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New course teaches migrants ways of beaches Garbage collectors:

BY MICHELLE HERBISON HASAN Algawasmeh had never heard of a rip before he completed a water safety education day at Queenscliff.

The Jordanian is one of many new migrants who have learned valuable lessons about living with Australia’s beaches in multicultural courses at Queenscliff Marine Discovery Centre in the past few months.

“In Jordan we only have very small beaches so there is much to learn,” Mr Algawasmeh said.

“Now I know things like rip currents can be very dangerous to humans.”

Mr Algawasmeh said many participants in the discovery centre program had little prior understanding of the Australian coast.

“The legal size of the fish is not an easy thing to learn by just reading, you need somebody to explain it to you.”

Mr Algawasmeh said he was on the waiting list to participate in a new five-day multicultural guides course next year.

The Parks Victoria course ran for the first time in Queenscliff last month, teaching 11 migrants safe and responsible use of beaches.

A Parks Victoria spokesperson said participants took family and friends on informal tours to share knowledge about coastal areas.

The discovery centre’s Alex Giannuzzi said the participants learned practical information.

“We wanted them to know why we have certain regulations to do with fisheries like size limits. Newly arrived people sometimes don’t know that kind of thing.”

Ms Giannuzzi said spreading environmental messages to migrants was essential.

“Certain places are marine national parks that you can’t collect from. Other places the people might want to go fishing and we want to say ‘Let’s do it in a sustainable way’.”

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BY JOHN VAN KLAVEREN A COUNCIL plan to close Corio’s tip will increase costs for garbage collectors, according to waste management companies.

Council will also lose one of its top 10 commercial customers, Sita Environmental Services, the company has confirmed.

Marketing manager Simon Lee said Sita last week opened its own resource recovery facility in Heales Rd, Lara.

“This is only the first stage of the facility but it has the capacity to go up to 130,000 tonnes per annum,” Mr Lee said.

“We’ll be investing several million dollars in this facility in the coming years.

“This facility is available to both residential and commercial customers.

“We will use it for our commercial waste collections from businesses in the region. It’s a primary resource recovery facility, so there’ll be an initial sorting of waste, concrete, timber and recyclables.”

Mr Lee said the company faced increased cartage costs because it might still use Drysdale’s landfill for some material from eastern and southern suburbs.

Material unable to be recycled at Lara would have to be transported to the Werribee landfill, he said.

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Ken Dickens warned the changes would increase costs considerably.

“We’ll face significantly increased cartage costs, especially if we have to take longer alternative routes to the Drysdale landfill.

“Corio would take material that they are reluctant to take at Drysdale, so we’re desperately trying to find another place for it. There must be concern at materials like odorous waste going through Drysdale, especially at the height of summer with the town full of holidaymakers.

“It’s going to be nightmare and will affect amenity. There’s no easy way in or out.

“There are some serious challenges facing the waste management industry in Geelong.”

City of Greater Geelong services manager Gary van Driel said rehabilitating the 70-hectare Corio landfill would cost up to $23 million.

Mr Van Driel said the City planned to open a transfer station at a leased facility on Point Henry Rd, Moolap.

Current contractor Cleanaway would deposit waste collections at the transfer station, with semitrailers taking most of it to the Drysdale landfill.

Mr Van Driel said the adjustments to the existing contract would cost the City an extra $400,000.

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BY JOHN VAN KLAVEREN EXTENSIVE building and track works at McAdam Park motorcycle complex were illegally developed without planning permits, Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal has ruled.

Barrabool Rural Protection Group spokesperson Paul Morgan said the ruling was an important victory in the group’s battle against further development of the complex.

“VCAT ruled that a significant number of building and other works done on the site had been done without planning permits,” Mr Morgan said.

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enabling residents to object.

“It puts in place a process where we can discuss amenity issues and have some controls imposed under a renewed planning process,” Mr Morgan said.

“The ruling confirms you cannot just build motocross tracks and make substantial changes without planning permits.

“We’ll seek legal advice on the next steps but Motorcycling Australia will have to apply for planning permits for what has been done so far.

“As part of that process we can talk about amenity, noise and controls on the operations of McAdam Park.”

Mr Morgan expected the process to include “careful analysis” of the noise impact on the surrounding community.

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“At least we won’t have unbridled growth. We don’t want to shut McAdam Park down but we do want proper processes in place.”

Mr Morgan said VCAT also ruled that existing use rights only applied to two of three lots comprising the 120-hectare property.

“It was never clear what existing use rights there were and this has clarified the question.”

Mr Morgan said his group had experienced significant difficulties in obtaining information about the complex.

“I hope the communications process improves from this point on.”

A recorded message on McAdam Park’s information line said Motorcycling Australia had directed that the facility would be closed until March 1.

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BY ERIN PEARSON A SPATE of tool thefts across the region is a warning for tradesmen to mark their property for identification, according to Geelong police.

Crime prevention officer Leading Senior Constable Adrian Goodwin said the thefts were costing individual tradesmen thousands of dollars in lost property and time.

Thieves were taking tools from houses under construction, garages and secure vehicles, he said.

“There’s a market out there for these products because they have a high resale value. Tools that cost $650 brand new will sell for $350 pretty quickly and they’re hard to track.”

Sen Const Goodwin said the thieves were selling the tools to unwitting buyers in various ways such as online.

He urged tradesmen to be vigilant and mark tools with their names or licence number so police could identify stolen property.

“There’s really not enough property marking going on and it’s so easy to do these days and cheap for tradies,” he said.

“People can use ultraviolet pens or engrave licence numbers into tools or even spray tools with chemical substances that have a unique code.

“There are so many products available these days.”

Sen Const Goodwin said a lack of regulations enforcing fencing around Geelong building sites made them easy targets.

“In Melbourne sites have to be secured but here builders don’t really have to, making it easier for burglars to access, especially this time of year.”

Victoria Police Safer Communities Acting Sergeant Noel Redmond said property owners could take “proactive steps” to improve household security against theft.

Sgt Redmond said the key was making vacant homes look occupied.

“We each have a role to play when it comes to making our homes and workplaces safer. The simple rule is that if a home looks unattended it’s generally an easier target for a burglar.”

UNEMPLOYMENT fell more than two per cent in the region over the 12 months to the end of June, according to new figures.

City of Greater Geelong’s economic indicators bulletin showed the jobless rate down to 4.1 per cent in the Barwon Western District area compared to 6.1 per cent the same time the previous year.

Collapse fine A HOUSE falling on a Geelong restumping company owner while work was underway has cost his business a $40,000 fine, according to Work Safe Victoria.

The workplace safety watchdog said Vollebregt House Restumping was also convicted over the “incident”, in which the victim was seriously injured.

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ICT boost STATE Government has announced a $100,000 funding boost for a Geelong industry “cluster” working on developments in IT and communications equipment.

Technology Minister Gordon Rich-Phillips said the money would help ICT Geelong “built on past achievements and assist the continuing development” of the industry sector in the region over the next two years.

Stage opens GEELONG’S bypass has opened its latest stage in time for tourists headed to the Surf Coast this summer, according to Victorian Roads Minister Terry Mulder.

Mr Mulder said the $125 million stage 4A over the Princes Hwy at Waurn Ponds meant motorists could now travel 100km between Melbourne and Anglesea without encountering a traffic light.

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Thieves walk with fundraiser’s livelihood

BY JOHN VAN KLAVEREN GEELONG’S “long walk” charity fundraiser has become the latest victim of heartless thieves who stole the tools of his trade.

John Olsen, who has walked Australia from west to east and north to south, is $3000 out of pocket after the theft.

Mr Olsen said he left his work van in a locked shed fitted with security lighting at Newcomb.

“Last Monday they smashed a win-

dow, broke into my van and took all my tools and my trailer,” Mr Olsen said.

“They didn’t even leave me with a hammer to hit myself on the head.”

Mr Olsen said he used the lifetime’s collection of tools in his kitchen and bathroom renovation business, Heritage Creations.

“I’ll be discovering for months exactly what has gone. All the bits add up but they’re pretty much useless to anyone except me.”

Mr Olsen appeared on the

2010/2011Geelong-Colac telephone directory cover as part of Sensis’s Courageous Australians series.

He covered more than 12,000 kilometres in 400 days on his two epic walks, raising $140,000 for Australian Leukodystrophy Support Group.

The self-effacing Mr Olsen said his tools were replaceable.

“No one got killed, so I just grin and bear it.

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IT team seeks challengers for sport festival Heritage concerns over A GEELONG communications and IT business is seeking challengers for its team in February’s Geelong Multi Sport Festival.

ConnectTel’s Tim Clark said the business was also keen to support festival community partner Give Where You Live. “Now that we’ve entered, we’ve just got to get ourselves fit to do it,� he laughed. “Participating in the Geelong Multi Sport Festival has the double benefit of raising funds for Give Where You Live and improving the fitness and health of our workplace.�

Tim said the ConnectTel team had entered the festival’s Geelong Enticer, an

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Tim encouraged other business to enter teams. “Get on board and get the message out there because it’s all going to worthwhile charity. “This looks like being a significant event for Geelong and it’s good for the region’s profile.�

The Independent is sponsoring the festival’s Superkidz Triathlon for children aged seven to 13.

More information and Challenge: Connect Tel’s Damien Hyatt, Georgia Mackie and Tim entry forms are available at Clark look forward to the multi sports festival.

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BY MICHELLE HERBISON A PROPOSED residential and retail development would damage the heritage values of Queenscliff’s Hesse St, according to objectors.

Borough of Queenscliffe’s council will vote next week on the plan for eight shops with dwellings above on a former nursing home site.

Objector David Kenwood said the proposal “would change the nature of Hesse St and detract from Queenscliff’s appeal as a heritage town for both residents and visitors�.

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Picture: Tommy Ritchie 74611 â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want local builders to construct the homes to put the investment and jobs right back into the Geelong economy,â&#x20AC;? Ms Lovell said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The New Norlane initiative is expected to create at least 80 jobs per year over four years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are asking local builders to take on apprentices and employees from the government Tenant Employment Program. Each builder will be required to offer at least two training or apprenticeship positions to local residents. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s expected there will be a minimum of six training and apprenticeship positions and we would

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The former Victorian Housing Commission built Norlane Estate over 10 years from 1948.

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BY JOHN VAN KLAVEREN GEELONG builders have welcomed an $80 million housing project at Norlane as a boost for the industry at the right time.

Hamlan and Denis Family Homes are set to complete the first 14 homes in the 320-home project by Christmas.

Victorian Housing Minister Wendy Lovell handed over the first two homes to new tenants earlier this month.

Tenders had opened to build the next 256 homes, she said.

Hamlan Homes director Brian Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Donnell said the New Norlane project was a â&#x20AC;&#x153;significant shot in the armâ&#x20AC;? for Geelongâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s building and construction industry and the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s economy in general.

He confirmed his company had submitted a tender for the next round of building.

Mr Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Donnell said the projectâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s training and apprenticeship scheme, requiring project builders to offer trainee and apprenticeships to local applicants, was a â&#x20AC;&#x153;good initiativeâ&#x20AC;?. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d be using local trades and apprentices if we were successful,â&#x20AC;? Mr Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Donnell said.

Mr Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Donnell said his company had previously been involved in home construction in Norlane as part of a Federal Government nation building program.

City of Greater Geelongâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s latest annual economic indicators bulletin reported a 1.2 per cent decrease in building activity, from $1.3 billion to $1.2 billion.

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Vines Rd ‘model for projects’ A SHARED Western Heights College and community redevelopment could become a blueprint for other areas, according to Geelong Mayor John Mitchell.

Cr Mitchell and Education Minister Martin Dixon officially opened the $27 million project at Hamlyn Heights last Friday.

“The Vines Rd model of shared school and community facilities is the way ahead,” Cr Mitchell said.

“This redevelopment rewrites the manual on the provision of education and community facilities. It’s all about partnership.”

The redevelopment combines the college with other facilities including a community centre, a senior citizens club and recreational facilities.

State Government funding the school component while council contributed $4.2 million to the community facilities.

Launch: Martin Dixon at the Western Heights opening.

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BY JOHN VAN KLAVEREN THE REGION’S households are missing out on “thousands of dollars” in energy rebates, according to an environmental services company.

Ecovantage’s Nathan O’Halloran said local businesses offering the rebates were trying to let residents know.

“Most people we’ve spoken to around Geelong don’t even know these rebates are available,” Mr O’Halloran said.

“In some cases people have already upgraded their home heating to gas, hot water to gas/solar or their TV to LED without even knowing they could claim anything back.

Mr O’Halloran said the rebates were available through a Victorian Energy Efficiency Target, part of

State Government’s efforts to reign in carbon emissions.

Mr O’Halloran said the January 30 deadline meant energy companies had limited time to create certificates as part of the scheme.

“The value of the rebates to households is set for a roller coaster ride over the coming months,” he said.

