SouthCoastTaxiPHILLIP ISLAND & SAN REMO DVERTISESouthCoastTaxi AYour Community Voice! WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 R $1.40 Incl. GST Multi-million BREAKING NEWS dollar vision San Remo, Newhaven: new road plans unveiled Regional Roads Victoria (RRV) We’re opening up! is pushing ahead with upgrades for Newhaven and San Remo - includ- From midnight tonight government roadmap. ing four lanes, new roundabouts, (September 16), Covid re- For a breakdown of what compulsory land acquisition, even strictions will ease in Bass this fantastic news means reclaiming a section of Western Coast, as regional Victoria, for families, friends and Port bay – under multi-million dol- moves to Step 3 in the state businesses, turn to page 19. lar plans released last week. The revised plans are seeking community feedback until October 5 and build on previous plans dat- ing back to 2015 for Newhaven, and public drop-in sessions in San Remo last year. RRV says feedback from this cur- rent consultation will help “further re- fi ne” their as-yet-unfunded upgrades. The San Remo plans have omit- ted several unpopular components mooted in 2019, but continue to in- clude widening Phillip Island Road to four lanes between San Remo Pa- rade and Bergin Grove. The Newhaven plans – which will require compulsory acquisition of private property – include new addi- tions including confi rmation there will be a net gain of 25 car parks, while the Big Wave will need to be moved to make room for a new path. The details and interactive map are outlined online at www.re- gionalroads.vic.gov.au/ and be- cause of COVID-19 restrictions will not involve face-to-face con- sultation, with the roads authority instead offering a one-on-one on- line meeting. According to RRV, the upgrades are required because the area at- tracts more than 1.8 million visitors each year, a fi gure which could reach up to 3.5 million annually by 2035. “This signifi cant number of visi- tors puts pressure on the island’s road network and causes it to reach capacity, with tourists and residents fi nding it diffi cult to move around on the island,” RRV states. “Long-term planning for improve- ments to the road network is crucial to the island’s future and tourism. “Our proposed improvements will address community concerns relat- ing to access, safety and maintain- i n g t r a f fi c fl o w . ” An $8.75 million dual-lane round- about is currently being built at the intersection of Phillip Island and Back Beach roads, as well as a $10.48 million roundabout at the intersection of Phillip Island and Woolamai Beach roads, both set to be fi nished later this year. Park life! In 2017 the roads authority mooted double lanes through Surf Beach, suggesting Phillip Island Road could be a dual lane highway, These youngsters lost no time taking advantage of the move to Step 2 on the roadmap to recovery, playing happily at the newly reopened park which saw many residents respond at Grayden Reserve in Newhaven. Hanging about are Kai and Lila, while underneath at the door and window are Luis, Joey and Layla. Baby they didn’t want to see “Gold Coast- Oakley (at the rear) was too busy crawling and exploring to pose for a photo! Turn to pages 18-19 for the latest Covid information. style” development. Continued page 7

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Bass Coast COVID-19 update* As of Monday, September 14 Wind turbine blows up a storm 11 Local residents Surf Beach residents have how close it was to neighbours. 9036 tested positive called on the Bass Coast Shire to Julie Newman suggested resi- tests done locally pause the proposed construction dents should lobby politicians to of a wind turbine on a residential amend existing legislation to in- 0 property until a full health and clude residential areas, with the law Active case safety review is completed. “needing to catch up to technology”. As reported in the Advertiser Others supported the owner, *From BCH Assessment clinics only since March. last month, the 10.5 metre turbine saying having no carbon footprint – yet to be erected – is proposed to “is an absolutely fantastic idea”. be built on Dixon Street and does not require a planning or build- Shire ing permit. CEO Ali Wastie has written to Concerned residents have the state government highlight- formed the Surf Beach Communi- ing the planning loophole. ty Group to campaign against the Ms Wastie acknowledged resi- turbine with a letter drop, while dent concerns, explaining the some residents have erected signs turbine was considered “ancil- along the Phillip Island Road. lary to the dwelling”, is proposed Resident Ron Carson said the to be under 11m which does not turbine fell under a planning trigger a planning permit in the loophole, which allows them to be general residential zone and the erected in residential streets, but output of energy from it is con- he added there was a precedent sidered within acceptable param- in other shires for councils to use eters for domestic use. discretion to stop them. “We are taking the feedback PHILLIP ISLAND & SAN REMO Owner of the turbine Rob told the Advertiser he had had followed all “Until they investigate the true from the community very seri- planning guidelines to build the turbine to specifications. ADVERTISER impact of the turbine on neigh- ously,” Ms Wastie said. bours, there should be no more A Phillip Island Nature Parks’ “I don’t want to burn wood like “It is unfortunate that as it work done on the turbine,” Ron spokeswoman told the Advertiser my neighbours, whose chimney stands a planning permit is not CONTACT US: said, adding the owner had start- they were committed to becom- stack is too small so the smoke required. ed to build the foundations for ing a carbon-neutral organisa- comes in my house.” “I have also written to the land- Classifi eds: [email protected] the turbine. tion by 2030 “and support renew- owner regarding the community Editorial: [email protected] “It is a health and safety issue, able energies to reduce the effects Division concerns.” not just a visual disturbance, but of climate change”. A shire spokesman last week Advertising: [email protected] In an online Facebook debate, also noise and with a flicker effect “We must also consider the sig- residents seemed divided on their acknowledged the concerns and Sport: [email protected] when the sun strikes the blade. nificant environmental values on support. said the proposed wind turbine in “It will be the tallest structure Phillip Island when selecting a Council candidate Jeni Jobe Surf Beach was causing members Suite 2, 60 Chapel Street, Cowes, 3922. in Surf Beach and has conse- suitable type of renewable energy said while she loved renewables, of the community anxiety. Phone (03) 5952 3201 quences for all of Philip Island to be generated locally,” she said. the Surf Beach turbine “seems a “We are taking the feedback as these could pop up anywhere from the community very seri- Fax (03) 5952 3024 “Phillip Island is home to one of bit close to neighbouring houses”. until something is done about the the world’s largest breeding colo- Several people commented in ously,” the spokesman said. regulations.” ny of the charismatic Short-tailed comparison the average power “We are currently working with Ron said he supported renew- Shearwaters, which are vulnerable pole was about 10m high, while the landowner to ensure that sur- able energy but said overseas, res- to strike hazards from structures.” others said it will be about 5m rounding residents’ safety and idential turbines were smaller and away from neighbouring win- amenity is protected. As this is an Publication No. VBF 9005897 had less impact on neighbours. Owner dows, with manufacturers recom- ongoing investigation we cannot Cr Stephen Fullarton describing Registered by Australia Post. Owner of the turbine Rob told mending residential wind turbines provide further details at this time. it as “absurd” in a residential area, the Advertiser he had had fol- be 300m from houses due to noise. “We are also in discussions adding “it can’t be built there”. lowed all planning guidelines to Michael Waser said he support- with the Department of Environ- The Phillip Island & San Remo Advertiser He told the Advertiser he be- build the turbine to specifications. ed renewables, but this “was a ment, Land, Water and Planning is bound by the Standards of Practice of lieved the municipal building “I’ve spent a lot of money to in- dangerous precedent to set” given regarding the turbine.” the Australia Press Council. If you believe surveyor should require a build- vestigate the rules and conform,” the Standards may have been breached, ing permit for the turbine. said Rob, who is an electrician. you may approach the newspaper itself “This isn’t a wind turbine in a pad- “If neighbours follow any rel- or contact the Council by email dock, it’s a structure metres from evant planning guidelines I’m ([email protected]) neighbours’ homes and bedrooms not going to complain. Rules and Police raid at Bass or by phone ((02) 8261 1930). and so a building permit should be guidelines are there for a reason A major police operation at Wonthaggi was remanded for For further information see issued,” Cr Fullarton said. and I’m following them.” “The whole idea of building reg- Bass on Friday morning saw outstanding offences against

LK2474 He said he had already installed www.presscouncil.org.au two men arrested and charged the bail act and firearms of- ulations is to protect the amenity the solar panels to reduce his with drug and firearms offenc- fences. of residential areas.” home’s carbon emissions and to es. A 46-year-old male from At last month’s council meet- avoid the need to burn wood in a Police vehicles descended on Wonthaggi was also charged ing, 10 questions asked during fireplace. Online Subscriptions the area near the Bass service for drug related offences. He public question time related to He added he needed the turbine station, with traffic stopped on had over $2000 in cash and an the turbine, including concerns it to reduce his holiday home’s fos- www.pisra.com.au the highway. ounce of methylamphetamine could impact nearby shearwater sil fuel needs and was planning to A 35-year-old male from in his possession. rookeries. live on the island.

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W: www.bwdsolar.com.au LK4236 W: www.bwdsolar.com.au Call for a Free Quote—Steve 0466746749 W: www.bwdsolar.com.au Call for a Free Quote – Steve 0466 746 749 LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATEDLOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED LK00361AA PAGE 2 - THE ADVERTISER, Wednesday, September 16, 2020 PICAL in another pickle First came the news the Phillip Is- Demand land Community and Learning Cen- PICAL provides community ser- tre (PICAL) would need to fi nd a new vices through an emergency food home, with the state government set relief service, Centrelink Agency, to start constructing a community a community garden, employment hospital on their Church Street land services, workshops, adult educa- in 2021. tion and support through referrals With the purchase of an empty to welfare services such as mental block at 16 Warley Avenue in Febru- health counselling, family violence ary by the Bass Coast Shire, PICAL’s assistance and emergency accom- future home looked set. modation. But now the centre appears to be Greg said over the past 12 months in another quandary, forced to fun- PICAL had grown signifi cantly, draise $650,000 to pay for a building “mainly due to delivering essential suffi cient to their needs, as well as an services needed by our community additional satellite site. and addressing the many local so- Bass Coast Shire last week con- cial-welfare gaps”. fi rmed they would deliver stage one “PICAL is now the largest emer- construction of 400 square metres gency food relief outlet in the entire of fl oor space, also working to fi nd a South Gippsland region, where we home for a secondary “satellite” site, regularly feed more than 500 people to house PICAL’s community garden- each month. ing programs, with potential for ex- “We are also the only adult learn- pansion. ing outlet on Phillip Island and have But according to PICAL chair Jeff been working extremely hard dur- Floyd they required a 550 square me- ing COVID-19 to ensure we can de- tre building. liver the type of skills training that ”A 400 square metre building at will enable many local unemployed Warley Avenue will not be adequate workers to obtain jobs in new areas, to fi t all current PICAL services, nor after the lockdown restrictions are will it be enough as we continue to lifted. This is why we need the ad- expand,” Jeff said, adding their need PICAL will need to fundraise $650,000 to complete their new home on Warley Avenue, and to pay for a second “satellite” ditional fl oorspace”. for services were at an all-time high. site for the community garden. Manager Greg Thompson, with staff Juli Shadlow (left) and Anne-Marie Emanuele, at Cr Tessari agreed there had been PICAL manager Greg Thompson their Warley Avenue land, where the building will be constructed. a signifi cant increase in the demand agreed. for the range of community services “We won’t be able to run any of PICAL’s relocation was “very much Warley Avenue and to further extend Shire mayor Brett Tessari said the PICAL offers, particularly during our current leisure and lifestyle ac- appreciated”, and they had formed a the community garden at a satellite new facility would meet the growing COVID-19. tivities, nor any of our large-group joint working group, the centre would site, beyond the relocation of the cur- needs of the centre. In 2018 the Advertiser reported courses with only 400 square me- nevertheless need to fundraise. rent garden area by council. “Council’s commitment is to deliver the state government bought the tres,” Greg said. “PICAL is delighted council has “PICAL will commence fundraising an initial construction of 400 square land currently housing PICAL on “And we certainly won’t be able committed to designing a 550 square to raise this money and we know our metres of fl oor space, but designed to Church Street for about $3 million, to fi t our community garden, or any metre facility for PICAL, and to local community will get behind us.” accommodate 550 square metres,” Cr to build a community hospital, next of the horticulture training courses building and fi tting out stage one of He said the shire had committed to Tessari said. to the health hub. centred around the garden, at Warley 400 square metres by mid-2021,” Jeff relocating PICAL’s community gar- “The additional space, which will The 2019/20 annual budget al- Avenue, which is why we also need said. den to an agreed satellite site within be stage two of the project and sub- located $1.5 million for the new the satellite site”. “PICAL will have to fi nd the extra the same timeframe, so there would ject to confi rmation of funding, will PICAL building. Jeff said while the shire’s support of money to build the extra fl oorspace at be no interruption to operations. ensure PICAL’s future growth.” Thirstier, or more here in lockdown? Cowes’ main street seems to be cent increase in water usage. at home more during COVID-19,” bustling and real estate agents con- In July, when restrictions were the spokesman said. fi rm rentals are in high demand. introduced for Melbourne – but not “Please be mindful that these fi g- If you’re wondering if and how regional areas – water usage in- ures are from water produced at Ian busy we have been this winter, com- creased by seven per cent compared Bartlett Water Purifi cation Plant. pared to past years, a good indicator to July 2019. “The data isn’t real time con- is water usage. And in August, when Melbourne sumption, as we don’t have smart According to Westernport Water went into stage four lockdown and meters. Therefore changes cannot data for the past three months, 37 regional Victoria stage three, there be directly attributed to consump- million litres more water has been was a fi ve per cent increase in tion.” used from June to August in 2020 Westernport Water usage, up from Westernport Water consumers compared to the previous year. 128ML to 134ML. are renowned for being big users. Average weekly usage is 463 mil- Accommodation and hospitality According to the authority’s an- lion litres this winter, in contrast to businesses have been closed, and nual report last year, consumption 426 million litres in 2019. no tourists have visited for much of increased to an average 227 litres Although this winter has been a winter. per day in 2018-19, a giant leap drier season, with rainfall decreas- However, on the fl ip side a West- from 2017-18’s average daily 177 li- ing in the past three months (240mm ernport Water spokesman sug- tres, and 174 litres per person per 2020; 371mm in 2019), a breakdown gested the water usage rise could be day the previous year. of the fi gures tells a more detailed from more local residents staying And our daily consumption is picture. According to Westernport Water data for the past three months, 37 million here for winter, not travelling to the about 34 per cent more than Mel- In June, when pandemic restric- litres more water has been used from June to August in 2020 compared to likes of Bali or Queensland. bourne, with householders there tions were eased, there was a 12 per the previous year. “We suspect it’s from people being encouraged to use 155 litres a day.

