Ocean Grove Voice - 19th May 2023

Pink Day ticks all the boxes

Ocean Grove Football Netball Club held another successful Pink Day on Saturday, May 13.

Netballers wore pink uniforms and the footy players pulled on pink socks for their clashes against Queenscliff.

The Pink Day function at the Shell Road Pavilion was sold out and everyone had a ball.

The under-111 and under-13 netballers ran stall at the courts and offered cupcake decorating, tattoos, hair spray and face painting. All proceeds from the event went to the McGrath Foundation.

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Library battle on again

By Justin Flynn

A second battle to save Barwon Heads Library from permanent closure has begun, just five years after people power won the day. The library was slated for closure, along with libraries at Highton and Chilwell, in 2018, but a publicbacklashresultedincouncilreversingits decision, allowing it to stay in operation.

However, Geelong Regional Library Corporation (GRLC) said it could close Barwon Heads, Geelong West and Highton

libraries by September this year after the City of Greater Geelong (CoGG) suggested it find $1.118 million in response to its draft budget.

GRLCsaiditaskedforatwopercentincrease to funding in council’s draft budget, and while that has been met, it does not include funds to operate two new libraries – Boronggook Drysdale Library (opened in April) and Biyal-a Armstrong Creek Library (opening 2024) – leaving a gap in GRLC funding of $1.118 million in 2023-24.

In order to find the extra $1.118 million,

GRLCsaiditmaycloseBarwonHeads,Geelong West and Highton libraries, transition Chilwell Library to an unstaffed model and Corio and Boronggook Drysdale libraries would close on Sundays, while eight local libraries would close earlier on Saturdays.

Friends of Barwon Heads Library’s Karen Firth said the group was optimistic that their library would stay open.

“It’s completely different this time,” she said.

“It hasn’t come out of a service model review, this is a funding issue so it’s

completely different.

“Idon’tseethelibraryclosing,butthemoney needs to arrive and I think it will.

“I think the two CEOs need to sort it out and work it out and I think they will.”

Ms Firth said a study revealed for every dollar spent on the library, it gets $4.30 back and was “money well spent”.

She said the library, which is open for 16 hours per week, had 11,000 visits per year.

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Jo Brown, Leanne Quinten, Tania Collins and Donna Hunt enjoyed the Pink Day. (Ivan Kemp) 334548_10

Hunters angry at early closure

By Jena Carr

Geelong hunters have been left “ropeable” by the state government’s decision to close Lake Connewarre to duck shooters 11 days earlier than planned.

Lake Connewarre, Reedy Lake and Hospital Swamp will be off limits to duck hunters from Friday May 19 for the release of the orange bellied parrots. The shooting season was initially scheduled to end on May 30.

Geelong Field and Game conservation officer Trent Leen said that closing Lake Conneware during the duck shooting season

was a “complete overreach of power”.

“The pest mitigation works that we do has a much greater impact on ensuring the survival of the orange bellied parrots than anything else would,” he said.

“The parrots already had a successful release last year when we had a full legislative duck season, so there’s no reason to delay it and there’s no reason to do anything.”

Mr Leen said the orange bellied parrot’s release could have gone ahead without restricting the shooting season as in previous years, and that hunters helped protect the parrots from pests.

“We can not only hunt game in the state game reserves during the season, but we can also hunt pests like rabbits and foxes,” he said.

“They’re (government) actually hindering the removal of some of those pest animals so it’s certainly not a logical decision.”

Mr Leen said Greater Geelong residents were the “losers out of all of this” and that hunters generated close to $7 million and 119 full-time jobs for the area.

“Now with the restricted season at the start and the end, all those dollars are just going to go elsewhere now,” he said.

Geelong Duck Rescue chair and wildlife

rescuer Natalie Kopas said the early end to the season was “great news” and that rescuers would “still be out there” patrolling the wetlands.

“We wish it would have happened earlier because the parrots have been around there for a little while, but still better late than never,” she said.

“We’ll still have teams checking those wetlands to ensure that nobody there claims they didn’t know about the closures.

“I hope this is the very last time duck shooting happens in Geelong and the rest of the state.”

30km/h speed trial concerns

TheQueenscliffcommunityhasconcerns about the Borough of Queenscliffe’s goal to become the first 30km/h municipality.

The borough identified a proposed reduced speed limit trial within Queenscliff as a key strategy in its draft Active Transport Strategy, which has received a lot of responses from the community.

Lorna Lawson said she wished the council would be more transparent on what it intended to do in the borough.

“Council has advised the community of their plan to implement a 30 km/h speedlimitontheroadsoftheboroughin line with their active transport strategy,” she said.

“Many people either know nothing about this matter or only read about it.”

Queenscliffe Community Association president David Connoley said in a submission to the Borough of Queenscliffe that he also wanted to see more research on traffic in the area.

“It is worth noting some further evaluation needs to take place now speed limits approaching Queenscliff have been altered,” he said.

Battlelines drawn over library cuts

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“The councillors don’t want to close it, Geelong Regional Libraries don’t want to close it,buthereweare,”shesaid.“Wegotbrandnew bookshelves literally last week – the irony of it.”

Ms Firth urged people to sign the petition to save the library at change.org/p/save-thebarwon-heads-community-library.

Ms Firth said she didn’t want the library to fall out of GRLC’s hands and into the hands of council, which was a solution being mooted. She said the relationship between the library

and GRLC was positive.

GRLC chief executive Vanessa Schernickau said closing the libraries is the “last thing we want to do”.

“ButwiththeCOGGdraftbudgetasitstands we have been left with no choice,” she said.

“A funding shortfall of this size cannot be foundbyreducingprogramsorevents,orsmall modifications to our operating models.”

CoGG said it did not support the closure of any library and that GRLC “has options that they are choosing not to take up”.

“We are in the process of assisting the GRLC

to identify where they can make savings in senior roles and back office roles to align to an organisation of their size, as well as savings in other discretionary operating costs,” it said in a statement. “The city has previously supplied payroll, finance and other back office services to the GRLC but the corporation has chosen to take these responsibilities in house, adding to their overheads.

“We will consider taking library services in-house if the GRLC cannot find a way to operate all of Geelong’s libraries with the funding available.”

“This may have the impact of calming traffic or alternatively traffic may wish to pick up time speeding in the borough.”

The borough accepted a petition opposing the trial during its April meeting, which received 1730 signatures.

Mayor Isabelle Tolhurst said “We’ve heard concerns around this part of the draft active transport strategy, and we are listening”.

“The request for an active transport strategytobecreatedispartofthecouncil vision and that vision is an exercise that was crewated in consultation with community.”

Libby Coker MP and Alison Marchant MP with protesters against the closure of the Barwon Heads library. (Ivan Kemp) 334782_01

• 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.

More trains for the Bellarine

Bellarine Peninsula commuters using Marshall Station will access to 31 extra Geelong train line services every week thanks to new train stabling facilities in Waurn Ponds.

The state government’s newly built train stabling yard in Waurn Ponds has allowed for extra services by providing storage for trains overnight.

Public Transport Minister Ben Carroll said there would be 21 extra services for the South Geelong and Marshall stations and 26 additionalservicestotheWaurnPondsStation.

“The new Waurn Ponds stabling facility provides the extra storage we need to start and finish trains at Waurn Ponds, allowing more services for the growing communities south of Geelong,” he said.

Transport and Infrastructure Minister Jacinta Allan said the new facility also allowed extended train services in the morning and evening peaks that would begin operation on May 28.

“We’re continuing to improve services for passengers on Victoria’s busiest regional rail line,” she said.

“Giving the growing Geelong community better access to more reliable, frequent and affordable public transport.”

South Barwon MP Darren Cheeseman said there was also major construction coming up on the South Geelong to Waurn Ponds Duplication, enabling more services in Geelong.

“The new train stabling facility will support the important upgrades being delivered on the Geelong Line,” he said.

Works include the South Geelong to Waurn Ponds Duplication project will deliver eight kilometres of duplicated track, station upgrades, level crossing removals and more than five kilometres of new walking and cycling paths.

Geelong MP Christine Couzens said she was happy to see more train services and improvements for the Geelong region.

“Adding these extended services for South Geelong, along with the major upgrades happening at the station, will make train travel an even more appealing option for locals,” she said.

Estuary Walk concerns

An Ocean Grove citizen has raised concerns about the future of the Barwon Estuary Walk ahead of significant community engagement programs.

Warren Chapman said he was worried nearby campgrounds would affect how people used the walking path along the Bukareeyoo (Ocean Grove Spit) riverside.

“In recent times camping activity has been reintroduced on public holiday long weekends in autumn that have disrupted the shared trail alignment,” he said.

“Its continuity needs to be maintained so that it isn’t overtaken by the campground use.”

