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THE QUEENSCLIFF AND POINT LONSDALE NEWS Published monthly on the first Wednesday and available in Queenscliff, AUGUST, 2014 Phone: 5258 4828, e-mail: [email protected] Point Lonsdale and the Queenscliff/Sorrento Ferry. Circulation 5000 – Number 177 – FREE Website: www.queenscliffeherald.com.au Community sends a message to BCH Board On Sunday 3 August 100 or more facilities sold off or closed," said Ms I, and all the residents who people attended a public meeting at Neville. attended the forum today, call on Parks Hall in Portarlington initiated “If elected I would work to ensure BCH to halt all discussions or by the Ann Nichol House Advocacy the Labour government halts BCHs consideration of a sale or closure of Group (ANHAG) to give the local withdrawal from aged care on the these units. Bellarine Community community an update on their Bellarine," that was greeted with Health seem to have forgotten their attempts to retain Ann Nichol applause. obligations to the community - they House as a not-for-profit aged care Eric Tolliday Units now under are not a business - they are largely facility. threat of closure funded either by taxpayers or comm- A panel comprising Ann Nichol, "Recently BCH have indicated to unity donations - and they are financial advisers Lindsay Noss and the residents of the Eric Tolliday accountable to the community they Graeme McGregor, City of Greater Units that their future is also in doubt work in. Geelong Cr Lindsay Ellis, Neil Bell causing great distress to the residents. Both Ann Nichol House Aged and the Member for Bellarine Lisa They believed they had a home for Care and the Eric Tolliday Units are Neville addressed the gathering and the rest of their lives and that should seen as community owned aged care later answered questions from locals be guaranteed, not just for legal facilities that belong to the comm- concerned about the future of aged reasons but for ethical and compass- unity and we will keep fighting to care services on the Bellarine Penin- ionate reasons. protect them from sale or closure." sula. Dear John ... Protesters urge the community to send their protests to the BCH Board! ANHAG had requested to work Become a financial member of Smith, has gazetted the temporary in partnership with Bellarine Comm- BCH to help save these facilities reservation of the Crown land ANH unity Health Board Ltd (BCH) to Cr Lindsay Ellis said in 2009 the is situated on - that means the land seek a not-for-profit aged care financial membership of BCH was and ANH house could be sold by provider, the preferred option for 1,708 and in June 2013 it was just 67. BCH. many Portarlington residents and "We encourage you to become Ms Neville was asked what the families with relatives in the hostel. financial members of BCH," said Cr Labour government would do if they On 15 July the Board of BCH Ellis. "You can then call for a Special came into office in November. "The informed the advocacy group that it General Meeting to protect comm- community has resoundingly sent a would not deal with any further unity assets like ANH." message to Bellarine Community questions or seek out other providers MP Lisa Neville reported that the Health and the State Government as their decision was imminent. Minister for the Environment, Ray that they do not want their aged care Eric Tolliday Units in Point Lonsdale under threat of closure by BCH Board. Hesse Street Roundabout Construction works commence 4 As part of the project, the A.W. the existing roundabouts along Hesse August on the roundabout at the Hodgetts Reserve, in Symonds Street, Street and establish important ped- Hesse, Wharf and Symonds Street will be enlarged with additional estrian safety refuges due to funding intersection to be completed by 31 parkland and there will be no loss of provided through the State Govern- October. At the same time VicRoads car parks. It will also undergo beaut- ment's Country Roads and Bridges will also be carrying out major pave- ification works and landscaping. program. ment works in Hesse Street to mini- Powercor will upgrade the public Borough of Queenscliffe Mayor mise disruption to the Business street lighting during November. Helene Cameron was thrilled the Precinct. Minister for Public Transport and much needed road safety project was Traffic Control signage will be in Roads Mr Mulder visited the con- finally underway. "We've been talking place for the duration of the project. struction site on Thursday 31 July to the community about the need for Symonds Street, east of Hesse Street, with Borough of Queenscliffe Mayor this roundabout since 1998 and on will be closed to through traffic until Helene Cameron to inspect the behalf of the Borough I am delighted the new entrance/exit is constructed preliminary works and survey the our community needs have been Liberal candidate Ron Nelson joined the Hon. Terry Mulder MP and