VOTE 1 Ron Bauer for the Island ward PUTTING OUR ISLAND FIRST I acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we live and GET IN TOUCH work, and I pay my respects to elders past, present and emerging. ronbauerforbass.com Authorized: Ron Bauer 324 Lt Collins Street Melbourne 3000 [email protected]

THE ADVERTISER, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 - PAGE 3 Walking with dinosaurs A masterplan for the proposed Bass Coast Di- the trail would be ready within five to 10 years. “It’s a community led project, which will of- nosaur Trail between San Remo and Inverloch Mike’s dream came one step closer with the fer cultural, educational, sensory and curatorial is underway. announcement by Council that it would fund a creative art experiences,” Ms Wastie said. Bass Coast Shire Council allocated $250,000 masterplan with community and stakeholder “It will see the commission and installation in the 2020/21 Budget to complete the master- consultation a key part of the planning process. of significant artworks and informational sites plan, which will take approximately six months. Bass Coast CEO, Ali Wastie, said the aim was located along the route, supported by a digital Earlier this year, local paleontology enthusi- to develop a world class Dinosaur Discovery platform. These key sites along the trail will be ast Mike Cleeland met with the shire to push Trail of learning and creativity, integrated with accessible by car, on foot or by bike.” for the trail. the local environment. Wayfinding and interpretation will reflect and Working under the umbrella of the South “It will elevate Bass Coast as a year-round express science, local stories and values of tradi- Gippsland Conservation Society, Mike gathered a tourism destination and provide a unique at- tional owners. group of five enthusiasts to form the Bass Coast traction, by drawing on the significance of the “The project offers a key tourism experience Dinosaur Discovery Trail Committee and met region’s prehistoric heritage,” Ms Wastie said. where visitors can step in and out of the Dino- with the shire CEO Ali Wastie to push the concept. “The Trail will educate users about the diver- saur Trail experiences on offer and interact with That concept included a map and artworks sity of polar dinosaur fossils and the prehistoric local business and accommodation offerings in or virtual technology at selected sites along the fauna found in the region.” the region,” Ms Wastie concluded. coast, showing the actual appearance of the di- Bass Coast has the most diverse range of polar The Bass Coast Dinosaur Trail will intersect nosaurs that lived in these places around 125 dinosaur fossils and unique prehistoric fauna in at key points with the State Government funded million years ago. the world. It is one of the most significant places Yallock-Bulluk Marine Coastal Trail – a walking At the time, Mike told the Advertiser he hoped in Australia for the discovery of dinosaur fossils. and cycling path that will run from San Remo to Inverloch. Earlier this year, local Paleontology enthusi- Council said it is in discussions with both state ast Mike Cleeland met with CEO Ali Wastie and federal governments to secure funding for to push for a dinosaur trail for Bass Coast. delivery of the project. a reduced version of the Tyrannosaurus rex,” Our prehistoric history Mike says. Back in 1990 Mike stumbled across a fossil The other three dinosaurs were all herbivo- jawbone – teeth included – that turned out to be rous softies. a newly-discovered species, now known around At Kilcunda, the front leg bone of the Seren- the world as Koolasuchus cleelandi, a giant car- dipaceratops arthurcclarkei was discovered at nivorous salamander that lived about 125 mil- The Arch, which is a smaller, primitive relation lion years ago. of the more widely known Triceratops. He said the find gave a boost to the area’s dino- “It was probably about the size of a sheep, about saur exploration project. half a metre high and about one metre long.” Recovery Support Mike’s passion for dinosaurs and fossils means Australia’s newest dinosaur was found in In- for the last decade he has worked as an education verloch last year, Galleonosaurus dorisae. officer for the South Gippsland Conservation So- And the final dino was found at the Caves in Our 2020/21 recovery package is free ciety, leading field trips around Bass Coast on the Inverloch, the Qantassaurus intrepidus, a small natural world, including dinosaur digs, marine herbivorous dinosaur, about the size of a wallaby. Together we want to rebuild the local visitor economy biology, geology and even astronomy. Mike said Bass Coast is one of three localities All up there are five dinosaurs found to have in the world where fossils of polar dinosaurs are Our recovery package includes: lived in this region, at a time that Australia was found. connected to Antarctica. “About 20,000 bones have been recovered in Digital promotion of your business on websites Bass Coast, which are all in the Melbourne Mu- Dino stars seum, either in storage or on display,” he says. visitphillipisland.com / visitbasscoast.com A star of the trail will, of course, be San Re- “No full skeletons have ever been recovered mo’s Koolasuchus cleelandi which, sadly, is tech- here, because bones were washed down stream Listing on visitvictoria.com / australia.com* nically not a dinosaur. to this area from where they lived.” “Dinosaurs are reptiles that walk with an up- Mike says while the dinosaur trail will educate Regular updates and information on grants, right gait, whereas Koolasuchus cleelandi was residents and visitors about the diversity of Ant- support programs, training opportunities an amphibian with a sprawling gait. arctic dinosaurs in Bass Coast, he also hopes it “It was a fierce aquatic predator, a size and life- will raise awareness about a more modern issue: Marketing support and invitations including state style similar to a crocodile, like a croc less active climate change. on land than in water,” Mike explained. “Polar dinosaurs are important to understand campaigns like clickforvic “It is arguably the signature fossil from San because they lived here at a time when Antarc- Remo in the lower cretaceous period.” tica was ice-free and when carbon dioxide levels Opportunity to network with other businesses The fiercest of the five dinosaurs was dis- were four times what they are now. covered at Eagles Nest, near Inverloch, by re- “At that time Antarctica was free of ice, so nowned scientist Tim Flannery in 1978: the Aus- there’s a clear correlation between high CO2 lev- tralovenator wintonensis. els and no ice. In other words, if we allow carbon Eligible businesses include: “Arguably this was Australia’s top predator emissions to increase, we will eventually end up Attractions, Accommodation, tours, health and during the days of the dinosaurs, up to 5m long, with the same results.” wellbeing, restaurants, cafes, shops, produce stores, wineries, breweries, event suppliers and more Horror week for local tradie *subject to conditions A local tradie has had a week he’d rather The theft is the latest in a series of robberies forget. targeting vehicles and trailers and is a timely Last Thursday, heartless thieves broke into reminder of the importance of keeping tools T: 03 5952 2729 his trailer parked outside a property in Cape and trailers safely stored. Woolamai. In July police said there had been a num- Follow us on Facebook Approximately $3000 worth of tools were ber of thefts across the island, mainly from stolen. vehicles and trailers. @destinationphillipislandindustry The following day, driving home from a job, At the time, Acting Senior Sergeant Colin his Land Rover caught fire and was destroyed. Shepherd urged local tradies to “lock cars destinationphillipisland.org.au The tradie, who preferred to remain anony- and keep trailers and tools safely garaged”. mous, will now need to replace both his car “Don’t leave tools unattended, unlocked or and tools. out in the street.”

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An access track from the carpark to Ventnor Beach has been blocked for almost two months because of safety concerns and residents are frustrated at the delay in addressing the issue.

