Geelong Indy - 23rd June 2023

Statement on invasion

Two Bellarine artists’ new exhibition, Consequences, makes an environmental statement on how invasive species affect the land.

Painter Linda Gallus and ceramicist Kaye Clancy will showcase their artworks at Ocean Grove’s The Hive Gallery, from June 30 to July 30, with a free public opening on Saturday, July 1, from 2pm to 4pm.

Gallus said she had been exploring the Bellarine’s remaining vegetation to understand the consequences of European settlement and was “proud” of “every single one” of her paintings. Clancy is a descendant of the Bangerang people from South Eastern Australia and said her ceramic figureheads would be positioned like the early settlement ships.

She said she liked how the exhibition made “a statement about what’s happened” in the past when the Europeans came to Australia.

Ford axes 400 local jobs

By Justin Flynn

About 400 jobs, most from Geelong, are set to be lost at car manufacturing giant Ford.

Most of the roles to be cut are in product development and design, with a small number in other areas. About 1800 people work for the company in Australia, meaning more than one in five are set to lose their jobs.

Most impacted staff work in the Geelong area, according to Australian Manufacturing Workers Union vehicle industry co-ordinator Vince Pepi.

He said voluntary redundancies would take effect in September, and union members could accesssupporttohelpthemwiththetransition.

“Ford’s announcement of job losses within the company is disheartening news,” he said.

“However, we want to emphasise that these redundancies are voluntary and will not take effect until September this year.

“Currently, we estimate that around 400 jobs willbeaffected,withapproximately350ofthose being white-collar workers and 50 to 45 being blue-collar workers. Unfortunately, most of the job losses will affect workers in the Geelong area.“Aspartofourcommitmenttosupporting our members during this challenging time, AMWU members are entitled to a redundancy outplacement program, along with a payment of 4.1 per week of service and $500 for financial advice.

“We understand that this news will be difficult for many workers and their families, and we want to ensure they have all the resources they need. If any members require

additional support, they can always reach out to their organiser or the branch.

“We will continue to work closely with our members and their Ford management as the situation progresses.”

G21 – Geelong Region Alliance chief executive Giulia Baggio told ABC News on Thursday morning that the job losses will have a “devastating impact” and was a “very, very difficult thing to swallow”.

“Hopefully, these workers will be able to pick up new jobs in advanced manufacturing businesses,” she said. “Those businesses are proliferatingacrosstheGeelongregion.Itisthe advanced manufacturing capital of Australia, essentially. So we’d be hopeful that there could be a reasonable transition for these people.”

Victorian Jobs and Manufacturing Minister

Ben Carroll said the state government will support Geelong’s Ford workers.

“It’s always difficult when anyone loses a job –itcanbeoneoritcouldbe10oritcouldbe50. I have every confidence that we’ll find solutions for these workers and be able to do tailor-made solutions to support them going forward.”

A Ford Australia spokesperson said, “We have begun consultation with our employees andunionsonourintentiontoofferaseparation program for approximately 400 of our 1800 employees in Australia. The majority of these will be in product development and design, with a small number in other functions”.

“Australia will continue to be the centre of development for the Ranger and Everest globally.”

- with Jena Carr, Matt Hewson and AAP

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Painter Linda Gallus and ceramicist Kaye Clancy at The Hive Gallery with pieces from their exhibition Consequences. (Ivan Kemp) 341735_02

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11th hour call for library funding

By Matt Hewson

Community groups are making a last-ditch effort to ensure the funding of the region’s libraries ahead of Geelong council’s June 27 meeting, where it will seek to finalise its 2023-24 budget.

Council’s draft budget failed to include extra fundsfortheoperationofthenewly-constructed Drysdale library, leaving Geelong Regional Library Corporation (GRLC) with a shortfall of nearly $800,000.

Geelong council has repeatedly put the onus on GLRC and the state government, with councillors calling this one of the most difficult budgets they have faced.

The community backlash has been loud and angryeversincetheannouncementofthedraft budget, even more so after the public were disallowed from asking questions about library funding at last month’s council meeting.

Combined Regional Libraries Action Group spokesperson Kathleen Riches said the council needed to fund the full $762,000 needed to operate the new Drysdale library so that services at other libraries were not cut.

“We will not accept anything less than full funding,” Ms Riches said.

“Anything less will be met with ongoing protests. There will be a groundswell of activity sufficient to unseat councillors at the next election. The community has shown us

how important libraries are for the health, wellbeing, security, sanity, sense of belonging, access to information, access to technology, warmth and companionship of us all.

“We will continue to fight for all those services. We will not accept closures.”

Save Geelong West Library’s Emma Balkin said council needed to stop trying to pass off its responsibilities.

“Council’s trying to wash their hands of responsibility here; they’re trying to pass the buck, literally, and hoping someone else will step in,” Ms Balkin said. “This is an obligation and a responsibility that they have and that they need to continue providing. We would also love that money from the state but that’s

Warning over heart health dangers

Geelong and Surf Coast residents are encouraged to look after their heart health and look out for any symptoms during this Heart Failure Awareness Week.

According to 2021 data from the Australian BureauofStatistics,heartfailureaffectscloseto half a million Australians, which is a focus for the awareness week from June 19 to 25.

Leopold’s Katrina Tenne said she was diagnosed with cardiomyopathy in 2021, a disease that makes it harder for the heart to pump blood through the rest of the body.

“I was not feeling good at all. I was really fatigued, feeling unwell, and I had no energy. I knew there was something wrong, but I kept putting it off,” she said.

Ms Tenne said she underestimated her risk of heart failure despite having a strong family connection,includingherbrother,whoshowed no symptoms before the diagnosis.

“You kind of think that it can’t happen to me, but we’re not invincible,” she said. “I do find that I don’t have the energy like I used to. I still work and I try to keep busy, but I think it’s affected me in the sense that I do get tired, and I can’t always do things like I used to.”

Ms Tenne said staying positive was “crucial for managing heart failure” and encouraged people to visit their doctor regularly.

“We’ve only got one heart,” she said.

“It’s important that people are aware and if they’ve got any issues with health or any reasons or whether it runs in the family, then just go to the GP. You’ve got nothing to lose.”

Geelong Cardiology Research Unit director

Professor John Amerena said heart failure was treatable if detected early and was a common cause of hospitalisation in patients over 65.

“Heart failure is a condition which is insidious in that the symptoms are fairly non-specific,” he said.

“People might feel tired and washed out with

Author on Miles Franklin list

Geelong author Kgshak Akec is in the running to win Australia’s most prestigious literary prize,withherdebutnovel,HopelessKingdom, named as one of the six shortlisted works for the 2023 Miles Franklin award this week.

Akec, 26, is the youngest novelist on the list and the only debut author to make the shortlist for the award. Though she found out some weeks ago, Akec said she had to keep the news to herself until the embargo was lifted.

“I found out I was shortlisted on a random Thursday night, I was out with a friend,” she said. “It was after dinner and I saw the text message, I had to pretend like I didn’t see it so I wouldn’t give anything away. When I got home I read the text and sat with it for hours and hours.

“Everyone else on the long list are amazing authors with excellent works and years in the

industry, so that was a big enough honour. When I was shortlisted it was a huge shock to my system; there’s still a huge part of me that is trying to unpack the shock of it.”

Hopeless Kingdom draws onMs Akec’s own experiences as a young refugee coming to Australia, not understanding English but feeling the sense of ‘otherness’.

“I’ve been thinking very much about my sevento-eight-year-old self, and it makes me emotional to think about it,” she said. “I didn’t feel connected to a lot of the people around me, but I felt really connected to words. First learning how to read and write in English, that was where I found peace and solace; even back then I was such a lover of stories. If I were to go back and tell her, look, this is what you’ll be doing, she’d be like, yeah nah, no way.”

The winner will be announced July 25.

no energy, have some ankle swelling, be short of breath, or feel bloated.

“Getting advice earlier rather than later and that will reduce the need for people to go to hospital with more severe symptoms.”

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notthebattlethatwe’rehavingatthe moment.”

Geelong mayor Trent Sullivan said the council was listening to the community but needed state government assistance.

“We have actively encouraged feedback, and the process has shown us where community passion lies,” he said.

“To assist in making sure libraries are financially sustainable into the future, we need to see a return to something closer to the historical (50-50) funding split between the state government and local councils.

“Regardless of this year’s budget outcome, we’ll be making it an advocacy priority over the next year to speak with the state about its contribution to libraries.”

Meeting votes no to blasting

The Surf Coast community unanimously votedagainstaproposedseismicblasting project on the Otway Basin during a consultation held last week.

In partnership with Surfrider Surf Coast, Surfrider Foundation Australia hosted the information night in Torquay on Wednesday, June 14, to inform the public about the effects of seismic blasting. Campaign supporter Annie Ford said it was disappointing that the energy companies behind the proposed project, TGS and Schlumberger (SLB), declined to attend the event.

“Our intention was to share knowledge, educate the community and discuss concerns, and their decline was disappointing from our end,” she said.

Seismic blasting involves aiming powerful sound waves towards the seafloor to access fossil fuels beneath the ocean floor.

Ms Ford said community information sessions and education on seismic blasting were essential as many people were unaware of the impacts it would have on their coastlines.

“It’s their coastline that will be getting impacted, so it is certainly in their interest to stand up, and as a country for us to stand up behind them,” she said.

Ms Ford said the community voted unanimously against the proposed seismic blasting project.

“They know the lay of the land, they know the information, and they were very passionate to have their say and to learn more,” she said.

TheIndependent contacted TGS and SLB for comment.

