Geelong Indy - 9th June 2023

Brace for impact!

Geelong’s Big Freeze raised $55,000 for Fight MND, an increase of 30 per cent from the inaugural event last year.

The Drysdale Football Netball Club event, which coincided with home footy and netball games against Newcomb Power, attracted a crowd of about 4000 on Sunday, June 4.

The tally tally places the Hawks on top of the sporting clubs ’ladder’ nationally for funds raised at DIY Big Freezes fundraising platforms.

Hosted by Bay 93.9’s Mark and Millie, sliders braved the icy waters all in the cause for fighting MND.

“Every slider bought something special on the day, but the one thing that was in common, in the theme of the Fight MND Foundation, and the wishes of the great Neale Daniher, it was all in,“ organiser Graeme Reid said.

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Call for stabbing vision

By Jena Carr

Police have increased patrols in South Geelong and put out a call for home security vision following a stabbing this week.

A 73-year-old woman received stab wounds to her back and hands during a “random“ attack on Mundy Street on Tuesday, June 6.

Police allege a 32-year-old South Geelong man stabbed the woman several times before fleeing the scene on foot, leaving her to seek help from nearby residents.

Geelong criminal investigation unit Detective Senior Sergeant Mark Guthrie said the attack was “extremely random” and encouraged people to remain aware of their surroundings.

“We have stepped up patrols in regard to the incident,” he said. “Yes, we have made a quick arrest in regards to this one, but there are still patrols in that area.

“If anyone does have cameras around (South Geelong), please have a look around 7pm and contact us if they can or contact

Crime Stoppers.”

Thewomanwaswalkinghomefromafamily member’s house along Mundy Street near the corner of Bellarine Street about 7pm on Tuesday.

The man was arrested and charged with an intention to cause serious injury and faced Geelong Magistrates Court on Wednesday afternoon.

Detective Senior Sergeant Guthrie said the man never spoke to the woman and was arrested on the night of the incident.

“This one is concerning in regard to the randomness of it,” he said.

“She’s been able to make her way to a residence close by where she saw a light on, and they’ve provided her with First Aid.

“All knife incidents and reported offences with knives or any weapons is concerning.“

Geelong University Hospital said the woman was in a stable condition on Wednesday afternoon.

Anyone who witnessed the incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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Heavyweights combine for jobs

An agreement between GMHBA and Deakin University is hoped to create job opportunities for graduates and address workforce shortages in the Geelong region.

The two organisations will come together on shared priorities in employment, education, research, and leadership.

ThenewcollaborationbuildsontheRegional Skills Strategy established by The Gordon’s ‘Skilling the Bay’, Deakin and the Committee for Geelong to address skills, training, and employment challenges exacerbated by the

COVID pandemic.

A talent pathway for Deakin students will create new GMHBA placements and internships for people studying nursing, optometry, marketing and human resources.

GMHBA will also establish a graduate program for business, and law students, as well as develop programs and lobby stakeholders in areas of skills shortage, such as clinical and technology professionals.

GMHBA chief executive David Greig said it was an exciting opportunity for the two

organisations to make a meaningful change in thefuturesofstudents,whileaddressingserious workforce shortages in the health services space. “This formalises the commitment GMHBA and Deakin University have made to making real change in the future of health services, not just in Geelong but more broadly as graduates grow their careers,” he said.

“We are also excited about the opportunities this will create for students in marketing, human resources, business and law courses as the partnership showcases GMHBA’s values

Celtic fest will be ‘bigger and better’

The National Celtic Folk Festival (NCFF) is backinPortarlingtonforculturalactivitiesand music.

Festival director Una McAlindan said the NCFF has “come back bigger and better” for its 19th year and looked forward to seeing everyonecometogethertoenjoytheeventfrom June 9 to 12.

“This year we’re back with an international lineup, a full programme, and we’ve got some extrathingsthatarepartoftheevent,”shesaid.

“We’re working with the Geelong Gaels and celebrating 160 years of the first rules of hurling, which were written in Geelong and then sent back to Ireland.

“The music programme is really great. It’s very diverse this year and there’s the strong Celtic element, which is the heart of what we’re about.”

Ms McAlindan said the festival would feature many Australian and international artistsandallowyoungermusicianstogettheir start in the industry.

“Providing opportunities for young artists is a bit of a highlight for me,” she said.

“The importance of what they’re doing is sustaining the culture and it’s really important for cultural festivals like ours to really focus on the young people that are passionate about it.”

Greater Geelong City Council Extraordinary Vacancy

An extraordinary vacancy has occurred in Windermere Ward within Greater Geelong City Council due to the resignation of Councillor Kylie Grzybek on Monday 29 May 2023.

The vacancy will be filled through a countback of the formal ballot papers cast at the last general election in October 2020. Votes will be redistributed to candidates who were unsuccessful at that general election, and who remain eligible to participate in the countback, to fill the extraordinary vacancy.

The countback will take place at 10 am on Wednesday 28 June 2023

The Victorian Electoral Commission will be hosting the countback online via webinar from 9:30 am on Wednesday 28 June 2023. Interested parties may observe the countback by visiting vec.vic.gov.au

The result will be published online at vec.vic.gov.au and in this publication following the countback.

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Ms McAlindan said the festival would also have activities, markets, food stalls and Celtic sporting events that would appeal to everyone, on top of an impressive musical lineup.

“It appeals to all ages, and we get a lot of participation,” she said.

“We found last year, coming back after COVID, the biggest thing that connected everyone was the sense of community of like-minded people.

“People got together because they missed travelling back to their country of origin and this really felt like home.”

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in which we commit to be people focused, purposeful, worthy of trust and remarkable.”

Deakin Vice-Chancellor Professor Iain Martin said the collaboration would begin to address some critical skills shortages and help build a strong, healthy and sustainable region.

“Innovative industry partnerships such as these are part of Deakin’s strategy to be Australia’s most progressive university and maximise the social, cultural and economic impact Deakin delivers for the communities we serve,” he said.

Running to beat cancer

A Torquay man will tackle 22 kilometres to raise money for prostate cancer research and has already passed his goal.

Brendan Merriman’s campaign is part of the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia’s (PCFA) Perfect Match for Men’s Health Week, running from June 12 to 18.

Mr Merriman said he had raised close to $1230, more than double his original $500.

“I’ve done my 22km in very short sprints because I’ve got a broken foot,” he said.

“I’m just doing a walk when I can and I’ve been at it for a couple of weeks now, so I think I’ve done close to 34km now.”

Mr Merriman said he was inspired to raisemoneyforPCFAafterlosingfriends and family to prostate cancer.

“A number of my mates and associates inthelastcoupleofyearshaveeitherbeen diagnosed with or died from prostate cancer and one sadly suicided,” he said.

“Three of us went to get ourselves checked within days of each other. One of them has since died of prostate cancer, and the other one had his prostate removed.”

One Australian man is diagnosed with prostate cancer every 22 minutes, while 170 men are diagnosed yearly in Torquay and the wider Geelong region.

Mr Merriman said it was important to help raise awareness of the disease and remove the misconceptions surrounding how the cancer is identified, which is through a blood test.

“They don’t actually do a physical examination anymore until your bloods are too high,” he said.

Help is available through Lifeline’s 24-hour crisis support service on 13 11 14.

Scottish piper Bill Ogilvie, NCFF director Una McAlinden, Scottish dancer Braedi Boyle and Geelong Gaels hurling player Noel Treacey. (Ivan Kemp) 338978_11

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• 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.

Party before Norlane pool shuts

Waterworld will close its doors for good on Sunday,June18,andtheiconicNorlaneaquatic and leisure centre isn’t going out quietly.

The loved, but ageing, facility will close to allow for continuing construction of the brand new Northern Aquatic and Community Hub on the same site.

The Greater Geelong community will get the chance to farewell the facility through a free celebration on Saturday, June 17.

The event will feature free entry all day and family friendly activities, music and food

between noon and 3pm.

Attendees will also have the chance to see photos of Waterworld history and secure an early bird membership discount for the Northern Aquatic and Community Hub.

Deputy mayor Anthony Aitken said Waterworld’s closure was both nostalgic and exciting.

“This is a place where thousands of people have learned to swim, got fit, or spent their summers having fun,” Cr Aitken said.

“While there’s no doubt it’s a little sad to

Planting for biodiversity

Lake Connewarre will soon sprout new plants thanks to volunteers’ work celebrating World Environment Day.

Conservation Volunteers Australia (CVA) held a Let’s Plant day at the lake’s Douglas Street site on Wednesday, June 7, two days after World Environment Day.

Project officer Leah Edwards said local experts in land management had thoughtfully chosen the plants the volunteers would place at Lake Connewarre.

“These plantings aim to create and enhance habitats suitable for the diverse bird life associated with Lake Connewarre,” she said. “They were selected based on their compatibility with the natural habitat of the surrounding wetland ecosystem.

“AmongthespeciesintroducedwereAcacias, Banksias,andvarioustypesofWallabygrasses.

“By incorporating these specific plants, we seek to foster a harmonious environment that supports the natural ecosystem and promotes biodiversity.”

Ms Edwards said she loved events like the planting day because it was a “genuine and down-to-earth experience”.

“It’s all about the simple joy of being in nature, getting your hands dirty, and enjoying the company of our community,” she said.

“People find happiness in taking part in small acts to help our planet, like planting trees, without any grand expectations.

“It’s a wonderful opportunity to come together, enjoy the outdoors, and make a positive impact on our environment.”

Ramsar Convention on Wetlands secretary general Martha Rojas Urrego said looking after the local environment was important.

“The health and well-being of the world’s wetlands are central to planetary and human health,” she said.

“Ourabilitytosavetheworld’swetlandsrests on our capacity to foster greater consciousness and understanding of the multiple benefits that these momentous, life-supporting ecosystems provide from every vantage point.”

see it go, the exciting part is that we have this amazing new facility not far away.

“The Northern Aquatic and Community Hub is going to be incredible, and just like Waterworld, it will very quickly become a cherished place for our local community.”

Waterworld was famous for its large outdoor waterslides, which were removed in 2018 to make way for the new Barwon Health North healthcare centre.

Sincethattime,Waterworldhascontinuedto offer a range of swimming and gym facilities

for members and visitors.

These services will all be offered as part of the $65.6 million Northern Aquatic and Community Hub when it opens early in 2024. The City’s Swim, Sport and Leisure team will operate a pop-up gym facility for Waterworld members at the nearby Corio Leisuretime Sports Precinct on Anakie Road until the NorthernAquaticandCommunityHubopens. Waterworld members also have reciprocal access to the City’s other Swim, Sport and Leisure facilities.

