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Vol 39 Ed 14 Tuesday 12 April 2016 winchelseastar.org.au

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Round 2 of the GDFL saw the Winchelsea Blues host country cousins the Inverleigh Hawks at Eastern Reserve last Saturday.More page 27.

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Left: Secretary (Beryl Read), Acting Sgt Josh Terpestra Right: Rob Cameron, Beryl Read

Easter Raffle As mentioned in last week’s Star, the winners of our two Easter Basket prizes in our annual raffle were Pam Kelly and Rob (‘Snick’) Cameron. Acting Sgt Josh Terpestra drew the winning tickets. The lovely baskets were prepared, as usual, by Merle Rigby. Thanks again to all for the terrific community support for one of our main fundraising efforts.

Smoke Alarms & Daylight Saving Did YOU test your smoke alarms when you changed your clocks back to EST last week? And did you fit new batteries as recommended? There are regular reports of FUNCTIONING smoke alarms saving lives when fires happen, and sad reports of homes being completely destroyed when smoke alarms are either not working or not installed at all.

Make sure yours are working properly as we head into winter and our need for warmth........which leads you to think about..........

Heaters, Ducts and ChimneysYep, winter is just around the corner! Have your heating ducts, chimneys and heating appliances been checked, properly serviced and cleaned of dust and other flammables? Now is the time to do this if you haven’t for a while. The usual industry and CFA recommendation is for annual cleaning and servicing.

‘Good Neighbourliness’ – ‘RUOK?’ Another thing to be mindful of as the days shorten and colder weather sets in is our older community members –

check up on your neighbour. Do they have sufficient wood for their fires? Have their chimneys and so on been checked? Do they have adequate heating for their needs? Are they able to get about when it’s cold? Are they aware of the wonderful ‘Bus to the Hub’ (& the ‘Blues Bistro’) service?

School Zones School resumes this week, so remember to be aware that our younger community members are walking and riding to school, and that the 40k restrictions are back in force and will be checked regularly.

Our next meeting will be at the Bowls Club, Hesse St, Wednesday April 27th, 7:30pm. All very welcome to attend and contribute!

Helen Verity – Co-ord.

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There are big changes underway today in the long battle against wild rabbits in communities right across country Victoria. It has been over 150 years since rabbits were first introduced in this state.

Since then we have had myxomatosis disease in the 1950’s, the calicivirus in 1995 and now a new strain of calicivirus to be released in 2016/17.

However, as the rabbit population has been exposed to calicivirus, we won’t experience the knock downs of the past. New, more socially oriented tactics are also being prioritised.

Michael Reid, the appointed National Rabbit Facilitator, emphasises while rabbits don’t stop at fences, unfortunately many humans do.

“The next battle against rabbits will be defined by the way we shrewdly work together to control rabbits,” Mr Reid said. “The key problem is rabbits breed well, like rabbits and we can easily forget how quickly populations can rebound.

“If we are going to outsmart the rabbits we must have a co-ordinated and sustained effort exploiting the skills and insights of everyone affected.

"We have spent significant time mapping all the different stakeholders involved in rabbit management, and developing the best ways of working together.”

The program is now being piloted in Victoria, guided by a joint community-government steering committee and building a network of rabbit expertise through the Victorian Rabbit Action Network.

An example of the new approach is a project with the Bellarine Landcare group. A “Rabbit Action Bellarine” working group will coordinate the roll out right across the region. Rabbits are a hot topic among primary producers on the Peninsula, and the new pilot is ensuring activities are not just business as usual.

Emma Camileri, the Bellarine Landcare Facilitator, said the working group will provide both technical support and training to assist cluster leaders in engaging neighbouring properties.

“It means face-to-face conversations so local farmers and residents properly understand what we need to do to tackle rabbits in one big cooperative effort,” Ms Camilieri said.

“There have been many failed attempts to control rabbits in the Bellarine area, so trying something different, and with a joined up community-led program, is an encouraging way to tackle the rabbit issue.”

A short clip on the program can be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MwhFS3FVNk4

Other projects funded in the region through the Small Grants include:

• The Geelong Landcare Network, Surf Coast and Inland Plains Landcare Network with the Upper Barwon Landcare Network. Murray Johns, Landcare Facilitator can be contacted on 0455 500 542 for comment.

• Bass Coast Landcare Network, Robbie Gray, can be contacted for further details on 0448 386 724.

People power turning tide in the fight against rabbits


What a beautiful day the Church auction is! There is so much to see and do. You talk to people that you haven't talked to since .......... well, last year's Church auction!

All around you people are appraising articles in preparation for the big moment when the auctioneer calls for bids and you have to wave your hand in the air if you want that item. Yes, a lot of the items look familiar. I wonder if that is because someone bought that treasure in the 2015 auction, kept it for a year and then brought it back for this year's auction because they hadn't been able to find a use for it.

I took a special interest in some of the lots. One in particular was a collection of car wheels and tyres. When I first looked at it I wondered why any one would want to buy them. The lot was made up of 3 mag wheels with average tyres and a couple of other nondescript wheels. Since 3 wheeled cars are few and far between now days I couldn't work out how you could use the mags. After a few days of pondering it suddenly came to me. Obviously the purchaser was intent on turning his/her

2 wheel trailer into an object of beauty. A mag each side and a mag for a spare. QED as I used to say in my school days having solved an algebraic equation.

