Leigh NewsFREE An Inverleigh Progress Association Publication ISSN 0313-8453 NOVEMBER 2018 Volume 44 Number 10

REMEMBERANCE DAY 11th NOVEMBER IN THIS EDITION: RSL DINNER DANCE 10th NOVEMBER-TICKETS (Page 3) REMEMBERANCE DAY PARADE AND MARCH TO INVERLEIGH MEMORIALS 11th NOVEMBER 10:15 INVERLEIGH WIND FARM Pages 27 to 29 Leigh News- 18th NOVEMBER Inverleigh 2 Leigh News

WHAT’s ON 10th Nov RSL Dinner Dance P3 11th Nov Rememberance Day Parade and Memorial Service P3 15th Nov Community Information Evening re Inverleigh Wind Farm P27 18th Nov Inverleigh Produce & Lifestyle Market P5 18th Nov Barunah Park 50th Celebrations P15 21st Nov Landcare @ Maude P8 27th Nov Inverleigh Progress Association Meeting (see below) 29th Nov Landcare Christmas Breakup P4

The Progress Association has been actively working towards improving the INVERLEIGH amenity of Inverleigh for over 40 years. Of course all such organisations need vol- PROGRESS unteers and the Association is no exception. Without them nothing happens. If you ASSOCIATION have some ideas for the town you would like to achieve, you are welcome join us and meet in the help achieve them. Inverleigh Public Hall Some of the projects completed by the Progress Association include: on the 4th Tuesday of each month @7 :30pm The Federation Bridge which was built to commemorate the centenary of (Except January) Federation in 2001. Walking Tracks were established with lots of support from the community, including VISITORS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME fencing and tree planting. Public Toilets Progress Association members worked for many years with Council President: Hilary Hamilton to have the old toilets removed and a new block built, which did not Secretary: Luanne Thornton detract from the entrance to our town. They are used more than any Treasurer: Tony Waayers other toilets in the Shire. Leigh News Editor: Peter Trevaskis The Clock a new clock was recently installed on the clock tower in our main street, clearly visable from the General Store across the road.

The Inverleigh Historical Society was formed in 2004. Ot oper- ates under the auspices of the Inverleigh Mechanics Institute and Public Hall Committee. Our Aims are to collect and preserve items of local historic inter- est and to promote research and interest in local history. We welcome all donations to our collection or the opportunity to meet in the Inverleigh Public Hall copy material. We are most grateful to the many people who have kept 0n the 4th Monday of each Month @ 8pm the Historical Society in mind as they sorted through their own collec- (Except December & January) tions. VISITORS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME We undertake many interesting projects and have enjoyable President: Katrina Robson meetings, which you are welcome to attend. Peter’s Editorial Well friends- I’m officially exhausted! Pulling together all the information for this months edition has been quite an effort with so much going on in the district. It’s market season again as you know, and markets in Inverleigh, Teesdale and Bannockburn give us all plenty of opportunity to prepare for the coming festive season. The 100th anniversay of signing the Armistice at the conclusion of World War 1 is significant to us all, for without it, where would we be. We live in a land of freedom, freedom of speech, freedom of education, freedom of religion and worship. The 11th hour of the 11th Day of the 11th Month is really special this year and I trust you all reflect on the sacrifice of so many so that we can enjoy the freedom we have today. Please pay a visit to the Inverleigh RSL Rooms to see the wonderful display of the hand make Poppies. Thanks to the locals who have organised this display and to those who made poppies. They will also be on display at the RSL Memorial Dinner Dance on the 10th Nov and at the Rememberance Service at the Inverleigh Monuments on the 11th. Please enjoy this edition of the Leigh News-there is a lot to read and a lot of information for you. leigh news 3 ARMISTICE DAY CELEBRATIONS-11th NOVEMBER

ASSEMBLE AT THE INVERLEIGH RSL AT 10:15 FOR A PARADE TO THE INVERLEIGH MEMORIALS LEAD BY PIPER-GEOFF JONES AND GEELONG MEMORIAL BRASS BAND LEAD BY ROGER WHITEHAND SERVICE AT THE MEMORIALS - FLORAL TRIBUTES TO BE LAYED SILENT TRIBUTE AT 11AM Armistice Day (Remembrance Day as it is now posed the Central Powers of Germany, Austria-Hun- known) 100 years centenary of the signing of the doc- gary, Ottoman Empire and Bulgaria during the First ument to end the First World War conflict which had World War) seen a terrible loss of civilian and military personnel this Australia had a population of fewer than 5 mil- signing will be observed at 11am on the 11th November lion at the time of the outbreak of the First World War 2018 around the World 416,809 men enlisted of which over 60,000 were killed The total number of Military and Civilian casu- and 156,000 wounded, gassed or taken prisoner( the alties in World War 1 was about 40 million, estimates latest figure given of those killed is 62,000) range from 15-19 million deaths and around 23 mil- 114,000 Victorians enlisted 89,000 served abroad of lion wounded military personnel ranking it among the which 19,000 were killed. deadliest conflicts in human history.Many died not On the 11th Day of 11th Month at the 11th from combat but from diseases caused by war, a figure hour let us pause and pay Silent Tribute to all those estimated at around 2 million, 6 million people went Service men of the First Wold War and all the Ser- missing during the war presumed dead. Two out of three vice men and Service women and Red Cross medical soldiers died in battle the rest died due to infections or Personnel of all areas of Conflict on Disaster Relief disease, the Spanish Flu killed many in prisoner of war and on Training missions who have paid the Ultimate camps. Sacrifice. The Allies or Entente Powers counted around 6 LEST WE FORGET million and the Central Powers 4 million (Entente Pow- (source Australian War Memorial website and Wikipedia) ers is the term commonly used for the Coalition that op- 4 Leigh News DRIVERS ROSTER

If you cannot make roster, please notify the Officer-in-Carge or ring the Station 5265 1597.

Inverleigh is a 100% volunteer brigade, drawn from the community for the community. Community members: When you are going to burn please log your burn by ringing Burn Notification on 1800 668 511

Leigh Landcare Christmas Break-up – Thurs 29th Nov – Barunah Plains Homestead You’re invited to join us for the Leigh District Landcare Group Christmas Break-up which is being held this year at the Barunah Plains Homestead. A light BBQ dinner will be provided and we will have a tour of some of the Barunah Plains property, which includes extensive beautiful gardens, tree-planting work and restored historic bluestone buildings. When: 5.30 – 7.30pm Thursday 29th November Where: Barunah Plains Homestead, Hamilton Hwy, Wingeel RSVP essential: by 22nd Nov to Sharon on [email protected] or 0448 582 348 (please notify Sharon of any dietary restrictions). COST: free for Landcare members and $5 for non-Landcare members (adults). No charge for children. New members are welcome to join up on the night ($11 per year). Notice to all Leigh District Landcare Group members – please arrive 30 mins early at 5pm for a short sharp Annual General Meeting for the 2017-18 year. printed on carbon neutral paper Leigh News 5

THE BERRY BEST IN FRESH!