Property owner Tess Toop, left, Bellarine Landscape Sophie Small and Conservation Volunteers Australia Leah Edwards. (Ivan Kemp) 339383_07

Support for local jobs

By Cr Trent Sullivan

Ensuring a constantly shifting economy meets the needs of the local community is among the biggest challenges of population growth.

Geelong’s modern economy has been one of the country’s success stories, with both the number of jobs (125,000) and annual output ($39 billion) soaring in recent years.

But with more people moving to the region over the coming years, we need to ensure the right jobs, the necessary infrastructure and services, and a skilled workforce are in place.

Council is continually working with a range of partners to leverage and promote our competitive strengths, and to prepare residents to find local jobs in a changing economy.

It is about identifying the current opportunities,andlookingaheadtohelprealise the potential of emerging and diversifying industries.

And it is about bringing through the next generation of workers, and linking them to existing employers.

As part of this work, the City of Greater Geelong recently partnered with The Gordon to host an Apprenticeship and Traineeship Support Forum.

Theforumaimedtomaximiseapprenticeship and traineeship participation, increasing retention rates, and assist in meeting labour shortages in the region.

Young jobseekers and their families were able to meet apprenticeship providers, group training organisations and employers to learn about the state of the jobs market.

Small to medium-sized businesses learnt about the benefits, responsibilities, and process of taking on an apprentice or trainee.

They also received an understanding of the ongoing support and incentives available.

The forum is part of the wide range of work the city does to support small business, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

For 12 years, the city has run the Geelong Small Business Festival.

In an exciting development for this region’s largest dedicated business festival, the Geelong Chamber of Commerce is taking the lead to deliver the event this year in August.

The partnership between the city and the chamber has been formed based on the shared goal of cultivating economic prosperity and a thriving business community in Geelong.

The event remains open to operators and entrepreneurs from all industries, and for businesses of all sizes.

Attracting thousands of participants every year, the festival aims to provide insights,

resources, and practical strategies for navigating the evolving business landscape.

Outside of this, the City’s Business and Industry Experience team is working to ensure businesses can take advantage of the wonderful potential of the upcoming 2026 Commonwealth Games.

The delivering a local supplier engagement program, to make sure local suppliers are up to date with the goods and services opportunities on offer for the Games.

There are now more than 1200 opportunities for local companies to secure contracts, with a number of major construction projects for competition venues already out.

Businesses should register at tenders.vic.gov. au to stay updated as new opportunities reach the market.

City of Greater Geelong mayor Trent Sullivan. (Supplied)

CITYNEWS

HAVE YOUR SAY

Cat Curfew Review

When we reviewed our Domestic Animal Management Plan in 2021, the community had a lot to say about unwanted cat behaviours and cat curfews.

One of the strong themes to emerge was the preference for cats to be contained to their owner’s property 24 hours a day, due to the various impacts they may pose on neighbours, wildlife and the environment.

We want to explore this further. We want to understand from the community:

›how commonly are you impacted by cat behaviours

›what level of cat curfew is felt to be most appropriate to manage cats across our community.

Your thoughts and contributions are a vital part of our planning and decision making.

To have your say, scan the QR code or visit geelong.link/catcurfew by 5.00pm on Sunday 16 July

Draft Central Geelong Parking Strategy

Community members, central Geelong traders and key stakeholders are invited to have their say on our draft Central Geelong Parking Strategy.

The draft strategy proposes six key strategic moves that would allow the us to manage the current and future demand for parking in central Geelong in a way that is agile and adaptable.

To have your say, scan the QR code or visit geelong.link/cgps

›Feedback is open until 11.59pm on Sunday 2 July

Attend a drop in session at Wurriki Nyal, 137–149 Mercer Street, Geelong:

›Saturday 17 June, 10.00am to 12.00pm

Chat to us outside Westfield Shopping Centre (on Malop Street):

›Wednesday 21 June, 11.30am to 1.30pm

›Wednesday 28 June, 11.30am to 1.30pm

Send in your stunning images to feature in our calendar

We’re calling for amateur and professional photographers to help showcase our beautiful region in the 2024 Geelong Calendar. All ages are encouraged to get creative and submit an entry.

We want to see Greater Geelong through your lens, seeking images that represent what makes our region unique and diverse. There are so many breathtaking places to capture, from iconic scenic views, stunning seascapes, wildlife sanctuaries, historic sites and heritage buildings, to inner-city streets, bustling laneways and our waterfront. With some of the most picturesque landscapes in Australia, there are limitless ways to celebrate and showcase our region.

Kind people are our kind of people

In recent weeks, our team have received an increased number of abusive phone calls and emails. Like you, our team is passionate about Greater Geelong.

Remember, behind every phone call or email is a person dedicated to serving you and providing the best possible experience.

We believe that every interaction should be rooted in respect and kindness, especially when it comes to our dedicated Customer

A public vote will be held to determine the final 13 photographs for the calendar, including the calendar cover photo. Last year more than 5,400 voters cast their votes to select that featured in our calendar.

After the final 13 photographs are selected in September, more than 135,000 calendars will be printed and then posted to households in November.

So, start snapping – and get your entries in by 5.00pm on Friday 11 August

For more information and to enter, scan the QR code or visit geelong.link/calendarcomp

Service staff who aim to make your experience with us a positive one.

If you are experiencing frustration or dissatisfaction, we encourage you to express your concerns in a calm manner.

Our Customer Service team is eager to listen, understand and work towards a resolution that satisfies everyone involved.

Let’s work together to make a safe and respectful environment for us to help you.

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You can also attend one of the following drop in sessions where our Health and Local Laws team members will be available to answer questions and record all feedback:

› Saturday 17 June, 9.00am to 11.00am

Waurn Ponds Library, 230 Pioneer Road, Grovedale

› Saturday 24 June, 10.00am to 12.00pm

Baronggook Drysdale Library, 2–8 Wyndham Street, Drysdale

› Saturday 1 July, 2.00pm to 4.00pm

Lara Hall, 1A Flinders Avenue, Lara

Neighbourhood Amenity Local Law Review

We’re seeking your feedback on our Neighbourhood Amenity Local Law 2014. Designed to secure community safety, protect public assets and enhance neighbourhood amenity, the local laws relate to your property, animals, waste, business and public places. Let us know what you like in our current local law and what you would like to see changed, removed or added.

Scan the QR code or visit geelong.link/LocalLaw to have your say by 5.00pm on Friday 14 July.

Join us to farewell Waterworld

We’re preparing a farewell celebration at Waterworld on Saturday 17 June and want to celebrate its proud history with your pictures and memories. Do you have any photos you can share or memories you’d like to write about? Your historical images and messages will help bring to life what this centre means to the community and how it has evolved over time. Share your pictures or thoughts by emailing sslmarketing@geelongcity.vic.gov.au before Wednesday 14 June

2023-24 Community Grants writing workshop

Increase your skills and confidence to apply for grants! Learn how to clearly explain your project and the benefits, respond to assessment criteria, prepare a budget and get tips for a successful application.

To learn more about grant writing, book now to attend our grant writing workshop, presented in partnership with Leisure NetworksTuesday 20 June, 5.30pm to 7.30pm, Wurriki Nyal, 137-149 Mercer Street, Geelong

Book your spot at geelong. link/GrantsSession3 or by scanning the QR code. Further information about the grants, key dates, assessment criteria and how to apply is available at geelong.link/Grants or by scanning the QR code.

This year's cover image: Corio Bay Aerial by Lasith Perinpanayagam

Councillors face library grilling

By Justin Flynn

Efforts to save Highton, Geelong West and Barwon Heads libraries ramped up this week after concerned residents grilled council members at a special meeting on Saturday, June 3.

The packed out meeting at Geelong West Town Hall was attended by mayor Trent Sullivan and councillors Melissa Cadwell, Eddy Kontelj, Jim Mason, Ron Nelson and deputy mayor Anthony Aitken. It came after the mayor restricted question time to the allotted 45 minutes and responded with a blanket statement at the May 23 council

meeting, leaving many of the specifics of the questions unanswered in relation to the libraries.

Some angry residents were ejected from the chamber by security after voicing their frustration at not being able to pose their questions directly to councillors.

After the council’s draft budget left Geelong Regional Libraries Corporation (GRLC) with a $762,000 funding shortfall, GRLC announced it would need to close the three libraries.

“I certainly appreciate the passion for our region’s libraries,” Cr Sullivan said.

“OurdiscussionswiththeGRLCareongoing and we are getting much closer to agreement

about how they can operate all of our region’s libraries with the level of funding available, without the need for service reductions.

“We reiterate that in a very challenging economic environment where we’ve made tough decisions across our operations as part ofourproposedbudget,wehavefoundanextra $240,000 for libraries in 2023-24. Our council invests more in libraries per resident than almost any other council in Victoria.

“Our costs are rising at double the rate cap, meaning we’ve had to find savings and efficiencies across our entire budget. We are asking our service providers to do the same.

“The GRLC also indicated they expect to

receive no increase in state funding to cover the new libraries or CPI increases. All tiers of government are under budget pressure.”

Save Highton Library group’s Anne McMahon praised the councillors who attended the meeting, but said most were disappointed by the responses some of them gave.

“We left with the bulk of us feeling like they are not going to give way,” she said.

“We don’t want to have to keep coming back year after year. We felt we didn’t learn anything new and didn’t think a whole lot of new ground was covered.

“We just have to keep the pressure up.”

Geelong residents rally to ban new coal and gas

Geelong environmental activists raised awareness for climate change at a No New Coal or Gas rally a day before World Environment Day.

Organiser Sarah Hathway said the rally received a good turnout of close to 60 on Sunday, June 4.

“We went for a march along Eastern Beach from the Carousel up to the Ferris Wheel and came back,” she said.

“We had a good contingent of anti-war and peace activists that captured that anti-nuclear and anti-war sentiment and why that’s relevant for World Environment Day.

Ms Hathway said she thought it was important to identify the local and national environmental issues and inspire governments to make changes.

“It seems at all levels of government, we’re still not doing enough to address climate

change,” she said. “We still don’t have a decision on whether Viva’s gas import terminal will go ahead in Corio Bay.

“If Viva isn’t successful, then another

company called Vopak is proposing a gas import terminal just around the corner of Werribee.

“Our state government have announced

some pretty good emission reduction targets, butwedon’tfeellikethosetargetsareachievable if projects like Viva or Vopak go ahead.”