What did you buy? I fell in love with the Brooker 3 metre aluminum dingy. She had bounced off a rocky bottom a few times and almost certainly had a few leaks but was repairable. Just what I had wanted for some years. I even had a name for her, Sub Fosters! She would complement my marine fleet beautifully.

Sub Fosters of course is an abbreviated name. Most of my sea craft have abbreviated names. One that I am particularly fond of is Topsy. Topsy is a rubber ducky that happened to come up whilst I was waiting for a car to be auctioned. Mate Dave and I took Topsy out for her maiden voyage off Angelsea one reasonably still day. After catching a few flathead I took her for a cruise over towards the Point where there were a few surfers sitting waiting for a wave. As I turned towards the launching ramp the wave the surfers had been waiting came in. We entertained the whole beach front. Over we went and Topsy Turvy got her name. It was the first of many times but she would float just as well up-side- down as she would right way up.

Any way back to the auction. It was now 12 o'clock. I calculated Sub Fosters would come up about 12:45. Prue had booked tickets for a show on William Buckley at Geelong's Boom Gallery. If I wasn't ready to leave for Geelong by 12:30 ,,,,,,,,, I hate to think what might have happened. So I enlisted good friend Geoff Orchard's assistance. My instructions were, "Go to about $200" However as I sat watching the history of William Buckley unfold my thoughts were on Sub. Should I have said to Geoff to go to about $300 rather than Two? Meanwhile out at Winch Geoff was having similar doubts. The bidding climbed rapidly towards $200. Did Mick mean as much as $250 when he said, "Go to about $200"? Geoff got a bid in at $200. There were no further bids. Sub Fosters was mine. Thank you Geoff.

FOOT NOTE: In case you are curious what Sub Fosters is an abbreviation for. Last year I told my family I wanted a "tinny" for a birthday present. I got a can of Fosters lager. So Sub Fosters is an abbreviation for "A substitute for a can of Fosters lager."

Mick O'Mara

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Left: I wonder if it still works? Right: The Sub... doesn't she look beautiful


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Autumn Garden WorkshopsPresenter: Christine Windle Venue: Garden Gate of Inverleigh Nursery Cnr Inverleigh – Winchelsea Rd & McCallum Rd, Inverleigh, 3321 Time: 9 – 11.30 am Cost: $25

Taking Cuttings – Sat April 9th How to, tips & take home prepared cuttings.

The Water Wise Garden – Sun April 17th Practical ways to save water in the garden.

Garden Design and Planning – Sun May 15th Landscape principles & step by step planner

Planning a Backyard Orchard – Sun May 29th Tips on fruit tree selection & planting.

How to save money by using less energyMonday 2 May 2016, 7:30-9:00pm. Community Hub, Eastern Reserve, Winchelsea

A gold coin donation would be appreciated to help offset costs.

Speaker: Tim Forcey, Energy Advisor, University of Melbourne Energy Institute.

Come and hear how your home, business or institution can save money by using energy efficient appliances instead of being connected to gas. Brought to you with the support of Surf Coast Energy Group, Frack-Free Moriac, and the Alternative Technology Association

Any questions?: Doug 0438 411 761

Meditation Hut in TorquayAs the Meditation Hut gains momentum with a perfect mix of regular attendees and new guests, we would like to invite all of you to the April instalment of the Meditation Hut.

The program will evolve in its content from our first session, and will also be suitable for the newcomers.

The evening will include:

An introduction into the practice of mantra meditation.

Guided meditation practice.

Discussions about the benefits and rewards of mantra meditation.

A group chanting session accompanied by traditional and modern instruments.

An opportunity to meet new friends.

A delicious vegetarian banquet!

Please let us know if you have any special dietary requirements so that we are sure to cater for all.

When: 6:30pm Friday April 15th

Where: "The Meditation Hut". 11 Tubular Ave, Torquay.

Cost: $25 per person, $20 Concession. Pay at the door, limited places available

RSVP: Limited places are available so please contact Keshava on 0405 577 453 or [email protected] to confirm your attendance.

You can also find us on Facebookhttp://facebook.com/meditationhuttorquay

Please bring an open heart, your smile and an empty stomach...

Look forward to seeing you there!

Decluttering SaleParticipants wanted for a decluttering sale held indoors in late May.

Please ring 52672335

Growing Winchelsea monthly meetingOur next meeting is this Wednesday 7am start at the bottom pub (Barwon Hotel)

A light breakfast, tea and coffee will be supplied, sponsored by the Barwon Hotel.

Please email to confirm your attendance so that catering can be arranged- [email protected]

Come along and share your thoughts for a better Winchelsea.

Winchelsea CWAWinchelsea CWA is holding their next meeting, Wednesday 13th April.

7.00pm at the Senior Citizens Club, 36 Harding St, Winchelsea

We will be discussing our entrants for the CWA Polwarth Group Exhibition to be held in May.

As well as doing some craft work with Buttons, wonder who has the most creative us with buttons?

Come along just for the evening, the company is great, not to mention the Supper!!

We enjoy welcoming visitors and new members.

The Winchelsea CWA meet on the 2nd Wednesday of every month at the Senior Citizens Club.

For further information contact Katrina at [email protected]

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The Editor’s decision whether to publish a who, what, where and when notice request is final.