“Financial penalties will apply to energy retailers for targets not met under the scheme. Because of this, there’s a temporary boom in demand for the certificates, increasing their value to a record high.”

Households would “likely see a substantial drop” in rebate value after January 30.

“The high level of rebates means that in some cases households have received back 100 per cent of the cost of heater upgrades

back through the scheme.

Connectair’s Peter Dear said local businesses were carrying out the work, assisting the region’s economy.

“The price varies by area but in Geelong the rebate can be over $7000 for an upgrade from electric floor heat to gas home heating.

“It can be more than $2000 for changing electric hot water to gas boosted solar, $1530 to change electric hot water to gas instantaneous, $1496 to change electric hot water to gas hot water and $1530 for electric hot water to electric boosted solar.”

Mr O’Halloran said households with completed upgrades could still be eligible for rebates.

Barwon Solar and Middleton’s Heating and Cooling were also involved in the scheme, he said.

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PUBLIC MEETING COUNCIL MEETING TIMES Council Meetings will operate on a varied timetable during December and January.

The next meeting will be held on Tuesday 31 January 2012 commencing at 7.00pm at City Hall.

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CHRISTMAS IS HERE CHRISTMAS ILLUMINATIONS The corner of Little Malop and Union Street will be bought alive by a Christmas light show. The animations have been drawn from a series of free workshops that have been conducted with primary schools throughout the region by Courthouse Arts. The schools include Nelson Park, Roslyn Primary, Northern Bay, Manifold Heights, Newcomb Primary School and Ashby Primary School. About 200 school children have contributed to this project. Their drawings remind us all that Christmas is just around the corner in Geelong.

On between 8.30pm and 10.00pm each Friday and Saturday night until Christmas

BETHANY GIVING TREE Share in the spirit of Christmas by placing a gift under one of the • City’s Bethany Giving Trees.

Money problems and loneliness can make Christmas a difficult time for many people in our community. You can help spread some Christmas cheer by donating a small unwrapped gift.

All donated unwrapped gifts will be distributed to local children and families in the Geelong community

COMMUNITY CAROL EVENTS There are many community carol events in the region.

Go to www.geelongaustralia.com.au for current listings.

NOTICE OF AN APPLICATION FOR PLANNING PERMITS The land affected by the application is located at: 121 Christies Road, Leopold The application is for a permit to: Removal of restriction (P796177Q) and three (3) lot subdivision

The application reference number is: 219/2011 You may look at the application and any documents that support the application at: • The City’s website: www.geelongaustralia.com.au/residents /planning/advertising.aspx

WASTE COLLECTION OVER THE CHRISTMAS PERIOD Your waste collection service is as normal over the Christmas and New Year public holiday period. Please put your bins out the night before your collection day as usual.

• Myers Street Customer Service - 131 Myers Street Monday to Friday 8.00am to 5.00pm

WASTE FACILITIES - PUBLIC HOLIDAY OPERATING HOURS

The Responsible Authority will not decide on the application before: Sunday 1 January 2012.

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The land affected by the application is located at: 2 Glenview Place, Hamlyn Heights

The applicant for the permit is: Hamlan Homes Pty Ltd The application reference number is: 1127/2011 You may look at the application and any documents that support the application at: • The City’s website: www.geelongaustralia.com.au/residents /planning/advertising.aspx • Geelong West Customer Service - 153a Pakington Street Monday to Friday 10.00am to 2.00pm • Myers Street Customer Service - 131 Myers Street Monday to Friday 8.00am to 5.00pm The Responsible Authority will not decide on the application before: Sunday 1 January 2012.

The applications can be viewed during office hours and is free of charge. Any person who may be affected by the granting of the permit may object or make other submissions to the Responsible Authority, City of Greater Geelong, PO Box 104, Geelong VIC 3220. If after viewing the file you wish to discuss the application further please contact the Statutory Planning department on 5272 4456.

An objection must: • be sent to the Responsible Authority in writing.

• include the reasons for the objection.

• state how the objector would be affected.

If you object, the Responsible Authority will advise you of its decision.

The churches of Corio and Norlane with the support of The City of Geelong are proud to bring you Nothern Carols By Candlelight.

All enquiries contact us on 5272 5272.

CORIO LANDFILL CLOSURE The Corio Landfill will close permanently on Saturday 31 December 2011.

We would like to thank you for your support over the past 32 years.

ALTERNATIVE TIPPING LOCATIONS Barwon Region Landfills • Drysdale Landfill and Resource Recovery Centre Becks Road (off Murradoc Road). Phone: 5251 2935 • Fyansford Landfill Lower Paper Mills Road Fyansford. Phone: 5224 2251 • Anglesea Landfill Coalmine Road Anglesea. Phone: 5263 2978

In the event of rain, the carols will be held at the Centenary Hall, Corio.

CENTRAL GEELONG SHUTTLE FREE SERVICE NOW UNTIL 23 DECEMBER 2011 To assist those visiting Central Geelong to shop during the pre-Christmas period, a free shuttle service will operate throughout Central Geelong, linking the shopping precinct, Upper Hearne Parade and the Geelong train station.

The free service will operate approximately every 10 minutes, six days a week, Monday to Saturday, 10.15am to 4.00pm.

The bus will stop at the following locations: 1. Geelong Railway Station 2. Moorabool Street Bus Interchange 3. Malop Street (between Yarra and Bellerine Streets) 4. Upper Hearne Parade 5. Moorabool Street (between Malop and Corio Streets) For more information contact the City on 5272 5272.

Melbourne Landfills • Wyndham Refuse and Disposal Facility Wests Road, Werribee. Phone: 9742 0777 You will need to contact the relevant Landfill for details on waste types accepted and opening hours.

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Please be aware that copies of objections/submissions received may be made available to any person for the purpose of consideration as part of the planning process in accordance with the Planning and Environment Act, 1987. Personal information will be used solely by Council in accordance with the Planning and Environment Act, 1987.

SUNDAY 18 DECEMBER 2011 - CAROLS START AT 8.OOPM CORIO COMMUNITY PARK, CORNER OF BACHUS MARSH AND PURNELL ROADS

BYO picnic or free sausage sizzle after 6.00pm. Drinks and ice-cream will also be available for purchase.

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The application is for a permit to: Construction of a Dwelling and Variation to Restriction (to allow encroachments - portico in the double hatched area to a height of 4.4m and garage and outbuildings to be constructed in the single hatched area, as shown on the Plan of Subdivision PS605522W).

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Local women’s tales of desperation and triumph in new book

Our Cross to bear the next 40 years.

“The one time that stands out the most was when we set up a food kitchen in the early 1990s after the fall of Pyramid,” Ms Goss remembered.

“We realised people were really hurting and very quickly we put together a midday meal service at our centre then in Bellerine St opposite the hospital.

“People were willing to do anything to help, even peel potatoes. We’d never seen them before.”

Ms Gross believed the extensive training required to join Red Cross was deterring new

members.

But the effort was worthwhile, she advised.

“I recently took a person shopping to Kmart who’d suffered through a house fire. They were very stressed out but when they realised we could help get them clothes, toiletries and bedding they were just so happy.

“You see it in people’s faces.

They leave as different people from when they come in.”

Ms Gross joined Red Cross in 1970, helping establish the Grovedale unit seven years later.

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editor Dorothy O’Donnell said the stories provided an insight into the lives of ordinary Australians during some of the most significant events of the past century.

“The valiant women found time for Red Cross in addition to workforce participation, raising families and involvement in various other community activities,” she said.

The book, Quiet Achievers, Cameos of Red Cross Commitment, is a collection of the 20 women’s first-hand accounts of their experiences with the organisation.

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BY ERIN PEARSON SHE started out helping educate children about Red Cross more than 40 years ago.

Now Grovedale’s Lorraine Gross has her many stories etched into the pages of a book celebrating 20 women who helped shape the history of Red Cross and the history of Geelong.

Ms Gross said the willingness of Geelong people to help others in need was heartwarming.

She hoped the goodwill would continue into and beyond

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“Barwon Water extracting the water they are now could be the last straw for your area.”

In October last year the Victorian Auditor General said Department of Sustainability and Environment and water corporations could not be sure whether harvesting groundwater was sustainable.

The report said data gaps and uncertainty about groundwater quality meant the department and water corporations could not effectively monitor, plan or manage Victoria’s groundwater resources.

Barwon Water was granted bulk entitlement in June, 2009, to extract an average seven gigalitres a year from the Anglesea borefield.

The authority said the project was fast-tracked to boost Geelong’s supplies during the drought.

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planned bores constructed, was now operating at a reduced rate because “triggers were approached more quickly than expected”.

Barwon Water managing director Michael Malouf said waterways in the borefield area were unaffected.

Barwon Water would conduct further testing at Anglesea to determine the long-term sustainability of its groundwater use, he said.

“It will not only tell us the sustainable level of extraction but it will assist in protecting the area’s environmental values and the health of groundwater dependent ecosystems.

Water Minister Peter Walsh has given the corporation until August, 2013, to assess the aquifer’s “sustainable yield”.

Bar bashing knocks out victim A MAN bashed unconscious with a metal bar in Geelong had seven stitches applied to a “large laceration” on his head, according to police.

Geelong detectives have appleaed for information over the alleged assault on the 27year-old Clifton Springs man in the early hours of November 27.

Police said three men apparently aged 18 to 20 attacked him under James Harrison Bridge as he walked toward Belmont.

One was armed with the bar and another claimed to have a firearm.

Police said the group hit the alleged victim over the head and body, with the attack also requiring a further three stitches to an arm.

The man also suffered “severe bruising to his face, forearms and upper body”.

Police said the man regained consciousness to discover his wallet and iPhone were stolen.

He sought help at a nearby supermarket where staff called an ambulance.

Police asked anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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Land and Water Resources in the Otway Catchment’s vice-president Malcolm Gardiner said the long-term sustainability of the groundwater source was unknown.

He warned that over-extraction could threaten the livelihood of Surf Coast communities.

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In conjunction with Osborne Park Association, the exhibition includes a small part of the society’s extensive collection.

The display includes 300-yearold crockery, bygone fashions, photographs, shields and historical equipment like a Geelong telephone exchange desk complete with its rows of patch cords.

“We often have material donated, even from far flung former Geelong families who discover a little stockpile of information,” Freda said.

“Members do two trips a year to historic places of interest.”

Freda believed one of the society’s strengths was its array of publications.

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Husband Rob said the society embraced modern technology in its battle with storage space problems.

“History is easier to record today and we have to use technology to try overcoming our storage issues.”

The society often had more than 50 members at its regular meetings from 8pm on the first Wednesday of the month, except January, in the heritage centre’s Morrow Theatrette.

“Shipping and gold are two of the most popular topics,” Rob chuckled.

He said more information was available at the society’s website, geelonghs.org.au.

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The society has become part of Geelong’s history as well, dating back to 1944.

Secretary Freda Craddock said the society aimed to “keep history up to date and alive”.

“We all have a passion for history and we are keen to promote the history of Geelong,” she said.

“People forget but recorded history preserves.”

The society has an impressive 400 plus members including an array of talented historians, both professional and amateur.

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buckets & bouquets BOUQUETS to the staff and volunteers at Lara Primary School for their hard work and commitment to our students and school community in 2011. Your efforts are acknowledged and greatly appreciated.

School Council, Lara

BUCKETS to a store manager. While I was at the checkout recently, the manager yelled to a couple walking out that they were no longer welcome and not to come back. What kind of managers are we hiring these days.

Disgruntled Shopper, Corio

BOUQUETS to a taxi driver who drove me home on November 25 after I lost my car keys near ADLI Newcomb. The driver put my groceries inside for me and turned off the meter for 20 minutes while I changed then drove me back to Geelong.

Stressed Wendy, Ocean Grove

Buckets to two cyclists who yelled “Close your door”. When I told them I was getting my young son out of our car for school the female cyclist stuck up her middle finger at me. If they want respect on the road they should show it to others. No Respect, Highton

BOUQUETS to Ralph and his staff at Dick Smith Electronics Waurn Ponds.

Ralph gave excellent service when I wanted to buy a small television set as a gift. Why shop on-line when you can get such a great deal and helpful advice from someone willing to go the extra mile.

Wendy, Grovedale

BOUQUETS to The Acabellas for playing guitar and singing for us during a St John of God volunteers luncheon at Barwon Edge. The band had lots of heart and plenty of soul.

I was really moved.

Blowin’ In The Wind, Corio

BUCKETS to a Belmont store where we found a special present. The store wanted us to buy a display item that had to be cleaned for the same price. Wouldn’t that make it second-hand?

Never To Return, Geelong BOUQUETS to a kind lady who helped me to the doctor then followed me in my car to make sure I got home okay after a fall in Drysdale on November 28. I hope her husband has recovered from the injuries he received when a magpie swooped and attacked him.

Broken Glasses, Drysdale BUCKETS to Geelong’s council for Ocean Grove football and cricket clubs’ disgraceful change rooms. The showers are faulty, there are no toilets and the rooms are too small for seniors and seconds to be inside together. The netball facilities are even worse.