A Viva Energy spokesperson said it was taking significant steps to reduce its carbon footprint.

“Theroleoftheproposedgasterminalisn’tto increase the amount of gas people use,” it said.

“It is to ensure that people who use gas today can continue to access a reliable supply when needed.

“Viva Energy’s proposed gas terminal is consistent with Victorian legislation and policy in relation to climate change.”

The rally also heard from many speakers, including Western Victoria Greens MP Sarah Mansfield and former Animal Justice MP Andy Meddick.

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Protesters gather at the Eastern Beach Carousel for the No New Coal or Gas rally (Ivan Kemp) 338948

Thanks to our first responders

Geelong residents had the chance to show their appreciation to our first responders at a Thank a First Responder Day at Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre on Wednesday, June 7. Independent photographer Ivan Kemp was there and found reps from the SES, Victoria Police, Life Saving Victoria, the CFA and more.

Greater Geelong Retirement Village & Resort

Expo

Sun 18th & Mon 19th June 2023 | 10am-3pm daily @ Rydges Geelong (Cnr Gheringhap & Little Myers Sts)

On display will be resort style developments as well as established villages from many different organisations. All offering a wide range of services & facilities, sizes, prices and locations, all under one roof with free admission. Don’t miss this life changing event!

The police car was a hit with the kids. Pictured, left to right: Rachael Byworth and son Sidney inside the police car; Lucy with Senior Constable Amy Burke; Acting Senior Sergeant Jane Arnold showing Tilly and Jemima the inside of a police car, and with Lee McConnell, Mia and Tom (Pictures: Ivan Kemp) 336492

Above: Curtis at home in the SES. Above left: Harry with his grandmother Pam Burrows in the SES truck. Left: Rosie with lifeguards Evan Grego and Ruby Kelly.

Students from Nazareth Primary School.

The Guide

PICK OF THE WEEK

THE KINGDOM

SBS, Sunday, 7.30pm

Marc Fennell gets personal in this eyeopening feature-length documentary. After Framedand StufftheBritishStole award-winning journalist, who possesses a knack for capturing both the dark and light side of difficult matters, delves into the controversial, far-reaching church of Hillsong. Fennell was a member of the mega church as a child; he shares his complicated and emotional story as he homes in on the organisation’s misdeeds and fall from grace. He chats to current and former believers, investigating what the future holds for Pentecostal religion and who will take Hillsong’s place, in the shadow of bullying, abuse and financial mismanagement.

THE

Friday, June 9

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Gardening Australia. Hannah Moloney grafts plums.

8.30 Smother. (Mal) With Elaine in hospital, Anna and Jenny search her home for a phone that might link her to Grace’s death.

9.25 Utopia. (PG, R) A freeway project is delayed.

9.55 Mayfair Witches. (Mav) Rowan reaches out to her family for help.

10.40 Interview With The Vampire. (MA15+hv)

11.25 ABC Late News.

11.40 The Split. (Ml, R)

12.40 Harrow. (Mav, R)

1.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

Children’s Programs. 6.05pm Octonauts. 6.15 Ginger And The Vegesaurs. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 Peter Rabbit. 6.45 The Adventures Of Paddington. 6.55 Shaun The Sheep.

7.05 Andy’s Dinosaur Adventures. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30

Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Hard Quiz. 8.30 MOVIE:

Charlie’s Country. (2013, M) 10.15 Documentary

Now! 10.40 Portlandia. 11.25 Doctor Who.

12.30am To Be Advised. 1.00 We Hunt Together.

1.45 Killing Eve. 2.30 Brassic. 3.15 Friday Night

Dinner. 3.40 ABC News Update. 3.45 Close. 5.00

Buddi.

Confronting past: Marc Fennell leads a personal investigation of Hillsong Church in TheKingdom

HAVE YOU BEEN PAYING ATTENTION?

10, Monday, 8.40pm

For the past decade, this lighthearted homegrown quiz show has been instrumental in shooing away those pesky Monday blues. A loose look at the events and news of the past week, it’s a reliable vehicle for regular panellists Ed Kavalee’s juvenile quips and Sam Pang’s caustic wit. Along with host Tom Gleisner playing their

THE PLATYPUS GUARDIAN

ABC TV, Tuesday, 8.30pm

How much do you know about Australia’s most mysterious and strange native animal, the platypus? You’ll be captivated by this tale of two creatures – one man, one mammal – facing their mortality. When Hobartian Peter Walsh (pictured) received a life-changing medical diagnosis, he found comfort by the Hobart Rivulet, where he “befriended” a platypus he named Zoom.

Good versus evil, man versus animal… this morbid, scenic miniseries starring a menacing Colin Farrell and Jack O’Connell (pictured) wraps up tonight with a masterful flourish, leaving viewers with a chance to defrost – and a lot to reflect upon. Following a mid-19th-century whaling expedition in the Arctic, this unique series’ utterly compelling performances, along with its magnificent backdrop, make for some harrowing scenes. Tonight, Sumner (O’Connell) is nursed back to health by a missionary priest. Returning to Hull, Sumner sets out to find Baxter (Tom Courtenay) and start the next phase of his life.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

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

8.35 Nothing Compares: Sinead O’Connor: Nothing Compares. (M) Charts Sinéad O’Connor’s rise to fame before her eventual exile from the pop mainstream.

10.25 SBS World News Late.

10.55 Vienna Blood. (Return, Ma)

12.45 The Investigation. (Mal, R)

2.35 The Hunt For A Killer. (Malv, R) 4.20 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines

The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

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

7.30 Football. AFL. Round 13. Western Bulldogs v Port Adelaide.

10.30 AFL Post-Game Show.

10.50 Cricket. ICC World Test Championship. Final. Australia v India. Day 3. Afternoon session.

12.10 ICC World Test Championship: Tea Break.

12.30 Cricket. ICC World Test Championship. Final. Australia v India. Day 3. Late afternoon session.

3.00 Home Shopping. 4.00[MEL]Million DollarMinute.(R)5.00[MEL]NBCToday.

(62, 72) SBS VICELAND (31)

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Country House Hunters Australia. (PG) Hosted by Catriona Rowntree.

8.30 MOVIE: Spectre. (2015, Mv, R)

A cryptic message from James Bond’s past sends him on a trail of a sinister organisation. Daniel Craig, Christoph Waltz, Léa Seydoux.

11.25 Emergency Call. (Ma, R)

12.20 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.10 It’s All Greek To Me. (PG, 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)

Shop: Home Shopping. 7.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. 7.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Days Of Our Lives.

The Young And The Restless. 1.50 Explore. 2.00 Bondi Vet. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30

MOVIE: Crooks In Cloisters. (1964) 5.30 Dr Quinn, Medicine Woman. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30

Rugby League. NRL. Round 15. Manly Sea Eagles v Dolphins. 9.55 Golden

After finding Zoom entangled in plastic, Walsh was spurred on a mission to save the struggling platypus population with a grassroots conservation effort.

Cutting-edge camera technology reveals Hobart’s mystical water world, but it’s Walsh’s passion that also makes waves in this beautifully

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

7.30 Bondi Rescue. (PGal) In a frenzied mass rescue, lifeguards search for a student who did not make it back to the beach.

8.30 To Be Advised.

9.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Ma, R) Graham Norton is joined on the red couch for a chat by actors Michelle Yeoh, Austin Butler and Jack Lowden, and dancer Ashley Banjo. Mimi Webb performs her single RedFlags

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

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

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

Saturday, June 10

ABC TV (2)

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast.

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

12.30 Smother. (Mal, R) 1.20 Miniseries: The North Water. (MA15+lv, R) 2.15 The Durrells. (PG, R) 3.05 Brian Cox: Life Of A Universe. (R)

3.55 Landline. (R)

4.25 Designing A Legacy (2023) (PG, R)

5.25 Dolphins: Is Our Love Too Deep? (R)

6.20 The ABC Of... (PG, R) Hosted by David Wenham.

6.50 Bluey. (R) Bingo and Lila play on a new waterslide.

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

7.30 Sister Boniface Mysteries. (Ma) Sister Boniface investigates when the defence minister’s mistress is found dead at his residence.

8.15 Vera. (Mav, R) Almost a decade after a killer was convicted, locals are shocked to learn new evidence has surfaced.

9.50 Miniseries: The North Water. (Final, MA15+alv) Part 5 of 5. After healing in a missionary cabin, Sumner returns to Hull to demand money from Baxter.

10.45 Ragdoll. (MA15+av) Rose and the killer circle one another.

11.35 The Messenger. (Malsv, R)

12.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

ABC TV PLUS (22)

Children’s

7.20pm Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks.

8.00 Whose Line Is It Anyway? 8.25 Live At The Apollo. 9.10 The Stand Up Sketch Show. 9.35 Documentary Now! 9.55 The Stand Up Sketch Show. 10.20 Robot Wars. 11.20 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 12.05am In The Long Run. (Final) 12.25 Kevin Can F*** Himself. 1.45 Doctor Who. 2.45 Intelligence. 3.10 Late Programs.

Sunday, June 11

SBS (3)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 9.10 Growing A Greener World. 10.10 Wonderful World Of Baby Animals. (Premiere, PG) 11.00 The World From Above. (R) 11.30 Travel Quest. (Premiere) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Gymnastics. Artistic World Challenge Cup series. Round 1. Highlights. 4.30 Journey Through Albania. (R) 5.40 Weeks Of War. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 The Real Crown: Inside The House Of Windsor: Intruders. (PG) Part 3 of 5.

8.25 Westminster Abbey: Behind Closed Doors. (PG) A crowd gathers to listen when the Abbey bell ringers perform for the Queen’s birthday.

9.20 World’s Most Scenic River Journeys: Germany. (R) Documents a journey down the German section of the picturesque Moselle river.

10.15 Britain’s Most Expensive Houses. (R) Part 4 of 4.

11.10 Medici: The Magnificent Part II. (Mav, R)

4.50

4.20 Mastermind Australia. (R)

Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R)

SEVEN (6, 7)

6.00 Home Shopping. [MEL]NBCToday.

7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG)

12.00 Horse Racing. The Star Stradbroke Day, Bob Charley AO Stakes Day and Ladbrokes Park Race Day.

5.00 Seven News At 5.

5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Football. AFL. Round 13. Fremantle v Richmond. From Optus Stadium, Perth.

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

10.20 Cricket. ICC World Test Championship. Final. Australia v India. Day 4. Afternoon session. From The Oval, London, England.