No details have been made available by the Surf Coast Shire about Meals on Wheels for 2016.

Please contact the Shire directly for more information on 03 5261 0600.

Winchelsea Health Club 5267 2336

Gym Open HoursMonday 6-11am & 5-8pm Tuesday 9am-Midday & 5-8pm Wednesday 6-11am & 5-8pm Thursday 9am-Midday & 5-8pm Friday 6-11am Saturday 9-11am

Gym Class Times Monday 9.15 - 10.00am Seniors Strength

Tuesday 6.15 - 7.00pm Boxing

Wednesday 9.15 - 10.00am Core Strength

Wednesday 6.15 - 7.00pm Spin

Thursday 9.15 - 10.00am Seniors Strength

Surf Coast Mobile Library will be in Hesse Street (parked outside Old Shire Hall) as usual on Fridays between 2:00 and 5:00pm unless it is a Public Holiday. Old Shire Hall (tea rooms), Hesse St, Fridays, 2pm-5pm

Surf Coast Mobile Library

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Winchelsea Transfer Station

Opening HoursMonday Closed Tuesday 2pm-4pm Wednesday Closed Thursday 2pm - 4pm Friday Closed Saturday 1.30pm - 3.30pm Sunday 9.30am - 12.30pm

55 Cressy Road, Winchelsea. Accepts household garbage, mixed commercial & industrial waste, mixed construction & demolition waste. Accepts recyclable materials. Accepts one recycle bin two waste bins. Does NOT accept clean fill.

Body Therapy ClassesUsing Yoga, Pilates, Qi Gung & Mindfullness Meditation Practices Tuesdays 6.15pm $13 Cash Catholic Church Hall During School Term Only For More Info Call Dr Haidee Benning 0428 177 964.

Scouts, Cubs, & JoeysWinchelsea First Scout Group Tuesdays during school term, at Winchelsea Scout Hall (next to Op Shop in Gosney Street, Winchelsea)

Modewarre First Scout Group Cubs on Mondays, Scouts on Tuesdays at Modewarre Scout Hall, Cape Otway Road.

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Winchelsea PlaygroupThursdays at Eastern Reserve starting at 10am. New families welcome, catering for children 0-4 years of age.


Senior Citizens News by Jean Shinners

Hi folks, we all had an enjoyable day on Friday, unfortunately we were back later than anticipated and consequently there was no time left for us to have any clubroom games.

Wednesday Results wereBowls Marg Shepherd and Phillip Ives

Cards John Read, Les Hunter and Haydn Shinners

Competition Marg Shepheed

Happy Birthday wishes go out to Isabel Walker who will celebrate a birthday on the 20th of April. Have a lovely day Isabel.

Get well wishes are sent out to any of our members who are feeling unwell at the moment. We all hope to greet you down at the clubrooms very soon for a cuppa and a chat.

Fish N Chip Lunch and Committee MeetingOur next Committee Meeting will be held at the clubrooms on Friday the 15th of April. This meeting will begin at 11.30am and then be followed by our usual Fish N Chip Luncheon. Please have your orders in to Jean by 11.50am.

Craft GroupThe monthly craft group meets at the clubrooms on the first Monday of every month between 10am and 3pm.

The rest of the month on every Monday (except public holidays), there will be for those interested, a craft group held between 1pm and 3pm.

All of those interested, please feel free to come along and join in with these ladies (occasionally a gent or two). You are sll most welcome to bring along whatever craft work you are doing at the moment and this group is especially for anyone to bring along any unfinished pieces you may be having difficulties with. Any problems with sewing, needlework, crochet, knitting, tapestry, crewelwork, blackwork or cross stitch, will be rectified.

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Recipe of the WeekRhubarb Crumble Muffins 2 1/2 cups Self raising flour 2/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar 100g butter melted 1 cup Milk 1 Egg beaten

Filling 1 1/2 cups chopped fresh Rhubarb 1/4 cup Caster Sugar 2 Tablespoons Water 1/4 teaspoon grated Lemon Rind

Crumble Topping 1/4 cup Plain Flour 1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar 2 Tablespoons toasted muesli 1 teaspoon grated Lemon Rind 30g Butter

Grease a 12 hole muffin pan. Heat the oven to 200c.

Sift dry ingredients into a large bowl, stir in remaining ingredients. Half-fill the prepared pan with muffin mixture, make a well in each muffin and spoon some filling into the wells. Top with the remaining muffin mixture and spread carefully to cover the filling.

Sprinkle with the crumble topping, press gently onto the muffin mixture.

Bake in a moderately hot oven for about 20 minutes.

Filling Combine the ingredients in a small pan. Bring to the boil, simmer, uncovered for about 5 minutes or until the mixture is thick and the rhubarb is soft. Cool.

Crumble Topping Combine all the ingredients into a small bowl, mix well.

Makes 12 muffins.

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The Grattan Institute’s biased and city-centric report “Roads to Riches: Better Transport Investment” - which asserts the Princes Highway duplication from Waurn Ponds to Colac is a waste of money – has got it badly wrong.

As the Liberal candidate, I am incredibly proud to have fought so hard to deliver the funding to duplicate this road.

I also take issue with the headline in today’s Age which claimed this was a ‘road to nowhere’. This is an absolute insult to regional communities which also deserve better infrastructure.