Mr Chapman said Barwon Coast and Corangamite Catchment and Management Authority had previously identified that the path and camp would remain separate, but this had recently changed.

“The campground activity in the last two autumns has moved into sections of the walk,” he said. “For a long period, both activities were respectedandtherewasn’tanencroachmenton the walk from camping use.”

The community programs included the Kitjarra-Dja-Bul-Bullarto Langi-Ut (Places of Many Stories) master plan, Barwon Coast Caravan and Camping Parks Precinct Master Plan and Barwon Coast Coastal and Marine Management Plan (CMMP).

Barwon Coast Committee of Management

acting chief executive Paul Gangell said the CMMP included actions related to improving paths and trails across reserves like the Estuary Barwon Walk.

“At this point, the formal shared trail along Bukareyoo is the gravel road through Riverside Campground,howeverthereareotherinformal trails currently in use,” he said.

“We appreciate this is of great interest to campers and foreshore users, and we will continue to keep the community up-to-date.

“Barwon Coast will work closely with the Corangamite Catchment Authority to ensure actions in the master plans are complementary.

“We encourage all members of the community to review the draft CMMP master plan and provide feedback during the upcoming consultation period.”

Warren Chapman. (Ivan Kemp) 333385_03

Waste not, want not

By Cr Trent Sullivan

In these times of environmental and financial challenges, not letting anything go to waste has become highly important.

Whether it’s food waste, green waste, or building materials, council has initiatives in place that ensure that these resources can be converted into useful products.

The ‘circular economy’ ethos is on full display in a couple of great local projects, that I want to focus on.

The city is taking about 35,000 tonnes of garden waste from kerbside green bins each year, and converting it into Australian standard compost at a processing facility in Anakie.

This ensures the green waste doesn’t end up in landfill, and we create a high-quality product that can benefit public spaces and private backyards.

To expose more green thumbs to the compost – and to help promote our wonderful community gardens – we held a Free Autumn Compost Giveaway last Saturday.

Community gardens in Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads, as well as Ocean Grove’s Surfside Primary School, were among the sites offering the compost for the community for free.

The compost is of exceptional quality, and it was inspiring to learn so many residents embraced this opportunity to support sustainability and local food production.

The city-made compost is also available for purchase at the following local outlets:

• Wallington’s Water Rural Garden, 370 Grubb Road, Wallington

• South Point Garden Supplies, 15 Boneyards Avenue, Torquay

• ElchoGardenSupplies,180ElchoRoad,Lara

DID yOu knOW therearemorethan80,000

olive trees within 60km of Geelong? And this is not counting residential and small hobby groves.

Large trees produce between 10 and 50 kilograms of olives.

However, with businesses needing at least 1000 kilograms to press oil, many residents have been unable to find a commercial use for their olives.

Using a Council Environmental Sustainability Grant, the volunteer-run BarwonOilBaronscommunitygroupstepped into find a clever and creative solution.

On Sunday 28 May, community members can take their olives to drop-off locations.

The fruit will be weighed and transported to MtMoriacOlives,whereitwillbeaggregated.

Geelong Region Olives will then organise processing, and participants can later collect their oil.

This is a great sustainability initiative that is making the most of the resources we have in our community.

you can find more information and book a drop-off time here:

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FROM thE SOUth tO thE NORth, Councilhasmanyexcitingprojectshappening across the Bellarine.

In the Proposed 2023-24 Budget, Council has allocated more than $5 million over three years to transform Devlins Road Reserve in Ocean Grove.

This will help build a pavilion, sports fields, sports lighting, and other infrastructure. Further afield, we’re continuing our development of the Drysdale Sporting Precinct Master Plan.

A total of $13.4 million has been allocated over the next two years towards the second stage of the project.

This next phase includes more sports fields with lighting, a sports pavilion and extra car parking.

Meanwhile, works in later stages will include additional car parking, netball courts, a playground, and sealed paths.

And up in Clifton Springs, construction has begun on the Beacon Point Shared Trail, and I was delighted to recently view the progress. Stretching from Cantata Way along the cliff’s edge to Beacon Point Reserve and continuing south to high Ridge Drive, this trail will offer mesmerising 180-degree views of Port Phillip Bay.

The trail is jointly funded by council ($180,000) and the Victorian government ($360,000).

Construction works are progressing well, and I cannot wait to see our community and visitors enjoy this addition to our shared trails network.

City of Greater Geelong mayor Trent Sullivan.

Intern looks at childcare

AVictorianparliamentaryinternhasreleaseda survey to identify the accessibility of childcare across the Bellarine.

University of Melbourne researcher Indigo Coulson is interning under the watchful eye of BellarineMPAlisonMarchantandresearching childcare accessibility in the area.

“I am seeking willing participates who currently use childcare and families who are considering childcare in the near future,” Ms Coulson said. “I encourage residents of the Bellarine electorate who are interested in participating to visit Alison Marchant’s

Facebook page or website for the survey link.”

MsCoulsondevelopedananonymoussurvey that would take five minutes to complete to provide valuable insight and identify potential solutions to improve access to quality childcare services.

She said the survey aimed to investigate the currentstateofchildcareaccessintheBellarine electorate, including any barriers or challenges families face looking for services.

Ms Coulson is part of the 2023 Victorian Parliamentary Internship Program that involved third-year undergraduate students

studying politics being placed with members of Parliament from March to June.

Ms Marchant said the program aimed to allow students to develop research and report-writing skills in a parliamentary context.

The program provides members with skilful student researchers who can write a targeted research report that analyses matters directly relating to an electorate or policy concerns.

The Bellarine community can access the childcare survey on Ms Marchant’s Facebook page or website.

Pooch patrol for the climate

Families and dog walkers across the Bellarine, Surf Coast and Geelong will gather at Ocean Grove Main Beach to celebrate the second annual Dog Walk for Climate.

Australian Parents for Climate Action volunteers have organised the event to encourage local participation and conversation about climate action and last year more than 100 people attended.

“We know that we only have seven years to turn this thing around, we need all of our local leaders to be putting in a considered and urgent response to climate change,” organiser Jacqui Dunn said. “We live in one of the most beautiful parts of the world and we are keen to protect it.

“Council has slashed funding to implement the Climate Response plan. We need this adequately funded and resourced within the council. This should be non-negotiable.

“Whilst federally we saw some welcome action and budget spending on climate change responses, at the same time we have state governments in NT approving fracking and federally the continued approval of coal mines. These decisions fly in the face of repeated warnings from scientists around the globe that we cannot approve any new coal or gas projects.”

The Dog Walk For Climate will feature a stroll down Ocean Grove beach and a dog and kids banner painting session afterwards.

The event is on Sunday, May 28 at 10am. Bring a picnic and your fur babies.

Parliamentary intern Indigo Coulson with Bellarine MP Alison Marchant. (Supplied)

Boost for sustainable plastics

By Jena Carr

A Bellarine business continues reducing waste by turning plastic into building materials thanks to state government funding.

Portarlington’s Think Fencing received a $330,000 grant from the Regional Jobs Fund to help the business reuse and recycle highly durableplasticintobuildingmaterials,creating more local jobs.

Director Jack Fitzgerald said the grant would help the business purchase new equipment and employ more staff to make more sustainable

products and recycle polyvinyl chloride (PVC) better.

“IfyoucananalysePVCtoworkoutwhat’sin the polymers and how it can be modified, then you can basically recycle anything,” he said.

Mr Fitzgerald previously collected PVC to develop products and processes that would allow his company to utilise a proportion of the recycled durable plastic in its fencing and decking products.

Premier Dan Andrews said he was proud to support businesses like Think Fencing.

“These grants are really important as it

allows innovative and smart forward-thinking companies to get the equipment they need,” he said.

“It’s not just for the local region. It’s also for the broader Victorian economy as exports benefit everybody.

“The other thing is certainly that recycling stuff that would normally go into landfill is fantastic for all of us from an environmental point of view.

“It is great to see the number of jobs flow because of this, and we’re proud to be a part of that.

“Think Fencing’s Jack and the team should be very proud; they’ve done a fantastic job.”

Bellarine MP Alison Marchant said it was great that the fencing and decking company could create sustainable products.

“I’m delighted to see how we are continuing to support businesses like Think Fencing to create innovative and sustainable products whilst creating jobs for locals,” she said.

“Think Fencing is just one example of our businessesintheBellarineleadingthewaywhen it comes to sustainability and I’m so excited to see that our government is supporting them.”

Power bonus claims soar

More than 11,000 households across the Bellarine Peninsula have applied for the latest round of the state government’s Power Saving Bonus.

Across the state, more than one million households have applied for the $250 payment via the Victorian Energy Compare website.

The Victorian Energy Compare website is an independent comparison website.

Ocean Grove households had the highest number of applications locally, with 2630 households applying for the payment.