12.10 ICC World Test Championship: Tea Break. Takes a look at the day’s play.

12.30 Cricket. ICC World Test Championship. Final. Australia v India. Day 4. Late afternoon session.

3.00 Home Shopping.

4.00[MEL]GetArty.(R)

NINE (8, 9)

6.00

12.30 The Pet Rescuers. (PG) 1.00 MOVIE: Blueprint

6.00 Nine News Saturday.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 MOVIE: Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince. (2009, Mhv, R)

Harry Potter comes into possession of a potions book once owned by the mysterious Half-Blood Prince. Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson.

10.30 MOVIE: Mortal Engines. (2018, Mav, R) Two people try to stop a conspiracy. Hera Hilmar, Robert Sheehan.

12.50 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (PGds, R) A countdown of Australia’s top TV chats.

1.50 9Honey Hacks. (R)

2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa)

2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

TEN (5, 10)

6.00 Bondi Rescue. (PGal, R) Lifeguards search for a student.

6.30 The Dog House. (PGa) A dog goes on a charm offensive.

7.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Neglect victim Martin the staffy may finally find the caring home it deserves.

8.30 Blue Bloods. (Mv) Jamie and Danny investigate a series of carjackings. Erin seeks out the culprit behind online attacks on her boss, District Attorney Crawford. Eddie helps a woman being stalked by a man she met on a dating app.

9.30 CSI: Vegas. (Mv) The body of a young girl who was killed more than 40 years ago is discovered at the bottom of Lake Mead.

10.30 To Be Advised.

11.30 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mav, R)

6.30 Compass: Turning The Tide. (PG) A group of young people sails a tall ship.

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

7.30 Designing A Legacy (2023) (PG) Part 2 of 2.

8.30 Silent Witness. (Malv) When a woman confesses to murdering her husband, the team tries to determine if all is as it seems.

9.35 The Messenger. (Mal) Following the arrival of the Ace of Spades, Ed begins to see the cards as his true calling.

10.25 In Limbo. (Mals, R)

10.55 Interview With The Vampire. (MA15+hv, R)

11.40 Mayfair Witches. (Mav, R)

12.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

3.05 The Heights. (PG, R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)

5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

4.30[MEL]GetArty.(R)

5.00[MEL]HouseOfWellness.(PG, R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R)

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

Two land management agents go missing.

12.30 Home Shopping. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 The Kingdom. (Ma) Marc Fennell investigates Hillsong.

8.55 Acropolis: The Ancient Builders. (PGan, R) Examines the construction of the Acropolis of Athens, a collection of temples and monuments.

9.55 Patagonia: The Far South.

(PGa) Narrated by Pedro Pascal.

10.40 A Shot In A Starry Night: Van Gogh Case. (Ma, R) A look at the death of Vincent van Gogh.

11.40 Secrets Of Playboy: The Playboy Legacy. (Mans, R)

3.00 The World’s Biggest Murder Trial: Nuremberg. (Mavw, R)

7TWO (62, 72)

5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)

5.00 Hour Of Power. 6am

9GEM (81, 92)

Edgar Wallace Mysteries. 12.20pm MOVIE: Hue And Cry. (1947) 2.00 Motor Racing. SpeedSeries. Round 4. Race Winton. 5.00 MOVIE: Attack On The Iron Coast. (1968, PG) 7.00 Rugby Union. Super Rugby Pacific. Quarter-final. 9.30 Super Rugby Pacific Post-Match. 9.45 Keeping Up Appearances. 10.30 French Open Tennis Pre-Show.

6am Morning

6am Children’s Programs.

8.00 MOVIE: Barbie Skipper And The Big Babysitting Adventure. (2023) 9.20 Children’s Programs. 2pm MOVIE: Pokémon The Movie: I Choose You! (2017, PG) 4.00 IndyCar Series. Detroit Grand Prix. H’lights. 5.05 Go On. 5.35 MOVIE: The Croods. (2013, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle. (2017, PG) 9.50 MOVIE: Central Intelligence. (2016, M) Midnight Late Programs.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Football. AFL. Round 13. Carlton v Essendon.

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

10.40 Cricket. ICC World Test Championship. Final. Australia v India. Day 5. Afternoon session.

12.10 ICC World Test Championship: Tea Break. Takes a look at the day’s play.

12.30 Cricket. ICC World Test Championship. Final. Australia v India. Day 5. Late afternoon session.

3.00 Home Shopping.

3.30[MEL]MillionDollarMinute.(R)

4.00[MEL]NBCToday.

6.00 Nine News Sunday.

7.00 60 Minutes. Current affairs program.

8.00 MOVIE: Bohemian Rhapsody. (2018, Ml, R) Charts the life of Freddie Mercury, the lead singer of the popular rock band Queen. Rami Malek, Lucy Boynton.

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

11.15 The First 48: End Of The Road. (Mal) A look at the murder of Verlin Ray Howard.

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

1.00 The Garden Gurus. (R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)

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

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGa) Contestants wade into treacherous waters as English celebrity chef Rick Stein brings his best squid game.

9.10 FBI. (Return, Mav) The FBI stages a sting operation to secure a massive bomb from an illegal arms dealer.

10.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv, R) Lucy goes undercover at a poker tournament to find out which of the players stole some crucial evidence.

11.00 The Sunday Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

4.10 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.40 Bamay. (R)

5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera News.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

4.30 Take Two. (R)

5.00 News Early Edition.

5.30 Today.

4.30 CBS Mornings.

Monday, June 12

ABC TV (2) SBS (3)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News

Mornings. 10.00 Landline. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon.

1.00 Marcella. (Final, Malv, R)

1.45 MOVIE: Mao’s Last Dancer. (2009, PG, R)

4.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

5.00 Back Roads. (R)

5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

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) Paul Barry takes a look at the latest issues affecting media consumers.

9.35 Q+A. Public affairs program.

10.35 China Tonight. (R)

11.10 ABC Late News.

11.25 The Business. (R)

11.40 The Split. (Ml, R)

12.40 Father Brown. (PG, R)

1.25 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30

7.30. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Peer To Peer. (PG, R) 9.30 Make Me A Dealer. (R) 10.20 Confucius Was A Foodie. (PG) 11.10 Susan Calman’s Grand Day Out. (PG) 12.05 WorldWatch.

2.10 The Royals In Wartime. (PGa, R) 3.05

Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.05 Who Do You Think You Are? (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

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

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Secrets Of The Tower Of London.

(PG) The Tower is struck by tragedy.

8.30 Big Fat Quiz Of Sport. Guests include Roisin Conaty, Judi Love, Joel Dommett, Dane Baptiste, Kerry Godliman and Tom Allen.

10.15 The Artist’s View: U2. (Mls, R) Bono and The Edge discuss U2’s music videos.

10.40 SBS World News Late.

11.10 Miniseries: Bonnie And Clyde. (MA15+v) Part 2 of 4.

11.45 Antidisturbios. (Malv, R)

1.35 Cargo. (Mal, R)

3.20 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.20 Bamay. (R)

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

SEVEN (6, 7)

6.00 Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show. (PG)

NINE (8, 9)

TEN (5, 10)

Tuesday, June 13

Hachi: A Dog’s Tale. Continued. (2009) 7.40 Tanu Weds Manu Returns. (2015, PG, Hindi) 10.00

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Million Dollar Island. (Premiere, PGal) Hosted by Ant Middleton.

8.30 9-1-1. (Ma) The 118 races to rescue two roommates and help a woman whose nightmare became a reality. Chimney debates if the time is right to propose to Maddie. Athena and Maddie search for a missing boy.

9.30 9-1-1: Lone Star. (Ma) Captain Strand and the 126 help a husband whose wife “dies” when she is not upside-down.

10.30 The Latest: Seven News.

11.00 The Blacklist. (Mav) Red’s cooperation with the FBI is disclosed.

12.00 The Rookie. (Mav, R)

1.00 Kochie’s Business Builders. (R)

1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R)

2.00 Home Shopping.

4.00[MEL]NBCToday.

5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Parental Guidance. (PGa) Hosted by Allison Langdon.

9.10 Police Rescue Australia.

(PG) Bomb technicians travel to country NSW to detonate explosives used in the mining industry.

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

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

11.40 Mr Mayor. (PGas)

12.05 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.00 Destination WA. (PG, R)

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)

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

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGal) Australia’s top chef Josh Niland sets a John Dory mystery box challenge.

8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns) Celebrity panellists include Emma Holland, Tony Martin and Alex Ward.

9.40 Just For Laughs Australia. (Mals) Stand-up comedy performances from Matt Okine, Connor Burns and Demi Lardner.

10.10 FBI: Most Wanted. (Masv) A news anchor is shot dead. 12.00 The Project. (R) 1.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

Home Shopping. (R)

CBS Mornings.

Morning Programs.

Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 2.00

Motorsport Classic. 2.30 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Tasmania SuperSprint. 3.30 Motor

9GO! (82, 93)

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 The ABC Of... (PG) Hosted by David Wenham.

8.30 The Platypus Guardian. (PG)

A look at the life of a female platypus.

9.25 The Homes That Built Australia: Boom Or Bust? (1990 - Today) (PG) Part 4 of 4.

10.20 ABC Late News.

10.35 The Business. (R)

10.55 Four Corners. (R) 11.40 Media Watch. (PG, R) 11.55 Parliament Question Time. 1.00

Shakespeare And Hathaway. (PG, R) 1.45 The

Pacific: In The Wake Of Captain Cook With Sam Neill. (PG, R) 2.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

3.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 4.30 The Drum.

(R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? Kerry Armstrong. (PGa) Kerry Armstrong explores her roots.

8.30 Insight. Kumi Taguchi takes a look at the importance of sticking to good habits and dropping unhealthy ones.

9.30 Dateline: Italy’s 1 Euro Homes. A look at an Italian housing scheme.

10.00 SBS World News Late.

10.30 The Point. (R)

11.30 Pandore. (Malns)

12.25 Hope. (MA15+av)

1.30 Partisan. (MA15+v, R) 3.25 Miniseries: The Walk-In. (Mal, R) 4.15 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.45 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. (PGav) Mercedes is intent on sticking around.

7.30 Million Dollar Island. (PGl) Hosted by Ant Middleton.

9.00 The Rookie. (Mav) Nolan and Juarez are on the hunt for a fugitive after a car incident goes awry.

10.00 The Rookie: Feds. (Mav) Simone and Carter get trapped in the tropics.

11.00 The Latest: Seven News.

11.30 The Blacklist. (Mav)

12.30 Home Shopping. [MEL]S.W.A.T.(Mv, R)

1.30[MEL]TravelOz.(PG, 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 Parental Guidance. (PGal) Hosted by Allison Langdon.