NOVEMBER MARKET Sunday the 18th 9am to 1pm Lawsons Park Inverleigh Free Face Painting, Lots of Food and Plenty of Stalls! For all stallholder or general enquiries please contact us by either: Website - www.inverleighmarket.com Email - [email protected]

INVERLEIGH’S TOWN ENTRANCE PROJECT WORK HAS COMMENCED Work has commenced at the sites on the 23rd October af- ter a lot of planning! Local excavator Aaron Peel marvelled us with his mechanical dexterity, picking up massive boulders like they were sugar-cubes! Speed limits have temporarily changed on the Hamilton Highway; with the 80km zone reduced to 60km. Coun- cil worker Sharon McDonald attended the first day to approve the extensive foundations and reo framework. Then @19cubic metres was poured with precision and enthusiasm by local Ray Sarcevic from Go Hard Concreting. At each end of Inverleigh township; 2 stones each weighing 3-4 tonnes are now concreted; which are the ends of the 2.4m high x 1.2m deep walls. All involved are pleased with the progress. Stonemason David Long predicts the careful, precise stonework will be completed in 4 weeks or so – so please respect his workplace if you approach the site by adhering to OHS rules of “high vis” clothing. Any locals wanting to include their own stone in these historical walls, please deliver to Eliza Peel , and not di- rectly on site. It may just be a few small pieces we include as ‘heartstone’ inside the wall, larger ‘icecream container-size’ pieces, or a traditional coping stone that will be placed (and secretly concreted) on top; measuring roughly 30cm high x 40 long x 25 wide in a rough semi-circle. Anyone wanting to include something (small please!) in the time capsule that will be included in the stonework, please deliver to: Eliza Peel; 043835143 or P O Box 110, Inverleigh, 3321 by 2nd November. 6 Leigh News printed on carbon neutral paper

WHY I LOVE TO LIVE WHERE I LIVE WINNERS

Jessica- Year 3 First Prize $25. Harry- Year 2 Second Prize $10. Thanks to the boys and girls who did submit entries. Not many entries were received but as you can see, the standard for each age group was very good. The prizes will be passed on to each winner as soon as possible. Well done to you all. Maggie- Year 4 First Prize $25.

Clara- Year 6 Second Prize $10. Lucy- Year 4 Second Prize $10.

Stephanie- Year 5 First Prize $25. printed on carbon neutral paper Leigh News 7 “WOMEN TO WOMEN IN DROUGHT” CHARITY GOLF DAY

Inverleigh Golf Club held their Annual Rose buy produce from local suppliers and to support farm- Bowl on the 1st October, and this year it was decided to ers wherever possible. She also said that it is estimated give all the money from our raffle and stall to “Women in that the current drought in Northern parts of Australia Drought “. is moving south at the rate of 30 kms per day. A scary This was a very successful day raising $1500.00 reminder that we are also right in the firing line without and many personal items for “Women from Women considerable Spring rain. “given by competing clubs. We also received many, many Thanks to all our members for their hard work donations of cash, toiletries and non perishable food to and smiling faces to make the day so special. be distributed to women in drought stricken areas. Lesley Johns from Teesdale CWA - also a mem- It was a lovely sunny day and golf was successful ber at Inverleigh GC, gave a very emotional talk on the although we all thought of those women who are affected role of CWA and the very important role they play in by the drought in many areas of Australia. supporting women in country Australia. Our major sponsor for today - Robyn Erwin from Thankyou also to Lesley for distributing the Leigh River Roses, spoke and encouraged ladies to please products through the CWA —Native Hut Branch.

Winning team from today, which was East Geelong Individual winner from GC. From left to right, Debby O’Shannassy, Kaye today - Sally Dyer from O’Shannassy & Glenice Hayward. Winchelsea GC 8 Leigh News printed on carbon neutral paper Rainfall for Inverleigh 2017 2018 mm mm POLICE REPORT FOR NOVEMBER 2018 Jan 36 Jan 45.0 Hello all, unlicensed riders can only ride on Feb 33.5 Feb 7.0 I recently wrote an article private property!. Mar 42 Mar 19.5 regarding trail bikes on public land. This should be the last time I Despite this I have since attended have to mention this but it probably Apr 149.5 Apr 19.0 an incident involving an unlicensed won’t. If parents have children with May 27 May 73.0 rider coming off his trail bike in the trail bikes don’t let them ride outside Jun 13 Jun 41.5 Inverleigh common where the rider your property (or a friends if you Jul 31.5 Jul 60.5 required hospitalisation. This has led have permission). Aug 44.5 Aug 42.5 to a police investigation of the incident We recently had a burglary Sep 56.5 Sep 24.5 and will lead to several people being to one of the businesses in the main Oct 44 Oct prosecuted for riding without licences. street of Inverleigh and since then Below is straight from a I have learned of some suspect Nov 38 Nov Government publication on trail behaviour around this and other Dec 25.5 Dec riding the brochure of which is businesses. If anyone sees someone/ YTD 541.0 YTD 332.5 available at the Police station. vehicle loitering around that strikes Rainfall for Shelford *Riding on public land you as odd let me know so I can try 2017 2018 (includes tracks, roads and road to check it out and possibly prevent/ mm mm related areas) without a licence is a deter anything happening. Jan 37.6 Jan 47.2 serious offence, attracts a heavy fine We will be soon approaching and can also have TAC compensation the fire danger period. My Feb 34.0 Feb 9.2 consequences. experience from previous years is Mar 37.8 Mar 20.0 *A car licence does not that the CFA and I have had to attend Apr 141.8 Apr 12.2 authorise you to ride a motorcycle. some incidents of people burning May 27.4 May 57.0 *Riding a motorcycle on off rubbish during this period Jun 10.6 Jun 24.8 public land without registration is a which led to court appearances for Jul 31.2 Jul 38.2 serious offence, attracts a heavy fine several people. If people have to Aug 54.2 Aug 43.6 and can also have TAC compensation burn off please comply with the consequences. CFA recommendations and do it Sep 51.8 Sep 23.8 *Mount your registration well before the fire danger period Oct 33.5 Oct plate on the motorcycle so it’s clearly starts. Nov 46.2 Nov visible from the rear. I have no discretion with Dec 23.8 Dec The river tracks are public incidents reported and I have to YTD 529.9 YTD 276.0 land, the Inverleigh Common is prosecute people for any incidents Thanks to Ross Wilson public land. reported to me by the CFA. of Shelford and also Unregistered motorcycles and Keep safe to Mora Leach of Inverleigh Chris for supplying the rainfall

Geelong Landcare Network End-of-Year Celebration – Wednesday 21st Nov in Maude Join us to celebrate the year’s Landcare activities throughout the Geelong Landcare Network region. This is an annual get-togeth- er for the Landcare community, partner organisations and the general public. All welcome. A light dinner and drinks will be provided and we will hear from guest speaker, Ian Penrose. After a career in the energy industry, Ian has worked on restoring the health of our precious waterways. His roles have included Director of the Snowy River Project, a Commissioner for the Victo- rian Environmental Water Holder, and the first Yarra Riverkeeper. Ian is currently on the Council of the Australian Conservation Foundation. He is a vocal advocate for protecting bushland and for weaning society from its “growth fetish” towards life in harmony with nature. When: 6pm Wednesday 21st November Where: Maude Recreation Reserve (next to CFA shed), Steiglitz Road, Maude RSVP to Elissa by 16th Nov on [email protected] or 0438 525 502 (please notify Elissa of any dietary restrictions) COST: free but please RSVP so we know how many people to cater for printed on carbon neutral paper Leigh News 9 10 Leigh News printed on carbon neutral paper printed on carbon neutral paper Leigh News 11