This was followed by Leopold (2110 applications), Clifton Springs (131 applications), St Leonards (1085 applications), Portarlington (999 applications) and Drysdale (800 applications).

According to the state government, 40 per cent of applicants in the latest round of payments have been able to find a better energy deal.

Construction milestone for college

Saint Ignatius College has marked a construction milestone of its new Mackillop Senior Centre with a topping-out ceremony this week.

Principal Michael Exton said the secondary school had finished concreting the top floor of the new centre and honoured the construction progress with a celebration on Wednesday, May 10.

“Each day, I, along with over 1400 students and 170 staff, look across at the construction site, curious and excited about the changes happening before our eyes,” he said.

“These additional facilities and amenities that this project will provide our school

community, will enhance our students’ learning outcomes.”

Mr Exton said he was grateful to everyone involved with the project, which included a $1 million funding contribution from the state government.

“The support from the state government will enable us to better serve the needs of the Geelong community,” he said.

Bellarine MP Alison Marchant said the top-out ceremony was a “great milestone and achievement” for the school.

“It’s incredible for this school and I’m very proud to be part of a government that values our education and invests in our education,”

she said.

School captain Ross de Lange said the efforts of everyone involved in the project would be “ingrained in the very foundation” of the college.

“Everyone has helped shape the construction of this building, and we are very appreciative of the amazing opportunity you’re providing our future students,” he said.

Plan Group project manager Alex Simpson said the construction company was happy to recognise its current accomplishments and present a tree to the school for good luck.

“It’s nice to celebrate being halfway, but we are only halfway,” he said.

The government said 17,000 households across Victoria have received the $250 Power Saving Bonus through a community outreach partner, with 73 per cent of these applicants receiving additional energy affordability advice.

Community outreach partners include Brotherhood of St Laurence, Ethnic Community Council Victoria, Good Shepherd,StateTrusteesandhundredsof Neighbourhood Houses across Victoria.

“The best way to lower energy bills is to look for a better offer – that’s why we’re encouraging Victorians to take advantage of another round of the Power Saving Bonus to make sure they are on the best deal ahead of winter,“ Premier Daniel Andrews said.

Saint Ignatius school captain Ross de Lange, left, Bellarine MP Alison Marchant, principal Michael Exton and school captain Matilda Stepto. (Ivan Kemp) 332787_12

New doco on dying well

By Matt Hewson

Lance and Ce´cile met at a choir group in Croyden 15 years ago, and since their love blossomed Lance has been the strength for his wife Ce´cile, who is blind.

But when Lance noticed weakness in his arms while trimming hedges three years ago and was subsequently diagnosed with Motor Neuron Disease (MND) he and Ce´cile knew they would face many challenges.

Their story is one of many captured in the newdocumentary,LivetheLifeYouPlease,and one of three that features Geelong residents.

“Ever since I was diagnosed, which was in

‘Ferocious’ dance experience

By Matt Hewson

Sydney Dance Company’s 2023 National Tour will bring its critically acclaimed ab [intra] to Costa Hall on Saturday, May 27.

A work of soaring energy and breathtaking beauty, ab [intra], meaning ‘from within’, seeks to portray the journey of human existence and explore humanity’s primal instincts, impulses and responses.

Featuring the full company of 17 dancers led by artistic director and creator of the work Rafael Bonachela, ab [intra] fuses original music with elegant dance to craft an intimate experience for audiences.

The tour follows sold-out seasons in Sydney and Paris, where the company enjoyed a two-week residency at the renowned Théâtre National de Chaillot, with French critics

describing ab [intra] as “breathtakingly poetic and beautiful” and an “incandescent piece that takes contemporary dance to its very highest level”.

Sydney Dance Company member Chloe Young, who performed in ab [intra]’s opening season in 2018 and has been with the ensemble throughout the work’s lifespan so far, said it was an “exhilarating” experience.

“It’s quite ferocious; there are slow dynamics throughout as well, but it raises the energy as it goes, and when you think it can’t go any further, it does,” Young said.

“With the athleticism and the lighting, you see a lot of the body. You see the sweat, the muscles… it’s really a beautiful piece, very physical and technical.”

Young said the company’s rehearsal and artistic directors encouraged the dancers

to bring their own interpretations to the choreography, with moments for spontaneous reaction built into the work.

“They believe in what we do and they really do give us that licence to play with it, feel it, do all the things we need (to do) without changing the choreography,” she said.

“There are lots of times where there it isn’t set choreography, so (your job) is just reacting. So it’s a really fun work to do because you can just play with it.

“There’s always lots of eye contact. We’re alwayslookingateachother,workingwitheach other and playing with timing and dynamics, which means it feels different every night.”

Sydney Dance Company brings contemporary dance masterpiece ab [intra] to Costa Hall on Saturday, May 27. (Supplied)

Match made in blues heaven at Pistol Pete’s

After Little Malop hosts Geelong Jazz Day, Pistol Pete’s will serve up some of Geelong’s finestbluesmusicwhentheMaskell-LoveBand hits the stage this Saturday night (May 20).

Fronted by the highly regarded Pete Maskall on vocals and guitar and featuring the often-blistering, always authentic guitar work of Troy Love, the band also includes Adrian Gardham and Luke Hynes in the engine room on drums and bass, respectively.

Love, who will be familiar to many blues fans from his work with Australia’s darling of the blues Sweet Felicia, renowned blues and roots musician Wayne Jury and South West Victoria’s Fast Eddy Boyle, said the project had

grown out of the need to relieve the boredom of COVID-19 restrictions.

“I’d seen Pete play years ago, and just before COVID he did a gig with Sweet Felicia and the Honeytones, that’s when I met him,” Love said.

“Then during COVID we had some free time andwe’dcatchupandjustoutofpureboredom we’d have a play. And we just loved it.

“At the time we weren’t thinking of having a band or anything like that; we were just having a bit of fun, just to kill our boredom and keep our chops up. And then as we kept catching up we thought, we should probably take this out sometime.

“I spoke to Pete from Pistol Pete’s and he said, when you’re ready come and have a play. So we called on a couple of friends to do the bass and drums, and it just clicked.”

Love has an obvious respect for his counterpart, both as a musician and a person, and said Maskell was a joy to play with.

“Pete’s such a great human being; he’s got such a relaxed, beautiful nature about him, and a great feel for the blues,” he said.

“He plays unbelievable lap steel and his voice just draws you in. I notice when I’m playing, all eyes are on the man, he’s just got that aura about him.”

Love said Pistol Pete’s was the perfect place

to see blues music and somewhere he felt right at home.

“As soon as you walk in it’s the atmosphere, it’sjustblues,it’scool;you’vegotpeoplethatare there to hear music,” he said.

“It’s a place people go to see what they love, andyou’llseeallsortsofthingsthere.Youdon’t know,youmightturnupandthere’satrombone there, oh, cool. Or there’s a three-piece with a dude on sax, a piano and a double bass.

“It’s one of those places that gives you a great vibe, a great sense of belonging. It puts you in the zone.”

Matt Hewson

Totems promote health

New colourful hand-crafted totems have popped up around the Bellarine thanks to a project helping improve the well-being of people with a disability or illness.

Bellarine Community Health (BCH) chief executive Garry Ellis said the three-metre-tall art installations were the final stage of a community art connection project initially funded by the health service.

“We are thrilled the totems are complete and have been installed at our Point Lonsdale, Drysdale and Portarlington sites,” he said.

“The totems are very colourful and creative and it’s terrific to see such a great outcome through engaging people with chronic health conditions with an arts project.”

The totems were created by a small group of participants who spent two years developing the ceramic sculptures by hand under the guidance of psychologist Doctor Glen Kelly and local artist Kaz McGlynn.

“As someone with lived experience of a

disability, I feel great pride and privilege to have mentored this group of talented artists,” Ms McGlynn said. “Their sculptures showcase the unique experiences and perspectives of individuals who often face barriers in society.

“Theyalsoofferaglimpseintowhat’spossible when we embrace our differences and celebrate our unique abilities.

“By publicly showcasing these totems, we challenge stereotypes and promote inclusivity, acceptance and diversity to highlight that everyone can and is encouraged to contribute in our communities.”

ManyparticipantsoftheBCHartconnection programandMsMcGlynn’sart’sKoolprogram in Ocean Grove have continued to pursue their artistic endeavours since the conclusion of the totem project.

Local artist Kaz McGlynn helped the Bellarine Community Health program’s participants create the totem poles. (Supplied)

Call to help kids in need

Two Ocean Grove VIEW Clubs are urging the local community to give generously to The Smith Family’s Winter Appeal this year, to support thousands of children and young people with their education.

The Smith Family aims to raise $6.2 million to give more than 14,000 children across Australia access to its proven learning and mentoring programs.