8.45 Million Dollar Murders: Taken In The Night. (Mv, R) Takes a look at the 1999 unsolved murder of 36-years-old Buninyong woman Belinda Williams.

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

10.15 Chicago Med. (MA15+am) Natalie’s behaviour draws attention.

11.10 See No Evil: Cruel Love. (Mav)

12.00 Court Cam. (MA15+alv)

12.30 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)

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

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGal) Contestants face elimination.

8.40 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was.

9.40 NCIS. (Ma, R) The team investigates after a financial advisor is found shot at a naval station.

10.30 North Shore. (Mlv, R) Abigail makes a shock announcement.

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

Wednesday, June 14

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30. Presented by Sarah Ferguson.

8.00 Utopia. (PG) Tony cops media heat.

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

9.05 In Limbo. (Mals) Charlie and Freya seek comfort in each other, blurring the lines of their friendship.

9.30 QI. (Mls, R) Hosted by Sandi Toksvig.

10.05 Take 5 With Zan Rowe: Tony Armstrong. (Ml, R) Part 4 of 5.

10.30 ABC Late News.

10.45 The Business. (R)

11.00 Ragdoll. (MA15+av, R)

11.50 Father Brown. (Mav, R)

12.35 Parliament Question Time. 1.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

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

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

(R) Presented by Marc Fennell.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 History Of The Sitcom: Facing Race. (Mal) A look at sitcoms’ approach to race.

8.30 The Mayfair Hotel Megabuild. (M) Part 2 of 3. It is just over halfway through the seven-year renovation project and work continues.

9.35 Blue Lights. (Malv) The police ombudsman opens an investigation into the team after a disastrous night shift.

10.35 SBS World News Late.

11.05 The Congregation. (MA15+s) Eva asks Anna to move in with Sindre.

11.55 The Promise. (Mal, R)

2.00 La Fortuna. (Mdl, R)

4.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

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

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGav) Andrew struggles to adjust to his new life.

7.30 Million Dollar Island. (PGl) Hosted by Ant Middleton.

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

10.00 The Latest: Seven News.

10.30 Crime Investigation

Australia: Most Infamous: The Mornington Monster. (MA15+av, R) A look at the case of John Sharpe.

12.00 Absentia. (MA15+asv, R)

1.00 Home Shopping. [MEL]TheGoldbergs.(PGl, R)

1.30[MEL]Harry’sPractice.(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 Travel Guides. (PGl) The critics spend a week in Melbourne.

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

9.30 MOVIE: Vacation. (2015, MA15+ln, R)

A man embarks on a cross-country trip to an amusement park with his family. Ed Helms, Christina Applegate.

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

11.50 Council Of Dads. (PGa, R)

12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

Thursday, June 15

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30. Presented by Sarah Ferguson.

8.00 Miriam & Alan: Lost In Scotland And Beyond… (Mdls) Part 3 of 4.

8.50 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) Chris Moller meets a pair of musicians who are leaving Auckland for the mountains of Central Otago.

9.40 One Plus One: The Elders. Dan Bourchier speaks with Pat Turner.

10.05 Art Works. (R)

10.35 ABC Late News.

10.50 The Business. (R)

11.10 The Platypus Guardian. (PG, R)

12.05 Q+A. (R)

1.05 Parliament Question Time. 2.05 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

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

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Inside Sydney Airport: Emergency Exercise. (M) Airport operations are placed in jeopardy.

8.30 Putin And The West: A Dangerous Path. (M) Part 3 of 3. Documents the moments leading up to Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.

9.35 Normal People. (MA15+) Connell joins Marianne’s social circle after meeting them at the party, but does not fit in.

10.25 SBS World News Late.

10.55 Catch And Release. (Mal)

11.45 Miniseries: Algiers

Confidential. (MA15+as, R)

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 AFL Pre-Game Show. Pre-game coverage of the match.

7.30 Football. AFL. Round 14. Port Adelaide v Geelong.

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

11.00 The Latest: Seven News.

11.30 Fantasy Island. (Ma) A music star wants to be anonymous.

12.30 The Goldbergs. (PGl, R) The Goldbergs organise a holiday card.

1.00 Home Shopping. [MEL]TheGoldbergs.(PGl, R)

1.30[MEL]TravelOz.(PG, R)

2.00[MEL]HomeShopping.(R)

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

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

8.30 Paramedics. (Mam, R) A MICA paramedic faces a grim scenario when a great-grandfather’s lung collapses.

9.30 Casualty 24/7. (Mm) A 59-yearold could have serious injuries.

10.30 Nine News Late.

11.00 A+E After Dark. (Mlm, R)

11.50 The First 48. (Malv, R)

12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

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

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGal) Curtis Stone visits the MasterChef kitchen.

8.40 North Shore. (Final, Mlv) What happened the night Sophie died is revealed, as Max and Meg must decide how best to serve justice.

9.40 So Help Me Todd. (Premiere, PGa)

A talented but directionless private eye agrees to work as the in-house investigator for his mother, a lawyer.

10.30 Fire Country. (Final, PGadv)

A mudslide tears through Edgewater.

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

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

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGa) The remaining contestants compete in Curtis Stone’s condiment cook-off.

8.40 The First Inventors. Part 1 of 4. From engineering volcanic landscapes into fish farms to mastering fire, actor and Tiwi Islander man Rob Collins looks at the unique inventions that let Australia’s First Nations people thrive. 9.50 Soccer. International Friendly. Australia v Argentina.

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

4.00[MEL]NBCToday.

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

3.25 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.25 Bamay. (R)

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

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) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

2.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

Slip sliding away

Drysdale Football Netball Club hosted the second Geelong Big Freeze on Sunday, June 4. Independent photographer Ivan Kemp was there to capture the ice-slide action.

Mayor Trent Sullivan, aka Cameron Ling.

Left: Former Geelong player Andrew Bews. Above, left to right: Bay 93.9’s Mark Hyland, or is it Batman?; Geelong AFLW player Mikayla Bowen slides in her Spiderman costume; Newcomb all-abilities footballer Sarah Alford; Ashleigh Sonega, from Leisure Network, feels the cold.

Left: Geelong AFLW player Chloe Sheer hits the water. Above: Peter Priest makes a splash. Below: Jess Case feels the chill of the water as she channels her inner Dustin Martin. (Pictures: Ivan Kemp) 337267

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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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.฀

•฀฀Next฀dance,฀July฀1,฀7.30-11.30pm.฀Music฀ by฀Kid฀James฀Trio.

■ 0432฀503฀997,฀or jukeboxrockers@gmail.com

Corio Bay Lions Club Meetings

First฀and฀third฀Thursday฀of฀each฀month฀at฀ 6.30pm.

■ geelongcoriobay.vic@lions.org.au

Dancer’s Club

Ballroom฀dancing฀Wednesdays฀

7.30pm-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-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

Chess clubs

Ocean฀Grove,฀Tuesdays฀at฀1.30pm฀at฀101฀

The฀Terrace,฀Ocean฀Grove;฀Portarlington,฀ Mondays฀at฀9.30am,฀Parks฀Hall,฀87฀ Newcombe฀St,฀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,฀ Wednesday฀and฀Friday฀each฀week,฀1pm฀ to฀3.15pm.฀Admission:฀$4฀and฀includes฀ afternoon฀tea.฀

■ 0400฀500฀402

Winchelsea Old Time Dance Wurdale฀Hall,฀220฀Wurdale฀Road.฀Second฀ Saturday฀of฀each฀month,฀7.30pm฀to฀ 11.30pm.฀Cost:฀$10.฀Next฀dance฀June฀10.฀ Music฀by฀Charles฀Pedder.

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

OMNI

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

Lara Community Market Run฀by฀Rotary฀Club฀of฀Lara฀District฀every฀

Western money fair Belmont฀Uniting฀Church,฀42฀Thomson฀Street,฀Belmont,฀Saturday,฀June฀17,฀9 am-3pm.

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 Sports & Game Fishing

Meets฀first฀and฀third฀Monday฀of฀the฀month฀ at฀Belmont฀Park฀Pavilion,฀7.30pm.

■ John,฀0409฀234฀307

Geelong Anglers Club

Meets฀fourth฀Wednesday฀of฀the฀month฀at฀

7.30pm,฀9฀Yuille฀Street,฀Geelong฀West.฀ Monthly฀fishing฀competitions.

■ Allan,฀0418฀992฀672

Ballroom dance

Leopold฀Hall,฀805-809฀Bellarine฀Highway,฀ Saturday,฀June฀10,฀7.30pm-11.30pm.฀

Admission:฀$10,฀includes฀supper.฀Music฀by฀ L.h.CD’s.

■ 0400฀500฀402

Drysdale CWA

Every฀second฀Tuesday฀at฀1pm฀and฀crafts฀ every฀third฀Tuesday฀of฀each฀month฀at฀

11.30am฀at฀Drysdale฀RSL฀Club.

■ Jenny,฀0452฀258฀333

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

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

First steps in music

Babies,฀toddlers฀and฀preschoolers฀welcome฀ with฀parent/carer.฀Thursdays฀Northern฀Bay฀ College,฀Tallis,฀and฀Fridays฀at฀Northern฀Bay฀ College,฀Peacock.฀Free฀if฀living฀in฀3214฀

postcode,฀bookings฀essential.

■ info@bluebirdfoundationinc.org.au฀

PlayLinks

Music฀and฀art฀playgroup฀where฀babies,฀ toddlers฀and฀preschoolers฀learn฀together฀ with฀their฀parent/carer.฀Wednesdays฀St฀ Thomas฀Aquinas฀Primary฀School,฀Norlane.฀ Free฀if฀living฀in฀3214฀postcode,฀bookings฀ essential.

■ info@bluebirdfoundationinc.org.au฀

GROW Australia

Community฀organisation฀offering฀practical฀ steps฀and฀peer฀support฀to฀help฀recover฀ and฀maintain฀mental฀health฀through฀free฀ face฀to฀face฀and฀online฀groups.฀Mondays฀ 7pm,฀195฀Ormond฀Road,฀East฀Geelong,฀ Fridays฀12.45pm,฀Vines฀Road฀Community฀ Centre,฀Hamlyn฀Heights,฀Zoom฀group฀7pm฀ Tuesdays.