NOVEMBERcollection of 2018 CALENDAR This is a winning prize card for ten new potatoes from an Inverleigh Flow- swallow eggs er Show nearly 100 years ago. Many read- were add- ers will have a blue or pink card from the ed; Geelong St Paul’s Flower Show, first weekend in Mayor, Mr November, which ceased in 1999. Flower Hitchcock Shows & Exhibitions have a long history in ,opened the Inverleigh. School flow- Pride in our gardens, a favorable er Show in climate and a competitive outlook has al- 1919 and lowed our residents to conduct displays judged some and competitions since 1868, just two of the entries; years after the Mechanics Hall was built. Mr Martell Using the ever reliable digitalized Geelong was stripped Advertiser pages on Trove, we learn that of his prize for the first fundraiser “only two exhibitors for 6 dahl- showed several very choice flowers, and ias as he lived succeeded in filling the room with their outside the 16 varieties”. mile limit; the fact of water being laid on be eycomb, coconut ice, toffee, caramel, choc- The Inverleigh Improvement As- no disqualification, for the cottage garden. olates, barley sugar etc could be selected. A sociation and later the Mechanics Institute In the 70’s and 80’s I remember beeline to the cake stall for a sponge or two, conducted an annual show in May, The the Flower Show as a wonderful communi- the Guild stall for a washer & soap gift, or a Autumn Show, and St Paul’s church ran ty day, but also requiring a large input from new apron. The judges were provided with the Spring Exhibition in November. Addi- the volunteers. In fact it was a bigger display lunch and in the evening after the arrival of tionally for about ten years the school had than the current Geelong Show, incorporat- the tennis and cricket families a BBQ dinner a show associated with Children’s Flower ing flowers, floral art, vegetables, cooking, was available. The children always collected Day. The other prize cards were nowhere needlework, knitting, craft, and all sorts their prize winnings to buy sweets and the near as fancy as the statewide school cards of junior entries. The juniors included the adults donated it back for funds. with this image being won by Mrs Morri- decorated saucer (damp sand on the saucer Stock and station agent Charlie son of “Woolbrook”. It seems her gardener and intricate patterns of tiny flowers and Morgan then proceeded to auction off the Mr Splatt was also noted on the card and leaves - no sand showing) and an addressed flowers, produce and cookery left behind to he would have had the majority input. The envelope. Large, tiered display stands for real and imaginary bidders alike, to raucous Inverleigh Historical Society was fortunate flowers were erected down the middle of the banter. Then the dismantling began. After to receive several of these prize cards for hall, covered in paper and a hessian valance. 130 years they are now just great memories. our collection. Trestles and display stands for all the en- Often the full list of prizewinners tries and various stalls. Snow white fleeces, Liz McDonald was printed in the Geelong Advertiser judged and scored, then displayed along the 2019 Calendar will be available in Novem- along with descriptions of the day. These front of the stage. Mrs Winter and the home ber. Books of the past images and stories will tell us that in 1899 in the boys section, a made sweet stall where a mixed bag of hon- be available for Christmas - ring 5265 1270

Breast screening saves lives breast screen. Over 1599 women in Victoria might have Of these, more than 1500 women might have breast cancer but do not know it because they have breast cancer but do not know it as they have not not had a breast screen. had a breast screen. Breast Screen Victoria has recently reported Breast screens are free. Just phone 13 20 50 or go on that approximately 170 women living in Western to the website www.breastscreen.org.au. Victoria might have breast cancer but are unaware of I urge women aged 50 – 74 or those with a family it. history to book in as having a breast screen saves Although the numbers of women present- lives. ing for a breast screen in Western Victoria has increased, the number who have not done so is of Yours sincerely concern. Gayle Tierney MP Approximately 280,000 Victorian women Member for Western Victoria aged between 50 and 74 have not had a life saving 12 Leigh News printed on carbon neutral paper This term is action packed. We started off the term with a visit to The Royal Geelong SHELFORD PRIMARY SCHOOL Show to view the artwork the students entered at a social night with the Cricket Club and the in the schools competition. In November the school. The Cricket Club did some drills with the students will do a week of swimming lessons at students before the Cricket Club and School had Leisurelink. We will conclude the year with our a barbecue dinner. school play. This year the student’s have chosen The School Concert to perform a play called “Santa’s on Strike”. This year the school concert is on Thurs- We are seeing great progress with all of day 20th December and it will be followed by a the new teaching programs we have initiated supper. On behalf of the School we warmly invite this year. As part of this at Shelford Primary we members of the community to attend. are focusing on developing a Growth Mindset in the students. This will help them now and in the future. It is important to remember this quote from Charles Darwin: “It is not the stron- gest of the species that survives nor the most in- telligent that survives. It is the one that is most adaptable to change.” Geelong Show We went to the Geelong Show. Our first stop was to see the artwork that the students created for the school exhibition. It looked fan- tastic with its recreation of the original blue- stone school building, the river and the Duck Race; sheep with real wool and a background Important Dates featuring tractors. November 4-9th Swimming

December 8th Bake Sale at Safeway Bannockburn 20th School Concert

MrTravis Faulkhead Principal Ph: 03 5281 3291 Email: [email protected]

Cricket Club Signage Presentation Shelford Primary were lucky to have the opportunity to decorate a panel for the oval on behalf of the Shelford Cricket Club. The Crick- et Club gave the school complete creative free- dom to decorate the sign. The school was able to present the sign to the Shelford Cricket Club printed on carbon neutral paper Leigh News 13

Inverleigh & District Good Friday Appeal

Committee Meetings: 5th September 3rd October 7th November 5th December Venue-Inverleigh Hotel @7:30pm

New Members and Volunteers Welcome

For Information: Ian Phillips 0499 411 380 BLUESTONE BLUES FESTIVAL Sleepy Hollow Blues Club is very pleased to present the 23rd Bluestone Blues Festival held over New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day at Murgheboluc Re- serve. A great line-up of performers will be appearing with the highlight being the sensational Blue Heat featuring Marco Goldsmith. We also welcome Dollar 20 Blues Band, Simon Kinny-Lewis Band, Catfish Voodoo and Louis King and the Liars Klub who will bring in the New Year with a bang. Then we start Recovery Day with Geelong’s own Wayne Jury 4, followed by Rhythm X Revival, The P.J. O’Brien Band, and the 6-piece McNaMarr Project. What a great way to begin the year!

Free camping for ticket holders, a range of hot and cold food, and beer, wine and soft drink to cater for all tastes. Murgheboluc Reserve, Hamilton Hwy, Murgheboluc, Victoria December 31st 2018 - January 1st 2019 www.sleepyhollowbluesclub.org.au Enquiries: 0490 392 676 14 Leigh News printed on carbon neutral paper Rope Climber News The Rope Climber playground equipment project, TEESDALE is in progress. Thank you to members of the Parents Club who have raised money over a three year period to help PRIMARY fund the new play equipment and Golden Plains Shire for the Community Grant. SCHOOL

National Day of Action Against Bullying and Violence After- Grade 3/4 Camp Wilkin and Grade 5/6 Camp Kan- noon Tea garoobie Congratulations to our students who were elect- The children have enjoyed wonderful experi- ed for a special morning tea, for exhibiting positive be- ences at camp, which delivered personal development, haviours in the playground. Such activities aim to de- environmental and adventure themes. The camps had velop positive role models and acknowledge a positive wonderful facilities and activities and promoted stu- school climate to stamp out opportunities for bullying dents self-esteem, independence, leadership skills and type behaviours. This is part of our continued work as created lasting memories that helped developed friend- a registered National Day of Action against Bullying and ships. Violence school. Mudbrick Café Dates for 2018 – Open Wednesdays P-2 Werribee Zoo Excursion (once a term) 11.30-12.15pm Prep and 1/2 students attended an excursion to the The last Café date for 2018 is Wednesday 7th Werribee Open Range Zoo. All students learnt about the November. The Mudbrick Café provides a wonderful different habitats animals have in Australia and why par- opportunity for students to engage in real life learning ticular animals live in these areas. The students enjoyed experiences. The Café opportunities include perfor- mances, serving, preparing food and greeting visitors. the safari tour around the Zoo and meet lots of different animals. We welcome all visitors to partake in our beautifully pre- Walk to School Day sented food and general congenial atmosphere. Our school registered to participate in VicHealth’s Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program Walk to School in October. Together with Golden Plains The garden group have had been enjoying the sunny days outdoors. We have spent lots of time weeding, watering and mulch-