Geelong Cardiology Research Unit director Professor John Amerena said early detection was important when treating heart failure. (Ivan Kemp) 342457_06

‘‘ Heart failure is a condition which is insidious in that the

symptoms

are fairly non-specific ’’

- John Amerena

War dead not an ‘inconvenience’

By Matt Hewson

The Geelong Museum Association will present an important event at the National Wool Museum, where historian Lambis Englezos AM will discuss his efforts to recover the lost remains of Australian soldiers from Fromelles, France.

The Battle of Fromelles on July 19, 1916, was the bloody first battle for Australian soldiers on the Western Front, a disastrous strategic blunder that resulted in over 5500 Australian casualties.

Almost 2000 of those soldiers were killed in

action or died of their wounds, with some 400 captured by German forces in what is believed to be the greatest loss by a single division in a 24-hour period for the whole of World War One.

Mr Englezos met surviving “19th of July men” after a visit to Fromelles in 2002, and after discovering that thousands of soldiers were simply missing since the battle he decided to try to locate their remains and see them put to rest.

“Intheonenight,therewere5,533casualties, an 18-hour battle, more than 2,000 killed,” Mr Englezos said.

Club wants member lift

If you have never heard of kettlebell as a sport, then you are probably not alone.

Competitive kettlebell lifting has a long history in Eastern Europe, but developed as an organised, standard sport under the name kettlebell lifting during the 1960s. It has a small, but passionate following in Geelong.

Girevoy (kettlebell) sport is a unique cyclical power endurance sport. It combines some technical elements of Olympic weight lifting with aerobic qualities seen in whole body endurance sports such as rowing and cross country skiing.

Established in 2018 by former Australian representative and coach Roger Ruzzier at Be StrongFitnessLara(nowknownasLaraHealth and Fitness Centre), the club was originally known as Geelong Girevoy Sports Club. The club had one member and now has seven with ages ranging from 30 to 60.

Geelong Kettlebell Sport Association

treasurerMichaelBellevillesaidtheclubwould welcomenewmemberswhowouldliketolearn a “new strength/power/endurance sporting club within the Geelong community”.

“Our club has also been fortunate to have the ongoing support of Dave Tran-Cong and his team at Lara Health and Fitness Centre since inception,” he said. “We would welcome anyone to contribute to vibrant and viable communities with an emphasis on physical and mental wellbeing and to provide a sporting club which encourages the IDEA – Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Awareness.

“From within our current membership base our athletes have been competing at a number of competitions within Victoria and interstate in a variety of different events under the expert guidance of two very experienced coaches and athletes themselves.”

The club meets at Lara Health and Fitness Centre from 7.30am on Saturdays.

“Those who got into and beyond the German line and were gathered by them were buried somewhere behind their line, so this was the thrust of our proposition.

“There was active discouragement, but we believed in the proposition and we persisted. Eventually we were invited to Canberra to make our case to an expert panel in 2005.”

Mr Englezos said the panel was “a bit incredulous” that such a big site would have been missed, but continued research and public awareness kept momentum for a search going.Eventually,theresearchteamdiscovered the mass burial site at Pheasant Wood.

“We found the site using aerial photographs and trench maps and eventually, like we said, they did go and investigate,” he said.

“The momentum was such that it was investigated in 2007, confirmed in 2008, recovered in 2009. The research is fluid and ongoing and we might have determined other sites at Fromelles and elsewhere and hopefully they will be investigated.

“I think it’s very important that we find and recover our war dead. They can’t be a logistical or a financial inconvenience.”

The free event will run from 1.30pm-3pm on Sunday, June 25.

Stephen Norris, Michael Belleville and Peter Humby are encouraging more members at their kettlebell club. (Ivan Kemp) 341646_04

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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.

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Councils failing on food safety

By Matt Hewson, AAP

A recent audit has found the City of Greater Geelong is one of many organisations not complying with its legislative responsibilities to enforce food safety and protect public health.

The Auditor-General’s Regulating Food Safety report, tabled June 20, examined five Victorian councils and the Department of Health. UndertheFoodAct,councilsareresponsible for the day-to-day regulation of most food premisesacrossthestate,includingassessment

and inspections.

The report discovered widespread lack of consistent compliance with food safety regulationandenforcementobligationsamong the five councils between 2018-2022.

In Geelong’s case, the report concluded the city’s ability to “effectively fulfil their food safety functions from 2020 to 2022 was constrained” by a number of factors, including difficulties in filling staff positions and the impacts of COVID-19 lockdowns on officials’ ability to conduct inspections.

Geelong’s difficulties in meeting its food safetyobligationsappearedtomirrorstatewide

Postie delivers 40 years

Grovedale Delivery Centre’s Duane Smith is celebrating 40 years of service with Australia Post.

The postal delivery officer has had many roles in his career, including delivering and travelling across 37 Victorian suburbs and towns.

Mr Smith said a family member first introduced him to the job in South Melbourne, and he loved working with different people.

“ItwastheschoolholidaysbackinDecember

1981 and my step-dad was working there (Australia Post) and he said come and work for a few weeks delivering telegrams,” he said.

“I then went on to retail shops and did that for about five years before driving transport and parcels. I’ve been doing posties since July 1993.”

Mr Smith said his favourite part of the job was meeting everyone and moving around, so he wasn’t stuck in one place.

“Meeting the people you’re working with, building that bond and that relationship with those people,” he said.

“They get to know you, you see kids grow up, families grow up, you’re there every day, and you get to know all the dogs and their names.

“The not so favourite part is getting knocked over by cars. There have been a few instances.”

Mr Smith has spent many years working with the Greater Geelong community and said he began working in Grovedale after he moved to Anglesea.

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trends, with less than 25 per cent of all 79 Victorian councils reporting they had assessed all class 1 and 2 food premises in 2021-22 compared to almost 50 per cent in 2018-19.

Annual council responses across the state citedCOVID-19lockdownsasaprimarycause of the drop in assessments.

The audit also found Department of Health officials do not know which councils are meeting their obligations and “undertakes little if any meaningful analysis of the data it receives from councils”.

Food safety is a critical public health issue; an estimated 600 million people around the

world fall ill after consuming contaminated food every year and about 420,000 of them die.

Every year, approximately 4.7 million cases of foodborne illness in Australia cost the community $2.4 billion.

The Auditor-General has made three recommendations to councils and seven to the health department, with the vast majority of these accepted.

They include greater collaboration between councils and the department, implementing performance measures and improving consistency in councils’ compliance ratings of food premises.

Duane Smith sorting letters at Grovedale’s Australia Post. (Ivan Kemp) 341648_01

Funds for active living

netball and two redeveloped tennis courts, is the centrepiece of the project.

By Cr Trent Sullivan

Sport, recreation, and leisure is a key focus area for the council.

The physical, mental and social benefits of being involved in organised sports or recreational activities are well known.

It has been great to see a raft of new council-delivered projects open to clubs and their members in recent weeks.

The projects all focus on supporting an increase active living; improving residents’ mental well being; and helping people become better connected to each other and their local communities.

They are also aimed at increasing participation, and allowing our community and volunteer-run groups to prosper and grow.

At Shell Reserve in Corio, multi-stage upgrades have focused on delivering fit-for-purpose facilities that will promote growth across a range of sports.

The gender-neutral and accessible facilities will allow Corio Community Sports Club to run all-abilities programs and support more girls and women to play football, netball, and cricket.

The existing changerooms were demolished to make way for new facilities, which were officially opened at the Purnell Road precinct earlier this month.

Council proudly contributed $3.081 million to the project, with the Victorian government $500,000 through a Local Infrastructure Fund – Female Friendly Facilities stream.

The construction of the modern, fit-for-purpose changerooms follows the installation of two new netball courts and new

cricket nets last year.

Further north, council also recently officially opened a key element of the Lara Recreation Reserve Master Plan upgrade.

A new, accessible, multi-sport and gender-neutral pavilion, adjoining two new

In addition, LED sports lighting was installed to all netball and tennis courts, and new pedestrian areas were created.

Thedevelopmentsisthankstoa$2.35million investment from council, with the Victorian government providing a further $400,000.

The existing Lara Tennis Club building will continue to be of use, with plans for it be refurbished and used as storage space.

LED sports lighting is also benefiting Geelong Amateur footballers, with both ovals at their Queens Park base both receiving the new infrastructure.

Having been at the forefront of growing women’s football in the region, Geelong Amateur now has the ability to host night matches and have more of its men, women, and juniors train into the evening.

Councilinvested$600,000intotheinitiative, with the club contributing $30,000.

There is a lot more to look forward to, with projects to support bowls, tennis, basketball, cricket, and skaters set to be completed in the coming months.

Further investment will be confirmed once council endorses its budget next week.

The proposed budget, which has been out for public feedback, contains a total of $195.9 million for capital works projects.

This would see ageing infrastructure upgraded and new facilities such as the Northern Aquatic and Community Hub and North Bellarine Aquatic Centre built.

And it would also deliver more than $31 million worth of investments in our parks, playgrounds, sports facilities, and open space areas.

This will ensure residents have access to the places and spaces where they live, and are not held back from pursuing their sport or hobby.

City of Greater Geelong mayor Trent Sullivan.

Jail for Torquay estate agent

A former estate agent who mishandled his clients’ trust account funds for personal use was sentenced to 12 months in prison and a two-year Community Corrections Order in the County Court on Friday, June 16.

Richard Michael Hayden, 56, of Torquay, pleaded guilty on June 5 to three offences under the Estate Agents Act 1980. These included two charges for causing almost $1.6 million in trust account deficiencies and one charge for fraudulently transferring around $776,000 in trust funds for his own use.

The court heard how Mr Hayden used these funds to pay for international holidays, entertainment, clothing, and medical costs.

Consumer Affairs Victoria director Nicole Rich said the outcome serves as a strong reminder that estate agents found doing the wrong thing will face serious consequences.