■ grow.org.au,฀or฀1800฀558฀268

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

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

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

PLEASE NOTE:

Geelong Evening VIEW

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

■ Von,฀0414฀930฀259,฀or 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,฀ 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, Geelong฀RSL.฀

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

Barwon Valley Belmont Probus

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

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

Hamlyn Heights Probus

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

■ Noel,฀0425฀706฀339฀

Geelong Central Probus

Third฀Friday฀of฀the฀month,฀9.45am,฀ Geelong฀RSL.

■ geelcentprob@gmail.com

Polish language for kids Fortnightly฀Polish฀language฀classes฀for฀kids฀ aged฀7-11฀at฀one฀of฀Geelong’s฀libraries.

■ Dorota,฀5224฀1105

Music for preschoolers

Mainly฀Music฀is฀a฀music฀and฀movement฀ program฀for฀babies฀to฀preschoolers฀at฀St฀ Albans-St฀Andrews฀Uniting฀Church,฀276฀ Wilsons฀Road,฀Whittington,฀Tuesdays฀10am฀ during฀school฀terms.฀

■ Rhonda,฀0437฀241฀345

Rostrum meets Geelong฀Rostrum฀Public฀Speaking฀Club฀Inc฀ meets฀each฀Monday.

■ Andrew,฀0408฀369฀446,฀or Jan,฀0407฀296฀958

Due฀to฀the฀overwhelming฀response฀ to฀our฀Community฀Calendar,฀we฀now฀ have฀far฀more฀entries฀than฀we฀have฀ space฀to฀fit฀them฀all.฀While฀we฀will฀ endeavour฀to฀get฀as฀many฀of฀your฀ entries฀in฀as฀possible,฀there฀will฀be฀ weeks฀where฀your฀organisation฀will฀ miss฀out฀as฀we฀employ฀a฀rotating฀ schedule.฀We฀reserve฀the฀right฀to฀ edit฀all฀entries฀down฀so฀that฀ more฀can฀appear฀in฀each฀ edition.฀Entries฀will฀be฀ edited฀for฀brevity.

Out and about

Geelong’s Big Freeze went off without a hitch at Mortimer Oval, Drysdale on Sunday, June 4. Independent photographer Ivan Kemp was there and took a walk around after the sliding to see what everyone was up to while the main footy game was on.

1/ Lucas, Tom, Max and Cohen. 2/ Tom Courtney and Kayla Hall. 3/ Claire Sonnet. 4/ Remy, Dominic and August. 5/ Maddy Williams with Skylah and Aubree. 6/ Cassie and Tim Hawkins (back), Kiara, Brooke and Aaron Cox (front). 7/ Karen Hollins and Murphy. 8/ Ruby and Jayla. 9/ Jade MacKenzie and Chloe Jones. 10/ Jack Cross and Riley Leadbeater. 11/ Tayla Campbell and Bec Piggott. 12/ Tara Wells and Kelsey Bourke with Ziggy. 13/ Brandon Horvat, Damo Ito and Nathan Piggott. (Pictures: Ivan Kemp) 339173

PUZZLES

No.

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 True (8)

5 Takes footage online (6)

10 Available over the bar (2,3)

11 Male name (9)

12 Football strike with the head (6)

13 Ways (7)

14 Uncivilised (8)

15 Art of dwarfing shrubs or trees (6)

18 Classic Nabokov novel (6)

20 Most distant (8)

21 Impulse (7)

24 Marks or courses left by moving bodies (6)

27 Social exclusion (9)

28 Articles (5)

29 Actors with small roles (6)

30 Brings to life (8)

DOWN

1 Upon (4)

2 Principal church of a diocese (9)

3 Very quick (5)

4 Rail around ship’s stern (8)

6 Comic book villain (7)

7 Egyptian capital (5)

8 Provisional (9)

9 Period (4)

14 Maryland city (9)

16 Most pungent (9)

17 Large Australian spider (8)

19 – Maslany, star of Orphan Black (7)

22 Small in French (5)

23 Go by ship (4)

25 Adage (5)

26 Egyptian goddess (4)

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2 15

3 16

4 17

5 18

6 19

7 20

8 21

9 22

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QUICK QUIZ

ADEPT AFTIE APART ARENA AREN’T AURAL CREPE CURIO DEEMS DOSED DROLL ENTER ERASE ESSAY FORCE GENUS HORDE ICIER IRATE MATTE

MAUVE MENUS MUSED OGLED PAPAL PASSE ROACH SAVVY SEEDS SIEGE SLEPT SOAPS SOUPS STAMP STEEP STEMS STOUT SWIPE TIRES TOTEM

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09-06-23 Puzzles and pagination © Pagemasters | pagemasters.com

1 What sea lies between Australia and New Zealand?

2 Which planet in our solar system has the most moons?

3 True or false: traditionally, marshmallows are not vegan?

4 Which video games studio developed RPG Cyberpunk 2077?

5 Jodie Comer (pictured) plays which character on UK spy series KillingEve?

6 Is Penfolds Grange wine made from red or white grapes?

7 SunflowerSeeds (2010), CocaCola Vase (2014) and Forever Bicycles (2017) are sculptural works by which Chinese artist?

8 What is the smallest whale species still living?

9 What was the debut novel of sci-fi author William Gibson, released in 1984?

10 Flädlesuppe (pancake soup) is a traditional dish from

13 26 MV ANSWERS: 1. Tasman Sea 2. Jupiter 3. True (due to the gelatine) 4. CD Projekt Red 5. Villanelle (Oksana Astankova) 6. Red 7. Ai Weiwei 8. Dwarf sperm whale 9. Neuromancer 10. Germany

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Housing summit needed

• CORIO United Petroleum 452-458 Princes Highway

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• CORIO Rosewall Neighbourhood Centre 36 Sharland Road

• CORIO Cloverdale Community Centre 167-169 Purnell Road

• CORIO Sharland Road Milkbar 42 Sharland Road

• CORIO Detroit Milkbar 17 Detroit Crescent

• CORIO Gateway Hotel 218-230 Princes Highway

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• DRYSDALE Drysdale Convenience Store 12 High Street

• DRYSDALE Wiseguys Mens Hairstylists 1/3 Wyndham Street

• DRYSDALE Woolworths Drysdale Drysdale Village Shopping Centre16 Wyndham Street

• GEELONG Highend Car Wash 8-10 Mercer St

• GEELONG Library Lt Malop St Little Malop St

• GEELONG Hi Sushi 76 Malop St

• GEELONG Market Square Cnr Malop St & Moorabool St

• GEELONG Westfield Shopping Centre 95 Malop St

• GEELONG National Wool Museum 26 Moorabool St

• GEELONG NORTH Najdas Celebrations 218 Anakie Road

• GEELONG NORTH The Sphinx Hotel

2 Thompson Road

• GEELONG WEST Woolsy Trading Post 140-142 Shannon Avenue

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34-36 Church St

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24-34 Smith St

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6-12 Matthews St

• HAMLYN HEIGHTS Vallis IGA Minimart

67 Vines Road

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• HIGHTON Cellabrations

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• LARA Anytime Fitness

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• MORIAC Mount Moriac Hotel 1115 Princes Hwy

• MORIAC Moriac General Store 561 Cape Otway Rd

• NEWCOMB CellarbrationsNardi’s Newcomb Bellarine Village Shop 26, Bellarine Highway

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• NEWCOMB Newcomb Centro Shopping Centre Corner Wilsons Road and 71 Bellarine Highway

• NEWTOWN Newtown Post Office 1/342 Pakington St

• NEWTOWN Fight Cancer Foundation 203 Pakington St

• NORLANE Labuan Square Shopping Center 21 Labuan Square

• NORLANE Marco’s Continental 29 Donnybrook Road

• NORTH SHORE Ellen’s Cafe 9 Seabeach Parade

• OCEAN GROVE Woolworths Ocean Grove

2-20 Kingston Downs Drive

• OCEAN GROVE Coles 77 The Terrace

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• SOUTH GEELONG Cellarbrations at Chas Cole 395 Moorabool St

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The position will manage print and digital advertising sales for the Independent and co-publications Ocean Grove Voice, Geelong Coast Home and Lifestyle and Geelong Coast Kids. The position will be based at our Geelong West office.

The successful applicant will have a proven track record managing sales teams, will be a strategic thinker, budget focused, organised, and able to multi-task.

The role requires strong relationship skills internally and externally, a confident communicator, and the ability to train and motivate staff.

Media sales management experience would be an advantage. Send your application letter and resume to: Advertising Sales Manager Mandy Clark mandy.clark@starnewsgroup.com.au

PRINT AND ONLINE SALES EXECUTIVE GEELONG INDEPENDENT

Geelong Independent seeks an enthusiastic sales executive to work across our print, digital, social and online platforms. Geelong Independent is an independently owned company which prides itself on its long history of community experience but also its investment in the future.

The successful applicant will need to possess good people skills to enable them to meet with local businesses to sell solutions through our advertising platforms to help promote their business.

Applicants will need their own reliable vehicle for which we will provide an allowance.

The position is salaried, plus we offer an open ended commission scheme.

Send your application letter and resume to:

Advertising Sales Manager Mandy Clark mandy.clark@starnewsgroup.com.au

SPORTS QUIZ

1. Which two teams featured in the 2022/23 A-League Grand Final?

2. In what year did Damian Hardwick become the coach of Richmond?

3. And how many AFL premiereships did he

5. Which country will host the 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup?

6. The W Series is a global competition in which female participants compete in which sport?

7. Who holds the record Test cricket score, with

13. Former Australian tennis player Sam Stosur retired from the sport in what year?

14. How many players are on the court at once for one team in netball?

15. Andrew Abdo is the CEO of which Australian sporting organisation?

16. Australian wicketkeeper Alyssa Healy is married to which cricketer?

17. Mick Malthouse has coached how many AFL teams?

18. Former Australian basketballer Andrew Gaze is currently on which AFL TV program?

22.Who is the coach for the Queensland Reds rugby union team?

23.Which team announced they will withdraw from the Super Netball competition at the end of the 2023 season?

27. Which premiership team does Aussie soccer star Garang Kuol currently play for on loan?

28.And what league does the team play in?

revolves

19. Formula 1 racing driver Max Verstappen was born in which country?

20.In which year was curling added to the Winter Olympics program?

24.By how many points did Essendon beat Richmond in Dreamtime at the G?