Shire Council we encouraged families to walk, ride or scoot to school as a great way for the whole family to ing around the gardens. The fruit trees are just about all in blossom increase their physical activity levels. Well done to all now, and things are really beginning to grow. the students who participated in Walk to School Day and We have harvested radishes, which made delicious achieving their personal goals. savoury muffins. There continues to be plenty of silverbeet and Teaching and Learning at TPS parsley and our garden is look wonderful. Happy gardening! At Teesdale Primary we place a very strong em- Parents’ Club phasis on literacy and numeracy. Staff have been working Please take the time to join our Teesdale Primary School hard on enhancing the way we teach literacy, engaging Parents’ Club Facebook page and stay up to date with events. with a consultant, Stephen Graham. Together we have https://www.facebook.com/groups/355011767931490/ learnt more about best practices in reading and writing throughout the year and re-implementing lots of these •Every day is an adventure! strategies in classes. •Don’t forget to come to the next The Mudbrick Cafe! We guarantee that all students spend an hour a •Gardeners know all the best dirt! day on learning to be a balanced reader and an hour a day on developing their writing skills, including spelling, grammar and punctuation. They also spend an hour a day building their numeracy skills, in areas of number and algebra, measurement and geography and statistics and probability. In reading, students in all classes start the day with independent reading, where they focus on their individual goal and read books of interest that are ‘just right’ for their learning. They then complete tasks that focus on an aspect of the balanced reader – comprehension, fluency and phrasing and decoding. printed on carbon neutral paper Leigh News 15

MUSHROOM COMPOST is now available Contact Peter or Dianne 5265 1757 or 0418 514 926 to arrange for pick up from Inverleigh Shelford Road INVERLEIGH $3 per Bag or $40 per M3 16 Leigh News printed on carbon neutral paper printed on carbon neutral paper Leigh News 17

Mastering Business Basics TAKING YOUR BUSINESS ONLINe what you need to know

Do you feel excited but uncertain about how to take your business online?

You will learn how to: • Operate in the digital landscape • Choose the technology you’ll need to do it • Decide on a website and why you need one • Get more from email • Make the most of social media • Manage risk, privacy and cybersecurity • Build your own action plan of next steps • Access tools, templates, support and resources in future. Wednesday 21 November at Bannockburn Cultural Centre, 27 High Street, Bannockburn. 2.00pm to 4.00pm. Cost $20. Bookings: goldenplains.vic.gov.au/business or call Michael Cosgriff, Council’s Economic Development Officer on 5220 7201.

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The Arborists report has in- dicated that the Inverleigh residents are loving their trees, but sometimes to their detriment, as parking under them is threatening the health and sta- bility of the trees. To protect both the local com- munity and the trees, Council has temporarily sectioned off two trees on High Street South Inverleigh, between Services Available East Street and Dundas Streets (one Acute Hospital River Red Gum and one Pine tree) Urgent Care Residential Aged Care as parking underneath them puts the

Dementia Specific Care trees at risk of dropping limbs or be-

Home Care Packages ing permanently damaged. Currently Physiotherapy this is being done with star pickets and Dietician flagging, but Council plans to make District Nursing this a permanent arrangement using Diabetes Education

Occupational Therapy bollards.

Planned Activity Groups Council believes this is the best

Community Health Groups arrangement for both the community

Palliative & Continence Care and the future health of the trees. The Podiatry permanent bollards will be installed Maternal Child Health around the two trees following com- 5267 1200 munication to interested local resi-

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SUNDAY 25TH NOVEMBER, 2018

PERSONALISED SERVICE FROM: 10.00AM - 2.00PM 24 HOURS ( FARMERS MARKET SITE ) COME ALONG AND PICK UP A FEW CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. Phone 13 19 24 SOMETHING UNIQUE AND HANDMADE. STALL HOLDER ENQUIRIES CONTACT NOW AVAILABLE NOELINE ON: 0427 923 934 or or 8 seater maxicab, plus wheelchair access [email protected]

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MONTHLY FOOD SWAPS ST PAULS SURPRISE SHOP Justices of the Peace INVERLEIGH Mr Keith Windle 77 Dundas Street During NOVEMBER Red & YELLOW INVERLEIGH Ph: 0429 651 298 Tickets will be ½ price, all SHOES $1, so come on in and grab some awesome Mrs E McDonald bargains. 47 High Street Inverleigh Ph: 5265 1270 are held Closed School Holidays in INVERLEIGH on the Mr Peter Bufton 2nd Saturday of the month All donations can be left at the front door. 110 Savage Drive 9:30 to 10:00 @Sonny Cafe INVERLEIGH Ph: 0448 694 204 and OPENING HOURS: Wednesday, Thursday, FRIDAY in BANNOCKBURN on the Mr Rod McKenzie 4th Saturday of the month and Saturday 9am – 1pm 7 Ruxton Crt. 9:30 to 10:00 at Bannockburn Ph: 0408 527 704 Come follow us on facebook- https:// Bannockburn Station Cafe www.facebook.com/St.PaulsSurpriseShop CWA TEESDALE LEIGH DISTRICT NATIVE HUT NIGHT RIDING CLUB INC BRANCH MECHANICS A00041565N Est. 14th July 2014 INSTITUTE meets for rally This branch meets 1st and 3rd Tuesday (Formerly Community Hall) every 2nd Sunday @10.00am of the month Behind the CFA Building at 7.30pm at Victoria Park, Teesdale Primary School, Main Road, Teesdale Park Street, Mudbrick Building, FOR ALL YOUR Inverleigh Vic 3321 cnr Main Road and Sutherland Street. HIRING NEEDS New Members always welcome for enquiries please contact Hall, Meeting Room, Kitchen, All ages welcome. President: Nicole Rogers Tables, Chairs & Crockery. It is not an “oldies” group. Mob: 0419 549 799 If you are interested in attending Secretary: Leanne Broad please contact: For bookings, phone Dale on Mob: 0433 403 065 Shirley 5281 5354 5281 5486 or 0428 386 724 P O BOX 87 INVERLEIGH VIC 3321

Lions Club TEESDALE PS of Inverleigh WHO CAN I O.S.H.C. Leigh Valley TALK TO? Phone: 5281 5218 We are now collecting newspapers for recycling. Papers can be left at the Town 24 Hour telephone BEFORE SCHOOL CARE Hall on Mondays or pick up can be arranged by calling counselling 7:30 AM – 8:45 AM David on 0429 958 769 Healthy Food plus a during business hours ANONYMOUS or 5265 1102 after hours. Fun Program! All proceeds from the paper collection CONFIDENTIAL go to local projects. *Cooking Club *Art & Craft As this is a new initiative for our club, IMMEDIATE *Outdoor Activities *Computer community help would Club be greatly appreciated. Phone 13 11 14 Any further questions can be directed to AFTER SCHOOL CARE David on 0429 958 769 or dave@ grantsautodismantlers.com.au LIFELINE 3:15 PM - 6:00 PM printed on carbon neutral paper Leigh News 21