Princes Highway West is an incredibly important transport link which connects Melbourne, Geelong, Warrnambool and Portland to South Australia. The highway is used by over 350,000 people each year which provides access to major tourist attractions such as the Great Ocean Road.

The duplication of the Princes Highway between Geelong and Colac is vital infrastructure for our region. This road is a major alternate route to the Great Ocean Road which attracts 2.5 million visitors each year, and the centrepiece of our regional $2.1 billion tourism industry which supports 10,000 local jobs. It is amazing that the Grattan Institute did not mention the importance of the duplicated road to one of the nation’s most significant tourist attractions.

The Princes Highway is also used to transport dairy, timber, grain and livestock from south-west Victoria, one of the most important agricultural regions in Australia. VicRoads has calculated that motorists would receive $45.03m in travel time benefits over the first thirty years that the highway is duplicated. This includes $26.74m benefits for passenger vehicles and $18.29m in benefits for freight vehicles.

In terms of road safety, there were 32 crashes between 2008 and 2012 including three fatalities on this stretch of road.

It is most regrettable that the report did not take into account the broader economic benefits of the Princes Highway duplication. In its 2014-2015 assessment brief dated 7 May 2015, Infrastructure Australia stated:

“The proponent has noted a number of unquantified benefits, including economic growth due to improved access to the Port of Portland and Geelong, tourist traffic increase through the Great Ocean Road and agriculture productivity growth including milk production.”

Building better transport links in regional Victoria is so important for jobs, productivity and families.

And yet we see the Victorian Labor government turning its back on regional Victoria, making an Infrastructure Australia (IA) submission for only one regional infrastructure project, the Murray Basin Rail. In contrast, other state and territory governments have provided 32 regional projects to Infrastructure Australia. The state by state breakdown is as follows:

• New South Wales 10

• Queensland 6

• South Australia 5

• Tasmania 4

• Northern Territory 2

• Western Australia 1

• Victoria 1

• National projects 4

Any infrastructure project worth more than $100m must have an IA assessment to attract Commonwealth funding.

Today I call on the Victorian Government to urgently submit the Southern Geelong rail duplication project to IA so that this project is eligible for Commonwealth funding. Why is State Labor turning its back on this vital rail duplication project for our region, which is backed by G21, Committee for Geelong and the Geelong Chamber of Commerce?

On 11 March 2016, I wrote to Premier Andrews urging him to submit this project to IA for Commonwealth funding and to date I have not had a reply.

With the enormous growth in Armstrong Creek and other parts of southern Geelong, the single rail line south of Geelong station is limiting train services to South Geelong, Marshall and Waurn Ponds stations, as well as to Colac and beyond.

We desperately need a duplicated rail line which would deliver more frequent and reliable train services. The Regional Rail Link is looking more and more like a service built to cater for Western Melbourne, and not commuters from Geelong and Corangamite.

Our region is also crying out for an East West Link which would deliver a proper western link and second arterial road into Melbourne. That’s why the Turnbull Government has committed $3 billion to the first state government willing to build it.

State Labor’s Western Distributor is so Melbourne-centric: it does not deliver a second arterial road into Melbourne and even Transurban concedes it’s a short term 15 year fix. Only an East West Link will fix the terrible peak hour traffic congestion motorists have to battle driving to and from Melbourne, and across the West Gate Bridge.

Investing in better roads and rail infrastructure critical in Corangamite

Letter to the EditorDear Editor

I’ve just read my copy of the Star and want to thank you very much for printing the Alpha invitation.

I really appreciate the support your newspaper offers us on a weekly basis; you all do a wonderful job!

Now I just hope some of the locals decide to come and join Alpha, having previewed the material i am sure they will enjoy this new format!

God bless, Rev. Wendy Gravolin St Thomas Church


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Dear Editor

As promised I have returned and this time it’s my turn to have a say on the lead pollution that can be found in this town

Let’s start with the houses that we have lived in. Perhaps they were weather board and perhaps as a youngster you like me helped dad to sand back and repaint these weatherboards and timber window and door frames and you painted on that striking red coloured paint called red LEAD yes that’s right it was made with a LEAD base and it was used to seal the bare timber

Then last week I had to get up on the roof to clean around the brick chimneys and guess what LEAD flashings used to seal between the roof and chimneys but while I’m up here I’ll give the gutters a bit of a clean they’re the old fashioned type made in 8 foot lengths joined together and sealed with 60/40 LEAD based solder

After all this work I’m feeling a bit thirsty and go inside and look there’s that great crystal glass set that my Nan gave my ex and myself on our wedding day but no I won’t be using that isn’t crystal LEAD based

What about the fishing gear that we use hooks and yes you have got LEAD sinkers

Ah I haven’t even left home yet and I have found LEAD all around me but wait as I said lets go for that walk around town

Look there’s that Church I bet that it’s got pretty stained glass windows and I bet that they’re the type that are held together with beads of LEAD between all the little pieces of stained glass and I wonder if they are old enough to be made with LEAD crystal glass

Look at the roof slate tiles that means LEAD flashings and going by the age LEAD gutters unless someone has changed them

Ah there’s that new toilet block that has been built to cater for all the tourist that travel through town in cars and buses now

don’t they use LEAD acid batteries to store power on those things and yes I have one and have had them all my adult life my currant one uses unleaded fuel but most of the others have had used LEAD based fuel