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A.F.D.A. LK5162 in YOUR neighbour’s back yard? By Linda Marston, Island Voice turbine noise upon human extreme wind shear, would A wind turbine is being well-being has recently been surely be engineered to cer- built in a residential street in explored with the Bald Hills tain standards which would Surf Beach. Whilst the push wind farm situation and the need to be passed by building for sustainability should be Supreme Court found that surveyors. Surely there must encouraged, we cannot be owners of the turbines have be building permits required? blind to the effect of inap- a responsibility to treat noise And if not, why not? propriate development in the issues seriously. BCSC identified back in name of sustainability. This Other problems exist such 2003 that there were signifi- is where our Council Plan- as shadow-flicker effect,cant gaps in their planning ning department is supposed which is the change of light scheme that included renew- to protect us. intensity as the blades move able energy provisions, but Let us clarify, we are not which will be very discon- they have not addressed this talking about PV panels on certing in a home that is over- in the past 17 years! a house (although the prop- shadowed by this structure. Island Voice strongly ad- erty in question has a great There may be issues for vocates that the gap in the number of them (estimated people with epilepsy who can planning scheme regarding at 50+ by a neighbour) but be affected by flickering light domestic wind turbine instal- an industrial scale wind tur- patterns. lation be addressed ASAP. bine that will be over 10m tall There are reports of turbine At a minimum we believe when constructed. We are failures, collapsed towers, that people wishing to build not talking about a rural pad- blade throws or disintegra- domestic wind turbines in dock somewhere but a street tion, hub fires and other is- residential areas must lodge in Surf Beach. sues have been documented. detailed acoustic reports, en- It appears that under the Consultation with an engi- gineering reports on founda- current BCSC planning neer who has specialised in tion construction, impact on scheme a planning permit is the installation of large fans birdlife, visual assessments not required for this situa- assures me that mechanical and pre-building community tion. failure of any rotating ma- engagement, with their de- Yet people need planning chine is termed ‘catastrophic velopment applications to al- approvals for antennae, flag- ‘for a very good reason. leviate affected owners’ con- poles and satellite dishes! There are also environmen- cerns. On Phillip Island there is a tal issues involved, such as Whilst this incident applies general building limit of sev- significant risk of bird-strike to a single residential block, en metres and to exceed this as the planned Surf Beach the planning scheme will not you need a planning permit. Turbine will be on a Shear- prevent it happening else- The structure certainly water migration path. where, such as your neigh- does not fit in the township Whilst these issues may be bour’s garden. character and amenity of a problematic if they arise in Join with Island Voice to Surf Beach. So how can a a paddock, how much more demand that Council stops wind turbine of this size be dangerous will they be if they construction until the issue built without a planning per- happen in a residential gar- can be better understood and mit when it will affect neigh- den? community consultation has bours and the suburb it sits Due to the risk of these is- ensued. in? sues, experts recommended With council about to enter Consultation with local es- that residential wind turbines caretaker mode on Septem- tate agents indicates that this are monitored by someone ber 22, this has become ur- construction will likely have onsite at all times, so that gent. a significant negative effect these issues can be dealt Whilst council officers will on property values, for direct with. continue working during the neighbours and anyone in the However, local residents in- caretaker mode, your coun- sight line of. form us that this property is cillors are your representa- There is no indication of a holiday home, with no one tives. what levels of noise this on site for significant periods Hurry and contact your turbine will generate, even of time. Councillors, BCSC CEO and though it will sit metres from The foundations for such a our MP Jordan Crugnale, to a neighbour’s bedroom. heavy and tall construction, voice your concern and de- The adverse impact of that is likely to be subject to mand immediate action. PAGE 6 - THE ADVERTISER, Wednesday, September 16, 2020 San Remo, Newhaven: new road plans unveiled From page 1 Road, Marine Parade and Bergin Grove. of this process.” However these latest plans do not include She said the overall process could take 12- any details for Surf Beach. Newhaven 18 months and there would also be opportu- Many Newhaven residents learnt about nity for impacted landowners, community San Remo plans to create two dual lane roundabouts members and stakeholders to provide sub- RRV has combined feedback from 2019 and widen the road to four lanes in 2015. missions as part of this process. community consultation with their techni- At the time, 35 landholders said they were The new, revised plans (see separate story) cal investigations to create the upgraded San impacted by the proposal, mooted to cost about continue to propose dual-lane roundabouts Remo designs. $25 million, some of whom stated nine metres at the intersection of Phillip Island Road and Last year, local residents were critical of the of their land was required for the road project. Forrest Avenue, and Boys Home Road, with then-plans, which restricted Bergin Grove to RRV has since not detailed how much land four lanes in between. left in and left out, with businesses concerned will need to be compulsorily acquired, al- The plans confirm there will be a service the east zone of Marine Parade would be iso- though they said size would differ between road between these two intersections, pedes- lated from the western end. landowners. trian-operated traffic lights at the existing The new revised plans (see separate story) In 2018 RRV committed $750,000 for a Plan- school crossing, as well as a net gain of about have omitted that element, and also formally ning Scheme Amendment (PSA) in Newhaven, 25 car parks for the area. The Big Wave would be moved to the other side of Bluebird Court. concede that the San Remo foreshore will Under the new plans for San Remo, a set of through the Bass Coast Shire, to enable them RRV says feedback from this latest round need to be widened to make room for four traffic lights will be installed at Back Beach to acquire property from affected landholders. of consultation will refine their plans and “we road lanes between San Remo Parade and Road and Phillip Island Road will be widened “We also held meetings with landowners will keep the community updated as the proj- Bergin Grove, and a new path. to four lanes between San Remo Parade and potentially impacted by the land acquisition ect progresses” and “as we explore funding Last year RRV said the foreshore would have Bergin Grove. and made further refinements to the plans to be reclaimed and extended out about 15 me- based on their feedback,” RRV states. opportunities”. tres to accommodate the four lanes, at an esti- Under the new road plans, there will now A Department of Transport spokeswoman Email feedback to easternengagement@ mate of about $20 million, including a rockwall. be one set of traffic lights, at the intersections confirmed they had not commenced compul- roads.vic.gov.au The reclamation could impact sea crea- of Phillip Island Road and Back Beach Road, sory land acquisition in Newhaven, adding tures, including the nudibranch mollusc, and and RRV has maintained the popular remov- the process could not start until PSA had the Department of Transport said they had al of the right-turn onto Phillip Island Road been completed and a public acquisition over- undertaken a detailed flora and fauna assess- from Bergin Grove. lay was placed on the land. ment and were currently preparing a submis- RRV says these upgrades will improve traf- “The Department of Transport has been sion for the Department of Agriculture, Water fic flow, and intersection safety for those ac- preparing for the PSA process and commu- Supporting local business, and Environment. cessing Phillip Island Road from Back Beach nity engagement will form an important part creates local jobs. RUSSELL What’s planned for San Remo? BROADBENT MP Regional Road Victoria’s plans cess onto Marine Parade would Federal Member for Monash for San Remo include: be created; • The widening and strengthen- • A centre median strip along ing of the San Remo foreshore to Phillip Island Road from San Remo make room for four road lanes, Parade to Bergin Grove to reduce and a new path connect existing the likelihood of head-on crashes; paths along the foreshore to the • Safer access at Bergin Grove east and west. This will also re- with the removal of the right-turn duce further erosion; onto Phillip Island Road; • The widening to four lanes of • Installing a new pedestrian ze- Phillip Island Road between San bra crossing on Marine Parade for Remo Parade and Bergin Grove, a safer connection to the bus stops; which would maintain traffic • Improved access to and from flow through the Back Beach Marine Parade: Allowing for Road intersection; two-way access to continue along 46C Albert Street, Warragul VIC 3820 03 5623 2064 • A set of traffic lights at the in- Marine Parade. The eastern end Plans include widening the foreshore, widening Phillip Island Road tersections of Phillip Island and of Marine Parade will have direct between San Remo Parade and Bergin Grove and a new set of traffic [email protected] Russell.Broadbent.94 Back Beach roads, where new ac- access to Phillip Island Road. lights at Back Beach Road. 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AACG Banfields 188x270mm advertJune19_PFO2.indd 1 14/09/2020 3:44 pm THE ADVERTISER, Wednesday, September 16, 2020 - PAGE 7 Community response to road overhaul Businesses and residents have Resident Chris Day, who also cautiously supported Regional has been lobbying to improve San Roads Victoria’s revised plans for Remo’s roads for many years, said San Remo and Newhaven. overall the recommendations were San Remo residents appear to be “excellent”. the most satisfied saying RRV has “They have taken real notice of the listened to community concerns, issues raised at the public meetings while Newhaven businesses say last year plus the numerous meet- several problems still need to be ings of small group of residents who ironed out. have met with RRV staff for several Many agree Phillip Islanders need years,” Chris said. to be clear whether there is commu- “They have been excellent to deal nity support for a highway across with in a very complex situation the island because – as one respon- with no easy answers.” dent said – “that’s what RRV ulti- Chris said he still had major con- mately wants”. cerns for traffic flow in San Remo, And they agree the proposed four including queues at proposed traffic lanes in the two towns will merely lights in peak season, and bottle- create new bottlenecks, including necks at either end, when four lanes around subdivisions at the entrance become two. to San Remo as well as the bridge. “I would think long-term the four A spokeswoman for the Depart- lanes will need to be extended to the ment of Transport last week told the new town boundary,” Chris said. Advertiser they were “investigating “Besides local traffic, Silverwater options to improve traffic flow on adds enormous amounts at peak the Phillip Island bridge”. times. Then throw in the fact that “The proposed improvements at Potters Hill Road is almost cer- Newhaven and San Remo can be tainly the site of the new junior undertaken as standalone projects, secondary college and clearly this without the need to upgrade the intersection and the main road will bridge,” she said. need major changes.” Chris said internal San Remo roads Newhaven – which fall under the authority of Harold Jackson is the landowner Bass Coast Shire, not Regional Roads most impacted by the RRV proposal. Victoria – will also need upgrading to He owns the Big Wave complex, Rip Curl owner Scott Jackson said initially RRV had suggested the Big Wave be demolished, before they agreed cope with new subdivisions. as well as three other blocks of land to move it about 10m. Two years ago Chris and other between Forrest Avenue and Boys residents criticised the state roads Home Road and says RRV wants “They haven’t given me any time- and a surfing pioneer (Dave Fincher) at any time, and they are happy to authority for failing to include in- to compulsorily acquire a width of line.” built it, so we got them to keep it.” come out to talk to us.” ternal road concerns highlighted about 90m and a depth between sev- Rip Curl owner Scott Jackson said He said several car parks would like- The Department of Transport in 2012 in Bass Coast Shire’s San en to nine metres. even though RRV’s road plans could ly be lost from the shopping precinct spokeswoman confirmed they had Remo Access Strategy. “They’re yet to offer me a price be- see him lose several car parks, and surrounding Rip Curl, but was uncer- not commenced compulsory land Prepared by consultants, the cause they say they haven’t applied require him to move his Big Wave, tain at this stage of the numbers lost, acquisition in Newhaven. strategy offered solutions to the the planning overlay to start the overall he supported the upgrade. adding that the majority of planned limited road connections between process,” Harold said. “I believe it needs to happen, but new parks were at the other end of the San Remo “new” and “existing” San Remo, “I’m not happy about losing the as long as it’s done correctly and upgrade, near Boys Home Road. Resident Trevor Brown – who is especially when the Phillip Island land, but ultimately I think it’s a tastefully,” said Scott, who has run Scott said while a new service part of the town’s community con- Road is congested. good thing for Phillip Island.” the surf business for 16 years. road would be added outside the sultation group on traffic, said the The strategy recommended multi- Harold said the Big Wave complex “It shouldn’t be a concrete eyesore, Big Wave complex, he was also con- revised plans showed RRV seem ple routes running from east to west would also lose up to four carparks, but be planted out and kept green. cerned the section of the Phillip Is- to “have listened to the residents”, throughout the town be created, es- which puts them below the number It’s the gateway to Phillip Island and land Road could become a rat run. incorporating “the most important pecially an extension of Shetland required by the shire. should represent the area well. “If a driver has been stuck behind suggestion in their revised plan”. Heights Road to Wonthaggi. “Car parking is the lifeline of all busi- “When finished the road upgrade a slow car and they see a double “I would like to make one further Chris said residents were frustrat- ness, we need more parks not less.” will improve the business and the lane then they’ll speed up here to suggestion. That is to extend the ed the strategy had gathered dust, The 78-year-old said he was first whole area for the future.” overtake. widening of the tourist road all the with not one of the recommendations approached by the roads authority Scott said initially RRV had sug- “I’ve raised the speed limit con- way to the east of Potters Hill Road, since acted upon or implemented. about the road upgrade at Newhav- gested the Big Wave be demol- cern with RRV and they said they’ve to where the speed limit is reduced “Building a secondary school in en a decade ago and given it is yet ished, before they agreed to move designed the road to avoid that. to 60 km/hr,” Trevor said. that area probably lifts the possibil- to be funded by government, is un- it about 10m. “RRV have been willing to work “I believe that this would give great- ity of that road extension occurring.” sure “whether it will happen in my “I told them that was impossible. with the community in tweaking is- er safety to several internal roads Email feedback to easternengage- lifetime”. It’s part of Phillip Island’s heritage sues and tell us we can contact them that interact with the tourist road.” [email protected] Be smarter on traffic congestion: councillor A Bass Coast Shire councillor has described road upgrades at Newhaven as “excessive”, warning Phillip Island’s lifestyle should not be destroyed to cater to congestion. Cr Michael Whelan called for smarter traffic management across the island, saying congestion in summer was largely driven by day visitors, “who contribute little to the island economy”. “The focus should be on a well- designed and contained road cor- ridor that focuses on efficient flow of traffic, but that does not destroy the island’s amenity to cater for a “The numbers of day visitors are projected to rise dramatically in the fu- destructive traffic volume,” he said. ture if not addressed. This runs the risk of reducing Phillip Island to a Cr Whelan said Regional Roads beach and a highway,” Cr Michael Whelan has warned. Regional Roads Victoria’s plans for Newhaven includes two dual-land Victoria’s plans for a “massive” round- “The numbers of day visitors are pro- liveability back to beachside areas roundabouts and two lanes in each direction, plus a service lane between about at Forrest Avenue in Newhaven jected to rise dramatically in the future that have been dominated by the the two intersections. were “excessive”, as was the four- if not addressed. This runs the risk of Nepean Highway.” lanes, which will “split the township”. reducing Phillip Island to a beach and He said RRV should consider In contrast, he said the plans for a highway,” Cr Whelan said. managing demand and redirecting San Remo had thorough community “Exceeding the capacity limits of traffic during peak periods. What’s planned for Newhaven? consultation, while the roundabouts the island’s attractions will become at Cape Woolamai and Back Beach a real threat to the region in future. Kent response Regional Road Victoria’s plans for sign proposes about 55 car parks, Road “were necessary to address “Rather, fewer visitors will allow Cr Bruce Kent said overall he was Newhaven include: a net gain of about 25 car parks for serious safety issues”. the quality of the environmental as- “satisfied” with the design work for • A dual-lane roundabout at the the area; He noted that plans mooted sets to be preserved, while achieving San Remo, but had concerns for New- intersection of Phillip Island Road • Improved public transport fa- by RRV in 2017 for double lanes greater value to the Island economy.” haven. and Forrest Avenue; cilities: upgraded bus stops and through Surf Beach were not in- Cr Whelan said the Phillip Island “It does address egress and entry • A dual-lane roundabout at the improved access to the bus stops on cluded in the new, revised upgrades. Integrated Transport study called for issues as well as addressing road intersection of Phillip Island and both sides of Phillip Island Road; But he said if this was allowed a focus on “demand management”. and pedestrian safety,” Cr Kent said. Boys Home roads; • The Big Wave would be moved to go ahead through Surf Beach it “In other words, directing people “My main concerns for the Newhav- • 2 lanes in each direction on Phil- to the other side of Bluebird Court “would lead to the destruction of is- to other locations during peak peri- en design is that I feel issues raised lip Island Road between Forrest Av- to allow for the construction of the land values and scenery, given the ods. Something that is not consid- by commercial property owners and enue and Boys Home Road; new shared path and widening of large loss of farmland required to ered in the RRV plans but should be. tenants have not been addressed. • Construction of a service road Phillip Island Road. duplicate the road”. “Clearly a two hour wait on a hot “Due to the design, some are con- for safer access to commercial and • Landscaping: RRV would work Cr Whelan said the Phillip Island road is not attractive if people are cerned about the tight entry into the residential properties between with the local community and Bass and San Remo Visitor Economy aware that will be the case, they can service area, a drop in customers these two intersections; Coast Shire to develop landscaping Strategy, commissioned by the make sensible decisions about alterna- due to no direct entry when trav- • Pedestrian-operated traffic lights at plans. shire and the state government, tive destinations or the time of travel. elling from Cowes and more con- the existing school crossing near Blue- The Victorian Government has recommended against day visitors “On the Mornington Peninsula sideration to address a low speed bird Court; funded a Planning Scheme Amend- instead to multi-night visitors, who they are considering ways to move shopping precinct that is more pe- • Angle parking along the pro- ment to compulsorily acquire land contribute more. away from this impact and to bring destrian/cycle friendly.” posed service road to enable easier to allow for the development of this access to local businesses. The de- plan. PAGE 8 - THE ADVERTISER, Wednesday, September 16, 2020 Local support for food bank The future of Bass Coast Aquatics By the Phillip Island Aquatic Centre Fund PICAL’s emergency Food Relief Program received As Islanders know, the Phillip Island Aquat- a $793 cheque from Local ic Centre Fund (PIACF) has been advocating Clothing last month. for an Aquatic Centre for Phillip Island for a The money was raised from quarter of a century. sales of t-shirts and hoodies, Going into this LGA election we believe as part of Local Clothing’s that the BCSC has secured the land for this community support program. project, a major milestone in this project and The unique community must be celebrated. We have also heard that a partnership model means fi rm has been employed to develop two sets of each month a designated plans for two Aquatic Centres, one to be built group receives 10 per cent of in Wonthaggi and one on Phillip Island. the company’s monthly turn- The Bass Coast Shire population is sched- Details of what the new Aquatic Centre over. uled to grow across the Shire, with both the might look like will be on display at the The funds for PICAL will Phillip Island and Wonthaggi population Phillip Island Aquatic Centre Fund AGM on provide much-needed assis- forecast to double in the 15 years from 2015- October 6. tance for the Food Relief pro- 2030. In an ideal world, BCSC would build tory and make the decision to build two 50m gram, also known as the Phil two equivalent ‘50m sister pools’ in the Shire, pools centre and build the fi rst Aquatic Cen- Dixon Pantry. helping heal any ‘us/them’ divide that exists tre on Phillip Island? During the pandemic, in the shire. Whether this is possible, we don’t Growing tourism is critical for Bass Coast PICAL has become the larg- know, but it would be a wonderful outcome Shire to blossom post-COVID; a Phillip Island est emergency food relief out- Mark Underwood from Local Clothing presenting a cheque for the community and a great example of pool will move us in the right direction! let in South Gippsland, help- to PICAL Manager Greg Thompson to support the emergen- equity for all residents and ratepayers. Even Why not become a member and hear more ing to feed over 500 people cy Food Relief program. the building of two equivalent 25m pools, de- of our ideas at our upcoming Virtual AGM on per week. signed to be extended to 50m if fi nances al- October 6. www.piac.org.au Almost 40 per cent of those ture for the classrooms. loops and nose bridge. low, is desirable. Economic modelling leads are children. In the past few months, Lo- A range of 11 stickers has PIACF to believe that a 50m Aquatic Centre The program is coordinat- cal Clothing has expanded also been released. will pay its way on Phillip Island plus provide ed by volunteers and relies its successful t-shirt range to T-shirts are available in a a huge boost for tourism in the shire and its on cash and food donations include hoodies, kids hood- range of adult and children economy. to produce the hundreds of ed poncho towels and face sizes. Phillip Island has a huge amount of accom- 1 meals prepared each week. masks. Local Clothing can be or- modation available meaning that a Phillip /2 Next month, Local Cloth- New stock of the poncho dered online at: local.cloth- Island pool can be marketed for multi-day Price ing will partner with Cowes towels is due in soon after the ing/ training camps and carnivals. The drawcard Primary School, after it was original batch sold out in a To nominate a Phillip Is- of holding such events in a tourist destination nominated by parent Carly week. land / Bass Coast-based com- appears to be very strong with the committee McShane. Local face masks are made munity group go to local. already approached about these, even though Clothes! Any funds raised will be from a four-layer breathable clothing/pages/nominate-a- we have no pool! There is also a seasonal de- used to purchase new furni- material, with adjustable ear local-community-group mand from tourists and school camps (esti- mated at 40 – 50,000 people p.a.), that could be On selected tapped into on the island. These factors lead Heritage trees will get the chop under road plans PIACF to strongly motivate for a 50m Aquatic Centre on Phillip Island. Wednesdays Newhaven’s golden cypress rently out for public comment sign and the Department of When building two Aquatic centres, PIACF trees – at the entrance to until October 5, “will impact Transport was working with believes that the order with which they are Phillip Island – will need to some of the golden cypress Bass Coast Shire to investi- built is very important. If Wonthaggi is built be lopped to make way for a trees in Newhaven”. gate possible future replace- fi rst, all those who currently use the centre Keep your eye out! four-lane road, according to “The Department of Trans- ment planting at this site. will not be able to swim/exercise/learn to Regional Roads Victoria. port has arranged for a spe- The spokeswoman con- swim for some 18-24 months. By contrast, if a Last year 10 of the cypress- cialist arborist to inspect fi rmed the proposed road in- new centre is built on Phillip Island fi rst, then es were heritage listed by the these trees,” a spokeswoman frastructure plans would not current users can still swim/exercise/learn to National Trust of Australia said. impact Bass Coast Shire’s swim by travelling to the island. (Victoria). They said the exact number current proposal for a region- Will the candidates running for this year’s Op Shop RRV last week confi rmed of trees to be impacted would al skate park and play space LGA election continue with the historic be- their new road designs, cur- be determined by the fi nal de- at Grayden Reserve. haviour or will they change the course of his-