“Consumer Affairs Victoria will continue to hold real estate agents who misuse money to account, to protect buyers, vendors, and the integrity of the wider real estate industry,” she said.

“Victorians deserve to know their money

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can be trusted with real estate agents and this outcome serves as a serious warning to agents doing the wrong thing.”

Consumer Affairs Victoria launched court proceedings against Mr Hayden following complaints from consumers between November and December 2018 who reported deposits not being paid after settlement or cancellation of a contract of sale.

Mr Hayden was the director of Skyline Developments Pty Ltd, which traded as Ballarat agency Hayden Real Estate, when he committed the offences.

Estate agents and agents’ representatives must keep any consumer moneys held temporarily, such as property sales deposits and rental payments, in a trust account to ensure the funds are protected. They must not use those funds for general business expenses or personal use.

Consumer Affairs Victoria takes a zero-tolerance approach to real estate agents found to be breaking the law, and monitors compliance through random and annual auditing of trust accounts.

Fake parking tickets circulating in Geelong

Geelong residents are being warned to double-check their parking fines after discovering fake tickets in the region.

The City of Greater Geelong first discovered the fraudulent tickets Friday, June 16, which are realistic in appearance but have several distinguishing features.

City of Greater Geelong parking tickets bear an eight-digit infringement number, are entirely white, feature the offending vehicle’s registration plate and details, have legislative references at the top of the ticket, and include an officer ID of three numbers.

A fake ticket can be identified by having a blue band across the top of the ticket and a QR

code, which are not featured on an authentic ticket.

Community service delivery director Robyn Stevens said residents need to remain vigilant and wary of the scam.

“We’re not yet fully aware of how the fraudulentticketsarebeingusedbyscammers,” she said. “We strongly advise anyone receiving a suspicious-looking parking ticket not to click on any link or to use the QR code.

“I encourage anyone receiving a parking ticket within Greater Geelong to take a few moments to check that it bears the features of an official City of Greater Geelong parking ticket.”

Looking for family friendly holiday fun?

With the school holidays here, we have a wide range of activities to keep your kids entertained!

If you fancy a stage show at the Potato Shed book now for Snowy and the Seven Cool Dudes on Tuesday 27 June or Jack and the Beanstalk from Tuesday 4 to Friday 7 July.

Our Winter Fun Guide is a great resource which includes a mix of paid and free activities, from making a puppet to painting or discovering a new place your kids could explore.

Have fun at the Geelong Library and Heritage Centre with art, craft, games, tech activities, LEGO and more. You can learn how to make jewellery, spin and felt, and knit and plait at our National Wool Museum. You can even try ballet with the Australia Ballet at the Geelong Art Centre!

You can find great ideas in our Winter Fun Guide, plus a list of specials and discounts from participating central Geelong businesses. Scan the QR code or visit geelong.link/ centralgeelong

To book shows at the Potato Shed scan the QR code or visit geelong.link/potatoshed

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1000 days to go to Victoria 2026

1000 days to go to Victoria 2026

The countdown to the Opening Ceremony has begun! There are 1000 days to go the Victoria 2026 Commonwealth Games commence.

The following sports will be played in the Geelong region during the Games (location in brackets, if confirmed):

›Aquatics – swimming, para swimming (Armstrong Creek)

›Diving (Armstrong Creek)

›Beach volleyball

›Coastal rowing (Torquay)

›T20 cricket, women’s (final at Kardinia Park)

›Golf (Bellarine Peninsula, course to be confirmed)

›Gymnastics (Waurn Ponds)

›Hockey (Stead Park, Corio)

›Triathlon and para triathlon

›Weightlifting and para powerlifting (Waurn Ponds).

For more, visit geelong.link/commgames2026

Free hard waste or mattress collection

Did you know that residential properties have two hard waste and two mattress collections each financial year?

The book-in collection enables you to dispose of a wide range of items that are not accepted or do not fit into the existing residential waste bins.

Large household items include mattresses, fridges, bookshelves, chairs, barbeques and more. Some conditions apply.

Scan the QR code for more information and to make a booking or visit geelongaustralia.com.au/ hardwaste or call 5272 5444

MEETINGS

Council meeting

The next Council meeting will be held at the Council Conference and Reception Centre, City Hall, Little Malop Street, Geelong on Tuesday 27 June at 6pm (doors open 5.45pm).

Cat Curfew Review

Whether you own a cat or not, we’re seeking your feedback about cats in our region.

Scan the QR code or visit geelong.link/catcurfew for more information, for drop in session details and to have your say by 5.00pm on Sunday 16 July. Call us on 5272 5272 if you would like a form.

Council will consider Declaration of 2023-24 Rates and 2023-24 Budget.

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

Questions and submissions must be provided in writing by 12pm, Monday 26 June via the web page above.

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Have your say and help us make decisions that reflect the best interests of our diverse community. yoursay.geelongaustralia.com.au

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See Jack and the Beanstalk at the Potato Shed

Left: People can identify a fake City of Greater Geelong parking ticket by the blue strip at the top and QR code. Right: A authentic City of Greater Geelong parking ticket will be completely white with no blue strip or QR code. (Pictures: Supplied)

We couldn’t have done it without you.

We’ve completed one of the biggest projects ever in Powercor and your communities are safer for it.

Over the last 6 years, we’ve rolled out 22 Rapid Earth Fault Current Limiters across communities in central, northern and western Victoria.

Thank you for your patience while we’ve worked hard to deliver these safety devices in your communities.

REFCLs are reducing the risk of powerline-related bushfires. They are protecting around 300,000 customers serviced by 17,800km of powerlines.

The rollout followed the 2009 Victorian Bushfire Royal Commission recommendations and it’s been a massive undertaking by our dedicated team.

The support of everyone in our communities has helped us to deliver it safely.

While this project is finished, we’re now onto our next challenges. This includes making sure our network is supporting the greater electrification of homes, businesses, cars and transport. Each year, we’re also integrating more renewable energy from both large solar and wind farms and rooftop solar systems.

Luke Ryan is off to LA

Luke Ryan is an indigenous actor with dyslexia who has been selected to attend an acting program in Los Angeles. He speaks with Jena Carr about his acting journey.

Luke Ryan said he had “always liked getting into a bit of acting” and has worked across many different jobs before deciding to start getting his “name out there”.

“I started off with radio studios, and I didn’t mind the radio studio, but I didn’t quite get into it as much,” he said.

“I used to also like working on cars; being a mechanic and fixing cars … That was quite a good job, but I wanted to get into something else.

“IthoughtIwasgoingdownthatpathwhere I could be an actor, and I got into looking at getting into it.

“When I first started, I was a little bit nervous and a bit shy. I just thought it’s always good to step in and try something new, and if you don’t like it then ah well.”

Luke said when he was younger, he also wanted to pursue stunt acting or rugby league but decided he wanted to be a regular actor.

“I’ve learned stunt acting is different than real acting,” he said.

“There were times when you’re young, and you do stunts, and then you break some bones, like one time when I did a back flip, I broke my arm.

“I used to play rugby league, and I thought, well, I like acting too, but sometimes you got to choose which one you like better.

“There are times when I played rugby league, and it was pretty good like sometimes, you stick up for your teammates and get into a couple of fights, but you learn from it.

“That’s what got me into acting because I thought acting is my kind of thing, it’s going to get me a long way. I still like my rugby

league but acting is more of a career.”

Luke said he was inspired by other actors and actresses who also have dyslexia, which is a learning disorder that makes it hard to read, to get into acting.

“I searched up on Google and started seeing actors with disabilities like dyslexia,” he said.

“I looked into the show Friends and found Jennifer Aniston (who plays Rachel Green in the series) has dyslexia. I started watching Friends a bit, and I’m like, if she can do it, I can too.

“I started saying to myself, one day I could become an actor … and be that role model for others who want to do it.

“Some parts of it can be tricky, especially when writing down a back story or reading some of the scripts.

“Sometimes I record myself, and when I’m doing the scene, I just press the record button and listen to it, and it helps.

“If you do muck up a line you learn from it, you go back to it and just keep practising.”

Luke said he came from the New South Wales’Wiradjuritribeandenjoyedexpressing his culture personally and professionally.

“I got into doing the indigenous dancing and helping the young ones to learn from their culture,” he said.

“I did an extra role in Angry Boys (Australian sitcom series) where I was in an indigenous scene … playing a bit of a bad boy, so playing that kind of character was pretty fun.

“I’m doing a bit of theatre too … which helps me on stage with my emotions and stuff like that. When I bring it to acting, it helps it,

too, so it’s all connected.

“I’d like to do more acting roles with indigenous culture and even if I get to do other acting roles in anything really would be good.”

Luke said this was his second time applying for the Screen Actors Australia Hollywood Intensive acting program, and he was excited to go to LA.

This will be his first time overseas.

“There’s always something that happens, so I said this year is going to be the year I’m going to go,” he said.

“I’ve been saving up and trying to keep saving and budgeting some money and getting extra shifts at work (Woolworths), so just getting a bit of money on the side.

“When I do go up to LA, I’m going to look around, see what’s there and get to see a bit of the history and culture.

“There’s a couple of things I’d like to see in my spare time, like I’d like to go to the wax museum and get to see a bit of the whole of fame stars.

“The studios over there I’m looking forward to, and the scripts, and it’ll give me feedback when I come back here and practise my scenes and develop my acting a bit.

“I would have liked to see Paul Walker when he was alive, but maybe I can get to see his brother when I go as I always liked the Fast and the Furious car movies.”

Luke will work on his acting skills in LA from June 23 to July 3 as he visits the Stella Adler Academy of Acting and the Sanford Meisner Centre schools as part of the training program.

