlamps and daytime runninglightsareinlinewiththelatestlookin pick-up truck design.

On the smaller side of the segment, the ‘tucked in’ Triton’s less than 12 metre turning circle does make for easier parking than many of its segment rivals.

Interior

The cabin décor certainly makes a statement with orange leather appointed seats, black leather door trims with orange stitching, the latter repeated on the steering wheel, gear shift knob and park brake lever.

The luxe look is let down somewhat by black plastic surrounds, which are present in abundance.

Front seats are heated, while two rear seat passengers are well catered for with generous legroomandareclinedseatbackangleallowing ample, head and shoulder room - three across not so.

The bench seat back folds to expose a slim storage space across the width of the cabin. Storage, in general, is well covered with cup holdersallround,acubbyupfront,deepcentre console and big-bottle door slots.

Out back, the tub dimensions - 1520 mm long, 1470 mm wide, 475 mm deep – are some of the smallest in the segment, while four integrated cargo hooks can safely secure a variety of loads.

Infotainment

In these days of tablet-style technology, a small(ish)touchscreen,coveringAppleCarPlay, Android Auto and DAB+ digital radio, dwells in the past, while a head-up display on the windscreen, covering speed and legal speed limits, catches up with present-day standards.

Analogue instruments literally dial up memories of the old workhorse, the layout relating to modern times only by a digital display between the two gauges.

Engines / transmissions

The MY22 Triton relies on the tried and tested (ageing) 2.4-litre Mitsubishi MIVEC common-rail, intercooled turbodiesel engine putting out 133 kW of power at 3500 rpm and 430 Nm of torque at 2500 revs.

A six-speed automatic transmission and Super Select II 4x4 system cover the spectrum of on- and off-road capability.

Safety

The five-star ANCAP safety grade won in 2015 would not be up to today’s five-star standards. However, Mitsubishi Intuitive Technology (MITEC) does incorporate such technical advantages as antilock braking with electronic brakeforce distribution; forward collision mitigation; ultrasonic misacceleration mitigation; blind spot and lane departure warning; lane change assist; hill descent control; all-round monitor; hill start assist; reverse parking camera and sensors; and rear cross-traffic alert.

Passivesafetyiscoveredbysevenairbagsand an audible warning to pedestrians when the vehicle is reversing.

Driving

Constructed in lightweight materials, including an aluminium block, it’s fuel efficiency over performance with the Triton 2.4-litre turbodiesel powerplant. Ponderous off the mark but relaxed and co-operative at cruising speeds.

Note: leave the steering wheel-mounted metal shift paddles alone. They add little to the driving experience. It’s definitely a case of engine management knows best.

Mitsubishi puts fuel consumption in the combined urban / highway cycle at 8.6 litres per 100 kilometres. On test the GSR recorded 11 litres per 100 kilometres city commuting and 6.7 litres per 100 kilometres on the open road.

As mentioned above, a rigid ladder chassis; up front, double wishbones with coil springs

AT A GLANCE MODEL RANGE

Mitsubishi Triton GLX from $44,240 (Drive away)

Mitsubishi Triton GLX-R from $47,490 (Drive away)

Mitsubishi Triton GLX+ from $48,490 (Drive away)

Mitsubishi Triton GLS from $53,240 (Drive away)

Mitsubishi Triton Sport Edition from $60,926 (Drive away)

Mitsubishi Triton GSR from $65,740 (Drive away)

SPECIFICATIONS

Triton GSR 2.4L 4-cylinder turbo-diesel, sixspeed automatic, selectable 4x4 dual cab ute

Note: These prices do not include government or dealer delivery charges. Contact your local Mitsubishi dealer for drive-away prices.

and stabiliser bar; and above-axle leaf spring rear suspension had their moments.

Super Select II 4x4 system incorporates four modes - 2H, rear-wheel drive; 4H, full-time power to all wheels; 4HLC, 4WD high range with locked centre differential, minimises wheel spin with low grip; 4LCC, 4WD low range with locked centre diff, maximum traction at low speed. The switch between two and four-wheel drive can be made safely on the fly at speeds up to 100 km/h.

Tow rating is 3100 kg braked and 750 kg unbraked. The test vehicle tonneau cover provided a test of strength to clip it down until

it finally surrendered to perseverance. The high-set lined tub (aren’t they all, these days) also offered up a few loading challenges during the test.