Bob, Ocean Grove

BOUQUETS to ambo drivers Craig and Lee for rescuing my children and I from a shopping trolley and sign we stood on as two stray pit bulls surrounded us.

Lindy, East Geelong

BOUQUETS to Mish and Kylie at The Salvos for being so nice and understanding.

Dee Jay, Belmont BOUQUETS to the kind and honest person who took the trouble to hand in my spectacles at Geelong Hospital on November 25. I was spared the inconvenience and expense of organising a new pair, so I really appreciated the kindness.

Maggie, Ocean Grove

BOUQUETS to everyone who helped when my baby was locked in my car at Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre on December 8, especially the two lovely ladies who stayed with me and lent me their phones, the fire brigade, paramedics and police. You are all unsung heroes.

Now Holding Onto Keys, Grovedale

BOUQUETS to Release Property Management, the only real estate agent to return my calls, ask me what I needed and picked up the phone to tell me about a property I might like even before it had been advertised.

Buckets to everyone else.

Allison, Lara

BUCKETS to a photographer who discriminates against clients by posting almost all family shoots as advertising material on a social media network.

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BOUQUETS to the good Samaritans who helped at an accident at a Drysdale roundabout on December 9. An off-duty paramedic, nurses and other drivers helped an injured lady and diverted traffic until paramedics and police arrived. Best wishes also to both ladies involved for speedy recoveries from injuries and trauma.

Leesa Maree, Clifton Springs

BOUQUETS to DJ Mitch for making Heartkids’ Christmas party such a success. Your generosity will not be forgotLibby Gibson, Heartkids Geelong

BOUQUETS to the person who handed in my $150 left in an ATM during my state of reverie at Ocean Grove. It’s fantastic that honest people are still around.

Shane, Ocean Grove BUCKETS to police. I rang to report a suspect guy offering lawn mowing but he only looked through windows and asked what I had bought as presents for Christmas. I said it was not an emergency, because the guy was just casing houses, and was hung up on.

Lee, Thomson BUCKETS to a supermarket chain that’s one of the largest in town but lacking in thought for shoppers unlucky enough to need a toilet. It’s not fair to have to rely on smaller traders to supply these conveniences for your shoppers.

Caught Short, Ocean Grove BOUQUETS to Run Fitness’s Ryan for being such an understanding, devoted personal trainer. I appreciate everything you have done to help me achieve my goals. I would not have been unable to get where I am today without you.

Happy Client, Highton BOUQUETS to Department of Human Services for listening to my side in our dispute and resolving the issue in a positive manner like true professionals. Geelong can be confident its getting the best in service delivery from the department.

Steve, Norlane

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IN DISCUSSING global warming, Allan Barron (Letters, December 2) said science was only concerned with past events and that predictions about the future were unreliable.

He seemed to ignore the fact that the practice of science is based around making rigorous and carefully tested hypotheses about the future. Most of us seem to trust scientists when they make predictions about machines continuing to function or planes staying in the air.

In any event, there is ample evidence to show global warming is already with us.

It is untrue that “in the past 11 years there has been a slight cooling”. The World Meteorological Organisation has concluded that 13 of the warmest years were in the past decade and a half and 2011 concludes a decade that ties as the hottest measured.

The alarming decline in the extent and thickness of Arctic sea ice is undeniable.

Despite his disdain for prediction, Mr Barron confidently stated that in five years predictions about global warming would be shown to be bogus.

I do not wish to wait for more data. In five years we need to be well on the way to transforming our energy production into renewable energy and changing the way we transport ourselves and our goods.

I look forward to the challenge of working with the Geelong community to create a clean, green future for our children.

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NEVILLE Whitely, of Geelong and District Football League, didn’t convince me about the impact of proposed gaming machine laws (Independent, December 2) and I am sure no one who has looked at the facts would agree with him either.

His establishment can have all of the low-intensity poker machines he likes and no one would have to sign up to Federal Government’s proposed precommitment scheme.

I wonder why he neglected to mention this salient point?

It couldn’t possibly be that his club relies for its existence on gamblers’ losses on high-intensity machines?

As for the so-called benefits to sport clubs, I see no evidence of this.

Council has spent a boot-load of money upgrading facilities at eastern suburbs over the past few years. I have no objection to my rates supporting community groups but why is this even necessary if the poker machines are such a big money spinner for the clubs?

Poker machines are the cause of untold misery in the parts of Geelong where the people can least afford it.

The Government’s measures are a tiny step to trying to redress some of the worst effects of one of the most addictive forms of gambling.

Mr Whiteley should get on the winning side of the debate and adjust to the new reality.

His clubs and the city will be the winners.

Kevin V Russell Geelong

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Last week: An Aerosonde drone.

Flying into trouble A STORY under the headline ‘Flying into the danger zone’ in the December 9 Independent gave an upbeat account of how Australian company Aerosonde was associated with giant American corporation Textron.

The article dealt with Aerosonde’s involvement with the CFA and emergency services in testing an unmanned aircraft system.

Unfortunately, the photograph showed a totally different use for this drone.

It has nothing to do with civilian use, as suggested in the article.

The photograph showed two American military personnel standing beside a military delivery vehicle making adjustments.

The shark-like drawing on the front of the drone was a copy from a US military fighter plane from World War II. The photograph was used in a Textron advertisement extolling the virtues of their military hardware.

My concerns about climbing into bed with the United States industrial military complex are many.

Of course, it makes all sorts of equipment for civilian use but the real profits, the gravy, for the such companies lies in manufacturing military equipment. Most government military contracts over-run but taxpayers still pay.

The Australian Federal Government’s Defence Department website went blank when seeking information about Aerosonde’s involvement with Textron. However, I had no difficulty Googling the St Leonards runway site.

The difficulty came when trying to physically find the location because there was no signage at the place where I believed it to be.

“Flying into the danger zone” may be prophetic.

The price of freedom is vigilance.

John Ellis Point Lonsdale

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Speaking at the launch, Ann said Shell’s social investment portfolio focuses on education – including projects that encourage an interest in science and technology – and includes national, state and territory initiatives.

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LIKE a lot of people in Geelong, I’m thrilled with the idea that finally the north gate to our beautiful city is going to get some long overdue cash spent on it (Independent, November 5).

It’s all absolutely wonderful but there’s a huge fly in the ointment jar.

Until the rotten heroin epidemic is erased from the area, the great plans are going to amount to zilch.

The impoverished public housing tenants will still destroy their taxpayer-funded homes and any new stock will rapidly suffer the same fate.

Everywhere I go it’s the same, old, broken record.

People throw the problem into the too-hard basket and bury their collective heads in the sand.

But the Geelong public can rest assured at least one person is out there fighting to clean the twin boroughs up. The sight of Labuan Square and Alkira St shopping precincts is enough to make one weep.

The public housing tenants must be bound by the terms of their leases.

The AMA suggests, quite sensibly, that they also be randomly drug tested as part of their right to occupancy.

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BY ERIN PEARSON HE’S visited some of the world’s most amazing places and DJed atop the greatest festival stages but nothing beats a smile from his precious baby girl for doting dad Kid Kenobi.

A dance music veteran of close to 20 years, Kenobi, also known as Jesse Desenberg, took time out from his hectic schedule to chat to the Independent about his life, love and nine-monthold daughter Ayanna.

He said the transition from world stage to dirty nappies was a “blessing in disguise”.

The experience was not only grounding, it made his music more “meaningful”.

“Music’s always been a main priority in my life, what I wanted to do, my purpose,” Kenobi said.

“Now when I go to the studio I get tingles of guilt wondering whether I’ll get to see my daughter tonight.

“Most of my life, as far as

DJing goes, I’ve always travelled on weekends and never thought about it; going to another state and another country and partying all the time.

“Fatherhood puts everything in perspective.”

Kenobi considered 2011 the most intense year of his life, with major changes at every turn.

He finished working with his manager of 10 years and became a father, all within three months.

“Having a new family and becoming grounded has helped focus me and keep me sustained. I’ve never had routine in my life,” Kenobi said.

“It’s ironic that people think having a family will detract from a career but for me it refined everything.

“Now because I’m my own manager I’m making all these decisions on my own.

“This is awesome.”

Kenobi observed he’d just about done it all in dance

music, from being named Australia’s favourite DJ a record three times to an itinerary reading like a Lonely Planet guidebook to the best nightclubs around the world.

But despite the accolades and achievements, he was keen to maintain his hectic lifestyle.

“I know where my priorities lie now and understand how the industry works. I’ve started other things outside DJing like my music label and have been dabbling in new parts of music.

“I’m feeling really positive – bring on 2012.”

Kenobi will travel to Geelong with his latest EP, The Base Music, before launching new single Hotel Party with brother Miles just prior to Christmas.

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BY ERIN PEARSON THE future is what you make it, according to Geelong rock band Cast Iron Pinata.

And it’s looking pretty good for the foursome after recently recording a debut film clip and planning a whirlwind trip overseas.

With the band preparing to release new songs in Geelong this weekend, drummer Khale Lewis said Cast Iron Pinata had come a long way since members’ school days at Newcomb Secondary College.

“If we think back to how we were a few years back we’ve really matured as a group and settled into our on-stage performances,” he said.

“You learn what your role is in a group after a while and it really shows.

“We’ve become more excited about the future and so have our fans.”

A chat with Lewis and bandmates Pepe Raye, Nathan Henschke and Jim Grace exposes the bond behind their edgy rock music.

They appear relaxed yet excited about 2012 as they reflected on a journey that has included sharing stages with the likes of You Am I, The Screaming Jets, Colin Hay and The Butterfly Effect.

The band has been going from strength to strength since the release of debut EP Rock/Funk/Awesome in 2010, which earned radio play on stations including Triple M and K-Rock.

Putting friendship first and music a close second, Lewis attributed the band’s early success to its members meeting in high school before navigating the industry together.

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Picture: Tommy Ritchie 74788 “We found we were all really musically orientated, which brought us together,” he said.

“We set out to be a band from day one.

“We’re just lucky to have groups like Spinning Half Studios here to help bring live music back to Geelong.”

Vocalist and guitarist Raye said the journey had been amazing so far, with the band looking forward to expanding its fan base.

“Khale and I had a conversation the

other day about whether we would have done things differently if we had only come together as a group now. But we’re so glad we didn’t because we’ve got to explore this crazy business together,” Raye said.

“As we grow we want the show to grow more so that’s our motivation.

“It’s the best feeling in the world when people want to see you play.”

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Now available in Market Square, Corio, Waurn Ponds and Westfield shopping centres, Hi Sushi offers shoppers convenient access to its fresh, delicious food.

Customers can enjoy everything from sushi right through to noodle soups and tasty stocks.

Director Steven He says the stores in Geelong and Waurn Ponds are fully licensed and offer BYO wine options.

The four stores also offer lunch, dinner and takeaway choices.

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“Whatever you like, there will be something for you at Hi Sushi.

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The Peninsula caters for all tastes, with its a la carte meals a specialty.

Theme meals on offer range from parmigiana night on Tuesdays, with five varieties available, char-grilled steaks on Wednesday nights, a Thai menu on Thursday and Saturday evenings, seafood on Friday nights and traditional roasts on Sundays.

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READER’S RECIPE INGREDIENTS (SERVES 8) > 100g blanched almonds, toasted > 125g hazelnuts, toasted > 150g dessert figs, roughly chopped > 4 x 55g Cherry Ripe bars, chopped > 3/4 cup plain flour > 2 tablespoons cocoa powder > 150g dark chocolate, chopped > 2/3 cup honey > 1/3 cup caster sugar > icing sugar, to serve

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9:30 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation: Bittersweet (M a,v) – A sexual sadist walks free after getting a slap on the wrist by the system.

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11:30 The Graham Norton Show [s] 12:20 rage Guest Programmer (MA15+a,l,d,h,n,s,v) 6:00 Childrenʼs Programs 7:00 Weekend Sunrise [s] 9:00 Saturday Disney [s] 11:00 Childrenʼs Programs 2:00 That ʻ70s Show (PG) 2:30 Saturday Afternoon Movie: “Confessions Of A Teenage Drama Queen” (PG a) (ʼ04) Stars: Lindsay Lohan 4:30 Martin Clunes: A Man And His Dogs (PG) 5:30 Mercurioʼs Menu: Coral Coast [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 6:30 No Leave No Life: Northern Territory [s] 7:00 Michael Buble TV Special (PG) – The multi-Grammy Award winning Canadian will sing songs from his new Christmas album.

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7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 7.30 [s] – Current affairs program.

8:00 My Family: Germs Of Endearment (PG) 8:30 Midsomer Murders: The Dogleg Murders (M v) – Inspectors Barnaby and Jones are back on the trail of another killer.