‘‘ Some parts of it can be tricky ... If you do muck up a line you learn from it, you go back to it and just keep practising ’’ - Luke Ryan

Luke Ryan. (Pictures: Ivan Kemp) 342844

300 expected at avenue service

The 22nd Annual Waurn Ponds Memorial Reserve Service will be held on Sunday, July 2, commemorating the 104th anniversary of the Waurn Ponds Avenue of Honour.

Commencing at 10.30am, the memorial service will include a march by servicemen and servicewomen into the reserve, a brass band and choir, hymns, prayers, a minute of silence and speeches.

The Senior Naval Officer of Victoria,

Commodore Greg Yorke, CSC RAN, will be this year’s guest speaker and the service will be followed by light refreshments in the Waurn Ponds Hall.

Waurn Ponds Memorial Reserve committee of management president Jack Harriott said the event was always well attended by the community, veterans and local politicians alike.

“For this, the 104th year, we expect about 300 people there,” Mr Harriott said.

Footy and new friends

Students from five local schools gathered for a footy gala day at Armstrong Creek School last week.

Leisure Networks hosted Barwon Valley School, Oberon High School, Armstrong Creek School, Hamlyn Views School and Nelson Park School to enjoy a day of footy fun with three friendly games taking place.

The day wasn’t about winning or losing, it was all about enjoying a day out with friends, meeting new ones and playing some footy - no matter your skill level.

The AFL Gala Day was established by Leisure Networks in 2022 to showcase the power of sport in fostering inclusivity and creating an unforgettable experience for students, teachers, carers and everyone involved.

Now in its second year, the event once again proved to be a massive success, leaving a lasting impact on all participants.

“The footy gala day was again a massive success,” Leisure Networks program co-ordinator Luke Maher said.

“To see so many smiles makes it all worth it. The schools have been amazing in their acceptance of sport and what it brings to their students, teachers, carers and everyone involved.”

One of the highlights was a special visit from AFLW Geelong Cats players Kate Darby and Renee Garing.

In the spirit of inclusion, Cooper, a wheelchair user, was given the honour of throwing the ball into the air to kick off the first game.

“Leisure Networks is truly connecting people with the community, just like the AFL Gala Day,” Oberon High year 11 student Daniel Pearson said.

“I’ve had a fantastic time and even won a football and a few other gifts.”

Game on: Leisure Networks hosted a day of footy fun at Armstrong Creek School. (Supplied)

“The RSL come out, the councillors all come out. We’ll lay out about 15, 20 wreaths on the day.

“We’ll put on a good afternoon tea for everyone, and we have a very good speaker this year in Commodore Greg Yorke. It’s a very good day.”

The reserve, on the corner of Cochranes Road and Waurn Ponds Drive, was established in July 1919 with the planting of trees to honour Waurn Ponds and district

men and women who served in World War One.

However, the memorial was almost sold by the state government in 1998, a fate only averted after the local community and the Victorian RSL protested the sale.

Anewcommitteewassubsequentlyformed to manage the site with Mr Harriott, who played a large part in saving the memorial, elected president – a role he has held for the better part of 23 years.

The Guide

CLASSIC 100 IN CONCERT WITH THE MELBOURNE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

ABC TV, Saturday, 7.30pm

DOCUMENTARY NOW!

ABC TV Plus, Friday, 10.05pm

Cate Blanchett isn’t known for laughs: she has carved an illustrious career out of hard-hitting roles. But the award-winning Aussie import clearly has a sharp eye for the absurd because this is her second role in this off-the-wall mockumentary series. Created by SaturdayNightLive’s Bill Hader, Seth Meyers, Fred Armisen and Rhys Thomas, with Helen Mirren acting as host, it’s the fourth season of zany human interest stories. In “Two Hairdressers in Bagglyport”, Blanchett and Succession’s Harriet Walter (both pictured) play salon assistants in a tiny seaside town. A parody of Philippa Lowthorpe’s sorrowful ThreeSalonsatthe Seaside, it’s warm-hearted, detailed and very comical.

Friday, June 23

Which instrument makes Australians’ hearts skip a beat? In this grand special from Hamer Hall, at the Arts Centre Melbourne, the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra spectacularly showcases this country’s most popular instruments with this concert. Hosted by Zan Rowe, Jeremy Fernandez and ABC Classic radio host Genevieve Lang, it’s an annual treat for music lovers. Featuring Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody onaThemeofPaganini(piano), Tchaikovsky’s VariationsonaRococo Theme(cello) and John Williams’ ThemefromSchindler’sList(violin), it promises to be a unique, educational spectacle the whole family can appreciate.

MASTERCHEF AUSTRALIA

10, Sunday, 7.30pm

For a foodie, cooking is an intoxicating adventure – they’re taking notes while watching MasterChefeach night. For others, watching the series’ luxurious, high-concept creations is akin to a fantasy – those viewers might also consider scallops with wattle seeds a bit fancy as we dig into a meat-and-three-veg dinner. But tonight, extravagance and artistry rule; aspiring chefs and casual viewers alike will be inspired to visit their local gourmet deli. There’s a caviar taste test in store for the contestants, as well as a challenge to whip up a dish that highlights a particular colour. Tune in to see the reactions from judges Andy Allen, Melissa Leong and Jock Zonfrillo (pictured, from left).

Game on: SASAustralia’s Ant Middleton hosts MillionDollarIsland

PICK OF THE WEEK

MILLION DOLLAR ISLAND

Seven, Monday, 7.30pm

Amid inflation and rising interest rates, this latest reality TV format has an undeniably fetching title. Melding the brutal tactics of Survivorwith the intriguing social aspect of BigBrother, this fast-paced competition – filmed in picturesque Malaysia – boasts one of the biggest cash prizes in Aussie TV. Hosted by British special forces veteran Ant Middleton, the highly ambitious series kicked off with an eye-opening 100 contestants. Thankfully, the numbers have since dwindled, but the fervent hunger for the coveted $10,000 wristbands has only grown. As the contestants battle it out in challenges, you can almost see the dollar signs in their determined eyes.

6.00 The Drum. Analysis of the day’s news.

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

7.30 Gardening Australia. Advice for the home gardener.

8.30 Utopia. (PG, R) The government stalls on an election promise of the NBA moving to independent status.

9.00 Smother. (Mlv) Gabriel confesses to Elaine that he was driving her car the night of the accident.

9.50 Mayfair Witches. (Final, Malsv) Rowan discovers her role in the prophecy.

10.35 ABC Late News.

10.50 The Split. (Mals, R)

11.55 Harrow. (Mav, R)

1.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

ABC TV PLUS (22)

6am 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:

Home Again. (2017, PG) 10.05 Documentary Now!

10.30 Doctor Who. 11.20 To Be Advised. 11.55

We Hunt Together. 12.40am To Be Advised. 1.25

Brassic. 2.10 Friday Night Dinner. 2.30 Miniseries:

Tipping The Velvet. 3.30 ABC News Update. 3.35

Close. 5.00 Buddi. 5.10 Book Hungry Bears. 5.20 Ana Pumpkin. 5.25 Bing. 5.35 Late Programs.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 New Zealand From A Train. (PG) Part 2 of 2.

8.30 Greenland: Survival At The Edge. (PG) Part 2 of 2.

9.25 Legends Of The Pharaohs: Secrets Of The Sphinx. (Masv, R) Takes a look at the Great Sphinx of Giza.

10.20 SBS World News Late.

10.50 Vienna Blood. (Mav)

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Johanna Griggs checks out some funky new accommodation in Bathurst.

7.30 Football. AFL. Round 15. St Kilda v Brisbane Lions. From Marvel Stadium, Melbourne.

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

11.00 Armchair Experts. (M) A panel discusses all things AFL.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

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

8.30 MOVIE: Fracture. (2007, Mlv, R)

After murdering his wife, a self-confessed killer wreaks havoc with the prosecution when his case comes to trial. Anthony Hopkins, Ryan Gosling, David Strathairn.

10.50 Emergency Call. (Ma, R)

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

7.30 Bondi Rescue. (Final, PGan) Bondi hosts 15,000 World Pride Beach Party revellers.

8.30 Have You Been Paying

Attention? (Malns, R) Celebrity panellists include Anne Edmonds, Tim McDonald and Lizzy Hoo.

12.40 The Investigation. (Ma, R)

2.25 The Hunt For A Killer. (Malv, R) 4.10 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC

Philippines The World Tonight.

SBS VICELAND (31)

12.00 To Be Advised.

1.30[MEL]TravelOz.(PG, R)

2.00 Home Shopping.

4.00[MEL]MillionDollarMinute.(R)

4.30[MEL]MillionDollarMinute.(R)

5.00[MEL]NBCToday.

7TWO (62, 72)

11.40 The First 48: Snapshot. (Mav)

12.30 Tipping Point. (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)

9GEM (81, 92)

5.30 Dr Quinn, Medicine Woman. 6.30 Antiques

Roadshow. 7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 17. St George Illawarra Dragons v New Zealand Warriors.

9.55 Golden Point. 10.40 Cricket. Women’s Ashes. Test Match. England v Australia. Day 2. Afternoon Session. 3am Late Programs.

6am Children’s Programs. Noon Family Law. 1.00 That ’70s Show. 2.00 Full House. 2.30 MacGyver. 3.30 Raymond. 4.00 The Nanny. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 That

9.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Mls, R) Guests include Paul Rudd, Michael Douglas, Hugh Jackman, Michael B. Jordan, Dame Judi Dench, Eugene Levy and P!nk. 11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

10 BOLD (53, 12)

Saturday, June 24

ABC TV (2) SBS (3)

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast.