Rear seat occupants commented on the efficiencyoftheclimatecontrolbacktherewith its dual air vents in the roof.

Summary

While lacking in some of the niceties of the modern pick-up truck work-and-play combination, the Triton GSR does not carry the load of premium pricing of some of its opposition.

The latest generation Triton GSR is no wallflower when it comes to the practicalities of a dual cab ute. (PIctures: Supplied)

Gary Ablett Sr sues AFL

Former footballer Gary Ablett Sr is suing the AFL and two clubs, seeking millions of dollars in compensation for ongoing damage suffered from concussions.

Ablett on Monday launched proceedings in the Victorian Supreme Court against the AFL, Geelong Football Club and Hawthorn Football Club.

The 61-year-old claims he suffered concussions while training and playing throughout his VFL/AFL career, which ran between 1982 and 1997.

He alleges the sporting organisations knew or ought to have known the potential long-term consequences of concussion, and he was more vulnerable because of head strikes playing as a key forward.

The AFL and two clubs owed Ablett a duty of care and should have avoided exposing him to unnecessary risk of harm, the court writ states.

Ablett alleges the organisations breached

that duty and were negligent, and he has subsequently suffered loss, injury and damage as a result of the concussions.

“Symptoms include memory loss, anxiety and depression,” Ablett’s lawyer Michel Margalit, from Margalit Injury Lawyers, told AAP.

“It’s particularly difficult to manage these degenerativeconcussion-relatedinjuriesinthe face of being such a high-profile public figure because the anonymity does not exist.”

Ablett – who is claiming damages, interests and costs – is seeking compensation in the millions of dollars, Ms Margalit said.

That figure reflected years of medical expensesandtheongoingcostofcare,shesaid.

The AFL has been contacted for comment.

Ablett, a member of the Australian Football Hall of Fame and Team of the Century, is the latest former footballer to sue the sporting organisation over concussion-related injuries.

A class action led by former Melbourne

Outer harbour fishing well

player Shaun Smith, Adelaide Crows premiership player Darren Jarman and the family of the late Shane Tuck was launched last month.

A separate class action from Margalit Injury Lawyers is also seeking up to $1 billion in compensation from the AFL.

Ms Margalit said it was unlikely Ablett would join the class action because he started playing Australian rules football years before the other plaintiffs.

But she expected other former footballers to come forward with their own claims.

“Players are beginning to realise that these very unpleasant symptoms that they are suffering are not personal failings but rather symptoms of an injury,” she said.

Ablett’sstatementofclaimwillbefiledinthe Supreme Court in the coming months before the defendants put forward their response.

– AAP

ON THE BITE Peri Stavropoulos

The outer harbour this week has been a hot spot with snapper on the chew big time.

Around Clifton Springs has been very productive with anglers finding lots of fish ranging in size between 2kg and 6kg.

Fishing with pilchards and whole Californian squid has been the best baits and soft plastics have also been accounting for a few fish, too.

Peri Stavropoulos from Trellys Geelong had a really good session during the week after work landing over 10 fish for the night with the biggest touching just over 6kg.

With the snapper, anglers are also finding quite a few gummy sharks amongst them.

The inner harbour has also been fishing well for slightly smaller snapper both land based and from a boat.

Cunningham Pier has had reports of fish ranging either side of 1.5kg with baits working best.

There are still plenty of other species cruising around, such as salmon, flathead and whiting.

St Helens rocks has also been a productive location land based this past week.

Bluefin Tuna are still running riot offshore Barwon Heads with large numbers of fish pretty much everywhere. They are still busting up for very short spontaneous moments feeding on white bait so being at the ready with the stick baits ready to pounce.

Anglers trolling are picking up some fish but casting is proving to be by far the most successful tactic.

Down the west coast the barrel tuna are still chewing but due to poor weather it has been hard for anglers to get out there amongst the action but there are still reports coming through with Portland still holding fish and Port Mac has been starting to fire up to with fish coming through there at the moment.

Lake Purrumbete has been a popular location this past with trout and redfin all on the chew.

Casting on the weed edges with shallow running jerk baits or subsurface lures, such as bent minnows are by far some of the best to throw around. Redfin are as per usual in plague numbers and spread right across the lake.

Spinners take premiership glory

LOCAL TENNIS

In a week where Tennis Geelong competition was supposed to be in hiatus with school holidays, Thursday Triples Section 4 got a second chance at their grand final after rain ruined the original scheduled date.