Look I could keep going but Elaine my good lady has started to bash me and I think that I have made my point that being that lead is and has been part of our daily life in a big way for so long time but it seems to me that it’s only the gun club that has been found guilty of using it so I think that it’s about time that we all have a look in our back yard

Now come on let’s all stop doing the wishers of certain Shire councillor’s and get behind the most successful sporting club in this town instead of knocking it and help us get another ground and while we’re at it let’s not forget the Fun Kart club that though no fault of these lost their ground too

Thank you Brian Bohan

Dear Editor

It is no surprise that the Grattan Institute would question important transport infrastructure in regional Victoria, given its origin as a public policy think tank for Steve Bracks’ and John Brumby. Just like our current government, neither of these former Labor premiers extended their horizon for public policy past the city limits.

For whatever reason, the Princes Highway West duplication has come within the institute’s sights for damnation, with a quasi ROI ratio as the only semblance of credible data. It is no surprise that our current crop of Federal Government representatives were quick off the mark to support the upgrade of the road, and rightly so. Our State MPs have done the same, given the former Coalition government contributed half of the funding, but that’s not considered newsworthy in a federal election campaign.

The important point is that whether it’s the Princes Highway, Western Highway or Hamilton Highway, the road corridors of regional Victoria are the lifeblood of rural communities. A significant upgrade of our road system creates growth opportunities for townships such as Winchelsea, Colac, Beaufort and Ararat, which would otherwise wither on the vine. These corridors are the start of decentralising our cities and encouraging greater

movement through relocation and tourist visitation. Both of these factors provide vital economic growth in regional Victoria.

The Princes Highway West has already created a revitalised Winchelsea, better transport connections for our food producers and significantly increased tourism to the region. These benefits are simply not costed in the policy think tanks like Grattan. Through all of my working life, I have advocated for better road infrastructure in regional Victoria, and as someone who had to travel on the pre-existing "goat track" that was the Princes Highway West since I was born, marginal seat or not, the real benefits will not be seen in the number of cars on the road. The true value will be obvious as we witness the revitalisation of towns and communities like Winchelsea that will draw people to regional Victoria to live, work and visit.

Yours sincerely Simon Ramsay MP Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Rural and Regional Transport

Dear Editor

Is this what we want?

Congratulations to the residents of Winchelsea. It is heartening to read, and here, that some of us have had enough and are prepared to say “NO” and ask questions when we disagree to decisions thrust upon our community. Every ratepayer has the right to question decisions the Shire makes and to insist on the getting to the truth. If you don’t understand then ask a Shire Councillor. It is your right as a ratepayer or resident and it is their responsibility to respond.

On another matter, have you taken a stroll along the east riverbank of our Barwon River downstream from the Princess Highway Bridge lately? The grass has been mowed, the mud hut, playground, and BBQ areas are being utilised, as they should, and there is a constant stream of travellers, locals and busses using the facilities. The Visitor Information Centre area still needs some work but the basics are there and the whole area looks inviting.

However, walk a little further and you may encounter any number of dogs running free.

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Letters to the Editor


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SARAH HENDERSON MP

Authorised by Sarah Henderson, 3A/195 Colac Rd Waurn Ponds Vic 3216

Celebrating the opening of the duplicated road through Winchelsea.

With the Surf Coast Restoring Coastal Corridors Green Army team.

WIth Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull at a local NBN construction site.

Delivering for Winchelsea

I am proud to be working hard on your behalf for Winchelsea. Locally, the Turnbull Government is delivering: • Duplication of the Princes Highway from Waurn Ponds to Colac. Since being elected, our government has provided $31.08m to complete the Waurn Ponds to Winchelsea stage and $192.7m for the Winchelsea to Colac duplication. This project is so important for road safety, jobs, the local economy and of course the township of Winchelsea.

• NBN fast broadband. Some great news on our NBN rollout with fixed line construction underway in Winchelsea. Construction of NBN for the outskirts of Winchelsea is expected to start in the first half of 2017.

• $2.11m for 10 new mobile phone base stations across Corangamite. Modelling shows that coverage (in whole or in part) will be improved in Winchelsea and Winchelsea South.

• 13 Green Army teams across Corangamite including a team at Barwon Park Winchelsea.

• $35m to upgrade the Great Ocean Road. This project, vehemently opposed by Labor, is so important for road safety, jobs, tourism and the local economy. That’s why I campaigned and have just delivered an extra $10m for this iconic road. This is part of our $1.5 billion Victorian infrastructure package which includes $220m for the Murray Basin Freight Rail project and $345m for rural and regional roads, a wonderful outcome for Corangamite.

• $140,000 for an upgrade of the Gosney/Murrell Street intersection under our Roads to Recovery program.

• $20,000 for the Winchelsea Walk project under our Anzac Centenary Local Grants Program.

Delivering the infrastructure and services Winchelsea needs is vital. That is why I am fighting for better passenger rail. Labor must act immediately to deliver more daily train services to and from Winchelsea. I am also fighting for a duplicated rail track through southern Geelong which would deliver more frequent and reliable train services to Winchelsea, Colac and beyond.

With your support, I am determined to keep fighting on your behalf and delivering the infrastructure and services Winchelsea deserves.

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UnitingEvents of the Week Inter-church prayer meeting – Wednesday April 13th in the Uniting Church hall at 1.00pm.