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In last week’s Advertiser, Aleta ex- During the closure, they were ad- pressed her frustration and dismay vised by Bass Coast Shire Council at the draft plans for the new cultur- they’d need to vacate the building al centre after the group found out by June 30, when work began on they “don’t in fact have a dedicated the new cultural centre project. space” in the new building. This left the popular community She said the lack of a dedicated gallery without a home. space could spell the end of the com- “Basically we were told we’d have munity gallery. a place in the new centre, but there The group fl agged similar con- was nowhere for us for 18 months,” cerns over plans drafted in 2016 and explained gallery secretary Aleta at the time, council passed a motion Groves. in favour of the community gallery Aleta said she was concerned an having a dedicated space. 18-month closure would spell the “Obviously the vote and decision of end of the gallery. the previous councillors has been ig- “Closing a community group for nored by this current group of coun- 18-months means you will never cillors and council employees.” start again,” she said. Setting up the new space for the Phillip Island Community Art and Craft Gallery at PICAL are: Snow Lacco – A council spokesperson said: “In 18-months, people’s lives Vice president, Debbie Wright – President, Maureen Ellard and Pamela Doyle – committee members. “Council values the contribution change, they fi nd other things to made by the Community Art and do. It would be really diffi cult to Forging new friendships Aleta said the plan is to move to “This is not work that people are Craft Gallery over 23 years and has seven days a week, but for now, creating for a profi t,” said Aleta. restart.” Despite the uncertain times, Aleta never indicated that a Community they wanted to reopen for their lo- “Yes they sell it, but it’s not for She said the group was determined said good things have come out of Art and Craft Gallery cannot oper- cal customers. profi t … it’s to buy more craft sup- to fi nd an alternative to shutting the move. ate within the new centre.” “We’ve had a lot of support from plies. We’re not talking shop prices.” down. She approached Greg Thomp- “Greg has been so good to us. He However Aleta said the space the local residents over the years. 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PAGE 12 - THE ADVERTISER, Wednesday, September 16, 2020 The residents of San Remo and surrounds should have been celebrating on Sunday, at the town’s annual and very popular Fishing Festival. The Festival brings the community together each year, to have fun, and honour the community’s proud fi shing history and the traditions that have been kept alive by its seafaring people. Sadly, the pandemic has put paid to that. We take a look instead this week at San Remo’s rich fi shing heritage, as a way to celebrate the industry’s history.

Reverend Jo White blesses The Metis, tied up on the San Remo pier at San Remo’s 2016 San Remo Fishing Festival. Reverend Jo is pictured with Fishermen Stephen Brockwell and fi shermen Charlie Marlow and Luke Hill, Margie Hill and San Remo Fish- Graham Swallow rolled out the ermen’s Co-operative Manager Paul Mannix. The annual blessing of the cray pots in preparation for the San Remo fi shing fl eet began in 1955, and was a tradition that had been annual Fishing Festival deckies consigned to the past post the 1970s, until 2018 when it was revived. race back in 2003. Blessing of the boats The Blessing of the Fleet ceremony After an hiatus of 35 years, the tra- is now an integral feature of the an- dition was resumed in 2018 to launch nual San Remo Fishing Festival. the San Remo Fishing Festival. The fi rst San Remo Blessing of the On that day Anglican Minister Rev- Fleet was held in 1955. The tradition erend Jo White presided, described of blessing the fl eet to provide a safe the community’s important relation- and plentiful season for the fi shermen ship with the sea as many things. Unloading fi sh on to the pier circa This graphic photo taken decades ago at San Remo is a reminder of originated in Sicily centuries ago. “Funny, heroic, beautiful, sad and 1950. the hazards faced by the San Remo Fishing fl eet, before the days of ac- The San Remo tradition fi rst be- even full of dread,” she commented. curate weather forecasts and GPS equipment. Thankfully these boats gan in 1955 and asked for God’s She acknowledged that tragedy were safely moored at the pier. blessing on San Remo’s proud sea could and did happen and asked for heritage, and the contribution made God’s favour upon the sailors, fi sh- to the township by commercial fi sh- ermen and women, coastguard and ermen, tour boats and ferry opera- all others who go out on the water, tors, and recreational anglers. and noted that the Bible is full of The blessing recognised the fi sh- stories about the sea. ermen’s love of the sea, respect for Each vessel tied up at the San its natural resources, and its beauty Remo wharf was individually and fragility. blessed.

Boats, fi sh, nets and men have been synonymous with San Remo since the early 1900s. This photo was taken at the 2003 Fishing Fes- tival. John Farley (left) and Bob Young had 100 years of crayfi sh pot making between them., and these old men of the sea demon- strated their craft to fascinated onlookers throughout the day.

About 60 couta boats fi shed com- In days gone by, the San Remo jetty was a work place for some and a mercially from San Remo in the place of interest and fun for others. It remains the same today, and is 1940s. an historic landmark, and a reminder of the village’s proud history. The Blessing of the boats at San Remo circa 1970s. THE ADVERTISER, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 - PAGE 13 San Remo’s fi shing industry began with the couta boats. The “Dawn” (pictured) was built by Mitch Lacco about 1926 for Queenscliff fi sherman Jocka Todd. In the 1920s and 1930s there was an annual mi- gration of Queenscliff fi shermen to San Remo to follow the couta and several of the Todd family settled here at about that time. The Dawn was later bought by Herb Kirkland of San Remo. This photo shows the Dawn in a regatta at San Remo with Jocka Todd at the helm. She won the San Remo regattas in 1939 skippered by Syd Todd and 1945 and 1949 skippered by Herb Kirkland. Photo: Tim Phillips collection.

This memorial cairn erected on the San Remo foreshore is a solemn re- Large trawlers and cray boats along with these smaller couta boats are pictured at a Blessing of the Fleet minder of what the fi shing community of San Remo encountered in pur- ceremony held in the 1950s, when the tradition was created. The ceremony became an annual event that suit of their livelihood. attracted large crowds of spectators to the jetty at San Remo. Photo: John Jansson collection. Sea tragedies remembered Local fi shermen lost at sea are He recalled his worst time … remembered through a memorial caught in a massive storm off Wil- cairn on the San Remo foreshore. sons Promontory, where the light- The Lady Di, a cray The cairn is dedicated to the mem- house recorded winds of 90 miles boat out of San Remo ory of 19 fi shermen who worked out per hour. since 2006, and the of the port and who perished at sea The monument was built by the large family who run between 1919 and 1994; and is a sol- San Remo Foreshore Committee, it. Pictured from left emn reminder of what the fi shing with support from the Phillip Island are Joan Gordon, Wil- community of San Remo encoun- and San Remo Rotary Club, to pre- liam and Joanna Harry, tered in pursuit of their livelihood. serve the history of the fi shing in- Thomas Gordon, James Many local families have been dustry. Harry, Daniel and Mi- touched by the tragedies that have chelle van Zanen, Lau- occurred over past decades. ren and Joan Gordon, Some fi shermen were lost in and Skipper Matthew heavy seas or disappeared after Harry. their boats capsized. The cairn, built in granite and bluestone, features a navigation light. The monument, a focal point for the town, also includes a large an- chor and a propeller on a compass rose. Overlapping circles include a map of the Eastern Entrance, mark- ing Cape Woolamai, San Remo, Griffi ths Point and Newhaven. A notice board provides informa- tion about the port of San Remo, originally called Griffi th Point. The cairn was erected on March 9, 2008. Speaking at the dedication cer- emony, San Remo Foreshore Com- mittee member and fi sherman over the previous six decades, Ray Dick- ie, recalled fi shing in an era without The names of 19 fi shermen who navigation aids, global positioning worked out of the port of San Remo systems and accurate forecasts. and perished at sea are inscribed Shark fi shermen Josh Rule, nursing When he started fi shing at age 15, on this foreshore monument. The Imogen, and Chris Bone, showed Rev- there was no such technology. names are a constant reminder of erend Jo White over “The Sand Grop- Deckie’s Race champions for 2018 were crayfi sherman George Brocklesby He said the worst part was travel- the sacrifi ces made by San Remo er” during the blessing of the fl eet. and wrasse fi shermen Richie Blakemore, proudly holding their trophy. ling at night without radar. families to the local fi shing industry. PAGE 14 - THE ADVERTISER, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 The San Remo Fishing Festival celebrates the proud fi shing history of the area, with the Fisherman’s Co-op a drawcard for visitors and a support for local fi shermen. San Remo’s fishing heritage The history of fi shing in San sturdy but not particularly comfort- market every day. By the 60s the large fl eet fi shed freshness. Remo stretches back tens of thou- able and fi shing was a tough and But the industry hit a setback the Victorian coast, King Island The Co-operative was given a new sands of years. dangerous occupation. when the barracouta fi shery disap- and Flinders Island, with a growing lease on life in 2010 with assistance The local Bunurong people would Fishermen were always versatile, peared and has not recovered since market in shark. from the Federal government, with travel to the coast every spring to changing methods to catch whatev- in commercial quantity. In the next decades the introduc- an expanded fi sh and chip shop and dine on fi sh, crayfi sh, abalone and er was available at that time. Danish Seine trawlers had start- tion of restricted fi shing licenses retail outlet built and the 60-seat mutton bird right through every In the 1940s it was popular within ed to sweep the area from Eden into the shark fl eet, as well as the Pelican View restaurant overlook- season. the industry to fi sh for fl athead on to Cape Otway in the 1950s, and reduction of net length and differ- ing the pier. Following European settlement, a long lines. things changed. ent categories of licenses, reduced The Co-op is a drawcard and the commercial fi shing industry sprang At that time, fi sh were prolifi c in The port’s fi shermen reported a the size of the fi shing fl eet. focus of San Remo as visitors take up in the early 1900s in San Remo the spring, before the start of the reduction in couta numbers, and Crayfi shing reached a peak in the in the daily pelican feeding attrac- and has continued through to the barracouta season, and two men us- few were caught from then on along 1970s, and the Co-op freezer was used tion created by Warren Dickie in the present day. ing long lines could catch up to 15 the Victorian coastline. to store both fresh and cooked cray. 80s, and go down on to the jetty to At the heart of the modern indus- boxes a day. The same applied to blue fi n tuna, As time went by, small boats were look at the boats. try is the Fisherman’s Co-operative, With each containing 35 to 40 ki- once relatively plentiful in the area replaced with larger ones. Today the Co-op has a retail fo- located at the San Remo pier. los of fi sh, it was a lucrative sideline. and the fl athead catch reduced. Technological advances saw mod- cus, but its primary purpose is still Today the co-op has fi ve shark The period from Show Day in Sep- The Fisherman’s Co-Operative ern fi shing boats become larger and to serve members, supplying ice and boats, one trawler and fi ve cray tember to Cup Day was always re- building, which became operational expensively equipped, with elec- fuel, and unloading the catch. boats, and is a mecca for tourists for garded as fl athead time. in 1952, was one of fi ve similar facili- tronic and mechanical navigational About 90 per cent of the catch is its daily feeding of the pelicans and And November was couta month. ties built along Victoria’s south coast. aids and echo sounders to locate fi sh. sent to processors in Melbourne, fi sh and chips at the Pelican View Couta were caught by towing sev- The objective was to assist in the About 26 local boats were oper- with 10 per cent – or about eight restaurant. eral lines behind the boat with a further development of a state wide ating out of the port at the start of tonnes of fl ake annually – sold to It is a very different business to hook on the end baited with a piece fi shing industry. the 1990s, with most tying up at San hungry visitors. when it fi rst started in 1948, when it of cow hide. Freezer rooms were installed pri- Remo. In 2018 the Co-op sold 100 tonnes served about 60 couta boats, fi shing Long line fi shing was very labour marily to address the seasonal glut A fl aked iceworks had been added of chips a year. for barracouta. And crays were net- intensive, with hundreds of baits of fi sh and to stabilise prices. at the Co-op in 1986. These days gummy shark is the ted in Western Port bay. having to be attached individually. But they were never quite large The ice was used to preserve fi sh fi rm favourite on the San Remo The wooden couta boats were Couta was sent to the Melbourne enough to contain the catch, and a in the boats. Transportation of the boats, but other boats target cray- about 20 to 30 feet long. fi sh market and a cannery, with up more effective distribution system catch improved dramatically; with fi sh, scallops, squid, wrasse, and Those early fi shing boats were to two semi-trailer loads going to was necessary. refrigerated vehicles ensuring t r a w l fi s h . THE ADVERTISER, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 - PAGE 15 Bass Coast Health staff Chrissy Vojkovic, Mel Munro, and Scallop fishermen Jake Watts, Mark Forbes, Greg Co-op staff Kate Pabalan, Ryan Stephens, Emma Cooper Carrie Bobrowski enjoying the spring sunshine while waiting Beaumont, and Zac Chester giving the thumbs up to and Reece Tompsett cooking up another batch of Thankyou for their Thankyou Box. health workers. Boxes Generous thank you to health workers More than 150 health work- glers of the co-op. gestion of one of our fi shermen – ers from across Bass Coast were Each box contained a piece of two of his family work in aged care given Thankyou Boxes from the Bass Strait gummy from fi ve shark and he has seen fi rst-hand how San Remo Fisherman’s Co-op last boats (FV Metis, FV Marylou, FV hard they are working and the re- Thursday, in appreciation of their Endeavour, FV Sharben and FV Da- lentless stress they are under,” Paul work during COVID-19. ryl R), as well as a Bass Strait scal- said. Co-op manager Paul Mannix said lop, from the crew on the scallop “Being such a small community, doctors, nurses, ambulance para- boat Northern Star, and of course most of us know someone who medics and aged care workers all chips, lemon and house made aioli. works in health care. Co-op staff member Ryan Stephens visited the Co-op for the Thankyou Paul said 151 boxes were given “All of us at the Co-op wanted to with one of many prime Bass Strait Thursday event, showing their ID away to the value of more than show them our gratitude for what gummy shark, donated by the San Shark fi sherman Jake Cripps on his cards to pick up their box, which $2400. they are doing so we came up with Remo fi shermen for Thankyou boat the Daryl R had items all donated by the an- “The inspiration came at the sug- the Thankyou Box idea.” Thursday