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

12.25 Smother. (Mlv, R) 1.20 My Name Is Gulpilil. (Madl, R) 3.00 Grand Designs

Revisited. (R) 3.50 Landline. (R) 4.20 Wing Threads. 4.30 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R)

5.30 Flyways: The Story Of Migratory Shorebirds. (R)

6.30 The ABC Of... (PG, R) David Wenham talks to Greig Pickhaver, who is best known for his alter ego HG Nelson.

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

7.30 Classic 100 In Concert With

The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. The Classic 100 in concert with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra from Hamer Hall, Melbourne.

9.15 Vera. (Mv, R) After a woman is murdered, her son escapes the attack only to fall through the ice of a frozen pond. Against all odds, Vera saves the boy’s life and comes to realise the key to the investigation lies in his memory.

10.45 The Messenger. (Mal, R) Ed questions his sanity.

11.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) Music video clips.

ABC TV PLUS (22)

I Lie To You? 3.05 Whose Line Is It Anyway? 3.50 Late Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 9.10 Growing A Greener World. (PG) 10.10 Wonderful World Of Baby Animals. (PG) 11.00 Travel Quest. (PG) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Gymnastics. Artistic World Challenge Cup Series. Round 3. Highlights.

4.00 Where Are You Really From? (PG, R)

5.00 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (R) 5.30 Auschwitz: The Inside Man.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 The Real Crown: Inside The House Of Windsor: Heirs And Spares. (PG) Part 5 of 5.

8.25 Westminster Abbey: Behind Closed Doors. (Final, PG) Christmas is the Abbey’s most intense time of year, and the season kicks off with Advent.

9.20 World’s Most Scenic River

Journeys: Italy. (R) A journey down the Po river, travelling across northern Italy from the snow-capped Alps to the spellbinding delta.

10.15 Then And Now: Heathrow Airport. (PG, R)

11.10 MOVIE: Marley. (2012, Mad, R)

1.40 Miniseries: Hungry Ghosts. (Mahlv, R)

SEVEN (6, 7) TEN (5, 10) NINE (8, 9)

6.00 Home Shopping. [MEL]NBCToday.

7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG)

Sunday, June

6.30 Compass: Sacred Space – The Franciscan Of Parramatta.

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

7.30 Grand Designs Revisited. (PG) Part 2 of 4.

8.20 Silent Witness. (Mal) The death of an investigative journalist throws the spotlight onto Sam Ryan.

9.20 The Messenger. (Malv) When Ed puts his best mates on the ace of hearts, he’s shocked to learn how little he really knows about those he loves most.

10.10 In Limbo. (Mal, R) Charlie pursues the money trail.

10.40 Mayfair Witches. (Final, Malsv, R)

11.20 Small Axe. (MA15+l)

1.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

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

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Football. AFL. Round 15. Fremantle v Essendon. From Optus Stadium, Perth.

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

11.00 To Be Advised.

12.30 Home Shopping. [MEL]MOVIE:RunningHome.(1999, Mv, R)

2.30[MEL]HomeShopping.(R)

4.00[MEL]GetArty.(R)

4.30[MEL]GetArty.(R)

5.00[MEL]HouseOfWellness.(PG, R)

6.00 Nine News Saturday.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 MOVIE: Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows: Part 1. (2010, Mhv, R) Harry, Ron and Hermione set out on a quest to track down and destroy the secret to Voldemort’s immortality.

Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson.

10.20 MOVIE: 300: Rise Of An Empire. (2014, MA15+lsv, R) A Greek general battles invading Persian forces.

Sullivan Stapleton, Eva Green.

12.15 MOVIE: The Dustwalker. (2019, MA15+hv, R) A parasite turns people into killing machines. Jolene Anderson.

2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa)

6.00 Bondi Rescue. (PGan, R) Bondi hosts 15,000 World Pride Beach Party revellers.

6.30 The Dog House. (Final, PGa) Dogs are matched with companions.

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

8.30 Blue Bloods. (Mv) Jamie searches for the arsonist responsible for a fire that destroys all Danny’s evidence against a cartel leader.

9.30 CSI: Vegas. (Mav) A wronglyaccused former suspect enters the lab covered in blood, wielding a cleaver and looking for Allie Rajan.

10.30 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) Presented by Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald.

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

2.30 TV

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines

The World Tonight.

6am Children’s Programs.

1pm MOVIE: Pokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back –Evolution. (2019, PG) 2.55 Motor Racing. Formula E C’ship. Jakarta ePrix. H’lights. 4.00 Motor Racing. Formula E C’ship. Jakarta ePrix. H’lights. 5.00 Go On. 5.30 MOVIE: Ella Enchanted. (2004, PG) 7.30 MOVIE:

11.30 So Help Me Todd. (PG, R)

12.30 Home Shopping. (R)

5.00 Hour Of Power.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Queens Of Ancient Egypt. Part 1 of 3. Takes a look at the Egyptian Queen Tiye who, more than 3000 years ago, became a goddess on Earth.

10.30 Patagonia: A Year In The Wild. (Final) Narrated by Pedro Pascal.

11.20 Secrets Of Playboy: The Shadow Mansions. (MA15+a, R)

A look at “shadow” mansions.

2.40 Exit. (MA15+ads, R) Four men search for an escape.

3.35 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.35 Bamay: Murrumbidgee River – Wiradjuri Country. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.15 France 24 Feature.

5.30 Al Jazeera News.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Dancing With The Stars. Celebrities show off their dance skills.

8.45 7NEWS Spotlight.

An exclusive, special investigation.

9.45 The Latest: Seven News.

10.15 Born To Kill? Sean Vincent Gillis – The Other Baton Rouge Killer. (MA15+av) Takes a look at Sean Gillis.

11.15 Autopsy USA: Gregg Allman. (MA15+ad)

12.15[MEL]AllTogether Now–The 100.(PG, R)

12.30 Home Shopping.

1.30[MEL]Harry’sPractice.(R)

2.00[MEL]HomeShopping.(R)

3.30[MEL]MillionDollarMinute.(R)4.00

[MEL]NBCToday.5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Nine News Sunday.

7.00 Warnie. (PGal) Part 1 of 2.

8.30 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians.

9.30 Nine News Late. Takes a look at the latest news and events from Australia and around the world.

10.00 Australian Crime Stories: Mr Cruel. (Mav, R) A look at the serial predator Mr Cruel.

11.00 The First 48: Predator. (MA15+a)

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

12.40 Family Law. (Mas, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)

(R)

6.30 The Sunday Project.

A look at the day’s news.

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGal) The contestants must cook a dish that highlights a particular colour to impress the judges and avoid elimination.

9.00 FBI. (Mv) As the FBI investigates a deadly robbery that garnered a cache of automatic weapons for the killers, the team discovers one of the perpetrators is a classmate of Jubal’s son, who is reluctant to cooperate.

10.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv, R) Jane investigates Maggie’s kidnapping.

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

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

Wednesday, June 28

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30. Presented by Sarah Ferguson.

8.00 Utopia. (PG) Nat is infuriated by her new assistant.

8.30 Gruen. Wil Anderson and a panel of experts analyse the advertising industry and consumerism.

9.10 In Limbo. (Final, Mal) Charlie uncovers the mystery of the missing money.

9.40 Queen Of Oz. (Mal) A mix-up with her new banknote makes Georgie enraged.

10.05 QI. (PG, R)

10.40 ABC Late News.

10.55 The Business. (R)

11.10 Still We Rise. (Ml, R)

12.10 Small Axe. (MA15+l, R)

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

7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

(PG, R) Presented by Marc Fennell.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 History Of The Sitcom: Freaks, Geeks And Outsiders. (PGa) Takes a look at outsider characters in sitcoms.

8.30 Costco: Is It Really Worth It? (PG, R) Explores the membership-only retailer Costco, revealing how it manages to keep prices so low.

9.20 Blue Lights. (Final, Malv) The team works together after the shooting while Stevie clashes with the spooks.

10.20 SBS World News Late.

10.50 The Congregation. (Final, MA15+v) Anna receives a text message from Jesus.

11.45 The Promise. (Mal, R)

1.55 La Fortuna. (Mdl, R)

3.55 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.25 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

7.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly. (Final, PG) Follows dog trainer Graeme Hall.

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

9.30 Accused. (Ma, R) A teenager attempts to discover the identity of her biological father.

10.30 The Latest: Seven News.

11.00 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous: Thrill Kill – The Janine Balding Murder. (MA15+av, R) A look at the murder of Janine Balding.

12.15[MEL]Absentia.(Final, MA15+asv, R)

12.30 Home Shopping.

1.30[MEL]TheGoldbergs.(PGa, R)

2.00[MEL]HomeShopping.(R)

4.00[MEL]NBCToday.

5.00

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Cricket. The Ashes. Second Test. England v Australia. Day 1. Morning session. From Lord’s, London, England. Hosted by Roz Kelly and Louise Ransome, with experts Aaron Finch, Callum Ferguson and Mark Taylor.

10.40 Cricket. The Ashes. Second Test. England v Australia. Day 1. Afternoon session. From Lord’s, London, England.

3.30 Hello SA. (PG) Hayley Pearson, Lauren DeCesare and Tom Rehn provide tips for a short holiday or day out in South Australia.

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory.

(PGa) Religious program.

4.30 A Current Affair. (R)

5.00 News Early Edition.

5.30 Today. The latest in news, current affairs, sport, politics, entertainment, fashion, health and lifestyle.

Thursday, June 29

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30. Presented by Sarah Ferguson.

8.00 A Life In Ten Pictures: Carrie Fisher. (Return, PGln) A look at Carrie Fisher’s life in ten pictures.

8.55 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) Hosted by Chris Moller.

9.40 One Plus One: The Elders. Dan Bourchier chats with MiriamRose Ungunmerr Baumann.

10.10 Art Works. (R)

10.40 ABC Late News.

10.55 The Business. (R)

11.15 The Black Hand. (MA15+v, R)

12.10 Beyond The Towers. (Mav, R) 1.10 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: VIPs. (M) Security at the airport is on high alert.