Women’s Evening Fellowship – Wednesday April 13th at 7.30pm

Uniting Care – Thursday April 14th – 10.00 - 1.00pm in the meeting room.

Music Group practise – Thursday April 14th – in the hall at 7.00pm

Worship on Sunday April 17th - John Bumford at 9.30am

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St ThomasTuesday 12th Parish council at 7:30pm.

Wednesday 13th Inter-church prayer meeting at the Uniting church.

Sunday 17th 10am Holy Communion Service.

Monday April 18 Mainly music at 10am.

Sunday May 1st Confirmation service with Bishop Philip Huggins.

Alpha at St Thomas church. Monday the 18th will be the second week of our Alpha program and if you missed the first week it’s not too late to join in. Australia used to be described as a ‘Christian country’ which although debatable often means that people falsely assume they know what Christianity teaches. Whether you are someone who grew up going to church or never have been or even if you are new to Australia and would like to understand the faith that helped form our nation, Alpha is just for you! This is a series of interactive sessions that freely explore the basics of the Christian faith. Come for a bite to eat, watch a talk and have a chat. To help us plan the meal it would be helpful for us to have an idea of how many are intending to come, for enquiries ring Wendy on 0438 294 410. We also hope to use this as preparation for any who wish to join our confirmation service in May.

God bless, Rev’d Wendy Gravolin

St John’sWe have a small number of tickets left, for the Combined Parish Car Raffle so if you would like a ticket please contact the Parish Office on 5286 1230. Thank you to everyone who has support the competition.

Please return your Project Compassion boxes or envelopes a.s.a.p., once again thank you for your generous donations to assist Caritas. Please pray that we will remember all of those who need our support to live with freedom and dignity.

The annual Mother & Daughter Breakfast will be held on Saturday May 7th. The morning will commence at 9am with Mass being celebrated at St Joseph’s Meredith, we are then invited to enjoy breakfast with our fellow parishioners. A list is available at the back of the church to put your name down if you would like to attend.

The Ladies Guild Luncheon will be held on the 12th May at St John’s hall. Please put this date in your diary.

Sacramental Program commences again for 2nd term this week.

Until next time, God Bless Marg Bushell

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The area below the children’s playground, in fact the whole Riverside Reserve is now advertised as a “Dog off leash” area. There are two new signs promoting the fact, one at the end of Mercer St and the other at the gravel turnaround. And while you are down at the gravel turnaround, take a stroll under the large acorn trees, where the so called respectable free-camping started only six days ago. You may want to watch out for the discarded used toilet paper and the human excrement and the kitchen residue and cigarette butts which has been left on the ground. Yes, human excrement. Not even a week into the free-camp trial and this is what we have to look forward to.

The reserve is for the enjoyment of all of us. Not for a few irresponsible travellers to defecate where they want just because it is too far to the public toilets and to dump their waste on the ground leaving it up to the residents to clean up. We will not be taking our children and grandchildren to this reserve to play anymore. You can imagine kids playing and accidently standing in human excrement. And how many times have we herd the owner of a dog say after it has bitten a child “Is has never done that before!” Too late for the victim. We will not be taking a chance. Show your concern to what is happening to our Reserve by contacting your Councillors.

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Recognising the valour of World War One Victoria Cross Recipients

In 1856, Queen Victoria introduced the Victoria Cross to honour acts of valour during the Crimean War. Following this tradition medals of valour continue to be awarded. Australia honoured sixty four recipients who served in World War One and in light of this a Cairn honouring all of these recipients is being created to be installed in Winchelsea.

Currently the acknowledgement of the 100 year anniversary of World War One is supporting many activities and memorials. The Winchelsea Tribute cairn will not only recognise the Australian World War One Victoria Cross recipients, it will also recognise Albert Jacka, the first WW1 VC recipient and the Winchelsea and District men and women who served in WW1.

The Cairn will be located adjacent to the Barwon River Bank and officially launched on Sunday 22 May. The committee extend an invitation to the local community and all people who are connected to the WW1 VC recipients and those who served from Winchelsea.

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From Edinburgh to Barwon Park Presented by Team of Pianists, with guests Icon Trio 2.00pm Sunday 1st May

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An afternoon of music from Scotland and Australia in the beautiful surroundings of National Trust mansion Barwon Park, presented by ROBERT CHAMBERLAIN (piano) and ICON TRIO (Justine Anderson - soprano, Vivien Hamilton – mezzo-soprano, Jeannie Marsh – alto)

Scotland and Australia share many connections, especially in the Western District of Victoria, home to Barwon Park. This program brings together music and words from both countries, from many eras: Scottish favourites such as Skye Boat Song, Charlie is my Darlin’, Ye Banks and Braes, poems of Robert Burns; songs by Scottish composers such as James MacMillan, Thea Musgrave, Judith Weir; piano solos by Peter Maxwell Davies, Percy Grainger; and new Scots Haiku trios commissioned by Icon Trio from Melbourne composers.

Never heard of Scots Haiku? Wondering what it is? Wondering what it might sound like when set to music and sung by unaccompanied female vocal trio? Then this event is for you!