29. Which tournament did professional golfer Brooks Koepka win at Oak Hill Country Club, New York?

Premier League teams have been relegated

21. Former Essendon star Tom Bellchambers KO’ed which AFL great at a boxing match in Melbourne?

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25.And prior to their win, how many years had it been since Essendon beat Richmond at Dreamtime?

26.Olympic athlete Tess Madgen is the coach of which Australian team?

30.Which team won the 2022 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup?

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Lexus SUV shines ever brightly

By Derek Ogden, Marque Motoring

More than 20 years ago Toyota lit up the automotive world with the introduction of the Prius petrol / electric hybrid car. The sedan’s asymmetric hybrid fuel saving system became the mainstay of the automobile maker’s electric vehicles, even becoming the power plant of choice for taxis around the world.

Needless to say, this did not go un-noticed withToyota’sluxeautopartnerLexusplugging in to the development for its range of saloons and SUVs. Latest model to take the petrol / electric path is the fifth (fourth in Australia) generation RX SUV.

Thehybrid makesupeightofthe14variants on offer Down Under and comes in front- or all-wheel drive. Prices start at $87,500, plus on-road costs, for the RX350h Luxury FWD and top out at $126,000 for the RX500h F Sport Performance AWD.

The Luxury grade as standard has bi-LED headlamps, daytime running lamps, front and rear fog lamps, heated and driver’s side auto-dimming exterior mirrors, rear privacy glass, roof rails and 19-inch alloy wheels with a five-spoke design combining a bright machined finish and dark grey metallic surface treatment. Despite being well equipped for the price, there is a choice of two enhancement packs to add further to the ownership experience.

For example, the test vehicle, an RX 350h Luxury AWD, was fitted with Enhancement Package 1, which consists of Panoramic roof with slide, leather-accented upholstery, driver’s seat memory, easy access entry (seat and steering wheel), heated and ventilated front seats, high-grade instrument cluster and head-up displays, touch sensor-type steering

With minor upgrades the RX 350h Luxury hybrid keeps Lexus at the forefront of the large luxe SUV segment. (Pictures: Supplied)

wheel controls, smart key card and wireless smartphone charger. This would set back the buyer an extra $5500.

The Lexus five-years unlimited kilometre warranty applies to all RX models. Capped price servicing has been extended from three to five years and is set at $695 for each scheduled service, with intervals set at 12 months or 15,000 km. All RXs come with a three-year subscription to Lexus Encore owner benefits program.

Styling

ThetrademarkLexusspindlegrillecontinuesto evolve into a more laid-back look with removal of the chrome frame, allowing the edges of the diamond grille to integrate with the vehicle’s body.However,withamoreverticalorientation and wide air intakes flanking, the front end retains the robust theme of the original spindle

Headlight cues come from the seamlessly integrated look of NX and LX SUV siblings, featuring Lexus’s signature L-shaped daytime running lights. and a three-projector high / low-beam lamp with adaptive high-beam technology, while fog and cornering lamps are nicely integrated into the lower side air intakes.

At the rear, the new LED tail-light signature of the Lexus SUV line-up is defined by a full-width LED light along the tailgate, flanked by L-shaped tail lights. L-E-X-U-S lettering, no longer the ‘L’ badge, runs across the tailgate in keeping with the current automobile fashion, while muscular wheel arches taper towards the roof to give the new RX a sporty stance.

Interior

As well as the sophisticated cabin styling we have come to expect from Lexus, and the latest in equipment, the new RX has taken on extra width, and wheelbase has been increased, freeing up more space for occupants.

All Luxury grades include heated, eight-way adjustable front seats with two-way power lumbar adjustment, synthetic leather trim, three-zone climate control with air purification, auto-dimming rear view mirror, carpetfloormats,fourcupholders,cargocover and power tailgate. As well, the driver enjoys easy access to and from a steering wheel with electrically adjustable steering column, and paddle shifters,

Infotainment

Standard is the latest Lexus multimedia system courtesy of a 14-inch high-definition touchscreen, with Android Auto and wireless Apple CarPlay, plus 12-speaker Panasonic sound. Audio aficionados need to shell out for the higher Sports grades to take advantage of 21-speaker Mark Levinson premium surround sound.

The info system offers in-built satellite navigation, DAB+ digital radio and Lexus Connected Services, providing further convenience and peace of mind. Five USB-C ports are scattered throughout the cabin, along with two 12V sockets and one USB-A port to support multimedia connection and smartphone charging.

Engine and transmission

The heart of the hybrid powertrain is the RX 350h featuring Lexus’ signature series-parallel

hybrid system teaming a 2.5-litre aspirated petrol engine to either one or two motor generators, depending on front or all-wheel drive configuration.

Tuned to produce 140 kW at 6000 rpm and 239 Nm between 4300 and 4500 rpm, with the hybrid unit, maximum combined power output is 184 kW. The petrol engine drives the front wheels via an e-CVT, with a six-step sequential mode.

Safety

Lexus Safety Sense+ active safety features are included across the RX range, including the pre-collision system with intersection collision avoidance support, emergency steering assist and low-speed acceleration suppression, lane departure alert, dynamic radar cruise control, lane tracing assist, parking support brake, blind spot monitor, plus rear cross-traffic alert. New is a driver monitoring camera which keeps track of the driver’s concentration, warning of any lapse. All new-generation RX models feature safe exit assist, incorporating new electrically activated door handles which detect cyclists or vehicles passing close to the vehicle and keep the door shut.

Driving

A lightweight permanent magnet synchronous motor is housed within the transaxle, capable of producing an instant 134kW / 270Nm, improving acceleration from rest.

A second motor generator is placed on the rear axle, providing eFour all-wheel drive in low-traction conditions. This is tuned to produce 40 kW and 121 Nm.

The RX 350h employs a newly developed nickel-metal hydride battery, placed under the rear seat, which with Improvements to motor technology, have almost doubled top speed in EV mode from 68 km/h to 125 km/h.

With the downsizing of the petrol engine from a 3.5-litre V6 to a 2.5-litre four-cylinder unit, fuel economy has also improved, with the RX 350h AWD claiming as little as 5.4 litres per 100 kilometres and CO2 emissions of 123 g/km. The test car, on recommended 95RON petrol, averaged 7.4 litres per 100 kilometres in varying driving conditions over a week.

Driving aids have been built into the body design with the front edge of the bonnet raised to make it easier for drivers to note the vehicle extremities, while the height of the bonnet bulge has been optimised to help the driver pick the right line on cornering.

Summary

Withtheadditionofworthyenhancements,the RX 350h Luxury AWD delivers everything we havecometoexpectfromasmart,sophisticated Lexus sports utility vehicle. Time to invest?

Giselle still kicking and saving goals

Geelong footballer Giselle Harris has played andlovedtheworldgameforoverfourdecades.

Starting out as a 11-year-old in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, the now 55-year-old grandmother of three has shown no signs of letting up, still pulling on the boots for Barwon Soccer Club in the Geelong Region Women’s Division One competition.

Furthermore she is also pulling on the goalkeeping gloves in 2023, admitting she has no problems being in between the sticks.

“Football is my outlet, I’ve played since I was a child,” she said.

“I love competing and just love the feel of the game. I don’t mind playing in goals now, as I’ve played in that position in mixed indoor leagues, where we’ve won quite a few titles.”

Football is a family affair for Giselle, with her husband Dale and her son Tristan also at Barwon. Dale coaches the senior men’s team, winning a State League title last year, with 18-year-old Tristan joining the team this year after playing at the NPL level with local powerhouse North Geelong Warriors.

Giselle and Dale first met through football back in 2002, and fittingly their lives revolve around the world game.

“I met Dale at soccer 21 years ago and we got married on a soccer field in 2008,” she said.

“My eldest son is named Diego (after Diego Maradonna). Football continues to be an intricate part of our lives everyday.”

Through Diego, 36, and her daughters Simonne, 34, and Stephani, 29, Giselle has been blessed with three grandchildren aged between 11 and 22 months, all of whom will undoubtedly be brought up with a ball at their feet.

Despite a busy life – she works as a sonographerandradiographerduringtheweek

– Giselle still looks forward to playing every weekend, and admits the 2023 World Cup is exciting especially since South Africa and the Matildas will be taking part.

“I love the progression of women’s football most of all and am just proud of how far women’s football has come,” she said.

“From us digging trenches in Port Elizabeth to physically plant our soccer posts, to the grand stadiums women play in today, it’s been brilliant to see how far the women’s game has come.

“It’s exciting to watch the Matildas and South Africa in Australia and New Zealand in a World Cup.”

HerBarwonteamissittinginfourthposition so far in 2023, with Giselle keeping three clean sheets in six games.

“Yeah it’s been pretty good,” she said.

“Barwon is a great club to be a part of, and hopefully I have a few years left in me.”

Itpromisestobeanexcitingyearforwomen’s football, and with the World Cup less than 50 days away, there will be plenty of heroes out there inspiring girls and women to play.

But it’s everyday heroes like Grandma G who are the heart and soul of the game in Australia.

Janakan Seemampillai

Finals action delivers

LOCAL TENNIS

Donna Schoenmaekers

Itwasagreatdayforfinalsandtheplaywasjust as good with three sections playing semi-finals and five in preliminary finals.

Section 1 saw Geelong Lawn face Highton in the first-semi and the result was tied at two sets and 16 games with two sets left to play before Georgie Parker and Jill Pavia won the fifth set 6-4,thenBridgetLairdwonherthirdsetforthe day when she teamed with Ida Durran to win the sixth 6-0, giving Lawn the win four sets to two.

The second-semi saw club rivals Surfcoast Torquay and Bellbrae play off in a tough battle of long rallies and intelligent tennis.

After splitting the first two sets, Torquay took the lead winning the next two and stayed in front when Simone Hobbs won her third set with Liz Scott 6-1, with the final result putting Torquay into next week’s grand final.

Surfcoast’s good form continued in Section 5 when Jan Juc upset Drysdale in the first-semi by four games. The sets alternated through the day, but Gayle Roche helped her team over the line winning her three sets.

In the second-semi, counterparts Surfcoast Torquay set up an all Surf Coast grand final with a win over Ocean Grove. The teams split the first two sets, but Torquay pushed ahead winning two tie-breaks, then with Loretta Fisher winning her third set with Clare Green, the result was beyond doubt, and the win ultimately sealed, four sets to two.

Section 8 was the final set of semi-finals, where both matches were decisive. Anglesea faced an uphill battle against Point Lonsdale before the match started with only three players, eventually going down six sets to love, while St Mary’s experience and skill was too muchforWandanaHeights,gettingupfivesets to one.