8.30 Devil’s Confession: Lost Eichmann Tapes: Smokescreen. Part 2 of 3. As the Eichmann Trial continues, Gideon Hausner persists in his pursuit of the damning Sassen Tapes.

9.30 Normal People. (MA15+) Marianne and Connell come to a realisation.

11.20 SBS World News Late.

11.50 MOVIE: La Belle Époque. (2019, MA15+ans, R, French)

1.50 Miniseries: Too Close. (Madls, R)

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

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Football. AFL. Round 16. Brisbane Lions v Richmond.

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

11.00 The Latest: Seven News.

11.30 Fantasy Island. (PGls, R) Javier and Roarke talk about their relationship.

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

1.00[MEL]TheGoldbergs.(PGls, R)

1.30[MEL]Sun,SeaAndSurgery.(MA15+a, R)

2.30[MEL]HomeShopping.(R)

4.00[MEL]NBCToday.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Cricket. The Ashes. Second Test. England v Australia. Day 2. Morning session. From Lord’s, London, England.

10.40 Cricket. The Ashes. Second Test. England v Australia. Day 2. Afternoon session. From Lord’s, London, England.

3.30 Bondi Lifeguard World Adventures: Cairns To Cape Pt

1. (PG, R) Starting in Cairns, the boys head off on a seven day four-wheel drive adventure north to Cape York.

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) Religious program.

4.30 A Current Affair. (R)

5.00 News Early Edition.

5.30 Today. The latest in news and current affairs.

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

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PG) Amateur cooks take to the kitchen.

8.40 Riptide. (Premiere, Mdlv) Newlyweds Alison and Sean appear to have an idyllic life, but when Sean disappears while surfing, police concludes he drowned. However, Alison suspects something more sinister.

9.40 So Help Me Todd. (PGa) Margaret and Todd work to bring justice to an Olympic athlete who lost his leg in a plane crash.

10.40 FBI. (Mv, R) The FBI investigates a deadly robbery.

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

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

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. (PG) Amateur cooks take to the kitchen.

8.40 The First Inventors: A Connected Continent. Part 3 of 4. Takes a look at how First Nations people built an extraordinarily connected society.

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

10.40 Law & Order: SVU. (Mav, R) Chief McGrath pressures Benson.

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

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

Truth, genius and Proof

By Matt Hewson

The late 90s saw the rise of a particular sub-genre of film; one which explored ideas of the intersection of mathematical genius with asociality and mental illness, exemplified in 1997’s GoodWillHunting and 2001’s A BeautifulMind

While both those films were runaway successes, 2005’s Proof did not have the same impact at the box office, despite receiving reviews that praised the star performances of Gwyneth Paltrow and Anthony Hopkins and called the film “richer and deeper, simultaneously both funnier and more serious” than either of its smash hit predecessors.

However, the film’s source material, David Auburn’s play of the same name, won a raft of awards including three Tonys and a Pulitzer and ran for 917 performances on Broadway between 2000 and 2003.

The play now comes to life in Geelong, brought to the Woodbin Theatre by the Geelong Repertory Theatre Company (GRTC) this June-July.

GRTC’s production of Proof features an outstanding four-person cast led by Georgia Chara (Wentworth,HomeandAway) as the tale’s protagonist Catherine, a brilliant young mathematician haunted by the mathematical genius and ultimate psychological degeneration of her father, Robert (David Mackay).

Together with Robert’s former student Hal (Andrew Smith), Catherine explores her father’s work, all the while battling her own mental instability with the support of her practical older sister Claire (Caitlin Mathieson).

GRTC president and Proof director Greg

Shawcross, who has performed and directed with the company over the past 16 years, said he was thrilled to bring the work to Geelong audiences.

“The cast and production team have all been doing amazing work and I’m really excited to see how audiences are going to respond to the play and what they’re going to take away from it,” he said.

“Hopefully it really challenges their

Still rocking hard after 40 years

Perennial punk rockers the Hard-Ons, arguably Australia’s most successful indie band ever, may have been pumping out the tunes for over 40 years but they’re showing no signs of slowing down.

The band are currently touring their latest album Ripper ‘23 on the east coast before heading to Europe for the 20th time.

Guitarist Peter Black said while he was proud of every album the band has made, there was something special about Ripper ‘23.

“I’ve got to admit, with this record in particular … I just really, really feel like we’ve made a super strong album where there’s not one weak moment,” Black said.

“What really separates it from the last record is now (lead singer) Tim (Rogers) has been in our band for a while and he’s very much now a part of it,” Black said.

“So it was a lot easier to write, knowing what his vocal capacity and abilities are. And they’re f***ing huge, he’s like a soul singer.

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thinking about those things in the play like truth. When do you just believe someone and when do you need that proof before you accept something, and how can that impact relationships with people when you make those difficult choices?”

Proofis at the Woodbin Theatre from June 30-July 15.

Details:geelongartscentre.org.au/whats-on/ all-events/proof

“Whereas last time (the lyrics and melody) were mostly written before he arrived, when we got together this time we already knew what we were doing and where we were at, so it was a lot more collaborative and awesome.”

TheHard-OnswillperformatTorquay Hotel on Friday, June 23.

Matt Hewson

The cast of Proof: Caitlin Mathieson, Andrew Smith, David Mackay and Georgia Chara. (Supplied)

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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

Geelong Christian Singles

Coffee – Wednesday, June 28, 10am-11.30am, The Sprout About, East Geelong. Book by June 27.

■ 0400 383 711

Coryule Chorus

Winter concert,Thursday, June 29, at St James Church Hall, Drysdale, 2pm. Bookings essential.

■ Ann, 0402 280 154

Uniting book sale

Friday, July 7 and Saturday, July 8, Uniting Barwon Grovedale site, 272 Torquay Road, corner of Reserve and Torquay Roads, 10am-2pm. A great range of new and old stock to browse and all books are $1.

Drysdale Day VIEW

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

■ Margaret, 0431 636 090

Geelong Day VIEW

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

■ geelongdayview@gmail.com

Leopold VIEW

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

■ leopold.viewclub@gmail com

Geelong Evening VIEW

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

■ Von 0414-930 259, 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, 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

The 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

Geelong Central Probus

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

■ geelcentprob@gmail.com

Chess clubs

Ocean Grove, Tuesdays at 1.30pm at 101 The Terrace, Ocean Grove; Portarlington, Mondays at 9.30am, Parks Hall, 87 Newcombe Street, Portarlington; and St Leonards, Thursdays at 9.30am, unit 2 1375-1377 Murradoc Road (on Blanche Street), St Leonards. ■ Ralph, 0431 458 100 (Ocean Grove), Rob, 5259 2290 (Portarlington), wLyn 5292 2162 (St Leonards)

Hamlyn Heights Probus

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

■ Noel, 0425 706 339

Newcomb Probus

Third Wednesday of each month, 10am, East Geelong Uniting Church, corner Boundary and Ormond Roads.

■ Gary, 0407 320 735

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

Adfas Geelong

Art lectures each month, morning and evening, Newcomb Hall, Wilson’s Road. ■ adfas.org.au, or geelong@adfas.org.au

Spiritual discussion

Lighthearted discussion on all the great works. Grovedale Neighbourhood Centre, Heyers Road. Wednesdays, 7pm to 9pm.

■ Tracey, 0418 320 537

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

Mindfulness and meditation

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

■ Jean, 5264 7484

Cards

Wanted: card sharp partners to play the game of Bolivia on Thursday evenings. For venue email Ingrid.

■ griddlepop@hotmail.com

Sing Out Geelong

Community singing for fun at Geelong West Neighbourhood House, 7.30pm-9pm, every second Thursday in school term times. $10.

■ singoutgeelong.com.au

Scrabble club

Christ Church hall, corner Moorabool and McKillop Streets, 1pm, Saturdays. Beginners to experts welcome.

■ Marlene, 5275 0363, or John, 0434 142 282

Games

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

■ Dinah, 0418 547 753

Book club

Leopold CAE book club meets second Tuesday of each month, 6.30pm.

■ Shirley, 0488 055 969

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

■ Mary, 0419 278 456

Ocean Grove Seniors

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

■ Lyn, 5256 2540

Scribes Writers Group

South Barwon Community Centre, Mondays, 9.30am-noon. Welcoming new members who wish to refine their skills.

■ geelongscribeswriters@gmail.com, or 5243 8388

Line dancing

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

■ Dianne, 0410 039 063

Zonta Club of Geelong

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

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

Kids’ church

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

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

Geelong Dragon Boat Club

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

■ revolutionise.com.au/geelongdragons

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

■ Joy, 0428 145 138

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

■ 5278 9740, or geelongballroomdc.com.au

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

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

Carpet Bowls

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

■ 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

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Out and about

After a very mild start to winter, the cold weather hit with a vengeance on Monday as temperatures struggled to reach double digits. Independent photographer Ivan Kemp ventured to Little Malop Street at lunchtime to see how everyone was beating the chill.

1/ Leslie and Robin White. 2/ Chace Harty and Viktorija Madunic. 3/ Bronte Grant. 4/ Warren. 5/ James and Jess Du Rose-Wescott. 6/ Govinda Sharma and Jyotika Adhikari. 7/ Riley Fuller, Harry Kaye and Wil Ritchie. 8/ Ewa O’Brien. 9/ Jade and Jordan Smith. 10/ Katherine Branch. 11/ Bailey McGeary. 12/ Kirsty Devries. (Pictures: Ivan Kemp) 342177

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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.