Ocean Grove Day VIEW and Evening VIEW Clubs are joining the cause this winter.

It comes as a survey released by the charity found Australians believe the cost-of-living crisis is having a greater impact on education thantheCOVID-19pandemic.Thesurveyalso found that more people believe child poverty has worsened because of the crisis.

VIEW (Voice, Interests and Education of Women) is a national women’s organisation and support network which brings together womentoenjoysocialactivities,developskills, and make connections, while supporting Australian children who experience disadvantage.

VIEWisalsothelargestcommunitysponsor ofstudentsonTheSmithFamily’sLearningfor Life program, and OGDVC club supports 20

students through its fundraising activities. Members of the OGDVC club also help local students with reading programs, and, thanks to the generosity of the local community, raised more than $4000 in its recent Mother’s Day raffle. These funds will help OGDVC to support more children in the program.

OGEVC help students with Joyspreaders, which are individual packages to support students in various aspects of their education. OGEVC also participates in a reading support program at a local secondary school to assist students with literacy.

CEO of The Smith Family Doug Taylor said while inflation is affecting all Australians, the most vulnerable members of our community are faring the worst.

“By donating to the Winter Appeal, Australians can help young people most in need by giving them access to extra learning tools, so they can get the most out of their education and create better futures for themselves,” he said.

TofindoutmoreaboutVIEW,visitview.org. au or email oceangroveday.viewclub@gmail. com or oceangroveevening.viewclub@gmail. com

Ocean Grove Day VIEW volunteers sell Mother’s Day raffle tickets at Kingston Village shopping centre. (Supplied)

Migratory birds are on the move

It’sagreattimeofyeartogobirdwatchingwith some seasonal altitudinal movements of birds.

I mentioned in the last edition of theVoice that flame robins have not been seen as commonly around the Bellarine this time of year. I was driving along Madden’s Lane in Marcus Hill and in one of the farm paddocks there were at least 15 flame robins.

In the winter months flame robins form flocks and may move to lower and more open areas, including gardens. Some Tasmanian flame robins have been seen to fly to the mainland to escape the cold.

Regarding birds that move around, I drove around Point Henry on my way to work, and besides seeing good numbers of black-winged stilts there was a flock of red-necked avocets. These beautiful waders have a reddish-brown head and neck, a white eye-ring and a long, upturned, black bill.

These birds are highly nomadic and in the non-breeding season they can be seen in small flocks. There were around 20 black-winged stilts in the same pond at Point Henry as the avocets, including at least five juveniles.

It’s always nice to check out Point Henry as usually there are a few raptors there, and I wasn’t disappointed with a pair of nankeen kestrels and a brown falcon seen.

I also spotted a female nankeen kestrel sittingontheroofofBunningsinLeopold.The females have a rufous crown, whereas males have a grey crown.

Kestrelscanalsobenomadicandhavebeen known to move north in the winter months.

I received an email from Andrea, who is the former organiser of the Friends of the Bellarine Hooded Plovers. Andrea went to the Bellarine Basin for the Murrk Ngubitj Yarram Yaluk open day.

This area in Wallington is being transformed into around 30 hectares of environmental and public open space.

Andrea told me that one of the wedge-tailed eagle pairs that live around the Bellarine Peninsula have constructed two nests at the basin, in pine trees which fortunately have

not all been removed.

Hopefully the eagles will remain in that habitat despite all the rehabilitation work that is being undertaken.

I received an email from Carole who spotted a raptor in a paddock near Lake Lorne which was correctly identified as a juvenile swamp harrier. Juvenile birds are hard to identify at times.

Adult swamp harriers are lighter brown in plumage and have yellow eyes, whereas this bord was dark brown in plumage with dark brown eyes.

Another photo of the bird that Carole

took revealed the characteristic white rump. Carole was also amazed at the amount of bird species that she viewed, especially water birds at Lake Lorne, so it’s well worth a visit.

Carole remarked that she thought that the noise of gunfire may have sent a lot of birds to the non-game reserve wetlands.

Voice editor Justin has been houseboating at Renmark in the Riverlands on the mighty Murray River, where he spotted a variety of birds, including great egrets, purple swamphens, black kites and Australian white ibis. The highlight was seeing around a dozen emus one morning.

Jen’s red-necked avocet and, top right, black-winged stilt at Point Henry. Right: Carole’s swamp harrier near Lake Lorne. (Pictures: Supplied)

Above: Marq Ruasal and Nadine Groves from Melbourne. Left: Jamie and Tanya Campbell and their daughter Charley from Drysdale.

Holly Johnston from the UK and Nida Bartell from Truganina shopping for a bargain.

Left: Marilyn and Keith Stockins from Mandurah, WA. Centre: Michael and Pam Taylor from Kilsyth.

Right: Lesley and Brian Nelson visiting from Bonbeach. (Pictures: Ivan Kemp) 331715

Enjoy ‘Midweek Magic’ at Flying Brick Cider House

A Bellarine favourite, Flying Brick Cider House, has let rip with ’Midweek Magic’, a delicious two-course luncheon complete with a beverage of choice and an enchanting bang for buck.

Monday through Friday, patrons have the option to enjoy two courses (entrée and main or main and dessert) accompanied by a glass of premium award-winning Yes said the Seal

wine for just $35 per person.

Yes said the Seal went straight into Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion as a five-star rated winery in 2015, its first year of release.

The glass of wine can be swapped for a pot of tap cider or beer, barista coffee, loose leaf LOVE tea or soft drink so everyone is covered.

Group bookings are welcome – Midweek Magic is ideal for those who like getting

together with friends for a long, leisurely luncheon catch without breaking the budget.

Head chef Greg Mendiola has curated an evolving array of delicious new (and a few classic) culinary items, especially for those people who love to get out and about for a midweek dining experience and enjoy local produce.

The Midweek Magic menu will change

weekly, but will always be bewitching. Check out the current Midweek Magic Menu via flyingbrickciderco.com.au/blogs/news/ midweek-magic-1

The full a la carte Flying Brick menu is also available at regular pricing.

Bookings via flyingbrickciderco.com.au or call 5250 6577.

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LEURA PARK

Cash Savage offers shift in tone

By Matt Hewson

The new album from Cash Savage and the Last Drinks, titled So This Is Love, offers fans of the Melbourne songwriter something different, in more ways than one.

While Savage and her band are known for their deep and sometimes dark brand of alt-country, So This Is Love comes from a different place both emotionally and sonically, bringing to the forefront a fragility often heard but rarely focused on in the outfit’s previous work.

The factors behind this shift in tone revolve around additional personnel, a different production process imposed by the pandemic and Savage’s recent experiences of the breakdown of her marriage and her struggles with maintaining her mental health.

The result is something that feels more intimate than previous Cash Savage albums,

but still retains the powerful and hard-rocking essence of the band’s sound.

“It’s a really personal album born out of a really difficult time,” she said.

“I wrote it over the last few years while

experiencing probably the most difficult mental health times that I’ve ever experienced. It was difficult to make for many reasons.

“It was difficult to make because I couldn’t actually get together with bandmates through the time that I was writing it. It was difficult because I was struggling with lockdowns, but also my marriage was breaking down.

“So yeah, it’s a funny one for me, this album; I’m very glad that it’s out, but it’s been a hard one the whole way through, for many reasons. But I’d like to think that it’s not heavy, that there’s a level of hope there.”

The band has added keyboard player Roshan Khozouei to the lineup since recording its 2018 album Good Citizens, changing the overall balance and texture of sound.

“I think (adding Khozouei) has really made the biggest sonic change to what’s going on here,” Savage said. “Instead of adding piano as anafterthought,thepianoandsynthswerepart

of it from the start, at the time of arranging.

“The members of the band have always been very respectful about making sure there’s space for each other, and that’s been even more important.”

The process of songwriting and recording wasalsosignificantlydifferentthistimearound than on the band’s previous four albums due to COVID-19 restrictions.

“We were going into the studio without actually having played the songs to a crowd, and that’s a really different experience,” Savage said. “Normally you get the vibe of what people are thinking, and we get to settle into what we’re doing while in front of other people.

“Two of the three singles that we released had never been played to an audience before we released them. That was really different for us.”

Cash Savage and the Last Drinks will perform at the Torquay Hotel on Saturday, May 20 as part of their So This Is Love tour.

Heath Robertson back on track after pandemic

Young local musician Heath Robertson launched his new single You Can Be Found at the Barwon Club on Sunday, May 14.

The award-winning artist delivered a set of new, original songs including the long-awaited single and its B-side, and was joined by band newcomers Fin Strijker on electric guitar (Fenn Wilson), Alister Hull on bass (Pollyman) and mainstay David Robertson on drums.

You Can Be Found is being released on 7” vinyl and has notable early Aussie pop-rock influences; think the Easybeats meets Sunnyboys).