Fishermen Brendon Jones and Rowan Draper, while working Co-op manager Paul Mannix with Stephen Allan of Griffi ths down in the engine room of the Metis, took time to come up Point Lodge, holding an esky full of Thankyou Boxes for the on deck to give their thumbs up. Griffi ths Point staff. Skipper Jim Papas with Frank Orlandi on board the Marylou.

The Thankyou Box featured fresh local gummy shark and scallops, alongside hot chips and house made tartare.

Local nurse Sarah Dinger, heading back Shark fi sherman Paul Bone to San Remo Medical clinic with a stack of says thankyou from the En- Icing Bass Strait gummy shark, caught by the crew of the Welcome sign on Thankyou Thursday. Thankyou Boxes. deavour. Daryl R last week. PAGE 16 - THE ADVERTISER, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 Throw-away catwalk creation Phillip Island student Mia Stratmann has Discover your library on demand transformed marine debris into haute cou- ture. The Year 12 student at Newhaven College Download the new library app is studying Product Design and Technology for VCE and decided to incorporate protect- wgrlc.vic.gov.au/app ing the environment into her fi nal piece for the subject. “I am a very naturalistic person who is con- scious of the environment,” Mia said. “I decided my fi nal piece would centre around sustainability and using waste mate- rials.” Mia created her own materials out of the by- product from making fermented tea, kombucha. Other aspects of the design included using marine debris collected from local beaches (supplied by Phillip Island Nature Parks), as well as single-use plastic bags, scrap fabric and even dried pig intestines! Year 12 student Mia Stratmann’s “Sea Mer- “My fi nal garment is called the “Sea Mer- maid” dress includes a SCOBY bateria re- maid” and it incorporates a handmade cou- movable overskirt. It was created as her fi nal ture dress, intestine shawl and SCOBY bacte- piece for Product Design and Technology. ria removable overskirt,” Mia explained. Read | Listen | Watch | Learn | Play | Connect “The dress uses blue and green coloured marine debris random machine embroidered onto the bodice as well as a hand ruffl ed plas- tic bag skirt. The entire dress is lined with vintage scrap lining and uses a corset style back fastening with can tabs. “The overskirt uses marine debris fi shing net layered with individually grown SCOBY bacteria circles, each hand-dyed with organic cabbage dye I made myself.” The fi nal result is a stunning creation fi t for any catwalk. “Through my project, I hoped to demon- strate to others the possible beauty of materi- als we throw out on a daily basis,” Mia said. “I want people to turn to alternate ways of using waste materials and open their minds to a more sustainable way of living. “My other wish is that my piece inspires others to be creative, think outside of the box and to push themselves to the limits. Al- The dress features a ruffl ed plastic bag skirt though at fi rst it seems scary, the possibili- and a bodice embroidered with blue and ties, outcomes and benefi ts are endless.” green marine debris. 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THE ADVERTISER, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 - PAGE 17 CORONAVIRUS LATEST LOCAL INFORMATION Road to Covid normal! Business support What will the journey out of Roadmap impact ning started now to reduce the The government has announced a and wellbeing of themselves and lockdown look like for local busi- congestion in key areas. $3 billion support package for busi- their staff given the continuing eco- While the possibility of a quick nesses? “What are the creative things ness, including cash grants, tax re- nomic and social impacts of this move to Step 3 has been welcomed Bass Coast, along with the rest we can plan now, to make people lief and cashflow support. pandemic.” by everyone in regional Victoria, of regional Victoria, has moved to feel more comfortable with those The Premier said the package is the head of the Australian Retail- Step 2 in the state government’s spaces? designed to help businesses survive What’s on offer ers Association, Paul Zahra said recovery roadmap, and as regional “It will require some creativity the pandemic. 50 per cent of small businesses Around 75,000 eligible businesses Covid numbers continue to fall it’s from our attractions, in their tim- Over $1.1 billion in cash grants would be “wiped out” by the gov- with payrolls up to $10 million will likely we will move to Step 3 this ing with bookings,” said Kim. will be directed to small and medi- ernment’s roadmap. receive grants of $10,000, $15,000 or week. She believes the emphasis on um sized businesses. A survey by Glow Research for $20,000 depending on their size. Step 3 means retail and hospi- outdoor dining will see people A dedicated $251 million Licenced Sensis paints a slightly brighter The Government will now defer tality venues can once again open continuing to support takeaway Venue fund has been set up to sup- picture, with regional businesses payroll tax for businesses with pay- their doors. options. port bars, restaurants, pubs, clubs, more confident of recovery under rolls up to $10 million for the full However, all venues must comply “There will be a lot more picnick- hotels and reception centres. Grants the plan. 2020-21 financial year. with density limits and for cafes, ing and takeaway, so how will our of between $10,000 and $30,000 will Nineteen per cent of small to me- There will also be a further $137 restaurants and bars, the empha- businesses package those options? be available. dium businesses in Melbourne be- million in waivers and deferrals sis will be on outdoor seated ser- “I can see some really nice op- Local business groups will be eli- lieve it will take more than a year of charges including liquor licence vice, with a 10-person group limit. portunities to set up tables and gible for grants of up to $20,000 to to return to profit, while only four fees, the congestion levy and in- Kim Storey, General Manager at chairs at the bottom of Cowes. assist their members. per cent of regional businesses felt creases to the landfill levy. Destination Phillip Island believes We have lots of open spaces and Kim Storey from Destination Phil- the same. The 50 per cent stamp duty dis- life will look different in the ‘Co- should be able to deliver that.” lip Island said the announcement of In fact, 43 per cent of region- count for commercial and indus- vid Normal’ world and creative With no international or even in- further support was very welcome. al businesses said the roadmap trial property across all of regional thinking will play a big part in the terstate visitors on the immediate “We look forward to seeing the would have “no impact” on their Victoria will be brought forward to road to recovery. horizon, DPI is currently working detail this week and sharing infor- survival, compared to 25 per cent January 1, 2021 and the Vacant Res- She said DPI had already had with Visit Victoria on region to mation with our local industry. I of their Melbourne counterparts. idential Land Tax will be waived for discussions with the Department region marketing, although that encourage all businesses to review However, Kim said businesses properties that are vacant in 2020. of Jobs, to get more clarity around would be tied to government direc- the content of the future announce- on the island and in San Remo The package also includes $20 the cap on numbers for attractions tives on promoting travel between ments to check their eligibility,” did not fit neatly into the regional million for small businesses to ac- and tour operators. regions. Kim said. business mould, for a number of cess off-the-shelf digital programs With the Step 3 emphasis on out- “The one positive of the border “I hope that there will be some reasons. such as Shopify or Squareonline, door dining, they’re also working closure is it will encourage tour- good news for regional Victoria to “We have the lowest number of training and workshops designed with Bass Coast Shire Council on ism within the state,” said Kim. move to Step 3 shortly, which will permanent residents to visitors in to help businesses adapt to online ways to streamline and fast-track “We’re thinking about how provide further opening opportuni- Victoria,” said Kim. operations. outdoor dining permits, to allow we can talk to other people in ties for local businesses “That means the pool of income For information about coronavi- businesses to make the most of the Gippsland and the northern area “In the meantime, we encourage opportunity is much smaller than rus visit coronavirus.vic.gov.au or loosened restrictions. about travelling here.” businesses to consider the health other regions.” call 1800 675 398. DPI is also encouraging busi- The digital and social media With 35 per cent of the local nesses to talk to Council about campaigns will be targeted so they workforce employed by tourism, ideas they have on how to best don’t hit the Melbourne market. Kim said a lot of local families work within the restrictions. Any business reopening under have lost some or all of their in- “We’re encouraging council to Step 3 will also need to have a Co- come. talk with business owners and vid Safe plan in place. The high percentage of older res- asking businesses to think outside “Again we are seeking clarifica- idents also impacted on the local the square and take those ideas to tion and understanding of these economy, with many having their council,” said Kim. plans which should be designed to income effected by super changes One idea being floated is creat- consider to the size and footprint and low interest rates on their in- ing pedestrian malls in high retail of the business,” Kim said. vestments. traffic areas like Thompson Av- “Many local businesses have While DPI doesn’t have any of- enue. also been working on their Covid ficial figures on how many local This would allow more outdoor cleaning plans. businesses have closed due to the dining and seated areas and safer “We acknowledge that business pandemic, Kim said they always spaces for crowds. and community want a simple predicted “the crunch” would be “It’s not just about space for out- plan, but we do understand the in September and October, par- door dining, it’s about the shop- health imperatives and that vari- ticularly for businesses with high ping as well,” said Kim. ous business sector openings have fixed costs. “It opens up a space to move up various impacts for the govern- “High costs like rent, electric- and down the street, so people are ment to manage.” ity and insurance are usually off- comfortable moving from shop to DPI will also be watching the set by the peak season, and they shop.” upcoming council elections with haven’t had that. Such a move would take “engage- interest. “Small businesses might have ment and support from the retail “It would be rather concerning if a cash reserve, but that would precinct” said Kim, who confirmed a candidate hadn’t started think- be whittled down now, and those that the Department of Jobs was ing about economic recovery in costs are enough to accumulate a The government says its new Covid home safety plan will help keep peo- already working with Regional the region,” said Kim. big debt after six months without ple safe as Victoria takes its first steps in the roadmap to Covid Normal. Roads Victoria, DELWP and Li- “We’d be very interested in hear- income.” Photo: Kelly Sikkema, unsplash. quor Licensing to allow councils to ing their thoughts. We highly rec- instigate such initiatives. Looking to the future ommend that candidates consider “Council seemed really open to it their platform on economic recov- and are already looking at it,” Kim Reopening cautiously so there ery and the economics of the re- Keeping your home Covid safe said. can be a return to some kind of gion going forward.” The government has released a the virus, and planning for potential Other states had taken a similar normalcy by the summer holidays Businesses wanting to be part of COVID-19 Home Safety Plan to help illness. shift to outdoor dining and Kim is the focus of the roadmap. DPIs partnership promotion can families as restrictions start to ease. Outside the home, the plan in- said areas like Bendigo and the Kim said in DPI’s discussions visit destinationphillipisland.org. As well as reinforcing things the cludes suggestions like keeping a Mornington Peninsula had already with the government, the Premier au. community is already doing – like record of where you’ve been or who put together plans to support their said the goal was to have the state For full details of the state gov- washing hands and keeping 1.5m you’ve seen and wearing a face cov- shopping areas. operating again for Christmas. ernment’s roadmap to reopening, apart – the plan sets out the steps ering. “We are coming into the best With limited travel opportunities including details of restrictions you can take to keep safe inside The Coronavirus (COVID-19) time to do this. Let’s hope there’s available she agreed Phillip Island under each step, visit www.vic. your home. These include regular Home Safety Plan is available for plenty of opportunity for outdoor was well placed to benefit from gov.au/coronavirus-covid-19-re- cleaning of frequently touched sur- download at www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/ dining.” Victorians keen to enjoy a holiday. strictions-roadmaps. faces, recognising the symptoms of covid-19-home-safety-plan. She said it was vital that plan- “Click for Victoria” With businesses across Victoria and many more. marketplace transition pack- still under lockdown restrictions, The Victorian Country Market – a age will assist Victorian farmers the ‘Click for Vic’ campaign is a digital version of a country market and producers to diversify way to connect with local produc- – is home to more than 250 stalls in- into online markets by provid- ers, creators and businesses across cluding fresh produce, drinks, arts, ing training and support to help the state. crafts and homewares from across them build a sustainable online The new website encourages Vic- regional Victoria. presence. torians to support local businesses, The government said not only is There’s an industry tool kit to and Victorian fresh food, wine, gal- the market helping regional produc- guide any local businesses that leries and homewares are featured ers survive the economic impacts want to get involved that can be on the site. of the pandemic, it’s also support- downloaded from the Visit Victoria By Clicking for Vic, Victorians ing the music industry by providing website. will be connected to online offer- opportunities to out-of-work music To treat yourself to local produce ings from the Victorian Country staff for home deliveries. and support Victorian businesses Treat yourself to Victorian fresh food, wine, galleries and homewares Market, Providoor, Co-Lab Pantry A $1.5 million e-commerce and go to visitvictoria.com/clickforvic. and support local businesses – visitvictoria.com/clickforvic.