10:05 The Old Guys: Hospital (PG) [s] 10:35 ABC News: Late Edition [s] 10:50 Adam Hills In Gordon St Tonight (PG) 11:50 Tracey Ullmanʼs State Of The Union *Final* (M a,s) [s] 12:15 rage (M) 5:30 Seven Early News 6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show (PG) 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 The Colour Of Magic - Part 2 (PG v,h) 2:00 Dr Oz: Your Best Sex After 35: A Womanʼs Guide to Reviving Her Sex Drive (PG) 3:00 Find My Family (PG) [s] 3:30 Toybox [s] 4:00 Itʼs Academic [s] 4:30 Seven News at 4:30 [s] 5:30 Deal Or No Deal [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 6:30 Today Tonight [s] 7:00 RSPCA Animal Rescue [s] 7:30 Better Homes And Gardens Summer [s] 8:30 The Friday Movie: “The Gift Of Promise” (M) – When a local businesswoman is brutally bludgeoned to death, it appears to be a blackmail plot gone wrong. Stars: Kevin Whately 10:30 Natural Mysteries: Man Eating Lions (PG) [s] – Tonight, we look into why Tanzania is plagued by man-eating lions.

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Ultimately, he plots his revenge after being rescued by a tribe of Eskimos. Stars: Steven Seagal, Michael Caine 1:00 Late Movie: “West” (MA15+s,v,l,d) (ʼ07) Stars: Khan Chittenden & Nathan Philips 3:00 Skippy - The Bush Kangaroo 4:00 Guthy Renker 4:30 Good Morning America 6:00 TEN News [s] 7:00 Toasted TV [s] 8:00 Totally Wild [s] 8:30 Wurrawhy [s] 9:00 The Circle Summertime (PG) [s] 11:00 TEN Morning News [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (M a) [s] 1:00 The Doctors (PG) [s] 2:00 Ready Steady Cook [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 Infomercial (PG) 4:00 Hueyʼs Kitchen [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful [s] 5:00 TEN News At Five [s] 6:00 TEN News At Six [s] 6:30 The Project [s] 7:30 Jamieʼs Great Britain: South Wales 8:30 Movie: “The Day The Earth Stood Still” (M v) [s] – An extraterrestrial, Klaatu, arrives to deliver a dire warning to the people of Earth. But will his message go unheeded? Stars: Keanu Reeves & Jennifer Connelly 10:35 The Late Show (PG) 11:30 Late Movie: “Frankie & Johnny” (M l,s) (ʼ91) Stars: Al Pacino & Michelle Pfiffer 2:00 Burn Notice: Partners In Crime (M) 3:00 Infomercials (PG) 5:00 Religious Programs (PG) 5:05 Worldwatch 6:45 UEFA Europa League Matchday 6 *Live 9:10 Worldwatch 3:00 Letters and Numbers [s] 3:30 Al Jazeera News [s] 4:00 The Journal [s] 4:30 PBS Newshour [s] 5:30 Global Village: French Coastlines [s] 6:00 Letters and Numbers (PG) 6:30 World News Australia [s] 7:30 Coast: Bournemouth to Plymouth (PG) [s] – Neil Oliver explores sandbanks in Poole Harbour as the team travel along the south coast of England.

8:30 As It Happened: Convoy: War For the Atlantic: Wolfpack Rising (PG) [s] – In WWII, merchant ships bringing vital goods across the Atlantic were Britainʼs crucial lifeline, which German U-boats were determined to destroy.

9:30 World News Australia [s] 10:05 My Penis and Everyone Elseʼs (MA15+ l,n,s) [s] – This documentary challenges societyʼs stereotypes of masculinity.

11:10 Romantic Comedy Movie: “The Manual of Love” (M l,s) (ʼ05) (In Italian) 1:10 Drama Film: “Everything” (MA15+ n,l,s) (ʼ04) (From the UK) 2:55 Weatherwatch & Music

Preheat oven to 180C. Grease and line a 20cm base measurement round cake pan.

Place nuts, figs, Cherry Ripe, flour, cocoa and half the chocolate into a large bowl. Stir to combine.

Place honey, sugar and remaining chocolate into a saucepan over low heat. Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes or until sugar dissolves and chocolate melts. Bring to the boil without stirring. Reduce heat to low. Simmer for 2 minutes.

Make a well in centre of flour mixture. Pour in syrup. Stir until combined. Spoon into cake pan. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean. Allow to cool in pan.

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7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 7.30 [s] – Current affairs program.

8:00 Nigella Kitchen: Safety In Numbers (PG) 8:30 Rick Steinʼs Cornish Christmas (M l) [s] 9:35 Grumpy Guide To Christmas (PG) [s] 10:35 ABC News: Late Edition [s] 10:45 Spooks (M v) [s] 11:40 The Pursuit Of Excellence: Hairworld 12:40 Carols From St Patrickʼs (M l) 1:40 Monarch Of The Glen [s] 2:30 Movie: “Holiday Affair” (G) (ʼ49) Stars: Robert Mitchum & Janet Leigh 4:00 rage 5:30 Seven Early News [s] 6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show (PG) 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 Christmas Movie: “What I Did For Love” (PG v) (ʼ06) Stars: Jeremy London 2:00 Dr Oz: Are You A Ticking Time Bomb? 5 Cancer Symptoms Women Ignore (PG) 3:00 Find My Family (PG) [s] 3:30 Toybox [s] 4:00 Itʼs Academic [s] 4:30 Seven News at 4:30 [s] 5:30 Deal Or No Deal [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 6:30 Today Tonight [s] 7:00 Megastructures: USS Ronald Reagan (PG) – The USS Ronald Reagan, like a giant mechanical beehive deploying swarms of the world's most deadly combat aircraft.

8:10 Highway Patrol: Superman (PG) [s] 8:40 Movie: “Love Actually” (M l,s,n) (ʼ03) Stars: Hugh Grant 11:20 Keeping Up With The Kardashians: Robʼs New Girlfriend / Khloe Wants To Act (M) 12:10 House Calls To The Rescue [s] 1:00 Home Shopping 4:00 NBC Today [s] 5:30 Today *Live* 9:00 Kerri-Anne (PG) 10:00 Wildfire (PG) 11:00 National Morning News [s] 12:00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show (PG) 1:00 The View (PG) 2:00 Days Of Our Lives (PG) 3:00 ET 3:30 Magical Tales 4:00 Pyramid 4:30 Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 Nine News [s] 6:30 A Current Affair [s] 7:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG s) 8:00 The Middle: Major Changes (PG) 8:30 Two And A Half Men (M s) 9:00 Mike & Molly: Victoriaʼs Birthday (M s) 9:30 Survivor: South Pacific (PG) – The game is simple: Outwit, Outplay, Outlast, and compete for the title of Sole Survivor.

10:30 Nothing Trivial: Who Wrote The Art Of War? (M l,s) 11:30 The Unusuals: Crime Slut (M) 12:30 20/20 [s] 1:30 Danoz 2:00 Guthy Renker / MCD 3:00 Danoz 3:30 Good Morning America [s] 5:00 Early Morning News 6:00 TEN News [s] 7:00 Toasted TV [s] 8:00 Totally Wild [s] 8:30 Wurrawhy [s] 9:00 The Circle Summertime (PG) [s] 11:00 TEN Morning News [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (M a) [s] 1:00 The Doctors: Itʼs All In Your Bed! (PG) [s] 2:00 Ready Steady Cook [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 Infomercial (PG) 4:00 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful [s] 5:00 TEN News At Five [s] 6:00 TEN News At Six [s] 6:30 The Project [s] 7:30 Modern Family: Undeck The Halls (PG) 8:00 Rules Of Engagement: Shy Dial (PG) [s] 8:30 NCIS: Los Angeles: Harmʼs Way \ Enemy Within (M v) [s] – Sam boards a one-way flight to Yemen in hopes of tracking down a terrorist groupʼs leader.

10:30 The Almighty Johnsons 11:30 Offspring (M s) [s] – Ninaʼs life has gone from bad to worse since her family discovered her secret.

12:30 The Late Show (PG) 1:00 Infomercials (PG) 5:05 Worldwatch 1:00 Drama Movie: “Not By Chance” (PG) (ʼ07) (In Portuguese) 3:00 Letters and Numbers [s] 3:30 Al Jazeera News [s] 4:00 The Journal [s] 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: Visions of Europe [s] 6:00 Letters and Numbers [s] 6:30 World News Australia [s] 7:30 Desperately Seeking Doctors: The Kimberley (PG) [s] – Three years ago, feisty and outspoken Scottish GP Dr Mary Fortune answered an urgent call to help ease the shortage of doctors in regional Western Australia.

8:30 Go Back to Where You Came From (M l) [s] – Our participants split back into the two groups they were separated into earlier in the journey. One group travels to Kenya and the other group travels to Amman, Jordan.

9:30 World News Australia [s] 10:10 Hot Docs: Thriller in Manila (PG) [s] – The final famous boxing match between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier.

11:50 Drama Movie: “Casanegra” (M d,l,s,v) (ʼ08) (From Morocco, in Arabic) 2:20 Weatherwatch Overnight

5:00 A Very Specky Christmas (PG) 6:00 ABC News Breakfast [s] 9:00 ABC News [s] 9:30 ABC News 24 Mornings [s] 10:00 Benʼs Zoo [s] 11:00 How Earth Made Us [s] 12:00 Midday Report [s] 12:30 Henry VIII: Mind Of A Tyrant [s] 1:30 Bush Slam [s] 2:00 Bed Of Roses (PG) [s] 3:00 Childrenʼs Programs 6:00 Country House Rescue Revisits [s] 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 [s] – Current affairs program.

8:00 Outnumbered (PG) [s] 8:30 QI: Fire And Freezing (M s) [s] 9:00 The Thick of It (M l) [s] 9:35 Absolutely Fabulous (PG) [s] 10:05 The Trip: LʼEnclume (M l) [s] 10:35 ABC News: Late Edition [s] 10:45 Michael McIntyreʼs Comedy Roadshow: Birmingham (M s) 11:30 5 Lost At Sea (M l) 12:25 Ten Minute Tales: Let It Show [s] 12:35 Absolutely Fabulous (PG) [s] 1:05 The Trip: LʼEnclume [s] 1:35 The Chasers War On Repeats (M n) 2:00 Football: W-League: Melbourne Victory Vs Brisbane Roar 4:00 rage 5:30 Seven Early News [s] 6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show (PG) 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 Christmas Movie: “A Grandpa For Christmas” (PG a) (ʼ07) Stars: Ernest Borgnine 2:00 Dr Oz: Mystery Diagnosis: Secret Eater (PG) 3:00 Find My Family (PG) [s] 3:30 Toybox [s] 4:00 Itʼs Academic [s] 4:30 Seven News at 4:30 [s] 5:30 Deal Or No Deal [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 6:30 Today Tonight [s] 7:00 Highway Patrol: Car Full Of Kids (PG) [s] 7:30 Worldʼs Strictest Parents: Texas (PG) 8:40 Criminal Minds: Into The Woods (M a,v) – An eight-year-old is found murdered on the Appalachian Trail.

9:40 The Pacific (M) – After the four-month ordeal on Guadalcanal, Leckie and Basilone land in Melbourne where they are greeted warmly by the Australians.

11:40 30 Rock (PG) 12:00 Sons And Daughters [s] 1:00 Home Shopping 3:30 Room For Improvement 4:00 NBC Today [s] 5:30 Today *Live* 9:00 Kerri-Anne (PG)10:00 Wildfire (PG) 11:00 National Morning News [s] 12:00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show (PG) 1:00 The View (PG) 2:00 Days Of Our Lives (PG) 3:00 ET 3:30 Magical Tales 4:00 Pyramid 4:30 Afternoon News [s] 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 Nine News [s] 6:30 A Current Affair [s] 7:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG s) 7:30 RBT (PG) 8:30 Movie: “Lethal Weapon 3” (M l,v) – Riggs & Murtaugh set their sights on bringing down a former LA police lieutenant turned black market weapons dealer with internal affairs sergeant, Lorna Cole catching Riggs's eye along the way.

Stars: Mel Gibson & Danny Glover 11:00 Weeds: Grasshopper (MA15+ a,d,l,v) 11:30 New Adventures Of Old Christine (PG) 12:00 Take 40 Live Presents.. [s] 12:30 Entertainment Tonight 1:00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo 1:30 Danoz 2:00 Guthy Renker 2:30 Danoz 3:30 Good Morning America 5:00 Early Morning News 6:00 TEN News [s] 7:00 Toasted TV [s] 8:00 Totally Wild [s] 8:30 Wurrawhy [s] 9:00 The Circle Summertime (PG) [s] 11:00 TEN Morning News [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (M a) [s] 1:00 The Doctors (PG) [s] 2:00 Ready Steady Cook [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 Infomercial (PG) 4:00 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful [s] 5:00 TEN News At Five [s] 6:00 TEN News At Six [s] 6:30 The Project [s] 7:30 Glee: A Very Glee Christmas (PG) [s] – When Artie discovers Brittany still believes in Santa Claus, he rallies the other Gleeks to help keep her faith strong.