Can You Help Here? Weekly Bus Service ST. JOSEPH’S provided for residents without CATHOLIC PARISH transport to shop in Geelong! ST. JOSEPHS PARISH MEREDITH PARISH PRIEST : The Bus leaves the Fr. Charles Balnaves Inverleigh Hall 5286 1230 mobile : 0417 319 556 Our Public Hall needs Every FRIDAY 28 Lawler Street the lawns maintained. Meredith 3333 at 9:30 am Can you join the roster Available for Pastoral Care, and leaves to mow the lawns once Baptisms, Geelong at 2:15pm for the Marriages, Funerals. or twice a year? return trip. If so, please contact St. Joseph’s Parish Meredith Anne-Maree Tarbett Mass Times for November Please note : on Sunday November 25th, 0417 512 240 Just use your MYKI Card. Mass at 11 a.m. at Meredith will be the only Mass in the Parish. This is the Parish Annual Thanksgiving Mass and BBQ lunch at Meredith. LEIGH PRESBYTERIAN PARISH Inverleigh Shelford Teesdale Other weekend Mass Times “For we do not preach ourselves, 10 Railway Street, Inverleigh but Christ Jesus the Lord...” Winchelsea every Saturday @6 p.m. COME JOIN US (2 Corinthians 4.5) Bannockburn every Sunday @9 a.m. New members WELCOME Anakie Sunday November 4th /18th @11 for@ Pennant Barefoot on Tuesday Bowls & Saturday a.m. (school friendly hours) SeasonEvery starts September 2nd & thru 4th to March Meredith Sunday November 11th / 25th @ SUNDAY SERVICE 11 a.m. Bowls availableFriday for night Social or6pm New Players Inverleigh 10.00 AM NO EXPERIENCEALL WELCOME NECESSARY Permanent Supply Minister: There will be no November Communi- Please call Helen on Bowls available Rev. Rob Duncanson ty Mass in Inverleigh but all Inverleigh 5265 1023 or 0411 046 528 parishioners are warmly invited to join with for more info visit all other parishioners on Sunday November www.inverleighbowls.org VISITORS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME For further information: 25th at 11 am Mass at Meredith email: [email protected] Parish Family Mass on the first Sunday Neil Mansfield 0405 064 976 of every month at Bannockburn at 4 p.m. followed by pizzas or bbq tea. Inverleigh Hall Anglican Church Hall Hire Contact Inverleigh The Inverleigh Hall Committee promotes the use of the hall INVERLEIGH CWA BRANCH Welcomes existing and new and develops and maintains our members alike. fabulous community asset. We are so much more than just If you would like to become Tea and Scones ladies! 38 High Street, Inverleigh involved by serving on the Sunday Services 9.00 AM Monthly Meetings: committee or by initiating 7.30pm The last Wednesday of every month. activities at the hall, Inverleigh Presbyterian Hall please contact Rev’d Phil Jacobson (next to the School). 0419 322 385 Anne-Maree Tarbett John Thornton 5265 1256 [email protected] or Una Miller 5265 1001 0417 512 240 Bruce McDonald 5265 1270 22 Leigh News printed on carbon neutral paper BANNOCKBURN & DISTRICT COMBINED PROBUS CLUB Probus is an association of active senior members of the community and for those no longer working full time. Its basic purpose is to relieve isolation and loneliness associated with ageing and to provide regular opportunities to progress healthy minds and active bodies through social interaction and activities and to enjoy the fellowship of new friends. We invite you to join us at 12.30pm every first Monday of the month (excepting Dec & Jan) in the Community Church, Moore Street, Bannockburn. We start with a light lunch followed by a Guest Speaker then a General meeting. We finish with afternoon tea. Entry $5. FUTURE MEETINGS & GUEST SPEAKER November 5th: Representative from RACV re Healthy Ageing TOURS and OUTINGS Thurs 1st November – trip to Historic Coragulac House, Red Rock and Beeac (organised bus tour) Wednesday 14th November, committee meeting in Meredith, car pool at church at 11.30am Thursday 15th November. luncheon Two Wrens Cafe Torquay Rd. Grovedale. Car pooling from church at 11.15am or meet at venue.

For more info please call: President Elaine 5281 1168 or Secretary Sandra 5281 5647

KNIT, KNATTER AND THAT INVERLEIGH SING SESH GROUP-TEESDALE LOVE TO SING? LOVE TO SING BUT THINK YOUR TERRIBLE? Bring a craft, learn a new craft or come for a walk, chat and cuppa. INVERLEIGH SING SESH IS FOR YOU? No commitment required as each sesh is a different Meets 2nd & 4th Tuesday’s , 9.30am - 1.30pm song, so if you miss a couple it doesn’t matter. Sesh Songs are a At Teesdale Community Hall mix of current chart toppers, Classics, Film themes, Musicals... *BYO craft and lunch *Tea & Coffee provided. all guaranteed to make you go home feeliong great. When: 2nd & 4th Mondays of the Month Cost $5 Joining fee. $3 per session Where: Inverleigh Golf Club Time:7:30 till 9 pm Contact Lesley 0400 547 715 Who: All Welcome or Pat 0417 339 161 Cost: $5 per Sesh Further info: call Robyn 0408 346 222 or follow us on facebook.

Meredith And District Motor Cycle Club Looking for a safe and fun place to ride Take OffW eight Naturally Tai Chi your dirt bike or somewhere to take the @ kids to ride? Teesdale Community BANNOCKBURN Look no further than Meredith and District (Teesdale TOWN Club) Hall Motorcycle Club (or MADMCC). Thursday’s We meet the 3rd Sunday of every month for our ride day (NO RACING AND NO TUESDAYS 9.30am QUADS /4 WHEELERS) 5:30pm-7:30pm

We have 2 tracks: St. John’s Anglican Church Hall One that is set up as a moto- cross track that is marshalled and we also have a smaller flat track for kids/begin- 11 Byron Street, Bannockburn ners to learn to ride. St Johns is in attendance as well as a canteen. Jan: 5281 5138 / 0400 005 270 For more information please: Patti: 5281 1290 / 0400 131 465 head over to our Facebook page MADMCC or call 0415 503 869. printed on carbon neutral paper Leigh News 23

Inverleigh Seniors Over 55’s who meet together twice a Month for friendship, sup- November port, activities and outings. We offer a sincere invitation to members of 8th -Tour of Berry Organics, 81 Savage Drive our community to join us for fun and Meet at the venue @ 1 pm. outings together. 22nd-Wendouree Lake Paddleship & Lunch A warm welcome awaits you. at Lake View Hotel. Bookings are essential-guest visitors welcome For Information & Bookings, December please contact: Pres: Peter Trevaskis 0407 100 791 13th -Christmas Lunch @ Inverleigh Hall Secretary: Joy Gray 5265 1566 Meet at the venue @ Midday.

Golden Plains Rural Women’s Network – Pamper Night! Join us at the Rokewood Golf Club this Ladies Day, 8 November, for a luxury event between 6 and 9pm. For your $25 entry fee you will receive delicious finger food, a glass of wine, door prizes and much more. There will be booths set up where you can come-n-try the likes of beauty therapy for nails, hands and feet, flower arranging and massage. Or you could just come along for a lovely relaxing evening. Follow the Golden Plains Rural Women’s’ Network Facebook page to keep up to date with our news. Proceeds going to Victorian Drought Relief. Book your ticket here: HTTPS://PAMPER_NIGHT_ON_OAKS_DAY.EVENTBRITE.COM.AU

Pamper Night on OAKS' DAY BEAUTY THERAPY * MASSAGE * ESSENTIAL OILS TAI CHI * HESSE RURAL HEALTH * NUTRITIONALIST *HAIRDRESSING * YOGA * AND MORE!

VISIT OUR FACEBOOK PAGE OR EVENTBRITE TO BUY TICKETS ONLINE: HTTPS://PAMPER_NIGHT_ON_OAKS _DAY.EVENTBRITE.COM.AU 24 Leigh News printed on carbon neutral paper

INTRODUCING ‘GOLDEN PLAINS LOCALISED’ More than 80% of local businesses want to support other local businesses, but less than half of them actually do! And the number one reason why they don’t? This is why Council, Bannockburn Chamber of It is hard to find a local. Commerce and Localised are partnering to deliver We know our residents want to back local Golden Plains Localised – a free local business businesses too – supporting each other is a big digital network that will help local businesses: part of our close knit communities. 1. Advertise their goods and services locally 2. Engage with other businesses to get local quotes 3. Discover regional networking and professional development events

find out more: If you run a business in Golden Plains, or want to find a local business, get connected today at: goldenplains.vic.gov.au/localised

2 Pope Street, Bannockburn, Victoria 3331 FIND US EVERYWHERE!

5220 7111 [email protected] goldenplains.vic.gov.au GoldenPlainsShire @GPSCouncilNews Golden Plains Shire Council Leigh News 25

MAYOR MESSAGE – NOVEMBER 2018

It’s exciting to share that two grant applications for $250,000 in State Government funding have been successful; for both the Inverleigh Netball Court Upgrade and the Bannockburn Recreation Precinct Second Soccer Pitch construction.