Moolap moved into the grand final with a win against St Mary’s in Section 7, four sets to two. The teams were locked at two sets all before Moolap sealed the win taking the final two sets.

In Section 3 Moolap didn’t fair as well when it went down to Surfcoast Torquay four sets to two. After splitting the first two sets, Torquay pulled ahead winning two close ones 7-5 and 7-6, proving to be the difference.

Ocean Grove started well against Clifton Springs winning the first two sets in Section

Fishos waste no time getting out

ON THE BITE Peri Stavropoulos

With a good break in the weather over the weekend anglers wasted no time in getting out for a fish with some fantastic reports coming through.

Inside Corio Bay continues to fish well for land based and kayak fishos getting stuck into the usual resident species of fish in the area (pinkies, flathead, trevally, salmon and snotty trevalla).

Wagim Walk has been a popular location with anglers casting soft plastics finding plenty of action on offer.

Offshore saw some brilliant fishing this past week with anglers getting stuck into great numbers of gummy sharks, school sharks and snapper. Anglers fishing 35 metres out the front of Torquay were having great success with fresh salmon yet again proving to be the best bait, squid has also proved lethal.

Paternoster rigs are a perfect rig to run as it allows your bait to sit up off the bottom and snags.

With a short break in the weather, lots of anglers flocked down the west coast in search of tuna with lots of reports of school fish and barrels on the chew, Portland and Apollo Bay were the two standout locations.

Trolling skirted lures and divers have been working best, when there are big work ups dropping pillies or casting lures into them is a very good tactic to get a bite.

The Barwon Estuary has been loaded with silver trevally, eps, salmon and mullet. Anglers casting soft plastics, fly and bait have all been getting amongst the action with plenty of fish spread right through the system. Up higher towards the thunderbolt has had some reports of anglers picking up some mulloway which is epic to see. Anglers pulling up on the bank and fishing the tides with fresh squid and plenty of patience have been getting some impressive results of fish to 85cm.

Wurdiboluc Reservoir has had some fantastic fishing this past week also with large numbers of redfin and lots of brown trout on the move. The east and west rock wall have both been producing fish with redfin to 43cm and trout to 4lb being landed. Shallow jerk baits have been working a treat for both species.

4, and with Beni Turkson winning her two remaining sets, stayed in front, booking a place against Aireys Inlet next week.

Clifton Springs had better success in Section 6, coming from behind to topple Drysdale by seven games. Drysdale was ahead three sets to one and by two games leading into the final two sets, but Carol Spivey and Jan Whitmore blasted a 6-0 win while on the other court

Vicky and Sarah Winship followed suit winning 6-3, keeping the Springs’ chances of a

premiership alive.

The closest match of the day was in Section 2 when Point Lonsdale hosted Winchelsea. The teams split the first two sets with Winchelsea ahead by two games, then split the middle sets with teams tied on games with two sets remaining.

Anne Hainsworth and Val Wilson won the fifth set for Lonny 6-1 and despite Andrea Spiller winning her third set for Winch 6-4, the game difference had Lonny ahead by three.

The Hopkins River has also had some good reports come through of black bream and eps on the move, with a comp held on the weekend we had plenty of reports come through.

Fishing with baits like scrub worms and freshwater yabbies worked really well and so to did casting hard body lures and soft plastics.

Peri Stavropoulos with a snapper from the Geelong waterfront. (Supplied)

Giselle Harris with son Tristan and husband Dale. (Supplied)

Geelong Lawn – Ida Durran, Georgie Parker, Karen Best, Bridget Laird and Jill Pavia.

Left: Torquay and Bellbrae – Megan Williams, Simone Hobbs, Liz Flower, Jayne Steele, Kristie Walters, Miyo Fallshaw, Marg Leigh, Alison Lugg and Liz Scott. Right: Ocean Grove – Jackie Moore, Phillipa Hendry, Clare Stephenson, Beni Turkson and Jan Fordyce. (Pictures: Supplied)

First draw of the 2023 season

A barnstorming Grovedale came from 37 points down at three-quarter time to snatch a draw against North Shore in Geelong Football League on Saturday, June 3.

Grovedale piled on five goals and eight behindstotheSeagulls’onebehindinafrenetic final term, but the two sides couldn’t be split at the final siren, finishing on 67 apiece.

The Tigers were inaccurate, kicking 8.17 to North Shore’s 10.7.

Beau Tedcastle booted three goals for North Shore ater VFL duties have restricted him to

two GFL games this season.

Nathan Deans was Grovedale’s best while Mitch Chafer kicked three majors.

Newtown & Chilwell remained unbeaten by knocking off St Mary’s in a close one.

The Eagles got home by eight points ater St Mary’s launched a last-quarter comeback.

Charlie Sprague couldn’t have done much more for St Mary’s, booting five of his team’s seven goals while Liam Nash was best for the Eagles and kicked two of his own.

Leopold hung on to beat Geelong West by

seven points.

Leopold led by three points at quarter time, the Giants by one at the long break and then Leopold took a six-point lead into the last.

Mitch Patten kicked four for Leopold while Phillip Moimoi did the same for Geelong West.

Hunter Lewis (six) and Paddy De Grandi (five) combined for 11 of St Joseph’s 19 goals against St Albans.

Joeys won by 101 points with Callum MitchellandJedWarrinnamedbestwhileSeth Morell and Jordan Lyons (two goals) were best

Twin peaks combine for 11 goals

Barwon Heads overcame a persistent Anglesea to notch up its eighth win of the Bellarine Football League season on Saturday, June 3.

The Seagulls jumped out to a five-goal lead early and led by 50 points late in the third quarter before Anglesea booted the final three goals of the term to peg the margin back. Anglesea had two players sent off late in the final term, including coach Jordan Keras, and the Heads went on to win by 36 points in an entertaining and high-scoring game. Final scores Barwon Heads 21.8(134) defeated Anglesea 15.8(98).

Twin towers Brock Close (seven) and playing co-coach Mitch Herbison (four) booted 11 goals between them as the Seagulls proved dangerous in attack. With zippy small forward Sammy Baker set to return from injury in the next few weeks, the Seagulls will have some serious avenues to goal.

DylanPettingill(six)andthestrongmarking

Liam Holland (four) proved more than capable options up forward for the Roos.

Defender Kyle Polley and ruckman Luke Davis were standouts for Barwon Heads.

TomRugglesbootedsevengoalsforDrysdale in front of a huge Big Freeze day crowd on Sunday.

The Hawks consolidated third spot with a 62-point win against a plucky Newcomb.

Nephew of Fight MND founder Neale Daniher, James Breust, booted three goals while Flinn Chisholm and Mitchell Clark also played well.

Charlie Harvey and Richie Hollins were Newcomb’s best while Jude Poyser slotted through three majors.

Tom Hornsey (five) and Connor Joseph (four) combined for nine of Modewarre’s 14 goals against Ocean Grove.

The Warriors were challenged at different stages, but did enough to run out 36-point

winners.

Cam Fowler and skipper Joe McDonald were Ocean Grove’s best.

A six goal to none first quarter set up Queenscliff’s 68-point win against Portarlington.

Port improved markedly ater the break, but couldn’t contain Daniel De Gois, who booted eight goals, while Mitch Turnbull was superb at the other end of the ground for Port with five majors.

Torquay was too good for Geelong Amateur, running out 57-point winners.

Despite an even first half with only a point separating the two sides, the Tigers slammed on eight third-quarter goals while Ammos were held goalless.

Reef Page kicked four for the Tigers and Jai Sheahan did the same for Ammos.

for the Supersaints.

South Barwon defeated Bell Park by 50 points with Andrew Boseley and Matt Caldow snagging four goals each while Isaac Wareham andEdwardBoyerweresuperbfortheDragons.

Colac brushed Lara aside for a 70-point victory.

AdamGarnerandLukeHillmaneachkicked four for the Tigers while young gun Connor Linehan-Cunningham continued his brilliant season and Bailey Ettridge kicked five of Lara’s eight goals.

Hawks holds off Belmont

Inverleigh defeated Belmont by 15 points intheclosestGeelong&DistrictFootball League match of the round on Saturday, June 3.

A seven-goal third term resulted in Belmont leading by eight points at the last break, but a six goal to two final term saw the Hawks get up in front of a happy home crowd.

Both sides wore Indigenous jumpers for the clash in a show of solidarity.

Adam Donohue and Lachlan Buyel each booted five for Inverleigh while Sam Jones was unstoppable for the Lions with seven majors.

The win has Inverleigh in fith place while the Lions are playing much better than their 10th place suggests.

Thomson returned home from Winchelsea with the points.

The Tigers won by 55 points to remain on top of the ladder with ruckman Andrew Jarvis best afield while Jackson Macleod booted four goals.

Winch is a game and percentage outside the top five and were well served by Michael Bourdouvalis and Jordan Gould (four goals).

Thirteen players booted goals in Bannockburn’s big win against Anakie.

Daniel Measures, Leigham Elzinga, Luke Bowdern and Ayden Osborne all kicked four majors for the Tigers as they returned home with a 192-point win.

The win pushed Banno up to fourth on the ladder and bolstered its ailing percentage.

Braydan Riddell and Nicholas Sluggett never stopped trying for Anakie.

Geelong West was too good for North Geelong to the tune of 80 points.

Blake Dye was on target for the Giants with seven goals and Scott Frangos and Rhys Ginn also played well.

Mitch Habib was North Geelong’s best with three goals. The Magpies will meet fellow winless side Anakie this weekend.

Bell Post Hill continues to knock on the door of top spot and leapfrogged East Geelong thanks to a 30-point win.

The Panthers held East Geelong to three goals for the first three quarters before the Eagles booted three more in the final term.

BoeCollinsandJoshAndrewswerethe architects behind the win while Mitchell Helmore and Caleb Ezard (three goals) were best for BPH.

Werribee Centrals continues to resurrect its season with a 39-point win against a dogged Corio.

A seven goal to two second quarter set up the win for the sixth placed CenturionsasskipperDarylChesterman and Bradley Carlton led the way.

Joel and Toby Bennett were Corio’s best and Billy-Jay O’Toole contributed four goals.

Justin Flynn

Top: Charlie Harvey looks upfield for an option; Jack Jenkins breaks clear for Drysdale. Above, left to right: Mitch O’Dowd is going nowhere with tackles by Jack Duke and Jarrad Duncan; Luke Preece takes a strong contested mark (top); Bray Cullinan puts Newcomb into attack. (Ivan Kemp) 337267

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