PAGE 18 - THE ADVERTISER, Wednesday, September 16, 2020 CORONAVIRUS LATEST LOCAL INFORMATION Lockdown lowdown After a high last week, on the of mental health days last week and back of her personal training regi- they said we absolutely did the right men, Smiths Beach’s Lisa McLure thing, to take days off and come says her family then hit a dip in the back to it refreshed, and don’t put lockdown rollercoaster. pressure on myself. And the main culprit? The iPad, Now we’re back to limited iPad with Lisa suggesting her kids – An- time, just 4pm-6pm. You have to gus, 10, and Evie, six – have a change set limits. It’s easy to let them play in attitude after spending too much more than that, but then you pay the time on devices in lockdown. penalty at the other end. I swear: even if they’ve been on “I’m looking forward to the end of their devices for five hours, and lockdown. I have to drag them kicking and I know a few weeks ago I said I screaming to go for a bike ride, at wanted to relish this time with the dinner time every night they say kids, but some days I just wish a their favourite thing that day was magical angel would come down going for a ride or being on the and give me some time to myself. beach. That’s what they remember. It’s been normal family roller- They never say they had the best coaster stuff that you’d get any time day because they were on their of the year, but magnified by the iPads. sheer volume of time we’re spend- I’ll take a picture of the kids on the ing together in lockdown. beach and put it on social media and Last weekend I wanted to con- then other parents feel bad they’re centrate on me for a bit and get my not doing the same, but those pic- personal training business on track, tures don’t show the four hours be- so the kids were on their iPads more fore that on the iPad and the drama than usual. involved in getting out the door. But iPad time was creeping in fur- It took two hours one day just ther and further and after a while to get out the door – ‘where’s your they don’t want to get off. shoes and towel, what do you mean Trying to get them off is like get- you can’t find your wetsuit’. ting blood out of a stone. It’s so ex- Some days by 3pm I’m so tired hausting getting them outside and and over it. Some days I just want off their screens. to build an adult fort and climb in. It’s a catch-22: they enjoy being on Yesterday I cracked the sh*ts and their screens, with their mates, and sat on the couch but then Jay my I get stuff done. personal trainer texted me to say, Yet when they get back into the ‘come on, get up and go for a run’. world, they’re not very nice. When He must be spying on me. they’ve been on their devices for a So I did get up, go for a run in the length of time they turn into surly dark, put my headphones on and it children. was awesome. Their whole demeanour changes. Tim came home from work and You can really tell the difference in cooked dinner, made the beds and kids when they have been on their we worked as a team. iPads for a long time. Hopefully we won’t have this lock- It’s very much like sugar. I don’t The class of 2020, home schooling, from left, Lisa, Angus, Evie and Tim McLure. down time again, but at the same know what it is about the screen, time my family won’t be this age whether it’s the flashing images, but into a bit of a screaming match and Let’s just say I was not using my the kids actually played Lego to- ever again. it changes them. everyone was over everyone. inside voice when a family walked gether. It’s a weird juxtaposition: loving So many parents say the same I start off asking nicely and then past our house and the windows Just hearing their laughter and the time together but desperately thing. We always think we’re the it slowly becomes a high pitch ‘I’m were open. happiness was such a change, hav- yearning for some time to myself. only ones but we’re not. Parents Mary Poppins keeping it together’ I saw her later on the beach and ing fun and enjoying being kids. It’s like when the kids go away have their own work to do and they voice. Then all of a sudden, I’m said I was sorry, and she just said I It only lasted two days though and for the weekend, I think ‘great, I’ll feel bad they’re not taking their losing it and tipping over the edge should hear her. then they wanted to strangle each clean up and have some quiet time’. kids out. into cold blooded rage and an axe After all that we banned the iPads other again. But once the house is clean, I miss Anyway, the other day it turned murderer. for three days and it was amazing, I told the teachers we had a couple them and want them back.” We’re stepping out! From midnight tonight (Septem- in the community, he was looking Regional Victorians will be able to • Outdoor non-contact sport for • Accommodation open (caps per ber 16), Bass Coast, along with the forward to reconnecting with family. travel within the regions. adults the social bubble) rest of regional Victoria, moves to “It’s such a relief to be able to go It is still mandatory to wear a • Outdoor skateparks and fitness • Some outdoor venues and events Step 3 in the state government road- and visit again and have visitors mask outside your home and social areas reopen to return, subject to pre-approved map. around. I’ve missed my mother hav- distancing requirements remain in • Increased limits for weddings plans The news means families and ing an 80th birthday celebration place. and funerals Details at: www.vic.gov.au/ friends will be able to meet again – and like many people, haven’t been • Travel within regional Victoria coronavirus-covid-19-restrictions- both at home and outdoors, with no able to attend funerals. What’s Step 3 allowed victoria. restrictions on leaving home and up “To be able to get back to a certain The key points: to five people allowed to your home, amount of normality is a great re- • No restrictions on leaving home within a “household bubble”. lief.” • Up to 10 people can meet out- Businesses can reopen their The Mayor said he was also happy doors doors, but anyone who can work to hear the Premier announce there • Household bubbles with one from home must continue to do so. were going to be strict controls on nominated household, allowing up Cafes, pubs, bars and restaurants the border between metropolitan to five visitors from that household Take the test You should be tested if you dis- between 1.30pm and 3pm to mini- will also be able to serve up to 20 pa- Melbourne and regional Victoria. at a time. play even the mildest symptoms, mise wait times. trons inside, across two areas. The Border controls will be strength- • Childcare and early learning including: fever, chills or sweats, • Wonthaggi Hospital drive 20-person rule is subject to several ened said the Premier, to prevent centres open cough, sore throat, shortness through testing service is now conditions, including a maximum of the virus moving from the city to • Schools return of breath, runny nose, or loss of available between 10am-4pm, 7 10 people per area and subject to the regional Victoria. • Hospitality open – with predomi- sense of smell or taste. days a week. four-square metre per person rule. This includes extra roadblocks nantly outdoor seated service and a Due to a reduction in numbers You can also book a test at Won- Bass Coast Mayor, Cr Brett Tes- and more cars being pulled over. maximum of 20 indoors across two presenting for tests, changes have thaggi Medical Centre, Monday to sari said he was very happy with the There will be increased fines for areas, subject to density rules been made to testing times at the Friday (Ph: 0492 036 568 or www. announcement. anyone visiting the regions without • Retail open, including hairdress- Urgent Care Centre and the Won- hotdoc.com.au/medical-centres/ “It’s great our businesses can a valid reason. ers and beauty salons (only services thaggi drive through testing. wonthaggi-VIC-3995/wonthaggi- concentrate on getting themselves No one is permitted to go to their were a mask can be worn) Testing is available at: respiratory-clinic/doctors). re-established, and council is com- second residence in regional Victo- • Private inspections for real es- • Phillip Island Health Hub People should phone their doctor mitted to helping businesses move ria, with the Premier saying to do tate (24 hours a day). Call 5951 2100. or the Coronavirus hotline on 1800 forward.” so was “unlawful and should not be • Outdoor contact and non-con- People are encouraged to present 675 398 if their symptoms get worse. Cr Tessari said, like most people happening”. tact sport for under 18s THE ADVERTISER, Wednesday, September 16, 2020 - PAGE 19 Safe delivery for Fund our future The Bass Coast Climate Ac- ment investment in the gas Bass Coast CAN is also tion Network (CAN) is organ- industry. urging people to hang signs ising a day of action on Sep- Here in Bass Coast the Cli- in their windows, on their tember 25. mate Action Network is ask- fence or in a public place, Bass Coast babies It’s been timed to coincide ing everyone to make yellow and to email their sign photos The Carver/Lombard family from Phillip with the School Strike 4 Cli- signs spreading the message to Federal member Russell Island has a new addition! mate Global Day of Action, to “Fund Our Future Not Gas”. Broadbent (Russell.Broad- Despite baby Malibu arriving in the midst which is calling for the gov- “We’re asking people to take [email protected]). of the Covid pandemic, parents Elly Carver ernment to fast-track solu- a selfie with their sign and Because of the Covid re- and Bryce Lombard said the service from tions to climate change and then email it to us by Wednes- strictions, the rally originally Bass Coast Health put any anxiety to rest. transition Australia to renew- day, September 23,” said Ai- planned for Wonthaggi has BCH said their midwifery team were de- able energy. leen Vening from CAN. been cancelled. lighted to welcome baby Malibu, with Elly The “Fund our Future Not “We will create a collage of For more information, visit getting to know the obstetrics and midwifery Gas” action day wants to stop the photos and release it to www.schoolstrike4climate. team, who checked in on Elly and Malibu’s the planned Federal govern- the media on September 25.” com. health in the lead up to the birth. When Malibu was ready to appear, it hap- pened quickly. “When we arrived at Wonthaggi Hospital it Nominations open for council election was go time. The midwifery team were calm and Nominations for this year’s up a campaign table on the encouraging prospective knew what to do for my rapid birth,” said Elly. council election open this street or at a local shopping female candidates to stand week. centre are not allowed. for election. There is also a Having the staff so well prepared – and cov- Pictured from left Bryce Lombard, Kaizer The nomination period runs Letterbox drops and hand- program of online forums ering all the Covid requirements, Elly said Lombard holding baby Malibu Lombard and for six days, from Thursday, ing out leaflets are permit- and podcasts to encourage she was just “able to breathe and focus on the Elly Carver at home in Phillip Island birth. I felt comfortable and nurtured”. September 17 until midday on ted, but physical distance Aboriginal and Torres Strait Partner Bryce said the new Covid process- The continuity of care has been part of the Tuesday, September 22. and hand hygiene must be Islander people to stand for es at the hospital, designed to keep all the positive experience for Elly and Bryce, now Safe Campaigning guide- maintained. Billboarding or council. mothers and babies safe, put him at ease. receiving visits from midwifes in the comfort lines are available at the putting up posters is also al- All candidates for the 2020 The midwifery ward offers mums and of their home. Local Government Victoria lowed. elections must complete the partners their own birthing suites equipped For expecting mums or families planning website. Anyone handing out leaf- Local Government Candidate with all of the essentials including private their birth, Elly had this message: “Come in with Under the guidelines, pub- lets, putting up posters or let- Training Course before they bathroom, wardrobe, a fridge, and personal an open mind and trust in the midwifes and ob- lic meetings are not permit- terboxing must carry a bottle nominate. The online course touches added by the midwifes. stetricians, they are such a great support. ted, including having small of alcohol-based hand sani- will close at midday on Tues- BCH said directly employing the midwife- “We had the most amazing time and felt re- meetings in private residenc- tiser and wear a mask. Car- day, September 22. ry team and obstetricians provides continu- ally looked after under the wonderful care.” es. Doorknocking is also not pooling is not allowed for any For more details visit: lo- ity of care and connection, because the same To access free and bulked billed services permitted. Traditional cam- of these activities. calgovernment.vic.gov.au/ staff follow the prenatal, birth and early during the ante-natal, birth and post-natal paign methods like attending The government has fund- council-elections-2020/elec- post-natal journey. period phone (03) 5671 3201. community events, or setting ed a campaign (It’s Our Time) tions-2020. Your feedback on water and sewerage services More than two thousand custom- telephone, with a random sample Westernport Water’s Managing Di- The telephone survey commences water filters or any other device, ers across six water corporations, of 400 residential customers being rector, Peter Quigley said. this week and customers should it is in no way connected with this including Westernport Water, will contacted over the next six weeks. “I encourage customers who are note that TKW Research will clear- survey. be surveyed over the coming weeks “This annual survey is an impor- contacted to be as honest as pos- ly identify themselves and will not Joining forces for this annual cus- for their feedback on water and sew- tant tool to help us gauge how well sible about their experience with us engage in any sales pitch for a prod- tomer satisfaction survey are East erage services. we are performing with our prod- over the past 12 months. The survey uct or a service. Gippsland Water, South Gippsland The survey is being conducted by ucts and services. The results will should take less than ten minutes to Westernport Water said if custom- Water, Gippsland Water, Western- Insync and TKW Research over the inform our planning for the future,” complete.” ers receive calls from people selling port Water, Coliban Water, Central