1 Swallows liquid (6)

4 Extreme anger (8)

10 Row of columns and arches (9)

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16 words: Good

24 words: Very good

32 words: Excellent

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D E S C L A P S A U R A L S N O R E E A S E D D R E S S

1 What is the capital of Tahiti?

2 Is a mansard a type of roof, bug or soil?

3 Whose first novel was AnOpen Swimmer, published in 1981?

4 The vibraphone belongs to which family of musical instruments?

5 Suryavarman II was a 12thcentury king of what empire?

6 And in what country is the empire now located?

7 In what year did the Sydney Harbour Bridge open?

8 Independent senator Lidia Thorpe (pictured) won which electoral district in the 2017 by-election?

9 In a game of marbles, what is it to phernudge?

10 Molochhorridus is the Latin name for which Australian lizard?

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PROPOSAL TO UPGRADE MOBILE PHONE BASE STATION AT FYANSFORD INCLUDING 5G

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

80 De Goldis Road, Fyansford VIC 3218 (RFNSA: 3221031)

The proposed 5G upgrade will consist of:

•Replacement of the existing headframe with a new headframe;

•Replacement of three (3) existing Vodafone 4G panel antennas with three (3) new 4G panel antennas (no longer than 2.8m);

•Replacement of three (3) existing Optus 4G panel antennas with three (3) new 4G panel antennas (no longer than 2.8m);

•Installation of three (3) new Vodafone 5G panel antennas (no longer than 2.8m);

•Installation of six (6) new Optus 5G panel antenna (no longer than 2.8m);

• Installation, removal and relocation of ancillary equipment including eighteen (18) new remote radio units, antenna mounts, feeders, cabling, combiners, and other associated equipment; and

• Works within the existing equipment shelter.

Optus and Vodafone regard the proposed installation as

a Low-impact Facility under the Telecommunications

(Low-impact Facilities) Determination 2018

SPORTS QUIZ

1. Which Hollywood star jokingly volunteered on social media to be Nick Kyrgios’ new coach?

2. Phil Waugh was recently appointed the chief executive of which sports association?

3. Marc-André Leclerc stars in which documentary about his life as a solo climber?

4. To date, how many AFL games has Adelaide Crows won this season?

5. Will Smith won the Academy Award for Best Actor for which tennis film?

6. Which team did former netball star Caitlin Bassett play for?

7. Which two AFL teams have defeated Collingwood this season? Which NBA star recently became the first NBA player to record at least 10 triple doubles in a single playoff run?

And which team do they play for?

At which event did Ariarne Titmus win gold in the the 200m, 400m and 800m Women’s freestyle?

In which sport do teams compete to win the Bledisloe Cup?

Arnis is the national martial art of which country?

13. Who served as captain of the Melbourne Demons AFLW team from 2017 to 2022?

14. Which of the following countries has never won an Olympic medal: Belgium, Bolivia or Brazil?

15. Bukayo Saka plays for which Premier League football team?

16. How many points is a drop goal worth in rugby league when kicked outside 40m?

17. James Brian Hellwig was the birth name of which US professional wrestler?

18. Who did Iga Swiatek beat to win the 2023 French Open women’s singles title?

19. Games of which sport are divided into four ‘chukkas’?

20. NBA player Kareem Abdul-Jabbar filmed a fight scene against which famous martial artist and actor

21. Which country won the first World Test Championship in 2021?

22.And who did they beat?

23. How many nonMelbourne based teams compete in the VFL?

24. The Australian men’s national under-23 soccer team is nicknamed what?

25. True or false: netball goalkeepers are allowed in the centre third of the court?

26. In what year was the first season of the Women’s Super League?

27. Leati Anoa’i is the birth name of which US wrestler?

28. 3x3 basketball debuted at the Olympics in which year?

29. How many shots are made by one team when a soccer match must be decided by a penalty shootout?

30.Which AFL club did Neale Daniher play for?

SALES MANAGER

GEELONG INDEPENDENT

The Geelong Independent and Ocean Grove Voice seeks an experienced Sales Manager with exceptional communication skills.

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.

Honda adds third SUV to range

By Alistair Kennedy, Marque Motoring

Unlike most of its competitors, that have up to five SUVs in their range, Honda currently has just two, the small HR-V and mid-sized CR-V. That’s about to change with a third variant, ZR-V, due for release in a few weeks and which will slot into the space between the other two. This week we’re reviewing the HR-V. When it arrived here in 1999 it was one of the first compact SUVs around and at once set the standard for what has since become one of the fastest growing segments of the automobile market.

Unfortunately, with its bland styling and three-door body, that original HR-V never really took off and it was subsequently discontinued in 2003. It remained off the Australian market until 2015 when the much more attractive five-door second-generation model arrived.

The third generation of the HR-V arrived here in 2022 with sleeker styling, advanced safety and driver-assist features.

It comes in two equipment levels with two different powertrains starting with the Vi X that’s powered by a 1.5-litre i-VTEC petrol engine, and the e:HEV L hybrid powertrain. Our test was the petrol-only model.

Styling

The distinctive new HR-V grille design blends the intakes with the bumper and when combined with the sleek headlights, gives the HR-V a futuristic look. The grille is body-coloured (there’s a choice of five) rather than the more common contrasting chrome or black in-fill.

As is a growing trend the rear of the HR-V is a cross between an SUV and a hatchback in its lines but with embedded rear door handles

HR-V gets a new body-coloured grille. (Pictures: Supplied)

suggesting that it’s a two-door coupe.

The lower-side panels are painted in black which makes them harder to see and therefore adds to the apparent ground clearance and SUV look.

Interior

The dashboard has the instruments in a binnacle with a curved top. The nine-inch central screen is landscape in shape and therefore doesn’t give you a view ahead as is offered in a portrait screen.

Potential buyers need to be aware that the HR-V only comes with two rear seats. This isn’t necessarily a problem for two-plus-two families because the rear has comfortable and supportive bucket seats with a large padded armrest between them and a couple of cup holders.

Rearpassengersalsogetadjustableairvents, two USB-A ports and another drink holder in each door.

The rear seatbacks fold completely flat and the bases can be folded up to allow for taller objects to be carried.

Infotainment

The centre screen is a nine-inch touch unit but rather too shallow to give a long view ahead when using the satellite navigation. The problem for the interior designers is that there simply wasn’t isn’t enough room in the lower dash area for a better screen.

It has wireless Apple CarPlay and wired Android Auto.

Engines / transmissions

The four-cylinder engine isn’t turbocharged and has capacity of 1.5 litres with 89kW of power and 145Nm of torque. It is happy to run on standard unleaded petrol which can make a real difference given some of the crazy prices being asked for petrol at the moment.

It drives the front wheels through a continuously variable transmission.

Safety

The Australian ANCAP safety rating gives the HR-V five stars. The Honda suite of driver-assist and safety technologies includes forward collision warning, collision, mitigation braking system, lane keep assist system and lane departure warning.

Driving

The engine is relatively small and doesn’t produce as much power as we would like. It’s a typically Honda unit in that it likes to have plenty of revs on board before it really takes off. Keen drivers won’t mind this because once it’s given its head it’s a really pleasing unit to drive.

AT A GLANCE

MODEL RANGE

HRV 1.5 Vi X: $36,700

HRV e-HEV L: $47,000

SPECIFICATIONS

Honda HRV Vi X 1.5-litre petrol five-door wagon

Note: These are drive-away prices.

Handling is pretty good, with plenty of feel through the steering wheel. It’s able to easily take corners at speeds far higher than those who would be done by the typical family driver.

Ride comfort is a little on the firm side but after a couple of hours on our extended-drive part of our road test review the Honda HR-V westillfeltcomfortableso,again,thedesigners have done an excellent job.

Fuel consumption is rated at 4.3 litres per 100 kilometres in the hybrid variant and 5.8 L/100km in the petrol model. We averaged 6.6 in our petrol test car.

Standard warranty is five years and unlimited distance with the option of a two-year extension.

Summing up Honda HR-V VI X is an interesting machine that, while it doesn’t have the straight-line performance that we like, it does have handling that we really enjoy. However, the lack of three seats in the back could make it difficult to sell when the time comes to do so.

Dragons’ finals hopes still alive

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hopes flickering with an important win against Leopold in round eight on Saturday, June 17.

Going into the game both sides were level on three wins, but the Dragons came away with a 40 to 32 win.

ThewinputsBellParkagameandpercentage outside the top while the loss sees Leopold now two games and percentage adrift with a lot of work to do.

After an even first half, Bell Park took a six-goal lead into the final term and held on.

Emma Hawker was best on court while goal shooter Makaela Connelly was next with 24 goals and Lauren Lapsley’s experience was important.

For Leopold, midcourter Gemma Percy was brilliant and defender Alice Tanner was dependable as usual.

Colac proved too strong for Newtown & Chilwell at home.

Star defender Indya Forde put in another starring performance for the ladder leaders while state rep Brooke Allen was a major player in the victory and Zara Walters played her part.

Ruby Pekin-Schlicht was the Eagles’ best and Zanna Woods was potent in attack.

Newtown & Chilwell’s loss was St Joseph’s gain. Joeys jumped into second place with a commanding 52-goal win against Grovedale.

Elli Leydin was busy in the centre and

Charlotte Todd continued her stellar form while Abbey Krippl and Olivia Muldoon were best for the winless Grovedale.

Geelong West remained in touch with the top three after a 74 to 28 win against Lara.

Aleisha McDonald scored 52 goals and Meaghan Kilderry 22 to form a potent force in attack for the Giants.

South Barwon came home with the points after defeating St Albans 82 to 37.

Defender Maddison McKiernan was superb for the Swans as was midcourter Kiahna Fallon and Ellen Doyle was a constant threat with 63 goals at goal shooter.

Skipper Sade Stafford was a shining light for the Supersaints with 34 goals.