8:30 Hawaii Five-O: Hana ʻaʼ A Makehewa (M v) – Itʼs Christmas in Hawaii but the Five-0 team are feeling anything but festive as they race to save Chin from their diabolical nemesis, Victor Hesse - the man who murdered Steveʼs father.

9:30 Offspring (M s,l) – Having decided to accept a job in Baltimore new Nina is determined to make a clean getaway.

10:30 The Almighty Johnsons 11:30 The Late Show (PG) 12:30 Infomercials (PG) 5:05 Worldwatch 1:00 Drama Movie: “The Keys to the House” (PG) (ʼ04) (In Italian & German) 3:00 Letters and Numbers [s] 3:30 Al Jazeera News [s] 4:00 The Journal [s] 4:30 PBS Newshour [s] 5:30 Global Village: Visions of Europe [s] 6:00 Letters and Numbers [s] 6:30 World News Australia [s] 7:30 Explore: Africaʼs Rift Valley (PG) [s] – Simon Reeve leads a team of journalists on a spectacular journey down east Africaʼs Rift Valley. From the tiny country of Djibouti, which is the centre of Americaʼs military presence in Africa, to the wide open plains of Kenya.

8:30 One Born Every Minute (M a,l) [s] – Caroline and Chris Pike are expecting triplets, but one of them is much smaller than his brothers. Thereʼs a risk he could die.

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8:00 Jimmyʼs Food Factory: Jimmyʼs Christmas Food Factory [s] 8:30 Gordon Ramsayʼs Ultimate Christmas [s] 9:25 Greatest Cities Of The World With Griff Rhys Jones: London (PG) [s] 10:10 ABC News: Late Edition [s] 10:20 Bastard Boys: Seanʼs War (M l,d) [s] 11:20 Live From Abbey Road (PG) 12:10 Gordon Ramsayʼs Ultimate Christmas 12:55 Jennifer Byrne Presents: Cads And Bounders [s] 1:25 My Family: The Parent Trap (PG) 2:00 Basketball: WNBL: Logan v Townsville 4:00 rage (PG) 5:30 Seven Early News [s] 6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show (PG) 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 Christmas Movie: “The Christmas Card” (PG v) (ʼ06) Stars: Ed Asner 2:00 Dr Oz: CSI: Dr Oz Flu Season Investigated (PG) 3:00 Find My Family (PG a) [s] 3:30 Toybox [s] 4:00 Itʼs Academic [s] 4:30 Seven News at 4:30 [s] 5:30 Deal Or No Deal [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 6:30 Today Tonight [s] 7:00 RSPCA Animal Rescue [s] 7:30 Movie: “The Santa Clause 3” (G) (ʼ06) – As Christmas nears, Scott Calvin invites his in-laws to join the festivities. Stars: Tim Allen 9:30 Movie: “Surviving Christmas” (M) (ʼ04) – Facing another Christmas alone, Drew Latham decides to go back to his idyllic childhood home to recall the family holidays of his youth.

However, there is one problem: the people living there are not his family. Stars: Ben Affleck 11:30 30 Rock: Lee Marvin Vs Derek Jeter (PG) 12:00 Trauma: Crossed Wires (M) 1:00 Home Shopping 4:00 NBC Today [s] 5:30 Today *Live* 9:00 Kerri-Anne (PG)10:00 Wildfire (PG) 11:00 National Morning News [s] 12:00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show (PG) 1:00 The View (PG) 2:00 Days Of Our Lives (PG) 3:00 ET 3:30 Magical Tales 4:00 Pyramid 4:30 Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 Nine News [s] 6:30 A Current Affair [s] 7:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG s) 7:30 Getaway: Australiaʼs Best Beaches (PG) 8:30 Unforgettable: Up In Flames (M) – Carrieʼs memories of a crime scene are the only clues to a murder investigation.

9:30 CSI: NY: Party Down (M v) – A tractor-trailer carrying a group of party guests crashes into the Hudson River and several of the invitees drown.

10:30 Nothing Trivial: Which Street In LA Is Known As ʻBad Boy Driveʼ? (M l,s) 11:30 Rubicon: Wayward Sons (M) 12:30 The Baron (PG) 1:30 Entertainment Tonight [s) 2:00 Guthy Renker / Danoz 3:00 Danoz 3:30 Good Morning America 5:00 Early Morning News 6:00 TEN News [s] 7:00 Toasted TV [s] 7:30 Totally Wild [s] 8:00 Scope [s] 8:30 Wurrawhy [s] 9:00 The Circle Summertime (PG) [s] 11:00 TEN Morning News [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (M a) [s] 1:00 The Doctors: No More Excuses - Take Charge Of Your Health Now! (PG) [s] 2:00 Ready Steady Cook [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 Infomercial (PG) 4:00 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful [s] 5:00 TEN News At Five [s] 6:00 TEN News At Six [s] 6:30 The Project [s] 7:30 Recruits Paramedics (PG a) [s] – At Central Station a Businessman has collapsed to the ground, suffering from a heart attack.

8:30 Law & Order: Criminal Intent: Gods And Insects (M) – A headless, handless, footless body is found in the sewer.

9:30 Movie: “Opal Dream” (PG v,l,a) (ʼ06) – A young girl's relationship with her imaginary friends resonates throughout her town in the Australian Outback. Stars: Vince Colosimo.

11:20 The Late Show (PG) 12:30 Infomercials (PG) 5:05 Worldwatch 1:00 Food Lovers Guide to Australia [s] 1:30 Inspector Rex (PG) 2:30 The Squiz (PG) [s] 3:00 Letters and Numbers [s] 3:30 Al Jazeera News [s] 4:00 The Journal [s] 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village 6:00 Letters and Numbers [s] 6:30 World News Australia [s] 7:30 My Sri Lanka with Peter Kuruvita [s] 8:00 One Man and His Campervan: North Devon [s] – Over one glorious summer, campervan lover and passionate foodie Martin Dorey travels around Britain.

8:30 The Family: And So This is Christmas (M l) [s] – Itʼs the festive season, and for the Cardamones there is another massive Christmas day to organise.

9:30 World News Australia [s] 10:05 Thriller Movie: “36 Quai Des Orfevres” (MA15+v) (ʼ04) – In the underbelly of the Parisian criminal world, the police are frustrated by a gang committing a series of violent robberies. (In French) 12:00 Drama Movie: “The Woodsman” (MA15+a) (ʼ04) (From the US) 1:45 Weatherwatch Overnight

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8:00 Whoʼs Been Sleeping In My House? The Sheiling [s] 8:30 The Hour (PG) [s] – In the final episode Freddie finally learns what happened to Ruth and Hector.

9:30 Kevin McCloudʼs Grand Tour: Greece (M l,s) [s] 10:25 ABC News: Late Edition [s] 10:35 Silent Witness: Deathʼs Door (M v) 11:30 Darling Buds Of May (PG) [s] 12:20 The Hour (PG) [s] 1:20 Agatha Christie: Poirot (M a,v) 3:00 Bowls: Australia v RSA 2011: Menʼs Singles – From Moonta Bowls Club, SA. 4:00 rage 5:30 Seven Early News [s] 6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show (PG) 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 Christmas Movie: “All I Want For Christmas” (G) (ʼ07) Stars: Gail OʼGrady 2:00 Dr Oz: How Safe Is Your Food? (PG) 3:00 Find My Family (PG) [s] 3:30 Toybox [s] 4:00 Itʼs Academic [s] 4:30 Seven News at 4:30 [s] 5:30 Deal Or No Deal [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 6:30 Today Tonight [s] 7:00 Megastructures: North Sea Wall (PG) 8:10 Highway Patrol: Racy Rider (PG) [s] 8:40 Criminal Minds: Reflection Of Desire (M v,a) – Twenty-something Kelly Landis is missing for three days before being found dead in a back alley.

9:40 Air Crash Investigations: The Final Blow (PG) [s] 10:35 Royal Pains: Big Whoop (M) [s] – Evan discovers Emilyʼs online manoeuvres.

11:30 Keeping Up With The Kardashians (M) 12:00 Auction Squad [s] 1:00 Home Shopping 3:30 Room For Improvement 4:00 NBC Today [s] 5:30 Today *Live* 9:00 Kerri-Anne (PG) 10:00 Wildfire (PG) 11:00 National Morning News [s] 12:00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show (PG) 1:00 The View (PG) 2:00 Days Of Our Lives (PG) 3:00 ET 3:30 Magical Tales 4:00 Pyramid 4:30 Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 Nine News [s] 6:30 A Current Affair [s] 7:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG s) 7:30 The Big Bang Theory (PG s) 8:00 Hot In Cleveland: Hot For Lawyer (PG) 8:30 The Mentalist: Red Queen (M v) – The CBI investigates the murder of an antiques dealer found dead in a museum.

9:30 Harryʼs Law: Sins Of The Father (M v) – The trial gets underway as Adam preps Ericʼs daughter for testimony.

10:30 Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition: Krista (PG l) 11:30 Undercovers: Funny Money (M v) 12:30 The Avengers (PG) 2:00 Guthy Renker 3:00 Danoz [s] 3:30 Good Morning America [s] 5:00 Early Morning News 6:00 TEN News [s] 7:00 Toasted TV [s] 8:00 Totally Wild [s] 8:30 Wurrawhy [s] 9:00 The Circle Summertime (PG) [s] 11:00 TEN Morning News [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (PG) 1:00 The Doctors (PG) [s] 2:00 Ready Steady Cook [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 Infomercial (PG) 4:00 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful [s] 5:00 TEN News At Five [s] 6:00 TEN News At Six [s] 6:30 The Project [s] 7:30 Modern Family: Bixbyʼs Back (PG) 8:00 Rules Of Engagement: Nature Calls (PG) 8:30 The Glades: Mucked Up (M v) – A businessman's body is discovered in a sugarcane field.

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For something more traditional, Town & Country Quality Meats has a range of meal idea.

Shop owner Ray says Town & Country stocks the finest pork and hams available this Christmas including, Otway Park free-range produce. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And we prepare our very own range of seasoned sausages, homemade burgers, delicious shasliks and tender steak selections fresh daily.

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To complete the perfect Christmas meal, shoppers should visit Bakers Delight for crusty fresh bread and luscious Christmas mince tarts. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our mince tarts are made with sweet, shortcrust pastry and real butter,â&#x20AC;? says franchisee Adrian. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We pack them full of fresh, moist fruit mince, bursting with flavour and they contain no added fruit peel.â&#x20AC;?

This year Bakers Delight has also launched its own range of juicy Christmas cakes jam-packed full of currants and spices. The cakes are available instore now in large or small sizes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our large fruit cakes are flying out the door and come prepacked in a decorative traditional

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Adrian says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;For convenience, we also have individually wrapped single portions which make serving dessert on Christmas day so easy.â&#x20AC;?

Woolworths and Coles supermarkets are open to midnight seven-days-a-week at Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre, ensuring customers are spoiled for choice this Christmas.

The centre will extend trading hours from this week through to Christmas. For more information visit www.waurnpondssc.com.au.

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VISITORS – Red Cross Community Visitors Scheme seeks volunteers. Enquiries 5223 8700.

WRAP – Vision Australia’s Myer Gift Wrap needs volunteers until December 24. Enq 1300 847 466.

SHOP – McKellar Op Shop open MondaySaturday at 9 Minerva Rd. Proceeds to McKellar residents.

Friday CHRISTMAS – Primary school students’ Christmas projections 9pm at Courthouse ARTS, cnr Gheringhap and Little Malop Sts. Open Friday and Saturdays until Christmas. Enquiries 5224 2815.

MEDITATION – Spiritual teachings, self-inquiry and study group with master Swami Atmananda 7.30pm at 5 Daisy St, Newtown. Beginner to advanced. Enquiries 5229 4210.

MARKET – Food and craft market midday-6pm at Courthouse ARTS, cnr Gheringhap and Little Malop Sts. Fruit, vegetables, jewellery and more.

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Saturday DANCE – Ballroom dancing 8pm-midnight at Freshwater Creek Hall. Entry $8. Enq 5264 5169.

TEA – Cultural high tea 2.30-4pm at Wholefoods Café, 2 Baylie Plc, Geelong. An afternoon of food and stories with writer Jhoanna Lynn B Cruz from the Phillipines. Enquiries 5225 5512.

DANCE – Parents without partners dance 811.30pm at Vines Rd Community Centre, Hamlyn Heights. Band New Sound. Enquiries 5278 2363.

DANCING – Geelong Ballroom Dance Club dance 8-11.30pm at The Ballroom, Bayview Pde, Hamlyn Heights. Music by Ron Sudden. Entry $7 includes light supper. Enqs 5282 1813 or 5281 1312.

CHRISTMAS – South Valley Baptist Church free family party 6-9pm at 238 South Valley Rd, Highton. Jumping castle, fairy floss, snow cones, barbeque, Christmas carols. Everyone welcome.

Enquiries 5244 3646.