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In the decade Dr Laura Brearley Environmental Effects Statement and her husband Terry Melvin have for the gas project. lived on Phillip Island, they have “We have a special love for the become known as a dynamic duo. birdlife and the peace of Western Laura co-founded the Shearwater Port. It is that love that led to our Biyadin Festival eight years ago, decision to develop a creative sub- then in 2018 she established the mission for the Save Westernport intercultural arts program of the from AGL campaign,” she says. Whale Festival. “We strongly believe that West- Laura is also co-ordinating an en- ern Port’s eco-system is too fragile vironmental arts project, Coastal and significant to risk the damage Connections, funded by Bass Coast that AGL’s project would cause.” Shire, which is focussing on “spe- The entire film project has been cial places in the natural world that a massive undertaking, almost a local community members love”. full-time project for Terry, while In their spare time, Laura - a mu- Laura wrote four songs used in the sician and researcher – and Terry films, also acting as narrator. a film maker, photographer and The couple harnessed the tal- former psychologist – have most ent and knowledge of about 50 recently compiled a series of four contributors including Phillip Is- films dedicated to Western Port land residents, musicians Lyndal bay. Chambers and Brian ‘Strat’ Strat- Available on their YouTube chan- ing and members of the Gippsland- nel, the films were initially inspired based Climate Calamity Choir, led by the couple’s walks in the first by Jane Coker, and the Melbourne COVID lockdown, capturing on Climate Choir, led by Jeannie video the bay’s beauty. Marsh. “The star of the film is Western Given the second lockdown, the Port itself and the many beautiful choirs performed on Zoom in the forms of interconnected life that film, holding up placards send- The couple harnessed the talent and knowledge of about 50 contributors for the films, including choirs who it supports,” says Laura, who also ing a message to AGL saying “NO performed on Zoom, holding up placards sending a message to AGL saying “NO WAY” to their proposed gas has a background in intercultural WAY” to their proposed gas proj- project for Western Port. and environmental arts. ect for Western Port. tionship with Country. “Terry and I have spent a lot of Laura says already the film foot- We believe that damage done to time during the COVID era walk- age has been used by ABC news. fragile eco-systems such as West- ing in local places of natural beau- She has also requested she speak ern Port diminishes us all. The Holly goes for gold ty, with Terry photographing and to her EES submission at the State damage is not separate from us. filming as we go. Government’s public hearings in We have a responsibility to listen “The light is wonderful at sunrise October, when she also hopes the to Country, to respect it and care and sunset and so we had a lot of film will be allowed to be viewed for it.” very early mornings and late din- publicly. Laura said the Shearwater Biya- ners over the last few months. We din Festival and the intercultural have discovered many beautiful First Nation arts program of the Whale Festi- places that we had not visited be- Laura said she and Terry had val have both featured strong rep- fore.” been taught by their First Nation resentation from Boon Wurrung/ friends and colleagues that knowl- Bunurong Elders and artists. AGL edge can be represented in differ- Laura, a member of the Phil- ent ways, including song, story and Black Saturday lip Island Conservation Society, artworks. Laura said at the time of the says she and Terry then decided She says her PhD, completed in Black Saturday bushfires in 2009 to harness that footage to send a 2001, focussed on how knowledge she and Terry were both working clear message against AGL’s plans is represented. at Churchill campus of Monash to establish a floating gas plant at “For these reasons, we chose to University, living in the foothills Crib Point. incorporate film and song into our of the Strzelecki Ranges, and were So the first three short films were submission in response to AGL’s evacuated twice in five days. combined in one longer piece, run- proposed gas jetty at Crib Point,” “It’s a confronting experience to ning 13 minutes 26 seconds, titled Laura says. go around the house, looking at Holly Buckley (right) with fellow Newhaven College student Ella For Western Port, which Laura in- “Teachings from First Nation everything you own and deciding Osbourne (left) at Wollangarra, as part of her Duke of Edinburgh cluded in her submission to AGL’s peoples have shown we are in rela- what to take. Award challenge. “We realised that all we really Even the current COVID 19 “Although it has been quite needed was each other, the cat, the challenges couldn’t stop Newhav- interrupted by the current lock- guitar and our computers. en College Year 12 student Holley downs and global pandemic, “We realised that the protection Buckley going for gold. meaning I had to delay my award of life is what mattered most. Rec- Holly has just been awarded the for certain periods of time, I am ognising that really clarified how Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award. so glad that I was able to complete we wanted to live.” She said the experience was it and am very thankful to every- The following year they moved one of the most enriching yet one along the way who made that to Cape Woolamai, with Laura challenging things she has ever a possibility,” said Holly. leaving her role as an Associate undertaken, taking her out of her “This has been a very reward- Professor in education at Monash comfort zone. ing experience that I would high- University, and Terry leaving his “I have learnt so much, about ly recommend to others and a role as senior psychologist at the myself and others, and made some fantastic way to try new things Churchill campus. incredible friends along the way.” and meet new people. “We love the natural beauty of The award challenges includ- “A massive thank-you to Ne- the region and we love the commu- ed a paddle trip to Lake Eildon, whaven College’s Year 9 teacher, nity here.” learning to drive and spending Mrs McLean for all the time and Google ‘For Western Port You Musician and a researcher Laura time at the Wollangarra Outdoor effort she has put into these trips Tube Terry Melvin’ or go to www. Brearley has a background in inter- Film maker, photographer and a Education Centre. and helping us get there!” cultural and environmental arts. former psychologist Terry Melvin. youtu.be/s4cE0rJUiS0

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5 Operating at night falls under feature ramp cameras which update flux of visitors. heightened risk, so if people are in every five minutes, giving an idea With so few out fishing it makes it an open area of a vessel under 12m of how busy the boat ramp is at any difficult to get an idea where the fish at night then everyone must have a given time. are. Generally the more fishing the suitable lifejacket on. Aside from ramp and weather in- easier to get patterns. Around theWITH JIM’S BAIT Bay AND TACKLE 5. When are flares actually out formation, the Knowledge Hub pro- The reports this week were all of date and is it against the law to vides a range of educational content. quality snapper to 6kg from as far Over the last couple of weeks When underway, a powered ves- carry old flares? From safety advice, to how-to up as the fingers then down across there has been a noticeable police sel must display a port, starboard Expiry date of flares is at the end guides and even tips for buying the shallow corals and into the deep presence on the water. Several cus- and an all-round white light. of the listed month. second-hand boats, all information and onto the shallows of the mud. tomers have been confused with The confusion here is that people The Marine Safety Regulations comes directly from the team at We had several reports of very some of the things they are being call the all-round white light an an- require that you carry an in-date set Maritime Safety Victoria, as well as small pinkies as well. told when checked. chor light. This is true when at an- of flares. Once expired then Work- Better Boating Victoria, Victorian The bite times were very short We have also had a lot of phone chor at it remains on with the side Safe’s legislation says that there is Fisheries Authority, Parks Victoria, with everything reported caught in calls about how and where you can lights off, but underway red, green no permitted reason to have expired Victoria Police, Victorian Ports and the last half hour of the tide. fish in regard to the Coronavirus. Be- and all-round white must be dis- flares in your possession and they Emergency Management Victoria. Thursday produced a couple of cause the situation seems to change played. must be disposed of appropriately Go to www.boating.vic.gov.au, or reports of quality size whiting and often and can be a little confusing, This is because if the white light is (at a police station). download the Boating Vic app from plenty of them. call the government hotline and get off, you are invisible to vessels who your preferred app store. Most said they left them biting Extra information from Marine the information directly from them. are behind you. Regarding fire extinguisher re- once they found where they were Safety: quirements – the size of your ex- hiding, and the quality is much bet- However, we sent off an email to 3. Are vessels no longer permitted Boaters are encouraged to check tinguisher will depend on your ter than over the last few weeks. Marine safety for clarification and to have deck or forward spot/flood out Boating Vic before heading out fuel tank size. The information can The best reports came from tor- here’s their response to our questions. lights and they must be removed? for a day on the water and through- be easily found on the boating Vic toise head and the area between 1. Are vessels traveling more than The use of additional lights can- out their trip. website. Reef Island and Dickies Bay. 2nm offshore required to have 150 not impact the safety of another Boating Vic provides ramp-spe- Fishing reports were all over the We had reports from offshore of lifejackets? vessel. Displaying bright floodlights cific weather information directly place in the brief weather windows good flathead, averaging around Rec vessels are required to carry/ when other vessels are nearby is not from the Bureau of Meteorology, that we this week. Thursday was the 40cm to 60cm and good bags of them. wear Level 100+ lifejackets when permitted as it can dazzle them plus including temperature, wind, sea best of the days. The reports were Plenty of salmon schools offshore operating in Enclosed and Coastal can distort how they see your nav conditions, tides and sunrise/sunset very promising for when the weath- if you want to do a bit of bait collect- waters. The 2NM mark doesn’t lights. timings, plus weather warnings and er and the restrictions improve. ing with some up to 2kg. change this requirement, so level If fitted, they can only be used with notifications as conditions change. It is quiet on the water with many Not a lot in gummy or snapper 100+ (the old PFD type 1) is all that no other vessels around so as to not It hosts the largest list of Victori- hoping that the restrictions contin- reports but once the weather im- is required. impact anyone’s safe navigation. an ramps and includes key informa- ue, and the waterways stay quiet. proves, we will see people heading 2. Are vessels required to show 4. Are you required to wear a life tion such as ramp condition, access In reality if this happened, locals further down the coast. navigation, red and green as well jacket while travelling at night in a and surface type. would be driving much further in Calamari are still very frustrat- as an anchor light while travelling vessel under 12m regardless of how Some popular locations including the future because local businesses ing. The best report was from the at night? many people are in the boat? Corinella, Rye and Stony Point also won’t survive if we don’t get that in- beach in Cleeland Bight. Centenary of the loss of the barquentine Southern Cross By John Jansson Hobart on September 11, 1920. She Brunswick, Victoria. was carrying 400 tons of general Stanley Bull, Cabin Boy, Hobart. September marks the centenary of cargo in the holds and 1000 cases of Charles Frederick Makepeace, 23 the loss in Bass Strait of the Austra- benzine on the deck. years, Boatswain, Battery Point, lian coastal trading vessel Southern The vessel failed to arrive at Ho- Hobart. Cross. She ran between Tasmania bart. Burnt wreckage was found on D. Dinehy, 19 years, Able Seaman, and mainland Australian ports car- the coast of King Island north of Hobart. rying general cargo. Grassey River. B. W. O’Connell, 22 years, Able She had a crew of 10 all of whom A considerable amount of wreck- Seaman, Hobart. were lost. Her crew were from Vic- age was also found around Reid L. Sward, 21 years, Able Seaman, toria and Tasmania and included Rocks, 12 kilometres south east of Hobart. John Edward (Jack) Jansson of King Island. Thousands of splinters W. Moody, Able Seaman, Hobart. Rhyll. of wood about six inches long were Edward Evans, 17 years, Ordi- Jack was born in Albert Park on seen between Reid Rocks and King nary Seaman, Hobart. September 18, 1901. His parents Island indicating a probable explo- No bodies were found and the ves- were Rhyll residents Captain Jo- sion. sel’s hull has never been found. han August (Jack) Jansson and Ev- It was thought that she struck Jack’s father never carried benzine elyn Ann nee Powell. Jack went to Reid Rocks and flares were let off on his vessels because of the danger school at Rhyll until around the age which ignited the benzene. Benzine of fire and had he known the South- of 14 when he began working with was carried in four-gallon tins, two ern Cross was carrying benzine he his father on his schooner Stephen. to a wooden box, and was highly wouldn’t have allowed Jack to go. Jack wished to make a career on hazardous. Leaky tins were the Just prior to this tragedy another the sea so at the age of 18 he did a cause of a number of marine fires similar vessel the Amelia J. was lost seamanship course at Albert Park around the same time as Southern without trace in eastern Bass Strait run by the Society of Ancient Mari- The Southern Cross, a coastal trading vessel was wrecked off the coast of Cross was lost. and a plane sent out to look for the ves- ners. The school was conducted by King Island, with young Rhyll resident Jack Jansson on board. No bodies Other crew members on the sels also disappeared without trace. Captain Charles Suffern, Inspec- were ever recovered and the vessel’s hull was never found. Southern Cross were: References: Australasian Under- tor of Shipping in Melbourne. If the a place on a square-rigged sailing got a job as able seaman on the 256- Frank Rule Hodgman, Master, 28 water Cultural Heritage Database. boys showed promise, the Society of vessel. ton barquentine Southern Cross. years, Hobart. The Ballarat Star, Sept 25, 1920. The Ancient Mariners would find them On completion of the course Jack His first trip left Melbourne for F. Watts, Mate, 45 years, East Herald, Sept 28, 1920. Business Guide LOCAL TRADES AND SERVICES