The grants were applied for as a part of our extensive advocacy and lobbying program, were part of the Victorian Government’s Female Friendly Facilities Fund 2018-19 and World Game Facilities Fund 2018-19 respectively. It is fantastic to see that government funding is backing up the positive global conversation about encouraging more people, particularly women, to participate in sport and recreation. Council is right behind the push for increased participation – it’s great to see that the State Government is too.

Did you know that in the last financial year, Council engaged with 1,200 people through our Conversation Posts? Or that young locals donated almost 400 hours as part of our Youth Organising committees? Council’s Annual Report 2017/18 is now available on our website, and features Council highlights and achievements, and important reports on governance, financials and other key information.

Cr Helena Kirby – Mayor Cr Helena Kirby – Mayor

POP UP CINEMA: BOOK NOW! GOLDEN PLAINS LOCALISED

The super popular ‘Cinema Pop Up’ outdoor cinema event Over 80 local businesses have signed up to Golden Plains is coming to Bannockburn this summer, and tickets are Localised – is yours one of them? FREE for all if you book online! We know Golden Plains residents and organisations want This fantastic event will be held over four nights at the to back local businesses – supporting each other is a big Bannockburn Recreation Reserve from 29 November to 2 part of our close knit communities. This is why Council, December 2018, thanks to Golden Plains Shire Council’s Bannockburn Chamber of Commerce and Localised are FReeZA funding, and the support of the Transport Accident partnering to deliver Golden Plains Localised – a free local Commission (TAC), Bannockburn Toyota and Prime Super. business digital network that will help local businesses connect with their customers, engage with other Featuring an outdoor movie experience, Cinema Pop Up is businesses and discover regional networking and about providing locals and visitors the opportunity to professional development events. experience all the fun of an outdoor cinema, including the entertainment surrounding the event, in their local If you run a business in Golden Plains, or want to find a environment. Book now by visiting local business, get connected today at cinemapopup.com.au/bannockburn. goldenplains.vic.gov.au/localised.

26 Leigh News INVERLEIGH’S TURN FOR SCHOOL HOLIDAY BOWLS SUCCESS The Inverleigh Bowls Club is another of many clubs to have implemented junior programs during the recent school holidays with roaring success. Club Vice-President Marj Peel and her team of volunteers were instrumental in organising and coor- dinating the program for the club situated just west of Geelong in Victoria, which saw 25 children attend on both days of the program, with ages ranging between 6 and 13 years old. Marj had been conducting a Jr. Jack Attack program at the local primary school for a number of years and it was this relationship which was pivotal in the club’s school holiday success. The majority of children had not played bowls before and they were able to participate in various fun activities to develop their skills and understanding of the game. By the second day, the kids were able to play several games of bowls with support from club members. There was definitely a lot of talent on show, smiles and enthusiasm, with the children demonstrating their new skills and the great progress they had made in their bowls. The kids all had a fantastic time and the club is hopeful that some of them will continue to attend the club and further develop their skills as well as bring along their family members to socialise and try out bowls within a supportive community. (Article provided by Bowls Australia News) GOLF RESULTS SEPT/OCTOBER 2018. A.Rogers 102-28-73, S. Hofmaier 101-26-75 c/b G. Stevens 106-31-75, D. Morgan 96-20-76 c/b 26th Sept. Ladies. Elsie Walsh 4BBB Stab. S.Bruenjes 91-15-76, D. Nicholls 88-12-76. I.Oliver & G. Stevens 44pts, L. Johns & S. Hofmaier N.T.P 8th J. Barras. Putting D. Nicholls 23 putts 40pts. 13th Oct. Men- Stableford, 1st Rd Spring Cup N.T.P. 8th I. Oliver. G. Hondow 40pts, T. Lee 39pts, J. Nicolle 38pts. 29th Sept. Men-Stableford N.T.P. 8th G. Hondow, 15th J. Nicolle S. Wemyss 41pts. T.Lee 34pts, J. Richardson 33pts. Longest Drive- G. Holman O/65yrs T. Lee. N.T.P. 15th J. Richardson. Medal Day Playoff- Winner G. Hondow. Longest Drive J. Richardson, O/65yrs T. Lee. 17th Oct. Ladies 4th Rd. Spring Cup. 1st Oct. Ladies Rose Bowl Event. Stableford S. Hofmaier 98-26-72 c/b D. Morgan 92-20-72, S. A.Grade S. Dyer Winch. 45pts, C. Spencer Barwon Bruenjes 89-16-73, L. Richardson 90-15-75 c/b Valley 39pts. A. Waayers 102-27-75 c/b D. Nicholls 87-12-75 B.Grade K. Oshannessey East. Glg, 41pts, S. Barnes N.T.P. 8th S. Lamb & A. Rogers. Putting S. Bru- Torquay 40pts c/b R. Erwin Inv.40pts enjes 24putts. Winning Team – East Geelong 114pts, Winchelsea Spring Cup Winner S. Hofmaier 217, runner up 110pts. S. Bruenjes 223, third D. Morgan 223. N.T.P. 3rd M. Hedger Lara, 15th D. Utt Portarlington. 17th Oct. Men- Par 3rd Oct. Ladies- Mixed Ambrose R. Keane Sq, T. Lee -2, S. Wemyss -2. S. Wemyss, S. Bruenjes & S. Hofmaier 68-8 ½- 59 ½ Longest Drive S. Wemyss, O/65yrs T. Lee. B. Gibson, G. Stevens, & J. Richardson 74-12 2/3- 61 Ladies- 1/3. 20th Oct. Men- 2nd Rd Spring Cup- Stableford N.T.P. 15th I. Oliver & S. Wemyss. D.Mather 38pts, J. Nicolle 36pts, B. Gibson 34pts. 6th Oct. Men-Medal Day, Stableford Longest Drive J. Richardson, O/65yrs B. Gibson. G. Hondow +1, S. Wemyss +1, J. Richardson Sq, Winner of Spring Cup- D. Mather. N.T.P. 3rd S. Wemyss, 24th Oct. Ladies-Stableford Longest Drive S. Wemyss, O/65yrs D. Brown. S. Hofmaier 39pts, I.Oliver 38pts, L. Richardson 10th Oct. Ladies-3rd Rd. Spring Cup Stroke. 34pts, S. Bruenjes 32pts. N.T.P. 3rd D. Nicholls, 8th L. Richardson. Leigh News 27

The Inverleigh Progress Association will be hosting a Community Information Session on the Proposed Inverleigh Wind Farm

Begins 7.30pm sharp at the Inverleigh Town Hall. Thursday 15th November 2018.

Very little is known about this in our community - Everyone encouraged to come! Invited Presenters: *The Developer, *Land-owners of the proposed site, *Neighbouring land-owners, *National Trust, *Environmental and Cultural parties, *Individuals and Groups.

An independent person will Chair this meeting. Cuppa and light supper afterwards.