FOOD – Food swap 10.30am at Cloverdale Community Centre, 167 Purnell Rd, Corio. Swap home-grown produce, eggs, honey and preserves.

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Sunday MARKET – Drysdale market at Drysdale Reserve. Fresh produce, coffee, jewellery, metal, wood, glass, textiles and more. Enq 0432 183 115.

CONCERT – Country music concert 1-5.30pm at CWA Hall, Rae St, Colac. Guest artists Dennis Bruce and Bluey Gunn. Entry $6. Enq 5231 3355.

MARKET – Torquay Cowrie Market 10am-3pm on The Esplanade, Torquay. Art, produce, handmade products, food, live music. Enquiries cowriemarket@yahoo.com.au

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EXHIBITION – 1850s Christmas exhibition 1pm, 2pm and 3pm at Barwon Grange, 25 Fernleigh St, Newtown. Exhibition open Wednesdays and Sundays December 4 to January 29. Adult $6, concession $5, child $3, family $14, National Trust members free. Enquiries 5221 3906.

FELLOWSHIP – Geelong Evangelical Fellowship meets 6.30pm at Belmont Baptist Church Fellowship Room, 43 Mt Pleasant Rd, Belmont. Enquiries 0429 094 372.

Monday HEALTH – Springs TOWN club meets 9.1511am at rear hall, Drysdale Uniting Church, High St, Drysdale. Group discussion for positive lifestyle change and healthy weight control. New members welcome. Enquiries 5251 3763.

DANCE – Geelong Ballroom Dance Club dance with Puff’s music 8-11pm at The Ballroom, Bayview Pde, Hamlyn Heights. Entry $7 includes light supper.

All welcome. Enq 5282 1813 or 5281 1312.

DANCING – Old-time Christmas dance 7.3010.30pm at Portarlington Seniors Community Centre, Newcombe St. Entry $2 includes tea and coffee. BYO supper. Enquiries 5259 3968.

TABLE – Geelong Table Tennis Centre practice 4.30-6pm at 84 Church St, Nth Geelong. First session free then $2 per session. No age or skill limit. Bats and balls supplied. Enq 0419 577 872 or 0400 771 649.

Wednesday BRASS – Geelong Memorial Brass Band practice. Positions vacant. Enquiries 5275 6685.

Thursday DANCE – Westcoast Seekers Club Christmas dance 8-11pm at Geelong RSL function room, Belmont. Enquiries 5248 4903.

Friday MEDITATION – Spiritual teachings, self-inquiry and study group with master Swami Atmananda 7.30pm at 5 Daisy St, Newtown. Beginner to advanced. Enquiries 5229 4210.

MARKET – Food and craft market noon-6pm at Courthouse ARTS, cnr Gheringhap and Little Malop Sts. Fruit, vegetables, jewellery and more. Enq 5224 2815.

Contributions to Community Calendar must be received at least one week prior to intended publication date. Details should be typed or neatly hand-written and include a contact number for publication, address, time and date of the event.

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with the big-and-bold Chrysler 300C. It’s not just the outside of the Dodge Caliber that has a fascinating look.

The interior has a semi-retro theme that works nicely and certainly grabs attention.

There’s less space inside the Caliber than we had anticipated.

It’s certainly not cramped in absolute terms, but this is a quite a large car externally and we feel the space efficiency could be better.

Check it for yourself if your kids are in their teenage years by taking them along for your test drive. We reckon they will just love the shape of the new Dodge.

To page 43

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However the sound of a CVT isn’t to all tastes and keen drivers may not like the lack of obvious gear changing with the usual sounds of sudden changes in engine note.

Ride comfort is good and noise and vibration are generally nicely subdued.

But the Dodge has far more personality and character than anything from Asia.

Handling was slightly softer than we like it when Caliber was fitted with its standard 17-inch wheels when we conducted our original test.

It now comes only with 18-inch wheels and this has sharpened the car up considerably. The bigger wheels and tyres provide more positive steering and help give solid feedback to the driver nice and quickly.

Some may not like the way the windscreen sits a long way forward of the driving seat, but we found we soon got accustomed to this and were happy to put up with a minor inconvenience to gain the great body shape of the spunky Dodge.

Despite its keen pricing the 2011 Dodge Caliber comes well-equipped with six airbags, ABS brakes with Brake Assist, Electronic Stability Control with All-Speed Traction Control, media centre, leatherwrapped steering wheel, cruise control, 18-inch alloy wheels and fog lamps. Package option include satellite navigation, 30 Gb hard drive in the media centre, Bluetooth and enhanced stereo.

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From page 41 WHILE we are on the family front, the kids will also love to road test (picnic test!) a fascinating optional feature ($1075) in the Caliber’s tailgate.

The stereo speakers (two of nine in the full Boston Acoustics sound system) on the inside of the rear hatch fold down and out when the hatch is open so you can direct sound to the outside of the car.

Also good news on the picnic front is the chilled glovebox that can hold up to four cans of drink.

And when it gets dark you will find a built-in torch sitting neatly in its charger above the rear load area.

Originally sold with a choice of engines and equipment levels, the Dodge Caliber is only offered with a 2.0-litre petrol engine mated to a CVT (continuously variable) transmission and at the highest spec (SXT) level. As a trade-off the price of the Caliber SXT dropped significantly from just under $30,000 to a very appealing $23,500.

The 2.0-litre petrol engine has a lot more useable torque, and the almost instantaneous reactions of the CVT work well to get the best from the powerplant.

On test our fuel consumption was typically about eight to nine litres per hundred kilometres in country driving, and climbed to ten to twelve litres per hundred in the suburbs and city.

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6. $19,073.60. 7. $6,505.20. 8. $8,239.40. 9. $9,107.80. 10. $9,973.60. 11. $9,973.60. 12. $10,839.40. 13. $11,707.80. 14. $12,571.00. 15. $12,571.00. 16. $12,571.00. 17. $13,439.40 18. $14,305.20. 19. $16,471.00.

20. $17,3339.40. 21. $29,354.40. 22. $29,354.40. 23. $34,287.60

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Rally Motorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Jay Beck says the accreditation means the business can service vehicles covered under factory new-car warranties without voiding them. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve invested lot of money in top equipment so we can offer the same services as a dealership but at a better price,â&#x20AC;? Mr Beck explains.

Rally Motors also offers a full-time four-wheeldrive service centre with three experienced off-road vehicle mechanics.

Stocking a huge range of 4WD accessories and drive parts, Rally Motors is the place to check with before any off-road adventure for full servicing, preroad trip preparation, touring set-ups and advice.

The workshop provides a courtesy car service or as well as a drop-off and pick-up runs for customers.

Rally Motors is the workshop to which owners of expensive performance and vintage cars entrust their vehicles, so family sedans are in good hands.

Senior mechanic Doug Edwards was recently entrusted with a $1 million early-model left-hand drive Corvette, one of only four left in the world.

From log book service, fleet management, brakes, tyres, exhaust, air-conditioning, auto electrical, steering, clutch replacement, change over engines, transmission and more, Rally Motors is Geelongâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s complete auto mechanic.

Based in the heart of Geelong, Rally Motors serves the Surf Coast, Bellarine Peninsula, Colac, Winchelsea and western districts.

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HOLDEN, Omega, December 2006, tinted glass, reverse sensors, new SV6 wheels and tyres, 158,000kms, UNG-694. $15,000. 0438 539 106.

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HOLDEN, VS, ute, 1998, white, GC, tub liner, tarp, reg. 07/12, RWC, SMB173. $7,800ono. 0414 235 027. Whittington.

HOLDEN, VS, Equipe, 1996, second owner, full electrics, full service history, 200,000kms, CC, speed alert, CD, tinted windows, EC, RWC, NTS995. $4,700ono. 0435 832 300. Highton.

HOLDEN, VY Commodore Acclaim, series II, good reg., EC, RWC, professionally lowered, 18” mags, with low profile, sports exhaust, extras, too many to mention.

SWW-957. $11,500ono. 0418 176 529. Newcomb.

HONDA, Civic, 1996, white, 120,000kms, auto, GC, 10 months reg. XYZ277. $5,800 ono. 0408 633 307. Leopold.

NISSAN, X-trail, STL, 2008, EC, roof racks, towbar, cargo barrier, 80,000kms, RWC, reg., WIQ-986. $19,500. 0413 811 418. Ocean Grove.

SUBARU, Imprezza, 2007, sedan, grey, 76,000kms, manual, UPC252. $15,850. 0408 948 796. Newtown.

SUBARU, Liberty, 1996, auto, red, RX2.5, 166,500kms, RWC, reg.

06/12, RWC, XTA-369. $5,990.

5222-7141.

Manifold Heights.

TOYOTA, Camry, auto, AC, PS, good tyres, drives well, no RWC, DXI-675. $1,200ono. 0458 022 906.

Belmont.

TOYOTA, Camry, 1989, white, manual, drives well, no RWC, EAM-157. $550.

0431 622 823. Geelong.

KIA, Carnival, 2000, green, auto, 62,000kms, UHG-396, no motor, will wreck. $1,000. 0407 361 047. Norlane.

MAZDA, 3, SP23, 2005, manual, hatch, many extras, Cruise control, 80,000kms, blue, towbar, reverse sensors, RWC, GC, TIV-124. $15,500.

0411 508 682. Geelong.

MAZDA, 626, station wagon, 7 seater, 1990, EC, auto, CC, PW, AC, PS, RWC. YRY-527. $4,850. 5229-9555. LMCT 10841. Geelong.

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TOYOTA, Landcruiser, 1999, black, 170,000kms, tinted windows, AC, towbar, spot lights, 8 seater, immaculate condition. XFQ-401. 0402 642 487. North Geelong.

TOYOTA, Lexen, 1996, VGC, 220,643 km, 2 new tyres, XIV-671, $1,900 with no RWC, $2,600 with RWC. 5257-1077.

St Leonards.

TOYOTA, Seca CSX, 5 door, hatch, auto, 1.8lt, white, 121,000kms, RWC, VGC, 528-CWT. $5,750.

5258-1928. Queenscliff.

HYOSUNG, 2010, GTS650, reg 3/12, IQ721, near new, 1500 kms, LAMS approved, $6,500 ono. 0488 920 463.

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5261-3501.

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CABIN, on site, residential park, 1BR, ensuite, enclosed carport for boat. $14,000, negotiable. 0403 892 024. Belmont.

CAMPER TRAILER, boat rack, electric brakes, QS bed, extended draw bar and extras, VGC. $6,500.

5275-0025. Corio.

CAMPER TRAILER, with annexe, heavy duty canvas, kitchen, tool box and gas bottle, EC. $4,500. 0458 534 086 or 5241-9387.

CARAVAN, 2002, poptop, 15’x7’, queen size bed across rear, two comfy chairs at front, TV, microwave, many extras, perfect condition, annexe, great smaller touring van. $13,500. 0418 520 510. St Albans Park.

YAMAHA, 2006, YZ25OF, GC, with extras, rec. reg. $4,400 ono. 0417 669 847.

Highton.

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YAMAHA, 2001, 250 cruiser, reg. until 11/12, low kms, RWC, EC, AZ006. $3,850 ono. Call Ian 0430 289 922. Drysdale.

YAMAHA, Virago, XV250, 1999, reg. 03/12, YY254, GC, RWC, great learners bike, garaged. $2,850.

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COROMAL, 1989, poptop, lowline, 15’ x 7’ 4”, single beds, front kitchen, easy tow, independent suspension, electric brakes, stabilisers, as new, awning, VGC. $9,500. 5257-3713.

Indented Head.

COROMAL, 505, poptop, 2001 16x2.6, single beds, reverse cycle AC, microwave, front boot, garaged, EC. $18,000ono. 0450 701 929. St Albans Park.

BOAT, 12’, fibreglass, trailer, motor, needs painting, needs minor work. $470ono. 0407 546 278, 5277-0847. Norlane.

CUB, Campomatic camper, suit small car, double bed, awning, some extras. $4,200ono. 52501677. Leopold.

FRANKLIN, 2-4 berth, 16’, GC, 1970’s model. $2,700 ono. 5276-1014.

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MOTOR HOME, Toyota, Coaster, V8, auto, dual fuel, awning, toilet, shower, gas hot water, FIF-008. $9,500. 0400 630 110. Bannockburn.

ROMA, caravan, 1990, 14’, double bed, annexe, electric brakes, TV, microwave, EC. $7,500. 0457 173 066. Corio.

TRAILER, tandem, built on caravan chassis, 4m x 1.6m, heavy duty with plywood floor, good tyres, electric brakes, heavy duty ramps, vin.

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MERCEDES, 2006, Sprinter, Campervan, auto, 47,000kms, reluctant sale, UVN-401, $76,000 ono. 0427 764 384.

Ballarat.

REGAL, poptop, 14’ x 7’, lots of extras, EC. $16,000. 0427 512 588.

Clifton Springs.