Side B wields a bit more grunt, but is equally as impressive as its flip side. The new single will be accompanied by a video clip created by Willem Kingma.

Robertson is no stranger to performing or recording, with an impressive string of awards, accolades and experiences already under his belt.

Atthecompletionofhisschoolingin2019,he wentontostudysoundengineeringatRMITin Melbourne and had plans to record and release some of his new material as well as work with other artists.

But like so many others, those plans were greatly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and it’s taken some time to find his way once again.

Robertson not only recorded all instruments and vocals – aside from harmonica, which was played by long-time friend and musical peer Jack Meredith – but also produced and recorded both tracks.

Supporting Heath Robertson and band were local upcoming artists Carly Jorja and Paraquay.

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Heath Robertson launched his new single at the Barwon Club on May 14. (Supplied)

Cash Savage and the Last Drinks. (Supplied)

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PUZZLES

SUDOKU

No. 133

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 Melodious (7)

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14 Creations (6)

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19 Idly lounge (4)

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No. 133

1 How many teeth does a crocodile typically have: 66, 77 or 88?

2 An Aussiedor is a hybrid of what two dog breeds?

3 By what names are Saudi Arabia’s Makkah and al-Madinah better known in Australia?

4 In which ocean would you find the Mariana Trench, the deepest place on Earth?

5 In 1935, cane toads (pictured) were introduced to Australia to control what insect?

6 Traditionally, on which day during Easter would pancakes be made?

7 According to the song My FavouriteThings, what comes next: 'Cream coloured ponies and crisp apple strudels, Door bells and sleigh bells and ...'?

8 Beefsteak, cherry and dwarf are all varieties of what?

9 What name is given to someone who studies reptiles and amphibians?

10 Who wrote TheShockDoctrine: TheRiseofDisasterCapitalism?

13 26 HK ANSWERS: 1. 66 2. Labrador and Australian Shepherd 3. Mecca and Medina 4. Pacific Ocean 5. Scarab beetles 6. Shrove Tuesday 7. Schnitzel with noodles 8. Tomatoes 9. Herpetologist 10. Naomi Klein

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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 Voice Community Calendar, 1/47 Pakington Street, Geelong West, 3218, or email to newsdesk@voicegroup.com.au. Deadline for copy and announcements is 5pm Tuesday.

Book club

Leopold/Wallington CAE book club meets second Tuesday each month 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Very friendly group. New members welcome.

■ Shirley, 0488 055 969

Chess clubs

For chess fun simply come along and see yourself, play some chess, meet some members, with no obligation to join. We welcome players of all abilities. 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 Road, (on Blanche Street), St Leonards.

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

Carpet bowls

Leopold Hall 805-809 Bellarine Highway, Leopold on Wednesday and Friday from 1pm to 3.15pm. Admission: $4, includes afternoon tea.

■ 0400 500 402

Ballroom dance

Leopold Hall, 805-809 Bellarine Highway, Saturday, May 20, 7.30pm-11.30pm.

Admission: $10, includes supper. Music by Charles.

■ 0400 500 402

Scottish country dancing classes

GOG Scottish Country Dance classes 7.30pm Tuesdays at Leopold Hill Hall, $5. No partner needed, just comfy casual clothing and flat shoes.

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

Cards

Ocean Grove Seniors play card game 500 every Thursday at 1.15pm. If you are new to the game a quick lesson will get you in play. The core group of six players adjust to any number and you will enjoy the friendship of like-minded players. Cost: $20 annually and coffee included. At 102 The Terrace, Ocean Grove.

■ Lyn, 5256 2540

Drysdale Day VIEW

Supporting The Smith Family for fun and friendship while supporting disadvantaged Students. Meetings at Portarlington Golf Club for lunch on the fourth Friday of each month.

■ Margaret, 0431 636 090

Ocean Grove Evening VIEW

Meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month at 6.30pm. Email

FROM THE ARCHIVES

oceangroveevening.viewclub@gmail.com for details.

■ 0428 546 796

TOWN club

The Springs TOWN Club (Take Off Weight Naturally) meets Mondays, 9-10.30am at the Community Hub, 23 Eversley Street, Drysdale. Weigh-in, group therapy and regular relaxation sessions. Cost: $5 per session, $54 annual fee.

■ Janice Bell, 0403 221 737, or bellsbythebeach@bigpond.com.au

Probus Club of Ocean Grove Men’s Meets at 10am on the first Monday of each month, except January, at the Surf Life Saving Club on Surf Beach Road.

■ Barry, 0409 161 129

Ocean Grove on Barwon Probus Meets 9.45am for 10am every third

Ocean Grove Voice looks back through the pages of our predecessors

Ocean Grove Senior Citizens

101 The Terrace, Ocean Grove

Weekly

•฀฀Tuesday:฀indoor฀bowls,฀snooker฀and฀ chess 1pm

•฀฀Wednesday:฀beginner฀art฀painting฀class฀ at 9.30am, bingo 1.30pm and chord club jam session for musicians 4pm

•฀฀Thursday:฀social฀afternoons,฀cards฀500฀ and snooker 1pm

•฀฀Friday:฀sketching฀art฀class฀9.30am,฀ indoor bowls 1pm

Fortnightly

•฀CWA฀1st฀and฀3rd฀Thursday฀7.30pm Monthly

•฀Book฀group฀1st฀Friday฀1pm

•฀Inhouse฀movies฀3rd฀Wednesday฀1.30pm

•฀฀Ocean฀Grove฀Stamp฀Club฀4th฀Wednesday฀ 10am

■ 5255 2996

Wednesday at Ocean Grove Golf Club.

■ gwen.anne.james@gmail.com

Drysdale Ladies Probus Club

Meets at 10.30am on the fourth Monday of each month at the Clifton Springs Golf Club.

■ Lorraine, 0412 805 858

Afternoon tea dance

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

■ 5251 3529

CWA Drysdale

Meets Drysdale RSL, Princess Street, Drysdale on the second Tuesday of the month. Meetings start at 1pm followed by afternoon tea. Friendly group looking to recruit new members.

■ Jenni, 0452 258 333

7 years ago

May 25 - June 7, 2016

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews received a celebrity welcome as he visited Ocean Grove Primary (OGPS) today, promoting the state government’s $4-million grant for the school. Excited students clamoured to high-five the Premier as he approached the school’s gates.

5 years ago

May 23 - June 5, 2018

Ocean Grove is now ready to light up the night for Parkinson’s.

The fith Light of Day Winter Gigs will be held at Dritwood Cafe, Maggie’s Bar, Olive Pit Deli and Piping Hot Chicken Shop & Burger Grill.

3 years ago

May 20 - June 2, 2020

Police may be called on to investigate whether damage to a tree on council land in Ocean Grove was a criminal act. Thebracelethoneymyrtletree,inAldebaran Road, was damaged to the point where a council arborist had to remove it because it was a safety hazard.

1 year ago

May 20 - June 2, 2022

Barwon Heads Fire Brigade is warning residents to be careful ater gas cylinders ignited at two separate households resulting in injury and property damage.

One resident suffered injuries as a result of a gas cylinder igniting while another household suffered damage to its back decking.

Out and about

1/ The Ocean Grove B Grade netball team in their pink uniforms. 2/ Melanie Hackwill, a breast cancer survivor talks about her experience 3/ Maddy Goodger and Emma Jones. 4/ Gillian Hodgson, president of Ocean Grove netball, and Kirsten Pilatti, CEO of Breast Cancer Network Australia. 5/ Olivia Grogan and Annika Willis. 6/ Jane Stevenson from Clifton Springs and Lauren Burmistrow enjoy some bubbly. 7/ Sharon, Karen, Shazza and Kaz. 8/ Lukey Luke and Carl Dickens of String Theory perform for the crowd. 9/ Jane Laidler, Hannah Burchell and Claire Duffield. 10/ Sali Williams, Sarah Roberts and Katie Geerings from Ocean Grove. 11/ Michelle Fairless and Wende Marsh from Ocean Grove. (Pictures: Ivan Kemp) 334548

Voice photographer Ivan Kemp went along to Ocean Grove Football Netball Club’s annual Pink Day breast cancer fundraiser on Saturday, May 13. The sold-out event was enjoyed by all.

PROPOSAL TO UPGRADE OPTUS MOBILE PHONE BASE STATION AT LEOPOLD WITH 5G

Optus plans to upgrade the telecommunications facilities at the below mentioned address with the addition of new 5G equipment:

32-40 Mollers Lane, LEOPOLD VIC 3224 (RFNSA: 3224001)

The proposed upgrade consists of -

• Replacement of existing headframe with new headframe

• Replacement of three (3) existing panel antennas with three (3) new panel antennas (each not more than 2.8m long);

• Installation of six (6) new panel antennas (each not more than 0.8m long);

• Replacement of nine (9) existing Remote Radio Units (RRUs) with six (6) new RRUs;

• Installation, relocation and removal of ancillary equipment including RRU’s, antenna mounts, feeders, cabling, combiners, and other associated equipment; and

• Works within the existing equipment shelter Optus regards the proposed installations as Low-impact Facilities under the Telecommunications (Low-impact Facilities) Determination 2018 ("The Determination") based on the descriptions above.