Email: [email protected] or phone 0438 351 483 to be included on the agenda or have any questions. MINISTER TO CONSIDER SOLAR FARM APPLICATION Surf Coast Shire Council welcomes a decision by application highlighted a range of particular community Victorian Planning Minister Richard Wynne to jointly concerns about potential local impacts. consider applications for solar and wind farm operations “We are pleased that Mr Wynne has recognised near Inverleigh. that the applications are interdependent and Council Mr Wynne has agreed to a Council request to looks forward to being able to present its point of view.” call in the planning permit application for the solar Council’s August submission noted that wind farm. farms are an important element in Victoria achieving a The minister automatically holds responsibility target of 25 per cent energy from renewable sources by for adjudicating on application for a 16-turbine wind 2020. farm on the site fronting Peels and Gnarwarre roads. It highlighted Council’s support of the goal Council would normally hold responsibility for the solar through convening of a Renewable Energy Taskforce. farm application. Council’s submission also said that community The wind and solar farms are proposed to share a engagement on the wind farm proposal had not met sub-station and operate as an integrated facility. community expectation, or followed Department of Council resolved in May to ask the minister to Environment, Land, Water and Planning engagement consider the proposals together to streamline consulta- guidelines. tion and evaluation, and prevent confusion. “There is strong public interest in these applica- Mayor David Bell welcomed Mr Wynne’s deci- tions and Council has played a significant role in increas- sion to call in the solar application. ing community consultation,” Cr Bell said. “The proposals are closely linked, it makes sense “Council’s submission noted that an alternative for the minister to be considering community views on community engagement model providing early, ongoing both,” Cr Bell said. and meaningful engagement would improve the likeli- “Council is committed to meeting renewable hood of an outcome that meets community expectation energy targets and supports development of wind farms and supports state objectives for acceptance of renewable in the shire but our submission to the minister on this energy.” 28 Leigh News

INVERLEIGH-We are worried for you! INVERLEIGH WIND FARM The Gnarwarre Community Association (GCA) held an information session regarding the proposed Inverleigh Wind Farm and associated solar farm on Sunday 21st October. Inverleigh, Winchelsea, and Barrabool Hills residents attended. Local MP’s Richard Riordan (Polwarth), Andrew Katos (South Barwon), Gordon Rich Phillips (Deputy Opposi- tion leader) and Heather Wellington (Surf Coast Shire Councillor) were also present. President of GCA Andrew Maschmedt said “The Gnarwarre Community Association is NOT against renewable energy developments, it is specifically opposed to the proposed Inverleigh Wind and Solar Farm, and seeks to represent the deep concern the Gnarwarre community has”. Background: On a very similar site, the ‘Winchelsea Wind Farm’ had been approved previously by the Surf Coast Shire in 2008. By 2013 construction had not commenced, and the permit expired. Current: A completely new project by another developer has been applied for on the same site at Mt Pollock, called the Inverleigh Wind Farm. The Planning Minister is currently reviewing this application; as well as a related solar farm on the same property at Mt Pollock. This is vastly different from the previous project. Are you fully informed? After Sunday’s information session, The GCA feels that many people in the Inverleigh district are simply NOT aware of the current proposed wind farm. Unfortunately, there has been minimal consultation by the developer with the community. Only landholders within a 5 km radius of the site received formal notification. Concerned of a cumulative effect like Mortlake: Mortlake township is now surrounded by more than 5 develop- ments in varying stages; (from fully operational Salt Creek Wind Farm, to approved developments beginning construction soon, to various stages of permit application). These wind farms are in close proximity/surround of the township. On Sun- day, guest speaker Geraldine Conheady from Noorat earnestly urged locals to “become informed and get involved”. She stressed the “importance of the community acting now to avoid the risk of further inappropriate wind farm developments; that may snowball in your district”. Some of the issues of concern raised at Sunday’s info session were: • Loss of visual amenity • Turbine Size: (Nearly 3x as high as Kardinia Stadium’s @70m high light towers. • Lack of community consultation: (Have you been contacted?) • Using neighbouring landholders’ land as a buffer zone without consent. • Major impact on the Gnarwarre Airfield. • Noise amenity- this can be a major issue for residents close by. A Flinders University Study found turbine noise can be heard within 9 kms of turbines. • Mt Pollock wetlands –(? impact on Brolgas and other wildlife) • Lack of planning for wind energy in Victoria (ie who pays to dismantles turbine when they are decommissioned in 20-25years?) • No planning permision is required at all for transmission lines (eg 51km of 40m high poles from Salt Creek). • Health and wellbeing concerns. What’s next? Andrew Maschmedt said that “despite Sunday’s large turnout I am still concerned that Inverleigh is largely unaware of the potential irreversible impacts this may have on the Inverleigh community”. As a result of this, the Inverleigh Progress Association is hosting a Community Information Session from 7.30pm Thursday 15th November at the Inverleigh Town Hall. What can you do now?

Write to The Minister for Planning, The Hon. Richard Wynne, PO Box 500, East Melbourne Vic 8002 or email [email protected].

It must include the Application Ref No PA1800340, and the reason for objection/comments and how you may be affected.

There are only a few weeks remaining to do so.

Please email [email protected] for more information or assistance to write an objection, or if you want to get involved with the GCA. Please write if you are even a little concerned and need more information. The Planning Department at DELWP will review each submission. It is your only way of impacting the Planning Minister’s decision making.

It will be too late if the application is approved- this is what residents around Mortlake are warning us! printed on carbon neutral paper Leigh News 29

Inverleigh

Proposed Wind Farm Site Gnarwarre

Winchelsea

ABOVE: Aerial photograph showing potential impact zone: There are 80+ landholders (red/yellow pins) within the 5km radius (black line) of the proposed wind farm site.

ABOVE: About a third of the people who attended the information session held at Gnarwarre on 21st November. 30 Leigh News printed on carbon neutral paper

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Before and After School Care Long dare care Fully Funded Kindergarten Program

Bright Minds Early Learning Centre at 17 Archer Way Bannockburn, is located between St Mary MacKillop Catholic Primary School and Bannockburn CollegeP-12.

We are a private, family owned, purpose built Early Learning Centre, with long day care, a fully funded Kindergarten program and a 45 place before and after school program.

Our Before and After School Program: runs from 7am until 9am and 3.30pm-7pm. Some of our features include:

• Stand alone, purpose built room with its own bathroom facilities. • Breakfast and afternoon tea supplied. • Separate outdoor space with large grass area, sandpit, down ball court & equipment. • Government/rebate approved with Qualified staff. • Programs developed to each child’s needs and interests, in a safe and happy environment • Children taken to school and picked up by qualified staff.

Our Long Day Care: Is open from 7am-7pm. We offer state of art facilities, individualised programs and highly qualified and experienced staff.

Kindergarten Program: Our fully funded kindergarten program runs within our long day care. Our kindergarten teacher is Bachelor trained and has ran successful programs in Melbourne before moving to bright minds.