Grovedale’s Top Spinners hosted Highton’s Flyers in the top of the table match with the Spinners, in their first season, taking control of the match, winning the first four sets.

Cooper Bateson and Claydon Tresidder started the team on the right track winning the first doubles 6-0, but from there, it was a battle.

Darcy Haw fought through in the first singles,winning6-4,followedbya6-5winwith Bateson in the second doubles and Tresidder securingthewintakingthesecondsingles6-4,

and finishing the season undefeated.

Women’s Midweek will be returning this week for Round 11 with either four or five matches of the regular season before finals and most sections still have multiple teams in contention.

In Section 1, Surfcoast’s Bellbrae and Torquay, along with Geelong Lawn, look solid in the top three with a final order still to be decided while Ocean Grove has 10 points to make up on Highton in fourth.

Point Lonsdale is looking likely to finish minor premiers with a 13-point lead on BarwonHeadsinsecond,inSection2,butwith only four points separating it from Geelong Lawn, Winchelsea and Grovedale, every week will be important.

Section 3 and 5 look to have their finalists decided with 19 and nine games respectively between fourth and fifth, while Section 8 has

between five and nine points between each team, so it will be difficult to see too many changes here.

Aireys Inlet enjoy a six-point buffer from Ocean Grove and Clifton Springs in Section 4, which is six points ahead of Wandana Heights in fourth, then a further five points to Surfcoast Torquay and Barwon Heads, giving all six teams a great chance to earn a home final.

Clifton Springs and Surfcoast Bellbrae look entrenched at the top of Section 6 with seven points between them, then another 10 points to Hamlyn Park in third. From there, there is only an eight-point gap to eighth place giving all teams a chance to play finals.

Seven teams have a chance to make finals in Section 7 with only 10 points between second and sixth while Wandana is another six points back and still has an outside chance.

Donna Schoenmaekers

Section 4 Grovedale Top Spinners: Cooper Bateson, Claydon Tresidder and Darcy Haw. (Supplied)

Peri Stavropoulos with a pair of snapper. (Supplied)

Imogen hits the target

By Justin Flynn

Winchelsea archer Imogen Grzemski won a gold medal at the World Archery Oceania Target Championships in Adelaide from April 13 to 16.

The Geelong Archers competitor followed up from her fourth place at last year’s World Championship by winning the Target event and followed up by making her way through the Matchplay rounds to the gold medal match.

In a tight tussle with New Zealand’s Vanessa Kim, Imogen prevailed in windy conditions to take the match 6-3.

“I just turned 21 last month so this was my first tournament ever in the open division,” she said.

“Bringing home the gold medal is just the cherry on top. I can’t put it into words. It was just fantastic, incredible.”

Eagles open season with a thriller

Newtown & Chilwell opened its Geelong Netball League season with a hard-fought win against Geelong West Giants on Saturday, April 15.

The Eagles won by six goals after trailing narrowly at the first two breaks to get up 58 to 52.

Goal shooter Uneeq Palavi was in blistering form with 41 goals while Amy Wirth showed that she has recovered from an ACL injury early last season to be a fine player in defence.

Renee Pilkington was her usual busy self at centre.

South Barwon flogged Groevdale by 68 goals.

The Swans’ defence was miserly, conceding only 13 goals for the entire match.

GeorgiaCorbettandCaitieKennedy were brilliant in defence and young gun Kiahna Fallon was in fine form.

Bell Park got off to a flyer against St Albans with an 81 to 37 win.

Imogen grew up in Connecticut, USA, but came to Australia when she was 18, hated archery when she was first introduced to it by her father.

“When I was 11, my dad picked it up as a hobby,” she said.

“Formy12thbirthdayhegotmealessonand thought I should try it out. I actually hated it. I didn’t want to go back.

“It didn’t click instantly, but when my dad went to his practice later that week, everyone said to him ‘when’s your daughter coming back, she was pretty good wasn’t she?’

“He came home and asked me to give it another shot and I’m thankful I did. Right after that next time at the range, you couldn’t get me out of there. I loved it.”

Imogen’s goal is to make it to multiple Olympics and coach, preferably as Australia’s national women’s coach.

“I was a gymnast before I started archery so I have a lot of muscle control and upper body strength from that,” she said.

“My favourite thing about archery is that you can have a perfect-feeling shot, it feels really good, goes right in the middle, but then you can’t do it again straight away.