In accordance with Section 7 of C564:2020 Mobile Phone Base Station Deployment Code, we invite you to provide feedback about the proposals.

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AT A GLANCE

MODEL RANGE

308 GT 1.2-litre turbo-petrol five-door hatch: $43,990

308 GT Premium 1.2-litre turbo-petrol five-door hatch: $48,990

308 GT Premium 1.2-litre turbo-petrol five-door wagon: $48,990

308 GT Sport PHEV: 1.6-litre turbo-petrol/ electric hybrid five-door hatch: $64,990

SPECIFICATIONS

Peugeot 308 GT Sport PHEV: 1.6-litre turbo-petrol/electric hybrid five-door hatch

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

Plug-in for a sharp performance

By Alistair Kennedy, Marque Motoring

Peugeot’s GT Sport Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV) hatchback has become the fourth model to join the French carmaker’s 308 compact range. It joins the GT hatch, GT Premium hatch and GT Premium wagon petrol variants.

First sold here in 2008, the 308 has never seriously challenged comparable models from Japan or South Korea for sales, but those loyal to the French brand have always loved it for its style, comfort and handling.

The new 308 PHEV is Peugeot’s third plug-in petrol-electric hybrid, joining the 3008 GT SportSUVand508FastbackGTwithtwomore settoarrivelaterthisyear-the2008smallSUV and 508 Sportwagon.

Also coming later in 2023 will be Peugeot’s first fully electric vehicles, the e-Partner small van and e-2008 compact SUV.

Styling

We love the looks of the latest 308 starting at the front where a large, intricate grille flanked by LED Matrix headlights and claw-shaped daytime running lights.

The 308 is the first Peugeot model to feature the latest iteration of the iconic Peugeot lion badge sitting in the centre of the grille as well as on the front side panels, boot lid and in the centre of the eye-catching black alloy 18-inch wheels.

The rear has also been given a serious makeover with tri-segment tail lights on either side and the lion-claw in the centre of each.

The battery charging socket is at the rear of the passenger side.

Powertrain

308 GT Sport PHEV combines a 1.6-litre 132 kW/250Nm 1.6-litre, four-cylinder petrol engine with an 81kW electric motor for combined power and torque outputs of 165kW and 360Nm.

Itisintegratedwithane-EAT8transmission,

which for this application has the traditional torqueconverterreplacedwithawet,multi-disc clutch.

As with the other 308 variants the GT Sport PHEV is front-wheel-drive.

The 12.4kWh Li-ion battery with 100kW of battery power and 3.7 kW onboard charger provides a WLTP test range of 60km in electric-only driving. Fuel tank capacity is 40 litres.

Three driving modes are available: Electric, Hybrid and Sport.

The 308 GT Sport PHEV comes as standard with a mode two charging cable, supplied with the vehicle at time of delivery. The on-board charger unit restricts the accepted charger to a capacity of 3.7kW.

Using a domestic power socket with a 2.3kW single-phase 10A charger, the battery will be charged in around 5.5 hours. With a home

charging station such as a Wallbox this will reduce to about 3.5 hours.

Safety

There’s a comprehensive list of safety features across the entire 308 range. Highlights include autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection, active cruise control with Stop & Go function, forward collision warning, long-range blind spot detection,rearcrosstrafficalert,lanedeparture warning with unmarked road edge detection, advanced driver inattention alert, speed limiter function, tyre pressure warning and two Isofix child seat mounts.

GT Premium and GT Sport PHEV add active lane positioning assist while the PHEV gets Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS) which generates sound when the car is travelling at low speed to alert pedestrians.

When tested by ANCAP in November 2022 the absence of a front centre airbag, which is a relatively new feature, led to 308 getting a four-star rating.

Infotainment

The infotainment system features satellite navigation, wireless smartphone charging, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, two front and two rear USB sockets, wireless phone mirroring, voice recognition, with Peugeot iConnect and the myPeugeot app.

Like so many recent new vehicles, far too many features, including climate control, need to be accessed through the touchscreen with the driver’s attention inevitably being taken away from the road ahead.

There is a power and volume knob for the audio system and there are short-cuts through a smaller horizontal screen called i-Toggles - but drivers will need to spend a lot of time learning how to access the various features.

Driving Peugeos have always been among our favourite

drivingcarsandtheinstanttorquefromthe308 PHEV further enhances that enjoyment. It’s great fun to drive both around town and in the hilly terrain segment of our rural drive route while it cruises effortlessly on the motorway.

While the PHEV’s battery adds around 230kg to overall weight over its petrol-only siblings it can still get from zero to 100km/h more than two seconds faster at 7.5 seconds. The ride is relatively firm but not uncomfortable while steering is light and direct.

Using the outdated NEDC test procedure Peugeot lists fuel consumption at 1.3L/100km forthe308PHEV.Theresultisbasedonstarting with the battery fully charged, travelling the claimed maximum distance in EV mode (60km) before automatically switching to hybrid mode for the remainder of the 100km trip.

The anomaly in the system is that, after travelling 100km the only way to repeat such low fuel usage would be to stop and fully recharge the battery before continuing.

During three separate tests the best battery-only distance we could achieve was 52km.

With the battery fully-charged we covered 100km using 3.4L/100km. Although that’s nearly double the listed figure it’s still pretty good. However, once the battery is flat, and running in normal hybrid mode including battery regeneration, we averaged a less-impressive 5.6L/100km.

Summing up

As enjoyable as the Peugeot 308 PHEV is to drivethebiggestproblemisitsprice.At$64,990 plus on-roads it’s between $16,000 and $23,000 dearer than its petrol-only siblings.

Do the sums and it’s very hard to financially justify spending that sort of money, but no doubt dyed-in-the wool environmentallyfocused Peugeot enthusiasts will be willing to do so.

Peugeot 308 PHEV combines great looks with sharp performance. (Pictures: Supplied)

Grubbers play host to Coutas

Ocean Grove hosted Queenscliff in round seven of footy and netball on Saturday May 13. Voice photographer Ivan Kemp was there to capture the action from the B Grade netball and the firsts and reserves footy.

Matilda Kidd pulls down a high intercept pass..

Above: Emma Jones races out of defence.

Right: Gemma Bell takes the ball in a tight contest.

Above: Isabel Hackett takes a burst ball from the court. Below: Lucy Sampson takes a pass in the circle. Below right: Dannie Hoiles springs into action. (Pictures: Ivan Kemp 333168

Left: Rhys Hobbs takes a contested mark. Centre: Joseph Cincotta handballs. Right: Harry Gower steers through a goal on half time. (Pictures: Ivan Kemp) 333169

Sean Sim puts on a hard tackle in the reserves clash.

Bailey Prato attempts to break through two tackles.

Cats’ big Freo challenge

By Justin Flynn

Fremantle ruckman Sean Darcy looms as a majorstumblingblockinGeelong’squesttoget back onto the winner’s list.

The in-form big man tore Sydney to shreds last week along with Luke Jackson booting three goals and Cats’ coach Chris Scott knows what sort of an influence they can have on a game.

“So much of AFL footy at the moment is timing in terms of when you play teams and its logical to think that there was going to be a period where they need to feel each other out and work on their cohesion and connection and almost half way through the season they appear to be getting that so that’s bad luck to us,” he said. “They’re a big challenge. Darcy in particular is spending a lot of time in the ruck, he’sabigruckmanandI’vegotahighregardfor him so it’s a big job for, not only for Jonathon Ceglar, but all our taller guys.”

Geelong travels to Perth to take on the

Dockers tomorrow.

Freo has won two in a row in impressive style while Geelong stumbled to a resurgent Richmond last Friday night.

Injury-riddled Dockers’ star Nat Fyfe has

had two encouraging performances as a sub under his belt and Scott said he is planning for him to play a full game.

“We are planning for him to be in the 22,” he said.

“He’s a little bit harder to plan for than maybe he has been in the past because they’ve earmarked him as a forward through the pre-season and I know firsthand what a quality player he can be in that part of the ground but I wouldn’t be surprised to see him spend decent stints in the midfield as well.

Patrick Dangerfield won’t play, but isn’t far off.

“[He’s] going really well,” Scott said.

“He moved really well at training today. We’re obviously going to hold him back, we’ve been really clear about that. Not sure exactly where it is except to say that we always thought it would be pre-bye somewhere.