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Congrats RRV set up tables and chairs. All these ed now. Paul Zahra of the Australian Re- downright dangerous to have no tables would be set 1.5 metres apart, First: begin the additional lanes tail Association said recently: “Re- councillor accountability in place I have just had a good look at the or more, possibly with some shaded on the Philip Island Tourist Road at tail has a symbiotic relationship whatsoever in the public arena. revised plans, from Regional Roads off areas. Council can employ a the 60Kms sign on the way into San with arts and culture” and this proj- Publication of councillor voting Victoria, for the upgrade of the Phil- couple of people who have lost their Remo. There has been an enormous ect will benefit the whole of Thomp- numbers is the only true litmus test ip Island Tourist Road at San Remo. employment due to COVID-19 to sa- increase in housing and development son Avenue bringing festivals, available to us – in the words of the es- I would like to congratulate the nitise and clean every table ensur- between Potters Hill and Back Beach events and concerts to the heart of teemed Don Chip (1977) it is the only Regional Roads Victoria team on ing that the public areas stays safe. roads. At this stage this traffic would Cowes. When the economy is down way to “keep the bastards honest”. the revised plans for the upgrade. This designated Public Eating Area need to exit via either Panorama it is time for government to invest Charlie Ruby, Surf Beach It seems they have listened to the could also have signage pointing Drive or Potters Hill Road and the in productive new infrastructure on residents that attended their pop-up out our cafes and local businesses extension of the widened main road which to build the recovery. information kiosks and have incor- Library to make it easier for visiting tourists would improve safety immeasurably. This project is a victory for vision Regarding the Draft Concept De- porated the most important sugges- to find what they’re looking for. The proposal for a brand-new Sec- and persistence. The Cowes Activity tion in their revised plan. sign for the Cowes Cultural Centre I Once we have the correct budget, ondary College on Potters Hill Road Centre plan spoke of linking a revit- make the following observations: I would like to make one further and the correct Plan, we can remove would add significantly to the danger alised Jetty Triangle into Thompson suggestion. That is to extend the In 2012 the plan for redevelopment the temporary seating and build a of leaving this section of the road in Avenue with a new landmark build- of the CCC envisaged a building fo- widening of the tourist road all the Cultural and Community Centre its current form. ing creating a focus for events and way to the east of Potters Hill Road, cused around the Library. This is for that we can actually be proud of. Second: as recommended in the activity. The plan was produced after the simple reason that over 40 per cent i.e. to where the speed limit is re- Mikhaela Barlow, Candidate for San Remo Access Strategy, create a extensive community consultation in duced to 60 kph. I believe that this of the community are already library Island Ward real alternative road into San Remo, 2014. Community members who con- members. The universal experience would give greater safety to several by extending Shetland Heights tributed can see that grand plan com- internal roads that interact with the is a new library experiences a signifi- A vision for the future Road to the Anderson Roundabout. ing together. The Visitor Economy cant increase in membership, visita- tourist road. Benefits would include (a) giving lo- Strategy also stressed its importance Trevor Brown, San Remo Four years ago, I was sworn in as tion numbers, diversity of services ac- one of eight brand new councillors. cal residents and holiday makers a and listed it as a Game Changer Proj- cessed, and time spent on site. In other Explain Councillors It was a steep learning curve. To- way to and from Wonthaggi with- ect to provide new events infrastruc- words, an already busy library gets day I know how to get things done. out accessing Philip Island Tourist ture – it will be capable of handling much busier. It makes sense therefore Island Ward Councillors earlier I know how to listen to the people Road, (b) creating an alternative events with 400 people. to collate other functions at the same this year were very eager in giving we represent as they tell me what route in the case of an accident on The Jetty Triangle and the Tran- part of the building so that they can full and absolute authority to the matters. the tourist road, (c) providing access sit Centre are in place. Soon we will benefit from the library traffic. This CEO of Council to spend a maxi- As Western Port Ward Council- for emergency vehicles (d) provid- see a beautiful new cultural centre includes the Visitor Info Centre, the mum amount of $1million on any lors, Clare, Bruce and I combined ing safe access to the proposed sec- emerge as the jewel in the crown, a Gallery and the Shire’s front desk. one capital works project while not our individual strengths into a posi- ondary school (e) easing the volume building befitting our town. A café should also be co-located. getting approval from all council- tive driver of Council’s long-term of traffic using the tourist road. Council is benefitting from con- A “pop-up” café, lacking a kitchen or lors. The same ward councillors strategies. We focused on delivery The problems of access from the cessional borrowing rates through food prep areas, catered by an exist- were very quick to raise their hands of better local infrastructure and internal streets, roads and path- the state government, part of the ing local café from their own kitchen to increase Council’s investment community support. ways to the tourist road and in fact government’s incentive for councils and cold store, so only beverages are duration to two years under the full That success includes big up- internal throughout San Remo have to invest for stimulus on infrastruc- prepared on site. This encourages authority of the CEO. Investments grades at Dalyston, Bass and Ne- never been a priority or of interest ture investment. The government spontaneous visitation, further in- recently reaching $46,040,000 com- whaven sports grounds. The Carni- to Bass Coast Shire Council. This is recently further endorsed Council’s creasing traffic. prising of term deposits and shares. val Site, Cowes, acquired for a new borne out by the abysmal lack of in- plan by contributing $2.5 million to Negotiate with the Historical Soci- Island Ward councillors were first sporting precinct, $700,00 in Com- frastructure created to cater for the the project. Council also expects a ety and ASPI to permanently exhibit to raise their hands trying to get munity Covid Resilience Grants doubling of the town’s population. further contribution under the Liv- or rotate parts of their own collections approval for the increased Waste have been distributed across the Trevor Brown and Chris Day, San ing Libraries fund toward a new and stage exhibitions in the library Contract variation of $1.7 million shire. Remo generation library about three times proper, encouraging visitation into per year (C16005) and $114,155 Three Community Planning offi- the size of the existing library. their own spaces when they are open per year (C16040) for the manage- cers, who will be the eyes and ears Governance concerns This is an inter-generational proj- but promoting their existence and col- ment of two transfer stations both of Council, are now based in Grant- As a candidate for the upcoming ect and its returns will be enjoyed lections even when closed. costing an overall yearly cost of ville, Cowes and Wonthaggi. They Bass Coast Shire Council elections for a long time to come. The Shire’s presentation was no- $6.8 million. The same councillors will work directly with residents for Island ward, I have read through Cr Michael Whelan table also for what it did not say. then approved a variation cost of and ratepayers. the Bass Coast Shire governance Cloak of secrecy? Successfully obtaining government up to $171,943 (C19015) for landfill As Bass Coast recovers from the rules 2020 which were adopted at grants will be critical to the busi- monitoring and at a second council pandemic, we will provide strong the August Council meeting. Alarm bells should be resounding ness case for the CCC. The library meeting waived through multiple leadership. Here is part of my vi- Having been the constitutional of- in each residence throughout BCSC. would receive a Living Libraries contract variations without any ex- sion: ficer for various jewellery industry Why? Mr Griffin has criticised the Grant, the Visitor Info Centre a ternal overseeing investigation. So Climate variation – A shire/region bodies (1991-2013) and having con- councils “new governance rules for Tourism Victoria Grant, ASPI, the why do we need councillors? Will wide approach, not just local band tributed to the writing of the consti- stopping the automatic recording of Arts and Crafts Society and the the new candidates undo all these aids. tution of the Reason Party (Victoria) councillor votes in minutes “ – and Historical Society could apply for wrongs to protect our cash? Which Unsealed urban roads – In Yarra (2017-8), I am concerned with some rightly so! (War of Words Erupts - sundry Arts, Museums Vic and phil- candidate is going to put any Is- Ranges and the adjoining shire sections of the document. I am aware PISRA 09/09/2020). anthropic trust grants. The project land Ward councillor number two strong local advocacy gained that this document is subject to the Given that the new “set” of incom- overall will get something from on their ballot paper? Where is the $10,000,000 from the Common- Local Government Act 2020, but the ing councillors (the Island ward in RDV and that’s basically it. Due to discussion on SAVINGS issues at wealth to subsidise sealing of urban Shire governance rules are meant to particular) could be a case of the Arts Victoria guidelines there won’t council or is it just spend, spend and roads. Their special charge schemes be a ready reference document for “Three Amigos” the publication of be a grant for their wonderful the- spend more? One councillor recent- are capped at $7000 per property. the governance officer of the Council. said votes at council meetings holds atre. Performing Arts Grants go to ly said “we have the money”. No you Together, we can make that happen The Act states (part 2 61.4) “a quorum the individual councillor account- Regional Theatres. The Cowes the- have OUR money bottom line. here. at a council meeting shall be an abso- able and is the only way that we can atre would be a local one. Graham Jolly, Cape Woolamai Education and jobs. The opening lute majority.” Bass Coast Shire has be assured that they are voting in It will not receive a government of the Uni hub means our kids have nine councillors so why not state in the best interests of those they pur- grant. The whole bill for the Per- A public eating area local access to tertiary education. Division 2 13.1 A quorum for a Coun- port to represent. forming Arts space will be borne by As I’ve previously stated, I don’t Our infrastructure-led recovery cil meeting shall be five councillors. WIthout this accountability there the ratepayer. And that space is the believe now is the time to be rede- will ensure local work. The Local Government Act Part is a great potential risk of deep- key to the Shire’s Design Concept. veloping the Cultural Centre. Planning scheme amendments: 3 Division 1, 55-56 emphasises the seated cronyism and back room Something to think about, isn’t it? After reviewing the Draft Concept Ensure roads in new estates are importance of public engagement deals amongst the three Island Mikhaela Barlow, Candidate for Designs, I am even more certain of wide enough for emergency service with councils. The Bass Coast Gov- ward seats. It is quite alarming and Island Ward this. vehicles and enshrine effective con- ernance rules Division 8, 53.9 state There is no designated space for trols that protect your amenity. that a “Questions must be limited to the Arts and Crafts Gallery, only LGBTIQ. More safe spaces with 50 words inclusive of any preamble a Community Enterprise Centre accredited Rainbow Friendly ven- and additional information.” This which may ‘showcase’ the Arts and ues. I will keep flying the Flag. severely limits the ratepayer’s par- Mayor’s Message Crafts Gallery. There is no room for Communication. Newsletters, live ticipation in the council process due the Library to expand. streaming and direct conversations. to the word limitation and the ques- by Cr Brett Tessari see and hear each other and move The Plans need to be redrawn, Four years ago, it was time for tion maybe so truncated as to not around their independent spaces. which means at least a couple of ex- change. Today Western Port Ward give its full intention. It goes to the An exciting project I wanted to This wonderful initiative is sure to tra months delay. has a proven team with runs on the heart of engagement and account- mention this week is a visiting pod bring joy to all involved and I would The logical choice would be to board. We are well prepared for the ability. In this day and age of elec- that will soon be installed near the like to say a huge ‘thanks’ to all of postpone the redevelopment until opportunity of a second innings. tronic media, I believe a video ques- entrance of Kirrak House in Wont- the local businesses that didn’t hesi- we have the money and the right I ask that you vote for me to be tion (two-minute length) should be haggi. This incredible project will tate to come on board and help make plan. your voice on council and for the able to be submitted and put on the help people visit with their loved the idea into reality. However, there is still a slight is- proven combination of Geoff Ellis, screen during question time. Put- ones in Bass Coast Health’s (BCH) Unfortunately, not everything can sue of a big empty hole in the middle Clare Le Serve and Bruce Kent. ting a face and nuances to the ques- aged care facilities. Because of the be good news and I was saddened to of Cowes now. We need some new Geoff Ellis, your Candidate for tion will greatly increase the com- COVID-19 pandemic, BCH closed learn last week that the 2021 Bass concepts on how to use the space Western Port. munity’s engagement with Council. its nursing homes to visitors, due to Summer Agricultural Show has in the meantime to make sure it re- Ronnie Bauer, Candidate for the the vulnerability of residents. While been cancelled – 101 years after the mains a community asset. Well done Regional Roads Island Ward residents of Kirrak House and Ar- show was abandoned in 1919 due to mitage House have stayed in con- I’ve got an idea. A big well done to Regional Roads the Spanish Influenza outbreak. I tact with their relatives and friends With the reestrictions currently Victoria’s new plans for the upgrade Cultural Centre a winner know it must have been a difficult via phone and video they would all in place, patronizing our local cafes of the Philip Island Tourist Road. The response from the community to decision for the committee to make, love to see each other in person. and restaurants has become diffi- Overall the recommendations for the Cowes Cultural Centre has been so but I am positive the show will be The visiting pod is an innovative cult. If you want to have something San Remo are excellent and have encouraging. The comments I have re- able to return bigger and better than solution that responds to the persis- to eat while you’re out, you must taken notice of the issues raised. Not ceived acknowledge the architects have ever in January 2022. tent risk of community transmission. either eat standing in the street or all the suggestions and recommenda- listened and are producing a building As we head into the election peri- The new pod will enable ‘in person’ wait to get home to eat. tions have been incorporated in this that will serve the whole community. A od, this is my last Mayor’s Message interaction, without compromising I propose that we use the land that latest plan but what Regional Roads member of the Arts and Culture Strat- for this term. I would like to thank the safety measures BCH has put in has been cleared to erect tempo- Victoria has settled on does include egy Group based in Wonthaggi said, the community for their support place to date. A clear screen will be rary, socially distant seating so that the majority of recommendations. “Cowes is so lucky to be getting such an during my last two years as May- built into the middle of the pod with our community will have a spot to There are things that would im- asset.” And locally I sense in the tough or, as well as my two Deputies, Cr an intercom system. Residents will sit and finish their meal. prove this plan however they could economic times the town is facing, the Bruce Kent and Cr Geoff Ellis. I am enter from one side of the pod with First, we make sure the land is possibly be considered for future new Cultural Centre is a sign of hope hopeful that I’ll be able to continue a nurse and relatives will enter from clear and flat and lay down some development if not able to be includ- and a belief in our future. representing the community I love gravel or instant lawn. Then, we can the other side. They will be able to following the October election. THE ADVERTISER, Wednesday, September 16, 2020 - PAGE 27 Quiet calm 79 ANCHORAGE ROAD, VENTNOR

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REDUCED “This money has come mostly from the Phillip She is well known and loved especially in the Island and San Remo community. local skateboarding and surfi ng communities. “The Seaside Provider in Newhaven sold daf- After arriving in Tasmania the young family fodils and raised $862 towards the tally. WE HAVE CASH soon settled into their new community, and Bec “People from overseas got behind it as well.” continued with her hairdressing career. Bec and Rowan both originate from South Af- BUYERS READY But in February she was given the devastating rica and still have family and friends there. news that she had an aggressive form of breast Bec has also spent a lot of time in Sweden, TO PURCHASE cancer that had already spread to the lymph nodes. where her mother and sister live. She was still breast-feeding twins when the “But the main supportUND came RE from Phillip Is- diagnosis was made. land, and we are so very grateful to everyone NOW! Bec underwent a mastectomy soon after, and ED EDRUC who contributed,”CONTR says Jess. TAC this was followed by chemotherapy treatment. Bec Trollip, (right) holdingPR Ossian CEI and Har- “Some people participated in Dry July, some Family, friends and clients surrounded her riet, and Jess Asbury (nee Ware) nursing Ela- sponsored others that did; and another group with all the support they could give. nore, are pictured enjoying time together in supported the fundraiser with a direct dona- Her local community set up a “food train” to Tasmania following Bec’s diagnosis. Jess and tion,” said Jess. help out with meals and daily essentials. her husband Kyle have set up a GoFundMe ac- “We want to say a massive thank you to every- But it was and still is a terrible time for the count to raise money for Bec’sFFERSO treatment. 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