“There’snolineofperfectionsoyou’realways grabbing for something and I love it. It’s an incredibly mental game. I love the pressure of it, I thrive off it.”

The Dragons led by 30 at half time and although the Super Saints played much better in the second, the game was already won.

Kim Hammond was on target under the ring with 45 goals while youngster Makeely Rogers was good and Georgie Cullen was exceptional in her A Grade debut.

St Albans shooter Sade Stafford was best for her side with 37 goals.

Leopold got the better of Lara.

After an even first term, Leopold pulled away to win 54 to 29 with Amelia Holland starring around the middle of the court, Krystal Baker doing well with a stint at goal attack and youngster Brigette Murray was among the best.

Keah Tonkin and Claire Newcombe never gave up for Lara.

St Joseph’s opened with a 50 to 15 win at St Mary’s.

Midcourters Emily Post and Elli Leydin and star defender Tori Honner were on top of their game for Joeys.

Ellie Kennedy, Eliza Brown and Elizabeth Dowling could hold their heads high for St Mary’s.

Cats back on home turf as they take on Sydney

Geelong midfielder Mitch Duncan said his side is looking forward to playing at GMHBA Stadiumforthefirsttimethisseasontomorrow night.

The Cats will meet last year’s grand final opponent Sydney in Geelong at 7.25pm.

“It’s going to be an exciting challenge,“ Duncan said.

“Both teams are a bit different, it’s exciting to unveil the premiership flag to the fans. It just so happens we play Sydney, but it’s going to be an exciting night for the fans to see that and to get back to playing at GMHBA Stadium.

“It’s going to be great to play in front of a full stadium, full of Cats fans.”

Sydney last travelled to Kardinia Park in 2019, but is one of the few teams to better the Cats at home during their most dominant periods.

In the Swans’ last four visits to GMHBA Stadium, they have notched three wins while holding Geelong to less than 90-points on all four occasions.

Duncan said the Cats are prepared for what Sydney could throw at them on Saturday night.

“It will be a hot contest,“ he said.

“EverycontestagainstSydneyisachallenging one, they’re a very well drilled side with John Longmire and his coaching staff up there.

“They had a great win on the weekend, despite being undermanned and they managed to find a way.

“We’re looking forward to the challenge, looking forward to getting our game going and getting it to the best standard we can.

“As I said, another challenge and one we’re looking forward to.”

Geelong will unfurl its 2022 premiership flag on Saturday night, providing an opportunity for the Cats faithful to enjoy the team’s recent success in their home opener, but Duncan says that the grand final result in which Geelong won by 81 points, will hold no influence on the clash this weekend.

“I don’t think it will have an impact, to be honest,’ he said. “It’s a completely different season and there’s a lot of different personnel playing in the game as well. I think it’s just another challenging home and away season game, which most matches are at the moment.”

Mitch Duncan said the Cats are looking forward to be playing in Geelong for the first time this season. (Ivan Kemp) 299512_38

Imogen Grzemski won a gold medal at the World Archery Oceania Target Championships (Supplied)

‘‘ It’s an incredibly mental game. I love the pressure of it, I thrive off it ’’

- Imogen Grzemski

Giant comeback for Geelong West

Geelong West Giants came from behind at three-quarter time to defeat Inverleigh by two points in round two of Geelong & District Football League on April 15.

Trailing by two goals at the last change, the Giants booted three goals to none in the final term to scrape over the line to record their first win of the campaign.

The Giants were superbly led by Josh Viney, who bagged five goals while Inverleigh will be left to lament the six behinds it scored in the final term.

Bannockburn was too good for Belmont Lions, winning by 46 points.

Juanito Ramos slotted through five majors for Banno while Hayden Spiller was

best afield.

Jak Evans was simply magnificent for the Lions, scoring five of his team’s eight goals.

Werribee Centrals had to work hard to brush past North Geelong.

Josh McDonald took no time adjusting to hisnewclubwithfourgoalsastheCenturions won by 22 points.

Thomson defeated Corio by 94 points.

Brent Jacques had a day out in front of the sticks with seven goals and Jordan Camm kicked four while ruckman Andrew Jarvis loomed as an aerial threat all afternoon.

Jake Watson-Serle slammed home nine goals in East Geelong’s 114-point win against an improved Anakie.

John McIntyre and Ryan Lempa were good for East Geelong while Anthony Harding kicked four out of Anakie’s five goals in a great display.