In 2012, singer Vivien Hamilton made a surprising discovery in Edinburgh: a book of Scots Haiku by Scottish poet Bruce Leeming. These delightful miniatures draw upon the Japanese haiku tradition: fleeting moments from Scottish places and Scottish lives are captured in tiny poems. They are written in Lallans Scots (the language of Robert Burns, Auld Lang Syne) with English translations:

Laverocks tweedlin: Twa weans vizzy the lift gowpi

Larks singing: Two children study the sky gaping

Icon Trio was drawn to the musical possibilities of these poems, and asked Melbourne composers (including Johanna

Selleck, May Lyon, Christine McCombe) to set them to music. The results will be heard in this concert: playful, serene, spooky poems (drinking whiskey with friends, moonlight on a loch, swirling sea fog); wide variety of musical styles; rich and warm sounds of three classical female voices (interweaving, giggling, soaring, celebrating, mourning…)

Icon Trio was formed in 2011 to create the visual art/vocal music event VoxPix. The singers bring decades of experience in new Australian music, opera, early music, cabaret, concerts and festivals, in Australia and beyond. In 2014 Icon Trio performed their Scots Haiku at the Art Gallery of Ballarat Scottish exhibition Auld Lang Syne, and at the Scottish Fling at Melbourne Immigration Museum. Pianist Robert Chamberlain is in demand as a soloist and chamber musician, adjudicator, and teacher. He is on the piano faculty at Monash University, and has performed and recorded extensively in Australia and internationally.

As Autumn mists roll in, wear your best kilt and tartan scarf for this journey from Edinburgh to Barwon Park!

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A touch of kindnessOn a recent visit to Barwon Park Mansion to view the fabulous Dressmaker Exhibit, I was assisted by the volunteers to see everything, as my mobility is a bit of a challenge at the moment. The lovely ladies helped me as I climbed the stairs and carried my walking aids down the stairs, whilst just being there to help if needed, even taking me on a “shortcut” to the important “ ladies room”. Thanks to these beautiful ladies and their smiles I had a memorable experience of the exhibition.

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Winchelsea Refugee Support GroupThe next meeting of the group will be next Tuesday, April 19th in the Uniting Church hall at 7.30pm.

We will hear of the progress of the refugee teenagers we have been supporting at Belmont High School. The outstanding debt at the school for their tuition fees has been paid by the Winchelsea group. Discussion will take place re a guest speaker like Julian Burnside be asked to speak in Winchelsea later in the year. The small group who represented us at the Melbourne Palm Sunday march will report back. The Yes to Refugee bumper stickers have arrived, and will be available for purchase. Some of the group gathered last month to parcel up a large pile of children’s clothes to be sent to the detention centre at Nauru. On our agenda is the issue of collecting and sending books to the island. Progress on Louise Brown’s musical project will also be under consideration. The decision was taken last month to maintain our current group name Refugee Support Group, which describes which what we do.

All welcome, those who have a passion to see a fairer deal for those struggling to make this country their new home.

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Natalie is Emily’s Chiropractic Assistant/Reptionist and has just begun her journey in administration with great enthusiasm. She takes care of our clients with genuine compassion and attention to detail. Having grown up in Birregurra, Natalie feels very at home in Winchelsea and hopes to one day move back down this way.

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We hosted our neighbours Inverleigh for our first home game of the season. The twilight game created a lovely atmosphere but unfortunately that was one of the few positives we could take out of the evening. Inverleigh brought 7 strong netball teams and had convincing wins across the board.

A GradeInverleigh 71 def Winchelsea 33

A very classy Inverleigh were hard to keep up with for our youngsters today. We had passages of play that were impressive and inspiring but often didn’t make the most of our opportunities. Young Connie Royal continues to impress with fabulous rebounds, strength and ability to bring the ball back into attack well. Meg Royal ran hard all day and took the odd intercept but struggled to show her talents against quality opposition. Katrina Filice was again strong in attack with Sarah Todd, but didn’t get enough opportunities to convert.

Best Players: Katrina Filice, Connie Royal and Rata Hunia

B GradeInverleigh 48 def Winchelsea 27

A terrible start had us behind by 11 goals at quarter time, Inverleigh’s strong press through the mid-court proved very difficult to break. Changes were made which improved the situation but we were still beaten in the middle two quarters. Inverleigh proved strong again in the last quarter to finish off the game clear winners. Holly Worland and 15 year old Beth Connors-Southall in their first B Grade appearances showed some impressive passages of play throughout the game.

Best Players: Holly Worland, Beth Connors-Southall and Angie Mawson

C GradeInverleigh 35 def Winchelsea 23

A great turnaround from a disappointing start to the season last week. We started strong going goal for the first half but the third quarter wasn’t our best and Inverleigh led at three quarter time by 5. They had pushed this out to 13 by the final whistle as we fell away further in the last. With a bit more training and court time together we a confident we can put in four quarters and take home some wins.

Best Players: Lyndal O’Grady, Charlie Delaney and Jessie Hilsdon

D GradeInverleigh 39 def Winchelsea 7

Lining up against a talented young Inverleigh side we had our work cut out for us from the start. We some significant changes to the team from last week we struggled to get it together and Inverleigh capitalised on every mistake we made. Our defensive line-up made Inverleigh work very hard for every goal and kept their score to a minimum but unfortunately we couldn’t capitalise on the intercepts and rebounds that they delivered.