Other features of Bright Minds:

-Veggie gardens - fruit trees – café style dining area – open kitchen – animals – beautifully landscaped play areas – smaller, age appropriate rooms – take away coffee and home cooked meals coming in 2018 – incursions & excursions – music program – yoga – each room has its own art room

If you would like to enquire about Bright Minds programs, please call (03)52921931 or send an email to [email protected] printed on carbon neutral paper Leigh News 33 LIONS CLUB REACHES OUT TO THE COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER COLLECTIONS CHRISTMAS HAMPERS Inverleigh’s Christmas The local Lions Club also col- Food For Families appeal is under lects newspapers for sale to recycling. way again, with organisers hoping Funds raised from this (approx $3,000 to build on the success of last year’s per year or more) is used to fund local effort. Lions Club projects. Christmas 2017 was made a little merrier for dozens Collection points are in various locations, includ- of battling families who received hampers of food donated ing the Inverleigh Public Hall and the Inverleigh General by people in Inverleigh, the Leigh Valley, Shelford, Bannock- Store. Every donation of newspaper is collected, bundled burn and Teesdale. by Lions Club members and sold to recycling. The Inverleigh-Leigh Valley Lions Club, which in- Photo right: shows local Inverleigh Indentity Ralph col- stigated the appeal, is urging locals to pitch in again to help lecting from the General families who are doing it tough. Collection points are being set up to accept dona- Store in Inverleigh. tions of non-perishable food, such as canned foods, cereal, Well done Lions Club. long-life milk, pasta, sauces, rice, tea, coffee, muesli bars etc. All food donated will be handed to two charita- ble organisations, 3216 Connect and Spare Meals Geelong, which play a magnificent role in looking after needy families in the Geelong region. Donations of food are being accepted at the Inver- leigh General Store, the Inverleigh Bakehouse, Inverleigh Primary School and Stockdale and Leggo in Bannockburn, and the Lions club is keen to hear from anyone else who would like to help. Lions club president David Walpole is particularly eager to hear about any struggling households in the Inver- leigh area who need a helping hand at Christmas. He can be contacted on 0429 958 769. “Many families are doing it tough at the moment, and Christmas adds to the pressures on these households,” David said. “Our objective is to make sure many of these fami- Inverleigh lies have a little extra food on the table to make Christmas a A relaxed and friendly playgroup for children little happier. aged 0 to 5 years “The people of this area are noted for their willing- Toys, climbing frames, a weekly craft activity & ness to help those in need, and we are hoping they will join this cause. an excursion each term “All it takes is a little donation of a can of food to WHERE: make a lot of difference.” Inverleigh Public Hall 75 High St, Inverleigh WHEN: Wednesday 9.15 - 11.15 COST: $3 a family per session and a piece of fruit to share Contact:Phone: Eliza 0410 0412 555 623 140 551 Feel free to turn up, enjoy a cup of coffee and 7 Days A Week a slice of cake and join in the fun ! Noah Azzopardi Septic Tank Pumping 34 Leigh News printed on carbon neutral paper

Pets and Snakes TABLE OF CONTENTS Snakes are coming out of hiber- •Pets and Snakes nation and as the weather continues to warm up are becoming more active, •Cat Breeding Season with a number of sightings already re- ported. Grooming Snakes are attracted to food and water sources and quiet places to hide. Make your property less appeal- ing by keeping grass cut short and your yard clear of rubbish. Clean up any spilled food, fruit or bird seed, which can attract rodents, and therefore snakes. Most snakes will try to avoid you and your pets but while you may simply walk away when you encounter a snake, dogs and cats armed with curiosity and natural hunting instincts will often harass the snake and get bitten as a result. Spring is a good time to have While walking, stay on open paths. Keep you dog on a lead and avoid high grass and rocks. your pet groomed. Do not let your pet examine dead snakes. They still have venom- ous fangs. Benefits of pet grooming On many occasions no snake is seen and the cause of your pets include: illness is not obvious.

Clipping removes ugly mats of Signs of snake bite include: hair that trap foreign bodies. *Sudden weakness *Shaking or twitching Pets with hairy faces tend to *Dilated pupils have problems with hair get- *Vomiting *Loss of bladder or bowel control ting in their eyes and causing *Blood in Urine irritation. *Paralysis

Long haired pets and those Signs of snake envenomation are seen within 1 to 24 hours after with thick coats find it easier the pet has been bitten. to cool down in summer if their coats are clipped. If you think your pet has been bitten by a snake or has any of the symptoms listed above, seek veterinary attention immediately. We have Annie our groomer is available many ways of determining the likelihood of a snake bite including blood on Wednesday and Thursday. tests or a snake venom detection test. After a positive test result our vets will administer anti-venom under close observation. Supportive care such as I/v fluids and pain relief will be provided in hospital. Telephone the clinic to make an appointment. Prognosis can range from guarded to good depending on the speed of treatment being started and the amount of venom injected. printed on carbon neutral paper Leigh News 35 Missing Pets Cat Breeding Season

With the warmer weather and increased daylight hours, entire fe- male cats start to come into season. Their behaviour is quite unusual and Here is a summary we hope can be alarming to anyone that has not seen a cat on heat before and can will be helpful if you ever be mistaken for an injury or illness. need to find a lost pet. Signs of Oestrus: *Carefully search your home *Increased Vocalisation and make sure your pet isn’t *Increased attention to the genital region (licking) hiding. *Urine Spraying Female cats will continue to come into *Tell you neighbours that your season until they are mated and become preg- pet is missing. nant. She will usually then come back into Check your pet’s microchip season approximately 8 weeks after the birth details are up to date. of her kittens. *Notify the Veterinary Clinic Why Spey? Apart from the prevention of unwanted kittens, desexing also *Notify GAWS on 5248 2091 has a number of medical benefits. *She will not suffer from pyometra (infection of the uterus) *Ring the local council offices *Significantly reduced risk of mammary tumours *She is less likely to wander reducing the risk of getting hit by a car. *Create a lost pet flyer and dis- Neutering a male cat is equally as important as speying a female to pre- tribute to houses and shops. vent unwanted pregnancies.Male cats make much better companions if they are neutered before they reach maturity. *Post a recent picture to the lost pets Facebook page Medical benefits of neutering include: *Less spraying as intact male cats mark their territory by spraying. *Less roaming *Less aggressive behaviour. Nearly all cats will fight, but most Just like in missing persons, fights are between intact males. Fights lead to abcesses and the the sooner you act the spread of disease. greater the chance of success. *Neutered cats live longer than intact males. Desexing is a day stay procedure. Our Veterinarians operate every week day. Contact the clinic for more information or to book your cat in for surgery.

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Seka is passionate about looking after people and as such she has built a solid and loyal community of vendors and With over 18 years purchasers who seek her out whenever they need to buy or sell property, or indeed if they just need some genuine and in real estate, Seka friendly expert advice. Through her work and attitude, Seka has made many friends from all walks of life. Her clients Powell’s experience, consistently testify to the quality of Seka’s knowledge and her dedication to open, regular communication, both of which help her clients make informed decisions about what are energy, and ethics often the largest investments they will ever make.

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16 High Street, Bannockburn, 3331 Tel: (03) 5281 1481 Fax: (03) 5281 1978 www.bannockburnsurgery.com.au Dr Cameron Profitt Dr Andrew Bell Dr John Henderson Dr Margaret Somerville Dr Benjamin Fry Dr Jessica Iser Dr Samantha Buchholz

Bannockburn Surgery provides comprehensive GP services, has been practicing in the community for more than 30 years, is the largest practice in the shire, with 6 full time equivalent Doctors and has an excellent reputation.

Monday,Tuesday & Wednesday: 8.30 am – 7.30 pm Thursday & Friday: 8.30 am – 5.30 pm Saturday: Emergency Session from 10.00 am (no appt required) Round the clock care is offered to our regular patients, call the Surgery afterhours for further information.

We are an accredited teaching practice, training GP’s of the future, our current Doctors are Dr Carolyn Grigg, Dr David Russell and Dr Daniel McCubbery.

We also offer the following services: Jessica O’Shannassy- Diabetes education; Peter Angelucci & Stephanie Bennetts- Podiatry; Vernon Kaurah- Mental Health Nurse; Q-Fever testing and vaccinations and Yellow Fever vaccinations;

*WILL BEAT ANY Mr Chatar Goyal- Orthopaedic Surgeon and Dr Saj Rathnyake- Gynaecologist will both be practicing at Bannockburn Surgery as WRITTEN visiting specialists. Please talk to you Doctor about a referral if you require either of these services. QUOTE BY 10 % Fees are payable at the time of consultation by cash or eftpos. *conditions apply Bookings are available online (visit our website) or by phone and we are accepting new patients living in the Golden Plains Shire. Every effort will be made to accommodate your preferred time and preferred doctor. Appointments currently available!

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