Mason Rhodes, Matthew Dettman and Braydan Riddell were other good players for Anakie.

Bell Post Hill got the points against Winchelsea.

The 36-point victory was set up by Will Ford, who kicked five goals while Josh Andrews and Boe Collins were fine contributors.

Winch struggled to hit the scoreboard, but Lachlan Kendall and Finlay Parish never stopped trying.

Huge win for Seagulls

Barwon Heads smashed a depleted Geelong Amateur by 93 points under lights at Queen’s Park on April 15.

Ammos were missing several senior players for the game, but were no match for the reigning premiers.

The Seagulls handled the slippery conditions far better with Kyle Polley a rock in defence and Brock Close a focal point up forward with three goals.

Ammos fell down badly up forward, but were competitive around the ground.

Ollie Wiltshire was so damaging that Ammos opted to tag the young gun.

The Heads were inaccurate, booting 16.21(117) to 3.4(22).

After a relatively even first half, Torquay pulled away to defeat Modewarre by 61 points.

Premiers stunned in the wet

St Joseph’s has stunned reigning Geelong Football League premier St Mary’s with a 26-point win in the opening round on April 15.

Joeys led at every change with Paddy De Grandi best on ground with three goals.

In wet conditions at St Mary’s, St Joseph’s adjusted quickly and ran out the game strongly.

Sam Dobson couldn’t have done much more for St Mary’s with a five-goal haul while Jarryd Garner racked up 32 disposals.

South Barwon defeated Grovedale by 41 points, but it came at a cost with defender Jack Driver suffering a broken nose and midfielder Doyle Madigan with a hip complaint.

A strong first term meant the Swans were always in front of the game.

Kelly O’Neil, Zac Urquhart and Chris Hughes led the way for St Joseph’s.

The Tigers welcomed back Nathan Deans after a lengthy layoff and was in everything with 30 disposals while Will Ford had 34.

Colac began the season with a 105-point thumping of North Shore.

Luke Hillman booted six goals while Adam Garner and Darcy Lang contributed three each and Bailey Scott racked up 38 touches.

Jordan Lane booted five of North Shore’s seven goals in a superb effort.

Newtown & Chilwell proved too good for Geelong West Giants by 41 points.

Jesse Dawson kicked five for the Tigers and Charlie Ham three while Michael Croxford and star onballer James Darke were their busy selves.

Baxter Mensch was named among the best in what is a recruiting coup with the former Geelong West Giant star committing to Torquay for the season after initially signing for Broadbeach in the Queensland Australian Football League.

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Jeremy Ollis and Josh Finch were gallant for the Warriors.

Dylan Pettingill kicked five goals for Anglesea in a 94-point triumph over Newcomb.

Lachlan Smith and Will Batson each

chipped in with three each while Newcomb star Andrew Steele kicked four.

Ocean Grove moved into third place with an 85-point win against Portarlington.

Skipper Joe McDonald was best while Brady Pritchard kicked four and Nathan Down three for the Grubbers.

Stanley Hogan and Dylan O’Brien battled on for the Demons, who now turn their attention to the club’s traditional Anzac Day match against Drysdale.

Drysdale came from behind to defeat Queenscliff in a thriller.

James Breust is in good form heading into Anzac Day with four goals for the Hawks in a low-scoring game which resulted in a six-point win.

Jake Hedley kicked three for the Coutas and Sol Bowtell was named best.

Midfielder Blake Sutterby picked up 31 possessions with 14 of them contested and Ned Harris and Lachlan Bond booted goals three each.

Jack Fischer snagged six goals for Bell Park’s 64-point win against St Albans.

Skipper Lachie Patten was superb for the Eagles while Nathan Cole and Jacob Russell were bust for the Super Saints.

Leopold got the better of a gallant Lara with Mitch Patten snagging five majors.

Rob Maibaum was best afield in the 34-point win and Trent West had a mammoth 81 hit outs while youngster Connor Linehan-Cunningham was in everything for Lara.

Former Geelong player Trent West had a mammoth 81 hitouts for Leopold in round one.

Top: Ollie Wiltshire was again one of Barwon Heads’ best. Above: Nathan Down against Barwon Heads last season. Down kicked three goals for Ocean Grove on Saturday. Right: Kyle Polley in action against Ocean grove last season. Polley was superb in defence against Geelong Amateur. (PIctures: Ivan Kemp) 292150

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