Mayor Helene through to Wharf Street. Access to implementation plans. acknowledged, it will address long- Cameron for an official sod turning ceremony marking the beginning of the properties and businesses will be Mr Mulder said the roundabout held community concerns about construction phase for the Hesse Street roundabout. maintained at all times. will improve traffic flow, complement safety,” she said. BUY ONE GET ONE FREE* COFFEE Barista made! Visit either Queenscliff or Ocean Grove store and when you buy a coffee or tea, you'll get MEALS FROM Mothers groups / playgroups another of equal or lesser value FREE. welcome *Offer valid until August 31st. Must present coupon. One coupon per person per visit. OCEAN GROVE – 12 Park Lane – Ph: 5256 1517 QUEENSCLIFF – 40 Hesse Street – Ph: 5258 1533 Page 2 – Queenscliffe Herald, August 2014 Primary and Point Lonsdale Primary willnow explore options in working .of the remaining four Norfolk Island will be participating in this free comm- together to investigate and install Hibiscus trees and planting an Mayor's unity concert, proudly supported by solar systems in Queenscliff and additional three Elm trees. This the Borough of Queenscliffe. Point Lonsdale. follows on from work already As part of their visit to Queenscliff The Community Environment completed to remove two Norfolk the musicians have completed prelim- Alliance are now seeking expressions Island Hibiscus trees and plant six Column inary work in our local schools help- of interest from residents, businesses new Elm trees in 2013. ing students to make instruments and and community clubs/organisations Severely damaged trees on Hesse to participate in a bulk buy of solar Small Business Festival in the Tourism and Community Develop- learn songs. The concert is 2-4.30pm Street adjacent to the bowls club have power technology. Interested people Borough of Queenscliffe ment Officer Shannon Di Lisio 5258 including interval. been identified for removal. These should contact Council's Comm- This month the spotlight is on small 1377. Power savers to explore Solar Bulk- trees will not be replaced to allow the unity Environment Alliance facili- business in the Borough in association There is also a series of free Buy options existing vegetation (which includes tator, Jacqueline Wilson on 5258 with the QLBTA. The festival gives webinars online: Marketing on a Sourcing good value renewable mature trees) along the property energy solutions for residents and 1377 to find out more information of small business owners the opportunity Shoestring, Search Engine Opti- boundary with the Bowling Club to businesses across the Borough of the proposed bulk buy initiative. to learn practical new skills and access misation, Using eBooks to Market flourish. Queenscliffe was the topic of choice at New trees to be planted new ideas to help boost their prod- Your Business and Managing Money. Future proposed tree planting will the inception meeting of the Comm- Following on from National Tree uctivity and competitiveness. Business Events Geelong Road- also take place in Nelson Road and unity Environment Alliance Power Day last month, streetscape tree Breakfast Lonsdale Golf Club show (Docklands) Wednesday 6 Waiora Court, Point Lonsdale, where Savers Working Group improvements are now scheduled to Wednesday 13 August 7-10am August: Council officers in partner- Council has selected the Callistemon The group met in July for the first take place in August to continue the Think Global and Innovate Local to ship with the Vue Grand and other (Kings Park Special), an Australian time to discuss ways in which the local avenue of Elm trees in Hesse Street, Drive Productivity financial partners will attend to native tree to complement the existing community could reduce power Queenscliff between Stokes Street native vegetation. Sue Anderson from the Australian promote Queenscliff and Point consumption and save money through and King Street. Next Council Meeting: Wednes- Retail Institute will turn on your Lonsdale as a great place to host the use of solar power. The group Council is planning the removal day 27 August at 7pm. All welcome. creative and innovative business mind conferences. and give you a structured way to look Introducing a Bin Based Green at challenging the norms in your Waste Service business to gain increased returns Council has recently posted out a from the significant investments you News from your local MP Community Questionnaire to prop- are making. erty owners regarding the proposed Police Stations one interested to also write, letting find a way forward to ensure ANH Case studies are the basis of this introduction of a Bin Based Green As reported last month, I tabled the them know your concerns. The remains as a community not-for-profit seminar to demonstrate what similar Waste Service to commence in July petition from Bellarine residents contact details are: residential aged care facility.