Young Cats duo re-sign

Geelong this week announced contract extensions of promising young duo Shannon Neale and James Willis.

Neale was selected with pick 33 in the 2020 draft and is an emerging 203cm key forward and ruck. He has signed a two-year contract extension to remain at the club until the end of 2025.

After debuting in round 11 last year, the 20-year-old has had an injury-interrupted 2023 campaign but is set to make his return to VFL this Friday night against Casey Demons at GMHBA Stadium.

The Cats pounced on Willis with pick 32 in the 2021 national draft and has shown promising signs at the VFL level since being drafted.

Mainly playing in the midfield, the 19-year-oldhadastandoutperformance against Southport Sharks in Round 7 this season, collecting 21 disposals, five tackles and three goals.

Willis has signed a one-year contract extension and will remain at the Cattery until the end of 2024.

GeelongCatsheadoflistmanagement Andrew Mackie said the club was thrilled to see Neale and Willis put pen to paper on their contract extensions.

“It is fantastic to see James and Shannon both recommit to the club and remain in the hoops until 2024 and 2025 respectively, they both have a great work ethic and are exciting prospects,” Mackie said.

“Shannon has shown encouraging signs in the games he’s been able to play to this point and we couldn’t be happier with the way he has integrated into the club culture and environment.

Tigers made to earn narrow victory

Torquay was made to work hard by an improved Queenscliff in round 10 of Bellarine Netball League on Saturday, June 17.

The Tigers got home by four goals in an event contest to keep third spot on the ladder while Queenscliff would have gained a lot of confidence from the performance, which sees it in fourth place.

Defender Bridget Aughton was superb for the Tigers while Elisa Hall was dominant at the other end of the court with 40 goals.

Young gun Charli Nicol was Queenscliff’s best and skipper Kaitlin Gladman kept the Torquay defence busy with 31 goals.

As expected, Ocean Grove faced tough opposition from a pumped up Drysdale side.

The Grubbers won, however, keeping second spot on the ladder while Drysdale’s

eighth-place standing belies its performances this season.

Defender Rhiannon Whitson was excellent in the nine-goal victory while goal attack Ashton O’Brien and Georgia Finn played their roles.

For Drysdale, Natalie Heagney and Kaia Giles were a handful in attack and Breanna Heagney stood out.

Barwon Heads is in fifth spot on the ladder following a hard-fought 49 to 36 win against Portarlington.

Chelsea Baker was the architect of the victory while Abbey Clohesy and Alex Batchelor provided great support.

Serah Scutchings was potent in attack for the Demons and Hannah Branson played well.

Geelong Amateur goal shooter Ruby Watson found the net 82 times in her side’s huge win against Modewarre.

The star shooter was on fire for the flag favourites in the 96 to 36 win while Elyse Boyer was terrific at the other end of the court and Georgia Duncan patrolled the middle with aplomb.

Wing attack Bella Robinson was Modda’s best while youngster Clodagh Newton continues to improve.

Newcomb’s form has been building and it came together against Anglesea with a 44 to 35 win.

Sian Mortlock and Carly Sanders were potent in attack for the Power while Eliza Toohey and Maddy Caldwell were Anglesea’s best.

“James is a strong character who has some exciting attributes, notably his speed and power. We are looking forward to seeing him continue to develop as a footballer.”

Geelong player Shannon Neale with his group of Auskickers in April. Neale has re-signed at the Cats. (Ivan Kemp) 328058_13

Left: Ashton O’Brien was superb for Ocean Grove. Top right: Rhiannon Whitson was best for the Grubbers. Right: Maddy Caldwell was terrific for Anglesea. (Pictures: Ivan Kemp) 274718

Defender Indya Forde was again superb for Colac. (Ivan Kemp) 298680_04

Roos defeat an improved Power

By Justin Flynn

Anglesea had to work extra hard to brush off a tenacious Newcomb in round 11 of Bellarine Football League on Saturday, June 17.

Angleseahadtheaidofastrongbreezeinthe opening term and led by 26 points at the break, but the Power hit back when it was their turn to trail by 18 at half time.

AfivegoaltoonethirdtermhadAngleseaup by 44 points at the last change, but Newcomb rallied to boot five of their own although it wasn’t enough to prevent a 32-point victory to the fourth-placed Roos.

Jarrod Bacon kicked four for Anglesea while the ever reliable Andrew Steele slotted through three for Newcomb.

Modewarre continued its midseason resurgencewitha54-pointwinagainstGeelong Amateur.

The Warriors have now won three of their past four and are outside the top five only by percentage.

It was an even contest for the first half and even at three-quarter time, the game was still anyone’s, but six goals to one in the final term sealed the win for Modda.

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Hornsey booted six goals to take his season’s tally to 35. Brydon Barnett was Ammos’ best with four goals.

Barwon Heads debuted 15-year-old Angus Ford in its huge win against Portarlington.

Theoccasiondidn’toverwhelmtheyoungster either with Ford picking up 16 disposals, three goal assists and booting one himself to be among the best players.

The Heads won by 140 points and rested co-coach Mitch Herbison and key forward Brock Close, but Ollie Wiltshire booted five goals and Harrison King four.

Ocean Grove took it right up to Drysdale for

two and a half quarters, but the Hawks’ class prevailed to win by 44 points.

James Breust and Tom Ruggles booted four goals each while Josh Wooding did the same for Ocean Grove.

Torquay eventually defeated Queenscliff by 40points,butnotwithoutaheckofafightfrom the young Coutas. Queenscliff led by eight points at half time and an upset was brewing, buttheundefeatedTigersclickedintogearwith eight second half goals to one.

Daniel De Gois kicked four for the Coutas while Jack Heathcote and Michael Croxford were Torquay’s best.

Anakie breaks long drought

Anakie broke through for its first win in almost four years amid scenes of jubilation at AA Semi Trailers Oval on Saturday, June 17.

Anakie’s last win came in round 17 of the 2019 season and has regularly been on the end of some fearful thumpings since.

However, the town was in party mode on Saturday as the Roos defeated North Geelong by seven points.

The Roos booted six goals in the opening term and three more for the rest of the match as they held on in a tense final term against a team that was also winless this season.

Brodie Gillett, Robbie Milne and JordanKavanaghweresuperbforAnakie while Anthony Harding booted three goals.

Mitchell Habib and Charlie Smith were best for the Magpies, who now must regroup with a home game against Winchelsea this week.

Top side Thomson came away from East Geelong with a 48-point win.

A dominant third term set up the win with Brent Jacques (five goals) and Daniel Freeman (four) on fire in front of the sticks.

East Geelong is in fourth spot on the ladder and was well served by Ben Crombie and Mitchell Helmore.

Bannockburn came from behind to defeat Winchelsea.

Marcus Thompson continued his great form for Leopold.

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Grovedale give Joeys a huge scare

St Joseph’s moved to the top of the Geelong Football League ladder, but not without almighty scare from a gallant Grovedale.

Grovedaleputinoneofitsbestperformances of the season to go down by only three points on Saturday, June 17.

The game was tight throughout and could have gone either way, but the win has the Joeys a game clear on top from St Mary’s, Newtown & Chilwell and Colac.

Hunter Lewis booted six goals for St Joseph’s while Will Ford and Ryan Abbott were Grovedale’s best and Mitch Chafer snagged four majors.

Newtown & Chilwell lost its second match on the trot as Colac took a nine-point win at home.

Scores were level at three-quarter time, but the Tigers were in front at the final siren and are now within reach of the top three.

Zach Zdybel and Jarryn McCormack were best and Charlie Byrne and Alex Pocock were the Eagles’ best.

St Mary’s sits second on the ladder after a percentage boosting win against North Shore.

Patrick Dowling kicked eight goals in the 129-point drubbing while Max Augerinos and Jarryd Garner also played well.

The Seagulls only booted one goal for the first three quarters, but managed two in the final term with Jacob Sammut-Miljevic and Sam Witherden the leading lights.

South Barwon also had a percentage booster and sits in fifth spot on the ladder after a 156-point win against St Albans.

Fraser Fort continued his stellar season with five goals in a scintillating display while Andrew Boseley and Lachlan Noble each contributed four. Ben Kellett and Jonty Broughton were other damaging players for

the Swans.

Jacob Russell was his usual consistent self for the Supersaints and booted two of his side’s four goals and Ben Miller and Seth Morell also had good games.

Geelong West scored a much-needed win against Lara.

Three goals each to Jacson Collins and Sean Barnes ensured the Giants left Lara with a 37-point win.

The win still sees the Giants two games outside the top five with a winnable game against North Shore this week.

Mitch Day kicked three for the Cats and Bayley Cockerill also stood out.

Leopold was challenged by Bell Park, but prevailedby23pointswithMarcusThompson and Thomas Gordon best while Stephen Bensted and Jack McMahon never stopped trying for the Dragons.

Winch led by seven points going into the final term, but Banno held on in the dying stages to win by eight points with Connor Jervies and Kieran Fulton leading the way.

Lachlan Kendall and Caleb Brown were best for Winchelsea and Leigh Ellis kicked four goals.

Winchelsea is two games outside the top five while Bannockburn is in third spot.

Corio won its fourth game of the season with a 36-point triumph against Belmont. Joel Bennett was the star with four goals while Destyn Burns also booted four. Corio is two games and a heftychunkofpercentageoutsidethefive while the loss probably sealed Belmont’s fate as a nonfinals contender despite Ben Evans booting five majors.

Werribee Centrals is inside the top five after a 26-point win against Geelong West.

Matthew Miller and Harley Kilby were bestfortheCenturionswhilethelosssees the Giants two games outside the five. Bell Post Hill cemented its spot in the top two, overcoming Inverleigh by 27 points with Dylan Witney and Boe Collins the stars.

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