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YAMAHA, 2009, YZ45OF, done 46 hours, VGC, extras, rec. reg. $6,500 ono. 0417 669 847. Highton.

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NUMBER PLATE, Ford FPVOGT, signed by Allan Moffat, with photos of signing at Geelong 2011. $10,000. 0408 398 617.

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5250-5238. Leopold.

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YACHT, 14’, NS14, fibreglass, aluminium trailer, beach cradle, good clean yacht. $650. 52571484. St Leonards.

JAYCO, Discovery, poptop, Outback 2010, double bed, AC, too many extras to list, always garaged,suit new buyer. $36,500. 5229-5464.

Geelong.

JAYCO, Expanda, 2006, microwave, fridge, AC plus many extras, EC. $26,500 ono. 0419 532 882.

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Paid $600, sell $400ono.

5241-4984. Grovedale.

AIR CONDITIONER, portable, Dimplex, under warranty, as new. $800.

5242-8338. St Albans Park.

ASSORTED FURNITURE, Children`s bed, mattress, dressing table with mirror, bedside table and desk.

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DINING TABLE, extendable, 6 chairs, matching buffet unit, EC. $900ono.

5277-0046, 0413 287 001.

Bell Post Hill.

ASSORTED, Jarrah, 6 seat outdoor setting, as new. Dining table, round, extension, GC, newly polished. $410 ono. 52484223. Whittington.

ASSORTED, bed and base, single, never used, ex-display home furniture. $160. Bedside tables, x2, white vinyl wrap, 2 drawer, never used, ex-display. $120. Brochure holders, x20, A4, wall mountable, clear plastic. $20. 0488 989 011. Torquay.

BICYCLE, Giant Cross City, small, Shimano gears, EC. $800. 0425 760 969. Geelong West.

BATH, Englefield, hardly used, EC. $49. 5255-5693.

Ocean Grove.

BATTERY, Deep Cycle, 12V, 100Ah, gel battery, suit solar, marine and camping use, in carton with 2 year warranty. $398.

0400 238 731. Portarlington.

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BED, king, pillowtop, brand new mattress with base. 10 year warranty.

Not $1,495, sell $600.

Urgent sale. Can deliver.

0400 118 838.

BED, Queen, white wooden frame, shabby chic style, includes mattress. $20. 0412 809 496. Queenscliff.

BED, queen pillowtop, brand new mattress with base. Chiropractic. 10 year warranty. $500. Can deliver. 0412 388 485.

BED, single, with mattress, wooden, very little use. $130. 0425 732 591. Queenscliff.

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BED, single, iron frame, blue colour, 1900 x 900cm, arched headrest 780cm, new, includes mattress, $120ono. 52242735 or 0416 709 983.

Geelong West.

D R AW I N G / D R A F T I N G BOARD, timber base, green finish top, includes parallel line. $180. 52583535. Point Lonsdale.

DRESS, girls new Christmas dress, and shoes, suit 6-8yo. $10.

5221-4338.

Geelong West.

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FRIDGES, FREEZERS, W/M AND DRYERS

MATTRESS, queen, latex, pillowtop, brand new in plastic.

Chiropractic.

Damask fabric. 15 year warranty. $500ono. Must sell. Can deliver. 0412 388 485.

OUTDOOR DINING TABLE, hand crafted, professionally built, recycled black butt top with lots of feature, steel frame and legs, 186 x 87cm, $1,850 ono. 5241-9373. Grovedale.

MATTRESS, double, Chiro, brand new chiropractic mattress.

Full warranty. Can deliver. $150. 0400 118 838.

PAVING, crazy paving, blue stone, large quantity. $1,500ono. 0434 831 012.

Highton.

Sales and service. Cheapest and best in town.

Cool Cats Refrigeration.

18 Gordon Avenue, Geelong West. 5229-6246.

GATES, double, steel frame/pickets, 1.75Hx 1.35W, special hinges, suit sloping drive way. $350 5244-1155 or 0407 442 422. Belmont.

GEELONG COLLEGE UNIFORM, complete including blazer, kilt, jumpers, dresses etc. Sizes range from 8 to 14, most items under 2 months old, $395. 0411 595 826.

GOLF BUGGY, Parmaker, electric walker, deluxe model, extras, 12 volt battery and charger, as new. $680. 5257-1205. St Leonards.

GOLF CLUBS, with bag and buggy, $20. 52821437. Lara.

GOLF CLUBS, full matching set, Cougar, mens’, right handed, graphite, woods, irons, wedges and putter, many extras, EC. $280. 52571205. St Leonards.

BIKE, brand new, Cyclops, boys/girls, accesories, less than half price, $80. 0434 831 012.

Highton.

BIKE, mens, Raleigh, 18 speed, 51.5cm, frame as new, EC. $300. 52825456. Lara.

DRESSER, Kauri pine, 2 door, 3 shelves, 120w x 160h, EC. $365. 52592546. Port Arlington.

GOLFBALLS, 300. $35.

5222-7141.

Manifold Heights.

BISTRO BLINDS, 2x 300cm x 240cm, stone beige, as new. $300.

5241-8788. Grovedale.

DRILL, GMC cordless drill, 14V, 2 batteries and accessories. $45. 0409 955 865. Norlane.

GRILL, double, George Forman, with hot plate. $45. 0412 877 019. Grovedale.

CALENDERS, National Australia Bank, 19571998, some gaps, EC. $250 ono. 5244-1930.

Highton.

CARPET RUNNER, (8m), matching rug (2m x 3m), EC, attractive. $500. 0430 144 070. Belmont.

CARPET, bold Axminster, best quality wool. 3 large rooms 3350cm x 4170cm, 5270cm x 3460cm, 4220 cm x 3220cm. All EC plus 2 free runners. $1,500.

0422 571 215. Torquay.

CASIO, Classpad, OS and graphics, version 3.0 (suit VCE), with cover. $110ono.

5272-1392. Norlane.

BAR FRIDGE, Westinghouse, 115 litre, SS, less than 2yo, reversible door, EC. $150 ono. 5251-5414.

Clifton Springs.

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ELECTRIC CHAIR, leather, table to fit. $1,200ono.

5257-1809. Indented Head.

ENTERTAINMENT UNIT, large with 80cm TV, EC. $250ono. 0419 399 134.

Corio.

KARDINIA COLLEGE, pinafores and kilts, GC, $60. 0413 244 428.

Hamlyn Heights.

FENCING POLE DIGGER, Hoger, very little use. $1,080. 0404 318 614. Bell Park.

LOUNGE SUITE, with matching dining setting, 7ft 6” extending table, Sumna, 6 chairs, EC. $500. 5261-2387. Torquay.

FISH TANK, 6’, comes complete with black stand. $450. 0423 009 556.

Norlane.

CHAIRS, approximately 35, GC. $525. 0422 875 738. Anglesea.

FREEZER, upright, Haier, 147L, EC, $200. 0417 567 079. Geelong West.

COUCHES, 2 x 2 seaters, navy blue fabric, EC. $200.

0419 159 341. Bell Post Hill.

FREEZER, Westinghouse, 90L, front door. $150ono.

0408 436 554. Marshall.

FRIDGE, Westinghouse, white, 660L, double door, fridge/freezer, as new, sale due to relocation, $920 ono. 0427 585 161.

Grovedale.

MOBILE (IPHONE), 32GB, dual simcard, new in box, great Christmas gift, unlocked, no contract. $195. 0478 012 499. Highton.

MOBILITY SCOOTER, Merits Wrangler, with canopy and case, sale due to blindness. Cost $5,500 new.

Sell $3,500ono.

5222-3564.

Herne Hill.

LOUNGE SUITE, wingback, 2 seater, floral pattern, EC. $200. 52531930. Clifton Springs.

LOUNGE SUITE, two 2 seater lounges, with 6 matching dining chairs, EC. $100. 5274-9796.

Lovely Banks.

LOUNGE SUITE, Sanderson floral linen, wing backed, 3 seater couch, 2 arm chairs, 1 being a swivelled rocker, EC. $1,200 ono. 0438 097 865.

Highton.

MATTRESS, for single bed, used only as spare bed, EC. $15 ono. 0439 761 081. Grovedale.

PHOTO COPIER, Ricoh, Aficio, 340, A4-A3, reduce, enlarge, GC. $380.

0419 034 227. Waurn Ponds.

PINBALL MACHINE, Lost World, 1970s, recently serviced, VGC. $2,250ono.

0427 119 617. Manifold Heights.

PLANTS. Yuccas.

Variegated, New Zealand Flax, Liriope Clivea, Tropicana, Cannalily, Lily, $1, Spider plant $1, Succulents, $1. Wanted pots. 5275-4505.

POOL TABLE, 8’ x 4’, slate, EC, accessories included. $1,300. 0404 035 289. Geelong.

RETRO FURNITURE, laminated table and 4 swivel chairs, divan, 6 dining chairs. $290 the lot.

0466 281 495. Drysdale.

MOBILITY SCOOTER, hardly used, battery operated, EC. $2,500. Gary 0418 504 231. Leopold.

MOBILITY SCOOTER, as new, easily transported, owners manual available. $950. 5244-4863. Grovedale.

MOPED, electric, never used. Cost $1,400. Sell $1,200. 5274-1465. Corio.

EMBROIDERY MACHINE, Bernina, new still in box, less than ½ price. $959.

0458 742 313. Norlane.

FLIP SAW, Elu, $300ono.

Phone: 5245-6828. Waurn Ponds.

DINING SETTING, 2.1m x 1m, pine table with 6 chairs, reasonable condition. $240. 5256-3887.

Ocean Grove.

HOUSE BRICKS, $220 for 1000. Phone James 0407 361 047. Norlane.

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, electric patient hoist, manual wheelchair, adjustable bed rail, folding loading ramps suitable for wheelchair, $1,400 the lot.

0401 050 287. Grovedale.

MOTOR SCOOTER, electric, no reg., no licence required, good condition. $800. View at: w w w. m o d a r t . c o m . a u / forsale/ phone: 0433 297 730. Geelong.

MOTOR SCOOTER, electric, as new, red and black, no reg, no licence required. $1,800. 0438 181 131. Hamlyn Heights.

MOUNTAIN BIKE, ladies, 24 gears, Sedona, hardly used, paid $720, sell $290. 5248-7029, 0425 703 798. St Albans Park.

MUSIC CD, The 60`s Hall of Fame, 5 CDs, 96 songs, GC. $16. 5259-2298. Port Arlington.

OFFICE DESK, 83cm x 135cm, 2 drawers, GC, $49.95, can deliver. 0409 402 255. Geelong.

ROCKING CHAIR, antique, circa 1910, tapestry seat, back and arms, EC. $375. 52483421. St Albans Park.

SCOOTER, mobility, electric, 4 wheel, 40km range, brand new. $2,300.

0402 757 987. Lara.

SCOOTER, Pride, D x 4 wheel, used 3 times, under cover and battery maintained, shopping bag attached. Paid $2,950, sell $1,950 ono. 5243-0672.

Belmont.

SECURITY DOOR, new. $120ono. 5278-9167. Bell Park.

SETTEE, 3 seater bed, bed used once, Aztec tribal pink blue, $200. 52531671. Clifton Springs.

SIDEBOARD CABINET, 1 year old, 201cms x 58cms x 63cms, teak, EC, $249 ono. 5298-1405. Hamlyn Heights.

SIDEBOARD, modern, dark timber, 4 yo, 1.5 M, EC, $800. 5243-4781.

Highton.

SPINDLE SHAPING machine, 3 phase, with large range of cutters, retired cabinet maker. $5,000. 0422 058 120.

Torquay.

ADVERTISE UNTIL SOLD for only $37.20* • Geelong, East Geelong, North Geelong, Leopold, Lara, Little River, Moriac, Winchlesea, Bannockburn, Meredith, Teesdale, Inverleigh, Highton, Belmont • Torquay, Jan Juc, Moriac, Anglesea, Aireys Inlet, Deans Marsh • Drysdale, Clifton Springs, Portarlington, St Leonards, Ocean Grove, Barwon Heads Fill in this coupon and enclose $37.20* and your advertisement will be run until it's sold.

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PC CELERON, 2.4GHZ, 504MB ram, 40GB, HD, 2XCD, drives XP, professional office 2003, KB wireless mouse, Lexmark printer. $500. 0414 203 435.

Sat and Sun only New Queen Pillowtop mattress from $279 All Sizes – Huge Range

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COMPUTER TUITION MIGHT SANTA BRING you money for tutoring in 2012? Please call Gillian 5244-5182, 0427 003 422.

BICYCLE, (adult), 3 wheel, as new, ideal disabled or deliveries basket, helmet, cost $700, sell $400 ono, must sell. 52439902. Grovedale.

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BEDDING TRUCKLOAD SALE

Deadline: 2pm Wednesdays WIG, ladies, short style, coffee shade with highlights, excellent quality, natural, products provided. $150ono.

5298-1123.

Newtown.

Are You Having a Garage Sale?