“Not this week, but after this week we’ve only got two weeks pre-bye, so it’s still looking somewhere in that time frame.”

Pier proves good for pinkies

ON THE BITE Peri Stavropoulos

Land-based anglers have been getting stuckintosomegreatfishingespecially around the Geelong waterfront with pinkie snapper, flathead, salmon and snotty trevalla.

Casting soft plastics around the structure has been holding lots of fish with the standout lures being turtleback worms, 3-4 inch flick bait style lures and paddle tails.

Trellys Geelong’s newest crew member Stefan Uzur has been getting stuck amongst plenty of pinkies fishing the late arvo with soft plastics landing fish to 50cm and unfortunately missing a few much bigger.

Cunningham Pier has been his main spot where he is finding the fish. Moving to the outer harbour seems to have an abundance of nice eating size flathead with anglers picking them up with both bait and soft plastics.

The spoil grounds have been a productive location to target them as well as on the edge of the mussel farms.

Calamari have been very hot and cold this past week. By that you could be fishing for hours not finding a single squid but when you do they have been holding together in big numbers and some quality size ones amongst them, too.

King George whiting have been yet again this week a hot species to target this week and again with great reports of numbers and size fish available. Anglers fishing the faster water and bigger tides are finding better success with squid working an absolute treat. Quality burley, such as Gotcha Whiting pellets have been helping anglers land more fish.

The west coast has had some very averageweatherthispastweekmaking it hard to get offshore and chase the tuna but some anglers managing to find breaks in weather are getting amongst some great action.

Apollo Bay has been a popular location and in particular Blanket Bay with the school tuna holding in great numbers and eating a whole variety of lures from skirts to divers and topwater lures.

Teams jostle for finals positions

LOCAL TENNIS

After early morning showers the skies cleared for Midweek this Tuesday and with finals looming, teams were out to make the most of their chances.

Section 1 still has two rounds to play after this week and while the final four is all but set, positions are far from settled with only two points between first and third.

Geelong Lawn pushed into second, overtaking Surfcoast Bellbrae, with a tough win over Moriac.

ThefirsttwosetsweresplitwithFionaBlood and Charlotte Wilson winning 6-4 for the home team, before Bridget Laird and Karen Best put Lawn ahead by a game, winning 6-3.

Lawn then took the lead winning the third and fourth sets 6-4 and 7-5, before the teams split the final two sets giving Lawn the win

four sets to two by only three games.

Bellbrae started well against fourth placed Highton with Marg Leigh and Colleen Battye winning a tight battle 7-5 and Miyo Fallshaw and Lyn Dillon pushing through for a 6-4 win.

Angela Sherlock and Kerry Browne started a Highton comeback with a 6-2 win backed by Jodie Connell and Raelene Pearce coming through 7-5, giving them a two-game buffer going into the final two sets.

Bellbrae had won the two previous encounters 4-2, however, Highton had other ideas when Sherlock and Pearce put them in front, winning 6-3 in the fifth, and Connell teamed with Annette Morgan to push Battye and Alison Lugg before eventually going down 7-5, but giving Highton the win by three games.

Ocean Grove upset ladder leaders Surfcoast Torquay at Torquay in gusty conditions.

The Grove got out of the blocks well with

Susan Bissett combining with Judi Broad to win the first set 6-3, while Kate Lockhart and Mel Keating followed suit taking the second 6-3.

Simone Hobbs and Bronwyn Mitsfud proved too consistent in the third for Torquay winning 6-1, but Broad and Lockhart kept the Grove in front taking the fourth 6-3.

Lockhart sealed the win with Bissett 6-4 in the fifth with Lockhart winning her three sets while Torquay’s Mitsfud and Liz Scott kept the margin in check taking the last 6-3.

The win has Ocean Grove with a statistical chance of still making the four, however, with remaining matches against Geelong Lawn and Highton, it will take a massive effort.

Torquay, with a 4-2 loss, had its lead cut to only one point ahead of Geelong Lawn, so its final position will be dependent on how it plays against Moriac and Highton in the final two rounds.

Gone Fishing Charters is still getting amongst some fish down at Portland and also plenty of albacore too which is cool to see. Still some barrels being caught but as mentioned the weather has made it tricky to get out.

The crew at Gone Fishing Charters with a some albacore. (Supplied)

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Section 1 Midweek Ocean Grove: Judi Broad, Kate Lockhart, Di Paye, Susan Bissett and Mel Keating. (Supplied)

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Grove wins State Championships

Ocean Grove Bowling Club became state champions, a decade to the day after they claimed the title in 2013.

In what was a rollercoaster two days on the green at the Victorian State Championships in Moama,theGroversreturnedhomevictorious.

Game one saw Ocean Grove kick off the tournament with a bang thanks to a massive 54-28 victory against Frankston.

Game two was similar with a 20-shot victory over Aradale.

Itsetupanepicgamethreeencounteragainst the undefeated Bendigo.

Ocean Grove jumped out of the blocks early and set up a nice lead and it was at about the halfway mark where Bendigo put its foot down to eventually win on the final end.

Defeating Cohuna and Newborough with easeingamesfourandfivemeantOceanGrove had to hope for a massive upset to progress through to the final. Frankston defeated the highly fancied Bendigo on the final end which put Ocean Grove through to the final on shots up.

It set up a mouthwatering match against Deer Park.

Clearly there was plenty riding on the match with a couple of added rivalries including a few former Geelong players playing for Deer Park, former Australian teammates Mark Casey and Matt Flapper going toe to toe and a Cromie vs Cromie battle set up a final for the ages.

In what was a neck and neck final between the two sides, the match certainly could have gone either way.

But the true Grovers spirit shone through as they fought until the final bowl. With a large group of amazing supporters cheering them on andsomesheerdeterminationtheyprovedthat their trust, care and respect for each other as a

team anything was possible.

Claiming victory on the final end of the match, there was pure elation as the group celebrated their hard work and effort.

Working as one ‘Proud and United’ they brought the title of 2022/23 Victorian Champions of State Pennant back to Ocean Grove Bowling Club.

Final results

Ocean Grove 43 defeated Deer Park 39 Glenn Baudinette, Cheyne Verrier, Chris Price, Peter Loe (s) 14-12 Craig Rippon, Wayne Frith, Tyson Cromie, Brad Pavey (s) 20-10 Andrew Gower, Owen Clark, Michael Sloper, Matt Flapper (s) 9-17 Manager: Casper John. Emergencies: David Meeny and Cal Hanna.

Pavey crowned Victorian Open Men’s Singles Champion

In an impressive hard-fought battle Brad Pavey secured his maiden Victorian State Title taking out the 2023 Victorian Open Men’s Singles.

Pavey’s performance throughout the championship was nothing short of exceptional.

The Victorian Open was played for the first time in the Latrobe Valley region and attracted players from all over Australia which saw approximately 350 participants enter the blue-ribbon men’s singles.

ThroughoutthecompetitionPaveyshowed a level of skill and composure across all eight singles games which included a quarter-final thriller against fellow club mate and coach Matt Flapper and then a semi-final nail biter against Traralgon star Vincent McIlwain.

Pavey’s time to shine was the main event where he would take on former Australian representative Chris Young from Chalambar Golf Bowls Club.

Pavey dominated the final 21-13, which was a testament to his skill, dedication, and passion for the game.

Queens of the green

Maddie Jacobs and Jen Le Cerf are also state champions.

Maddie won the Victorian U18 Girls Pairs alongside her partner, Chloe Scherger from Fitzroy Victoria Bowling & Sports Club, while Jen emerged victorious in the Victorian Ladies State Novice Singles.

Maddie’s win was a remarkable achievement, with an extra incentive for the 17-year-old, who now finishes her U18 career before transitioning into the senior ranks.

The perfect pair formed a duo about three yearsagoandhadtheirsightssetonachieving

the goal of taking out a state title.

Their 20-10 win in the final was a testament to their commitment and passion.

Jen’s win was equally impressive and thrilling, with both Jen and her opponent Kathy exhibiting outstanding skill for players that have been playing the sport for less than two years.

The final had the OGBC supporters on the edge of their seats. Jen got off to a flyer to lead early and looked like she was headed for a convincing win before Hampton’s Kathy Walker mounted a comeback.

Jenheldhernerveandevencamebackfrom game down herself to take the championship 21-19.

Ocean Grove featured in three other events at state champions week with both the Men’s Singles and Mens Champion of Champions contested by Tyson Cromie, losing to the eventual winner Brenton Coad in the Champion of Champions.

Cromie was joined by Michael Sloper, Owen Clark and Zak Abro in the Men’s Fours where they did well to reach the final of the event, losing on the last bowl of the match.

Maddie Jacobs and Jen Le Cerf are state champions.

Brad Pavey is the Victorian Open Men’s Singles Champion.