Best Players: Susi Harriott, Kim Tennent & Abbey Clark

17 & UnderInverleigh 49 def Winchelsea 10

This week we came across a very well structured and talented Inverleigh side. Caitlin Burgess combined well with Ebony Berg in goals and in defence with Connie Royal. Connie also had a great game taking many intercepts and controlling the ball into attack, her A Grade experience is helping her to be a true leader in Under 17’s. Jess Loone made strong leads helping the transition down the court. Bad luck girls, let’s work hard and bring it to our next game. Go Blues!

Best Players: Caitlin Burgess, Connie Royal and Jess Loone


This week we knew it would be tough against a strong and well developed Inverleigh. Our girls came out nervous as they had plenty of the ball but struggled to score. Emily Steed played a fantastic game, was accurate all day but didn’t get enough opportunities to make the impact we needed. Plenty for us to learn from for when we face Inverleigh in the second half of the season.

Best Players: Emily Steed, Beth Connors-Southall and Claire Mawson


The girls came into this week’s game with a lot more confidence. Courtney Spoors and Laura Robertson had a fabulous first quarter after working hard at training on the movements in the goal ring. Indi Jenkins and Jorja Hilsdon worked hard in the middle to deliver the ball well. Unfortunately our second quarter wasn’t as tight and we let Inverleigh get a 9 goal lead, the girls worked hard in the second half and succeeded in maintaining this margin. Fabulous game Demi Robertson in Wing Defence causing many turnovers! Great team work girls!

Best Players: Demi Robertson, Indi Jenkins and Courtney Spoors

Netball News by Bronwyn Walker

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Round 2 saw The Blues host our country cousins the Inverleigh Hawks at Eastern Reserve last Saturday in a twilight meet.

The Reserves started well as they did last week, handling the ball quickly and cleanly. The first half of the match was a tight contest with Inverleigh slightly ahead at half time. The second half saw the boys unable to match it on the score board with the Hawks, who took the points at the final siren. It was a much better effort for 4 quarters to go down by 16 pts.

Great to see the return of Dillon Campbell playing at full forward, kicking 2 in a row late in the game.

Goals: Shane Brady 4 Dillon Campbell 2 Brett Venables 1

Best: Jarryd Dolling Shane Brady Matty Worland Brett Venables Dean Hart Zac Worland.

The Senior side kicked off at 5.30pm in front of a big crowd supporting the twilight game, the 2 sides playing for the Tony Hill Shield. The Blues started well being 2 points down at the first change after a really tight quarter of football. The boys put in a good effort in the 2nd quarter and went in at the long break very positive. The last half of the game though was all Inverleigh, our young side falling away to the more experienced Hawks. Good signs are there with the Blues young players aquitting themselves well, and a great game from Captain Josh Carracher showing how it’s done. Congratulations to Inverleigh for retaining the Shield.

Goals: Joe Wojtowicz 2 Kurt Berg 1 Bailey Kahle.

Best: Josh Carracher Michael Bourdovalis Jackson Smith Bailey Kahle Joe Wojtowicz Ricci Sauni.

The Club hosted 4 corporate boxes for our sponsors in the Community Bank Room at Eastern Reserve . By all accounts of feedback the event was a great success. Congratulations to all those involved in making the day such a success. The work done by the Club’s volunteers is a great achievement , we cannot thank them enough ! Anyone

who would like to volunteer a little of their time to help out at the Club would be made very welcome. New comer Marlene did a great job in the Canteen on Saturday, terrific to see her there.

Also great to see Darcy Parish home for the weekend and at the match against the Hawks.

We would also like to thank “ The Garden of Eden” for supplying a beautiful fruit and vegetable box to be raffled on Saturday – the lucky winner was Robert Charles.

This Saturday sees another twilight game at Eastern Reserve playing Geelong West at the same times – Seniors will start at 5.30pm. Netball will start with D grade at 2pm. Hope to see another great crowd at Eastern Reserve to see the boys have a real crack at Geelong West !

Go Blues !

Blues News By Janet Fletcher

Josh Carracher, Seniors captain looking for a lead, with Jackson (Jacko) Smith in support.


Since 1977

Above: Ladies Corangamite Champion of Champion Pairs Winners Jenny McConachy and Angie Littler

Over the past couple of weeks some events have been finalised and we only have the Men’s Triples next Friday 15th April yet to complete before season’s end. Congratulations to Jenny McConachy who was successful in the Ladies 21 Up, Runner Up was Angie Littler. Congratulations to Erin Baulch who was successful in the Ladies Roving Kitty, Runner Up was Angie Littler.

The Men’s Fours were also completed and congratulations to the team of Rob Knuckey, Paul Sorenson, David Littler and Geoff Hateley who defeated Lawrie

Davie, John Gahan, Peter McConachy and Alan Murrell.

Last weekend was very exciting for the club as Angie Littler and Jenny McConachy bowled beautifully over two days to earn the Corangamite Ladies Champion of Champion Pairs title. With some very convincing wins and one close game, it was great bowling and congratulations to you both on your wonderful achievement.

Coming Up Friday the 15th April Men’s Triples Final late afternoon.

Saturday the 16th April is Presentation Evening. Sunday the 17th April League Presentation Afternoon at Colac Lake. Sunday the 1st May Publican and Postie Day.

May the bowls be with you all !!!

Winchelsea Bowls Club By Kitty ‘n Jack

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