FISH TANK, with stand/light, 4ft, extra thick glass. $280ono. 0400 419 015. Belmont.

GRAB A GARAGE SALE SIGN PACK NOW FOR ONLY $8.50!

FISH TANK, high quality, EC, 61cmH x 121cmW, includes blue and white lights, pump, filters. $900.

0425 822 613. Lara.

TABLE LAMP, (art deco), blue, frilled, glass shade, unusual design. $175.

5251-1818. Clifton Springs.

TABLE, Malaysian hardwood, teak, 180Lx90W, 6 months old, EC, $350.

0414 969 543. Clifton Springs.

TABLE, round cedar, Victorian, centre column.

120cm - 4ft, seats 6-8, VGC. $600. 5243-7517.

Highton.

TAP SHOES, Children’s Capezio Mary Jane’s, caramel, size 1M, length approx. 20cm, as new $30.

0401 483 478. Highton.

TENT, camping, King Supreme, size 457cm x 365cm x 210cm, plus sunroom, 2 rooms with dividers and floors, canvas, waterproof and solid, sleeps up to 8 people, $500. 0409 167 846. Belmont.

TILES, 29, graphite 40cm x 40cm floor tiles, 110 white 20cm x 25cm wall tiles. $295 ono. 0408 599 673. Grovedale.

TOYS, Seseme Street circus set, Barbie house and Barbie cars. $35 the lot. 0403 912 180. Lovely Banks.

TV UNIT, solid pine, with glass doors, 8 shelves, 4 drawers, 2 cupboards. $120. 8742-7096 AH. Hoppers Crossing.

GARDEN/ OUTDOOR CUBBY HOUSE, VGC, timber with colorbond roof and skylight window.

5’9”W, 6’11”L. $450 plus free 15’ trampoline. 52812138. Bannockburn.

GARDENING SERVICES, pensioner discount. 52788389 or 0421 101 323.

HANGING BASKET, with flowering tuberous Begonia. $12. 5275-2110.

Norlane.

POOL, Clark Rubber, Sunsoka, 7.4m x 3.8m, as new, still in box, never constructed, all extras, solar heating, barracuda, etc. Paid $10,500, sell for $6,500.

5229-2882.

Grovedale.

BABY GOODS

WANTED TO BUY $$$ ATTENTION $$$ Working or not, fridges, freezers, washers, dryers.

Not too old. Cash Paid.

5229-6246.

WANTED FREE DISPOSAL of unused white goods, hot water services, scrap iron.

Call Allan 0400 629 830.

HOME SERVICES $60 CARPET CLEAN

ASSORTED, cot, mattress, jogger pram, bassinet, bed rail, EC. $400. 0409 941 648. Belmont.

ASSORTED, baby cot, mattress, sheets, blankets, quilt sets, trolley cover.

Value $850. Sell $270.

0420 596 042, Corio.

ANTIQUES & COLLECTABLES BEDHEAD, and foot, with irons, double, antique, edwardian, inlaid bow and ribbons in main panels. $350. 5253-2410. Clifton Springs.

TV, LG, 70cm, with stand , black, VGC. $100. 52434571. Grovedale.

BUFFET dresser, antique, circular mirror, 6’ long, perfect condition. $500.

5261-2809. Torquay.

TV, Voxson, HD, 22’’, DVD, and tuner, new in box, $290. 5224-2735 or 0416 709 983. Geelong West.

LOUNGE SUITE, 3 piece, Jacobean, carved, 1940’s. $1,000 ono. 5253-2786.

Clifton Springs area.

WALL MIRROR, old, hanging mirror. $20. 0406 543 591. North Geelong.

GARAGE SALES

WATER LILLIES, big and small, plants in flower.

Suitable for ponds and dams. $10. 5250-2667.

Curlewis.

CLEARANCE

WETSUIT, Rip Curl Steamer, chest zip, size large, 3/2, brand new. Retail $580, sell $375. 0424 065 525. Anglesea.

The pack includes 4 x waterproof signs, a marker and tips to make your sale a success!

Available at our Geelong Office. 1st Floor, 78 Moorabool Street.

Toys, tools, furniture, outdoors, white goods, books & giftware.

7 Days a Week Geelong Tender Centre 28 Edols Street, Nth Geelong 5278 8704 gtc@tendercentre.com/gtc

3 rooms and hall. Phone Tony 0423 473 595.

CHILDCARE CHILDCARE Vacancies in Torquay.

Qualified, experienced c h i l d c a r e r / e d u c a t o r.

Current Police check, Working with Children Certificate, first aid and excellent references. Top quality home based childcare (in my home). For details call Sandra 52616932 or 0422 011 913.

KITTENS, free, for Christmas, choose now.

0435 792 719. Norlane.

FOR SALE SADDLE, black, Bruce Smith, dressage, 16”. EC, $1,500. 0411 262 816.

Clifton Springs.

WEDDING DRESS, size 12, long sleeves, pearl beadings, A line, train, exquisite design. $400 ono. 0418 502 068. Lara.

WEDDING DRESS, 1416, ivory beaded and matching beaded veil, EC. Been drycleaned. $600.

0409 968 002.

WEDDING DRESS, size 10-12, very pretty, short sleeved, sequined bodice with lace trim. Matching hat also available. $200.

0431 543 888. Newcomb.

WEDDING DRESS, and veil, white, size 14, beading and halter neck, never worn, $600, 0408 360 573. Bell Park.

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WEDDING DRESS, 1012, made/worn in UK, cream lace over satin, Vneck, ¾ sleeves, tiered skirt, train, under-skirt, veil, very feminine, drycleaned, EC. $500. 52431560. Belmont.

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sport Geelong seeking break points GEELONG Cricket Club enjoyed one of its finest victories last week as the Cats snatched victory from the jaws of defeat in a thrilling game against Ringwood.

Bowling first, the Cats did a fine job to dismiss the visitors for just 158. Marc Carson was the pick of the bowlers with 4/34, while Luke Muller continued his rich vein of form, taking 3/17.

In reply, Geelong moved to 11 runs without loss but disastrously slumped to 7/34, an amazing loss of seven wickets for just 23 runs.

From there veteran Andre Borovec, returning to the side to replace the injured Alex Stanley, joined forces with Jake Reed to steady the ship, putting on 43 runs before Reed was out for 14.

When Jeremy Hart fell soon after the game appeared lost at 9/105 but Carson and Borovec had other ideas, claiming an amazing one-wicket win in under an hour.

Borovec finished unbeaten on 73 in one of his finest innings for the club, while Carson scored 32 in typical fighting fashion.

The win put Geelong back in the top eight, although, as we know in this competition, there’s no time to rest because the Cats travel to seventh

Local Cricket JIM TIMBERLAKE placed Dandenong for a one-day game before the Christmas break.

A win here would probably see coach Damian Shanahan pleased at the half-way mark of the season, considering the inexperienced side at his disposal, while a loss would indicate a slight under achievement.

Geelong Cricket Association has a round of onedayers this Saturday to wrap up the first half of the season, with all games looking like rippers.

Top placed Grovedale host third placed Geelong West in the match of the round, a game both teams will be desperate to win, to not only confirm their

premiership credentials, but to avoid getting sent back to the logjam in the middle of the ladder.

The Tigers are in first place but it may slightly flatter them because their recent form has been patchy. Their batting has inconsistent compared to their standard over the past decade, culminating in a dismissal for just 130 last game against Leopold.

Fortunately, the Tigers’ bowling has been as impressive as ever, Gareth Yelland leading the way with 21 wickets at just 6.95, including a haul of 6/15 last week to claim an important victory.

West has probably been on the other end of the luck spectrum, scoring what should have been a match winning 9/279 then reducing Lara to 8/167 before rain ruined the game as the only draw of the round.

Grovedale will have to be at its best but West should have the Tigers covered.

Selections: ST JOSEPH’S v East Belmont, Manifold Heights v LEOPOLD, LARA v Highton, Newtown & Chilwell v SOUTH BARWON, Bell Post Hill v NORTH GEELONG. In division two, Newcomb & District is in the middle of what is fast becoming a ladder of two halves.

With the top teams starting to break away from the pack and with three sides on just one win apiece, the

Dinosaurs can go a long way to wrapping up a finals spot if they can beat Marshall tomorrow.

With two wins from their last two starts, Newcomb & District should hold all the aces.

Marshall took great strides last season but has fallen away dramatically this campaign, so the Dinosaurs should win comfortably.

Selections: Torquay v MURGHEBOLUC, Guild St Mary’s v ST ALBAN’S BREAKWATER, Bell Park v ALEXANDER THOMSON, THOMSON v Waurn Ponds, St Peter’s v GEELONG CITY. Just 10 points separates second and tenth on the division three ladder in the one of the closest seasons in years.

Little River sits at the bottom end of the group, with a crucial game against Corio Bay this Saturday.

If Little River can’t win it will really struggle to play finals, while Corio Bay is on a high after a fantastic win last week against Teesdale.

This momentum should be enough to see Corio Bay claim the points.

Selections: TEESDALE v North Shore, Inverleigh v BANNOCKBURN, Shelford v WINCHELSEA, LETHBRIDGE v Corio, MODEWARRE v Meredith.

Trolling anglers enjoy a welcome run-in with Wilson Spit snapper On the bite BRIAN LONG WHEN David Matuch and Andy Schmidt launched their new boat for the first time they thought trolling would be a good way to run in the new motor.

It turned out to be a great decision, with a 5.3kg snapper latching onto David’s Rapala Tail Dancer and another fish just over 2kg capping off their maiden voyage nicely.

Daniel Stevenson also found the snapper while trolling near Wilson Spit, taking three fish around 2.5kg each in a two hour session when Dr Evil lures in the gold colour worked best.

Bait angler Shaun Fairley found good numbers of snapper half way between the channel and Hermsley’s spoil group. Small fish dominated but Shaun caught two better than 3kg each.

A large shoal of salmon also erupted beside his boat, with Shaun catching three on small metal lures before they disappeared.

Gerry Martin trolled the grass beds between Alcoa and The Sands Caravan Park to catch a brace of pike, most averaging 80cm and the longest 1.1m.

Gerry caught all his fish on 10cm Rapala minnows.

Pike were also in numbers at North Shore rocks where evening low tides and small baitfish-profile lures are best.

Soft plastics were successful around the boat moorings between Royal Geelong Yacht Club and Eastern Beach. Worm patterns were bests on bream and flathead, while minnow patterns take more snapper and pike.

River to sea: Corey Gallagher with a handsome Barwon River bream and Norman Ratajczak shows off a pair of snapper from Wilson Spit.

Squid have been found on the inshore grass beds, with small jigs, generally size 2.5, in natural colourations the best option.

Whiting were taken throughout the bays, with Bird Rock, Grassy Point, Edwards Point and Queenscliff Bight best.

Flathead have been taken from 10m and deeper but the best fish have been coming from the shallows, although in smaller numbers. Peter West fished soft plastics from the shore between Clifton Springs and Hermsley to land four flathead estimat-

ed at better than 1kg each.

Queenscliff’s cut rewarded patient anglers with good captures of trevally, salmon and squid, with the best action occurring just on and after dark.

Surf anglers again found numbers of snapper from the rocks, especially at Black Rock.

Salmon were again taken from the rock platforms between Lorne and Eastern View. Lure accounted for most of the fish, many weighing better than 2kg.

The bigger fish seemed to be holding up in the deeper water, with the beaches producing mainly

small salmon.

Estuary anglers should look to the Barwon River for salmon. Most have been small, while trevally have also been taken on soft plastics and bream on bait.

Corey Gallagher hit the Barwon after collecting some quality fresh bait, which paid off with eight nice bream mostly pushing 40cm. Corey released all his fish because they seemed to still be in spawning mode.

Freshwater produced mixed results, with anglers casting small minnow pattern lures in the Barwon River catching redfin better than 1kg. Locations to try include Queen’s and Fyans parks and Breakwater.

Derek Shaw fished Deep Lake on lure to take rainbows better than 1.5kg and quite a few small browns. Derek said suspending lures were best, with Atomic Shads his lure of choice.

Lake Fyans returned reasonable numbers of redfin again but at anglers must be wary of snakes, with plenty seen on the rocky ledges.

Nearby, Lake Lonsdale has been fishing well for redfin but the yabbies have been the big attraction, with the best bags taken after dark.

Close to home, Wurdee Boluc Reservoir has been fishing well for lure anglers seeking redfin and trout. Evenings have also rewarded fly anglers with trout and roach, the latter becoming quite active just on and after dark.

Shannon Richmond fishing the junction of the Leigh and Barwon rivers where he caught a variety of species. Early in the day produced a couple of average redfin, while tench, carp and a nice 950g brown trout were taken later in the day on Shannon’s shrimp baits.

Wilson Spit’s snapper should be the best option this weekend, with the tides perfect leading up to and after dark. For freshwater action, I would head to Deep Lake with mudeye baits or 4cm to 6cm suspending lures such as X raps and Atomic Shads.

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