Ocean Grove is the Victorian state champions. (Pictures: Supplied)

First term blitz downs Grubbers

By Justin Flynn

A slow start proved costly for Ocean Grove as a fired up Queenscliff ran out 46-point winners in round seven of Bellarine Football League on Saturday, May 13.

The Coutas started strongly, booting six goals to one in the opening term with Jody McIvor-Clark a focal point up forward with four goals.

Ocean Grove had its moments after the break, but the damage was done.

Skipper Joe McDonald said the first term was disappointing.

“They started really well and we just couldn’t execute the way we wanted to early on,” he said.

“We probably fell down pretty evenly across the board. We couldn’t get ourselves going and probably left ourselves with a bit much to do.”

Ocean Grove sits at two wins and five losses.

McDonald said the group was still learning how to play alongside each other after a turnover of players in the off-season and a change of coach.

“We’re getting used to how we want to play and used to each other,” he said.

“The more games we play together, we’re going to improve. We know that if we stick together and move forward in the same

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Round 7

Ocean Grove 9.9(63) def by Queenscliff 17.7(109)

Goals – Ocean Grove: B. Pritchard, C. Belcher 2, H. Dolley, M. Sutton, J. Walker, B. D’Arcy, L. Bedendo. Queenscliff: J. McIvor-Clark 4, S. Bowtell, I. McCabe, J. Tanner 2, W. Baker, H. Gower, C. Durran, C. Whitley, T. Monahan, J. Cincotta, M. Tanner.

Best – Ocean Grove: J. McDonald, B. Pritchard, J. Kneebone, T. Gillespie, H. Dolley, C. Belcher. Queenscliff: B. Anwyl, C. Durran, J. Blair, H. Gower, M. Waight, J. Cincotta.

“I feel like I’ve got a good hold on the group and it’s been a fairly easy transition.”

On Saturday the Grubbers were well served by left-footer Brady Pritchard, youngster Jet Kneebone, inside mid Thomas Gillespie and ruckman Harrison Dolley.

Dolley has shouldered a heavy workload with the injury to Dayman and has performed superbly. Dayman should return in round eight.

JaceCollinsdebutedagainstQueenscliffafter some strong showings in the Under 18s while Caleb Belcher has wasted no time in finding his feet at senior level and is growing in confidence.

Ocean Grove has a week off with a general bye before taking on Anglesea and Modewarre to round off the first half of the season.

direction, that it will happen.”

Injuries to ruckman Ed Dayman (knee), Andrew Todorov (back) and Jayden McHenry (ACL) haven’t helped and with a young list, McDonald said the focus was continued improvement.

“We’re lucky in that we always have great juniors coming through,” he said.

“The good thing about this comp is you get a

second chance at every team.

“If we stick together and play and execute come game day, we can improve. We have an opportunity to do that in the back half of the season.”

McDonald is in his first year as skipper and the 23-year-old said he is relishing the job.

“I’ve got a really good group that I’m leading and don’t feel any extra pressure,” he said.

“Our mindset is to go in and win both,” McDonald said. “It will be a massive couple of weeks for us. (The bye) will be a good refresher for us. We’ve had a solid block of training since the start of preseason.”

In the reserves, Ocean Grove went down by 24 points in an upset loss. A three goal to none third term gave Queenscliff the ascendancy going into the final quarter.

Bailey Prato, Fletcher Long and Xavier Norman were best for the Grubbers, who are fourth on the ladder.

Grubbers enjoy full list

Ocean Grove expects to have a full list of players to choose from after its midseason bye this weekend.

TheGrubbersarethirdontheAGradeladder and level on wins with Queenscliff and Torquay after a close win against Barwon Heads in round six and a five-goal loss to Quenscliff in round seven.

Co-coach Bec O’Neill said Laura Ritchie and Georgia Berry weren’t risked on the weekend, but should be right to take on Anglesea in round eight.

Afteranevenfirstterm,Queenscliffmanaged to keep Ocean Grove at bay for the rest of the game with a five-goal buffer at every change.

O’Neill said although her side created a lot of turnovers, Queenscliff played well when it mattered.

“We always manage to have a really good tussle against them,” she said. “Their goalers’ accuracy was on point and they had a tight defence and their errors were quite low.”

Rhiannon Whitson played well, creating turnovers while Georgia Ryan and Georgia Finn found a lot of the ball and goal attack Ashton O’Brien was accurate under the post.

In round six, Ocean Grove held off a fast finishing Barwon Heads to win by three goals.

The Grubbers led by nine at the last change, but the Seagulls stormed home and created some anxious moments late in the game.

“The first three quarters we played quite well and kept building every quarter and switched off in the last,” O’Neill said.

Ocean Grove takes on fifth-placed Anglesea on May 27.

“They’ll be a tough contest and are a bit of an unknown,” O’Neil said.

“We’ll work on putting in four-quarter efforts. We know we are all fit enough to get through a game, we just need to stay focused for the whole game.”

Results

ROUND 7

A Grade: Ocean Grove 43 def by Queenscliff 48. Best: Rhiannon Whitson, Georgia Finn, Ashton O’Brien.

B Grade: Ocean Grove 62 def Queenscliff

25. Best: Emma Jones, Dannie Hoiles, Amelia Cunningham (33 goals).

C Grade: Ocean Grove 30 def Queenscliff

28. Best: Kate Titheridge (19 goals), Sofia Dickeson, Matilda Kelly.

D Grade: Ocean Grove 29 def Queenscliff

13. Best: Maya Hamilton, Tina Birch (22 goals), Monet New.

E Grade: Ocean Grove 47 def Queenscliff

17. Best: Taylah Jeffrey, Charlise Duckett, Taryn Laverty.

19 & Under: Ocean Grove 14 def by Queenscliff 19. Best: Milla Bell, Lexie Annand, Chloe Jeffrey.

17 & Under Division 1: Ocean Grove 38 def Queenscliff 17. Best: Tilly Peace-Teague, Lucy Sampson, Emily Quinten.

17 & Under Division 2: Ocean Grove 27 tied with Queenscliff 27. Best: Sienna White, Georgie Collett, Clover Marsh.

15 & Under Division 1: Ocean Grove 26 def Queenscliff 8. Best: Billie Cook, Laura Ahearn, Holly Britt.

15 & Under Division 2: Ocean Grove 38 def Queenscliff 8. Best: Lucy Neaves, Georgia Maier (21 goals), Mia Ryan.

13 & Under Division 1: Ocean Grove

17 def Queenscliff 13. Best: Abharna Sanjeev, Heidi Armstrong, Ruby Cook.

13 & Under Division 2: Ocean Grove 45 def Queenscliff 3. Best: Grace Tolley (14 goals), Olive Wearmouth, Arabella Johnson.

ROUND 6

A Grade: Ocean Grove 50 def Barwon

Heads 47. Best: Rhiannon Whitson, Georgia Ryan, Emily Moroney.

B Grade: Ocean Grove 57 def Barwon

Heads 23. Best: Emma Jones, Dannie Hoiles, Gemma Bell.

C Grade: Ocean Grove 37 def Barwon

Heads 22. Best: Heidi Bennett, Mikayla Treacy, Charlotte Teague.

D Grade: Ocean Grove 26 def Barwon

Heads 20. Best: Paula Birch, Maya Hamilton, Hannah Quinn.

E Grade: Ocean Grove 21 def by Barwon

Heads 24. Best: Claire Sheridan, Anabelle Sargeant, Taylah Jeffrey.

19 & Under: Ocean Grove 16 def Barwon Heads 15. Best: Lexie Annand, Zoe Hildebrandt, Anika Bult.

17 & Under Division 1: Ocean Grove 24 def by Barwon Heads 26. Best: Giselle Dawson, Sofia Dickeson, Ella Brown.

17 & Under Division 2: Ocean Grove 19 def by Barwon Heads 22.

Best: Amelia Stanic, Molly McLean, Bella Wearmouth.

15 & Under Division 1: Ocean Grove 26 def Barwon Heads 15.

Best: Abhi Sanjeev, Alice Sampson, Ruby Armstrong (10 goals).

15 & Under Division 2: Ocean Grove 34 def Barwon Heads 3. Best: Eve Lake, Lucy Neaves (23 goals), Charli Burke.

13 & Under Division 1: Ocean Grove 19 def by Barwon Heads 21. Best: Tayte McKenzie, Tamika Wall, Charli Rew.

13 & Under Division 2: Ocean Grove 20 def Barwon Heads 8. Best: not supplied, Willow Stephenson (11 goals).

Justin Flynn

Left: Amelia Cunningham takes the ball under great pressure. Centre: Ella Mannix takes a high pass under pressure from Meg Badrock. Right: Dannie Hoiles passes to Jesse Sutton.

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Lachlan Bedendo kicks into attack.

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